About this episode

The episode explores the profound grief experienced when losing a pet, highlighting the emotional bonds and support systems needed during such times.

What happens when losing a pet feels like losing part of yourself? In this episode, Jennifer Muldowney sits down with Adam Greenbaum, founder of Love Baxter, to talk about the kind of grief people often struggle to explain out loud. Adam shares the story of Baxter, the dog who stayed beside him through the hardest years of his life, from building a company to the quiet moments most people never see. When Baxter suddenly became sick, Adam and his wife spent months fighting to save him, only to lose him days after being told he had "beaten" his illness. What makes this conversation powerful is not just the story of Baxter. It's the reminder that pets become part of our routines, our identity, and our emotional safety. They are there through loneliness, stress, heartbreak, and joy without judgment or conditions. And when they're gone, the silence they leave behind can change everything. Key Topics: -Why losing a pet can feel as painful as losing a family member -Building emotional support systems for people grieving the loss of a pet -The hidden reality of pet grief that most people do not talk about -Creating better guidance and resources for families facing pet loss -Understanding…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Muldowney

Guest: Adam Greenbaum

Topics covered

• grief
• pet loss
• emotional support
• human-animal bond
• mental health
• identity

Keywords

• pet grief
• loss of a pet
• emotional support systems
• human-animal relationship
• Baxter
• grieving process
• identity
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Love Baxter

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