Tanya H. Franklin

Tanya is a passionate writer, wife, devoted mother to her daughter and furry son, fitness lover and professor aspires to improve the world around her. Her delightful toy poodle, Zack, encourages her to be mindful, embrace and seek out the positivity that surrounds us.

  • Week 2: Rude Sh#t
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    The conversation delves into the concept of rudeness and consideration, exploring cultural differences in politeness and the impact of intention and informed behavior. It examines the definition of rudeness, cultural perspectives on politeness, everyday interactions, navigating rudeness in crowded spaces, and aggressively passive […]
  • Week 1: Other's Sh#t
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    Tanya Franklin and her daughter, Quinn, engage in a heartfelt conversation about the impact of others on their lives, sharing personal experiences and insights. They discuss the power of others' opinions, the influence of friends, and the importance of staying true to oneself. […]
  • Weeks 1 – 6: Dropping Sh#t Introduction
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    Tanya Franklin shares her journey as a dog mom and the life lessons she has learned, leading to self-discovery and a deeper understanding of the world around her. The conversation delves into the wisdom and insights gained from the 'S word,' the importance […]
  • Aggressively Passive?

    💬 “Are you aggressively passive? 😱 In the latest episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, talk about what happens when people fail to say excuse me” Are you ever passively aggressive? Let us know! #Podcast #LifeLessons #TricksMyDogTaughtMe #ZackThePoodle #shitmydogtaughtme

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  • Rude Not to Say Thank You?

    🤔 “Is it rude not to say thank you? In my latest “Tricks My Dog Taught Me” podcast episode, my guest Kia and I discuss…

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  • Evolved Thinking About What Others Think

    In this week’s Tricks My Dog Taught Me podcast episode, I share with my daughter how my thinking has evolved as it pertains to caring about what others think. How have you evolved in this area? Comment below! ✨

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  • Fitting in with Others

    Do you ever feel like you have to fit in with others? In this week’s Tricks My Dog Taught Me podcast episode, Quinn shares her…

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  • Reflections on Growing Up Shy

    In this week’s Tricks My Dog Taught Me podcast episode, I reflect on my own experiences growing up. The opinions of others weighed heavily on…

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