Best Reactive Training Systems Podcasts (2025)

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Peak Performance: The Journey of Setting New Lifelong PRs 1:25:15

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How do you turn injury and setbacks into lifetime personal bests on the platform? In this episode, Coach Mike, Coach John and Dr. Nathan Dailey break down the training strategies, recovery methods, and psychological tools that fueled his recent squat, deadlift, and total PRs. Their conversation offers practical insights on velocity testing, environ…

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EP 74 : 2025 Wrapped, Dogs & Delusions of Mars 56:53

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In today’s episode, we break down our Spotify Wrapped results, chat through the latest bootcamp highlights, and discuss the breeds we would never suggest for new owners. Funny, honest and surprisingly insightful. Free Dog Training Business Scaling Master Class 🎓👇 ⁠⁠https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?ut…

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BITESIZE | The # 1 Lesson From The World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness | Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz #603 24:40

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Today’s guests are both passionate about spreading the crucial message that high-quality relationships are one of the biggest predictors of happiness, health, and longevity. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former …

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How Kindness Boosts Your Immune System, The Power of Visualisation & The Importance of Empathy with Dr David Hamilton #602 1:46:14

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This is the time of year that reminds us to be grateful, kind and spend time with the people we love. To celebrate, I have decided to re-release a conversation that took place on this podcast almost 6 years ago now with the wonderful David Hamilton. David is a scientist, researcher and one of the world's leading experts in the science of kindness. …

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Designing A TAS That Proves Outcomes Under QA1 10:23

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Stop treating your TAS like a file and start using it like a strategy. Angela Connell Richards walks through how QA1 reframes the Training and Assessment Strategy from a plan on paper to a living guide that proves learner outcomes, aligns with industry needs, and equips trainers to deliver with confidence. We dig into the essentials of a compliant …

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EP 73: GLENN COOKE - The 3-Phase Blueprint to a Fully Trained Dog 1:28:58

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The Brutal Truth: If your dog's training is STUCK, you're missing the Blueprint. In this exclusive collaboration, Glenn Cooke and Jacob reveal the simple way to structure your training for guaranteed success. Stop guessing. This is the formula that works. DOG TRAINERS: Looking to improve your skills, help dogs and gain hands on experience in the fi…

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BITESIZE | 5 Life Lessons Everybody Learns Too Late (And How to Live With Fewer Regrets) | Bronnie Ware #601 23:51

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What do you think you might be saying on your deathbed? Will you be looking back at your life with a sense of joy and completeness, or, do you think that perhaps you might be consumed with regret? As today’s guest shares, “It’s easy to assume that you will live with great health to a ripe old age, then die peacefully in your sleep wearing your favo…

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How to Stay Strong, Mobile and Active at Any Age with Elite Ski Coach Warren Smith #600 1:26:03

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Today’s episode is with someone who is regarded as one of the best ski coaches on the planet, yet this is not a conversation about skiing. The things my guest has experienced over the years through teaching, coaching, and working in the mountains in unpredictable conditions hold valuable lessons for us all. Warren Smith is one of Britain’s leading …

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Guardrails For Quality: Inside ASQA’s RTO Tip-Off System 5:53

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Ever wondered how regulators tell the difference between a one-off mistake and a real threat to students and the VET sector? We take you inside ASQA’s tip-off system and show how multiple, consistent reports build a risk picture that targets audits where harm is most likely. Rather than dwelling on fear, we focus on practical moves any RTO can make…

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EP 72: Bull Sharks, Birds, Home Invasions, and The Truth About Dog Anxiety 1:04:53

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Everyone’s calling their dog “anxious” - but what if that’s not the real problem? In this unfiltered chat, Jacob and Kirky break down what most trainers (and owners) get wrong about reactive dogs, why labels like “anxiety” can backfire, and how misunderstood behaviours are holding dogs back. Plus: bull sharks, birds, home invasions, and a few stori…

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BITESIZE | The Powerful Daily Habit to Break Unconscious Patterns & Create Lasting Change | Dr Joe Dispenza #599 24:17

