466. Karlene Stange, DVM

As a child, Karlene Stange, DVM wanted to be an "animal doctor" before she knew the word "veterinarian". Her spiritual journey began as she drove her pickup loaded with medical supplies to attend to animals throughout southwestern Colorado. As an ambulatory veterinarian, she experienced the sorrows and joys of working with creatures great and small. Her quest to understand the spiritual nature of animals inspired a deep exploration into the world's religious, scientific and spiritual teachings about the nonphysical aspect of animals. Today she incorporates acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and nutritional therapy into her Rocky Mountain practice. She often speaks at conferences and lives in Durango, Colorado.

Book: The Spiritual Nature of Animals: A Country Vet Explores the Wisdom, Compassion, and Souls of Animals

Website: animasanimals.com

Websites mentioned in the interview:

Chi University
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

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Transcript of this interview.
YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to "The Spiritual Nature of Animals"
00:04:17 - Defining the Spiritual Nature
00:08:41 - The Separation of Spirit and Body
00:12:51 - The Nature of Reality and the Quest for Truth
00:16:31 - The Consciousness of Animals
00:20:56 - The Purpose of Life and the Transformation of Suffering
00:25:01 - Duality on Different Planets
00:29:10 - Animal Consciousness and Instincts
00:32:54 - Animals and Reincarnation
00:37:03 - Exploring Animal Consciousness
00:41:27 - The Emotional Impact of Divorce on Pets
00:45:27 - Spirits and the White Owl
00:49:59 - The Reflection of Animals
00:54:18 - The Ethics of Killing and Consciousness
00:58:52 - The Karma of Euthanasia
01:03:08 - Conflicting Views on Animal Death
01:06:48 - The Spiritual Nature of Animals
01:10:57 - The Power of Spiritual Guidance
01:14:55 - Animal Emotions and the Effects of Hormones
01:18:31 - Challenges in Meat Production and Disease Prevention
01:22:25 - The Joy of Connecting with Animals
01:26:01 - The Cruelty of Factory Farming and the Challenges of Humane Slaughter
01:30:23 - The Ethics of Lab-Grown Meat and Animal Sacrifice
01:34:12 - The Importance of Kindness and Praying for Animals
01:38:29 - Finding comfort in animal communication
01:42:33 - Animal Communication through Pulse Diagnosis
01:46:50 - Understanding Separation Anxiety in Animals
01:50:49 - Treating Animals with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
01:54:49 - Treating Challenging Cases with Chinese Medicine
01:58:28 - Cats and Birds: Nature and Karma
02:02:24 - Supporting Local Producers in Stopping Factory Farms