In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bharat Kumar, once an emergency vet, now a holistic house call vet, to explore a part of pet health that's often overlooked: the emotional, energetic, and spiritual lives of our animals.

Dr. Kumar blends Ayurveda, psychology, meditation, Reiki, acupressure, and holistic medicine to better understand the rich emotional and mental landscape our pets navigate.

We talk about why dogs in India seem to face different health challenges than dogs in the U.S., why our animals often carry the emotions they absorb from us, and how meditation and energetic presence can support deeper healing.

If you’ve ever felt like your pet was holding up a mirror to your inner world, this episode is for you.

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ How pets absorb the emotions of their humans — and why they struggle to process what they take on.

✨ Why animals in India have fewer chronic diseases, and what that reveals about their lifestyles.

✨ How Dr. Kumar’s background in Ayurveda and meditation shapes his understanding of inflammation, gut health, and long-term wellness.

✨ How energetic presence, intention, and calm can change a pet’s behavior instantly during an exam or treatment.

✨ Why spiritual practices like Reiki and meditation help pets release stored stress and emotional “residue.”

✨ Why fixing the gut is often the first step in resolving allergies, anxiety, GI issues, and immune dysfunction.

✨ Why Dr. Kumar believes pets are “enlightened beings” whose health depends on the energy of their environment — including their humans.

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Dr. Kumar On Instagram: @drbhrtkumar

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