Wolfie's Wish Pet Loss Pawdcast with Erica Messer

In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Melanie Savage—grief coach and advocate for pet parents navigating loss. Melanie opens up about her own journey with grief and how it inspired her to help others process the deep emotional bonds we share with our animals. Together, we explore how grief can be a portal to healing, the importance of honoring the goodbye, and practical tools to stay grounded through the pain of losing a belov...

In this special bonus episode of the Wolfie’s Wish Pet Loss Support Podcast, you're invited to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the love you shared with your beloved companion. This gentle guided meditation by Author Reagan Pasternak offers a safe, comforting space to help you move through grief, ease emotional tension, and invite healing energy into your heart with the soothing sound of harp music. Whether you're newly grie...

Dr. Judy Morgan is a retired veterinarian, author, and educator with a passion for holistic pet care. A valedictorian graduate from Woodstown High School (1977), she earned her B.S. from Rutgers (1980) and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois (1984). She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist, chiropractor, and food therapist.

After 36 years in practice, Dr. Morgan retired in 2020 to focus on sp...

In this episode, I welcome long-time QVC host for 38 years, Jane Treacy, one of the Q50 Ambassadors highlighting women over 50. Pioneer in electronic retailing with many awards, she is a

devoted mom to two talented daughters in entertainment. She has also been married to soulmate for 35 years. Jane is a passionate pet mom and grandmom to Kiki, Luna, R...

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian

Dr. Lianna is the founder and owner of Claire Place Veterinary Hospice, one of the first practices in Canada devoted to end-of-life care for companion animals. She is past president of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and the international director of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). A large focus of Lianna's care...

Supporting People Through Pet Loss: Insights from Experts

In this heartfelt panel discussion, join host and moderator Donna Schugart, Dr. Austin Schugart, Erika Sinner, and Erica Messer as they delve into the emotional journey of pet loss and its profound impact on individuals and families. Hosted by the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories (IAOPCC), this episode explores the importance of compassi...

Hilary Russo is a trauma-informed holistic practitioner, transformational coach, and health/wellness journalist. She is one of only 1000 practitioners in the world Certified in Havening Techniques and is also certified Havening Trainer. Havening is a neuroscience-based touch therapy that rapidly rewires the brain, builds resiliency, and de-encodes trauma. Hilary is also an international speaker and health/wellness TV...

Kimberly Artley is a globally celebrated Author, the CEO and Founder of  PackFit Dog Training and Behavior, contributing writer for "Animal Wellness" magazine, and is a leading authority on canine behavior. 

Known as the "Mary Poppins of Dog Training", her unique and unconventional "both ends of the leash", holistic approach to has been consistently described as "life-changing" and "absolutely transformat...

In this insightful interview, Erica Messer sits down with Dr. Karen Whala, founder of CodaPet, to discuss the vital role of compassionate at-home pet euthanasia services and the ways it impacts both pets and their owners. Join us as Dr. Whala shares her journey in veterinary care, the inspiration behind CodaPet, and how their team of mobile veterinarians works to ensure every pet’s final moments are filled with love and peace. ...

Crystal Soucy is a Certified Pet Loss Grief & Life Coach, and Owner of Crystal Clear Coaching. Her own grief journey around the loss of her beloved dog Baci in May of 2022, inspired Crystal to pivot her business, and her primary focus is now on helping pet parents process their grief and navigate their new normal. She carefully companions and coaches pet parents through anticipatory grief, loss (recent and not ...

In this episode, our guests are family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, authors of the bestselling book The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups, this podcast shares experiences, recommendations, and reflections that help listeners with the loss of their animal companions. Ken and Nancy help listeners celebrate the gifts and navigate the challenges that come when...

Angela is an end-of-life doula, companion animal doula and Pet Loss Grief Specialist (through the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement). She is also a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Advocate through the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. She is the Past President of the National End-of-Life-Doula Alliance (NEDA). She is a graduate of the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program,...

Dr. Lawlor holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the joint program between the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. She trained at both the Stanford University Medical Center and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, focusing on human-animal interactions (HAI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuropsychology.

Prior to her career in clinical psy...

Episode Description: Disenfranchised Grief

In this episode, we delve into the concept of disenfranchised grief—a type of grief that is not acknowledged or validated by society. This can occur when the loss is not publicly recognized, the relationship to the deceased is not socially sanctioned, or the griever's mourning process is stigmatized or misunderstood. Join us as we explore the emotional and psychological impact of disenf...