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Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysOne FLU Over the Cuckoo's NestIn this episode, the Amys take on RFK Jr and the Trump administration. Ok, not really... But we are talking about Avian Flu and how this administration’s policies regarding science are leaving a fowl taste in the mouths of experts.Join the Amys and their expert guest Dr. Kate Allison, internationally renowned for her work in public health and zoonotic disease, for a feather-ruffling discussion about the right wing's defunding of testing and research grants necessary to prevent another pandemic.What spreads faster - Avian Flu or misinformation? Grab a c...2025-07-1637 min
ROOTED IN YOUR CONFIDENCEWhen High-Achieving Women Go into Overdrive — Dr. Amy Grimm’s Journey from Burnout to BalanceLadies, this one is powerful. I’m sitting down with Dr. Amy Grimm—veterinarian, certified life coach, and founder of Daring DVM Coaching—to talk burnout, nervous system healing, and what success really looks like.Back in the 1960s, only 5% of vets were women. Now it’s 70%—but leadership still hasn’t caught up. Amy shares what it’s like to rise in that world, lead with heart, and walk away when it no longer fits.We talk about: ✨ Why high-achieving women go into overdrive—not collapse ✨ How nervous system work rewires how we show up ✨ Rede...2025-07-1444 min
Daring DVMEp113: Psychological Safety - When It’s Safe to Be You, Everything ChangesIn this powerful follow-up to our conversation on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we’re diving deep into the foundational level: physiological safety. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions, even while doing “all the right things”, this episode is for you.
You'll learn why true well-being starts in your body, not just your mind, and how nervous system regulation is the missing link in most self-care plans. Dr. Amy walks you through how stress gets stored in your body, why your brain can't simply “think” its way out of burnout, and w...2025-07-0327 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysTalk Dirty to MeAre you sick of people not understanding gay rights or transgender peoples? Animals don't care! The Amys understand that love is love no matter who you are. Join us in celebrating pride month with our sexpert Dr. Kara Kolster, studier of the creation of the beast, as we discuss the animal kingdom's secret and not-so-taboo sexual encounters. Normal, natural, and free from judgement wins the day! It sounds like human society just needs to move from Puritanical to Prideful. 🏳️🌈Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, c...2025-07-0336 minDaring DVMEp112: High-Achieving and Lonely - Why High Standards Hurt IntimacyIn this episode of Daring DVM, host Dr. Amy Grimm is digging into perfectionist relationships. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your partner doesn’t meet your standards, struggled to delegate because "no one does it quite right," or found yourself pulling away instead of asking for help, this one’s for you.
You’ll learn:
How perfectionism isn’t just about achievement or performance, it’s often a protective strategy that creates distance in our closest connections.
Why high-achieving women, in particular, struggle with vulnerability
How the drive to be self-sufficient and responsible for everything c...2025-06-2628 minDaring DVMEp111: Overcoming Procrastination When You’re Ambitious and Burned OutIn this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm discusses a surprisingly common struggle for high-achievers: procrastination. We’re not talking about laziness or lack of discipline, we’re talking about the real reason we procrastinate (hint: it has everything to do with avoiding negative emotion).
You’ll learn:
The two sneaky ways perfectionists tend to procrastinate
Why smart, driven women find themselves delaying or distracting, even when they really want to follow through
How emotions like fear of failure, overwhelm, self-doubt, and discomfort fuel the cycle of avoidance
Practical journaling prompts and self-awareness exercises to help y...2025-06-1929 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysScience DOES Matter!Dr. Kristina Spaulding returns to flip the script on the Amys! Research Bites is Dr. Spaulding’s podcast and platform for delivering applied animal behavior to non-scientists, and revealing how science and research apply to working and living with dogs in our everyday lives. Join the conversation about everything from the Mind-Body Unit, to the controversy over the game of fetch.What if a rose was not a rose at all? How should veterinarians, trainers, and behavior consultants be working collectively toward common goals?...2025-06-181h 12Daring DVMEp109: Self-Care from the Ground UpIn this episode of Daring DVM, we continue with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs through the lens of self-care. Dr. Amy walks you through each level of the pyramid, from foundational needs like sleep, hydration, and safety, to deeper goals like confidence and self-actualization.
