Moving Beyond Words - A Transformational Journey with Your Animal Companion

09/13/2026

🐾 We begin tomorrow @ 10 AM!

If your animal companion’s anxious or challenging behaviour has left you wondering what they need, I’d love to explore that with you.

The 5-Day Elemental Calm Companion Challenge begins Monday, September 14, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Over five live days, we’ll practise looking beyond behaviour toward greater understanding, calm and connection.

There’s still time to join us! The Challenge is available for FREE inside the free Moving Beyond Words community.

Watch the introductory video and find out how to join here:
https://www.arlana.ca/elemental-calm-companion-challenge

I hope to see you tomorrow! 💜🐾

Join this FREE 5-Day Challenge and discover how understanding your companion’s unique Elemental nature can help create more calm, trust and connection in your relationship.

09/10/2026

Challenge accepted... I was asked to create a 60 second video about my business... I am curious what your takeaway is about what I do!

If you want to learn more, here is the link to my Community
https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/classroom/1c29505f?md=4332350c18de483bb24fe85f4ebb0206

09/06/2026

Are you ready to hear the messages that your animal companion is begging you to hear?

🐾 What if your animal companion’s behaviour isn’t simply something to correct—but a message inviting you to understand them more deeply?

In this short video, I’m sharing an invitation to join me for The 5-Day Elemental Calm Companion Challenge, live September 14–18 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific.

The Challenge is FREE for members of the Moving Beyond Words community... and there is no charge to join the community either...so it's a WIN WIN!

Watch the video, then visit the page below for complete details and the short registration questionnaire:

https://www.arlana.ca/elemental-calm-companion-challenge

I would love to have you and your animal companion join us! 💜🐾

09/01/2026

What if it's not your fault... and it's not their fault either?

What if some of our animal companions' behaviours are actually clues to who they naturally are — what energizes them, what stresses them, and what helps them feel safe and balanced?

What if I could help you better understand what your companion needs from you, so you can both find more calm, peace and enjoy each other's company again?

I'm offering an introduction to the Elemental Animal Archetypes inside my Moving Beyond Words community.

Curious about your companion? Come join us. 🐾

🌿 Explore Elemental Wisdom here:https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/classroom/8cc64f23?md=3f2d21901aa64fa5a8eab3f3dec920cb

08/25/2026

National DOG Day Celebration!

I have been invited to share my book Moving Beyond Words at this Fundraiser for the SPCA! Enter to WIN a FREE Autographed Copy.
Books will also be available for purchase, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support this SPCA Event.

Join us at the Dorchester 863 Leon Ave, Kelowna BC V1Y 9V4
between 11 am and 1pm for hot dogs and resident dogs!

There may be a book reading too ;)

Hope to see you there.

08/24/2026

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious?

You're not the only one...If you're feeling that way, your Animal Companion is feeling it too! 🐾

Our stress, anxiety and frustration can change how present we are, how clearly we read our animals, and how we respond to what they're trying to communicate.

That’s why, instead of simply asking, “How do I change this behaviour?” I invite you to explore: “What is my animal trying to tell me?”

🐾 Moving Beyond Words – Our Shared Journey is my FREE Skool community for people who want to better understand their animal companions and build a deeper relationship through connection, trust and communication.

🌿 JOIN FREE and receive complimentary access to my NEW Looking Beyond Behavior introductory course, plus articles, resources and community conversations.

👉 https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/about
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​Check out the FREE Course here:
👉 ​​Looking Beyond Behavior - Looking Beyond Behavior · Moving Beyond Words​

They are waiting for you to show them the way—from chaos to calm, trauma to trust.

— Arlana

Discover the deeper wisdom, stronger connection & mutual healing waiting to be revealed within the relationship you share with your animal companion.

08/14/2026

What if enrichment for our animals could go beyond toys, treats, and activities?

Sometimes, what they need is an experience that speaks to their deeper nature.

💧 Flow, movement & adaptability — opportunities to explore, move freely, and follow their curiosity.

🌿 Growth, connection & flexibility — time in nature, gentle interaction, play, and opportunities to stretch into something new.

⚙️ Structure, clarity & boundaries — predictable routines, purposeful activities, and a sense of order.

🔥 Energy, expression & transformation — active play, excitement, creativity, and opportunities to express themselves.

🌎 Grounding, stability & nourishment — rest, comfort, sensory experiences, and simply feeling safe and supported.

Elemental enrichment isn't about adding more to your animal's day. It's about becoming more intentional about what you offer. Our companions are all unique in the way they experience the world and in what they need to be happy.

When we take time to understand their innate personality we can offer them an enrichment program that relieves stress and provides them with the mental and physical exercise to give them a healthy balance and matches their own innate needs.

Which of these qualities does your animal seem to seek out most?

And which one might they benefit from experiencing a little more? 🐾

Learn more and join in the conversation!
https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/wellness-wednesday-elemental-enrichment-to-create-a-more-aligned-life-for-your-animal-companion?p=3ea10c71

Come join our Moving Beyond Words Community... it's FREE!
https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/about

08/05/2026

I’m delighted to be featured in the August issue of Simcha Pet Physiology Digest! 💜🐾

My Community Spotlight shares a little of the story behind Moving Beyond Words and the work I do helping animal guardians look beyond behavior to explore the deeper relationship they share with their animal companions.

One of my favourite lines from the feature sums it up beautifully:
“Because the strongest bonds are built through trust, not obedience.”

Thank you to Dr. Peninah Wood and the Simcha community for the opportunity to share this work with your readers.

This issue also features a feature on one of our community members Gemma Shepard and her amazing horse Mr Kipps, as well as:
Inside this issue:
The Silent Rise of Chronic Disease
The Microbiome Minute
Nutrition Spotlight
Metabolic Syndrome Explained
Myth vs. Fact
Healthy Living Tips
Research Spotlight
Community Spotlight
Product Spotlight
And so much more!

Whether you're passionate about prevention, nutrition, functional medicine, or simply living a healthier life, there's something in this issue for you.

📖 You can explore the full August issue here:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/myiwa/simcha-pet-physiology-digest-august-2026/​

*It is a paid publication. You will be prompted to create a profile and pay $10US for full Magazine.

And if something in my Spotlight resonates with you, I’d love to hear what stood out.

I invite you to come and join us in the Moving Beyond Words Community to connect with like minded people, and learn more about connection and communication with your companion.

Join us https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/about

07/23/2026

What if your animal companion isn't simply sharing your life... but quietly shifting the way you experience it?

🌿 What if your animal companion isn't simply sharing your life... but quietly changing the way you experience it?
Most of us begin our shared journey wanting to better understand our animal companion.
We hope to improve behavior, strengthen communication, and create a happier relationship.
But what if those things begin to change naturally when we stop focusing on the challenges and start nurturing the relationship itself?
What if the greatest transformation isn't changing your companion...
What if it's unfolding through the relationship you share?
The greatest gift may not be what your animal learns from you... or what you learn from them... but who you both become together.
Every relationship is a gift… are you ready to open and explore the gift that your relationship with your animal companion brings?
If this resonates with you, I'd love to invite you to unwrap it a little further.

I've shared the full article, along with some reflection questions, inside Moving Beyond Words. I hope you'll join the conversation.

🌿 Join the discussion and read the article here:
https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/challenge-becomes-the-gift?p=b3cffd0e

07/22/2026

Check out my latest article in Brainz Magazine!

Many discussions have explored whether our animal companions are here to learn from us or whether they are here to teach us. But perhaps we have been asking the wrong question. This...