Episodes
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Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian
Dr. Lianna is the founder and owner of Claire Place Veterinary Hospice, one of the first practices in Canada devoted to end-of-life care for companion animals. She is past president of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and the international director of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). A large focus of Lianna's career has been the care of all the people involved in the end-of-life stage for companion animals. Dr. Lianna directed the Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa for over 20 years and, as a certified yoga instructor and compassion fatigue professional, is now offering grief retreats to people living with loss. She has studied pet loss and bereavement throughout her veterinary career and is honoured to be joining the Help Texts team as an expert contributor to support those coping with the death of a beloved pet.
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Supporting People Through Pet Loss: Insights from Experts
In this heartfelt panel discussion, join host and moderator Donna Schugart, Dr. Austin Schugart, Erika Sinner, and Erica Messer as they delve into the emotional journey of pet loss and its profound impact on individuals and families. Hosted by the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories (IAOPCC), this episode explores the importance of compassion, understanding, and tailored support in helping people navigate grief.
The panelists share their unique perspectives, experiences, and expert insights on providing comfort and guidance during one of life’s most difficult transitions. Whether you’re a pet professional, a grieving pet owner, or someone seeking to better support others, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.
Tune in to discover the power of empathy and the lasting bonds we share with our beloved pets.
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Hilary Russo is a trauma-informed holistic practitioner, transformational coach, and health/wellness journalist. She is one of only 1000 practitioners in the world Certified in Havening Techniques and is also certified Havening Trainer. Havening is a neuroscience-based touch therapy that rapidly rewires the brain, builds resiliency, and de-encodes trauma. Hilary is also an international speaker and health/wellness TV guest expert who has been seen on QVC and stations around the US. Her globally top-rated (top 1.5%) podcast, HIListically Speaking® is inspiring conversations of trauma to triumph through health, healing, and humor and what it takes to be a happy and healthy grown-up. Hilary’s signature HUG it Out® Method motivates you to find self-healing through humor, understanding, and gratitude with clarity, confidence, and calm.
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https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening
https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast
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Kimberly Artley is a globally celebrated Author, the CEO and Founder of PackFit Dog Training and Behavior, contributing writer for "Animal Wellness" magazine, and is a leading authority on canine behavior.
Known as the "Mary Poppins of Dog Training", her unique and unconventional "both ends of the leash", holistic approach to has been consistently described as "life-changing" and "absolutely transformational."
https://www.packfit.net/
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In this insightful interview, Erica Messer sits down with Dr. Karen Whala, founder of CodaPet, to discuss the vital role of compassionate at-home pet euthanasia services and the ways it impacts both pets and their owners. Join us as Dr. Whala shares her journey in veterinary care, the inspiration behind CodaPet, and how their team of mobile veterinarians works to ensure every pet’s final moments are filled with love and peace. If you’ve ever wondered about at-home end-of-life care for pets, or are looking for guidance in making a difficult decision, this conversation is for you.
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www.codapet.com
www.wolfieswish.com
Topics Covered:
- Dr. Karen Whala’s inspiration for founding codaPet
- How at-home euthanasia helps families and pets alike
- The growing need for compassionate end-of-life pet care
- Tips for pet owners preparing for this difficult journey
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This episode talks about what you can do to support your customers and your community. This really dives into how Wolfie's Wish products can support your customers, employees and community.
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Crystal Soucy is a Certified Pet Loss Grief & Life Coach, and Owner of Crystal Clear Coaching. Her own grief journey around the loss of her beloved dog Baci in May of 2022, inspired Crystal to pivot her business, and her primary focus is now on helping pet parents process their grief and navigate their new normal. She carefully companions and coaches pet parents through anticipatory grief, loss (recent and not so recent), guilt and trauma. She offers free ongoing pet loss support groups, 1:1 sessions, and a variety of other grief and bereavement support services and resources. Crystal prides herself on her ability to actively listen, to connect with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances, and has a keen understanding of the human/animal bond. She is based in Connecticut but does most of her work virtually. Crystal’s community and following now includes people from all around the US and the world.
