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The Companions Collective
by Angela Schneider
The Companions Collective explores the incredible, profound bond humans share with their pets. We shine the spotlight on pet-related issues and the professional pet photographers who are creating in ways that are changing the way we view our companion animals.
Episodes
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The Art of Ending a Podcast
I’m sharing some important news about the future of this podcast. I appreciate each and every one of you who has listened, shared and supported the show.” I’ve come to a decision that has been difficult but necessary: there will be no more episodes of The Companions Collective. 2024 has thrown us…
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Empowering Homeless Youth Through Animal Advocacy with Penny Ellison
Hand2Paw is a nonprofit that connects homeless youth with meaningful employment opportunities in animal shelters. In this week's episode, we chat with Penny Ellison, Hand2Paw’s leader and passionate animal advocate, about how this innovative program is changing lives and creating a brighter…
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A Blueprint for Building Your Dog's Domain
Crates can be … ah … not the most attractive piece of furniture in your home. But some people find them quite useful in training and containing their dogs. So why not have a crate that becomes a part of your décor? That's where Danny Nathan comes in. He's the founder and CEO of Apollo 21, a…
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What the Heck is That? It's a Muzzle with Kylee Doyle Photography
You're not weird if you see a dog in a muzzle and think, "He's so scary looking." You're not weird if you see a dog in a muzzle, pick up your chihuahua and hurriedly cross the street. But you might be wrong. Kylee Doyle of Kylee Doyle Photography in Sacramento, California, has embarked on an...
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Taking the Fear out of Vet Visits with Latah Creek Animal Hospital
Do you end up with a wooly ball of anxiety every time you have to go to the vet? I do. In fact, we've been having to go to a lot of appointments lately as arthritis has set in with the knee Bella had TPLO surgery on last year. Now … we adore our general practice vet here in Spokane Valley but if...
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Unlock life lessons through no-force training with Saro Boghozian
I get so fired up when I connect with someone who wants to talk about the deeper meaning for dogs in our lives. Like when I chat with a fellow believer that dogs teach us who we are and who we need to be. It didn't take long before I was mesmerized with Saro Boghozian's words. After becoming a...
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Making Vet Care Simple for Pet Guardians
I know you know what I'm talking about when I say sometimes our veterinarians aren't the best communicators. Hell's bells, Dani McVety told us as much on the podcast last fall. They're introverts. They'd rather be dealing with our animals, not us. So sometimes they tell us a lot of words that go…
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Compassion Starts When We Stop Judging with Coleen Ellis
We've spent a lot of time on this podcast talking about grief over the loss of our beloved companion animals. Much of the content has revolved around anticipatory grief and the loss of a pet due to a terminal illness or old age. But there are many more types of loss pet guardians can face....
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The Llama Ate the Permit
Diana Lundin's journey from journalist to dog photographer has been a winding one, filled with challenges and personal growth. Now she's bringing her life full circle, joining journalism and dog photography together to shine a spotlight on the way climate change is affecting our animal species.…
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Fine-tuning your horse sense
In a world where power dynamics often leave us feeling disempowered and disconnected, Carmen Theobald has found a unique, transformative way to help humans reclaim their personal power and reconnect with their true selves. Through her work at Horse Sense North, Carmen harnesses the healing power…
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Breaking the Silence of Pet Loss Grief with Beth Bigler
Today is a throwback to this podcast's roots in the grief we endure when our best fur friends die. My good Beth Bigler and I had this chat before I decided to rebrand the pod and expand the subject matter beyond that niche. As I continued to study grief, it struck me that a number of folks out...
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The transformative power of therapy animals with Mary Margaret Callahan
The transformative power of therapy animals with Mary Margaret Callahan of Pet Partners We pet guardians see our companion animals as more than just animals, creatures with four legs roaming around our homes or yards, waiting for their next dinner. Many of us see them as family … some of us, as…
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The Enneagram and Pet Loss Grief with Wendy van de Poll
Have you taken an Enneagram test? What number are you? Today we welcome pet loss grief coach Wendy van de Poll and Pant the Town Photography's Darlene Woodward who explore the profound connection between the Enneagram and navigating the emotional journey of losing a beloved pet. Wendy shares her...
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Expert Tips on Dog Fitness with Brittni Heywood
According to her business's Facebook page Brittni Heywood spreads contagious kindness. And fitness for dogs. Brittni is the owner of Potential Unleashed in Kuna, Idaho … heyo, just down the road from me … and she is dedicated to improving dog behavior, manners and fitness. That's right, she's a…
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An Escape from Vet Tech to Pet Photographer
Her first spoken word was "cat." Even before she said "mama" and "dada." And the cat didn't even like her. Today's guest is Tracy Munson, my good friend from lower shebobia New Brunswick. Lower shebobia … ha … it's technically Hillsborough, New Brunswick, a small community about a half hour south...
