Podcasts about therapy dogs

Meet Toby, now officially retired from a lifetime as a therapy dog at 13 years young, he leaves a legacy of healing and connection in his wake through the lives he's touched. In this heartwarming episode, Chris and Cathy welcome guest Diane Murano to tell the incredible story of her dog, Toby—an inspiring therapy dog with over 1,000 visits to his name. Learn how therapy dogs differ from service and emotional support animals, what it takes to get certified, and why temperament matters more than breed. Diane recounts moving moments from visits to nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and veterans' facilities, while also discussing the profound impact these dogs have on human health and well-being. Discover how you can get involved in this rewarding volunteer work.For more information about therapy dogs and the certification process go to:Alliance for Therapy Dogs - https://www.therapydogs.com/Therapy Dogs International - https://www.tdi-dog.org/ DisclaimerVitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound! MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home! Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates! Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.Dr. Buzby's - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show! Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we welcome back Sam King from Therapy Dogs Australia to update us on the world of therapy dogs and their vital work with children. Since we last spoke, Sam was facing challenges, including navigating advisors who have tried to influence how these dogs should be trained. Some of these suggestions, unfortunately, pushed back against proven and essential safe practices—raising serious concerns about the welfare of both the dogs and the children they serve. Sam walks us through what's changed since her last visit on the show and shares detailed insights into what it takes to properly assess a dog for therapy work with children. From evaluating temperament and resilience to ensuring handlers follow rigorous safety protocols, Sam explains why the assessment process is so critical to ensure success and well-being on both ends of the leash. Whether you're interested in therapy work, dog behaviour, or just want to hear how this incredible field is evolving, this episode offers a meaningful and expert-driven perspective. Further Details Are you in search of top-tier dog trainers and steadfast supporters of the Canine Paradigm? Below is a comprehensive list of individuals and businesses that stand by our mission, contribute to our operational costs, and make significant contributions to the canine community. Glenn Cooke oversees a wide range of canine-related services at Canine Evolution and Pet Resorts Australia. Pat Stuart offers a full suite of coaching and dog training services through Serious dog business We invite you to support our show and access exclusive content on our Patreon page. Your contributions directly support the show's ongoing production, and we deeply appreciate the wonderful community that has formed around it. If you're unsure how to contribute, feel free to reach out to us for assistance. Explore our complete range of merchandise at our Teespring store. You can also help by spreading the word within the canine community or suggesting special guests for future interviews. For information on how to listen to our podcast, please visit this link. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video content and updates. If you enjoyed the podcast, we would greatly appreciate your reviews on iTunes, Spotify, and other podcast directories. Details on joining the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) can be found here. We highly recommend membership for anyone serious about advancing in the canine industry. We also encourage you to check out Dogs Playing for Life, a transformational rescue process making a positive impact on dogs across the USA. Support Our Supporters Narelle Cooke hosts her own podcast, Natural Health for People and Pets, available on all major podcast platforms. Be sure to listen in. For the finest human-grade supplements for your dogs, visit Canine Ceuticals. Now available in the USA. SHOW SPONSOR Jason Firmin of Einzweck Dog Quip is another proud SHOW SPONSOR. The innovative motorcycle dog kennel can be found at Rowdy Hound. SHOW SPONSOR For daycare and heartfelt training services, check out From the Heart Dog Training. SHOW SPONSOR Our dear friend and frequent contributor, Birdy O'Sheedy, can be found at birdyosheedy.com. Special Thanks A huge thanks to all our contributing artists. Please take a moment to support their amazing work: Jane Stuart Avery Keller Zoie Neidy

S4:E7 How Hard Is It To Train A Therapy Dog?This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam dives into a really important question that maybe isn't asked enough- how hard is it to train a therapy dog? The answer may not be what you expect. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: GPS55LMWEJPW5YRD

Can you pet that dog?  This week Tara and Laura break down the differences between assistance, service, and therapy dogs to help the public understand how the training, handling, and expectations for these dogs are different.  They go into detail about why it is important to respect a handler's dog and know if it is a dog that is allowed to socialize when out in public. Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

In this episode, we're joined by Kendra Perkins and her beloved therapy dog, Harbor, to explore the heartwarming impact of therapy animals at summer camp. Kendra shares how Harbor supports campers through moments of anxiety, homesickness, and emotional challenges—while also bringing smiles, connection, and calm to the entire camp community. Discover how therapy dogs like Harbor are helping create more inclusive, supportive, and emotionally resilient camp environments. Special thanks to our sponsor, UltraCamp. Show notes: Contact Kendra Camp SAY Alliance of Therapy Dogs AKC Recognized Therapy Dog Organizations Innovative Camp Company The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

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S4:E6 Retiring & Navigating The Passing Of A Therapy Dog (Guest: Sharlet Jensen)This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I got to sit down with Sharlet Jensen, a Speech Pathologist based in Seattle, who's experienced the emotional process of retiring not one, but two therapy dogs, coping with the passing of her retired therapy dog, Johnny Utah and breaking the news to her clients. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!Links:Sharlet Jensen's Website & Resources: https://www.speechdogs.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speech_Dogs---Sharlet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speech_dogs/Mentions:The Telepathy Tapes: https://thetelepathytapes.com/SUBSCRIBE!Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-programFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservicesMusic License: KSMQMHY0BJCADMS0

Our K-9 Companions, what would we do without them? Susan Hinkle from Alliance of Therapy Dogs and Mo Patriot Paws, sheds light on the difference between Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs. Susan also provides all the information you need, to determine if you and your dog would make a great team to help others. The Fort NOT Lost in the Woods Podcast is a production of O'Quinn Marketing. For more information on being a guest or sponsor, email tracy@oquinnmarketing.com. To leave a voicemail for the show, call 417-650-6057. Thank you to show sponsors: TK's Pizza in St. Robert, Security Bank of Pulaski County, The Bow and Barrel Sportsmen Center and Nexthome Team Ellis.  

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March 25, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses a new study on the benefit of therapy dogs in the emergency room.

The Sawkar Salute: Therapy Dogs! full 92 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:39:55 +0000 Lyz4LDBs3N7CVMDK3SI3yIW4TUbSellt news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: Therapy Dogs! Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the latest weather, traffic, and sports…it's the best way to start the day! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

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S4: E4 Puppy Temperament Testing For Choosing A Future Therapy Dog (Guest: Serena Lynch)This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast we had the opportunity to sit down with Serena Lynch, the breeder & founder of M&M Companion Retrievers. This episode is best watched on our youtube channel as Serena shares some videos of temperament assessments from her previous litters and discusses what traits are especially important for puppies that may grow up to become therapy dogs one day. There is a lot of fantastic information in here and we will be doing a part 2 for this interview with Serena. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!- Visit M&M Companion Retrievers Website: https://www.mm-companion-retrievers.com/- Learn more about temperament testing on the M&M Companion Retrievers YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxOX8_QiEasSUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: TQFA2PAUBPD09YMP

In this heartwarming episode of Robin's Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert welcomes Liz Stewart and her extraordinary therapy dog, Dayo. Dayo, whose name means “Joy Arrives,” has truly lived up to his name—bringing comfort, hope, and healing to children and families in need.From visiting pediatric palliative care patients at George Mark Children's House to helping children process grief at Camp Erin, Dayo's presence brings a sense of peace and love to those facing life's toughest challenges.Join us as Liz shares the remarkable story of Dayo's transformation from a cheetah's best friend to a certified therapy dog, and the incredible ways he continues to change lives. Plus, we celebrate their well-deserved recognition as finalists in the 14th Annual Hero Dog Awards!Tune in to Robin's Nest for an episode filled with resilience, compassion, and the undeniable magic of the human-animal bond.