You’ll learn how to self-assess, set small actionable goals, and coach yourself when you feel stuck. Discover how to reclaim your energy, feel like yourself again, and build the life you truly want, on your terms. Plus, get practical strategies to address burnout, boost confidence, and align your life with what matters most...2025-06-0523 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysWe're Off to See the Wizard!Steve Dale has his pulse on the veterinary and training world at all times - thats why we call him the Wizard! Join the Amys and certified Animal Behavior Consultant, pet expert, public speaker, and host of Steve Dale's Pet World, the fabulous Steve Dale, as they discuss heart disease in cats and emerging new treatments. They also delve into behavior and training - 🎶because, because, because, because... that's what the Amys do!🎶Grab a cocktail and your ruby slippers, and get up to speed on the lat...2025-06-0454 minDaring DVMEp108: What High-Achieving Women Get Wrong About Self-CareIn this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a powerful framework for understanding what truly drives us, and then re-frames it through the lens of self-care.
Doing this helps us understand why we feel the way we do, and why burnout can feel so confusing, even when life looks ‘good’ on paper.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting or confused about why you’re so exhausted despite “having it all,” this episode is for you. Learn how real self-care starts with honoring your most basic needs and buil...2025-05-2923 minDaring DVMEp107: You’re Not Broken - A Conversation About Burnout and HealingIn this episode of The Housecall Vet Café, Dr. Eve Harrison sits down with Dr. Amy Grimm—veterinarian, certified life coach, and founder of Daring DVM—for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on burnout, healing, and reclaiming purpose in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Amy shares her journey from South Africa to becoming a vet and coach in the U.S., and how her own experience with burnout led her to a new path of helping others. Together, they explore the emotional toll of veterinary work, the power of understanding our nervous systems through Polyvagal Theory, and why giving back...2025-05-2254 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysTails of Tethered Cord Syndrome : A Medical MysteryIs your pet a medical or behavioral mystery? Searching for the veterinary version of Dr. House can be frustrating. Join the Amys as they discuss Malus - a very special Terrier with a medical mystery. Without his mom Katrina pushing for a diagnosis, Malus' behavior would never have improved. Learn more about this mysterious disorder - Tethered Cord Syndrome - which can only be diagnosed and treated by a few veterinarians in the world!Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episod...2025-05-2144 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysTails of Tethered Cord Syndrome : A Medical MysteryIs your pet a medical or behavioral mystery? Searching for the veterinary version of Dr. House can be frustrating. Join the Amys as they discuss Malus - a very special Terrier with a medical mystery. Without his mom Katrina pushing for a diagnosis, Malus' behavior would never have improved. Learn more about this mysterious disorder - Tethered Cord Syndrome - which can only be diagnosed and treated by a few veterinarians in the world!Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episod...2025-05-1443 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysWag More, Bark LessEver wonder if your dogs and cats are happy? What constitutes happiness for our companion animals? Join the Amys and their esteemed guest, award-winning author and creator of Companion Animal Psychology, Dr. Zazie Todd, as they discuss the science of our pet's happiness. Dr. Todd remains a major voice and driving force behind the worldwide humane dog training movement and has dedicated her career to animal welfare and improving the human-animal bond.Are YOU the secret to your pet's happiness? How can you help break down barriers and encourage the...2025-05-0131 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysI Like Big Brains and I Cannot Lie!Do you like BIG, JUICY, SEXY BRAINS as much as we do? (We're not talking about zombies again...) We're talking about something so much cooler – neuroscience! Join the Amys and their favorite neuroscientist, Dr. Marsha Penner, owner of Learning to Dog Training & Enrichment in Durham, North Carolina, for a mind-tingling discussion about the brain and its critical periods of development.What are the different parts of the brain and what do they do? When is the best time to learn a new language or musical instrument? Do gambling rats play th...2025-04-161h 01
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysStressed The F Out!Have you ever been stressed out? Were you experiencing eustress, distress, or toxic stress? Do you know what factors in your life have directly affected your stress threshold? Join the Amys and their bee-guiling guest, Dr. Kristina Spaulding - the stress expert - and founder of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, as they discuss all the F words that have to do with stress and how it affects our bodies. They touch on the important areas of the brain that deal with stress and some strategies for better coping....2025-04-021h 37
The VetMed MindSuccess Stories & Lessons Learned: Amy Weaver, DVMIn this episode of the VetMed Mind, Amy Weaver, Shawn McVey, and Rachel Teichberg discuss their personal journey's through compassion fatigue and mission to bring more awareness to mental health in veterinary medicine.Dr. Amy Weaver is a Senior Diagnostics Professional Services Veterinarian for Corporate and Specialty at Zoetis Diagnostics. Prior to working for Zoetis, she was in small animal general practice for ten years at clinics in rural Ohio and on the coast of Connecticut. She has deep passion for Compassion Fatigue education, getting cats to the vet, and fear-free medicine.To learn more...2025-03-2826 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysVet Med For Idiots By Idiots - Part 1Have you ever wondered what happens when the world turns upside down? Do you know Angela Bassett? Does she run a Board and Train? Join The Amys and their idiotic guests Cory & Kent, co-hosts of the Vet Med For Idiots By Idiots podcast, for an obnoxiously long discussion on the history of veterinary behavior and dog-human interactions. Do you know how to properly mark your territory? Or what a wagging tail REALLY means? We cover how to use your polite manners around every dog, how to teach a basic cue, and, we reveal whether the Amys ever make...2025-03-201h 07
Muddy Paws and HairballsAre Hairballs Normal? What Most Cat Parents Get WrongThink hairballs are just a normal part of life with cats? Think again. If your cat is coughing up hairballs weekly or even monthly, it’s not just gross—it’s a red flag. Frequent hairballs can point to stress, food allergies, digestive issues, or even chronic illness. In this episode, I talk with veterinarian Dr. Linda Atkins about what really causes hairballs, when to be concerned, and how to help your cat stay healthy from the inside out.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why healthy cats sho...2025-03-1834 minDaring DVMEp96: Stress Reduction vs. Resilience: What’s the Difference?When it comes to managing stress, are you focusing only on resilience while overlooking reduction?
In coaching, we often talk about building stress resilience—using thought work to change how we experience challenges. But what about removing stressors altogether?
In this episode of Daring DVM, host Dr. Amy Grimm explains the key differences between stress reduction and stress resilience and why a balanced approach is essential.
Learn how to leverage the control you do have to minimize unnecessary stress while also strengthening your ability to handle what you can’t change.
If y...2025-03-0623 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysDark Sarcasm in the ClassroomYou can't have any pudding if you don't eat your meat! If you want to have any pudding, join the Amys and their esteemed guest, Jean Donaldson, world-renowned dog trainer, author, and founder of The Academy for Dog Trainers, for a conversation about the state of the training world and how training trainers is serious business.Grab a 🥄 spoon and a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Follow T...2025-03-0534 min
Vet Life ReimaginedOops, I Became a Manager: Learning Leadership with Amy NewfieldSend us a textVet Life Reimagined podcast guest, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) shares her journey from a passionate animal-loving child to a leading veterinary technician. Amy's relentless curiosity and determination propelled her through various roles, from general practice to emergency medicine and even teaching. She’ll share struggles and triumphs, including her candid insights on career obstacles for veterinary technicians, the importance of effective leadership, and the significance of continuous education. We discuss valuable lessons on navigating the veterinary profession and find motivation to pursue your own career aspirations, whether you're new to vet me...2025-03-0355 minDaring DVMEp95: How to Deal with Drama and ToxicityHow do you handle a toxic veterinary hospital environment?
What can you do to protect yourself from someone who is always trying to create drama in your life?
The answers may surprise you.
In this episode of The Daring DVM Podcast, Dr. Amy Grimm dives into the topic of drama and toxicity in the workplace and at home.
Amy explores the mindset behind labeling people as dramatic or toxic, the power of self-responsibility, and how managing your own mind and regulating your nervous system can help you break free from negativity.2025-02-2731 min
The Community Cats PodcastTag! You’re Home! Simplifying Successful Reunification, Featuring Nina Stively, Director of Loudon County Animal Services, and Dr. Amy Dalrymple, DVM"Over 80% of the tagged cats didn’t need to come into the shelter at all. This simple tool is keeping cats in their communities where they belong." – Dr. Amy Dalrymple This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and The Community Cat Clinic. What if a simple collar could help keep community cats out of shelters and reunite them with their families? In this episode, host Stacy LeBaron chats with Nina Stively, Director of Loudoun County Animal Services, and Dr. Amy Dalrymple, veterinarian and shelter medicine specialist, about the Tag! You're Home! program—a groundbreaking approach...2025-02-2523 min
Daring DVMEp94: Adriana Cloud - Burnout and Booze! Mindful Drinking for VeterinariansIn this episode of The Daring DVM Podcast, host Dr. Amy Grimm talks with sobriety coach Adriana Cloud about the role alcohol often plays in the lives of veterinarians dealing with stress and burnout. 🍷😵💫🍺
This conversation isn’t about giving up alcohol entirely or labeling it as bad—it’s about feeling in control of your choice to drink (or not) rather than using it as an automatic escape from long, exhausting days.
