Receiving Love: What Dogs Teach Us About Accepting Affection

We talk a lot about how dogs love us. But what if one of their greatest gifts isn’t just how they love—but how they receive love?In this episode of Life Lessons from Dog, Kari shares a personal conversation that sparked a deeper reflection on what it means to let love in—especially when it feels unfamiliar. From a quiet moment on the couch with her Malamute, Eden, to the stories we carry about worthiness, productivity, and self-protection, this episode explores the vulnerability of being loved exactly as you are.If you’ve ever struggled to soften into love, to trust it without questioning, or to receive care without feeling like you have to earn it—this one’s for you.Topics include: • Why receiving love can feel more vulnerable than giving it • The connection between worthiness and overthinking • What dogs model for us about presence and trust • A story about Eden’s quiet companionship that changed everythingTune in for a heartfelt reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to be loved—and that maybe, just maybe, it’s time to let the love in.