Nancy Stanley talked with me about her book Pillow with a Heartbeat, in which she told the story of how her chocolate poodle, Truffles, went from being the runt of the litter to working with children as a very effective therapy dog. During this podcast episode we also talked about the differences between a therapy dog and a service dog, how she came to realize that Truffles would make a great therapy dog and the role that Truffles plays in the Make a Wish Foundation. Listen to this interview to find out more about the qualities that Nancy saw in Truffles that makes him a great therapy dog. Who knows? Your dog, cat or rabbit may have similar traits and would enjoy working with children, too!

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S4: E3 Starting An Animal-Assisted Activities Business.This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam sits down with go-getter Bree Rooney to discuss various aspects of running an animal-assisted activities business, including strategies for starting and growing the business, understanding roles and responsibilities, and best practices for working with dogs in different settings. They also cover the operational aspects such as billing, client communication, and the importance of proper dog care. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!Bree's Book Recommendations:The Invisible Leash, Willow The Therapy Dog, The Hospital Dog & The Detective Dog, Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog, Madeline Finn and the Rescue Dog, Be Happy and Dogs With Jobs 1 & 2.SUBSCRIBE!Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us!Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-programFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservicesMusic License: MESQEF6GFLNNJIE4

S4:E2 School Therapy Dog: Sage's Impact & Setting Up for Success (Guest: Natalie Esterhuysen).This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I are joined by Natalie who has a therapy dog named Sage. We cover the positive impact of Sage on students at their school, and strategies for managing Sage in such a busy environment. Natalie also shared her experience of introducing Sage into school, emphasizing the importance of thorough research, preparation, and community involvement. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: AV6X2TWSELD4E41P

Caregiving is tough—but a little humor goes a long way! In this episode, I dive into the Caregiver FOG (Fear, Obligation, and Guilt), share a few hospital misadventures, and remind you why laughter is one of the best survival tools for caregivers. Plus, a chat with Gracie from her hospital room—where she somehow still finds ways to make fun of me after her 87th surgery. (I'm fine. Thanks for asking.) If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just need a good laugh to break the tension, this episode is for you!

S4:E1 What's On In 2025 For Therapy Dogs Australia Sam and Max chat about what 2025 might have in store, the heartbreak and healing that comes with losing a beloved pet, and, somehow, aliens and air fryers make their way into the conversation. We also share updates about our pets and some exciting plans for future podcast guests and topics. If you enjoy the podcast, don't forget to like, subscribe, follow, and leave us a glowing review! It helps us reach more people in the industry so we can all grow and develop together. SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: EWREFEC5RGZ5ZDFO

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses a topic that has come up recently in the news, Do Therapy Dogs Like Their Jobs on this episode of Dog Works Radio.  Connect 7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips 100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media  Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/firstpawmedia Dog Training: https://ak.dog/offer  Become a Member of our Pack! Podcaster? Consider Riverside.FM

Veronica and Vanessa Fernandes are therapy dog handlers at She's A Keeper Dog Training (SAK) in Stow MA. Veronica currently serves as the Operations Manager at SAK and Vanessa is currently the Daycare Operations Manager at SAK. Vanessa and Veronica own two dogs - Zeus and Blitz.  Need dog training gear reccomendations? Check out our Amazon Store! http://www.fitpetboston.com/store @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC 

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Kendall Crolius is the author of "Knitting With Dog Hair: Better A Sweater From A Dog You Know and Love Than From A Sheep You'll Never Meet," an underground classic in America's knitting community, first published in 1994 and newly-released this year in a 30th anniversary edition.Crolius will participate in a New York State Writers Institute event this afternoon.

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Kendra is on the hunt for a Therapy/Comfort dog... The thing is, Kendra wants to have a dog but she also has children on the Autism Spectrum so the dog would need to have a calm and specific demeanor (not quite a service dog..).

In this episode of the AZREIA show, host Marcus Maloney and Executive Director Mike Del Prete interviews Kim Slaughter, a real estate investor and founder of Together Saving Paws, a nonprofit supporting human trafficking survivors with emotional support dogs and providing ballistic vests to police K9. Kim shares her journey from real estate to nonprofit work, emphasizing education, networking, and persistence. The episode highlights Kim's passion for supporting law enforcement and the transformative impact of service dogs on survivors' lives.  Key Takeaways: 01:39 Introducing Kim Slaughter and Together Saving Paws 02:07 The Mission of Together Saving Paws 03:48 Challenges and Goals 05:53 Real Estate and Nonprofit Synergy 06:49 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors 08:28 The Importance of Education and Networking 10:01 How to Support Together Saving Paws 12:45 The Role of Canines in Law Enforcement 16:08 Heartfelt Stories of Rescue and Recovery 17:47 Saving Two Souls: The Mission 18:10 Overcoming Skepticism and Misinformation 19:42 The Matchmaking Process for Survivors and Dogs 21:37 Emotional Support vs. Therapy Dogs 22:27 Supporting Canine Units in Police Departments 25:34 Fundraising and Community Involvement 28:51 The Tip Club: Giving Back to the Community 31:38 Final Thoughts and How to Get Involved ________________________ Join us to celebrate our 22nd anniversary of AZREIA

Two weeks ago, we were scheduled to sit down with a couple of School Resource Officers (SROs) and our newest therapy dog, but we had to reschedule.  Well, this week came through and Lt. Pauls caught up with Officer Koua Thao and Officer Nick Stetzer w/ his new K9 partner, Timber.  They talked about the work an SRO does in the schools, and the inception & development of the therapy dog program.  Enjoy! The Wausau PD Podcast is also available on YouTube, Facebook, and other major platforms.

In episode 78 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Melanie Claymon, who volunteers with her therapy dogs with Paws & Think at local children's hospitals, schools, and more. Tune in as Melanie shares how her sister's breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to give back through her beloved pets. Follow along for all of Melanie's adventures with her four golden retrievers on Instagram at @the3retrievers!

They're cute, furry and soft!  Host Susan Hiland welcomes therapy dogs Gia and Bolt for a unique pawd-cast. Both pups provide comfort and unconditional support to students. Owners Katy Read and Kathleen Witt share the many benefits of therapy dogs and experiences with student behavior changing by engaging with their furry friends. 

