The Pet Parenting Reset

Vegetables for Dogs? Dr Conor Brady Explains the “Plant Problem” is a deep dive into one of the most hotly debated topics in dog nutrition right now: how much plant matter, if any, belongs in your dog’s bowl. In this 250th episode, I sit down with Dr Conor Brady, author of Feeding Dogs, to unpack what he calls “the plant problem”—why dogs are biologically meat‑first, how vegetables ended up taking over so many commercial diets, and...

What We Wish Dog Parents Knew About Nutrition & Health (with Emily from The Dog Who Asked for More) is a behind‑the‑mic conversation between two canine nutritionists who care deeply about doing better for our dogs. Emily, host of The Dog Who Asked for More, joins me to share how we each found our way into the pet space, why we decided to get formal nutrition certifications, and how that changed the way we look at dog food forev...

Indie Pet vs Big Box: What Happens to Your Favorite Brands? with Toni Unleashed pulls back the curtain on how pet brands grow—and what that growth means for the independent stores that helped build them. Toni Shelaske, who’s been in indie pet for decades, joins me to talk about brands that start in small specialty shops, then expand into big box and third‑party online platforms. We dig into which companies are handling that shift w...

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training: Why It’s the Gold Standard with Teoti Anderson dives into what modern, humane dog training really looks like—and why it works so well in real life. In this episode, Teoti shares how positive reinforcement has evolved over the past few decades, what the science and experience in the field tell us, and why it’s considered the gold standard by leading trainers and behavior pros. We talk through her...

How Green Juju’s Soil Probiotic Transformed Dog Symptoms (New Study Results) takes you behind the scenes of a brand‑new study on one of the most talked‑about gut health products in pet nutrition. In this episode, Billy from Green Juju walks us through the research they conducted with Innovative Pet Lab on Soil, their veggie‑fermented probiotic blend, and what they actually saw in the dogs who took it. We dig into which symptoms imp...

This solo episode is your gentle reality check before you hit “add to cart.” You’ll hear why not every supplement, gadget, or trendy protocol you discover online (or even on this podcast) is automatically right for your individual animal. Instead of chasing every new thing, we’ll slow down and focus on what the animal in front of you is actually showing you.

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Real food changes everything—and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

In this episode, I sit down with Heather Enajibi of K9 Naturals to talk about what actually happens when you move dogs (and cats) off ultra-processed diets and onto real, whole food. We share real-world examples of changes in energy, coat, digestion, and overall resilience—and why those shifts make sense when you understand how the body is meant to function.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jackie Jolie of AnimaSol to explore how light can actually help the body heal. We break down what red light therapy is, why infrared and near‑infrared wavelengths matter, and what UV really does inside the body. Jackie explains how bringing nature’s full light spectrum back into our daily lives can support everything from energy and recovery to mood and sleep. We also talk about why most devices on...

The gut is where everything starts.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Odette Suter to go deep on the canine microbiome—what actually drives gut health, where things go wrong, and how to start fixing it in a way that makes sense.

We talk about dysbiosis, yeast, digestion issues, and why so many dogs are stuck in cycles of loose stool, itching, and inflammation. Dr. Suter breaks down how food, environment, stress, and even the nervo...

What really happens behind the scenes of the pet industry?

In this episode, I sit down with Clayton Payne of Pet Business Disruptors, who has spent more than 30 years working inside the pet industry in both the U.S. and the U.K. Together we pull back the curtain on how the industry actually operates—from marketing claims and labeling tricks to the signals consumers think matter but often don’t.

We talk about how pet products are posi...

Walk into any pet store and you’ll see shelves packed with supplements promising better joints, better digestion, better skin, and longer lives for your dog. But how many of them actually do anything?

In this episode, I sit down with Chef Scot Hill of Woof Creek to talk about the supplement industry, what most pet parents get wrong, and how to think about supplements in the context of a real, whole-food diet.

We dig into when supplem...

What if your pet isn’t just reacting to you… but reflecting you?

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Tully to explore animal communication and the idea that our animals mirror our emotional state, stress patterns, and even unspoken energy. We talk about how communication goes beyond words, how behavior can sometimes be a message, and what it means when your pet seems to carry the very thing you’re struggling with.

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First aid doesn’t have to mean synthetic chemicals and petroleum junk. In this episode, we dive into Green Goo’s plant-powered herbal salves and how whole-plant infusions can support real skin healing—for pets and people. We break down the herbs they use (like blue chamomile, yarrow, rosehip, and helichrysum), why slow infusions matter, and when a simple topical can actually move the needle on cuts, scrapes, cracked paws, dry noses...

Food isn’t just fuel—it’s information. In this episode, I sit down with a functional canine nutritionist to break down what “food as medicine” really means for dogs. We go beyond calories and “complete & balanced” to talk about gut function, inflammation, detox pathways, nutrient density, and how to build a bowl that supports the whole body—not just maintenance.

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Enrichment isn’t extra—it’s essential. Tori Mistick joins me to break down canine enrichment that actually works: why bored brains create behavior problems, how to meet your dog’s mental and sensory needs, and simple, doable ideas you can start today. From food puzzles to scent work to environment tweaks, this episode shows how the right enrichment can reduce anxiety, reactivity, and destruction—at the root.

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This Pet Health Junkies episode is on fire with Dr. Marlene Siegel breaking down her 6 steps to transform your pets health (and honestly your health too)! 

Dr. Marlene Siegel walks us through her 6-step wellness system—for pets and people. We cover drainage → detox, gut/microbiome, clean environment, nutrient-dense food, nervous-system regulation, and lifestyle basics—what to do first, how to stack the steps, and the quick wins you ...

The Water Episode with Cydian Kauffman: why EPA standards fail pets (and women) and what to do about it. We break down the worst offenders—PFAS, fluoride, chloramine, heavy metals—and map a practical plan: how to read your local report, when to use reverse osmosis vs. carbon/KDF, and how to remineralize so hydration actually helps. Plus pet-specific protocols (bowls, daily changes, travel water, mineral support) you can start today...

Do mushrooms help “doggy dementia”? In this episode, I sit down with Carter from CBD Dog to unpack their senior dog study on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD)—what they tested, what changed, and how you can use it. We cover the mushroom blend (think Lion’s Mane + supportive allies), study design and real outcomes (orientation, sleep, anxiety, engagement), how to dose and stack with food, and simple lifestyle tweaks that make the b...

Is your dog missing the one ingredient that unlocks better energy, gut health, and skin? In this episode with Geoff Bowers of Totoniks, we dig into bioavailable trace minerals (plus the fulvic factors that boost absorption), signs of deficiency, how to dose, and how to stack it with real food for visible results. Simple, safe, no fluff—just what actually moves the needle. I've already seen a huge improvement in my dog, Kim!

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