Well-Being For Dog Groomers, The Podcast

Episode 81 - Colin Taylor & Terry Pearce … Loneliness, Sassy CBD & The Grooming Conference 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:30:00 GMT

This week I am talking to Colin Taylor and Terry Pearce,

We discuss loneliness in this day and age, the CBD products Terry has produced for Colin Taylor Products, and the World Grooming Conference 2025

while discussing the CBD products we do not recommend replacing any treatments from your doctor or vet, it is a complimentary treatment

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Episode 80 - Caroline Anderson ... Talking About Perfect!

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:27:43 GMT

This week I invite back Caroline Anderson, this episode we are talking bout what is perfect, how we are not perfect, how life can't be perfect and what even perfect is?!!

Go back to episode 33 to hear Carolines first episode on the show!

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Episode 79 - Naomi Samuels ... Remembering First Times In The Salon

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:04:33 GMT

This week I am talking to Naomi Samuel about 1st time experiences in the dog grooming salon!

Everything from the 1st bath we gave to the 1st angry human customer we came across!

We all Have these 1st time problems so none of you are alone out there!

Facebook Page Naomi Recommended .... Tactful Replies for Pet Professionals

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Episode 78 - Jo Silk Smith & Tanya Salas … Discussing the Negative Comments Around Competitions

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:35:24 GMT

Warning … This episode contains a lot of swearing so it is not appropriate for all age groups/audiences.

Today we are discussing the negative comments we see online about our industry, they are not helpful because I feel they put people off attending events and therefore contribute to blocking ,them from making connections, continuing education & allowing the person to develop as a groomer.

My guests are Tanya Sala’s, experienced and successful competitor and organise of the Irish competition ‘Groomers Got Talent’ and Jo Silk Smith who is our English Groom Team Silk Coat Handstrip member for the second term running!

Jo’s Facebook Group …. UK Dog Grooming Events and News

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Episode 77 - Kerrie Pegrum ... Lived Experience with UCTD SLE (Lupus) Symptoms

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:30:00 GMT

This week I am talking to Kerrie Pegram who is a groomer that lives with UCTD SLE (Undefrentiated Connective Tissue Disease which in her case presents as Lupas), She is talking about her lived experience, her symptoms, how she navigates work to suit her and we also talk through the final questions.

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Episode 76 - Ellie Stanf & Daniel Price ... We Don't Have to Groom Every Dog!

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Today I am talking to Ellie Stanf and Daniel Price about the boundaries we have in our own salons regarding which breeds/types of grooms we do and don't enjoy, which we don't do and how we communicate our reasons to the clients.

Ellie and Dan also have groomers with multiple groomers so they talk about how they work with certain breeds/types of grooms with their staff.

Please check with your own insurers how you stand with the dangerous dogs act breeds in your salon.

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Episode 75 - Amber Sherwood ... Being a Newly Qualified Groomer in Our Industry

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:30:00 GMT

This week I am talking to my friend Amber Sherwood, she has been working with dogs and animals for years, but is a newly qualified groomer in our industry. She has already been stepping out into the grooming world and has come to tell us all about what she's been up to, how she is finding it and reminding us what its like to be a new groomer. It is such a refreshing interview and really sparks motivation.

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Episode 74 - Alexis Groves & Jo Wallace ... The Pet Grooming Community Podcast & Business Coaching

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:30:00 GMT

This Week I am talking to Alexis Groves and Jo Wallace from 'The Pet Groomer Community Podcast'. We are talking about their new podcast, podcasts in the salon in general and about what they both get from taking part in Bill Betts Business Coaching Programme.

The Pet Groomer Community Podcast Link - Available on all major platforms

https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2HA0n1mOqANWpJCbpejK?si=0L7TUy_ZQ266vMBW8M-rRg

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Episode 73 - Dr Sophie Bell ... Pyometra & Overweight Dogs

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:30:00 GMT

On the first episode of series seven I am thrilled to welcome back Dr Sophie Bell (also in episode 14!)

In this episode we talk about pyometra & old dogs. We also mention about Sophie’s Webinars aimed at Groomers!

Sophies Website Webinar Page

https://www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk/educational-webinars

Dog Body Conditioning Score - Taken from 'The Association of Pet Obesity Prevention'

https://www.petobesityprevention.org/dogbcs

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Episode 72 - Charlotte Kate Aspinall ... What Has Carla Been Up To & What's Coming Next?!?!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:45:26 GMT

In this Episode Charlotte Kate Aspinall interviews me in the first half about what I have been up to and what my next plans are for over the next few years.

In the second half I ask Charlotte some of the final questions.

I have Known Charlotte through the grooming industry for at least 7 years now so it was fab to finally have her on the show and she made my interview very easy & I really enjoyed hearing her answers to my questions too!

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Episode 71 Ruth Higgins ... Our Lived Experiences with HAIR SPLINTERS!

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:29:22 GMT

Today I am speaking with fellow Dog Groomer Ruth Higgins about our experiences with having hair splinters, both resulting in multipal operations, time off and a lot of pain.

We share the build up, the operation and the time off and offer our advice on getting help asap and lengths we went to that we would not reccomend!

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Episode 70 - Karen Beauchamp ... Peri - Menopause, Menopause & How Coaching Can Help

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:26:08 GMT

This Week I am Talking to Karen Beauchamp about the Peri Menopause, The Menopause and how coaching can help you understand your symptoms, and work goals on on any aspects of your life that your symptoms affect.

Karen Also Talks about her Book 'Menopause and The Dog Proffessional' and provides us with so much information Menopause related.

Karens Book ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068614803

Karens Website ....

https://www.menopauseandthedogpro.com/

Karens You Tube ...

