Cynthia Murray / Founder + Recipe Developer of 4Legz All Natural Dog Treats!
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Release Date: 06/11/2025
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
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Today we are so happy to have Cynthia Murray join us! She’s the Founder + Recipe Developer of 4Legz Dog Treats! So, she was born deaf. From an early age she found deep connection and comfort with animals, especially dogs. Over the years, she began rescuing deaf dogs and realized just how much love, loyalty, and understanding they offer, often without a single sound. They became her inspiration. Frustrated by the lack of healthy, transparent dog treats, she started baking her own using only human-grade, organic ingredients. She knew her furry family members deserved better—treats that were simple, safe, and made with love. And that’s how 4Legz was born.
In 2025, her company is so much more than just a happy dog treats company. 4Legz is rooted in purpose. They support animal rescues and are committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. -As someone who has navigated life with a disability, she understands how powerful it is to be included, empowered, and seen. Every bag of 4Legz treats represents more than quality ingredients—it stands for health, compassion, and change. When you support 4Legz, you're not just giving your dog something wholesome and delicious—you're helping build a more inclusive and caring world. Enjoy!
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00:45 - Intro and Welcome Cynthia Murray, Founder of 4Legz All Natural Dog Treats
01:30 - You started this great company, but tell us your backstory—how you came into this idea, your childhood, you know, the whole thing.
04:45 - It sounds like the concept for the company is rooted in the fact that disability does not mean unable, right?
07:00 - Please tell us about success stories you’ve enjoyed with 4Legs?
10:00 - Broader Impact on Families and Community. It sounds like there’s an incredible overall benefit—not just for the employees, but for their families and the community, or? Discussion about the positive ripple effects on families and the broader community when individuals with disabilities are empowered and supported
11:30 - Let’s talk about Four Legs for a bit. How is the business going? How are you growing? What’s next?
14:10 - How can people find you, Cynthia? WEB: https://4legZ.com/ SOCIALS: @4legzdogtreats on INSTA YouTube, TikTok, FB
14:26 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again here, very soon!
Do you know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman