Mystic Dog Mama

In this rich and soulful conversation, I’m joined by Anja Žekelj, founder of Wigglebeat, to explore what it really means to heal our dogs, and ourselves, when we move beyond fixing, forcing, or striving for perfection. Anja shares her journey of working with dogs and the evolution of her Herbal Ball Therapy, a gentle, deeply intuitive modality that supports the nervous system, circulation, and emo...

This episode is a little different. It was recorded outside, on a quiet winter dog walk with Lucky. No polish. Just presence. As the Winter Solstice arrives I wanted to mark what’s ready to be released, and what’s quietly asking to be carried forward. In this episode, I share: A simple, grounded Winter Solstice ritual you can do with (or without) your dog The guiding word I’ve chosen for 2026 , an...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the things you “should” be doing to live a low-tox life, for yourself or for your dog, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale. I’m joined by Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life and someone who has spent over a decade exploring what it really means to reduce our toxic load - physically, emotionally, environmentally, and spiritually. Alexx has...

This episode is an invitation to rethink what “clean,” “healthy,” and “balanced” actually mean - for our dogs, our homes, and the wider living systems we’re part of. I sit down with Joe Flanagan, founder of Ingenious Probiotics, whose journey into the world of beneficial bacteria began in the most unexpected place: temperature control and air quality. What unfolded from there is a story that reach...

In this final FETCH First Friday of the year, I’m coming to you solo with a gentle winter reflection for you and your dog. There are some exciting developments unfolding behind the scenes, and even though I’m here alone this month, I’ll be sharing more with you soon. Inside this episode: • Winter as a Sacred PauseWhy the darker months call us to slow down, rest, and tend to our inner roots, and ho...

In this second conversation in a series with Deb Matlock - a spiritual ecologist and guide in embodied, Earth-rooted spirituality, and the founder of Wild Rhythms - we move beyond the idea of having one power animal or soul dog and into a more expansive, reciprocal relationship with the wild world. We explore how connection is our birthright, why your dog is walking beside you on your unique spiri...

In this episode, Deb Matlock, a professional nature-based spiritual life coach and a nature connection practitioner and educator for more than 25 years, and I explore what it means to live in deeper relationship with the more-than-human world. We talk about wild rhythms, junction points, and the moment we’re living in - a moment when old systems are falling away and new forms of kinship are callin...

What if the stories of our ancestors are still shaping us - and still shaping the dogs who walk beside us? In this Samhain-timed episode of Mystic Dog Mama, I sit down with Irish mythologist and anthropologist Jen Murphy , founder of The Celtic Creatives . Rooted in her grandmother’s storytelling and decades of study in Celtic mythology, anthropology, and Jungian psychology, Jen helps people remem...

Sometimes the best way to understand F.E.T.C.H. is to see it in action. In this F.E.T.C.H. First Friday episode, we wanted to show you what F.E.T.C.H. looks like in real life - beyond theory. We sit down to look at our lovely Learn F.E.T.C.H. members, Sarah’s dog, Jess, a 13-year-old Rottweiler rescue who’s navigating arthritis and ongoing gut issues. Together, Stacey Renphrey and I walk through J...

In this deeply nourishing episode, I’m joined by Catherine Grist - a nutritionist and somatic and health coach who helps people reconnect to their innate intelligence through food, pleasure, and the wisdom of the natural world.  We explore: ✨ The spiritual messages in our relationship with food ✨ Food as soul care - for us and our dogs ✨ Cooking as the ultimate form of alchemy ✨ Reconnecting t...

What if grooming was actually one of the most intimate and insightful forms of care your dog receives? In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Hampton, Master Groomer and Director of Grooming and Education at Fluffology in North Hollywood, California. Liz has spent over three decades redefining what grooming can be. She is part of a growing movement to raise the standards of education in an unregulated...

What if our obsession with “complete and balanced” feeding isn’t really about our dogs at all… but about our fear of losing them? In this rich, honest conversation with Georgina of Georgina’s Kitchen, we unpack the deeper story beneath the formulas - the way fear, control, and love can all blur together when we just want to do right by our dogs. Georgina shares how her own journey began when her d...

