{"podcast":{"title":"Soul Touched by Dogs","slug":"soul-touched-by-dogs-6619614","podcast_index_feed_id":6619614,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/soul-touched-by-dogs","website_url":"https://soultouchedbydogs.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FdhzIRkj_rft2MCANJ-0ZQW88lT1ipgXJxAbKs5GCwk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wOGZh/MzRiNTI3NWRlYzQ0/MDliYmYzNGY2NDA3/YmZjZC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Anke Herrmann","episode_count":129,"summary":"Welcome to the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, the show for dog lovers who see dogs not as toys or tools, but as wise souls worth our respect and care. The 30-minute interviews with \"Pawsome Humans\", people who do great work for dogs and their people, you're listening to here on the podcast are one of the ways we celebrate the human-canine connection and advocate for holistic approaches to canine health and well-being.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T12:17:42.240939+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soul-touched-by-dogs-6619614"},"episode":{"title":"Meghan Butt - Nervous System Wisdom: The Healing Power of Attuned Touch for You and Your Dog","slug":"meghan-butt-nervous-system-wisdom-the-healing-power-of-attuned-touch-for-you-and-your-dog","published_at":"2025-06-13T12:46:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soul-touched-by-dogs-6619614/meghan-butt-nervous-system-wisdom-the-healing-power-of-attuned-touch-for-you-and-your-dog","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soul-touched-by-dogs-6619614","url":"https://soultouchedbydogs.transistor.fm/episodes/meghan-butt-nervous-system-wisdom-the-healing-power-of-attuned-touch-for-you-and-your-dog","audio_url":"https://p.podderapp.com/1495290720/media.transistor.fm/ae7d4007/ec3f689b.mp3","summary":"What happens when your “I’ll just walk dogs for a while” job turns into a life’s calling? That’s exactly what happened to East London-based Behaviour Coach Meghan Butt, and in this episode, we explore how her deep commitment to healing - both her own and her canine clients’ led her to a trauma-informed, body-based approach to working with reactive dogs. We talk about the powerful connection between posture and emotion (for dogs and humans alike), and why helping your dog feel safe and balanced starts with understanding the nervous system, not obedience drills. Meghan also introduces us to Tellington Touch, a beautiful combination of bodywork, groundwork, and observation that shifts both behaviour and relationship. Whether you live with a reactive dog or just want to build a more attuned, trust-filled bond, this conversation is full of aha moments you won’t want to miss. Key Takeaways: Why reactivity is often rooted in nervous system dysregulation, not disobedience or defiance. How “attunement” forms the bridge between your state and your dog’s. What Tellington Touch is, and how tiny shifts in posture can create big emotional changes. How Meghan’s concept of “constructive cuddles” can help reframe how we touch, hold, and support our dogs. Why the way you show up (tense, calm, rushed, grounded) matters more than you think. A favourite quote: \"The nervous system doesn’t need a lot to experience a shift - just a moment of awareness, a touch, an exhale. Dogs feel it all.” – Meghan Butt 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:24 Guest Introduction: Megan's Journey 00:33 Starting a Dog Walking Business 03:49 Developing a Unique Dog Training Framework 06:58 Understanding Dog Behavior and Nervous System 10:03 Tellington Touch and Its Benefits 14:54 Practical Applications and Clien…","meta_description":"What happens when your “I’ll just walk dogs for a while” job turns into a life’s calling? That’s exactly what happened to East London-based Behaviour Coac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1641,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/soul-touched-by-dogs-6619614/episodes/meghan-butt-nervous-system-wisdom-the-healing-power-of-attuned-touch-for-you-and-your-dog/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soul-touched-by-dogs-6619614/meghan-butt-nervous-system-wisdom-the-healing-power-of-attuned-touch-for-you-and-your-dog.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}