Dog Woman Alchemy
Dog Woman Alchemy is a podcast for women who live and work with dogs, exploring the overlap between canine wisdom and human healing. Hosted by Surabhi Venkatesh, it covers building an online business from an embodied, regulated place and the quiet revolution among women who've chosen dogs as their life's work. Raw conversations, nervous system threads, and truth-telling that happens when women stop performing.
Episodes
EP28: Are you showing off your SOCIAL PROOF?
EP28: Are you showing off your SOCIAL PROOF?This episode is a gut-check more than a persuasion piece — you already know social proof matters. The real question is whether you're actually doing anything with it.We get into:A quick refresher on why social proof works — it's evidence of your competence coming from someone other than you, which is a different (and more convincing) kind of trus
EP27: Doors to UNLEASHED are open ⚡️
This isn't your average program launch episode. Today I'm reading you the actual, unfiltered words of the women who told me about the gap in their business - the income that doesn't match the depth of their work, the model that's quietly making them sick to sustain, the vision they've been sitting on for years, too scared to believe they could pull it off.One woman making a few
EP26: Stop Offering Freebies
In this episode, I'm making a case that might feel uncomfortable if free offerings have been part of your client acquisition strategy: it's time to stop offering freebies as a way to attract paying clients.We get into:Why "offer something free to build trust" often isn't the bridge to paying clients it's made out to be - and what it actually builds insteadThe specific way
EP25: "Everyone with a dog" isn't a positioning — and what to do instead
Episode 25: Most dog pros have a specialty. Very few have a positioning. And the difference between the two is the difference between competing on price and being completely incomparable.In this episode I break down why the dog pro world has such a specific problem with positioning — the accessibility instinct, the "everyone with a dog" trap, the content that gets engagement but never co
EP24: Are you scared about talking about your business?
If talking about your business feels crunchy to you, then this episode is for you. In this episode I name four specific fears that keep brilliant dog pros from talking openly about their business — and where each one actually comes from: - The visibility wound: being seen as someone who wants money- The "I don't want to come across as salesy" pattern- The social media fear: why busin
EP23: Client Spotlight - Eva: From Copy-Paste Consultant to Soulmate-Client Specificity
Episode 23: For four years, Eva was doing genuinely excellent work — working with client with reactive dogs, breaking down behaviour with real depth and compassion. And she was miserable doing it.Not because the work was wrong. Because the shape she'd poured it into wasn't hers. Session-by-session consultations. Vague, everybody-with-a-dog positioning. A business coaching industry that off
EP22: Client Spotlight - Sowjanya: From five years of dread to a 4-figure USD offering
Episode 22 : From Five Years of Dreading the Work to a Four-Figure USD Offering — A Conversation with Sowjanya, Applied Canine EthologistWhat happens when a brilliant dog pro spends five years building a business she doesn't actually enjoy — and then decides to burn the model down and start again?In this episode I'm in conversation with Sowjanya, a Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant and
EP21: The MONEY wounds running your dog business
The money wounds running your dog pro business — and how to start seeing them.Most dog pros assume their pricing problem is a strategy problem. It's almost never that. Underneath the benchmark pricing, the pre-emptive discounts and the invoices that apologise before they arrive is something older and deeper - a specific, conditioned relationship with money that was shaped long before you opene
EP20: How to find your soulmate client inside your existing client list right now
There's a client somewhere in your history who you still think about. Not because the case was difficult — because something went so right you caught yourself thinking: if every client was like them, I would never want to stop doing this work.That's your soulmate client. And the chances are - they've already been in your world.In this episode, we make a distinction that changes everyth
EP19: 3 signs your business was built around the industry mould and not around you
Welcome to The Permission Sessions.A podcast series exclusively for the woman dog pro who is running her dog-centred business - but not quite fully in love with it yet.You're good at what you do. You've been at this long enough to have proof of that. But somewhere between the work you dreamed of doing and the business you actually built, something got lost. The joy got a little quieter whi
EP18: The Feral Woman Archetype — Who She Actually Is
