Mystic Dog Mama

Dr Alexia Mellor
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Mystic Dog Mama

Mystic Dog Mama is the podcast for soul-led dog mamas where you will discover how to best nourish your dog - and yourself - mind, body, and soul. Join me, Dr. Alexia Mellor, as I talk with some of the most inspiring pet experts, spiritual leaders, health professionals, and more, as we explore how our dogs are teaching us about what it means to be human. This is the place for inspiring stories, along with practical tips and tricks on how to lead a more holistic, nourished, and soulful life with your canine companion.

  1. 4D AGO

    Respect the Lead: Walking with Compassion & Care, with Zoe Blake

    ✨ Respect the Lead with Zoe Blake 🐾 Why might a dog be on a lead?Medical reasons. Trauma. Training. Nervousness. Safety. Energetic sensitivity.There’s always a story. And it deserves to be respected. ❤️ In this episode of the Mystic Dog Mama podcast, Zoe shares the inspiration behind her compassionate campaign #RespectTheLead—and how we can all play a part in creating safer, kinder spaces for dogs and their humans. 🎧 We talk:🐕‍🦺 What inspired the campaign🚶‍♀️ How to navigate off-lead encounters🌱 The future of lead awareness🐶 How your dog could be the face of the campaign! This one’s for every dog mama who’s ever felt judged, anxious, or unseen on a walk. You are not alone. 💫 To connect with Zoe, visit her website https://respecthelead.com or follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/respecthelead To pick up your copy of our FETCH Summer Almanac, visit our online shop at: https://learnfetch.com Join other like-hearted guardians in our FETCH First Light Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/learn.fetch For more about Mystic Dog Mama Canine Nutrition + Wellness Consultation Services, visit: https://mysticdogmama.com Follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama *Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. #MysticDogMama #RespectTheLead #DogMamasUnite #ConsciousCanineCare #DogsAreHealers #TheFriendlyPetNurse #OnLeadDogs #DogWalkingAwareness #DogPodcast

    1h 3m

  2. JUN 6

    FETCH First Friday: Soulful Summer Enrichment for Your Fresh Fed Dog

    As the weather heats up, so do the questions in our community—especially around enrichment ideas that align with feeding raw and gently cooked food. In this FETCH First Friday episode, we're diving into simple, creative, and dog-safe ways to keep your pup mentally stimulated and cool this summer—without compromising their fresh food lifestyle. We’re talking about: 💦 Easy enrichment activities for hot days🍦 Nourishing, species-appropriate frozen treat ideas🧠 Why enrichment matters just as much as what’s in the bowl🐾 Tips for safely using enrichment tools with raw/gently cooked meals Whether you're new to fresh feeding or looking to shake up your summer routine, this episode is full of ideas that will inspire joy, play, and connection—for both you and your dog. Check out Stacey’s enrichment idea: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5037LOpYGvw Want some more ideas for things to do with your dog that don’t involve a walk? Check out these interviews! Stop Walking Your Dog! with Niki French https://youtu.be/TqP6dovWzog?si=bSpB2mELJVC6I7dr Zoopharmacognosy with Rachel Knott https://youtu.be/2VDwyTqKwh8?si=IFf1bAzk73UIS-4S And be sure to listen to my interview with canine first aid expert, Rachel Bean, on what to do if you suspect your dog has heat stroke: Canine First Aid: Simplifying the Do’s and Don’ts https://youtu.be/SPKo7p0tQPs?si=9s-V1EpXFGaImo2Z Come join our FETCH First Light group, a community of like-hearted dog guardians https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/learn.fetch And check out our resources on our website https://learnfetch.com

