293: How Pets Help Us Live Longer
Dr. Phil Richmond, a veterinarian, positive psychology practitioner, health coach, and pet owner is here to help us understand why pets make us feel good. You’ll hear how pets can reduce pain in humans, what dogs make the best therapy dogs, how pets are so beneficial to kids, and all of the happy chemicals you get from being around pets.
During our wide-ranging conversation, we discussed:
Why petting a dog or cat makes us feel good
How learned behaviors affect pets and humans in everyday life
What makes up a dog’s personality
Which dogs live the longest
How children benefit from growing up around pets
Learned helplessness in dogs and humans
“I have the best dog” — you’re right!
Anecdotal evidence of what helps lessen cat allergies
The “best” dogs for people with dog allergies (note: science shows there isn’t one but there are some breeds that some people with allergies do better with)
How pets can help lessen physical pain in humans
How pets bring people into the present moment
How to do your best whether it’s being a parent to a four- or two-legged kid
Links Discussed
Running Away and With Dogs Part 1 with Veterinarian Ernie Ward
Running Away and With Dogs Part 2 with Veterinarian Ernie Ward
Tweet me your biggest takeaways from the episode at @KariGormley—I’d love to hear from you!
Contact:
Dr. Philip Richmond:
Website: CountryOaksAH.com/team/dr-philip-richmond
Kari Gormley:
Twitter: @KariGormley
Instagram: @KariGormley