Best Tennessee Center for Family Business Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 78: A Century of Style, A Heritage of Service - M. Dumas & Sons

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Our guest today is Gary Flynn, CEO and Co-Owner of M. Dumas and Sons, in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1917 by Mendel Dumas, M. Dumas & Sons has evolved into an iconic men’s specialty retailer in historic downtown Charleston, S.C. Initially known as a uniform shop for service jobs, M. Dumas & Sons evolved to become the sole provider of uni…

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Biceps Tendinitis in Dogs: the What, Where, and Why? 52:53

1d ago52:53

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In this episode, Cathy and Chris discuss the relatively common condition of bicipital tendinitis in the dog or inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder joint. This comprehensive overview covers the following: Anatomy of the forelimb, specifically the shoulder and biceps muscle/tendon Causes from overuse/repetative stress to trauma Clinical…

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Episode 77: The Original Precast Plunge Pool, Crafters of Your Comfort

8d ago

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Our guests today are husband and wife duo, Karen and Brian Larson, founders of Soake Pools, Inc., located in Pembroke, New Hampshire. Since founding Soake Pools in 2014, the Larsons have been manufacturing precast plunge pools with an unwavering attention to detail and quality, and the personal touch their customers deserve. With Brian overseeing p…

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Flyball Fundamentals with Nancy Denier 51:59

15d ago51:59

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Listen as guest, Nancy Denier, professional dog trainer, dog multi-sport participant, and past Flyball judge, takes us into the action-packed world of Flyball, the ultimate team canine competition, that involves speed, strategy, and commitment. In this episode, you'll learn about: The basics of Flyball Training regimen Competition 101 Benefits of p…

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Three Strands Family Center with Erika Gorman 1:02:15

29d ago1:02:15

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In this episode of You Matter Nashville, we are excited to sit down with Erika Gorman, founder of the Three Strands Family Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Erika shares her incredible journey of moving from California to Columbia and her heart for creating a nonprofit that supports new and expectant families. The Three Strands Family Center offers cl…

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3D Pets: Full-limb Prosthetics and Carts with Alex Tholl 52:28

29d ago52:28

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Historically, dogs with a missing front leg had few options but to hop along. If a "fake leg" could be made, the process was costly and cumbersome. Enter 3D Pets, a company whose mission is to bring animal mobility devices into the 21st century by incorporating 3D printing. Listen to cofounder, Alex Tholl, describe how 3D Pets is revolutionizing th…

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ABLE Youth With Amy Saffell 50:43

1M ago50:43

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Welcome to another episode of the You Matter Nashville podcast! On this episode, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Amy Saffell, Executive Director of ABLE Youth. ABLE Youth is an amazing organization that empowers kids with physical disabilities to gain independence and confidence through adaptive sports. We dive deep into Amy’s person…

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Healthy Teeth, Happy Pets with Dr. Beth Innis 55:15

1M ago55:15

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Is your cat eating messily? Does your dog have bad breath? According to Beth Innis, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVCHM, CVSMT, these could be signs of dental or periodontal disease. This episode covers our pet's oral health, from what you can do at home (Hint: brush, brush, brush!) to the role of professional dentistry. If you've ever had a toothache, you know …

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Starfish Infertility Foundation with Kara Edwards 56:04

2M ago56:04

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In this episode of "You Matter Nashville," we have a heartfelt conversation with Kara Edwards, the founder of the Starfish Infertility Foundation. Kara opens up about her own challenging journey with infertility, sharing the emotional and financial hurdles she and her husband faced, including the lack of insurance coverage for treatments. These exp…

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It's Not "Just" Arthritis, it's a Disease! 51:17

2M ago51:17

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What is something that 80% of dogs get after the age of 8, that cats are crafty at hiding, and that prevents birds from perching? It's arthritis: arth (= joint) + itis (= inflammation) and it's no joke! Just ask anybody who has undergone a total joint replacement due to this debilitating disease, a disease that can become so painful that it severel…

