Miranda Wimbush - Dogs as Mirrors: Healing at the Human End of the Leash

What if your dog’s behaviour isn’t something to fix… but something to listen to?In this beautifully grounding conversation, I’m joined by Miranda Wimbush, founder of The Mindful Canine, to explore what becomes possible when we slow down, soften our nervous systems, and reconnect with the wisdom that lives beneath the noise.Miranda brings together science, intuition, and embodied awareness in a way that feels both practical and profound. We talk about dogs as mirrors, grief as an initiator, and why true change so often begins at the human end of the leash.This is an episode for dog guardians and professionals who feel the pull toward a quieter, more connected way of being with their dogs - and with themselves.🐾 Key TakeawaysThe truth behind “fixing the dog”Why behaviour often shifts when the human nervous system finds regulation first.The one basic secret of intuitive connectionSlowing down enough to feel - not analyse - what’s happening between you and your dog.Why most well-meaning dog guardians are exhaustedAnd how emotional release can restore capacity, clarity, and compassion.How a simple heart-centred practice can change everythingFrom daily stress… to how safe and supported your dog feels with you.The often-overlooked cost of caring deeplyEspecially for pet professionals, and why boundaries and self-connection matter more than technique.💬 Favourite Quote“When we release some of what we’re carrying, our dogs don’t just feel it, they soften with us.”00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:24 Welcoming Miranda Rubush00:54 Miranda's Background and Business02:33 The Shift to Focusing on Dog Owners04:26 Personal Journey and Emotional Healing05:45 Intuitive Connection and Energy Healing07:03 Impact of COVID on Dog Owners08:36 Challenges Faced by Dog Professionals11:45 Meditation and Visualization Techniques16:08 Emotional Connection with Dogs23:40 Conclusion and Resources🌿 About the Guest – Miranda WimbushMiranda Wimbush is the founder of The Mindful Canine, where she supports dog guardians and pet professionals through holistic canine coaching and intuitive healing.With a background as a certified professional dog trainer, veterinary technician, and HeartMath Certified Mentor, Miranda bridges practical, science-based understanding with deep inner work. Her approach helps people regulate their nervous systems, heal unconscious patterns, and reconnect with their own inner wisdom — so their dogs don’t have to carry what isn’t theirs.Miranda’s work is especially powerful for pet professionals experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue, offering a heart-centred path toward sustainability, clarity, and trust — on both ends of the leash.🔗 Connect with Miranda🌐 Website: https://www.mindfulcanine.ca🎁 Free Workshop + Call: Deepening Your Intuitive Connection Workshop & Call(A beautiful entry point into Miranda’s work and lived experience of intuitive connection)https://program.mindfulcanine.ca/intuitiveUse code FREEBIEAs always, to find out all about Soul Touched by Dogs, go to👉 https://soultouchedbydogs.com