Pet Loss & Grief Part 1: Joelle Andres & Morgan Krug

Joelle Andres, human extraordinaire, is a school administrator by day, dog mom by night. Armed with dual masters in special education and cognitive neuroscience (and an advanced degree in school leadership), she fearlessly goes where Bastian tells her to go.

Morgan Krug, dog behavior consultant and lifelong cat fan. Current household of 3 herding dogs with new kitties hopefully coming home late this year. If it’s light out, she’s probably in the woods somewhere.

In this episode, the Kristiina, Joelle Andres of Bastian&Brews and Morgan Krug of Pawsitive Behaviors discuss the grief and loss of their beloved pets. The conversation also touches on anticipatory grief and the challenges of staying present during the grieving process.  They discuss the sudden illness and decline of their pets, the emotional journey of saying goodbye, and the grief experienced by their other pets in the household. They also talk about the importance of community support during the grieving process and the physical manifestations of grief. The chapter concludes with a discussion on coping with negative comments and the complexity of grief.  Finally, they discuss tools and resources that have been helpful in their own journeys. The conversation covers topics such as online harassment, the pressure to grieve 'correctly,' the benefits of journaling and reframing, the challenges of leaving the house, and the validation and healing that can come from psychic sessions. They also touch on the importance of preserving memories and finding comfort in nature. The conversation ends with expressions of gratitude and appreciation.

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