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EP #6: BOOK: "Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me From Myself." AUTHOR: Julie Barton Feb 16, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Julie Barton who talks about her New York Times Best Seller
Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me From Myself.
Julie Barton is a writer living in Northern California. She has an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has been published in several magazines and journals including Brain Child, Two Hawks Quarterly, Huffington Post, Louisiana Literature, The South Carolina Review. Dog Medicine is a memoir spanning one year in Julie’s life, from April 1996 to April 1997. During that year, when Julie was 22, she was diagnosed with major depression and was suicidal. Family, doctors and therapists intervened, but nothing helped until she adopted a small rust-colored puppy named Bunker. He somehow sensed her moods and was able to provide hope and comfort when nothing else could. But when Bunker was about eight months old, he received his own life-threatening diagnosis. He had saved Julie—now it was up to Julie to find the strength to save him. Dog Medicine is the story of the remarkable animal-human bond that saved both their lives.
Julie talks about how her love of dogs began, her connection with nature, her nervous breakdown, the sibling abuse she suffered, getting diagnosed with depression, getting Bunker, the healing power of dogs, forgiveness, binge eating and more. Plus special questions by Sarah Hodgson, dog trainer, pet behavior consultant, media expert, and author of several dog-training books. You can hear an interview with Sarah right here on DOG-EARED.

EP #1168: The Ancient Path to Wellness: Using Ayurveda for Pain Management & Self-Care Feb 14, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Shivani who talks about getting vibrant Health, experiencing pain relief & great self care practices through Ayurveda.
Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and we have the power to overcome it. Ayurveda is a sister science to Yoga that allows us to learn natural ways to bring the body back into balance. Learning at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! Dr. Shivani Gupta has practiced Ayurvedic medicine for over 20 years and her approach is to show you the tools in your toolkit, so you can reach for them every time you need them.
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EP #5: BOOK: Pressure Point Therapy for Pets. AUTHOR: Dr. Michael Pinkus Feb 09, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Michael Pinkus who is the author of Pressure Point Therapy for Pets: Become the MASTER of Your Pet's Health.
Lisa starts the show as she always does with "Does your dog do..." however this week there is a twist! Instead of Lisa completing "does your dog do...", Dr. Pinkus does. From there the two of them take a deep dive into the what, how, and benefits of pressure point therapy for your dog. Dr. Pinkus also shares stories of his dogs and others that have had incredible experiences with pressure point therapy. It is easy to learn and his book illustrates all of the pressure points on different size dogs as well as all of the different ailments it helps with.
Dr. Michael PInkus has been involved in Alternative Health for over three decades. As a chiropractor and nutritional expert, Dr. Pinkus has developed several health-related products and supplements. He has been a doctor for the US Olympic Team and attended the Olympic Games in Atlanta. Dr. Pinkus has authored several books and instructional videos and been a guest on hundreds of radio and TV interviews across the US and Canada. His PBS show has been airing for over five seasons. Dr. Pinkus developed the Pressure Point Therapy technique for humans and now for pets!

EP #1167: Finding Your Center: Self-Care Soul Care Through Movement Feb 07, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Steven Washington who talks about his combining Pilates and Qigong as well as his book, Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. He also talks about his online studio SWE where you can take his classes virtually!
He is a Movement Master, Author, and Recovery Advocate who is passionate about helping others navigate towards a happier, healthier life. His lifelong love and a key foundation to his own spiritual fitness is movement and he firmly believes our relationship with our body is vital for emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Steven had a successful career as a contemporary dancer, working at New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and appearing on Broadway in Disney’s, The Lion King but to help him cope with anxiety and self-doubt, he often relied on drugs and alcohol. Twenty years ago, Steven made a conscious decision to get sober and his true life’s work began. Since then, he has impacted countless lives through movement and his keen ability to connect and relate to others. During his study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Steven fell in love with Qigong, which he describes as, "A moving meditation that supports the health of our body, mind, and spirit.” He is a Certified Qigong Instructor and a Pilates teacher and has taught individuals and groups for over 20 years. Adding to his knowledge of the body and its energy systems, Steven is also a qualified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist. Steven’s online members' community, SWE Studio, has a unique focus on a Pilates/Qigong fusion class and an extensive library of movement, meditation, and other resources for the body, mind, and soul. Steven’s writings, articles, and life experiences created the inspiration for his first book, Recovering You, Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. Published by New World Library, the book’s unique self-care focus is complemented by the use of Qigong movements. The opportunity to be of service through his book is particularly meaningful to Steven as it enhances his own growth and recovery while helping others to do the same. Steven hosts a monthly Heart/Mind Moments YouTube series with videos on physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and his movement and mindfulness work has received over one million views on YouTube.Book description:
Substance abuse issues have worsened dramatically in recent years, with alcohol and drug addiction soaring. Our collective anxiety also shows up in many other insidious ways — from overeating to mindless scrolling to excessive online spending and more. Whether you are on the path of recovery, taking your first step in that direction, or simply feeling adrift and unmoored, Recovering Youoffers a lifeline to the discovery of a new and better way of being.
Steven Washington shares his story of growing up around alcoholism and going into recovery for his own drug and alcohol addiction. But the heart and soul of this book is his process of guiding readers through fear, shame, and regret and into community and gratitude. Self-massage, breathing, meditation, and, uniquely, a focus on qigong — the ancient movement practice at the heart of Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy — liberate, energize, and soothe. Washington designed this book to cast a warm and clarifying light on what you most need to care for your body and s

