This week, we’re exploring one of the most fascinating and incredibly helpful truths in pet care—our pets and our pet patients often mirror our own energy, stress, and emotions. I’m joined by veterinarian, coach, and human–animal bond advocate Dr. Carla Castro, who shares practical tools that both pet parents and vets can use to calm the nervous system, support their pet’s health, and create a healing environment at home and in the clinic.
Dr. Carla shares a powerful story about a horse who helped her realize just how deeply our energy affects the animals around us, a moment that shaped how she approaches every pet patient.
You’ll also learn how to prepare for vet visits with less anxiety, what to prioritize in short appointments, and how to build a true partnership with your veterinary team. If you’ve ever wondered why your dog or cat seems to pick up on your stress, or how to make vet visits feel calmer and more connected, this episode gives you simple tools to start 💜
KEY INSIGHTS
✨ How pets often mirror their humans—our stressed, worried, or calm energy directly affects theirs.
✨ How simple breathing techniques like box breathing or the physiological sigh can reset your nervous system in minutes.
✨ How practicing the pause and staying curious, not judgmental, helps you uncover the root of emotions.
✨ How emotions are information, not identity—recognizing this helps both humans and pets heal.
✨ How meditation, sound baths, and PEMF therapy are simple tools that activate your body’s natural healing state.
✨ How pet parents play a vital role in veterinary care and how your questions help your vet find the right plan.
✨ How preparing for appointments with clear priorities reduces stress for you, your pet, and your vet team.
✨ How vets can create calmer clinics by centering themselves first and seeing each visit through the pet’s eyes.
✨ And how you already hold medicine within you: your breath, awareness, and presence are where healing begins.
RESOURCES
For Coaching with Dr. Carla: Email her at carla@drcarlacastro.com
Dr. Carla Castro: https://www.drcarlacastro.com/
FOLLOW
Dr. Carla Castro on IG: @the.carlacastro
Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com
Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet
Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet
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