Synopsis
Hello! I'm Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pets overall health and vitality through wise lifestyle choices.I believe the Art of Medicine is understanding not only the myriad of insults that create disease, but having an arsenal of non-toxic, innovative approaches to help unlock the innate potential inside a pets body for healing and recovery to occur. My goal is to not just to identify the root causes of disease and degeneration in pets, but to prevent the body from breaking by taking a proactive stance towards intentionally creating vibrant, thriving animals.Today, I help millions of pets worldwide achieve abundant health by offering the most up-to-date information on species-appropriate nutrition, lifestyle choices and proactive living.
Episodes
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Taking Decisive Action - Discussion Between Nancy Schneiter & Dr. Becker
17/04/2022 Duration: 15minNancy Schneiter currently runs a TNR (trap/neuter/return) program with the intent of helping their local animal community. Here's how she got her start in this field. For more information go to Revolutionary Program Helps Shelter Achieve No-Kill Status (mercola.com)
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Best of Series - Transitioning to a Holistic Practice
13/04/2022 Duration: 14minDr. Neely North originally started out with conventional veterinarian medicine. However, her experiences changed her mindset, and now uses holistic methods. Discover her story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/05/01/practicing-veterinary-medicine-from-the-heart.aspx
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Understanding Animal Communication - Discussion Between Tim Link & Dr. Becker
10/04/2022 Duration: 20minTim Link utilizes his talents to provide various services to his clients, such as consultation and helping find lost animals. He recounts how he started his journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to Executive Leaves Telecom Industry to Become Animal Whisperer (mercola.com)
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Best of Series - Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Purpose
06/04/2022 Duration: 18minBobby Humphreys turned to the loving company of dogs when he went through hard times. Learn how he channeled his pain into something positive in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
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Rehabilitating Both Dogs and Inmates - Discussion Between Catherine Laria & Dr. Becker
03/04/2022 Duration: 15minCatherine Laria runs Paws in Prison, a program wherein women inmates train and prepare dogs for adoption, resulting in a positive change for both parties. Learn how the program works in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to Life-Altering Program Rehabilitates Both Dogs and Women (mercola.com)
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Best of Series - The Joy of Opening Your Own Practice
30/03/2022 Duration: 12minDr. Lisa Confessore has worked as an associate veterinarian for a long time. Finally, she mustered up the courage to open her own practice. Discover her journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/04/01/dr-lisa-confessore-a-true-family-vet.aspx
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Different Ways to Grieve for Your Pet - Discussion Between Carol Bryant & Dr. Becker
27/03/2022 Duration: 43minIn this interview with Dr. Karen Becker, Carol Bryant offers pet parents different strategies on how they can honor their pets once they pass on. For more information go to Finding Comfort When Your Pet Dies (mercola.com)
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Eliminating Apprehensions in Pet Grief - Discussion Between Ann Beyke & Dr. Becker
26/03/2022 Duration: 35minIn this interview, Ann Beyke provides useful tips on how pet parents can grieve better for their recently deceased pets. For more information go to Seeking Counseling to Heal From the Loss of Your Pet (mercola.com)
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Creating a Safe Space to Manage Grief - Discussion Between Cole James & Dr. Becker
25/03/2022 Duration: 46minCole James is the Executive Director of the Grief Recovery Institute. In this interview, he shares how he went down this path and provides useful tips on how to manage grief. For more information go to Heal From Heartbreak With the Grief Recovery Method (mercola.com)
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Navigating the Loss of a Pet - Discussion Between Colleen Rolland & Dr. Becker
24/03/2022 Duration: 46minColleen Rolland is a pet grief specialist for the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement. She talks about important topics, as well as how the organization started in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to Processing Your Pain: A Roadmap for the 5 Stages of Grief (mercola.com)
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Educating Pet Parents on Loss - Discussion Between Moira Allen & Dr. Karen Becker
23/03/2022 Duration: 52minMoira Allen has been educating pet parents and providing resources on how to deal with loss for decades now. Learn how she started on this path in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/03/23/coping-when-your-pet-passes.aspx
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Dispelling Myths About Euthanasia - Discussion Between Dr. Dani McVety & Dr. Becker
22/03/2022 Duration: 43minDr. Dani McVety is the CEO of Lap of Love, a veterinary hospice that provides in-home euthanasia services. Discover how she started this service in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/03/22/lap-of-love-veterinary-hospice.aspx
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Helping Pet Parents Navigate Anticipatory Grief - Discussion Between Nancy Gordon & Dr. Becker
21/03/2022 Duration: 47minNancy Gordon is a full-time grief counseling expert for pet parents. She shares insightful information on how pet parents can grieve properly for their pets once they pass on. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/03/21/nancy-gordon-pet-grief-counselor.aspx
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Best of Series - Canine Testosterone Replacement
16/03/2022 Duration: 28minDr. David Bieber has a unique practice that involves testosterone replacement therapy in dogs. Find out how he fell into this niche practice in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more infromation go to Dogosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy (mercola.com)
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Expanding Your Veterinary Toolbox - Discussion Between Dr. David MacDonald & Dr. Becker
13/03/2022 Duration: 14minDr. David MacDonald started out as a conventional veterinarian but eventually discovered new ways of treating patients in an integrative perspective. Listen to his journey here in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to What Is the Importance of a Holistic Perspective? (mercola.com)
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Best of Series - The Importance of Diverse Healing Modalities
09/03/2022 Duration: 34minDr. Barrie Sands is a conventionally trained veterinarian, but does not shy away from other modes of healing to help her patients. Learn her incredible journey in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/03/04/game-changer-brings-integrative-care-into-the-er.aspx
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Finding Passion Through the Process - Discussion Between Dr. Carol Falck & Dr. Becker
06/03/2022 Duration: 14minDr. Carol Falck didn't originally start as a veterinarian like most veterinarians did. Here's how she discovered her passion for treating animals. For more information go to 'Backstage Pass' Reveals a Pet's True Needs (mercola.com)
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Best of Series - Keeping an Open Mind
02/03/2022 Duration: 18minDr. Allison Bartel heals animals of all kinds, but does not shy away from alternative modalities. While traditionally trained, she is open to new methods to ensure her patients are successfully treated. For more information go to Treating Creatures Great and Small (mercola.com)
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Best of Series- Transcending Borders
27/02/2022 Duration: 13minDr. Andrés Tello has been treating animals in both sides of the border in his veterinary practice. Discover his inspiring story to becoming a veterinarian in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.
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Best of Series- Using Nature to Heal You and Your Pet
23/02/2022 Duration: 17minEver since Amanda discovered what alternative healing methods did for her health, she proceeded to learn and apply it to her health. Discover her story and why she deserves her recognition. For more information go to Amanda Ree: Ayurveda for Dogs (mercola.com)