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Today’s guest believes that every single one of us has a lot more potential than we think, and once we start to tap into that potential, we can create huge changes in our lives, for both our health and our happiness. 86% of people in the Western world reach for their phone first thing in the morning. But what if that simple habit is programming you…

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From Reactive Compliance To Proactive Self-Assurance In RTOs 10:48

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Surprise audits aren’t surprises to the people watching your data. We break down how risk-based auditing really works for RTOs and why the old habit of “fix it before re‑registration” no longer holds up. If you’ve ever scrambled for evidence after a complaint or raced to update policies post‑notice, this conversation shows a calmer, smarter path th…

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How To Build & Maintain Successful Relationships & The Surprising Ways That Technology Can Help with Mo Gawdat #598 1:31:11

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Modern life gives us endless ways to connect with others, so why is it that so many of us struggle to build loving and supportive relationships? This week, I’m joined once again by Mo Gawdat for the second part of our inspiring two-part conversation. Mo is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], the author of multiple bestselling books and…

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ASQA IQ - November Update 12:53

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Compliance rarely fails in one big moment; it erodes through small gaps that compound. We walk through the November ASQA IQ update and turn it into a focused action plan so your RTO can protect students, reduce audit risk, and keep delivery aligned with the 2025 standards. We start with the nationally recognised training logo and why misuse is one …

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BITESIZE | The Surprising Secret to Making New Habits Stick & Effortlessly Achieving Your Goals | Shane Parrish #597 24:40

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Are you constantly trying to create better habits and quit those that don’t serve you? We can all make short-term changes, but so many of us struggle to make our new desired behaviours last. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from s…

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Chapter Four: Stage One Nose Work – The Box Game -SNIFF TO SOOTHE: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work by Will Bangura 39:44

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Buy the Book SNIFF TO SOOTHE on Amazon Chapter Four: Stage One Nose Work – The Box Game In Chapter 4 of Sniff to Soothe, Certified Canine Behaviorist Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, Describes Watching a simple box transform into a confidence machine. We walk through Stage One of scent work—where a dog’s first wins are engineered, p…

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Inside ASQA’s Qualification Cancellations And How RTOs Stay Compliant 11:51

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When a qualification is cancelled, it’s not just a formality—it unravels time, trust, and opportunity. We take you inside the mechanics of ASQA’s qualification cancellations and draw a straight line from weak assessment systems to real‑world harm for students, employers, and the public. No scare tactics, just a clear look at what goes wrong and a p…

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Inside The ASQA IQ Update: Risks, RPL, And Real Oversight 14:37

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Compliance isn’t a mystery box; it’s a system you can see, test, and improve. We take you inside the latest ASCA IQ update and unpack what it really asks of RTOs ahead of the 2025 standards: equivalent quality for international delivery, marketing that matches reality, RPL that stands up to scrutiny, and student monitoring that proves learning is h…

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Turning Complaints Into Compliance Wins 7:33

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Ever wished complaints came with a map and a highlighter? We dive straight into how RTOs can turn every complaint—formal or informal—into clear, auditable evidence of quality. Instead of chasing a zero-complaint fantasy, we walk through a practical approach that treats feedback as performance data under QA2 and QA4, showing where learner experience…

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How to Find Happiness, Peace & Purpose Even When Life Feels Hard with Mo Gawdat #596 1:13:57

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We all want to be happy. Yet the harder we chase it, the more elusive happiness it can seem. This week’s returning guest podcast believes the answer does not lie in changing our circumstances, but in changing how we see them. Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X] and the author of multiple bestselling books, including Solve f…

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Pawel Jurczynski: High Frequency & Dynamic RPE 1:28:17

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Coach Mike, Coach Mel and Pawel Jurczynski dive into high-frequency training systems, sharing insights from the European Powerlifting Conference and Pawel's gym in Poland. They break down program structure, polarization, recovery, and innovative BFR applications—offering practical, actionable guidance for lifters at any level.…

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EP 71: Answering Your Toughest Reactive Dog Questions 1:17:56

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Struggling with dog training questions no one answers? Jacob shares honest, easy-to-follow advice that could change everything - don’t miss what most owners overlook. Need expert guidance from our team? Book a FREE consultation call today and see how we can help: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/training-with-instinct/a?utm_source=podcast&utm_mediu…

