04: Mental Wellness with Carol Novello

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. 

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. 

Show Highlights: 

• Marla, Jillian, and Carol discuss the animals they’ve rescued 
• Carol shares how she got into the animal welfare sector 
• Programs Carol started to help people understand why helping animals helps people 
• What inspired Carol to start working with animals 
• The mental health benefits of having a pet 
• How the pandemic impacted animal adoption 
• The importance of connecting with the natural world
• Ways animals can increase productivity and activity 
• The research behind how animals relieve stress 
• Why Carol made the Doggy Day Out Tool Kit to help communities easily implement a fostering program 
• The ways animals can help make us more vulnerable with others 
• Changes Carol had to make in her home to cohabitate with pets 
• New projects happening within Mutual Rescue™ 

Links: 

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