In this show Carol Novello, founder of Mutual Rescue and author of Mutual Rescue, returns to Psych UP Live with an exciting and expansive focus on the power of people-pet rescue and connection. She discusses options for people who cannot actually adopt a pet but want to share in the experience of loving homeless furry friends. Discussing the stories captured in a new set of award winning mini films, Carol considers how mutual rescue addresses trauma, pain, othering, bias, and loneliness. She discusses the neurophysiology of the pet-person connection. With powerful stories she shares an animal’s ability to show us unfiltered affection and loyalty despite the heartbreaks and loss of everyday life and teach us about the courage to embrace any moment of connection. You will love this show.