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BITESIZE | A Monk’s Guide To Finding Happiness & Cultivating Inner Peace | Haemin Sunim #595 21:07

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What if the key to happiness and fulfilment was not changing our external circumstances but learning to appreciate and understand our inner world? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today's clip is fro…

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Chapter Three: Core Principles and Prerequisites -SNIFF TO SOOTHE: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work by Will Bangura 29:14

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Buy the Book SNIFF TO SOOTHE on Amazon CHAPTER THREE: CORE PRINCIPLES AND PREREQUISITES Before a dog ever sniffs a box or earns a reward, true transformation begins with safety, structure, and trust. In Chapter 3 of Sniff to Soothe, Certified Canine Behaviorist Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, explains why the environment i…

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Chapter Two: Emotional and Behavioral Benefits of Nose Work - SNIFF TO SOOTHE: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work by Will Bangura 26:00

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Buy the Book SNIFF TO SOOTHE on Amazon CHAPTER TWO: EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL BENEFITS OF NOSE WORK In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking science behind why nose work is more than a game—it’s therapy. Drawing from Sniff to Soothe by Certified Canine Behaviorist Will Bangura, we explore how structured scent work helps reactive, anxious, an…

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The Day I Met My Hero: Jon Bon Jovi on Finding Joy, Overcoming Adversity, Growing Old & Spirituality #594 1:22:41

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Have you ever thought about meeting your own heroes and what you would actually say to them if you did? When I was growing up, I used to idolise Jon Bon Jovi. I had a huge flag of him up on my bedroom wall and would listen to every bit of music he released with his band, watch every interview that he gave and read every book I could find about him.…

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Episode 957: Our Q & A for White/Blue Collar Business Owners With Products and Services Costing $1,000 and Higher 4:34

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EP 70: Why Some Dogs Love To Fight (Dog Trainer Royal Rumble) 41:39

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🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP70&podcast=EP70 Most people think their dog’s reactivity is fear - but what if it’s frustration? In this brutally hones…

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BITESIZE | 5 Simple Daily Habits to Reduce Stress & Avoid Burnout | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #593 23:04

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Research has found that a staggering 88 percent of the UK workforce has experienced a degree of burnout since 2020. Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and mental health. It’s characterised by feeling exhausted all the time, with no energy for everyday tasks, and little enjoyment in ever…

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The 7 Lifestyle Habits That Can Protect Your Brain At Any Age with Dr Dale Bredesen #592 2:07:20

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Alzheimer’s disease is something many of us have seen affect our parents or grandparents, and it can feel like one of the most daunting challenges of ageing. But what if the narrative we’ve been told isn’t the whole truth? What if prevention – and even reversal – is possible? Today, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Dale Bredesen to my Feel Better, Live …

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Chapter One: Nose Work and Therapeutic Enrichment -SNIFF TO SOOTHE: SNIFF TO SOOTHE: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work by Will Bangura ... 27:57

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Buy the Book SNIFF TO SOOTHE on Amazon CHAPTER ONE NOSWORK and THERAPEUTIC ENRICHMENT In this opening episode of Sniff to Soothe, Certified Canine Behaviorist Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, introduces the groundbreaking concept of therapeutic nose work. This evidence-based, force-free approach transforms anxiety, reactivity, and o…

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Balancing Strength and Technique: Insights from Mike and Andrew 1:12:46

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How much should a coach shape an athlete's technique, and how much should be left to self-discovery? In this episode, Coach Mike and Coach Andrew unpack the balance between guidance and individuality in powerlifting, exploring how movement variability, light-load training, and experiential learning help lifters find their strongest, most natural fo…

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EP 69: JAS WHITING - The Play Expert: This Is Why Your Dog’s Reactivity Isn’t Improving 1:28:06

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🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP69&podcast=EP%2069 If you’ve been working on reactivity and not seeing results, this is the video that flips everything…

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BITESIZE | Do This Every Day to Feel Less Stress, More Joy and Boost Your Physical & Mental Wellbeing | Dr Dacher Keltner #591 21:06

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Today’s guest proposes that awe is an emotion that’s all around us, waiting to be discovered – and in doing so, we can begin to transform our health and lives for the better. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former…

