Rainbow Bridge Connection- Pet loss and grief support
Episodes
Episode 1 Season 6
04 Jan 2026
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Episode 10 Season 5
16 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about empathy and what you can do to communicate what you need. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am ...
Episode 9 Season 5
20 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about how to handle grief with another companion animal you have in the home. Some big announcements were announ...
Episode 8 Season 5
23 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode we have a special guest, Crystal Soucy who we've had a couple different conv...
Episode 7 Season 5
06 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode we have a compilation of resources and books from past seasons. Britton Slaggle- Karma Sue- www.karmasue.orgDr. Kathlee...
Episode 6 Season 5
18 Jun 2025
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Send us a textThis is the letter episode *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you n...
Episode 5 Season 5
18 Jun 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about being present and making sure you are taking time to feel your feelings. *These are all ideas based on my...
Episode 4 Season 5
06 May 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk about journaling and why it can be important to choose hobbies or self care things that may have not been somethi...
Episode 3 Season 5
26 Mar 2025
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Send us a textWHERE HAVE I BEEN? UGH*These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a ...
Episode 2 Season 5
26 Mar 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Rebecca Schaper who is an amazing author. She is coming out with a book about her experiences with companio...
Episode 1 Season 5
04 Feb 2025
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Send us a textSeason 5 opener! *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a ment...
Episode 22 Season 4
04 Dec 2024
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Send us a textThis is Apollo's episode. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like y...
Episode 21 Season 4
26 Nov 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Dr. Julie Austin who is a psychologist and life coach. Julie and I talk about her awesome background and h...
Episode 20 Season 4
16 Nov 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Leslie Yerkes who has written 3 books about her experience with her beloved dogs. These books were created ...
Episode 19 Season 4
13 Nov 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Bonnie Harlan who created a non profit called prevent pet suffocation after a traumatic experience with he...
Episode 18 Season 4
28 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Paul Koudounaris who is an author and historian. We talk about his latest book called Faithful Unto Death ...
Episode 17 Season 4
23 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Dr. Zoe Lumiere. You may know Zoe as Fenix "The Happy Dog's" and Ellie's mom. She wrote...
Episode 16 Season 4
15 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Anne Marie Farage-Smith who is a licensed mental health counselor that specializes in grief. She wrote a G...
Episode 15 Season 4
09 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk to Amy Pickett-Williams who is a grief psychotherapist and yoga instructor. Amy started a non profit called The L...
Episode 14 Season 4
02 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Crystal with Crystal Clear coaching about her upcoming event. The end of the episode we talk about spooky ...
Episode 13 Season 4
21 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I speak to not one but two amazing guests. Sarah and Pat met through a companion animal business page and formed an amaz...
Episode 12 Season 4
24 Aug 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about mental health resets and how important it is to be listening to your body and mind. *These are all ideas...
Episode 11 Season 4
11 Jul 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk about why it's important to have a plan ready in case of a death for your companion animals and we talk abou...
Episode 10 Season 4
20 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk with Crystal who is with Crystal Clear Coaching. We talk about why support groups are important and how to handl...
Episode 9 Season 4
25 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode I give an update on where I've been and life stuff. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed ...
Episode 8 Season 4
22 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Ellie Laks about her newest book Cow Hug Therapy. This book is a great read. The newest book by Ellie lend...
Episode 7 Season 4
05 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Nikki who is a Grief Facilitator and the founder and director of Paws for Talk. This is a amazing episode ...
Episode 6 Season 4
15 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about triggers of grief and the Three C's of grief. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a l...
Episode 5 Season 4
27 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Erika Sinner who is making waves and taking names when it comes to companion animal loss in the business w...
Episode 4 Season 4
15 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Ellie Laks. Ellie is an Animal Behaviorist, Animal Communicator, Author and founder of The Gentle Barn. Th...
Episode 3 Season 4
06 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we check back in with Erica Messer the founder of Wolfie's wish!*These are all ideas based on my options. I am not ...
Episode 2 Season 4
26 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about, Puppy. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel...
Episode 1 Season 4
09 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak to Heather Leigh who is a Galactic Canine Channel. Heather talks about her book and her experiences with loss a...
Episode 21 Season 3
23 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we will discuss what we want for 2024 and a recap of what 2023 brought us. *These are all ideas based on my options. I ...
Episode 20 Season 3
26 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Crystal Soucy who is the founder of Crystal Clear pet loss grief and life coaching about anticipatory grie...
