Rainbow Bridge Connection- Pet loss and grief support

Rainbow Bridge Connection- Pet loss and grief support

This podcast is for anyone who has ever lost a companion animal or is looking for an animal based community. We will discuss our personal experiences, listeners experiences as well as the perspectives from animal related causes, businesses and non-profits. Check us out on social media!

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September 15, 2025 45 mins

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In this episode we talk about empathy and what you can do to communicate what you need. 





*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

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In this episode we talk about how to handle grief with another companion animal you have in the home. Some big announcements were announced as well! 

https://www.reddit.com/r/RainbowBridgeConnecti/s/V2x06u5O2m

https://www.reddit.com/r/DogFoodAllergyHelp/s/X1L3lt4Ogm


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July 23, 2025 95 mins

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In this episode we have a special guest, Crystal Soucy​​​​​​​​​​​​​ who we've had a couple different conversations with. You will not regret listening to this very insightful and wonderful episode. 

You can find Crystal below! 

https://www.getcrystalclear.com/

860-268-2134

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1108488093688919


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July 6, 2025 47 mins

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In this episode we have a compilation of resources and books from past seasons. 

Britton Slaggle- Karma Sue- www.karmasue.org

Dr. Kathleen- Caring Pathways- www.caringpathways.com

Lap of Love- www.lapoflove.com

Books:

Dr. Liz Fernandez- Sacred Gifts of a Short life- www.wisdompaws.com

Partice Karst- Invisible String- www.patricekarst.com

Nikki Paws for Talk- Fur the Broken Hearted- www.pawsfortalk.com.au

Ellie Laks- Cow Hug T...

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June 18, 2025 62 mins

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In this episode we talk about being present and making sure you are taking time to feel your feelings. 


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June 18, 2025 23 mins

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This is the letter episode 


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May 6, 2025 61 mins

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In this episode I talk about journaling and why it can be important to choose hobbies or self care things that may have not been something you've either tried before or something that may have not worked for you in the past. 


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March 26, 2025 34 mins

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WHERE HAVE I BEEN? UGH


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March 26, 2025 43 mins

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In this episode I speak with Rebecca Schaper who is an amazing author. She is coming out with a book about her experiences with companion animal loss and her dog Gus. I think this is a great listen! 


You can find Rebecca and her books below:

https://www.rebeccaschaper.com/about

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rebecca-Schaper/author/B079XWBK1S?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


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February 4, 2025 37 mins

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Season 5 opener! 


*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

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December 4, 2024 50 mins

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This is Apollo's episode. 


*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

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November 25, 2024 65 mins

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In this episode we speak with Dr. Julie Austin who is a psychologist and life coach. Julie and I talk about her awesome background and how she got started with her focus on companion animal grief. With her expertise she started a service called Pawprints, which is a text messaging service designed to provide support, helpful information, and resources to individuals who are grieving the loss of a beloved pet.

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November 15, 2024 62 mins

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In this episode I speak with Leslie Yerkes who has written 3 books about her experience with her beloved dogs. These books were created for young adults but I think anyone who would like to hear Leslie's story about her two beloved dogs Big Boy and Buddha Bear would be a great fit for this heartwarming story! Leslie is a fantastic story teller and this is a must listen.

You can check out Leslie Below! <...

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November 13, 2024 43 mins

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In this episode we speak with Bonnie Harlan who created a non profit called prevent pet suffocation after a traumatic experience with her rescue Blue. This is a must listen, there is a lot of information on dangers for your companion animals and how you can help make your home safe as well educating people you may know on the dangers of pet suffocation.

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October 28, 2024 73 mins

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In this episode we speak with Paul Koudounaris who is an author and historian. We talk about his latest book called Faithful Unto Death which is about Pet cemeteries, animal graves, and eternal devotion. In this conversation we talk about the negative connotations that comes from the grief of a companion animal and why pet cemeteries are so special.

As a special and amazing treat, Paul tells us who created t...

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October 22, 2024 80 mins

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In this episode I speak with Dr. Zoe Lumiere. You may know Zoe as Fenix "The Happy Dog's" and Ellie's mom. She wrote a book called The Blue Healer, this book is about her experience with love and loss and how to navigate grief. She is a trauma and grief coach who has learned through her own experiences with grief and loss how to connect with her clients. You can find Zoe and Fenix with the links be...

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October 14, 2024 62 mins

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In this episode we speak with Anne Marie Farage-Smith who is a licensed mental health counselor that specializes in grief. She wrote a Gold Seal Award from the non fiction authors association book called Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss- An Animal Guide to Grief. She uses her own experiences with companion animal loss as well as her experience with clients she worked with who were experiencing companion animal grief to cre...

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October 8, 2024 40 mins

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In this episode I talk to Amy Pickett-Williams who is a grief psychotherapist and yoga instructor. Amy started a non profit called The Light Movement which helps people with any form of grief work on healing. This is a must listen!

https://www.lightmvmt.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lightmvmt/
https://www.instagram.com/lightmvmt/


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October 2, 2024 60 mins

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In this episode we speak with Crystal with Crystal Clear coaching about her upcoming event. The end of the episode we talk about spooky season which as you all know is my FAVORITE time of the year.

https://www.getcrystalclear.com/


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September 20, 2024 78 mins

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In this episode I speak to not one but two amazing guests. Sarah and Pat met through a companion animal business page and formed an amazing bond which lead them to co-write a book on companion animal grief. Sarah who is a LCSW and trainer, Pat who is a trainer and animal intuitive wrote this heart warming book that is a for sure read. You can find Sarah and Pat below as well as a link to their book.

http://w...

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