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Plasma takes pet supplements to another level
Spray-dried plasma is the new kid on the scene of pet health supplements. What is it? It's a powder formed by exposing the liquid part of blood to high heat. The process preserves the bioactive components of plasma that offering numerous benefits for our companion animals, from joint health to...
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The Art of Shifting Gears
Things are going to change around here. Said not in the tone my father used to say those words ... The topics of grief, loss and pet loss grief are heavy, and I understand that not every episode is easy to listen to, especially if you're in grief. It's taken its toll on me too. To care better…
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The Art of Diagnosing Doggy Dementia
Lynn Sehnert of Lance and Lili Photography covering the Washington, D.C., area takes the mic today and interviews Jessey Scheip, a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in behavior. Jessey also has training certification from the Karen Pryor Academy and has worked with Dr. Amy Pike of…
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The Art of Ministering Comfort
You may have heard of animal chaplains. They are spiritual caregivers who provide support and comfort to individuals who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal or who are facing difficult decisions related to their pets' health and wellbeing. And then there's Scott Campbell…
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The Art of a Good Death
Are we doing better? And can we do better yet? These are the questions I had for Dr. Dani McVety, the cofounder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and In-Home Euthanasia with Dr. Mary Gardner. Lap of Love is a national network of veterinary doctors who offer hospice care and peaceful euthanasia in...
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The Art of Talking About Death with Kids
I've struggled a while with addressing this topic. I don't have human children, never wanted one. So who was I to host a podcast on how to talk to kids about the family pet dying? But I remembered that all I had to do was put on my old journalist hat and ask the right questions. First question…
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The Art of Crying Like No One is Watching
Losing a pet is a profound experience that often leaves us grappling with overwhelming emotions. Today, I'm giving you permission to cry on your journey of pet loss grief and standing up for the need to normalize grieving for a pet. In a world that often tells us to toughen up and hide our...
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The Art of Making Tough Decisions
You might not want to believe what I'm about to tell you … brace yourself. Running an animal rescue isn't all glamour, snuggles and magical puppy breath. I know, right? Shocking. Running an animal rescue can be incredibly challenging, logistically and emotionally. On one hand, there's an immense...
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The Art of Shifting Language
I'm a word nerd. I took linguistics courses toward my bachelor's degree and I've been a professional writer for more than 30 years. Words matter to me. And recently I've been spending a lot of time thinking about the language and words we use around death, loss and grief, particularly when we're...
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The Art of Finding Your Support
Erica's back! Erica Messer is the genius behind Wolfie's Wish, an online resource for pet guardians in grief. It started with a deck of cards, simple pieces of guidance or affirmations that a grieving pet guardian can look to for a little help in getting through the day. In The Art of Shuffling…
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The Art of Balancing Behavior Issues, Part II
We're back with Dr. Kyle Bohland from the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. Last week, we talked about the behavioral issues that seems to be becoming more common in our companion animals. Today, we're exploring the complex issue of behavioral euthanasia. We talk about the signs…
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The Art of Balancing Behavior Issues, Part I
We spend a lot of time talking about the grief we experience as pet guardians whose companion animals have grown old or become terminally ill. There are other types of loss and grief, though, that pet guardians can experience. Many carry with them elevated levels of trauma -- sudden death,...
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The Art of Extending Life
The Dog Aging Project is a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to unravel the mysteries of aging in dogs and, by extension, gain insights into the aging process in humans. Launched in 2018, this collaborative effort involves researchers from various institutions, including the University of...
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The Art of Pet Dentistry
Did you know February is Pet Dental Health Month? Vets clinics across North America dedicate their marketing programs to raising awareness about the importance of oral hygiene in our pets. Just like us, our pets can suffer from such dental issues as plaque buildup, gum disease and tooth decay. If...
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The Art of Seeking Joy
Joy is a stupid word. Or at least it feels that way when you're living with grief. Very little feels like "joy" or "happiness" when you're bound by this complexity of navigating a whole new world without your companion animal. Our host, Angela Schneider of Big White Dog Photography in Spokane,...
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The Art of Nurturing Your Heart
Losing our pets is a deeply emotional experience, and navigating the grief that follows is an essential aspect of self-care. Pets become precious members of our families, offering unconditional love and companionship. Coping with their loss requires acknowledging and processing the complex…
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The Art of Surviving the Holidays
Facing the holidays while grieving the loss of your pet can be an emotionally challenging experience. Our companion animals hold a special place in our hearts, serving as best friends, the most important member of our support network and a huge source of unconditional love. During the holiday...
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The Art of Being Kind to Your Vet
Welcome to One Last Network and the Art of Being Kind to Your Vet. Dr. Lianna Titcombe is the founder and owner of Claire Place Veterinary Hospice in Ottawa, Ontario, one of the first practices in Canada devoted to end-of-life care for companion animals. You may remember her from The Art of...
