How Two Bassett Hound Dogs Inspired a Children's Book Series

Ready to inspire your children to embrace change and resilience? Join us in this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast as we chat with Maryanne Wood, a former dog trainer turned children's author. Discover how her beloved basset hounds, Randall and Hunter, became the heart of a book series that teaches kids the power of adaptability and kindness. In this engaging conversation, Maryanne shares her unique journey from training dogs to writing children’s books. She emphasizes the importance of going with the flow and how her experiences with her dogs have shaped valuable life lessons for children. Learn how storytelling can help foster dialogue about emotions and resilience in young minds. Guest Bio: Maryanne Wood is a passionate former dog trainer and the author of a children's book series inspired by her rescue basset hounds, Randall and Hunter. With over 15 years in dog training, Maryanne utilizes her experiences to create engaging stories that teach kids about adaptability, kindness, and facing challenges head-on. Guest Offers: Check out her book series "Randall and Hunter Go with the Flow," available on Amazon! Guest Contact Info: http://www.maryannewood.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast 01:15 – Meet Maryanne Wood & her journey from dog trainer to author 05:30 – The inspiration behind the book series featuring Randall and Hunter 10:00 – Overcoming challenges: Lessons from dogs 15:45 – The importance of adaptability and going with the flow 20:00 – How parents can engage children with the book’s themes 25:30 – Maryanne's personal experiences and their impact on her writing 30:15 – Final thoughts and where to find the books Read the full EPISODE blog post here: [Insert Blog Link Here] Listen on Major Platforms: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives! Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley: I was truly inspired by Maryanne's journey and her ability to turn personal loss into a meaningful lesson for children. Her passion for teaching resilience through storytelling is a testament to how our experiences can shape our purpose in life. Plus, hearing about Randall and Hunter brought a smile to my face!