This episode is part of the mini series - Meeting Your Feral Self. The feral woman has been misrepresented.In wellness spaces, in reclaim-your-wildness content, in the corners of the internet that celebrate feminine rage and burning it all down — the feral woman has become an aesthetic. A brand. A performance of liberation that looks nothing like what going feral actually feels like from the insid
EP17: Situational v/s Structural Ferality
This episode is part of my mini podcast series called Meeting Your Feral Self 🐺 🔥 Most women have experienced ferality.The moment she said the thing. Held the limit. Stayed in her truth when everything in her wanted to fold.And then - gradually, almost without noticing - she went back to old patterns and responses.In this episode I'm naming one of the most important distinctions in this entire
016: Meeting Your Feral Self Mini Series
This epsiode kicks of my podcast's rebranding and a mini series called Meeting Your Feral Self. This is perfect for dog moms who have spent so much time advocating and attuning for everyone else but themselves. Over the next 4-6 weeks, I'm going to be dropping weekly episodes that will feel like an initiation into becoming so frickin' feral in your relationships. For years, I’ve sat with women and
EP15: The ONE skill every dog mom should know but doesn't
We talk a lot about training, behavior, and “doing it right” with our dogs - but almost never about what happens after things go wrong.In this episode, we explore relational repair: what it is, why it matters, and how it builds deep emotional safety between dog moms and their dogs. This conversation gently disrupts perfection-based dog culture and offers a more humane, nervous-system-aware approac
EP14: Why dog moms "hop on, hop off" training approaches
Why Dog Moms “Hop On, Hop Off” Training ApproachesMany dog moms - especially those living with complex, sensitive, or reactive dogs - find themselves cycling through training approaches. One method gives hope, another promises clarity, and another claims to be the answer. When none of them quite land, it’s easy to assume something is wrong.But what if that pattern isn’t failure?In this episode, we
Untamed Moment # 11: Empathy Without Erasure In Marriage
Do you ever feel like your empathy is costing you your energy in marriage?In this episode, we explore why women who’ve done the work- emotionally, relationally, and socially—- often slip into overgiving when they feel bad for their partners. We unpack how empathy can quietly turn into self-erasure, why this pattern is so common, and how it leads to resentment and disconnection.You’ll hear relatabl
EP12: 5 Things Your Nervous System Needs When Meeting New Dogs
Meeting new dogs doesn’t have to mean pushing past discomfort, rushing greetings, or aiming for “good behavior.” When we center nervous system safety, dog introductions can become calmer, clearer, and more respectful - for everyone involved.In this episode, I share 5 nervous system truths that support safer dog-to-dog interactions, including:Recognising calming signalsChecking in with your own ner
EP11: Why You Can’t Learn Co-Regulation on Instagram
You can understand co-regulation. You can follow all the right accounts. You can know exactly what’s happening in your dog’s nervous system.And still feel stuck.In this episode, we explore why co-regulation can’t be learned through scrolling - and why so many thoughtful, deeply caring dog moms find themselves trying harder without feeling any real shift in their relationship with their dog.This co
EP10: Intuitive Boundaries - Creating Space Without Losing Love
How do we hold space for ourselves without shutting out the people, and dogs, we love? In this episode, we dive deep into the ways our Empowered Guardian Archetypes™ - the Companion, the Steward, the Reclaimer, and the Protector - shape how we set boundaries, navigate love, and honour our energy.We explore the patterns that show up in everyday life: from the way your dog senses your tension and le
EP09: The Wild Nervous System - Why You Feel So Alive Around Your Dogs
In this episode, I explore the profound connection between humans and animals, and why being around dogs can awaken a deeper sense of aliveness for us dog moms. We dive into how women, in particular, have often been conditioned to suppress their nervous systems, limiting their capacity to fully experience life, connection, and joy. Through insights and practical guidance, we uncover how returning
EP08: Your dog already knows what's possible for you
There is a shift happening - quiet, almost imperceptible, beneath the surface of everyday life. Women everywhere are waking to the truth that their relationships no longer hold the fullness of who they are becoming.In this episode, we explore how our dogs often become the first relationship to show us what’s truly possible: connection that doesn’t rely on performance, compliance, or shrinking. Thr
EP07: What is the texture of YOUR guilt?
