Well-Being For Dog Groomers, The Podcast

Today I am talking to Laura Mears- Reynolds from ADHDAF podcast … We discuss ADHDAF, why she set it up, why she advocates for the ADHD community and we find out all about her up coming ADHDAF tour Alien Nation. links to ADHD AF SPOTIFY …. https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bt32kDxZGiGjW8v1q3Lk7?si=ZGuzQ9YbTTSUqYcalgNrlQ APPLE …. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-af/id1622096371 BUY TICKETS FOR THE TOUR 2024 …. https://www.adhdasfemales.com/events Episodes we specifically mention … (Spotify links) Clemantine Ford ... https://open.spotify.com/episode/53v10Gba9nk2ynhSgrmxBC?si=cd0m_F2pQCml06wokqJyFw Dr Nighat Arif.... https://open.spotify.com/episode/331fvTkj582RS9gxpPkeLo?si=gsBckSGNS6S-kxe66NWjzA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tqrWXTIGSyMUCTk2in0VO?si=sBK-ChYpQSuvZVqs-jhSLQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am talking to dog groomer and alternative threropist Susan Harness-Mead. Susan has been practising Reiki for 5 years, Indian head massage for 4 years and (Todays Topic) Acusound Therapy with Tuning Forks We discuss how she uses Acusound on her canine and human clients and how she has used reiki on dogs too! Susans Contact Details The Healing Tree 0782581857. https://www.facebook.com/HealingTreeNorfolk/?locale=en_GB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am talking to vet Edd Henley about Skin, Heart Disease, Cushing & we discuss some of the listeners questions. Edd is a small animal vet who qualified in 2002, he is married to Kelly Henley from episode 4, so he understands a great deal about our industry too. Edd gives us some education about some of the common health problems we see in the salon and answers some of our listeners questions about some of the topics that always divide opinions in our industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am talking to Gemma Corcoran about CRUFTS! What to do, what to see, what to take, what to plan and even what to wear! Gemma also has some really touching answers to my final questions :) Gemma has her OCN, she has been grooming around 14 years & showing around 8 years, she likes to keep learning and has a few grooming competition placements under her belt too! Details of ALL traders in all halls ... https://crufts.org.uk/show-information/shopping/ Discover Dog Info .... https://crufts.org.uk/whats-on/discover-dogs-at-crufts/ CRUFTS SHOWING SCHEDUALE, ... go passed all the adverts and rules to page 38 onwards to find ring number and hall number for all breed showing day by day. https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/Crufts-2024-March-2024.aspx AS MANY OF THE GROOMING TRADERS I COULD LOOK UP! HALL 1 Christie’s … Hall 1 Stand 156 HALL 2 The Pawdinary Grooming Supplies ... stand 44 Peanut & Pickle … stand 60 Colin Taylor … stand 96 HALL 3 Artero …. stand 10 Rabart Canine ... ? DISCOVER DOGS! HALL 4 Mutneys … stand 126 HALL 5 The Scissor Boutique … stand 12 Simpsons Grooming Supplies …stand 18 Houndesly … stand 72 Essenjay .... stand 77. (Leads and collars) Wow … stand 83 Look North … stand 104 Groomers ... stand 116 Redcape ... stand 124 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am releasing my 1st Bonus Episode! I am speaking with Siofra Connor from the 'Norfolk Follow Society' podcast. Siofra will be talking about mythical dogs from around the UK and I will be sharing some listeners stories about weird goings on in Grooming salons around the country. I picked for Siofra to be a guest for a bonus episode because I love their podcast and mentioned it talking to Tanya Salas last week and from seeing posts on Facebook its clear that many Groomers like a good ghost story so why not have something extra to listen to this week and why not give their podcast a go! Siofra and her friend Stacia started their podcast back in 2018 and they travel around norfolk visiting sites where there are folklore tales / ghost stories / weird things that go on! they look at the history and talk about their ideas and share their research. The links below are for Spotify and Apple Podcasts and their website... but you can find them on most major platforms. Website. https://www.norfolkfolkloresociety.co.uk/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2akJFpxkl1x8AVtf2vHrMW?si=kKNlA_UiQomJtFhnlcyDZw Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/norfolk-folklore-society/id1380739641 Instagram @norfolkfolkloresociety Some of Carlas Favourite Episodes (More haunting type ones) Some of Siofras Favourite Episdodes (Witch and Folklore type Episodes) https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/20832249.weird-norfolk-mystery-mist-fulmodeston/ 2.22 Play mentioned by Siofra which is TOURING NOW written by Danny Robins - Uncanny / Battersea Poltergeist / The Witch Farm / Haunted .... Podcasts that can be found on all major