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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 23 MIN

How Molly the Therapy Dog Is Making a Difference in Mental Health

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In this episode of insPAWed, we sit down with Deb Madera of Ellie Mental Health to explore how her dog Molly plays a meaningful role in mental health counseling through animal-assisted therapy.Molly is more than a companion. She is part of the therapeutic experience, helping create a safe and calming environment for clients. Through her presence, she supports connection, comfort, and emotional openness, showing the powerful impact of the human-animal bond.In this conversation with host Cyndie Morgan and her four-legged co-host, Nigel, we explore how Molly became part of Deb’s work and the role therapy dogs can play in helping people feel seen, supported, and understood.Learn more about Ellie Mental Health:https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/beverly-cummings-center-ma/Learn more here: https://cyndiesthoughtmovement.com/inspawedDo you have a story? Apply to share it in the studio.

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In this episode of insPAWed, we sit down with Deb Madera of Ellie Mental Health to explore how her dog Molly plays a meaningful role in mental health counseling through animal-assisted therapy.Molly is more than a companion. She is part of the therapeutic experience, helping create a safe and calming environment for clients. Through her presence, she supports connection, comfort, and emotional openness, showing the powerful impact of the human-animal bond.In this conversation with host Cyndie Morgan and her four-legged co-host, Nigel, we explore how Molly became part of Deb’s work and the role therapy dogs can play in helping people feel seen, supported, and understood.Learn more about Ellie Mental Health:https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/beverly-cummings-center-ma/Learn more here: https://cyndiesthoughtmovement.com/inspawedDo you have a story? Apply to share it in the studio.

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