Adriana shares insights on the health effects of drinking, the mindset behind social and stress-related drinking, and practical strategies to create new ways to unwind that...2025-02-201h 03
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysTaming the SAVAGE BEAST!Join the Amys and their guest, Luke Hollenbeck, certified cat behavior consultant and all-around amazing human, to learn more about enriching our feline family member’s lives. Luke’s enthusiasm for all things CAT is infectious - you will leave this episode wanting to craft homemade enrichment items and spend more quality time with your kitties! Luke introduces us to the 5 pillars of a healthy feline environment, and, a must-have book for cat owners and their consultants.Grab a cocktail or a cup of herbal tea, and get up to speed on the latest buzz...2025-02-2040 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysCruise Director on the River StyxJoin the Amys as they embark on a journey down the River Styx with their cruise director, and death doula, Kate LaSala, Owner, Rescued By Training, LLC. The Amys discover what a death doula is, and how certified doulas help families navigate difficult end-of-life decisions. Kate also provides her unique perspective on the often “taboo” subject of behavioral euthanasia. Will the Amys encounter Cerberus on their journey? Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior p...2025-02-0537 minDaring DVMEp91: Compassion Fatigue - What You Need to KnowToday on The Daring DVM Podcast, Dr. Amy Grimm introduces a topic close to the hearts of many in the veterinary world—compassion fatigue, also known as empathic strain.
As veterinarians and caregivers, we give so much of ourselves to the animals and people we serve, but sometimes, that can leave us feeling drained. 😔
In this episode, we’ll explore the basics of compassion fatigue and cover five main points that are important for every veterinary professional to know. This is episode #1 in a series that will cover empathic strain in more depth.
This ep...2025-01-3026 minDaring DVMEp87: The Blueprint to Success and HappinessHappy New Year, Everyone!
This week Dr. Amy Grimm of Daring DVM shares a quick blueprint to help you make 2025 your best year yet.
Dare to dream! 🚀🤩
If you want to create health, happiness, and success in 2025 and are ready to take that next step, hop on my calendar for a free coaching consultation, or find out more at www.daringdvm.com.
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Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysThrilling Them Softly with KibbleHave you ever wondered if you're feeding your dog the right things? Have you ever thought that your pet’s diet might have a significant effect on their health or behavior? Join the Amys as they set sail on their fancy yacht with Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist Martha Cline, to discuss all the juicy details about pet food facts and fables. Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode references and more information about our guest, Dr. Martha Cline. Thanks, Dr. Martha!2025-01-0151 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysFAKE NEWS in the World of ScienceYou know what they say... If it's on the internet, then it must be true! Well, sorry to bee a buzzzzzz kill, but, there’s A LOT of fake news in the world. The spread of false information has become a serious challenge to evidence-based decision-making and science communication. So, how can one attempt to cut through the noise and separate fact from fiction?Join the Amys and their brilliant guest, Dr. Erica Feuerbacher – professor, researcher, and applied animal behavior extraordinaire – for a closer look at what makes research valuable and valid. We discuss how to critic...2024-12-2143 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysJumping Off the Rainbow BridgeWorking in the pet behavior field isn't always rainbows and unicorns. Instead, sometimes it involves the Rainbow Bridge. This topic is often misunderstood and stigmatized as the dark side of behavior. However, in science and in life, it is essential we refrain from drawing conclusions or placing blame without weighing facts and exploring varying points of view. One perspective is that the practice of euthanasia is a painless and humane way of releasing a pet from their suffering when all other means have been exhausted, and can be considered a compassionate and selfless gift.Join The...2024-12-0754 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysThe Art of the ScienceAll sentient beings can have BIG feelings. In the animal behavior field, the work is not just about the pet. Join the Amys for an enlightening discussion about helping the humans that seek help for their pets. The Amys are joined by their colleague and special guest, Dr. Rachel Malamed, DACVB, who guides us on a behind the scenes tour of the art of communication. Meet us at the intersection where the art and science of behavior merge, and learn how our relationships with pet parents serve to improve outcomes far beyond what’s attainable when focusing on th...2024-11-1623 min
