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Mystic Dog Mama

Dr Alexia Mellor

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

kids & family pets & animals

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01:11:09

Witches, Dogs & Sovereign Leadership in a Changing...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2026/02/21

What if the longings you feel, the questions about leadership, intuition, service, and responsibility… are not random at all?What if the being guiding you into them is the one lying at your feet?In this profound and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Kiki Keskinen, founder of Witch School Canada, to explore what it means to become a woman who can trust herself in a time when the world is asking for new forms of leadership.Together we wander through history, lineage, and the living, breathing

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00:55:06

Building Resilience for You & Your Dog, with Dr Kate...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2026/02/14

Our dogs have a way of ushering us into the exact lessons we need.In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and resilience specialist Dr Kate Lund to talk about what happens when the life we imagined falls apart — and how we build something meaningful on the other side.Dr Kate shares the story of her childhood diagnosis of hydrocephalus, the many hospitalisations that followed, and how her dog Peanut helped her cultivate courage, hope, and orientation toward possibility. Those early experiences

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01:23:27

The Medicine of Cats: A Conversation on Healing,...

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2026/02/07

What if our cats aren’t here to be “managed” — but to initiate us?In this episode of Mystic Dog Mama, I’m joined by Pam Roussell of Purrrfectly Holistic - holistic pet health practitioner and devoted Cat Mom, for a conversation that invites us to slow down, listen more deeply, and rethink what health really means - for our animals and for ourselves.Pam shares her journey from the fitness industry into holistic pet health, shaped by her own healing and profoundly catalysed by the loss of her beloved

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00:56:23

What We Do with What We'd Rather Not See: An...

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2026/01/31

Dog waste is one of those everyday realities most of us would prefer not to think about. We bag it, bin it, and move on. But what if the way we currently deal with dog poo is part of a bigger environmental and cultural problem? And what if it could be approached differently?In this episode, I’m joined by Cllr Gill Thomas, a local councillor in Stroud and for litter and clean environment who is exploring an early-stage, experimental initiative to rethink how dog waste is handled - including the

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00:53:51

Supporting Dogs Who Struggle with Handling:...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2026/01/24

Some dogs find being handled difficult.And for guardians who are trying to support them, that reality can feel confusing, limiting, and quietly heartbreaking.In this episode, I am joined by Lucy Tyrrell, a Galen Myotherapist and founder of Pawsitive Touch, for an honest, grounded conversation about consent-based bodywork for dogs — particularly dogs who are touch-averse, reactive, sensitive, or carrying trauma in their bodies.Together, they explore what it means to truly listen to a dog’s nervous

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01:05:06

The Healing Power of Presence: Why Slowing Down &...

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2026/01/17

In this rich and soulful conversation, I’m joined by Anja Žekelj, founder of Wigglebeat, to explore what it really means to heal our dogs, and ourselves, when we move beyond fixing, forcing, or striving for perfection.Anja shares her journey of working with dogs and the evolution of her Herbal Ball Therapy, a gentle, deeply intuitive modality that supports the nervous system, circulation, and emotional well-being of dogs - especially those who are sensitive, aging, or navigating recovery.But this

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00:13:08

Walking the Threshold: A Winter Solstice Ritual with...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/12/21

This episode is a little different.It was recorded outside, on a quiet winter dog walk with Lucky. No polish. Just presence.As the Winter Solstice arrives I wanted to mark what’s ready to be released, and what’s quietly asking to be carried forward.In this episode, I share:A simple, grounded Winter Solstice ritual you can do with (or without) your dogThe guiding word I’ve chosen for 2026, and how it emerged not from force, but from feelingReflections on rest, darkness, and the wisdom of not rushing

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00:58:29

Low Tox Living Made Simple: What Actually Matters...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/12/20

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the things you “should” be doing to live a low-tox life, for yourself or for your dog, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale.I’m joined by Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life and someone who has spent over a decade exploring what it really means to reduce our toxic load - physically, emotionally, environmentally, and spiritually. Alexx has interviewed more than 450 leading voices in health and wellbeing, but what I love most about her approach

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01:16:46

Breaking the Anti-Bacterial Spell: A New Way to Tend...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/12/13

This episode is an invitation to rethink what “clean,” “healthy,” and “balanced” actually mean - for our dogs, our homes, and the wider living systems we’re part of.I sit down with Joe Flanagan, founder of Ingenious Probiotics, whose journey into the world of beneficial bacteria began in the most unexpected place: temperature control and air quality. What unfolded from there is a story that reaches far beyond products or protocols. It’s about remembering a way of living that honours life instead of

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00:14:54

F.E.T.C.H. First Friday: A Winter Reflection for You...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/12/05

In this final FETCH First Friday of the year, I’m coming to you solo with a gentle winter reflection for you and your dog. There are some exciting developments unfolding behind the scenes, and even though I’m here alone this month, I’ll be sharing more with you soon.Inside this episode:• Winter as a Sacred PauseWhy the darker months call us to slow down, rest, and tend to our inner roots, and how our dogs naturally model this seasonal wisdom.• The Water Element + Kidney Support (TCM) Simple ways to

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01:09:24

Beyond the Power Animal: Rethinking Soul Dogs, Spirit...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/11/29

