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Opinionated LushesGood Booze, and Bad NewsOn this episode, Jessica talks about the future of Opinionated Lushes and future projects.Thanks for being such great listeners! Tik Toks:Saunya - https://www.tiktok.com/@villeneuvezooDawn - https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnyabookrecsThe Rough Report - 8pm EST on Thursdayshttps://www.youtube.com/@jbhandfulMore from your favourite Lushes:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/opinionatedlushesWebsite: OpinionatedLushes.comPurchase Merch Here: Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/p...
2026-01-1403 min
Opinionated LushesTrauma Llama Ding Dawn**Trigger warning for this one**On this episode Dawn finds out some family news over the internet with topics including generational trauma, foster care, biker bars, step parents, fraud and funerals.Do you pronounce it Zee-bra or Zeh-bra?More from your favourite Lushes:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/opinionatedlushesWebsite: OpinionatedLushes.comPurchase Merch Here: Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheLushes/shop?asc=uFOLLOW our other Social Medias:Discord: https://discord.gg/zX6...
2025-12-051h 06
Opinionated LushesTalk About Your Poop** Saunya is currently moving provinces (back to us!!! yay!) so mind our technical difficulties during this time**On this episode the girls talk about their best interactions with strangers with topics including Costco, thirteen year olds, teen pregnancy, and the Catelynn/Tyler Teen Mom drama.Special Guest: Saunya's dogs! Dawn's New Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dawnyabookrecsMore from your favourite Lushes:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/opinionatedlushesWebsite: OpinionatedLushes.comPurchase Merch Here: Redbubble: https://www...
2025-06-201h 05
Opinionated LushesBooks And Booze w/ Dawn MarieWelcome to Books and Booze, a series where The Lushes get to talk to some indie authors about their work and hear a chapter of their stories! This special episode features our very own, Dawn Marie, and her many current writing projects, with topics including arranged marriages, BookTok, PR boxes, and plane crashes.Find more from Dawn Marie here:https://linktr.ee/dawnyaahttps://www.tiktok.com/@dawnyabookrecs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2743 min
Opinionated LushesLabias, Boobs and Autistic MonologusOn this episode the girls talk about whether they are introverts or extroverts with topics including Joe Rogan, social anxiety, plastic surgery and House Party: the video game.Twitch Accounts:Jessica - https://www.twitch.tv/varietyjessSaunya - https://www.twitch.tv/saunyabeanDawn - https://www.twitch.tv/dawnyabookrecsVIP Patreon(s):Stephanie Hurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-3157 min
Opinionated LushesCEOs and ColonoscopiesOn this episode the girls talk about whether there is more good or evil in the world with topics like Luigi Mangione, rural doctors, The Husband Stitch, and scheduled lunch breaks. VIP Patreon(s):Stephanie HurstDawn's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnyabookrecs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-031h 14
Opinionated LushesThe Opinionated Lushes Christmas Variety ShowHere are the Opinionated Lushes segments from the Christmas Variety Show! The girls talk about whether they'd make a good mall Santa, how to make hostess gifts and Dawn's top 10 books of 2024!Watch the full episode filled with guests and fun here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6dewGEg8qc&t=1044sThe charities we chose this year are:Epilepsy South Central Ontario - https://epilepsysco.org/Community Fridges - Hamilton ONFree Little Libraries - Hamilton ONYou can still donate and find...
2024-12-2739 min
Content with Heart Podcast with Mel DanielsRediscovering your identity with Dawn WaltonAre you feeling a little lost in your business or unsure of who you really are? In this episode of *The Powerful Content Podcast*, I’m chatting with life and empowerment coach Dawn Walton about the crucial role identity plays in creating a fulfilling life and thriving business. We’ll dive into what it means to truly understand and embrace your authentic self, how to spot the signs of losing your identity and practical ways to reconnect with who you are. Dawn also shares her insights on balancing masculine and feminine energies, setting boundaries that work for you, and stay...
2024-11-2736 min
Opinionated LushesWe're Kentucky PrettyOn this episode the girls discuss their trip to Kentucky with topics including influencer drama, missed planes, how to be deputized, and being a "Kentucky 10."We also talk about our bad election predictions.So sorry America.VIP Patreon(s):Stephanie HurstChristmas Fundraiser:https://www.opinionatedlushes.com/fundraiser.htmlDawn's Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnyabookrecsBooks and Booze Youtube Episodes:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6dcTooyfTpXHV0474SSV-n_8ROuiWkaL&si=W8XIR3...
