In this Episode Charlotte Kate Aspinall interviews me in the first half about what I have been up to and what my next plans are for over the next few years.

In the second half I ask Charlotte some of the final questions.

I have Known Charlotte through the grooming industry for at least 7 years now so it was fab to finally have her on the show and she made my interview very easy & I really enjoyed hearing her answers to my questions too!

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Today I am speaking with fellow Dog Groomer Ruth Higgins about our experiences with having hair splinters, both resulting in multipal operations, time off and a lot of pain.

We share the build up, the operation and the time off and offer our advice on getting help asap and lengths we went to that we would not reccomend!

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This Week I am Talking to Karen Beauchamp about the Peri Menopause, The Menopause and how coaching can help you understand your symptoms, and work goals on on any aspects of your life that your symptoms affect.

Karen Also Talks about her Book 'Menopause and The Dog Proffessional' and provides us with so much information Menopause related.

Karens Book ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068614803

Karens Website ....

https://www.menopauseandthedogpro.com/

Karens You Tube ...

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=menopause+and+the+dog+pro

Social Media ...

Instagram, Facebook,

@Menopauseandthedogproffessional

Tik Tok

@Menopauseandthedogpro

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This week I am talking to Jo Silk Smith about her lived experience with peutz- jaghers syndrome.

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This week I am talking to Julie Harris and Sally Hart about the 'Groomers Mingle' social and educational event the 3 of us will be putting on at Windsor Championship Dog Show this year. We discuss what will be going on, who we have managed to get to do demos and Q&A's and lots of other details.

Windsor Championship Dog Show Details ...

Dates and Groups of the Actual Dog Show ....

Thursday 26th June ... Gundog

Friday 27th June ... Terrier & Hound

Saturday 28th June ... Toy & Utility ... & GROOMERS MINGLE

Sunday 29th June ... Working & Pastoral ... & GROOMERS MINGLE

Website ..... https://windsordogshow.com/26-2/

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This week I am talking to Libby West about her lived experience with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome .... or POTS as it's referred to for short.

Libby is a dog groomer who works for herself and has been grooming for around 7 years, she is also a WOW ambassador.

Libby explains her symptoms, diagnosis and how it affects her inside and outside work.

POTS website we mentioned

https://www.potsuk.org/

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This week I am talking to our new wired located Handstrip member of the Groom Team England Lisa Parker.

Lisa talks to us about Schnauzers, hand stripping and also all our usual final questions.

Lisa Will be on the Simpsons stand at 12 midday on the Saturday of Crufts.

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In this episode Louisa returns to talk about crufts, what will be going on at the Simpsons stand, other events lined up this year, travelling to mountain tops and we have a really nice chat about her answers all of our newer final questions.

SIMPSONS STAND AT CRUFTS …. HALL 5 STANDS 18 & 21 … AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS!

seminars held at 10am, 12 midday and 2pm.

Thursday - Terrier & Hound Day

Simpsons stand - Christine Anderton Poodle, Carla (Me) Bichon, Mich Dale Westie

Friday - Toy and Utility Day

Simpsons stand - Connie Walker Kerry Blue, Georgia Willy Lagotto Romagnolo, Chris Briggs Hungarian Pumi

Saturday - Gundog Day

Simpsons stand Jo Silk-Skith English Cocker, Lisa Parker Schnauzer, Sally Hart Bedlington

Sunday - Working and Pastoral Day

Simpsons stand - Fee Brook Poodle, Hannah Bowles English Cocker Spaniel.

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This week I am speaking with Emmett Therapist Tony Sherry, Emmett Therapy is a complimentary treatment.

Tony also offers pet bereavement therapy so we touch on that towards the end too.

Tony visits Kent, Sussex, London, Essex and further a field.

Tony’s website…. https://www.tonysherry.com/

find an Emmett Therapist near you... https://www.resources.emmett-uk.co.uk/

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Today I am talking to Holly Bridden who is a groomer from the Manchester area that has been grooming for 17 years .

We talk about how She trained in Asian Grooming on a course in Malaysia at the Pets Icon Academy, how she found her love for creative and how the industry has changed since she started grooming.

We also cover the more Industry type questions at the end.

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