S2E4: Sit. Stay. Heal.

What if your therapist had four legs and fur?In this episode of Healarious, we unleash a powerful (and unexpectedly hilarious) conversation with psychologist Dr. Angela Ceisel, a leader in canine-assisted therapy. From training dogs to detect trauma cues to burnout in therapy pups, Angela dives deep into the science, spirit, and soul of working alongside our furry co-healers.Co-host Amy Redbird shares a tear-jerking story about how her dog Buddy helped her son finally open up after years of emotional shutdown, and how her own benzodiazepine withdrawal and trauma crash in 2019 shaped her healing. Theresa Benson gets real about missing the signs her dog Abby was sending about a toxic relationship—and how hindsight is a furry, peeing oracle.If you’ve ever felt like your dog “just knows,” or wondered what makes a therapy animal legit (and what doesn’t), this one’s for you.🐶 Raw, real, funny, and full of heart—this is animal-assisted therapy like you’ve never heard it before.Follow us on Instagram at @healariouspodBookmark our Linktree and check back for Healarious merch and more Copyright 2024 Healarious