Sacred Sendoffs: Exploring Our Relationships with Animals with Rev. Sarah Bowen

“We can’t forget that humans are animals, too.” In this eye-opening episode, Kathy is joined by Rev. Sarah Bowen, a founding member of Compassion Consortium and author of the new book Sacred Sendoffs: An Animal Chaplain’s Advice For Surviving Animal Loss, Making Life Meaningful, & Healing The Planet (out April 5th!). Stay tuned for her conversation with Kathy, where they discuss:Sarah’s early relationships with animals, including a beloved family cat and the squirrels outside her windowHow Sarah’s farmer grandfather influenced her views of animals, and the “aha” moment that changed her lifeThe themes of understanding animal loss and grief discussed in her new book The basic steps anyone can take to better understand the animals around them, including meditation with their own companion animalsCompassion Consortium's goal to support those who feel something is “missing” from their pre-existing spiritual practicesFind the book Sacred Sendoffs anywhere you buy books. To stay updated on Rev. Sarah’s work and the Compassion Consortium, follow them at:Rev. Sarah Bowen: Instagram and Facebook.Compassion Consortium: Instagram and Facebook.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary