Can petting Fluffy or Fido help with anxiety on planes? Or are emotional support animals a load of croc? We talk to psychologist Prof. Hal Herzog to find out if science has anything to say on whether these pets should fly high or be grounded.
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Selected references: Hal’s critical review on whether pets ... Show More
Dec 11
Manifesting: How Powerful Are Our Thoughts?
Influencers are out in full force, telling us how we can “manifest” anything we want using only the power of our thoughts. Want that dream car, dream boyfriend, or dream house? Act as if you already have it, and the universe will respond. And we know our thoughts can be powerful ... Show More
30m 19s
Nov 2021
Exploring the human-animal bond, with Maggie O’Haire, PhD
The role that animals can play in improving people’s mental health has garnered increased attention in recent years -- from service dogs for PTSD to emotional support animals on planes to therapy dogs in offices. Dr. Maggie O’Haire, a psychologist at the Purdue University College ... Show More
29m 23s
Oct 2022
Reclaiming Joy in Veterinary Medicine: Tips For Reducing Daily Stressors with Dr. Barnes
<p>Life in the veterinary clinic isn’t for the faint of heart. Between aggressive pets, overworked staff, and heart-wrenching cases, frustrations are easy to come by. In this Partner Podcast episode, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Cindy Barnes, a former practice owner, ... Show More
32m 11s
May 2024
Pet Loss and Veterinarians Who Cry: with Veterinary Oncologist and Author Dr. Renee Alsarraf
Nobody likes to talk about pet loss… but everybody wants to talk about pet loss. What a difficult scenario that is! Veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf, author of Sit, Stay, Heal, joins us to talk about grief, professionalism, and the importance of being human - on the job a ... Show More
42m 8s