1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend never had a dog. Today’s guest, Carol Novello, has worked in the animal welfare sector for 10 years and has started a multitude of programs to help get animals fostered, cared for, and into a loving home. Carol shares what inspired her to start working with animals, as well as the many benefits a furry friend can have on your home, health, and mental wellness.&amp;nbsp; Join Marla and Jillian in this encouraging episode honoring our furry friends to learn more about Mutual Rescue™ and how adopting a homeless animal can save you, too.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Show Highlights:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Marla, Jillian, and Carol discuss the animals they’ve rescued&amp;nbsp; Carol shares how she got into the animal welfare sector&amp;nbsp; Programs Carol started to help people understand why helping animals helps people&amp;nbsp; What inspired Carol to start working with animals&amp;nbsp; The mental health benefits of having a pet&amp;nbsp; How the pandemic impacted animal adoption&amp;nbsp; The importance of connecting with the natural world Ways animals can increase productivity and activity&amp;nbsp; The research behind how animals relieve stress&amp;nbsp; Why Carol made the Doggy Day Out Tool Kit to help communities easily implement a fostering program&amp;nbsp; The ways animals can help make us more vulnerable with others&amp;nbsp; Changes Carol had to make in her home to cohabitate with pets&amp;nbsp; New projects happening within Mutual Rescue™&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Links:&amp;nbsp; Visit Recovery Center of America Website Healthy Living System™ https://wellnesswithinyourwalls.com/10-step-approach/ Mutual Rescue™ https://mutualrescue.org/ Mutual Rescue™ Films https://mutualrescue.org/films/ Mutual Rescue™ Book https://mutualrescue.org/book/ Doggy Day Out https://mutualrescue.org/doggydayout/ Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mutual-rescue-carol-novello/1128997296 Healthy Home Take Control https://wellnesswithinyourwalls.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18661097/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/f734f3/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/100486709