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Backlight Productions with Melissa Smith 47:16

2M ago47:16

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In this episode of the You Matter Nashville podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Smith, the founder and executive director of Backlight Productions. Melissa shared the inspiring story of how Backlight Productions began in the upstairs of a thrift store in Franklin, Tennessee. What started as a small show for a group of friends has b…

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Episode 76: Embracing Sustainability in Your Family Business

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Our guest today is Elizabeth Bagger. Elizabeth is the former Director General of the Institute for Family Business (IFB) in the UK, a membership organization she was proud to serve for 12 years. Her passion for family business led her to establish Avanti Family Business Advisory in September 2021 to support individual family businesses on their jou…

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Fascinating Fascia with Dr. Laurie McCauley 57:22

2M ago57:22

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Fascia: connective tissue that literally surrounds every cell of all bodies that has a huge impact on comfort, movement, and well-being, but very few talk about it. Dr. McCauley is changing that in the vet world. Listen as Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC, also known as the Mother of Canine Physical Rehabilitation, tells us about the r…

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Nashville Foster Love Closet with Kara Puckett 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Kara Puckett (along with husband Justin Puckett), founder of Nashville Foster Love Closet, shares her journey of starting the nonprofit organization and the impact it has on foster families and children in Middle Tennessee. The organization provides resources and material goods for foster families, including clothes, beds, and other essential items…

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Rehab Rewind-The Power of Passive Range of Motion for the Front Limb 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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Just because we call it passive range of motion (PROM), we not be passive about it! This episode describes why PROM is so vital to your pet's health and function. We detail how do a simple technique specifically with your pet's front limb joints. Listen to learn how to not only keep your pet well by maintaining its PROM for maximum comfort and func…

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Franklin Challengers with Kayla Torti 46:56

3M ago46:56

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Kayla Torti, the founder of Franklin Challengers, on our You Matter Nashville podcast. Franklin Challengers is a special needs baseball team in Franklin, Tennessee, that provides opportunities for kids ages 5-18 with physical or intellectual disabilities to play baseball. Kayla shared with us how the organization…

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Episode 75: Jumpstart your Exit with Ivan and Mariana Polic

3M ago

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Our guests today are Ivan and Mariana Polic, bestselling authors, internationally recognized speakers and advisors of family business leaders and their businesses. For over a decade, they have been training, educating and inspiring people to break through their limitations and build and grow a successful, sustainable family and business. In this ep…

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Project Healing Waters with Marilyn Rogan 40:07

3M ago40:07

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In this heartfelt episode of You Matter Nashville, Jason and Mindy Hoover spotlight the incredible work of Project Healing Waters, a national organization dedicated to helping military veterans heal through the therapeutic art of fly fishing. The episode features a conversation with special guest Marilyn Rogan, a longtime volunteer and leader in th…

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The Miracle of Marley's Mutts with Torie Beck 54:25

3M ago54:25

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"You can't change the past, but you can rescue the future" as quoted by the founder of Marley's Mutts, Zach Skow seems to say it all. Listen as Torie Beck, the coordinator of Miracle Mutts, takes us on a deep dive into Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and her own experiences with her therapy dogs, Sully, her blind dog, and Roo, her bipedal puppy. This res…

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Creating Lifetime Memories With Love The Dress 55:39

4M ago55:39

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In this episode of the You Matter Nashville podcast, we interview Raquel Babb and Connie Gulley from Love the Dress TN, the nonprofit organization we’re deeply passionate about that provides prom dresses to girls who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. We explore the history of Love the Dress, the incredible impact it’s had on the community,…

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Life After Tragedy With Blandina Vergara-Cruz 54:16

4M ago54:16

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In this episode of You Matter Nashville, Mindy and I had the privilege of interviewing our dear friend, Blandina, someone who has become like family to us through our shared experiences in music, theater, and community service. Blandina opened up about her incredible journey of giving back to the community and how her work has evolved over the year…

