Today's guest, Zach Skow, is a visionary leader and passionate advocate for animal welfare, whose personal journey from addiction to a life of purpose has inspired countless individuals around the world. Battling addiction and grappling with life-threatening health issues his life took a transformative turn when he found redemption in the companionship of rescue dogs.   Zach founded Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk dogs and through his innovative program Pawsitive Change, which pairs rescue dogs with incarcerated individuals, he fosters healing and transforms lives of animals and humans alike. Get ready for an emotional conversation that will inspire you to help make a difference! --- --- --- VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! --- --- --- LOLAVIE Get 15% off LolaVie with the code UNDERSTOOD at  https://www.lolavie.com/UNDERSTOOD One promo code per order and discounts can't be combined. #lolaviepod  --- --- --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RachelUchitelNYC Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alison Goodman  @aliggnyc   Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!   Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch every episode on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Misunderstood Podcast   Check out Rachel's Patreon: Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Patreon