After 40 years of breeding, raising, and training dogs, Ivan Balabanov provides his expert insights on dog training that he’s developed throughout his 4 decades in the dog community. Ivan takes a deep dive into the mind of dogs with the help of incredible guests that will blow your mind and change your outlook on dog training and perhaps life in general!
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If you’re tired of struggling alone in silence and crave real, unfiltered conversations about the good, the hard, the messy, and the inspiring parts of life, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Tara — wife, momma, therapist, and the voice behind the tara bixby podcast. Nothing is off limits here. We talk about mental health, motherhood, addiction, trauma, holistic healing, spirituality, personal growth, and everything in between. This podcast is a safe space to heal. My hope is that every epi ...
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In the introduction I give you a little bit of my background, my experience with benzodiazepines and discuss some of the topics I would like to tackle moving forward with the podcast.
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174. Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring: The truth about psychiatric medications no one tells you.
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59:04Hey, friend. Today, I’m hanging out with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and former pharmaceutical researcher who now dedicates his career to helping people safely taper off psychiatric medications. He’s one of the few voices in medicine willing to speak out — and what he shares may just change the way you think about mental health treatmen…
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Episode 63: Errorless Learning and LIFE Critique
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38:15If Errorless Learning was the greatest breakthrough in how animals—or humans—learn, why hasn’t it taken over education?It’s been over 60 years since it was introduced. If it really worked, wouldn’t our schools, colleges, and universities have adopted it by now?In this solo podcast, I break down two recent publications by Eduardo J. Fernandez:“Compa…
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177. Rethinking Anxiety: What It Is (and What It Isn’t).
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18:29Hey friends, it’s just you and me today! No guest, no script — just me, sitting on the floor with my mic, following a nudge I couldn’t ignore. I’m diving into a topic I’m so fired up about... what anxiety really is (and what it isn’t). There’s a ton of noise out there about anxiety, but I want to cut through the confusion and share my perspective w…
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Quick tip tuesday... How to use visualization to reduce anxiety.
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11:14Hey friends. If you’re tired of feeling anxious and want a quick, practical way to calm your nervous system, this tip is for you. Today, I’m breaking down how to use visualization to reduce anxiety and shift your nervous system out of a sympathetic state of “fight-or-flight.” 📱This tip’s too good to keep to yourself — text this episode to a friend …
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176. Bryana Kappadakunnel: Break generational cycles and become the parent you needed.
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1:11:06Hey, my friends! Parenting can feel like a mirror—reflecting not just our child’s behavior, but our own wounds, patterns, and triggers. What if the biggest shifts didn’t start with our kids, but with us? Today, I’m chatting with Bryana Kappadakunnel, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, mother, and author of Parent Yourself First. For over a dec…
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Quick tip tuesday... How to get off the blood sugar roller coaster that's making you anxious.
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3:52Hey friends. 👋 Today, we’re talking about something you might not realize is fueling your anxiety... blood sugar. When your morning starts with cereal, bagels, or pastries, your blood sugar spikes and then crashes—sending your nervous system into fight-or-flight. That crash triggers stress hormones, which can leave you feeling anxious, irritable, o…
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175. Dr. Cathy Wield: Over 100 ECTs, 33 meds, and a doctor’s fight to break free from psychiatry.
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1:06:52Today’s guest is the very reason I fight so hard for a better mental health narrative. Dr. Cathy Wield shares her extraordinary mental health journey — from years of hospitalizations, 100+ ECT treatments, and 33 medications, to the retraumatization she endured and the moments she felt the system failed her. She opens up about her suicidal thoughts,…
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The first podcast I did with Larry Krohn was years ago, and it sparked a lot of debate around the e-collar. Since then, Larry has completed my Training Without Conflict™ school, and through many conversations we’ve come to realize how much common ground we share. Today, we agree on nearly everything and hold a strong respect for one another. We’ve …
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Quick tip tuesday... using stillness to calm your nervous system.
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6:08Hey friend. In a world that never slows down, stillness isn’t just nice — it’s necessary. Today I’m sharing why stillness is so important for calming your nervous system, easing anxiety, and reconnecting with your inner knowing. I also walk you through my three favorite ways to invite more stillness into your day. Loved this tip? Please share it wi…
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Episode Sixty-One: David Garcia Suarez
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2:04:01Back for a second round: FCI judge David Garcia Suarez joins me for another deep and at times provocative conversation, this time focused entirely on IGP. We dive into: • The evolution of rules and judging • How training styles have shifted over the last 10, 20, even 30 years • The influence of genetics on modern dogs • And where the sport is headi…
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173. Dr. David Rosmarin: How to stop fighting anxiety and start using it to your advantage.
