Soul Touched by Dogs

Anke Herrmann
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Welcome to the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, the show for dog lovers who see dogs not as toys or tools, but as wise souls worth our respect and care. The 30-minute interviews with "Pawsome Humans", people who do great work for dogs and their people, you're listening to here on the podcast are one of the ways we celebrate the human-canine connection and advocate for holistic approaches to canine health and well-being.

  1. Animal Communication Opens Deeper Conversations with Your Dog | Emily Snyder

    4d ago

    Animal Communication Opens Deeper Conversations with Your Dog | Emily Snyder

    Animal communication isn't magic, and you don't need to be born with a gift to do it. If you've ever wondered what your dog really thinks about that new bed you bought, why they keep digging in the same spot, or how to support them through a tough vet visit, this conversation will show you that the answers might be closer than you think. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to start hearing what your dog is already trying to tell you—and why talking to them out loud actually matters for their mental health What dogs typically want to communicate about, from the simple (bacon under the table) to the soul-deep (whether they want to fight through cancer treatment) Why your emotions can block the channel when you need it most, and what to do instead How smell becomes a fifth sense in dog communication—and what it means when your dog keeps making you think about poop The difference between hearing your own dog versus someone else's, and how to tell which one is "speaking" in a multi-dog home What dogs on the other side want their people to know, and why there's never guilt from that side of the veil How to practice animal communication in a grounded, practical way that doesn't require fifty rituals or years of meditation A FAVOURITE MOMENT "I cannot underestimate how much just talking to your pet all the time does for their mental health, for their understanding of their environment." — Emily ABOUT EMILY SNYDER Emily Snyder is a psychic medium for pets and people based in Brooklyn, New York. Trained at the UK's Arthur Findlay College—the oldest school of mediumship in the world—she works through her practice, Connected Intuition, to help dogs and their humans have deeper, soul-level conversations. She's currently writing her first book and teaches animal communication classes for people ready to start hearing their own animals. When she's not in conversation with the unseen, she's raising two kids in Brooklyn. CONNECT WITH EMILY SNYDER Website: connectedintuition.com Instagram: @connectedintuition TikTok: @connectedintuition YouTube: @connectedintuition Free resource: Animal Communication Guide CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com And if you're a dog lover who's also building a business - or just want a calmer, happier dog - come find us at fetchhappystore.com. Happy dogs, thriving businesses, and a community that gets both.

    31 min
  2. Pet Longevity Science: How to Extend Your Dog's Life by Years | with Dr. Kevin Toman

    Jun 17

    Pet Longevity Science: How to Extend Your Dog's Life by Years | with Dr. Kevin Toman

    Pet longevity science is revealing how to help dogs and cats live up to 25% longer through a combination of advanced diagnostics, integrative care, and lifestyle changes most pet parents overlook. This conversation offers practical, evidence-based strategies to extend not just the years in your dog's life, but the quality of those years — especially for older pets facing cancer, chronic pain, or heart disease. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why dental care is the single most important longevity strategy for small dogs and cats, and how dental disease can shorten lifespan by up to 15%The truth about glucosamine and chondroitin (they don't work), and which supplements are actually proven to reduce joint pain as effectively as prescription drugsHow two longevity drugs — rapamycin and acarbose — are being used to extend life in dogs, and what the research shows about their effectivenessWhy standard kibble may be setting the table for cancer, inflammation and other chronic health issues, and what to feed insteadSimple lifestyle changes that reduce cumulative joint damage — from yoga mats in high-traffic areas to avoiding stairsHow keeping your dog lean is the single most powerful thing you can do to extend their life, backed by a landmark study showing thin dogs lived nearly two years longerWhat signs of arthritis appear long before limping, and how to recognize pain your dog is hidingA FAVOURITE MOMENT "The thinner your pet is, the longer and less painful they will live." — Kevin ABOUT DR. KEVIN TOMAN Dr. Kevin Toman has been a veterinarian for 40 years, and for the last decade has specialized in pet longevity — helping dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives through veterinary care, advanced diagnostics, integrative therapies, and longevity science. His work focuses on older pets dealing with cancer, chronic pain, or heart disease. He lives on the coast of California, and his own health journey opened his eyes to the power of combining traditional veterinary medicine with herbal therapy, acupuncture, and evidence-based supplements. CONNECT WITH DR. KEVIN TOMAN Website: https://www.helpingpetslivelonger.com Free 10-Minute Vet Call: https://www.freevetcall.com YouTube & Instagram: @TheLongevityVet CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com  And if you're a dog lover who's also building a business — or just want a calmer, happier dog — come find us at Happy Pupcakes - Happy dogs, thriving businesses, and a community that gets both.

