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Hi everyone ASK VICTORIA is here! For a limited time you can get coaching from me for just £15! Submit your coaching question and get a detailed, personalised response with action steps from me. ASK VICTORIA HERE **Only Available for a Limited Time** In this episode I'm talking about Money Blocks and what they really mean. I'm explaining why you could be self-sabotaging around money and what to do about it! I'm sharing what your subconscious mind is doing when it comes to money and what YOU need to do about it to be able to Manifest Money in the way you really want. If you'd like more support with Money Mindset you can either ASK VICTORIA or email me to discuss my other 1:1 options Email: victoria@victoriamaskell.com Instagram: @victoria.maskell

Remember the goals you set for yourself at the start of this year?Well, Fall is now here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to refocus and ensure you finish the year strong.To help you do just that, I've decided to give you access to something that's normally only available to members of the Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE Membership Community.FREE 3-Part Training Series: Ignite Wonder in your Outdoor Classroom. This training series will help you to:· Learn how to set up your outdoor space· Explore how nature-based books inspire the design of your outdoor space.· Discover tips and tricks for teaching outdoor practice.Because this is usually part of my paid membership, I'm only able to make it available for a few days, so be quick and give it a watch now!REGISTER TODAY HERE! QUESTIONS? ASK VICTORIA

call in and get a free reading by World Renowned Psychic Medium and Healer, She has been featured on telemundo, univision, cbba radio, amazing 102.5 FM, KTEK 1110 AM, listed amongst the top 5 fortune tellers in houston by cbs local radio, has been a guests on several radio shows and most recently featured in the Houston Chronicle. Psychic Medium Victoria Alvarado will connect live with audience members and connect with your guardian angels to give you messages about what your future holds. Weekly healing sessions will also be done The Content Broadcasted from our hosts at Ask Victoria radio show is not an alternative nor a substitute for professional or medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. Any medical advice is for educational purposes only it should not be used for self- treatment or self -diagnosis. We recommend that you consult your own physician regarding any diagnosis or course of treatment. Psychic Readings broadcasted from our hosts at Ask Victoria radio show are for entertainment purposes only. All information and/or advice given to you should not take the place of any medical, legal or financial advice given to you by any qualified professional. You must be 18 years of age or older to use this service. All psychic readings and consultations are intended to offer an insight into a person's personal life.

"Electrify everything" guru, Saul Griffith (pictured), was the keynote speaker at the recent Greater Bendigo Climate Summit organized by the Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration. "The public history, climate change present, and possible future of Australia's botanic gardens"; "Electric vehicle incentives for ‘gasoline superusers' would have outsized benefits for the climate"; "What should happen to native forests when logging ends? Ask Victoria's First Peoples"; "A new trade deal delivers cheaper Australian beef and British sweets – but does little to avert dangerous global warming"; "Victorian government changes preferred transmission line route for VNI West project"; "Greens accuse Labor of ‘sweetheart deal for Woodside' in petroleum resource rent tax changes"; "Antarctic alarm bells: observations reveal deep ocean currents are slowing earlier than predicted"; "Do people think ‘plant-based yoghurt' comes from a cow, or are lobby groups crying over spilt milk?"; "The rich and powerful are using their superyachts for secret meetings far from prying eyes"; "Heat Will Likely Soar to Record Levels in Next 5 Years, New Analysis Says"; "Cop28 moots oil and gas initiative despite greenwash accusations"; "Montana Repeals State Energy Policy as Climate Trial Nears"; "Climate change to blame for up to 17 deaths on Mount Everest, experts say"; "The icy waters off the coast of Antarctica are in a state of constant change"; "Electric cars could dominate sales by 2030, study finds"; "Radical climate activists pushing to ‘inconvenience SUV owners' by deflating 4x4 tyres in major cities"; "Protesters rally against proposed new fines as SA Premier Peter Malinauskas slammed for working with opposition"; "Landfill of Unused Fast Fashion Clothes Has Grown Large Enough to Be Seen From Space"; "Bottom-Dwelling Marine Animals Thriving on Offshore Wind Farm Foundations"; "Inside the car industry's climate lobbying push"; "Laws targeting protesters are being rushed through state parliaments. But they are often poorly designed and sometimes, unconstitutional"; "Austrade forum to promote links with oil giant Saudi Aramco condemned by activists"; ""No safe level of air pollution": Health advocates join calls for a strong Fuel Efficiency Standard"; "With Green Prescriptions, Getting Healthier Is a Walk in the Park"; "Capturing carbon with machines if a failure, so why are we subsidizing it?"; "Tesla Model Y is the first EV to become the world's bestselling car": "Flood-Battered Italian Region May See More Violent and Frequent Storms"; "Ugly Fight Over Climate Bill Exposes Cracks in German Coalition"; "Testing New York Apartments: How Dirty Is That Gas Stove, Really?"; "Can snow resorts survive climate change? It depends how much money you have"; "Could climate change make Darwin unliveable in 50 years?"; "Fossil fuel firms owe climate reparations of $209bn a year, says study". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

In this episode we're talking surrendering still... but in a different light. Enjoy! Thank you SO much for tuning in! Your support is greatly appreciated. Don't forget to leave a RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast with a friend! We will be back here every week. ✨✨✨ ----------

Join Victoria for this episode where we discuss an introduction to our journey of surrendering. Thank you SO much for tuning in! Your support is greatly appreciated. Don't forget to leave a RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast with a friend! We will be back here every week. ✨✨✨ ----------

Join Victoria for this episode where we continue the Christians & Business series. To day we will discuss part 1 of Your Calling: The Worth of Your Calling.✨Show Mentioned - The Chosen: https://thechosen.link/5VCD0Thank you SO much for tuning in! Your support is greatly appreciated. Don't forget to leave a RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast with a friend! We will be back here every week. ✨✨✨----------

Join Victoria for this episode where we pray a warfare prayer. ✨Book Mentioned: https://amzn.to/3uIQpQVThank you SO much for tuning in! Your support is greatly appreciated. Don't forget to leave a RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast with a friend! We will be back here every week. ✨✨✨----------

Sexuality questions anyone? In this episode, I answer some of the questions I am commonly asked. Have some you want me to answer, contact me at https://www.VictoriaVives.com

Alex Light is a body confidence and anti-diet influencer who has amassed over 300,000 followers on her Instagram platform. Alex shares the realities behind edited social media posts and empowers women to feel good about their bodies. After recovering from multiple eating disorders, Alex felt inclined to share her story in hopes of helping others and fighting back against toxic diet culture. In this episode, Victoria and Alex dive into their recovery journeys, detailing the many ups and downs they've faced to rebuild their relationships with food and themselves. This conversation is raw and honest, so please keep in mind this could be triggering for anyone who has experienced an eating disorder.   Ask Victoria anything at https://heyhero.com/influencer/VictoriaGarrick   Produced by Dear Media

Tune in Every weeknight at 8pm cst for a chance to call in and get a free reading by World Renowned Psychic Medium and Healer, She has been featured on telemundo, univision, cbba radio, amazing 102.5 FM, KTEK 1110 AM, listed amongst the top 5 fortune tellers in houston by cbs local radio, has been a guests on several radio shows and most recently featured in the Houston Chronicle. Radio show call in number (516)666-9984 you can also book your appointment online at www.victoriaalvarado.com Follow us on: Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/victoriaalvaradohealing website: www.victoriaalvarado.com spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/psychic-connections-show Blogtalkradio: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/psychicvictoria Psychic Medium Victoria Alvarado will connect live with audience members and connect with your guardian angels to give you messages about what your future holds. Weekly healing sessions will also be done The Content Broadcasted from our hosts at Ask Victoria radio show is not an alternative nor a substitute for professional or medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. Any medical advice is for educational purposes only it should not be used for self- treatment or self -diagnosis. We recommend that you consult your own physician regarding any diagnosis or course of treatment. Psychic Readings broadcasted from our hosts at Ask Victoria radio show are for entertainment purposes only. All information and/or advice given to you should not take the place of any medical, legal or financial advice given to you by any qualified professional. You must be 18 years of age or older to use this service. All psychic readings and consultations are intended to offer an insight into a person’s personal life. 