2024-11-081h 20
Opinionated LushesVirginity and Horror: It's Not a Race!It's the start of Spooky-month! The month where the Lushes review Halloween-themed movies even though they are not a movie review podcast. This years theme is Inanimate Objects!On this Halloween episode the girls review the movie Dead Silence (2007) with topics including plot holes, stepmoms, menopausal balding and daddy issues. VIP Patreon(s):Stephanie HurstDawn's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnyabookrecs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-041h 00
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 98 - It's OK to wear many hats
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit in Dawn's car down by the River Tay and talk about all the different versions of ourselves we have and how it's ok to wear different hats in different circumstances.
The counter to this 'lack of authenticity' is connection and purpose / hope.
Jess is also trying to cut out sugar as she has learned of the damage it can do to our brains. This means she is going through a detox, and so there is a discussion about addiction etc.
2024-08-1940 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 97 - Stress and a ‘Me-Me’Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit outside Starbucks, in the sunshine, and discuss stress. Is it different from fear? How do we recognise a stressed state in dogs and humans, and how do we change it?
They also discuss a series of videos that Dawn made, that Jess refers to as a ‘Me-Me’ which makes Dawn giggle every time.
And of course, there is the normal meandering through topics
2024-07-281h 02
Opinionated LushesOld Cows and Even Older MenOn this episode the girls talk about things that sound BS but are totally true, with topics including prison populations, Trump V Biden Debate 2024, Poilievre V Trudeau, and bull semen.Dawn's Book Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnyabookrecsVIP Patreon(s):Stephanie Hurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1958 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 96 - Jess is a potatoDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit in Dawn's car looking out over the River Tay in Dundee, and discuss stress.
What happens when a dog or a person is stressed? How does it affect Cognitive function and what can we do about it?
They explore the concept of behaviour coming from somewhere and how easy it is to fixate on the behaviour without understanding what is creating it.
They discuss why desensitisation and counter conditioning are limited in their effectiveness, in people and dogs.
And...
2024-07-1359 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 95 - Existential crisisDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, return to their old patch in Starbucks to catch up on what has been happening in the last few weeks (Hint: it's a lot!)
They mainly talk about how the social landscape of dog ownership has changed over the last few years, and the knock on effect to dogs and their owners. Behaviour problems, particularly aggression, in dogs is getting worse and seems to be more and more normalised.
In 2020 there were around 9 million dogs in the UK. By 2022 that number shot up to 13...
2024-06-3057 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 94 - Does your dog have a personality?Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit in Jess's house and continue the discussion started in the previous episode around identity vs behaviour.
What is the difference between who we are and how we behave? Is it different for dogs and people?
Jess and Dawn discuss their unique relationship and skills, and how lucky they are to have crossed paths with each other.
2024-05-3155 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 93 - Resting B**ch BrainDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit in Jess's house catching up on stuff that's happened in the weeks since their last podcast.
The only background noise is from the feisty Bean the black and tan Dachshund who doesn't settle for the whole hour of the podcast, while Jess's other dogs snooze happily.
They begin to explore the concepts of identity vs behaviour (continued in the next episode)
They talk about retreats and residentials, and the difference between trainers looking for 'what...
2024-05-2658 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 92 - Bear or Man?Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit in Dawn's car and discuss the latest social media trend where you have to decided if you'd rather be alone in a forest with a bear, or a man.
Dawn was surprised when most people choose bear. What would you choose?
Dawn talks about the theme that clients have where their expectations stop them actually seeing progress - expectation is the killer of progress. And they go on to discuss how this also affects dog owners and the trainers that work with them.
2024-05-0459 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 91 - The Nervous SystemDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are taking a trip to Costco and decide to do a podcast to record their conversation as they drive (Dawn is driving while Jess holds the microphone. All safe!)
Along with the normal meandering conversation, this episode includes a discussion of the difference between Tonic Immobility (as experienced by sharks and chickens when they are upside down, possums and fainting goats, among others) and the Shutdown state. As with everything, the conversation involves exploring how this applies to dogs, and how we can see this in...
2024-04-1447 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 89 - The 3 A’sDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist sit in Dawn's car and discuss Jess’s current existential crisis.
Jess discusses the different ways we can see our dogs and how some things are really obvious to her, but tricky to help others see. They explore ideas around how we can see ourselves and our dogs, and the ethical conundrum of doing something short term, that may be unpalatable, but creates permanent and profound change in the dogs - leading to much happier dogs, and humans!
Dawn explains the 3 A’s that she...
2024-04-0158 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 90 - There is noone alive who is Youer than YouDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist sit in Dawn's car and discuss how different industries all have different 'camps' where each group believes they are doing things the only way that is right.
There is a residential for dog owners happening and there is a videographer attending to put together a documentary about what happens during the week. Jess was surprised to learn that, just like with dog training, there are different camps with different ways of doing things. Each one is critical of the other's approach.
How about we...
2024-03-2754 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 88 - Narcissists & CirclesDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist sit in Tim Hortons and discuss Narcissism and Circles! (The usual random subjects!)
