From academia to holistic canine nutrition, meet Alexia Mellor

Episode notes

In today’s episode, we’re talking with Alexia, a holistic canine nutritionist who made an unexpected career flip, thanks to her dog. Alexia started her journey deep in the world of academia and art in the sustainability sector, researching, writing, and painting. But then her dog (yes, her sweet pup, Lucky) flipped her whole life upside down in the best way possible. Now? She helps dogs thrive, feel better, eat better, and live longer—with a perfect blend of heart, soul, and science. It’s the ultimate plot twist! We dive into how Alexia transitioned from thinking she was locked into a creative and academic career to discovering her true calling in canine wellness. She talks about embracing discomfort, leaning into the chaos, and the identity shift that comes with going from “I thought I’d be doing X forever” to “Wait, maybe I’m meant to help dogs heal instead?” We also get into how Alexia created Mystic Dog Mama , her podcast and community focused on holistic pet care and personal growth, all while leaning into the weirdness of following unexpected paths.