In this episode, Finn and Sarah explore the concept of codependency with our pets and how we often project our own emotions onto them. Through personal anecdotes, they discuss the importance of recognizing and managing these feelings to maintain a healthy relationship with our furry friends.

Key Takeaways:

- Projecting Emotions: Understand how we often project our own feelings onto our pets and the impact it can have on both us and them.

- Managing Discomfort: Learn to tolerate the uncomfortable feelings we might assume our pets are having without reacting impulsively.

- Healthy Boundaries: Discover why setting boundaries, like not overfeeding or overindulging pets due to our own emotional needs, is crucial for their well-being.

Quotes:

"We're telling people to do nothing because sometimes doing nothing is the best way to manage our misguided emotions about our pets." – Sarah

"Maybe we have to tolerate these feelings that we've created in our head, that we don't really know they're having." – Finn

Listener Challenge:

This week, observe your emotional responses to your pet's behavior and practice not reacting immediately. Share your experiences with us on social media using #CrazyWithPets.

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Leaving CrazyTown is a Podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, especially codependency. Created by Dr. Sarah Michaud and Finn Allen, they offer unfiltered insights and strategies from personal experiences and mental health expertise. The episodes cover anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-improvement to guide and motivate listeners toward better mental health and overall well-being. Join the Leaving CrazyTown community and take the first step towards a happier, healthier life.

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