People We Adore: Denise Mange

A: My name is Denise Mange, and I am the founder of Pet Prana® and author of the best selling book Translating Your Pet's Behavior. Pet Prana® is a dog training and pet lifestyle brand premised on the idea that everyday interactions with pets have the power to transform us. Through a mindful approach to dog training, pet numerology, animal communication sessions, and best-in-show online courses ranging from managing pet behaviors to using the relationship with pets to open our intuition, we are redefining how we train, connect with, and relate to animal companions.

A: I've always had the superpower of identifying how seemingly disparate things connect. It helped me excel in school assignments explaining underlying symbolism in novels, it served me in my career on Madison Avenue, and it's proven to be a valuable gift when working with humans and their pets. Most significantly, this superpower allowed me to develop my proprietary process in pet training that links common pet behaviors -- like barking, separation anxiety, and housebreaking accidents -- to themes associated with each of our 7 major chakras.

Adding this energetic overlay to our pets' behavior gives pet parents insight not only into what is motivating their pets' actions, but also how the same motivations and themes are manifesting more broadly in their lives, affecting their mindsets, habits, personal relationships, and even career. When we effectively translate and mindfully address our pets' behavior, we vibe higher, and so can they. I like to think of this philosophy as self-help for pet's sake.

A: Having grown up in Brazil, the beach is my go-to place for self-care, healing, de-stressing, introspection, and for insights. I receive most of my inspiration, and have written most of my courses while walking along the beach.

A: I identify most with the fifth chakra due to its beautiful blue color, the ebb and flow of emotion and communication tied to it, as well as how good it feels when we are tapped into our authentic voice. For me, it is the chakra that most defines our unique human experience. The fifth chakra is simultaneously my biggest joy and my biggest challenge.

We can't wait to share Laura's live interview with Denise- check it out here.