Mystic Dog Mama

Welcome to this month’s FETCH First Friday!
In this episode, we open a heartfelt and necessary conversation about something we don’t talk about enough in the holistic pet care world: the shadow side. From guilt, fear, and perfectionism to the pressure of influencer culture and black-and-white thinking, we explore the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways that holistic care can start to feel ov...

What if the supplements in your cabinet aren’t doing what you think they are? In this eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by Amy Peacock, founder of Earth's Secret—a thoughtful supplement brand rooted in transparency, sustainability, and the wisdom of nature. We explore what to look for (and what to avoid) when it comes to human supplements, how to know if your body is actually absorbing them, an...

If you’ve ever felt torn, overwhelmed, or confused about vaccinations for your dog, this episode is for you. In this deeply informative and myth-busting conversation, I’m joined by integrative veterinarian and homeopath Dr. Lise Hansen to explore what vaccines really do in the body, and how we can make more conscious, individualised decisions for our dogs. We unpack the difference between immunity...

✨ Respect the Lead with Zoe Blake 🐾 Why might a dog be on a lead? Medical reasons. Trauma. Training. Nervousness. Safety. Energetic sensitivity. There’s always a story. And it deserves to be respected. ❤️ In this episode of the Mystic Dog Mama podcast, Zoe shares the inspiration behind her compassionate campaign #RespectTheLead—and how we can all play a part in creating safer, kinder spaces for...

As the weather heats up, so do the questions in our community—especially around enrichment ideas that align with feeding raw and gently cooked food. In this FETCH First Friday episode, we're diving into simple, creative, and dog-safe ways to keep your pup mentally stimulated and cool this summer—without compromising their fresh food lifestyle. We’re talking about: 💦 Easy enrichment activities...

In this soulful and thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by dog trainer and educator Gabriel Casanova of Entendimiento Canino . With a background in acting and a deep commitment to empathy and respect, Gabriel brings a unique lens to the human-dog relationship — one that honours both cultural context and emotional connection. We dive into: 💬 How language and culture shape the way we learn from a...

In a time of great unlearning, how do we reconnect with what’s real, true, and soul-aligned? In this powerful and down-to-earth conversation, I’m joined by Stephanie Banks —intuitive channel, author, and the voice behind Soul Insight —to explore the art of channeling , our relationship with the more-than-human world , and how to walk the spiritual path with our dogs by our side. A former speech pa...

Today, we are asking, What if the key to supporting your dog’s health and happiness wasn’t just physical—but energetic? In this episode of Mystic Dog Mama , I’m joined by Dr. Neal Loh, a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) practitioner with a deep understanding of how the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—shape who our dogs are on every level. These elemental constitutio...

Can you love animals, care about the planet, and still feed your dog meat? In this listener-requested episode of our FETCH First Friday series we have a grounded, grace-filled conversation on the vegan and lab-grown meat dog food debate—sparked by a recent Dragons' Den episode that funded a vegan kibble brand. Together, we explore the complexities, contradictions, and sacred responsibilities o...

What if our dogs are smarter than we think—but just in different ways than we’re used to measuring? In this episode of Mystic Dog Mama , I’m joined by the incredible Jennifer Holland—New York Times bestselling author and science writer—who takes us on a fascinating journey into the canine mind through her new book, Dog Smart . This isn’t just about tricks or obedience; it’s about honoring the many...

What if letting your dog follow their nose was more than just enrichment—but a path to healing the Earth and ourselves? In this heart-expanding episode, I’m joined by Laura Holder, Owner of Conservation Dogs Collective, whose work with scent-detection dogs is not only protecting endangered species and ecosystems but also inviting us to reconnect with nature in powerful ways. We explore the incredi...

In this special episode for Stress Awareness Month , we’re diving deep into the energetics of calm, clarity, and connection. I’m joined by the radiant Liz Clifton , calm leadership coach, mentor, and Animal Reiki practitioner. Through her powerful story — including her journey with a shutdown Romanian rescue dog and her own healing after a dysfunctional relationship — Liz offers a deeply compassio...

In this week’s episode, I chat with Bean Bindloss, a perimenopause doula who supports women with her unique combination of nutritional therapy, integrative hypnosis and spiritual magic. Bean works with women who value a body-heart-mind-soul approach and who don’t want to sleep through this major midlife transition. This stage of a woman’s life has been widely misunderstood to be a miserable ending...

