If you're a pet parent eventually you may be facing this decision and it's not always straightforward. But we can at least make an informed decision.

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I had an AMAZING conversation on grief and faith withe Nicole. She's a burnout coach with a history in ministry.

She is a burnout coach and mindfulness teacher with more than 20 years of experience. She founded the Defy the Trend coaching community to help helpers, caregivers, activists and artists a place to recharge their creativity, focus on what’s important and make time to really, truly rest. Learn more about Nicole and try her free anti-burnout community any time: defythetrend.com/community.

https://www.npr.org/series/169065270/losing-our-religion

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/09/13/how-u-s-religious-composition-has-changed-in-recent-decades/

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2016/08/24/why-americas-nones-left-religion-behind/

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Feeling gratitude during grief feels weird, doesn't it? Do you ever feel a little bad about feeling grateful for things when you've suffered a loss? That's perfectly normal and ok!! Let's talk about.

Mentioned in the episode:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2733324/

https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/gratitude-and-the-brain-what-is-happening

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Felicity is a professional Cuddler! And in this new world of social distancing, human contact is more precious than ever. Let's hear all about it.

You can find Felicity's podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0VNEwimEff336jFTdRKAmP?si=21b21eeafb44406b

You can find me here:

https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula

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Dr Jaydee tells us all about his relationship with his father and how it lead to his path to becoming a Doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

You can find more on Dr Jaydee and his practice here:

https://freestylehealing.com/

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You hear me talk a lot about how I love nature and the outdoors. Studies have shown it can boost your mood! But how?

Mentioned in the episode:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3

https://e360.yale.edu/features/ecopsychology-how-immersion-in-nature-benefits-your-health

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Almost everyone will say they'd rather die at home in their own bed. How feasible is this and what all makes it possible? It's not as simple as you'd think!

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I wanted to re-post my most popular episode this week!

It's hard to find the right words sometimes, isn't it?  How do you talk to someone who is grieving without sticking your foot in your mouth?  Let's talk about it!

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/14/smarter-living/what-to-say-and-what-not-to-say-to-someone-whos-grieving.html

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Tommy, from the Post Humpday Podcast shares his amazing journey through addiction, loss, grief and sobriety, and what life after all this is like.

Check out the PHD podcast!

https://www.instagram.com/posthumpday/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_iGWnKfHgzfqFojG4Armw

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Angelina is no stranger to loss, losing both her grandfather and father to same disease. We talked about love, loss and what it's like to have a big Italian family.

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