When Love Outlives Life: Inside the Hidden World of Pet Farewells

What this episode covers

How do you heal when the one who gave you unconditional love is gone? In this episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer Muldowney goes beyond grief to uncover the new ways people are reshaping how we say goodbye to our pets — from compassion, creativity, to community. Adam Greenbaum, founder of Love Baxter, shares the raw story of losing his dog Baxter and realizing how unprepared the world is for pet loss. His experience led him to build a first-of-its-kind digital resource that helps pet parents make informed, heartfelt decisions during one of life's hardest moments. Dr. Paula Rivadeneira, the heart behind Old Souls Animal Rescue, brings light to the overlooked — senior and special-needs pets who often lose their homes when their owners pass away. Through humor, honesty, and deep empathy, she shows what true devotion looks like, one rescue at a time. John, founder of Ever After Art, introduces a striking form of remembrance — transforming ashes into luminous crystal artworks that carry the chemistry and soul of every beloved companion. It's grief turned into art, loss turned into legacy. This episode isn't just about saying goodbye. It's about discovering the many ways love continues to live on. Key Topics: -Healing the heartbreak of pet loss -Redefining compassion in end-of-life care -Honoring pets through art and remembrance -Giving forgotten animals love and dignity -Finding connection and meaning through grief Quotes from the episode: "My dog didn't die — my son died. He was the love of my life." -Adam Greenbaum "When someone loses a pet, it's not just loss — it's losing a heartbeat that follows you everywhere." -Paula Rivadeneira "We take just a teaspoon of ash and turn it into crystal — a unique, one-of-a-kind artwork that carries the essence of your pet's soul." -John Timestamp: [00:00] Podcast Intro [00:21] Jennifer sits down with Adam Greenbaum, who shares the moving story behind Love Baxter, an online resource created to help grieving pet owners find guidance, compassion, and community during one of life's hardest goodbyes. [13:55] Jennifer meets Dr. Paula Rivadeneira, founder of Old Souls Animal Rescue, to talk about caring for senior and special-needs animals, the emotional reality of pet loss, and how her TikTok community inspires support for forgotten pets. [18:33] Jennifer chats with John from Ever After Art, exploring how he transforms pet ashes into mesmerizing crystal artworks, a unique and healing way to preserve the spirit and memory of beloved companions. [29:52] Outro Connect with Adam Greenbaum: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamgreenbaum Instagram: @greenbaumly Website: beacons.ai/greenbaum Connect with Paula Rivadeneira: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paula-rivadeneira Website: oldsouls.org (Other) chollaafterlife.com (Company) Connect with John: Website: https://everafterart.com/ Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper on socials at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennifermuldowney/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealglamreaper YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGlamReaperMuldowney LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermuldowney/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/ Email us - [email protected] Shop Merch - https://the-glam-reaper.printify.me/products Listen to The Glam Reaper Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glam-reaper-podcast/id1572382989?i=1000525524145 The Glam Reaper® AMAZON Storefront - https://amzn.to/4hObpOh