Michael Priv

Michael Priv is a wellness innovator, writer, and former energy healer exploring how the human-dog bond can become a powerful pathway to better health, emotional balance, and everyday well-being.

He is the creator of HoundHeart, a human-dog synchronization app designed to help people unlock the wellness benefits of the relationship they already have with their dog. While many people instinctively feel calmer, happier, and more grounded around their dogs, Michael believes those benefits can be strengthened, measured, and made more intentional through technology.

HoundHeart combines paired wearable devices for both the human and the dog, AI-supported insights, and a patented synchronization score to monitor key physiological indicators and track the quality of the human-dog connection. When the system detects stress overload or a departure from the human’s optimal physiological range, it can recommend simple bonding actions such as shared movement, calming touch, targeted play, or breathing exercises alongside the dog.

At the heart of Michael’s work is the understanding that dogs naturally live in the present moment — and when humans synchronize with them through movement, play, touch, and positive emotional interaction, the relationship can support stress reduction, emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and a deeper sense of security. Research has shown that human-dog interaction can help lower stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, increase oxytocin, and support positive changes in mood-related neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin.

Michael’s background in energy healing gives him a unique perspective on presence, unconditional love, and the unseen dynamics of human connection. After working with hundreds of people, he became fascinated by how difficult it can be for humans to access calm, trust, and emotional openness on demand — and how naturally dogs can help guide people back into those states.

As a podcast guest, Michael speaks to dog lovers, wellness seekers, spiritual audiences, older adults, and anyone interested in stress reduction, emotional connection, and the future of human wellness technology. His message is simple but profound: your dog is not just a companion in the background of your life — your dog can become an active partner in your well-being.