It Might Get Weird: Journeys in Veterinary MedicineS1 : E22 - That Halloween "True Crime" special episodeClick here to text us your questions & comments.Warning: Don't listen if you're triggered by stories of murder. Maybe don't listen while you're in a taxi or a ride share or if you've just gotten into a car with a random stranger. Maybe just don't hitchhike and get into cars with random stranger's anyway. Otherwise, wait until all the trick-or-treaters are done for the night, turn out the lights, light some candles, and curl up on the couch and listen to this very true, very much crime related story about an inventor of a very common...2024-10-2947 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysWhat's Next... Banned Books? Addressing the paucity of behavior education in veterinary schoolsWho is to blame for the lack of behavioral medicine in our veterinary education system? Certainly NOT the Amys! In this episode, the Amys tackle the state of veterinary behavior medicine education in North America with their colleague, Dr. Chris Pachel, DACVB. Dr. Chris educates veterinary students and veterinarians around the globe on behavior medicine, so why is there still such bad advice coming out of the mouths of our veterinarian friends and colleagues? What are we to do about that? Can trainers and clients even trust what their vet says about behavior?Take a listen...2024-10-1943 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysThe Dog Whisper of DeathNo toxic masculinity here! Only good old fashioned, non-confrontational, reward-based dog training. In this episode, The Amys are joined by world-renowned dog trainer and advocate, Zak George, to discuss the current state of affairs in the dog training industry. They tackle tough topics like why people are drawn to punitive methods and tools, whether the training industry should be regulated, and how to ensure dog training certification is accessible to those with limited financial means if regulation is enacted. Zak updates listeners about what he has on the horizon for the rest of 2024 and beyond!Grab...2024-10-0626 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysNever Say Goodbye - Separation Related BehaviorThere are so many misconceptions about separation related behavior out there! Did you know that Beagles are NOT the only breed affected? And (surprise!), you can’t just leave your dog alone with a stuffed human decoy of yourself, and expect them to be ok!Join the Amys and their passionate guest, world-renowned educator and trainer, Malena DeMartini, founder of MISSION Possible! online separation anxiety program for guardians, and, the Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) certification program for dog professionals, as they set the record straight ab...2024-09-1150 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysKeep Calm and Buzzzzzz On!"How will they remember me?" Join the Amys and their enchanting guest Dr. Sarah Kuhlo, Veterinary Services Manager at Ceva Animal Health, as they discuss pheromones and their role in creating the ultimate Calm Clinic experience for pets and their people. Chemical communication is the oldest, most common, and most important form of intra-species communication used by most animals. Semiochemicals, such as pheromones, send powerful chemical "signals" that affect behavior. ThunderWorks® and FELIWAY® products are species-specific synthetic formulations of calming pheromones. Their use in veterinary settings and beyond, is proven to assist with environmental fa...2024-07-3039 min
Savor The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Breakthrough!The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession by Amy StewartPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720883to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession
Author: Amy Stewart
Narrator: Jade Wheeler
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 49 minutes
Release date: July 16, 2024
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
Fifty vignettes of remarkable people whose lives have been transformed by their obsessive passion for trees—written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Drunken Botanist “I love everything Amy Stewart has ever created, but this book is my favorite yet. I’m giving this book to everyone I know. Because it, like its subject, is a gift.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of...2024-07-165h 49Daring DVMEp 57: Permission to Pivot: Changing Your Mind and Changing Your CareerIn this episode Dr. Amy discusses the importance of having a growth mindset and why this is integral to changing careers.
