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Feb 6, 20152 min read

New food trend: faux fish

Dear friends, what are you up to this weekend? Tomorrow and Sunday I am excited to be teaching Reiki 2 at BrightHaven (though we will...

Feb 4, 20152 min read

Signs your animal really loves you

Animals can’t talk, but they sure do convey pretty much everything they need to say, don’t they? This includes our animals showing their...

Feb 2, 20152 min read

5 most inspiring animal amputees

I’m so amazed by the work being done by innovative prosthetists and veterinarians for amputee animals. Their forward-thinking work—often...

Jan 27, 20152 min read

Best holistic treatments for animals

My life’s work literally is animal Reiki—coaching animal lovers worldwide on their journey toward peace and wellness. But Reiki is not...

Jan 25, 20152 min read

Cruelty-free: the new cool?

Why is it that all the beautiful handbags are made of leather? And often, if it’s not made of leather, it looks cheap or unfashionable....

Jan 22, 20152 min read

Coolest tech gadgets for your pet

This stat kind of surprised me: Did you know that the market for high-tech wearables for pets is going to explode over the next 10 years?...

Jan 20, 20152 min read

How to practice mindfulness with your animal

This fascinating article in The New Republic declared 2014 the year of mindfulness. Because meditation is such an important (and...

Jan 18, 20151 min read

5 ways I’m exactly like my dog

Do you ever get the feeling you and your dog are eerily similar? I mean, sometimes I think I have more in common with my huge four-footed...

Jan 15, 20151 min read

Easiest homemade dog treats

I was in the kitchen the other day whipping up a gluten- and dairy-free meal for my family when it occurred to me: Shouldn’t I also be...

Jan 13, 20151 min read

How to help military dogs

We see so much in the news about our brave men and women in uniform who are deployed overseas. But what about the animals by their side,...

Jan 13, 20153 min read

8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Animal Reiki Practitioner or Teacher

1) What is your animal Reiki experience? Learning the types of animals they work with and how long they have been practicing with animals...

Jan 11, 20152 min read

5 compelling reasons to adopt from a shelter

I’ve spent a lot of time over the years in animal shelters, so I know all about the misconceptions surrounding shelter animals. For...

Jan 8, 20151 min read

Cat cafes rising in popularity

Hello, friends. I hope the new year is treating you well so far. Here are a few things I’m feeling gratitude for today … 1. Coffeehouses...

Jan 6, 20152 min read

Ahh … time for forest bathing!

I think everyone has experienced this (am I right?): You have a terrible day (or week, or month), then you go to the woods or your...

Jan 4, 20152 min read

What’s your animal’s name?

One of the best parts about adopting a new animal into the family is naming him or her! It’s so fun to play with words, read baby name...

Jan 1, 20152 min read

Animal-inspired New Year’s resolutions

I’m not really big on New Year’s resolutions, but I appreciate this idea of letting your animals guide you toward healthier, happier...

Dec 30, 20142 min read

Life lessons from our animals

I can’t believe it’s almost the new year! Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year filled with many blessings. In addition to my...

Dec 28, 20142 min read

What’s your favorite cookbook?

Historically speaking, I never really enjoyed cooking (unless it was homemade chocolate-chip cookies!). But recently—since changing my...

Dec 25, 20142 min read

4 eye-opening TED Talks for animal lovers

I find TED Talks so inspirational and powerful; don’t you? I think what I like best (besides the amazing speakers) is that I learn...

Dec 23, 20142 min read

The best teas (plus the #1 secret to a perfect cup)

Christmas Eve: a time for good tidings, togetherness and … tea. Yes, tea! Tea may seem an unusual holiday tradition, but for me, it’s the...