FULL EPISODE: Don't Feed Milk to Cats - October 6, 2026

Positive psychology coach Diane Dreher shares how new research shows why dogs are good for our health. Despite AI making work easier, creativity and innovation expert Nir Bashan explains why it may be making everyone's creative ideas more alike. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers: Gentle giant Backpack has been declared the winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week; A rainbow sea slug discovery is a reminder of climate change; The science behind the sudden bursts of energy when pets get the zoomies; and Why you should never give milk to your cat. (Find Cliff's new book Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet here.) If you want to attend Cliff's October 8th book launch hosted by David in Toronto, grab your ticket here. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Tuesday), social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld explains how early adverse childhood experiences (or ACEs) can play a role in how we behave as adults, and how to overcome that. Clinical psychologist specializing in sex therapy Dr. Marianne Brandon laments the fact that – because of technology – having the "sex talk" with your kids has changed so much in 2026 and challenges a common narrative explaining the recent uptick in young men dealing with erectile dysfunction. Protect your privacy. Sign up for Incogni at https://incogni.com/cooper and get 60% off your first year. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) Diane Dreher (10:00) Nir Bashan (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Marianne Brandon pt. 1 (1:09:50) Dr. Marianne Brandon pt. 2 (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices