{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"21 Ways to Weather the Loss of Your Pet with Jean Alfieri","description":"Losing a beloved pet is one of the most emotional experiences a family can go through\u2014especially when you\u2019re trying to support your kids while grieving yourself. In this heartfelt episode, I\u2019m 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:   The emotional weight of pet loss (and why it\u2019s often underestimated)   How to talk to kids about death in an age-appropriate, compassionate way   Ideas from Jean\u2019s book\u2014like memory jars, tribute rituals, and story sharing   Guilt and grief around euthanasia\u2014and how to find peace in tough decisions   The importance of simply saying: \u201cI\u2019m sorry for your loss\u201d   Whether you\u2019ve lost a furry family member or want to help a child cope, this episode offers comfort, connection, and healing insight. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen in and feel less alone.  Connect with Jean Alfieri: \ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/dogauthor.com \ud83d\udcd5 21 Ways to Weather the Loss of Your Pet \u2013 Available now on her website  \ud83d\udcac Leave a comment or share your own story at: https:\/\/www.nosittingonthesideline.com\/163 \ud83d\udcec Join the newsletter and never miss an episode: https:\/\/www.nosittingonthesideline.com\/email ","author_name":"No sitting on the sideline dad |Fatherhood, Mental Health &amp; Parenting","author_url":"http:\/\/www.nosittingonthesideline.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37107945\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37107945"}