Raw Remedies - Natural Health for People and Pets
Join Kara -a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Canine Nutritionist and Holistic Pet Health Coach- each week as she discusses a natural approach to health and wellness. Using a root cause mindset to tackle chronic disease, and reaching for raw and natural remedies, this podcast dives deep into the illnesses that are plaguing both us and our pets each and every day. Our lifespan may be growing but our healthspan is shrinking, and it's time to make a change.
Episodes
30 episodes
Next level ingredient sourcing and product integrity with Stephen of Farm Hounds
Today I welcome Stephen Calsbeek from Farm Hounds, and we talk about the importance of sourcing sustainable pet treats, the journey of creating a company focused on nutrition and animal welfare, and the logistics behind their unique products. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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44:01
Identifying an educator vs an influencer in the holistic pet space with Jessica Fisher
Welcome back to Jessica Fisher of The Pet Parenting Reset! In this episode, we discuss the distinction between educators and influencers, the importance of lifelong learning, and the impact of misinformation in the holistic pet community. We ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:17:10
Mushrooms for canine cognitive disorder in the senior dog study with Angela Ardolino
Today I welcome Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician with over 20 years of experience in holistic pet wellness. We discuss the importance of quality in pet supplements, innovative extraction methods for mushrooms, and the a...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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50:37
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The power of raw milk diets and whole food nutrition with Roxanne Stone of Solutions Pet Products
In this episode, Roxanne Stone shares her journey from human food science to formulating raw diets for pets, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and sourcing in pet food. She discusses the benefits of raw milk diets, restorative diets for p...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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54:02
Nutritional Schizophrenia & the impact of dietary habits on the whole family with Dr. Carol Smeja-Gailen
This episode was so enlightening with amazing conversations between Dr. Carol Smeja-Gailen and I. We delve into the critical role of nutrition in both human and pet health, explore the psychological factors influencing food choices, and discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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51:26
Carnivore focused treats & entrepreneur wisdom with Lauren Becks of Girls Gone Raw Pet Health
Today on Raw Remedies Podcast, I speak with Lauren Becks from Girls Gone Raw about her journey into the holistic pet care industry. We discuss the importance of species-appropriate diets, the challenges of running a small business, and the pass...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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47:33
Recognizing and responding to a pet emergency with Dr Lynda Loudon
In this week's episode, Dr. Lynda Loudon shares her journey into veterinary medicine, highlighting her transition from aspiring surgeon to emergency veterinarian, a specialty that speaks deeply to me as a fellow ER provider. She discusses the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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49:31
Organs- natures original multivitamin, with Dillon Randolf of Heart & Soil
This week, Dillon Randolph shares his transformative journey from conventional medicine to a focus on nutrition and functional medicine through his work with Heart & Soil. He discusses the importance of micronutrients, the role of organ mea...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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53:00
When the sh*t hits the fan, reach for microbiome restorative therapy with Dr. Margo Roman
Today, Dr. Margo Roman arrives as my guest to talk sh*t... literally! We discuss the differences between her Microbiome Restorative Therapy (MBRT) and Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT), emphasizing the importance of nurturing the gut environmen...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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52:00
HTMA testing, herbal blends & the benefits of ferments in the diet with Chelsea Kent
This week the one and only Chelsea Kent teaches us about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) testing for pets (and people!). We discuss the significance of HTMA in understanding mineral and hormonal imbalances, the impact of environmental expos...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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50:15
Animal welfare and impeccable sourcing with Hanna of Evermore
This week harkens back to my roots and passion- nutrition! Hannah from Evermore tells us about the critical importance of sourcing animal products ethically, focusing on the Better Chicken Commitment and its welfare standards. We touch on the n...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:22
Exploring intolerance testing & natural supplements for pets with Shanel of Glacier Peak Holistics
Please welcome Shanel DeVall as she discusses the importance of understanding pet intolerances and the role of gut health in overall wellness. We talk about a holistic approach to pet health, moving away from conventional methods that often lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:19
Breaking down the benefits of coconut oil from nose to toes with cocotherapy
Carmina and Charisa, twin experts in coconut products, tell us about their family farm in the Philippines, the unique qualities of their coconut oil, and the benefits of coconut oil for pets. We dive in to the many applications of coconut oil f...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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43:48
Deep diving on feline food, enrichment, lifestyle & hyperthyroidism with the Two Crazy Cat Ladies
This week I have two of my absolute favorites in the holistic pet space- Jae and Adrienne of the Two Crazy Cat Ladies! We dive deep about the often-overlooked needs of cats, particularly in the realm of nutrition and holistic care. We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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52:15
The Captivating Benefits of Animal Chiropractic Care with Dr Erin O'Connor
This week is such a fun episode with Dr. Erin O'Connor, an animal chiropractor and pet nutritionist. She discusses the benefits of chiropractic adjustments for pets, her experiences in wildlife rehabilitation and the journey of her pet food com...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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50:22
The secret to choosing a quality supplement with Kate Mahoney
Today we delve into the world of dietary supplements, focusing on their quality and effectiveness for pets. Kate, a dietary supplement expert, shares the alarming fact that less than 15% of supplements are worth taking, including those found in...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:19
The raw, unfiltered truth about raw milk with Mark McAfee of Raw Farm
Today Mark McAfee, the CEO and founder of Raw Farm, tells us all about the benefits of raw milk, its historical context, and the stigma surrounding it. Mark shares his journey from being a paramedic to becoming an advocate for raw milk, educati...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:31
Getting the scoop on our poop & gut microbiome with Dr. Odette Suter
In this conversation, Dr. Odette Suter discusses her journey into holistic veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of the gut microbiome in both animals and humans. She explains how our modern lifestyles have distanced us from nature, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:04
Topical toxins and how they affect our health with Melissa Boland of 4-Legger
Melissa Boland is the founder of 4 Legger, a company dedicated to creating USDA certified organic pet grooming products. Melissa shares with us her personal journey of loss and transformation, which led her to prioritize ingredient transparency...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:10:07
Bringing the variety of nature back inside through Wild Fermented Probiotics with Billy Hoekman
I believe that fermented foods are a foundational component of a fresh food diet, but not every animal is able to tolerate or is willing to eat them if you include them in the dish. Green Juju has helped create a new, innovative product that ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:17
Regenerative ranching could save the cattle industry and our health with Melissa & Dakota of Solfed Ranch
Regenerative ranching isn't as difficult or expensive as mainstream media makes it out to be- instead it just might be the single most effective way to reign in the contributions to global warming from conventional and feedlot cattle raising pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:35
Taking a holistic approach to chronic disease with Krysta Fox & Bruce the pug!
Chronic disease management can be exhausting, confusing and frustrating, espeically when only taking the conventional approach. Unfortunately western medicine focuses on suppressing symptoms which can make the underlying condition worse over ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:03:12
Using ancient soil to combat the effects of glyphosate with Rebekah from ION
Leaky gut and chronic GI issues seem to be their own pandemic lately, but the truth is that the damage has been slowly accumulating for many years! With the dissemination of glyphosate in the 1990s, we've seen a dizzying increase in the occurre...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:14
The impact of nutrition on every aspect of health with Dr. Cathy Alinovi
Proper nutrition via a species appropriate diet is the foundation of EVERYTHING, impacting every aspect of health. Dr. Cathy Alinovi has known this for many years and it's the basis of her current practice at
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:01:52
Oils & Omegas- the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
This week's episode was a ton of fun, and originally an Instagram live with Jess Fisher of The Pet Parenting Reset! We all know that oils and omegas are a hot topic, controversial, and honestly one of the more difficult things to really suss ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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