About this episode

This episode explores the deep connections empaths have with their animal companions and the emotional challenges of pet loss.

Empaths are often deeply connected to the animals they share their lives with, these are not merely pets but beloved friends, confidantes and family members. In this episode, we explore the soul connection many empaths feel with their pets, why in many ways it can feel easier than dealing with other people and also the reality of grieving the lose of a dear friend when they cross the Rainbow Bridge. Books Mentioned in this Episode: When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan McCarthy Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing after Pet Loss By Beth Bigler The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski

People in this episode

Hosts: Samantha Fey, Denise Correll

Topics covered

• empaths
• animal companions
• grief
• soul connection
• pet loss
• emotional support

Keywords

• empaths
• pets
• animal connection
• grieving pets
• emotional support
• pet loss
• soul connection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals, Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing after Pet Loss, The Grief Recovery Handbook, Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet

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