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=menopause+and+the+dog+pro

Social Media ...

Instagram, Facebook,

@Menopauseandthedogproffessional

Tik Tok

@Menopauseandthedogpro

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Episode 69 - Jo Silk-Smith ... Lived Experience With Peutz - Jeghers Syndrome

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:04:00 GMT

This week I am talking to Jo Silk Smith about her lived experience with peutz- jaghers syndrome.

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Episode 68 - Julie Harris & Sally Hart - 'The Groomers Mingle' & Windsor Championship Dog Show 2025

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:15:53 GMT

This week I am talking to Julie Harris and Sally Hart about the 'Groomers Mingle' social and educational event the 3 of us will be putting on at Windsor Championship Dog Show this year. We discuss what will be going on, who we have managed to get to do demos and Q&A's and lots of other details.

Windsor Championship Dog Show Details ...

Dates and Groups of the Actual Dog Show ....

Thursday 26th June ... Gundog

Friday 27th June ... Terrier & Hound

Saturday 28th June ... Toy & Utility ... & GROOMERS MINGLE

Sunday 29th June ... Working & Pastoral ... & GROOMERS MINGLE

Website ..... https://windsordogshow.com/26-2/

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Episode 67 - Libby West - Lived Experience with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:46:20 GMT

This week I am talking to Libby West about her lived experience with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome .... or POTS as it's referred to for short.

Libby is a dog groomer who works for herself and has been grooming for around 7 years, she is also a WOW ambassador.

Libby explains her symptoms, diagnosis and how it affects her inside and outside work.

POTS website we mentioned

https://www.potsuk.org/

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Episode 66 - Lisa Parker … Getting on the Team, Handstripping & Podcasts

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:06:36 GMT

This week I am talking to our new wired located Handstrip member of the Groom Team England Lisa Parker.

Lisa talks to us about Schnauzers, hand stripping and also all our usual final questions.

Lisa Will be on the Simpsons stand at 12 midday on the Saturday of Crufts.

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Episode 65 - Louisa Tandy … What’s on at the Simpsons Stand at Crufts 2025 & Other Events Comming up This Year

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:46:23 GMT

In this episode Louisa returns to talk about crufts, what will be going on at the Simpsons stand, other events lined up this year, travelling to mountain tops and we have a really nice chat about her answers all of our newer final questions.

SIMPSONS STAND AT CRUFTS …. HALL 5 STANDS 18 & 21 … AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS!

seminars held at 10am, 12 midday and 2pm.

Thursday - Terrier & Hound Day

Simpsons stand - Christine Anderton Poodle, Carla (Me) Bichon, Mich Dale Westie

Friday - Toy and Utility Day

Simpsons stand - Connie Walker Kerry Blue, Georgia Willy Lagotto Romagnolo, Chris Briggs Hungarian Pumi

Saturday - Gundog Day

Simpsons stand Jo Silk-Skith English Cocker, Lisa Parker Schnauzer, Sally Hart Bedlington

Sunday - Working and Pastoral Day

Simpsons stand - Fee Brook Poodle, Hannah Bowles English Cocker Spaniel.

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Episode 64 - Tony Sherry - Emmett Therapy

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:34:31 GMT

This week I am speaking with Emmett Therapist Tony Sherry, Emmett Therapy is a complimentary treatment.

Tony also offers pet bereavement therapy so we touch on that towards the end too.

Tony visits Kent, Sussex, London, Essex and further a field.

Tony’s website…. https://www.tonysherry.com/

find an Emmett Therapist near you... https://www.resources.emmett-uk.co.uk/

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Episode 63 - Holly Bridden … Extreme Creative, Asian & How Grooming Has Changed

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:30:36 GMT

Today I am talking to Holly Bridden who is a groomer from the Manchester area that has been grooming for 17 years .

We talk about how She trained in Asian Grooming on a course in Malaysia at the Pets Icon Academy, how she found her love for creative and how the industry has changed since she started grooming.

We also cover the more Industry type questions at the end.

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Episode 62 - Gary Gray … (BONUS EPISODE) All Thing Christmas, Featuring Messages from Fellow Groomers!

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:30:55 GMT

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAYS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

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Episode 61 - Laura Jade Clegg ... Setting Up a New Salon, Making it ADHD Friendly to Suit Her & The Run Up to Christmas

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:00:36 GMT

This week I invite Laura Jade Clegg back for her second appearance on the podcast, previously episode 24!

This time we are updated on Lauras new salon and how she has set it up and manages it to suit her nerodivergance.

We also cover the run up to Christmas in and out of the salon and tackle some of the final questions too!

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Episode 60 - Rob Fellows … Reiki For Physical & Mental Health & Training for Dog Groomers

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:30:44 GMT

This week I am speaking top Rob Fellows from 'Rob Felllows Reiki' .... Rob is a Reiki Master and is very well known amongst UK dog groomers because he trains dog groomers to perform Reiki in the salon on the animals and also on each other!

I find out what reiki is, how it works and what it's for.

Robs Contact Details

Website. https://www.robfellowsreiki.com/

Email. rob@RobFellowsReiki.com

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Episode 59 - Chris Briggs ... Rare Breeds

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:30:31 GMT

This Week I am talking to Chris Briggs about Hungarian Pumis and other rare breeds, we also talk about Paignton Championship Dog show and all of the final questions too!

Chris is an experienced groomer, he is also very at home around the show ring and has competed and judged at grooming competitions.

