The Resilient Animal

Annie Petersen, Ed.D.

The Resilient Animal: Exploring Mental Health Through Helping Animals and Their People Each episode invites listeners on a journey to discover how assisting other living beings can profoundly impact our own mental health. Dr. Petersen explores the science and stories behind resilience, highlighting inspiring examples from both human and non-human animals. Through engaging interviews and thoughtful insights, the podcast delves into how acts of compassion and care for animals can foster healing, growth, and resilience in people.What makes The Resilient Animal truly unique?In-person interviews with animal advocates, mental health professionals, and everyday heroes who share their personal stories a...

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The Resilient Animal

Episodes (29)

Tuesday An Anniversary Re-Release: The Cantu Foundation and the Power of Rescue, Community, and Social Media
Tue Feb 3rd The Chinese Zodiac: Animals and Beyond
Jan 20th Adopt a Bird Month: The Joys and Commitments of Bird Companionship

The Resilient Animal

Feb 17, 2026
47 minutes
32 MB

Send a text Host Dr. Annie Petersen welcomes Fatima Guevara (Founder) and Jenna Finch (Director of Operations) from The Cantu Foundation to discuss how the rescue began with Fatima’s paralyzed dog, Cantu, and grew through social media into a nonprofit helping dogs in Mexico and San Diego. They share how a viral Dodo video expanded their community, how they built a foster-based rescue run by volunteers (now a large team with both local and remote roles), and how events helped establish a stronger presence in San Diego. Fatima and Jenna talk about the realities of rescue wo...

The Resilient Animal

An Anniversary Re-Release: The Cantu Foundation and the Power of Rescue, Community, and Social Media

Annie Petersen, Ed.D.

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