I’m going to go out on a limb here and venture that you didn’t know today – January 21st – is National Hugging Day. That’s right – hugging. Like you do with a romantic partner, dog, or favorite stuffed animal. There are many benefits to hugging you may not be aware of – so today, we’re going to celebrate hugging and find reasons to be thankful for the hugs in our lives.

Original music and voiceover by Mickey Clement, used with sincerest, heartfelt thanks.

RESOURCES CITED IN THIS EPISODE

https://bethrogerson.com/build-better-you-8-hugs/

https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2000-01-13-0001130751-story.html (vague reference to the bunny cholesterol story)

https://peaandthepodchiropractic.com/articles-tips/page/3/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6169869/

https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/benefits-of-hugging/