How Our Pets Can Teach Us to Be More Present with Non Wels

01/26/22 • 39 min

We’re joined by Non Wels - a supreme empath, feely human, and all-around special soul. Non and I have an honest and important conversation about the importance of setting boundaries as empaths, how the love and special bond with our pets grounds us, and the unique ways that animals can help us in our journeys.

You’ll hear Non talk about his very special dog, Scooby, how he changed his life by helping him relinquish the facade he thought he had to hold onto, teaching him to be more present, and the many other ways he played a crucial role in Non’s mental health journey. Non also shares why empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity are important elements in his recovery, why the temporary nature of life gives it meaning, and why empathy without boundaries is "self-immolation in disguise." This is a conversation that’s straight from the heart. Tune in to listen to the incredible animals in Non’s life and how the unique love and bond that animals offer us can help us when we need it most.

*Trigger warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and mental health issues.
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Produced by Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency.

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Sappy, Funny, and Just Plain Nuts Stories of Our Fosters

We’re doing things a little differently in this episode. Instead of hearing from one of our amazing guests, you’re going to hear from yours truly. Specifically, you’re in for a treat as I share some zany stories from our greatest hits fosters.

From stories of our first foster who flew all the way from Taiwan, two tiny ragamuffin terriers, Shiloh - the beagle who confirmed my deepest fears, and so many more, this episode is a heartwarming walk through memory lane all about the fosters that changed me. I share stories about John Goodman - our 55lb foster beagle and how he healed my spirit, Dorothy and the giant hole she dug through our wall, and our favorite memories with our greatest fosters. Tune in to listen to how these fosters impacted my life with their presence, even if it were only for a short while.
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Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!
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Goodbye To A Great Love, My Sweet Ophelia - with my husband Eric

This episode of The Animal That Changed You is not only closest to my heart, but it was the hardest to record. My husband Eric sat down to interview me about my sweet Ophelia. There comes a time when every pet parent has to say goodbye. And today, Eric and I take a walk down memory lane as we honor Ophelia.

From how she came into my life, to the lessons she taught me over our 17 years together, to how she changed me, to how this whole podcast started because of her, this is an episode that I know every pet mom and pet dad can relate to. I hope that you tune in and help me pay homage to a Great Love, hear how Ophelia impacted my life most, the things I’ll miss about her, and maybe even find some comfort if you’re going through something similar or painful. I will miss her forever, but Ophelia will live on right here, and for that gift I cherish each and every one of you listening.
*Trigger warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and mental health issues.
Join The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook -- we're waiting to welcome you! Feel free to check out the website while you're at it.
Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!
Feel free to call ‪(415) 787-3159 to leave a short story about the animal who changed you - we might play yours on our next episode!
Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course you know that means thanks for listening.)

Produced by Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency.