{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Barks from the Bookshelf","title":"#88 Ryan Cartlidge - The Messy, Beautiful Journey of Learners","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7678,"description":"Ahoy Bookshelvers! This week, Steve is proper chuffed (that's British for really, really happy) to chat with the one and only Ryan Cartlidge from The Animal Training Academy! Having been an avid listener to the ATA podcast for many years, this is a \"pinch me\" moment for Steve and if you don't know Ryan, get ready for a big dose of honesty, humility, and a whole bunch of wisdom.Ryan and Steve dive deep into the messy (and often hilarious) reality of life. Get ready for tales of how Ryan became a zookeeper by accident;  his competent use of cable ties and duct tape, the touching (and slightly terrifying if I'm being honest) story of Reg, the wedge-tailed eagle who helped Ryan cut his teeth in positive reinforcement. Discover the spark that ignited The Animal Training Academy, from workshops to online courses to a thriving membership of 8,000+ wonderful humans, and the wise words that made Ryan work his butt off for his dreams. Plus, brace yourself for (what can only be described as) \"The Hallway Poo Situation,\" It's a raw, relatable peek behind the \"perfect Instagram post\" that every trainer needs to hear.We also take on imposter syndrome, burnout, and how Ryan has learned to take the \"mask off,\" embrace vulnerability, and use \"clarity squeezes\" and \"capacity signals\" (you'll want to steal these!) to navigate life's pressures. He delves into the power of language and community, explaining why naming your fears can strip them of power and how a supportive community (like PACT and ATA!) is crucial for human learners (that's you!) to thrive. We talk about why we should apply the same positive reinforcement principles to ourselves and our clients, and Ryan even shares his simple 3-questions to transform your training reflections. All that and, as always, we've got book recommendations galore! This episode is packed with invaluable insights for both aspiring and seasoned trainers, serving as a powerful reminder that we're all human learners on a messy, beautiful...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EzxHNqX9fYFg6PjEjQQoUDObTxOQmOYM8PM-GpJUCH0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDQyLzE3MDY4/MzA0NDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}