In this rich and soulful conversation, I’m joined by Anja Žekelj, founder of Wigglebeat, to explore what it really means to heal our dogs, and ourselves, when we move beyond fixing, forcing, or striving for perfection.

Anja shares her journey of working with dogs and the evolution of her Herbal Ball Therapy, a gentle, deeply intuitive modality that supports the nervous system, circulation, and emotional well-being of dogs - especially those who are sensitive, aging, or navigating recovery.

But this conversation goes far beyond any single therapy.

Together, we talk about:

• What it looks like to follow intuition and inner guidance when caring for our dogs, and how to tell the difference between fear and true knowing
• The challenges and shadows of the holistic dog world, including pressure, comparison, and the subtle belief that we should be able to “do it all right”
• Why healing is not the same as fixing, and how acceptance can be one of the most loving and confronting acts of care
• The emotional complexity of supporting a dog through change, decline, or uncertainty
• Anja’s deeply personal experience of caring for her senior dog after a stroke, and what that journey has taught her about presence, grief, trust, and letting go

If you’ve ever felt caught between your heart, your intuition, and the overwhelming noise of “shoulds” in the holistic space, then this episode is for you.

To connect with Anja and learn more about her work, including her upcoming Herbal Ball Therapy workshop, visit her website:

https://wigglebeat.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/wigglebeat

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Website: https://mysticdogmama.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama

Come join my free Facebook group, FETCH First Light. It’s my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection

https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

This episode is a little different.

It was recorded outside, on a quiet winter dog walk with Lucky. No polish. Just presence.

As the Winter Solstice arrives I wanted to mark what’s ready to be released, and what’s quietly asking to be carried forward.

In this episode, I share:

• A simple, grounded Winter Solstice ritual you can do with (or without) your dog
• The guiding word I’ve chosen for 2026, and how it emerged not from force, but from feeling
• Reflections on rest, darkness, and the wisdom of not rushing the light

Instead of New Year’s resolutions or becoming a “better” version of yourself, this is about declarations.

It’s about honouring the in-between.
Letting the dark do its work.

Come meet me here, at the threshold.

Connect with me:

https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama

https://mysticdogmama.com

Come join my free Facebook group, FETCH First Light - my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection

https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the things you “should” be doing to live a low-tox life, for yourself or for your dog, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale.

I’m joined by Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life and someone who has spent over a decade exploring what it really means to reduce our toxic load - physically, emotionally, environmentally, and spiritually. Alexx has interviewed more than 450 leading voices in health and wellbeing, but what I love most about her approach is how permission-giving and grounded she is. This isn’t about perfection. It isn’t about throwing everything out or hitting some imaginary benchmark of purity.

It’s about presence.

It’s about starting exactly where you are.

In this episode, we explore:

• Alexx’s personal health journey and how it led her to found Low Tox Life
• The most impactful first steps for reducing toxin load for you and your dog
• Why “start where you’re at” is the foundation of sustainable change
• The emotional and mental toxins that often go overlooked
• How to navigate the destabilisation that can happen when your worldview shifts
• The surprising patterns Alexx has noticed after interviewing more than 450 health and wellbeing experts
• How supporting your dog’s health can become a doorway into deeper self-awareness
• Simple, practical, non-overwhelming changes you can make today

If this episode resonated, please share it with a fellow dog mama who’s craving a simpler, gentler, more conscious approach to supporting her and her dog’s wellbeing.

Connect with Alexx Stuart:

https://lowtoxlife.com

https://instagram.com/lowtoxlife

Connect with me:

https://mysticdogmama.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com

Come join my free Facebook group, FETCH First Light. It’s my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.