Healing Words, Books, Poetry | Animal Talks Inc.

Podcast

WE DON’T DIE RADIO

Kaleel is a guest on Sandra Chapman’s popular podcast about the afterlife

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Podcast

GOOD NEWS TO GO: Thoughts of the Day, Good Samaritans, Pets& Animals, Comedy

Kaleel is on the show for National Pet Month - Coping with Loss of Precious Pet. Listen to the podcast by clicking below or watch on YouTube here.

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Podcast

PET LOSS WITH COUNSELOR KALEEL SAKAKEENY

Rev. K of Animal Talks discusses Pet Grief and Loss and some options to help you cope with the pain of the loss of your best friend.

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Healing Words

PETS AND
MENTAL HEALTH

A link to an article describing how pets can improve our mental and physical health in the long term.

Healing Words

WHEN YOUR
ANIMAL COMPANION LEAVES YOU

A link to Reverend Kaleel’s essay on his own personal journey with grief from pet loss and what he has learned from it.

Healing Words

COPING WITH PET
LOSS AT CHRISTMAS

Read Rev. K's article in Dogster magazine on how to deal with the holidays when you’re grieving the loss of your pet.

Healing Words

GRIEF IS NOT A DISORDER

A link to the article: “My Position on the New ‘Prolonged Grief Disorder‘ Diagnostic Category in the DSM” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

Healing Words

ANXIETY & THE POWER OF CONNECTION

Keeping a strong connection can promote healing.

Books

ANIMAL WISDOM: A BOOK FOR ALL TIMES

A review of the amazing book Animal Wisdom (or, just how do animals travel long distances to get back home?), by Dr. Linda Bender.

Healing Words

IS ONE EVER TOO
OLD TO HAVE A PET COMPANION?

A discussion on the benefits and risks of caring for pets as we age.

Healing Words

THE HEALING
POWER
OF GRIEF

Teach your children and yourself about the power of grief to heal.

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Healing Words

WHEN THE BOND BREAKS: WHEN OUR PETS LEAVE US

Grieving the Animals We Love, and How We Help

Poetry

I REMEMBER

A short poem by Rev. K

Healing Words

ARE THE HOLIDAYS STILL THE HOLIDAYS WHEN YOU’RE
GRIEVING THE LOSS
OF YOUR PET?

Tips to Cope by Rev. Kaleel.

Read Now

Podcast

THE DOUGLAS
COLEMAN SHOW

An extended chat with Kaleel on dealing with the loss of a pet.

Listen Now

Podcast

HOW TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR CAT: Pet Grief Counseling Expert Shares his Top Tips

Host Michelle Fern talks to Kaleel about how to cope with the loss of your feline companion

Listen Now

Healing Words

GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A PET

A link to Reverend Kaleel’s thoughtful article in Animal Wellness, March 2022.

Podcast

ON MIC PODCAST
WITH GUEST KALEEL SAKAKEENY

Hear Reverend K. share stories of his work with people and pets, address questions of love, loss, and the unique relationships we have with our animal companions.

Listen Now

Healing Words

HOW LOSING A PET
CAN MAKE YOU STRONGER

A NY Times article on how the process of acceptance and letting go builds the resilience necessary to navigate an array of life’s obstacles. Check out Rev. K’s quote towards the end!

Podcast

HEARTBREAK & HEALING: A PET GRIEF PODCAST BY ANIMAL TALKS INC.

EPISODE 1
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pet Loss: An Introduction to Animal Talks Inc, with Thembela Makhuba

Listen Now

Podcast

HEARTBREAK & HEALING: A PET GRIEF PODCAST BY ANIMAL TALKS INC.

EPISODE 2
An Insight Into Pet Grief Counseling Groups with Animal Talks and Michael Yearout

Listen Now

Healing Words

Q & A WITH REV. K

Drop in on a Q & A session with Kaleel and a reporter from Animal Forum on issues facing pet lovers in the time of coronavirus.

eBooks

A JOURNEY THROUGH PET LOSS AND GRIEF

This book reflects the path from hurt of losing your animal companion to healing. It offers words of comfort during a painful time through poetry and guidance.

Buy Now

Books

THE BOOK, THE FOX, AND THE BOY

A review of and short audio clip from PAX, by Sara Pennypacker

eBooks

OUR ANIMALS:
OUR GUIDES TO HAPPINESS

Discover how animal communication and contact can enhance your life, your relationships, and unlock the vast potential for happiness we hold.

Buy Now

Healing Words

LOVE, GRIEF AND THE VETERINARIAN

Follow the link below to read Kaleel‘s new article about pet loss through a veterinarian‘s eyes... and heart.

Healing Words

WHY THE DEATH OF
A PET (or any love) FEELS LIKE YOU’RE LOSING YOUR MIND...