    39 min

  3. MAY 31

    Building Bridges Through Love, Language & Learning with Gabriel Casanova

    In this soulful and thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by dog trainer and educator Gabriel Casanova of Entendimiento Canino. With a background in acting and a deep commitment to empathy and respect, Gabriel brings a unique lens to the human-dog relationship — one that honours both cultural context and emotional connection. We dive into:💬 How language and culture shape the way we learn from and relate to dogs🎭 How Gabriel’s acting background informs his presence and sensitivity as a trainer🐾 The power of mutual respect between humans and animals🌍 The ethics of rehoming and exporting stray dogs across borders🤝 The importance of community and meeting people (and dogs) where they’re at🍲 Navigating nutrition, budget challenges, and systemic discrepancies🏙️ How public spaces and social systems impact the ways we engage with one another and support our dogs🌱 The ripple effect of small changes — and the deep impact of love This episode is an invitation to explore how we show up — not just for our dogs, but for one another. It’s about building bridges, embracing complexity, and remembering that healing and transformation happen in community. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about dogs, dignity, and the beauty of learning across difference. Connect with Gabriel: https://entendimientocanino.com https://instagram.com/entendimientocanino Come join our FETCH First Light Facebook group where you'll have the opportunity to connect with other like-hearted dog guardians! You can learn more and join at https://learnfetch.com https://instagram.com/learn.fetch https://mysticdogmama.com https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama

    1h 3m

  4. MAY 24

    Trusting the Unseen: Channeling, Dogs, & The Collective Shift, with Stephanie Banks

    In a time of great unlearning, how do we reconnect with what’s real, true, and soul-aligned? In this powerful and down-to-earth conversation, I’m joined by Stephanie Banks—intuitive channel, author, and the voice behind Soul Insight—to explore the art of channeling, our relationship with the more-than-human world, and how to walk the spiritual path with our dogs by our side. A former speech pathologist turned professional channel, Stephanie shares her journey of rediscovering her intuitive gifts, opening to guidance from Gaia and canine consciousness, and learning to trust the deep wisdom that flows through all of us—when we get quiet enough to listen. Together, we explore what it means to: Tap into your own channeling abilitiesKnow whether what you're sensing is real or trueEmbrace your soul agreements with your dogCo-create the future through presence and stewardshipBe a spiritual being navigating uncertainty—with paws beside you 🐾This episode is both mystical and practical, intimate and expansive—a heart-centered invitation to deepen your intuition, root into your purpose, and remember that you are never alone on this path. 🌿 Topics We Explore: Stephanie’s path from speech pathologist to professional channelWhat channeling really is—and how you can access itThe role of dogs and animals as soul allies and messengersGuidance from Gaia and canine consciousnessDiscernment: how to tell what’s true in a time of collective noiseSoul agreements and why our dogs choose usLiving and leading through the collective paradigm shiftChanneling as remembrance, not performanceWhat it means to be a steward of the Earth—and of our own evolution 💬 This episode is for you if: You’ve ever sensed your dog was guiding you in ways you can’t explainYou’re feeling the call to trust your inner voice—but don’t know where to startYou’re curious about intuitive communication and want to deepen your connection with Earth, animals, and your higher selfYou’re walking through uncertainty and longing for soul-level guidanceLearn More: Connect with Stephanie at https://soulinsight.com Head over to learnfetch.com and grab our free PDF guide: “Energy Healing Practices for You and Your Dog.” It’s a beautiful introduction to the energetic side of holistic dog care, and it’s my way of helping you deepen your bond—mind, body, and soul. And if you’re not already hanging out with us inside FETCH First Light, our free community for mystic dog mamas, come join us! We’d love to have you. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight https://www.mysticdogmama.com https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama

    55 min

  5. MAY 17

    Ancient Energies, Modern Dogs: Understanding Your Pup Through the 5 TCVM Elements with Dr Neal Loh

    Today, we are asking, What if the key to supporting your dog’s health and happiness wasn’t just physical—but energetic? In this episode of Mystic Dog Mama, I’m joined by Dr. Neal Loh, a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) practitioner with a deep understanding of how the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—shape who our dogs are on every level. These elemental constitutions go far beyond breed or behaviour. They speak to the essence of your pup’s personality, their emotional patterns, physical tendencies, and the specific ways they seek balance. Dr. Neal walks us through each of the Five Elements and shares how identifying your dog’s constitution can radically shift how you nourish, train, and connect with them. It’s ancient wisdom made beautifully accessible for modern, soul-led dog mamas. In this soulful and enlightening conversation, we explore: What the Five TCVM Elements are and how they relate to your dog’s body, mind, and spiritThe unique traits of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water dogsHow to identify your dog’s dominant constitutionWhy understanding your dog’s elemental type can support more personalized careHow to bring your dog into balance through food, lifestyle, and energetic supportReal-life examples from Dr. Neal’s practice that illustrate each type This episode is an invitation to see your dog not just as a companion—but as an energetic being with deep wisdom of their own. 🌿 Connect with Dr. Neal Loh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/neal.holisticpetvetWebsite: https://www.holitreats.com.au/ 💫 Want to explore more? Join our free Facebook group FETCH First Light to connect with other holistic dog mamas diving into energetics, fresh food, natural healing, and soul-led care. I’ve left the link in the show notes 👉 Join here https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight And if you’re not sure whether you’ve got a warm fire dog or a cool water dog, grab your free copy of our FETCH guide to your dog’s unique energetic pawprint here! https://bit.ly/FETCH_Energetics https://mysticdogmama.com https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama *Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor.

