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PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-basedStop Dieting and Start Living: The Answers You’ve Been Looking For with Coach Ali Sempek - VIDEO EPISODE!! #119 Stop Dieting and Start Living: The Answers You’ve Been Looking For with Coach Ali Sempek - VIDEO EPISODE!!
What does it really mean to be healthy? In this episode, we're chatting with Ali Sempek, an internationally certified wellness coach and the founder of Ask Coach Allie. Ali's journey from struggling with disordered eating to becoming a beacon of women's empowerment is nothing short of inspiring. After spending a decade trapped in a cycle of self-loathing and diet culture, she realized there had to be more to life than just fitting into a smaller pair of jeans. No...2024-09-0443 min
Ask a House CleanerCleaning Up Tough Mishaps After Your Furry Friends With Ali SmithIn this video, Angela Brown and guest expert Ali Smith tackle the messy reality that all pet owners face - cleaning up after their furry friends. As a seasoned dog trainer, Ali shares her wealth of experience, revealing practical methods for dealing with common pet-related cleaning challenges. From dogs tracking mud inside the house to managing dog slobber and even addressing male dog protein stains, she offers invaluable tips for the tough mishaps that come with pet ownership. Throughout the episode, Ali provides detailed advice on cleaning techniques tailored to the type of mess and...2024-04-1608 min
Ask a House CleanerWinning The Battle Against Pet Odors With Ali SmithIn this video, host Angela Brown and guest expert Ali Smith tackle a common challenge faced by many pet owners - dealing with pet odors. Ali, a renowned dog trainer who has trained over 1,200 dogs and runs the acclaimed dog blog Rebarkable, brings her expertise to the discussion. The episode explores the delicate issue of handling pet accidents in the home, specifically dog poop, and the importance of addressing these situations with sensitivity to avoid stress for both pets and their owners. Ali shares her invaluable insights on approaching pet-related cleanliness tactfully, assisting less able individuals, and...2024-04-1005 minAsk a House CleanerWinning The Battle Against Pet Odors With Ali SmithIn this video, host Angela Brown and guest expert Ali Smith tackle a common challenge faced by many pet owners - dealing with pet odors. Ali, a renowned dog trainer who has trained over 1,200 dogs and runs the acclaimed dog blog Rebarkable, brings her expertise to the discussion. The episode explores the delicate issue of handling pet accidents in the home, specifically dog poop, and the importance of addressing these situations with sensitivity to avoid stress for both pets and their owners. Ali shares her invaluable insights on approaching pet-related cleanliness tactfully, assisting less able individuals, and...2024-04-1005 min
Sounding Out with Izzy: A Grrrl's Two Sound Cents PodcastThe Ballad of a Speedball Baby with Ali SmithFor today's episode, I am joined by award-winning author, photographer, and musician Ali Smith to discuss her thrilling new memoir 'The Ballad of a Speedball Baby.' We discuss her early stages of creativity, playing in an art-punk band in the '90s and her goal to always prioritize women's stories and the female gaze in her work.
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Ali Smith is a visual artist, photographer, and musician from New York. She is the award-winning author of 3 books, 'Laws of the Bandit Queens,' 'Momma Love,' and her current memoir, 'The Ball...2024-03-1452 min
Beyond the Mic with Sean DillonRiffs, Rats, and Revelations: Ali Smith Unplugs Her Past in "The Ballad of Speedball Baby""Music came into my bedroom on the radio waves and delivered a whole world to me." Music, memoirs, & memories with Ali Smith in this Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Dive into the memoir of a punk musician in "The Ballad of Speedball Baby" as Ali reflects on her wild journey, candid insights, Rockin' 8, & heartfelt reflections. Welcome Ali SmithWe’re joined on the Starline by a photographer, musician, author and full-fledged human being. Her worldwide tours with “Speedball Baby” influence her book, coated in black eyeliner and cheap booze. We welcome author of the me...2024-03-0808 min
I Am Refocused RadioPunk rocker Ali Smith, author of The Ballad Of Speedball BabyABOUT ALI SMITH AND THE BALLAD OF SPEEDBALL BABY"Ali Smith's The Ballad of Speedball Baby is a sometimes-harrowing ride poetically described in neon prose. Ali takes me to places I've been myself as a fellow 'woman of the road' and rocked and rolled. She brings it all back home so vividly with humor, originality, and love-and 'oh-yeah-that-happened-to-me-too' truthfulness. Like the touring band's rite of passage: crashing in a stranger's house in Where-am-I? USA and barely escaping with your life and bass guitar.or bartending in an East Village dive bar. It's a special experience being a Woman...2024-03-0508 min
PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-basedDo You Find Yourself Eating Even When You’re Not Hungry? Hint: It’s Not Your Willpower. Interview with Ali Shapiro # 86 - Do You Find Yourself Eating Even When You're Not Hungry? Hint: It’s Not Your Willpower. Interview with Ali Shapiro
Why do I overeat when I’m not hungry? Is it willpower or something else? Here’s the tea…it’s something else.
