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5 Questions to ask your pets in an animal communication session
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5 Questions to ask your pets in an animal communication session

When getting ready for your first animal communication session, it’s normal to feel excited, a little nervous and even a touch vulnerable. (Vulnerable in the way that Brené Brown would be proud of you for, of course!)

To help you prepare for your session, and hopefully feel a touch less nervous, here are a few tips on what and how to ask during your session.

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Healing from Pet Loss
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Healing from Pet Loss

When an animal friend passes, there are so few places where pet loss grief is normalized… life just kind of.. moves on.

Here are 6 Ideas to create space for your grief, honor your animal friend’s life, and create space for your grief and healing.

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How to stay present when your pet’s behavior pushes you out of your comfort zone
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How to stay present when your pet’s behavior pushes you out of your comfort zone

My Rottie, Raspberry, loved peeping into neighbors’ windows, dragging me along for the ride. What started as an embarrassing habit turned into a lesson in presence, teaching the power of staying grounded in the face of stress.

Today’s post is all about being as present with our pets as possible so we don’t lose our cool and their trust along with it.

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From Midnight howler to contented kitty: An inside peek at an animal communication session
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From Midnight howler to contented kitty: An inside peek at an animal communication session

If you've ever been serenaded by the midnight howls of a restless kitty, you know the very real struggle of balancing your beloved pet's wild instincts with your need for sleep!

I’m sharing (with permission) the story of Midnight Howler, Jinx, and her human, Lauren and how they sorted it all out with the help of an animal communication session…

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What’s on your pet’s bucket list?
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What’s on your pet’s bucket list?

Knowing what is on your pet’s bucket list assures that the very best things life has to offer don’t get lost in the everyday shuffle of chores, work and just getting shit done.

Here's a story about a delicious experience we helped my dog check off her bucket list (and caught on camera!).

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5 questions to ask your low-maintenance pet to deepen your emotional bond
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5 questions to ask your low-maintenance pet to deepen your emotional bond

There’s no need to wait until a big issue comes up with your pet to have an intuitive conversation with them.

Here's a short list of 5 powerful little questions to ask them in your next animal communication session to deepen your emotional bond, and open the door to profound insights about yourself and your pets

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What’s Your Pet’s Love Language?
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What’s Your Pet’s Love Language?

While the original concept of the Five Love Languages that was first presented in Gary Chapman’s book back in the 90s, has been debunked (thank goodness!), there is still bond-building power in asking those we love their favorite ways to give and receive affection, including our pets.

Here’s how to get to know your pet’s love languages so they know they are safe and loved

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