Beyond the Power Animal: Rethinking Soul Dogs, Spirit Guides & the Medicine of Every Being with Deb Matlock

In this second conversation in a series with Deb Matlock - a spiritual ecologist and guide in embodied, Earth-rooted spirituality, and the founder of Wild Rhythms - we move beyond the idea of having one power animal or soul dog and into a more expansive, reciprocal relationship with the wild world.

We explore how connection is our birthright, why your dog is walking beside you on your unique spiritual path, and how every being in your life carries its own medicine.

Together, we dive into intuition, ceremony, meaning-making, and practical ways to open the door to the more-than-human world — without cultural appropriation and without getting lost in rules.

If you’ve ever wondered how to deepen your spiritual relationship with your dog, the land, or the beings you meet along the way, this is your permission slip.

Topics We Explore:

• What “empowered spirituality” really means
• Why our dogs walk with us on our personal spiritual paths
• Rethinking power animals, spirit animals, and soul dogs
• How to honour your own ancestry and lived experience
• Why seeking just one special guide can limit your spiritual growth
• How to validate your own intuitive experiences and simple, practical tools to check in with your intuition

Mentioned in this episode: Emily Esfahani Smith, The Power of Meaning

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