Deprivation and restriction lead to stress and falling off the wagon. In order to truly be successful with healthy eating and living, it is time to move away from rigid rules and the “all or nothing” mindset. Plus, it’s a lot more fun and freeing!
You can stop letting food...2024-01-241h 04
Deep Dive with Ali AbdaalSnippet 26: Cognitive Biases That Are Giving You Anxiety (And How To Avoid Them) - Dr Julie SmithWe all have days where we just can't seem to switch of the chatter in our heads, and it can be really difficult to break the cycle. In this Snippet, Psychologist Dr Julie Smith explains how these cognitive biases work and how to overcome them. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zf3QjS60BofCEHHRe2RAs?si=T6rlkPrsQUqmbRBnLTX7aA🔗 CONNECT WITH JULIE 📕 Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?📱TikTok📸 Instagram💻 Website🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI2023-11-0705 minDeep Dive with Ali AbdaalLeading Psychologist: How To Finally Overcome Stress & Anxiety - Dr Julie SmithHave you ever struggled with stress and anxiety? Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed at work or school, or things have been difficult at home and you’re having a hard time. You might find yourself overthinking for hours, or panicking, or struggling to sleep, which only makes you feel worse. Or, maybe a friend or a loved one is struggling with their mental health and you’re not sure how to help. In this episode of, I speak to Dr Julie Smith, a psychologist with 4.6 million followers on TikTok who shares brilliant mental health advice. Her book ‘Why Has Nobo...2023-10-191h 54
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Ask Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!harness suggestions to help with pulling for a strong houndWhats.that.rattle asks if I have any harness suggestions to help with pulling for a strong hound.I share three of my favourite harnesses we use with the hounds, and share why they're great for deep chested hounds.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2023-03-2902 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!What would be my process of introducing a fear reactive dog to a new person in their home?When you have a dog with fear reactivity, it can be hard to know how to introduce them to people in your home.In this episode, I answer Caicos' question from Instagram about how to introduce a fear reactive dog to a new guest in their home. I discuss the benefits of keeping their guest informed, and then muzzle training their dog. Breaking down the process is really important, and steps like - Adding smells (a good trick is to take your guest's shoes off before they come over) - Ta...2023-03-2804 minDeep Dive with Ali AbdaalSnippet 18: Why Your Identity Determines Your Behaviour with Dr Julie SmithIn this snippet I talk to Clinical Psychologist Dr Julie Smith about how you can hack your habits by getting to grips with your core beliefs and identity.Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zf3QjS60BofCEHHRe2RAs?si=T6rlkPrsQUqmbRBnLTX7aA🔗 CONNECT WITH JULIE 📕 Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?📱TikTok📸 Instagram💻 Website🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin2023-03-2803 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!is clicker training really necessary or is a yes aka a marker word just as good?I'm so excited to share with you today's video: Is clicker training really necessary? Or is a marker word just as good?This was a question that Stewie_McD asked me on Instagram and it got me thinking.In this video, I'll discuss some of the science behind clicker training vs marker training and what conclusion I draw from it. Let's go!If you want more reading, Clicker vs marker!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head...2023-03-2706 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!My dog startles out of sleep when we move on the sofa, what do we do?Today, I'm talking about my dog who is startling out of sleep and showing aggression. Leisha asks for my opinion on whether she should adjust the dog's medication and train. I share my insight on what I suspect this may be, and that it's most likely centered in deafness or pain, but that I would strongly suggest you see a good vet.I hope you enjoy!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to...2023-03-2603 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!Tips for handling an off-leash dog approachingIn this episode, we're talking about what you can do when an off-leash dog approaches your dog.If you've ever been out walking and had an off-leash dog come up to your pup, you know how stressful it can be. You have a few options: You can either try to get away from the situation as quickly as possible, or you can address it head-on with some helpful techniques.I share some of my favourite tricks to deter an off leash "it's okay he's friendly" doggo!Support the showAli Smith...2023-03-2504 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!What Do I Do When My Dog Reacts When I'm Out?Today I'm answering whats.that.rattle's question about what to do when your reactive dog reacts and the situation was entirely unavoidable.First off, I want to say that we forgive ourselves, because we are human and it is not our job to read other people's energy or body language. We are allowed to be human beings who sometimes make mistakes.Afterwards, we walk away from the situation as quickly as possible, even if it means walking away from our pets for a bit so they won't be exposed to any possible triggers. Also, give...2023-03-2403 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!Should I adopt a second dog when my first dog doesn't like dogs?In today's video, I'm answering lacoltural's question about whether she should adopt a second dog when her current dog doesn't necessarily like other dogs.As always, I'm so glad you're here and can't wait to see you next week!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2023-03-2303 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!What Do I do About Dog Attacks In a Multi-dog home?Welcome to Ask Ali, where I answer all your questions about dog training. Today's question is from Jenn, who asks "what do I do about dog attacks in a multi-dog home?"This is a really common issue that many of you may be dealing with right now. Sometimes this is really difficult, especially in this situation where the instigation was very unexpected, and at least one dog was in pain -- but it's still doable.In today's episode I discuss how to bring down cortisol, and let both dogs destress, allowing both dogs to recover...2023-03-2208 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!How do you re-grow confidence after your dog has been attacked?How do you re-grow confidence after your dog has been attacked? Well, you start by taking a step back. Increase your distance to things (muzzle train if necessary) and try to show your dog that the world isn't so scary. You can also enroll in dog spots or try some competitions online - and sometimes walking in a slightly nicer area can help you grow your confidence too. Luckily for us? Dogs bounce back really quick when we let them. Support the showAli Smith is the founder of reba...2023-03-2103 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Rescued puppy is bit reactive towards other dogs."Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-2315 min