A pack of four-legged therapists got a break of their own when they were honored at the airport where they dutifully work to ease stress and calm travelers. The event at Philadelphia International Airport marked five years since the 23 members of the Wagging Tails Brigade began greeting people and serving as therapy dogs. Several of them were presented with birthday presents and a customized cake while passersby were invited to eat cupcakes and sign an oversized birthday card. Members of the brigade and their volunteer human handlers are at the airport for at least two hours a week, impressing people with their tricks and doing what they can to raise the spirits of road-weary passengers. Dogs wear vests asking people to "pet me." Alan Gurvitz, a volunteer with Hope, a Labrador retriever, said their goal is to make travel a bit more pleasant. "I like to refer to the airport as the land of cancellations and delays. So people tend to be very stressed out here," Gurvitz said. Jamie and Victoria Hill, on their way to their honeymoon in the Dominican Republic, turned to pet Bella while trying to stay positive after their flight was delayed. "It reminded us of our dog back at home," Jamie Hill said. "We miss him." Back in June, Nancy Mittleman recalled, she was at the airport with her German shepherd Tarik while bad weather snarled air traffic. The two of them spent several hours entertaining stranded children and their parents. "Soon enough, I had an entire crowd around me," Mittleman said. "There must have been 10 kids sitting around him and they were talking to each other. And the beauty of it was before that, there were a lot of stressed-out parents and a lot of unhappy children." Volunteers try to coordinate to have at least one brigade member at the airport to greet travelers, especially on days with significant delays or disruptions. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Send us a textIn this episode, Jenzi Langley, founder of Get K9 Training, discusses service dog training and the process of getting a service dog. She emphasizes the importance of being disabled and having a need for a service dog in order to start the training process. Jenzi explains that service dogs need to have neutrality and adaptability, but there is flexibility in terms of breed and temperament. She also clarifies the differences between emotional support animals, therapy dogs, and service dogs, highlighting the specific tasks and training required for service dogs. Jenzi also discusses the legal consequences of falsely claiming a service dog and the importance of proper training and behavior in public spaces. In this conversation, Jenzi Langley discusses the importance of proper service dog training and the differences between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs. Connect with Jenzi:Website: https://www.getk9training.com/Instagram: Get K9 Training: https://www.instagram.com/getk9training/Jenzi: https://www.instagram.com/bugatti.sd/Support the showWork with Millie here: https://www.mirrorimagek9.com/contactus Instagram: @thinklikeadogpodcast @Mirrorimagek9 @OzzieAlbiesFoundation

In the final installment of our conversation with Texas society influencers Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan, we discuss how the state can be a force for philanthropy and mutual support, despite its reputation among some for extravagance and eccentricity.Kristi discusses how her nonprofits, K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS , struggle to raise money despite the increasing awareness of how canines can protect schools, detect drugs, and help with the mental health of the people around them.Rob and Lance talk about what they've learned about fundraising, and the success of their magazine endeavors in helping the most important causes.00:00 Start00:12 95% of everything raised goes to K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS 02:50 How did it start for Kristi? "I had a shipyard" 03:40 There was a ship coming up from Colombia04:20 "What are you dragging if you're empty? I would call the sheriff"05:58 What's driving past the average American behind the Amazon truck?06:59 We want to do everything to make the dogs successful08:59 The lacing and layers of Texas (there's a lot to make fun of)09:10 A state of force, not farce09:20 The Texas philanthropy Scene10:33 People will pick up our magazine in the barbers' shop11:10 When we do a "weddings issue" 11:55 "We're all ambassadors for this state"13:00 You need a good guest list14:05 People never tire of talking about the society galas14:50 Jean Smart is so well cast on Hacks15:55 Cheers to Iowa 

Kristi's non-profit "K9s4kids" protects 2.5 million children in schools across America, every day. In the second installment of our conversation with Texas society influencers Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan,  we discuss how she got it started, how it works, and the enormous challenge of fundraising to keep K9s4kids and K9s4cops running and growing.It is easy to imagine how law enforcement dogs could help in the horrific school shootings across the country. But Kristi also explains how they enhance the school communities in which they serve, and how they can help the mental welfare of the children, as well as the physical.  As presidential candidate Nikki Haley asked: "Why don't we have this in every school?" Then there are the millions of dollars in drugs Kristi's dogs have helped remove from the streets with their law enforcement handlers throughout the United States. The group discusses the challenge of fundraising, from small donations to hosting big gala events, and the cumbersome and paper-eschewing process of applying to state and federal authorities. STORIES:00:00 Start00:01 The idea for K9s4kids - the horrific Connecticut School Shootings01:03 The shootings can happen anywhere01:45 "Shelter in place" exercises now routine02:22 Uvalde - a dog could have taken that guy down02:55 How we find the dogs  03:20 The volunteers 03:58 Taking millions of dollars of drugs off the streets04:20 Support from Congress: McCaul and Cuellar 04:45 Nikki Haley: "Why don't we have this in every school?"05:34 Texas philanthropy and Texas causes05:55 How Rob started the "Fun in Fundraising" podcast07:03 The 3 key ingredients for an event; wow, fun, and heart07:50 Organizing a great gala event08:29 A plea from Governor Abbott's office 08:55 "The Carvana of Canines"10:29 "I want the dog to retire" - the dogs retire with the handlers11:05 Finding a consignment of titanium batteries13:20 k9s4kids protects 2.5 million children at school15:05 How the dogs help the children's mental health as well as their physical protection17:20 "If one of the billionaires we were talking about adopted this cause"https://k9s4cops.org/https://curatedtexan.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgiardinelli/https://societytexas.com/tag/lance-avery-morgan-editor-in-chief-and-creative-director

Many people need clarification about specialty training for their puppy or dog related to service dogs, therapy dogs, or ESAs (emotional support animals). In this episode, I discuss the definitions, training requirements, and roles each plays in human life. Related article from AKC: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/service-working-therapy-emotional-support-dogs/Alliance of Therapy Dogs website: https://www.therapydogs.com/Discover a simple and effective method for loose-leash walking your puppy with my new book Leash Training Your Puppy. Purchase my new book Potty Training Your Puppy here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNGRNXNXRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a celebration of stress relieving dogs.

