
Life Coaching for Veterinarians
This podcast supports veterinarians who are feeling emotionally drained or burned out. The host, Nadina Cojocaru DVM, aims to help vets rediscover their enthusiasm and joy. Topics focus on reducing emotional burden, creating more free time, improving finances, and having fun. Episodes offer coaching and practical advice tailored to the veterinary profession.
Episodes

#54 We're in for the money
Takeaways:-Why does it trigger us so much to hear those words said by pet owners or on social media?-How to make peace with accepting the truth behind those words?-Aren't we all "taking advantage" of some people's suffering? And make money to support ourselves and our families by doing it? Want to work with me? Want to know how I can help YOU get YOUR sparkles back when going thr

#53 The One Where I'm Angry
What's to know about this episode? (OBS! A lot of swearing is involved in this episode!) * It's relevant for humans born in female bodies and who are over 40 years old (or even 35).* It's a vulnerable share about personal health struggles throughout my life, and the culmination of hitting the feared "rock bottom" in 2024*It will provide some of the resources I used to get bac

#52 Stop Telling Us to Breathe
What you'll learn in this episode:
How did I get the idea for this episode?
Are you breathing correctly?
What different types of breathing will do for you
What any kind of breathing WON'T do for you 😅
Links mentioned in the podcast:
The study on how breathing affects your negative stress compared with meditation
Want to work with me?-Book a free 45-minute chat here

#51 Things I changed my mind about
Takeaways:
This is all the latest human female physiology-focused information regarding weight, brain health, and metabolic health in general.
I explain why I wanted to permanently delete my whole "Weight Loss for Small Animal Veterinarians" podcast and what made me change my mind.
Women are not small men - LINK to Dr. Stacy Sims' Ted Talk.
Want to work with me to get your spar

#50 Stupid things I did to prove some colleagues wrong
Did you do stupid things in your vet career just to prove some colleagues wrong?
If yes, what did you do and why?
In this podcast episode, you'll discover my top three.
Number one? I would never ever do it again!
Enjoy listening, then download and share it with your vet colleagues!
XO, Nadina

#49 The Bullying of the Strong
Takeaways:
Are you the strong one being bullied in your team?
If only the strong one from the team is required to "change" as a response to the complaints, the whole team will suffer.
If the complaining is systematic against the strongest person of the team and taken over by the majority of the team members, this is systematic bullying of the strong.
Listen to get more insights about ho

#48 Time, Money, Emotions
Takeaways:
No matter what we do, just by being alive, we will always pay in time, money, emotions.
If time and money might be somehow "negotiable", the emotions are almost always under our ccontrol.
By choosing our emotions wisely, we can save or even gain time and money.
Have fun with this one!
Want to work with me? Book a FREE conversation HERE

#47 Transition Towards the Life Coaching for Veterinarians Podcast
Show Notes:
Why I felt the need to rename my podcast
What biomarkers are important in mental and physical health
What am I focusing on this year (2024)
Links to the shows mentioned in the podcast:
The Huberman Lab Podcast
Hormones by Dr. Peter Attia MD
Metabolical by Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL

#46 Fear, Grief, Success
Episode's takeaways:
The two types of fear: fear that saves lives and fear that kills.
The importance of listening to the nudge to change.
Why is expecting grief important when we change?
Shedding your skin before growing into something bigger is painful.
The success evaluation is mandatory.
Why does not celebrating success makes it harder to achieve future success?

#45 The First Domino Piece
In this episode, you'll learn how I changed 30 years of bad sleep habits in just 2 months!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- The first domino piece - sunlight ☀
- The second domino piece - stop using screens 2 hours before bed
- The third domino piece - Non-Sleep Deep Rest
LINKS SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE
👉 Book a free call with me here: https://calendly.com/vetcoachinternational/45min
👉 Sign Up f

#44 Are you a Sparkly Vet?
In this episode, I want to talk about what makes a 'Sparkly' Vet!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- A list of 10 things that make you a sparkly vet!
- When we incorporate the whole of ourselves we become very sparkly!
- How it's NEVER too late to become a sparkly vet!
LINKS SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE
👉 Book a free call with me here: https://calendly.com/vetcoachinternational/45min
👉 Sign Up