The Psychology PodcastAli Smith, Andrés González, & Atman Smith || Let Your Light ShineToday we welcome Ali Smith, Andrés González, and Atman Smith. Brothers Ali and Atman met Andrés at the University of Maryland College Park. During their last semester, the trio spent a lot of time reading books on spirituality, philosophy, history, politics, and other related topics. At the same time, they began their yoga practice and developed it under the guidance of Ali and Atman’s godfather. Months of hard work and planning ensued before they finally co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation. Together, they tell their story of how yoga and mindfulness have transformed countless communities in Let Y...2022-12-2249 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Have you personally worked with reactive dogs who would have later to be around other dogs in crowded areas?"Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-2204 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do you handle blind corners to the reactive dogs?"Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-2103 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Do you think you should be looking to ditching the crates?"Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-2006 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!Are muzzle trainings are great tool for improving owner's confidence?Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1905 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do we handle a dog that resource guards their handler?"Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1812 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!Any tips for selective reactivity towards individual dogs.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1706 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How Do I stop my Hounds reacting to birds or prey animals?"Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1606 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Any longline recommendations for Hounds?"Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1505 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I give enrichment for a 3yo Pitbull Terrier with a Luxating Patella?"Ali discusses enrichment options for a less able pitbull terrier. Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1403 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What is your response to the claim that positive reinforcement doesn't work for every dog?"Ali explains that this argument is something that she doesn't believe it's the case, and that mammals, lizards and birds and animals of all kinds respond to positive reinforcement. So why would our dogs be any different?Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1303 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I help reactivity towards bicycles?"Ali guides that this is often prey drive related. Suggesting finding appropriate outlets for this driver, and then counter conditioning and desensitization for the bike itself.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1206 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How can I stop my puppy chasing my cats?"Ali discusses how cats and dogs can get along. You can use management, training and create positive associations with calmness around cats.Further readingHow To Stop Your Puppy From Chasing The CatSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1104 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Can I teach my dog more than one thing at a time?"Ali discusses HappyLittleWinnie's question "How do I work on my dog's relaxation in public?"Ali gives some examples using her dogs and who she would teach multiple things to, and who she wouldn't and why as a way to demonstrate why it would or wouldn't work to do that.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-1002 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I work on my dog's relaxation in public?"Philos' Friend asked "How do I work on my dog's relaxation in public?"Ali discusses applying the 3D's and rewarding calm behaviour. Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0903 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I stop my dog from reacting to the upstairs neighbours through the floor?"Kovu asked "How do I stop my dog from reacting to the upstairs neighbours through the floor?"Kovu is slightly nervous and alert barks at the noises the new upstairs neighbours make.This one will be tough because of the fact that this is meant to be a decompression zone! Ali suggests finding a way to decompress with Kovu, manage sounds as best as possible and maybe even talk to the neighbours if their noise is excessive.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This e...2022-12-0804 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What Can I do About Reactivity Towards Children?"Dog has started airsnapping at the young children in the family. Ali encourages the the questioner to assess the situation for whether it's true threat from discomfort, play, or illness.Applying management as required!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0704 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Do you have any recommendations for Dog coats?""Do you have any recommendations for Dog coats?"Ali explains that so far she's still in testing, but last year she loved the ruffwear powder hound. the questioner says that it's actually a coat for a toy poodle and Ali recommends checking out the GF Pet Alpine puffer!