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Episode 74: Scaling Up your Family Business with Jonathan Goldhill

4M ago

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Our guest today is Jonathan Goldhill. Following the sale of his family’s men’s apparel manufacturing company started by his great-grandfather, Jonathan formed his own consulting and coaching business. He helps business owners and leaders define and find their version of freedom by guiding owners through 1-on-1, peer group, group coaching and team c…

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Rehab Rewind-A Really "Hip" Show with Dr. Kechia Davis 56:39

4M ago56:39

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This is the hippest show we've launched to date! Why? Because it covers a very common type of hip surgery called an FHO (Femoral Head and neck Ostectomy) used to treat a variety of hip issues from traumatic injuries to severe arthritis caused by such conditions as hip dysplasia. Listen to Kechia Davis, DVM, DACVS, describe the anatomy of the hip, t…

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Launching You Matter Nashville: Special Guest, Tyler Mount, Helps Us Share Our "Why" 37:16

4M ago37:16

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In our very first episode of You Matter Nashville, we dive deep into the heart and soul of our community. I'm Jason Hoover, and I'm honored to co-host this podcast alongside my wife, Mindy Hoover. Together, we're on a mission to share the inspiring stories of individuals who are making a positive impact in Middle Tennessee. This episode is special …

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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome - Who, What, and Why! 50:47

4M ago50:47

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PetAbility Podcast hosts, Cathy and Chris, once again lend their experiences and expertise to the show - this time discussing Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Who gets it? What is it? Why should we care? With the popularity of Frenchies and other smoosh-faced dogs exponentially increasing world-wide, caretakers of these endearing breeds …

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Episode 73: The Role Empathy and Understanding Play in Resolving Conflict, with Dr. Darlene Williams-Prades

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Our guests today are Dr. Darlene Williams-Prades and her husband, Keith. Dr. Darlene Williams-Prades is the founder of Superior Love Forever. She is also an Air Force veteran, mother of three, a bonus mom of two, and cherishes her role as grandmother to four grandchildren. With over 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Williams-Prades urges ind…

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Rehab Rewind- Believing in Grieving with Laurie Levine LMHC 58:14

5M ago58:14

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If you’ve ever had the profound pleasure of loving a pet, you’ve undoubtedly experienced grief when they pass. But the loss of a pet is distinctive because our relationship with our pets is unique: non-verbal, ever-present, physical in nature, and full of unconditional love. We often have long-term and intense relationships with our pets that we ha…

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Episode 72: A husband and wife team, Kay Lee and Robert Fukui, offer tips on helping family businesses deal with conflict at home and in their business

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Our guests today are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui. Robert and Kay Lee are the co-founders of Power by i61, Inc., a business consulting company. Their passion is to see marriages flourish in the midst of building a profitable business and to help the entrepreneur couple understand that you don’t have to sacrifice the marriage and family for the business…

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Healing Through Horses with Kelly Dukarski 57:57

5M ago57:57

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Horses are majestic beings that are uniquely equipped as highly intuitive, non-judgmental prey animals, to help humans be in the moment, less anxious, and even break through obstacles that may be holding us back in life. Kelly Dukarski, Certified Equine Gestaltist, explains Equine-Assisted Gestalt Therapy, which incorporates horses as a modality fo…

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Episode 71: The Power of Legacy in a Family Business

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Our guest today is Charlie Leichtweis. Charlie is the founder of Experts in HOW and a 30-year business veteran with a strong track record of success at some of America’s best-known companies. His experience as a CEO and serving on the board of a prominent family-owned business inspired him to create Experts in HOW to help family businesses establis…

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Measuring Pain in Pets with Katie Hickey of PainTrace 44:31