Tune in Every weeknight at 8pm cst for a chance to call in and get a free reading by World Renowned Psychic Medium and Healer, She has been featured on telemundo, univision, cbba radio, amazing 102.5 FM, KTEK 1110 AM, listed amongst the top 5 fortune tellers in houston by cbs local radio, has been a guests on several radio shows and most recently featured in the Houston Chronicle. Radio show call in number (516)666-9984 you can also book your appointment online at www.victoriaalvarado.com Follow us on: Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/victoriaalvaradohealing website: www.victoriaalvarado.com spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/psychic-connections-show Blogtalkradio: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/psychicvictoria Psychic Medium Victoria Alvarado will connect live with audience members and connect with your guardian angels to give you messages about what your future holds. Weekly healing sessions will also be done The Content Broadcasted from our hosts at Ask Victoria radio show is not an alternative nor a substitute for professional or medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. Any medical advice is for educational purposes only it should not be used for self- treatment or self -diagnosis. We recommend that you consult your own physician regarding any diagnosis or course of treatment. Psychic Readings broadcasted from our hosts at Ask Victoria radio show are for entertainment purposes only. All information and/or advice given to you should not take the place of any medical, legal or financial advice given to you by any qualified professional. You must be 18 years of age or older to use this service. All psychic readings and consultations are intended to offer an insight into a person’s personal life. 

Welcome to Psychic Connections with Victoria Alvarado.  Victoria Alvarado is a World Renowned Psychic Medium,   with an arrray of spiritual and intuitive gifts. She has been featured on telemundo, univision, cbba radio, amazing 102.5 FM,  KTEK 1110 AM, listed amongst the top 5 fortune tellers in houston by cbs local radio, has been a guests on several  radio shows and most recently featured in the Houston Chronicle.   Victoria’s clairvoyant abilities manifested themselves when she was a young child,  She also comes from a long line of indigenous faith healers in mexico in which she has inherited her healing abilities.   She has been a conduit for the spiritual realm relaying messages and spiritual insight to her clients around the world for a little over 14 years now.  Victoria uses her gifts to help her clients find peace, closure and the answers they need to move forward in life.   Through medical intuitive readings a form of psychic abilities where she is able to pinpoint physical ailments in the body and with energy healing session has helped thousands of people around the world transform their lives in positive ways.    www.victoriaalvarado.com. 

Bring Your Brilliance With Carla Taylor Radio Show Did you ever wish you had someone to ask about your biggest business problems or challenges? Or a way to ask Google or Alexa about how to get unstuck to start or grow your biz? Now you have a direct line to the business help you need with the launch of Just Ask Victoria. Victoria Finch is a successful parallel entrepreneur who either knows the answer or knows how to find it. She has started and grown multiple businesses and turned around others that were failing or on the verge of going under. With her breadth and depth of knowledge, Victoria is a veritable powerhouse of knowledge Victoria Finch is a business savvy problem-solver. Any business problem you have, she's got the answer. If she doesn't immediately know how to solve it, she knows how to find the solution. Everyone needs a Victoria to... just ask! And now you can, with the launch of her new service, Just Ask Victoria. Victoria went from homeless, bankrupt, and broken to successful business owner who empowers others to reach their goals and live an abundantly joyful life. She is an award-winning Author, Transformative Life & Business Consultant and Keynote Speaker who has founded and turned around many successful businesses, including a credit repair business, an industrial painting business, and a power-washing business.      coaching@victoriafinchinternational.com    http://www.justaskvictoria.com   ~ More Bring Your Brilliance ~ Carla Taylor ~ Are you ready to find your voice and bring your message to the world? Do you know you need a personal brand but aren’t sure what it should be? Do you want to create your own “career insurance” by having a personal brand that outlives any role or company? Each week, Personal Branding Evangelist and LinkedIn Strategist Carla Taylor interviews amazing people who are bringing their brilliance and forging their own path. She helps business leaders navigate the unknown by helping them stay relevant and known in their field, be their authentic selves, and love what they do. After supporting thousands of clients in achieving their goals, Carla Taylor realized she needed to “walk the talk” for her own personal brand. She started saying yes to opportunities, making social media connections in real life, and having a lot more fun along the way. www.itstimetobringit.com To get more of Bring Your Brilliance ~ Carla Taylor, be sure to visit the archives page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/bring-your-brilliance-with-carla-taylor/  

Special Boxing Day episode finds Victoria explaining what’s special about December 26th to Holly as well as a discussion about avalanche dogs and a new batch of Ask Victoria training questions. 

This episode brought to you by Zukes. Victoria and Holly talk about overweight pets, including Victoria’s ‘Fat Dogs’ specials on It’s Me or the Dog, as well as the struggle to keep weight off of pets. On the Positively Hotline, Victoria and Holly welcome the star of the recent Animal Planet show, ‘My Big Fat Pet Makeover,’ Travis Brorsen, to discuss Travis’s new show and the issue of obesity in pets. Ask Victoria questions include: How to get your dog to focus on you, especially in distracting environments. A 15-year old dog who suddenly developed a fear of sleeping at night. A rescued Jack Russell who gets so excited while harnessing up for walks in the morning. Show Links: Travis Brorsen’s webpage My Big Fat Pet Makeover show page

On this jam-packed episode of the Positively Podcast, Holly and Victoria first chat about Victoria's new book and some of the fascinating research that's being conducted on canine cognition. Also on this episode of the podcast is an interview with K-9 Ninja Roo Yori, who has become a household name both through his endeavors on American Ninja Warrior as well as his work promoting pit-bull type dogs. And finally, a round of Ask Victoria questions and Animal Academy questions will both fascinate and entertain you! Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Do Dogs Dream with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

On this jam-packed episode of the Positively Podcast, Holly and Victoria first  chat about Victoria's new book and some of the fascinating research that's being conducted on canine cognition. Here are a few of the questions they discuss: Do dogs dream? How can you tell if your dog is in pain? Why do small dogs live longer than larger dogs? Also on this episode of the podcast is an interview with K-9 Ninja Roo Yori, who has become a household name both through his endeavors on American Ninja Warrior as well as his work promoting pit-bull type dogs. And finally, a round of Ask Victoria questions and Animal Academy questions will both fascinate and entertain you!

Victoria and Holly are gearing up for the holiday season, and chat about how the stress of the holidays affects both people and their pets. Victoria gives some tips for keeping your dogs happy and healthy over the holidays, and the pair chats about their thoughts on when one person tells them they prefer one of their dogs over the other. Another feel-good holiday story the ladies cover is a young boy who is willing to give up everything he has to help a dog in need. Ask Victoria questions include: Is getting a new puppy a good idea for a grieving older dog? Do pit bulls need to be treated differently from other dogs? Why does my dog nip at guests when they come over? How can you teach a blind dog to negotiate stairs? How can you stop a dog from biting people's feet? What's the best way to stop a dog from jumping on people?

