Miranda Wimbush - Dogs as Mirrors: Healing at the Human End of the Leash

About this episode

Anke Herrmann and Miranda Wimbush discuss the importance of understanding dog behavior through mindfulness and emotional regulation.

What if your dog’s behaviour isn’t something to fix… but something to listen to? In this beautifully grounding conversation, I’m joined by Miranda Wimbush, founder of The Mindful Canine, to explore what becomes possible when we slow down, soften our nervous systems, and reconnect with the wisdom that lives beneath the noise. Miranda brings together science, intuition, and embodied awareness in a way that feels both practical and profound. We talk about dogs as mirrors, grief as an initiator, and why true change so often begins at the human end of the leash. This is an episode for dog guardians and professionals who feel the pull toward a quieter, more connected way of being with their dogs - and with themselves. 🐾 Key Takeaways The truth behind “fixing the dog” Why behaviour often shifts when the human nervous system finds regulation first. The one basic secret of intuitive connection Slowing down enough to feel - not analyse - what’s happening between you and your dog. Why most well-meaning dog guardians are exhausted And how emotional release can restore capacity, clarity, and compassion. How a simple heart-centred practice can change everything From daily stress… to how safe…

People in this episode

Host: Anke Herrmann

Guest: Miranda Wimbush

Topics covered

• dog behavior
• human-dog connection
• mindfulness
• emotional release
• nervous system regulation
• intuitive connection

Keywords

• dog guardians
• healing
• grief
• self-connection
• boundaries
• compassion
• heart-centred practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Mindful Canine

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