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At its core, the word empathic comes from the word Empathy. Empathy is generally described as the ability to take on another person's perspective, to understand, feel, and possibly share and respond to their emotional experience. This can be a gift, allowing us to connect deeply with loved ones, but it can also be a […] The post Episode 116 – Empathic Pet Relationships first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Every Christmas shopping season, we're bombarded with advertisements urging us to buy the latest gadgets and toys. Yet, amid all this consumerism, the simplest gestures of kindness and giving often have the most profound impact. I invite you to think about a time when you gave a gift that truly mattered to someone — maybe […] The post Episode 115 – The Gift of Giving first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

We're diving into a topic that touches the hearts of everyone—grace. Grace is a heartfelt gift that often goes unnoticed in our busy lives. It can manifest in so many forms—be it forgiveness, understanding, compassion, or even mercy. So, let's take this time together to unpack what grace truly means, how it can change lives, […] The post Episode 114 – The Gift of Grace first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

We're diving into the beautiful concept of gratitude and blessings, particularly in relation to God. In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the small and significant blessings that surround us. But taking a moment to reflect and express gratitude can transform our perspective and deepen our faith. When we focus on what we're thankful […] The post Episode 113 – Embrace the Blessings first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

This past summer a neighborhood cat deposited her three kittens in our back yard. Hear the story unfold as we surprisingly discovered these three tiny kittens who were feral and sick. All three suffered with hunger, vomiting and diarrhea. Their mother had entrusted us with their care. Our family stepped forward to foster these three […] The post Episode 112 – The Gift of Love first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

The sun was shining brightly in the park on a lovely morning as I walked with my dog Abby, a 12-pound Rat Terrier. This was her preferred route for walks, following the gravel path that hugged the border of the park next to a chain-link fence and the elementary school playground. As we meandered through […] The post Episode 111 – Bunny Rescue first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Many pet lovers have experienced moments of deep connection with their furry friends, moments that seem to go beyond words. Today we will explore how animals communicate with us and how we can better understand and connect with your pets on a deeper level. The bond between a human and their pet can often feel […] The post Episode 110 – The Superpower of Pets first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Intuition, or the ability to understand something instinctively without the need for conscious reasoning, is a powerful tool that can guide us in making decisions and navigating life's challenges. However, many of us struggle to fully harness this innate ability due to a variety of reasons. Today, we'll explore some of the common roadblocks that […] The post Episode 109 – Roadblocks to Intuition first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

We often hear about intuition as a gut feeling or a hunch, but what exactly is intuition, and how can we tap into it to make better decisions and lead a more fulfilling life? Join me as we dive into the world of intuition and explore its power in our lives. Intuition is the ability […] The post Episode 108 – Your Heart's Intuition first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Courageous Living is about embracing courage which can transform your life. From facing your fears to taking risks and pursuing your dreams, courage plays a vital role in shaping your experiences and defining your life journey. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to take action in the face of fear. It's […] The post Episode 107 – Embracing Courage first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Our pets have become an integral part of our lives and families, but have you ever wondered why this relationship is so special? The relationship between humans and pets is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history. Humans have always sought companionship and connection, and over thousands of years, we have domesticated various animals for practical […] The post Episode 106 – The Look of Love first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

The start of a new year brings the potential for a fresh beginning, and I sure need that. What were the valuable lessons we learned along the way? What important insights did we gain from these experiences? Personally, I discovered that I had developed a habit of being excessively self-reliant, believing that I could handle […] The post Episode 105 – New Year, New You first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Christmas is a time of joy, lights and festive decorations. It's a season filled with traditions, gift-giving, and time spent with loved ones. But beyond the glitter and tinsel, there's a profound and timeless reason for the season – one that transcends cultural and religious boundaries. Christmas traditions around the world are diverse, but share […] The post Episode 104 – Reason for the Season first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Today we are talking about a common issue that many pet parents face – pets peeing in the house. It's a frustrating, smelly situation but fear not. I've got stories and advice to help you understand this messy situation. It's important to realize that all pet peeing indoors means something. Pee and poo speak VERY […] The post Episode 103 – Pet Pee Answers first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

For Halloween this year, Siri suggested I wear a nametag titled Life and hand out lemons. I thought that was hysterical! Then I remembered that life really does hand out lemons. Lemons are those sour moments and situations in life that create stress, overwhelm and unhappiness. It's those situations that upset you, stress you out, […] The post Episode 102 – When Life Gives You Lemons first appeared on Soul Safari - Suzanne Thibault.