Paignton Dog Show ...1st, 2nd & 3rd August 2025

Facebook Page ... 'Paignton And District Fanciers Assosiation'

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Episode 58 - Laura Cook ... Add On Salon Treatments

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:55:15 GMT

This Week I am speaking with Laura Cook about Add on's and Spa Treatments, Laura offers many in her salon and sells them well! .... So I asked her on the show to share her tips on how to upsell, what treatments she offers and which she likes the best ... and answers all our final questions really thoughtfully too!

Laura has her City and Guilds and ICMG, She grew up around the show ring and now trains students through their City and Guilds at her salon in Oxfordshire.

Laura's Training School Information

https://www.tailsandtweed.co.uk/services-3

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Episode 57- Kirsty Hunt … Breed Clubs, What They Are & How They Can Help

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:44:11 GMT

Today I am talking to Kirsty Hunt about breed clubs!

if you want to contact any breed club literally search (the breed) and breed clubs uk to find the various websites!

Kirsty is here to tell us what sort of infomation they collect and share, what the purpose of them is and about the education days and shows they put on.

she also outlines how it can help us as groomers, potential new show exhibitors and to help finding customers new well bred pets.

Poodle Breed Appreciation Day Kirsty Spoke About Saturdays 2nd November 2024

Bookings - Sharon Pine-Haynes .... thepoodleclub@hotmail.co.uk

Adress of the Event - The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire,UK

Education Morning £20

Education in Morning & Exam £25

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Episode 56 - Greg Forde … Hypnotheropy & Hypnohealing

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:20:55 GMT

Today I am speaking With Hypno Therapist Greg Forde.

In 1992, Greg became Senior Tutor at The Atkinson-Ball College in the UK, and Vice-president of The Corporation of Advanced Hypnotherapy.

Gregg is now President of that organisation and Principal of the college.

I didn't know much about Hypnotherapy so after a listener recommended him I invited on to tell me all about it :)

As always please consult your doctor with any medical worries alongside any therapy.

Gregs Website & email

https://no-nonsense-hypnotherapy.com/greg-forde-about/

greg.hypnotherapy@gmail.com

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Episode 55 - Kara Boyd … Having Staff & Keeping Them Happy & Engaged

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:01:05 GMT

Today I am speaking with Kara Boyd, Kara has been grooming over 10 years, she has worked bathing in. kennels, worked her way up to a manager at Pets at Home, and now has her own salon with a team of 17 members of staff!

I am talking to her about what its like having staff, how she manages their rotas and most importantly why she likes having staff!

Kara has her full ICMG and City and Guilds, she regularly competes and places in the UK dog grooming circuit.

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Just Giving Page for The Astro Brain Tumour Fund

https://www.justgiving.com/page/carla-keen-1717677236879?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fcarla-keen-1717677236879&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

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Episode 54 (BONUS EPISODE) - Nancy Brincat & Jo Silk Smith … Groomania & the Worlds 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:58:31 GMT

This is a BONUS episode so we are going off our normal topics and themes to hear about our fabulous guests experiences at both Groomania and The Worlds last week where Groom Team England placed 6th!

The 2024 English Groom Team consists of .... Nancy Brincat (Purebreed Scissor), Jo Silk Smith (Silk Coat Handstrip), Julia Fox (Wire Coat Handstrip) and Christine Anderton (Poodle)

Today I am Speaking with Nancy and Jo about their trip start to finish, from all the back stage chat to how it felt receiving their medals ... and we will hear some messages from some of the other people who went to support the team, compete in groomania, trade or spectate over the weekend too.

Groom Team England Website ..... https://www.groomteamengland.com/

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Episode 53 - Denise McGlennon … Cat Grooming

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:08:33 GMT

This Week I am talking To Denise McGlennon about Cat Grooming, This Series I am concentrating (with the Groomers) on other things to bring to the salon to change up or add things to the salon to keep things varied for you and hopefully can earn you some extra pennies too!

Denise MGlennon has her full City and Guilds in Dog Grooming swell as her PIF Highers and full ICMG. Denise also has the prestigious CFMG Cat Grooming qualification too.

Denise also along with the other committee members of the Great Scot Groom won the Event of the year at the Liz Paul Awards last night

Denises Contact Details Regarding Training

Website ..... https://dmggrooming.co.uk/

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Episode 52 - Emma Yorke ... Listener Questions Answered, Regarding Salon Situations, the Industry & Competitions

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:00:11 GMT

This week I am handing your questions over to Emma Yorke & we discuss them & our normal final questions.

emma has been grooming 10 years, competing 7 years and runs her owns salon in the South of England.

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Episode 51 - Connie Walker …Living in the 2020’s & Social Media

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:33:22 GMT

Today I speak about loosing my eldest Dog Ruby in the introduction, if you will find this triggering skip forward to 6.40 to get straight to Connie's Bit!

Ion the interview I speak to Connie about the 2020's ... social media, in the salon, outside of work and all sorts

Connie has her ICMG and her full City and Guilds, she regularly competes and was crowned best in show at Premier Groom 2023 and Reserve best in show at the Great Scot Groom 2024.

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Episode 50 - Carla & Gary Gray …. 50 Episodes of Well Being for Dog Groomers, The Podcast

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:03:45 GMT

This week Gary & I are talking about the 50 episodes I have had so far, we play clips of some of these episodes and discuss what I have enjoyed and learnt about by doing the podcast ... we also read out some feedback from the wonderful listeners!

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Episode 49 - Sally Hart … Groomer Burnout!

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 20:36:43 GMT

This Week I have invited Sally Hart back to talk t me about groomers burnout, Sally recently did a seminar on burnout at the MAstergroom event organised by Colin Taylor back in June. I wanted to find out how it went,, what she learnt from her audience and to discuss how burnout looks to us. I also quote some of the charity Mind's website on how else it can affect people as it can affect different people differently.