    37 min
  3. Disenfranchised Grief: Honoring Pet Loss Like It Matters | with Koryn Greenspan

    Jun 13

    Disenfranchised Grief: Honoring Pet Loss Like It Matters | with Koryn Greenspan

    Pet loss and grief are rarely spoken about with the seriousness they deserve. When a beloved dog dies, many people find themselves lying to their employer, suppressing their heartbreak, or being told it's time to "just get another one." This conversation with Koryn Greenspan explores why grief for our animals is so misunderstood, what anticipatory grief really means, and how we can honour the bond that continues long after goodbye. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why pet loss often hits harder than losing a human, and why that's completely validWhat anticipatory grief is and how recognising it can help you prepare emotionally for end of lifeThe term "disenfranchised grief" and why society still doesn't fully acknowledge the toll pet loss takesHow companies are slowly beginning to offer bereavement leave for pets and why that matters for your mental health and financial wellbeingWhat to do if you're struggling with guilt or the feeling that your dog's passing didn't honour their lifeHow to navigate getting another dog after loss, and why that decision is far more complicated than people thinkWhy grief is love and loss coexisting, and how you learn to move with it, not move on from itA FAVOURITE MOMENT "We are their entire everything. There is no way that that relationship can't affect you in a different way." — Koryn ABOUT KORYN GREENSPAN Koryn is the founder of The Parted Paw, a Toronto-based pet loss and grief support company helping pet parents navigate one of the most overlooked forms of loss. A Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist and Certified End-of-Life Pet Doula, Koryn supports individuals, families, couples, and workplaces through anticipatory grief, active loss, and life after goodbye. Her work is grounded, compassionate, and practical, offering people the language and permission to grieve openly while honouring the bond that endures beyond goodbye. CONNECT WITH KORYN GREENSPAN Website: https://www.thepartedpaw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koryn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepartedpaw_griefsupport/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepartedpaw?lang=en CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com And if you're a dog lover who's also building a business - or just want a calmer, happier dog - come find us at fetchhappystore.com. Happy dogs, thriving businesses, and a community that gets both.

    30 min
  4. Grieving Senior Dogs: Finding Love Beyond Loss with Peggy Frezon

    Jun 6

    Grieving Senior Dogs: Finding Love Beyond Loss with Peggy Frezon

    Therapy dogs don't just comfort humans — they also help us understand grief, resilience, and the kind of love that doesn't end when a heartbeat stops. Peggy Frezon writes books that honour the human-animal bond, runs a retirement home for senior golden retrievers, and has learned how to hold space for both joy and loss at the same time. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What makes a dog suited to therapy work — and why it's about temperament, not breed or size How rescue dogs who've lived through trauma can become certified comfort dogs for people in crisis Why some dogs thrive on being petted by strangers in schools and hospitals, and others don't What therapy dogs actually do in courtrooms, libraries, tax offices, and classrooms after tragedy How loving senior dogs — and losing them — can teach us something essential about grief Why getting another dog after loss isn't about replacement, but finding a new place for your love to go How people who can't bear to adopt again still find ways to stay connected to dogs A FAVOURITE MOMENT "He's 11, Mike. He's gonna break our hearts. But my husband just said, 'He needs us.'" — Peggy ABOUT PEGGY FREZON Peggy Frezon is a contributing editor for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and the author of several books exploring the bond between people and animals. She and her husband run BrooksHaven, a forever retirement home for senior golden retrievers in upstate New York. Her latest book, Goodbye to a Good Dog, is a guide for anyone navigating the grief of losing a beloved animal. Peggy also volunteers as a therapy dog handler, taking her dogs into schools, hospitals, and community spaces where comfort is needed most. CONNECT WITH PEGGY FREZON Website: peggyfrezon.com Facebook: facebook.com/PeggyFrezonBooks CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com

    29 min
  5. Assistant Dogs Transform Wheelchair Life: Daily Tasks and Freedom | with Claudia Hendrix

    May 26

    Assistant Dogs Transform Wheelchair Life: Daily Tasks and Freedom | with Claudia Hendrix

    Assistance dogs do far more than most people realise — not just guiding, but helping their humans shower, get dressed, and move through the world with dignity and independence. This conversation with Claudia Hendrix reveals what life with an assistance dog actually looks like when you're a wheelchair user living alone, and how a Labrador named Katya (yes, Cat) became the reason Claudia doesn't need round-the-clock care. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How assistance dogs are trained from puppyhood through foster families, school, and personalised instruction — and why only about 80% graduate What daily tasks an assistance dog performs that most people never think about, from pulling wheelchair users upright in bed to pushing a shower chair out of spray range How the matching process works between dog and handler, and why it's more like dating than a waiting list What retirement looks like for working dogs, including how families are chosen and why handlers don't always get to keep their dogs How to navigate public spaces when not everyone understands the law around assistance dogs — and the creative ways Claudia educates as she goes Why assistance dogs wear specific harnesses and what's being developed across Europe to make identification clearer What happens during the transition period when a handler says goodbye to one dog and begins training with another A FAVOURITE MOMENT "Do you expect me to leave my wheelchair outside also? Because that's what you're asking me to do." — Claudia ABOUT CLAUDIA HENDRIX Claudia Hendrix is a connector, speaker, and advocate living with chronic illness and using a wheelchair in Alkmaar, Netherlands. She's an ambassador for KNGF Guide Dogs, where she speaks openly about how her assistance dog Katya makes independent living possible. Claudia also works as a coordinator at Stichting Still, supporting families navigating the loss of a child or parent. She previously founded JouwTransformatie and made her online academy freely available. Her writing and speaking bring warmth, gentleness, and a touch of humour to difficult topics, creating space for real conversation and hope. CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA HENDRIX Website: https://claudiahendrix.nl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HulphondKatya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiviteitshotje and https://www.instagram.com/claudiahdrx Become a puppy foster family: https://geleidehond.nl/word-puppypleeggezin/ Free online academy: https://academy.claudiahendrix.nl/courses CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com

    39 min
  6. Holistic Dog Health Beyond Symptoms and Pills with Dr. Jeff Feinman

    May 12

    Holistic Dog Health Beyond Symptoms and Pills with Dr. Jeff Feinman

    Holistic veterinary medicine isn't about rejecting science—it's about expanding it to include what we already know works: energy, joy, and the body's innate ability to heal. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Feinman shares how shifting focus from symptoms to something he calls BEAM (Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood) can transform how we support our dogs' health and happiness. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why symptoms are clues, not problems—and what your dog's body is really trying to tell you when something feels offHow energy balance at the cellular level affects everything from red ears to excessive water drinking, and why these "normal" things might not be normal at allWhat BEAM stands for and why tracking these four simple things matters more than focusing on individual symptomsHow micro-engagements—short bursts of joy like sniff walks or play—can support healing and improve quality of life in measurable waysWhy prescribing happiness (yes, really) might be more effective than reaching for medication firstWhat the "happiness protocol" is and how it upgrades mitochondrial function through what your dog loves mostHow to start making holistic, informed decisions that work alongside—not against—your regular vet careA FAVOURITE MOMENT "We ignore the most accomplished doctor in the room, and that is Doctor Mother Nature." — Jeff ABOUT DR. JEFF FEINMAN Dr. Jeff Feinman has been a veterinarian since 1985 and is the founder of Holistic Actions!, a movement bringing compassionate communication and practical veterinary spirituality to pet care. With over 30 years of experience, his mission is to bridge the gap between holistic and conventional veterinary medicine through nature-inspired, energy-driven actions. He empowers pet parents with resources, webinars, and a supportive community, and is the author of a new book that merges molecular biology with indigenous wisdom to help animals live healthier, happier lives. CONNECT WITH DR. JEFF FEINMAN Website: https://www.holisticactions.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticActions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticactions/ Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticactions/ Free Self-Care Package: https://www.holisticactions.com/self-care-package-signup/ — Three inspiring webinars to guide you to a more connected place within yourself so you can be the best guardian for your animal. CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com

    33 min
  7. Herding Dogs & Rotational Grazing: Building Connection Over Control | with Seth Thompson

