Mystic Dog Mama

How do you know if your dog is living with arthritis? The truth is, many dogs show signs of arthritis long before they're diagnosed. What we often dismiss as "slowing down with age" can actually be subtle signs of chronic pain—changes in behaviour, movement, sleep, or the way they engage with the world around them. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Hannah Capon, veterinary surgeo...

It's 4th of July weekend and the start of fireworks season in the US, so I'm revisiting this beautiful interview with Lisa Spector of Canine Classical, to give you some tips on how to use music and sound to support your dog. Enjoy! You are in for a TREAT! Today, my guest is Lisa Spector of My Zen Pet. Lisa has such an incredible story. From graduating from the world renowned Julliard Schoo...

We live in a time where it can feel like there's a supplement for everything. One for the gut. One for the joints. One for calm. One for detox. One for immunity. And somewhere along the way, many dog guardians find themselves managing an ever-growing collection of powders, capsules, tinctures, and "just-in-case" products—all in the name of doing the best for their dogs. But when does...

As the solstice approaches, I wanted to offer something a little different. In this reflective episode, I explore the themes of nourishment, intuition, creativity, and the Wild Woman archetype inspired by Women Who Run With the Wolves . Together, we'll consider what this seasonal threshold might be asking of us, what wants to emerge, and how our dogs can help guide us back to presence, connect...

When people talk about raw feeding, the conversation often begins - and ends - with pathogens. But what if that's causing us to overlook much bigger questions? In Part 2 of my conversation with veterinarian and canine nutrition researcher Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman of the University of Helsinki's independent research group, DogRisk, we explore what researchers are beginning to discover now th...

What if one of the most important skills for supporting your dog's wellbeing was learning how to observe more closely? In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with professional classical homeopath Lucy Reynolds to explore the world of homeopathy—for our dogs, ourselves, and the animals in our care. Whether you're completely new to homeopathy, cautiously curious, or al...

In this revisited episode of the Mystic Dog Mama podcast, I’m bringing back an incredibly important conversation with canine first aid instructor and registered veterinary nurse, Rachel Bean. When we think about caring for our dogs, we often focus on food, supplements, enrichment, and daily wellbeing — but knowing what to do in an emergency is one of the most empowering skills a dog guardian can h...

What if one of the biggest problems in canine nutrition is that we’ve barely studied fresh food at all? In this deep and thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with veterinarian and researcher Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman from the University of Helsinki’s DogRisk research group - one of the only independent, university-connected teams in the world researching raw feeding and fresh food diets in dog...

In today’s episode, we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood approaches to healing: homeopathy. But beyond the debates, what is homeopathy, really?  How does it differ from conventional medicine? Why does it view symptoms so differently? And what happens when we begin seeing symptoms not simply as problems to suppress, but as communication from the body itself? Joining me for this conversatio...

In this episode of the Mystic Dog Mama podcast, I’m joined by Shamanic Dog Trainer, Tamryn Fudge, for a deeply expansive conversation exploring what becomes possible when we move beyond behavior modification, and begin relating to dogs through connection, cooperation, nervous system awareness, and deeper listening. Together, we explore the space where science and soul meet in our relationships wit...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” too sensitive, or quietly carrying parts of yourself that long to be expressed - this conversation may feel like a remembering. What if healing isn’t about fixing what’s wrong with you - but remembering what has always been true? In this deeply soulful conversation, I’m joined by Nicole Barton - healer, archetypal guide, and founder of the Archetypal Apo...

What if illness wasn’t the enemy? What if symptoms weren’t signs that the body had failed, but invitations into a deeper conversation? In this deeply rich episode, I’m joined by Dr. Erin Hayford of Aurora Somatic Medicine and the host of the Sacred Illness podcast to explore a radically different understanding of disease, healing, and the intelligence of the body. Drawing from her own experience w...

Cancer in dogs is one of the most confronting diagnoses a guardian can face. It often arrives suddenly, bringing fear, urgency, and a sense that decisions need to be made immediately - before there is even space to fully understand what is happening. In this episode, I’m joined by integrative veterinarian Dr. Judy Jasek for a grounded, holistic exploration of cancer in dogs - what’s really behind...

