Mystic Dog Mama

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 the lightInstead of New Year’s resolutions or becoming a “better” version of yourself, this is about declarations.It’s about honouring the in-between.Letting the dark do its work.Come meet me here, at the threshold.Connect with me:https://instagram.com/mysticdogmamahttps://mysticdogmama.comCome join my free Facebook group, FETCH First Light - my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlightDisclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

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 is how permission-giving and grounded she is. This isn’t about perfection. It isn’t about throwing everything out or hitting some imaginary benchmark of purity.It’s about presence.It’s about starting exactly where you are.In this episode, we explore:Alexx’s personal health journey and how it led her to found Low Tox LifeThe most impactful first steps for reducing toxin load for you and your dogWhy “start where you’re at” is the foundation of sustainable changeThe emotional and mental toxins that often go overlookedHow to navigate the destabilisation that can happen when your worldview shiftsThe surprising patterns Alexx has noticed after interviewing more than 450 health and wellbeing expertsHow supporting your dog’s health can become a doorway into deeper self-awarenessSimple, practical, non-overwhelming changes you can make todayIf this episode resonated, please share it with a fellow dog mama who’s craving a simpler, gentler, more conscious approach to supporting her and her dog’s wellbeing.Connect with Alexx Stuart:https://lowtoxlife.comhttps://instagram.com/lowtoxlifeConnect with me:https://mysticdogmama.comInstagram: https://instagram.comCome join my free Facebook group,  FETCH First Light. It’s my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlightDisclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

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 fighting it.Together we explore the anti-bacterial paradigm so many of us were raised inside, and what really happens when we wipe life away… and the ways Mother Nature inevitably fills the vacuum we create.We touch on:🌿 Why bacteria aren’t the enemy, and how they actually support balance on every level🐾 Dogs as our early warning system (the “canaries in the coal mine” of our modern environment)🏡 Viewing the home as a living ecosystem, not a battlefield🧴 The quiet harm of chemical cleaning products and the pressure to sterilise everything💧 How probiotic cleaning supports harmony, not domination✨ Why animal lovers are often the ones leading the ecological shift🌍 Wholeness as a practice  💗 Making choices from love rather than fear, for ourselves and our dogsWhat Joe shares isn’t about buying another thing. It’s about a deeper remembering:*that nature is not something to overpower,*that our homes are living systems,*and that our dogs are guiding us toward a more life-affirming way of being.If you’re longing for a gentler, wiser, more connected approach to health - for yourself, your home, and your dog - this episode is for you!Connect with Joe Flanagan:https://ingenious-probiotics.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ingeniousprobioticsConnect with me:https://mysticdogmama.comhttps://instagram.com/mysticdogmamaCome join FETCH First Light - my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlightDisclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

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 nourish the water element in both you and your dog, including warming foods, broths, lifestyle shifts, and energetic themes of the season.• A Season of ReleaseAs we move from a 9 year into a 1 year (and toward the Year of the Horse in February), this is a natural time to acknowledge what we’ve shed, and what we’re still ready to let go of with gratitude.• Not “New Year, New You”Why I follow the seasonal wheel instead of rushing into resolutions, and how January can become a month of deep rest, clarity, and seed-planting.This episode is an invitation to enter winter with softness, presence, and trust — in yourself, your dog, and the slow magic working beneath the surface.Connect with me!Instagram: https://instagram.com/mysticdogmamaWebsite: https://mysticdogmama.comDisclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

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, ceremony, meaning-making, and practical ways to open the door to the more-than-human world — without cultural appropriation and without getting lost in rules. If you’ve ever wondered how to deepen your spiritual relationship with your dog, the land, or the beings you meet along the way, this is your permission slip.Topics We Explore:What “empowered spirituality” really meansWhy our dogs walk with us on our personal spiritual pathsRethinking power animals, spirit animals, and soul dogsHow to honour your own ancestry and lived experienceWhy seeking just one special guide can limit your spiritual growthHow to validate your own intuitive experiences and simple, practical tools to check in with your intuitionMentioned in this episode: Emily Esfahani Smith, The Power of MeaningConnect with Deb MatlockWebsite: https://wild-rhythms.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/wildrhythmsConnect with me!Website: https://mysticdogmama.comInstagram: https://instagram.comCome join my free Facebook Facebook group, my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight