Actress Azita Ghanizada joins Maggie to share how her dog Rumi helped her through the pandemic, a difficult relationship, and her father’s final days, offering joy, emotional support, and even protection. From flying first class to sensing danger, Rumi isn’t just a pet, she’s family, healer, and hero.

Maggie sits down with Hannah Brown to talk about her hilarious and heartfelt bond with her dog Wally, and her new book The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Reign, a messy, romantic, and sun-soaked story of second chances.

The Dogist, Elias Weiss Friedman, joins Maggie to talk about how he started his Instagram profile and grew it to millions of followers, what changed in his life when he adopted his dog Elsa and some of his inspirations for writing his new book This Dog Will Change Your Life.

Actor Giacomo Gianniotti joins Maggie on this episode of Unconditional to share the powerful story of adopting Jazz, his three-legged dog rescued from the Lovejoy Foundation. Their heartfelt conversation explores the unexpected gifts of adopting special needs animals and the joy Jazz has brought into Giacomo’s life.

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We're back! Season 2 of Unconditional starts Wednesday, June 4, 2025! New voices. New stories. The same powerful reminder of how our pets change our lives.

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Maggie chats with Bryce Dallas Howard about her touching new Disney+ documentary Pets, exploring the magical bond between children and animals. Bryce shares personal stories of her childhood dog Frisky and a surprising snake friendship in this conversation about how animals transform our lives.

In this bonus episode, Maggie sits down with Kimberly West, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at VCA, to talk about how to keep your pets safe during natural disasters. From creating an emergency kit to knowing when to evacuate, Kimberly shares expert advice on protecting our furry friends when the unexpected happens.

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In Unconditional’s very first cat episode, Maggie welcomes her real-life best friend Melanie Lynskey, and Jason Ritter for a conversation full of laughter, love, and unforgettable pet stories. From Jason’s hilarious “cat voices” and their cats Donut and Mark R’s wild antics, to Melanie’s childhood pets in New Zealand and a touching tribute to her dog Mouse. It’s a heartwarming, hilarious episode between close friends—and yes, the very cute Linus even makes an appearance.

In this bonus episode, Maggie sits down with Dr. Kimberly Carvalho, a veterinarian at @VCA, to discuss essential pet wellness tips, the surprising link between grain-free diets and heart murmurs, plus, the importance of lifelong pet care. 

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In this episode, Maggie welcomes Zach Skow, co-founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and the Pawsitive Change Program. Zach shares his journey from battling end-stage liver failure to building a life dedicated to rescuing dogs—and how they, in turn, rescued him. Stay tuned as he also dives into the Pawsitive Change Program, which pairs incarcerated individuals with "death row" rescue dogs, transforming lives on both ends of the leash!