When Life Changes, So Do Our Pets – A Heartfelt Conversation with Maribeth Decker
About this episode
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming back my dear friend, Maribeth Decker of Sacred Grove. Maribeth is an incredible animal communicator, and we dove into a topic that’s so important yet often overlooked—how our life changes affect our pets.
Whether you’re going through an illness, a job loss, a big move, or even just dealing with the everyday stress of the world—we talk about how those shifts in your energy can deeply impact the animals we love. Maribeth shares beautiful, practical advice on how to support your pet emotionally through life’s curveballs, how to recognize behavior changes that might be tied to your own stress, and why loving, intentional connection is everything.
Video: https://youtu.be/pXad2SB4-y8
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribethdecker/
Show Links:
https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HLawMediation
Debra's Book: "Nipped in the Bud, Not in the Butt: How to Use Mediation To Resolve Conflicts Over Animals," https://www.amazon.com/Nipped-Bud-Not-Butt-Mediation/dp/151502024X/ref=sr_1_1
SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HLawMediation
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