Episode 19 Season 3
17 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Britton who you may remember from episode 8 Season 1. Britton is the founder of the non profit Karma Sue. ...
Episode 18 Season 3
31 Oct 2023
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Send us a textThe Dia de los Muertos episode! *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like ...
Episode 17 Season 3
14 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSpooky Season episode part 2*These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you n...
Episode 16 Season 3
02 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about spooky season and keeping promises to yourself even if you're having a hard time. *These are all ide...
Mini Episode 1
25 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this baby episode I talk about a new opportunity that is coming your way! *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licen...
Episode 15 Season 3
17 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about finding things to look forward to and living with intent. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am ...
Episode 14 Season 3
30 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk about a couple write ins and a movie suggestion. This is a chill episode that isn't too heavy. *These are a...
Episode 13 Season 3
27 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Crystal Soucy who is a pet loss grief and life coach. We talk about the realities of going through g...
Episode 12 Season 3
16 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Melanie Savage who is a registered Social Worker in community mental health. We talk about the disparitie...
Episode 11 Season 3
08 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with John Snyder with Agape Aquamation. Aquamation is a more environmentally safe alternative to cremation for...
Episode 10 Season 3
14 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how to memorialize your companion animal. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed ment...
Episode 9 Season 3
19 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about TCC and where to find resources of past guests. https://rainbowbridgeconnectionpodcast.com/c-a-l-resource...
Episode 8 Season 3
29 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Louise Griffey who talks about unresolved grief and how to see signs you may be experiencing unresolved gr...
Episode 7 Season 3
03 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Nicole Strickland who is a afterlife and paranormal researcher who has many experiences with companion anim...
Episode 6 Season 3
24 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Louise Griffey who is a grief recovery specialist. She specializes in any grief. Whether it be grief of ...
Episode 5 Season 3
13 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Kendra who is the Director of Development for International Hearing Dogs. Please visit the links below to ...
Episode 4 Season 3
29 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Erica Messer with Wolfies Wish who created a safe space for anyone with companion animal grief. She create...
Episode 3 Season 3
18 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss cushings and why it's important to watch for signs. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not ...
Episode 2 Season 3
25 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we do a grief recap and things to remember about when grieving. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a li...
Episode 1 Season 3
23 Jan 2023
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Send us a textI have a surprise for you! Season 3 opener. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If yo...
Episode 23 Season 2
30 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about grief and the holiday season. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health...
Episode 22 Season 2
22 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Lisa Rimmert who is a comedian and a writer. We talk about being a comedian and her book "Stay, My fo...
Episode 21 Season 2
10 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we talk about anticipatory grief. A resource used in this episode below:https://vipvetvisit.com/how-to-cope-with-antici...
Episode 20 Season 2
31 Oct 2022
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Send us a textHalloween Episode with Darian. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like y...
Episode 19 Season 2
19 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Marjorie who is with The Paradise Beyond. This is a free service for anyone who's experienced compani...
Episode 18 Season 2
30 Sep 2022
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Send us a textKaiya's Episode *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a ...
Episode 17 Season 2
16 Sep 2022
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Send us a textAthena's Puppy Cakes Episode*These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like ...
Episode 16 Season 2
25 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk about how to help someone going through grief when you are wanting to help or going through your grief journey as...
Episode 15 Season 2
05 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Patrice Karst who is the Author of the Invisible string book series to include The Invisible Leash that is...
Episode 14 Season 2
20 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Dr. Liz Fernandez who is a multifaceted companion animal expert. Dr. Liz wrote a book called Sacred Gifts ...
Episode 13 Season 2
13 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk about companion animal first aid and emergency situations. *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a ...
Episode 12 Season 2
23 Jun 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we go over some changes with the podcast and share ideas on the grief journey! *These are all ideas based on my options...
Episode 11 Season 2
10 Jun 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we bring back Darlene to talk about her service dog Benna! This is great listen for anyone wanting to know more about th...
Episode 10 Season 2
03 Jun 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Darlene with NOMV. NOMV is a non profit started to spread awareness of veterinarian mental health. This is...
Episode 9 Season 2
19 May 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Kaitlin who is a grief coach with Lap of Love. You can find the link for this amazing resource below. Also...
Episode 8 Season 2
12 Apr 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we update on the future of RBC podcast and a little bit about grieving companion animals. *These are all ideas based on...