Jess uses 3 circles to describe different states of the dog, and explains how she uses the 3 circles to decide the best course of action. The first is Introspective where the body language is shrinking and closed down. The last is Expansive where it's about exuberant energy. And the middle circle is Grounded
Dawn discusses her version of Steven Covey's circle of influence, where the first level is the Microscope level which...
2024-03-1759 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 87 - Two GurusDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist sit in Tim Hortons and discuss Dawn's recently delivered workshop, which trains up others to do what she does - particularly the Rapid Trauma Reset.
They discuss their unique, and yet remarkably similar approaches, to work with humans and dogs. It's not about judgement. It's not about the story. It's about seeing what is in front of them and helping in the most effective way possible for all concerned.
(please note this episode is recorded in Tim Hortons so may have more background noise...
2024-03-1159 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 86 - Imposter SyndromeDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist sit in Dawn's therapy room and discuss imposter syndrome.
As usual, they don't just take the 'official definition' but look at what it actually means in practice.
More people have imposter syndrome than you might realise.
And of course, it includes the "So What?" - looking at what steps you might try taking to overcome imposter syndrome.
2024-02-121h 54
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 85 - What is an anchor?Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist sit in Starbucks and discuss emotional anchors. What are they and how can they be used? Dawn helps you build your own anchor
They also discuss what it means when we say your dog is a working breed - revisiting the concept of fixed actions and how we can use them to reduce a dog's stress levels.
And of course, as usual, there is the usual meandering through random subjects, including discussing the development of the reactive dog residentials (6 now done)
(please...
2024-02-0254 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 84 - DissociationDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist discuss the dissociated state in humans. What causes it? How does it impact on their dog, and, more importantly, how do we recognise and work with that state?
They discuss Dawn's approach to therapy and how it is different to regular therapy, and the 2024 plans to teach more people to do what she does.
This episode is recorded in the new residential farmhouse and so the only background noise is that of gently snoring Dachshunds!
2024-01-0859 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 83 - Did someone question Jess??Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by trainers Jess Williams (Stormzy) and Kym Cleary.
They begin by discussing an event that happened on a recent walk where Stormzy was told to do something with her dog, Storm, by Jess and asked why, because it felt like a step back.
They discuss why people can't see aggressive behaviour signals in their dogs and return to a favourite subject - how do you we know who we are?
And...
2023-12-3057 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 82 - Kindness is good for your health with guest David HamiltonDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by Author, Speaker and Kindness Scientist David Hamilton Phd.
As David is a scientist they get into the physiology and genetics of kindness. David has his own dog, a Bichon Frisé called Daisy, and for the first time joined Jess and Dawn in comparing what kindness looks like to a human and a dog.
They talk about communication and the five love languages for humans, and the new love languages that Jess and Dawn have formulated for dogs and their owners.
2023-12-181h 04
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 81 - Emotionally hijackedDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about emotional hijacking and the different levels, from fight, flight, freeze to the top level - which is switched off and not connected.
They discuss behaviour and where it comes from, leading to a conversation about parts. Enjoy listening as Jess (yes Jess, not Dawn) describes parts. They reference IFS (Internal Family Systems) which is parts work
And of course there is the normal meandering through different topics including dog personality traits and compulsive behaviour!
(please note this episode is recorded...
2023-12-0853 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 80 - Does Jess have mental health issues?Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist compare their definitions of what mental health issues actually means, after Jess asked Dawn if she has any mental health issues and Dawn said yes!
The talk about the term "to provoke" and how there is an underlying level of stress and then situational / provoked stress on top of that (Is the cup full of water or the bucket half full of blood - you decide!)
And of course there is the normal meandering through different topics!
(please note this episode is...
2023-11-1659 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 79 - you can't time travelDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk how we all believe we can time travel and how we end up regretting stuff because of that.
They talk about strategies that you can use to compensate for this emotional hijacking.
And of course there is the normal meandering through different topics!
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Tim Hortons so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
2023-11-0653 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 78 - Spiders and SnowglobesDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about snow globes and spiders in the context of phobias, anxiety and fear.
This episode is about who you are versus what your environment is versus how you are behaviour, and explores the nature of humans by looking at gangsters as per Get Gotti on Netflix.
They talk about the mind body connection and how powerful mindset it. Please note this involves a conversation about illness such as cancer so please avoid if you are in a sensitive place on this topic. As...
2023-10-3054 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 77 - Ban the couchPlease note there is a bit more noise than usual on the first part of this podcast - sorry! Plus a dog went mental with the barking in the middle so we had to stop and start it again 5 minutes later.
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about banning the couch. Statistics show that a large proportion of dog bites happen on the couch. So maybe we should just ban the couch!
What do to when your dog growls at you when on the couch. Punish? Avoid? Something else
(please note...
2023-10-2754 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 76 - Nagging vs Nurturing
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about Percival the Mali pup as he chills out in Starbucks. Dawn hasn't seen Percival for at least 6 weeks, when he was first picked up. The change in him is remarkable. He lay down in Starbucks with very relaxed body language. He was alert and curious but not anxious, despite being next to a table with two noisy kids. At no point did he have to be given instructions on what to do. His lead was loose.
And this led Jess and Dawn...
2023-10-2530 min
Opinionated LushesGym Class Trauma and Zombie GardensOn this Halloween episode the girls review the movie Dead and Breakfast (2004) with topics including ethical voice acting, cultural appropriation, line dancing, SPORTS! and David Carradine.Find Dawn & Saunya's coffee table book on parenting here: https://a.co/d/dNKXvq1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-131h 01
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 75 - Do you have a need for control?
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist continue the discussion on XL Bully's and what is going on just now.
They discuss more about pathways using a story of an apple to explain how easy it is to negatively reinforce a memory / emotion.
They discuss breed genetics and the influence they have on dogs - and as always, discussing "So what?" relating it to how we correct children.
What is the difference between training and control?
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks...
2023-10-0959 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 74 - Your dog is not a robot
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about pathways and behaviour.
They explore the meaning behind saying a dog (or a person) is reactive.
Jess talks a bit about why she has taken up a new thing to learn - thermal imaging! And this leads Dawn and Jess into discussing energy in people and auras!
All of this links into realising that neither dogs nor humans are going to be robots - nor should they be. True resilience is not about the lack of reaction...
2023-10-0959 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 73 - Addiction is not always badDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about addiction and what it really means. It can be used in a positive way in dog training.
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
2023-09-1546 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 72 - Redefining FailureDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about the new Mali puppy that Jess has called Percival, and how he is already demonstrating behaviours that could lead to large problems once he's older, if you didn't have a knowledgeable owner. He's quite difference to the golden retriever puppies.
We talk about the looking at the behaviour rather than using labels to set expectations, and providing alternative behaviour choices rather than just trying to control the dog. What is the intent behind the behaviour?
We talk about the transformation in the owners who were on...
2023-09-1159 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 71 - Which island would you pick?Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about animal welfare and how we seem to have lost the idea that our dogs have their own needs. Jess talks about the idea of needing something more than food and shelter to meet these needs and gives us two scenarios to consider with two different islands.
On that note - do you remember the Timotei advert? Willow doesn't but then she's only 15!
This is recorded on a snazzy new microphone in Tim Hortons. Does it work...
2023-09-0150 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 70 - Sounds like a you thingDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about empathy and what it really means. Of course we then discuss how that applies to dogs! There was an altercation in Starbucks the other day and we discuss the different ways we both interpreted the event.
Jess talks about John Calhoun's NIMH experiment where rats where given free and easy access to all necessary resources to study the impact on longevity. You can watch a video about it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CXj0AGuh4c
Finally...
2023-08-1748 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 69 - Fight, Flight, Freeze
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about the residentials they are doing for owners of reactive dogs, and the disparity between having a predator living in our house, and the cute puppy that we often see them as.
We talk about the fight, flight and freeze response - and the similarities between dogs and humans.
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
2023-08-0752 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 68 - It's a good dog but...Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by Jessie Montague (story_of_Atlas on instagram) to discuss the current process where owners are attending a 6 day residential with their reactive dog. What is so different about Jess's approach (hint: it's not just how well she understands dogs - it's a team effort)
2 months down the line, Jessie is able to share some of the things she has learned from the journey. It is quite the journey for a dog and the human!
We talk about the social contract with...
2023-07-1948 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 67 - Energy can't be stopped, only transformedIn this episode Dawn Walton, a human behaviourist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist decide to refer to themselves as Dr. Dawn and Dr. Jess.
Why? Because we talk about the problems with taking a solely academic approach and end up talking about physics. What is it that makes us think that a dog or a person has bad energy? How do we convert energy that appears chaotic into something useful?
Maybe the problem with energy is not so much the nature of energy itself, but when it's blocked.
This episode is taken from a...
2023-07-0857 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tail 66 - The need for love
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist discuss the reason we get a dog, and why owners struggle so much when their dog develops behaviour problems. Hint: It's nothing to do with the dog! What is critical for survival in each species? In a herd animal like a horse it's being able to stand up and run asap. In a predator like a dog it's not attacking when they are not big enough so a puppy will keep close to its mother. A human baby can't even sit up for 8 months! So in humans the...
2023-06-2956 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 65 - Be a better managerDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by a 16 year old called Gracie who has been on work experience with Jess all week. This included a trip to a University, a prison and various walks and classes. It's interesting to hear her take on dogs and owners.
