In this episode, I share the impact of the recent loss of our beloved dog Kipper and how her passing revealed something profound about grief, leadership, and the nervous system.

Grief doesn’t only live in our emotions. It lives in the body. It affects focus, patience, energy, clarity, and capacity. For leaders, those internal shifts can ripple into how we show up, communicate, and work with others.

In this conversation, I explore:

How the loss of a pet can disrupt nervous system regulation
Why grief can make presence and clarity harder (and why that’s normal)
The science behind attachment, oxytocin, cortisol, and heart rate variability
How leaders can support themselves and others with compassion
How Kipper’s final gift to me will be/was unexpected healing and release
A gentle, grief conscious 5 minute guided nervous system reset near the end of the episode

This episode is for you if you’re navigating loss, supporting someone who is grieving, or noticing that your mind and body feel different after emotional shock or transition.

If you want grounding, connection, and permission to breathe again, you’ll feel held here.

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