#43 How's Your Water?
In this episode, I am sharing with you the importance of water! 💦 Why we need to focus on the first 10 hours of our day, and what is best to drink and why!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- Why you should be focussing on your water intake in the first 10 hours after you wake up
- What the minimum baseline is for your water intake (there's a formula!)
- Hydration liquids and what you need to consider

#42 So much more than JUST FOOD
In this episode, I am talking about the brain 'fog' that is the negative voices in our heads - it's not about food, it's about being able to silence the racing voices in our heads, and reconnecting with our bodies (because we are the expert in our own bodies!)
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How our internal voices have created a 'fog' that affects how we deal with food and drink, and how we behav

#41 97% of Women...
In this episode, I'm going to talk about the scientific studies that show that 97% of women have viciously hateful voices inside their heads about their bodies...
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- You are not alone
- How this societal 'norm' has been internalised
- How we can dec🙊ntify our internal dialogue
LINKS SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE
👉 Sign up for the free webinar - https://us06web.zoom.us/web

#40 This Is ABUSE (Dec*ntify Your Business)
In this episode, I'm going to talk about why you don't have to put up with ABUSE as a veterinarian! *This episode is explicit*
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- What is the worst that can happen? Is it enough to keep them in your business?
- Why you should not put up with Abusive sh*t! (And why I will never encourage you to do so as your coach!)
- The Dec*ntifying process and the origins of the word

#39 How Do You Want To Feel Instead? - This Sh*t WORKS
In this episode, I am sharing an AMAZING practice session I had with a fellow coach-colleague who was feeling sh*t!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How we can change the way the brain and the body respond to some triggers
- A real-life example of transformation
- How you can learn all this too!
LINKS SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE
👉 https://youtu.be/m1pjjJ8Ofn0 (Watch the conversational hypnosis and change I

#38 Mental Rehearsal in Weight Loss
In this episode, we will explore the concept/tool that is widely used by athletes; mental rehearsal.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How mentally rehearsing a situation can improve its outcome
- How I define Hypnosis and its uses
- How mental rehearsing can be used in weight loss
- How to change the soundtrack in your head
LINKS SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE
👉 https://www.vetcoachinternational.com/signup-fr

#37 The Morning After Medicine
In this episode, right in the middle of the holiday season, we are talking through the morning after medicine!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How to talk to your body kindly with a body scan - its the most important medicine you can give your body
- How to smooth your nervous system with a forgiveness meditation
- Take time to imagine that in the future, you are that person who has solved those problem

#36 We Always Always Always Stop
In this episode, we are unwrapping two big errors in our beliefs - believing we are out of control, and believing that we can't stop eating!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How to view things by starting with the FACTS
- How to stop telling ourselves LIES and take away the shame
- Knowing that we always STOP and we are in control
LINKS SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE
👉 #17 THE BIGGEST LIES AB

#35 Money Coaching with Rachelle Siebke
In this episode, I talk to the heart-centred business owner, and money coach, Rachelle Siebke about all things money!
WHAT WE DISCUSS
- Bringing home the most money and creating financial abundance
- Loving yourself with compassion as we do with others 💖
- Why you should name your savings accounts!
- Finding a good fit when it comes to money advisors
LINKS SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE
👉 Work with Ra

#34 The Pleasure Debt
In this episode, we are going to discuss the concept of the 'The Pleasure Debt'. Our bodies crave pleasure, they are designed to experience pleasure. However, we tend to fill that bucket of pleasure with food, and we create a pleasure debt.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How to get attuned with your body again
- How to attach pleasure to things other than food
- Identifying your pleasure sources for yo

#33 Stop Emotionally Overfeeding the Pets
In this episode, I'm sharing something I have dreamt about for a long time... my new course 'How to Stop Emotionally Overfeeding the Pets'
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
- Why we get triggered as pet owners by hearing the words “your pet is overweight” and what to do about it
- How to communicate with your veterinarian or your vet team for the best outcome for your pet
- Why OUR emotions are the KEY FOR