Topics covered
Why the ability to rethink things is a necessary human skill
What is a growth mindset and why it matters
Four types of mindsets through a nervous system lens
How to use your mindset to your advantage when making a career pivot
Guilt, shame, grief and regret associated with leaving behind a career that you thought you wanted
Applications of rethinking in a global context and why it is important for social change
2024-06-0624 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysThe 420 - Clearing the CBD SmokescreenDo you know what costs A LOT more than a bottle of CBD oil? A trip to the ER. Join the Amys and their mentor, Dr. Lisa Radosta, as they clear the smokescreen and hash out the science regarding the use of cannabis products in veterinary medicine.The market is flooded with so-called quick-fix solutions to common pet behavior problems. And, when pet parents are desperately searching for answers, it can be challenging to navigate the barrage of messaging and pseudoscience available at their fingertips. Given the inconsistencies in policy and legislation, and society’s...2024-06-0442 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysSleeping with the FishesHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be a dolphin trainer? Join the Amys for a deep dive into the world of aquatic and exotic animal training with Ashley Conlin, IAABC CDBC, IAABC ADT, and owner of Pets Behave Dog Training in sunny Niceville, Florida, as they discuss the most important element in every training relationship - TRUST. Before shifting her focus to dogs, Ashley worked with dolphins, stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, alligators, and birds in zoos and aquariums around the world. She knows all about the patience, learning theory, and...2024-04-3043 min
The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie CappelAn Interview with Veterinarian and Life Coach Dr.Amy GrimmDr. Amy Grimm is a veterinarian and a Certified Life Coach. She is nervous system informed and the founder of DaringDVM.com. Today on the podcast Amy and Julie talk about the unique challenges that veterinarians face navigating an intense career while also caring for ourselves as unique human beings. Mental health is as important to a successful career as knowledge, money, or position. It all starts with self-care, self-development, and opening your mind up to possibilities. Life Coaching and Therapy are integral in helping us navigate challenges and get to the life of our dreams. "Life Coaching is Magic...2024-04-1754 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysBuzzzzzz Byte - MISSION KITTEN!Let's play the name game! Join your favorite veterinary behaviorists, The Amys! and their fabulous friend Dr. Liz Bales, inventor of Doc and Phoebe's Indoor Hunting Cat Feeder, for the first ever BUZZZZZZ BYTE challenge! We need your help, HIVE. MIND! Who's ready to tackle MISSION KITTEN?Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®2024-04-1007 min
Daring DVMEp 43: Poo Poo Parade - BlameIn this week's episode of the Daring DVM Podcast we are examining our Poo Poo Parade Participant #3 - Blame.
The sneaky part about blame is that it feels really good in the moment to transfer responsibility away from yourself to something external, like another person or the situation that you're in.
It can also feel good to transfer the responsibility of your experience to something that happened in the past. And to make something else or someone else carry the burden of how you feel for something that happened.
But this is actually...2024-02-2931 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysLife Imitates ArtJoin the Amys and their brilliant guest, renowned illustrator Lili Chin, as they discuss her inspirational journey - from animator, to interpreter of animal communication and behavior. Lili has famously captivated veterinary and behavior professionals, children, and adults alike with her endearing animal illustrations. In addition to publishing her own books, she has illustrated for groundbreaking behavior legends Dr. Sophia Yin and Grisha Stewart, and has even been commissioned by the IAABC. Lili is deeply passionate about improving human/animal communication and relationships, which is resoundingly evident in her body of work.Lili is responsible for gi...2024-02-2026 min
Daring DVMEp 38: The Five Fundamentals - A Framework for Living Your Best LifeWhat are the practices that you can implement into your daily life to expand your Zone of Resilience and to ensure that you never feel burned out again?!
That's exactly what we are covering today!
Join Dr. Amy as she goes over a framework to help you THRIVE in all areas of your life.
Five Fundamentals Workbook
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Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysThe Amys Have Lost Their Marbles - CDSJoin the Amys as they discuss Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), a common age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual and progressive cognitive decline in dogs and cats, similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans.The Amys discuss cognition, and how changes in awareness and responsiveness to stimuli impact our pet's memory and behavior. They cover the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to decline, and, the intimate connection between pain and systemic illness. What is inflammaging? Can I screen my dog for CDS at home? What management strategies can help to keep aging p...2024-01-2324 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysHunger Games - May the Odds Be Ever In Your FavorJoin the Amys and their cat-tastic guest, Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CPT, CCBC, VTS (behavior), and owner of Chirrups and Chatter Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio, as they pounce, feet first (am I righting?), into the dynamics of cat behavior and intercat aggression. Misconceptions, myths, and generalizations about cat behavior have resulted in misleading and harmful labels that leave kitties in the dark when it comes to standards for behavioral wellness, quality of life, and cooperative care. And, when the dynamics of a multicat environment echo a blockbuster battle - a f...2024-01-0250 min
Daring DVMEp 34: All About The FOMOFOMO can lead to stress and to negative health outcomes – physically, emotionally and mentally.
