When you imagine an emotional support animal, what comes to mind? A dog? Well how about a pigeon? A sugar glider? Or an emotional support pig? Meet people who’ve paired up with these animals to make their lives - and mental health conditions - better. This episode originally aired on May 26, 2023. GUESTS:  <ul> <li>Cynthia Zhou: Miu was her emotional support pigeon from 2016 to 2021. She is an advocate for <a href="https://www.pigeonrescue.org/%C2%A0" data-cms-ai="0">Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions</a> based out of San Francisco</li> <li>Arianna Preuss: Zaboo is her emotional support sugar glider, who also helps Arianna’s brother, who has Autism</li> <li>Megan Peabody: Hamlet is her 70 pound emotional support pig</li> </ul><a href="https://www.wnpr.org/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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Audacious with Chion Wolf spotlights the stories of people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are often misunderstood. Guided by deep curiosity and genuine compassion, the team behind Audacious creates space for the kinds of stories that rarely get told - and the kinds of questions we're often afraid to ask. From those speaking publicly for the very first time to voices already known around the world, every guest is met with care, and every story is honored as both deeply personal and profoundly human.
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