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The Simply Southern Vet

The Simply Southern Vet

By Debbie Reynolds, DVM, VSMT, CHPC

Dr. Debbie Reynolds shares stories of being a house call veterinarian in rural Tennessee, especially concerning how God intertwines his presence on a daily basis. Dr Debbie loves to work with all dogs and cats, but especially senior and geriatric aged dogs. She practices integrative medicine and is also a veterinary chiropractor. She is a wife of 32 years, mother of 3 children (one with 22q Deletion Syndrome).
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The Simply Southern VetApr 09, 2021

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Truth teller: exposing the lies of veterinary medicine

Truth teller: exposing the lies of veterinary medicine

Nice episode add talk about a concept of telling the consumer what’s wrong with a Veterinary industry and standing up for the truth and what is right.
Oct 26, 202309:30
ER shift

ER shift

In this episode, Dr. Reynolds talks about working at the emergency room versus her house call business.
Sep 21, 202311:13
Carlton is NO hero dog.

Carlton is NO hero dog.

This episode talks about Dr. Reynolds is dog, Carlton and how he came to live with her, and unfortunately, he didn’t turn out to be much of a hero dog on this particular day.
Aug 05, 202307:17
Between the birthdate and the deathdate, there is the Dash.

Between the birthdate and the deathdate, there is the Dash.

This is a story about Dash. A dog I met for the first time, and it was for his last day. Some really beautiful things happened there.
Jul 29, 202310:12
Let me tell you about Shorty…

Let me tell you about Shorty…

In this episode, I talk about a patient of mine that looks like a cute little hippo named Shorty. She was rescued by a family and then ran across some more health trouble.
Apr 16, 202307:10
I am reminded we are special.

I am reminded we are special.

In this episode, I’m reminded why our business is different from many others in the veterinary profession. Mostly because of the intern that was with us and our new website hosting company.
Apr 02, 202308:09
A new course soon to be offered .

A new course soon to be offered .

In this episode, Dr. Reynolds is talking about a new course. She is creating for Pet parents.
Mar 01, 202307:02
A problem you probably haven’t thought of.

A problem you probably haven’t thought of.

Is a holistic veterinarian. We consider many other things in addition to the physical health of pets. In this episode, we talk about Cooper and how he helped him.
Feb 16, 202307:60
Lexie’s emergency

Lexie’s emergency

This episode talks about when a pet parent faces the problem of needing emergency surgery they can’t afford -and actually have to consider euthanasia.
Nov 01, 202205:27
Lassie

Lassie

This is a story about Lassie, the collie, and her elderly mom, who drove over an hour to see us with an unexpected turn of events.
Oct 13, 202207:39
Abby & Izzy

Abby & Izzy

In this episode I discuss Abby and Izzy’s case. It’s really interesting and I still struggle with imposter syndrome in cases like this sometimes.
Sep 01, 202209:48
The struggle of trying to decide if it is time for euthanasia

The struggle of trying to decide if it is time for euthanasia

In this episode, I talk about a particular house call in which the couple was struggling with their decision for euthanasia. We also talk about questions that are commonly asked and the response that I give to those.
Aug 17, 202210:03
Special kind of dog mom

Special kind of dog mom

In this episode we discuss a rare kind of love and two special dog moms.
Jul 16, 202206:10
Your intention matters

Your intention matters

In this episode we talk about how animals allow us to do so many things. But when it comes to animals, your intention matters.
Jul 02, 202208:28
Euthanasia Lesson

Euthanasia Lesson

In this episode I learned a very important lesson at a euthanasia in the kindest and softest way possible.
Jun 16, 202207:10
Bizarre Day

Bizarre Day

In this episode I talk about a most unusual day beginning from the very first appointment to the very end of the day.
Apr 15, 202211:17
Loss of Dreams

Loss of Dreams

In this episode Dr. Reynolds speaks about her role as a mother of a daughter with special needs.
Apr 01, 202205:56
Callie’s Lymphoma

Callie’s Lymphoma

In this episode we discuss one of our patients that recently had a diagnosis of lymphoma and her chemotherapy.
Feb 17, 202204:59
Dixie’s Go Fund Me

Dixie’s Go Fund Me

Amongst the midst of devastation all around, people pull together to reach down and help this brokenhearted widow.
Jan 18, 202206:05
Hourly surprises!

Hourly surprises!

In this episode we talk about the huge variety of things that come at us in a day - from kittens to kingsnakes!
Oct 30, 202107:05
 Boundaries in veterinary medicine - help!

Boundaries in veterinary medicine - help!

This episode discusses some of the struggles and setting up boundaries while trying to be a mother, wife, and all the other roles I play in my personal life.
Sep 22, 202109:09
The 1 year anniversary of my 3 year rabies vaccine.

The 1 year anniversary of my 3 year rabies vaccine.

In this episode I’ll explain to you the difference between the one year and three-year rabies vaccine. I think you will be quite surprised when you find out what it is.
Jul 31, 202107:16
Sacred Heartbeat

Sacred Heartbeat

In this episode, I discuss this morning’s emergency euthanasia.
Jun 16, 202106:23
Three of the homeless people I met

Three of the homeless people I met

In this episode I am digging a little deeper into the personalities of the homeless people I have met through Keeper’s Mission. The human animal bond is an amazing thing. I hope this episode I provide you a glimpse inside the truly homeless population and adds a little bit of empathy to their situation.
Jun 07, 202110:36
$1,055.00

$1,055.00

This number has something to do with my trip for Keeper’s Mission to serve pet of the homeless. If you want to know what that number means, have a listen.
Apr 09, 202107:59
Theme of the day.

Theme of the day.

