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Each episode explores the world of dog care and companionship. Dog Words is presented by Rosie Fund, a charitable foundation with the mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life. “We save each other.” is the motto of Rosie Fund which simply means, “The more we do for dogs, the more they do for us, and they already do a lot.”
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A podcast created with passion by a Brisbane mum with a strong desire to learn about all the positive and beautiful sides to birth. This space is created for all women to see, hear, and share empowering birth stories and advice in the hopes to heal and educate others. Each week I'll be chatting with Australian mothers, partners, and professionals to inspire other women on their own journey to motherhood. Instagram: @positivebirthaustralia
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Today, we welcome back Winona as she shares the beautiful story of her most recent birth—the arrival of her son. Winona first shared her journey in episode #106, which was an experience that took her to the fiery depths of transformation, and out of that, she emerged with profound wisdom. Feeling a deep soul-calling for another baby, Winona opened …
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Sherri Corwin welcomes us to Mixed Mutt & Company's new location just off the historic square in Independence, Missouri. Sherri gives us an update on her work the last three years developing relationships with other small businesses to create a thoughtfully curated pet collection that contributes to pet rescues, saving the planet, the bees & helpin…
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On today’s episode, Yasmin shares her journey of preparing for a home birth and how she navigated the unexpected twists with resilience.. Yasmin's journey toward birth began long before she even met her husband. She consciously chose to fill her mind with stories of birth that were rooted in strength, empowerment, and love. What truly stood out to …
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Fix’em KC’s Britton Hunter discusses their mission to reduce the homeless animal population in Kansas City. Learn more at FixemKC.org and follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/fixemkc. The Rosie Fund YouTube channel has videos of dogs seeking their forever home and playlists of the Rosie Fund Ambassadors: Rosie, Peaches, Vinnie, and Maggie. Suppo…
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Today we’re joined by Jo, a Forensic Accountant turned Psychic Medium, sharing her four birth stories. Growing up in a family of eight, Jo was surrounded by babies, and hospital births were simply the norm. Her first birth experience was profoundly shaped by her mother-in-law’s illness and passing, which, unbeknownst to her at the time, would mark …
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Jennifer Holland, New York Times best-selling author of Unlikely Friendships, discusses her latest book Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. Learn more about Jennifer’s work and order her book at JenniferHollandWriter.com From the archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne Ubigau 04…
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On today’s episode, I sit down with Chloe, the other half of The Road to Wisdom podcast, as she shares her five birth experiences. She begins with her first experience at a birth centre, where she had a fast, four-hour labour at almost 42 weeks. Despite the quick and intense nature of her labour, she found safety in her birth space and instinctivel…
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On today’s episode I sit down with Keshia, one of the cohosts of The Road to Wisdom podcast, as we dive into her five unique birth experiences. Keshia’s journey into motherhood began with a hospital birth under the care of a private OB who had also delivered her and her siblings. Though her first birth was free of interventions and medication, it w…
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Melissa and Jon Hill adopted Rosie Fund Dog Phillip and then faced the prospect of having one of his legs amputated. They share their story of facing this challenge with love, patience, and determination. From the archives: 0247: Tripawds Foundation with Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson The Rosie Fund YouTube channel has videos of Phillip, dogs seeking t…
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Co-founder of Rosie Fund Dawn Hatterman discusses our newest dog, Magnolia Hope, updates us on Rosie Fund, and we talk a little about Dog Words. Maggie’s YouTube video as Betsy Mr. Stinky Feet’s “Puppy in Love” music video From the archives: 0415: Jeni and Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove 0417: A Vinny Update and the State of the Shelter 0503: Pooch …
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Shelby—mother of three, Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal, and Postnatal Yoga Teacher, and Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery Practitioner. Booking into a birth centre where she had continuity of care and going through her prenatal yoga training, Shelby felt ready for her journey. Despite having a water birth, she ex…
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Today’s episode, I have the delight to be chatting with first-time mother, Jordan. Jordan’s experience in the hospital as a practicing midwife was described as shell-shocking. She had an innate understanding that many of the procedures performed on women were more harmful than helpful, which led her to choose the path of birthing her baby at home, …
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Today on the podcast, Holly, a mother of three beautiful boys, shares her contrasting birth experiences and her journey with mental health. At 21, just before a powerlifting competition, Holly unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant. With no prior understanding of physiological birth or available care models, she takes us through the path she chos…
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Licensed mental health counselor and Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional Anne Marie Farage-Smith discusses the profound and emotional topic of coping with the loss of a beloved pet. Her book, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lover’s Guide to Grief, should be on the bookshelf of everyone who has a pet companion and her interview off…
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On today’s episode, we hear the positive hospital birth story shared by Alex. As an aesthetic nurse familiar with private hospital settings, Alex decided she felt most comfortable with a private OB care model. After finding an OB she felt aligned with, she immersed herself in education that supported her birth choices, carefully absorbing only posi…
