UNRULY BY NATURE: Exploring the Wisdom of Animals, Plants, and Our Connection to Nature

We'd LOVE to hear from you! Welcome to season 2 of unruly By Nature! In this first episode of our new season, we explore the connection that bonds us so deeply with our dogs. Some relationships change the course of our lives. Few are as profound as the bond we share with our dogs. In this episode, we welcome our very first guests to the show! Actor, writer, podcast host, and devoted dog mum Je...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! What if the greatest miracles aren't the dramatic ones? What if they're happening around us every single day? In the small nuance of everyday routine? The first flight of a bird, the first opening of a flower, or the quiet connection we share with our dogs? In this season one finale of Unruly By Nature, Kim, Sue, and Rachel explore the everyday miracles hi...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! What if your dog’s greatest superpower is something humans have forgotten how to use? In this episode of Unruly By Nature , we dive into imagination, intuition, emotional resilience, and the powerful ways dogs help us reconnect with ourselves.  From living fully in the present moment to embracing curiosity, symbolism, and emotional honesty, this conversation explore...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! What if dogs were never meant to fit perfectly into our human playbook? In this episode of Unruly By Nature , we explore what happens when we stop trying to control every outcome and start allowing life, nature, and our dogs to unfold more organically.  Inspired by the energy of Beltane and the wild expansion of spring, this conversation dives into the tension betwe...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! What should you really be feeding your dog?  That depends... In this episode of Unruly By Nature , we answer a powerful listener question that opens the door to a much bigger conversation about dog nutrition, health, and the pressure to “get it right.”  From raw feeding to home-cooked meals, picky eaters to “perfect diets,” we explore how feeding your dog often beco...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! What if nothing has gone “wrong” with your dog… or you? In this episode of Unruly By Nature , we explore the deeper truth behind living with sensitive and reactive dogs, and how the pain points become powerful catalysts for our own growth.  This conversation dives into what it really means to let go of control, release guilt, and step out of the exhausting cycle of...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! How did we actually get here?  This is no April Fool, LoL The origin story of Rachel, Kim, and Sue. How we working with dogs, behavior, communication, and everything in between. In this episode of Unruly By Nature , we answer a listener question that turned into something much bigger: the real stories behind how each of us started working with dogs and the challenge...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! Got daisies? Spring brings more than warmer weather, it awakens curiosity, connection, and the wild rhythms that dogs naturally understand. In this episode of Unruly By Nature , Kim, Rachel, and Sue explore the magic of the changing seasons and how spring invites us to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the natural world alongside our dogs. From muddy adventures...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! In this episode of Unruly By Nature , we explore intuition, nervous system regulation, and dog behavior through the lens of safety, control, and perception. What if the way we experience “safety” is shaped more by conditioning than by actual danger? Sue, Kim, and Rachel unpack how attachment, expectation, and past experiences influence our reactions, both in ourselv...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! Episode 12 is a deep, reflective conversation about what happens when humans truly listen to nature. Inspired by Sue’s recent journey to South Africa, this episode explores how environment shapes behavior, how animals live in balance without overconsumption or fear, and what the wild reveals about resilience, perception, and belonging. Through stories of wild animal...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! Here we go again! Happy Groundhog Day week! The same lessons, the same cycles, and the same reminder that nothing here is broken. Groundhogs are the ultimate symbol of cycles, repetition, and the opportunity to do things differently. As we step into a numerology 1 year , marking the beginning of a brand-new cycle, we’re revisiting one of our earliest conversations o...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! In this episode of Unruly By Nature , Kim, Rachel, and Sue explore the subtle yet powerful ways words, nicknames, tone, and energy affect our dogs, our relationships, and ourselves. Starting with the question of how dogs respond energetically to nicknames, the conversation expands into a deep exploration of empathy versus sympathy , nervous system regulation, embodi...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! In this episode of Unruly By Nature , Kim, Rachel, and Sue reflect on the teachers, mentors, animals, and experiences that shaped the way they work with dogs, people, plants, and life itself. From pioneers like Caroline Ingraham, Carolyn Myss, Sarah Fisher, and Cathy Skipper, to the animals who challenged conformity and demanded curiosity, this conversation explores...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! In this episode of Unruly By Nature , Kim (Raidho Canine), Rachel (My Animal Matters), and Sue (Heart Connection Dogs) explore Zoopharmacognosy (self-selection) and the often-overlooked intelligence behind dog behavior . Rather than asking how to fix reactive, anxious, or sensitive dogs, this conversation asks a different question:   What if these behaviors are inte...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! In this powerful and hilariously honest episode of Unruly By Nature , Rachel, Sue, and Kim crack open one giant (and heated) topic: there is no such thing as a behavior problem — only a perception problem. Together they unravel the myths of “good dogs/bad dogs,” performance pressure, unrealistic expectations, and the belief that behavior is something to fix. The tri...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! In this soul-stretching episode of Unruly By Nature , Sue, Rachel, and Kim dive into a truth most dog guardians secretly feel but rarely admit: we don’t actually have it all figured out — and that’s the beauty of it. Together they explore how intuition, accountability, and feminine energy shape the way we relate to our dogs, ourselves, and the world around us. This...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! In this soulful episode of Unruly By Nature , Rachel, Kim, and Sue explore what it truly means to hold space—for ourselves, our dogs, and the unseen connections that guide us every day. Through deeply personal stories, they reveal how the need to “know why” often blocks our intuition, how dogs mirror our healing journey, and how listening without judgment opens door...

We'd LOVE to hear from you! Words are powerful — and sometimes, they get in the way. In this episode of Unruly by Nature , we unpack the language that shapes the way we understand dog behavior — and ourselves. From the labels that box in our companions (“reactive,” “aggressive,” “trained”) to the quiet, energetic ways we communicate beyond words — through scent, intuition, energy, and presence...