We're hanging up the dog lead for 2024. This is the last of the 2024 Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast series. We'll be back with a new format and some new ideas for 2025!

High PAWS for all of our fantastic furry friends and their humans in 2024! Including this week's stars of the show...

Meet Claire Bidwell and her four-legged dream team - Bruce the polar bear type Lab who thinks he's a teddy bear, and Bean, the pint-sized powerhouse who's revolutionising university life as an autism assistance dog.

Claire, now a veterinary physiotherapist, shares how these remarkable pups have transformed her family's world. From Bean sporting military-grade goggles in university labs (yes, really!) to Bruce mastering the art of strategic treat-waiting, these dogs showcase the extraordinary emotional intelligence that makes our canine companions so special.

Learn how Bean helps Claire's daughter navigate university life with remarkable intuition, and discover fascinating insights about dogs' ability to hear human heartbeats across a room (who knew?). Claire also shares invaluable tips for keeping our furry friends healthy and happy.

Join us for heartwarming tales, practical advice, and plenty of evidence that dogs make everything better - except maybe your chances of claiming the comfiest spot on the sofa.

Check out these links Claire shared with us - fascinating science all to do with dogs!

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247496989_Reduction_of_state-anxiety_by_petting_animals_in_a_controlled_laboratory_experiment

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3408111/

Have a Pawsome Christmas and see you with some new tricks in 2025.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Podcast, Sandra interviews Nicki Cameron, a personal brand photographer who transitioned from dog walking to capturing the emotional connection between pets and their owners. Nicki shares how the lockdown sparked her interest in photography and how she now helps business owners showcase their authentic selves through images that tell a story.

The conversation emphasizes the role of empathy and emotional intelligence in photography. Nicki explains that building trust with clients is essential for capturing candid, meaningful moments. By creating a comfortable environment, she helps clients feel confident, enabling her to photograph them—and their pets—in an authentic way.

Nicki also highlights the unique challenges of dog photography, noting that pets, especially dogs, add personality and emotion to photos. This emotional connection enhances the overall impact of the images, showcasing how empathy and understanding can transform both the photo session and the final result.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.