Mystic Dog Mama

This is no ordinary microbiome conversation! Well, you are really going to love the conversation I’m sharing with you today that I had with holistic veterinarian, Dr Odette Suter. She is lovingly well-known as Dr Poop Lady because of her passion for and expertise in the microbiome and the importance of gut health to your dog’s overall health. To give you a bit of Dr Suter’s background, she graduat...

What if your dog could point you to exactly what they - and you -  need in order to heal? Well, they can! In today’s conversation, I talk with Rachel Knott, the owner of My Animal Matters, about how applying the practice of zoopharmacognosy with our dogs can open up an entire world of insights into the relationship between our dogs’ health issues, behaviours, and ourselves. I know it sounds like t...

You are what you eat, and the same is true of your dog. I’m really looking forward to sharing today’s episode with you because I just know you’re going to get so much out of it. Whether you’re brand new to the idea of fresh feeding, or you’re a seasoned pro, this conversation with Kay Stewart, a registered Veterinary Technician who is a researcher, writer, and lead educator of the Feed Real Instit...

In this listener request bonus episode, I answer the question of what is the Universe’s secret sauce of time travel, and share my thoughts on how you can transform your life and step into the version of yourself you want to become by consciously connecting with the breadcrumbs your future self is leaving you right now. I’ll also share with you 3.5 tips you can apply in this very moment to start co...

BALANCE YOUR BODY SO YOU CAN FLOW THROUGH THIS STAGE OF LIFE WITH EASE If you’ve been in or around the fresh food dog feeding world for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve come across those posts in Instagram of beautiful plates of dog food, with a whole host of amazing and exotic ingredients, with the caption “My dog eats better than me”. In this episode we flip that script, and focus on how you...

If at any time you think the dog wants to be in charge, we in Canine Flow, say that's because the dog HAS a charge. I’ve got a question for you. Have you tried “all the things” when it comes to dealing with your dog’s reactive behaviours, but you’re still struggling and feeling at your wit’s end? Or, do you just know that there’s a deeper way to connect with your dog, and you’re curious about...

“The mother is in each out breath. You give birth through prana to yourself, to your state of being.” Today, you are in for a real treat as I chat with my guest, spiritual teacher, author, and mystic, Berdhanya Swami Tierra. She teaches those individuals who are sincerely interested in self-cultivation and inner mastery. Her passion and mission are in offering an uplifting and inspirational platfo...

I think what it means to be human, at the core, is the same as what it means to be a dog…to love and be loved My guest today is Laura Thomas, host of the Rescued by a Dog podcast, author, musician, documentary maker, and all-around creative, and a mystic dog mama herself. I reached out to Laura after finding myself binge-listening to her podcast where she invites guests who have had some pretty ex...

So, I have a question for you. Were you one of those kids who believed in fairies, who believed that animals could talk, and that even your toys might get up to no good when you weren’t home? Did you just love being outside because it felt like home? And the world was full of magic? Yeah, that was me, too! And I feel like much of my spiritual journey as an adult has been an attempt to get back to...

So, what does the tarot have to do with dogs?? In today’s episode, I am joined by intuitive tarot and astrology expert, and fellow mystic dog mama, Sarah Vrba. Honestly, connecting with Sarah in this conversation was like meeting with a kindred spirit, I enjoyed it so much. I’ve been following Sarah’s work on her YouTube channel for a good few years now where she has created a beautiful and permis...

What if “bad behaviours” are actually your dog communicating they don’t feel safe? If you have experienced challenges with your dog’s behaviour, and traditional operant approaches haven’t really helped, then this conversation is for you! It’s also for you if you’re interested in understanding your dog’s behaviour from a more emotional and trauma-informed perspective. AND, it’s also for you if you...

“Raw meaty bones are the key to the carnivore code.” Have you ever felt confused and overwhelmed about how to best feed your dog, and aren’t really sure where to start? Or, are you a seasoned raw feeder, but your dog is still suffering from bad breath and tartar build-up? This week, we take things back to basics, and start with a topic that I see so many people struggling with when it comes to fre...

“She’s more than just a dog, she’s an amazing parallel universe..” Thank you for joining me today! And if you are listening to this around the time it is released, Happy New Year! As we wind up one year and begin a new one, I thought it was the perfect time to release the first episode of the Mystic Dog Mama Spotlight Series, where I shine the spotlight on other mystic dog mamas and their stories...

You have the power in your own fingertips to help heal your dog! This is the second part two of my two-part conversation with dog reflexologist and acupuncturist, Vivian Birlie. If you haven’t checked out part one of this chat yet, I highly recommend you do that first. Also, if you are listening to this episode, you might want to also check out the video on either Spotify or YouTube, because Vivia...

“You are the last option. If you can’t help us, we will have to put her to sleep…” Have you ever been told by your veterinarian that there is nothing more they can do about an ailment your dog has? Have you tried “all the things” to relieve chronic allergies to no avail? Or have you completely rearranged your life because your dog’s separation anxiety or reactivity is never getting better? Dog ref...

“…It blew my mind so much when I learned this I got vertigo and had to lay down because it fundamentally changed my world…” In this second part of my conversation with archaeologist David Ian Howe, we take a much more personal tack. David talks about struggles with ADHD and learning he has aphantasia, and how both have shaped his world. I also talk a bit more about how Lucky came into my life, and...

“Dogs are wolves that are evolved to life among homo sapiens…”  In this first episode of a two-part conversation, archaeologist David Ian Howe and I talk about how that 10lb Chihuahua who steals my covers is actually a little wolf who has ingeniously won the game of evolution. David’s lifelong love of dogs and passionate curiosity for archaeology have led him to explore the amazing story of how do...

“So, a woman experiencing an existential crisis walks into a curandero’s healing studio in a Mexican village …” It may sound like the beginning to a bizarre joke, but in this very first episode of Mystic Dog Mama, you’ll meet me, your host, Dr Alexia Mellor, as I share with you my own true story of how my dog, Lucky, came into my life in the most magical way I could imagine, and helped me redefine...

Hello, and welcome to Season One of Mystic Dog Mama, the podcast for soul-led dog mamas! I'm your host, Dr. Alexia Mellor. This is the place for inspiring stories, as well as practical tips and tricks from leading experts on how to lead a more holistic, nourished, and soulful life with your canine companion. Come along with me on this adventure as I'm joined during this inaugural season by...