To learn more about Sally Hart visit episode 16 from last year.

Mind Website Page on Burnout …

https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/influence-and-participation-toolkit/overcoming-challenges/i-feel-burned-out/

Ticket link for JLS Seminar day …. Julie Harris, Louisa Tandy & Sally Hart

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Episode 48 - Dr James Brown ... ADHD Diagnosis, ADHD Adults Podcast, The Impact of Social Media & ADHD Coaching

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:54:41 GMT

This week I am speaking to Dr James Brown, he is one of the founders of the ADHD Adult Charity, one of the presenters of the ADHD Adult Podcast, ADHD coach, ADHD educational public speaker.

We discuss how to clarify if you just have a few ADHD traits or if you are in fact full blown ADHD, we discuss the struggles of getting diagnosed and James offers advice, we cover the frustrations of some of the things advertised on social media and the problems with some of their claims, we learn about James' Pocast, Public Talks and Coaching!

Dr James Brown's Website with information on Coaching, Public Talks, Online Talks and all sorts of handy information ....

https://jbhd.uk/

Talks That Dr James Brown is doing Via Seedtalks...

https://www.seedtalks.co.uk/tickets

ADHD Adult Charity Webpage offering all sorts of education and advice

https://www.adhdadult.uk/

ADHD Adult Podcast Link (available on all major platforms)

Spotify…. https://open.spotify.com/show/2oYZwGakl7shJFG0lJ8JMt?si=P9lzzP-4R4O2zylDL2yETA

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Episode 47- Jodie May Seymour ... Creating Spaces You Love at Home & in Your Salon, Author of ‘A Handmade Cottage’

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:23:02 GMT

This week I am speaking to the lovely Jodie May Seymour, author of 'A Handmade Cottage'

We talk about crafting, how to encourage your kids to craft with you, storage ideas and creating spaces that make you happy at home and in the salon!

A Handmade Cottage the book was published by Murdock Books.

Jodie’s Book!!!

https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-handmade-cottage/jodie-may-seymour/9781922616784

Jodies instagram

https://www.instagram.com/ahandmadecottage?igsh=d2w2ZGIzc3kxNmZy

Jodies Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Ahandmadecottage

Jodies Blog

www.ahandmadecottage.com

Book Nook Etsy Link

https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/booknook_kit

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https://simpsons-online.co.uk/

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Episode 46 - Charlotte Howard … Boosting Your Confidence at Work & The Training Hub

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:34:51 GMT

This week I am speaking to Charlotte Howard From 'The Dog Groomers at Squires' and 'The Training Hub.'

We are speaking about some of the things that The training Hub offer to help boost your confidence and share education.

The Training Hub Facebook Page ....

https://www.facebook.com/doggroomingtraininghub

Training Day - Sunday 14th July at Squires Dog Groomers - Info on The Training Hub Facebook Page

Mastergroom - Sunday the 30th of June, Crewe Hotel, Colin Taylors Competition, Educational & Shopping Event

Tickets & Competition Entry’s …. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mastergroom2024crewe/1110258

Facebook Page … https://m.facebook.com/groups/277073483637274/?ref=share

buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast

https://simpsons-online.co.uk/

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Episode 45 - Mary Burton & Mandy Carr ... Astro Brain Tumour Fund & Their Fundraising Walk 2024

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 23:01:30 GMT

This week I am talking to Mandy Carr, From the Scissor Boutique and Mary Burton From the Astro Brain Tumour Fund.

Having a loved one getting diagnosed or being diagnosed yourself is a daunting and worrying time. So after experiencing the events that The Astro Brain Tumour Fund have put on with Mandy over the years, I thought they are a charity that need to be spoken about!

We talk about who they are, how they help with research, education and support for the patients and friends/families, and the fundraising they to. Mandy offers some of her lived experience of living with brain tumours both physically and emotionally.

Holkham Hall Walk 22nd September 2024, 10am Meet Up, See all the links below ...

Astro Brain Tumour Fund Website

https://www.astrofund.org.uk/

Print Out Registration Form to take part in the walk...

https://www.astrofund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HOLKHAM-REGISTRATION-FORM.pdf

Print out Sponsership Form to collect sponsors and/or share the just giving page below ....

https://www.astrofund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Norfolk-Family-Walk-2024-Sponsorship-Form.pdf

Facebook group for Well-Being for Dog Groomers, The Podcast listeners who want to come and meet up on the day

https://facebook.com/events/s/well-being-for-dog-groomers-th/1117099342717108/

Carla & Mandy’s just giving page for Astro Brain Tumour Fund Walk Sept 2024

https://www.justgiving.com/page/carla-keen-1717677236879?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fcarla-keen-1717677236879&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Support/Donate to Well-Being For Dog Groomers, The Podcast

buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast

This Show is Sponsored by SimpsonsGrooming Supplies ...

https://simpsons-online.co.uk/

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Episode 44 - Ellie - Jo Lodge - Setting Up Abroad, Why She Went & The Differences She Found

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:51:59 GMT

Today I am talking to Ellie-Jo Lodge abut her grooming journey in England, why she decided to move and what it is like Grooming in a different country compared to here.

Ellie Had had experience in grooming in multiplal salons and salon environments in and around London, she has now set up her business abroad, she has placed in several competitions in the UK and now still competes whenever she can. She especially loves creative salon grooming with colours, gems and all things fabulous!

