It's time to add our four-legged friends to the wellness picture! Pets can play such a pivotal role on our personal journeys toward wellness through the positive impact they can have on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In our ninth episode of Wellspring, Adithi and Matt invite their first guest onto the podcast: Anna, a friend of the podcast and pet enthusiast. Pulling from our personal pet experiences, we center our discussion around the Pet Effect - what it is, how it has manifested itself in our lives, and how pets can best fit into our wellness pictures moving forward.

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Also, follow Anna and Koda’s adventures at @keepingupwiththekodachien on Instagram!

Referenced in this Episode:

About Pets & People - U.S. Center for Disease Control

The Power of Support from Companion Animals - BMC Psychiatry

Ontological Security and Connectivity Provided by Pets - BMC Psychiatry

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) vs. Service Dogs - What's the Difference?

Graphics: Adithi Iyer

Intro Music: Cali by Wataboi