6M ago44:31

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One of the most agonizing questions for any pet owner is how do we know if our beloved pet is in pain? And if they are experiencing pain, how much pain is it and where is it coming from? PainTrace can help to answer all of these questions and more. It is a non-invasive, wearable monitoring system that quantifies pain simply, objectively, and painle…

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Handicapped Pets Foundation with Suzi Langer, President 41:06

6M ago41:06

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The Handicapped Pets Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide wheelchairs (Walkin' Wheels) for pets in need whose caregivers demonstrate financial hardship. Suzi Langer brings us through her personal story of receiving a wheelchair from this charity for her pug, Maxwell, to becoming president of the organization. If her passion i…

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Episode 70: A Legacy That Lasts – Preserving and Transferring Your Family Values

7M ago

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Our guest today is Trudy Cathy White. Trudy is the youngest child and only daughter of Chick-fil-A founder Truett and Jeannette Cathy. Like her father, she is a beloved leader, communicator, and entrepreneur. Trudy and her husband, John, served in international missions for 20 years with the International Mission Board (IMB). Upon completing their …

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Special Needs Animal Rescue League with Christina Powell 58:58

7M ago58:58

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Listen as Christina Powell tells us the story of Special Needs Animal Rescue League (SNARL). This SNARL is bound to make you smile! What started as a personal rescue of one wobbly German Shepherd became a multi-organization, multi-state/province, two-country machine that takes "red list" dogs from other shelters and finds them their forever homes. …

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Rehab Rewind!! Ramps vs. Stairs - Which is Right for your Pet? 36:24

7M ago36:24

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Join us as we rewind to one of our most popular shows. Should my pet get a ramp or steps to help him onto the bed? This a question that Cathy and Chris get asked all the time. Listen as they debate the pros and cons of each option to help you determine what is best for your pet. They cover what specifications to look for and offer some suggestions …

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Episode 69: Leading with Emotional Power with Dr. Julia DiGangi

8M ago

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Our guest today is Dr. Julia DiGangi. Dr. DiGangi is a Neuropsychologist, author, speaker, and Founder of NeuroHealth Partners. On today’s podcast she will show us how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives at home and in our family business. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will lea…

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Pet Hospice & Palliative Care - A Rehabber's Perspective with Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP 50:10

8M ago50:10

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Our pet's are living longer, surviving illnesses and traumas that were unthinkable in the past. Couple this with our ever-growing attitudes that pets are full-fledged members of our families, then the fields of palliative care and pet hospice become vital. Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP, deftly explains the integral role that physical rehabilitation plays…

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Feed is NOT Food with Dr. Judy Morgan 56:11

8M ago56:11

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A healthy pet starts with healthy nutrition, naturally! After all, “you are what you eat." That same adage applies to both us and our pets. Judy Morgan, DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT emphasizes that food is food - there should be no need to qualify what we eat as "people food,” nor what we feed our dogs and cats as “pet food.” Many commercial dog and cat fo…

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Episode 68: Entrepreneurial Family Business: From Survival to Success with Dr. Dianne Welsh, Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina Greensboro

8M ago

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Our guest today is Dr. Dianne Welsh. Dr. Welsh is a known scholar in entrepreneurship, family business, and franchising at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She grew up in her family business, Boyt Division of Welsh Sporting Goods. Dr. Welsh has published 130 journal articles and eight books, including the go-to book for cross-campus ent…

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Pets Are Family - an Impactful Approach to Pet Loss with Erika Sinner, Dog Mom, Author, & CEO 57:22

9M ago57:22

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Losing a pet is hard. In fact, for Erika Sinner, it is the hardest thing she has ever experienced. Erika feels her shar-peis are family - her kids - and should be treated as such even after death. What does this mean and what did Erika do about it? Struggling to deal with her own pain and finding little out there to aid her in coping and healing, E…

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Episode 67: Join me at a storied family-owned pub, Bumpa’s, located in the historic French Quarter, Charleston, South Carolina, where everybody knows your name