Support The Podcast

buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast

This Episode is Sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies

https://simpsons-online.co.uk/

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Episode 42 - Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins & Penny Sharpe - The 15 Coat Types Poster

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:59:55 GMT

This week I am talking to Jennifer Bishop- Jenkins and Penny Sharpe about 'The 15 Coat Types Poster'

Jennifer Created the poster and Did all the research, her husband Bill Jenkins published the poster and Penny Sharpe is our UK distributor.

EVENTS YOU CAN SEE JENNIFER SPEAK AT

The 15 Grooming Coat Types … 23rd of June at Writtle College … https://www.tickettailor.com/events/15coattypesseminar

The 15 Grooming Coat Types … 30th of June at Mastergroom …. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mastergroom2024crewe?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR17plOMXNQfmSfj_9fYYeaK3vlrnhXswXlK7xwDZbtB0rzzmoSHMNaMkjQ_aem_Ad-9DmCaCPWB0miur7FT2l3uFvqA63V2p7Rc1IYKXywXu0Y-PSnddH1kiDIV5-OxO0SqPcYk5L57GkiUc_3i9Lek

Poster Distributors Worldwide

Brooke Daneth - Switzerland & Continental

Penny Sharpe - UK, Ireland, Iceland

Bonnie Harrison - Australia

America - Jennifer Bishop- Jenkins

Jennifers Seminars in the UK 2024 ...

Sunday 23rd June Writtle College

Sunday 30th June Mastergroom

Support the Show buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast

Simpsons Grooming Su[pplies Website https://simpsons-online.co.uk/

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Episode 43 - Rae Bibb … Windsor Championship Dog Show, Showing & Mental Health in Our Industry

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:59:55 GMT

Today I am talking to Rae Bibb, we are talking about Windsor Dog Show, how grooming can be mentally straining as well as our final questions too! Rae is a really god friend of mine and im so glad she agreed too come on and talk to me :)

Rae Bibb has her full ICMG, she is also an experienced handler and she has competed successfully with Breeds such as the Russian Black and Scottish Terrier in the Grooming ring too!

Windsor Dog Show Information

www.windsordogshow.org.uk

Windsor Dog Show address ...

Home Park

King Edward VII Avenue

Windsor

Berkshire

United Kingdom

SL4 6HX

Support Well Being For Dog Groomers the Podcast ...

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This Episode is Sponsored By Simpsons Grooming Supplies

https://simpsons-online.co.uk/

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Episode 41 - Laura Mears- Reynolds … ADHDAF & Alien Nation Tour Spring/Summer 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:03:44 GMT

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

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Episode 40 - Susan Harness-Mead - Acusound Therapy & Alternative Healing in Humans & Dogs

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:05:17 GMT

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

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Episode 39 - Dr Edd Henley... Skin Conditions, Long term Health Problems & Listeners Questions

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:12:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 38 - Gemma Corcoran ... How to Prepare, Learn &Get the Most Out of Crufts 2024

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:18:03 GMT

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

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Episode 37 (BONUS EPISODE) - Siofra Connor ...Folklore Dogs, Grooming Salon Ghost Stories & Norfolk Folklore Society Podcast

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:05:48 GMT

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)

Series 1 Episode 6 The Cursed Goats Head of Strumphaw
Series 1 Epside 59 The Haunting of 19 Magdalen Street
Series 1 Episode 64 Thetford Priory
Series 1 Episode 77 The Heigham Poltergeist
Series 1 Episode 85 The Happisburgh Torso
Series 2 Episode 6 Timeslip in a Toilet
Series 2 Episode 11 Ghosts of Exchange Street

Some of Siofras Favourite Episdodes (Witch and Folklore type Episodes)

Series 1 Episode 43 From Norwich To Salem - The Journey of Bridget Bishop and Mary Oliver
Series 1 Episode 44 Bridgets Bishops Life In Salem
Series 1 Episode 59 The Witch of East Somerton
Series 2 Episode 17 The Good Sword of Winfarthing

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.

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Episode 36 - Tanya Salas ... Surviving the Salon with Podcasts!

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:05:40 GMT

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 ...

Red Handed
Killing Death Row
Real Survival Stories
Extrodinarry Lives by Lad Bible - CHECK INDIVIDUAL EPISODES SHOW NOTES - TRIGGER WARNING.
Kempcast - CHECK INDIVIDUAL EPISODES SHOW NOTES - TRIGGER WARNING
Murder 101
Scamanda
Scamfluencers
Uncanny
Battersea Polterguiest
The Witch Farm
The Norfolk Folklore Society - FEATURING IN OUR BONUS EPISODE! Out 14th feb!
Eerie Essex
Help I Sexted My Boss
Parenting Hell
The Witch Trials of J.K Rowling
The World Of Secrets - CHECK THE SHOW NOTES! - EXTREME TRIGGER WARNING!!!
A Very British Cult
Sounds Like A Cult
Kirsty in Conspiracy Land
Death By Conspiracy
Yeti
BBC Witch
Happy Place
Madworld
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast

Audio Books ...

Tom Felton
Britney Spears
Matthew Perry
How To Kill Your Family

Bryony Gordon Mental Health Mates ... https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/

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Episode 35 - Georgia Willy Going to The Gym, The Lagotto Romagnolo & Double Coat Tips

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:05:51 GMT

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,

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Episode 34 - Nancy Brincat … Jumping Spiders & Having Hobbies

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:05:30 GMT

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

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Episode 33 - Caroline Anderson … Being a Groomer & a Well Being Coach, The Horses Path & Equine Facilitated Therapy

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:05:19 GMT

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

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Episode 32 - Colin Taylor … A Bit Of Everything, Mastergroom & The World Grooming Conference 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:05:11 GMT

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

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Episode 31 - Louisa Tandy … New Years Resolutions, Setting Goals & The Rookie Grooming Competition

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:05:53 GMT

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)

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Episode 30 - Rich Smith ... Dog Showing, Running a Salon & The Run Up To Christmas at Work

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:14:34 GMT

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.