Adam opens the show by welcoming comedian Terrence K. Williams for his first ACS visit. They talk about the craziness that was Terrence's family life growing up and his eventual move into the foster care system. Then they discuss why the Democrats are losing support from some black Americans and how Terrence got his start in comedy. Next, Dawson joins the show to read the news including stories about the growing number of women seeking out careers in blue collar industries, the parents of a schoolgirl with anxiety fighting for her therapy dog to be allowed in the classroom, Alicia Silverstone eating an alleged poisonous berry in London, and the outrage over the new Starbucks CEO being allowed to work from home. Finally, Ian O'Connor joins the show to talk about his new book, “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers.” They discuss Aaron Rodgers' now famous lie about his vaccination status, his longtime interest in conspiracy theories, Aaron's ongoing estrangement from his family and his beef with Jimmy Kimmel. For more with Terrence K. Williams: ● INSTAGRAM: @terrence k williams ● TWITTER/X: @w_terrence ● WEBSITE: terrencekwilliams.com For more with Ian O'Connor: ● BOOK: “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers” is available everywhere August 20th ● TWITTER/X: @Ian_OConnor ● WEBSITE: https://www.ian-oconnor.com/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://simplisafe.com/Adam ● Chime.com/Adam ● Get term life insurance through Ethos today to help protect your family's finances. Get up to $2 million in coverage in just 10 minutes at https://ethoslife.com/ADAM. Thanks to Ethos for sponsoring us! ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

The Butterfly Paws team visits the studio as we explore the role of facility and therapy dogs at Nationwide Children's Hospital. These gentle, well-trained canines offer a healing touch and supportive care for kids who need it most. We hope you can join us!

It's difficult to be upset when you are snuggling up with a loving dog.  In this episode, Det. Bianca Becker from UCF describes her experiences working with K9 Luna, the department's therapy dog. Luna helps victims of sexual assault feel more comfortable and relaxed, which in turn helps them open up to the Detectives. The presence of Luna also helps build rapport, trust and provide comfort for victims. This episode explores the wide range of crimes that Campus police handle, including theft, DUIs, cyber-stalking, fraud schemes, attempted homicide, and extortion. Luna is also outsourced to other agencies in need of a therapy dog. The use of therapy dogs like Luna has been proven to reduce fear, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances in people who have experienced trauma. Understanding the impact of trauma on victims is crucial for investigators to conduct trauma-informed interviews. Detective Bianca Becker discusses the impact of therapy dogs in law enforcement interviews, specifically in cases of sexual assault. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed interviewing, allowing the interviewee to dictate the narrative, and providing a safe and comfortable environment. Luna, the therapy dog, plays a crucial role in creating a calming and supportive atmosphere for victims and witnesses. Luna's presence helps victims feel more comfortable, open up about their experiences, and build trust with law enforcement. The use of therapy dogs also extends to the department itself, providing emotional support for first responders and helping to alleviate secondary trauma. Detective Becker encourages other law enforcement agencies to consider implementing therapy dog programs and offers her expertise and resources to assist them.   Truths: Campus police handle a wide range of crimes, including theft, DUIs, cyber-stalking, fraud schemes, attempted homicide, and extortion. Therapy dogs like Luna have been proven to reduce fear, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances in people who have experienced trauma. Understanding the impact of trauma on victims is crucial for investigators to conduct trauma-informed interviews. Trauma-informed interviewing allows the interviewee to dictate the narrative and start the story from a point that is most important or detailed to them. Therapy dogs, like Luna, create a safe and comfortable environment for victims and witnesses, helping them feel more at ease and open up about their experiences The presence of therapy dogs in law enforcement interviews can help build trust between victims and law enforcement, leading to more cooperation and information sharing. Therapy dogs also provide emotional support for first responders and help alleviate secondary trauma. Implementing therapy dog programs in law enforcement agencies can have a significant positive impact on both victims and officers.

Today, Jason re-tells the experience of a unique therapy session he had a few years ago. We also see if Andy can finally hand off the goose hat in another round of Guess, Guess, Goose! We close things down with a draft of our favorite bald people. Re-brand Mondays with some comedy! Subscribe and tell your friends about another funny episode of The Spitballers Comedy Podcast! Connect with the Spitballers Comedy Podcast: Become an Official Spitwad: SpitballersPod.com Follow us on X: x.com/SpitballersPod Follow us on IG: Instagram.com/SpitballersPod Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/Spitballers

Send us a Text Message.Curious about how a blind golden retriever can change lives? Join us me, Julie Marty-Pearson, as I talk with Joanne George, who shares her incredible journey from being a veterinary technician to a passionate animal advocate and dog trainer. Discover the heartwarming story of Smiley, a golden retriever born without eyes, and how he overcame his challenges to become an inspirational therapy dog. Joanne recounts the early days of animal rescue before social media brought widespread awareness and sheds light on how attitudes towards disabled pets have shifted over time.But the journey doesn't stop there. We'll also dive into the transformative benefits of CBD for both pets and humans. Joanne discusses her experiences with CBD, highlighting its impact on anxiety, stress, and overall well-being. From helping a blind dog named Sunny manage severe anxiety to improving the quality of life for an older dog suffering from dementia and arthritis, CBD has proven to be a game-changer. Tune in to learn more about the importance of quality in CBD products and hear inspiring success stories that demonstrate the power of compassionate care and innovative solutions.Topic we will be discussing in this episode include:-Therapy dogs and their impact.-Rewards of rescuing and adopting differently abled pets.-The role of CBD in helping pet and human anxiety.-How CBD can help your aging pets.-CBD success stories and how it can enhance life for humans and pets.To learn more about my guest, Joanne and her fur family, follow her on Instagram and Facebook.Click here to shop Nuvita, CBD for pets and humans. Use code JULIE10 for 10% off your order now and any future orders. This is an affiliate link and a portion of your purchase supports this podcast and our efforts to educate and advocate for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption.Support the Show.Support the Podcast with Buy Me a CoffeeShop our affiliate sponsors: Learn more & shop Nuvita CBD Use code Julie10 for 10% for you & pets!Learn more & shop Little Words Project Use code FURMOM for 15% for you & gifts for friends and family!The Story of My Pet Podcast and Blog- Website - Instagram - TwitterContact your host via Email- julie@thestoryofmypetpodcast.comConnect with your host, Julie Marty-Pearson – Website - YouTube - Instagram - Facebook - LinkedIn - Pinterest Listen to Podcast Your Story Now - WebsiteLoved this episode? Leave a review and rating here

Samantha King is a Psychologist and clinic director at Psychology & Animal Assisted Wellbeing, a clinic where therapists work with a therapy dog providing animal-assisted interventions. She works with her dogs (Sonny, Oliver & Nala) to provide  Animal Assisted Therapy for children, adolescents & adults (primarily Neurodivergent populations).          Samantha has experience working with therapy dogs across various settings, including schools, community mental health and private practice since 2013.   She has spoken as several conferences on AAT topics, including the 50th Australian Psychological Conference in October 2015 and the Australia & New Zealand Psychiatrists Conference in Hobart in 2016. She is also EAGALA trained (2018) and provides Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with her herd of 7 horses including five brumbies.      Samantha is a qualified dog trainer (Certificate III in Dog Training & Behaviour - NDTF).      Samantha is also experienced in offering Psychology in a farm-based setting, alongside her range of animals on her hobby farm (goats, chickens, cat & horses). Sam has a keen interest in the advocacy of Brumbies and their incorporation in to animal assisted services. Find Samantha's services at www.therapydog.com.au   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

