#21: Mindset Shifts for Deeper Friendships

Pets Teach Love with Dr. Whitney Keller

Relationship Mini-Series: 3 of 6

How your pet friends can deepen your connections with your people friends!

Hey there! Welcome back to the relationships mini-series. If you're just joining us, don’t miss episodes 19 and 20 about your relationships with society and group dynamics. This episode dives into something a little more personal: friends. As your pet teaches you about loyalty and joy, your friendships offer some of the most valuable opportunities to practice finding joy, security, and self-discovery.

You know those friends who instantly lift your energy? Or the ones who make you want to try new things and take risks? Those friendships are the gems you’ll explore in this podcast. Listen in for a fresh perspective about investing in your friendships as a great way to understand yourself better and live your fullest life. Join me to reframe your friendships—pets included—and truly nurture those special bonds.

Episode Highlights:

• 02:04 What you can control in relationships
• 05:17 Important qualities of meaningful friendships
• 06:24 Pet lessons- joy
• 12:07 Pet lessons- security & support
• 14:19 The importance of nurturing friendships

Listen today and start connecting with your friends on a deeper level!

FREE resource: "The 5 Levels of Connection: Reframe Your Relationships, Reclaim Your Joy". This is everything your pet wants you to know about love!

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