{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"04: Mental Wellness with Carol Novello","description":"Whoever said diamonds are a girl\u2019s best friend never had a dog. Today\u2019s 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\u2122 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\u2019ve 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\u2122&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Links:&amp;nbsp;   Visit Recovery Center of America Website Healthy Living System\u2122 https:\/\/wellnesswithinyourwalls.com\/10-step-approach\/ Mutual Rescue\u2122 https:\/\/mutualrescue.org\/ Mutual Rescue\u2122 Films https:\/\/mutualrescue.org\/films\/ Mutual Rescue\u2122 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 ","author_name":"Healthy Home Take Control","author_url":"https:\/\/wellnesswithinyourwalls.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/100486709"}