In this episode, Natasha is joined by Nelly Larue, whose personal journey through childhood loss, the passing of her mother, and the deep grief of losing her heart dog, Toncy, shaped her passion for supporting others.

She is certified in grief and pet loss support and, having traveled to over 70 countries studying how people grieve, Nelly now helps others navigate the intersections of grief, guilt, relationships, and spirituality. 

Come and sit with us. Join the conversation as we discuss how to navigate pet loss. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:

• Nelly’s grief story & the depth of pet loss
• Pet loss as real grief, not secondary grief
• The need for presence and companioning in grief
• Honoring pets through naming, stories & shared memories

Helpful Links:

• Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
• Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me and Black Woman Grief
• Connect with Nelly on grieftails.com and https://petcloud.pet/about/nelly.php 

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Nelly Larue (Guest)

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