Derik Johnson
Derik Johnson
102: DAMAGED DOGS, DAMAGED MEN - How to Heal Both (with Andy Giddings)
102: DAMAGED DOGS, DAMAGED MEN - How to Heal Both (with Andy Giddings)
102: DAMAGED DOGS, DAMAGED MEN - How to Heal Both (with Andy Giddings)
Thursday 27th July 2023
Join Andy Giddings on the Alpha Quorum Podcast as he shares his inspiring journey of self-discovery and healing through a prison dog training program.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Hounds: Andy Giddings' Journey from Prison to Purpose
Episode Overview
- Andy's journey of self-discovery and leadership through a prison dog training program
- The transformative impact of Andy's work with dogs on his personal growth and perception of masculinity
- Lessons learned from rehabilitating damaged dogs and their parallels to human relationships
- The profound influence of Andy's experience on his approach to bonding with family and developing empathy
- Reshaping perspectives on addiction and recovery through the healing power of dogs
I was able to put it all together when I saw myself healing because I was helping these dogs heal, and training dogs like Primo, which was my deaf shadow chasing bully, or training dogs like Lincoln, which was the scrapper from Fresno, or dogs like Weatherby who suffered from abandonment and anxiety, changed my life for sure.
Ever thought a dog could change your life? In this compelling episode of the Alpha Quorum Podcast, Brad Singletary sits down with his nephew, Andy Giddings, who turned his prison sentence into a transformative journey. With five felony convictions hanging over him, Andy had never trained a dog before. Yet, he found himself leading a 63-man dog training program behind bars. His first challenge? A deaf bully named Primo who chased shadows.
But as Andy worked with Primo and other dogs, he found something unexpected: himself. Andy didn’t just train dogs; he built an organized group of inmates dedicated to rehabilitating these damaged animals. Through this process, Andy discovered his own wounds and learned about leadership, empathy, and compassion in ways he never imagined. The program’s success was evident as many of the men he supervised are now in college, continuing the work they started in prison.
Now a member of the Alpha Quorum’s leadership team, Andy volunteers his time and talents as the Producer of the Alpha Quorum Show. This episode dives deep into how the act of healing others can lead to our own healing. Andy’s story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest places, we can find light and purpose. Whether you’re interested in personal growth, addiction recovery, or just love a good dog story, this episode has something for you.