EP210: The Healing Power of Dogs with Renee Alsarraf

EP210: The Healing Power of Dogs with Renee Alsarraf

Author: Kristen Manieri October 25, 2022 Duration: 40:45

As an esteemed veterinary oncologist with nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Renee Alsarraf knew a lot about treating cancer, healing, and grief. Then she was given her own cancer diagnosis and she learned that our furry, four-legged, slobbering animals have so much to teach us about healing, positivity and unconditional love. Renee turned her experiences into the heartwarming book, Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well, where she shares life lessons about perfect dogs and their imperfect humans.

 

Guest Bio

Dr. Renee Alsarraf has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous veterinary clinical trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and has lectured both locally and on the national level. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and is married to a veterinary ophthalmologist. They have one son, whom she cherishes, as well as Dusty, her beloved, bossy, six-year-old female boxer.

 

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode210

 

Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com

 

Mentioned in this Episode

Guest's book: Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well https://www.amazon.com/Sit-Stay-Heal-Teach-Living/dp/0063215225  

 

Guest's website: https://www.sitstayhealbook.com/

 

 

Host Bio

Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me. 

 

Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com

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In a world that often feels rushed and fragmented, 60 Mindful Minutes offers a space to slow down and reconnect with what matters. Host Kristen Manieri sits down with best-selling authors and thinkers, not for abstract theory, but for practical conversations about weaving intention into the fabric of daily life. This podcast lives at the intersection of science, health, and social connection, exploring how small shifts in awareness can lead to profound changes in our well-being and relationships. Each episode feels like a deep, personal dialogue, where guests share their insights on living with greater consciousness and purpose. You’ll hear tangible ideas for fostering deeper connections with others and with yourself, all grounded in accessible wisdom. The aim is to leave you reflecting on your own patterns and possibilities-questioning how you might engage with the world more fully. By dedicating this time to mindful exploration, the podcast becomes a tool for personal evolution, one thoughtful conversation at a time. Tune in for a consistent source of inspiration that challenges you to examine your habits, your relationships, and your inner landscape, all through the lens of living deliberately.
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