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0602 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I stop my 7mo toy poodle chasing cars?"Ali gets asked "How do I stop my 7mo toy poodle chasing cars?"Ali explains about the second fear phase and encourages understanding, satisfaction of needs and then training with counter conditioning & desensitisation. Further readingSecond Fear PhaseSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0503 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Do you have any muzzle recommendations for a dog who can slip their muzzle?"Ali gets asked "Do you have any muzzle recommendations for a dog who can slip their muzzle?"Ali answers about her favourite muzzles(find a full list on Best Muzzles )Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0405 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Whats the difference between the ruffwear front range and the perfect fit harness?"Ali gets asked what the difference is between the ruffwear front range and the perfect fit harness, both harnesses that Ali loves! Further reading:Best Dog Harnesses Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0302 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Can we used CBD as a training aid?"Kovupupp asks what my experiences are with CBD as a training aid for dogs.Ali explains that occasionally she uses CBD in training or with her own dogs.She suggests testing & consulting with a vet!Further readingComplete guide to CBD for dogsSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0204 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How Do You Create Calmness Around New People & Dogs?""How Do You Create Calmness Around New People & Dogs?"Ali explains that Calmness is a process that most dogs need to learn, and its something that often becomes an issue when our dogs are a puppy and new people and dogs become super exciting.Watching from a distance and rewarding calmness throughout would be a fantastic learning opportunity.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-12-0105 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do you stop your dog from jumping up?"Stephanie Taylor asks "How do you stop your dog from jumping up?"Ali explains a few things about dog training theory, and why turning away or ignoring may not work.Then guides that teaching a mutually exclusive behaviour works much better, such as a sit!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-3004 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I bring guests into the home with an anxious dog?"Reggie & Rhi ask - "How do I bring guests into the home with an anxious dog?"Ali goes through management options to assist, such as muzzle training and then what training you can do.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-2906 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What's the question I wish dog owners asked me more?"Raising_eabha_the_irish asks "What's the question I wish dog owners asked me more?"Ali explains that she wishes people asked her what breed of dog that they should get. Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-2805 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What's your opinion on clicker training"Elle asks "What's your opinion on clicker training?"Ali explains that she's not really into it! That clicker training just adds in another thing to carry, to remember, and that words are equally effective! Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-2702 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What Insurance Do You Recommend?"Kovupup asks "what insurance do you recommend?" Ali explains that she's not really in a position to recommend, but gives details of what she's using with her own dogs! Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-2602 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What are your opinions on medication for Behavioural issues in dogs?"WalksWithPablo asks "Ali, what are your opinions on medication for dogs with behavioural issues?"Ali answers describing when she does and when she doesn't believe it's appropriate, discussing the benefits that dogs (and their parents) may see for using it. Generally showing support for it's appropriate use, and explaining the "Window of responsiveness" theory. Further reading:Training your dog with FireworksIntro to reactivity in dogsCBD & Dog trainingSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from...2022-11-2503 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What do I do about dogs running up to my reactive dog, especially when she's overwhelmed?"@Rescuedandcherished asked what they should or could do when they're hiking in public and dogs keep running up to her dog. Ali discusses how to approach this situation, and explains that level of overwhelm described is something trainers refer to as Trigger Stacking. That Ella experienced so many problems that she became totally overwhelmed and could not control herself any further. In these instanced Ali advises that a few things will need to happen;1 - Leave. 2 - Tell the park ranger/proper authority3 - Take breaks on the trail for water and...2022-11-2409 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Do I have good resources against prong collars and ecollars?"Miss_Starry'sDog asks If I have some good resources against prong collars and ecollars (shock collars). Further readingProng CollarsEcollarsSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-2302 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Should I Crate Training My Puppy As A Foster Carer?"Mylo_andchefmom ask, "Should I Crate Training My Puppy As A Foster Carer?"Ali discusses how crate training functions, why it's important and why it's particularly important that Mylo_andchefmom follows the shelter's instructions if at all possible.Explaining also how a 'normal' dog parent would make this decision and how it should be implemented.She also discusses how she uses crate training with her own dogs and using it as a 'safe space' for her own dogs. Whilst none of them are crated every night, all three of Ali's dogs are comfortable...2022-11-2205 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Should I Only Use Treats For Reactivity Training?"Reggie & Mom, Rhi, Ask "Should I only use treats for our reactivity training?" Ali discusses how rewards can still be used for regular obedience training and reactivity training (desensitization and counter conditioning)Further Reading:High Value RewardsReducing treats in positive reinforcement trainingIntro to reactivity in dogsBest Gear For Large Reactive DogsSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question...2022-11-2105 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do you build confidence in dogs?"Eleonorevangaasbeek asks Ali, "How do we build confidence in our dogs?"Ali explains that dog sports are fantastic for building confidence, general obedience and good socialisation is a good thing!Further reading:Parkour for dogsGuide to Socialisation Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-2001 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Why do dogs come to humans and ask for affection, even though they want space?"Nillster_ asks "Why do dogs come to humans and ask for affection, even though they want space?"Ali explains that it's not necessarily that they feel comfortable, and that they may be doing it to placate their humans and suggests adding in cooperative care in the context of consent to pet!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-1901 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I get my intact male dog to move on from the smell of a female in heat?"SchnauzerStormy asks "How do I get my intact male dog to move on from the smell of a female in heat?"Ali advises that we teach a "move on" style cue, how to train that and to use strong smelling treats to reprogrammed their nose. Also suggests a ready cue.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-1802 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Is 9 years old too late to train a reactive dog who has bitten?"Molly P Shea asks "Is 9yo too late to train a reactive dog who has bitten?"Ali explains that the bite history adds in complexity that will make the training more difficult, but that they are trainable.Biting becomes a learned behaviour and is something that your dog can forgo steps in the "ladder of aggression" that will complicate things.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-1702 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do we tell the difference between fear an excitement reactivity?"Alison Boones "How do we tell the difference between fear an excitement reactivity?" Ali discusses how it can be hard to know, gives some tips on how to tell either way, and that fear will result in "Aggressive" displays, whilst excitement will be "over intense" play. And to use body language!but that it doesn't actually, truly matter because the training is the same.Further readingIntro to reactivityPandemic puppiesSpectrum of sociabilitySupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This...2022-11-1602 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"how do we approach busy areas and new reactivity towards dogs?"Eric The Red Lab asks "how do we approach busy areas and new reactivity towards dogs?"Ali explains that as a young dog, he's in a second fear phase, and that as a new adopted dog, that the family might be seeing new behaviours that are just surfacing.And how to approach new, busy areas!Further reading:3D's of Dog TrainingSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to...2022-11-1503 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Why is my 7mo dog whining? The Vet says they're healthy."Laura asks "Why is my 7mo dog whining? The Vet says they're healthy."Ali suggests it may be to do with hormones! That males can get antsy if there is a girl in his environment that may be in heat. That neutering may help, but will not guarantee.It could also be habitual, i.e. a learned behaviour and suggests creating an alternative behaviour.Also, ensure that needs are satisfied and the whining isn't making this sort of request, i.e. if they need to go out to the bathroom.Find the pattern!...2022-11-1404 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Why does my dog cover his food?""Why does my dog cover his food?"Ali explains that dogs tend to hide food they value. Explaining that this may or may not be a problem, and that in the past rescues who may not have been fed properly in the past makes them more prone to hiding or "storing" food.Ali suggests testing! Increase food, decrease food and see if it changes the response.Also, consider a vet check.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live...2022-11-1302 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I help my anxious dog?"Jasmine (questions compiled because of related issue) "How do I approach my issues with leash biting, lack of ability to relax, reactivity to cats and dogs, and noise sensitivity"Ali suggests to start with assessing enrichment status, thinking about what your dog adores and starting by giving them more of this.Assess the stressors in your dogs life, and manage out as much as possible. (e.g. the window may require covering!)Reactivity will begin with desensitization and counter conditioning (aka making scary things less scary, and decreasing distance to scary thing!) towards...2022-11-1202 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Why is my 9 month old is reactive towards kids and dogs?"Tricky_pie_pie asks "Why is my 9 month old is reactive towards kids and dogs?"Ali firstly guides not to obsess on the "why" of reactivity, because you can easily punish yourself.First, there's Learnt behaviour, and they can learn that kids/dogs mean bad things, and so don't want them near them.Reactivity can also be genetic, Medical issues, e.g. stomach problems, or in pain, from abuse, from a bad pregnancy from the mother, or a dozen other reasons. But please just train and focus on their future as...2022-11-1103 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Why does my dog sit or lay down when another dog approaches?"Lilypondloves asks "Why does my dog sit or lay down when another dog approaches?"Ali explains that the predatory motor pattern is a thing here, that small things are less threatening and the dog may be deliberately placing themselves into a more vulnerable position.What you can do is prepare something like a "Ready" cue, work on focus, keep your distance, and observe the predicting behaviour. Further reading3D's of dog trainingHigh Value TreatsSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable...2022-11-1004 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"What can I do to move my dog forward when they freeze and lock their focus onto another dog, and avoid owner to owner conflict"Anthony_minibull asks "What can I do to move my dog forward when they freeze and lock their focus onto another dog, and avoid owner to owner conflict"Ali explains that sometimes a small white lie is a much easier way to get out of these issues.We can also teach Ready! Charge up a ready cue, a u-turn and remember to observe and learn their predictors too (esp. in their body language).Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live...2022-11-0904 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"not all dogs can learn through positive reinforcement" - my thoughtsGraysonthefosterfail wants to know "What are your views on the "not all dogs can be taught with positive reinforcement" statement?"Ali explains that whilst (scientifically) there must be an exception to the rule, that all mammals, reptiles, birds etc can learn through positive reinforcement and that she wouldn't understand why a dog couldn't. further reading:Train Your Puppy Like A TigerSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable...2022-11-0803 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How Can I Help My Dog who's reactive towards Bicycles?"Reggie & Rhi asked "How Can I Help My Dog who's reactive towards Bicycles?"Ali explains that bikes can often trigger the predatory motor pattern that our dogs have, and the desire to chase after something can create a "reactive" response.Ali explains how to approach reactivity, holistically, what can benefit them, and why. Further Reading:High Value RewardsReducing treats in positive reinforcement trainingIntro to reactivity in dogsBest Gear For Large Reactive DogsSupport the showAli Smith is the...2022-11-0706 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How Do I Tell If My Dog's Leash Reactivity Is Excitement, Or Fear?"Hey_Cutie asks "How Do I tell if my dog's leash reactivity is excitement, or fear?"Ali discusses how it can be hard to know, but that it doesn't actually, truly matter because the training is the same! Further reading Intro to reactivityPandemic puppiesSpectrum of sociabilitySupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-0603 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How Do I manage Prey Drive?"Lille_Husky asks "How do i manage my dog's prey drive?"Ali explains why dogs have a prey drive and says that the best way to deal with it is to give them appropriate outlets for that drive.Ali uses her own dogs example for how prey drive differs between breeds and how to consider it.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-0503 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I help my dog with Light & Shadow chasing?"Lucky_Goes_Crazy asks "How do I help my dog with Light & Shadow chasing?" Ali explains what light and shadow chasing is, and how it's a severe behaviour issue that falls under Obsessive Compulsive brackets of training. Ali says she's not qualified to actually teach this, but what she'd do is to decrease overall stress which impacts most behaviour, and then find a behaviourist!Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to wo...2022-11-0403 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I fade out a lure in a focused heel?"Mals_Andagal asks "How do I fade out a lure in a focused heel?"Ali explains how we shape a focused heel, and suggests adding in more steps, and suggests what steps would help.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-0301 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"Is it too late to socialise my 4yo frenchie?"Django_thefrenchie asks "is it too late to socialise my 4yo frenchie?" Ali says no! Gentle socialisation is still possible. Use distance and create positive associations from there. Decrease over time.Support the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-0202 minAsk Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!"How do I help my dog interact with one of her dog friend who's becoming aloof?"Amelia asks "how do I help Amelia interact with one of her dog friend who's becoming aloof because of a new baby at home" Ali guides on body language, on balancing play between the dogs.Lili Chin's Doggie Languagehttps://amzn.to/3gaGktYSupport the showAli Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com 2022-11-0105 min
Discover a New Way to Enjoy Books With Full AudiobookLet Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities Audiobook by Ali SmithListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 568864
Title: Let Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities
Author: Ali Smith, Andres Gonzalez, Atman Smith
Narrator: Ali Smith, Andres Gonzalez, Atman Smith, Sean Pratt
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9:11:19
Language: English
Release date: 10-18-22
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation, Mental Health
Summary:
This story of three men's work helping traumatized kids in one of America’s most underserved cities reveals how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive but thrive
In this inspiring book, founders of The Holistic Lif...2022-10-189h 11
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & MeditationLet Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities by Andres Gonzalez, Atman Smith, Ali SmithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/568864 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Let Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities Author: Andres Gonzalez, Atman Smith, Ali Smith Narrator: Andres Gonzalez, Atman Smith, Ali Smith, Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 11 minutes Release date: October 18, 2022 Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation Publisher's Summary: This story of three men's work helping traumatized kids in one of America’s most underserved cities reveals how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive but thrive In this inspiring book, founders of The Holistic Life Foundation Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and And...2022-10-1810 min
Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.49 HIGHLIGHT I Ali Mirza I Deciding to Take Responsibility as a LeaderWANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out yesterday's episode, or download it directly here: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/50779740/download.mp3In a leadership role, it’s easy to justify your bad decisions by playing the “blame game” or ignoring a problem altogether. However, the gift of accountability is one of the greatest gifts you can give your team. It’s time to take responsibility as a leader!Ali Mirza, CEO and Founder of Rose Garden Consulting, is an expert in helping leaders make important decisions as they grow their teams, their businesses, and themselves as pione...2022-08-1114 min
Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.49 I Ali Mirza I Deciding to Take Responsibility as a Leader: Rejecting the Blame GameIn a leadership role, it’s easy to justify your bad decisions by playing the “blame game” or ignoring a problem altogether. However, the gift of accountability is one of the greatest gifts you can give your team. It’s time to take responsibility as a leader!Ali Mirza, CEO and Founder of Rose Garden Consulting, is an expert in helping leaders make important decisions as they grow their teams, their businesses, and themselves as pioneers of their company.KEY TOPICS- Recovering from bad hiring decisions (and making better hiring decisions)- Taking accounta...2022-08-1035 min
Pod45Episode 2: Ali Smith Now, Part 1Pod45 is the discursive cultural criticism podcast from Post45: Contemporaries.
