21 Ways to Weather the Loss of Your Pet with Jean Alfieri
Losing a beloved pet is one of the most emotional experiences a family can go through—especially when you’re trying to support your kids while grieving yourself.
In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Jean Alfieri, certified grief coach for pet loss and author of 21 Ways to Weather the Loss of Your Pet. Jean shares practical ideas, tender stories, and thoughtful advice on how families can process grief and honor the pets that meant so much.
We explore:
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The emotional weight of pet loss (and why it’s often underestimated)
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How to talk to kids about death in an age-appropriate, compassionate way
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Ideas from Jean’s book—like memory jars, tribute rituals, and story sharing
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Guilt and grief around euthanasia—and how to find peace in tough decisions
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The importance of simply saying: “I’m sorry for your loss”
Whether you’ve lost a furry family member or want to help a child cope, this episode offers comfort, connection, and healing insight.
🎧 Listen in and feel less alone.
Connect with Jean Alfieri:
🌐 https://dogauthor.com
📕 21 Ways to Weather the Loss of Your Pet – Available now on her website
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Jean Alfieri
Author, Speaker, Dog Fan
Jean Alfieri is a Human Resource professional and a Positivity Coach. She is also an author, speaker, and dog fan. She finds hope and joy in both her work at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region and in the lives of her adopted dogs.
Jean promotes the value of reading in her school visits and encourages adults to capture their amazing stories in her guided journals. She is an avid proponent for the adoption of all dogs: pure breeds, mixed breeds, young or “vintage” (her preference).
Jean and her husband joke that although they pay the mortgage of their home in Colorado, it’s really the dogs’ house.
