Well-Being For Dog Groomers, The Podcast

Today I am speaking with dog groomer Louisa Tandy about New Years Resolutions, Setting Goals and The Rookie Challenge. Louisa Tandy has been a groomer over 30 years, she is a founding member of The English Groomers Group, she speaks at seminars, is the ambassador for Simpsons Grooming Supplies, she competes at nd judges at grooming competitions, and organises the Rookie Challenge. Links To enter t...

This week I am talking to Rich Smith about the run up to Christmas in the salon, sharing some tips advice and experiences. We also discuss what it is about showing that he loves and what keeps him doing it. Rich has been grooming over 20 years, he has successfully competed with his grooming and even won reserve best in show at groomer of the year. He has been handling and grooming Bichon Frise in...

Today I am Talking to Cheryl Howard and Costin Stoica, They were both on Groom Team England in 2022 when England won the worlds. I am talking to them about competing, showing AND their NEW competition GROOMPHORIA on November 16th & 17th 2024, at Royal Court Brittania Hotel, Coventry. Cheryl and Costin are so friendly and easy to talk to and the offer so much advice. Groomphoria - Facebook &amp...

Today I am talking to the founder of Asian Fusion Grooming Pammie Carmichael-Hogg... Pammie was the first to graduate from Starwood Arts Grooming School, she was the first international groomer to pass the ’Theory of Angles in Korean Grooming’ and she is a founding board member of ICMG. Pammie is a busy lady who Grooms, Teaches students, Sells Scissors and other grooming products and does online t...

This Week I am talking to master groomer Verity Hardcastle about her work in and out of the salon ... She; runs her own grooming business, shares content for groomers across the socials, She won podcaster of the year for her podcast 'Pod on the Dog' and is the Author of her new book 'Happy Dog. Happy You.' .... You will also remember seeing her as a judge on the English TV Show Pooch Perfect along...

This week I am Talking to Alison Rodgers, Alison has Achieved so many things inter time inching many best in shows, She was a European champion of champions, she has mutipal Liz Paul Awards and much much more! She has been a Competition Judge, a Judge in the Showring, A Grooming Examiner and has also represented the UK for Groom Team England! Today we are talking about the journey, how she got sta...

This Week Gary interviews me, about my ADHD, He asks me questions submitted by the listeners & I answer the questions I usually ask My Guests Links Dirty Laundry .... Book about ADHD by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery That ADHD Podcast ..... BBC Sounds Podcast by Patryja Boryka ADHD Adult Podcast / charity … https://www.adhdadult.uk/trustees/ Dr James Browns ADHD talks … run by seed talks … t...

Laura Jade Clegg has been a groomer over 10 years, she has run her own business for over 5 years and she is a good friend of mine... she also has been late diagnosed with ADHD. Today we are talking about examples of our lived experience as being late diagnosed with ADHD… I chose to do this as October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD Podcasts :- ADHD AF The ADHD Adults Podcast Well Being For Dog Groom...

A really nice light hearted & varied chat with Lorraine Mottershead about a bit of everything! Lorraine has been grooming over 35 years, she has her own salon, she has competed, judged and she is one of the organisers of the Great British Grooming Show. We talk through her starting out, setting up her own salon, we talk about creativity including a bit about her other job which is Singing in a...

Today I am talking to Kellie Ceccarelli, founder of Yoo Kan Too, we explore what trauma and triggers are… how they can affect us, and how compassionate inquiry can help. We also discuss addictions, the cry out method and the connection between mental and physical health.. Kellie Ceccarelli's contact details for Yoo Kan Too Therapy.... Phone. 07480067148 Email. kellie@yookantootherapy.com Website....

This week we have a really lovely interview with Janet Tandy about the Kent Cynophobia Assistance Group, who help mainly young people with their fear of dogs. The is a really nice uplifting conversation that will hopefully bring a smile to your face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING - PREGNANCY / POST PARTUM / GOING BACK TO WORK Today I am speaking with Las Vegas mobile groomer Vanessa San Juan Thibault, she also runs one of the longest running grooming podcasts 'Shit On TheTable' with her grooming friend, also called Vanessa! We cover some of the things she found tricky when working in the salon whist being pregnant, some of the things that she worried about...

Today I am speaking to Ione Georgiakis from 'Tourettes Action' .... We talk through all things about Tourettes Syndrome, including; What Tourettes is, how it can present, how it feels, what tics are and learning about them. I really really enjoyed this interview, Georgia is so enthusiastic on the subject and is so good at explaining everything, Tourettes /action Website .... https://www.tourettes-...

