The Evolved Vets

Anna Foster and Bethany Weinheimer
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Welcome to The Evolved Vets Podcast—the ultimate space for veterinarians ready to align personal growth with professional success. We’re Anna and Bethany, vet school besties who transformed our passion for self-development into a community where modern vets can thrive. Each episode offers strategies to help you find alignment, build confidence, and tackle challenges like energy management, leadership, and communication. We’ll bring you highlights from our masterclasses, success stories from our proven method, and conversations with inspiring veterinarians and industry leaders. This podcast is your introduction to our community of veterinarians who prioritize having a fulfilling career and an abundant life. Together, let’s stop revolving and start evolving! Check out our website: evolvedvets.com

  1. 22. Season One Reflections: What We’re Carrying Into 2026

    12/18/2025

    22. Season One Reflections: What We’re Carrying Into 2026

    This episode is a warm hug and a celebration. Dr. Bethany Weinheimer takes you through the best and brightest highlights from Season 1 of The Evolved Vets Podcast, pulled directly from listener feedback on what resonated most. Together, we revisit the themes that shaped 2025 and set the tone for 2026: authenticity and alignment, directional living instead of destination chasing, taking baby steps instead of expecting a 180, and learning how to move through fear without letting it run your life. Bethany also breaks down powerful moments from interviews and conversations that helped our community reframe burnout, scarcity mindset, self worth, and what it really means to build a sustainable career in veterinary medicine. You will hear reflections on how misalignment shows up in the body, why high-achieving veterinarians can reach the “dream” and still feel unfulfilled, and how practices like worst-case scenario journaling and gratitude can increase resilience and expand possibility. Bethany also shares why accountability is a game changer, and how Code Blue Coaching supports veterinarians in shifting patterns like self abandonment, people pleasing, and victim mindset into empowered, values-led action.  Season 2  is coming soon, and we are so excited to keep evolving with you. Resources Mentioned It’s Not Your Money: How to Live Fully from Divine Abundance by Tosha Silver Ramit Sethi’s “spend extravagantly on what you love, cut mercilessly on what you don’t” frameworkCode Blue Coaching Join The Evolved Vets Community 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🌐 Website & Membership: evolvedvets.com Let’s evolve together! 💙

    54 min
  2. 21: The Eras of an Evolved Vet

    10/30/2025

    21: The Eras of an Evolved Vet

    What can veterinarians learn from Taylor Swift? Turns out, a lot. In this episode, host Dr. Bethany Weinheimer explores the art of reinvention, storytelling, and authentic leadership through the lens of one of the most iconic artists of our time. Whether you are a full-on Swiftie, Swift-conscious, or simply trying not to lose your sparkle in veterinary medicine, this conversation will help you reconnect and feel inspired. In honor of Taylor’s recent release, Life of A Showgirl, Bethany shares five powerful lessons from Taylor’s career that can help you reignite your passion for the profession: how to reinvent yourself with resilience, own your narrative, turn pain into purpose, build authentic connections, and celebrate every era of who you have been. Along the way, she opens up about her own burnout era, the transformation that followed, and how leaning into coaching helped her rediscover alignment, adventure, and joy while filming from her camper van in Jackson Hole. This episode is a reminder that your hardest seasons do not have to define you. They can refine you. Wherever you are in your own era, you have the power to rewrite your story and shine even brighter. Resources Mentioned  The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck Brené Brown’s research on post-traumatic growth The Evolved Vets Coaching Program  Join The Evolved Vets Community 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🌐 Website & Membership: evolvedvets.com Let’s evolve together! 💙

