Our People, Pets & Planet community has officially reached 20 members! 💛 That may seem like a small milestone to some, but to me, it represents 20 people who have chosen to step into this space, explore holistic wellness, share ideas, and be part of something that is still growing and evolving. Thank you for being here. Whether you post, comment, join a conversation, or simply stop by to read and reflect — you are part of this community. 🌿 As we continue to grow, I’d love for this to become a space shaped not only by what I share, but by your questions, experiences, discoveries, and conversations too. And if you know someone who would genuinely enjoy exploring wellness for people, pets and planet, please feel free to invite them into the conversation. 🐾🌎 Feel free to share this link :) https://www.skool.com/holistic-we-wellness-community-5810/about 💭 My Monday musing for you... If you could choose just one, what would you most like to see more of in this community? I know choosing just one is hard! 😄 So cast your vote for your top choice, then tell me in the comments what else you’d love to see — or share something completely different. This community is still taking shape, and I’d genuinely love your voice to be part of where it goes next.

☀️ HOT DAYS FEEL DIFFERENT TO THEM 🐾 I know we love our pets. We want them to get exercise and in many cases, we want them with us. While we may be enjoying the sunshine, our animal companions experience heat very differently than we do. They can’t regulate their body temperature the same way we can, and the ground beneath their paws may be far hotter than the air around us. Over the past few days, I’ve noticed so many people out walking their dogs along the boardwalk — often during the hottest part of the day, on pavement that has been baking in the sun for hours. While many understand that is it too hot to leave our pets in the car... there are some other things to consider. 🐾 A few simple reminders for hot days: - 💧 Keep plenty of fresh, cool water available. - 🌳 Make sure they always have access to shade and ventilation. - 🐾 Check the pavement before walking — if it feels too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws. - 🌅 Choose early morning or later evening walks whenever possible. - 🚗 Never leave an animal in a parked vehicle — even for a few minutes. - 🎾 Reduce strenuous exercise during peak heat. - 🏠 When temperatures are extreme, sometimes the safest choice is simply to stay indoors and find other ways to play, explore and connect. And please know the warning signs of overheating: heavy panting, excessive drooling, bright red gums or tongue, weakness, vomiting, unsteadiness or collapse. If you see these signs, move your animal to a cooler place, offer water, begin gentle cooling with cool — not ice-cold — water, and contact a veterinarian immediately. 💛 Part of loving them is remembering that they experience the world through a different body than ours. Before heading out, ask yourself: Are the conditions safe for my pet? Sometimes the most caring choice is to wait until the sun goes down. 🐾☀️ If you want more Animal specific info and conversation... I invite you to join us in the Moving Beyond Words Community https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/about

To help keep our conversations flowing, I've created a weekly rhythm for our community. Feel free to join in whenever a topic resonates with you! 🌱 Marvelous Monday - Intentions for the week - Wellness goals - Community announcement 🌊 Ripple Tuesday - Small changes creating big impact - Member wins - Success stories - Sustainable living 🌿 Wellness Wednesday - Holistic health tips - Essential oils - Nutrition - Mindfulness - Natural wellness 🤔 Thoughtful Thursday - Reflection questions - Wellness philosophy - Articles and discussions - Personal insights - Meaningful conversations 🎉 Friday Feature - Practitioner spotlights - Podcast guests LIVE - Resources - Coffee Chat - Interviews and recommendations 📸 Saturday Share - Photos - Nature walks - Wellness spaces - Community stories 🌅 Sunday Reset - Gratitude - Self-care - Rest and restoration - Weekly reflection - Preparing for the week ahead Which of these are you looking forward to???

Irene, once you are ready, you can start by Introducing yourself and taking a look around. You can find lots of conversation, polls and information in the Classroom section as well. Leave some comments, ask some questions, whatever is on your mind and heart. PS if you love animals, you may want to join my other SKOOL Moving Beyond Words where we take a deep dive into the innate relationship between us and our animal companion. Here is the link: https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/abou I look forward to getting to know you better. Arlana @irene-castillo-5263

This past week I had an amazing guest on the PPP Podcast! and... next week I will be delighted to share my interview with Holly Blazina. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Best Selling Author and Award Winning Flamenco Guitarist & Composer. We will be discussing her own wellness journey, her Gutzy Type Method (and Quiz) based on the Ayurvedic Wellness model, her upcoming Book Release and her Flamenco Music Album. All in all it was an amazing conversation!