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December 19, 2024 55 mins

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If your dog goes into full panic mode during thunderstorms, fireworks, or other loud noises, this episode is for you.

But here's the thing: when your dog is anxious and you don't know how to help them, you get anxious too. You want them to be calm, but they're not calm, and now you're both a mess. And your dog? They're picking up on YOUR anxiety just as much as they're reacting to the noise.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why your anxiety contributes to your dog's anxiety (and how to break that cycle)
  • What noise sensitivity might really be about (cellular memory, past life trauma, protective instincts gone haywire)
  • The practice of "being the rock in the stream" - staying calm so your animal can follow your lead
  • Why your dog might get MORE agitated when you first try to calm them (and why that's actually normal)
  • How to establish cellular-level peace with your animal BEFORE the noisy event happens
  • The importance of practicing this when things are calm (not waiting for the crisis)

This episode includes:

  • Practical instructions for a calming practice with your animal
  • A guided meditation/acknowledgment you can play directly for your dog (on loop!)
  • Permission to let your animal show you where they're struggling (without trying to fix them)

Key insights:

  • Your animal is connected to YOUR body - if you can get calm, they can access that calm too
  • Getting calm isn't in their repertoire when they're anxious - you have to show them it's safe
  • Past trauma (even from other lifetimes) can live in their cellular structure
  • This isn't about forcing them to be calm - it's about creating the space where calm becomes possible

How to use this episode:

  1. Listen once with your animal to understand the practice
  2. Play the meditation portion on loop for your dog (even when you're not home)
  3. Practice this regularly BEFORE loud events (start a few weeks ahead if possible)
  4. Use it during storms/fireworks once you've established the practice

Best for: Dogs and cats sensitive to thunderstorms, fireworks, gunshots, or any loud noises. Also helpful for animals with general anxiety.

Note: This episode includes repetition - the guided portion loops so your animal can listen multiple times. The looping is intentional for their benefit.

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