This episode is the first of two discussions responding to our recent Ali Smith Now cluster, which takes the publication of Smith's latest novel Companion Piece as an opportunity to reflect on her unique oeuvre. Contemporaries editorial team members Gloria Fisk and Francisco Robles sit down for a conversation with cluster editors Debra Rae Cohen and Cara L. Lewis, alongside Deidre Lynch and Amy Elkins, who collaborated on a piece for the cluster.
The novel form, technologies of reading, connection and disconnection, collaboration and collegiality...2022-05-161h 08
This Cultural LifeAli SmithAward-winning novelist, playwright and short story writer Ali Smith is the author of 12 novels, three of which have been nominated for the Booker Prize for Fiction. Her best-selling How To Be Both won the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the Costa Novel of the Year in 2014. Brought up in the Scottish Highlands, she was the youngest of five children in a working class family, studied English at Aberdeen University and began writing fiction whilst studying for a doctorate at Cambridge. Ali Smith tells John Wilson about the influence of cinema on her fiction, particularly the work of...2022-04-0943 min
COACH - The Professional Coaching PodcastUnderstanding and Overcoming Trauma - with Ali SmithWelcome to the latest COACH podcast with Trauma Specialist, Hypnotherapist and Coach, Ali Smith. She joined me to debunk some of the myths surrounding the topic of trauma and why it's so important to be aware around trauma when working with clients and to understand and process your own trauma. Ali has spent many years on a mission to change her client's definition and perception of trauma. Her own story of surviving a terrorist attack has enabled her to really hold space and compassion for others. Ali uses a trauma informed approach and a po...2022-03-1453 min
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenPublic library and other stories by Ali SmithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/506894 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Public library and other stories Author: Ali Smith Narrator: Ali Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 14 minutes Release date: December 9, 2021 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. A richly inventive new collection of stories from the MAN BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED and WOMEN'S PRIZE-WINNING author of How to be both and the critically acclaimed Seasonal quartet Why are books so powerful? What do the books we read make of us? And what does the vanishing of public libraries say about us? These stories are about what we...2021-12-0905 min
The Remote Nomad® Podcast: Land a Remote Job and Travel the WorldOvercoming Career Burnout and Finding Work-Life Balance with Ali PruittAli helps remote workers be productive and create more work-life balance so they can enjoy the full benefits of working remotely. In this episode we talk about creating boundaries at work, how to stay productive on the road, what newbies get wrong about remote work and common misconceptions, overcoming loneliness, managing work from home, and creating routine, workflow, and habits that support a balanced lifestyle.This episode will be your ultimate inspiration to go from career burnout to finding work-life balance.ABOUT ALIAli Pruitt is a seasoned digital nomad, she has...2021-09-1550 min
EVERYTHING with ALI LEVINEEVERYTHING YOU NEED IS WITHIN YOU, LIGHTWORKERS UNITED! YOU ARE MAGICAL, YOU ARE ASCENDING, YOU ARE CONSCIOUSNESS w/ ENERGY ALCHEMIST & SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE : PART TWO w/ SA SMITHHappy Friday loves! Its Ali's pre-BDAY weekend! Woohoo!Are you ready for Part TWO?! SA Smith and Ali get deeper into it all today.Today we cover more into AscensionWhat the collective is going through as a whole and our own pathsSA smith and Ali dive into what a light worker is3D, the Matrix, 5D and further, source light and moreWhat is coming these next months, the programming, the exposure and the great Solar FlareTune in to get deep into...2021-07-091h 07
The Great Women ArtistsAli Smith on Barbara Hepworth, Pauline Boty, Tacita Dean, and Lorenza MazzettiIn episode 64 of The Great Women Artists Podcast, Katy Hessel interviews the acclaimed writer ALI SMITH (!!!!) on Pauline Boty, Barbara Hepworth, Tacita Dean and Lorenza Mazzetti !!!!
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The FINAL episode of Season 5 of the GWA Podcast, we speak to one of the GREATEST authors and writers in the world, Ali Smith, about the artists who act as the 'spine' for her recently-completed series of four stand-alone novels, grouped as the Seasonal Quartet:
Pauline Boty in Autumn, Barbara Hepworth in Winter, T...2021-05-121h 05
Bush Wanderlust PodcastFarmer to Barista: Dave and Martina BoyleIn this episode, Ali and Katie are hitting the streets of Narrabri to indulge in a little retail therapy. But before embarking on the shops, they are definitely going to need a caffeine hit!Thankfully, the girls know a farmer from Spring Plains who can help them out with a delicious coffee fix.... Today, Bush Wanderlust is lucky enough to introduce you to the dynamic husband and wife duo - Dave and Martina Boyle. Just a few years ago, Davo was a full-time farmer, hard at work on his family's property where he grew up as one of four brothers...2021-04-2359 min
Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookFirst Person and Other Stories Audiobook by Ali SmithListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 484714
Title: First Person and Other Stories
Author: Ali Smith
Narrator: Siobhan Redmond
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3:52:36
Language: English
Release date: 02-11-21
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Women
Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin.
