Episode Details

Have you ever felt like people expected you to “move on” after losing your dog… while your whole world still felt painfully different without them?

Losing a dog changes more than most people realize. It changes routines, identity, nervous systems, homes, and the quiet moments woven through everyday life. And for many dog parents, the grief that follows comes with overwhelming guilt, second-guessing, and the impossible feeling of wondering whether you did enough.

In this episode, Em sits down with Ness for a deeply honest conversation about pet loss, anticipatory grief, in-home euthanasia, and the emotional aftermath of saying goodbye to a dog you loved deeply.

Because grief after losing a dog isn’t “dramatic.”
It’s what happens when love had roots in every part of your life.

Listeners will learn:

• why dog loss often comes with guilt, doubt, and emotional exhaustion
• how grief affects dog parents long after the goodbye itself
• gentle ways to navigate heartbreak, remembrance, and healing without rushing the process

Press play for a compassionate conversation about dog grief, love, and the quiet heartbreak of learning how to exist after saying goodbye.

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