UNRULY BY NATURE: Exploring the Wisdom of Animals, Plants, and Our Connection to Nature

Episode 019: What Superpowers Do Dogs Have? Exploring Animal Wisdom, Imagination & Human Growth

We'd LOVE to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545250/fan_mail/new] What if your dog’s greatest superpower is something humans have forgotten how to use? In this episode of Unruly By Nature, we dive into imagination, intuition, emotional resilience, and the powerful ways dogs help us reconnect with ourselves.  From living fully in the present moment to embracing curiosity, symbolism, and emotional honesty, this conversation explores how our dogs continuously mirror the parts of ourselves we’re still learning to understand. Inside this episode: *  The superpowers dogs naturally embody  *  Why dogs move through conflict so much faster than humans  *  The hidden intelligence behind imagination and symbolism  *  Animal communication and energetic connection with dogs  *  How humans suppress curiosity, play, and intuition  *  Why dogs help us reconnect with joy and emotional freedom  *  The difference between imagination and visualization  *  How hindsight, memories, and storytelling shape healing and growth  *  Why weirdness, curiosity, and authenticity matter  This episode is playful, deep, emotional, imaginative, and wonderfully unruly. And asks the question: What do our animals see as their humans' superpower? Because the more we open ourselves to curiosity and connection…  the richer life becomes. Thanks for wandering the wild edges with us on Unruly By Nature.  If you loved this conversation, share it with someone who’s ready to explore the deeper side of life with dogs. Rachel Knott of My Animal Matters Website: rachelknott.com [https://rachelknott.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters [https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters] Kim Howatt of Raidho Canine Website: kimberlyhowatt.com [https://kimberlyhowatt.com] Substack: https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/ [https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/] Sue Mimm of Heart Connection Dogs Substack: https://suemimm.substack.com/ [https://suemimm.substack.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect] Until next time — stay curious, stay connected, stay unruly. xoxo  Kim, Sue, and Rachel

Episode 018: Are We Over-Controlling Our Dogs? Tuning In To Nature, Freedom & Connection

We'd LOVE to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545250/fan_mail/new] What if dogs were never meant to fit perfectly into our human playbook? In this episode of Unruly By Nature, we explore what happens when we stop trying to control every outcome and start allowing life, nature, and our dogs to unfold more organically.  Inspired by the energy of Beltane and the wild expansion of spring, this conversation dives into the tension between structure and freedom, instinct and expectation, and why so many humans feel exhausted trying to “raise the perfect dog.” Inside this episode: *  Why nature doesn’t need a playbook to thrive  *  The pressure humans place on themselves to “get dogs right”  *  How control creates stress in human-dog relationships  *  The difference between guidance and over-management  *  Why dogs love experimentation, chaos, and feedback  *  How sensitive dogs push us toward deeper self-awareness  *  The beauty of fun, curiosity, and being truly present with your dog  *  Letting dogs express their instincts safely instead of suppressing them  This episode is a reminder that life isn’t meant to be perfectly managed.  It’s meant to be experienced. Connection grows when we stop trying to strangle it with control and allow it to find it's own unique and thriving path. Thanks for wandering the wild edges with us on Unruly By Nature.  If you loved this conversation, share it with someone who’s ready to explore the deeper side of life with dogs. Rachel Knott of My Animal Matters Website: rachelknott.com [https://rachelknott.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters [https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters] Kim Howatt of Raidho Canine Website: kimberlyhowatt.com [https://kimberlyhowatt.com] Substack: https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/ [https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/] Sue Mimm of Heart Connection Dogs Substack: https://suemimm.substack.com/ [https://suemimm.substack.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect] Until next time — stay curious, stay connected, stay unruly. xoxo  Kim, Sue, and Rachel

Episode 017: What Do You Feed Your Dog? The Truth About Overthinking Dog Nutrition

We'd LOVE to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545250/fan_mail/new] What should you really be feeding your dog?  That depends... In this episode of Unruly By Nature, we answer a powerful listener question that opens the door to a much bigger conversation about dog nutrition, health, and the pressure to “get it right.”  From raw feeding to home-cooked meals, picky eaters to “perfect diets,” we explore how feeding your dog often becomes less about food and more about fear, control, and hyper-responsibility. Inside this episode: *  Discussion into raw, cooked, and commercial dog food  *  Why your dog might not be “picky”, just unheard  *  How your own relationship with food might mirro your dog’s  *  The pressure, guilt, and fear around feeding dogs “correctly”  *  Why rigid feeding rules potentially create more stress  *  How to trust your dog’s body and instincts  *  The deeper connection between diet, health, and emotional wellbeing  *  Why love and presence matter more than perfection  This conversation goes beyond nutrition…  It’s about learning to listen, letting go of control, and allowing the feedback your dog is already giving you to guide your decisions. Because there is no perfect diet. There’s only what works. For you and your dog. Thanks for wandering the wild edges with us on Unruly By Nature.  If you loved this conversation, share it with someone who’s ready to explore the deeper side of life with dogs. Rachel Knott of My Animal Matters Website: rachelknott.com [https://rachelknott.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters [https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters] Kim Howatt of Raidho Canine Website: kimberlyhowatt.com [https://kimberlyhowatt.com] Substack: https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/ [https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/] Sue Mimm of Heart Connection Dogs Substack: https://suemimm.substack.com/ [https://suemimm.substack.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect] Until next time — stay curious, stay connected, stay unruly. xoxo  Kim, Sue, and Rachel