Victoria and Holly are back with a bang for Season 6 of the Positively Podcast! The pair catches up on their latest travels and adventures across the globe, and Victoria talks about the first year of her dog training academy. Next, Victoria answers some of her listeners' Ask Victoria dog training questions, including how to work with a leash reactive dog, and how to get a dog to focus in a distracting environment. And to top it all off, Holly turns the tables on Victoria with a particularly tricky round of Animal Academy questions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Back with a Bang with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to do something different in your career? The list of changes you seek in the next 12 months could include a raise, a promotion, or a new job. Or maybe you want to improve your professional skills by stepping up your networking, increasing your industry knowledge, or adopting new work habits.   Whatever your goal, you’re not alone. More than 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, according to some estimates. (Alas, research suggests only about 8% of people stick to those resolutions.) So what are you doing to ensure your professional resolutions turn into a reality? This week on Find Your Dream Job, Mac talks with Victoria Crispo, career development expert and manager of career content at Idealist. Victoria shares her advice on how to set and attain achievable career goals so that 2016 is a year you move closer to your dream job. In this 33-minute episode you will learn: How to unpack your big career goals into specific and measurable objectives Why you need an accountability partner The biggest mistakes to avoid when you’re setting career goals Tips for making big (and possibly scary) career choices This week’s guest: Victoria Crispo (@_AskVictoria | LinkedIn)Manager of Career ContentIdealistNew York, N.Y. Listener question of the week:  Should people who want to relocate move before they have a new job lined up? Do you have a question you’d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac’s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org. Resources referenced on this week’s show: Ten Questions You Should Ask When Facing A Tough Career Decision The Scientifically Proven Way to Overcome Your Career Fears IdealistCareers.org Stickk.com Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond) - 2016 Edition If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you’d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac’s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org. -- Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support! Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com. -- FULL TRANSCRIPT   Mac Prichard:   This is "Find your Dream Job," the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference life. I'm Mac Prichard, your host and publisher of "Mac's List." Our show is brought to you by Mac's List and by our book, "Land your Dream Job in Portland and Beyond." To learn more about the book and the updated edition that we're publishing in February, on February 1st, actually, visit MacsList.org/ebook. A new year means a new start, and as 2016 beings, you're probably making resolutions to something different in your career. The list of changes you want to see in the next 12 months may include a raise, a promotion, and a new job, or maybe you want to improve your professional skills by stepping up your networking, increasing your industry knowledge, or adopting new work habits. Whatever your goal, you're not alone. More than 40% of Americans make New Years resolutions, according to some estimates. In spite of those good intentions, however, most of us don't have much success in keeping our promises to ourselves. Researchers at the University of Scranton found that only 8% of Americans achieve their goals. This week on "Find your Dream Job," we're talking about resolutions, why most of them fail, and why those that stick work. We're recording this in January, but the issues that we're talking about and the information we'll share with you today you can use in any month. Our guest expert this week is Victoria Crispo, who will tell us what people who are successful at keeping their resolutions do differently. Cecilia Bianco, our community manager, has advice about what to do if you're thinking about this is the year that you move to a new town. Ben Forstag, our managing director, has 2 blog posts you can use to make difficult career decisions. All right, Cecilia, Ben, let's talk about your New Years resolutions before we move onto our guest expert and our resources this week. What's on your list? Cecilia Bianco:  Well, for me, I try to make my resolutions based on something I learned in the previous year. Last year, I learned that if I don't keep up with having all my work organized, then I kind of start to fall apart. In the coming year, I want to make a huge effort to stay organized throughout the entire year. Ben Forstag:     For me, I want to be better about getting out there networking on a regular basis, going to industry events, and just social mixers here in town, just so I can meet other professionals in Portland and in other areas. In the past, I've always done that sporadically, and my goal now is to set a regular schedule, a modest schedule, maybe once or twice a month, but have a schedule and go do that consistently. Mac Prichard:    Good. For me, I've found in the past that I have the most success when I just focus on just one or two things, so one of my resolutions last year was to publish the Mac's List book. We brought that out as a PDF this year. The 3 of us have talked about the new e-course that we hope to introduce in the second half of the year, and that's on my to-do list. I'm curious, before we move on, are there tips that you have for our listeners about once you make those resolutions, the things you do that you find make it more likely that they'll happen? Cecilia Bianco:  I find that if I set aside time on my calendar to actually meet that goal, then I'll end up doing it. Setting a weekly reminder on Fridays, or something like that, "It's time to get organized," will keep me on track. Mac Prichard:    I'm also impressed, Cecilia, we share our calendars as a team, when I see that you blocked out time on your calendar to do certain tasks. That prevents the rest of us from interrupting you by scheduling meetings or appointments. Cecilia Bianco:  Yeah, it helps. Ben Forstag:    I think for me it's about setting realizable goals for yourself. There's always this inclination, when you set a resolution, to say, like, "I'm going to go from not running ever to running a marathon this year." That's a nice audacious goal, but sometimes it's just too much. It's really hard to reach that goal. The moment you find that you're not on the right step in the progress, you just give up. I would say for me, my goal is not to go to a networking each week. It's once a month, right. It's a modest goal. I can do it. It's achievable, and if I can do that for the next 6 months, then maybe I can adjust my plan and say, "It will be twice a month, now, or 3 times a month, or once every week." Just setting realistic goals that you know you can hit, but that are going to create a real effective change in your life. Mac Prichard:    Keep it realistic. Put it on your calendar, and those are ways you can make it happen. Speaking of resources, let's turn to Ben, who is out there all the time looking for tools you can use. What have you found for us this week, Ben? Ben Forstag:   This week, we're talking about career resolutions. Resolutions, as you know, often involve some kind of change, taking a new job position, going back to school, confronting your professional challenges, and things like that. Change can be scary, right? Especially if we're talking about taking a step into the unknown, something that you're unfamiliar with, taking that new job, where it's a big question mark of what it's really going to be like. This week, I'm sharing 2 blog posts that I've found that can help you manage your fears and make the right career decisions, the right career decisions for yourself, that is. The first post is from the Life Hack blog, and it's titled, "10 Questions You Should Ask When Facing a Tough Career Decision." The author provides some good, high-level questions you should think about whenever your career is at a fork in the road. I'm going to kind of cover this broadly, here. It's a post I'd suggest you go through and read because the author does go into each of these questions in detail. In general, his questions are: Are you willing to learn new things? Will you learn about yourself? Does this new opportunity scare you? Does a new opportunity change the way you think about success? For example, have you been thinking about success solely in terms of money, and then this new opportunity re-frames success as fulfillment, social good, or something like that? Does it excite you to talk about it? Does it affect people in your life, and how does it affect them? Is it fiscally responsible? Does it elevate your skills? In other words, how does this position position you for future career choices you have to make? Is it an advancement in skills and opportunities, or is it stepping back? Is it in line with your brand? Does it provide value? In other words, does it solve major problems or improve the quality of life? Simply, these aren't clear yes-no questions. This is not the cheat sheet for making decisions in your life. These are really more open prompts. They get you thinking about the full impact, cost, and benefits of a prospective change. I love how each question frames the decision-making process around your own needs as a professional. I'd really suggest you check that out. Again, it's, "10 Question You Should Ask When Facing a Tough Career Decision," and it's in the Life Hack blog. I'll have the URL to that in the show notes. Mac Prichard:    That's a great list. One thought that occurred to me as you were talking, Ben, is a question I saw posed on a different blog, which is: When you think about how you want to be known professionally, whether it's as a manager, speaker, or a writer, ask yourself: How are you spending your time doing those things, and does your calendar reflect that? If it doesn't, then something's out of whack. Ben Forstag: Yeah. I think these questions are kind of the micro way of getting at that general, big question in there because I think sometimes that's a little bit too big of a thing to figure out or to put into your mind. This really gets at that. I particularly like the question about, "Does it fit with your brand?" That's just a fancy way of saying, "Does this fit with who you see yourself as and who you want to be as a professional?" Sometimes, people make decisions that don't fit with their brand. I think, at the long run, that's typically a bad decision. It's something you want to think about when you're making that big career change, whatever kind of change that is. The other blog post I want to share is from the Muse. It's called, "The Scientifically-Proven Way to Overcome Your Career Fears." I'll admit, this title is a little bit click-baity, but I think the content in here is really good. We can excuse that title. We all know that sometimes fear immobilizes us and makes it almost impossible to make a good career decision. I know this has been true for myself in the past. I was once in a job that I was miserable at. Every day was painful to go to work. I didn't like it here at all. I didn't leave because I had this voice in my head that says, "What happens if you leave? You'll never get another job. You'll be destitute on the street." That's all just crazy talk in your head. (laughter) Mac Prichard:    I think we've all had that, that vision. Ben Forstag:    So we're all a little crazy, right? Mac Prichard:    Mine involves sleeping in a cardboard box. Ben Forstag: Okay, well maybe we can be neighbors, when we meet. I like this blog because it shares some tips on how you can overcome that knee-jerk fear reaction that you have, which is often not based in anything real. The author borrows from some controlled exposure strategies that psychologists use to treat other fears, like the fear of flying, or arachnophobia. Basically, it's a 3-step process. 1: Analyzing the fear, figuring out where that fear comes from, what it's costing you, how it manifests, and so forth. 2: Creating a plan to slowly expose yourself to that fearful situation so that you can give yourself a little leeway and test the waters without jumping right into something that you find scary. Then, 3: Executing on that plan in a meaningful way. I also like that the examples the author uses here about fears in a workplace situation. It's not just about switching jobs, which is a great unknown out there, but also about issues like how to confront a boss that you have issues with, which can be a very scary situation, or the fear of meeting personal professional expectations, which is one I, frankly, struggle with. Again, that blog is, "The Scientifically-Proven Way to Overcome Your Career Fears." It's on the Muse blog. Again, the link will be in the show notes. Mac Prichard:    Thank you, Ben. If you've got a suggestion for Ben, please let us hear from you. You can write him to his email address. It's ben@macslist.org. Let's turn to our inbox, the high-tech mailbag, and hear from you, our listeners. Cecilia joins us to answer one of your questions. Cecilia, what are you hearing from listeners this week? Cecilia Bianco:  Yeah, this week our questions is, "Should people who want to relocate move before they have a new job lined up?" That's a great question. I don't necessarily think there's a general yes or no to this question. It really just depends on your circumstances and how much of a risk it's going to be for you to relocate without first having a source of income. That being said, I do think it's easier to get a job once you're in the city that you want to work in. If you're able to relocate without taking a huge financial or personal risk, I would probably suggest it. Ben and Mac, you've both relocated more than once. Did you move before you had a job? Ben Forstag:    Well, I've done both. Back in the early aughts, I was living in Spain. My visa in Spain ran out. I had to move back to the States and didn't have time to find a job beforehand. Without a job, I moved to Washington D.C., somehow convinced an apartment building to let me move in without any provable income. It took me a while to find a job there. It was scary, but in that situation, I didn't really have many other choices, so I did that. When I moved to Portland, I actually got a job lined up before I moved out here. I think that was a unique situation, though, because first, it's pretty rare, but second, I had a very strong case to make that I was moving to Portland whether I had a job or not. I think that reassured the employer that this wasn't just some flighty application. In the case of moving to Portland, I said, "My wife and I already have plans to move to Oregon. Here's the move date. We've already lined up housing and everything else." The employer knew that I was a real candidate. I wasn't just someone from Washington D.C. applying for a job. Mac Prichard: I've been lucky enough to have a job to each city I've moved to for the first time, Washington D.C., Boston, and Portland. I will say when I went to D.C., I had just graduated college and was coming off a political campaign. I had a promise of a job for 4 weeks, and it turned out, once I got there, I stayed at that position for 2 years. I didn't think twice about getting on the Greyhound bus from the Midwest, and I think it was just youthful optimism, not something I'd recommend to everybody. Cecilia Bianco:  Yeah. It sounds like good experience. I do want to mention that while it is probably easier to find something once you've moved, we've actually heard plenty of success stories from people who have moved before having a job. We actually just published a post featuring a woman who found a job within a week of moving because of the preparation she did beforehand. If you don't have a job, but you want to move anyway, there are things you can do, like she did, to make it a smoother transition. Doing research on local organizations that you want to work for and getting connected to people who currently work there, that's a great way to start. You can also use social media as a tool to get a pulse on the local job market. On Twitter, it's always worth checking for a hashtag that covers what jobs are available. Then, Facebook and LinkedIn, there are tons of job groups in each city that you can join. You can also follow local companies, which often post if they're hiring on those 2 sites. One more note: I think if I was planning to relocate, I would probably reach out to recruiting agencies in the town I wanted to live in because they're always looking for talent. They can really help you make the connections you need to before you move. Any other thoughts or suggestions? Ben Forstag:   I have a question for you. In the past, when I've applied for a job when I was out of state, I've thought, "Well, if only I had like a P.O. box that said 'Portland' on it when I applied to this Portland-based job." Do you think there's any value in that, or is that just disingenuous? Cecilia Bianco:  I don't think it's a good idea to make that up. I think that there's little things you can do, like changing your location online. On LinkedIn, if you change your city, that's a great thing to do. If employers are looking, they'll see, not that you're in that city necessarily, but if they're looking to hire in that city, if you're there, they can find you. Ben Forstag:       You've publicly committed to moving to that city. Cecilia Bianco:  Right, right. Mac Prichard:  I like your suggestion, Cecilia, about connecting with a temporary agency because not only can you make good connections that could lead to a permanent position, but if you do come to a town and you don't have a job there, that's a way of getting work right away, beginning to meet people, and make those connections that you can't do from afar. Cecilia Bianco:  Yeah. I think that's really important. The quickest way to find a job is through people you know, so doing what you can to make those personal connections in advance is the best thing. Ben Forstag:     I'd just throw out there as well that, from what I know about employers and how they work, if they think you're the right person and you're going to solve their problems, they will wait for a couple weeks or a month until you are able to relocate to the town for them. Obviously, the location differences create a barrier, but it's not an insurmountable barrier. It puts just a little more onus on the job seeker to prove that they are the absolute, unique, right match for that position. Cecilia Bianco:  Yeah, definitely. Mac Prichard:    Thanks for that great information, Cecilia. If you have a question for Cecilia, please email her. Her address is cecilia@macslist.org . These segments by Ben and Cecilia are sponsored by the 2016 edition of "Land Your Dream Job in Portland and Beyond." We're making the complete Mac's List guide even better. We're adding new content and publishing the book on different e-reader platforms. On February 1st of this year, 2016, you'll be able to access for the first time "Land Your Dream Job in Portland" on your Kindle, Nook, iPad, and other digital devices. You'll also be able to get, for the first time, a paperback edition. Whatever the format, our goal is the same: to give you the tools and tips you need to get meaningful work. For more information, visit macslist.org/ebook and sign up for our e-book newsletter. Once you do, we'll send you publication updates and share exclusive book content, as well as provide you with special pre-sale prices. We're recording this in mid-January. We encourage you to get out there soon because there are great deals coming. Now, let's turn this week's guest expert, Victoria Crispo. Victoria Crispo is manager of career content at Idealist Careers and author of the "Ask Victoria" advice column, where she answers questions for social change job seekers and career changers. Before joining Idealist.org, Victoria helped non-profit job seekers as a resume writer, career coach, and in higher education. Victoria, thanks for joining us today. Victoria Crispo:   Thank you so much for having me, Mac. Great to be here. Mac Prichard: It's a pleasure to have you on the show. We're recording in January, and a topic that is on many people's minds are resolutions for the new year. It's also a subject that I think has relevance throughout the year. Let's talk about New Years resolutions, Victoria, and let's go straight to the dark side. Why don't most New Years resolutions work for job seekers, career managers, and just people in general? Victoria Crispo:   Sure. I think that there are a couple of important points to keep in mind, actually even before you even start to make the resolution, which will then cause it to be a lot easier to keep. One of those aspects that I think can really help is making sure that the goal that you craft, the resolution that you're trying to achieve, is something that is very specific and also measurable. The measurable piece is important because you want to be able to have a way to know that you're progress and that you are actually making change and seeing improvement. That's definitely one area that is really important as you think about not just keeping your resolution, but the first part is how to create a resolution that you will be able to keep and the other things that are involved in that. Mac Prichard:   Let's unpack that for our listeners, because I imagine many people are thinking, "Okay. This is the year I want to get a new job." They write that down. How do they make that measurable and specific, Victoria? Victoria Crispo:    Actually, almost just what you said, unpack it a little bit. What are the other details that are going to be involved in getting that job? That might require doing a little bit of research and reflection. First, figuring out what type of job do you want? Beyond that, what are the things that you need in order to get that job? It might involve taking a look at job descriptions that relate to that