Dog Save The People

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Leaving Negativity, from a new spinoff series – Dog Walk Meditation – brought to you by the team at Dog Save The People.

This walking meditation is designed to help us release the negativity in our lives, to open up to a wider spectrum of compassion and forgiveness. While humans may have a hard time letting go of grudges or negative thoughts, we can take a lesson from our dogs to more assuredly move forward. Dogs don’t linger on the past, they live in the moment and keep going. If we’re able to free our minds of unnecessary burden and instead let go, we can live a better daily life as a result.

This seasonal series will feature short meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on a walk together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment.

Your guide for the new show is John Bartlett, a certified meditation teacher and host of the Dog Save The People podcast. Both shows are original series produced by As It Should Be.

FEATURED LINKS

Dog Walk Meditation website - https://www.dogwalkmeditation.com

Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686

Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3

Author Jenna Blum went through a series of life chapters and milestones with her senior dog, Woodrow, including later losing her mother. In her memoir, Woodrow on the Bench, Jenna tells the story of how they found community in Boston at their local park by just posting up on a special bench in Woodrow’s final days. The connections to neighbors, strangers, friends, and family through the bench is something that Jenna will never forget – and she has Woodrow to thank.

For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/jenna-blum - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Past Dog Tribute, from a new spinoff series – Dog Walk Meditation – brought to you by the team at Dog Save The People.

This visualization meditation will honor the dogs that have been in your life and embracing their unique nature with a dedicated moment of love. Every dog that comes into our lives is a gift. Past dogs should not be forgotten, but celebrated, and by remembering them, we move beyond grief.

This seasonal series will feature short meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on a walk together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment.

Your guide for the new show is John Bartlett, a certified meditation teacher and host of the Dog Save The People podcast. Both shows are original series produced by As It Should Be.

FEATURED LINKS

Dog Walk Meditation website - https://www.dogwalkmeditation.com

Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686

Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3

Cat Warren is a New York Times bestselling author of What the Dog Knows, which tells the story of learning to work with her young German Shepherd as a cadaver dog to find the missing and dead. Currently, Cat is working on historic human remains projects where she collaborates with archeologists, public historians, and community activists on locating historical burial grounds, such as those connected to the history of Native Americans and African-Americans in the United States.

For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/cat-warren - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

This bonus episode features an introduction to the Dog Walk Meditation podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People. This episode features a sample meditation episode, Calming Connection. 

This seasonal series will feature short meditations specially designed for personal time spent with dogs, such as on a walk together, which may strengthen your mutual connection and improve mental well-being. The goal of the show is to release the mind from distractions, reduce stress, and focus on the present moment. 

Your guide for the new show is John Bartlett, a certified meditation teacher and host of the Dog Save The People podcast. Both shows are original series produced by As It Should Be.

FEATURED LINKS

Dog Walk Meditation website - https://www.dogwalkmeditation.com 

Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dog-walk-meditation/id1649189686 

Dog Walk Meditation podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7VMN1mD7LED10CRrUkw3 

Topher Brophy is an artist and author who is best known for elaborate photos of him and his dog, Rosenberg, who bear a striking resemblance. We had Topher on the podcast in the past, discussing how Rosenberg made a significant impact on his life. Now, Tohper's written a book, Dog Dad, about the strong bonds that we have with dogs and the lessons we can learn from them. From being more selfless and more accepting of others to how they give us gifts of innocence and play that we sometimes lose, there are endless ways Topher's seen how canine companions often have a positive influence on our lives.

For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/topher-brophy-pt-2 - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Annette McGivney is a writer, educator, and speaker with a special connection to dogs and the outdoors. While going through a difficult childhood, Annette found an escape from the pressures around her by roaming the woods with a dog by her side. Now, as an adult, she's found this still proven to be an effective outlet for working through her trauma by hiking together with her dog and letting the natural world help to heal her spirit and heart.

For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/annette-mcgivney - If you'd like this episode, then please support the show, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

Rachel Herman founded the PAWS NY nonprofit in 2008 to help provide crucial everyday pet care services to New York City residents in need. The non-profit organization recognizes the importance for dogs to stay with their loving pet parents, keeping animals out of shelters. This is done by supporting vulnerable groups dealing with obstacles such as health issues or financial hardships with dog walking, veterinary care, and food. This way, their clients stay happy together with their pets. The PAWS NY volunteers also bond with clients over their pets and provide a vital human connection, too.  Stay tuned for the ending, where a PAWS client named Joseph Paul speaks to how he has been able to stay with his dog Bonnie and provide valuable company to each other.

Please consider donating to or volunteering for PAWS NY - https://pawsny.org

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We'll be taking a brief pause from posting new episodes during July and August – but don’t worry, we will be back with new, interesting guest episodes this Fall.

During our summer break, we will be working on some new show concepts to spin-off from Dog Save The People with the goal of premiering this new content in September. We are providing an exclusive sneak peek on new content development to all our friends who have donated to support the show in the past, and will seek their critical feedback as we shape the new podcast show. If you’d also like an early preview of the new spin-off show content, there is still time, and you can donate any amount of your choosing (and one-time or monthly) at www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople

We are passionate about highlighting the amazing ways that life is better with dogs through stories authentically told by people who experience it firsthand. And as an independent publisher, we appreciate any and all support to help make the show happen – from sharing our social posts, buying a t-shirt at www.dogsavethepeople.com/shop, leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or submitting ideas for guests at www.dogsavethepeople.com/connect.

Watch for our social posts over Dog Days of Summer, where we will highlight photos and illustrations from friends and artists featuring dogs, so keep following us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople. Otherwise, enjoy a walk with your dog outside and make it a great day for both of you!

Lynne Cox is an open-water swimmer who has broken many records and been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. In her new book, Tales of Al, Lynne looks at the incredible role of water rescue dogs – particularly in Europe, where she studied their training in Italy – and a Newfoundland named Al specifically. These water rescue dogs are trained to swim and act as lifeguards along with their human guardians. Larger water rescue dogs may carry up to 6 people back to shore at once, saving countless lives.

For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/lynne-cox - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.