156. Ann Howie, ACSW, CCA, CCFT
Episode 156 of the UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen Pelar podcast, hosted by Colleen Pelar, titled "156. Ann Howie, ACSW, CCA, CCFT" was published on February 10, 2026 and runs 43 minutes.
February 10, 2026 ·43m · UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen Pelar
Summary
Psychotherapist and dog professional Ann Howie built her professional life around doing animal-assisted therapy with her own dogs. Then for years, none of her dogs wanted to do that work. She had to adjust her entire vision around what was actually true. We explore the difference between listening to yourself and actually following through—two separate permissions. Ann shares her wisdom about shifting loads rather than just carrying them, about mental nutrition mattering as much as physical nutrition, and about the delicate balance she calls "the selfishness versus self-care conundrum." https://colleenpelar.com/156
Episode Description
Psychotherapist and dog professional Ann Howie built her professional life around doing animal-assisted therapy with her own dogs. Then for years, none of her dogs wanted to do that work. She had to adjust her entire vision around what was actually true.
We explore the difference between listening to yourself and actually following through—two separate permissions. Ann shares her wisdom about shifting loads rather than just carrying them, about mental nutrition mattering as much as physical nutrition, and about the delicate balance she calls "the selfishness versus self-care conundrum."
https://colleenpelar.com/156
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