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Every Pawprint! Every Story!
A weekly conversation space where people honor pets they’ve lost, celebrate the joy pets bring, and support one another through pet grief. Each episode centers on a guest’s memories, the rituals that keep those pets present in daily life, and the lessons of love and loss that pets teach us!
Episodes
- Every Pawprint! Every Story!
The Dog Who Refused to Quit on Him: What Dozer Taught a Marine About Purpose, Resilience, and Love
Send us Fan Mail A dog didn’t just comfort Marine veteran BJ Ganem, it gave him a reason to stay alive. After a devastating blast in Iraq took his left foot…
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Chicago's Dog Ambassador: One Dog, One Loss, and a Mission to Save Lives
Send us Fan Mail A deaf little dog named Horton changes everything and when Danya loses him in a tragedy, she doesn’t shut down. She builds a mission. Danya…
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One Dog Changed Everything: Gracie, Marley, and a Life Dedicated to Rescue
Send us Fan Mail A dog tied up overnight in a Milwaukee park becomes the spark for everything that follows. We sit down with Gracie, a rescue volunteer and…
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The Dogs Who Heal Us: What Susan Hartzler's Life With Therapy Dogs Taught Me About Love, Loss, and Resilience
Send us Fan Mail A rescue Australian Shepherd named Seven is “running for president,” and his campaign stickers get laughs fast but the heart of this…
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The Dogs Who Found Her: What Anka Taught Me About Listening to Our Pets..
Send us Fan Mail A puppy trails behind strangers in the rain, doubles back, and decides she’s staying. That single moment kicks off a wide-ranging conversation…
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How Dogs Shape A Family And Heal A Heart
Send us Fan Mail A Ziploc bag opens and two little dogs come running because it can only mean one thing: cheese. That sweet detail is where this conversation…
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They Change Us Twice
Send us Fan Mail I wrote this song from the bottom of my heart to thank everyone who has been a guest on my podcast and trusted me with their stories. My hope…
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The Dogs Who Teach Us to Heal: What I Learned from Psychologist Dave and His Rescue Dogs..
Send us Fan Mail A dog’s leash can be more than a daily chore. It can be a lifeline back to routine, movement, and the kind of quiet focus that anxiety and…
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The Dog Who Helped Geoff Keep Walking: Charlie's Impact on Mental Health and Recovery
Send us Fan Mail Some stories are so specific they become universal, and that’s what happens when Jeff starts talking about Charlie. Jeff works in finance…
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When Senior Dogs Need Us Most
Send us Fan Mail Your dog can be “old” long before they look old, and that blind spot is where so many heartbreaking problems start: pacing at night, accidents…
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The Dog Trainer Who Reminded Me What Really Matters
Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about someone by how they talk about their dogs, and Dave’s stories make that clear fast. We start with Colt, Molly, and…
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Winston: The Dog Who Helped Rob Heal
Send us Fan Mail A dog can do more than keep you company, it can help your nervous system feel safe again. I sit down with executive coach, speaker, and author…
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How a Lifetime of Loving Pets Inspired a Mission to Help Pet Caregivers Thrive
Send us Fan Mail A rescue event, a blurry profile photo, and one look across a room was enough for Liana to know Ellery was hers. Ellery is now 16, and his…
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What 62 Foster Animals Taught Me About Raising Children, Building Resilience, and Letting Go
Send us Fan Mail A dog who barks at everyone becomes “the best behaved dog” at assisted living, and it happens because one guest shows up with a simple plan…
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What If Community Starts With A Dog Hello
Send us Fan Mail Seven pets. Two brand-new Golden Retriever puppies. A black kitten who barely makes an appearance because she’s still settling in. And one…
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The Dog I Got for Safety Changed My Life
Send us Fan Mail A solo trail run, a stranger moment that would rattle anyone, and a big dog built for endurance all collide into a story that is equal parts…
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The Dog Who Made Me More Honest (About Everything)
Send us Fan Mail A sensitive dog can change your whole world, then teach you how to rebuild it with intention. We sit down with Haley, who’s been living…
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How A Tuxedo Cat Named Hiccup And An Aussie Named Max Changed One Life
Send us Fan Mail A kitten gets attacked, surrendered at an emergency vet, and ends up becoming a 13-year-old tuxedo cat who still runs the house. That’s how…
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The Quiet Heroes Who Care for Our Furkids