Service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs all serve important roles in helping people with various needs. But do you know what the differences between them are?   I often get asked, "How do I make my dog a service dog, emotional support dog, or therapy dog?" It's important to know the differences, both in what jobs they do and what legal protections they have. In this episode, I demystify these often-confused roles to help you understand if one of them is right for your canine companion. I also touch on the troubling trend of people misrepresenting their pets as service dogs and how this can undermine the legitimacy of true service animals.   Join me to learn about: Distinctions between service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs Legal protections of service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs The selection and training process for service dogs Behavior and training requirements for service dogs in public settings The consequences of falsely representing pets as service dogs   Whether they're guiding, comforting, or simply being present, service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs all play a vital role in our society, and recognizing the distinctions between each helps ensure they can continue to serve those in need effectively.   Resources mentioned in this episode: HELP! My Puppy Is Biting Me!   Connect with Staci Lemke: Website - www.mannersformutts.com Instagram & Facebook @mannersformutts

In this reflective episode, Lesley and Brad unpack the wisdom behind Tess Waresmith's approach to financial literacy, focusing on the dual objectives of debt management and investing for your future. Drawing from Tess's experiences and their own insights, the hosts explore how to navigate the financial landscape with confidence. By highlighting the importance of understanding your financial standing and the potential of investments, this discussion offers a clear guide to anyone wanting financial security. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Why it's never too late to start your investment journey at any age. When you should prioritize debt repayment over investing.Why it's important to learn the basic fundamentals of investing. How journaling about money can transform your financial goals.Episode References/Links:May AcceleratorCambodia Feb 2025 Early BirdOPC Summer CampBest Pilates Reformer for HomeDiscount Links for Balanced Body's Equipment and ContrologyWealth with TessFree Workshop - 3 Keys to Making Money in the Stock Market  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar  Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  If your loans are under 7% just give yourself permission to just let them be and focus on having some fun investing and watching your money grow versus like watching like this student loan payment every month because that's just exhausting. Lesley Logan 0:14  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.  Lesley Logan 0:56  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the enriching convo I have with Tess Waresmith in our last episode. Brad Crowell 1:04  (Inaudible) enriching. Lesley Logan 1:05  Very much so. I thought it was an appropriate word. So great job team. If you haven't yet listened to that one, you're gonna want to, my dears, you really, really are. But you can listen to this one first and then go back and then listen to that one. Brad was saying before we hit record, or maybe you'll hear it already. We are at episode 353. Brad Crowell 1:24  That's amazing.Lesley Logan 1:25  That's insane. Lesley Logan 1:26  That is a, I mean, I never imagined. Lesley Logan 1:29  I know it's a lot. Wow. So way to go, team, 353. There are no balloons for this episode, but you know we are celebrating in our hearts. Today is April 11th 2024 and that is Dog Therapy Appreciation Day. So about this day, Dog Therapy Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 11th every year to appreciate the dogs who come for us by being therapy dogs. Therapy dogs go through a rigorous testing program before they become certified with their certification to become eligible to visit hospitals and nursing homes to give comfort to people. Therapy Dogs are usually at first pets who receive training and then become therapy dogs. Being around dogs makes everyone happy. And on this day we thank dogs are making us happier. It's true. They say if you want unconditional love get a dog. Because otherwise if you get a cat you just gotta remain. You never know what the cat you know. Some people's cats are loving, some people's cats are a little diva. Just saying. Just saying.Brad Crowell 2:26  My friend's cat knocks his stuff off of his table. It just sits there. Yeah, sits there and just p-p-p-p-poop funk knocks it off the table.Lesley Logan 2:36  Ah that's so funny. Brad Crowell 2:39  Yeah, pretty hilarious. Lesley Logan 2:41  So we've upcoming events so we want to share with you. So first of all, we're flying to your Sarasota today there's going to be a fun little private event to celebrate just mapping out you know, the podcast and her her app you can meet us at Pilates on tour at Phoenix, which is from Balanced Body on April 26th to the 28th so you can come see us in person we're gonna have a booth, we're gonna have flashcards. It's a huge event. It's a big, big party because Pilates anytime (inaudible)Brad Crowell 3:03  No dogs. I wish we could bring the dogs. Lesley Logan 3:05  We're not bringing the dogs. Brad Crowell 3:07  It's going to be so hot so we're not gonna bring them.Lesley Logan 3:09  (Inaudible) It's just that we're doing a booth and we cannot have three dogs at our tiny booth. Yeah. So. So you'll definitely want to check that out. I hope if you're coming already, let us know. And make sure you come up and say hi to us. Let us know what your favorite episode is. We love hearing that. We were just in Texas and people are sharing like quoting the episodes and they're quoting episodes like one and episode five and I was like wow, like yeah, we go back and listen, I was like, you're fucking awesome. Thank you so much. So ladies, hi. So fun to see you in person, you know who you are. In May we'll have the Accelerator for Profitable Pilates. This is the two-hour workshop that Brad leads where you actually get to learn how to accelerate your business, your studio and really, truly get to work on it in the workshop, which is really cool. He's going to teach you his 'accel' formula, which is about acquiring and cultivating and basically making clients for life and it's super, super fun. So you'll want to do that. Brad Crowell 4:03  Not just making class for life, like bringing them in making them class for life, but then setting them up so they invite their friends and family to come to your studio.Lesley Logan 4:12  Yeah, so you can go to PRfit.biz/acceleratorBrad Crowell 4:16  That's PRfit.biz/accelerator. Lesley Logan 4:19  It's also like $47. So it's really it's a no-brainer to say yes. Brad Crowell 4:23  If you're looking to jumpstart your business, come take this. Lesley Logan 4:26  Or you're still stuck. Go take it, right? And also in May. Brad Crowell 4:31  Yeah, this is really exciting news.Lesley Logan 4:33  First time sharing this on the pod. Brad Crowell 4:34  We're back. Lesley Logan 4:35  We're back. Okay, so the Cambodia retreat is sold out. Brad Crowell 4:39  Yeah. October 24 it sold out, y'all. I'm so excited. It's gonna be the most incredible trip. And because of it, we thought, well, we better get the next one ready.Lesley Logan 4:51  Yeah. So because actually people who are still wanting to come I actually was talking to some people were like, oh, February is even better for me. So that's great. So February 2025 early bird is going to open up in May. Again, waitlist.Brad Crowell 5:02  Yeah, it's going to be Feb 23 to 28, 2025. But we're gonna do the the earlybird in May of this year. Lesley Logan 5:09  Yeah, so waitlist. You've got to be on the waitlist. Brad Crowell 5:11  Get on the waitlist.Lesley Logan 5:11  If you're not on the waitlist, you don't find about this early bird. Brad Crowell 5:13  That's right. Get on that waitlist.Lesley Logan 5:14  You've got to be on the waitlist. And it's a limited time early bird by the way, so. Brad Crowell 5:17  Yeah, it's only going to be two weeks, y'all.Lesley Logan 5:19  So you want to go to lesleylogan.co/retreats. My name is spelled L-E-S-L-E-Y.Brad Crowell 5:24  And that's retreats, plural, plural. Yeah, lesleylogan.co/retreats.Lesley Logan 5:30  And then coming up in June, right around the corner is going to be our summer camp. And it's huge. You guys, we are looking at eight events each day, 16 events for summer camp. Oh my god, this is a huge dream. I'm so, so excited.Brad Crowell 5:45  If you can't be on 10 hours of Pilates classes. That's okay. Because the cool thing about summer camp is you'll be able to keep the, the replays. Lesley Logan 5:55  Yeah, you get the replays for life, which is amazing. And so if you can't be there for the first weekend of June live, you can just buy them while they're on early bird. And by the way, Early Bird really gets the worm on this one because our OPC members get the best early bird. And then if you're on the waitlist, you get the next best early bird. And if you're not on the waitlist, you get the next best early bird which is not as good as any other early bird. So you want to go to opc.me/events, plural, events plural. So opc.me/events to get on the waitlist, if you're an OPC member, you don't need to get on the waitlist, just make sure you're watching your inbox and the community for when you're when your window opens up to sign up.Brad Crowell 6:35  Just a super sneak peek on that not only we're gonna have a bunch of amazing teachers coming in and guest teachers. But also, this is like a big event for us, y'all. This is a big deal. I anticipate there being a ton of people participating. We took a look at last year how we ran everything and we decided this year, we're going to shift it up, we're actually going to offer day passes. And that is going to be the best possible rate. And you don't want to miss the day passes. It's going to be awesome. So great, great stuff. We're really fired up. And can't wait. So yeah. opc.me/events. So this week, we did have an audience question from YouTube. Sophia asked, 'What kind of reformer length should I have for someone who is six foot tall? Lesley Logan 7:18  Yeah. Yeah. So also, there's another Pilates question I didn't want to bring in the brand name, But she was like, I'm looking at this brand name, and it seems really pricey. And I looked it up and it was only $2,000. And I had to say that's actually really expensive for a good reformer. However, I still wouldn't get it. So I let Sophia know that. But what I will say for all of you, if you are six feet tall, you can still operate on an 80-inch reformer, it's when you get above 6'3, that you're going to want to be more than 86-inch reformer. And why these things matter is just because it's, it'sBrad Crowell 7:52  It's physics. It's literally like geometry. It's physics.Lesley Logan 7:55  Well, it's also like, when you press your legs too straight, you hit the end of the reformer. And if you're too tall, your legs don't get too straight. And it's and I will say just for the record, actually never care if the knees get straightened footwork, I only care that the hips open up the front of the hips open up so you could still be on too short reformer, that wouldn't be fun. So I would say you can, Sophia, you probably still could do the Contrology 80-inch but you might enjoy it in 86-inch for anyone under six feet tall, the 80-inch is going to be so awesome. Like, I'm five nine and gets towards spine a little tricky. I have to start at a harder spot. But oh my God, I love the support of the straps. Because again, physics where the strap hits the reformer and into the springs is a shorter distance than on an 86-inch so that's why I love it.Brad Crowell 8:40  And also I know you still work with pro football players on an 80-inch.Lesley Logan 8:45  I did, I did. They were 6'3" or shorter. So they were totally fine. Brad Crowell 8:49  If you're working with basketball, people who are 6'10" and seven-foot. Lesley Logan 8:52  I think they're like seven foot now. But also like if you are working with a team of basketball players, then by all means, like go get there's bigger formers for that. But if you are working with one NBA player, and you have an 86-inch, you're gonna be fine. You'll just you can do other exercises that they can't do on the reformer somewhere else.Brad Crowell 9:10  You said 86-inch, you meant 80? Lesley Logan 9:12  No, they could do an 86-inch. Brad Crowell 9:14  But if they have only one basketball player? Lesley Logan 9:17  Yeah, I think well, the 80-inch is going to be a little tricky. Brad Crowell 9:20  Yeah, are you saying there's bigger than 86? Lesley Logan 9:22  Yeah, there's an 89. Brad Crowell 9:23  Oh, I didn't know that. Lesley Logan 9:24  There are some people that like 90-somethings don't do that you guys, there's no need. Again.Brad Crowell 9:28  Also the leverage, like the amount of you know muscle that's needed to be able to pull that strap. Yeah, is like gonna be really, really challenging, especially as your clients get older. Lesley Logan 9:38  I know shout out to Joanna, an eLevator, she's like I would have paid attention to our physics class if it was taught to me as like it's Pilates. Yeah. And it's true like, like every workshop I'm doing okay, so guys physics, right? So like, this if you do x and you try to do y the window chair is gonna fall over, but I truly like for mostly listening to this, I'm just gonna say 80-inches that's really, really awesome. It's just so, so great. And if you have to get an 86, that's fine as well. But you can check out on YouTube I have a whole video on the reformer for like which one to get for home. It's not one that slides underneath the bed. It's an 80-inch performer spoiler alert. But I go over all the different things you want to look at when it comes to choosing a reformer and why you want to make sure that you're not getting one with bungee cords or, or like one that goes underneath the bed because all these different changes affect how you can do the practice and what you can do. A reformer that's too low to the floor you can't do pulling straps, it's a basic, amazing exercise everybody needs to do. So you can watch that video. Brad Crowell 10:37  It's called Best Pilates Reformer for Home: How to Choose the Best Reformer for you. That's the video name. And that's just right on our YouTube channel.Lesley Logan 10:44  Yeah, yeah. So you can watch that, check it out. And then if you have questions about it let me know also, if you want a discount, we got it.Brad Crowell 10:49  Or you want me to clarify the YouTube channel, because we have one for the pod, it's on the Online Pilates Classes YouTube channel. Lesley Logan 10:55  Yeah. Do you know what that that URL is? I'll tell you guys, I got it memorized. It's really weird. youtube.com/@onlinepilatesclasses, because they go we're gonna give you a handle, it's like a social media thing. But you can't actually use the handle. You have to do youtube.com/@onlinepilatesclasses. Brad Crowell 11:12  It's because you can at mention people now in comments. They're really trying to get the community element going. Lesley Logan 11:16  Yeah, no one's recovering a million people's edits. Fine. Whatever. Anyway, Sophia, thank you for that question. And also you guys, we have discount links when it comes to purchasing Balanced Body's equipment, whether it's a Balanced Body line or the Contrology line. Brad Crowell 11:29  Yeah and sidenote, did you know, we have a YouTube channel for the pod? Lesley Logan 11:34  We do.Brad Crowell 11:35  If you like to watch these to watch this show, you can. We are actually on video. We're staring at each other in a video camera.Lesley Logan 11:43  Yeah, and all of our guests are on video. Brad Crowell 11:45  It's pretty cool. Lesley Logan 11:46  So cool. I hope you check it out.Brad Crowell 11:48  Yes, just go to the Be It Pod on YouTube. All right, now let's talk about Tess Waresmith. Tess is a financial advisor who turned an 80k loss into a million-dollar net worth by the age of 35, which is incredible. Her mission is to educate women on investing via Wealth with Tess, ensuring financial empowerment, literacy and independence. And I just want to throw in here, great remake on the bio, but she didn't go to college to study finance. In fact, she's an acrobat. And she literally was working on a cruise ship. And you know, that's how she, because she had no expenses literally, they pay for housing and food, so for the time she was on the ship, every penny she made, she was able to put in a bank account. And when she got back, she started investing and didn't really pay attention to it, and it went wrong. And she lost a lot of money. And that really made her angry. And so she started to educate herself. And today she educates others, which is super cool. Lesley Logan 12:48  She's so cool. We had her in the agency family, she did a webinar and we actually were able to put her webinar in our agency on-demand curriculum means anyone who comes into on demand or as a pro member for agency, gets to watch her incredible, incredible webinar, which I'm just so friggin grateful. Because then you could if you want to you can work with her. So here's the deal. I loved we talked about demystifying myths around investing because there's a lot of myths around investing. And one of the things we talked about was like that myth, it's too late to invest or catch up. I know for me, I'm always like, fuck, I should have started when I was 20. And I didn't start till I was 31. And like, you know, I look at it sometimes we just looked at with like these wealth advisors we're talking to and I'm like, how's it only that much? You know, how was it only that much?Brad Crowell 13:34  Yeah. It's also been in there for a long time and you were kind of cross-eyed, and like, really? Lesley Logan 13:39  And I also actually, because of Tess, I like I really was like, look at this and tell me what's going on. And they said, oh, it's that they're not being aggressive with it like you want it. And I was like, I literally, Brad and I literally had a call with them a year ago and said, make it, be aggressive. And they still didn't. So thank goodness for Tess and opened my eyes because now we know and we can move it. But anyways, she said age does not matter investing, it's never too late. Even if you've done some mistakes that are irreversible. She's like, if you're starting to take action, you still have time to make a massive difference. And she said, the longer you wait, the harder it is going to be to reach your financial goals. So like, basically going it's too late to invest is not, you got it, you can just start now and like it doesn't have to be too late.Brad Crowell 14:23  I feel like we need to even take a step back like this idea of financial goals is this like it's an amorphous not like thing. It doesn't make any sense. It like do people actually, obviously, more is better. Mo better, right? That's the way I've always thought of financial goals. But the more we've been educating ourselves about this, the more I'm realizing there is an actual number out there that you will want to you know, kind of go for over your career of making money. That's your entire life so that when you retire, you have enough money to live the lifestyle you want to live and it's like talking with Tess was really interesting because it allowed not only the podcast interview. Lesley Logan 15:04  She needs a podcast called Talking with Tess. Brad Crowell 15:06  Talking with Tess. Lesley Logan 15:07  I know she's Wealth With Tess, but like Talking with Tess Brad Crowell 15:09  It's pretty good. It's a good alliteration. But the like understanding the foundational elements of like a financial plan, and what does that even mean? What is this amorphous, like goal that you may or may not have yet? Like, and how do you start to go forward toward it? These are all the things that she begins to teach. And, you know, she's teaching I mean, and she, what was cool is, you know, there's a couple of different ways to do it. There's like the, you know, hire someone let them do it, right, for you and you're paying them the 1% thing, there are things you just like, buy it, never look at it ever again. And there's people who try to like actually play the stock market, right? Those are kind of the three different ways that you know, and she, she kind of, she has different programs that educate you through those things. And I thought it was really great, because maybe, depending on who you are, where you are, what your financial position is, and your goals are, you know, it depends on which avenue you may want to go. And then there are different things inside of that. I was poking around her website, if y'all can't tell. It's good. So yeah, I really loved that she said, a lot of people feel like they have to pay off all of their debt, even their mortgage or their student loans before they start investing. So this is myth number two. Myth number one was what Lesley said, it's, oh, it's too late for me, I didn't start when I was 20. So why even bother? No, wrong. Second one is you don't have to pay off all your debt before you begin investing. There is like a, like a generalization that if you're, if you have a loan, and it's less than 7%, you know, the on average, the money that you may invest in things is going to be like, not not in like, like, obviously, when I'm talking to savings account here, but it's going to be greater than 7% on average, over I think this is like over a 10-year period or something like that. Anyway, the point is this, if you have a credit card, it has 27% interest rate, and then you take all your money and you put it in the stock market, you're not going to be doing yourself any favors, you should be paying off the 27% interest rate right now, get that down. But if you have a mortgage or a school loan, and it's like 4%, right, then Lesley Logan 17:21  Let it be, just pay what you're supposed to pay. Brad Crowell 17:23  Yeah, pay what you're supposed to pay, feel free to add a little bit on top, that's fine. But like, you don't need to be dumping money onto that 4% loan, you'd be better off serving yourself by taking that money and investing it in a way that will bring you seven or 8% greater, you know, or whatever. And so, so the point is, if you have high-interest debt, then you do need, you want to get rid of that right away. That's the first primary and that could, right away could take a year or two. Lesley Logan 17:49  It could take up and also by the way, because I used to have a lot of credit cards and student loan debt and lived in California in LA with lots of things. I literally just took, I did the minimums on everything and paid off the highest interest rate bill I had, then I took that money and went to the next highest interest rate bill. And then I, it's like all the other ones I was just paying like like barely a little over minimum, because it's like, they're all more, they're all lower than this. And I have to get this one down. And I was able to take that money unto this one and that one, and I got out of my credit card debt faster than I actually thought because I was being very intentional about it it's kind of interesting how like, when you focus on it like, what you're able to do, and I paid my student loans off months earlier than I thought not even because I paid extra, I just actually had it set up, where I always paid the same amount no matter what the interest was, because I had this like interest rate, and it went down while I had them. But I kept paying the same amount. And so I had a higher payment going to the principal. So it goes it does go away. We just have to also not look at it like oh my god, I'm financially illiterate. I'm a stupid person for these things. No, like, you know what, guys? I wouldn't I want to live in a world where it doesn't cost $80,000 to go to a regular college, I would love to see that I would love to see a world where you don't have to go to college to be a fucking secretary. Like you don't need to. But we don't live in that world right now. So you just have to go I made these amazing choices. I probably met some incredible people. And I'm gonna make this payment, put it on auto pay and do some things. But also if the interest is under seven, which most student loans is and if the IRS is not, let's figure that out. But Brad Crowell 19:26  Yeah, just to clarify that statement. I want to put the descriptor word in that sentence a lot differently. You don't have to go to fucking college to be a secretary. Lesley Logan 19:36  No, you don't. You don't. Brad Crowell 19:39  The point is like you can make a living being a secretary you can make a living. You don't need to go to college to make a living. You can but you don't necessarily need to. Lesley Logan 19:49  Yeah, I say that because like, I definitely I now use my degree but like I use college as a way to get out of like my hometown and I'm grateful because I wouldn't be on this journey. And I wouldn't know the people I have if I hadn't done it. But also, also, I couldn't have done what I did in retail, which taught me what I needed to do to do business with Pilates. Anyways, so would I've been in business coach, maybe not, but that doesn't, that doesn't really matter. So I think it's just really important. Just to go back to, if you're, if your loans are under 7%. Just give yourself permission to just let them be. And focus on having some fun investing and watching your money grow versus like watching like this student loan payment every month, because that's just exhausting. Brad Crowell 20:34  So finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. Say it with me, y'all. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Tess Waresmith?Lesley Logan 20:45  I wonder if anyone does it? Anyone says it with you.Brad Crowell 20:47  If any of you say that with me every single week, I want to know, I want to know you needed the (inaudible)Lesley Logan 20:53  I know Mindy says the intro like she would if for SEO. She's got it memorized. (inaudible)Brad Crowell 21:02  That is amazing. Okay, cool. So as I was already alluding to, at the beginning of this pod, Tess actually educates people on the subjects and she's got some really approachable courses. It's like a one-month course where she works in small groups with people who are probably, you know, all in the same boat, she said, it's often very revealing, you know, learning the foundational understanding of investing of money about how it all works. And she said, it's very, very possible for you to learn this yourself. It's, it sounds intimidating, but that's only because we don't know what we don't know. Right? But when you begin to see when she you know, you lift the lid on it. She said it's not rocket science here. A lot of the investing that you know, that is happening, we probably could be managing it ourselves, instead of having an organization manage it for us, because they're taking fees that literally we don't need to do, we don't need them to take. Because if you're just setting it and forgetting it, there's really an opportunity for you to manage it yourself. So she said find out where you stand in the ecosystem of learning investment, like, are you trying to be complicated, then maybe you need a team to work with you. But if it's just a set it and forget it, you can make a smart decision. So as long as you know the options, and then you can choose how much money can you invest and watch how it grows. You can learn together, you know, with your partner with your family to be able to make intelligent financial decisions. Well, she said something I really light her fire is investing and teaching kids, right? So she said there's a there's a plan called a 529 plan, which that doesn't mean anything to me other than it's a number, where you can, as a parent, begin to put money into an account for your kids college fund. And if they choose not to go to college, down the road, it can roll into some other kind of a retirement plan.Lesley Logan 22:58  I know is that, that to me was so cool, that if they don't go to college, it can go into a retirement plan. So it doesn't have to be forced. I love it. I love their option.Brad Crowell 23:07  That's pretty rad. It's pretty, pretty rad. But how would you ever even know about this stuff? Right? So you gotta you gotta learn. So what about you?Lesley Logan 23:16  She said, so my biggest takeaway that I want to talk about is journaling on your relationship with money. And I, we and I, we both have done some stuff on this show. So we, of course, I love this because we've been, it was really revealing for us when we did it. So she said ask for, this is for my people who are like, what do I journal? Write this down. Okay she said ask yourself questions like, how do I feel when I make a money transaction? So, when you receive money or when you spend money how does it make you feel? Do I feel like there's an opportunity for me to make more money or not? Do I think I'm capable of learning how to invest? And she said if the answer is no, you need to DM her because she'll talk to you. She'll talk to you, and she's going to absolutely help you because she believes you are more than capable to do it.Brad Crowell 24:01  Yep. She said there was another thing before we wrap it up. She mentioned she often hears that people say they are or they are not, quote-unquote good with money. Oh, I'm not good with money anyway, so whatever, you know, like I just am doing my thing. And she said that this is like the honestly, from a, be it perspective, Be It Pod perspective, this is like the definition of negative self-talk, even though we don't even realize it, we are counting ourselves out from ever even learning the possibility or understanding that we could be good with money. Right? And we just assume that we don't have the quote-unquote golden touch, you know, that like maybe a (inaudible) investment banker has or whatever stock market person has, like they're good with money. You know, I'm not good with money. No, that's a story we're telling ourselves. Right? And that doesn't have to be the case. And it's also not that complex to learn how you can be good with money. And that's why we love to have this conversation with Tess.Lesley Logan 25:04  Yeah, she's great. I like want to spend more time with her. So thank you, Tess for helping us become really amazing and hyped up about money and investing. I really, I cannot wait for everyone to tell me how they're gonna use these tips in your life. And by the way, share this with a friend who like says they're not good with money or says that they wish that they understood the money matters in their household more like this is a really, Tess can really help so many women in your life. So. Brad Crowell 25:31  Yeah, we'll put her link in the show notes. Lesley Logan 25:32  Yeah, so do that right now. And until next time, I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 25:36  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 25:37  Thank you so very, very much for being here. 353 episodes if you haven't listened to that, man, you should go listen, I'm just saying, some people listen twice, just no pressure. Let us know what your favorite one is so far, and Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 25:51  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 25:53  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day.   Lesley Logan 26:21  Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. Brad Crowell 26:36  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 26:41  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co. Brad Crowell 26:45  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi. Lesley Logan 26:52  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals. Brad Crowell 26:56  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. 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In today's episode, I chat with Laura Filtness about anxiety strategies. Laura talks through the importance of setting professional boundaries and using therapy dogs in counseling programs. We discuss practical applications for managing anxiety in students and school counselors, including mindful moments, expanding the window of tolerance, and using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. Laura also shares her passion for using picture books in counseling and her involvement in mentoring new counselors. Laura is a school counselor with more than 15 years of experience. In 2017, she was honored with the title of Elementary Tennessee School Counselor of the Year. Her passion is to foster empathy among children through the use of picture books. Her therapy dog, Boss, has inspired her to continue his legacy and promote empathy through picture books. Some Highlights:  Monthly counselor community circles and calls for sharing wins, troubleshooting tough cases, and discussing counselor experiences. Laura's expertise in using picture books in counseling programs, including her upcoming presentation at ASCO on the topic. Strategies for managing anxiety, including setting professional boundaries, using therapy dogs, and practicing mindfulness. Practical applications for supporting students with anxiety, such as identifying physical signs of stress, expanding the window of tolerance, and using CBT techniques. Laura's passion for mentoring new counselors and helping them navigate challenges such as paperwork, time management, organization, and setting boundaries.   Resources mentioned: Ep 147 with Laura https://brightfutures-counseling.com/podcast-episodes/picture-books-to-enhance-counseling-sessions https://www.stressfreeschoolcounseling.com/coffee  Join my school counselor membership IMPACT here! If you are enjoying School Counseling Simplified please follow and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest  Youtube More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

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