* please note this episode contains content that discusses suicide - listen with caution*

"Survival is triumph enough" - Harry Crews. It's one of Ben Hutcherson's favourite quotes and an apt obe for this podcast. We talk about pets and the many benefits they can bring to your life especially in regards to mental health. Ben shares so much wisdom from his therapists question of "Do my feelings fit the facts" to discussing suicidal ideation and of course his personal insights into having major depressive disorder. An incredibly thoughtful and self aware guest who will no doubt impart listeners with useful tools and insights for their own process.

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