Tricks My Dog Taught Me with Tanya H. Franklin : Life Lessons from Zack the Toy Poodle

Tanya H. Franklin
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Tanya has learned so much from her delightful toy poodle, Zack and hopes to share some of the tricks he's taught her about life with anyone who will listen.

  1. 16 hr ago

    Week 44: Stay Hungry

    In this episode, Tanya Franklin reflects on the lessons learned from her dog, Zack, using the poem 'Stay Hungry' as a metaphor for understanding our desires and motivations in life. She emphasizes the importance of knowing what we truly want and being proactive in pursuing those goals, drawing parallels between human behavior and that of her dog. Takeaways Stay hungry for your goalsKnow what you truly want Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lessons from Zack01:48 Exploring the Poem 'Stay Hungry'07:45 Understanding Our Hunger and Desires11:41 Navigating Life's Buffets: Choices and Balance19:04 The Hunt for Opportunities25:14 Paying Attention to Opportunities33:01 Wrapping Up: Staying Hungry for Life

  2. 25 Oct

    Week 43: When You're Ready

    In this episode, Tanya Franklin reflects on her personal journey as a dog mom and author, exploring the themes of readiness, self-doubt, and the importance of taking action. Through her experiences and insights, she emphasizes the significance of overcoming fear, learning from setbacks, and embracing authenticity in the face of social expectations. Takeaways Embrace your inner voiceGrowth comes from setbacks Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey01:12 Understanding Readiness and Self-Doubt04:54 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action10:10 Learning from Mistakes and Setbacks15:36 Authenticity and Social Expectations19:50 The Cost of Waiting for Perfection24:11 Empowerment Through Conscious Choices

  3. 18 Oct

    Week 42: Nothing's the Same Twice

    In this engaging conversation, Tanya Franklin and Reginald Hillmon explore the themes of perception, intuition, and the significance of being present in the moment. Through poetry and personal anecdotes, they discuss how our surroundings and experiences shape our understanding of life, emphasizing that nothing remains the same twice. The conversation explores personal growth, the impact of life experiences, and the importance of planning for change. Reginald and Tanya reflect on their evolving friendship, the lessons learned from challenges, and the significance of being present in the moment. Takeaways Embrace the present momentLife's experiences are ever-changing Embrace change as constantPlan for life's uncertainties Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey02:57 The Power of Senses06:07 Listening to Our Surroundings08:52 The Art of Observation12:03 Reading the Room14:59 The Impact of Energy17:56 Traveling and Changing Experiences20:54 Navigating Panic and Change30:11 Transformative Experiences During Travel33:20 Evolving Friendships and Personal Growth42:28 Intentional Living and Future Planning54:14 Navigating Change with Preparedness

  4. 11 Oct

    Week 41: I Smell Trouble

    In this episode of 'Tricks My Dog Taught Me', Tanya Franklin reflects on her journey as a dog mom and the life lessons learned from her Toy Poodle, Zack. Through poetry and personal anecdotes, she explores themes of mindfulness, intuition, and the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences. Tanya reflects on her journey through podcasting, personal challenges, and the importance of vulnerability and self-acceptance. She shares insights on navigating fear, embracing help, and finding balance in life while celebrating her growth and identity. Takeaways Embrace life's lessons from petsTrust your intuition for growth Embracing vulnerability fosters growthSelf-acceptance is key to happiness Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tanya's Journey03:19 Reflections on Life Lessons04:48 The Poem: I Smell Trouble10:49 Recognizing Triggers and Temptations14:12 Mindfulness and Meditation Practices17:59 Navigating Negative Influences21:12 The Importance of Support and Connection24:32 Finding Positivity in Challenges31:12 Trusting Your Intuition34:05 The Power of Podcasting35:35 Navigating Fear and Anxiety38:02 Embracing Vulnerability39:54 Lessons from Past Challenges43:42 The Importance of Asking for Help48:49 Finding Balance in Life53:43 Channeling Urges into Positive Action59:08 Overcoming Feelings of Overwhelm01:03:16 Reclaiming Identity and Self-Worth

  5. 4 Oct

    Week 40: The Nose Knows

    The conversation explores the power of unexpected connections, nurturing genuine friendships, and maintaining connections across distances. It delves into the impact of intuition in forming meaningful relationships and the importance of staying connected with friends in different circles, despite geographical distances. The conversation delves into the power of love and connection, the importance of trusting intuition and instincts, and the impact of career changes and life transitions. The conversation delves into the impact of impactful work, recognition of toxic environments, the balance between work and personal life, self-reflection, and decision-making, as well as the identification of personal traits. Takeaways Power of intuition in forming meaningful connectionsNurturing genuine friendships across time and distance Power of love and connectionTrusting intuition and instinctsImpact of career changes and life transitions Recognizing toxic work environments is crucial for personal well-being and growth.Balancing work and personal life is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Unexpected Connections14:03 Nurturing Genuine Friendships26:01 Maintaining Connections Across Distances32:14 The Power of Love and Connection38:29 Trusting Intuition and Instincts54:28 Career Changes and Life Transitions01:04:10 Impactful Work and Personal Growth01:07:03 Recognizing Toxic Environments01:08:18 Balancing Work and Personal Life01:16:59 Self-Reflection and Decision-Making01:30:29 Identifying Personal Traits