type of work. What are the responsibilities that are involved? Have you done that type of work before? What are the skills that are necessary? Do you have those skills, or do you have other ones that might be able to serve as a supplement? In regards to having something that's measurable, it might require having some additional steps before you get to that main resolution of, "I want a new job for 2016." For example, if you see a job description that you're really interested in, and there is a requirement for a certain skill, whether it's computer skills, social media management, whatever it might be, if it's a skill that you don't have, start thinking about what is it that you need to do to get yourself on track and make sure that the resolution that you've developed for yourself is something that you can actually achieve in the time frame that you've given yourself. Mac Prichard:    Okay. Define what that job is, find out what the typical title might be, look for examples of specific job postings that you might see online on job boards or elsewhere, then identify the skills that are required to do that work, and think about the gaps that you might have than employer might see and how you might address those gaps. Victoria Crispo:    Absolutely. Mac Prichard:   Okay. You need to be clear about what you want. What are some of the other steps that people need to take in setting these career resolutions? Victoria Crispo:     Absolutely. Be clear about what you want and the steps that you may not have thought about beforehand that you'll need to get there. I think it's definitely helpful to build in smaller tasks along the way, things that you can use as milestones, reasons for celebration. You are your best judge as to what that means for you. I can certainly give some examples, but it might be gaining entry into a specific area by volunteering and maybe developing a really great relationship with your volunteer manager, which perhaps then leads to an informational interview with someone else, who can take you to the next step. Having a good idea of what success might look like and also knowing that it might not be the exact picture of what you might think, and how to really determine that you are staying on track. Developing some little, smaller tasks that kind of show you that green light of, "Yes. I'm on the right path. I'm getting someplace," are things that you can celebrate, those little, the small victories that you can celebrate and feel good that you're getting to where you want to go. Mac Prichard:    Yeah. Baby steps can pay off. As you move forward, even though it might be in an incremental way, you'll see the progress. Reading your blog before the show, I know you've talked a lot about the importance and the value of having accountability partners. Tell us about the difference an accountability partner can make in setting these kinds of resolutions or in job hunting in general. Victoria Crispo:  I know, for myself personally, I love having someone who I can speak to about the things that I'm looking to do, and someone who is giving me that metaphorical tap on the shoulder of, "Oh, hey. Did you ... ? How are things going with x, y, z?" It is so, so helpful to have someone there in your corner who is able to just be a person who you can check in with and help you evaluate whether you're still on-task. Of course, it doesn't mean that you're going to necessarily take a lot of time out from this other individual. It can be very quick emails. Let's say you, as well, are a writer, and one of your goals is to develop a personal/professional portfolio that showcases the type of work that you do. You might, for example, share a link with your accountability partner. It can be a very informal, yet scheduled arrangement, where maybe you check in once a week or once every other week, but that there is someone there who can attest to, "Yes. You said you were going to do x, y, z, and you did it." I have definitely found that to be helpful in the past. In fact, there are sites that exist, I don't know if you're familiar with Stikk.com? Mac Prichard:    No. Tell us about that. Victoria Crispo:   Sure. It's actually Stikk with two k's. It is a way for individuals to set a goal, set the time that they are expecting to complete that goal, and they can set up a referee. That would be, in essence, you accountability partner. If you like, you can also have financial stakes in the game for when you accomplish your goal. I believe it's set up so that you can have that money go to a charity, the charity of your choice. You can also do the opposite, so if you miss your goal, you can have it sent to a charity that you really don't want to support. Therein lies and even deeper blow. (laughs) Mac Prichard:    All right. Well, that can be motivating. Victoria Crispo:   Absolutely. Mac Prichard:  Yeah. I've certainly had good experience with accountability partners. I remember during one job search, there was a friend I would call. This was a long time ago because we were still looking at newspaper classified ads. When the Sunday paper came out, we would call each other and say, "Okay. I saw this position. I saw that position. I'm going to apply for this one or that one." Just that weekly call was very affirming, and it was nice to have that connection. I'm sure you've had this experience too. I've had colleagues who've had good success with job support groups, groups of people who meet together to just keep each other updated on their progress, but also to set goals and exchange tips and other information. Victoria Crispo:    Definitely. It's so helpful to have that. I know there are some local job search support groups around here that have been really beneficial for the members. If there's not an in-person group in your area, there may be one online that you can join. That, too, can be effective, if it's a place where you can check in via email or in an online group. I definitely recommend that, as well. Mac Prichard:   Okay. Let's talk about mistakes you see people make that they should avoid when setting New Years resolutions for their careers. What stands out for you, Victoria? Victoria Crispo: I think the main things that stand out are again, not really doing that leg work beforehand of really discovering whether it's something that you can achieve in the time frame that you've given yourself. In some cases, it might be that there are, again, additional steps that you need to take in order to get to where you want to see yourself next. I think that that is definitely one of the bigger quote mistakes that I see, is not really factoring in some of the other things that might come into play as you're doing the work. I think the other mistake is, while it's great to have a goal, definitely building in some leeway for yourself and not beating yourself up too hard if you don't in fact make it by your set time. Job search is only one part of life. In fact, it's all of the other aspects of living. If you look at it in a holistic way, all of the other things that affect life, your relationships, your health, et cetera, do have a place in what happens in your job search as well. Sometimes, the drawback that a job seeker may have when they're trying to meet a resolution that they've set for themselves is forgetting those other aspects that come into play and that sometimes you may need to account for unexpected things that come up in life. Just because you haven't necessarily met your goal exactly doesn't mean that you haven't gone any distance whatsoever. I think that seeing those changes and improvements in your life, even if you haven't necessarily gone exactly where you expected to be is something that should be considered, too. Mac Prichard:    In summary, be specific, break your tasks down into small, manageable pieces, and be kind to yourself. Realize that you're not going to get it done in one day or one month, but you will make progress if you're focused, over the course of a year. Victoria Crispo:  Definitely. Mac Prichard:    Victoria, what's coming up next for you and your organization, Idealist.org? Victoria Crispo:                  Sure. Next month, we will be running an email-based course called find your fit. I definitely encourage anyone who might be interested in exploring their passions and figuring out where they want to go next professionally to sign up. It is a free course, and we will be making the announcement on our site, IdealistCareers.org, and also, of course, on our email list, which you can subscribe to on IdealistCareers.org. Mac Prichard:   Thank you, Victoria, and it's been a pleasure having you on the show. Victoria Crispo: Thank you very much, Mac. It's been great talking with you. Mac Prichard:    To learn more about Idealist, there are 2 great web pages you can explore. The first one is IdealistCareers.org, that's all one word. IdealistCareers.org. When you go there, you'll find career resources and tools. Idealist has a wonderful job board with, actually, thousands of listings. You can find those at Idealist.org. Victoria is on Twitter, and her Twitter handle is @AskVictoria. We'll be sure to put all of these links in the show notes. We're back in the Mac's List studio. I'm sitting here with Ben and Cecilia. What did you 2 think of the conversation with Victoria? What were some of the key takeaways for you? Cecilia Bianco:  Well, the main takeaway I got, I really like her point about breaking down your goal into steps so you can really determine if it's unrealistic or realistic for you to achieve that goal, and then edit it from there. Ben Forstag:   I thought her point about accountability partners was so important, not only so that you've got someone providing some oversight for you and making sure you're staying true to yourself and your goals, but also just so you're not doing this by yourself, right? Sometimes you need another person to share your frustrations or your triumphs with. I think having an accountability partner like that is a great idea. Mac Prichard:   I agree. One of the things that I think is surprising to many job seekers, particularly people who have been unemployed for a while, and I certainly have been there. I've gone through 2 long periods of unemployment, is in my case, I'd began to think I didn't have a lot to offer. We all have a lot to offer. We all have lots of experiences and skills, and helping somebody else by being that accountability partner is one of the most important things I think we can do. Okay. Well, thank you all for joining us and holding us accountable to our weekly production schedule. We'll be back next Wednesday with more tools and tips you can use to find your dream job. In the meantime, please visit us at MacsList.org, and you can sign up for our free newsletter there. It's published every Tuesday, with more than a hundred new jobs every week. If you like what you hear on the show, you can help us by leaving a review and a rating at iTunes. I've recently read that more than 80% of podcast listeners find shows on iTunes. By leaving a rating and review, you help us rise in the iTunes rankings, get in front of more job seekers, and help more people. Thanks for your help, and thanks for listening.  

Victoria's mother stops by to discuss the history of Georgia, and the group discusses the Broadway musical Hamilton while being quizzed by Alex and a friend. Ask Victoria questions include a GSD who gets aggressive when owners leave the room, a Weimeraner mourning the passing of one of her owners, and a Pom who pees on the boyfriend.

In this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, Victoria and Holly welcome back Dr. Paula Bloom, who peppers Victoria with questions about her new puppy, Suki. Victoria catches up with the Positively mailbag in Ask Victoria, and Alex makes a guest appearance to stump the grownups with some tough questions in the (not so) Animal Academy.

Victoria and Holly start Season 5 of the Positively Podcast off with a bang, including some great Ask Victoria questions and an interview with 'Of Dogs and Men' filmmaker Patrick Reasonover.

Victoria and Holly talk about their experiences in Greece, where there is a massive stray dog problem. They interview Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy Director Tia Guest, and Victoria answers some tough Ask Victoria questions.

On this special episode, Victoria and Holly wrap up Season 4 by dedicating the entire show to answering your Ask Victoria dog training questions. From what to do if your dog bites someone to how to improve a dog's fear of loud noises, this episode covers all of your most pressing training questions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Ask Victoria with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

On this special episode, Victoria and Holly dedicate the entire show to answering Ask Victoria dog training questions. From what to do if your dog bites someone to how to improve a dog's fear of loud noises, this episode covers all your most pressing training questions.

In this episode, Victoria and Holly talk about Holly’s interesting experience sitting next to a military working dog on her flight. State Farm Arson Dog Program Coordinator Heather Paul joins the show to chat about Victoria’s ‘Arson Dogs’ series and upcoming Arson Awareness Week. And Victoria answers some tricky ‘Ask Victoria’ questions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Arson Dogs with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly talk about Holly’s interesting experience sitting next to a military working dog on her flight. State Farm Arson Dog Program Coordinator Heather Paul joins the show to chat about Victoria’s ‘Arson Dogs’ series and upcoming Arson Awareness Week. And Victoria answers some tricky ‘Ask Victoria’ questions.

Victoria and Holly are joined by guest host Alex Andes to talk about Victoria’s new #poopandtell campaign, and Holly’s dog experiences in San Diego. This week’s Ask Victoria questions get her all fired up, and Alex stumps both Holly and Victoria with Animal Academy. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Poop and Tell with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly talk about their dogs’ recent health issues, including Jasmine’s dental and Kashmir’s major surgery. Victoria catches up on Ask Victoria questions, and dog trainer Nando Brown pops in for a chat about the upcoming Dog Bite Prevention Conference and their time at Crufts. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - In The Doghouse with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly (along with guest host, Positively Director of Digital Content Alex Andes) talk about Victoria’s new #poopandtell campaign, and Holly’s dog experiences in San Diego. This week’s Ask Victoria questions get her all fired up, and Alex stumps both Holly and Victoria with Animal Academy.

Victoria and Holly talk about their dogs’ recent health issues, including Jasmine’s dental and Kashmir’s major surgery. Victoria catches up on Ask Victoria questions. Dog trainer Nando Brown pops in for a chat about the upcoming Dog Bite Prevention Conference and their time at Crufts.

They're back! Victoria and Holly catch up on what they’ve been up to. They talk about Victoria’s two new web series, and what Holly’s been up to with CNN. Also on the topic list are dog shows and the various controversies at Crufts, and stress-relieving training tool Adaptil. And you won’t want to miss this episode’s Ask Victoria questions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Catching Up with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly catch up on what they’ve been up to. They talk about Victoria’s two new web series, and what Holly’s been up to with CNN. Also on the topic list are dog shows and the various controversies at Crufts, and stress-relieving training tool Adaptil. And you won’t want to miss this episode’s Ask Victoria questions.

