For Human Sake - S5E3 - Dr Kara Langin

For Human Sake - S5E3 - Dr Kara Langin

From Washburn Review by Washburn Student Media

April 20, 2026 · 49 min · Season 1 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode explores the role of therapy animals in emotional support and mental health through a conversation with Dr. Kara Langin and her therapy dog, Sammy.

In this episode of For Human Sake , host Binx sits down with Kara Langin, a faculty member specializing in couple and family therapy at Washburn University, alongside her therapy dog, Sammy. Together, they explore the powerful role that therapy animals can play in emotional support, mental health, and human connection. Kara shares insight into her work, the importance of creating safe and supportive environments, and how Sammy contributes to that process in a way that only a therapy dog can. From the science behind animal-assisted therapy to real-life experiences of comfort and connection, this conversation highlights how something as simple as the presence of a dog can make a meaningful difference. Therapy dogs are known to help reduce stress, improve mood, and create a sense of calm in a variety of settings, from schools to hospitals. This episode is a reminder of the quiet but powerful ways we can support one another, and how healing doesn’t always come in the form you expect. Listen now and experience the impact of connection, compassion, and a very good dog.

People in this episode

Host: Binx

Guest: Kara Langin

Topics covered

  • therapy animals
  • mental health
  • emotional support
  • human connection
  • animal-assisted therapy

Keywords

  • therapy animals
  • mental health
  • emotional support
  • animal-assisted therapy
  • human connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washburn University

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