Jeff Goodrich, author of Dude and Duder: How My Dog Saved My Life, shares how getting a dog in midlife transformed his life. He discusses losing 70 pounds, repairing relationships, and finding happiness. They also explore the benefits of getting a dog and the power of walking for personal growth.
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Getting a dog can kick-start a mid-life transformation, helping with weight loss, relationship repair, and finding happiness.
Taking daily walks with a dog can be a transformative practice, fostering a clear mind, reflection, and a growth mindset.
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Domestic Violence Shelters and Pet Acceptance
Only 17% of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. accept pets, leaving abuse survivors with a difficult decision. Purina's Purple Leash Project is working to make more shelters pet-friendly.
Mid-Life Transformation through Getting a Dog
Getting a dog can kick-start a mid-life transformation. The author shares his personal experience with how his dog, Duder, helped him lose weight, repair relationships, and find happiness.
Overcoming Mid-Life Slump and Learned Helplessness
The author discusses his mid-life slump and the learned helplessness that kept him from making meaningful changes. With the help of his dog, he found the motivation to break free and start transforming his life.
The Power of Daily Walks and Mindset Shift
Taking daily walks with his dog became a transformative practice for the author. It allowed him to clear his mind, reflect on his life, and develop a growth mindset. The daily walks became the foundation for his physical and mental well-being.
Maybe you're in a midlife slump. Maybe you're unhappy in your job and marriage. Maybe you're inactive and overweight. Maybe you've tried to change your life before but can't seem to make the changes stick. What do you need to do to finally turn things around?
My guest would say that the answer might be getting a dog.
Jeff Goodrich is the author of Dude and Duder: How My Dog Saved My Life. Today on the show, Jeff shares what his life was like at age 49 before getting Duder the Dog, and how Duder sparked changes that helped him lose 70 pounds, repair his relationships, and find real happiness. Along the way, we talk about advice that can apply to anyone trying to get out of the midlife slump, even if you don't own a dog, although Jeff would say you really should get one.