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Love Is A Doxie – Storyteller Mitchell Jordan Interviews Me – Joy on Wheels

Recently I was contacted by a sweet and kind gentleman from Australia. His name is Mitchell Jordan. His labor of love is a podcast he has created called, Love Is a Doxie, and he asked if he could interview me.

Of course, I was enthusiastic about sharing my love of dachshunds and how they have positively changed my life.

Mitchell’s style is that of a storyteller and while the podcast is short in length, it is BIG on impact. 

Click here or on the graphic above to listen to my interview titled: Joy on Wheels.

The story behind why Mitchell began curating these storytelling creations is an episode titled: My Sister’s Keeper. You might want to check that one out too. Though fair warning – you’ll need a few tissues in hand when you listen.

I also loved the episode titled, Big Steps with Hercules. I appreciated the honesty of Matt, who shares how he wanted nothing to do with a mini-dachshund his wife brought home. And boy-oh-boy (!) could I relate to that one recalling the memory of bringing my first dachshund home and John wasn’t happy. But those of us who have loved a dachshund or two know how they can wiggle into just about any heart! And just as all three dachshunds I’ve brought home, they did indeed wriggle and waggle right into John’s heart…and as you’ll soon find out, they had the same affect on Matt’s heart.

Enjoy this special podcast I’m so glad to have been interviewed for and will now follow with great enthusiasm.

XO,

Barb

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This Gift Captures It All

Oh, the depth of heart within this artwork!

I cried hard as a smile slowly came across my face. This precious gift is from my mom and now hangs on my living room wall.

The picture in its entirety – I had to crop top one for Facebook requirements

Sometimes it’s hard to believe this is a complete chapter in our lives that lasted almost twenty years. A path I didn’t plan on taking but that I would end up caring for three special needs dachshunds.

I love gazing at this as a reminder to reflect on all the beautiful memories and profound teachings I gained from three sweet souls. I know with absolute truth that I wouldn’t be who I am today without Frankie, Joie, and Gidget. Nor would John.

I feel blessed to have captured the teachings of each of them in three memoirs, Through Frankie’s EyesWisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s Gift, and the one I’m currently finishing, I’m Fine Just the Way I Am.

While I don’t know what the next chapter in my life will be, looking at this picture brings me into a space within my heart that feels gratitude…so much gratitude.

There’s really not much more I can say about this special gift because this is definitely a case where a picture speaks a thousand words (times three!!).

XO,

Barbara

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Dachshunds as Teachers, Healers and Guides. My Interview on the Wiener Dog Lover Podcast.

Dachshunds as Teachers, Healers and Guides. My Interview on the Wiener Dog Lover Podcast.

I’m so honored to share this interview with you! Just click on graphic above to listen.

Three Dachshunds I’ve shared my life with have been pivotal in helping shape me into who I am today – each one serving as a reflection of the inner work I needed to do at different phases in my life in order to grow and evolve.

It was an honor to share some of the insight I’ve gleaned from each of them with host Lori Smashnuk Ludec of the Wiener Dog Lover Podcast

It’s an honest inside look at some of my struggles this past year, that with a dedicated inner focus and guidance from a short-legged dog with a big personality and wise soul I was able to expand in awareness and shift in perspective in ways I never imagined.

Because of Gidget, and my two doxie’s before her, I now do the work I do today as an Oracle Guide, guiding women to look within and discover for themselves what truly matters- so they can get on with living a life that is meaningful as they wish to define it.

I hope you enjoy the interview!

XO,

Barb

P.S. I was truly honored and the discussion that unfolded during this interview that I’m offering a special discount on my Oracle Guidance Sessions. Normally $75 for one hour, they are now $60. You can learn more and book a session here: https://joyfulpaws.com/intuitive-oracle-guidance-sessions/ Good through December 21st, 2018.

P.P.S. You don’t have to be a dachshund lover to enjoy this interview!  🙂