My Dog Walk Saved Me | A Mental Health Journey

National Trust Podcast

When one man set off on a walk around the UK coast, little did he know that adopting a rescue dog would change the course of his life.

Christian Lewis was at rock bottom when he embarked on a journey that would last 6 years, but it was ‘Jet’ and the power of nature, that would piece him back together to lead him onto a life that would otherwise have been unimaginable for this army veteran.
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Host: Claire Hickinbotham
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez
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In Memory of Jet:
With thanks to Christian Lewis for sharing his story, and his love of ‘Jet’ the rescue dog with us.
Christian Lewis was raising money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity - https://ssafa.org.uk/ and his story continues @wildernessfamilyuk

If what Christian talked about in this podcast resonated with you, you can get help on the MIND website.
https://www.mind.org.uk/

To find out about taking your dog to National Trust places.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dog-friendly

Or have a look at our new book 'Great British Walkies'.
https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-great-british-walkies.html

If this podcast has inspired you to get out and experience the coast, and get a blast of fresh sea air, with or without a dog, check out these suggestions.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/walking/top-coastal-walks
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