Jess and Dawn discuss the difference between telling and showing when training dogs. This leads in to a discussion on how you should be a good manager for your dog - which is a theme that has been coming out of our walks for the past few...
2023-06-2951 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 64 - From a cottage in CullenJess, a dog behaviourist, and Dawn, a human therapist, were up in Cullen to do workshops. It was a beautiful cottage down by the sea, so this episode is recorded in front of a roaring fire in a cottage in Cullen, instead of the hubbub of Starbucks.
In this episode they talk more about how therapy works, and some of the hurdles that make it hard to spot change. What they do is only a very small part of the process.
2023-06-0556 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 63 - Therapy deep dive with DawnDawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist take a deeper look at therapy with Dawn. Exactly how does brain reprogramming work? Dawn gives some personal examples to explain it all.
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
2023-05-2950 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails 62 - Prison Puppies
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about the remarkable change in Jessie after her therapy, showing us how important it is to work on the owner just as much as the dog. We kind of knew that already but this really showed how powerful our partnership is.
Jess has new therapy puppies in training - this time they are golden retrievers - and they are visiting lots of places, including our local women's prison. Remarkable things happen when puppies are in the mix!
(please note these episodes are recorded...
2023-05-2658 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 61 - Aggressive Dog Trainers with guest Jessie and Atlas(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk with Jessie Montague, the owner of Atlas the Vizla (story_of_atlas on Instagram)
She has been on quite the journey over the last 3 weeks to get Atlas to the point where they can take him home again and enjoy their pet dog - rather than be scared of him.
This journey has required that Jessie and her husband...
2023-05-0158 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 60 - Training children vs dogs
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist continue to talk about choices from the last episode of the podcast.
They discuss the difference in addressing an issue with a child that hits and bites, and a dog that does the same! They deep dive into just how Dawn approaches finding out what is causing someone an issue and once more get quite up close and personal...
2023-04-291h 17
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 59 - Trainers weekend download(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist do a download after running the first workshop to level up dog trainers over the weekend.
There is lots of conversation about the challenges of working with rehab dogs - how it's about so much more than the dog. As ever we discuss the psychology of humans, and in this episode we are looking at the difference between male and female dog...
2023-04-2559 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 58 - Everybody believes they are right
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about differences in opinion with training approaches and therapy approaches, and how everyone believes that theirs is the right one! Jess and Dawn compare similarities in how they are often both the last choice, after people have tried many other things first. This can lead to a lot of pressure and expectations on them to do something noone else has done...
2023-04-2054 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 57 - Reprogramming memories
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk all things dog and human. Jess has been talking to lots of Vizla owners since Atlas came for his residential. We talk about reprogramming people and dogs.
2023-04-1655 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 56 - Disney Dogs(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist delve into the human emotion behind our dogs: the Disney version which leads us into background information on the high profile case of Atlas (@Story_of_Atlas on Instagram) and the detective work and skills around bringing him into feeling safe in my environment and keeping this up when he goes home. We also mention hormones affecting behaviour and Romanian street dogs including the...
2023-04-1358 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 55 Pt 2 - Measuring Full-Fillment(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about Dawn's approach to measuring how full-filled we are in life using a sort of emotional meter system. She represents this in coloured liquids in test tubes in a test tube rack. The idea is that we may struggle to feel fulfilled or even happy in life if one or more of the meters is too low. Dawn defines these meters as:
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2023-04-0456 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails -54 Pt 1 - Dawn's Unique Therapy Approach(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about Dawn's unique approach to therapy, including how the sessions actually work and how a client can measure success and progress.
We also begin to talk abut addictions, OCD, and patterns and habits. This is continued in our next podcast episode.
And of course, it wouldn't be complete without meandering into other subjects - in this case A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) and...
2023-04-0159 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 53 - It takes a village(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist talk about spoon theory. What is it and does it apply to dogs?
What does being anxious really mean? Maybe we should talk about "not feeling safe" rather than feeling anxious.
As usual, we meander through a whole bunch of topics which means I can't remember what we talked about!
2023-03-2849 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 52 - 1 episode a week for a year!(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist celebrate a year of doing podcasts by talking about a whole heap of random stuff (dog and human stuff obviously!)
This episode includes:
A discussion about writing and how to be a good writer
How we should refer to it as "not feeling safe" rather than labelling a dog (or a human) as anxious
Scalable Comparative Experiences
Adopting a more positive...
2023-03-2358 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 51 - Freedom of choice with guest Angela Jeen(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by Angela Jeen who is a practitioner of zoopharmacognosy - the science of animal self-medication derived from the roots zoo (“animal”), pharma (“drug”), and gnosy (“knowing”).
We explore how animals seem to know what nutrients they need, and how we need to give them choices rather than choose for them. We also talk about how humans don't seem to know what nutrients they need (unless...
