20. Happy 420! Hemp and Synergistic Herbs for Your Pet with Dr. Josie Beug
In honor of 4/20, Dr. Josie Beug is joining us on the podcast to discuss the power of cannabis and other herbs for our pets. She shares some of the history behind natural medicine, discusses the veterinary opioid crisis, and explains how the five elements can inform the treatment we give to animals. Dr. Josie is a licensed veterinarian, healer, acupuncturist, and Death Dhoula who decided to become a vet when she realized holistic medicine could help animals the same way it had helped her.
Episode Recap:
- How were you introduced to herbs and holistic medicine for animals? (2:12)
- As an empath, it’s difficult to see animals in pain, but holistic methods can help (7:59)
- We’re in the midst of an opioid crisis in veterinary medicine (11:15)
- Natural medicine is the original medicine (14:39)
- The five elements are the components of creation and destruction cycles (18:49)
- How does Chinese medicine work in the world of pets? (24:02)
- How to get involved with Dr. Josie’s work (27:54)
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Resources:
- Sacred Medicine: Mystical Practices for Ecstatic Living
- Dr. Josie’s Website
- Dr. Josie's Gateway to Gaia
- Mollie and Me Website
- Follow Dr. Josie on Facebook
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- Angie’s Website
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Creators and Guests
Host
Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years. Angela owns and operates Fire Flake Farm, her animal rescue farm, as well as her two locations of a natural pet salon and shop, Beautify the Beast, and is founder of CBD Dog Health, which offers high quality, all-natural medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets and MycoDog, a line of mushroom extract and adaptogen tinctures for dogs. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Angela also founded the House of Alchemy, LLC, Miami Children’s Theater, and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. In 2013, Angela was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and knew that she needed to find alternatives to the toxic medications being offered to her. After hearing of the benefits of CBD oil and experiencing the life-changing results first hand, Angela set out to destigmatize medical cannabis and CBD oil so she could spread awareness around its holistic healing powers.
