Minds Worth Meeting is a timely discussion forum hosted by the speakers agency and public relations experts at Stern Strategy Group. Bringing together the world’s top thought leaders; from business leaders to technology analysts, academics, and researchers, Minds Worth Meeting features accessible, down-to-earth conversations about some of the most important topics of the day with the experts and leaders who are the top authorities in their fields. The Stern Strategy Group team features the S ...
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The Pooch Parenting Podcast is a podcast for parents with dogs. Living with kids and dogs at the same time can feel like a circus - I know because I'm a mom and have lived it too. Join us as we answer listener questions and interview a variety of parenting and dog experts and parents to discuss topics that will make parenting with dogs easier, safer and less chaotic. If you enjoy these episodes or feel like they have helped your family, please subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend. xo M ...
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What if my dog doesn't like my baby? What if my dog accidentally hurts my kids? What if my kids accidentally hurt our dog? When should we add a puppy to our family? Am I a horrible person if I feel like it's too hard to parent kids and dogs at the same time? If you're a dog mom who's having a baby soon, who's worrying about how your dog responds to your newly mobile toddler, who's considering adding another dog or child to your family, or who's wondering how to tame the chaos that comes from ...
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A podcast discussing all things related to veterinary cardiology, designed for veterinarians, nursing professionals, technicians and students, and anybody who wants to know more about heart disease in animals. Hosted by Recognised Specialists in Veterinary Cardiology, Kieran Borgeat and Jose Novo Matos, and featuring top vet cardiology guests from all over the world.
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Real Creative Leadership is building a community to address the issues, challenges, and benefits of creative leadership. Join us as we discuss topics and share strategies that will help us all become better creative leaders. Real Creative Leadership is hosted by Adam Morgan and produced by The Stoke Group, a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in content marketing, video, and interactive experiences.
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10: The LOOK-Mitral Registry, with Prof Michele Borgarelli
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Mitral valve disease is the most common heart disease diagnosed in dogs. Our understanding of it affects how we manage a wide range of scenarios, from asymptomatic heart murmurs detected at annual vaccination, to patients with respiratory signs or those about to undergo sedation or anaesthesia, or simply receive …
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Is It Time for Performance Reviews to Be Put Out to Pasture? Leadership Expert and Author Ashley Goodall Explains
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From an employee standpoint, constant upheaval and the specter of having to sit down with the boss multiple times a year to be graded via performance review is a recipe for organizational disaster. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, former Cisco and Deloitte HR executive and author, Ashley Goodall joins Justin Louis to discuss his latest book,…
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9: Diuretic strategy and overcoming resistance, with Prof Mark Oyama
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Vets understand that the cornerstone of treatment for congestive heart failure in animals is the use of loop diuretics, such as furosemide. But resistance occurs in all patients over time, and intensification of diuretic treatment is a vital part of managing patients with clinical signs - both for left- and right…
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Megan Reitz on Open Dialogue, Spaciousness and the Conversations We Need to Have
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Speaking up – and empowering your employees to speak up – is a vital prerequisite for a company culture that supports innovation. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis and Meg Virag sit down with Oxford University Saïd Business School associate fellow, Megan Reitz. We discuss the importance of how leaders “show up” to work, why we al…
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8: Echocardiographic measurements, with Prof Lance Visser
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. As veterinary cardiologists, we rely on ultrasound every day to assess cardiac structure and function. Whilst important for owners to understand the cause of a murmur or clinical signs, we use echo to make critical decisions about when and how to treat, and inform conversations with owners about prognosis. The im…
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Why creativity is a radical act — with Jod Kaftan
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In this episode of Real Creative Leadership, host Adam Morgan is joined by Jod Kaftan, head of product and research design at Oracle, for a candid conversation about the future of design in an increasingly automated world. Together, Jod and Adam talk about how creativity is intrinsically tied to the human experience, why building a community of peo…
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How to Supercharge Strategy While Avoiding Digital Exhaustion with UCSB's Paul Leonardi
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Successfully leading a business in the AI-heavy digital age requires a new mindset. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis sits down with University of California Santa Barbara professor and Technology Management department chair, Paul Leonardi. We talk about how to cultivate a digital mindset and why it’s so important to do so, he sh…
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7: An equine cardiology safari, with Prof Colin Schwarzwald
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Horses are highly evolved athletes, with mind-bending changes to the cardiovascular system achieved during exercise. How does the spectrum of heart disease compare to that seen in dogs and cats? Join our hosts, Jose and Kieran, as they enjoy a rapid-fire review of equine cardiac disorders with Prof Colin Schwarzw…
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Finding the Friction Sweet Spot with MIT's Renée Richardson Gosline