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46:08Hey friend. Are you an anxious soul who’s hell-bent on making your anxiety disappear? If you’re nodding your head yes, this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Dr. David Rosmarin — Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of the Center for Anxiety. He’s a clinical psychologist, scientist, …
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Quick tip tuesday... 3 ways to calm your nervous system (and reduce anxiety) fast.
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7:53Hey, friend. Welcome to the very first quick tip tuesday! 🥳 Today's tip is all about how to send signals of safety to your amygdala — so you can calm your nervous system, reduce your anxiety, and find a little more joy in life. If you find this helpful, please share it with a friend who's feeling a little anxious, a touch stressed out, or just crav…
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172. Dr. Whitney Casares: Moms, stop trying to do it all — and start doing what matters.
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57:47Hey friends. If you’re a working mom feeling stretched too thin, drowning in demands, and simmering with that all-too-familiar mom rage… this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Whitney Casares — a Stanford-trained pediatrician, speaker, mom of two, and founder of Modern Mommy Doc and the Modern Mamas Club app. She’s also the…
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Solosode: My history with anxiety, panic attacks, and psych meds.
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31:20Hey friend. Today, I’m opening up about my history with anxiety, panic attacks, and my journey with psych meds. I’m sharing how anxiety first showed up in my life, what I think was really triggering my nervous system to stay stuck in survival mode, and the moment things got so dark, I started having thoughts of not wanting to live. This episode is …
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171. Dr. Claire Plumbly: Is your nervous system stuck in burnout?
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56:54Today, I’m hanging out with Dr. Claire Plumbly — Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and author of The Trauma of Burnout. She’s also the founder of Plum Psychology, a UK-based center specializing in trauma-informed care. In today's episode, we unpack... The difference between stress and burnout Why burnout isn't your fault The invisible load th…
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170. Dr. Jessica Zucker: Why women must ditch silence, stigma and shame—and start sharing their stories.
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54:29Today I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker — clinical psychologist, author of "Normalize It" and "I Had a Miscarriage", and a powerful voice in the movement to help women speak openly about what’s often left unsaid. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Vogue, and Harvard Business Review, among others. …
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Solosode: We're overcomplicating things (and a few other thoughts).
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26:11Hey friend. Today's chat comes straight from my heart to your ears. I'm opening up about why I think we're overcomplicating healing, the 6(ish) things I want you to focus on, why I really dislike when professionals act like they have it all together, and—yes—my strong craving for friendships too Can you do me a favor? I’d love your honest feedback.…
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169. Dr. Margo Lowy: The loving moments and bitter truths of motherhood.
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49:15If you ever think motherhood is hard, or maybe even hate parts of it, then this episode is a must for you. Today, Dr. Margo Lowy is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about maternal ambivalence. Dr. Lowy is a mother to three, author of Maternal Ambivalence, and a psychotherapist who specializes in mothering. It’s safe to say that …
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Solosode: Sometimes I get an urge to self-medicate.
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12:49Hey friends. Today, I'm getting real about the occasional urge that creeps up to self-medicate. If you found this solosode helpful and know someone who'd benefit from hearing it, please share it with them. Want to make sure you never miss a solosode? Be sure to follow the tara bixby podcast so all solosodes (and regular episodes) automatically down…
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168. Dr. Julia Britz: An honest conversation about OCD, self-harming, psych meds, and more.
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53:29Dr. Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in helping people who are struggling with mental health issues such as OCD, eating disorders, and psychiatric medication tapering. She utilizes natural and integrative modalities including targeted amino acid therapy, peptide therapy, micronutrient therapy, bioresonance, botanical me…
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167. Danika Brysha: Postpartum(and beyond) is a lot—let’s talk about it.
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53:29Hey, friends. Since having a baby, I’m all about normalizing the hard parts of motherhood, and today Danika Brysha is helping me do just that. Danika is America’s leading Self-Care Expert and founder of Self-Care Society and Model Meals. She is a 3x Wellness Entrepreneur, former Plus Size Fashion Model for brands like Bare Minerals, Old Navy, and L…
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166. Dr. Kim Gorgens: Is a brain injury at the root of your mental health struggles?
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34:54I’m excited for you to hear my chat with the brilliant Dr. Kim Gorgens. Dr. Gorgens is a board-certified rehabilitation psychologist and Professor of Psychophysiology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Psychology of Criminal Behavior at the University of Denver. She manages a large portfolio of brain injury-related research and has lectured extensively…
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165. Kenzie + Brandee: A vulnerable conversation about postpartum psychosis, suicide, and more.
