Episode notes
Pets aren’t just cute—they’re emotional lifelines for caregivers. In this episode, Shaunté Newby shares how her dog helped her navigate caregiving burnout, stress, and isolation. From unexpected comic relief to quiet companionship, discover how animals offer emotional support, self-care rituals, and healing for caregivers.
Chapters
00:00 The Emotional Support of Pets
04:10 Pets as Caregivers
08:12 Finding Solace in Pet Care
10:32 Unconditional Love from Pets
Keywords
Caregivingmental healthpet therapyemotional supportemotional support animals