Love and loss: What we can learn from puppies

Leah's neighborhood dog recently had puppies in her home, and she's feeling all the puppy love. She talks with Ofosu about the lessons in unconditional love, mindfulness, and contentment that we can learn from animals. They also discuss ways we can perceive the world more like our four-legged friends. 📣 We want to hear from you! What do you like, not like, and want more of on the Well Balanced podcast? Share your feedback here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WB_March?user_id= ▶️ You can watch the latest episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zVtjZAv73Jw 🎧 What's in this episode: (00:00) The story of Lala, Leah's neighborhood dog (01:53) How animals can help us live healthier and happier lives (03:29) How to bond with and learn from animals (06:46) Caring for rescue animals and the power of loving attention (09:13) What we gain from taking care of animals (11:08) Alternatives to pet ownership (12:20) Ofosu's childhood dog and grieving the loss of a pet 🧘 About Balance: Well Balanced is co-hosted by Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. Unlock your free year of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1