Because... our brain interprets FOMO as a stressor!
So our sympathetic nervous system gets activated.
But what if there is actually no such thing as "missing out"?
What if we are only creating our own distress?!
In this week's episode, Dr. Amy discusses FOMO and how to free yourself from it for good!
Come find out how.
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Daring DVMEp 33: Setting Healthy BoundariesBoundary work can be some of the most beautiful, authentic, liberating, rewarding and just-so-freaking-difficult work to do!
Today Dr. Amy discusses everything boundary.
What are boundaries?
What are not boundaries?
Some common misconceptions about boundaries.
The difference between a boundary and emotional manipulation.
Why we need them?
When we establish them?
And how to uphold them!
If you want to live an authentic, aligned, fulfilled life - then you must have healthy boundaries in place!
Even if you have to risk the relationship to do so...
Let's connect!
2023-12-2128 min
Daring DVMEp 31: Instant Zen - How to not slap a b*tchGo from TEN to ZEN!
This week Dr. Amy Grimm shares FOUR Regulation Strategies to help you calm yourself in the moment.
In this episode you will
Learn about your nervous system and what is happening to you on a biological level
Discover why stress regulation is necessary
Discover 2 simple questions that will bring your brain back online
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No matter what shit life throws your way, and no matter how stressful your holiday season may be, you can always be calm and confident an...2023-12-0722 minMuddy Paws and HairballsWhy Your Pet’s Microchip Won’t Save ThemThink your pet’s microchip is keeping them safe? It might not be.In this episode, Amy Castro talks with Dr. Matt Goetz, DVM, MBA from Merck Animal Health, the company behind HomeAgain microchips, to reveal what most pet parents don’t realize about microchipping. From missing registrations to false assumptions about collars and tags, this conversation will change how you think about pet safety.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why collars and tags aren’t enough to protect your petWhat makes a microchip useless and how to f...2023-11-2841 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysHoliday from HellThere's no place like Hell for the Holidays! Join the Amys for "tails" of holidays past, and lessons in holidays present and future. Even naughty pets can make the nice list with the proper stress management strategies in place. Keep your fur babies safe, and your in-laws feeling right at home, with ideas from your favorite doctor duo, The Amys! Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 6 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Resources:ASPCA Holiday Pet Safety Tips...2023-11-2719 min
Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon RileyHow behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets with Amy Pike, DVM!In todays episode, we talk with Amy Pike, DVM, Veterinary Behaviorist,Owner of Animal Behavior Wellness Center about how behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets! Amy explains what a veterinary behaviorist is and how she got started in the veterinary behaviorist field. Her team approach can help animals who suffer from the following;General anxietySeparation anxietyAggression toward:StrangersFamily membersChildrenOther dogs/catsWildlifeMoving objectsDestructive behaviorsMouthing and nippingSelf-mutilation, barberingHigh energy/difficulty relaxingDistress during veterinary proceduresInappropriate urination and defecationObsessive behaviors like chasing lightsFearfulness, hi...2023-11-2000 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysBack Alley Drug DealingJoin the Amys and their distinguished guest, Julia Albright, DVM, MA, DACVB, and Associate Professor of Veterinary Behavior at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, as they venture into the dark, dirty, and dangerous back alleys of illicit drug dealing. The unregulated training industry has left the door wide open for unqualified imposters, posing as experts, to deceive pet parents and veterinarians alike. These shady charlatans falsify their education history and credentials, and grant themselves carte blanche to not only make drug recommendations to unsuspecting pet parents, but actually...2023-11-0641 min
The Horse's Advocate PodcastFlorida Association of Equine Practitioners 2023 Meeting Part 1 of 4 - #101 The Horse's Advocate Podcast Here are the lectures covered on this half day. 1) Healing With Horse Power, Liberty Getman, DVM - discussing regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis using IRAP (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein), PRP (platelet rich plasma), Restigen®, Pro-Stride® and PPP (platelet poor plasma). 2) Emergency Service: Thinking Outside The Box, Amy Grice, DVM - The crisis of the reduction of equine veterinary practitioners is addressed, specifically in the ability to provide emergency care for clients. 24/7 availability ranks as the #1 reason a client chooses a veterinarian and the #2 reason practitioners quit. 3) The Science Of Joint Supplements: What Does The Evi...2023-10-251h 01