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1:01:42Today’s conversation is a special one. The hosts of the Just Stay Podcast, Kenzie and Brandee, are here to share how mental health has impacted their lives. Kenzie’s story resonated with me when she discussed her postpartum mental health experience, which included postpartum psychosis and a stay at a behavioral health center. Kenzie gets raw about …
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Solosode: Never give up hope... and other thoughts.
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17:48God gave me a mic, and I'm gonna use it. Today, I'm sharing a few thoughts on psych meds, why I want the mental health narrative to change, why I'm passionate, and why I never want you to give up on hope. If you love today's solosode, please share it with someone you know will love it too. Need a friend? Come hang out with me on Insta. I'll gladly …
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164. Julia Hotz: Social prescribing - a new way of prescribing.
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45:47Today, the fantastic Julia Hotz is hanging out with us to unpack all things social prescribing and why it’s time to update the sort of prescriptions that are being given out. Julia is a solutions-focused journalist based in New York. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, Scientific American, The Boston Globe, Time, and more. She h…
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Solosode: Why you NEED to start saying these two words... choose again.
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4:15Hey, friends. In today's solosode, I'm teaching you why I'm obsessed with these two words... choose again. I'm also sharing why you need to become obsessed with them, too. Love this solosode? Please share it with everyone you know. Want to make sure you never miss a future solosode? Be sure to hit subscribe so all future episodes automatically down…
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163. Neha Ruch: How to pause your career post-kids and come back stronger than ever.
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48:56If you’re a momma who wants to hit pause on your career to be home with your little one, this episode is for you. Today, Neha Ruch is hanging out with us to give you all the tips and tricks on how to hit pause on your career post-kids and come back stronger than ever when you’re ready. Neha is a thought leader, influencer, speaker, author of The Po…
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Solosode: My new "why" and why YOU need a solid foundation.
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18:26Hey, friends. Today's solosode is all about... My new "why" How I stumbled upon this new "why" Why you need a solid foundation How I'm going to help you get said solid foundation If you love this solosode, please share it with anyone and everyone you know. Also... be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss a solosode in the future. Biggest hugs. Jo…
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162. Brittany Piper: Break free from survival mode and reclaim your life.
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1:00:14I’m so excited for you to hear today’s conversation with Brittany Piper. Brittany is a speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, the voice behind the wildly popular @healwithbritt account over on Instagram, and an expert in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Her book, Body-First Healing, is a science-backed roadmap for …
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161. Kelsey Patel: A raw conversation about mental health struggles, rebirths, and transformations.
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1:01:16This conversation gave me goosebumps. No joke. I know you're going to love it. Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Kelsey. First of all, she's an amazing human with the most calming presence. She’s also one of Hollywood's leading wellness experts, a momma, an inspirational speaker, the author of the book Burning Bright, the founder of the …
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And we're back, friends! I'm so excited to be back hanging out with you guys again. To say I missed you is an understatement. In today's "solosode (solo episode)," I'm chatting about... Why I changed the podcast name (it used to be called the courageously.u podcast). What my intention is for this show, and how I'm on a mission to make it a top-rate…
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Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
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1:30:23Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Sixty: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring SSRIs, Dogs, and the Chemical Lobotomy No One Wants to Talk About - with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josef, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and one of the few voices brave enough to speak publicly about what SSRIs a…
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In this Training Without Conflict® Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ori Stollar, also known as Dr. Orion on YouTube, a veterinarian and board-certified veterinary behaviorist specialist. (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists). Dr. Orion and I connected after he publicly responded to my critiques of the widespread use of SSRIs in…
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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-Eight: Jan Van Maren In this episode, I have a conversation with a good friend and excellent helper Jan Van Maren. For those who know him, he needs no introduction, but for those who don’t, he is a highly respected world-level IGP helper from the Netherlands. He was the helper at the 2017 WUSV World …
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Episode Fifty-Seven: Johan Weckhuyzen
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1:39:37I had a great conversation with Johan Weckhuyzen. Johan is the breeder of van de Duvetorre Malinois kennels in Belgium. He is also the president of FMBB. I've known Johan for a very long time and finally was able to catch him to come to the podcast. We talk about Malinois, the legends in the breed, selection l, genetics, and training, Ring sport, I…
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Episode Fifty-SIx: Mondioring Special
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3:04:08Hello trainers, I’ll keep this intro shorter. This time I have as guests few very accomplished trainers Shannon Faltak, Jessica Johnson, and Spencer Bowman. We talk about the complexities of French Ring, Mondio Ring and IGP, the breeds and type of dogs that are better suited for each sport, the different style of helper/decoy work, preparation for …
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Episode Fifty-Five: Javier Mendoza-Diek
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2:13:24Today, I have an incredible guest with an inspiring journey—Javier, a talented dog trainer who proves that hard work and passion can take you far. However you have to take the risks and challenges in front of you. Originally from Honduras, Javier moved to the U.S. at just 16 years old with his father. He initially pursued a career in veterinary med…
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Friends, I'm coming back... in May. May just feels right. Hit play to hear about why I chose May, what the podcast will look like going forward, and why I want a name change. ... and be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any episodes when they return. See you in May!!