EP #4: BOOK: "Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You" AUTHOR: Clive Wynne, Ph.D. Feb 02, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Clive Wynne, Ph.D, who talks about his book, Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You. CLIVE D.L. WYNNE, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University. Previously, he was founding director of the Canine Cognition and Behavior Laboratory at the University of Florida, the first lab of its kind in the United States. A native of the United Kingdom, Wynne has lived and worked in Germany and Australia as well as the United States and gives frequent talks to audiences around the world. The author of several academic books and of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles that count among the most highly cited studies on dog psychology, he has also published pieces in Psychology Today, New Scientist, and the New York Times, and has appeared in several television documentaries about dog science on National Geographic Explorer, PBS, and the BBC. He lives in Tempe, Arizona.
Lisa and Clive discuss some of the scientific studies which prove that dogs love us.

EP #1166: Alzheimer's Self-Care: Exploring Art Together Jan 31, 2023

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Lisa is joined by author Mary Crescenzo who is a recipient of the 2022 Maude's Award for Innovation in Dementia Care to talk about her book, The Planet Alzheimer's Guide: 8 Ways the Arts Can Transform the Life of Your Loved One and Your Own.Mary is a pioneer since 1994 in the field of arts engagement with person's with Alzheimer's/Dementia as well as with all older adults, and a master teaching artist in her area of expertise. Her book, The Planet Alzheimer's Guide: 8 Ways the Arts Can Transform the Life of Your Loved One and your Own, and her public speaking engagements and presentations, illustrate how the arts can bring joy and dignity to both those with this disease and their care partners. In the words of the author, “Let the creative spirits soar!” Her public speaking and arts advocacy focuses on the benefits of engaging in the arts by those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and people of all ages. She is also an award-winning writer and playwright. Planet A, Mary's play based on her experiences as a teaching artist, sheds light on the inner world of Alzheimer's and the candid voices of people with this disorder and those who care for them. She recently staged Planet A as a successful fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association's "The Longest Day" and was awarded the status of "Solstice Champion" for her fundraising campaign. Mary is a member of AlzAuthors.Book Description: The Planet Alzheimer's Guide: 8 Ways the Arts Can Transform the Life of Your Loved One and Your Own
If the ability to connect and communicate with your loved one has diminished, this how-to book offers step-by-step alternative ways to creatively engage and interact through arts activities, so you can share quality time together with this person whom you love. Even if you’ve never tried to paint, sing, dance, tell a story, read or write a poem, this easy-to-use guide will show you how to discover the richest relationship experience possible through simple ways of acknowledging the creative spirit that is in all of us, even in those with Alzheimer's or Dementia. If you are thinking, my loved one (or I) can’t do this, consider the possibility before closing the door to what can be an experience like no other. By letting go of traditional means of interacting, you will discover unconventional ways to spend time with this person in your life through creative yet dignified shared experiences. My decades of successfully working through arts engagement with persons with Alzheimer's or Dementia has led me to write this book so you, too, can find that place between you and your loved one where the creative spirit emerges and extraordinary connections begin. This book includes: Preface: How I Entered the World of Planet Alzheimer’s – My Path to This Guidebook, Introduction: What is Arts & Alzheimer’s? A Key to Communication that Anyone Can Explore, Painting and Drawing on Memories, Language of Music and Movement: Songs, Sing-Alongs, & Instrumental Music, The 4 R’s: Rhyme, Rhythm, Recitation, Recall - Poetry and Storytelling, A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Photos, Art Books and Visits to Museums, Engaging Family and Friends of All Ages: An Intergenerational Approach, All Together Now: Including Support and Medical Staff in the Arts Experience, Displaying and Celebrating Art - Creations by Those with Alzheimer's or Dementia, Caring for Yourself Through Art While Caring for Your Loved One, Epilogue, More Photos of Paintings, Drawings, and Arts Activities. This illustrated guide contains numerous color photos of images of artwork created by people with Alzheimer's or Dementia. You’ll also see many color photos of these artists at work on their own, with my guidance, and photos of their work on exhibition.

