“We can’t forget that humans are animals, too.” In this eye-opening episode, Kathy is joined by Rev. Sarah Bowen, a founding member of Compassion Consortium and author of the new book Sacred Sendoffs: An Animal Chaplain’s Advice For Surviving Animal Loss, Making Life Meaningful, & Healing The Planet (out April 5th!). Stay tuned for her conversation with Kathy, where they discuss:

• Sarah’s early relationships with animals, including a beloved family cat and the squirrels outside her window
• How Sarah’s farmer grandfather influenced her views of animals, and the “aha” moment that changed her life
• The themes of understanding animal loss and grief discussed in her new book 
• The basic steps anyone can take to better understand the animals around them, including meditation with their own companion animals
• Compassion Consortium's goal to support those who feel something is “missing” from their pre-existing spiritual practices

Find the book Sacred Sendoffs anywhere you buy books. To stay updated on Rev. Sarah’s work and the Compassion Consortium, follow them at:

Rev. Sarah Bowen: Instagram and Facebook.

Compassion Consortium: Instagram and Facebook.

Connect with Kathy Stevens:

• Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal Sanctuary
• Twitter: @CASanctuary
• Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings
• Website: CASanctuary.org
• Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary
• YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary