In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu, holistic veterinarian and advisor to Katherine Heigl’s Badlands Ranch. Dr. Vaid reveals how big-brand marketing can mislead pet owners and shares a revolutionary approach to animal health that focuses on species-appropriate nutrition, preventative care, and even doggy acupuncture. Learn how simple dietary shifts can treat chronic conditions and help your pets live longer, healthier lives. 

Chapters:
00:00 – The Truth About Big Pet Food Manufacturers 
01:38 – Dr. Vaid’s Journey: From Loss to Integrative Medicine 
05:03 – Coping with the Grief of Losing a Pet 
09:50 – Why Do Cats Meow at Night? 
11:55 – What is Integrative Veterinary Medicine? 
14:12 – Doggy Acupuncture and Eastern Herbs 
21:12 – The Hidden Dangers of Dry Kibble for Cats & Dogs 
31:35 – How to Read Pet Food Labels: Avoiding "Meal" Ingredients 
39:17 – Essential Supplements: Omegas & Joint Support 
43:36 – Partnering with Katherine Heigl & Badlands Ranch 
51:22 – Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets 
55:42 – Healthy Treats & Weight Loss Tips 
1:09:11 – Managing Separation Anxiety and Behavioral Red Flags 
1:18:42 – How to Advocate for Your Pet at the Vet 
1:25:02 – The Controversy Around Rawhide
1:29:18 – Final Thoughts on Pet Wellness

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu, holistic veterinarian and advisor to Katherine Heigl&rsquo;s Badlands Ranch. Dr. Vaid reveals how big-brand marketing can mislead pet owners and shares a revolutionary approach to animal health that focuses on species-appropriate nutrition, preventative care, and even doggy acupuncture. Learn how simple dietary shifts can treat chronic conditions and help your pets live longer, healthier lives.&nbsp;
Chapters: 00:00 &ndash; The Truth About Big Pet Food Manufacturers&nbsp; 01:38 &ndash; Dr. Vaid&rsquo;s Journey: From Loss to Integrative Medicine&nbsp; 05:03 &ndash; Coping with the Grief of Losing a Pet&nbsp; 09:50 &ndash; Why Do Cats Meow at Night?&nbsp; 11:55 &ndash; What is Integrative Veterinary Medicine?&nbsp; 14:12 &ndash; Doggy Acupuncture and Eastern Herbs&nbsp; 21:12 &ndash; The Hidden Dangers of Dry Kibble for Cats &amp; Dogs&nbsp; 31:35 &ndash; How to Read Pet Food Labels: Avoiding "Meal" Ingredients&nbsp; 39:17 &ndash; Essential Supplements: Omegas &amp; Joint Support&nbsp; 43:36 &ndash; Partnering with Katherine Heigl &amp; Badlands Ranch&nbsp; 51:22 &ndash; Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets&nbsp; 55:42 &ndash; Healthy Treats &amp; Weight Loss Tips&nbsp; 1:09:11 &ndash; Managing Separation Anxiety and Behavioral Red Flags&nbsp; 1:18:42 &ndash; How to Advocate for Your Pet at the Vet&nbsp; 1:25:02 &ndash; The Controversy Around Rawhide 1:29:18 &ndash; Final Thoughts on Pet Wellness
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Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 

In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 

Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 

Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!

The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.

Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 
In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 
Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 
Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!
The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.
Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Teaching us how to be more OPEN and honest in our relationships, and how we communicate with one another

Getting Open with Andrea Miller

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 

In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 

Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 

Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!

The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.

Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 
In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 
Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 
Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!
The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.
Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.