In this Episode Charlotte Kate Aspinall interviews me in the first half about what I have been up to and what my next plans are for over the next few years. In the second half I ask Charlotte some of the final questions. I have Known Charlotte through the grooming industry for at least 7 years now so it was fab to finally have her on the show and she made my interview very easy & I really enjoyed hearing her answers to my questions too! This Show is Sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies ht...
Apr 29, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 72
Today I am speaking with fellow Dog Groomer Ruth Higgins about our experiences with having hair splinters, both resulting in multipal operations, time off and a lot of pain. We share the build up, the operation and the time off and offer our advice on getting help asap and lengths we went to that we would not reccomend! This episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Support The Show https://buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Apr 19, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 71
This Week I am Talking to Karen Beauchamp about the Peri Menopause, The Menopause and how coaching can help you understand your symptoms, and work goals on on any aspects of your life that your symptoms affect. Karen Also Talks about her Book 'Menopause and The Dog Proffessional' and provides us with so much information Menopause related. Karens Book ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068614803 Karens Website .... https://www.menopauseandthedogpro.com/ Karens You Tube ... https://www.youtube.com/r...
Apr 06, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 70
This week I am talking to Jo Silk Smith about her lived experience with peutz- jaghers syndrome. This episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Support the show https://buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 26, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 69
This week I am talking to Julie Harris and Sally Hart about the 'Groomers Mingle' social and educational event the 3 of us will be putting on at Windsor Championship Dog Show this year. We discuss what will be going on, who we have managed to get to do demos and Q&A's and lots of other details. Windsor Championship Dog Show Details ... Dates and Groups of the Actual Dog Show ... . Thursday 26th June ... Gundog Friday 27th June ... Terrier & Hound Saturday 28th June ... Toy & Utility ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 68
This week I am talking to Libby West about her lived experience with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome .... or POTS as it's referred to for short. Libby is a dog groomer who works for herself and has been grooming for around 7 years, she is also a WOW ambassador. Libby explains her symptoms, diagnosis and how it affects her inside and outside work. POTS website we mentioned https://www.potsuk.org/ This Episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ If you would lik...
Mar 08, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 67
This week I am talking to our new wired located Handstrip member of the Groom Team England Lisa Parker. Lisa talks to us about Schnauzers, hand stripping and also all our usual final questions. Lisa Will be on the Simpsons stand at 12 midday on the Saturday of Crufts. This Episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Support the Podccast https://buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 03, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 66
In this episode Louisa returns to talk about crufts, what will be going on at the Simpsons stand, other events lined up this year, travelling to mountain tops and we have a really nice chat about her answers all of our newer final questions. SIMPSONS STAND AT CRUFTS …. HALL 5 STANDS 18 & 21 … AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS! seminars held at 10am, 12 midday and 2pm. Thursday - Terrier & Hound Day Simpsons stand - Christine Anderton Poodle, Carla (Me) Bichon, Mich Dale Westie Friday - Toy and...
Feb 21, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 65
This week I am speaking with Emmett Therapist Tony Sherry, Emmett Therapy is a complimentary treatment. Tony also offers pet bereavement therapy so we touch on that towards the end too. Tony visits Kent, Sussex, London, Essex and further a field. Tony’s website…. https://www.tonysherry.com/ find an Emmett Therapist near you... https://www.resources.emmett-uk.co.uk/ This Episode is Sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ if you would like to Support Well-Being for d...
