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Friendship Therapy

S3, Ep 2 Dial Emma: Grieving a Pet - what our animals can teach us about ourselves

Nov 22, 2024
08:14
Welcome back to Dial Emma from Friendship Therapy! This is where you get to dial Emma, with your dilemma (see what we did there?!) You share your dilemma, any dilemma, and Emma shares her reflections as a therapist to give you the tips and tools you need to navigate it.

This week, Emma hears from a listener who is navigating the loss of a beloved companion and friend: her cat, Minnie. In her voicenote, this caller describes how she has struggled to do life without Minnie and is now considering getting a new cat, but continues to grapple with feelings of guilt at the prospect of moving on while still grieving for her furry friend.

In this episode, Emma explores the unique experience of loving and grieving a pet, and shares how the long-lasting, consistent bonds that we build with our animals allow us to access and nurture the parts of ourselves that we often ignore.
  
What advice would you give this listener?

If you have a dilemma for Emma, drop us a voicenote on Instagram @friendshiptherapypod.

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Friendship Therapy is hosted by Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Chris Sharp and Lauren Brook.

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Emma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrell

Friendship Therapy @friendshiptherapypod

Email: contact@friendshiptherapypod.co.uk

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