What if the stories of our ancestors are still shaping us - and still shaping the dogs who walk beside us?

In this Samhain-timed episode of Mystic Dog Mama, I sit down with Irish mythologist and anthropologist Jen Murphy, founder of The Celtic Creatives. Rooted in her grandmother’s storytelling and decades of study in Celtic mythology, anthropology, and Jungian psychology, Jen helps people remember their shining soul by bringing ancient wisdom into modern life.

Together, we explore:

🌑 What it means to be a modern mystic
🔥 How Irish myth and folklore reconnect us to our roots
🍂 Samhain and the Celtic Wheel of the Year - and why this season matters
✨ Simple, meaningful ways to honour the seasons in everyday life
🐾 The mythic role of the hound and how dogs guide us spiritually
🌙 Dreamwork, archetypes, and living with a story that supports your soul
💚 Re-centring the sacred in the ordinary

This conversation is rich, warm, and rooted in belonging - a perfect listen as the veil thins and we turn inward with our dogs curled at our feet. 🐕✨

Jen Murphy is an Irish mythologist, anthropologist and founder of The Celtic Creatives. A Dubliner born and bred, from the time she could talk, Jen's grandmother Frances O'Sullivan filled her ears with tales from Irish myth and folklore, fuelling a now 40-year fascination with the stories of her lineage. Jen's apprenticeship to following her soul's breadcrumbs has guided her formal studies in Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies, Anthropology, and Jungian Psychology. Jen supports people to remember that they have a shining soul, to dream Celtic spirituality into their modern lives by making the Celtic soul a living aesthetic—centring the soul in the everyday experience of life—through mythwork, dreamwork, and the body.

Connect with Jen Murphy:
Website → https://www.celticcreatives.com/
Substack → https://celticcreatives.substack.com/
Instagram → @celticembodiment

Connect with me:

Website → https://mysticdogmama.com

Email → alexia@mysticdogmama.com

Instagram → https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama

Come join our F.E.T.C.H. in Action Live Cookalong happening Saturday, November 29th from 10am-1pm UK time! Together, we will make a batch of raw or gently cooked food specific for your dog! It’s limited to 8 participants so you’ll get personal attention and all your questions answered so that you feel confident in the canine kitchen. Email me for more information at: alexia@mysticdogmama.com

Sometimes the best way to understand F.E.T.C.H. is to see it in action.

In this F.E.T.C.H. First Friday episode, we wanted to show you what F.E.T.C.H. looks like in real life - beyond theory.

We sit down to look at our lovely Learn F.E.T.C.H. members, Sarah’s dog, Jess, a 13-year-old Rottweiler rescue who’s navigating arthritis and ongoing gut issues. Together, Stacey Renphrey and I walk through Jess’s care using the F.E.T.C.H. framework to explore how small, thoughtful shifts across fresh food, energetics, targeted support, curiosity, and holistic care can bring more comfort, balance, and vitality.

You’ll hear how Jess’s guardian, Sarah, is already supporting her beautifully, what adjustments could help as the weather cools, and how to think about seasonal nourishment for older dogs in a way that’s practical, compassionate, and deeply attuned.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, observe, and meet your dog right where they are body, mind, and soul.

In this episode:

• How to warm and nourish an aging body in colder months
• Filling the gaps in a homemade diet
• Fresh food ideas for joint and gut support
• Simple, targeted additions that make a difference
• What holistic care really means in daily life

Whether you’re caring for a senior dog or simply want to deepen your understanding of whole-being care, this episode will leave you inspired to look at your dog with fresh eyes, and a softer heart.

Join our free F.E.T.C.H. First Light Facebook group, our sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection. https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

Grab your FREE copy of our Learn F.E.T.C.H. Starter Pack to begin your F.E.T.C.H. journey with your dog today! https://www.learnfetch.com/pages/fetch-starter-pack

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Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

In this deeply nourishing episode, I’m joined by Catherine Grist - a nutritionist and somatic and health coach who helps people reconnect to their innate intelligence through food, pleasure, and the wisdom of the natural world.

We explore:

✨ The spiritual messages in our relationship with food

✨ Food as soul care - for us and our dogs

✨ Cooking as the ultimate form of alchemy

✨ Reconnecting to instinct and intuition with our dogs as guides

✨ Nourishment over just nutrition (always)

✨ How food can help us reconnect to the natural cycles
✨ Using food as an offering during this season of remembering

This conversation is a reminder that nourishment is an act of devotion - to our bodies, our animal companions, and the living world that feeds us.

And if you’ve been curious about cooking fresh food for your dog but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to join me for a brand new live cook-along workshop happening Saturday, the 29th of November 10am-1pm UK time on Zoom. It’s a small group experience - no more than eight dog guardians - so you’ll get plenty of support.

You’ll learn how to make simple, nourishing raw or gently cooked meals with confidence, and you’ll leave feeling excited to feed fresh food your dog will love. The beta price is just £39.

If you want to learn more, drop me an email at hello@learnfetch.com, and I’ll send you the information!

Connect with Catherine:

Website: www.catherinegrist.com

Events: www.catherinegrist.com/events

Email: hello@catherinegrist.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_health_alchemist

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.thehealthalchemist

Join our free F.E.T.C.H. First Light Facebook group, our sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection. https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

Grab your FREE copy of our Learn F.E.T.C.H. Starter Pack to begin your F.E.T.C.H. journey with your dog today! https://www.learnfetch.com/pages/fetch-starter-pack

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.