  6. 27 Sept

    Week 39: The Gift

    Tanya and Michelle explore the enduring strength of lifelong connections, the highs, the friction, and the unconditional love that keeps them grounded. They discuss the myth of friction-free friendship, self-doubt, adventures, laughter, and lifesaving moments, and the 'bad call' technique used to communicate with loved ones. The conversation delves into childhood memories, reflections on past messages, and the significance of unconditional love. It explores the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and the evolving nature of love and connection over time. The conversation explores the evolution of love, the conditions of love, the concept of unconditional love in relationships, the idea of ride or die, the ick and changing perspectives, the value of unconditional love, and the gift of love and friendship. Takeaways The enduring strength of lifelong connectionsThe impact of self-doubt on friendships and personal growth Reflection on childhood messagesImportance of candid communication Love evolves with ageUnconditional love should not compromise personal well-being Chapters 00:00 The Gift of Lifelong Connections01:51 Friction-Free Friendship and Self-Doubt03:48 Adventures, Laughter, and Lifesaving Moments17:04 The Bad Call Technique18:24 Reflections on Childhood Messages19:00 Leaving Messages Behind in Forties20:50 Theme Song for Friendship21:17 Identifying with Golden Girls22:08 Embracing Personal Stories22:34 Revisiting Childhood Memories24:34 The Roots of Love25:02 Candid Communication27:30 Maintaining Childhood Connections33:24 Priorities in Turning Fifty37:01 Unconditional Love37:27 The Evolution of Love38:03 Conditions of Love39:23 Unconditional Love in Relationships41:57 The Concept of Ride or Die44:44 The ick and Changing Perspectives47:07 The Value of Unconditional Love53:42 The Gift of Love and Friendship

  7. 20 Sept

    Week 38: Never Too Much

    The episode celebrates 50 years of life and friendship, discusses the dilemma of hiring a cleaning service, explores the fear of judgment, reflects on enjoying what brings joy, shares the weirdest message or sign received, recalls surviving ridiculous situations, discusses fashion trends, reflects on letting go of heavy baggage, and explores the evolution of love and friendship. The conversation covers themes of acceptance, understanding, honesty, self-realization, reflection, embracing change, and celebrating friendship and love. It explores the dynamics of friendship, the importance of honesty, and the journey of self-discovery. The dialogue also touches on the significance of embracing personal growth and the anticipation of new opportunities in life. Takeaways Acceptance and respect in friendshipLetting go of expectations and grudgesEvolution of love and friendship AcceptanceSelf-discovery Chapters 00:00 Evolving Definition of Love and Friendship19:33 Acceptance and Understanding22:11 Honesty and Growth23:33 Self-Realization and Acceptance24:01 Reflection and Regrets29:03 Embracing Change and Self-Discovery35:29 Celebrating Friendship and Love

  8. 13 Sept

    Week 37: Sniff Out the Good Ones

    Tanya Franklin shares insights and life lessons from her journey as a dog mom and author, engaging in a lighthearted and deep conversation with her niece, Mackenzie Purnell, about college experiences, decision-making, and the significance of music. The conversation delves into Tanya's journey from nursing to education, her passion for working with children, and her approach to creating a positive and engaging classroom environment. Tanya shares her insights on recognizing and nurturing children's potential, building rapport with students, and fostering a safe and respectful learning space. She also discusses her observational approach to understanding people and identifying patterns in their behavior. The conversation delves into the themes of observation, judgment, forgiveness, and the complexity of human behavior. It explores the nuances of recognizing patterns, understanding character, and the impact of different perspectives on relationships and interactions. The conversation covers topics related to writing as an outlet, creative expression, trauma, education, accountability, and manipulation. It also delves into the importance of teaching children about rejection and the complexities of apologies and gaslighting. The conversation delves into the theme of observation and discernment, highlighting the ability to recognize patterns and behaviors in others. It also explores the importance of self-awareness and emotional control, emphasizing the value of trusting one's instincts and maintaining composure in challenging situations. Takeaways Sniffing out the good onesNavigating college experiencesThe power of music in shaping perspectives Passion for Teaching: Tanya's deep passion for working with children and her commitment to creating a positive and engaging classroom environment.Observational Approach: Tanya's keen observational skills and her ability to recognize patterns in people's behavior and schedules. Observation and recognition of patternsThe complexity of human behavior and the impact of different perspectives Writing as an outletImportance of teaching children about rejectionComplexities of apologies and gaslighting Observation and discernmentSelf-awareness and emotional control Chapters 00:00 Observation and Discernment00:01 Journey as a Dog Mom and Author01:39 College Experiences and Decision-Making13:24 The Significance of Music15:30 Transition to Education16:29 Creating a Positive Classroom Environment17:26 Understanding Children's Needs18:05 Building Rapport with Students20:59 Observational Approach to People22:31 Recognizing Patterns in Behavior25:12 Passion for Teaching and Observational Skills27:22 Creating a Safe Learning Space29:18 Observational Approach to Understanding People32:03 Recognizing Patterns in People's Behavior33:03 Observation and Recognition34:00 Understanding Character and Judgment36:19 Forgiveness and Empathy39:23 Peer Pressure and Acceptance40:36 Different Perspectives and Human Behavior48:08 Quietness in School vs. Talkativeness Outside49:38 Writing as an Outlet and Creative Expression51:49 Exploring Trauma and Accountability58:21 Teaching Children About Rejection and Apologies01:04:11 Understanding Gaslighting and Manipulation01:07:10 Self-Awareness and Emotional Control

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Tanya has learned so much from her delightful toy poodle, Zack and hopes to share some of the tricks he's taught her about life with anyone who will listen.

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  • Creator
    Tanya H. Franklin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Tanya H. Franklin