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Irreplaceable Truths

“The veterinary podcast that tells the truth they never taught in school.”Welcome to Irreplaceable Truths — where real conversations meet real medicine. Hosted by Dr. Gershon Alaluf, this podcast strips away the fluff and dives into the raw, unfiltered realities of life in veterinary practice. From burnout to breakthroughs, difficult clients to emotional growth, every episode offers honest stories, practical insight, and a sense of solidarity for those who care deeply—for animals and for each

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Unapologetically Unbalanced | Owning, Leading &...

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2025/10/27

Can you truly have work-life balance in veterinary medicine—or is it an impossible myth? What does sustainable success actually look like for practice owners, leaders, and veterinarians trying to grow without burning out?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Christine Staten, DVM, MBA, large-animal veterinarian, founder of Adobe Veterinary Center, and creator of Veterinary MBA, for an honest, energizing, and practical conversation about ownership, leadership, and purpose.After 20 years of

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68:00

Cutting Through the Smoke | Cannabis, CBD &...

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2025/10/21

Is cannabis the future of veterinary medicine—or just hype in a bottle? What’s the real difference between hemp and marijuana, and can CBD truly calm anxiety, pain, or PTSD in pets?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Casara Andre, DVM, cVMA, co-founder of Veterinary Cannabis Education & Consulting, for a bold and eye-opening conversation about the science, safety, and stigma behind cannabinoids in animal care. From working dogs and the Iditarod to psychedelic toxicity and new

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70:33

Boundaries, Burnout & Vet Coaching | Dr. Gunila...

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2025/10/13

Why do so many veterinarians feel crushed by burnout and perfectionism? How do you set boundaries without losing compassion for clients and patients?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Gunila Pedersen — small animal veterinarian and Master Certified Life Coach — for an honest, hope-filled episode of Irreplaceable Truths. From ER shifts to chest-pain burnout to rediscovering joy through coaching, Dr. Pedersen shares practical tools to shift mindset, reclaim balance, and love the

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62:40

Burnout & Senior Dog Care | Dr. Monica Tarantino on...

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2025/10/06

What can senior dogs teach us about resilience—and what do new grads need most to survive veterinary medicine?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Monica Tarantino (The Senior Dog Doc), veterinarian, mentor, and co-founder of the Senior Dog Veterinary Society, for an inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths. From her journey as a second-career vet to building a movement around senior pet care, Dr. Tarantino shares practical tools, personal lessons, and professional wisdom that every

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61:33

Honest Vet on Allergies & Mentorship | Rebuilding GP...

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2025/09/29

Are vet schools and social media setting new grads up to fail—or can general practice fight back? How do we set owner expectations when “manageable” isn’t “curable”?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Hammond (“The Honest Vet”) for an insightful, inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Together they unpack misinformation, mentorship, client communication, and admissions bias—offering real tools to protect clinicians and keep care accessible. Packed with professional wisdom,

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54:25

Trust Yourself & Find Balance | Dr. Michael Slayter...

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2025/09/23

Why do so many veterinarians struggle with imposter syndrome? How do you balance career, calling, and personal well-being in veterinary medicine?Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf with special guest Dr. Michael Slayter—retired veterinarian, Army Lieutenant Colonel, board-certified pathologist, pastor, and author—for an insightful episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Blending decades of professional wisdom with spiritual insight, Dr. Slayter shares his story of resilience, mentorship, and finding purpose

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49:05

Fear, Confidence & Change in Vet Med | Dr. Sylvalyn...

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2025/09/15

Why are new veterinarians graduating with fear instead of confidence? How can general practitioners balance referrals, gold-standard care, and client realities? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, DVM—widely known as The Honest Vet—for an eye-opening episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Together they explore fear in veterinary medicine, the limits of referral-based systems, and the importance of capable, confident generalists. Filled with candid stories, practical

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66:22

Tech Fear in Vet Med | Why Clinics Resist Change &...

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2025/09/11

Why are veterinarians so afraid of technology? Can embracing IT and AI actually make vet med easier, safer, and more sustainable? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Sahib (veterinary IT specialist) for an eye-opening episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Packed with real-world stories, cybersecurity lessons, and practical strategies, this episode explores how technology can improve clinic efficiency, reduce stress, and reshape the future of veterinary medicine.What you'll discover:Why

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55:56

Addiction, Sobriety & Survival | A Vet’s Journey of...

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2025/09/11

What does it take to rebuild your life after addiction? How can vulnerability and honesty inspire hope in others? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. [Guest Name] for a powerful conversation about facing personal struggles, finding sobriety, and surviving the darkest seasons of life in veterinary medicine. With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, this episode offers encouragement for anyone navigating recovery and renewal.What you'll discover:The early signs of a struggle few talk about in vet

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55:53

Why Soft Skills Matter in Vet Med | Burnout,...

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2025/09/11

What’s driving the disconnect in veterinary medicine — and what can we do about it? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Brianna Armstrong, DVM, for a passionate, solutions-focused episode of Irreplaceable Truths. With deep honesty and a shared desire to make vet med better, they discuss what’s failing early-career veterinarians, how corporate structures miss the mark, and why leadership and mentorship — not just medicine — are the keys to fixing it.What you’ll discover:Why early-career vets

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66:21

The Wrong Fit? | Vet School Admissions, Leadership...