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The conventional wisdom in business is that friction is a bad thing that must be removed for processes to move forward smoothly. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings has a fascinating conversation with MIT researcher and head of the Human-First AI group at the school's Initiative on the Digital Economy, Renée Richardson Gosline.…
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84. Separation is Not the Same as Isolation when Managing Kids and Dogs
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A lot of my clients seem to be very uncomfortable with the idea of separating their dog and child for safety reasons. But I recently had an epiphany - they all assumed that separation was the same as isolation. And it's not. Using management strategies, such as using a pen to cordon off an area for a child to play, provide separation between the do…
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6: Screening for feline HCM, with Prof Jens Häggström
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) affects 1 in 7 cats overall, and has huge implications for feline health and wellbeing across the globe. Strategies to detect early disease are fundamentally important to both pet owners and cat breeders, so that individual animals and the wider breed can be cared for as needed. …
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Are You a Plumber or a Poet? AI, Purpose and Leadership With Harvard’s Ranjay Gulati
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How can leaders engage people both rationally and emotionally? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings and Justin Louis sit down with Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati. We talk about corporate purpose, artificial intelligence leadership and Ranjay shares the inspiring story of how his mother’s passion became a global …
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83. Considerations for a One Bite Policy for Family Dogs
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I recently heard from a family whose rescue dog bit their young child. They told me that they have a "one bite policy" with pet dogs and that now the dog needs to go. While I completely understand their rule and their decision, I like to encourage families to consider the WHOLE situation, both from the human perspective and from the dog's perspecti…
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5: Dilated cardiomyopathy and its phenocopies, with Prof Sonya Gordon
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Dilated cardiomyopathy is one of the most challenging diseases in veterinary cardiology. Early detection is key to maximising benefit for individual dogs, but clinical signs are lacking and physical exam may be unremarkable. Adding to this, echocardiographic diagnosis may be subtle, or changes may be caused by a …
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4: The Renin-Angiotensin System in 2024, with Prof Marisa Ames
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. We all learned about the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in school... Or did we? This fantastic, in-depth interview on our current understanding of the RAAS will provide a revolutionary new perspective on how we may be able to harness the maladaptive systems that are activated in heart failure for positive p…
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82. What in-home birth workers need to know about dog and baby safety
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If you are a birth worker, such as a doula, midwife, lactation consultant or night nurse, who sees clients in their own homes, there is a very good chance that you will interact with family pets. Because families are hiring you to help them ease their transition into new parenthood, their pets (dogs, in particular) will play a large part into the n…
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3: Next Generation Treatment of HCM, with Prof Joshua Stern
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Over the last year, research data has indicated some potential hope for anti-hypertrophic drug use in feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In this episode, Prof Joshua Stern, Associate Dean of Research at NC State University and current President of the ACVIM Cardiology Specialty, joins Jose and Kieran to review o…
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2: Veterinary Clinical Research, with Prof Adrian Boswood
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. What do you understand by clinical research? What makes a good research study, and what limitations are common in veterinary publications? How should clinical research work impact what we do as clinicians? In this episode, hosts Kieran and Jose interview Professor Adrian Boswood, Vice Principal at the Royal Veter…
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Adam Morgan spends this episode of Real Creative Leadership breaking down his five-level creative leadership maturity model, a system designed to help creative leaders at every stage of their career find new ways to engage with their work and spark creative innovation in every aspect of their business. With decades of experience, Adam explores why …
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1: Heart surgery in dogs vs. humans: LIVE from the Cambridge Festival
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Welcome to Season 2 of The Animal Heartbeat! It's great to be back. Join our hosts, Kieran and Jose, as they facilitate a panel discussion featuring world-renowned experts from the canine and human cardiology world. This fascinating special episode covers a range of topics centred around mitral and aortic surgery…
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Filling Your Creative Cup — with Maya Dukes
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Adam Morgan chats with Maya Dukes, Managing Director of Global Brand Strategy, Creative & Social Media at Delta Air Lines, for a wanderlust-inducing episode that dives deep into why filing your own “creative cup” is more important than ever before. Together, Adam and Maya discuss ways to lead teams that draw inspiration from unlikely sources, how t…
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Sidecar Leadership — with Jennifer Lai Stern
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Leading from the “sidecar” is the best management strategy you haven’t heard of—until now. Host Adam Morgan chats with guest Jennifer Lai Stern, head of Brand Studio at PayPal, about her extensive industry experience and her favorite ways to lead creative teams with empathy as well as skill.By The Stoke Group - Adam Morgan