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On today’s episode, we explore the contrasting journeys of Brooke’s two births. Brooke's first pregnancy was a planned and smooth experience, much like her initial birth plan. She envisioned a minimal pain experience, even joking she would "walk backwards into the hospital." However, the reality was a traumatic birth that left her shaken. Initially…
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Angie Splittgerber tells the touching story of fostering and adopting Buddy, the winner of our region in the Pooch Playoffs. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit…
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On today's episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming first-time mother Ashneeta to the show. She will share the transformative journey of bringing her son into the world. After enduring the heartache of a pregnancy loss, Ash channeled her grief into a commitment to her health, spending the next year working with a naturopath to create the healthies…
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On today’s episode, we welcome back midwife and mother of three, Amanda. Amanda first shared her journey in episode #45 of Positive Birth Australia, where she recounted her first two home births. This time, Amanda’s pregnancy came as a surprise, arriving sooner than her family had anticipated as they were planning to travel around Australia in a va…
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Angie Hunsucker details her French bulldog Hugo's health scare. His condition is one of several with which Frenchie owners often contend. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The…
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To celebrate the release of our soulful 20-minute birth affirmation tracks, today's first micro-episode will focus on the power of birth affirmations and intention-setting during pregnancy. We'll explore how to incorporate them into your daily life to cultivate a strong, healthy mindset as you prepare for birth. ✨ The differences between affirmatio…
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On today's episode we hear from first-time mother, Jess, as she shares her empowering hospital birth story. After two and a half years and four pregnancies, it was finally Jess's moment to welcome her baby into the world. With two sister-in-laws as midwives - one specialising in homebirth -Jess found herself surrounded by a wealth of knowledge and …
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Ellie Laks returns to discuss her new book Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between and the wonderful work that’s being done at the Gentle Barns in California, Missouri, and Tennessee. Buy the book at the Gentle Barn’s website. The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Fac…
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Today, we dive into Amanda's remarkable birth stories, marked by challenges yet underscored by her unwavering resilience, advocacy and deep knowledge. Amanda's excitement about her first birth was initially clouded by a diagnosis of placenta previa at 32 weeks. This resolved as time passed, but Amanda soon faced another hurdle: preeclampsia, which …
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Clay County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor and CIRT K9 Handler Kim Hunter tells us about her K9 partner, Lola. Visit the Pawsitively Lola page at SheriffClayCo.org to learn more about the book. K9’s For Freedom & Independence at k9sforfreedom.org. From the Dog Words archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0242: Katy Read & Gia …
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In today's episode, I sit down with Poppy, the host of Out the Gate Parenting, to explore her two distinctly different birth experiences. Poppy was inspired to choose homebirth after her sister's peaceful home delivery, contrasted sharply by witnessing a friend's hospital birth. Knowing this was the right path, Poppy engaged a homebirth midwife sho…
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Jessica Gordon shares how adopting Hamilton has changed both of their lives. We discuss the 3-3-3 rule but not in any detail. DogNerdly.com does a nice job of explaining it in The 3-3-3 Rule: A Guide for Bringing Home an Adopted Dog. Learn more about opportunities to volunteer, foster, and adopt at KCPetProject.org or visit your local shelter or re…
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Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the transformative journey of Fiona, a birth educator and doula whose experiences in childbirth deeply reshaped her life. Fiona admits that initially, she knew very little about pregnancy and childbirth. However, inspired by the profound insights from Ina May Gaskin's book, Fiona embarked on a path th…
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In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome the visionary creators of the Australian documentary, Born at Home, which explores the intimate world of homebirth. Following the empowering experience of her second child's birth, Amanda, with her extensive background in birth advocacy and evidence-based maternity care, felt an undeniable call to creat…
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CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to discuss his class action suit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Learn more about the tactics of the pet food industry and what your veterinarian might not be telling you. An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation Learn more about the pet food industry by downloading th…
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I'm thrilled to introduce Kristine, an international midwife with over three decades of experience in the birth space. Kristine has dedicated her career to guiding women around the globe through their most transformative journey, offering compassion, expertise, and a profound understanding of the birthing process. Kristine's journey began as an app…
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In this episode, Astrid reflects on her three unique birth experiences, each contributing to her deep respect for the journey of birth. Her trust in birth was instilled at a young age as she witnessed her siblings being born at home. Her first birth, initially planned for a homebirth but ending in a transfer, became a pivotal moment for Astrid. It …
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National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch discusses his new novel Walkin’ the Dog. Learn more about the book and order it from its page at SimonandSchuster.com or wherever fine books are sold. From the Dog Words archives: 0301: Author Kate MacDougall 0226: Deaf Rescue Peggy with Chloe Shorten Be sure to vote in the Pooch Playoffs for the ulti-mutt c…
