In this episode, I chat with E.B. Bartels, a nonfiction writer and author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter. Growing up, E.B. had animals of all shapes and sizes, from fish to birds to two Cairn terriers. In her book, she candidly speaks about the life and loss of each one and the lessons they taught her. We chat about different types of grief, including that associated with ambiguous loss, and mourning “the time we were supposed to have together”. We also hear about what it’s like visiting a pet cemetery in Japan and our modern day connection with pets on social media.
Links: Content warning: this episode deals with pet loss, which may be difficult for some listeners.
ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline (24 hour support): 1-877-474-3310
Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline (Monday through Thursday: 6:00-9:00pm EST; 24-hour voicemail): (508) 839-7966
Link to purchase E.B. Bartels’s book on Amazon: Good Grief: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter
Guest info:
Instagram: @goodgriefpetsbook
Website: https://www.ebbartels.com/
Contact us:
Podcast Instagram and TikTok: @animalsoulmatespod
Podcast email: animalsoulmatespod@outlook.com
Credits:
Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Abbie Viscardi
Production Team: Citizens of Sound, https://www.citizensofsound.com/
In this episode, I chat with E.B. Bartels, a nonfiction writer and author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter. Growing up, E.B. had animals of all shapes and sizes, from fish to birds to two Cairn terriers. In her book, she candidly speaks about the life and loss of each one and the lessons they taught her. We chat about different types of grief, including that associated with ambiguous loss, and mourning “the time we were supposed to have together”. We also hear about what it’s like visiting a pet cemetery in Japan and our modern day connection with pets on social media.
Links: Content warning: this episode deals with pet loss, which may be difficult for some listeners.
ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline (24 hour support): 1-877-474-3310
Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline (Monday through Thursday: 6:00-9:00pm EST; 24-hour voicemail): (508) 839-7966
Link to purchase E.B. Bartels’s book on Amazon: Good Grief: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter
Guest info:
Instagram: @goodgriefpetsbook
Website: https://www.ebbartels.com/
Contact us:
Podcast Instagram and TikTok: @animalsoulmatespod
Podcast email: animalsoulmatespod@outlook.com
Credits:
Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Abbie Viscardi
Production Team: Citizens of Sound, https://www.citizensofsound.com/