Episode 016: Letting Go, Self-Blame & The Truth About Life With Sensitive Dogs

We'd LOVE to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545250/fan_mail/new] What if nothing has gone “wrong” with your dog… or you? In this episode of Unruly By Nature, we explore the deeper truth behind living with sensitive and reactive dogs, and how the pain points become powerful catalysts for our own growth.  This conversation dives into what it really means to let go of control, release guilt, and step out of the exhausting cycle of self-blame that so many dog owners experience.  From emotional real-life moments to shifting long-held beliefs about behavior, training, and responsibility, this episode is raw, honest, and deeply relatable. Inside this episode: *  Why sensitive dogs aren’t a problem and a powerful catalyst for change *  The hidden weight of guilt, blame, and needing to “get it right”  *  Replacing illusions of control with animal-led perspectives *  How our dog reflects our emotional world  *  Navigating reactive moments without spiraling into shame  *  The truth about conflict (and how it’s actually a gift)  *  Expanding beyond judgment into curiosity and awareness  *  Living authentically (even when it looks unconventional) This episode isn’t about fixing your dog.  It is about transforming yourself, trusting your intuition, and building a relationship rooted in honesty and connection. Life isn’t perfect… It’s messy and real. Thanks for wandering the wild edges with us on Unruly By Nature.  If you loved this conversation, share it with someone who’s ready to explore the deeper side of life with dogs. Rachel Knott of My Animal Matters Website: rachelknott.com [https://rachelknott.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters [https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters] Kim Howatt of Raidho Canine Website: kimberlyhowatt.com [https://kimberlyhowatt.com] Substack: https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/ [https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/] Sue Mimm of Heart Connection Dogs Substack: https://suemimm.substack.com/ [https://suemimm.substack.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect] Until next time — stay curious, stay connected, stay unruly. xoxo  Kim, Sue, and Rachel

Episode 015: From Fixing to Listening: How We Really Got Started Working With Dogs

We'd LOVE to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545250/fan_mail/new] How did we actually get here?  This is no April Fool, LoL The origin story of Rachel, Kim, and Sue. How we working with dogs, behavior, communication, and everything in between. In this episode of Unruly By Nature, we answer a listener question that turned into something much bigger: the real stories behind how each of us started working with dogs and the challenges that shaped how we ended up where we are today. From corporate careers to rescue work… from “perfect dogs” to life-altering struggles… this conversation dives into the toughest moments, the sensitive moments. The moments that shifted our perspective, and ultimately led us away from fixing and into intuitive listening. Most of us didn’t start here. We started frustrated, overwhelmed, and trying to get it “right.” We started trying to "fix" everything. And we realized our dogs are helping us understand more about life than we ever could have imagined. Inside this episode: * The unexpected paths that led us into working with dogs * The dogs that changed everything (and nearly broke us) * Why the “fix-it” mindset keeps you stuck * How perspective shifts change your entire relationship * The moment intuition starts to replace control This is the episode for anyone who feels like they’ve tried all the textbook solutions. It is for the oned who know there’s something deeper waiting to be understood. It's for the curious. Because your dog isn’t here to be fixed, they are here to walk through this life by your side. Carefree and connected. xoxo Rachel, Sue, and Kim Thanks for wandering the wild edges with us on Unruly By Nature.  If you loved this conversation, share it with someone who’s ready to explore the deeper side of life with dogs. Rachel Knott of My Animal Matters Website: rachelknott.com [https://rachelknott.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters [https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters] Kim Howatt of Raidho Canine Website: kimberlyhowatt.com [https://kimberlyhowatt.com] Substack: https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/ [https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/] Sue Mimm of Heart Connection Dogs Substack: https://suemimm.substack.com/ [https://suemimm.substack.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect] Until next time — stay curious, stay connected, stay unruly. xoxo  Kim, Sue, and Rachel