{"podcast":{"title":"Awaken Your Soul's Journey","slug":"awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458","podcast_index_feed_id":6726458,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/awaken-your-soul/","website_url":"https://awaken-your-soul.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1ae82e61-fdb7-4b7a-9952-b5ba5f0662b1/7o5Bu_HLAH6ZUgIJVt1UaZs5.jpg","author":"Angela Clement","episode_count":117,"summary":"Grief is a pathway to transformation. Walking the sacred path of bereavement can be dark and lonely. This podcast offers a light in the darkness and provides comfort for those who are heartbroken from loss. It unlocks the transformative power of grief and will help those who have lost a loved one understand that embracing grief can help you heal and find joy in life again. In each episode, we'll share inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you navigate the complexities of grief and embrace it as a pathway to healing and self-discovery. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a dream, this podcast is here to support you on your unique journey. Angela Clement draws from her own personal experiences and interviews with leading experts in the field of grief and transformation. Together, you will explore topics such as finding meaning in loss, cultivating resilience, embracing vulnerability, and rediscovering joy. If you're ready to embark on a soul-stirring journey of self-discovery and transformation, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now to 'Awaken Your Soul's Journey' and join our community of fellow travelers who are emb…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458"},"episode":{"title":"Pet Loss Grief Is Real: Reverend Kaleel Sakakeeny on Mourning, Rituals, and Finding Light After Loss","slug":"pet-loss-grief-is-real-reverend-kaleel-sakakeeny-on-mourning-rituals-and-finding-light-after-loss","published_at":"2026-04-06T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/pet-loss-grief-is-real-reverend-kaleel-sakakeeny-on-mourning-rituals-and-finding-light-after-loss","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458","url":"https://awaken-your-soul.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/10d0c985-b54b-4d24-b2d6-d8e209e8eafc.mp3","summary":"Angela interviews Reverend Kaleel Sakakeeny, an ordained animal chaplain, pastor, and credentialed grief counselor who founded the Boston-based nonprofit Animal Talks after the devastating loss of a beloved cat. Sakakeeny explains that pet loss is not merely “like” losing a family member—it is—and that unprocessed grief can be misunderstood by medical models that try to “fix” heartbreak as mental illness. He describes grief as a universal pain shared across many losses, distinguishes grief (the inner state) from mourning (the actions taken), and offers rituals such as journaling, creating memorial spaces, planting trees, and support groups to externalize sorrow. They discuss spirituality, the difference between belief and faith, how pets bring out our best selves, and why grief has no timeline. Sakakeeny shares Animal Talks resources, courses, and contact options. https://www.animaltalksinc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/animaltalksinc/ https://www.instagram.com/animaltalksinc/ https://www.facebook.com/animaltalksinc","meta_description":"Angela interviews Reverend Kaleel Sakakeeny, an ordained animal chaplain, pastor, and credentialed grief counselor who founded the Boston-based nonprofit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1554,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/episodes/pet-loss-grief-is-real-reverend-kaleel-sakakeeny-on-mourning-rituals-and-finding-light-after-loss/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458/pet-loss-grief-is-real-reverend-kaleel-sakakeeny-on-mourning-rituals-and-finding-light-after-loss.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}