    1h 4m

  6. MAY 15

    F.E.T.C.H. First Friday: A Carnivore in a Compassionate World

    Can you love animals, care about the planet, and still feed your dog meat? In this listener-requested episode of our FETCH First Friday series we have a grounded, grace-filled conversation on the vegan and lab-grown meat dog food debate—sparked by a recent Dragons' Den episode that funded a vegan kibble brand. Together, we explore the complexities, contradictions, and sacred responsibilities of feeding a carnivore in a world increasingly uncomfortable with the realities of nature, death, and biology. This episode isn’t about shame or sides—it’s about curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion as we examine the deeper stories at play behind the marketing, science, and ethics of what we put in our dogs' bowls. ✨ Topics We Explore: What is a dog, really?
: Reconnecting with biology over belief, and why understanding your dog’s physiology matters.The illusion of "clean" food:
How modern marketing disconnects us from the sacredness of death and the truth of nature.What wasn’t said on Dragons’ Den:
The missing context in the vegan dog food pitch—and why it matters.Bioavailability and the myth of macronutrient math:
Why feeding isn’t just about numbers, and what gets lost in lab-based logic.Technocracy, control, and false saviours:
Questioning the rise of food technologies that promise utopia but often serve profit and power.Ethics without biology is ideology:
What happens when good intentions override physiological truths.Re-sacralising the bowl:
How to return reverence, relationship, and grounded ethics to the act of feeding your dog.Insects—innovation or industrial illusion?:
The hype vs. the harm behind insect-based dog foods. We’re not here to preach—we’re here to hold paradox with grace. TIME STAMPS 00:22 Introduction 02:33 Meet Stacey Renphrey and Dr Alexia Mellor, the team behind Learn FETCH 05:35 Overview of the discussion - the Dragon’s Den episode that backed a vegan ultraprocessed kibble— what is this teaching us about our values system and food system 09:30 Looking at feeding through biology and not just philosophy and ethics  13:35 Dogs tolerate carbs but don’t thrive on them  15:45 Our disconnect from the reality of death as a core part of the life cycle  20:00 A breakdown of The Dragon’s Den episode 22:30 Vegan kibble: Innovation or just replacing one UPF for another 25:50 The Myth of Macronutrient and Micronutrient Math - what are the guidelines shaping the dog food industry 41:45 What are the implications of a technocratic food system? 48:45 Ethics without biology is ideology 57:25 Embedding ceremony and sacredness in feeding 59:40 How we change the industrial food system 1:04:35 Insect protein for dogs? 1:10:00 Some of the bigger questions we need to ask when thinking about feeding our dogs 1:13:30 Why Dragon’s Den missed the point 1:16:50 An inivtation to Steven Bartlett and Deborah Meaden, a call for new metrics of what the ROI could be 🐕‍🦺 Keep the Conversation Going: Join our free Facebook group FETCH First Light where dog mamas like you are asking the big questions, exploring ancient wisdom, and nourishing their dogs (and themselves) in more conscious, connected ways. 👉 Join here https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight Things we mention: 🎙️ Taking the Fear & Complexity out of Fresh Food Feeding with Kay Stewart, Feed Real Institute: https://youtu.be/4P8W-s6gh8Q?si=s6_-9q_wbBNExE-v 🎙️ Honoring Our Animals + Ourselves: Normalizing Pet Loss Grief with Beth Bigler https://youtu.be/9abmuDAosro?si=QT0mM9LNO2FsJF74 🎙️ F.E.T.C.H. First Friday: Turning the Tables on Parasite Prevention https://youtu.be/69Q02shCEwE?si=WfR2AgKHqYuMkHXm And grab a copy of our FETCH Fact Check Guide Vegan Dog Food PDF on the studies mentioned! https://bit.ly/Fact-CheckGuide_VeganDietsforDogs Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/learn.fetch Website: https://learnfetch.com

