Episodes

  • Episode 29 - Crystal Soucy

    Episode 29 - Crystal Soucy
    Aug 28 2023
    Crystal Soucy, Certified Pet Loss Grief & Life Coach Crystal helps pet parents with the grief that comes with healthcare challenges, facing end-of-life, the loss of a pet and more. Emotional support is often not easily accessible to pet parents and as a result, our grief goes unnoticed and unprocessed. After getting a holistic life coaching certification in 2019, Crystal decided to turn the immense pain she felt over the loss of her dog, Baci, into purpose by becoming a certified pet loss grief coach. She recently enrolled in another Grief Care Professional Certificate Program and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge and ability to help others on their grief journey. She does this work in Baci's honor. Crystal and Jan discuss Crystal’s grief journey.What led her to become a certified pet loss grief coach, different ways she can help/support pet parents and some of the aspects of grief after the loss of a pet. Connect with Crystal to learn more https://www.getcrystalclear.com/
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    52 mins
  • Episode 28 - Dr Mia Frezzo

    Episode 28 - Dr Mia Frezzo
    Aug 7 2023
    Dr. Mia Frezzo is the owner and medical director of the Animal Hospital of Hasbrouck Heights. Dr. Frezzo’s patients, primarily dogs and cats, benefit greatly from her combined holistic and traditional approach with an emphasis on natural health and prevention of illness. Dr. Frezzo is the co-author of SpOIL Your Pet: A Practical Guide to Using Essential Oils in Dogs and Cats.

    In this episode, Jan and Mia delve into the topic of aging pets. They emphasize the importance of being proactive in your pet’s health, frequent veterinary check ups and the incorporation of alternative modalities in conjunction with traditional Veterinary Care.
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    55 mins
  • Episode 27 - Shannon Riley-Coyner

    Episode 27 - Shannon Riley-Coyner
    Jul 31 2023
    Shannon Riley-Coyner has been a dog trainer for over 30 years. Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training and published “The Evolution of Dog Training”!

    In this episode, Jan and Shannon delve into the topic of helping an aging dog. They emphasize the importance of understanding and addressing the unique needs that arise during this stage of life. The hosts share valuable insights on navigating both physical and cognitive care for older pets. They compassionately discuss various challenges such as managing pain, coping with hearing loss, and dealing with cognitive decline, all of which are common issues that can emerge as dogs age. Throughout the discussion, Jan and Shannon advocate for showing boundless compassion, kindness, and above all, patience when caring for a beloved aging pet.
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    53 mins
  • Episode 26 - Debra Hamilton

    Episode 26 - Debra Hamilton
    Jul 17 2023
    Host Jan Jeremias talks with Debra Hamilton. Debra is an attorney who now helps people resolve conflicts over animals and plan for their pet(s) care of their long-term and short-term. She’s an international speaker on these topics and her mission is to help people recognize the plans they need to make to help their pets navigate the journey of life without us whether that is temporary or long term. The community she leads is called the MAAP community. During July which is Pet Lost Prevention Month Jan and Debra discuss things you can do to prevent your pet from being Lost.
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    43 mins
  • Episode 25 - Amanda Plante

    Episode 25 - Amanda Plante
    Feb 6 2023
    Amanda Plante is the Founder of Zovargo, she crafted an organization that is a combination of these themes resulting in a powerful community-based group of dedicated people (and animals) that help foster conservation stewards and make the world a better place! The mission of Zovargo is to foster human-animal connections through unique encounters and interactive programs that inspire conservation stewardship. Zovargo is all about (conservation, giving back, and making a difference in the community. Animals are the key to our organization and are considered to be of the utmost importance. Amanda and her co-founder have a drive for service to others and the animal kingdom.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 24 - Debra Hamilton

    Episode 24 - Debra Hamilton
    Jan 30 2023
    Debra Hamilton is an attorney who now helps people resolve conflicts over animals and plan for their pet(s) care of their long-term and short-term. She’s an international speaker on these topics and looks forward to speaking with you today on her mission to help people recognize the plans they need to make to help their pets navigate the journey of life without us whether that is temporary or long term. The community she leads is called the MAAP community.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 23 - Bill Correll

    Episode 23 - Bill Correll
    Jan 23 2023
    Bill Correll is an experienced student of life, always interested in hearing more from people with other experiences. He is a serial entrepreneur, owning and operating several different businesses and volunteering as Chairman and Committee leader on over 15 boards, not-for-profits and commissions focused on maximizing human potential over the past 30 years. Bill has launched a successful podcast called “Lighting the Candle: A World that Works”. Recently Bill and his team recorded the 100th episode. Bill has had the most cats of anyone I know personally and shares stories and insights from the cats he has called family.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 22 - Mindy Dutka

    Episode 22 - Mindy Dutka
    Jan 16 2023
    Mindy Dutka is the Chief Storyteller and Founder of Dogs I Meet. Mindy tells stories through the lens of my camera, of dogs because they are her passion. She captures the feelings of a pet brand in photos and uses her photos to tell important stories and to celebrate the human animal bond. Her photos create connections and bring the subject to life. Whether it be about how your brand makes you and your dog feel, capturing the spirit of your beloved dog or shining a light on animal advocacy. Her connection to dogs allows her to capture those stories in a meaningful and impactful image that evoke emotions. Mindy and Jan discuss the importance of photographs, how photos evoke emotions and tell stories, and help to create awareness for animals in need.
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    46 mins