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The Science Behind Why Horses Change Us with Dr. Leanne Nieforth | Episode 58
People who have experienced a meaningful connection with a horse often know that something changed. Science faces the harder question: What exactly happened, and can we measure it?
Dr. Leanne Nieforth studies human-animal interaction, including equine-assisted services and the relationships between service dogs and trauma survivors. Her work helps move the conversation beyond simply saying that animals help people and toward understanding the physical, emotional, and relational processes that may explain why.
We discuss research involving veterans with PTSD and service dogs, including changes…
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