#32 Overcoming toxic people & workspaces with Virginie Loÿ
In this episode, I'm talking to one of my all-time favourite people and fellow coach Virginie Loÿ! Grab a notebook and pen and settle down to take in everything we share! 💖
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
How to spot a toxic/abusive relationship/environments
The difference between 'being victim of...' and 'feeling victim'
Solutions to move forward including setting boundaries and more.
LINKS SPECIFI

#31 Permanent Weight Loss With Dr. Katrina Ubell MD
In this special episode, I talk to the one and only Katrina Ubell MD about all things weight loss, and her new book, How to Lose Weight for the Last Time: Brain-Based Solutions for Permanent Weight Loss.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
Why trying NOT to lose weight might be the answer
That you are the expert when it comes to YOUR body
And how weight loss is NOT all about food!
(Plus, keep listening t

#30 A Love Letter
Every 10th episode of the podcast, I like to do something a little special... so this is my Love Letter to you 💌... Each and every one of you who takes the time to listen... 💖
HOW TO FIND ME OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
Find all the ways that you can interact with me here: https://linktr.ee/vetcoach

#29 Hitting Walls; Food-ing, Vet-ing, Stress-ing
In this episode, I'm sharing a little of what I've been learning these past few months, including hypnosis (stay tuned to the podcast for more on this!) and what it means to hit a wall in terms of food, your vet life, and stress.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
Hitting a 'wall' is all about a scarcity mindset
When things don't work out as you thought, it doesn't necessarily mean that anyone involved is

#28 3 Tools to Stop Stressful Patterns in Veterinary Medicine
In this episode, I'm sharing a live webinar I did recently all about using tools to stop stressful patterns in Veterinary medicine.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
How a ball or an orange can stop your anxious thoughts
How using your peripheral vision can keep you calm
How stress is a cycle that must be completed
HOW TO FIND ME OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
Find all the ways that you can interact with me

#26 NO BS WEIGHTLOSS WITH CORINNE CRABTREE-SELFLOVE, BUSINESS, MENTORING, AND INTEGRITY
SHOW NOTES
In this episode of the podcast, I am interviewing Corinne Crabtree, the Founder and CEO of The No BS Weightloss Program, and host of the Losing 199 Pounds Podcast with over 32 million downloads.
Corinne Crabtree is a top-ranked health podcaster, Master Weightloss and Life Coach, motivational speaker, and all-around badass. She's an expert in the field of weight loss where she teaches he

#27 THE MOST IMPORTANT TWO QUESTIONS IN WEIGHT LOSS
In this episode, we’re going back to basics with the two most important questions you can ask yourself when on your weight loss journey. We’ll look at some of the ‘diet’ excuses we make for our weight gain and what it is that REALLY matters for you to lose weight sustainably.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
· The most important two questions: 1. Am I hungry? And 2. Have I had enough?
· How to

#25 WALKING ON EGGSHELLS
SHOW NOTES
In this episode we’ll look at how to recognize when we are walking on egg shells because of another person’s ‘monster’ and how we can deal with these triggers that cause us to feel fear, anxiety and dread unnecessarily!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
· When we cuddle another person’s ‘monster’ we take on unnecessary suffering
· It's okay to ignore someone else’s triggered behavior

#24 THE UNITED STATES OF WORRY IN VET PROFESSION
SHOW NOTES
In this episode we’ll learn tools to recognize and tackle the second most encountered stressor in our small animal vet lives: worry/fear/anxiety.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
· Is worry a necessary emotion to have? Why and when?
· What’s a probable scenario that might create necessary/unnecessary worry in our personal lives and at our vet-jobs.
· How to shift our lenses and

#23 LET’S TALK ABOUT… STRESS, BAAAA-BY…
SHOW NOTES
In this episode I will give you my take on stress in veterinary medicine, what has stress in common with a diarrhea-dog, or a 108 or a 309 tooth-extraction.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
Why just saying that “I am stressed” doesn’t say anything about the actual problem
What are the most common three sources of stress in our small animal veterinarians’ lives
How to create only physi