Victoria reveals her trip to Ireland to shoot for an upcoming secret project, while Holly describes how she lost her filter and says what's on her mind. Also, details about the upcoming VSPDT Miami Dog Bite Prevention Conference on April 26th and Victoria's new book, Train Your Dog Positively. Tampa-based VSPDT trainer Amy Weeks of Amy's Canine Kindergarten calls the Positively hotline to discuss reasons behind the spike in severe aggression behavior issues, and to help answer this week's Ask Victoria questions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: victoria@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Train Your Dog Positively with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Discussion of the recent fatal dog attack by a chained dog, the dangers of tethering, the Miami Dog Bite Prevention Conference, a chat with Family Paws Parent Education founder Jennifer Shryock about dog/child safety, Ask Victoria questions and a new contest to win a signed copy of Victoria's new book.

Dr. Paula Bloom joins the podcast as Holly & Victoria discuss the Morrison's Christmas advert featuring a dog being fed raisin-filled Christmas pudding, the tradition of holiday card letters and family photos, Paula's new book, 'Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?', the psychology behind the 'Christmas Puppy or Kitten' syndrome, and Dr. Bloom's take on why this time of year especially makes people feel the need to be the best. Ask Victoria questions include a one-eye-blind Lab who has started barking at people and other dogs, a supposedly untrainable beagle mix whose sense of smell overtakes his willingness to listen to his owners, and more. Questions or Comments? Send them to: victoria@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Why Do They Do That with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Dr. Paula Bloom joins the podcast to discuss dangerous foods for dogs, holiday cards, holiday puppies and more, plus new Ask Victoria questions.

Beverley Cuddy, Editor and Founder of Dogs Today magazine calls the Positively hotline to discuss what goes into editing Dogs Today magazine, how the battle between dominance and postive training relates to the book '50 Shades of Grey', how she feels about the debate over training methods, the Alan Titchmarch TV interview with Cesar Millan, the state of dog-related programming in the UK and more. Ask Victoria questions include how to help a Pharaoh Hound who has started showing aggressive behavior since being attacked twice by other dogs in a dog park, a male Australian Shepherd originally trained using aversive methods who now sneaks out of the house at every opportunity, and an 8-year old Beagle rescue suffering from separation anxiety. Questions or Comments? Send them to: victoria@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dogs Today with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Reindog recap, shock collars, Noah's Ark animal sanctuary, Peter Emily's veterinary dentistry, BAT creator Grisha Stewart, and Ask Victoria questions about redirection, growling and more.

Dogs Today editor Beverley Cuddy calls the Positively hotline to discuss everything from how the book 50 Shades of Grey relates to dog training to the battle between dominance positive training. Also, new Ask Victoria questions.

Thanksgiving recaps, cat quiz, VSPDT trainer Sam Wike, and Ask Victoria questions about bullying Pomeranians, a hat-stealing Collie, drugs for foster Terriers and unhousetrained Beagles.

Recaps of 40th birthday plans, the Denver Dog Bite Conference and VSPDT member retreat, interview with dog trainer Sue Sternberg, and Ask Victoria questions about digging dogs, aggressive farm dogs, rough play and more.

Recaps of the Hero Dog Awards and preview of the Denver Dog Bite Conference, child/dog safety tips, the opposition to BSL in Savannah, Holly's pizzas for charity and Ask Victoria questions.

Holly describes her work on stories for CNN with Jennifer Arnold and Silver Sneakers, while Victoria discusses her work with Jim Crosby as they investigate recent canine homicides and conduct canine forensic research into why dogs attack. Also: News and information about Victoria's upcoming National Dog Bite Prevention & Awareness Conference in Denver on November 2, Victoria's latest Ehow Pets video about herding dogs, description of Victoria's childhood memories of lambing on a farm in Wales, a call for fans to help RAF military working dogs in Afghanistan and their handlers in order to help raise morale. Ask Victoria topics include: How to get dogs to stop digging up and eating plants in the garden, helping a previously abused dog too skittish to cope with sudden noises and changes in routine, When is the ideal time to enroll puppies in puppy classes, how to help a young dog who is sharing a household with kids that have multiple medical condition develop impulse control for, and how to get labs to settle down now that there are two new parakeets in the same house. Questions or Comments? Send them to: victoria@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Canine Forensic Investigation with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer var ACE_AR = {Site: '845738', Size: '468060'};

Victoria & Holly catch up on overdue Ask Victoria questions, talk about how to help military working dogs in Afghanistan, and Victoria's canine forensic investigation work with Jim Crosby.

TV vet Marc Abraham joins the podcast to discuss his Where's Mum and upcoming Pup Aid benefits, and Holly has a new batch of Ask Victoria fan questions.

Victoria and Holly recap their appearance at this year's Reindog Parade at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, which also included HGTV's Vern Yip, Victoria's mother, daughter and several other notable celebrity judges. Holly describes her experience covering the Penn State child molestation case in State College, PA. Victoria talks about her recent talk to several schools' Homeless Pets Club members and why the program is so important to her. This week's special Positively Hotline guest is filmmaker Jemima Harrison of Passionate Productions, creator of the powerful documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed. They discuss the current issues surrounding the current unhealthy breed standards as well as her work promoting awareness of physical and mental factors involved with the propagation many popular breeds in the UK, US and beyond. Ask Victoria questions include Victoria's recommendation for flying with small dogs as hand luggage, how she handled flying with Jasmine, and how to control excited dogs who run around in your car. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Reindog Parade with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

In this Thanksgiving episode, Victoria and Holly talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and why they love the holiday so much. Also included: safety tips regarding foods, great pet paintings of rescue dogs in the 2012 'Rescue Dog to Therapy Dog' Calendar, a recap of Victoria's live show in New Bedford, MA including the great people at Forever Paws shelter in Fall River. Accomplished VSPDT trainer Daphne Robert-Hamilton from Monroe, WA calls in on the Positively Hotline and answers a few Ask Victoria questions regarding cat-chasing, showdogs who don't like men, housetraining, and aggression. In Victoria's Animal Academy, Holly takes a crack at trying to stump Victoria with some obscure doggie facts. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly are joined again by Dr. Paula Bloom to discuss pets as therapeutic solutions for their owners. Also discussed: Native American festivals, PAWS Atlanta 45th Anniversary, Victoria's live tour and Holly's trip to Mexico. Ask Victoria questions include whether it's a good idea to add a rescued kitten to a home to alleviate your dog's boredom, how and whether to teach your dog not to fear fire, and dogs that chase moving cars. Victoria also tries to stump Holly with her latest Animal Academy about dog breeds. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pet Therapy with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly are joined in studio by noted psychologist Dr. Paula Bloom as they discuss how to change perceptions about certain breeds of dogs including pit bulls. Also discussed: Victoria's upcoming live tour dates (11/10 in York PA, 11/19 in New Bedford MA, and 12/3 in Shropshire, England). Ask Victoria questions include how to stop dogs from digging in the back yard, how dogs' internal clocks work, whether it's better to put a dog in daycare or have someone come feed the dog at home, and whether Victoria will ever sing on the podcast. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Changing Perceptions & Digging Dogs with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly are joined on the Positively Hotline by Victoria's vet, Dr. Duffy Jones, as they talk about canine halitosis and why/how to brush your dog's teeth. Also discussed, Holly's trip to the upper midwest, Victoria's emceeing of the Dog Jog, Halloween recap, upcoming live shows and more. Ask Victoria questions include: potty training setbacks, treating the elderly as chew toys, and how to teach puppies not to chase other animals. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Teeth Talk with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