What if your dog’s anxiety, fear, or reactivity isn’t something to fix, but something to listen to? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode I am joined by expert dog trainer, behaviour consultant, and certified trauma professional, Dr. Laura Donaldson, to explore Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - also known as tapping - and its potential to support deep emotional healing in both...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tom Lonsdale - veterinary surgeon, long-time advocate for raw meaty bones, and author of the new book, Spin Doctors. This conversation invites us to step back from the noise, the labels, and the often polarised debates around dog food—and instead, to look more closely at the foundations those conversations are built upon. Because this isn’t about kibble versus raw...

Walking our dogs has become one of those unquestioned “shoulds” of dog guardianship. But what if it’s not always the most supportive choice? In this conversation with dog trainer and behaviour consultant, Niki French, we gently challenge the idea that going for a walk is always the best thing for our dogs—and explore what it really means to meet the needs of the dog in front of us. We dive into AC...

Are flea, tick, and worm treatments actually necessary for dogs—or have we just been told they are? If you’ve ever felt uneasy about routine parasite prevention, this episode will help you take a more informed, conscious approach. I’m joined by holistic veterinarian Dr Lise Hansen to explore how we can move beyond fear-based, one-size-fits-all flea, tick, and worm treatments… and instead consider...

When behaviour begins in the body When a dog struggles with anxiety, impulsivity, or reactivity, the conversation almost always starts with training. But what if behaviour doesn’t only begin with what we see on the outside? What if part of the story begins inside the body - in the gut, the nervous system, and the nutrients that shape them both? In this episode, I’m joined by fellow canine nutritio...

Around 80% of the world’s dogs are free-roaming , living in streets, villages, and communities alongside people rather than inside homes. Yet much of what we believe about dog welfare, safety, and rescue comes from a Western model of dog ownership. In this episode, I’m joined by Vanessa of Spicy Dogs , a certified canine behaviour consultant based in Sri Lanka who helps adopters of village and str...

What if the future of dog care isn’t about better obedience…but about deeper safety? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Dr Laura Donaldson and Annie Phenix to explore their new course, Transformation and Healing: New Paradigms for You and Your Dog - and the larger shift happening in the world of canine care. We begin by honouring the late Sarah Fisher, whose work invi...

What if the longings you feel, the questions about leadership, intuition, service, and responsibility… are not random at all? What if the being guiding you into them is the one lying at your feet? In this profound and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Kiki Keskinen, founder of Witch School Canada, to explore what it means to become a woman who can trust herself in a time when the world is...

Our dogs have a way of ushering us into the exact lessons we need. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and resilience specialist Dr Kate Lund to talk about what happens when the life we imagined falls apart — and how we build something meaningful on the other side. Dr Kate shares the story of her childhood diagnosis of hydrocephalus, the many hospitalisations that followed, and how her dog...

What if our cats aren’t here to be “managed” — but to initiate us? In this episode of  Mystic Dog Mama , I’m joined by Pam Roussell of Purrrfectly Holistic  -   holistic pet health practitioner and devoted Cat Mom, for a conversation that invites us to slow down, listen more deeply, and rethink what health really means - for our animals and for ourselves. Pam shares her journey from the fitness in...

Dog waste is one of those everyday realities most of us would prefer not to think about. We bag it, bin it, and move on. But what if the way we currently deal with dog poo is part of a bigger environmental and cultural problem? And what if it could be approached differently? In this episode, I’m joined by Cllr Gill Thomas, a local councillor in Stroud and for litter and clean environment who is ex...

Some dogs find being handled difficult. And for guardians who are trying to support them, that reality can feel confusing, limiting, and quietly heartbreaking. In this episode, I am joined by Lucy Tyrrell, a Galen Myotherapist and founder of Pawsitive Touch , for an honest, grounded conversation about consent-based bodywork for dogs — particularly dogs who are touch-averse, reactive, sensitive, or...