Send us Fan Mail Your pet can look “fine” one minute and be in real danger the next. That whiplash is exactly what we get into with Dr. Jessica Corley, an ER…
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Maple, Squirrels, and the Life We Fall in Love With
Send us Fan Mail A squirrel can steal a dog’s attention in a second, but it’s nothing compared to the moment a family realizes love also comes with…
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The Dog Who Hugs You Back
Send us Fan Mail Your dog suddenly looks dizzy, can’t keep their balance, and the whole thing feels like it comes out of nowhere. That’s where our conversation…
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How Two Rescue Dogs Shaped A Young Adult Life
Send us Fan Mail A rescue dog found on the side of the road can change the whole direction of a life, and Nicole’s story makes that feel real in the most…
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A Beloved Labrador Changes One Life Forever
Send us Fan Mail A dog can change your entire life and then break your heart on the way out. I sit down with John in Seattle to trace that full arc, from the…
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Three Dogs Who Shaped A Family And A Writer
Send us Fan Mail A rescue dog who arrives broken, a cattle dog genius who never stops working, and a black lab who turns every day into a reason to play…
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When Pet Loss Hits Like A Landslide
Send us Fan Mail Pet loss can knock you flat, and what hurts most isn’t only the goodbye, it’s how quiet the world can get afterward. I sit down with Koryn in…
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Cat Rescue Stories And A Family’s Fresh Dog Grief
Send us Fan Mail Your pets don’t just live in your home. They live in your calendar, your nervous system, and the tiny rituals that shape a day. Dan sits down…
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From Obedience Trials To Film Sets With A Golden Retriever Pack
Send us Fan Mail Eight dogs at once sounds impossible until you hear how it happens. Tina Frausto joins me to tell the story of building a real “pack” over…
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The Chihuahua Who Went To The Amazon
Send us Fan Mail A tiny chihuahua with a big heart can change the shape of your days, especially when your life is packed with long shifts, stress, and…
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How Hiking Dogs Daisy And Luka Changed One Shy Owner’s Life
Send us Fan Mail One day you’re chasing summit views with your dogs, and the next you’re learning how to measure a “good day” in snuggles, appetite, and the…
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When Your Dog Needs A Passport More Than You Do
Send us Fan Mail We talk through what happened when a whole food dog diet replaced processed routines, how that shift changed Kalinda’s mobility, weight, and…
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A family dog can be a playmate, a steady routine, and sometimes the calmest kind of therapy
Send us Fan Mail A family dog can be a playmate, a steady routine, and sometimes the calmest kind of therapy, all before we ever realize what’s happening. I…
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What if Grief starts before Goodbye: with author Jayne Law
Send us Fan Mail Grief can start while your pet is still breathing and that’s the part nobody prepares you for. I sit down with Jane, founder of saudade paws…
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We Learned To Let Grief Happen And Keep Love Close
Send us Fan Mail A tiny Yorkie named Jazzy was so small she could “fit in a teacup,” and the people who handed her over warned she might not make it past a…
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Oliver’s Big Heart, Lasting Lessons
Send us Fan Mail A big-hearted rescue sprinted out a front door and into Angela’s arms, and from that moment Oliver seemed to collect memories the way dogs…
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Chaos, Comfort, and the Candle That Kept Burning: Scott’s Story
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a reunion two decades in the making. Scott and I reconnected after 20 years, only to discover that our shared love for pets…
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“Fifteen Years to the Finish Line: Piper’s Last Run With Derek”
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Derek from Southern California as he opens his heart about Piper — his running partner, his first “child,”…
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Thirty Years of Dogs, Chaos, and Heart: Mic’s Story
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you interview someone who’s had dogs for 30+ years? You get belly laughs, tender moments, and at least one story that makes…
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Every Pawprint. Every Story: Why Pet Grief Deserves a Voice
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt first episode, host Dan Popovic introduces Every Pawprint. Every Story. — a podcast dedicated to honoring the deep bonds we…
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When Compassion Shows Up: Jean’s Story of Love, Loss, and Being Seen
Send us Fan Mail In this touching episode, Dan welcomes Jean from Jefferson, Georgia, who opens her heart to share the story of the pets who shaped her life…