Feb 15, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 64
Today I am talking to Holly Bridden who is a groomer from the Manchester area that has been grooming for 17 years . We talk about how She trained in Asian Grooming on a course in Malaysia at the Pets Icon Academy, how she found her love for creative and how the industry has changed since she started grooming. We also cover the more Industry type questions at the end. This Episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies … https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Donate to the podcast here …. https://buy...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 63
This Episode is Sponsored By Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ If you would Like to donate to the show ... buymeacoffee.com/WBDGthepodcast HAPPY CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAYS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 62
This week I invite Laura Jade Clegg back for her second appearance on the podcast, previously episode 24! This time we are updated on Lauras new salon and how she has set it up and manages it to suit her nerodivergance. We also cover the run up to Christmas in and out of the salon and tackle some of the final questions too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 02, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 61
This week I am speaking top Rob Fellows from 'Rob Felllows Reiki' .... Rob is a Reiki Master and is very well known amongst UK dog groomers because he trains dog groomers to perform Reiki in the salon on the animals and also on each other! I find out what reiki is, how it works and what it's for. Robs Contact Details Website. https://www.robfellowsreiki.com/ Email. rob@RobFellowsReiki.com Support the Show with Well Being For Dog Groomers buymeacoffee.com/WBDGthepodcast This Episode is sponsored ...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 60
This Week I am talking to Chris Briggs about Hungarian Pumis and other rare breeds, we also talk about Paignton Championship Dog show and all of the final questions too! Chris is an experienced groomer, he is also very at home around the show ring and has competed and judged at grooming competitions. Paignton Dog Show ...1st, 2nd & 3rd August 2025 Facebook Page ... 'Paignton And District Fanciers Assosiation' Support the Show and 'Buy Me a Coffee' https://buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast This...
Nov 03, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 59
This Week I am speaking with Laura Cook about Add on's and Spa Treatments, Laura offers many in her salon and sells them well! .... So I asked her on the show to share her tips on how to upsell, what treatments she offers and which she likes the best ... and answers all our final questions really thoughtfully too! Laura has her City and Guilds and ICMG, She grew up around the show ring and now trains students through their City and Guilds at her salon in Oxfordshire. Laura's Training School Info...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 58
Today I am talking to Kirsty Hunt about breed clubs! if you want to contact any breed club literally search (the breed) and breed clubs uk to find the various websites! Kirsty is here to tell us what sort of infomation they collect and share, what the purpose of them is and about the education days and shows they put on. she also outlines how it can help us as groomers, potential new show exhibitors and to help finding customers new well bred pets. Poodle Breed Appreciation Day Kirsty Spoke Abou...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 57
Today I am speaking With Hypno Therapist Greg Forde. In 1992, Greg became Senior Tutor at The Atkinson-Ball College in the UK, and Vice-president of The Corporation of Advanced Hypnotherapy. Gregg is now President of that organisation and Principal of the college. I didn't know much about Hypnotherapy so after a listener recommended him I invited on to tell me all about it :) As always please consult your doctor with any medical worries alongside any therapy. Gregs Website & email https://no...
Oct 16, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 56
Today I am speaking with Kara Boyd, Kara has been grooming over 10 years, she has worked bathing in. kennels, worked her way up to a manager at Pets at Home, and now has her own salon with a team of 17 members of staff! I am talking to her about what its like having staff, how she manages their rotas and most importantly why she likes having staff! Kara has her full ICMG and City and Guilds, she regularly competes and places in the UK dog grooming circuit. This Episode is Sponsored by Simpsons G...
Oct 06, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 55
This is a BONUS episode so we are going off our normal topics and themes to hear about our fabulous guests experiences at both Groomania and The Worlds last week where Groom Team England placed 6th! The 2024 English Groom Team consists of .... Nancy Brincat (Purebreed Scissor), Jo Silk Smith (Silk Coat Handstrip), Julia Fox (Wire Coat Handstrip) and Christine Anderton (Poodle) Today I am Speaking with Nancy and Jo about their trip start to finish, from all the back stage chat to how it felt rece...
Oct 01, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 54
This Week I am talking To Denise McGlennon about Cat Grooming, This Series I am concentrating (with the Groomers) on other things to bring to the salon to change up or add things to the salon to keep things varied for you and hopefully can earn you some extra pennies too! Denise MGlennon has her full City and Guilds in Dog Grooming swell as her PIF Highers and full ICMG. Denise also has the prestigious CFMG Cat Grooming qualification too. Denise also along with the other committee members of the...
