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Recover and Reconnect: How Dogs Can Lead Your Next Chapter with Troy McDaniel
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"We're all different. We're all unique in our own ways. And it's the same thing with dogs." —Troy McDaniel
A heavy season can pull energy down fast, especially when loss changes the rhythm of a home. Many of us try holding everything together while the world keeps moving, and it can feel impossible to rebuild any sense of calm. This conversation opens a path toward structure, healing, and small wins that help life feel steady again.
Troy McDaniel shares how losing his grandmother pushed him to step into the work she always believed he could do. His story moves from a prison dog-training program to a career built around dog psychology, leadership, and guiding grieving families into a new chapter.
Press play for a grounded, human look at how purpose grows from pain and how our pets often become the bridge that gets us moving again.
Key topics:
• How structure supports healing after loss
• Why pets often help us rebuild routine, energy, and direction
• The difference between dog training and dog behavior coaching
• Managing expectations when adding a new dog to the family
• How grief influences the way we relate to our pets
• Practical stories from real clients navigating loss
• Troy's journey from incarceration to dog psychology expert
• How dogs help us lead, reconnect, and take the next step
• Virtual coaching and what it can solve
• Troy's books and daily philosophy on living with purpose
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Episode Highlights:
02:29 Meet Troy: Dog Behavior Coach
05:18 Rebuilding After Loss of Grandma
09:28 Challenges and Realistic Expectations in Dog Ownership
14:10 Dog Psychology
19:03 How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Dog
24:14 Grow Through the Unexpected
Resources:
Books
📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette
📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette (COMING SOON)
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