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Episode 29 - Cheryl Howard & Costin Stoica … Being Positive, Keeping Things New & Groomphoria 24’

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:58:21 GMT

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.

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Episode 28 - Pammie- Carmichael- Hogg … Asian Fusion, Trying New Things & Thinking Outside The Box

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:49:52 GMT

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

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Episode 27 - Verity Hardcastle ... Happy Dog. Happy You, Creating a Calm Environment, Being Busy & Making Lists

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:45:14 GMT

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.

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Episode 26... Alison Rogers - Competing, Working Hard, Believing in Yourself & Making Friends

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:24:21 GMT

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.

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Episode 25... Get To Know Carla & Listeners Questions Answered, With Guest Host Gary Gray

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:55:47 GMT

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

Dirty Laundry .... Book about ADHD by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery
That ADHD Podcast ..... BBC Sounds Podcast by Patryja Boryka
ADHD Adult Podcast / charity … https://www.adhdadult.uk/trustees/
Dr James Browns ADHD talks … run by seed talks … tours around the country or online seminars .. . https://www.seedtalks.co.uk/tickets
ADHD AF Podcast
Happy Place Podcast by Fearne Cotton

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Episode 24 - Laura Jade Clegg ...Talking about some of the Traits & Sharing How ADHD Presents in Us, For ADHD Awareness Month

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:55:25 GMT

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 :-

ADHD AF
The ADHD Adults Podcast
Well Being For Dog Groomers - Episode 7 - Zoe Joanna Coaching

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Episode 23 - Lorraine Mottershead ... Setting Up, Singing, Pooch Perfect & The Great British Grooming Show 24’

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:46:52 GMT

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

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Episode 22 ... Kellie Ceccarelli - Trauma, Compassionate Inquiry & Yoo Kan Too Theropy

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:55:25 GMT

Today I am talking to Kellie Ceccarelli, founder of Yoo Kan Too, we explore what trauma and triggers are… how they can affect us, and how compassionate inquiry can help. We also discuss addictions, the cry out method and the connection between mental and physical health..

Kellie Ceccarelli's contact details for Yoo Kan Too Therapy....

Phone. 07480067148

Email. kellie@yookantootherapy.com

Website. yookantootherapy.com

Gabor Mate Interviews ....

Happy Place Podcast ... Fearne Cotton

Mad World Podcast ... Bryony Gordon

Diary of A CEO Podcast .... Steven Bartlett

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Episode 21 ... Janet Tandy - Kent Cynophobia Assistance Group

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:55:26 GMT

This week we have a really lovely interview with Janet Tandy about the Kent Cynophobia Assistance Group, who help mainly young people with their fear of dogs.

The is a really nice uplifting conversation that will hopefully bring a smile to your face.

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Episode 20 … (Mobile )Vanessa 'Sh*t on The Table' - Podcasting, Pregnancy & Going Back To Work

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:55:04 GMT

TRIGGER WARNING - PREGNANCY / POST PARTUM / GOING BACK TO WORK

Today I am speaking with Las Vegas mobile groomer Vanessa San Juan Thibault, she also runs one of the longest running grooming podcasts 'Shit On TheTable' with her grooming friend, also called Vanessa!

We cover some of the things she found tricky when working in the salon whist being pregnant, some of the things that she worried about before taking time off, how she worried about going back and how she has adapted her work/life balance since she gave birth to her twins 22 months ago! We also find out along the way how some things in our industry differ between the UK and America.

We also talk through some of the final questions I always ask.

Shit on the Table ... Available on all major podcasting platforms

Website ... https://www.shitonthetable.com/

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Episode 19... Understanding Tourettes Syndrome … With Ione Georgiakis from ‘Tourette’s Action’

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:50:28 GMT

Today I am speaking to Ione Georgiakis from 'Tourettes Action' .... We talk through all things about Tourettes Syndrome, including; What Tourettes is, how it can present, how it feels, what tics are and learning about them.

I really really enjoyed this interview, Georgia is so enthusiastic on the subject and is so good at explaining everything,

Tourettes /action Website .... https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/

Links to newsletters and Events from Tourette’s Action …

TA Newsletter - sign up here

https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/80-ta-newsletter.html

Tea for Tourettes - our new October fundraising campaign

https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/173-tea-for-tourettes.html

Free e-learning

https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/155-elearning.html

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Episode 18 ... Sally Hart - ‘Up Your Groom’ & Dealing with Tricky Customers

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:45:08 GMT

Today I am talking to Sally Hart about some difficult customer situations.

Sally Hart is on the English Groomers Group, She has her level 3 City and Guilds and is Working through her Higher. She runs her own salon and has groomed for over 20 years both here in the UK and in South Africa.

Groomfest - Dog Grooming Shopping Event - Sunday the 17th September, the Kennel Club Building, Stonleigh Park, Seminars booked via Groomfest Facebook or website.

Booking Sally for a seminar - find 'Up Your Groom' on Facebook

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Episode 17... Simpsons Grooming Supplies - Talking with Your Traders, Customer Service & Groomfest 2023

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:41:06 GMT

Today I am talking to Kevin Simpson and Rebecca McFadden from Simpsons Grooming Supplies.

