Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored.

Dr. Zelfand’s training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people of all ages and stages of life, from newborns to those approaching the end of life. Areas of focus within her family practice include: autoimmunity, endocrinology, and integrative mental health. She is deeply committed to patient-centered, root-cause-oriented, nature-honoring approaches to healing.

Dr. Zelfand is also a facilitator of therapeutic psycho-spiritual experiences, and regularly lectures on psychedelic science at medical institutions worldwide. She also trains practitioners in person and online, and is listed in the Portland Business Journal as a psilocybin trailblazer.

Dr. Zelfand loves sharing her knowledge, her reverence for nature, and her zesty sense of humor with her colleagues, her patients and clients, and audiences of all sizes worldwide. She is also a fan of dark chocolate and group hugs. To learn more and connect, please visit www.DrZelfand.com.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Leaving the conventional medical system
• Challenges of running a private practice
• Setting boundaries and working smarter
• Insight to help navigate the “friends and family” policy
• Understanding acid reflux & why so many in our community struggle with it
• Addressing antisemitism in the psychedelic community

Links & Resources:

• Visit Right To Heal to learn more about one-on-one health consultations
• Visit Rise Up Journeys to learn more about retreats!
• Find Dr. Zelfand on Facebook
• Find Dr. Zelfand on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve’s FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets
  

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Janet Marlow is the Founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, a pioneering company that develops music and sound solutions tailored to the auditory sensitivities of animals. With decades of expertise in sound frequency and animal behavior, she has created innovative products to enhance the well-being of pets, including dogs, cats, horses, and birds. Janet’s groundbreaking research has been featured globally, earning her recognition as a leader in animal wellness. Her products, like Pet Tunes, are used by pet owners, shelters, and veterinary facilities to reduce stress and create calming environments. Passionate about enriching animals' lives, Janet continues advancing her mission of harmony between humans and their pets through sound.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Meet Janet Marlow: Founder of Pet Acoustics
• The science behind Pet Acoustics
• Janet's journey through music
• Understanding animal hearing and behavior
• The power of music for animals and their humans
• Practical applications of music in veterinary care

Links & Resources:

• Visit Pet Acoustics to learn more and use the code “VET” for a 15% discount on any product on the website
• Find Pet Acoustics on Facebook
• Find Pet Acoustics on Instagram
• Find Pet Acoustics on YouTube

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve’s FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Gabrielle Wimmer has been an Upstate New Yorker for her whole life; born and raised in Central NY, went to undergrad at Houghton College in Western New York, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine(c/o 2022) in the Finger Lakes, and now practices in the Mohawk Valley. She knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age, and always loved farm animals. She now sees a variety of species (ie cattle: dairy and beef, horses, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, llamas, alpacas, pigs, deer, etc) as an associate at a pretty traditional mixed farm animal ambulatory practice, working in both production and pet settings (also does some small animal spay/neuter relief on the side and small animal at home euthanasia). She enjoys living in a quiet rural area with her husband and their three cats: Merry, Lucy, and Tumnus.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Gabrielle's journey to mobile veterinary medicine
• The challenges & rewards of ambulatory practice
• Resources for small ruminant medicine
• Common goat health issues
• Medication regulations for livestock
• In-home end-of-life care

Links & Resources:

• Visit the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) website at http://www.farad.org
• Learn more about the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994 (AMDUCA)
• Purchase "Goat Medicine”, by Mary C. Smith et al.

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve’s FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

A Sacramento native, Dr. Maryal Concepcion (she/her) MD FAAFP is a Filipinx creator and connector. She is a mom to two young boys and married to a fellow rural family physician. She is the founder and host of the podcast, My DPC Story, and features direct care physicians. In September of 2021, she opened Big Trees, MD, the first Direct Primary Care in Arnold, a rural town of 4,000 in the Stanislaus National Forest, located in Northern California. Her clinic was created as a micro practice telemedicine and home visit model and, after overhead was met, she branched out into renting a brick-and-mortar space for her DPC.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Concepcion's journey to becoming a Direct Primary Care doctor
• Overcoming limiting beliefs
• Understanding different medical models
• The benefits of direct primary care in both the human & veterinary world
• Challenges the status quo in medicine
• Embracing autonomy in medicine

Links & Resources:

• Visit Maryal Concepcion’s website to learn more
• Find Dr. Maryal on Instagram
• Find Dr. Maryal on Facebook
• Find Dr. Maryal on LinkedIn
• Find Dr. Maryal on YouTube

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve’s FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!!

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Julie Liu is a cat-friendly and Fear Free freelancer, speaker, and general practice vet based in Austin. She has been a frequent contributor to Fear Free, serves on the Fear Free speakers bureau, volunteers on the AAFP Cat-Friendly Practice committee, and acts as the vice president of the Relief Veterinary Medical Association. In late 2023, she started My Family Cat, a cat behavior house call practice supporting the felines of the Austin area. In her free time, she enjoys backyard birding, finding great food places, and spending time with her partner Brian and their 17-year-old cat, Puff.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Overcoming obstacles and embracing the benefits of starting a house call veterinary practice
• Specializing in feline behavior for a more tailored practice
• Combining relief work with house calls for a balanced career
• Building connections and finding support in the veterinary community

Links & Resources:

• Visit the My Family Cat website to learn more about Dr. Julie
• Visit the Flux Vet website to learn more about education, training, consulting, and relief support for compassionate vet clinics and their staff
• Find Dr. Julie on LinkedIn
• Find Dr. Julie on Instagram

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve’s FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets
• Rekindling w/ Julie Squires
  

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

Dr. Lauren Forsythe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. She is also a diplomat of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Dr. Forsythe graduated from the University of Findlay, College of Pharmacy in 2015 and completed her veterinary pharmacy residency at Purdue’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She earned her MBA in 2024 from the University of Illinois. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Forsythe spent three years at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist followed by four years at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Service Head. In addition to her teaching position, Dr. Forsythe is a co-author of the book Drug Compounding for Veterinary Professionals and provides consulting services to veterinary practices through her company Foresight Pharma Solutions. Her services are based on pharmacy-related needs such as controlled substance regulatory compliance, compounding, hazardous drug handling, and medication error prevention.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Forsythe's journey to veterinary pharmacy
• The importance of compounding in veterinary medicine
• Transdermal medications for cats
• Regulatory insights for house call vets
• Navigating online pharmacies and prescriptions

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Dr. Lauren by visiting the Foresight Pharma Solutions website
• Find Dr. Lauren on LinkedIn

The House Call Vet Academy Resources:

• Download Dr. Eve’s FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!
• Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course
• Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison
• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Get House Call Vet swag!
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Chronos
• O3 Vets
• Rekindling w/ Julie Squires

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel