Behind the Stethoscope
Behind the Stethoscope takes you into the real world of veterinary medicine — beyond appointments and surgeries, beyond the textbooks. Hosted by a new grad veterinarian, we explore the triumphs, the challenges, and all the moments that make this career unforgettable.
From first-day jitters to heartwarming cases, from friendships to lessons learned, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to life behind the stethoscope — honest, unfiltered, and full of heart. Whether you’re a vet student, early-career vet, or just curious about life in the vet world, this is your backstage pass to the profession I love so much.
Behind the Stethoscope
Betting on Yourself (Even When It’s Scary)
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Betting on yourself sounds bold and confident… but in reality it often feels uncomfortable, uncertain, and a little scary.
In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, Dr. Elizabeth Brann talks about what it really means to bet on yourself — whether that’s in your career, relationships, personal growth, or starting something new.
As a new ER veterinarian, there have been many moments where trusting myself felt risky. But growth rarely happens inside comfort zones. Sometimes betting on yourself means walking into something you’re not 100% ready for and trusting that you will figure it out along the way.
This episode is meant for anyone who feels stuck, unsure, or pulled toward something bigger.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to start.
Topics we talk about:
• What “betting on yourself” actually looks like
• Choosing growth over comfort
• Advice for people both inside and outside veterinary medicine
• Learning to trust yourself even when things feel uncertain
If you’ve ever felt stuck between staying comfortable and chasing something bigger, this episode is for you.
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Podcast: Behind the Stethoscope