Episode 7 Season 2
24 Mar 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Kayla talks about her grief journey and the things that have changed with her journey as time has passed. *These are al...
Episode 6 Season 2
06 Mar 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Crystal who is a dog rescuer, fospace parent, vet tech, trainer and influencer on social media. We talk ab...
Episode 5 Season 2
26 Feb 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Jackie Pajan who is also known as Rainbow Bridge Raina. She created a space on social media for anyone who...
Episode 4 Season 2
21 Feb 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Leigh Cyrpres who is a famous painter that out of grief started painting dog portraits and started the bey...
Episode 3 Season 2
07 Feb 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Lauren Kennedy a guest we had on episode 23 about The Tilly Project and some exciting news for all compani...
Episode 2 Season 2
16 Jan 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Aki who wrote two books about her companion animals Jazzy and Cooper. The first book Heart Dog: Healing th...
Episode 1 Season 2
11 Jan 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Gabby Jimenez who was our season 1 episode 3 guest who is back to visit! She is a hospice nurse, End of li...
Episode 26 Season 1
24 Dec 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with Nancy Mello who is a medium and animal communicator. She talks about the importance of speaking with your ...
Episode 25 Season 1
19 Dec 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode we interview Lauren Ward a Pet Death Doula. In this episode we will go over what a pet death doula does and her amazing ...
Episode 24 Season 1
07 Dec 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Brandon Wainwright about his book Tyson's Gift. His book is a must-read for any grieving companion an...
Episode 23 Season 1
02 Dec 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we speak to Lauren who does end of life photography for companion animals. She is also the founder of the tilly project...
Episode 22 Season 1
14 Nov 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we have a special treat! We interview Emma with Real Life Ghost Stories podcast about Tiny Bims and being a great cat m...
Episode 21 Season 1
08 Nov 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about companion animal nutrition and healthcare. **We are not pet nutrition and healthcare experts we are spea...
Episode 20 Season 1
25 Oct 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about SPOOKY SEASON! This one will be just a catch-up episode about the Fall season and our well wishes for you...
Episode 19 Season 1
22 Sep 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we have Amanda who is a foster for rescue, and dog mom who shares her story on her loss and being in tune with your com...
Episode 18 Season 1
31 Aug 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Jenn who created a book, memorial garden, and bucket list for her dog who was diagnosed with terminal can...
Episode 17 Season 1
11 Aug 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk to Dr. Alison who is a play therapist on how to explain to children about the loss of your companion animal. h...
Episode 16 Season 1
14 Jul 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Kathleen with Caring Pathways. They are an in-home euthanasia clinic. Dr. Kathleen gives us insight i...
Episode 15 Season 1
06 Jul 2021
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Send us a textBONUS EPISODE! This episode will be off topic from our usual grief episodes to bring awareness to leaving companion animals in hot cars...
Episode 14 Season 1
02 Jul 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Bonnie Harlan who started the nonprofit Prevent Pet Suffocation. This is a must listen to if you have any...
Episode 13 Season 1
13 Jun 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we do a Q and A about who Nikki and Kayla are to break up the episodes to be a little more light-hearted. This one wil...
Episode 12 Season 1
31 May 2021
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Send us a textPart 2 of companion animal paranormal stories. **Trigger warning- There is cussing and some gagging noises on occasion in this episode....
Episode 11 Season 1
17 May 2021
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Send us a textWe interviewed the owner of L & E Candle Co. Andrea has a very interesting story on why she started her candle company and how it ...
Episode 10 Season 1
03 May 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we read listener's experiences with the visitation of crossed-over companion animals. Links to the mentioned topi...
Episode 9 Season 1
20 Apr 2021
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Send us a textIn this episode, we interviewed Danielle who is an animal communicator. You can find her information below: https://insightwithanimals...
Episode 8 Season 1
03 Apr 2021
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Send us a textThis episode we interview Britton Slaggle. She is the director of a non-profit called Karma Sue. KarmaSue’s mission is to provide educ...
Episode 7 Season 1
20 Mar 2021
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Send us a textThis episode we will talk about the best and worst comments people have made to you about companion animal loss and how to handle if som...
Episode 6 Season 1
07 Mar 2021
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Send us a textA short little episode review on the podcast and some new changes coming! *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed...
Episode 5 Season 1
28 Feb 2021
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Send us a textThis episode is about regret in regards to grief and the loss of the companion animal. Links to the information used below:https://smal...