Emotional Support Animals: Uncovering the Mental Health Connection with Daniel Maigler

Think about the things that we do automatically every single day to take care of our physical health. Now think of what you are doing to take care of your mental health. For most of us, it is much easier to identify the physical aspects but forget the as equally important mental health.  Heather’s guest, Daniel Maigler has seen too often what a lack of mental health care can do to people. As a therapist and counselor, Daniel understands the importance of this which lead him to sit on the Board of Directors for Paws for Patrick, a service that connects young people with Emotional Support Animals. He also hosts his own podcast Not Allowed to Die, answering questions about mental health and therapy.Whether you are looking to engage your mental health journey or want to learn more about the supports out there, you are going to want to sit back and listen to his informative and endearing episode. Do not miss these highlights:04:22 – Uncover what Paws for Patrick is all about, from its inception to the good that it provides today.07:50 – The difference between and Emotional Support Animal and a Therapy Animal11:51 – The connection between animals and mental health16:46 – There are always options available to people for mental health care, it is just making them aware of them so that they can discover what works for them.20:29 – Every challenge is an opportunity, and a mental health issue can be a superpower as we can use it to increase our empathy.23:21 – Sometimes there can be a realization that through great suffering, we may be able find what we were meant to do32:48 – Allow yourself that period of mourning when it comes to facing changes that you were not prepared for. It does not mean your in denial but it is a completely normal grief process to work through.34:48 – Daniel and Heather go through recommendations of books and podcasts for people to listen to.40:30 – Shifting from the focus of the external into the internal As Mentioned in Episode:Become part of the Rainbow Stories, Compilation Book for Parents, Teens and Allies, at https://www.katherineburrowscreative.com/rainbow-stories-compilation-book Connect with Heather: Solutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com For the Language of LGBTQIA+ E-book, visit: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/book  Digital Coming Out Course for Parents - Text Ally to 55444 to get Heather's "My kid just came out and I'm freaking out!" Toolkit!Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!Support Heather's Work: https://linktr.ee/chrysalismamaWays to connect with Daniel J MaiglerDaniel is on the board for Paws for Patrick. To learn more:Website: https://www.pawsforpatrick.org/Instagram: PawsforPatrick  and notallowedtodiepodPodcast: