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making friends as an adult? ruff. dogs? way easier. 🐕

this past week of dog-sitting in Austin reminded me how much comfort and belonging pets bring just by being there. In this video, I share:

why adult friendships can feel so tough (and why that’s normal)
science on how pets boost our physical & mental wellbeing
how dogs naturally help us connect with people
a couple indoor dog-friendly spots in Austin (coffee shop & brewery)
and some reflections on belonging/companionship from my week with farrah

whether you’re here for the vibes, the dog-friendly Austin recs, or just reassurance that you’re not alone in figuring out adult friendships — I hope this video leaves you feeling a little lighter 🤎

🌿 resources mentioned:
Hidden Brain podcast episode on tiny interactions → https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/relat...
Book on animal communication: Animal Talk → https://a.co/d/6DzBptw (no affiliate, just an interesting read I wanted to share :))

🐾 if you’re in Austin (all indoor):
☕ dog days coffee — many great coffee drinks on tap, cozy interior, and easy parking!
🍺 st. elmo brewing — beer, coffee, matcha, soft drinks, and food trucks outside... it was a great place to get work done during the week too!
(not in vid, but other recs):
🍺 bouldin acres — food is great, and they have lots of games, pickleball, and stuff for kids too
🍴 anchor bar — separate dog friendly indoor area, where they have a menu for the dogs too 🥹

📲 time stamps:
0:00 – intro: pets feel easier
0:58 – why friendships feel tough
1:57 – small circles still count
2:20 – science: pets & wellbeing
2:59 – dog-friendly Austin spots 🐕
3:21 – pets spark daily connection
4:28 – talking to pets differently
5:57 – the hard part: coming home solo
7:29 – takeaway: what belonging looks like

🎞️✮⋆˙other videos you may like:
authentic living & connection playlist:    • 🌿 notes on connection  

thanks for watching! 🤎

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