MotiVETed Mornings

Welcome to MotiVETed Mornings, the Get MotiVETed interview series with Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel! On MotiVETed Mornings, our goal is to remove the stigma that comes with wellbeing, while bringing our viewers useful and practical information to help them go from striving in life to thriving in life.

Ultimately, our goal is put an end to poor wellbeing within the veterinary community! As such, we cover many topics on our episodes to help members of the veterinary community.

On each episode, we have a member of the veterinary community to share their story of overcoming a life challenge and/or how they maintain their personal or professional wellbeing!

If you are interested in sharing your story as it relates to wellbeing, please send your name, title within the veterinary profession, and tell us a little about your story! To submit your story, Call us at 919-691-3694  or Email submissions to quincy.hawley@getmotiveted.com.

Episode 3: Empowering Conversation About Suicide in Veterinary Medicine

In episode 3 of MotiVETed Mornings, Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel interview PhD. psychologist and suicidologist, Dr. Barry Feldman. This is a powerful conversation that EVERY veterinary professional is advised to listen to as it contains useful and practical information. Dr. Feldman answers some thought-provoking questions and provides inspiration to members of the veterinary community. By bringing his expertise from the first-responder realm to the veterinary community, Dr. Feldman aims to make a contribution to the overall wellbeing of veterinary professionals!

Episode 2: Veterinary Nurse Goes from Surviving in Life to Thriving in Life

On this episode, our co-founder (veterinary nurse Renee Machel) shares her story of going from anxiety and depression to a life of thriving and excellent personal and professional wellbeing! She’s a speaker, writer, coach, veterinary nurse, and entrepreneur! Take care of yourselves and enjoy the interview!

Episode 1: From Abusing Alcohol to a Life of Balance and Wellbeing

On this episode, Dr. Hawley shares his story of how he got off track in his first 3 years of practicing veterinary medicine. His take-home message: Just because your hospital team members are performing and producing doesn’t mean that they are well! For more on Dr. Hawley’s story, click here.