Crystal first reached out to Erica last July after seeing a Wolfie’s Wish post on Instagram. With our shared passion for supporting pet parents, this new connection and collaboration began. Crystal is an Admin and active member of the Wolfie’s Wish Pet Loss Support Group on Facebook, and also has her own private Facebook group named, My Favorite Hello and Hardest Goodbye Pet Loss Support. Her website is aptly named, GetCrystalClear.com. There, you can learn more about her story, the services she offers, and sign up for free support groups and to be added to her email list.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, our guests are family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, authors of the bestselling book The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups, this podcast shares experiences, recommendations, and reflections that help listeners with the loss of their animal companions. Ken and Nancy help listeners celebrate the gifts and navigate the challenges that come when we share our lives with beloved pets. Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected]. https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dch Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
Pet Loss Companion Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pet-loss-companion/id1551842408
The book can be purchased here:
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=asc_df_1484918266/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693674918130&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12241002224945738788&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013542&hvtargid=pla-568997740786&psc=1&mcid=6d13ca6ad6df3603aae6c0c030892e16&gad_source=1
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Angela is an end-of-life doula, companion animal doula and Pet Loss Grief Specialist (through the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement). She is also a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Advocate through the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. She is the Past President of the National End-of-Life-Doula Alliance (NEDA). She is a graduate of the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program, UVM Companion Animal Certificate Program and is now an instructor for both courses. She is employed as a veterinary doula with Pet Well Mobile Vet where she assists with euthanasia and the end-of-life care and support of companion animals. The owner of Dragonfly End of Life Services, LLC, her offerings include advance care planning, customized vigils and rituals, and legacy projects. She is the co-author of "The Doula Tool Kit" which contains a chapter of introduction on the role of a Companion Animal Doula.
www.angelashook.com
https://angelashook.com/
www.wolfieswish.com
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Dr. Lawlor holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the joint program between the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. She trained at both the Stanford University Medical Center and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, focusing on human-animal interactions (HAI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuropsychology.
Prior to her career in clinical psychology, she held positions with NBC News in Beijing and New York City, the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, and the Governor’s Office of California. Arnold Schwarzenegger was actually her very first boss!
You can find her journal here:
https://www.amazon.com/Tribute-My-Beloved-Animal-Journal/dp/B0CV89F7RR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SE4H4L71O804&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oRgbp5Qvt6hRMrbBhBewtFdSo34T1z5F6xiPWAXq0jvA1yUAjWg4-me35RGIpnnb38762LZ--Icht0cKmc92c8k3N5Y-1IpFjvmSIPIySTR75XucuY8jEB-3O31h-QAy1kGy56S_iVFUQb4nmpicNPXoHoNMA3ExS-kFY5kHuXT--zgSYrEIxRJI1dIYHbSGfJCXD0NYje6l9tL1KM2vwmEhumw5n0ngMY4hrZTGLuo.YN1WSE2v46AEIFgYI7F4smmMvFf9JYXe8sbILgiNCY8&dib_tag=se&keywords=lawlor+journal&qid=1716915439&sprefix=%2Caps%2C651&sr=8-1
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Episode Description: Disenfranchised Grief
In this episode, we delve into the concept of disenfranchised grief—a type of grief that is not acknowledged or validated by society. This can occur when the loss is not publicly recognized, the relationship to the deceased is not socially sanctioned, or the griever's mourning process is stigmatized or misunderstood. Join us as we explore the emotional and psychological impact of disenfranchised grief, share personal stories, and provide strategies for coping with this unique form of sorrow.
For more resources and free downloads to support your journey through disenfranchised grief, visit [Wolfie's Wish](https://wolfieswish.com). Here, you'll find a wealth of information and tools designed to help you navigate this challenging experience and connect with a community that understands.
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About Courtney and David Roche:
Once upon a time a family was devastated by the loss of their beloved boxer, Ruby. They searched for a memorial that could truly honor Ruby's character in a personal and meaningful way, but to no avail. They wanted something authentic that could reflect the love and bond they had with Ruby.
Feeling frustrated and disheartened, they decided to take matters into their own hands. They headed to their garage and created a special memorial for Ruby that truly captured her spirit and celebrated their adventures together. They developed a way to encapsulate memories that incorporates the thing closest to a pet- their own collar. But little did they know, this was just the beginning of something much bigger.
As they shared their creation with friends and family, they were met with an overwhelming response. Others wanted to memorialize their pets in the same way, with a personalized and meaningful tribute. Many wanted to celebrate the lives of their current pets as well. The couple saw an opportunity to bring value to the lives of pet parents everywhere and decided to turn their creation into a business.
But it wasn't just about creating a successful company. They wanted to make sure that they were doing things right - sourcing materials locally, manufacturing in the USA, and working with other small businesses to make it happen. They created a community to provide support through pet loss and to enrich pet parents' relationships with their furry family members. They knew that by doing so, they could be in service to others while honoring the memory of their beloved Ruby.