platforms Eerie Essex Podcast Was Mentioned which is similar to the Norfolk Folklore Society With 2 hosts from Essex talking about their county .... Available on all major platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I have invited back Tanya Salas (Episode 3) to talk to me about Podcasts, why we like them and how they help us get through the day. We mention what we like, give examples and talk about some of our favourites, so get looking up any that sound interesting as we all hate running out of things to listen to! Podcasts mentioned in order of reference throughout the interview... Please CHECK THE SHOW NOTES for all podcasts & episodes as some of the ones we mentioned could be very triggering for some people ... Audio Books ... Bryony Gordon Mental Health Mates ... https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am speaking to the lovely Georgia Willy, Georgia has been Grooming since she was 14, she was raised around American Akitas, She runs her own salon and she regularly competes on the UK Grooming Competition circuit. We are talking about her hobby of going to the gym, her love of the Lagotto Romagnolo and we get some tips on working with double coats... as well as our final questions. Georgia Willy and Nancy Brincat (Episode 34) will both be on the WOW stand at Crufts, Nancy on the Saturday and Georgia will be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am talking to Nancy Brincat about her hobby outside of grooming which is caring for and spending time with her jumping spiders! if you would like to skip passed the spider talk if you suffer with severe phobia you can skip to … to hear Nancy’s answers to the final questions as she has some really different answers to what any other groomers have said! Nancy is our current Purebreed Scissor Groom Team England representative, she has her full ICMG, she has her level 2 in animal care and has been grooming just over 8 years. Links Groom Team England Website .... https://www.groomteamengland.com/events/ Groom Team England Face book .... Groom Team England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am Talking To Groomer AND Well-Being coach Caroline Anderson about her business ‘The Horses Path’ helping people over come all sorts of problems. She offers group and 1-1 sessions both 9nline and face to face. Carolines Contact Details for ‘The Horses Path’ Email thehorsespath01@gmail.com Website www.thehorsespath.com Facebook / Instagram @Thehorsespath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am Talking to Colin Taylor, We are discussing all sorts of aspects of the industry, what he has learned from the groomers before him, why customer service is important, about the newer groomers, we talk about how he likes to relax especially when he can't sleep and we talk all about Mastergrom and The World Grooming Conference 2024. Colin Taylor has been grooming 37 Years, Has competed in the competition ring, and can now often be found judging around the UK and abroad,. He runs Master Groom competition and The World Grooming Conference, he sells his own products, he was a judge alongside Verity Hardcastle on the tv series pooch perfect & he runs his own podcast ‘Spilling the Tea with Colin Taylor! Crufts Location of Colin Taylor Products Hall 2 Stand 96 Tickets to Mastergroom .... www.tickettailor.com/events/mastergroom2024crewe Colin Taylor Products .... www.colintaylorproducts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am Talking to Colin Taylor, We are discussing all sorts of aspects of the industry, what he has learned from the groomers before him, why customer service is important, about the newer groomers, we talk about how he likes to relax especially when he can't sleep and we talk all about Mastergrom and The World Grooming Conference 2024. Colin Taylor has been grooming 37 Years, Has competed in the competition ring, and can now often be found judging around the UK and abroad,. He runs Master Groom competition and The World Grooming Conference, he sells his own products, he was a judge alongside Verity Hardcastle on the tv series pooch perfect & he runs his own podcast ‘Spilling the Tea with Colin Taylor! Crufts Location of Colin Taylor Products Hall 2 Stand 96 Tickets to Mastergroom .... www.tickettailor.com/events/mastergroom2024crewe Colin Taylor Products .... www.colintaylorproducts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am speaking with dog groomer Louisa Tandy about New Years Resolutions, Setting Goals and The Rookie Challenge. Louisa Tandy has been a groomer over 30 years, she is a founding member of The English Groomers Group, she speaks at seminars, is the ambassador for Simpsons Grooming Supplies, she competes at nd judges at grooming competitions, and organises the Rookie Challenge. Links To enter the Rookie Challenge ... https://thegroomersspotlight.com/page/the-rookie-challenge-2024/317 (remember to