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  • Overcoming Self-Doubt: Mental Health Strategies with Dr. Cruz

    Overcoming Self-Doubt: Mental Health Strategies with Dr. Cruz
    Dec 22 2025
    In this episode of Draft and Drake, we are joined once again by Dr. Cruz for an insightful discussion on mental health, focusing on processing emotions and the interrelation between mental conditioning and academic success. Dr. Cruz shares a powerful story about a vet student who struggled with self-doubt and anxiety, illustrating how repeated thoughts can condition our beliefs and ultimately impact our performance. Learn how intentional breathing and reshaping your inner dialogue can help you overcome fear and achieve your goals. Whether you're a student or a professional in the veterinary field, these tips can help you manage stress and improve your mindset.
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    20 Min.
  • Drat & Drake: Dr Cruz Returns!

    Drat & Drake: Dr Cruz Returns!
    Dec 1 2025
    In this episode of the Drat and Drake Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Cruz returns to discuss the critical role of emotional self-regulation in veterinary mental health. Dr. Cruz elaborates on his 'feel better, think better' philosophy, providing strategies to acknowledge and simplify emotions for clearer thinking and effective problem-solving. They also explore practical self-coaching techniques and the integration of Eastern and Western approaches to mental well-being.
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    23 Min.
  • Drat & Drake: Dr. Luiz Cruz-Martinez

    Drat & Drake: Dr. Luiz Cruz-Martinez
    Nov 11 2025
    In this episode we introduce Dr. Luis Cruz-Martinez who discusses his journey through his veterinary career from wildlife, academics, and now Veterinary Coaching.

    Here we take a sneak peek at the insightful stories and lessons that Dr. Cruz has learned and also mentored throughout the years. Who knows, maybe we've found another recurring member??
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    16 Min.
  • Feline Frontiers: Fascinating Feline Focused Facts w/ Nicole Martell-Moran, DVM DABVP

    Feline Frontiers: Fascinating Feline Focused Facts w/ Nicole Martell-Moran, DVM DABVP
    Jul 4 2024
    Today's episode teaches us a lot more about feline medicine and the specialty behind it.

    D&D were lucky enough to speak with Dr. Martell-Moran DABVP who gives us a really insightful look on the process of becoming boarded, her long and rewarding path in veterinary medicine, and also who she is as a human being.

    This is our first episode where we interview someone out of our personal circle of friends - we can't thank her enough for being the first to dive in and chat with us!

    #COCO

    Dr. Martell-Moran's links:
    Tiktok @cat.a.moran
    Instagram @nkmmoran
    LinkedIn @nicolemartellmorandabvpfeline
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    52 Min.
  • Holistic Vet Med & Social Media with Dr. Kat Van Zant

    Holistic Vet Med & Social Media with Dr. Kat Van Zant
    Jun 18 2024
    WebThis episode of D&D - well just Drat - we interview a fellow RUSVM alumni, Dr. Kat Van Zant.

    She shares a lot of insight on Holistic, Eastern veterinary medicine, particularly the process of acquiring this certification, as well as how holistic vets may practice. Think of it, and I quote 'Western medicine is putting out the fire, Eastern medicine is preventing it.'

    Dr. KVZ also shares her experience with self-promotion, particularly on social media - it's pros and cons - the trials and tribulations of putting yourself out there for the world to view, love, and unfortunately scrutinize.

    You can follow Dr. Van Zant on all social media platforms, or sign up for her newsletter on her website below!

    website: https://www.zenpethealth.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvanzantofficial/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katvanzant
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    47 Min.
  • D&D - Noal Lawshe, CVT of 34 Years!

    D&D - Noal Lawshe, CVT of 34 Years!
    May 27 2024
    Drat & Drake hang out with Noal as he shares his years of experience in the vet field. Noal ranks his favorite specialties, discusses the incredible evolution of veterinary medicine, and gives us veterinarians a better scope of a life of a technician.

    Bonus: did you know it's illegal to call a veterinarian technician a 'nurse'? (but we still want to do it)
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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
  • Next Level: Extracorporeal Therapies with Dr. Johnson (aka Plant Daddy)

    Next Level: Extracorporeal Therapies with Dr. Johnson (aka Plant Daddy)
    May 2 2024
    Another new Drat & Drake segment we're calling 'Next Level'. As I discussed before, we try not to have any particular medical jargon for a number of reasons, but when we get the opportunity for some really cool studies with a good friend we can't help but learn some tidbits on niche treatments.

    Let's learn a few things about dialysis! Dr. Tyler Johnson discusses some applications, obstacles, and limitations to extracorporeal therapies (try saying that 5 times in a row).

    At the same time, we discuss a little more about relationships and plants!
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    1 Std. und 13 Min.
  • Vet Exchange: Artist's Angle with Kirsten Winkelbauer

    Vet Exchange: Artist's Angle with Kirsten Winkelbauer
    Apr 22 2024
    D&D has a new segment called Vet Exchange, where we chat with people outside of our veterinary field to get a glimpse of what their life is like. AND THEN WE SWITCH! The interviewee becomes the interviewer.

    We had a lot of fun talking to my old high school colleague, Kirsten Winkelbauer. She is a freelance illustrator and designer who gave us a slight view into the world of an artist.

    We talk about art school, advertisement, your brand, and of course we need to mention AI!

    Kirsten then switches roles and asks us some insightful things about our veterinary career.

    Check out her store and Instagram!

    https://www.winklebeebee.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/winklebeebee
    https://www.tiktok.com/@winklebeebee
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    1 Std. und 36 Min.