In this FETCH First Friday episode, Stacey Renphrey of Hozho Hounds, and I talk about Lucky’s and my journey moving back to the UK from Mexico! But, specifically, we’ll talk about how the FETCH framework helped me prepare Lucky, and handle some little health blips that showed up once we arrived. If you’re new here and wondering what FETCH is, FETCH stands for Fresh food, Energetics, Targeted appro...

Welcome to the March Minisodes series that I’m doing this month! Lucky and I are in the midst of a new adventure, so, for the month of March, I’ll be sharing some short, solo episodes with you that are some of the musings I’ve had lately, and that I hope might be helpful to you.  We are covering topics like: *How to honour your dog’s spiritual journey during times of transition  * The Telepathy Ta...

Welcome to the March Minisodes series that I’m doing this month! Lucky and I are in the midst of a new adventure, so, for the month of March, I’ll be sharing some short, solo episodes with you that are some of the musings I’ve had lately, and that I hope might be helpful to you.  We are covering topics like: *How to honour your dog’s spiritual journey during times of transition  * The Telepathy Ta...

Welcome to the March Minisodes series that I’m doing this month! Lucky and I are in the midst of a new adventure, so, for the month of March, I’ll be sharing some short, solo episodes with you that are some of the musings I’ve had lately, and that I hope might be helpful to you.  We are covering topics like: *How to honour your dog’s spiritual journey during times of transition  * The Telepathy Ta...

Welcome to the March Minisodes series that I’m doing this month! Lucky and I are in the midst of a new adventure, so, for the month of March, I’ll be sharing some short, solo episodes with you that are some of the musings I’ve had lately, and that I hope might be helpful to you.  We are covering topics like: *How to honour your dog’s spiritual journey during times of transition  * The Telepathy Ta...

For this month’s F.E.T.C.H. First Friday episode, Stacey and I are talking all things parasites. We are heading into Spring here in the northern hemisphere, and that means fleas, ticks, worms, and mosquitoes are on every pet parent’s mind. It also means that environmentalists grow increasingly concerned about the catastrophic environmental effects of the conventional pesticides used in the common...

Welcome to the March Minisodes series that I’m doing this month! Lucky and I are in the midst of a new adventure, so, for the month of March, I’ll be sharing some short, solo episodes with you that are some of the musings I’ve had lately, and that I hope might be helpful to you.  We are covering topics like: *How to honour your dog’s spiritual journey during times of transition  * The Telepathy Ta...

Sandra van Tongerloo is a brain health coach, as well as a professional chef, who has a very personal relationship with Alzheimer’s disease - all of the women on her mother’s side of the family passed away from Alzheimer’s. And it was Sandra’s 6-year journey of caring for her mother that inspired her to start The Elisabeth Hendrix Method and Cooking for Cognition - fusing brain-boosting recipes an...

The incredible Dr Katie Woodley joins me today to talk about all things gut-skin health! Dr Katie is an integrative holistic veterinarian, who’s on a mission to make sure pet parents like you have natural pet treatment options, along with empowering you with holistic medicine education that can help your pets thrive naturally. Dr Katie is arguable the queen of the gut-skin health connection, so I...

Andrew Hale joins me today for an insightful conversation about the emotional lives and wellbeing of our dogs. Andrew is a Certified Animal Behaviourist and dog trainer who follows a Dog Centred Care approach that focuses on empathy and compassion, and curiosity to better understand why a dog is exhibiting a particular behaviour. Andrew is a behaviour consultant for a number of organisations, incl...

Grab your FREE copy of our Guide to Decoding Your Dog’s Energetics when you subscribe to our F.E.T.C.H. newsletter here: https://subscribepage.io/pHUcny Become a founding member of our F.E.T.C.H. membership! Learn more and join here: https://www.patreon.com/learnfetch In today’s episode, Stacey and I tackle the topic of dental health! February is Dental health awareness month, so we wanted to shar...

Today, I am speaking with Yaz Porritt of Yorkshire Pooches Therapies. Yaz is a Canine Massage Therapist and Applied Herbal Choices Consultant who specialises in a whole-dog and whole-person approach to canine pain management and support. Pain is a complex topic, and we definitely dive deep. This is a really special conversation where we talk about pain from a variety of perspectives, including mor...