# 405 - How interacting with animals changes us - Prof Aubrey Fine


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Prof Fine Book : https://shorturl.at/aeltL Animals have an incredible effect on us humans, they can dissolve a bad mood in a moment and melt our hearts on demand with a simple touch and to talk to us about the science underpinning this, is Prof Aubrey Fine who is a psychologist, a best selling author and is an expert in the field of children and animal therapeutic interaction. Professor Fine tells us what effects animals have on our psyche but also how they change us physiologically.We hear the positive impact animals have on children with ADHD, Autism and other conditions. Find out the varying reasons people choose to have a pet in the first place. And crucially we hear how to process the loss of a pet that has come to be a beloved member of the family as Professor Fine tells us how he dealt with the loss of his own golden retriever Ketzy. This is a really touching and insightful conversation with a man who has a deep love and respect for his animal companions but also an appreciation of their power to help us become better human beings. Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter: