In one of our most spiritually expansive episodes to date, The PRsonal Podcast welcomes conservation biologist, canine wellness intuitive, and shamanic practitioner, Dr. Isla Fishburn. This soul-stirring conversation is a raw, courageous, and deeply healing exploration of mental health, trauma, spirituality, and the sacred relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world.

Dr. Isla Fishburn opens up about a pivotal and devastating chapter in her life when she contemplated suicide. Speaking from a place of vulnerability and strength, she recounts the life-changing moment she was stopped by a whisper from the Earth itself. Sitting distraught beneath a tree in a North Devon woodland, she heard the words “You are enough” a message she believes came directly from the spirit of the tree. This moment of connection would become the anchor that kept her alive, reminding her of her worth when everything else in her life felt broken.

This episode explores the power of nature as healer a concept central to Isla’s work with dogs and wildlife. She discusses how her wolf-dog, Tonila, also saved her life during this dark period, offering unconditional love and a reason to stay. Her journey from suicidal despair to spiritual awakening is not just an emotional story of survival, but a testament to the healing intelligence that exists within all life forms, including our animal companions.

As a channeler of animal consciousness, Isla introduces us to a world where science and spirituality not only coexist, but collaborate. Drawing on her PhD in conservation biology and her spiritual practice, she invites us to consider dogs and other animals not as pets, but as sentient souls, here with us for spiritual purpose, partnership, and teaching. She shares how wolves, in particular, model embodiment, presence, and community offering lessons about unconditional love, sacred boundaries, and the healing power of non-verbal communication.

Listeners will come away from this episode with a new perspective on intuitive living, the significance of emotional healing, and the soul medicine animals can offer. Dr. Fishburn explains how our fur companions often reflect our internal emotional landscape, holding up a mirror for personal growth and deeper connection. Her powerful insights into interspecies communication, energetic trauma, and ancestral healing resonate not only with spiritual seekers, but with anyone navigating life’s emotional depths.

This episode also confronts societal taboos around mental health and suicide. Isla’s story shines a light on the often silent suffering many endure, while offering hope through self-trust, spiritual practice, and the courage to feel deeply. Her voice reminds us that healing is not a destination, but a lifelong dance with discomfort, trust, and love.

Whether you’re curious about animal communication, navigating your own healing journey, or seeking a reminder that you are enough, this conversation with Dr. Isla Fishburn is not to be missed.

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