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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

All Episodes

01:24:06

Tapping Into Healing: EFT, Trauma & the Nervous...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2026/04/11

What if your dog’s anxiety, fear, or reactivity isn’t something to fix, but something to listen to?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode I am joined by expert dog trainer, behaviour consultant, and certified trauma professional, Dr. Laura Donaldson, to explore Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - also known as tapping - and its potential to support deep emotional healing in both humans and dogs.Blending science, somatics, and the unseen bond between species, this conversation

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01:28:58

What Are We Really Feeding Our Dogs? The Dog, the...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2026/04/04

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tom Lonsdale - veterinary surgeon, long-time advocate for raw meaty bones, and author of the new book, Spin Doctors.This conversation invites us to step back from the noise, the labels, and the often polarised debates around dog food—and instead, to look more closely at the foundations those conversations are built upon.Because this isn’t about kibble versus raw. It’s about understanding the animal in front of us… and the systems that have shaped how we care for

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01:10:53

Beyond the Walk: Rethinking Movement, Enrichment &...

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2026/03/28

Walking our dogs has become one of those unquestioned “shoulds” of dog guardianship.But what if it’s not always the most supportive choice?In this conversation with dog trainer and behaviour consultant, Niki French, we gently challenge the idea that going for a walk is always the best thing for our dogs—and explore what it really means to meet the needs of the dog in front of us.We dive into ACE Free Work, developed by Sarah Fisher - a practice that might look simple on the surface, but offers

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01:05:19

Rethinking Flea & Tick Prevention: A More Conscious...

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2026/03/21

Are flea, tick, and worm treatments actually necessary for dogs—or have we just been told they are?If you’ve ever felt uneasy about routine parasite prevention, this episode will help you take a more informed, conscious approach.I’m joined by holistic veterinarian Dr Lise Hansen to explore how we can move beyond fear-based, one-size-fits-all flea, tick, and worm treatments… and instead consider what’s truly right for our individual dogs.This episode is released on World Rethink Flea and Tick

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01:09:57

Feeding Behaviour: The Links Between Anxiety,...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2026/03/14

When behaviour begins in the bodyWhen a dog struggles with anxiety, impulsivity, or reactivity, the conversation almost always starts with training.But what if behaviour doesn’t only begin with what we see on the outside? What if part of the story begins inside the body - in the gut, the nervous system, and the nutrients that shape them both?In this episode, I’m joined by fellow canine nutrition consultant and behaviour professional Sam van Eggermond for a fascinating conversation exploring the

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01:11:10

What Street Dogs Can Teach Us About a Good Life:...

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2026/03/07

Around 80% of the world’s dogs are free-roaming, living in streets, villages, and communities alongside people rather than inside homes. Yet much of what we believe about dog welfare, safety, and rescue comes from a Western model of dog ownership.In this episode, I’m joined by Vanessa of Spicy Dogs, a certified canine behaviour consultant based in Sri Lanka who helps adopters of village and street dogs understand behaviour through the lenses of ethology, trauma awareness, and co-regulation —

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01:24:24

Transformation and Healing: New Paradigms for You &...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

2026/02/28

What if the future of dog care isn’t about better obedience…but about deeper safety?In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Dr Laura Donaldson and Annie Phenix to explore their new course, Transformation and Healing: New Paradigms for You and Your Dog - and the larger shift happening in the world of canine care.We begin by honouring the late Sarah Fisher, whose work invited us to learn from our dogs rather than simply lead or manage them. Her legacy threads through this

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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,...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

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...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

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 &...

Mystic Dog Mama ·

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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