Parenting comes in different guises. And, when my desire to be a mom meets the desire of a raccoon baby to be snuggled, meet ... heaven awaits! Join some on this personal journey, a chapter from my book Pet Logic.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/beating-the-baby-blues

Did you interview your animal before s/he became part of your family? Maybe you should have. Dunn, a therapy horse explains t us why he acted frustrated when asked to work with people. He didn’t know his job. Listen in to understand what Dunn needed and how you can help your animals understand their job and your expectations.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/did-you-provide-a-job-description

Horses are energy sponges. When we stress because something is not going according to our plan — inclement weather, a muddy horse, a lost shoe — our horse not only picks up on it but is affected by it. When we resist what is, our horse becomes resistant, too.

But, if we meet our horse in the now, with all the realities that encompass that very now, we’re literally guided to the best outcome possible. Listen in … I’ll show you how to turn mud and mayhem into serenity.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/going-with-the-flow

When the issue is stuck in the tissue it means that the animal’s body is stuck in a trigger mode. Imagine the animal’s point of view, the moment of shock when you are walking up to your person and all you see is a big boot that kicks you away. Or, the big dog that comes toward you with his furry posse, pushing you into a corner until you were cowering and shaking. These experiences leave a mark, a blueprint in your dog’s body. And the issue that is stuck in the tissue has usually two ways of expressing itself. Offensive or defensive. Extroverted or introverted. Bark, snap and bite, or cower, crumble, and hide. What can you do to help your dog to move past the trauma? Listen in!

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/the-issue-stuck-in-the-tissue

“An antelope broke its neck.” “A caretaker was injured by a tiger during feeding time.” “The habitat did not seem to be big enough to house all animals.”

When you can’t hunt, can’t run, can’t fly, can’t swim like you were born to do, you don’t survive, you hang in. You wait for food. You get irritated. You snap. And then you are the felon. And you might get killed, or banned.

Join me to look at Zoo Antics from the animal’s point of view.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/zoo-antics

The last episode “You're only a yawn away from relaxation,” really hit the spot with many of you which is super exciting. I feel it is important for me to shed even a little more light on the yawn because it is really important that we understand the power of it and also how we can undermine the power of the yawn.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/the-yawn-part-2

Do we need to protect ourselves when we do energy work? Should we put white light around us? What do the animals do to protect themselves? Do they need to protect themselves? And what does a yawn have to do with it? Listen in and learn about the animal’s point of view as Nicole shares what Lucy, a bloodhound, and Cortina, a Warmblood mare explained about energy.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/you-re-one-yawn-away-from-relaxation

As an animal communicator, I have learned a lot about retirement, the retirement of horses. Today I will share with you the many facets and perspectives to consider when retiring a horse. And, I share some guidance on how you can communicate with your horse to learn if retirement is the right decision.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/is-your-horse-ready-to-retire

Many of us feel helpless looking at the events in Ukraine. One special dog, explains to Nicole and his person how we can help beyond offering money and supplies. Sunny, a furry wise guide explains when we share love and joy with others we will also feel the love and joy ourselves.

Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/uplifting-ukraine-a-dog-s-point-of-view

There is no more significant gift you can give to your animal than your presence. No cookie, treat, or carrot will ever have the same frequency or meaning as you taking a breath to meet your animal in the now. Once you arrive in the now, use your senses to see and hear and smell and feel what your animal feels. Don't project, but start seeing the world through your animal's eyes. Express yourself verbally, and then take a breath and wait for a response from your furry or feathery friend.

As you open the space for a reply, as you suddenly find yourself in a dialogue with your animal, you will be amazed about the deep sense of connection that fills your heart.

Show notes available here:https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/tying-it-together