What if your dog isn’t just your companion—but also one of your greatest teachers of presence?

In this episode of Change Your Mind with Kris Ashley, Kris sits down with wellness innovator and writer Michael Priv, creator of Hound Heart, to explore the connection between the human-dog bond, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, emotional healing, and well-being.

Michael shares the deeply personal story of losing his beloved dog Samantha after thirteen years together and reflects on grief, forgiveness, spirituality, and the experiences he believes followed her passing. He also explains why dogs’ natural ability to remain present inspired him to explore the relationship between humans and dogs as a potential pathway toward greater calm, awareness, and emotional balance.

Together, Kris and Michael discuss co-regulation, energy healing, biofeedback, wearable technology, dog anxiety, mindfulness, and human-dog synchronization. Michael also introduces Hound Heart and shares simple practices—including synchronized breathing, intentional touch, and mindful dog walks—that encourage people to stop moving through life on autopilot and become more present with the animal already beside them.

Whether you're navigating pet loss, exploring nervous system healing, interested in spirituality and consciousness, or simply love dogs, this conversation may change the way you experience your relationship with your canine companion.

Listen in and discover what dogs can teach us about healing, connection, and returning to the present moment.

About the Guest:

Michael Priv is a wellness innovator, writer, and former energy healer exploring how the human-dog bond can become a powerful pathway to better health, emotional balance, and everyday well-being.

He is the creator of HoundHeart, a human-dog synchronization app designed to help people unlock the wellness benefits of the relationship they already have with their dog. While many people instinctively feel calmer, happier, and more grounded around their dogs, Michael believes those benefits can be strengthened, measured, and made more intentional through technology.

https://www.houndheartwellness.com/

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