Navigating Pet Loss: Anticipatory Grief & the Power of Continuing Bonds (with Beth Bigler)

About this episode

Candice Fraser and Beth Bigler discuss the complexities of pet loss and anticipatory grief, highlighting the deep bonds between humans and their pets.

In this deeply compassionate conversation, Candice Fraser sits down with Beth Bigler, a pet loss grief counselor, to explore the often overlooked and misunderstood world of pet loss and anticipatory grief. Beth opens up about her personal journey into this work and the profound, unique bond humans share with their animals—one that often rivals or surpasses our human relationships. Together, we unpack the emotional terrain of anticipatory grief, the distress that accompanies knowing a beloved ...

People in this episode

Host: Candice Fraser

Guest: Beth Bigler

Topics covered

• pet loss
• grief
• anticipatory grief
• emotional support
• human-animal bond

Keywords

• pet loss
• grief counseling
• anticipatory grief
• human-animal relationships
• emotional support

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