What if cuddling your dog or cat could lower your blood pressure and improve your mental health?
Too many people think of pets as “just” companions, but research shows they do much more.

In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Braun, Vice President of Research and Operations at The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), to uncover what science says about the power of pets in our lives. From emotional support to measurable health improvements, the human-animal bond is more than real, it’s revolutionary.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• How pets boost your physical and emotional health
• What makes a pet different from an emotional support, service, or therapy animal
• How HABRI is driving research and changing policies to support pet-friendly living

Whether you’re a pet parent, policy maker, or just curious about the science behind why pets make life better, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible when we honor the human-animal connection.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
 Website: https://habri.org
Research and News: https://habri.org/research

Preventive Vet
 Website: https://www.preventivevet.com

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our former name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same show, same mission—just a name that fits better now.

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