Dogs for Mental Health: Why Your Dog Becomes Your Anchor with Daniel Popovic

Prefer video? Watch on youtube. Mental health benefits of dogs aren't always visible the way physical health is, but they may be the most powerful gift our dogs give us. Daniel Popovic joins the show to talk about grief, rescue dogs who carry trauma, and why the stories we share about our dogs matter more than we might realize — especially when we're struggling. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the grief of losing a dog can hit harder than you expect, even when you thought you were prepared How dogs pick up on energy and trauma in ways we don't, and what that means when you bring a new dog into your home What caregiver fatigue really looks like when you're caring for a senior dog, and why it's okay to admit it's hard Why resource guarding and reactivity might be about your energy in the room, not just the dog's history How having a dog holds you accountable in ways that quietly shape your mental health, your routine, and your sense of purpose Why younger generations — especially those navigating isolation, stress, or big life transitions — benefit deeply from having dogs in their lives What it means to make room for a dog when your life feels full, and why the sacrifice is worth more than you give back A FAVOURITE MOMENT "Every misstep is a stepping stone to success. There's a diamond underneath every challenge — you just have to look for it." — Daniel ABOUT DANIEL POPOVIC Daniel Popovic is a product innovation executive, author, and podcast host who spent years generating over two billion dollars in product value across multiple industries before turning his attention to what matters most: the human-animal bond. After losing his Doberman Marley in devastating circumstances, he wrote a book to process his grief — and discovered it resonated with others navigating the same heartbreak. Now he hosts the Every Paw Print, Every Story podcast, works with rescue dogs carrying trauma, and is developing a framework to speak at universities about how dogs anchor our mental health and shape us into better leaders and humans. CONNECT WITH DANIEL POPOVIC Website: pawpads.pet CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com. And if you're a dog lover who wants community, trusted expert resources and coaching to create a calmer, happier, healthier life with your dog, come find us at planetcalm.co - the Ultimate Hub for dogs, the people who love them.