They knew that pet parents everywhere were just like them - their pets were family, and they showed it. They wanted to offer something that could help other pet parents memorialize their furry family members in the same way. And so, their brand was born - a brand that values authenticity, community, and service to others.
Today, their brand continues to grow, touching the lives of pet parents everywhere, and honoring the memory of their beloved Ruby. Whether they have passed or are still with us, Whisker & Fang honors your adventures together and celebrates the value of every life.
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Kayla Baudoin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LA) with a focus in pet loss, moral distress, well-being, veterinary social work, and older adults. The Wellbeing Committee at LSU was created to implement programs and/or activities to increase wellbeing among students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU Vet Med) community. Wellbeing encompasses a holistic view of physical, emotional, creative, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, social, and spiritual health.
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Barry Auchettl (ock-er-tell) is a Visionary from the Gold Coast in Australia whose passion is awakening the Vision in others. Barry has faced many life and health challenges from a positive and ultimately grateful viewpoint. He is one of Australia’s most qualified vision educators and founded Eye Power in 1997 after personally overcoming the need for corrective lenses.
Barry specialises in combining business skills, healing modalities, intuition and muscle testing. He created Light Body Alignment as a way of clearing unconscious sabotages in seconds.
Barry’s passion is to allow people to shine from within. He has faced many of life’s challenges from a positive and ultimately grateful viewpoint. He has overcome two life-threatening brain tumours and has reversed his need to wear glasses or contact lenses.
Barry is a fascinating and down-to-earth facilitator from Australia who is currently runs talks, workshops, seminars and trainings worldwide on all aspects of Vision and authentic communication.
Barry Auchettl has a Masters in Education focusing on computers and eyesight, a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), a Diploma in Education and a Graduate Diploma in Religious Education.
His Masters in Education researched the detrimental effects computers have on eyesight, and what can be done about it. He has developed various Vision training programs to help eliminate the potential threat caused by what he describes as Computer Eyesight Syndrome.
He has also been trained in muscle testing methods specialing in Sabotage Clearing and Goal Enhancement, and is the author of The Scan Charts which is an invaluable resource for all kinesiologists. The Scan charts is currently printed in six countries including a Japanese edition.
He is also the creator of Light Body Alignments for helping restoring the body to its natural state of health. Barry has also helped children and adults overcome potential learning difficulties, and has helped in various programs for students at risk.
Register here for the grief workshop:
https://www.thevisionschool.org/navigating-through-the-fog-of-grief/ref/111/
Use code: raisemeup
Or this breakthrough workshop:
https://www.thevisionschool.org/product/the-glass-ceiling-breakthrough/ref/111/
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In this episode, I interview aka Dr. Jenn Roedig. A veterinarian, pet aging and end of life coach, and pet loss bereavement specialist who’s passionate about supporting and guiding people through aging and end of life with their pets.
Dr. Jenn started Sage Paws, to give those who are struggling with an aging pet a safe, compassionate, and empathetic space to openly express fears, desires, goals, and concerns as well as ask questions without fear of being judged.
If you or someone you know is struggling with pet loss grief, please visit www.wolfieswish.com to view our support groups, free resources, and award-winning affirmation cards for pet loss. They are also available on Amazon and other online retailers.
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Title: Navigating Loss: Understanding Pet Bereavement with Saskia Kostka
Description:
In this emotionally compelling episode, we delve into the sensitive realm of pet bereavement with the insightful Saskia Kostka. Pets hold a unique place in our hearts, often becoming cherished members of our families. However, with their unconditional love comes the inevitable pain of loss when they depart from our lives.
Saskia Kostka, a bereavement companion, sheds light on the profound vulnerability that accompanies pet bereavement. Drawing from her wealth of experience, she compassionately explores the complex emotions that arise when we lose a beloved animal companion. Through personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Saskia illuminates the depth of grief experienced by pet owners, debunking the misconception that it is a lesser form of loss.
Moreover, Saskia offers invaluable coping strategies and practical advice for navigating the grieving process. From honoring your pet's memory to finding solace in support networks, she emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and allowing oneself to mourn fully.
Whether you're currently grappling with the pain of saying goodbye to a furry friend or seeking to support a loved one through their grief, this episode provides a beacon of understanding and resilience in the face of loss.
For more help, please visit www.wolfieswish.com
@wolfies_wish
@westie_taps
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Check out www.petsarefamily.info for more about Erika and her book and mission.
For online support, please visit www.wolfieswish.com and Facebook Wolfie's Wish Pet Loss Support Group.
Sign our petition for pet bereavement leave at the top of the page at www.wolfieswish.com
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