Uncover the hidden power of herbs for your pets as we dive deep into the world of holistic animal care with Ruth Hatten, an animal naturopath and herbalist. In our latest episode, Ruth shares her inspiring journey from a corporate law background to becoming a leading voice in animal healing. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your pet's needs and tailoring your approach to match their individual health circumstances.

Explore the benefits of various herbs such as dandelion and marshmallow, highlighting how these natural remedies can significantly impact your pet's physical and emotional well-being. Ruth discusses critical safety considerations for pet owners, emphasizing the importance of dosage and potential interactions with conventional medications. This episode also invites listeners to consider the wisdom animals possess regarding self-selection, encouraging a more natural and instinctive approach to pet care.

Join us as we emphasize respect for all creatures and the interconnectedness of all life. This engaging discussion advocates for a compassionate philosophy around animal care, celebrating the remarkable bond between humans and animals. If you're ready to explore alternative approaches to your pet's health and embrace the benefits of nature’s remedies, this episode is a must-listen! Don't forget to subscribe, leave us your thoughts, and share with fellow animal lovers!

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Andrew Hale, a certified canine behaviouralist with a background in human psychology, joins us to illuminate the emotional worlds of our animal companions. After a personal mental health crisis led him on a transformative journey, Andrew now champions the idea that all beings, whether human or canine, seek to feel heard, safe, and relieved. We challenge conventional thoughts about understanding animal emotions, drawing parallels with how we connect to other humans despite never fully grasping their inner experiences. Through this lens, we explore how dogs' unique backgrounds shape their behaviour, urging listeners to appreciate each being's complex emotional landscape.

Our conversation shifts to the nuanced behaviours of dogs, likening their experiences to those of humans, especially when misunderstood as dangerous or aggressive. Andrew promotes the "learn, support, teach" approach, stressing the importance of prioritising a dog's intrinsic needs over mere obedience. We celebrate moments when dogs exercise autonomy, reflecting their sense of security and attachment. The episode underscores the essential role of social connections in a dog's well-being, advocating for a shift away from dominance-based training to a model that values understanding stress, trauma, and social needs.

In our concluding discussion, we dive into the interconnectedness of social attachments, trauma, and emotional safety. Highlighting research on social and physical pain, we emphasise the critical need for trauma-informed care that respects both physical and emotional safety. Andrew shares personal anecdotes and expert insights, urging us to embrace a holistic approach to healing and growth. The discourse champions compassion, awareness, knowledge, and empathy, calling on listeners to foster environments where both human and animal emotional needs are recognized and nurtured.

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• Intensive Workshop: Heal Your Voice, Empower Your Life - Register For The Intensive Workshop.
• Intensive Workshop: Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Pets with Kind Training - Register For The Intensive Workshop.
• Intensive Workshop: Animal Whispering at Home - Practice Edition - Register For The Intensive Workshop.
• Intensive Workshop: Understanding The Primal Energy and Karmic Connections Between You And Your Pets - ...

The first thing is to do the practices I have shared with you as much as you possibly can. Make them an integral, consistent, ongoing part of your life! If you are interested in the short course that holds all the practices I shared today, you can find that at this link (it’s on a pay-what-you-can basis - If I was teaching this one-on-one, I’d charge $555. However, whatever you can honestly and comfortably afford is just fine by me!)

Here’s the link to the course checkout.

• https://checkout.wholeenergybodybalance.com/rise-up/

Stay positive. Keep doing the good work. Take action. Connect with community! Together, we got this!

Here are teachers/practitioners/therapists who I have found helpful.

Elizabeth Jenkins, Paco, elder and teacher of deep indigenous wisdom. The link here is to the (open to anyone) new/full moon global healing sessions. Highly recommended! Elizabeth is also available for one-on one sessions

• https://www.elizabethbjenkins.com/global-paqo-full-moon-ops

I highly recommend Elizabeth’s book, which distilled the ancient wisdom of the Q-ero peoples.

• https://www.elizabethbjenkins.com/media - scroll down a little to find and purchase, also available on Amazon.

And the Q’echua wisdom school - I’m attending Paco school this year in 2025, and only 2 sessions in it’s already deeply, deeply transformative. If you want to accelerate your healing and spiritual evolution, consider joining any and all programs these people offer, and perhaps the full monty of Paco School in 2026

• https://wiraqochafoundation.org/pages/global-paqo-school

Chi Gong/Yoga free resources

Move with James. This Youtube channel offer a range of amazing yoga and Chi Gong sessions you can use to enhance your self-care

• https://www.youtube.com/@MoveWithJames/playlists

High-level online Chi Gong

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• Intensive Workshop: Heal Your Voice, Empower Your Life - Register For The Intensive Workshop.
• Intensive Workshop: Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Pets with Kind Training - Register For The Intensive Workshop.
• Intensive Workshop: Animal Whispering at Home - Practice Edition - Register For The Intensive Workshop.
• Intensive Workshop: Understanding The Primal Energy and Karmic Connections Between You And Your Pets - ...