    1h 22m

  7. MAY 10

    Unlocking the Genius Within Our Dogs with Jennifer Holland

    What if our dogs are smarter than we think—but just in different ways than we’re used to measuring? In this episode of Mystic Dog Mama, I’m joined by the incredible Jennifer Holland—New York Times bestselling author and science writer—who takes us on a fascinating journey into the canine mind through her new book, Dog Smart. This isn’t just about tricks or obedience; it’s about honoring the many forms of intelligence our dogs express, from emotional depth to intuitive knowing. Together, we explore what it means to be “smart” in dog terms, how different breeds embody unique cognitive gifts, and how we, as dog mamas, can better meet our dogs where they are. This conversation is equal parts science and soul—a reminder that our dogs are always communicating, always teaching, and always inviting us to expand how we see the world. In this heart-opening and brain-tingling conversation, Jennifer and I dive into: The many types of canine intelligence—from nose smarts to emotional geniusWhy “smart” doesn’t always mean “trainable”What Jennifer learned by being voluntarily attacked by a police dog (!)How breed tendencies and individuality intersectThe power of letting dogs lead in their own learningWhy meeting dogs where they are can transform our bond with themWhether you're a lifelong dog lover or just beginning to tune in more deeply to your pup’s inner world, this episode will inspire you to see your dog with new eyes—and celebrate the brilliance that lives behind every bark, tail wag, and soulful gaze. 🌟 Connect with Jennifer: Instagram: https://instagram.com/dogsmartbookauthor Website: https://www.jenniferhollandwriter.com/ 💫 Continue the Conversation: If this episode lit something up in you, come join us inside FETCH First Light—our free Facebook group for soul-led dog mamas who are walking the holistic path with their pups. It's a cozy space to connect, share, and be supported by a like-hearted community that gets it. 👉 Join FETCH First Light here https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight *Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor.

    58 min

  8. APR 26

    Let Them Sniff: How Conservation Dogs Are Healing the Planet (and Us), with Laura Holder

    What if letting your dog follow their nose was more than just enrichment—but a path to healing the Earth and ourselves? In this heart-expanding episode, I’m joined by Laura Holder, Owner of Conservation Dogs Collective, whose work with scent-detection dogs is not only protecting endangered species and ecosystems but also inviting us to reconnect with nature in powerful ways. We explore the incredible ways dogs are being trained to track native wildlife, detect invasive species, and support conservation efforts across the country. But we also dive deeper—into what it means to let our dogs truly be dogs, how sniffing is their way of engaging with the world, and how tuning into their natural instincts can help us remember our own. This conversation is a call to slow down, honour the wisdom of the natural world, and step more fully into our role as stewards of the planet—paw in hand. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know that this episode is sponsored by FETCH. This conversation builds upon the FETCH First Friday episode that Stacey Renphrey of Hozho Hounds and I did on how to take a different approach to parasite prevention in order to protect our dogs and the environment.  🌿 Want to support your dog’s health with a more holistic approach? If you’re curious about how to evaluate your own dog’s parasite risk and prevent parasites naturally—without harsh chemicals—you’ll love our FETCH Parasites & Our Dogs: A Paradigm Shift ebook. Grab your copy at https://mysticdogmama.com/shop, and feel empowered to protect your pup, naturally. To get in touch with Laura and to learn more about what the conservation dogs are up to, check out their website https://conservationdogscollective.org Join our FREE Facebook group, FETCH First Light, where we dive deep into how to take a whole dog, whole person approach to your dog’s health: https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

    58 min
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Mystic Dog Mama is the podcast for soul-led dog mamas where you will discover how to best nourish your dog - and yourself - mind, body, and soul. Join me, Dr. Alexia Mellor, as I talk with some of the most inspiring pet experts, spiritual leaders, health professionals, and more, as we explore how our dogs are teaching us about what it means to be human. This is the place for inspiring stories, along with practical tips and tricks on how to lead a more holistic, nourished, and soulful life with your canine companion.

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  • Creator
    Dr Alexia Mellor
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Alexia Mellor
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