Two Women ChattingTWC Snacksize - All Dogs Go To Heaven
On this Snacksize episode, Liz, and Michelle chat about the grief of losing podcast ‘mascot’ Maisie, Michelle’s 14-year-old rescue dog.
As Maisie’s health deteriorated, Michelle had to make the tough decision to let her go. They talk about coming to that decision and how Michelle is handling pet bereavement. Liz and Michelle also discuss how to tell your adult kids about the loss, when they live away from home.
For Michelle, coping has been all about keeping busy and distracted, moving furniture and plants to disguise the empty space, clearing out Maisie’s drawer and washing her beds to give to a dog shelter.
Linda Magistris, the founder of the Good Grief Trust, reached out to Michelle to give her the name of a wonderful organisation called The Blue Cross which looks after sick, injured and homeless pets.
As an empty nester, in time, Michelle will be able to have more time freedom and the ability to be more spontaneous and be able to see that as a positive. Whilst Liz, who lost her dog Billy a few years ago, decided to get a new puppy and has a few regrets about acting so quickly - but loves her new pooch Teddy to bits!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- You have got to do what is right for your animal even though it is difficult.
- Take a clip of hair and maybe keep their collar and nametag.
- Keep busy, it will help to distract you.
- When you’re ready, give their food, treats and beds to a pet charity.
EPISODE RESOURCES
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Liz Copping is a Networking Pro & event Consultant, Leaping out of her comfort zone to co-host this podcast.
Lizcopping@outlook.com
Michelle Ford is a professional Voice actor and Empty nester pressing reset, enjoying a new career in podcasting!
michelleford1000@gmail.com
CONTACT METHOD
- https://www.instagram.com/twowomenchatting/
- https://twitter.com/ChattingTwo
- https://www.facebook.com/twowomenchatting
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join hosts Liz and Michelle redefining life over 50 as empty nesters, embracing the highs and lows of midlife with celebrity guests and experts, sharing a laugh on their podcast sofa. We talk about real concerns, issues and fun topics that affect us, our friends, and our family.
Midlife is not just about the menopause (although we’d be the first to admit it’s right up there!) but it is a time of adventure, change and reset - with plenty of opportunities and challenges along the way.
Whether we’re chatting about ‘boomerang kids,’ diet failures (and occasional successes!), pro-ageing, travel, changing relationships or inspiration for new jobs or activities, there’s always room for one more on our sofa.