Do your days ever unfold were some thing keeps happening over and over again in the same day? Friday was one of those days for us and I’m just curious if you guys experience that as well.
Apr 04, 202107:27
not One More Vet

not One More Vet

This episode describes the movement called not one more vet. This movement is to create awareness of the increased suicide rate among the veterinary profession.
Mar 12, 202110:37
Lizzie, May and bladder rock wisdom.

Lizzie, May and bladder rock wisdom.

This episode is the story of two patients in the middle of our epic snowstorm week in Northwest Tennessee and how God‘s wisdom came to our rescue.
Feb 24, 202108:02
A Sick Kitty On Her 80th Birthday

A Sick Kitty On Her 80th Birthday

This episode talks about one of our clients who had a sick cat, too sick for the scope of a house call, and how we handled that in a way that ended with her saying she “had the best birthday”.
Feb 10, 202106:42
What I learned from my Uber Eats driver and the CEO of Discovery Park of America

What I learned from my Uber Eats driver and the CEO of Discovery Park of America

In this episode I talk about influential people, which can be just the every day people that you meet that can really make a huge difference in your life.
Feb 02, 202109:11
Is imposter syndrome a bad thing?

Is imposter syndrome a bad thing?

In this episode I talk about how I sometimes struggle with imposter syndrome even though I’ve been practicing for over 21 years. We discussed a house call with Mitsi and how I discover, I may actually know some stuff!
Jan 29, 202104:38
Simply Southern Mom is Frustrated

Simply Southern Mom is Frustrated

This episode is concerning being a parent of a daughter with special needs and the frustrations that happen in regards to her education.
Jan 25, 202108:01
It turns out, I was wrong.

It turns out, I was wrong.

It turns out that I was wrong when I thought I would not enjoy working on horses using my Chiropractic skills. This is the story about donating my services to some hippo therapy horses that serve children with special needs.
Jan 22, 202106:03
Bella & Happy - 2 pets of the homeless

Bella & Happy - 2 pets of the homeless

This episode tax about two pets that we met at our first trip to the warming center in Jackson Tennessee. Bella & Happy are a source of joy for all of the patrons at the warming center.
Jan 19, 202106:09
Mission field can be at home.

Mission field can be at home.

Sometimes it takes people a little longer to get the revelation of what God wants us to do. I am just now getting the revelation of how I can do mission work locally, instead of waiting for that big mission trip to another country.
Jan 03, 202109:03
2 cries in 1 day.

2 cries in 1 day.

This episode talks about two experiences Jessica and I had today where God saw us in our weakness and ministered to us through our clients.
Dec 18, 202006:06
My way is not THE way.

My way is not THE way.

My attitude adjustment. I might work on horses after all.
Dec 15, 202008:20
God answered me with two spines!

God answered me with two spines!

This is the story about my first trip to Wisconsin to the Healing Oasis for veterinary chiropractic school. I was having a moment, questioning why I was even there,. Let me tell you this awesome story about how I know I’m supposed to be there.
Oct 19, 202009:51
A difficult morning - 3 euthanasia appointments in a row.

A difficult morning - 3 euthanasia appointments in a row.

And this episode we talk about a particularly difficult morning when we had to do three euthanasia’s back to back. This was mentioned in a previous podcast, and we wanted to elaborate on the three families.
Oct 05, 202019:34
God surprised me with two gifts.

God surprised me with two gifts.

In this episode I talk about my first trip to the Healing Oasis and Wisconsin, my low point where I wondered if I was even supposed to be there, and how God surprised me.
Sep 25, 202010:11
Front row seat to beautiful death.

Front row seat to beautiful death.

In this episode, my amazing guest and sidekick, Jessica, describes what it’s like to experience euthanasias from our point of view.
Sep 07, 202011:22
Rescue fails hurt.

Rescue fails hurt.

This episode is about our personal experience this week with two rescues. My son turned 11 and we spent some time trying to find a rescue dog for him. My emotions are raw in this episode because it is fresh and that’s the way I wanted it to be. A lot of my clients go through this and I did too this week.
Sep 01, 202013:49
Veterinary chiropractic school has officially commenced.

Veterinary chiropractic school has officially commenced.

In episode 10 I discuss the beginning of school and things that has brought to my awareness. Leaving my little comfortable nest always has some concerns. Learning about the human or animal body always leaves me and awe of our Creator God.
Aug 31, 202010:30
Cleo’s update - Rest In Peace.

Cleo’s update - Rest In Peace.

We discussed Cleo on a previous episode - here is the promised update.
Aug 20, 202008:41
“I came in for medicine but I got so much more.”

“I came in for medicine but I got so much more.”

This episode talks about how holistic care encompasses everything - including spirit, soul, body and the whole family - not just the pet. This story is about Frisco and his family.
Aug 08, 202008:58
What is holistic palliative care?

What is holistic palliative care?

In this episode, we discuss Cleo’s devastating diagnosis of lymphoma. But - what I want to teach you is what Holistic Palliative care is - how to redeem the time, be optimistic and treasure and cherish the time that we have.
Jul 19, 202006:40
When lightning strikes

When lightning strikes

Lightning quite literally struck at our house. Here are some insights regarding that incident.
Jul 18, 202004:36
How I got my groove back.

How I got my groove back.

It was quite an adjustment after being in the children’s hospital for two weeks to get back into the groove of my veterinary business. Here are two things that really helped me get it back quickly.
Jul 01, 202006:42
When your baby has two brain surgeries...

When your baby has two brain surgeries...

In this episode I explain why I have been absent for a bit, what we have gone through, and some nuggets of wisdom of going through a crisis and staying in a children’s hospital.
Jun 27, 202014:12
My first trip to the American holistic veterinary medical Association conference.

My first trip to the American holistic veterinary medical Association conference.

A trip to Augusta Georgia where the door was cracked open and I was able to see all of the possibilities light out before me.
May 23, 202008:52