In this episode of Toni Unleashed, Toni Shelaske talks with Gabrielle Brown of the Happily Living podcast about environmental awareness and practical steps to live more sustainably. They cover the impact of ocean windmills and cruise ships on marine life, the pervasive problem of plastic pollution, and innovative cleanup efforts like The Ocean Cleanup organization.

Gabrielle shares tips for reducing plastic use and creating a healthier yard environment with natural pest deterrents like lemongrass and cedar mulch. They also discuss how these changes benefit pet health and support ecological balance.

The conversation wraps with Gabrielle’s podcast goals and upcoming episodes focused on shark conservation and coral reef protection, inspiring listeners to make small shifts that benefit both people and the planet.

In this episode of Toni Unleashed, Toni Shelaske welcomes Angela Ardolino—founder of MycoDog, CBD Dog Health, and a passionate advocate for functional, plant- and fungi-based healing. Angela shares her personal journey from medical cannabis patient to holistic pet health entrepreneur, and how her own dog's cancer diagnosis inspired her to start developing mushroom-based tinctures for pets.

They discuss the science and sourcing behind MycoDog’s functional mushroom blends, including ingredients like reishi, turkey tail, chaga, and lion’s mane. Angela explains how her tinctures target everything from cancer support to cognitive health, and why whole-fruiting body mushrooms, grown in the U.S., make all the difference in effectiveness.

The conversation also covers the challenges of working in an under-regulated supplement market, the rise of greenwashing in the pet industry, and how education—and results—are key to building trust with pet parents. Toni and Angela connect over their shared mission: helping pets live longer, healthier lives with natural, proven ingredients.

Your Natural Dog Podcast

https://angelaardolino.com/

https://mycodog.com/

In this episode of Toni Unleashed, Toni and Emily share their firsthand experience volunteering with Save a Friend Puerto Rico, an organization dedicated to rescuing stray dogs on the island and finding them safe homes in the States. What begins as a trip to help quickly becomes a deep dive into the challenges and victories of full-spectrum animal rescue.

The conversation explores the realities of boots-on-the-ground rescue, from catching dogs on the beach to treating medical conditions like mange and heartworm. The hosts discuss what it takes to quarantine, vet, and prepare dogs for transport—efforts that don't end when the animals leave the island. They recount emotional moments of heartbreak and hope, including a harrowing failed rescue attempt and the joyous adoption of a dog named Bodie by a family that never gave up on him.

Toni and Emily also explain how the collaboration between U.S.-based fosters, flight angels, and Puerto Rican rescuers makes this work possible. They emphasize the importance of education, spay/neuter programs, and sustainable infrastructure like quarantine spaces and reliable vet access.

This episode is a call to action: for volunteers, donors, fosters, and flight angels to join a mission that goes far beyond just one animal—it’s about changing lives and communities.

Links & Mentions:

• Save a Friend Puerto Rico

• Follow: @saveafriendpr

• Become a flight angel or support the mission through donations and fosters.