Sep 30, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 53
This week I am handing your questions over to Emma Yorke & we discuss them & our normal final questions. emma has been grooming 10 years, competing 7 years and runs her owns salon in the South of England. This Episode is Sponsored by Simpsons Grooming supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Carlas Buy Me a Coffee Page https://buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast?l=en Facebook @Well-Being For Dog Groomers, The Podcast Instagram @WBDGthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Aug 12, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Today I speak about loosing my eldest Dog Ruby in the introduction, if you will find this triggering skip forward to 6.40 to get straight to Connie's Bit! Ion the interview I speak to Connie about the 2020's ... social media, in the salon, outside of work and all sorts Connie has her ICMG and her full City and Guilds, she regularly competes and was crowned best in show at Premier Groom 2023 and Reserve best in show at the Great Scot Groom 2024. This Episode is Sponsored by Simpsons Grooming supp...
Jul 31, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 51
This week Gary & I are talking about the 50 episodes I have had so far, we play clips of some of these episodes and discuss what I have enjoyed and learnt about by doing the podcast ... we also read out some feedback from the wonderful listeners! This episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ . Support Well-Being For Dog Groomers buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast Facebook Page - @well-being for dog groomers the podcast Instagram - @wbdgthepodcast Hosted ...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 50
This Week I have invited Sally Hart back to talk t me about groomers burnout, Sally recently did a seminar on burnout at the MAstergroom event organised by Colin Taylor back in June. I wanted to find out how it went,, what she learnt from her audience and to discuss how burnout looks to us. I also quote some of the charity Mind's website on how else it can affect people as it can affect different people differently. To learn more about Sally Hart visit episode 16 from last year. Mind Website Pag...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 49
This week I am speaking to Dr James Brown, he is one of the founders of the ADHD Adult Charity, one of the presenters of the ADHD Adult Podcast, ADHD coach, ADHD educational public speaker. We discuss how to clarify if you just have a few ADHD traits or if you are in fact full blown ADHD, we discuss the struggles of getting diagnosed and James offers advice, we cover the frustrations of some of the things advertised on social media and the problems with some of their claims, we learn about James...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 48
This week I am speaking to the lovely Jodie May Seymour, author of 'A Handmade Cottage' We talk about crafting, how to encourage your kids to craft with you, storage ideas and creating spaces that make you happy at home and in the salon! A Handmade Cottage the book was published by Murdock Books. Jodie’s Book!!! https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-handmade-cottage/jodie-may-seymour/9781922616784 Jodies instagram https://www.instagram.com/ahandmadecottage?igsh=d2w2ZGIzc3kxNmZy Jodies Facebook http...
Jun 28, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 47
This week I am speaking to Charlotte Howard From 'The Dog Groomers at Squires' and 'The Training Hub.' We are speaking about some of the things that The training Hub offer to help boost your confidence and share education. The Training Hub Facebook Page .... https://www.facebook.com/doggroomingtraininghub Training Day - Sunday 14th July at Squires Dog Groomers - Info on The Training Hub Facebook Page Mastergroom - Sunday the 30th of June, Crewe Hotel, Colin Taylors Competition, Educational &...
Jun 23, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 46
This week I am talking to Mandy Carr, From the Scissor Boutique and Mary Burton From the Astro Brain Tumour Fund. Having a loved one getting diagnosed or being diagnosed yourself is a daunting and worrying time. So after experiencing the events that The Astro Brain Tumour Fund have put on with Mandy over the years, I thought they are a charity that need to be spoken about! We talk about who they are, how they help with research, education and support for the patients and friends/families, and th...
Jun 15, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Today I am talking to Ellie-Jo Lodge abut her grooming journey in England, why she decided to move and what it is like Grooming in a different country compared to here. Ellie Had had experience in grooming in multiplal salons and salon environments in and around London, she has now set up her business abroad, she has placed in several competitions in the UK and now still competes whenever she can. She especially loves creative salon grooming with colours, gems and all things fabulous! Support Th...
Jun 10, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 44
This week I am talking to Jennifer Bishop- Jenkins and Penny Sharpe about 'The 15 Coat Types Poster' Jennifer Created the poster and Did all the research, her husband Bill Jenkins published the poster and Penny Sharpe is our UK distributor. EVENTS YOU CAN SEE JENNIFER SPEAK AT The 15 Grooming Coat Types … 23rd of June at Writtle College … https://www.tickettailor.com/events/15coattypesseminar The 15 Grooming Coat Types … 30th of June at Mastergroom …. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mastergr...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 42
