Last week on The Evolved Vets Podcast, I sat down with Geoffrey van Zijl a ER veterinary technician of nearly 20 years and creator behind @aintdoingright  for one of the most honest, hope-filled conversations I’ve had on perfectionism, recovery, and rebuilding joy in veterinary medicine. Geoffrey’s ...

What’s the difference between a therapist and a coach?

I'm often asked what the difference is between a therapist and a coach. I hire both for different reasons in different seasons of life. I’ll speak from personal experience about who helped me and how.

There are many people and programs who hel...

On Monday we’ll officially enter into a new season: fall. Fall is a time for letting go, inner reflection, and gratitude. We can align with fall's energy by focusing on grounding activities in nature or with loved ones, eating and drinking things that are warmed and spiced, and practicing mindfulnes...

September is Suicide Awareness Month. It's something to be mindful of in veterinary medicine because of the high burnout and suicide rates among vets.

While the reasons behind why veterinarians have these higher rates is complex and multi-faceted, it's worth trying different methods to help.

I'm h...

A few months ago I made a post about this idea and it seemed to resonate. I’ve seen too many doctors step away from practice recently. I became curious why friends and colleagues reached burnout around 5–7 years post-graduation—and either left the field or suffered every shift.

My observations led ...

September is here. Does anyone else feel like this year has FLOWN by?!

There's four months left in 2025. Four months is plenty of time for amazing and transformative experiences to occur. Let's make the most of it.

Also, it's officially #PSL season. Is there anything better than the transition fro...

Did I catch your attention? I’ve got a fun newsletter in store!
It's officially halfway through the year. I heard a quote recently “the most important part of commitment is recommitment.” It seems fitting right now as we slide into the second half of the year. In this month’s newsletter you’ll find:

It’s here! The Summer Evolution has officially begun, and I couldn’t be more excited. This is not your average masterclass. It’s an 8-week transformation that reconnects you with the version of yourself that feels aligned, alive, and abundant.

Vet med teaches you the medicine. I teach you the rest....

I've spent years dreaming up The Evolved Vets. Making voice notes at midnight, scribbling plans in coffee shops, coaching myself through burnout, breakthroughs, and big career moves.

And now it’s real. It’s here. You’re holding it in your hands (okay, inbox)!

I'm Bethany and I went to vet school, ...