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Ep 25: [Part 2] "We Donāt Know How to Show Up for Grief", with Kelsey Carrol
Grief isnāt just about losing someone you love. It can come from the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or losing parts of yourself you thought would always be there.
In this episode, I sit down with...
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Ep.24: [Grief Part 1] Losing Sadie
**Trigger warning of grief, death, and euthanasia** In today's episode I share my experience with grieving the loss of my dog Sadie. This authentic and vulnerable episode walks you through my decision-making process...
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Ep. 23 Are We Making Our Dogs Anxious? High Drive Breeds, Shelter Dogs & the World We've Built with Bianca Barlow
Have you ever wondered if your dog's anxiety and your anxiety are actually feeding each other? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Bianca Barlow - certified dog trainer, life coach, and yoga practitioner - to...
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Ep. 22: Nervous System Regulation and the Parallels Between Raising Dogs and Babies with Sarah Stoddard
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Stoddard, a certified breathwork practitioner, new mom, dog mom, and somatic EMDR-informed practitioner, to talk all things nervous system regulation and co-regulation. We...
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Ep 21: Reactivity Training Tips | Navigating Your Dog's Triggers
In today's episode, you'll get a seat at the table for a reactivity masterclass with yours truly. We'll go over: what factors contribute to leash reactivity, why your dog's reactions aren't random, the systems I teach...
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Ep. 20: The Overlooked Solution to Most Behavior Challenges with Juliana DeWillems
When your dog struggles with problem behaviors, it can feel overwhelming. But what if the solution didnāt always require more trainingāand instead started with something simpler?
In this episode, Iām joined by Juliana...
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Ep. 19: The Intersection of Owner Anxiety & Dog Behavior ā Insights from Kelly McCoullough
Living with a dog who struggles with behavior problems can be overwhelming, emotional, and at times isolating. In this episode, Iām joined by Kelly McCoullough, LCSW to explore the powerful connection between owner...
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Ep. 18: Freed By Training: From Prison to Purpose
In this episode, I sit down with Mattison Skoog Simpson, founder of Freed by Training, to hear her remarkable story of resilience, redemption, and the healing power of dogs.
Mattison Skoog-Simpson is a multi-certified...
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Ep 17: Why Boundaries Are the Secret to Healthy Relationships (Human + Canine)
What if boundaries arenāt about shutting others out, but about creating safety, clarity, and trust? In this solo episode, Ashley dives deep into the role of boundaries across three key relationships:
With ourselves ā...
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Ep. 16: Training Tip of the Day: Getting Your Dog to Stop Jumping
Tired of dirty paw prints on your clothes the second you walk in the door? In todayās quick training tip, Iām breaking down how to teach your dog a calmer way to greet you and your guests. Youāll learn why dogs jump...
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Ep.15: The Dark Side of R+ | Unpacking Coercion in Dog Training with Karishma Warr
Can positive reinforcement be... coercive? š¤Æ In this episode, I sit down with dog behavior expert Karishma Warr (@transformbehavior) to explore the often-unspoken power dynamics that can show up even in the most...
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Ep.14: How Ken Ramirez Used Positive Reinforcement to Transform the World
What if the way we shape behaviorāof dogs, of people, of ourselvesācould change the world?
Todayās guest has spent his life proving that it can.
Ken Ramirez is more than one of the greatest animal trainers of our...
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