#22 ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS AND CLUTTER
SHOW NOTES
In this episode I will present how I keep my space as decluttered as possible and why I chose to talk about the artificial sweeteners in the “clutter” episode.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
· How I make decisions about purchasing new things
· Why all the items that clutter your kitchen table, cupboards, living room space tend to magically reappear just a few hours after you’ve put

#21 THE BIGGEST LIES IN WEIGHT LOSS-THE “EAT LESS AND EXERCISE MORE”-LIE
SHOW NOTES
Today I will introduce you to another big lie we believe about losing weight: the “eat less/less calories and exercise more” lie
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
· Why not all the calories are born the same.
· Why I don’t recommend starting intense exercising and losing weight at the same time.
· Why I don’t believe the BMI is not an appropriate guide to look at for our weight l

#20 TEN LESSONS FROM TEN YEARS AS AN IMMIGRANT SMALL ANIMAL VET
SHOW NOTES
Today I will celebrate our ten years in Sweden, and the 20th podcast by presenting ten lessons I’ve learned by becoming an immigrant small animal veterinarian.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
What to expect when you move to another country/region of your own country.
How to avoid losing money long-term, when you accept a new contract.
What was the good, the bad, the ugly and the fun?
HOW

19# OTHER TIME-RELATED LIES IN WEIGHT LOSS
SHOW NOTES
Today I will introduce you to another time-related lie we get caught in while losing weight.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
What is important to focus on when we decide to lose weight
What are the things you’ll get access first when embarking on your weight loss journey with me
What to take from the clients’ success stories weight coaches present
HOW TO FIND ME OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
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#18 THE BIGGEST LIES ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT - THE TIME LIE
SHOW NOTES
Today I will introduce you to the second big lie we believe about eating healthy or losing weight: the time lie.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
what was I up to in the last three weeks
why the way we utilize our time is so similar in our small animal vet jobs and in eating healthy or losing weight
how I gain time in both healthy eating and in my small animal vet job
FEATURED ON THE PODCAS

#17 THE BIGGEST LIES ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT-THE MONEY LIE
SHOW NOTES:
Today I will introduce you to one of the most common lies we believe about eating healthy and the cost of eating healthy. It’s a short podcast from a three-podcast series about the most common lies we tell ourselves about losing weight.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
Why is weight loss and eating healthy a mind-process, not a money-related process.
How much a healthy eating style costs me eve

#16 WHAT WE HAVE TO EAT
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
What do I eat and why
What we have to eat in general to lose weight
FEATURED IN THE SHOW
https://linktr.ee/vetcoach

#15 EMOTIONAL EATING
SHOW NOTES:
Today I will introduce you to the concept of emotional eating from a small animal veterinarian's perspective.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
why are we using food/alcohol to deal with emotions
why is the worse emotional eating happening mainly during the evenings/nights
what are the usual triggers for emotional eating for small animal veterinarians
HOW TO FIND ME OUTSIDE THE PODC

#14 LIVING IN INTEGRITY
SHOW NOTES:
How to know if you are living in integrity as small animal veterinarian and if around your food/drinking/smoking habits
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
what are the cues for being in misalignment with your core values and beliefs in vet profession
how to know if you are in misalignment about your core values in regard to food you choose to keep or not as part of your eating habits
HOW TO F

#13 HUMAN BRAINS AND HUMAN VOID
SHOW NOTES:
Today I will introduce you to our human brains, how they operate and what’s the reason why we keep feeling like crap even if we drink, eat, binge-watch series on Netflix.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
what parts of your brain still think you are the caveman/ cavewoman
why overeating and overdrinking is a sign of a normal brain function
what’s the solution for small animal veterinarians

#12 HARD IS A FREAKING FOUR LETTER WORD
This my friends, will be a rant against ”HARD”!
ARE YOU DONE WITH HARD?
CONTACT ME!
https://linktr.ee/vetcoach

#11 OBSTACLES IN DOING THE INTERMITTENT FASTING
SHOW NOTES:
Today I’ll continue with my view on intermittent fasting by going through the main obstacles we face when we introduce this weight loss tool in our lives.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
what are the three main obstacles in doing the intermittent fasting
which one of them is the hardest to overcome
how to deal with the obstacles and what solutions we can have on the way
HOW TO FIND ME