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Today’s episode features Mia, a jewellery creator and first-time mother, sharing her unexpected journey to motherhood. When Mia met her partner, they both agreed that they weren't ready to have children at that time. However, six years later, Mia began to feel a deep longing to become a mother. She sensed the spirit of a little girl around her and …
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On today’s episode, I have the honour of sharing the remarkable story of Amber and her journey to birthing her triplets at home. Amber's husband sensed something unique about her pregnancy when he noticed her symptoms were more intense this time around. Initially dismissing it as typical pregnancy fatigue for a mother of five, Amber went for a dati…
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Alex Peacock describes his journey from curious amateur dog trainer as a youth to growing up to become a professional trainer with both in-home and blended online learning programs specializing in helping dogs with anxiety. Learn more about Alex and his services at AlexsDogTrainingProgram.com. Your opportunity to vote for Maggie or any of the other…
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In today's episode, I’m excited to welcome Emma, co-founder of Maia Mothers Collective, as she shares her contrasting birth experiences. During her first pregnancy, Emma felt well-prepared for birth, but her experience of prodromal labour sent her on a rollercoaster of emotions. This ultimately led to a series of interventions that ended in an emer…
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Welcome back to part two of my birth story series. In this episode, we dive into the rollercoaster ride of my pregnancy with fraternal twins. Discovering that I was carrying twins was a huge surprise for our family, a journey I recount with honesty and transparency. Knowing that my dreams of a homebirth were no longer a reality, became a process of…
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CEO, dog mom, and author of Pets Are Family Erika Sinner talks about love, loss and her advocacy for including pet bereavement in corporate policies. You can pre-order her wonderful book and take advantage of amazing resources at PetsAreFamily.info. From the Dog Words archives: 0137: Pet Nation with Author Mark Cushing 0304: P.S. I Love You More Th…
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Welcome back to season 5 of PBA. We’re kicking this season off with a two-part series. In this opening episode, I'm taking you on an intimate journey through my own experience of childbirth. We'll explore the transition from maiden to mother as I recount the birth of my daughter - a journey that, while filled with challenges, taught me invaluable l…
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Claire Shelley, owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography joins us to announce the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. We also talk about Claire’s interesting journey from art to science to photographer. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at…
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David Leidinger tells us how he found his way from Germany to KC Pet Project. Learn more about KC Pet Project Dog Day Out at KCPetProject.org. Help us cover the medical expenses of Phillip, a Rosie Fund dog who had to have a leg amputated when his cancer returned shortly after being adopted. Go to the campaign on our Facebook page or go to RosieFun…
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Phillip is a featured Rosie Fund dog who unexpectedly had to have a leg amputated shortly after finding his forever family. Please donate to help us reach our goal of $2,500. This will cover most of Phillip's medical expenses and get his rehabilitation started. Donations in excess of our goal will be used to help other dogs who Rosie inspired us to…
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Instead of Dustin Koopman finding a service dog, Sadie found him. He didn’t know the blessing she could be and maybe there are others out there who would also benefit from what Dustin learned. Share this podcast with them. ADA and Service Animals From the Dog Words archives: 0244: Fit for a Pit with Heather McClain-Howell 0236: The Seeing Eye with …
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Director of Community Engagement Courtney Gebauer and student Matthew Horn share the wonderful story of Inclusion Connections and how PawsAbilities provides skills training and job placement for people with disabilities in Kansas City. Learn more online: ickc.org Pawskc.org BelongKC.org Facebook.com/InclusionConnections Instagram.com/inclusionconne…
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In today's episode, we are joined by Hannah, tuning in all the way from the US, as she shares her two unique birthing experiences. Choosing the path of motherhood was a spontaneous decision that immersed Hannah in the journey of pregnancy, evoking a deep appreciation for the miracle of growing life within. Hannah's deep desire for a healing journey…
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Author Kim Lengling discusses her new book Paw Prints On The Couch!How Pets Enrich Our Lives, highlighting the importance of our furry companions and the impact they have on our lives. She also shares her wonderful practice of handing out nuggets of hope. Kim Lengling Online: KimLenglingAuthor.com Facebook.com/lenglingauthor LinkedIn.com/in/kimberl…
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On today's episode, Paige takes us on a her journey, navigating the challenges of conception and recounting her empowering experience of an unmedicated hospital birth. After a heartbreaking missed-miscarriage, a sobering realisation dawned on Paige that a pregnancy doesn’t always guarantee a baby. Following the identification of a blood clotting di…
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In today's episode, Lucinda guides us through the journey of her three contrasting births. Her introduction to motherhood was far from smooth, given a preexisting kidney condition that required careful blood pressure management. Unfortunately, poor care from health providers meant she never received the correct protocol, leading to a stressful preg…
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Kennel Manager Cora Miller and Director of Operations Michelle Lascon from KC Protective Animal Welfare Society discuss how their organization offers grooming, boarding, and daycare as part of their mission to rescue dogs from cruelty and neglect. PAWS Online: KCPAWS.org Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS Instagram.com/kc.paws Learn more about the KC PAWS Winte…
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