BONUS HEALTH POWER EPISODE: 5 Ways to Survive the Sandwich Generation with Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger Jan 30, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger from Home instead to share research on the sandwich (or panni) generation and ways to survive! Dr. Lakelynn Eichenberger who has dedicated her career to educating professionals, families and communities on how to navigate the unique challenges older adults and family caregivers face. She is a seasoned public speaker and expert on aging issues, appearing on conference stages such as Aging in America and Meals on Wheels, and programming such as Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil and the Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family Show.
According to Pew Research, more than one in 10 U.S. parents with children under the age of 18 are also caring for an aging adult. As the average life expectancy continues to increase, and families wait longer to have children, the demands on those caring for generations on either side of them only intensifies. A recent survey of 1,000+ individuals who care for aging parents and have children under the age of 17. These caregivers were all over age 18 and located in the U.S. and Canada. The results of the survey, spsonsored by Home Instead, revealed:

Over half of the sandwich generation (59%) doesn’t know where to turn or how to ask for help when it comes to relief from their caregiving duties.
Nearly half (48%) have avoided personal travel, cut expenses, or shifted budgets (45%) to meet responsibilities of caring for an aging parent.
Almost one in four of the sandwich generation (23%) have quit a job that made it too hard to be a caregiver for an aging loved one.
Most working panini generation caregivers agree that people are more understanding about taking time off to care for a sick child than to care for a sick parent or parent-in-law (76%)
Almost all working panini generation caregivers agree it would help if their company provided eldercare resources referrals (96%) and explicit policy to use personal/sick time to care for a parent/parent-in-law (95%).

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EP #3: BOOK: Puppies for Dummies 4th edition. AUTHOR: Sarah Hodgson Jan 26, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Sarah Hodgson who talks with Lisa about not only her book Puppies for Dummies but about dogs of all ages! Sarah Hodgson has been a dog trainer for twenty years and owns Simply Sarah, Inc., a dog training school in Westchester, New York. She has written five books about dogs, including the bestselling DogPerfect and Puppies For Dummies.
After Sarah answers the first question that I ask every guest (when did your love of dogs begin?) Sarah shares tips on on the first 10 days at home with a puppy and sleep. What Sarah shared makes me think I can actually get a puppy someday!
Sarah also talks about things to keep in mind when choosing a puppy, tips on training your puppy (and your older dog,) how to give your puppy a stress free existence, understanding his world and much, much more!

EP #1165: Beyond Trauma: Supporting Your Child's Self-Care for Resilience and Recovery Jan 24, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz to talk about her book, Has Your Child Been Traumatized?: How to Know and What to Do to Promote Healing and Recovery.
Dr. Melissa is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor with Baylor College of Medicine in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and owns a small private practice, Secure Base Psychology, PLLC. She holds a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two children.
Book description:
When your child has been through an upsetting or stressful event, it can feel overwhelming. Is your child traumatized? Are new behaviors normal, or signs of PTSD? What can you do to make your child feel safe again? Psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz knows what is needed to support a traumatized child--and she knows that loving parents play the most important role. In this wise and authoritative guide, Dr. Goldberg Mintz shares specific, critical information and insights into what trauma looks like at different ages, why some kids exposed to the same event react very differently, how to help your child through trauma triggers, when to seek professional help, and more. She provides crucial tools for ensuring that your child doesn’t feel constrained by fear--and can face future challenges with hope and resilience.

EP #2: BOOK: "From Needles to Natural: Learning Holistic Pet Healing." AUTHOR: Dr. Judy Morgan Jan 19, 2023

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Judy Morgan who talks with Lisa about her book, From Needles to Natural: Learning Holistic Pet Healing.
Lisa asks Dr. Judy Morgan about her childhood experiences with animals, her change from allopathic veterinary medicine to holistic medicine, and lots of examples of dogs in her life and her patients lives that she healed with holistic medicine.
Book description:
After using traditional Western veterinary medicine to treat her animal patients for many years, Dr. Judy Morgan discovered a better way to help them live longer, healthier lives. In From Needles to Natural, she shares her journey from traditional to holistic veterinary medicine and helps pet owners understand the differences between good advertising and good health for their animal friends. With more than thirty years of experience as a practicing veterinarian, Morgan blends her personal story as a lifelong animal lover with this collection of professional opinions about animals and animal care. From Needles to Natural covers a variety of topics including pet nutrition and food therapy, pet food labels, veterinary chiropractic care, acupuncture, and understanding the array of vaccines and medications. Morgan, who has produced a full webinar series on YouTube, discusses alternative and supplemental treatments for pet illnesses. While narrating heartwarming tales of the pets she's treated, Morgan dispels the myths about effective pet care and teaches pet owners the benefits of feeding and treating an animal holistically.

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