Read Rev. Kaleel's guest article in the Sponsor a Pet Blog.

Read Now

Podcast

HOW TO HEAL AFTER A BELOVED PET’S DEATH

Kaleel explores the depth of the animal companion-human bond, the complex nature of grief, and the importance of embracing and coping with tough emotions that will essentially always be a part of who you are. We'll also share personal stories and insights into the healing process.

Listen Now

Healing Words

“LET GO, MOVE ON” NO. MOVE FORWARD, YES!

A link to one of Rev. K's articles on Belongly, a website for mental health professional resources.

Healing Words

COPING WITH THE
LOSS OF A PET
DURING THE HOLIDAYS

When you’ve lost a pet, the holidays can be a difficult time. Here’s how to work through your grief and enjoy the season to the best of your ability.

Healing Words

DID THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GET GRIEF WRONG?

Read Reverend Kaleel’s response to the psychiatric community adding grief lasting longer than a year to their manual of disorders.

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Newsletters

NEWSLETTER
ARCHIVES

Browse past Animal Talks e-newsletters containing a variety of news and informative topics.
Photo © Judith Robichard, The Boston Globe

Podcast

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE STORIES

Practicing vet, TV personality and host Dr. Scott Miller opens up with guest Rev. K in this special episode on what our pets really mean to us.

Listen Now

Healing Words

REGRET, GUILT, AND SHAME

Although many of us use these terms interchangeably, Kaleel sees a difference and discusses why.

Healing Words

HOW DO YOU
COUNSEL OLDER PEOPLE IN GRIEF
OVER LOSING A PET?

The grief that comes when seniors lose a pet to death, or due to the inability to continue to care for it.

Healing Words

GRIEF, LOSS AND ANIMALS IN THE PANDEMIC

How is grieving especially different or more challenging should you lose a pet during this time of quarantine?

Poetry

PETS AND THE AFTERLIFE

Prose by Rev. K pondering questions about what happens to our pets after they die.

Healing Words

WE DON’T DIE RADIO

Kaleel is a guest on Sandra Chapman’s popular podcast about the afterlife

GOOD NEWS TO GO: Thoughts of the Day, Good Samaritans, Pets& Animals, Comedy

Kaleel is on the show for National Pet Month - Coping with Loss of Precious Pet. Listen to the podcast by clicking below or watch on YouTube here.

PET LOSS WITH COUNSELOR KALEEL SAKAKEENY

Rev. K of Animal Talks discusses Pet Grief and Loss and some options to help you cope with the pain of the loss of your best friend.

PETS AND MENTAL HEALTH

A link to an article describing how pets can improve our mental and physical health in the long term.

WHEN YOUR ANIMAL COMPANION LEAVES YOU

A link to Reverend Kaleel’s essay on his own personal journey with grief from pet loss and what he has learned from it.

COPING WITH PET LOSS AT CHRISTMAS

Read Rev. K's article in Dogster magazine on how to deal with the holidays when you’re grieving the loss of your pet.

GRIEF IS NOT A DISORDER

A link to the article: “My Position on the New ‘Prolonged Grief Disorder‘ Diagnostic Category in the DSM” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

ANXIETY & THE POWER OF CONNECTION

Keeping a strong connection can promote healing.

ANIMAL WISDOM: A BOOK FOR ALL TIMES

A review of the amazing book Animal Wisdom (or, just how do animals travel long distances to get back home?), by Dr. Linda Bender.

IS ONE EVER TOO OLD TO HAVE A PET COMPANION?

A discussion on the benefits and risks of caring for pets as we age.

THE HEALING POWER OF GRIEF

Teach your children and yourself about the power of grief to heal.

WHEN THE BOND BREAKS: WHEN OUR PETS LEAVE US

Grieving the Animals We Love, and How We Help

I REMEMBER

A short poem by Rev. K

ARE THE HOLIDAYS STILL THE HOLIDAYS WHEN YOU’RE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF YOUR PET?

Tips to Cope by Rev. Kaleel.

THE DOUGLAS COLEMAN SHOW

An extended chat with Kaleel on dealing with the loss of a pet.

HOW TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR CAT: Pet Grief Counseling Expert Shares his Top Tips

Host Michelle Fern talks to Kaleel about how to cope with the loss of your feline companion

GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A PET

A link to Reverend Kaleel’s thoughtful article in Animal Wellness, March 2022.

ON MIC PODCAST WITH GUEST KALEEL SAKAKEENY

Hear Reverend K. share stories of his work with people and pets, address questions of love, loss, and the unique relationships we have with our animal companions.

