Today I'm sharing six life lessons that have made me a better person - and they all came from raising my dog. I know that might sound weird, but being highly sensitive (and I'm sure you understand this), I have this ability to delve a bit deeper into life and the meaning of everything. So raising my dog was no exception.In this episode, you'll discover:Why reading all the "perfect puppy" books actually made everything worse (and what this reveals about following expert advice vs. trusting yourself)The training method that backfired spectacularly - and the uncomfortable truth about trying to control lifeWhat Rufus refusing to walk taught me about patience that years of personal development couldn'tThe grief that surfaced when I got Rufus (and why sometimes you need to take action before you can fully heal)The Google solution for barking that would have made everything worse (this one's about root causes vs. symptoms - and it's a game-changer)These aren't just cute dog stories - they're powerful mirrors for how we approach our own healing, growth, and self-acceptance as highly sensitive people.Perfect for: Highly sensitive people (HSP), empaths, pet owners, anyone healing anxiety, people working on self-acceptance, sensitive souls who learn through real-life examplesFREE RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHERNot sure where to start? Grab one of my free guides:Why You Can't Stop Overthinking (And What to Do Instead) - includes a guided body check-in meditationWhy You Keep Absorbing Everyone's Emotions - includes reflection questions and a parts work meditationBody Wisdom - learn the language of your body through Traditional Chinese MedicineWant to chat about whether working together is right for you? Book a free 30 min call hereBook your personalised 1:1 session hereDM me on Instagram @yourholistichealerCheck out everything at www.yourholistichealer.com.auFinal reminder: You are doing the absolute best that you can, not everything is on you. Your best might look different every day - and that's completely okay.Download this episode so you can come back to it, and if something really resonates, I'd love to hear about it in the DMs or in a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.