#10-MY LESSONS FROM 23 YEARS OF MARRIAGE- LOVE, FUN, CHEESINESS AND COMMITMENTS
SHOW NOTES:
I’ve decided to celebrate the 10th episode of the Podcast by sharing what my 23 years of marriage happened and what I’ve learned from my relationship with my husband.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
-what was my “nut-case” selection of the partner process
-how committing and embracing the 10 folds of the bad and the ugly might be the key to a lifelong magic relationship
-how micro-commit

#9 INTERMITTENT FASTING-LET’S DINE IN!
SHOW NOTES
Intermittent fasting is one of the weight loss/reducing insulin resistance that I use in my coaching practice. In today’s episode I address the most common questions I get about intermittent fasting.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
-what is intermittent fasting?
-why is intermittent fasting important in weight loss?
-how long do you have to fast for weight loss purposes?
-what doesn’t br

#8 WHAT’S YOUR KRYPTONITE? DO LESS OF THAT!
SHOW NOTES:
Today I will share with you what are the most common sources of problems during our weight loss process. In the spirit of my Superman-girl-crush, I called those "the Kryptonite of weight loss"!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
8 examples of common habits or foods that slow down or totally stop our weight loss process
what creates natural healthy pleasure and is beneficial for we

#7 HOARDING NEGATIVITY
SHOW NOTES:
Today I will share with you why are some of us feeling like crap in our small animal vet jobs and how to be able to ditch the unnecessary negativity and suffering. Warning for F-bombs!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
-how some overgrown hamster incisors, rotten paws or fly-maggots can trigger thought loops that create unnecessary suffering
-how our brains create emotional pain and suffering

#6 PULP FICTION: THOUGHTS CREATE REALITY
SHOW NOTES:
Today I will share with you the main coaching tool I use, called The Thought Model or The Model of Self-Coaching, with some examples of how to apply the model in your small animal vet job or in weight loss. Some micro throwing up might be involved in the explanation.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
-what are the five components of the Model
-how are the five components of the thought mo

#5 FAST AND FURIOUS OR JOYRIDE?
Show Notes
Today I’ll share one epic fail in my vet-job and how it might relate in weight loss. We’ll also explore which type of weight loss journey is more sustainable, enjoyable and fun.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
-how to obtain a blood sample from a little, sweet Swedish meatball?
-how to lose weight in fast and furious mode?
-what are the signs that your weight loss journey became a j

#4 LET'S PLAY SOME HUNGER GAMES AGAIN: THE HUNGER SCALE
Today we’ll continue playing some hunger games and I will present some more coaching tools to help you understand why we eat that much and how to use hunger as a tool in weight loss.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:
what is physical hunger?
what is emotional hunger?
sensations vs felling or emotions as life coaching/mind-work tools
what is preventative eating?
are we sugar burners or are we fat a

#3 LET’S PLAY SOME HUNGER GAMES: THE OVERHUNGER
In this episode we'll start the discussion about hunger and how hunger plays an important part in the overeating process.
I will also give you my opinion about:
BMI
Farmed salmon vs wild caught salmon
The hormonal regulation av hunger, weight gain and weight loss
Weight-set-point in the brain
How is hunger affected by the insulin resistance
Featured in the episode:
https://linktr.ee/v

#2 FOOD PRISON BREAK: THE OVERDESIRE
In this episode I'll dive into some childhood stories about myself and my relationship with food, and into why is so hard to lose weight and to let go to foods that keep us overweight.
You'll learn:
why we feel so out of control around some kinds of foods
why restriction doesn't last
how to use brain science in our favour if we want to permanently lose weight
how to escape the food pr

#1 WHY WE CANNOT STICK TO THE FOOD PLAN
Welcome to Weight Loss for Small Animal Vets Podcast!
You will learn in this first episode:
how to know if this podcast is for you
what is the tool that solves any problem humanly possible to solve
why we cannot stick to the food plan
the three steps that you can implement already today to be able to stick to your food plan
Featured in the podcast:
https://linktr.ee/vetcoach
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