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
Anthrozoology and The Deal With Animals with Marika Bell - Animal Bond Academy Flashback
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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 show notes.
Marika explains anthrozoology as the multidisciplinary study of human–animal interactions, spanning pets, animal-assisted work, advocacy industries, tourism, animal emotions, and ethical questions about why humans value some species over others. She discusses overlooked animals such as wasps and moles and their ecological roles. Marika describes her podcast’s mission to make research and practitioner perspectives accessible beyond academic journals, outlines themed series (health and wellness, conservation, equity and social justice, wildlife encounters), and previews a new series on children and other animals.
VOTE FOR MARIKA - https://www.womenpodcasters.com/marika-bell
Link to Animal Bond Academy Interview - https://youtu.be/3K95kPolCuc
https://www.thedealwithanimals.com
00:00 Show Intro and Host
00:27 Guest Return and Award Vote
01:49 What Is Anthrozoology
02:20 Research Areas and Ethics
05:40 Valuing Maligned Animals
07:18 Wasps and Moles Reframed
09:49 Why She Started the Podcast
13:11 Series Themes and Highlights
16:18 Where to Listen and Contact
17:07 New Series Children and Animals
19:03 Cows Food Choices and Awareness
19:52 Podcast Philosophy and Wrap Up
21:24 Final Links and Outro
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