Episode 44 - From Policing to Puppy Yoga with Erin Gorrie
You know those WTF life pivots that make zero sense on paper but somehow end up being pure magic?
That is exactly the story Erin Gorrie shared with us this week on WTF: Where’s the Fun?! 🎙️
Erin is the founder of Muskoka Puppy Yoga (yes, puppy yoga is a real thing 🙌🐶) and her journey is WILD! From modeling to policing to creating a viral wellness movement that has now brought joy to millions.
Inside this episode, we laugh, swap stories, and explore:
✨ The WTF moment that inspired Puppy Yoga in the first place
✨ How joy (and puppies) became Erin’s greatest healing tool
✨ What it takes to walk away from an identity that no longer fits
✨ And of course… puppy chaos stories you do not want to miss 🐾
This one is pure fun, with a side of goosebumps.
Highlights:
00:00 – Welcome + Why this convo matters
2:30 – Erin’s WTF pivots: from modeling to policing to entrepreneurship
6:45 – The moment that inspired Muskoka Puppy Yoga
11:20 – Why healing doesn’t have to be heavy
15:50 – The surprising viral moments (and what they reveal about people)
20:05 – Choosing joy over old identities
25:40 – Trauma in business and life (and how it shows up quietly)
30:15 – Advice for anyone ready to leap but afraid to start
34:50 – Puppy chaos stories
38:10 – Final reflections: authenticity, fun, and nervous system healing
41:00 – Where to connect with Erin
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About Our Guest:
Beth Nydick is the visibility strategist experts call when they’re done performing and ready to profit. A former TV producer turned visibility strategist and podcast guest monetization guru, she teaches entrepreneurs how to turn every mic moment into a $10K business move — not just a “cute clip for your stories.”
You’ve seen her in Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, The Sherri Shepherd Show, The Drew Barrymore Show, INC., Forbes, Business Insider, Better Homes & Gardens, and Fast Company, and heard her dropping truth bombs on top shows like Earn Your Happy, The Freelance Marketer and Cubicle to CEO. She’s the creator of the MICS Method™ and founder of Mic to Millions™ — aka the system that turns interviews into income.
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