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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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In this episode of Behind the Stethoscope, I’m sharing something deeply personal — what it looks like to practice as an ER veterinarian while living out my Catholic faith.

The week after Ash Wednesday always brings reflection. As emergency doctors, we live in a world of urgency, suffering, uncertainty, and high-stakes decisions. But how does faith fit into that?

Today I talk about:

• How my faith grounds me in high-pressure ER moments
• Praying before tough cases
• Navigating loss and grief with perspective
• What Lent means to me as a veterinarian
• How I separate medicine from ministry — and where they overlap

This episode isn’t about having perfect answers. It’s about being honest. About trying to live with integrity. About remembering that we are called to care for both bodies and souls — even when the shift feels overwhelming.

Whether you share my faith or not, I hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your “why” and what sustains you when medicine feels heavy.

You are exactly where you’re meant to be.

– Dr. Elizabeth Brann

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Brann and Dr. Hannah Hoose dive into the decision to step away from emergency medicine — and the emotions that came with it.

Dr. Hoose opens up about recognizing when ER was no longer sustainable for her mental health, the guilt and fear surrounding the decision to leave, and how she redefined success after walking away from a role she once dreamed of.

This episode is a powerful reminder that changing paths in veterinary medicine does not mean failure. It’s about listening to yourself, protecting your well-being, and understanding that vet med careers are allowed to evolve.

✨ This is Part 2 of a two-part interview, centered on mental health, identity, and choosing yourself.