The Resilient Animal
The Resilient Animal: Exploring Mental Health Through Helping Animals and Their People
Each episode invites listeners on a journey to discover how assisting other living beings can profoundly impact our own mental health. Dr. Petersen explores the science and stories behind resilience, highlighting inspiring examples from both human and non-human animals. Through engaging interviews and thoughtful insights, the podcast delves into how acts of compassion and care for animals can foster healing, growth, and resilience in people.
What makes The Resilient Animal truly unique?
- In-person interviews with animal advocates, mental health professionals, and everyday heroes who share their personal stories and expertise.
- Fascinating explorations of animal folklore from around the world, revealing the symbolic and cultural significance of animals in human societies.
- Deep dives into the importance of animals in history and the lives of historical figures, uncovering how animals have shaped - and been shaped by - our collective past.
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The Resilient Animal
Latest Episodes
Anthrozoology and The Deal With Animals with Marika Bell - Animal Bond Academy Flashback
This Resilient Animal Podcast episode features an Animal Bond Academy conversation with Marika Bell, host of The Deal With Animals Podcast. Vote for Marika in the Women Podcasters Awards (Pets and Animals) through April 30 and find links in the...
The Healing Power of the Human–Animal Bond: A Brief History of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Host Dr. Annie Petersen weaves her childhood bond with her dog Tammy and observations of people softening around animals at a zoo with a historical overview of animal-assisted interventions. She traces evidence from the ninth century and ancien...
Paws at Work: Boosting Mental Health
In this episode, host Dr. Annie Petersen reviews research showing animal interaction can reduce stress through measurable physiological changes (including lower cortisol and increased oxytocin), provide non-judgmental social support, reduce lon...
Honoring Dr. Mark Goldstein: Compassionate, Education-Focused Leadership in Animal Welfare
Host Dr. Annie Petersen introduces The Resilient Animal podcast and dedicates the episode to animal welfare leader Dr. Mark Goldstein. Annie emphasizes his belief that education was foundational and his equal compassion for animals and the peop...
An Anniversary Re-Release: The Cantu Foundation and the Power of Rescue, Community, and Social Media
Host Dr. Annie Petersen welcomes Fatima Guevara (Founder) and Jenna Finch (Director of Operations) from The Cantu Foundation to discuss how the rescue began with Fatima’s paralyzed dog, Cantu, and grew through social media into a nonprofit help...
