{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"273. Dogs Save Lives: How Our Four-Legged Friends Boost Health, Happiness &amp; Healing","description":" \u201cDogs don\u2019t just make life better\u2014they literally help us live longer, healthier, and happier lives.\u201d  -Kristen M. Olson In this uplifting solo episode, host Kristen Olson dives into the life-changing impact of dogs\u2014on health, happiness, and healing. From personal stories with her three rescue pups to powerful science-backed benefits, Kristen explores why dogs are more than companions\u2014they\u2019re lifesavers. Discover how dogs reduce stress, improve heart health, ease loneliness, and even detect medical emergencies before they happen. Kristen also shares practical advice for adopting, volunteering, or simply connecting with animals to add more love and balance into your life. Whether you\u2019re a lifelong dog lover or just curious about the benefits of being around animals, this episode will leave you inspired to lean into the unconditional love and healing power of our four-legged friends. Topics Covered:  The science behind dogs lowering mortality and stress Real stories of healing and resilience through pets The role of dogs in service, therapy, and rescue Why adopting a rescue is worth it How animals teach us presence, love, and responsibility  Time Stamps: 0:00 \u2013 1:00 | Welcome + intro to the episode 1:00 \u2013 5:00 | Why 2025 needs more dogs (personal reflections) 5:00 \u2013 10:00 | Camping with my rescue pups + nature healing 10:00 \u2013 15:00 | How dogs support emotional health + therapy insights 15:00 \u2013 20:00 | Science-backed health benefits: heart health, stress, exercise 20:00 \u2013 25:00 | Service dogs, medical detection &amp;amp; rescue work 25:00 \u2013 30:00 | Why adopting rescues is powerful + Colorado rescue shoutouts 30:00 \u2013 34:00 | Final thoughts: animals as healers + call to adopt\/support &amp;nbsp;  Connect with T&amp;amp;T:  IG: @TurmericTequila  Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila  Website:  www.TurmericAndTequila.com  Host: Kristen Olson  IG: @Madonnashero  Tik Tok: @Madonnashero  Website:  www.KOAlliance.com  WATCH HERE  MORE LIKE THIS:  https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/youtu.be\/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI   https:\/\/youtu.be\/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  #DogsSaveLives, #TurmericAndTequila, #DogLovers, #AnimalHealing, #RescueDogs, #ServiceDogs, #TherapyDogs, #AdoptDontShop, #MentalHealth, #FitnessAndWellness, #DogParents, #HealingWithDogs, #UnconditionalLove, #PetTherapy, #CrossFitAndDogs ","author_name":"Turmeric and Tequila\u2122","author_url":"http:\/\/turmericandtequila.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38245930\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38245930"}