    20 min
  3. 20: Inside Independent Ownership with Dr. Mike Walker

    10/14/2025

    20: Inside Independent Ownership with Dr. Mike Walker

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mike Walker, founder of Apollo Vets to explore his journey into independent ownership and what it takes to build a practice on your own terms.Mike shares how he went from new grad with $160k in loans and a $2k award to bank ready in three years, why he launched an open concept clinic, and how transparency with clients became a growth engine for referrals and hiring. Along the way he describes the moments that forced him to clarify his values as a leader, from setting boundaries to choosing people over speed, and how that lens shaped his decisions on money, mentorship, and community. We also dig into culture and mentorship that actually work. Mike walks through the Apollo Way code of conduct, weekly mentorship touchpoints, giving new grads real surgical reps with a safety net, and using authentic social media to attract values aligned teammates. He explains why he turned down enticing acquisition offers that did not fit his principles, how he balances autonomy with pricing pressure, and practical habits for communication, resilience, and building a practice that stays true to what matters most. Resources Mentioned  How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Contact Mike 📸 Instagram: @dr.mikewalker 🌐 Website:  https://apollovets.com/  Join The Evolved Vets Community 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets 🌐 Website & Membership: evolvedvets.com Let’s evolve together! 💙

    48 min
  4. 19. Practicing, Not Perfecting with Geoffrey van Zijl

    10/02/2025

    19. Practicing, Not Perfecting with Geoffrey van Zijl

    Important Disclaimer This episode contains open and honest discussion about addiction, mental health challenges, and suicide within veterinary medicine. These topics may be triggering for some listeners. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide: In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free and confidential). You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org If you are outside the U.S., find international hotlines at https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ You are not alone. Help is available. Episode Description In this episode, we sit down with Geoffrey, an ER veterinary technician of nearly 20 years and the creator behind @aintdoingright. Geoffrey shares his personal journey through burnout, addiction recovery, and rebuilding joy in veterinary medicine. We explore the gray area of practicing medicine, the traps of perfectionism, and the importance of accountability buddies and mentors. Geoffrey also shares his tools for “shift shedding,” why fun and vulnerability matter, and how small daily improvements can change everything. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by VetMed’s intensity, this conversation offers hope, humor, and practical tools to help you move forward with more compassion for yourself and your team. Resources Mentioned Atomic Habits by James Clear Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris 75 Hard Program (mental strength and daily habits challenge) The Evolved Vets Shift Shedding Contact Geoffrey 📸 Instagram: span style="font-weight:...

    57 min
  5. 18. DVMoms: Building Community and Changing Vet Med with Dr. Jamie Perkins

    09/19/2025

    18. DVMoms: Building Community and Changing Vet Med with Dr. Jamie Perkins

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jamie Perkins, Chief Veterinary Officer of DVMoms, about the power of community, innovation in education, and leading with values. Jamie shares her journey from being a single mom in veterinary school to shaping veterinary education through game based learning, 3D modeling, and conference leadership.   We explore how DVMoms grew into one of the largest communities in veterinary medicine, with thousands of members supporting one another through parenting, clinical questions, career changes, and life’s hardest moments. From wildfire evacuations to lost blankets to neurodiversity conversations, the stories highlight just how much connection and support this group provides.   Jamie also talks about the future of veterinary education, why games create more effective and inclusive learning, and how confidence and clear values can open unexpected career doors. We discuss what it means to stand firm in your priorities, ask for what you need, and lead in a way that aligns with both family and career.   If you have ever wondered how to blend personal and professional life in a way that feels authentic, or how community can create opportunities you never imagined, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about what is possible.   Join the DVMoms Community  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438991642973530    Book a Free Alignment Call https://calendly.com/hello-evolvedvets/30min    Join The Evolved Vets Community: 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets Let’s evolve together! 💙

    59 min
  6. 17. Why is it so hard to be ourselves?

    09/04/2025

    17. Why is it so hard to be ourselves?

    In this episode, we talk about why it feels so difficult to simply be ourselves. We share real experiences of living out of alignment and what it took to notice those moments. From travel dreams that felt judged to cultural expectations about life milestones, we explore how easy it is to follow a path that looks right on the outside but feels wrong on the inside. We talk about how to identify your true values, recognize what alignment feels like in your body, and take small steps toward becoming more of who you really are. Anna shares how her passion for travel shaped her journey, and Bethany opens up about letting go of timelines that did not fit her authentic path. Together, we reflect on how these shifts have created more fulfillment, ease, and energy in our lives. The Four Os Framework We also introduce the Four Os to help you make decisions with clarity: Obligations: Are you saying yes because you feel like you should? Optics: Are you doing it to look good in someone else’s eyes? Objectivity: Are you choosing it just because it makes sense on paper? Outcomes: Are you clinging to a specific result instead of following what feels aligned? This framework has been a powerful tool for us and for our members, and it may help you uncover where you are acting from alignment and where you are not. We also talk about the concept of directional living, which is all about following curiosity and fulfillment instead of chasing a destination. When you know your values and practice tuning into what feels expansive versus what feels constricting, you begin to trust yourself more deeply and live in a way that feels true. If you have ever felt like you were living someone else’s version of success, this conversation will remind you that every step you take toward alignment matters.   Book a Free Alignment Call https://calendly.com/hello-evolvedvets/30min   🔹 Join The Evolved Vets Community: 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets   Let’s evolve together! 💙

    26 min
  7. 16. Summer Evolution IRL: Alignment, Abundance, and Sabbatical Living

    08/21/2025

    16. Summer Evolution IRL: Alignment, Abundance, and Sabbatical Living

    In this special IRL episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we’re coming to you from beautiful Kauai, where we’ve been soaking up the island vibes while attending Vet Vacation CE alongside more than 100 veterinary professionals. We reflect on our very first Summer Evolution inside The Evolved Vets membership, an eight-week journey focused on authenticity, alignment, and living in deeper connection with our values. We share the breakthroughs that have shaped our summer, including: How alignment often means letting go of what no longer serves us. Why ritual has become such a powerful part of growth and reflection. Bethany’s shift from calling in love to embracing abundance and community. Anna’s leap into a three-month sabbatical to rest, write, and reconnect. We also talk about the role of mentorship, accountability, and community in creating lasting change, and how women supporting women in veterinary medicine is at the heart of what we’re building. If you’ve ever felt the urge to slow down, realign with what matters most, or take a bold leap in your life or career, this episode is for you.   Resources Anna’s Substack: https://substack.com/@drannafoster    Become an Evolved Vet: https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership 🔹 Join The Evolved Vets Community: 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets   Let’s evolve together! 💙

    36 min
  8. 15. Living in a Zoo, Healing in Africa: Interview with Dr. Cheryl Stout

    08/08/2025

    15. Living in a Zoo, Healing in Africa: Interview with Dr. Cheryl Stout

    In this inspiring episode of The Evolved Vets Podcast, we’re coming to you live from Africa with our new friend (and roomie!) Cheryl, a zoo veterinarian whose career journey has been as wild as the animals she’s cared for. Cheryl shares what it was like to live and work inside the Bronx Zoo for three years, hand-raising everything from blackbuck antelope to a beloved bison, and even performing a legendary bathtub plug extraction from an alligator named Maggie (now a permanent tattoo on Cheryl’s arm!). But this episode goes deeper than wildlife stories. We talk about burnout, perfectionism, living with purpose, and how to know when it's time to say no to something, even your dream job. We explore how Cheryl’s unshakable commitment to conservation led her through long hours, underpaid internships, and burnout. And we celebrate how her brave decision to prioritize alignment over prestige is opening new doors, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that manifested right here in Africa. Whether you’ve ever dreamed of zoo medicine or you're simply seeking more clarity in your own life and career, Cheryl’s story is a powerful reminder that you get to define success for yourself, and that rest, healing, and self-awareness are not luxuries but necessities.   Connect with Cheryl: 📸 Instagram: @Cherstout 📱 TikTok: @safari_and_scrubs   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 📗The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks   Become an Evolved Vet: https://www.evolvedvets.com/membership   🔹 Join The Evolved Vets Community: 📸 Instagram: @EvolvedVets 📺 YouTube: Evolved Vets   Let’s evolve together! 💙

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Welcome to The Evolved Vets Podcast—the ultimate space for veterinarians ready to align personal growth with professional success. We’re Anna and Bethany, vet school besties who transformed our passion for self-development into a community where modern vets can thrive. Each episode offers strategies to help you find alignment, build confidence, and tackle challenges like energy management, leadership, and communication. We’ll bring you highlights from our masterclasses, success stories from our proven method, and conversations with inspiring veterinarians and industry leaders. This podcast is your introduction to our community of veterinarians who prioritize having a fulfilling career and an abundant life. Together, let’s stop revolving and start evolving! Check out our website: evolvedvets.com

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    Anna Foster and Bethany Weinheimer
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