In this solo episode, Shaun shares the story of Roger, his blind dog, and what loving him through loss taught him about trust, grief, and letting go. What begins as a response to a listener’s question about a dog losing its sight turns into a deeper reflection on resilience, adaptation, and how often we project our fear onto the ones we love.

He also checks in from Thailand, reflects on nicotine withdrawal and travel, and answers listener questions about dating as a therapist and navigating friendship after a breakup.

This episode is about grief without regret, freedom without guilt, and what Roger the blind dog taught Shaun about living in the moment.

Timestamps:

(00:20) Thailand update, solo travel, and being the 33rd wheel
(03:20) Day 24 without nicotine and changing plans from Europe to Korea
(07:42) Roger the blind dog, resilience, and what animals teach us about presence
(14:40) A sweet listener voicemail and why this podcast matters
(18:26) Dating as a therapist or helper without losing your humanity
(23:15) Breakups, friends staying connected to an ex, and letting go of control
(28:54) Previewing next week with Laura Griffiths
(30:09) Love Camp and an invitation into something different

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