EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 41 MIN
The Teachings of Shirelle | S7E22
from Canine Culture Podcast · host Brittany Snell
In this episode, Brittany is joined by Douglas Green—psychotherapist, writer, and author of The Teachings of Shirelle. Doug shares the incredible story of his soul dog, Shirelle, and the profound emotional and spiritual lessons she taught him. From helping clients navigate shame in therapy to becoming an unexpected co-therapist, Shirelle's presence was powerful, insightful, and transformative. Doug also discusses how dogs offer a pure form of wisdom, emotional healing, and the kind of no-nonsense perspective humans often overlook. Tune in for moving stories, therapeutic insights, and a deep dive into how one special dog inspired a bestselling book and helped shape lives—Doug’s included.🐾 Topics covered:The role of dogs in emotional healingUnderstanding shame and the human conditionHow Shirelle inspired therapeutic breakthroughsWriting The Teachings of ShirelleThe meaning of life through a dog’s eyes-------------------------------------------------Find More From Doug:Ask Shirelle WebsiteThe Teachings of Shirelle Book-------------------------------------------------Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian.-------------------------------------------------Find Us:Canine Culture Podcast WebsiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Tik-TokDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].
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In this episode, Brittany is joined by Douglas Green—psychotherapist, writer, and author of The Teachings of Shirelle. Doug shares the incredible story of his soul dog, Shirelle, and the profound emotional and spiritual lessons she taught him. From helping clients navigate shame in therapy to becoming an unexpected co-therapist, Shirelle's presence was powerful, insightful, and transformative. Doug also discusses how dogs offer a pure form of wisdom, emotional healing, and the kind of no-nonsense perspective humans often overlook. Tune in for moving stories, therapeutic insights, and a deep dive into how one special dog inspired a bestselling book and helped shape lives—Doug’s included.🐾 Topics covered:The role of dogs in emotional healingUnderstanding shame and the human conditionHow Shirelle inspired therapeutic breakthroughsWriting The Teachings of ShirelleThe meaning of life through a dog’s eyes-------------------------------------------------Find More From Doug:Ask Shirelle WebsiteThe Teachings of Shirelle Book-------------------------------------------------Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian.-------------------------------------------------Find Us:Canine Culture Podcast WebsiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Tik-TokDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].
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