Judith Herman, the great pioneer in trauma studies, maintained that healing takes place through relationships. A crucial element in healing is empathy, or being able to take someone else’s perspective. Cognitive empathy (theory of mind) is important, but far more…
Recently, I was asked to give a talk about the concept of thriving and how to build a life where we can flourish despite unexpected changes or challenges. If there’s anything I’ve learned in 2025 so far, it’s that if…
Historically, romantic relationships have been viewed as transformational processes. The ideal of love was seen as a powerful force capable of bringing two individuals together, helping them grow beyond their limits, and merging them into a union more remarkable than…
What do you like about the way you look? As an eating disorder expert, I often ask people that very question. More often than not, it’s followed by a long pause. After a few awkward moments, I may get a…
As a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, I can say with certainty that my mental health has been deeply intertwined with my team’s performance. When the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018, and again this year, I was on cloud…
Wishing you all the best for the festive season. Photo: Anna Averianova/Shutterstock Thank you for your support during this past year. I wish you a wonderful and peaceful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2025. Zazie Source link
A round-up of the year’s most popular content on dogs, cats, and the human-animal bond. Photo: Daykiney/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD It’s time for my annual round-up of the most popular posts and podcasts of the year, this year with…
There’s a new podcast interview with me about how to help anxious and fearful dogs. By Zazie Todd PhD I chatted to Si Wooler about how to help anxious and fearful dogs and my new book, Bark!: The Science of…
I was interviewed about how to help anxious dogs for The Observer. By Zazie Todd PhD I was interviewed by The Observer about how to help anxious and fearful dogs. You can read the piece in the print copy of…
Watch or listen to the recording of Canine Blockbusters at Bark! Fest with Alexis Devine talking about her book I Am Bunny and Teresa J Rhyne on her book Poppy in the Wild. Zazie Todd, Alexis Devine, Teresa J. Rhyne,…
