The Souls Who Wait on Clouds

This quick episode is just an announcement that I will be taking a small break from releasing any further episodes until I have completed my book. As this is a passion project, it is taking a large chunk of my free time away from working on the book I want to share with you all.  Please follow me on IG for updates on my book and future episodes @thesoulswhowaitonclouds Thank you for your patience and I can't wait to be back to continue supporting you with your healing.    Chelsie

"If you've ever had a soul dog or a magic cat that makes your heart sing, that feeling will forever be a part of you and will probably be one of the best parts of yourself that you're going to love for the rest of your life." Join Chelsie as she interviews Dr. Sarah Hoggan. She is an emergency veterinarian who takes special pride in her ability to connect with patients and explain medical treatments and diagnosis from a place of compassion and love. Her areas of interest include the human-animal bond, emergency medicine, and critical care. She is well know for her lectures and talks specifically on pet loss and the grief that follows.  Dr. Sarah can be found at her website, https://sarahhoggan.wordpress.com/ or on Instagram @sarahhoggandvm Dr. Sarah's Tedx Talks are titled "The Emotional Costs of Euthansia" and "Pet Loss Grief: The Pain Explained" and can be found online.  This interview has been transcribed and will be included in Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.

"I had such extreme guilt because physically he was healthy, he could've lived longer." Join Chelsie as she interviews Anita. Anita shares her story of her little terrier, Scout, who she had in her life for many years. Anita volunteers her time at an animal shelter near Sydney, Australia and has a big love for all animals, but especially dogs. She shares how she healed herself from the euthansia guilt she experieced after saying goodbye to Scout and how she expanded her heart to bring a new dog into her home.  This interview was inspired by Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.

"There is no set amount of time to grieve. It takes a different amount of time for each person and it looks different for everyone- There's no right way." Join Chelsie as she interviews Corinne and Doug. They have been regular attendees in a pet loss support group for 6 years. They are always there to listen to other peoples' stories, share their own experiences with pet loss and occasionally give out some wisdom. As a married couple, they have vowed to always have animals in their lives, and they have many stories of love and loss to share. They each share their own perspectives and own process of healing to help you understand that even the same loss can look different for each person.  This interview was inspired by Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.

"Death is the one thing we all have in common, it's the natural process." Join Chelsie as she interviews John Christian Phifer, who is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, certified end-of-life doula, funeral celebrant, and a home funeral guide. John Christian currently serves as the Executive Director of Larkspur Conservation. They discuss how to have a converstation with loved ones about death, how to create your own ritual after losing your beloved animal, why it's important to slow down when you are grieving, what to do with your animal's body after they pass and much more.  John Christian can be found at his website, https://larkspurconservation.org/ Information on the "Bury Me at Taylor Hallow" documentary following John Christian and Larkspur Conservation can be found here: https://larkspurconservation.org/documentary-film-bury-me-at-taylor-hollow The blog mentioned in this episode titled "Pet Loss Hurts Too" can be found here: https://larkspurconservation.org/blog/pet-loss-hurts-too This interview has been transcribed and will be included in Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.

"Nothing will ever replace Oreo because there was only one Oreo; just like there's only one of me and one of you... That is what was so devastating." Join Chelsie as Casey shares her story of loving and losing her soul cat, Oreo. Oreo was a beautiful, tuxedo cat who walked right into Casey's home one winter day. Oreo helped Casey learn to love again by being her close friend for several years. Casey explains why this loss hit her so hard, and how she has started to heal and move forward.  This interview has been transcribed and will be included in Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.

"There are no hard and fast rules, and in grief, there is no timeline because grief does not end." Join Chelsie as she interviews certified Grief Counselor and Thanatologist, Stephanie Rodriguez, who specializes in animal loss. They discuss how losing a beloved animal is different than losing a human, when to let another animal into the home after losing one, how to handle the feeling of guilt, anticipatory loss and much more.  Stephanie can be found at her website, https://embracingyourgrief.com. She is also on Youtube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram all @embracingyourgrief where she posts content to help anyone who is going through the loss of an animal. This interview has been transcribed and will be included in Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.

"I feel like there's a hole inside me. There's something missing." Join Chelsie as she talks with Charidy about her soul dog, Brutus. Brutus was a big, loveable  rottweiler who passed unexpectedly over 6 years ago. From the second Charidy first touched noses with him as a puppy, she felt a deep connection with him and explains how loving him and caring for him has impacted her life, and how she still keeps his memory close.  This interview has been transcribed and will be included in Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.

"I had to say goodbye to him through the phone" Join Chelsie as Jessica shares her story of loving and losing her soul dog, Chubbs. Chubbs was a beautiful, big, black dog who Jessica had through some big moments in her life, including losing close family members, moving to a new city and meeting her husband. Jessica explains why this loss hit her so hard, and how she has started to heal and move forward.  This interview has been transcribed and will be included in Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.  

On a cloud waits a soul This soul has been patiently watching you They love you more than you'll ever know Even though you haven't met in a while This soul waits with anticipation Because they know you'll be reunited soon They want to teach you the things they know And they want to remember what it's like to love deeply They watch and wait until the time is just right Then they drop down into a new form This form is small and it forgets why it's excited But the soul inside knows something amazing is coming That soul knows your paths will intertwine at the right moment They know you'll be together soon They've known it all along When at last you meet, it feels like home Life happens fast and sometimes things get hard But the love between you deepens every day Until one day... all too soon... On a cloud waits a soul   This free- verse poem is something I wrote one day that inspired the name of this podcast, "The Souls Who Wait on Clouds"   I started writing to help me understand and heal from losing my soul dog, Jax.   I lost Jax the summer of 2023 in an unexpected and traumatic way.    One of the things that helped me the most was reading about and listening to others peoples stories. Even though others' stories were often heart wrenching and emotional- I started to realize that my grief and pain was not only valid, but it was normal.    I loved Jax so much, and the hole in my heart and soul was proof of how deep and true that love still is.    I started reaching out to people who had a story of their own to share, and then I started reaching out to experts in the field of animal care, bereavement and grief counseling. I interviewed these lovely individuals, all to help me understand my emotions, and help you with your own loss.    As I experienced my own journey with healing from my loss, I journaled, researched and started gathering tools to help me heal.    Everything I've learned from going through this experience is in my book, "The Souls Who Wait on Clouds", which will be available late 2024.    In the meantime, please follow me on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds for more content, updates on my book or to message me.    Please subscribe to this podcast to never miss an episode, and if you find it helpful, share and review.    I'm truly sorry for whatever loss you are feeling right now, and I hope this podcast brings you comfort and helps you start to heal.    Thank you for listening.    Chelsie