2023-03-2055 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 50 - Anniversary Edition! 🎉🎉 With this episode we celebrate 1 year since our first Therapy Tails podcast Episode 🎉
(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist reminisce about a year of working together and the achievement of completing nearly 1 podcast a week! Woop Woop!
We go on to discuss our current topic of interest - Instinctive (Fixed Action patterns) versus learned behaviour and how that actually works in the brain. Dawn has been listening to Robert Sapolsk...
2023-03-1659 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 49 - Outwit your circumstances(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist discuss the difference between changing behaviour in a dog (constant repetition of the more desirable behaviour) and changing behaviour in a person (rewiring the brain through conversation). I think we answer the cliffhanger from the last podcast where we talk about the concept of changing behaviour with no backsies!
We talk about feeling hopeless when you want to help everyone, and how to outwit your...
2023-03-0354 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 48 - Can you 'fix' something in just one session?(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist discuss pathways and brain rewiring again - it's a favourite subject of ours. We talk about the different approaches to dog trainining - positive only, force free, balanced, and if one size can fit all.
We talk about pattern interrupts and how the same process works in dogs and humans. First interrupt the pathway (existing behaviour) and then create a different pathway (new behaviour). We c...
2023-02-2758 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 47 - Do you have a German Shepherd?(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist discus lots of dog stuff. In fact if you don't have a dog and are not interested in dogs, you may want to skip this one!
Jess has a good old whinge about German Shepherds
We discuss Dawn's theory on why you need to be a shiny thing, and how to go about it
Why can it be a problem for...
2023-02-2257 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 46 - How to communicate with other humans(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist discuss empathy and language. This is really good one for anyone who has to communicate with another human (who doesn't?)!
We talk about the power of language and and how it can be used for good (to help people change) or badly (manipulation)
What is empathy? Where does it come from and what is its purpose? Do dogs have empathy? Should they?
2023-02-2057 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy tails - 45 - What is attraction?(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist discuss relationships.
We talk about online dating again but this time we ask what it takes to find someone attractive. We discuss love and what makes a relationship work and share tips for going on a first date.
At the end Jess shares a mind blowing realisation she has had and we end it there before she disappears down a rabbit hole!
2023-01-2748 min
Opinionated LushesNames, Anatomy and Moose KnucklesOn this episode the girls discuss what they would change their name to, and other topics such as Dawn's immune system, dirty hoods, Sylvester Stallone, frustrated husbands and sourdough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-271h 04
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 44 - The brain is a perception engine with guest Trevor Harley(please note these episodes are recorded chats in Starbucks so may have more background noise than a usual podcast)
Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by returning guest Professor Trevor Harley (and his dog Beau).
We start off talking about what makes use human and Trevor shares his theory that our brains are just perception machines. From there we explore the brain works, often comparing to dog brains (as is usual!). Everything comes down to connection, whether connections in the white matter in our brains, or social connections...
2023-01-2357 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 43 - Does everything happen for a reason? with guest Derek Mawhinney*These podcasts are a recorded conversation in Starbucks so the sound quality may not be as good as you are used to in a podcast"
In this episode Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by Derek Mawhinney, who works in property development. But he's not with us to talk about property! We talk about the mind, spirituality, overcoming your past trauma and the use of psychedelics to reach higher consciousness.
We love a good conversation about consciousness and purpose and Derek brings a new way of looking at t...
2023-01-1852 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 42 - Training with fear vs praise with guest MichelleIn this episode, Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist are joined by Michelle Getty, a dog trainer.
We talk about the discussions that happen around ecollars (contact collars) and the different ways people react. Jess gets herself thrown out of an ecollar group - and explains why. We talk about kids versus dogs and how praise works way better than fear, but this time in the context of what we viable options we have instead.
Jess is very tired, and Jess and Michelle have both been bitten by dogs this wee...
2023-01-1352 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 41 - Hypervigilance with guest GemmaIn this episode Dawn Walton, a human therapist, Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, and Gemma Kirk, who is used to working with young people in care, talk about hypervigilance in dogs and humans. We discuss the difference between hypervigilance and other states such as anxiety and anger. As we talk we end up comparing care homes and young offender institutes to kennels - there are disturbing similarites!
We discuss the physiology of stress.
And we talk about what resilience really is - it might not be what you think.
2022-12-3052 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 40 - The What and the WhyThe internet has made information so readily available that few people look beyond the information presented. They think more about the What and less about the Why.
So you could look up how to lead train your dog and find a bunch of steps to follow. All good if it works. But if it doesn't, you need to look at WHY you took those steps so you can adapt. You need to understand about motivating your dog to look at you and follow your instructions; how to use treats and praise to encourage behaviour. The What tells y...
