This is a special bonus episode that features an introduction to the Dog Parkology podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People.
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MOST POPULAR 2023 EPISODE (Re-issue): Margot Guralnick start creating artistic collages from the nature she was observing around her when slowing down on walks with Enrique, her dog. Her account Dog Walk Diary started and has blossomed into a beautiful series of work.
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END OF YEAR RECAP: To wrap up the year, this episode includes highlights from 2023 guests who we had the pleasure of having conversations with. This year, the conversations centered around companionship, acceptance, creativity, therapy, family, health, grief, home, and more.
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RE-ISSUE: As he steps down from the hosting chair, we wanted to bid farewell to host John Bartlett by sharing the special Christmas story about Tiny Tim, his hairy soulmate. As a three-legged pit bull rescue, named after the Charles Dickens character, he changed John’s life forever. John even started a Tiny Tim Rescue Fund organization and clothing line in memory and honor of his beloved dog.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Longtime show host John Bartlett is stepping down after five years on the Dog Save The People podcast. It's been a privilege for us to have John leading conversations on the show for all these years, speaking to over 150 guests. In this announcement, John shares his appreciation for the meaningful conversations fellow dog parents shared with him on the show.
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This visualization meditation is designed to release tension throughout the body while on a dog walk, or sitting with a dog next to you. This guided body scan will slowly, from head to toe, recognize where you may be holding stress and imagine releasing tightness with each exhale. By allowing the body to decompress mindfully, you will be left feeling grounded and centered. When we are calm and stress-free, our dogs tend to reflect back a similar demeanor.
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This visualization meditation is designed to bring you closer to the natural world that surrounds you, wherever you are. This practice will also help you to connect and reflect on your relationship with your dog in a deeply spiritual way. Afterward, you may feel the pure love from your mutual bond and immense gratitude for having a dog in your life.
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This walking meditation is designed to help you gain a stronger appreciation for your dog and the natural world on your walks together. It will also direct you to notice a dog’s exuberance, and this happiness may extend into our hearts and minds. The reward from this meditation will be a feeling of joy that allows you to be more present with others in daily routines, bringing an increased sense of gratitude and fullness to life.
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This bonus episode features a sample meditation episode, Sharing This Moment, from the new season of our Dog Walk Meditation series. This specific walking meditation has been designed to focus on breathing, ease your mind, relax your body, and bring attention to your dog.
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This is a special bonus episode that features an introduction to Season 2 of the Dog Walk Meditation podcast, a new spinoff series from the team at Dog Save The People. This new season is guided by former guest, Annette McGivney.
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We'll be taking a brief pause from posting new episodes during July and August. We are also excited to announce Season 2 of the Dog Walk Meditation podcast, which is currently in production!
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Dr. Kwane Stewart was struggling with the disheartening veterinarian work he was doing until he found a new way to help people and their dogs to be happy, healthy, and maintain a crucial relationship through his work in the streets with the unhoused.
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Antonia Bruce had to stay off her feet due to a health issue. When she was easing back into walking again, it was doing so with new puppies at her side that gave her the strength and motivation to keep going.
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Grief counselor Richard Mercer facilitates a pet loss support group where has gained insights on the similarities and differences between human and pet loss, as well as how we can reframe our perspective in our own individual healing journeys.
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While talking her dog Enrique for walks around their neighborhood, Margot Guralnick discovered a new way to see her surroundings. She started to make nature collages and created the ongoing Dog Walk Diary series.
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Elli Frank set out on the Tin Can Kennel Tour last year to observe shelters and help dogs through Mr. Bones & Co, her nonprofit. During this process, she traveled across the country with her own pack of dogs, gaining a new understanding of what home means to her.
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Doug Mader clashed with his father over his choice to be a veterinarian. But when his father had one in his life, they finally connected and formed a bond.
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Dr. Sharon Holland is a Professor who teaches a course in animal studies at UNC Chapel Hill, where her lifelong journey with dogs and other animals have informed her intimate and unique perspective. Through a queer, black, and feminist lens, Sharon explores how the way we connect to the other species on our planet can help us better connect to our own humanity.
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'The Year of the Dog' filmmaker Rob Grabow talks about the struggles of addiction and sobriety, and how dogs can be a helpful and integral part of the process.
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Kimo Pokini adopted his dog, Jazz, when he moved to a new city as an adult. He found so much love and courage that he decided to finally come out to his parents after over 20 years. Kimo knew Jazz would be enough of a family to support him, no matter what happened.
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