Real Talk Unleashed

08/07/2024

Join us in unleashing the hard truths about the veterinary profession. Our new book, Impawsible Conditions, launches at midnight TONIGHT. Preordered copies are already arriving and we can’t wait to hear your feedback. Let’s fight for the future we want TOGETHER.

24/06/2024

There is a crisis in veterinary medicine.

23/06/2024

Don’t forget to order your copy of Impawsible Conditions! Preorder now to get it as early as July 10th!

Get your copy at https://a.co/d/0aQ0blWX

25/05/2024

Are you fed up with the way our industry is operating?
Do you wish more people knew what veterinary professionals deal with?
Are you a concerned pet owner or friend/family member of a veterinary professional?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re in the right place. We’ve been working on this TOP SECRET project and now it’s finally time to share it with the world. We wrote a book!!

We did this in an effort to provide validation, support, and helpful tips to veterinary professionals as well as to create awareness outside of VetMed for what is happening in our industry.

Here is a sneak peek at the chapter titles:

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
A Note from the Authors
Introduction: Navigating the S**t Show
1. The Straw That Broke Veterinary Medicine’s Back
2. The Job We Love Is Killing Us
3. Buried in Debt
4. A Tragically Toxic Work Environment
5. Clients in the Dog House
6. The Profit-Driven Machine—A Corporate Monster
7. Working like a Dog—Dealing with a
Nonexistent Work-Life Balance
8. A Prescription for Healing—Navigating Substance
Misuse in Veterinary Medicine
9. Misogyny and a Lack of Diversity in Veterinary Medicine
10. Fuzzy Expectations—Exposing the Lack of
Practical Preparation in Veterinary Education
11. The Power of Kindness—What Your
Veterinarian Wants You to Know
12. The Heart of Being a Pet Parent
Conclusion: Are You Sick of This S**t?

We will be sharing more about the book in the coming weeks but we are so excited for you to be able to read it so soon!

Impawsible Conditions: Unleashing the Hard Truths About the Veterinary Industry is available NOW for preorder and will begin shipping out on July 9th, our official book launch date.

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Impawsible-Conditions-Unleashing-Veterinary-Profession/dp/164225858X/

Target:
https://www.target.com/p/impawsible-conditions-by-tosha-starke-michele-pevahouse-kaitlynn-scharapowa-paperback/-/A-92180055

Barnes & Noble:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/impawsible-conditions-tosha-starke/1145580054;jsessionid=02C98CB7E47C19082A2BB32857091522.prodny_store01-atgap01?ean=9781642258585

Books A Million:
https://www.booksamillion.com/product/9781642258585

Thriftbooks:
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/impawsible-conditions-unleashing-the-hard-truths-about-the-veterinary-profession_tosha-starke/52943830/

We would also love if you would share this post as we wrote this book not just for veterinary professionals but also pet owners and pet lovers. Our hope is that they will hear our plea, do their part, and amplify the veterinary profession’s collective voice.

Thank you so much for all of the support and love we’ve received since starting the Real Talk Unleashed podcast. We couldn’t have done it without you and we hope you’ll join us in this new chapter😉🩷

09/04/2024

Clearly we’ve been MIA but we’re back with some exciting news! For the last year and some change, we’ve been working on a TOP SECRET project and we’re so close to being able to share it with you BUT we’re super excited and love you guys so here’s a hint and a bit of an update:

The three of us opened a practice this year, Summit Veterinary Care, and in doing so, we learned A LOT. About ourselves, our team, our clients, and about veterinary medicine as a whole. We took a hard look at ourselves and the state of our industry which sparked some new ideas for how we can begin to make a meaningful change, starting with ourselves.

All of the lessons we’ve learned throughout this process have shaped this exciting project and led us in a direction that none of us expected but we’re so excited and we can’t wait to share it with you🩷 Stay tuned!

28/11/2023

We had an amazing podcast recording today with Dr. Valerie Marcano and she shared that Pawsibilities VetMed is doing a campaign to raise funds for !

They have almost 380+ mentors and mentees in the veterinary community and they want to create a veterinary medicine that is welcoming and supportive for those from underrepresented communities.

Would you be willing to donate? Any amount would be so helpful and appreciated. GiveButter is donating to active and creative campaigns so any donation, comments, likes and shares help!

Help us create an inclusive and accessible veterinary profession!

24/11/2023

We promise we haven't forgotten about the podcast! We do have new episodes coming soon as well as some very exciting announcements. One of which is that we're opening a practice! Check out Summit Veterinary Care if you're in the Northern Virginia area!

03/09/2023

New episode coming to you Saturday, September 9th with special guest Walter Brown!!! You don't want to miss this podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/show/0495Ux35rYL32WI00CZrzi?si=eCZGh3EZT1SmnFQz773W7g

05/08/2023

In this enlightening episode of Real Talk Unleashed, we are privileged to engage in a deeply insightful conversation with Trish Haak, a licensed clinical social worker. Join us as we delve into the heart of veterinary social work and its transformative impact on both and .

As advocates for increased of what the veterinary community is experiencing, we explore with Trish the importance of shedding light on the realities of .

To empower our listeners, Trish offers a wealth of resources for training, and guidance on finding veterinary social workers who can provide support. She shares her own journey to becoming a veterinary social worker, fueled by her own experiences and her passion for nurturing the well-being of both and their caregivers.

Join us in this incredibly impactful episode as we uncover the profound world of veterinary social work with Trish Haak, and discover the transformative impact it has on veterinary professionals, , and pet owners.

Listen to the episode on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform: https://open.spotify.com/show/0495Ux35rYL32WI00CZrzi?si=06877da90a0043ce

16/07/2023

Today, one year ago, we released the very first episode of Real Talk Unleashed while at AVMA! 🥳

What’s been your favorite episode so far??