Everyone wants to be loved and cared for. We are all engineered for love, created by Love. We were not made to be ‘islands unto ourselves.' We are made to connect, love, and embrace each other. New York Times physician and author Dean Ornish, M.D., writes, “I am not aware of any other factor in […]

Life is a journey. If you are walking a spiritual path, you understand this. I have been walking my spiritual path for about 15 years. Over that time period I've trekked over mountains of inner emotional pain, experienced inner peace beyond understanding, and followed Divine Guidance every step of the way. It has not been […]

Caring is an extension of the love you hold inside. Is it possible to care to much? It feels good to help others, but that can also be a source of stress and overwhelm. This is what I recently experienced as a Red Cross Shelter Volunteer. I volunteered as a Shelter worker at the McKinney […]

Ahhh, summer time! Summer is time for heading outdoors to explore, play, walk and have adventures. With the summer fun, however, comes the summer heat. Depending on where you live, summers can get very hot. We tend to take precautions for ourselves in summer heat using sunscreen, wearing sunglasses, drinking more water to stay hydrated, […]

Every year in the United States we celebrate our country's Independence Day. While this is a fun celebration for many, for others it is filled with fear, stress and anxiety. I care deeply about animals and people. The stress of fireworks on pets, domesticated animals, people and wild animals is unnecessary and harmful. When an […]

March is Pet Toxin Prevention Month, so let's talk about pets and toxins! As an animal lover you want to keep your pet safe and healthy. Some pets are very adventurous and curious, getting into things that can cause them trouble. Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning. Potential toxins lurk everywhere in […]

Animals are God's creation. I have always marveled at a pet's ability to love unconditionally. A person can treat an animal horribly and still love. They give their love freely in so many different ways. Their love is comforting, caring, expressive, exciting, and beautiful. Animals know how to forgive. Your pet loves you no matter […]

As an animal lover, you understand the love a pet provides. The love you share runs deep and is a sanctuary for you. Whenever anything goes wrong, your pet is always there with you, never judging you, just quietly supporting you. Many times pets are acting as our Soul guides. In other words, the support […]

Tales from the Heart, Pet Relationship Love Stories is now available on Amazon for only 99 cents on Kindle and free to read with Kindle Unlimited. Pets help us open our hearts to new possibilities in life. When you broaden your perspective, you can see the magical, therapeutic relationship you share with animals. That's what […]

Introducing Joy Howard and Karen Takayama, Guest Chapter Authors in Tales from the Heart. This is part of the special series of interviews in celebration of Tales from the Heart. Joy and her dog Andy share the deepest relationship I have ever witnessed. Their love with each other knows no bounds! Karen and her cat […]

Sometimes as we travel along our journey in life, we hit a speed bump that asks us to slow down. Other times we might hit a pothole in the road that causes problems and stops you in your tracks. This is what happened to me on October 19, 2021. Potholes can happen in life, but […]

Welcome to the special series of interviews with Tales from the Heart Guest Chapter Authors! These interviews are in celebration of my upcoming book, Tales from the Heart. This book features 11 Guest Chapter Authors who share their personal pet relationship stories. Meet Tales from the Heart Guest Chapter Authors Darcie LItwicki and Tanya Lochner. Learn […]

Welcome to the special series of interviews with Tales from the Heart Guest Chapter Authors! These interviews are in celebration of my upcoming book, Tales from the Heart. This book features 11 Guest Chapter Authors who share their personal pet relationship stories. I would like to introduce you Guest Chapter Authors Emily Kane, Cheryl Meyer […]

Do you talk out loud to your pet? I will admit we do in our family. I got started thinking about if pets listen to our talk, because of a recent experience I had at an animal shelter. For privacy reasons, I will not share the name or location of the shelter, other than I […]

I share my own personal story of my relationship with our dog Odie, a 12 year old Dachshund/Terrier Mix. For the past 10 years, Odie's bad behaviors have disrupted our family life. Aggressive barking, unfriendly behavior, pee marking, and separation anxiety have been his everyday life experiences, misbehaviors we have learned to tolerate. What do […]

Have you ever wondered what you pet is trying to tell you with their misbehavior? Your dog pees on the rug. Your cat hides under the couch. You probably become frustrated with their misbehavior, which can result in loud voices and anger. Misbehavior is a form of communication. What does their unspoken communication mean? Animals […]

It is through the love of our pets that we can learn more about love. Pets speak to us through the language of love. We can learn from our pets to speak from love in all our conversations for healthy relationships. We can also have a conversation of love with our pets and ask them […]

Empaths are people and animals who are hard-wired to perceive and feel the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of others. Everyone has empathic abilities, some more than others. Animals are emotional empaths. What does that mean? Animals are highly tuned into human emotions and feelings. They know and understand how you feel, because they feel how […]

Most animal lovers would agree that some people’s bonds with animals are every bit as strong as those with other human beings. Some of those relationships are even less complicated; a dog’s devotion is faithful; a lap cat’s purring is soothing. The emotional bond you share with animals has the benefit of increasing your awareness […]

Ahhh, anxiety. Something I have known quite well. I had spent the vast majority of my life living with anxiety. Feeling anxiety all the time does not feel good. Add in those pesky limiting beliefs like, “My life sucks, I cannot handle this, I’m not good enough” and it creates a mixture of high anxiety. […]

How do you make decisions? There are many important decisions and choices we all make each day, which can lead to overwhelm. Small choices can have big consequences. The answer for me was – intuition! We all have been blessed with the gift of inner wisdom, that gut feeling that tells you how you feel […]

Do you have a pet with a health issue? Pet care can be challenging. All we can do is guess as to what our pet might need when facing a health challenge. We want to help them but do not know how. Well not anymore! Pet communication to the rescue! Pet communication supports you big […]

Scientists have long realized that emotional experiences, pleasure and pain are not unique to human beings, that animals also are capable of understanding and experiencing fear, sadness, anxiety, boredom and love. Animals are sentient, meaning they have the capacity to feel and experience emotions. As Animal lovers, when you look at your pet, listen to […]

This pandemic has changed how we live our lives. Everyday we look for something positive to life up our spirits. My five pets, two dogs, three cats, are definitely a big part of that positive thing. I tend to think of my pets as my children, although since I talk to them as a Pet […]

Pet behavior problems are the number one reason people turn over their pet to the shelter. It can be very frustrating to have a pet with bad behaviors. We just want our pets to be happy and peaceful family members. When a pet misbehaves at home, it can send you into frustration and even anger. […]

Let’s say so long, farewell, and goodbye to 2020 and open the door to 2021 with renewed hopes, dreams and desires. I have five pets that grace my life, 2 dogs and 3 cats. They have witnessed first hand all of my struggles in 2020. Struggles like feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, confused, anxious and tired. […]

2020 has been a crazy roller coaster ride for everyone in the world. I am ready to say goodbye to 2020 and begin walking into a positive path of soul aligned love. I invite you to join me in ending this year on a positive note, to bring in 2021 with love, light and truth! […]

In the Spirit of Christmas I would like to share with you 3 easy keys to form your foundation for pet communication. AND I’m raffling off a 30 minute pet communication session to one lucky winner. Please see rules above. Visit my main Facebook page, find the podcast post, and leave a comment with the […]

2020 has proven to be a rough ride for many people. It can be hard to keep up and easy to become exhausted and overwhelmed. If you are feeling some of this, know that you are not alone. We all have been blessed with an innate ability that allows us to communicate directly with our […]

It’s no fun feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. How might it feel if you could calm that stress and feel more peaceful? I’m very excited to announce I recently became an approved HeartMath Add Heart Facilitator. The HeartMath Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization that provides simple, user-friendly mental and emotional self-regulation tools […]

Richard Haiduck conducted 75 plus interviews with retirees for his upcoming book, Shifting Gears: 50 Baby Boomers Share Their Meaningful Journeys in Retirement. His interviews were structured to allow retirees to share their stage of life. There was a quantity and depth of responses that were around spirituality. Richard is an author, former life sciences […]

In this talk about Equine Assisted Awareness, Darcie Litwicki, Certified Life Coach, will share the power of horses to help us deepen our awareness of self and the world around us.  Darcie will explain and give examples of how horses can tangibly reflect back to us, much like looking in a mirror, what is going […]