What came knocking

What came knocking

From Psyche Magazine by Psyche

June 8, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

The episode explores how small disturbances after a pet's death can reshape our understanding of loss.

After our dog’s death, small disturbances reshaped how we made sense of the loss. Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality. Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co . Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

Topics covered

  • loss
  • grief
  • understanding
  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • dog death
  • grief
  • psychological insights
  • philosophy
  • personal stories

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