In this reflective episode, we explore the complex emotional landscape of guilt as it shows up in the lives of women who care for their dogs. From feeling guilty about leaving their pets home alone, to questioning if they’re doing “enough,” this conversation delves into how guilt can quietly shape daily caregiving choices. Rather than pushing the feeling away, the episode invites listeners to sit
EP06: When love meets injustice 💪
EP06: When love meets injusticeIn this tender and thought-provoking episode, Surabhi explores what unfolds when love meets injustice—particularly in the lives of women who are deconditioning from control-based paradigms and reclaiming relational ways of being with their dogs.Rooted in personal reflection, somatic awareness, and attachment-informed practice, this episode invites listeners to notice
EP05: Relating Beyond Empire: Dogs, Liberation, and the Undoing of Power
☾EP05: Relating Beyond Empire: Dogs, Liberation & the Undoing of Power ☽In this episode of Kinship, Surabhi explores how dog-human relationships can serve as portals to decolonial, anti-capitalist, and relationally just ways of being. Moving beyond obedience and ownership, she asks: what happens when we choose connection over control? What does it mean to listen, not lead?Through reflections o
EP04: Secure attachment is the medicine ❤️🩹
☾ Episode 4: Secure attachment is the medicine ☽In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Surabhi explores the concept of secure attachment as the foundation of healing—both in human relationships and in our bonds with dogs. This isn't just theory; it's nervous system-level medicine—a form of connection that reshapes how we and our animals relate, cope, and heal.She also offers a special invitatio
EP03: Balancing assertivness and receptivity
☾ Episode 3: Balancing assertiveness and receptivity ☽In this episode of Kinship, Surabhi gently unpacks one of the most essential questions in relational life with dogs: How do we hold boundaries with love while staying open to communication? Through stories, nervous system wisdom, and practical guidance, we explore how blending clarity with curiosity can help us move beyond control—and into conn
EP02: The violence of obedience
☾ Episode 2: The violence of obedience ☽What if this expectation of obedience from dogs and ourselves is actually perpetuating a culture of violence? In this vulnerable episode of Kinship, Surabhi introduces the idea that demanding obedience from our dogs is an act of violence. It sounds loaded, doesn't it? It is, it really is. She supports this with personal stories and reflections and arrives at
EP01: Softness is a praxis
☾ Episode 1: Softness is a praxis ☽In this gentle, reflective episode of Kinship, Surabhi explores softness not as fragility, but as a radical, relational practice—one that invites deeper connection with our dogs and ourselves. Together, we examine how choosing tenderness in moments of dysregulation can transform how we show up in relationship.In this episode, you will explore:𖤓 Why softness is a
22. Running a pet product business in India Ft Deepti Rao & For The Love of Dog
In this episode, I chat with Deepti Rao, founder of For the Love of Dog. Her brand is one of the first brands to introduce snuffle mats, long lines and more into the Indian dog household.
We talk about her journey of setting up a pet product business in a niche that was extremely new to the Indian dog parent consumer and her journey of navigating through the highs and lows. As a dog trainer hers
21. Dogs, gender and nature FT Sophie Gamand & Sindhoor Pangal
Welcome to episode 21 and what a fabulous episode this is. I'm so excited and honoured to have Sophie Gamand and Sindhoor Pangal join me for this lovely conversation.
We talk about approaching art keeping in mind the dog's autonomy and agency, how the "pet" industry has persistently commodified dogs and the influence that has on our relationship with them and how dogs are not just a window into
20. Grind culture, rest & dogs FT Sowjanya & Eva
Welcome to episode 20 of The Luchi & Mutton's Podcast. I think this episode is a total banger because of 2 reasons:
I'm chatting with some of my favourite people, Sowjanya & Eva, both are BHARCS graduates, running their own consulting practice;
I'm talking about something I've wanted to for a really, really long time and there was no better platform this.
I hope you enjoy
19. Are walks for our dogs overrated?
In episdoe 19, I chat with UK based dog trainer Niki French on whether dogs are really important for all dogs. Niki has been working with dogs for the last 5 years and she's the author of the best selling book, STOP! Walking your dog - a guide to walking with nervous, reactive and over sensitive dogs. She's done such a fabulous job of pushing this awareness that the UK now celebrates a #do
18. Rethinking bull breed behaviour FT Jessica Hyams
I chat with Jessica Hyams from Little and Large Dogs, a certified canine behaviourist based out of London with a special focus on bull breeds. We talk about some of the 'traps' bull breed training fall into, what their complex and horrific history about this breed tell us about their behavioural responses and what could a kinder approach to support them look like. It's an incredible ep
17: EFT & Tapping for Humans and Dogs FT Helen Moore
Tune into episode 17 where I chat with Helen Moore, a canine behaviour coach with 14 years of experience and based out of Canada. She specialises in anxiety and trauma related behaviours. She’s also a certified EFT Tapping practitioner which allows her to support human caregivers, who share share our lives with dogs who are struggling with day-to-day life.
You can follow her work on Instagram at
16: Attachment styles in humans & dogs FT Soniksha Venkatesh
I sit down in this episode to chat with Soniksha, a relational psychotherapist, to discuss attachment styles in our relationships (amongst humans and with dogs) and the complexities of them. We talk at length about secure attachment, the importance of caregiving, tolerating separation and more. It's an evocative conversation that discusses attachment in non mainstream ways, so do tune in and l
15: Multi dog households FT Anushree Thammanna
Welcome to The Luchi & Mutton's Podcast! In episode 15, Anushree and I talk about what it takes to help a multi dog feel safe and connected with each other. Through our own personal journeys & professional expertise, we share common mistakes that dog parents end up making, explore the intricacies and complexities of dog to dog relationships in the same home and reconsider our role as i
14: Showing up with love & C.A.K.E for our dogs & ourselves ft Andrew Hale
Welcome to the Luchi & Mutton's Podcast. I'm your host, Surabhi Venkatesh, and I run Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition here in India.
