Welcome to The Gifted Present Podcast! In this episode, we’ll be unpacking pets and pet therapy. As much as we want to gush about how amazing our pets are, we made sure to include helpful information on the many benefits of pet ownership. So, make sure to grab your fur babies and sit with us on this one!Featured small business: MisterOk’s EssentialsWebsite: https://www.misteroksessentials.com/ IG: @misteroksessentials Audio Episodes available on Wednesdays on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud. Video Episodes available on Thursdays on YouTube.Follow us on Social!Instagram: @TheGiftedPresentTikTok: @TheGiftedPresentSehlynn: @sehlynnssiiJess: @j.jesskim Jess’ website: http://www.jjesskim.comIntro Music: Fashion – John YasutisOutro Music: Awakening Instrumental – Wataboi ResourcesCDC - About Pets & Peoplehttps://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits/index.html#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20the,Decreased%20cholesterol%20levelsHealth Guide - The Health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Petshttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.htm 7 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits Of Being a Cat Ownerhttps://www.goodnet.org/articles/7-scientifically-proven-health-benefits-being-cat-ownerAn Examination of Adult Women’s Sleep Quality and Sleep Routines in Relation to Pet Ownership and Bedsharinghttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08927936.2018.1529354