Positively Podcast - Episode 56 Diesel, Dr. Ruth and Vegemite

Dr. Paula Bloom joins Victoria and Holly in studio to talk through
the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks and how we process
tragedies: integrating the information into our lives, how to talk
to kids about tragedies, the way we’re wired for empathy, making it
extra hard to process, and the concept of compassion fatigue.

Victoria recounts the story of Diesel, a police dog who was killed
in the line of duty while apprehending the lead organizer of the
terrorist attacks. Paula asks whether it is right to ask dogs to
work in military and police settings, and whether dogs are capable
of giving their ‘consent’ to go into dangerous situations. Do dogs
feel and experience actual love, or is their affectionate behavior
just a representation of their need for safety and pleasurable
experiences.

Holly describes her recent interview experience with acclaimed
psychologist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Victoria talks about the need for
women to have the opportunity to communicate with each other, and
Paula opens up about a troubling experience she encountered with
Vegemite.

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