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Welcome back to the TWC podcast! Today, I have a guest whose experience in the dog training world spans over 30 years and covers just about every aspect of the industry. Jason Purgason is the President of Highland Canine Training. With a background as a former police officer and K9 handler, Jason has trained and certified working dog teams across l…
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In this podcast, my guest is Dylan Jones, a TWC-certified expert trainer renowned for tackling cases where other dog trainers have struggled to achieve success. Dylan shares his experiences and explains why he thrives on taking on challenging dogs rather than opting for the easier cases. We delve into the common difficulties faced by new trainers e…
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Episode Fifty-Two: Panel Discussion (Balabanov, Ellis, Hilliard, Cottee)
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2:40:50Welcome to the latest TWC podcast, where we challenge one of the most controversial and misleading documents in the dog training industry: the AVSAB position statement on training methods. Force-free trainers often uphold this statement as the ultimate authority, claiming it represents a scientific consensus that should dictate the industry’s pract…
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I have something to tell you... ...and I want to take you on this new journey with me. Enjoy! Need a safe space for community? Come hang out with me on Substack... https://courageouslyu.substack.com/ You can also hang out with me on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/
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Training Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Fifty-One: Jim Bradley Today, I had an insightful conversation with Jim Bradley, who, for the past several years, has been dedicated to rescuing Malinois dogs on the side while maintaining a full-time job. Jim runs a rescue organization and has also gone trough my Training Without Conflict® Certification P…
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160. Elizabeth Lesser: How difficult times can help us grow.
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58:25Hey, friends! I’m so excited for you to hear today’s chat with the fantastic Elizabeth Lesser. Elizabeth is the author of several bestselling books, including Cassandra Speaks, Broken Open, and Marrow. She’s also the cofounder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spirituality, creati…
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159. Dr. Ari Calhoun: A much needed conversation about childhood vaccines.
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1:03:33Dr. Ari Calhoun is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in neurodevelopment and pediatric neuropsychology. Her expertise lies in perinatal and early development optimization, emphasizing prevention in neurodevelopmental health. Recognizing the complex relationship between the immune system and neurodevelopment, she co-founded the Vaccine Empowerment …
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Welcome to another episode of my TWC podcast, where we dive deep into the real world of dog training and behavior. Today, I’m thrilled to have Jacqui Zakar join me. Jacqui is a professional dog trainer based in Perth, Australia, and the founder of Dog Sense Training and Behavior. She’s not just a trainer—she’s an investigator, spending countless ho…
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158. Marilyn Sanders: How childhood trauma and lack of safety shapes a child's nervous system.
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59:00Today, Dr. Marilyn Sanders is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about the impact trauma has on a child's developing nervous system. Dr. Sanders is a board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, author, scholar, and educator. She provides clinical care for critically ill newborns, infants, and young children at Connecticut Childre…
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157. Caitlin Murray: An honest conversation about motherhood.
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55:40Today, the hilarious Caitlin Murray is joining me on the show to discuss all things motherhood. Caitlin is a humorist, writer, podcaster, future author, mother of three, wife of one, and voice behind the wildly popular Instagram account Big Time Adulting. We're talking about... What Caitlin does to maintain her sanity How she navigated her son’s ca…
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Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Kroyer. Dave’s a well-known name in the dog training world, and we’ve known each other for over 20 years. This conversation is just the two of us talking about our experiences with dogs, sharing stories, and covering all sorts of topics. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Ivan Balabanov is a 2-time Worl…
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156. Dr. Jodie Skillicorn: Healing depression without medication.
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53:09Hey, friends! Today the brilliant Dr. Jodie Skillicorn is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation on how you can holistically heal depression. Dr. Skillicorn is a holistic, integrative psychiatrist and author of Healing Depression without Medications: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Balancing Mind, Body, and Soul. She integrates conventional…
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