A form-bending and endlessly inventive collection of short stories - from the MAN BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED and WOMEN'S PRIZE-WINNING author of How to be both and the critically acclaimed Seasonal quartet
A middle-aged woman conducts a poignant conversation with her gauche fourteen-year-old self. An innocent supermarket shopper finds in...2021-02-113h 52
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe First Person and Other Stories by Ali SmithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/484714 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The First Person and Other Stories Author: Ali Smith Narrator: Siobhan Redmond Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 52 minutes Release date: February 11, 2021 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. A form-bending and endlessly inventive collection of short stories - from the MAN BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED and WOMEN'S PRIZE-WINNING author of How to be both and the critically acclaimed Seasonal quartet A middle-aged woman conducts a poignant conversation with her gauche fourteen-year-old self. An innocent supermarket shopper finds in her trolley a foul-mouthed, insulting and beautiful child. Challenging...2021-02-1105 minBush Wanderlust PodcastRunning Bare Nudist Retreat with Glennis and Laurie GoddenToday the Bush Wanderlust podcast is off to gain a cheeky little insight into the Running Bare Nudist Retreat owned by Narrabri region locals Glennis and Laurie Godden. The retreat is located in the Pilliga scrub and it’s a little slice of paradise where tourists stroll around starkers, bushwalk in their birthday suits and really seem to be living their best life without a stitch of clothing on.Running Bare founders Glennis and Laurie Godden are high school sweethearts and once their children grew up and left home, it was their naked ambition that inspired the couple to create Ru...2021-01-1943 minBush Wanderlust PodcastBlack Snake Distillery: Bringing a Mexican flavour to the Narrabri region.Do you ever dream about quitting your day job and starting a more satisfying business venture from scratch? Well, that’s exactly what Narrabri’s Stephen Beale rustled up the courage to do a few years ago when he embarked on a new life as a distiller with his multi-talented partner Rosemary Smith. Together, the former mineworker and music teacher launched the Black Snake Distillery at the foothills of Mount Kaputar bringing a Mexican flavour to the Narrabri region with a unique agave spirit produced in the tradition of mezcal and tequila. Stephen and Rosemary join the Bush Wanderlust podcast this...2021-01-1250 minBush Wanderlust PodcastCol 'Mad Dog' Gillham: Boggabri shearer with a heart of gold.In today's episode, Ali and Katie are stopping by a shearing shed out the back of Boggabri to meet one of the Narrabri region's most colourful characters - shearer and epic fundraising legend Col 'Mad Dog' Gillham. Mad Dog's hometown of Boggabri is best-known as "the little town with the big heart", but there's no bigger heart than Mad Dog's. He's raised truckloads of money for charity in wild, wacky and wonderful ways, from conquering the challenge of a 40-HOUR-shear-a-thon to walking 40 kilometres wearing 74 bras to raise money for cancer sufferers and more! This laconic Aussie character has a heart...2021-01-0536 minBush Wanderlust PodcastHelen and Bert Wenner: One of the Narrabri region's favourite couples.On today’s episode, Katie and Ali are hitting the road and heading west to Wee Waa to meet one of the Narrabri region’s favourite couples – Helen and Bert Wenner. Their love story will make your heart skip a beat. Helen is a proud Gamilaraay woman and an inspiration to many students in her role as the Aboriginal Education Officer at Wee Waa High School. Growing up, Helen spent part of her childhood living at a place called Tulladunna Reserve, and today visitors are welcome to go there on organised knowledge sharing days.There’s also a bit of a for...2020-12-2939 minBush Wanderlust PodcastDr Michael Read: Country vet, pink slug sleuth, bushwalking and orchid enthusiast.Dr Michael Read (better known to most Narrabri locals as 'Ready') is a popular country vet, pink slug sleuth and orchid enthusiast. Ready is lucky enough to have the magnificent Mount Kaputar right in his backyard and in today's episode, Katie and Ali chat to Ready about the breathtakingly beautiful National Park. You'll hear all about Ready's bushwalking adventures, birdwatching tips, pink slug-hunting secrets and the flower named in his honour! Ready will inspire you to pull those hiking boots out from the back of the cupboard and discover all the natural wonders of the Narrabri region. Hosted...2020-12-2228 minBush Wanderlust PodcastKatrina White: Every country bride's dream wedding caterer.In today’s Bush Wanderlust podcast Katie and Ali are on the road to meet every country bride's dream wedding caterer - Narrabri’s Katrina White. Just the sound of Treen’s name will have tummies rumbling across the Narrabri region because here we know her cooking is just so scrumptiously good. However, it's not just brides from the bush who want a piece of this North West girl's pie - Treen even got the call up to cater for fabulous Channel 7 journalist Edwina Bartholomew’s big day. Born and bred on the dusty Cryon plains near Walgett, Treen grew up on a...2020-12-1537 min