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In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, The Minimalists talk about simple pets with Dr. Karen Shaw Becker and Rodney Habib, authors of The Forever Dog, and they answer the following questions:
- Do humans actually need pets?
- What does the acronym “DOGS” represent?
- How many pets are too many?
- What is a puppy scam?
- What is genetic deletion?
- What is a healthy diet for pets?
- How do we ensure a superlative longevity for our pets’ lives?
- How do I address my spouse’s frustrations with a pet when I get value from the companionship and care of the pet but they do not?
- How much exercise does my pet need?
- How do we ensure we don’t become totally consumed by our pet guardian identities?
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- Added Value: “Polyghost”
- Book: Love People, Use Things
- Book: The Forever Dog
- Essay: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game
- Facebook: Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
- Instagram: Mallory French
- Instagram: Jordan Moore
- Instagram: Podcast Shawn
- Instagram: Jessica Williams
- Instagram: Danny Unknwn
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- Website: Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
- Website: Rodney Habib
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