In this second conversation in a series with Deb Matlock - a spiritual ecologist and guide in embodied, Earth-rooted spirituality, and the founder of Wild Rhythms - we move beyond the idea of having one power animal or soul dog and into a more expansive, reciprocal relationship with the wild world. We explore how connection is our birthright, why your dog is walking beside you on your unique spiritual path, and how every being in your life carries its own medicine. Together, we dive into intuition,

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01:05:32

Re-Membering Kinship: Wild Rhythms, Dogs & the...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/11/22

In this episode, Deb Matlock, a professional nature-based spiritual life coach and a nature connection practitioner and educator for more than 25 years, and I explore what it means to live in deeper relationship with the more-than-human world. We talk about wild rhythms, junction points, and the moment we’re living in - a moment when old systems are falling away and new forms of kinship are calling us forward.Deb shares how her childhood bond with her dog Jenny, and a lifetime of connection with

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01:08:26

Samhain, Story & the Spiritual Dog: Reconnecting with...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/11/15

What if the stories of our ancestors are still shaping us - and still shaping the dogs who walk beside us?In this Samhain-timed episode of Mystic Dog Mama, I sit down with Irish mythologist and anthropologist Jen Murphy, founder of The Celtic Creatives. Rooted in her grandmother’s storytelling and decades of study in Celtic mythology, anthropology, and Jungian psychology, Jen helps people remember their shining soul by bringing ancient wisdom into modern life.Together, we explore:🌑 What it means to

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01:06:50

F.E.T.C.H. First Friday F.ET.C.H. in Action:...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/11/07

Sometimes the best way to understand F.E.T.C.H. is to see it in action.In this F.E.T.C.H. First Friday episode, we wanted to show you what F.E.T.C.H. looks like in real life - beyond theory.We sit down to look at our lovely Learn F.E.T.C.H. members, Sarah’s dog, Jess, a 13-year-old Rottweiler rescue who’s navigating arthritis and ongoing gut issues. Together, Stacey Renphrey and I walk through Jess’s care using the F.E.T.C.H. framework to explore how small, thoughtful shifts across fresh food,

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01:09:56

The Alchemy of Nourishment: Reclaiming Food as Soul...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/11/01

In this deeply nourishing episode, I’m joined by Catherine Grist - a nutritionist and somatic and health coach who helps people reconnect to their innate intelligence through food, pleasure, and the wisdom of the natural world. We explore:✨ The spiritual messages in our relationship with food✨ Food as soul care - for us and our dogs✨ Cooking as the ultimate form of alchemy✨ Reconnecting to instinct and intuition with our dogs as guides✨ Nourishment over just nutrition (always)✨ How food can help us

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01:10:08

Beyond the Bath: The Sacred Role of Your Groomer in...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/10/25

What if grooming was actually one of the most intimate and insightful forms of care your dog receives?In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Hampton, Master Groomer and Director of Grooming and Education at Fluffology in North Hollywood, California. Liz has spent over three decades redefining what grooming can be. She is part of a growing movement to raise the standards of education in an unregulated industry - and to remind us that a good groomer isn’t just about style, but about whole-being care.We

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01:21:38

Beyond "Complete and Balanced": Fear, Trust & the...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/10/18

What if our obsession with “complete and balanced” feeding isn’t really about our dogs at all… but about our fear of losing them?In this rich, honest conversation with Georgina of Georgina’s Kitchen, we unpack the deeper story beneath the formulas - the way fear, control, and love can all blur together when we just want to do right by our dogs.Georgina shares how her own journey began when her dog started having seizures at just three years old - a moment that led her to question everything she’d

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00:42:02

FETCH First Friday Autumn Energetics: Nourishing Our...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/10/03

As the leaves fall and the air cools, autumn reminds us that change is not just inevitable—it’s necessary. Our dogs feel this seasonal shift as much as we do.In this episode of FETCH First Friday, we explore:🍂 The autumn energetics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (lungs, large intestine, grief, letting go).🥣 How to support your dog with seasonal foods like pumpkin, pears, and warming broths.🌬 Why your dog might be showing subtle changes in skin, digestion, or emotions this time of year.✨ A

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01:08:18

The Cost of Caring: Finding Balance Beyond Compassion...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/09/27

Caring deeply is a gift… but it can also come at a cost.If you’ve ever felt exhausted from worrying about your dog, questioning if you’re doing enough, or carrying the weight of the world because your heart is so wide open, you’re not alone. What you may be feeling is compassion fatigue - the very real toll of loving, giving, and advocating without pausing to refill your own cup.In this episode I sit down with Jennifer Blough, a licensed professional counsellor, pet loss specialist, and host of The

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01:01:53

Sled Dogs, Survival, and Spirit: Preserving...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2025/09/20

In Greenland, sled dogs are not just animals - they are family, livelihood, and a way of life that has sustained human survival in the Arctic for thousands of years.In this episode, I sit down with Manumina Lund Jensen, PhD researcher at the University of Greenland and cultural historian, whose work is dedicated to preserving the oral histories and living knowledge of Greenland’s sled dog culture.Together, we explore:* The deep ties between hunters, families, and their dogs in Greenlandic tradition*

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