January 13, 2025

Connecting with Pets and Navigating Pet Loss

41 minutes

Connecting with Pets and Navigating Grief: A Conversation with Animal Communicator Marianne McKiernan

In this episode of the Laugh Cry Club, hosts Joy, Rebecca, and Chelsea welcome their first guest, animal communicator Marianne McKiernan. Marianne shares insights into her unique ability to communicate with animals, explaining how humans can better connect with their pets through intuition and mindfulness. The episode delves into common concerns about pet loss and grief, offering reassurance and suggestions on how to navigate these emotional times. Marianne also discusses the importance of quality time with pets and how understanding their needs can improve human-animal relationships. Tune in for heartfelt stories, practical advice, and a better understanding of the powerful bond between humans and their furry friends.

01:21 Discussing Pet Relationships

02:06 Laughs and Cries Segment

04:57 Rebecca's Weather Report Fun

06:36 Reflecting on Loss and Grief

14:39 Marianne's Introduction and Animal Communication

20:55 Understanding Animal Communication

21:28 How Animals Perceive Our Thoughts

23:07 Positive Reinforcement in Training

24:48 Communicating with Various Animals

25:24 Dealing with Pet Loss and Grief

30:39 Quality of Life and Making Tough Decisions

33:08 Connecting Better with Your Pets

36:05 Favorites and Pet Relationships

38:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Marianne McKiernan has been a professional animal communicator since completing a year-long apprenticeship with Terri O’Hara in 2010. She enjoys helping people understand and expand their heart-to-heart connections with their pets. Topics may include conflicts between pets, unwanted behaviors, health, travel, changes in the family, and end of life concerns.

Marianne and her husband John are currently raising their 18th puppy, Ross VIII, for Canine Companions. Marianne collaborated with several of their pups to write “Let the Dogs Speak! Puppies in Training Tell the Story of Canine Companions for Independence” which is available from Amazon or your local independent bookshop.

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