From Trauma to Leadership | ACEs, Addiction & Clinic Culture | Irreplaceable Truths

Irreplaceable Truths by Gershon Alaluf

Episode notes

What happens when unspoken trauma meets professional burnout? Can veterinary leadership evolve through vulnerability, healing, and accountability? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CPPC, CCFP — national veterinary well-being leader — as they explore the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), addiction recovery, and the future of leadership in veterinary medicine. This powerful, raw conversation unpacks what it takes to lead, change clinic culture, and truly support early-career professionals.

What you’ll discover:

  • How childhood trauma shapes stress and addiction in veterinary medicine
  • Why psychological safety matters more than “nice” leadership
  • Tools for building emotionally resilient teams and sustainable practices
  • A personal story of recovery, tra ... 
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