The Crunchy Carnivore
The Crunchy Carnivore is a podcast for pet owners and pet professionals who desire to learn about and implement a completely holistic lifestyle for the animals in their lives. In each episode your hosts, holistic veterinarian Dr Jessica Levy and Natural Rearing breeder Melissa Weidenhamer, will bring knowledge and insights into holistic options for your animal’s health and well-being.
Episodes
21 episodes
Lyme Disease EXPOSED: A Holistic Veterinarian’s Perspective
Lyme disease is one of the biggest health concerns for pet parents—but are we looking at it the right way?In this episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we take a deep dive into Lyme disease from a holistic veterinarian’s per...
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Episode 21
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38:15
Crunchy Coffee with Air Gustafson - From Sick to Thriving in 3 Weeks? A Dog Mom’s Holistic Story
What would you do if your dog suddenly stopped eating—and no one could tell you why?In this powerful episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we sit down with Air Gustafson, an everyday dog mom whose life took an unexpected turn when h...
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Episode 20
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1:01:08
Raw Food Roulette
What does “raw” actually mean when it comes to your dog’s food — and are all raw diets created equal?In this eye-opening episode, we're pulling back the curtain to unpack the truth about raw feeding. Because here’s the reality: just beca...
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Episode 19
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35:49
Supplements - Story of a Marketing Success
Are supplements the missing link in your pet’s health—or just clever marketing?In this episode, listen in to how we break down the truth about supplements for your pets. With so many powders, chews, and tinctures lining pet store shelves...
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Episode 18
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40:14
Crunchy Coffee with Paula Vandervoort - Vaccinosis in Dogs? Holistic Breeding vs Science
Ever heard the term "vaccinosis" and wondered… is there actually science behind holistic dog care?In this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Paula Vandervoort—an expert breeder and show veteran with over 50 years of experience—to e...
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Episode 17
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1:02:33
Crunchy Coffee with Victoria Peterson - Dog Ear Infections? Try THIS Before Another Vet Visit
Could something as simple as massage be the missing piece in your dog’s health routine?In this eye-opening episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we explore one of the most overlooked yet incredibly powerful tools in holistic pet car...
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Episode 16
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43:47
Detoxification Demystified - It's simpler than you think.
Detox is one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness movement and we're going to break down this often-misunderstood concept. Let's define what it really is, what we should detox our pets from, how it works in the body, and what we shoul...
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Episode 15
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42:40
Your NR Puppy - From Chaos to Calm: How to Raise Your Puppy the Natural Way
Thinking about raising a puppy naturally—but feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice online? You’re not alone.In this episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we break down the Natural Rearing (NR) approach and give you clear...
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Episode 14
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50:32
Before You Bring 'Em Home - Important Things to Consider Before Adding a Furry Family Member
Get an experienced vet and breeder's take on important questions to ask yourself, what to research, and preparation to do well before you decide on bringing home a new addition. Everything from deciding on a puppy vs older dog, to where t...
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Episode 13
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41:11
Homeopathy - Pseudoscience or Real Medicine Rediscovered
Homeopathy - Have you ever heard of it? If you have, was it in a positive or negative light? If you haven't, why is that? What is it? Is it even real, or is it all placebo effect? Join us as we address all of these...
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Episode 12
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39:13
Crunchy Coffee with Nicole Nelson - Feeling Judged for Natural Pet Health? You’re Not Alone
Feeling judged, attacked, or misunderstood for choosing holistic care for your pets? You’re not alone—and today, we’re tackling the elephant in the room.In this episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we sit down with...
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Episode 11
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43:56
Healing The Whole - Part II
As a follow up to episode 9, "Healing The Whole- Part I", we want to revisit what the principals and concepts to the holistic approach are by showing you what putting them into practice can really look like. We will use 3 real life exampl...
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Episode 10
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58:42
Healing The Whole - Part I
So what does it mean to heal your animal in a holistic way? To answer that we need to look at the healing mechanisms that are built into the body's natural design, which we can really boil down to a couple of basic processes and then from...
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Episode 9
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42:01
Crunchy Coffee with Nicole Nelson - 62% of Dogs Get Cancer… What Are We Missing?
Cancer in dogs is on the rise—and it’s raising questions, concerns, and a lot of fear among pet parents. In this eye-opening episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we welcome back NR Breeder Nicole Nelson to tackle one of the most important ...
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Episode 8
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44:17
Let's Clean House!
Have you ever thought that something in your home could be the very thing that's causing your pet's health problems? In this episode we'll discuss what these culprits are that are in our control as well as the ones that are outside of wha...
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Episode 7
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58:11
Raw Dog Food Isn’t Expensive—You’re Just Calculating Wrong
Think raw feeding is too expensive for your dog or cat? Think again.In this episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest objections to holistic pet care: the cost. Many people assume conventional kibble is chea...
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Episode 6
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33:21
We're Stressing Our Dogs Sick
The holistic approach includes every part of our pet's life, even our own emotional state. Trying to humanize our dogs and project our emotions onto them can burden their immune system as well as hinder our ability to recognize what might...
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Episode 5
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59:03
Crunchy Coffee with Nicole Nelson - Dog Owners Are Asking Questions—Let's Answer Them!
Ever wondered what’s really in your dog’s food—or whether popular feeding practices are actually helping your pet? In this episode of The Crunchy Carnivore Podcast, we welcome NR Breeder Nicole Nelson for a no-holds-barred discussion based on Y...
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Episode 4
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1:12:10
Cracks In The Foundations of The Dog World- Part II
Listen in as a holistic vet and holistic breeder duo share some very eye-opening truths about the history of dog food, truth about kibble, and why the conventional world is so opposed to a fresh raw food diet for dogs and cats. Many of ou...
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33:21
Cracks In The Foundations of The Dog World- Part I
Listen in as a holistic vet and holistic breeder duo share our journey into the natural approach. We reveal some very eye opening truths about the history of medicine, and how it became what we see today. Learn why there is so much opposi...
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Episode 2
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39:32
Realistically Holistic- An overview and glimpse into what the holistic approach is and what it's not
Hear from a seasoned holistic vet and natural rearing breeder about the many facets of what truly makes up the holistic approach for animals, dispelling misconceptions, as well as dropping some other truths along the way. Join us as we sh...
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Episode 1
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42:39