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The Art of Location, Location, Location
While much of our content on this podcast caters to senior pet care and the grief we endure in the days leading up to and after our last farewells, I love to bring you information about end of life pet photography sessions … with professional photographers. One Last Network has a small but…
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The Art of Loving Them All
Nestled on an 11-acre farmland in Rutledge, Georgia, sits a special rescue for dogs. The dream for pet and horse photographer Courtney Bryson, whom you may remember from The Art of Finding the Perfect Imperfect, and her wife Renee Ussery began when they helped on a hoarding case in August 2011....
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The Art of Knowing Your Dog Tip to Tail
The big thing I love about today's guest is how she stresses the power of our relationships with our dogs. Dr. Julie Buzby has been an integrative veterinarian for nearly 20 years. She earned her certification from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1998 and from the…
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The Art of Saying No with Sheryl Green
One day, Sheryl Green realized people-pleasing was getting her nowhere. She had trouble saying no to friends and family, until she hit the old metaphorical brick wall. That's when she discovered what a boundary is. When Sheryl was growing up, she dreamed of becoming an FBI profiler and hunting…
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The Art of Good Grief
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The Art of Finding the Love We Deserve
Welcome to One Last Network and The Art of Finding the Love We Deserve. Julie Schurr has been a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community for more than 25 years. She has served the queer community in a number of ways, including educator, entertainer and advocate. An expat American living in Spain, Julie...
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The Art of Walking Through Grief with Grace
Rev. Jennifer Cormier is a grief coach and earth-based ceremonial artist who brings 20 years of experience in the healing arts to help her clients move through life transitions and grief. She is committed to the revolution of how we view death and walk with grief. The creator of a program called...
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The Art of Checking Your Phone
In a world that often feels fast-paced and impersonal, dealing with grief can be an isolating and challenging experience. Go back to episode 49, The Art of Exploring the Loneliness Within, to hear my thoughts on why that isolation becomes compounded when we lose our beloved pets. When a companion...
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The Art of Working Through Grief
After the death of her son Jimmy in 2014, Margo Fowkes (Folks) created Salt Water, a blog and online community that provides a safe harbor for those who are grieving the death of someone dear to them. Inspired by Jimmy’s determination to live a rich, full life despite his cancer diagnosis, Salt...
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The Art of Aging Gracefully
Dennis Wormald loves to find creative ways to educate dog owners on the misconceptions of dog behavior. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Dennis has a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine, focused on canine anxiety. As a vet, he exclusively treats dogs with mental health conditions and come to him with a…
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The Art of Seeing the Individual
A few weeks ago, I drove out to the northwest side of Spokane, so far northwest I was at the tip of the beautiful Riverside State Park. I met with Kit and Pete Jagoda, the founders of River's Wish Animal Sanctuary. River's Wish saves animal lives through rescue, education and advocacy. Kit and…
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The Art of Exploring the Loneliness Within
Grief can bring with it periods of loneliness and isolation. Some may choose to find comfort in messages, hugs and social interactions after their pet's death, while others may need solitude to process their emotions and memories. Our founder, Angela Schneider of Big White Dog Photography in...
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The Art of Learning to Walk Again
Many dogs come to Dr. Masami Seplow after injury or when age is starting to attack their old bones and muscles. She gets them walking again. Dr. Seplow was born and raised in Japan where she earned her bachelor's degree in sociology and then moved to Miami, Florida, where she was working on her...
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The Art of Joy and Pain
Welcome to One Last Network and The Art of Joy and Pain. One Last Network has a mission to provide you with the support and services you may need as your pets enter their twilight years and ultimately leave our physical world. We are all pet photographers, and we are one of the services we...
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The Art of Shuffling the Deck with Erica Messer
Welcome to One Last Network and The Art of Shuffling the Deck. Erica Messer encountered tragedy in 2020. Just months after finding her soul cat, Wolfgang, he had an accident and left her physical world. Her grief was overwhelming, especially since it was complicated with mental health issues....
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The Art of Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda with Angela Schneider
One Last Network founder Angela Schneider digs deep into the complex, intertwined emotions of guilt and grief. Angela is a grief educator certified by David Kessler and grief.com and a pet loss grief companion certified by Two Hearts Pet Loss Center. Losing a pet can be an incredibly challenging...
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The Art of Chasing Rainbows with Beth Bigler
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, your pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Companions Collective explores the incredible, profound bond humans share with their pets. We shine the spotlight on pet-related issues and the professional pet photographers who are creating in ways that are changing the way we view our companion animals.
HOSTED BY
Angela Schneider
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The Companions Collective explores the incredible, profound bond humans share with their pets. We shine the spotlight on pet-related issues and the professional pet photographers who are creating in ways that are changing the way we view our companion animals.
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