Holistic veterinary medicine isn’t about rejecting science—it’s about expanding it to include what we already know works: energy, joy, and the body’s innate ability to heal. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Feinman shares how shifting focus from symptoms to something he calls BEAM (Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood) can transform how we support our dogs’ health and happiness.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Why symptoms are clues, not problems—and what your dog’s body is really trying to tell you when something feels off
- How energy balance at the cellular level affects everything from red ears to excessive water drinking, and why these “normal” things might not be normal at all
- What BEAM stands for and why tracking these four simple things matters more than focusing on individual symptoms
- How micro-engagements—short bursts of joy like sniff walks or play—can support healing and improve quality of life in measurable ways
- Why prescribing happiness (yes, really) might be more effective than reaching for medication first
- What the “happiness protocol” is and how it upgrades mitochondrial function through what your dog loves most
- How to start making holistic, informed decisions that work alongside—not against—your regular vet care
A FAVOURITE MOMENT
“We ignore the most accomplished doctor in the room, and that is Doctor Mother Nature.” — Jeff
ABOUT DR. JEFF FEINMAN
Dr. Jeff Feinman has been a veterinarian since 1985 and is the founder of Holistic Actions!, a movement bringing compassionate communication and practical veterinary spirituality to pet care. With over 30 years of experience, his mission is to bridge the gap between holistic and conventional veterinary medicine through nature-inspired, energy-driven actions. He empowers pet parents with resources, webinars, and a supportive community, and is the author of a new book that merges molecular biology with indigenous Wisdom to help animals live healthier, happier lives.
CONNECT WITH DR. JEFF FEINMAN
Website: https://www.holisticactions.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticActions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticactions/
Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticactions/
Free Self-Care Package: https://www.holisticactions.com/self-care-package-signup/ — Three inspiring webinars to guide you to a more connected place within yourself so you can be the best guardian for your animal.
CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS
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Anke Herrmann is the creator of Soul Touched by Dogs, a podcast, virtual event &
community platform to celebrate the human-canine connection and advocate for holistic
approaches to canine health and education.
She is on a mission to educate people to see dogs not just as pets, certainly not as fashion accessories, toys for the kids, or tools, but as soulful beings, finely tuned into your emotions, wise teachers worth our respect and care. In her ideal world, every dog has the loving home it deserves.
Originally from Germany, she lives in the south of Spain. When she's not talking about dogs,
she is a multi-passionate coach and online tech expert helping coaches and educators build
Boutique Businesses offering freedom and ease without scaling the soul out of it. She's the
author of Taming the Tech Monster.
Find her at soultouchedbydogs.com or ankeherrmann.com