register for the spotlight - you don't have to become a member... just register - like you would for any other platform) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Rich Smith about the run up to Christmas in the salon, sharing some tips advice and experiences. We also discuss what it is about showing that he loves and what keeps him doing it. Rich has been grooming over 20 years, he has successfully competed with his grooming and even won reserve best in show at groomer of the year. He has been handling and grooming Bichon Frise in the show ring for over 10 years and more recently has been judging too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am Talking to Cheryl Howard and Costin Stoica, They were both on Groom Team England in 2022 when England won the worlds. I am talking to them about competing, showing AND their NEW competition GROOMPHORIA on November 16th & 17th 2024, at Royal Court Brittania Hotel, Coventry. Cheryl and Costin are so friendly and easy to talk to and the offer so much advice. Groomphoria - Facebook & Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am talking to the founder of Asian Fusion Grooming Pammie Carmichael-Hogg... Pammie was the first to graduate from Starwood Arts Grooming School, she was the first international groomer to pass the ’Theory of Angles in Korean Grooming’ and she is a founding board member of ICMG. Pammie is a busy lady who Grooms, Teaches students, Sells Scissors and other grooming products and does online training too! Today we talk about her journey into Asian Grooming and how she got to creating Asian Fusion. We talk about how it's important to learn you craft correctly but to also remember to enjoy being creative and thinking outside of the box! Pammies Links In person training …. https://www.facebook.com/Pammiedoggroomingcourses / 07412 036587 Retail or online training …. http://www.asianfusiongrooming.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/AFGwithPammie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Week I am talking to master groomer Verity Hardcastle about her work in and out of the salon ... She; runs her own grooming business, shares content for groomers across the socials, She won podcaster of the year for her podcast 'Pod on the Dog' and is the Author of her new book 'Happy Dog. Happy You.' .... You will also remember seeing her as a judge on the English TV Show Pooch Perfect alongside Colin Taylor. Verity's Details Happy Dog. Happy You Available online and in all good bookstores @VerityHardcastle Instagram / Tik Tok / Facebook Pod On The Dog Apple Podcasts, Spotify & many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am Talking to Alison Rodgers, Alison has Achieved so many things inter time inching many best in shows, She was a European champion of champions, she has mutipal Liz Paul Awards and much much more! She has been a Competition Judge, a Judge in the Showring, A Grooming Examiner and has also represented the UK for Groom Team England! Today we are talking about the journey, how she got started, who inspired her, what route she took, things she found difficult and how hard work and determination has helped her achieve her goals. Alison Rodger was the winner of the European Champion of Champions, she was twice winner of Groomer of the Year, she wore Proffessional Gromer of the Year, World Grooming Judge of the Year & Northern Groomer of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Week Gary interviews me, about my ADHD, He asks me questions submitted by the listeners & I answer the questions I usually ask My Guests Links https://www.adhdadult.uk/trustees/https://www.seedtalks.co.uk/tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Jade Clegg has been a groomer over 10 years, she has run her own business for over 5 years and she is a good friend of mine... she also has been late diagnosed with ADHD. Today we are talking about examples of our lived experience as being late diagnosed with ADHD… I chose to do this as October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD Podcasts :- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A really nice light hearted & varied chat with Lorraine Mottershead about a bit of everything! Lorraine has been grooming over 35 years, she has her own salon, she has competed, judged and she is one of the organisers of the Great British Grooming Show. We talk through her starting out, setting up her own salon, we talk about creativity including a bit about her other job which is Singing in an 80's band. We discuss her role behind the scenes in Pooch Perfect & lots lots more! ... Aswell as discussing our normal final groomers questions. GREAT BRITISH GROOMING SHOW 19TH MAY 2004, LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE Web Page… www.thegreatbritishgroomingshow.co.uk Facebook page …. The Great British Grooming Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.