About the Episode
This episode features many lessons about love, connection, and relationships we can glean from people who are intuitive enough to communicate well with animals. Ben Shimizu of Canine Cornerstone enlightens us about the deep connections between pets and their owners and uses his life story as an example of how our human lives impact the animals in our care and how our pet relationships impact our lives and our growth as individuals. We also talk about staying connected to things you care about throughout your life, caring for oneself during a grieving process, and how embracing what others may call weird about you might just lead you to your superpower.
Ben and I explore the topic of how we must have the discipline to create healthy space for ourselves in our work and personal lives so we can avoid burnout and resentment. And on top of that, we discussed not letting your commitment to goals suck the flow right on out of your life.
Add how you want to feel in your life to your list of goals…then have the discipline to craft a life that allows for that vibe to exist. Don’t let other’s demands or your own demands have you making yourself miserable. I know you can YOU better than that!
About Ben
Ben Shimizu is a Dog Trainer and the owner of Canine Cornerstone, LLC (established 2018). He provides comprehensive canine behavioral and obedience training expertise by strengthening an owner’s understanding and contribution to the leadership of their dog(s). Ben observes the dynamics of their relationship and offers strategies and feedback to focus on their non-verbal communication through a calm and positively reinforcing approach, creating trust, reducing confusion, and motivating change through effective listening.
Ben was educated at the Northwest School of Canine Studies. In addition to training, Ben is a licensed Small Animal Massage Therapist, an Animal Aquatic Therapist, a Massage Therapist, and a Senior Instructor for Brian Utting School of Massage.
ABOUT KIESHA GARRISON
Kiesha Garrison is a professional emcee and public speaker whose work focuses on personal discovery and courageous conversations that connect us to our true selves and community.
