It takes two to tango on the Veterinary Project Podcast! We had Jonny on the hot-seat in our last episode, so now the script has flipped and we’re excited to get to know the other half of the show’s hosting duo: Michael Bugg, DVM
Michael got his start in Veterinary Medicine at a much earlier age than most, stepping into Vet school at the ripe young age of 19 and completing his DVM by 23. Getting into the profession at such a young age may suggest that Michael had his sights set on being a Vet his entire life, but as Mike shares his story it becomes clear that there were many events, experiences, and beliefs working in the background that led him to a number of defining moments – moments that ultimately led him down the path he is currently on today.
Jonathan Leicht, DVM leads the interview with his co-host as we cover topics including:
- An introduction to Michael Bugg, DVM
- How an early family event changed Michael’s outlook on academia
- Moving fast! “I guess I’m going to Vet school!”
- Michael’s young and unique path to get to Vet school and, looking back now, how to make the most of it
- The importance of mentorship in the early stages of your career and during Vet school
- The realization of being DVM at 23. “What the hell have I done? I have to do this for 40 years?”
- Why Michael felt trapped before even getting started, and why he buried the feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety
- Michael’s personal finance manifesto…and why it turned out to be NOT true
- Soul searching backpacking trips in Australia and New Zealand – the spark that led to a curiosity in real estate investing
- Why Michael chose to invest in real estate over investing in a Veterinary clinic
- Burn out, depression, overwhelm, and the evolution of “Miserable Mike”
- Why Michael bottled up his misery for so long before finally, out of desperation, making the change
- How he made the change – the journey into personal development
- “If I want to make a change in my life, I can, if I decide to do it”
- What its like to face the identity crisis of no longer being a practicing Veterinarian
- Pivoting from Veterinary practice to helping develop wellness in Veterinary professionals
- What the Veterinary Project Podcast means to Michael Bugg – helping Veterinary professionals improves their lives
- What’s next for Michael Bugg?
- The conscious awareness of building a personal lifestyle by design
- The Rapid Fire Finale!
- Final words of wisdom
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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast
– Michael Bugg, DVM & Jonathan Leicht, DVM
