Veterinary Compassion Project

Karie Gonia is an Intuitive Family Constellation Facilitator, Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, and Teacher known for her transformative healing work and inspiring speaking engagements. She specializes in uncovering and releasing hidden generational patterns, ancestral wounds, and emotional blocks that shape relationships, health, and personal growth. Drawing from her background in shamanic pra...

Dr. Jody Bearman, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVCH, CVSMT graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BS in Bacteriology and from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine with a DVM in 1992. She worked in small town mixed practice (horses, farm animals, small animals) then small animal and exotic practice using Western medicine for 16 years. Wanting to help animals that couldn’t...

Sara Wilkins is a licensed veterinary nurse who graduated from Michigan State University 28 years ago. She is certified in critical anesthesia and pain management as well as palliative care. Sara spent the majority of her career in anesthesia but was also very passionate about her time spent in medical oncology and clinical pathology. Sara is a yoga teacher with certifications in trauma informed/s...

Gigi Tsontos, LCSW, MPA, aka, Angelique, joined Not One More Vet (NOMV) in January 2024. After studying Social Welfare Policy at the University of Kansas, Gigi spent two years in Mali West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer, returning to complete a Master of Science in Social Work at Columbia University and a second Masters in Public Administration from San Diego State University. Her career led he...

Lennon Molofsky is a certified somatic coach and bodyworker - he is certified through the Strozzi Institute for Somatics, as well as the International Coaching Federation. Since 2013, he has immersed himself in the field of somatics. In addition to holding a private practice in Petaluma, Ca, and working with clients virtually on Zoom, Lennon works for the Strozzi Institute as an on-site bodyworker...

Josh Vaisman MAPPCP, CCFP, believes all veterinary professionals deserve to feel fulfilled and energized in their work, each and every day. Through his company, Flourish Veterinary Consulting, he combines more than 25 years of veterinary experience, a master’s in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology, education in positive leadership and positive organizational scholarship, and a pas...

Dr. Rebecca Bailey is a leading trauma therapist who specializes in complex case scenarios. With over 30 years of experience in the field, she remains dedicated to the belief that authenticity, common sense, and kindness are the most essential components of effective treatment. A lifelong equestrian and animal lover, Dr. Bailey continues to find that animals—particularly horses—have much to teach...

In this episode, I’m very excited to introduce you to someone special in my life and business… my financial advisor! Joshua Abrahamson has been part of the Econologics Financial Advisors team since 2018. He graduated from University of Memphis with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He is also a Registered Financial Consultant® with the IARFC.  Josh has worked with over 200 private practice owners a...

Dr. Katie Kangas is well known for empowering pet parents across the globe with actionable knowledge, holistic care and beneficial products, helping pets to be more resilient to disease and live better quality lives. She owns and operates Integrative Veterinary Care, a private practice offering holistic and integrative health care options for dogs and cats. While the practice is physically located...

Dana Croschere is an award-winning producer who found her life’s calling after going through one of the darkest seasons of her life. She endured two failed spine surgeries as she desperately tried to heal from chronic pain, and it led her on a journey of self-healing that forever changed her life. Her most recent film, LOVE HEALS, was created as a result of that journey, and it helped her realize...

Dr. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT has over 40-years-experience as an integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, best-selling author, international speaker, podcast host and owner of Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets. Her goal is to change the lives of pets by educating and empowering pet parents worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, and minimizing...

Lynn Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, receiving her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Utah in 1995. She first developed a program integrating horses as a primary treatment component while serving as Executive Director of Aspen Ranch. Lynn co-founded Eagala, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, in 1999 and co-founded and presently serves as CEO of Arenas for...

Angie Arora, MSW, RSW, is a social worker supporting the human needs that arise from human-animal relationships, specializing in veterinary wellbeing, pet loss, and equity issues within veterinary medicine. As a Veterinary Social Worker and Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist, she provides trauma-informed support, coaching, and psycho-educational training to veterinary professionals and organi...

Sheva Carr joins us in this very special Veterinary Compassion Project interview with Dr. Erin Holder. Sheva is a visionary, humanitarian, creator, author, speaker, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, expert HeartMath trainer and coach, and has taught hundreds of online courses in her role as founder and CEO of Heart Ambassadors. Sheva speaks to people all over the world on how to access heart intelligen...

There is so much chronic illness in the US that cannot be explained and justified with physical ailments and symptoms alone. There is undoubtedly a connection of the emotions with the physical body, a mind-body connection.

New name, expanded mission and a kick a** website.

How does one keep up the momentum and vigor for a profession long into it? Especially one as difficult as the veterinary medicine.

The veterinary community is starting to realize that we are in real trouble. We are headed towards a massive vet shortage in an already overworked profession. Veterinarians are strong enough now to ask for help and be vulnerable because the alternative is too painful to contemplate. The time is now to make changes within our profession and we must join together to seek a better way of life.

But how do we wake up? How do we stop sleepwalking through life before decades have flown by? The answer is way more simple than you can imagine.

Nothing could have prepared us for what we faced getting our animals to Hawaii and for the most part we kept our sense of humor. It wasn’t until the end that we began to lose it, replaced with fear and fatigue. These are, after all, our family members and we would never leave a man behind.

Even if you are mildly fatigued, do not wait until you have reached your breaking point. Let our loving community surround you. Let’s drink delicious wine together and learn the art of turning inward. Mark your calendar for April 3rd-6th, 2025 and watch our website for the ticket launch. It will be our greatest honor to host you in Northern California.

Living in the present is truly a gift and staying focused on living in the present is truly difficult.  It takes intention and practice daily.

At the end of your work day, before you walk into your home carrying the day with you, meditate to release it. The work day is over so just let it go.

How do we know when to let go, who to trust and how to delegate? Often we get stuck here and refuse to move forward taking on all the tasks ourselves and thus solidifying our fantastical and rapid self-inflicted implosion, aka burnout.

Spend five minutes each morning setting intentions for a beautiful and peaceful day.