Rainbow Bridge Connection- Pet loss and grief support

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak with Leigh Cyrpres who is a famous painter that out of grief started painting dog portraits and started the beyond a cute dog painting project. This is a great listen.  You can find her below: https://www.instagram.com/leighcypres/ https://www.leighcypres.com/beyondacutedogpainting *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak with Lauren Kennedy a guest we had on episode 23 about The Tilly Project and some exciting news for all companion animal parents who have or are experiencing grief or just want some resources.  https://www.thetillyproject.org/ *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health pro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak with Aki who wrote two books about her companion animals Jazzy and Cooper. The first book Heart Dog: Healing through Dogs and Photography was about her personal journey she shared with how photographing her companion animals helped her heal and the second book Heart Dog: Angel in Disguise was written about Jazzy's battle with cancer and her last days....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak with Gabby Jimenez who was our season 1 episode 3 guest who is back to visit! She is a hospice nurse, End of life doula and conscious dying educator. She has some great stories to share for human and animal connections.  Check out her page at: https://www.facebook.com/thehospiceheart.net and her page at  https://www.thehospiceheart.net/?fbclid=IwAR3YkIy-ND...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak with Nancy Mello who is a medium and animal communicator. She talks about the importance of speaking with your companion animals and gives a little insight to what our beloved companion animals are thinking.  You can find Nancy on TikTok under nancy.mello  You can find her website at nancymello.com *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we interview Lauren Ward a Pet Death Doula. In this episode we will go over what a pet death doula does and her amazing facility Frosted or Frail. You can find Lauren's information below.  https://petdeathdoula.com *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully su...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we interview Brandon Wainwright about his book Tyson's Gift. His book is a must-read for any grieving companion animal parent. Brandon shares the personal grief he has experienced since losing Tyson and what he has done to ensure Tyson's memory is never forgotten.  You can find Tyson's gift on his website www.tysonsgift.com or on Amazon!  https://ty...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak to Lauren who does end of life photography for companion animals. She is also the founder of the tilly project that offers services for end of life photography as well as resources for all things companion animal grief.  https://www.thetillyproject.org/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laurensmithkennedy?lang=en *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have a special treat! We interview Emma with Real Life Ghost Stories podcast about Tiny Bims and being a great cat mom.  You can visit Real Life Ghost Stories Podcast on all major podcasting sites or https://www.reallifeghoststoriespodcast.com/ *Disclaimer: We are not mental health professionals. This podcast is based on our experiences. If you feel like you ma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about companion animal nutrition and healthcare.  **We are not pet nutrition and healthcare experts we are speaking on our own experiences with being a companion animal parent and business owner.  *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully support using lo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about SPOOKY SEASON! This one will be just a catch-up episode about the Fall season and our well wishes for your spooky holiday.  *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully support using local resources to find someone who can help in that capacity. Sendin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have Amanda who is a foster for rescue, and dog mom who shares her story on her loss and being in tune with your companion animal's needs.  *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully support using local resources to find someone who can help in that capaci...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak with Jenn who created a book, memorial garden, and bucket list for her dog who was diagnosed with terminal cancer.  *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully support using local resources to find someone who can help in that capacity. Sending Love and Li...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk to Dr. Alison who is a play therapist on how to explain to children about the loss of your companion animal.  https://www.comedyistherapy.com/about *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully support using local resources to find someone who can help in tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kathleen with Caring Pathways. They are an in-home euthanasia clinic. Dr. Kathleen gives us insight into what it looks like with in-home euthanasia and how to prepare for those end-of-life decisions. Even though this episode is based on a sad topic this is a must-listen for all companion animal parents.  https://caringpathways.com/ ** Disclaimer-...

Send us Fan Mail BONUS EPISODE!  This episode will be off topic from our usual grief episodes to bring awareness to leaving companion animals in hot cars.  *Trigger warning Nikki does cuss a lot in the episode due to an encounter she had with someone who left a dog in a hot car.  ****Disclaimer: We are not mental health professionals. These are all based on our own opinions.  Kyle Clark episode in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak with Bonnie Harlan who started the nonprofit Prevent Pet Suffocation. This is a must listen to if you have any wildlife near your home or have any companion animals.  Website: https://preventpetsuffocation.com/pet-suffocation/?fbclid=IwAR27NqonTdqOV9-fJK9AIS_-nVsZC3DVCG8hJ21SaXJeoUkgE5PLd3iwM2A Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PreventPetSuffocation *Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we do a Q and A about who Nikki and Kayla are to break up the episodes to be a little more light-hearted.  This one will not be companion animal death-related but an insight into Kayla and Nikki's personality.  *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of companion animal paranormal stories.  **Trigger warning- There is cussing and some gagging noises on occasion in this episode.*** Links to the Instagram for Kaia and the chews below: https://www.instagram.com/pubtails/?fbclid=IwAR3DV_WHhR9u3EXCXYJgXadR8gL5nKpAyCjFo_OIMcvumSca0tpDesUQBQY https://www.earthanimal.com/our-products/chews-and-treats *These are all ideas based...

Send us Fan Mail We interviewed the owner of L & E Candle Co.  Andrea has a very interesting story on why she started her candle company and how it could affect everyday companion animal owners. If you own any candle product and have a companion animal this episode is for you!  You can find her website below:  https://landecandleco.com/ *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a lice...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we read listener's experiences with the visitation of crossed-over companion animals.  Links to the mentioned topics below: Morbid Podcast- https://www.morbidpodcast.com/ Life after Life- https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Bestselling-Investigation-Experiences/dp/006242890X Netflix series:  https://www.netflix.com/title/80998853 Contact movie: https://www.imdb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we interviewed Danielle who is an animal communicator.  You can find her information below:  https://insightwithanimals.com/ *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully support using local resources to find someone who can help in that capacity. Sending Love and Li...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we interview Britton Slaggle. She is the director of a non-profit called Karma Sue. KarmaSue’s mission is to provide education, counseling, and financial support to Coloradan families that have companion animals living with cancer in an effort to honor the human-animal connection. Website: https://karmasue.org/ Self Care tool kit: https://karmasue.org/programs/counsel...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we will talk about the best and worst comments people have made to you about companion animal loss and how to handle if someone you know has lost a companion animal.  *Rick and Morty Episode 1 season 1- It was rick who made the helmet. (sigh)  *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental healt...

Send us Fan Mail A short little episode review on the podcast and some new changes coming!  *These are all ideas based on my options. I am not a licensed mental health provider. If you feel like you need a mental health provider I fully support using local resources to find someone who can help in that capacity. Sending Love and Light Support the show