    May 11

    Herding Dogs & Rotational Grazing: Building Connection Over Control | with Seth Thompson

    Herding goats with a working dog isn't about force or control—it's about partnership, patience, and understanding what your dog was bred to do. In this episode, we meet a farmer who traded in his old life three years ago to become a goat herder in Wisconsin, bringing regenerative agriculture to his land with the help of his English Shepherd, Dutch. Their work together is a beautiful reminder of what happens when we honour a dog's natural instincts and let them do what they were born for. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why goats need a different kind of herding dog than sheep, and how "loose-eyed" breeds like English Shepherds work up close and personal with stubborn livestockWhat it takes to train a herding dog from scratch when you've never trained a dog before, including why you have to wait a full year before introducing a puppy to stockHow rotational grazing with a working dog can heal degraded soil while producing high-quality goat milk for soap makingThe importance of always backing up your dog around livestock, even when things don't go to plan—and how discouragement can ruin a working dog's confidenceWhat a typical day looks like moving goats from barn to pasture, and how farmer and dog work as a team to guide the herdHow working dogs stay engaged during winter months when there's no grazing, and why skills like "steady" help a dog learn to respect the bubble of space around stockWhy early socialisation between young dogs and livestock matters, and how encouragement builds a dog's ability to be the calm, confident leader of the herdA FAVOURITE MOMENT "I feel bad that I'm the only person here. I think more people should be able to see this." — Seth ABOUT SETH Seth is a farmer and goat herder at New Plymouth Farm in Wisconsin, where he produces goat milk soap using regenerative agriculture practices. Three years ago, he left his previous life behind to work the land with his English Shepherd, Dutch, who helps move the herd from barn to pasture and back again. Seth is passionate about improving soil health and sharing the peaceful, purposeful work of grazing with others. CONNECT WITH SETH Website: newplymouthfarm.com Facebook: New Plymouth Farm Special offer: Use code Soul10 for 10% off goat milk soap at newplymouthfarm.com. Sign up for emails to be notified when live herding videos launch this spring. CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com

    30 min
  8. Veterinary burnout and mental health: Why vets leave the profession | Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

    May 10

    Veterinary burnout and mental health: Why vets leave the profession | Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

    Veterinary burnout is reaching crisis levels — but most vets don't see it coming until they hit the wall. If you've ever wondered why your vet seems stretched thin, or why practices feel different than they used to, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what's really happening behind the exam room door. What You'll Learn Why burnout in veterinary medicine often goes unnoticed until it's too late, and what signs to watch for in yourself or someone you care aboutHow the demands of modern veterinary practice have shifted dramatically from previous generations, and why that matters for both vets and pet ownersWhat makes emergency and critical care both the most rewarding and most emotionally taxing area of veterinary medicineWhy euthanasia can be both deeply honoring and profoundly difficult, depending on the circumstances surrounding the decisionHow crushing student debt and lower-than-expected salaries contribute to mental health challenges in the professionWhat pet owners often misunderstand about veterinary care, costs, and the realities vets face dailyWhy so many veterinarians feel trapped in their career path, and what options actually exist beyond traditional clinical practiceA Favourite Moment 'It was never really communicated to me how hard it was.' — Marie About Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a veterinarian and board-certified emergency and critical care specialist with over 20 years of practice experience. After experiencing severe burnout while working at a veterinary college, she founded Reviving Veterinary Medicine to address mental health and wellness in the profession through evidence-based programs and resources. A certified coach, yoga teacher, and author of A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, Marie now speaks globally about sustainable veterinary careers while still practicing the emergency medicine she loves. Connect with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Website: www.marieholowaychuk.com Free Resource: 10 Things Your Veterinarian Wishes You Knew Facebook: @drmarieholowaychukInstagram: @marieholowaychukLinkedIn: @drmarieholowaychukYouTube: @marieholowaychukdvm Connect with Soul Touched by Dogs To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com

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Welcome to the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, the show for dog lovers who see dogs not as toys or tools, but as wise souls worth our respect and care. The 30-minute interviews with "Pawsome Humans", people who do great work for dogs and their people, you're listening to here on the podcast are one of the ways we celebrate the human-canine connection and advocate for holistic approaches to canine health and well-being.

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  • Creator
    Anke Herrmann
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ©2024 Soul Touched by Dogs
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