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Healing the Body with Meditation: Simple Daily Practices For Health & Happiness with Henry Shukman #590 2:00:54

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Do you ever feel as if you’re too busy to meditate, or that you’re simply not very good at it? This is something that so many people experience, yet today’s guest believes that this is ONLY because of a fundamental misunderstanding about what meditation really is. Henry Shukman is an authorised Zen Master and Spiritual Director of the Mountain Clou…

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How Retail And Hospitality Training Packages Are Changing And What RTOs Must Do Next 29:16

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Big shifts are landing across Australia’s retail and hospitality training packages, and we’re breaking down what actually matters for RTOs, trainers, and learners. Angela sits with returning guest Lauren Hollows to dig into what’s changing in SIR and SIT, why this reform cycle feels different, and the practical steps you can take now to protect fun…

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Episode 956: In Business or Your Personal Life, You Must Take a Swing 5:13

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Episode 955: Knowing Your Numbers is the Essence of Growing Sales Revenue, But You Must Have Numbers 13:49

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EP 68: Puppy Socialisation - The Fastest Way to Lose Control 29:44

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🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This FREE webinar will change your life: https://training.ycaonline.co.uk/mentorship-webinars/mentorship-webinar-opt-in-v1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=EP68&podcast=EP%2068 🆓 Struggling with REACTIVITY? Join our FREE webinar and get the step by step blueprint that’s alread…

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BITESIZE | How to Silence Your Inner Critic (and Why You Should) | Dr Kristin Neff #589 23:38

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Self-compassion is a crucial ingredient that is often overlooked when it comes to living a happier and healthier life. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 163 of the podcast…

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How to Stay Mobile, Independent & “Unbreakable” As You Age with Dr Vonda Wright #588 2:10:58

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Bone health is something most of us don’t think about until much later in life, but the reality is that the foundation for strong, healthy bones is built decades earlier – and what we do in our 20s, 30s and 40s can make all the difference to our health and strength in later years. Today, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Vonda Wright. Vonda is an orthopa…

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Build Capability, Not Dependency: RTO Compliance Starts with You 28:17

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A glossy promise, a long wait, and an audit that collapsed in four and a half hours—this cautionary tale shows how fast things unravel when a consultant says “we’ll take care of everything.” We walk through a real CRICOS case where outdated policies and false confidence met the hard edge of the 2025 standards, and the regulator made it clear: capab…

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EP 67: PAT STUART - The Missing Piece Every Reactive Dog Owner Overlooks 1:07:51

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Jacob sits down with dog training legend Pat Stuart to reveal the one thing reactive dog owners miss. This concept reshaped how we train - and it’ll change the way you see your dog forever. Find out more about Pat's epic course: https://www.seriousdogbusiness.com/epks 🆓 If you’re a dog trainer, struggling dog trainer or just aspire to be one. This …

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BITESIZE | The Power of Mindset: How Your Thoughts Transform Your Physical Health | Dr Ellen Langer #587 23:05

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Today’s guest has spent over 50 years conducting ground-breaking research showing that your thoughts can have a profound impact on your body. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from epi…

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Foreword by Emma Parsons -SNIFF TO SOOTHE: SNIFF TO SOOTHE: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work 5:50

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Buy the Book SNIFF TO SOOTHE on Amazon “From the moment I read the title of this book, Sniff to Soothe, I knew it was going to be revolutionary. It immediately struck me as one of those rare ideas that feels both brilliantly simple and profoundly transformative. The central insight of this book—that sniffing is not frivolous but fundamental—carries…

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Preface by Will Bangura - SNIFF TO SOOTHE: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work 6:34

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Buy the Book SNIFF TO SOOTHE on Amazon Preface Let me tell you something I have learned after more than thirty-five years of sitting on living room floors with pet parents who feel like they have tried everything. Somewhere across from me is a dog. Maybe they are pacing a groove into the hardwood, maybe they are frozen under a table, maybe they are…

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Episode 954: For Some, Education Creates Stagnate Dependency, Never to Find One's Brilliance 8:44

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When too much focus on education indoctrinates people to never try anything else.