2022-12-2350 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 39 - Do dogs have choices?Do dogs have situations where they have a choice? Should they?
In this conversation between Dawn Walton (human therapist) and Jess Probst (Dog behaviourist) we once more find ourselves comparing dogs to young children, particularly when it comes to choices and the consequences of having no choice. We talk about how risky Christmas can be to dogs and what you can do to mitigate the risks.
We also have a foray into the world of willpower and Dawn explains how willpower works in your brain.
Oh and Jess has a new toy - an...
2022-12-1951 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 38 - Sense of SelfIt's the environment, stupid!
In this episode we talk about sense of self and how much that is formed by our environment and the people in our lives, especially as we grow up. If we aren't our thoughts, our behaviours, or our appearance, then how do we know who we are? This is the link to the Dove Sketch artist experiment that Jess mentioned
Check out the poll if you are listening on spotify, to tell us if you are happy with yourself.
Also, as this a conversation between a human therapist (Dawn W...
2022-12-141h 03
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - episode 37 ecollarJess Probst, a dog behaviourist, and Dawn Walton, a human therapist, discuss the use of ecollars in training dogs. We explain how praise is more effective than punishment in dogs and children, and how to use an ecollar as a postive reinforcement. We also discuss the difference they can make to lives of people with deaf dogs, disabled people who can't hold a lead, and people with anxiety who can't walk their dog in public for fear of its behaviour. How do we use them as a tool to improve the welfare of the dog and the mental state...
2022-12-0152 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 36 - So what? How do you measure successIn this episode Jess a dog behaviourist and human therapist in training, and Dawn a human therapist and dog trainer in training, meander through a range of topics in Starbucks.
We start off with schema therapy and talk about how hard it is for people to remember where they started - with dogs or themselves!
We talk about tripwires / measures of success and discuss how much our past really should inform what is going on in the present.
2022-11-1051 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 35 - Levels of consciousnessIn this episode Dawn and Jess explore the subconscious, the cognitive conscious brain, and the possibility of something in between the two - the autopilot brain. Dawn delves into fears and where they come from, and how the brain can be reprogrammed to free us up. We also discuss the idea of an ever observant part of the brain that Dawn calls the Observer or Narrator. Lots of therapy stuff and a little bit of dog stuff!
2022-11-011h 12
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 34 - Serial killers and datingIs it possible to talk about Serial Killers and dating in a podcast and find common ground? Listen and you will find out! Who has more emotional detachment - Dawn or Jess?
Jess Probst and Dawn Walton still comparing dog and human psychology.
2022-10-261h 02
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 31 - how therapy with Dawn worksFear
Respect
Anxiety
Consequences
Describing a therapy session with Dawn
2022-09-1653 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy tails - 29 - Conditioning versus controlWe're in a new venue!
Owners and dogs
Instant gratification (present)
Bowling pin analogy
Prison regime
Warning lights
“It’s good enough”
Residential training and environmental factors
Respect for human
Dog choice
Ecollar explained by Dawn
Command and control /pet dog
The psychology of Dogs and muzzles
Refused vet visits
Ideas for new owners - how to crate
Dogs v cats and zombies
2022-09-091h 00
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 28 - the emotional toll of helpingIn this episode Dawn Walton and Jess Probst are out to lunch, so not in the usual Starbucks! A fire alarm goes off in the middle of the podcast and disrupts it, and Jess thinks that I need the microphone closer so now I'm too loud!
Anyway we talk about the challenges of being self employed, being in a caring profession and the emotional toll it takes.
We discuss the psychology of people around their dogs and explore strategies for how we can be better at helping
2022-08-301h 21
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 24 - trauma in dogsIn this episode Jess and Dawn talk about trauma in dogs and humans after Jess has been somewhat challenged by an online course on dogs in trauma (read that as it's being doing her head in!)
We talked about humans projecting their emotions onto dogs and question whether it is possible for people like you and I (but not Jess) to see dogs as animals rather than little people.
2022-08-0245 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - Episode 23 Special guest Michael ShikashioIn this episode we have a very special guest speaker - Michael Shikashio. Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and is a full member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression. Dawn tries to let Jess and Michael do most of the talk...
2022-07-241h 03
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 22 - the Lobster episodeWhat is behind the mask we wear? Who are we really/sense of self
Therapist needs therapy (Jess said this)
Lobsters and how it is making Jess and Dawn question the link between serotonin (happy drugs) and aggression. Is there more to serotonin than we thought?
How does pain affect the way a dog behaves
And just for a bit of annoyance at the end, Jess gives some sample questions from a questionnaire to find out if your dog is reslient
Here is the link to the lobster serotonin study
2022-07-191h 10
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 19 - dog attacks and what can be doneAfter another attack this week by an XL Bully, Jess and Dawn discuss dog breeds and what can be done about more and more people being killed and savaged by ‘family pets’
2022-06-2355 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - Episode 18Podcast 18
This one is for the parents of young teenage (humans!) who may be wanting to gender re-assign. Dawn gives her thoughts on why it’s happening and parenting tips.
