- Week 41: I Smell Troubleby Tanya H. FranklinIn this episode of 'Tricks My Dog Taught Me', Tanya Franklin reflects on her journey as a dog mom and the life lessons learned from her Toy Poodle, Zack. Through poetry and personal anecdotes, she explores themes of mindfulness, intuition, and the importance […]
- Week 40: The Nose Knowsby Tanya H. FranklinThe conversation explores the power of unexpected connections, nurturing genuine friendships, and maintaining connections across distances. It delves into the impact of intuition in forming meaningful relationships and the importance of staying connected with friends in different circles, despite geographical distances. The conversation […]
- Week 39: The Giftby Tanya H. FranklinTanya and Michelle explore the enduring strength of lifelong connections, the highs, the friction, and the unconditional love that keeps them grounded. They discuss the myth of friction-free friendship, self-doubt, adventures, laughter, and lifesaving moments, and the 'bad call' technique used to communicate […]
- Week 38: Never Too Muchby Tanya H. FranklinThe episode celebrates 50 years of life and friendship, discusses the dilemma of hiring a cleaning service, explores the fear of judgment, reflects on enjoying what brings joy, shares the weirdest message or sign received, recalls surviving ridiculous situations, discusses fashion trends, reflects […]
- Week 37: Sniff Out the Good Onesby Tanya H. FranklinTanya Franklin shares insights and life lessons from her journey as a dog mom and author, engaging in a lighthearted and deep conversation with her niece, Mackenzie Purnell, about college experiences, decision-making, and the significance of music. The conversation delves into Tanya's journey […]
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.
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Tested by Trouble: How Vulnerability and Faith Helped Me Healing Through the Hardest Moments
Sometimes, life brings trouble to test our faith and push us toward true vulnerability. For a long time, my instinct was to keep things to myself and say, “I’ll figure it out”. But suppressing that struggle manifested physically and emotionally—leading…
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Speak Up Before It’s Too Deep: Birthday Reflections on Vulnerability and Support
Read more: Speak Up Before It’s Too Deep: Birthday Reflections on Vulnerability and SupportWhen you’re trying to dig yourself out of a hole, remember: you need both hands to dig. But how are you going to pull yourself…
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Turning Frustration into Kindness: How a 3 A.M. Gym Habit Taught Me About Community
How do you react when someone leaves a total mess in a shared space? 🏋️♀️🧹 When I head to the gym at 3 A.M., it…
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From Going It Alone to Seeking Guidance: Life Lessons on My Birthday
Read more: From Going It Alone to Seeking Guidance: Life Lessons on My BirthdayHow long do you usually try to “figure it out” on your own before reaching out for help? 🤔💭 There’s a time to try solving…
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Don’t Ignore the Red Flags: Lessons in Intuition and Perception From My Dog
Trouble rarely arrives completely unannounced—it usually gives off a subtle scent or warning sign first. But how often do we ignore the signs or underestimate what’s coming? On this birthday, I’m reflecting on how my dog, Zack, always senses when…
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Stopping the “What If” Spiral: How to Reframe Worst-Case Fantasy Thinking
Read more: Stopping the “What If” Spiral: How to Reframe Worst-Case Fantasy ThinkingHave you ever caught yourself spiraling down a “what if” rabbit hole? 🌀💭 We often think of fantasy as daydreaming about positive possibilities, but focusing…
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The Gift of Solo Celebrations: What Life, Wisdom, and My Dog Taught Me This Birthday
Celebrating another trip around the sun solo, and honestly? It’s the ultimate gift to myself. 🎁✨ Even when “trouble smells irresistible,” having the wisdom to…
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Beyond Romance: Recognizing Soul Connections and Platonic Chemistry in Friendship
Have you ever met someone and instantly felt drawn to their energy, knowing they were meant to be in your life? ✨💫 In this powerful…