We are talking about different products that can help make jobs easier, why we need to look after our products to make them last longer and save pennies, why customer service is important in business, why we should be communicating with our traders..... AND we talk about the UK dog grooming trade show Groomfest 2023 on September the 17th at Stoneleigh Kennel Club

Simpsons Website .... https://simpsons-online.co.uk/

Groomfest Website ... https://groomfest.co.uk/

Groomers Gallery ... https://groomersgallery.com/

Groomfest and Simpsons Grooming Supplies both have Facebook pages too!!!!

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Episode 16 ... Stuart Simons - Being Busy, How Performing Helps in the Salon & How the Body & The Mind are Connected

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:50:12 GMT

Today I am talking to Actor and Dog Groomer Stuart Simons!

We discuss all sorts of things from our own experiences including performing, grooming, how we have seen stress and trauma can affect the physical body, grief, the spotlight, exercise, our salons... basically a really broad conversation to kick off series 2!

Stuarts Website ... www.stuartsimons.com

The Groomers Spotlight ... www.thegroomersspotlight.com

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Episode 15 ... Mike Wildman, Jo Silk-Smith & Lia Jayne Godding - Teamwork, Being Prepared & Groom Team England

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:58:00 GMT

Today I am Talking to Mike Wildman, Jo Silk-Smith and Lia Jayne Godding...

We will be discussing teamwork, what's involved in being on Groom Team England and How it feels!

Mike Represented England in the 2015 Worlds handstripping the English Cocker Spaniel, Next year Jo will be in the Same Class representing England with the same breed!

Lia is our Team Captain who organises the team, the social networks and the advertising.

Keep up to date with the team ...

Instagram and Facebook @groomteameng

Website https://www.groomteamengland.com/

Visit the team on their stand at Premier Groom Competition Sunday the 13th of August https://www.premiergroom.co.uk/

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Episode 14 ... Dr Sophie Bell - Working With Peoples Pets, Mental Health & Animal Love Pet First Aid

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:10:14 GMT

In this episode vet Dr Sophie Bell & I discuss so many topics from working in the heat, clipper rash, cutting tongues, dryer seizures, epileptic seizures, being a groomer and a vet, how customers can make you feel and a good old chat around mental health.

Look up Sophie’s fabulous website where you can find her webinars on all sorts of topics from; ‘Health and Welfare in the Groomroom’, ‘Bracheycephalic Dogs & Cats’ ‘Performing CPR in Dogs and Cats’ … and MANY more! …

https://www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk/educational-webinars

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Episode 13 - Angela Caley ... Passion For The Industry, Supporting Your Fellow Groomer & ICMG

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:38:23 GMT

This week I had the pleasure to interview Angela Caley, Founder of ICMG UK... We talk about some of her acheivements such as Winning Groomer of The Year 1989 and Eurogroom!

She offers her opinions on the industry and explains how it has changed along the way... We also discuss a bit about the ICMG Qualification and how it helps set you up with the knowledge and support you need to pass the exam and tackle the world of dog grooming in the salon!

ICMG UK Facebook Page

https://icmguk.com/ Website

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Episode 12... Gary Gray - What Happens at Dog Shows, How they can Benefit Your Grooming & Windsor Championship Dog Show 2023

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:11:31 GMT

Today I am talking to Windsor Championship Dog Show, Show Manager Gary Gray.

We discuss how dog showing can help your grooming, why it’s a fun day out and why we should head to Windsor this week!

Thursday 29th June - Toy & Terrier

Friday 30th June - Working and Pastoral

Saturday 1st July - Gundog

Sunday 2nd July - Utility & Hound & Best In Show!

Gary has been showing since the mid 70’s, he has many groups and best in shows under his belt, he has handled many breeds & he judges multiple breeds too!

We also chat a bit about his take on the grooming industry as he has worked with in a dog grooming salon previously & he attends many of the grooming events with me.

Windsor Championship Dog Show Website… www.windsordogshow.org.uk

Facebook Page…. Windsor Championship Dog Show (Born 2012)

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Episode 11 ... Kelly Davis - How Competing Helps Back in the Salon, Supergroom 24’ & The Importance of Being Kind

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:55:48 GMT

Today I am talking to Kelly Davis about Competing, Supergroom and how it is important to be kind.

Kelly won TV Show Pooch Perfect, She has her Full City and Guilds and her PIF Highers.. She also trains new groomers at her grooming school... and she judges at grooming competitions all over the UK... AND she runs her own clothing line and her own grooming competition in the South West' Supergrooom'

Links

Super groom and KD Grooming Studio Webpage .... https://www.kdgroomingstudio.co.uk/events/

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Episode 10 … Dr Julie Osborn - Shame, Perfectionism & CBT

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:52:21 GMT

This week I am talking to Dr Julie Osborn, she is a Doctorate in Psychology and a lis a Liscenced Clinical Social Worker, she specialises in cognitive behavioural therapy… She also has her own podcast called ‘My CBT Podcast’

Today we are talking about shame and perfectionism, I am also learning about CBT and how it works.

Links …

My CBT Podcast …. Found on all major podcast platforms Spotify/Apple/Google Play … ect

https://open.spotify.com/show/3A2u4NLAH5I5bdguokRFPo?si=tpOzGVXZQeaEXvdgfzWjkg

Dr Julie’s :

Website … https://mycognitivebehavioraltherapy.com/about

Instagram ... My CBT Podcast

Facebook ... Doctor Julie Osborn

Recommended company to help you find a CBT Therapist in your area .... Feeling Good Institute

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Episode 9 … Julie Harris - Talking Exams, Revision, Julie Harris Education & The Groomers Spotlight

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:34:19 GMT

In this episode I am talking to Julie Harris about Exams, Revision, Training, Qualifications, The Groomers Spotlight & Julie Harris Education.

