EP 97: Simple Work-Life Balance Shifts: 5-Minute Dog Enrichment Routines for Stress Relief [Expert Tori Mistick]

2025-12-07

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Do you ever feel like caring for your dog has become just another task on your endless to-do list? In today's bonus episode, I sit down with Tori Mistick aka “Martha Stewart of dogs”, a certified canine enrichment specialist and host of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, to talk about how simple 5-minute dog rituals can become stress-relief systems that help you recharge and boost productivity. Mama, you have a PURPOSE—but to truly feel like yourself again and stop drowning in your day-to-day, you need strategies that bring balan...

Mama, you have a PURPOSE—but to truly feel like yourself again and stop drowning in your day-to-day, you need strategies that bring balance without adding more to your plate. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Tori and discover how work-life balance can be found in the simplest shifts!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

🐾 How enrichment is really about bonding, not babysitting—and how that applies to solopreneurs and WAHMs

🐾 How dogs model being present, play, and rest—lessons that help you recharge during demanding seasons

🐾 How five minutes of enrichment can boost your productivity later in the day

🐾 Practical ways to transform dog rituals into intentional stress-relief systems

So excited for you to jump in!

Episode Highlights

(0:00): Why dog enrichment matters for work-life balance

(02:37): 🔄 Share this episode with a friend!

(03:01): Introduction

(6:39): How Tori discovered that simple dog rituals became stress-relief systems while building a business

(10:15): Making time for yourself while prioritizing "mom life" with dogs—lessons for solopreneurs, WAHMs, and homeschoolers

(16:13): 5-minute dog enrichment activities that boost productivity

(22:49): How to time calming activities vs. high-energy play for recharging

(26:19): How dogs teach us to be present and find balance in daily life

(30:40): How Tori balances her ambitions and family life

Quotable Moments

"And I think you'll start to crave this balance. It doesn't have to be an overwhelming thing. You don't necessarily have to take your dog out for an hour. You could play for five or 15 minutes and still get a lot of benefit out of that."
"There are studies that show that when you start training them and they have those early wins, they get more excited about learning more things and trying new things. And they're less anxious in unfamiliar situations, which that kind of resiliency is so important for people and for dogs.”
"And so that was really kind of an aha moment, a turning point in realizing that we're really a team. And when we work together and do stuff that enriches both our lives, it's just a win for everyone."

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