HOW LOSING A PET CAN MAKE YOU STRONGER

A NY Times article on how the process of acceptance and letting go builds the resilience necessary to navigate an array of life’s obstacles. Check out Rev. K’s quote towards the end!

HEARTBREAK & HEALING: A PET GRIEF PODCAST BY ANIMAL TALKS INC.

EPISODE 1 Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pet Loss: An Introduction to Animal Talks Inc, with Thembela Makhuba

HEARTBREAK & HEALING: A PET GRIEF PODCAST BY ANIMAL TALKS INC.

EPISODE 2 An Insight Into Pet Grief Counseling Groups with Animal Talks and Michael Yearout

Q & A WITH REV. K

Drop in on a Q & A session with Kaleel and a reporter from Animal Forum on issues facing pet lovers in the time of coronavirus.

A JOURNEY THROUGH PET LOSS AND GRIEF

This book reflects the path from hurt of losing your animal companion to healing. It offers words of comfort during a painful time through poetry and guidance.

THE BOOK, THE FOX, AND THE BOY

A review of and short audio clip from PAX, by Sara Pennypacker

OUR ANIMALS: OUR GUIDES TO HAPPINESS

Discover how animal communication and contact can enhance your life, your relationships, and unlock the vast potential for happiness we hold.

LOVE, GRIEF AND THE VETERINARIAN

Follow the link below to read Kaleel‘s new article about pet loss through a veterinarian‘s eyes... and heart.

WHY THE DEATH OF A PET (or any love) FEELS LIKE YOU’RE LOSING YOUR MIND...

Read Rev. Kaleel's guest article in the Sponsor a Pet Blog.

HOW TO HEAL AFTER A BELOVED PET’S DEATH

Kaleel explores the depth of the animal companion-human bond, the complex nature of grief, and the importance of embracing and coping with tough emotions that will essentially always be a part of who you are. We'll also share personal stories and insights into the healing process.

“LET GO, MOVE ON” NO. MOVE FORWARD, YES!

A link to one of Rev. K's articles on Belongly, a website for mental health professional resources.

COPING WITH THE LOSS OF A PET DURING THE HOLIDAYS

When you’ve lost a pet, the holidays can be a difficult time. Here’s how to work through your grief and enjoy the season to the best of your ability.

DID THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GET GRIEF WRONG?

Read Reverend Kaleel’s response to the psychiatric community adding grief lasting longer than a year to their manual of disorders.

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

Browse past Animal Talks e-newsletters containing a variety of news and informative topics. Photo © Judith Robichard, The Boston Globe

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE STORIES

Practicing vet, TV personality and host Dr. Scott Miller opens up with guest Rev. K in this special episode on what our pets really mean to us.

REGRET, GUILT, AND SHAME

Although many of us use these terms interchangeably, Kaleel sees a difference and discusses why.

HOW DO YOU COUNSEL OLDER PEOPLE IN GRIEF OVER LOSING A PET?

The grief that comes when seniors lose a pet to death, or due to the inability to continue to care for it.

GRIEF, LOSS AND ANIMALS IN THE PANDEMIC

How is grieving especially different or more challenging should you lose a pet during this time of quarantine?

PETS AND THE AFTERLIFE

Prose by Rev. K pondering questions about what happens to our pets after they die.

DON’T BLAME GOD

An editorial on the relationship between animal cruelty and infectious diseases.

PETS AND
MENTAL HEALTH

WHEN YOUR
ANIMAL COMPANION LEAVES YOU

COPING WITH PET
LOSS AT CHRISTMAS

IS ONE EVER TOO
OLD TO HAVE A PET COMPANION?

THE HEALING
POWER
OF GRIEF

ARE THE HOLIDAYS STILL THE HOLIDAYS WHEN YOU’RE
GRIEVING THE LOSS
OF YOUR PET?

THE DOUGLAS
COLEMAN SHOW

ON MIC PODCAST
WITH GUEST KALEEL SAKAKEENY

HOW LOSING A PET
CAN MAKE YOU STRONGER

EPISODE 1
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pet Loss: An Introduction to Animal Talks Inc, with Thembela Makhuba

EPISODE 2
An Insight Into Pet Grief Counseling Groups with Animal Talks and Michael Yearout

OUR ANIMALS:
OUR GUIDES TO HAPPINESS

WHY THE DEATH OF
A PET (or any love) FEELS LIKE YOU’RE LOSING YOUR MIND...

COPING WITH THE
LOSS OF A PET
DURING THE HOLIDAYS

NEWSLETTER
ARCHIVES

Browse past Animal Talks e-newsletters containing a variety of news and informative topics.
Photo © Judith Robichard, The Boston Globe

HOW DO YOU
COUNSEL OLDER PEOPLE IN GRIEF
OVER LOSING A PET?