Link to Julie’s website ….. https://www.julieharriseducation.com/

Link to The Groomers Spotlight …. https://www.thegroomersspotlight.com

Julie Harris owns and grooms in a salon, she judges at grooming comps, she regularly holds seminars all over the UK, helps run the Rookie grooming competition, is a member of the English Groomers Group, she was a writer for the City & Guild Exam and she has also been an examiner.

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Episode 8… Ry & Nic - Whip It Out Podcast & Being More than Just a Groomer

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:55:00 GMT

In this episode I am speaking to Ry & Nic from the 'Whip It Out' Podcast... We talk about their podcast 'Whip It Out' - I wanted to ask them about their aims and objectives of restarting the podcast and what they think it brings to the industry... I also wanted ask about their relationship as really good friends

We also talk communication with customers in difficult situations, the problems with social media, taking time of, being able to not take life too seriously and most importantly remembering there is more to us than our jobs! ... This episode contains a lot of swearing, laughs, and down to earth relatable discussions :)

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Episode 7 - Zoe Joanna Coaching ... Talking about ADHD & Autism

Fri, 26 May 2023 07:41:38 GMT

In this episode I am talking from Zoe, from Zoe Joanna Coaching.

Zoe is a neurodiversity coach... I want to talk about some of the common traits of ADHD and ASD that aren't always so well known, bust some myths… and we also chat about how to communicate about finding out the ways you or a fellow member of staff may struggle and how to help offer support with neurodiversity within the salon.

Podcasts I mention ... Happy Place, ADHD AF, ADHD Adults

Zoe’s Bio…

Zoe is a Neurodiversity Coach and speaker on a mission to empower Neurodivergent individuals. Drawing from personal experience, Zoe guides individuals towards self-acceptance and self-advocacy, providing support and helping build strategies for managing Neurodivergent challenges. Zoe believes everyone has the right to live in a world that accommodates their unique needs and strengths. Their speaking engagements inspire and motivate others to embrace their Neurodivergent identities and achieve their goals.

Links:

www.zoejoannacoaching.com

@zoejoannacoaching Instagram and Facebook

hello@zoejoannacoaching.com

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Episode 6 - Jitka Krizova ... Calming Your Body & Mind

Mon, 22 May 2023 16:29:02 GMT

Today I am Talking About.... My story and why I started the podcast, and what's to come...

I am also talking to Jitka Krizova about:

Trying different hobbies and finding what you enjoy
Trying different ways of escaping your work brain
How helping others and being a part of something makes you feel connected

Just some of Jitka's achievements in our industry ...

Been on Groom team England for years as the wire coat Handstrip representative

Won countless competitions and best in shows

Been a member of Saradon Terriers Team for 20 years

Taught one to ones and seminars based around handstripping

Created a whole line of products for the salon that are now available across www.thegreenpetshop.co.uk and the https://thesentinel.dog/

Set up Styled to rescue in the uk to raise money for rescue dogs

And has run her own grooming businesses both here in the UK and in her home country of Slovakia

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Episode 5 - Tiffany Jennings ... Working in a Mobile Van, Verses Working in a Salon

Thu, 11 May 2023 22:55:32 GMT

A good old chat with Tiffany Jennings about her experiences working in; a Kennels, a High Street Salon, her Mobile Van and 1-1 back in the Salon... Focussing heavily on the mobile environment.

We also Talk about her new venture Top To Tail the groomers clothing business .... https://toptotailclothing.co.uk/

And about how damaging we think the goal of creating the' perfect' groom is!

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Episode 4 - Kelly Henley ... Finishing your Training & Preparing For Work

Thu, 04 May 2023 22:55:03 GMT

Kelly Henley, Owner of KJG Grooming Academy, and I speak about what its like to step out into the world of work after you finish your training!

We talk about some of the worries and come up with ways to reassure them :)

This Episode is especially helpful for/aimed at Newbie Groomers!

Kellys KJG Grooming Academy website .... http://KJGdoggrooming.co.uk

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Episode 3 - Tanya Salas ... Cold Water Swimming

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:55:00 GMT

A really fun interview where I speak to dog groomer Tanya Sala’s about her hobby, cold water swimming.. we discuss why she does it, what it feels like and what the benefits are… Expect lots of laughs, giggles, interesting conversations and plenty of swearing!… An all round bloody good chat! :)

Wim Hof Method Details .... Freeze The Fear (BBC IPlayer), Happy Place Podcast (Spotify and more), Wim Hof Podcast (Spotify and more)

Cold Water Swimming Facebook Groups .... Open Water Swimming UK, Northern Ireland Open Water Swimming, Wild Swimming - Ireland

Open Water Swimming Websites - www.nowca.org www.swimming.org

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Episode 2 - Leigh Taylor... Self Worth, Self Confidence and how Counselling can Help

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:55:01 GMT

Today I am talking To Leigh Taylor, qualified and practising counsellor about Self Acceptance, Self Worth, Self Confidence and both how we can help ourselves and how talking therapy can help.

To book a session with Leigh either face to face or over zoom call 07534 219175 or visit her website here .... https://thebutterflyprogramme.org.uk/

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Episode 1 - Paula Bishop… Intro to the Podcast, Salon Stress & the Importance of Time Off

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:15:18 GMT

A introduction to the Podcast, and what's to come... Paula and I talk about just some of the ways we can find general work stress in the salon & discuss some ways to avoid it, we talk through the importance of having time to relax and a bit about her hobby, dog showing, `find out how to get involved and how it going to dog shows can help you back in the salon!

Paula has been a groomer over 25 years, she has her full Icmg, she has both competed and judged at grooming competitions and she is well known in our industry and around the show ring for her love of and success with her Bedlington Terriers.

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