Whole Heart, Healthy Mind: Thriving in Vet Med Without Losing Yourself

In the Middle of it

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2554129/open_sms] This is a shorter episode  just a real and honest check-in to let you know where I’ve been and why. And don’t worry… we’ll be back. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, exhausted, or like you’re trying to keep every part of your life afloat at the same time this one is for you. You’re not behind.  You’re building.

The Heart of a Head Tech Mastering it all

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2554129/open_sms] Michelle’s journey proves that people are rarely just one thing. A California native turned Louisiana local, Michelle has spent over a decade growing with WVC and now serves as our head technician leading teams, mentoring others, and keeping the heartbeat of the clinic steady. Outside of vet med, her story has some unexpected chapters: spinning music as a roller rink DJ, stepping into the ring as a boxer, and proudly repping the Green Bay Packers in the middle of Cajun country. Add in motherhood, a demanding full-time career, and pursuing her master’s degree, and you get a woman who understands discipline, balance, and resilience at a deep level. This episode is about growth, grit, and embracing every season of life from the fast-paced chaos to the quiet determination it takes to keep showing up.

Raising the Bar in Barnyard Medicine

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2554129/open_sms] In this episode, Kylie sits down with Dr. Ashton Whittington’s newest veterinarian and one of our fearless large animal docs under Dr. P. Fresh out of LSU, she jumped headfirst into a field still mostly run by the boys… and she’s proving every day that she belongs right there beside them, rope in hand and boots on the ground.We talk about what it’s like navigating the first year out of vet school, the challenges (and perks) of being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated corner of the profession, and the moments that made her fall in love with large animal medicine in the first place. She shares stories from the field, the lessons she’s learning on the fly, and the grit it takes to carve her own place. And yes, we’re getting into the real talk about finding confidence, earning respect, and keeping your head up when folks underestimate you. If you love hearing about purpose, passion, and breaking barriers with a little dirt under your nails, this episode’s your ride-along.

Fostering, Island Roots and Finding Purpose

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2554129/open_sms] In this episode, Kylie sits down with Dr. Griffin a veterinarian whose journey stretches from the turquoise waters of Grenada to the heart of animal rescue right here at home. A proud St. George’s graduate, Dr. Griffin shares how island life shaped his perspective, his compassion, and his calling in veterinary medicine. But at the center of it all is his passion for fostering and adoption. He opens up about the animals who changed him, the realities of fostering, and why giving a pet a temporary home can save a life. He also breaks down the practical side how to get started, what resources are available, what shelters cover, and how anyone with a little love and a little space can make a huge difference. With stories of travel, rescue wins, unexpected lessons, and a whole lot of heart, this episode is equal parts inspiring and educational. Whether you’ve fostered before or you’re just curious what it’s all about, Dr. Griffin’s insight will leave you feeling encouraged and maybe even ready to open your home to a furry friend in need. Tune in for a conversation full of warmth, purpose, and a bit of island spirit.

Whole Heart, Healthy Mind: Thriving in Vet Med Without Losing Yourself

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2554129/open_sms] In this episode of Whittington Waymakers, Kylie sits down with Dr. Anne Katherine for a real, honest conversation about the tightrope walk we call work–life balance in veterinary medicine. From the emotional weight we carry to the long days, missed lunches, and constant pressure to “push through,” nothing is off the table. Together, they dig into what balance actually looks like in this field  not the Pinterest-perfect version, but the lived reality of seasons, boundaries, faith, exhaustion, joy, and the grounding moments that keep us steady. Dr. Anne Katherine opens up about her own journey, how she’s learned to protect her mental health, and the small daily habits that help her stay centered in a career that can be both beautiful and brutally demanding. This episode is for every vet, tech, assistant, receptionist, and animal lover who’s ever felt pulled in every direction. Come pull up a chair, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about finding wholeness, purpose, and peace in the work we love.