Facing Reality: "And I finally got the nerve and thought, okay, I'm gonna weigh myself. And I was 297 pounds. And that was when I thought, okay, this is dire." - JaquelineI talk with Jacqueline Serrao. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, lost, or overwhelmed on your weight loss journey, Jacqueline’s story is a must-listen (and must-read!).Meet JacquelineAge 41, Long Beach, CA lawyer, devoted cat mom, self-described “shapely woman” with a lifelong love/hate relationship with her weightHer weight gain

✨ Episode Summary In this refreshingly honest episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo let their guard down to talk about the messy side of veterinary life. From inbox overload to unsolicited advice in the clinic lobby, they share the frustrations and “icks” that pile up on tough days — and why kindness and patience mean so much in those moments. The conversation touches on client expectations, judgment about younger staff, over-the-top treatments, and the mental ...

In this episode, originally released on our premium feed, Helen is joined by Jo Reader and Cat Chappell, psychotherapists and the voices behind The Fat Counsellors, for an unflinching and affirming conversation about shame, fatphobia, and the stories we inherit about our bodies.Together, they explore how body image is shaped by intergenerational trauma, how fatphobia shows up in therapy, family systems, and medicine, and the cultural myths that keep us chasing thinness at any cost. Jo and Cat share

The journey to Proton Pussy Island begins.In Part 1 of this two-part psychedelic saga, we follow John — a burnt-out schoolteacher whose life takes a sharp turn after breaking his finger, losing his job, and tripping under a full moon with his loyal Dog and a stray Cat. What starts as exhaustion and disillusionment soon spirals into cosmic encounters, feline prophecies, and a mission to escape a collapsing society.Guided by Princess Pussy in a dream, John learns he must set up his Web-Auth wallet,

In the August episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore how feline care often requires thinking beyond the obvious - especially when clinical signs don’t match expectations.First, Yaiza Gómez Mejías speaks with Annamaria Tiozzo Ambrosi about her award-winning JFMS Open Report on hypokalaemic myopathy associated with iatrogenic hypercorticism. The case, involving long-term steroid use in a cat with subtle but serious symptoms, highlights the diagnostic value of

Advocating to transform soft skills into hard skills to improve patient and caregiver experiences.

A conversation with Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden, filmmakers who are taking their own advice. We sit down to discuss their movie, “The Black Sea,” breaking the rules in life and in independent cinema and not losing the joy or love of why you set out to make art in the first place.

A heartfelt story of your beloved cat, Hapi, and the dream encounter that opened a hidden dimension where animals gather to heal and share their medicine.

Alexa Romano, DVM, graduated from St. George's University in 2020, and completed clinical rotations at Louisiana State University. Her undergraduate degree was done at The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband, Carmine, two dogs - Asher and Lucy, and her cat - Ellie. In the summer she can be found jet skiing or relaxing on the beach. In the fall she watches a whole lot of football. Her and her husband love to travel, eat at new restaurants, and

Danielle Gunn-Moore's passion for feline medicine and all things cat comes through, but also her curiosity and love for people she has encountered in the profession, both as a mentor and mentee. She talks about the challenges of coming from a poor background and of her disability, which is having an increasing effect on her. She discusses the need to maintain feline-specific specialists, and how anatomy and pathology have value in veterinary medicine.

This week on the podcast, I discuss the purpose of rebranding the podcast, all social media channels and my dilemma with my Tik Tok account. I deep dive into some comments left on a few viral Tik Tok videos that sparked a great conversation when it comes to the dynamics and interaction between CT technologists and radiologists. This also opened the conversation about CT protocols, the expectation that radiologists have for technologists to know all protocols when there is a clear lack of education

The Suncoast Vet Podcast with Dr. Chris welcomes a special guest, Dr. Stephanie Bertini from CEVA Animal Health, for an eye-opening conversation on a condition every cat owner should know about—feline hypertension, the “silent killer.” Hypertension in cats often hides in plain sight, showing little to no symptoms until it causes serious damage to vital organs like the kidneys, eyes, heart, and brain—sometimes even leading to sudden blindness. Most common in senior cats, 1 in 3 cats over 13 ye...

What the if the speed of light crawled along at walking speed instead of zipping around at 300,000 kilometers per second? Tracey McCallum from Ontario wondered about this scenario. Imagine reaching for your cat only to grab empty air because she's already somewhere else entirely. Baseball becomes a black-hole-creating death sport when pitchers throw faster than light speed. Concert audiences sing different verses simultaneously depending on their distance from the stage. Fiber optic internet becomes

Chapter 2.2: Cough Elizabeth Rozanski Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat Edited by : Michael Schaer Frédéric Gaschen Stuart Walton Host: Dr. Bobbbi Conner Producer: Topher Conlan

Dr. Joya Griffin graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned the Dermatology Service Award for her exceptional aptitude in clinical dermatology and her research on Malassezia otitis externa during her tenure at Cornell. Dr. Griffin became a Diplomate of the College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in August 2010 and joined the Animal Dermatology Group. She has a special interest in fungal and immune-mediated skin diseases as well as feline dermatology. Dr. Griffin is

Natalie Robertson is a dynamic professional originally from Zimbabwe, with academic roots in South Africa. Holding a master’s degree in Chiropractic, she is deeply passionate about holistic wellness and empowering others to take control of their health. A business owner, wife, mother, and cat lover, Natalie is dedicated to creating meaningful change. She is committed to connecting thought leaders and inspiring individuals to rethink what it means to be truly healthy, often starting with the s...

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It was so good to be hosting workshops back at Bestival again this year! Curated by Rob and Josie Debank Camp Bestival takes place in the beautiful grounds of Lulworth Castle and “combines all the fun of a fantastic family camping holiday with everything you’d expect from an idyllic and action-packed festival adventure.”One of the things I love about Bestival (almost as much as Caravanserai…more on that in the pod!) is that it has an area dedicated to wellness which serves as the perfect retreat

#261: The feline veterinarian whose name is on the bag of America's favorite litter talks about removing all scents from his litters because of the harm they do cats — and Tracie explains why Dr. Elsey's CleanProtein is the only dry cat food she can recommend.