{"podcast":{"title":"Label Free: ”To live your best life, live label free.”","slug":"label-free-to-live-your-best-life-live-label-free-18246","podcast_index_feed_id":18246,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/labelfree/feed.xml","website_url":"https://labelfree.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20004832/0626ee07-4095-45c3-a7ac-a5ac9194d71c_1400.jpg","author":"Deanna Rădulescu","episode_count":757,"summary":"Welcome to the Label Free Podcast , hosted by award-winning Deanna Marie Radulescu . At Label Free, our mission is to inspire, empower, and uplift listeners by exploring the freedom that comes from breaking societal labels—both personally and professionally. Join me for candid conversations with extraordinary individuals, including entrepreneurs, artists, health and wellness leaders, executives, humanitarians, and innovators . Together, we dive into their personal and professional journeys, uncovering valuable insights, practical wisdom, and actionable takeaways that listeners can apply in their own lives. Behind the scenes, Multi-Media Manager Warren Brewer and our team work tirelessly to bring you these transformative conversations. Streaming on 15+ audio platforms, YouTube, and TV via e360TV (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, LG, Samsung, and more), the Label Free Podcast reaches a global audience seeking inspiration, courage, and authentic stories. Tune in and join us on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and living life label free .","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/label-free-to-live-your-best-life-live-label-free-18246"},"episode":{"title":"American Dog Epidemic: Why Our Dogs Are Stressed and How to Help","slug":"american-dog-epidemic-why-our-dogs-are-stressed-and-how-to-help","published_at":"2026-01-04T22:30:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/label-free-to-live-your-best-life-live-label-free-18246/american-dog-epidemic-why-our-dogs-are-stressed-and-how-to-help","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/label-free-to-live-your-best-life-live-label-free-18246","url":"https://labelfree.podbean.com/e/american-dog-epidemic-why-our-dogs-are-stressed-and-how-to-help/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mbsgd72wp2tthqpc/audio1200320171-rs6h3z-Optimized.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Label Free, host Deanna Radulescu welcomes Jackie Eckert, a dog behavioral trainer with over 20 years of experience and the author of \"American Dog Epidemic.\" Jackie shares her journey into the world of dog training, highlighting her passion for working with challenging behaviors rather than basic obedience. The conversation delves into the complexities of dog behavior, particularly focusing on the impact of environmental energy shifts on dogs' reactions. Deanna shares her personal experience with her rescue dog, Teddy, who exhibits aggressive behavior towards other dogs when someone comes to the door. Jackie explains that this behavior often stems from fear and a need to control the environment, emphasizing the importance of understanding dog psychology. Jackie discusses common misconceptions about dog behavior, such as the belief that a wagging tail always indicates happiness, and the idea that watchdog barking is a protective behavior. She stresses that these behaviors often arise from stress and fear, and that proper communication and understanding of dog psychology are crucial for effective training. Jackie’s book aims to educate dog owners and caregivers about these issues, encouraging them to rethink their interactions with dogs. For more information, to connect with Jackie, or to purchase her book, visit American Dog Epidemic. The book is also available on Amazon, with both e-book and paperback formats coming soon. If you have questions or concerns, you can reach out through her website. Join Deanna and Jackie in this insightful discussion about improving the lives of our furry friends and understanding the deeper issues behind their behaviors. Don't forget to subscribe, like, comment, and share the episode!","meta_description":"In this episode of Label Free, host Deanna Radulescu welcomes Jackie Eckert, a dog behavioral trainer with over 20 years of experience and the author of \"…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1141,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/label-free-to-live-your-best-life-live-label-free-18246/episodes/american-dog-epidemic-why-our-dogs-are-stressed-and-how-to-help/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/label-free-to-live-your-best-life-live-label-free-18246/american-dog-epidemic-why-our-dogs-are-stressed-and-how-to-help.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}