Happy Valentine's Day! In our 14th episode, I chat with lovely Andrew Hale on holding space, love & more for our dogs' lived experiences, his journey as an advocate for a more relationship & care based approach with
13: Best tips to address counter surfing in dogs
I came across this question - "best tips to address counter surfing?" and I thought that this would make for a great episode. Find out what counter surfing is, why dogs engage in it and how we can address it, gently and with love.
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12. Is your dog sleeping enough?
Welcome to the first episode of the new year! In this episode, I deep dive into the importance of sleep for our dogs' physical and behavioural health and why so many of them perhaps struggle with sleep deprivation. At the end of the episode, I invite you to engage in an exercise that will help you understand your dog's sleep habits better and support them in meaningful ways.
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11: The "sossegado" streeties of North Goa
In this episode, I share my observations of free living dogs in North Goa and what these taught me about dogs, our relationship with them and much more. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.
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10. Lessons from feeding spirulina to my dogs
I can't get over the fact that I have dedicated an entire podcast episode to spirulina but it's true - the lessons I learnt from feeding it to my dogs are so valuable. This isn't your usual safe/unsafe/superfood conversation - it's so much more. I hope you enjoy listening to it! Let me know what you think of it.
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9. Understanding pain in dogs
September is Pain Awareness Month - it's an opportunity to learn more about pain in our dogs, its manifestations with behaviour , ways to manage it and so much more. Pain & discomfort often goes unnoticed in our dogs and so in this episode, I share the different ways that pain can show up for our dogs, both in terms of behaviours and other physiological conditions. I also talk about the ro
8. Fresh Feeding, Choices & For the Love of Food
In this episode, I deep deep into something that got me starting on my dog care professional journey - food & its relationship with dogs. I talk about pillars of a fresh food diet, the importance of offering choices in what we feed our dogs, what we can learn about them and why I see food as a love language.
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7. Nervous systems & behaviours - what's the link?
I talk a lot about nervous systems in my consultations with clients. Because the behaviours that we see not just in our dogs but all living beings are linked to the working of the nervous system. When we understand how this works, we are able to appreciate the nuance in our dogs' behaviours. In this episode, I start by sharing why I emphasise so much on the importance of calm dogs and then flo
6. Being gentle with our dogs & ourselves ft. Sowjanya Vijayanagar
This was such a lovely, heartwarming episode. Sowjanya Vijayanagar, a certified canine behaviour consultant who runs Dog Pawmise, and I caught up about what it takes to be gentle with our dogs and ourselves, why gentle parenting is so much more than 'parenting', the difference between a gentle approach and force free training and so much more. I personally had so many brain lit moments in
5. Why I stopped asking my dogs to sit
As a pet parent, I was trained to believe that I have to teach my dog to SIT and it's perhaps one of the most important things to teach dogs. But I learnt (not so soon enough) that asking our dogs to sit repeatedly can have a detrimental effect on their physical & behavioural well being. In this episode, I unpack some of that impact. Let me know what you think!
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03: Impact of high intensity exercises on dogs
In this episode, I deep dive into the several ways that high intensity exercises like fetch, brisk walks, use of treadmills can impact our dogs' physical, emotional and behavioural health. It's a heavy episode but an important one. Give it a listen and tell me what you think about it! Connect with me: Website: wwwluchiandmuttons.comInstagram: @luchiandmuttonsFacebook: Luchi & Mutton's Dog Beha
02: Enrichment for dogs
Not sure about what enrichment means? Or want to try offering enrichment opportunities for your dogs but don't know how to go about it? Tune into this episode and find your answers. In this one I talk about the importance and benefit of enrichment (backed by science), share a first hand experience of its impact with Mutton and discuss why food puzzles aren't the only form of enrichment for our dog
01: Acid Reflux in Dogs
Does your dog struggle with acid reflux? Then this one is for you. Tune in to learn about what it is, why it happens and how to help your dog. I'm Surabhi and I run Luchi & Mutton's Dog Behaviour & Nutrition. I offer private nutrition & behaviour consults to pet parents & dog caregivers to help them build more meaningful relationships with their dogs using a holistic view, science
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