306: Negotiating The Loss Of A Pet

306: Negotiating The Loss Of A Pet

April 13, 2026 · 36 min · Season 1 · Episode 306

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Cindy Watson interviews Jean Alfieri about negotiating the grief of losing a pet and finding healing.

Society often tells us it's 'just a pet,' but for those who have felt that quiet void in a hallway or an empty spot on the rug, the grief is as real as any other. How do we negotiate the transition from presence to memory? How do we find the grace to appreciate the little things when a big part of our world is gone? Today, we're exploring the heart of pet loss and the path toward healing with someone who has turned her own journey into a roadmap for others. In this episode, Cindy Watson will be interviewing Jean Alfieri, Cindy and Jean will be talking about Negotiating The Loss Of A Pet. Jean is a multi-award winning author. She has been both traditionally and self-published. She encourages others to appreciate the little things in life and offers workshops and presentations on various topics. She is a certified pet loss grief coach and has a special program focused on how to help ourselves and others grieve the loss of a beloved pet. In this episode, we will explore: Why this kind of grief hits us so deeply and why is this a society thing? The internal negotiations when somebody looses a pet. How do we negotiate internal resistance? How can parents negotiate with a child's…

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