9M ago

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Our guests today are brothers, Dan and Conor Sullivan, owners of Bumpa’s, in Charleston, South Carolina. Bumpa’s serves up specialty French fries, proprietary-blend burgers, and other elevated bar food in tribute to their grandfather, “Bumpa”. In this episode of Family Business Today, we will share: How their experiences working somewhere else help…

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Management of Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Injuries with Dr. Christin Finn 1:02:47

9M ago1:02:47

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Located in the knee, cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries are the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs. Yet there is little consistency or agreement about how to manage this condition. It goes well beyond surgery vs. no surgery. Pet parents angst about what to do to help there dog's knee pain and function, then often second guess themselves …

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Understanding the Iliopsoas Muscle in Dogs with Laurie Edge-Hughes 1:04:07

10M ago1:04:07

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The ilio-so-what??? It may be hard to pronounce and even harder to spell, but every dog owner should know about this very important hip muscle. If you have a working or sporting dog, I bet you are very aware of how common and problematic it is to strain the iliopsoas muscle. Listen to Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, tell us the ili…

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Episode 66: Planning Your Family Business’ Path to Long Term Success with Pete Walsh, Master Coach, with the Family Business Performance Center in Peoria, Arizona

10M ago

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Our guest today is Pete Walsh, Master Coach, with the Family Business Performance Center in Peoria, Arizona. Pete spent 16 years working in his 89-year-old family business and knows firsthand the challenges most family businesses face. Today Coach Pete provides honest and objective feedback that helps families work better together as high-performin…

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Military Dogs: When Vets Become Pets with Bob Bryant, Mission K9 Rescue 49:47

10M ago49:47

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Have you ever thought about what happens to military or contract working dogs when they "retire" from active duty? Having served our country their entire lives, historically, these heroes have been abandoned or euthanized. Founded in 2013, Mission K9 Rescue, a non-profit welfare group, is working hard to change that. Listen to Bob Bryant, cofounder…

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Pausing for Paws! 53:57

11M ago53:57

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Feet of all creatures are amazing structures that serve multiple purposes. This episode focuses on canine feet: their intricate anatomy, things to watch for, the importance of proper care, including nail trims, and the foot's role in overall health and well-being. These extraordinary assets not only allow for locomotion, traction, and protection, b…

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DogLeggs Shoulder Stabilization System with Ben Blecha, MPO, CPO 54:38

11M ago54:38

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This is a game changer! DogLeggs is a company that has provided innovative, quality products since the formal inception of small animal physical rehabilitation. One of Cathy and Chris's favorites is their Shoulder Stabilization System which offers a way to protect a healing shoulder joint to allow for safe rehabilitation and activity at home while …

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Exploring the World of Animal Communication with Danielle MacKinnon 56:14

11M ago56:14

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Have you ever wondered what your pet would say if they could actually talk? Listen to Danielle MacKinnon, a luminary in the realm of animal communication. With a rare and innate gift, she bridges the gap between humans and the animal kingdom, and has dedicated her life to unraveling the mysteries of interspecies communication. Her deep connection w…

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Episode 65: What is the Role of Spouses in a Family Business? with Sara B. Stern

12M ago

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Our guest today is Sara B. Stern. Sara is a Certified EOS Implementer with EOS Worldwide focused on multigenerational family businesses. As the former director of the Family Business Center at the University of St. Thomas, trained coach and Certified EOS Implementer, Sara works exclusively with a limited number of family business leaders who want t…

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Making Simple Movements into Exercise with Bobbie Lyons 58:13

12M ago58:13

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Many every day movements using every day surroundings can become exercise that can profoundly impact your dog's performance, quality of life, and longevity. Bobbie Lyons, CCFT, KPA CTP, Cert CF, describes just how easy it can be. However, we need to first observe what our dog is doing repetitively - the patterns of posture and movement that may not…

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