I talk about the common three parenting methods and pros and cons of each
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2022-06-2033 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 17 - fear aggression with guest RobGuest Rob Lowe joins Jess Probst and Dawn Walton to talk about dog training. Are fear and aggression the same thing? Is there such a thing as fear-aggression?
2022-06-1153 min
Opinionated LushesDecoy Bottles and Vaginal FoldsOn this episode, the girls receive their first fan email and discuss house party etiquette, future travel plans, Dawn's "special place", and community building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-1051 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 15 - Similarities between foster dogs and kids in care with GemmaIn this episode Dawn Walton (Human Therapist) and Jess Probst (Dog behaviourist) are joined by special guest Gemma Kirk who is a support worker who works with kids in the care system.
In this podcast we have a discussion about taking in rescues - similarities between foster dogs and foster children and modern ideas for parenting v old ideas of punishment
Mixed signals and understanding a different perspective. All parents of humans and dogs have an opportunity to learn this new information and we will have an in person talk coming soon! 🧠🤓
Grab a coffee, settle down, and listen while they ch...
2022-05-2857 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 14 - a therapy session with JessJess was triggered so Dawn had to do a Rapid therapy session
Some details of Dawns therapy journey
2022-05-2254 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 9 - Human Givens and need for purposeDawn Walton a human therapist and Jess Probst dog behaviourist have chats in Starbucks about human vs dog psychology.
If you won £100 million on the lottery, what would you do?
This episode is about Human Givens and our need for purpose. You can find the 'happy triggers' quick by searching for VIA Signature strengths
Find Jess at @dundeedogtraining on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-05-0654 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 8 - Altruism vs kindnessDawn Walton a human therapist and Jess Probst dog behaviourist have chats in Starbucks about human vs dog psychology.
This episode is about Altruism vs kindness in humans and dogs. Core attributes versus behaviour and how that relates to genetics.And Ginger ninjas!
Find Jess at @dundeedogtraining on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-05-0248 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 7 - The need to fit inDawn Walton a human therapist and Jess Probst dog behaviourist have chats in Starbucks about human vs dog psychology.
This episode is about breeds and the need to fit in for humans, vs the weakest in the pack for dogs.
Find Jess at @dundeedogtraining on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-04-2951 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 6 - mini therapy session for JessDawn Walton a human therapist and Jess Probst dog behaviourist have chats in Starbucks about human vs dog psychology.
This episode is a bit different as it's a mini-therapy session for Jess as she was struggling with something. In the process of working through her stuff we cover failure and stress thresholds.
Find Jess at @dundeedogtrainer on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-04-2255 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 5 - difference between training and coachingDawn Walton a human therapist and Jess Probst dog behaviourist have chats in Starbucks about human vs dog psychology.
In this episode they discuss what a therapy dog is vs having a pet to help with mental health, and what the difference is between training and coaching
Find Jess at @dundeedogtrainer on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-04-1848 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 4 - Why are people resistant to asking for help?Dawn Walton a human therapist and Jess Probst dog behaviourist have chats in Starbucks about human vs dog psychology.
In this episode they discuss punishment versus correction for dogs and children, and why people are resitant to getting help from a therapist or dog trainer.
Find Jess at @dundeedogtrainer on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-04-1551 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 3 - How we learnDawn Walton a human therapist and Jess Probst a dog behaviourist discuss how humans and dogs learn, and why we worry what people think. These are conversations recorded between Jess and Dawn in Starbucks so excuse the noise quality. Grab a coffee and sit and listen in while we chat
Find Jess at @dundeedogtrainer on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-04-1144 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - 2 - Nature vs NurtureExcuse the husky voice, I have a cold! Dawn a human therapist and Jess a dog behaviourist discuss nature versus nurture, depression and Will Smith in the Oscar’s!
Find Jess at @dundeedogtrainer on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-04-011h 00
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Therapy Tails - episode 1Coffee shop conversations between Jess Probst an animal behaviourist, and Dawn Walton a human therapist. Find Jess at @dundeedogtrainer on Instagram and find Dawn at @dawn_thinkitchangeit
2022-03-2448 min
We're all screwed up (and that's OK)Episode 36 - when your inner child takes overIn this episode I talk about the different parts that run your life. All behaviour serves a purpose and all behaviour has a positive intent. Which part keeps getting in your way? At the end of the episode is an exercise to help you change your parts. **please don’t do the exercise for anything big and if you need help, email dawn@thinkitchangeit.com
2021-11-0530 min