
Navigating Life's Challenges: From Grief to Gratitude
07/09/24 • 16 min
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How do we rebuild our lives after a profound loss? Join me on The Fuzzy Mic as I share my personal journey of coping with the heartbreak of losing my beloved dog, Pinto.
I open up about how the pain kept me away from the microphone and how I've found solace through running and embracing the Mediterranean diet.
Struggling with depression and stress, I discuss the crucial role my dogs have played in my mental health—both as sources of sorrow and life-saving responsibility.
I'll also share insights from a psychologist about the concerning impact of our over-reliance on technology on our cognitive and social skills, urging everyone to challenge themselves to maintain these essential abilities.
Finally, we learn from the happiest people in the world, how to make ourselves happy.
Thank you for being an integral part of The Fuzzy Mic community and for staying fuzzy, friends!
How do we rebuild our lives after a profound loss? Join me on The Fuzzy Mic as I share my personal journey of coping with the heartbreak of losing my beloved dog, Pinto.
I open up about how the pain kept me away from the microphone and how I've found solace through running and embracing the Mediterranean diet.
Struggling with depression and stress, I discuss the crucial role my dogs have played in my mental health—both as sources of sorrow and life-saving responsibility.
I'll also share insights from a psychologist about the concerning impact of our over-reliance on technology on our cognitive and social skills, urging everyone to challenge themselves to maintain these essential abilities.
Finally, we learn from the happiest people in the world, how to make ourselves happy.
Thank you for being an integral part of The Fuzzy Mic community and for staying fuzzy, friends!
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The Fuzzy Mic - Navigating Life's Challenges: From Grief to Gratitude
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