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The Three Pillars of Creativity — with Eph Cruz
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From his work as a fashion designer and music manager to his current role as Director of Operations at Xfinity Creative, Ephraim “Eph” Gerard Cruz is no stranger to pursuing creative endeavors. As a lifelong collaborator and creative innovator, Eph shares how his three pillars of creativity — paycheck, passion, and playground — have paved the way f…
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In this special season five premiere of Real Creative Leadership, host Adam Morgan shares never-before-heard clips from previous guests who answer the question, “What trends are you seeing in 2024?” With insights on everything from hiring to AI, join this powerhouse digital roundtable and learn how to leverage powerful tools and strategies to make …
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What do the geek takeover, rethinking economies, unparalleled resilience, appreciating nostalgia while understanding our past and ensuring recognition and dignity for all have in common? They’re just a few of the memorable lessons we learned this past season on Minds Worth Meeting. Join us as our hosts Whitney Jennings and Justin Louis take a look …
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81. Should You Bring Your Kids to the Dog Park
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Moms are often very busy, so it's understandable that they might try to do family outings that meet the needs of their kids and dogs at the same time. But unfortunately, dog parks are not a safe place to bring children. So, if the question ever enters your mind, "should I bring the kids with me to the dog park?", please opt out and consider what el…
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Seeing Others Can Help Heal a Divided World, but How? Harvard's Michèle Lamont Tells Us
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How can something seemingly as simple as recognition help to heal society's deep divides? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings has a conversation with sociologist and Harvard University professor Michèle Lamont. She tells us how taking the time to see others and give recognition and dignity to all can redefine the workplace, and…
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80. Should Your Bring Home the Hospital Baby Blanket for Your Dog To Sniff
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The single most prevalent piece of dog and newborn advice that I see on social media is for people to bring home the hospital baby blanket for your dog to sniff before baby comes home. I wanted to bust this myth and to share how at the very best, this misguided advice could be neutral...and at the worst, it could even be dangerous. Why people advis…
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How Can You Become a Great Boss and a 'Good-ish' Person? Dolly Chugh Explains
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How can we become ‘good-ish’ people? For that matter, what is a ‘good-ish’ person? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings and Justin Louis speak with NYU Stern School of Business professor and social psychologist Dolly Chugh. She explains how being a ‘good-ish’ person allow us to better relate to others, become great leaders and u…
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79. Dog Safety with Toddlers Who Don't Stay in Bed at Night
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If your toddler is a little Jack-in-the-box and gets out of bed several times a night, you are not alone. But if you have a dog, we need to consider how to prevent interactions between your toddler and pup in the middle of the night when you aren't supervising. Why do toddlers get out of bed at night? They are going through a developmental shift wh…
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Learn How To Nurture Hope From Great Adversity With Tova Friedman
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It is possible to spread a message of hope from the greatest adversity possible. In this inspirational episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis and guest host Meg Virag speak with Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman about how to find hope in times of darkness. In this episode: Tova tells us about the emotional process of writing her memoir, “The D…
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If you have ever wondered if your dog should be licking your baby in the face or what to do about it, this is the episode for you. I discuss what dog licks might mean, why it might not be such a good idea, and why bringing in a dog expert might help you to get more clarity. Why do dogs lick babies? Babies taste good to dogs. They might taste like m…
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Are There Economic Alternatives That Actually Work? Author Nick Romeo Says Yes
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Economics is inseparable from politics and philosophy, but we don’t have to be prisoners to what are assumed to be inevitable economic laws. As we kick off our third season of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with journalist and UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism lecturer Nick Romeo about his new book, "The Alternative: How to Build …
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Christmas Special pt2: The 12 Heart Diseases of Christmas
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Christmas Day! As the roast dinner is cooking and the Prosecco is being chilled, join Jose and Kieran as they finalise their choice for top heart disease of 2023. Make sure to listen to the end for "The 12 Heart Diseases of Christmas" song in full!By Kieran Borgeat and Jose Novo Matos
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Christmas Special pt1: The 12 Heart Diseases of Christmas
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Christmas Eve. As Father Christmas readies the reindeer, what better way to prepare for festivities than discussing our favourite 12 heart diseases of Christmas? Join Kieran and Jose as they review their top heart disease facts and begin the process of selecting their favourite heart disease of 2023.…
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The Secrets to Building a Winning Creative Team Structure
