What makes a “good death” for a beloved pet—and how do you grieve when society says, “It was just an animal”? Jana DeCristofaro of The Dougy Center joins me to explore pet grief, creating meaningful end-of-life rituals, and how to keep honoring your animal companion after they die.

Discover how Life After Loss Academy has transformed the lives of grieving people facing death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life changes. I share five real student stories and the healing they experienced through live coaching, supportive community, and the GRIEF Method program.

When loss shatters your life, “rebuilding” can feel impossible—especially if it means leaving your person behind. But what if you don’t have to “get over” your grief to move forward? I’ll cover what rebuilding after loss really means, and how to carry your grief with you into a life that still holds peace, purpose, and joy.

Friendship grief is one of the most overlooked and heartbreaking parts of loss. I’m talking about why friends pull away after death, divorce, or diagnosis—and what you can do about it.

How do you keep a loved one’s memory alive after they die? In this episode, I share how to use a Signs + Symbols Library—a powerful tool that helps you feel connected to someone you’ve lost through your five senses. Whether you believe in signs from the afterlife or just want intentional ways to remember your person, this episode is for you.

What do you do when your own face reminds you—or others—of someone who died? In this conversation with Empower founder Cara Belvin, we talk about the surreal experience of resembling someone you’ve lost and how it shapes identity, memory, and the grief we carry.

Can you really let go of grief without letting go of love? These two powerful lists can help you release the pain of what can no longer be—while making space for what remains… and how you’d like to move forward.