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Brain and BehaviourEpisode 9 - Rethinking Reactivity with Jessica WheatcraftGuest BioJessica Wheatcraft is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with over 20 years of experience in training and behaviour. She is the founder of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training in San Diego and specializes in helping dogs with fear, aggression, and reactivity. Jessica’s approach combines deep behavioural knowledge with a strong focus on coaching and supporting both dogs and their humans. She is also an instructor for the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and a mentor to trainers across the U.S.Episode SummaryIn this episode, Jessica Wheatcraft dives in...2025-07-3057 minBrain and BehaviourEpisode 8 – Marketing and Messaging – Andre YeuGuest BioAndre Yeu is a highly successful dog trainer and entrepreneur. As the founder of When Hounds Fly Dog Training, he's grown his business to over seven figures in annual revenue with five locations and a team of over 20. His expertise has also led him to become a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, where he shares his knowledge with aspiring trainers. Yeu is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynotes and talks at prominent industry conferences such as APDT, IAABC Foundation, and ClickerExpo. His passion for positive reinforcement training and dedication to building a thriving...2025-07-231h 06Brain and BehaviourEpisode 6 - Rescue, Behaviour and Ethics – Tom CandyTom Candy is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist with extensive experience in rescue, welfare, and canine training. He holds a BSc in Bio-Veterinary Science and an MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Lincoln. Starting in rescue at just 15 years old, Tom has since worked across rehoming centres as a Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor, supporting teams in managing complex behaviour cases. He’s also a Certified Canine and Shelter Behaviour Consultant with the IAABC, a faculty member at the Grisha Stewart Academy, and the founder of Simplifying Shelter Behaviour – a podcast and online platform dedicated to shar...2025-07-091h 08Brain and BehaviourEpisode 5 - What Makes Dogs Tick? Genetics, Cognition and Personality - Katriina TiiraDr. Katriina Tiira is a behavioural geneticist and the founder of SmartDog, a company offering scientific cognition and personality testing for dogs. She holds a PhD and has researched canine genetics and cognition for over 20 years.SummaryKatriina explains how cognitive traits and genetic differences influence dog behaviour. She introduces the SmartDog test system and discusses how trainers and breeders can use cognitive profiling in practical ways.Key Topics1. Genetics and personality in dog behaviour2. Testing cognition...2025-07-0248 min
Stuttering Foundation PodcastCounseling Approaches Mini-Series with Daniel Shaw: DBTWant to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for a special mini-series introducing listeners to a range of counseling approaches and their potential applications within stuttering therapy. Throughout the series, Daniel shares his extensive knowledge and go-to resources, offering a foundational overview of each approach, practical examples of how they can be integrated into stuttering therapy, and recommendations for those looking to dive deeper into further learning. This third and final episode of the three-part series focuses on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Check out...2025-06-2424 minBrain and BehaviourEpisode 3 - Dogs Helping Dogs - Trish McMillanIn this episode, Daniel Shaw speaks with Trish McMillan about how dogs can help other dogs. They explore how well-socialized dogs can be used to assist fearful or reactive dogs in overcoming anxiety and building confidence through social support. Trish discusses the concept of social facilitation, where dogs learn appropriate behavior by observing their peers. She shares practical techniques for setting up playgroups, utilizing helper dogs, and creating low-stress environments in shelters and training settings. The episode also highlights her work with Shelter Behaviour Hub and her upcoming courses on defensive handling.This episode...2025-06-181h 10Stuttering Foundation PodcastCounseling Approaches Mini-Series with Daniel Shaw: Motivational InterviewingWant to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for a special mini-series introducing listeners to a range of counseling approaches and their potential applications within stuttering therapy. Throughout the series, Daniel shares his extensive knowledge and go-to resources, offering a foundational overview of each approach, practical examples of how they can be integrated into stuttering therapy, and recommendations for those looking to dive deeper into further learning. This second episode of the three-part series focuses on Motivational Interviewing. Tune in for one more episode...2025-06-1726 minBrain and BehaviourEpisode 2 - Understanding Separation-Related Behaviour – Dr. Moira HechenleitnerDr. Moira Hechenleitner is a veterinarian and Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) with over 16 years of experience helping dogs and their guardians navigate separation-related issues. She holds a postgraduate qualification in Animal-Assisted Therapy and is a founding board member of the Chilean Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Moira works internationally, offering consultations and support through SeparationAnxietyDog.com, delivering expert guidance in both English and Spanish.Episode Summary:In this episode, Daniel Shaw speaks with Dr. Moira Hechenleitner about the complex world of separation-related behaviours in dogs. They explore the t...2025-06-111h 26Stuttering Foundation PodcastCounseling Approaches Mini-Series with Daniel Shaw: SFBTWant to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for a special mini-series introducing listeners to a range of counseling approaches and their potential applications within stuttering therapy. Throughout the series, Daniel shares his extensive knowledge and go-to resources, offering a foundational overview of each approach, practical examples of how they can be integrated into stuttering therapy, and recommendations for those looking to dive deeper into further learning. The series begins with Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Tune in for two more episodes this month...2025-06-1030 min
Healthspan DigestGrit Is a Health Tool: Daniel Gospodarek on Resilience, Recovery & HealthspanGot a question or feedback? Send me a text!When it comes to extending your healthspan, most people focus on the physical pillars—exercise, nutrition, sleep. But there’s one mental trait that quietly drives it all: grit.In this episode, Aaron Shaw is joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Daniel Gospodarek, founder of Revitalize Mental Health. Daniel shares his extraordinary story of surviving a traumatic brain injury at age 17 and how that experience shaped his work with men, first responders, and veterans today.Together, they explore how grit helps us face...2025-05-2742 min
Rethinking ReactivityThe Neurobiology of Frustration with Daniel ShawIf you have a dog who is reactive on leash, you may have wondered if they were feeling frustrated. And you're probably right - frustration is often a big component for dogs who are displaying leash reactivity. But what exactly is frustration, and what is going on inside of a dog's body while they're experiencing it? What can we do to help dogs cope better with frustration?In this episode I bring in Daniel Shaw, MSc CDBC to unpack the neurobiology of frustration. We discuss:What neuroscience is, and how it applies to modifying d...2025-05-1554 min
Life, Health & The Universe - A Journey From Midlife Crisis to Midlife AwakeningFrom Illness to Innovation - Block Blue Light Founder, Daniel EbbettCould something as simple as light be the key to unlocking better sleep, balanced hormones, and improved overall health? Daniel Ebbett's personal journey suggests exactly that.When conventional medicine failed to solve his debilitating migraines and insomnia, Daniel discovered research suggesting that his modern light environment—filled with artificial blue light and lacking natural light exposure—was fundamentally disrupting his biology. By strategically changing his light environment, he transformed his health and founded Block Blue Light to help others do the same.In this enlightening conversation, Daniel reveals the science behind how ligh...2025-03-201h 02