Today I am talking to Sally Hart about some difficult customer situations. Sally Hart is on the English Groomers Group, She has her level 3 City and Guilds and is Working through her Higher. She runs her own salon and has groomed for over 20 years both here in the UK and in South Africa. Groomfest - Dog Grooming Shopping Event - Sunday the 17th September, the Kennel Club Building, Stonleigh Park,...

Today I am talking to Kevin Simpson and Rebecca McFadden from Simpsons Grooming Supplies. We are talking about different products that can help make jobs easier, why we need to look after our products to make them last longer and save pennies, why customer service is important in business, why we should be communicating with our traders..... AND we talk about the UK dog grooming trade show Groomfe...

Today I am talking to Actor and Dog Groomer Stuart Simons! We discuss all sorts of things from our own experiences including performing, grooming, how we have seen stress and trauma can affect the physical body, grief, the spotlight, exercise, our salons... basically a really broad conversation to kick off series 2! Stuarts Website ... www.stuartsimons.com The Groomers Spotlight ... www.thegroomer...

Today I am Talking to Mike Wildman, Jo Silk-Smith and Lia Jayne Godding... We will be discussing teamwork, what's involved in being on Groom Team England and How it feels! Mike Represented England in the 2015 Worlds handstripping the English Cocker Spaniel, Next year Jo will be in the Same Class representing England with the same breed! Lia is our Team Captain who organises the team, the social ne...

In this episode vet Dr Sophie Bell & I discuss so many topics from working in the heat, clipper rash, cutting tongues, dryer seizures, epileptic seizures, being a groomer and a vet, how customers can make you feel and a good old chat around mental health. Look up Sophie’s fabulous website where you can find her webinars on all sorts of topics from; ‘Health and Welfare in the Groomroom’, ‘Brach...

This week I had the pleasure to interview Angela Caley, Founder of ICMG UK... We talk about some of her acheivements such as Winning Groomer of The Year 1989 and Eurogroom! She offers her opinions on the industry and explains how it has changed along the way... We also discuss a bit about the ICMG Qualification and how it helps set you up with the knowledge and support you need to pass the exam an...

Today I am talking to Windsor Championship Dog Show, Show Manager Gary Gray. We discuss how dog showing can help your grooming, why it’s a fun day out and why we should head to Windsor this week! Thursday 29th June - Toy & Terrier Friday 30th June - Working and Pastoral Saturday 1st July - Gundog Sunday 2nd July - Utility & Hound & Best In Show! Gary has been showing since the mid 70’s...

Today I am talking to Kelly Davis about Competing, Supergroom and how it is important to be kind. Kelly won TV Show Pooch Perfect, She has her Full City and Guilds and her PIF Highers.. She also trains new groomers at her grooming school... and she judges at grooming competitions all over the UK... AND she runs her own clothing line and her own grooming competition in the South West' Supergrooom'...

This week I am talking to Dr Julie Osborn, she is a Doctorate in Psychology and a lis a Liscenced Clinical Social Worker, she specialises in cognitive behavioural therapy… She also has her own podcast called ‘My CBT Podcast’ Today we are talking about shame and perfectionism, I am also learning about CBT and how it works. Links … My CBT Podcast …. Found on all major podcast platforms Spotify/Apple...

In this episode I am talking to Julie Harris about Exams, Revision, Training, Qualifications, The Groomers Spotlight & Julie Harris Education. Link to Julie’s website ….. https://www.julieharriseducation.com/ Link to The Groomers Spotlight …. https://www.thegroomersspotlight.com Julie Harris owns and grooms in a salon, she judges at grooming comps, she regularly holds seminars all over the UK,...

In this episode I am speaking to Ry & Nic from the 'Whip It Out' Podcast... We talk about their podcast 'Whip It Out' - I wanted to ask them about their aims and objectives of restarting the podcast and what they think it brings to the industry... I also wanted ask about their relationship as really good friends We also talk communication with customers in difficult situations, the problems wi...

In this episode I am talking from Zoe, from Zoe Joanna Coaching. Zoe is a neurodiversity coach... I want to talk about some of the common traits of ADHD and ASD that aren't always so well known, bust some myths… and we also chat about how to communicate about finding out the ways you or a fellow member of staff may struggle and how to help offer support with neurodiversity within the salon. Podcas...