{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Drat & Drake: Patti Eddington - Don't Look in the Freezer","description":"Today we interview author and former journalist Patti Eddington, about her book \"Don’t Look in the Freezer: The Very Strange Life of a Veterinarian’s Wife\" (released in April 2026) and how it grew from early blog-era writing and workshops into a more honest memoir-like collection of stories.\n\nWe discuss the realities of being constantly on call while building a practice, raising their daughter Molly around the clinic, a painful turning point during Patty’s foot surgery, and how respect, communication, and feeling “seen” sustain relationships in veterinary life.\n\nPatti reflects on changes in hiring and expectations across generations of veterinarians, and shares her current work with book events and free “Write Your Story” workshops, plus upcoming signings across Michigan, including Mackinac Island.\n\n00:00 Meet Patty Eddington\n01:15 Why This Book Hits\n03:15 Origin Story of Freezer\n07:09 Memoir Truth and Voice\n09:08 When Emergencies Flip\n10:00 Vets Are People Too\n11:28 Marriage on Call\n14:50 Clinic Kids and Critters\n16:13 Foot Surgery Breaking Point\n23:21 Money Struggles and Making It\n24:17 No Choice But Success\n25:36 When It Finally Felt Secure\n27:14 Frugal Years And Gratitude\n28:03 Waiting To Have Molly\n29:35 Raising Molly Their Way\n35:57 Grandparenting And James\n38:59 Generations Of Veterinarians\n45:11 Whats Next For The Family\n48:09 Workshops Book Tours Farewell","author_name":"Drat & Drake Veterinary Podcast","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5000620-drat-drake-veterinary-podcast","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43674515/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}