In this episode, Victoria and Holly are joined by concert pianist and Through A Dog's Ear co-founder Lisa Spector to discuss the Canine Noise Phobia Series - the groundbreaking new desensitization tool Victoria developed in partnership with Through A Dog's Ear. Also discussed: update on Kashmir's knee surgery, Victoria's trip to San Diego for the APDT conference, SD Pet Expo and VSPDT evaluation day, Lennox update, and more. Ask Victoria questions included whether you can rush training, the music in It's Me or the Dog, and how to get puppies to stop barking at training classes. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Through A Dog’s Ear with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

In the first episode of the new season, Victoria and Holly discuss what they've been up to for the past several months, including Victoria's filming of the 8th season of It's Me or the Dog, experiencing the recent earthquake and hurricane, Victoria on Anderson Cooper, the Hero Dog Awards, Holly's judging of Miss Tennessee, her dog Kashmir's knee surgery, and Victoria's development of her new Canine Noise Phobia series of desensitization products. Also discussed, Victoria's upcoming trip to San Diego for a dog training conference and pet expo, her upcoming live tour dates, Holly's work as a correspondent for CNN, and the new podcast sponsor, Pets Add Life. Ask Victoria featured questions about why it took so long for the new podcast season to start, how to puppy proof your home, whether neutering will stop bullying behavior and more. The hot topic was the case of Lennox, a pit bull type dog in Belfast who is scheduled to be euthanized due to Northern Ireland's antiquated breed specific legislation (BSL). More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Hero Dog Awards with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

In this Thanksgiving episode, Victoria and Holly talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and why they love the holiday so much. Also included: safety tips regarding foods, great pet paintings of rescue dogs, a recap of Victoria's live show in New Bedford, MA including the great people at Forever Paws shelter in Fall River. Accomplished VSPDT trainer Daphne Robert-Hamilton from Monroe, WA calls in on the Positively Hotline and answers a few Ask Victoria questions regarding cat-chasing, showdogs who don't like men, housetraining, and aggression. In Victoria's Animal Academy, Holly takes a crack at trying to stump Victoria with some obscure doggie facts. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Thanksgiving with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria & Holly discuss Thanksgiving traditions and safety tips in this holiday episode. They're also joined by VSPDT trainer Daphne Robert-Hamilton for Ask Victoria, and Holly tries to stump Victoria in Animal Academy.

Victoria and Holly are joined again by Dr. Paula Bloom to discuss pets as therapeutic solutions for their owners.  Also discussed: Native American festivals, PAWS Atlanta 45th Anniversary, Victoria's live tour and Holly's trip to Mexico.  Ask Victoria questions include whether it's a good idea to add a rescued kitten to a home to alleviate your dog's boredom, how and whether to teach your dog not to fear fire, and dogs that chase moving cars.  Victoria also tries to stump Holly with her latest Animal Academy about dog breeds.

Victoria and Holly are joined on the Positively Hotline by Victoria's vet, Dr. Duffy Jones, as they talk about canine halitosis and why/how to brush your dog's teeth.  Also discussed, Holly's trip to the upper midwest, Victoria's emceeing of the Dog Jog, Halloween recap, upcoming live shows and more.  Ask Victoria questions include: potty training setbacks, treating the elderly as chew toys, and how to teach puppies not to chase other animals. Victoria with Anderson Cooper and Susie Essman Carhenge Holly in Deadwood

In this episode, Victoria and Holly are joined by concert pianist and Through A Dog's Ear co-founder Lisa Spector to discuss the Canine Noise Phobia Series - the groundbreaking new desensitization tool Victoria developed in partnership with Through A Dog's Ear.  Also discussed: update on Kashmir's knee surgery, Victoria's trip to San Diego for the APDT conference, SD Pet Expo and VSPDT evaluation day, Lennox update, and more.  Ask Victoria questions included whether you can rush training, the music in It's Me or the Dog, and how to get puppies to stop barking at training classes.

In the first episode of the new season, Victoria and Holly discuss what they've been up to for the past several months, including Victoria's filming of the 8th season of It's Me or the Dog, experiencing the recent earthquake and hurricane, Victoria on Anderson Cooper, the Hero Dog Awards, Holly's judging of Miss Tennessee, her dog Kashmir's knee surgery, and Victoria's development of her new Canine Noise Phobia series of desensitization products. Also discussed, Victoria's upcoming trip to San Diego for a dog training conference and pet expo, her upcoming live tour dates, Holly's work as a correspondent for CNN, and the new podcast sponsor, Pets Add Life. Ask Victoria featured questions about why it took so long for the new podcast season to start, how to puppy proof your home, whether neutering will stop bullying behavior and more. The hot topic was the case of Lennox, a pit bull type dog in Belfast who is scheduled to be euthanized due to Northern Ireland's antiquated breed specific legislation (BSL).

In this special 'Ask Victoria' episode, Victoria devotes the entire episode to answering listeners' questions. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Ask Victoria with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria describes her experience training a piglet named Mud for a recent episode of It's Me or the Dog, and also her time training chickens and recording rap songs with dog owners from the show. Also discussed: Victoria's exciting new global network of positive reinforcement dog trainers - Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training. Victoria answers a fan's question about the people who influenced her as a dog trainer and are now Positively Expert Bloggers here - Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Nicholas Dodman, etc. Victoria's good friend and songwriter/pianist Elio Pace - the artist behind the Positively Podcast themesong 'Addicted to the Phone'. Ask Victoria questions about: Food aggression misdiagnosed as rage syndrome. The leave it command working on cats as well as dogs. How to train a dog to pee on a weewee pad. Birthday wishes to a special listner in Minnesota Dogs sniffing people with old injuries

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss: Victoria's recent travels to the UK for the Dogs Trust Awards. Her trip to San Diego for Petapalooza. Her upcoming plans to be in New York City for the upcoming season of It's Me or the Dog. The inside scoop on the behind the scenes of what goes into each episode of It's Me or the Dog from casting through the final edit. In Victoria's Animal Academy quiz, she grills Holly about dog breed trivia. During the Ask Victoria segment, Victoria answers listeners' questions about: separation anxiety fear aggression in a rescued German Shepherd/Lab mix  Episode Links: Dogs Trust http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/  

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss Victoria's appearance at North Carolina's Puppy Mill Awareness Day and Victoria's recent Venice vacation. Other topics include: The issue of animal cruelty, the inadequacy of certain animal welfare laws and Ahimsa House. Victoria's Animal Academy about dog senses. The recent special episode of It's Me or the Dog when Victoria helped PAWS Atlanta achieve a total shelter makeover. Holly's obsession with barkless Basenjis via the famous YouTube clip of a Basenji singing along to the Godfather theme song. Ask Victoria topics included: How to stop your dog from herding the whole family. How to train recall in a 22-year old dog who has recently gone blind. Whether Victoria will film any upcoming It's Me or the Dog episodes in the UK. In this inaugural edition of Victoria Stilwell's Positively Podcast, Victoria and her co-host Holly Firfer describe what the podcast series is all about. Episode 102 links: Ahimsa House Victoria's Mother Dancing 'The Nutcracker' on the BBC in 1957