Next Level Pet Parent

If you have been giving your dog probiotics for months and the itching, ear gunk and inconsistent stool keep coming back, this conversation explains what is being missed.

Billy Hoekman, Vice President of Nutrition and Formulation at Green Juju, makes the case that most probiotics are built around potency when what a modern indoor dog is actually short on is diversity. She no longer picks up the hundreds of microbes she would once have found in soil, grass, and outdoor life, and no single strain replaces that.

We get into what wild fermentation actually is...

Medicinal mushrooms are everywhere right now, and most of us have no real way to tell a good product from an expensive one. In this episode I sit down with Carter Easler, who managed the Senior Dog Study, to talk about what the research actually showed and what to look for before you buy.

We get into why boosting the immune system is often the wrong goal, what it means to regulate it instead, and why the same mushroom can support two dogs with very different problems. Carter walks through the five things he checks on any...

If you have been wondering how to start a pet business but keep putting it off, this conversation is for you.

Emergency veterinarian Dr. Lynda Loudon spent 23 years in emergency medicine before she built her own online business. In this episode she tells us what pushed her over the edge, why she has pivoted three times, and what she now tells students who think they need one more certification before they are allowed to begin.

We also get honest about our own story. Charly and Larry spent a full year on a pet nutrition idea...

Most of us have done it. A symptom shows up late in the evening, the vet is closed, and we open ChatGPT and start describing what we are seeing. The answer comes back quickly and sounds completely certain.

In this episode, canine nutrition researcher Dr Conor Brady explains why that certainty is the problem. An AI tool has no ability to tell whether what it is saying is true, and he puts the figure at about 20 percent of facts, one in five, that could be questionable. He walks through how to structure a question so the tool...

If your dog is still itching, licking their paws, or breaking out in hot spots even on Apoquel or Cytopoint, this episode is for you.

Certified cannabis and fungi clinician Angela Ardolino, founder of CBD Dog Health and MycoDog, joins us to break down what full-spectrum CBD actually does for dog allergies, how it compares to Apoquel and Cytopoint at the mechanism level, and why the itching so often returns once a medication is stopped. We also cover how to read a Certificate of Analysis so you know what's actually in the bottle you're giving your dog.<...

If your dog's allergies and yeast keep coming back no matter what you try, this episode is for you. You've changed the food, tried the medications, added the supplements, maybe even done a full natural protocol, and your dog is still not well.

In this conversation, holistic practitioner Julie Anne Lee, DCH, explains why nothing has worked yet, and what most pet parents are never told about recurring allergies and yeast in dogs. This isn't about trying harder. It's about identifying the layers underneath that standard treatments keep missing.

You'll learn why symptoms often get...

If your dog keeps getting ear infections, itchy skin, or you've been told they have allergies that never seem to fully resolve, yeast overgrowth in the gut may be the real answer nobody has given you yet. 

In this episode, I sit down with Julie Anne Lee, founder of Adored Beast Apothecary and one of the most experienced holistic animal practitioners in North America. Julie has spent over 25 years helping pet parents understand why yeast in dogs keeps coming back, and why the most common treatments, including antifungal medications and medicated shampoos, often make the problem worse r...

If your dog is still scratching, flaring up, or stuck in the loop of medication and prescription diets with no real improvement, this episode is for you. 

We sat down with Billy Hoekman, VP of Nutrition and Formulation at Green Juju, to talk about what's actually driving dog allergies today and what a real, practical, natural approach looks like. 

Billy worked through this with his own French Bulldog, Huckleberry, so everything he shares is lived experience backed by over 15 years in animal nutrition. 

In this conversation, you'll hear why allergies are almost never jus...

If your dog keeps having pancreatitis episodes despite diet changes and supplements, you are not doing anything wrong. 

The problem is that pancreatitis rarely exists on its own, and the conditions that overlap with it, EPI and SIBO, can look almost identical and require completely different approaches. 

In this episode, I sit down with Julie Anne Lee, founder of Adored Beast, to break down why pancreatitis keeps coming back, how EPI and SIBO can develop from it, and why treating the wrong condition is one of the most common reasons dogs stay stuck. 

We...

One in 1.65 dogs in the U.S. is currently being diagnosed with cancer. That number closely mirrors the human cancer rate, and according to today's guest, that is not a coincidence. 

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marlene Siegel, an integrative veterinarian with over 40 years of experience, to talk about what is actually driving the rise in chronic disease and cancer in dogs. 

Not just genetics. Not just bad luck. 

The specific, addressable root causes that are often overlooked: essential nutrient deficiency, toxic overload, and what happens to the body when bot...

If you've been wondering how to keep your dog healthy naturally but still feel like something's missing, this is the episode that brings it all together.

We sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Odette Suter, also known as Dr. Poop Lady, to walk through her seven pillars of dog health. 

A whole-body framework covering nutrition, gut health, detox, hormones, the nervous system, exercise, and emotional well-being. These pillars don't work in isolation. When you understand how they connect, everything starts to make more sense.

We get into why gut health is central to y...

If your dog just tested positive for a tick-borne disease and you're wondering what that result actually means, this episode is for you.

When our dog Milka came back positive for Ehrlichia, we were handed a doxycycline prescription on the spot. We went home, did more research, and with expert support chose a different path. What happened over the next three weeks completely changed how we think about tick-borne disease in dogs.

In this conversation with Julie Anne Lee — founder of Adored Beast and previous owner and practitioner of some of the most established holistic ve...

If you’ve found fleas on your dog or just pulled off a tick, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about what to do next. This conversation walks you through a clear, calm approach so you can respond with confidence instead of guessing.

You’ll learn:
• How to tell the difference between a few fleas and a true infestation
• What those black dots on your dog’s skin actually mean
• The right way to remove a tick and what to do right after
• When natural options make sense and when to consider other support

If...

If you've been trying to protect your dog from fleas and ticks naturally but keep hitting conflicting advice and products that don't deliver, the problem probably isn't what you're using; it's that you're still looking for one thing to do everything.

In this episode, clinical canine herbalist Rita Hogan walks through the layered approach she's used with thousands of dogs over 20 years. Here's what you'll take away:

If you’ve already given your dog a flea and tick medication and now you’re second-guessing that decision, this conversation will help you take a clear next step. 

Even when your dog seems completely fine, it’s natural to wonder if something could show up later and what you should be doing right now.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to approach this calmly and proactively, without feeling overwhelmed or like you need to do everything at once.

• Why dogs can seem fine while subtle changes build over time
• Why reactions wee...

If your dog seemed completely fine after a flea and tick medication, but now you’re starting to question whether it was actually safe, you’re not alone.

Many pet parents don’t realize that reactions to medications like Bravecto, NexGard, and Simparica don’t always show up right away. In this conversation, we break down why symptoms can appear later and how to think through those changes more clearly.

You’ll learn:
 • Why some dogs only react after multiple doses
 • The signs pet parents often miss in the weeks after dosing
 • What the FDA warnin...

If your dog’s bloodwork keeps coming back abnormal but they seem completely fine, it can leave you feeling confused, anxious, and unsure what to do next.

We went through exactly that with Milka. Over the course of a year, her bloodwork consistently showed elevated red blood cells and later elevated liver enzymes, even though she had zero symptoms. This episode is about what helped us step out of panic mode and start looking at the bigger picture with more clarity.

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If you’ve ever felt confused about what you can trust in natural pet health, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on behind the scenes. We’re sharing why content is changing and what it means for you as a pet parent.

What you’ll learn:
 • Why some natural pet health content gets removed or changed
 • What the recent Augustine Approved fine reveals about the industry
 • Why certain words and product claims matter more than ever
 • How to navigate pet wellness information with more clarity and confidence
 • What’s coming next on the Next...

Are veterinarians really the only healthcare experts your pet needs? In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down the myth that your veterinarian should do it all.

Pet parenting is evolving—and so should your approach to your pet’s health. In this powerful episode, we’re joined by holistic pet health coach Jessica Fisher from The Pet Parenting Reset podcast to talk about building a well-rounded healthcare team for your pet.

We discuss:
 🩺 When to seek advice beyond the vet
 🌿 Why nutritionists, herbalists & energy workers matter
 💡 Real-life examples that will shift your perspective

The #1 Regret Pet Parents Have – And How to Avoid It

In this heartfelt and unfiltered conversation, Julie Anne Lee, founder of Adored Beast, joins us to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of pet parenting. We dive into our personal stories of regret, pressure, holistic healing, and the #1 thing that matters more than the perfect supplement or food… 

You’ll learn:
 🐾 Julie’s biggest turning point in her pet parenting journey
 🐾 The emotional cost of perfectionism in pet parenting
 🐾 The #1 most important thing your pet needs from you 
 🐾 How to make peace with past decis...

😳 Think your dog’s itchy skin is ‘just’ allergies? It could actually be a nutrient deficiency.

Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances might be affecting your pet's health even if you're feeding them a "complete and balanced" diet.

In this episode, we are joined by Phivo Christodoulou, founder of Augustine Approved and known as ‘The Dog Health Guy’ on Social Media. We dive deep into the hidden world of nutrient deficiency in dogs and cats—and how it may be silently affecting your pet’s energy, digestion, skin, and even behavior.

🎯 What yo...