When Dr. Margit Muller began working with falcons in Abu Dhabi, some owners doubted a woman could care for their birds. Earning their trust became part of the job.
Margit joins Jay Hicks and Gary DeFranco to talk about veterinary work, falconry, and the relationships people form with animals. She recalls arriving in a male-dominated field, responding to skepticism, and learning the personalities of the birds in her care.
The conversation also explores her coaching work and her perspective on neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP. Margit, Jay, and Gary discuss childhood misunderstandings, fear, emotional attachment, and the comfort people describe finding in their relationships with animals.
What We Explore
* Working as a woman in falcon medicine
* Earning trust from skeptical falcon owners
* The personalities and capabilities of falcons
* Margit's approach to coaching and NLP
* Childhood interpretations and persistent fears
* Companionship, attention, and the human-animal bond
About Dr. Margit Muller
Dr. Margit Muller is a veterinarian, coach, speaker, and author. At the time of this conversation, she was executive director of the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital.
Connect with Margit
https://www.coachformentalhealth.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/drmargitmuller/ • https://www.facebook.com/drmgmuller • https://ae.linkedin.com/in/drmgmuller
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