As the leaves fall and the air cools, autumn reminds us that change is not just inevitable—it’s necessary. Our dogs feel this seasonal shift as much as we do. In this episode of FETCH First Friday , we explore: 🍂 The autumn energetics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (lungs, large intestine, grief, letting go). 🥣 How to support your dog with seasonal foods like pumpkin, pears, and warming broths....

Caring deeply is a gift… but it can also come at a cost. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from worrying about your dog, questioning if you’re doing enough, or carrying the weight of the world because your heart is so wide open, you’re not alone. What you may be feeling is compassion fatigue - the very real toll of loving, giving, and advocating without pausing to refill your own cup. In this episode...

In Greenland, sled dogs are not just animals - they are family, livelihood, and a way of life that has sustained human survival in the Arctic for thousands of years. In this episode, I sit down with Manumina Lund Jensen, PhD researcher at the University of Greenland and cultural historian, whose work is dedicated to preserving the oral histories and living knowledge of Greenland’s sled dog culture...

What if your home could become a mirror of your healing - a living, breathing reflection of who you are becoming? In this episode of the Mystic Dog Mama podcast, I sit down with sacred interiors designer Paula Agudelo to explore how the spaces we live in hold the energy of our past and the potential of our future. Paula shares her deeply moving story of awakening to the wisdom of our homes and how...

Ozempic-style appetite-suppressing drugs are coming for our dogs. Headlines are already calling them “Pawzempic” — implants that promise to “fix” the so-called canine obesity epidemic by turning off your dog’s hunger. But here’s the thing: our dogs don’t feed themselves. In this FETCH First Friday episode, we dive beneath the headlines to explore what this trend really reveals — not just about pet...

Sometimes, you just know. 
Something in your gut tells you your dog isn’t quite themselves.  They’re slowing down, moving differently, leaning into you more, or pushing their head into your hand in that way that makes your heart tighten.  But when you try to explain it, you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong. If you’ve ever found yourself here—caught between intuition and not knowing, bet...

What if the key to healing our planet — and ourselves — lies in remembering that we are not separate from nature , but a living, breathing part of it? 🌿 In this week’s episode of Mystic Dog Mama , I’m joined by wildlife conservationist, agroecology advocate , and energy worker Emma-Louise Smith for a powerful conversation about synergy : the unseen threads that weave together the land, our food s...

What if the kitchen could be more than a place to prepare meals—what if it could be a space for alchemy, healing, and connection? In this tender and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Georgie Soskin, a seasoned cooking professional, mum, and dog mum, on a mission to connect people back to their magic - through cooking. Georgie and I explore the magic that happens when we approach cooking wit...

Is your dog endlessly itchy, gassy, or struggling with chronic tummy troubles—despite multiple diet changes and "allergy-friendly" food trials? You’re not alone. In this powerful and practical episode, I’m joined by holistic veterinarian Dr. Katie Woodley (The Natural Pet Doctor) to unravel one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics in dog care: allergies, intolerances,...

What if the behaviours that frustrate you most in your dog aren’t just about them… but about you? In this episode of FETCH First Friday, we explore the tender and transformative topic of shadow work —the hidden parts of ourselves our dogs so often bring to light. You’ll hear us talk about: What the “shadow” actually is (and why it’s not bad) How dogs mirror the emotions and patterns we’ve pushed a...

✨ What if your voice is the medicine you’ve been searching for? ✨ In this powerful episode, I sit down with sound healer and musician Githa Ben-David to explore the healing power of your own voice—not just for you, but for your animals too. 🐾 We talk about: 🎶 How your voice holds the key to emotional and physical healing
 🐕 What it means to find your “inner dog” and reclaim your boundaries
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In this gentle, grounding conversation, I’m joined by crystal healer Nia Finlay to explore the deeper layers of healing—through the lens of crystals, energy, and our relationship with our dogs. We talk about: ✨ How to work with crystals (not just use them) 🐾 Supporting our dogs energetically with crystal wisdom 🌿 Navigating the noise and overwhelm of the wellness world 🌀 Physical symptoms as m...

In this soul-nourishing conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Deanna Minich—functional medicine practitioner and teacher, visionary, and mystic—to explore the sacred connection between food, spirit, and self. Together, we dive into what she calls a  Nutritional Awakening —an invitation to see food not just as fuel, but as a portal to deeper healing, wholeness, and presence. We explore: Food as a bridge...