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2025/09/10

Are we selecting the wrong people for vet school — and ignoring what really matters in practice? In this eye-opening episode of Irreplaceable Truths, host Dr. Gershon Alaluf is joined again by Dr. Brianna Armstrong, DVM, for a powerful conversation about culture, burnout, mentorship, and what metrics truly matter in vet med. Together, they pull no punches about corporate takeovers, emotional exhaustion, and how misaligned values are breaking the profession from the inside out.What you’ll

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46:24

Are We All Burning Out? | When Law & Veterinary...

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2025/09/10

What happens when the pressure to be perfect collides with compassion fatigue and client expectations? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Carrie Fogliani Richards, Esq. — CEO, partner, author, and health law powerhouse — for a raw, insightful episode of Irreplaceable Truths that reveals the emotional parallels between veterinary and legal professions. From burnout and work-life imbalance to professional identity and mentorship, this episode delivers hard truths and honest strategies for

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67:18

Burnout in the Barn? | Early-Career Boundaries &...

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2025/09/10

Why do so many equine vets burn out in silence? Can boundaries really exist in such a demanding field? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Chelsey Fishenfeld for a raw, revealing episode of Irreplaceable Truths about the emotional demands of equine medicine, the financial realities no one talks about, and how early-career veterinarians can begin setting boundaries without losing their compassion. With hard-earned experience and practical insight, Dr. Fishenfeld breaks the silence on what it

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49:09

From Linebacker to DVM | Mentorship & Mental Grit...

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2025/09/10

What drives a Division I All-American linebacker to become a veterinary surgeon? How does running 100 miles help build mental toughness for medicine? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Jake Rostas — new DVM, ultramarathoner, and surgical hopeful — as they dive into identity, resilience, and mentorship in the transition from student to professional. From the OR to the trail, this episode is a blueprint for how to thrive under pressure and stay true to your goals.What you’ll discover:The

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47:20

From Trauma to Leadership | ACEs, Addiction & Clinic...

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2025/09/10

What happens when unspoken trauma meets professional burnout? Can veterinary leadership evolve through vulnerability, healing, and accountability? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CPPC, CCFP — national veterinary well-being leader — as they explore the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), addiction recovery, and the future of leadership in veterinary medicine. This powerful, raw conversation unpacks what it takes to lead, change clinic culture,

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70:41

Should You Buy a Vet Practice? | Legal Lessons with...

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2025/09/10

What do early-career veterinarians need to know before buying (or selling) a practice? What are the legal landmines that can turn your dream deal into a financial nightmare? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Cecilia Chen, Attorney at Law and founder of Practiceaty.com, for a must-hear episode of Irreplaceable Truths. With over a thousand transactions under her belt, Cecilia offers unfiltered insights into veterinary acquisitions, partnerships, due diligence, non-competes, red flags, and why

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66:38

Who Qualifies for a Service Dog? | Atlas Assistance...

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2025/09/10

What are the biggest myths about service dogs? How do we expand access for those truly in need? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guests Jennifer Kolar (CEO & Founder of Atlas Assistance Dogs) and Molly Neher (COO of Atlas Assistance Dogs) for an inspiring episode of Irreplaceable Truths that explores the human-canine bond, service dog ethics, and how thoughtful training transforms lives. From the emotional challenges of retirement to confronting public misconceptions, this episode highlights

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65:53

From the OR to On the Road | Mobile Surgery,...

Irreplaceable Truths ·

2025/09/10

What Does It Really Take to Become a Successful Veterinary Surgeon? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest host board-certified surgeon Dr. Justin Grecco for a bold, honest conversation on Irreplaceable Truths. From cutting thousands of surgeries to launching his own mobile surgical practice, Dr. Grecco opens up about training, risk, mentorship, and what makes this profession worth the grind.What you’ll discover:Why “loving animals” isn’t enough to sustain a veterinary careerThe real emotional cost

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61:59

Courageous Leadership in Veterinary Advocacy |...

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2025/09/10

What does it take to lead a statewide veterinary association? How can we create more inclusive systems in vet med? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest host Dr. Jennifer Hawkins, President of the California Veterinary Medical Association, for a compelling episode of Irreplaceable Truths. Dr. Hawkins shares her path from shelter medicine to executive leadership, offering real-world insights on advocacy, policy, and leading with purpose.Packed with professional wisdom, emotional insights, and

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64:44

Why Every Vet Needs Self-Compassion | Support,...

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2025/09/09

What does it take to stay emotionally grounded in veterinary medicine? How do we break cycles of burnout? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest host Dr. Sarah for a heartfelt episode of Irreplaceable Truths. They explore how mentorship, boundaries, and peer support are critical for resilience in a profession filled with emotional weight. Packed with professional wisdom, emotional insights, and authentic experiences, this episode offers valuable lessons for veterinarians, veterinary students, and

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