Peace of Mind for Pet Parents: Navigating Life With Aging or Ill Pets
BrightHaven Caregiver Academy
Show overview
Peace of Mind for Pet Parents: Navigating Life With Aging or Ill Pets launched in 2025 and has put out 78 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 30 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by BrightHaven Caregiver Academy.
From the publisher
Caring for an aging or ill pet is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys a pet parent can take. Peace of Mind for Pet Parents offers practical advice, emotional support, and compassionate insights to help you navigate this path with confidence. Hosted by Karen Wylie and Gail Pope, we explore topics like senior pet care, hospice support, and coping with grief, helping you bring comfort, connection, and joy into your caregiving journey. Together, we’ll help you honor your bond with your pet while making every moment count. Visit BrightPathForPets.com for more resources and support.
Latest Episodes
View all 78 episodesYou Didn't Fail Your Pet: The Truth About Being Present at the Moment of Death
Your Heart Knows What It's Doing Too: Three Caregiver Myths About the End
Is Dying Painful? Your Pet's Body Knows What It's Doing
The Late-to-Care Problem: Hospice Myths, Explained
Are You Really Seeing Your Pet Clearly? : How Love, Fear, and Exhaustion Cloud Quality of Life
Reading What They Can't Say: Pain, Comfort, and the End-of-Life Care Journal
Am I Keeping My Pet Alive for Me — or for Them?
Why Euthanasia Stays the Default: Even When It's Hurting Everyone
You Don't Have to Be a Vet: The Diverse World of Animal Hospice Practitioners
Preparing for Your Pet's Death: Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Ways to Make Every Moment Count
The First Few Days After a Difficult Diagnosis: How to Find Your Footing, Support Your Pet, and Take Care of Yourself
When Your Pet Stops Eating: Nourishing Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Illness
When Your Pet Receives a Life-Changing Diagnosis: Why the Words We Use — and the Fear We Carry — Shape Everything That Follows
Learning to Love Without Guarantees: Living with Uncertainty in Pet Hospice Care
Your Pet's Future: Are You Prepared? If Something Happened to You Tomorrow, What Would Happen to Your Pet?
Hospice Isn't About Dying. It Never Was — How a Word Got Hijacked and What It Costs Your Pet
After the Loss: What Your Surviving Pets Need and What They Give Back
Rituals, Remembrance, and the Love That Doesn't End: Healing After Pet Loss Through Continuing Bonds, Grief Rituals, and the Neuroscience of Loss
What If Your Pet Had a DNR? Planning for Peace When Crisis Hits
Ep 59It's Not Guilt, It's Regret: Understanding the Difference That Changes How You Heal After Pet Loss
If you've ever lain awake at 3 in the morning replaying every decision you made for a pet who is gone — the surgery you chose, the day you picked, the treatment you said yes or no to — this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this conversation, Karen and Gail are joined by licensed clinical social worker and veterinary social worker Judith Eve Rosen, LCSW, who offers one of the most freeing distinctions in pet loss grief: the difference between guilt and regret. Guilt, she explains, belongs to those who intended harm. What most pet parents are actually carrying is regret — and regret can be processed and healed differently. In Part 2, Karen and Gail reflect on what Judith gave them — and go deeper. Gail shares a remarkable story from BrightHaven that reframes the question entirely. Karen introduces the idea of a caregiver decision journal as a future healing tool. And both hosts get honest about why self-compassion is the hardest practice of all — even for those who teach it. You did your best. You did it with love. And that is enough.💜 📌 Related Resource: 📖 Judith’s work: https://juditheverosen.com 📖 Judith’s book, "Life After Pet Loss: Daily Reflections for Working Through Grief": https://a.co/d/0iLYYya1 📖 The BrightHaven Way: Lessons from 700 Animal Teachers is available now on a pay-what-you-wish basis - https://brightpathforpets.com/bca-shop 🌹 Join our monthly Rose Ceremony (free online pet celebration): https://brightpathforpets.com/rose-ceremony/ 💬 If this episode touched your heart, you’re not alone. The BrightHaven Caregivers’ Hub is our supportive membership community for pet parents navigating caregiving, anticipatory grief, and all the moments in between. We gather to share stories, ask questions, and care for each other as we care for our animals. If you’re walking this path, we’d be honored to walk it with you. 🔗 Learn more about the Hub: https://brightpathforpets.com/caregivers-hub/ 📌Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review 🐶⭐🐱 📌About the Hosts: 💜 Karen Wylie, EdD is the Executive Director of the Animal Hospice Group and Co-Founder of BrightHaven Caregiver Academy. With decades of experience as an educator, caregiver, and organizational consultant, Karen has personally navigated the caregiving journey with cats, dogs, and horses through chronic illness and end-of-life transitions. Her mission is to give pet parents the tools, knowledge, and confidence to provide the best possible care for their animals at every stage of life. Learn more at BrightPathForPets.com 💜 Gail Pope is the Founder and President of BrightHaven, a nonprofit animal sanctuary, hospice, and educational center with over thirty years of experience providing holistic care to senior and special needs animals. Internationally recognized for her pioneering work in animal hospice and natural passing, Gail has personally cared for hundreds of animals through chronic illness, disability, and the dying process. Her work integrates holistic healing, complementary therapies, and deep respect for the natural process of dying. Learn more at BrightHaven.org Learn More from BrightHaven Caregiver Academy For free resources, upcoming workshops, and a supportive community dedicated to navigating life with your aging or ill pet: Visit our website: brightpathforpets.com Join us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brighthaven_animals Connect with Us on Social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brightpathforpets Instagram: @brightpathforpets Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional advice. We are not veterinarians. While we do not provide medical diagnoses or treatments, we are experienced holistic caregivers. Our support focuses on helping you assess the situation, understand your options, and find clarity and calm in the middle of distress.