In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barbara Royal — an integrative veterinarian, author, educator, and the founder of the Wild Health philosophy.
Dr. Royal shares her journey from growing up as the only science-minded kid in a family of artists and musicians, to working with spotted owls in Oregon, to building one of Chicago's most respected integrative veterinary practices — where she has cared for the pets of some of the world's most famous people, including Oprah.
We talk about:
- What Wild Health really means — and the spotted owl encounter that started it all
- Why being 100% present is the most powerful healing tool a veterinarian (or anyone) can have
- How the energy in an exam room shapes the outcome of treatment
- The "I Must Be Wrong" philosophy — and why admitting mistakes makes you a better doctor
- Why boundaries transform anxious, confused dogs into calm and confident ones
- The connection between our own patterns, guilt, and the way we show up for our animals
This conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore focus, control, nature, purpose, and what it means to let go — including a story about a flat tire in Botswana, a full moon, and eight giraffes running across the twilight.
I hope you enjoy this honest, warm, and deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Barbara Royal.
Learn more about Dr. Barbara Royal:
🌐 royaltreatmentveterinarycenter.com
🌐 civtedu.org
🌐 animaldietformulator.com
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