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Adam Morgan returns to his 2023 Adobe MAX standing-room-only session with an insider’s look into building the ultimate creative dream team and measuring its success. With Adam’s own expert insight as well as interviews with other industry leaders, and proprietary research from Stoke, you’ll get practical applications to transform your organization …
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77. 5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Dog for New Baby
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Worrying about how your dog will respond to your new baby might keep you up at night. Lots of people who are pregnant, adopting or using a surrogate experience the same thing. Fortunately for you, there are specialists, like me, who can help you to prepare your dog for new baby ahead of time. In my new free guide, 5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your …
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How to Prepare Yourself for the Pitch — with Danny Fontaine
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Building the perfect pitch takes experience and insight, which guest Danny Fontaine has in spades. Host of the popular podcast, “Pitch Masters,” Danny joins Adam Morgan for a conversation about storytelling driven by emotions and vulnerability, all while proving that pitching the client can be anything but routine.…
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Companies that are run by geeks are some of the most innovative, agile and scalable organizations today. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with renowned MIT researcher Andrew McAfee, author of “The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results.” In this episode: Andy explains what “geeky leadership” is an…
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12: Live Special, from ECVIM Congress 2023
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Recorded live at ECVIM Congress in 2023, this very special season finale see Kieran and Jose interview six incredible veterinary cardiology Diplomates from across the globe. Prof Roberto Santilli (Cornell / Malpensa) discusses his work on atrial depolarisation waves in SVT; David Connolly (RVC) considers the next…
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How to Land Your Next Creative Dream Job — with Michelle Stuhl
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Growing your creative career takes a well-developed network and the knowledge of how to navigate a constantly changing industry. Join host Adam Morgan as he talks with executive search consultant Michelle Stuhl about how to become the talent that recruiters are looking for and how to make the biggest impact on the teams you join.…
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15. When is the right time to get a new puppy
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Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. Don't forget to grab the accompanying workbook at https://poochparenting.net/podcastworkbook/ When is the right time to get a puppy? Make an honest assessment of your schedule and life. Here are some questions you should consider. I…
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11: Prof Anna Gelzer & Dr Brigite Pedro, on Atrial Fibrillation
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Atrial fibrillation is a common and often debilitating arrhythmia, which can affect a heterogenous patient population. Being in atrial fibrillation reduces cardiac output significantly, and can lead to a vicious circle of tachycardia and cardiac remodelling. Join Jose and Kieran as they interview Professor Anna G…
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Overview - How to Choose a Dog Focus on the individual dog more than a specific breed Pick a friendly, confident dog who approaches your kids happily. Listen to my Pooch Parenting Podcast episode about how to pick a shelter dog for families with kids. See if you can foster-to-adopt or do a trial adoption. This option allows you to live with a dog f…
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Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one p…
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The Unique Advantage of ‘Quiet Creatives’ — with Jeff Paris
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“Quiet creatives” bring perspective and insight into creative work that can sometimes go unnoticed or underappreciated. Join Adam Morgan for a conversation with Jeff Paris and learn how to leverage team members currently flying under the radar and start telling stories that surprise and connect. Real Creative Leadership is a video and podcast serie…
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12. Tips for Safe Playtime for Dogs and Kids
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Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I'm your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I'm not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I'm a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you'll feel like I'm chatting with you, one p…
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76. Introducing the Parenting Kids and Dogs 101 Limited Series Podcast
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What if my dog doesn’t like my baby? What if my dog accidentally hurts my kids? What if my kids accidentally hurt our dog? When should we add a puppy to our family? Am I a horrible person if I feel like it’s too hard to parent kids and dogs at the same time? If you’re a dog mom who’s having a baby soon, who’s worrying about how your dog responds to…
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11. Helping Dogs Adjust to Routines with Kids
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Welcome to Parenting Kids and Dogs 101, a limited series podcast for parents who live with kids and dogs, or plan to. I’m your host, Michelle Stern, the founder of Pooch Parenting. I’m not just a certified professional dog trainer and former teacher, I’m a mom too. In each episode of this series, I hope you’ll feel like I’m chatting with you, one p…
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10: Prof Brian Scansen, on Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. Pulmonary valve stenosis has become the most common congenital heart disease in dogs, and changes to the breeding population of dogs across the world over the last 20 years has seemingly influenced the morphology of the disease that we identify. In turn, this has posed challenges to cardiologists in terms of sele…
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