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Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
Iridescent is a podcast for anyone grieving an animal, or even a person they loved. Each episode weaves together astrology for grief, herbalism, ritual, and honest conversation to hold space for a kind of loss that's too often dismissed.
Here, you can grieve in public and still be the most powerful person in the room.
Using Hellenistic astrology, synastry, and grief-rooted herbalism, your host Courtney Trethric — with over a decade in veterinary medicine, animal rescue, and animal advocacy —…
Episodes
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
How I transformed my grief work into a source of joy
How do you walk the line between compassion and burnout when working with grieving clients? It's time for me to open up about my journey through the heavy…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
From burnout to breakthrough: my journey through veterinary medicine and beyond
I never shared my origin story. It’s wild, it’s personal, and it’s a testament to how much I’ve changed. I was a socially awkward, anxious kid who always…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
Lessons on grief from the leaves
As autumn unfolds, it brings a powerful reminder about the beauty of letting go. Just like trees gracefully release their leaves, we too must learn to release…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
The heart-wrenching truth about pet euthanasia that everyone ignores
"What if I had done something differently?" If you’ve ever found yourself lost in that thought, you’re not alone. After having to say goodbye to my beloved…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
The problem with "time heals all wounds" in grief
One of the biggest lies we hear as grieving pet parents? "Time heals all wounds." 🤦♀️ Let’s be real: time doesn’t heal anything. It’s what you do with that…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
How I learned to support grieving friends: The actionable advice nobody talks about
I spent years hearing the same phrase during times of grief: "I’m so sorry for your loss, let me know if I can help." But here’s the truth: those words often…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
Grieving without The Rainbow Bridge & finding your own path.
In a world where pet loss is often met with silence, I'm finally comforting the myth of the Rainbow Bridge. If you've ever felt uneasy about the idea that your…
Iridescent: The Grief PodcastWhy "let me know how I can help" isn’t enough for grievers
Grief can be isolating, but what if the way we respond to it is hurting more than helping? In this eye-opening episode, I challenge the conventional wisdom…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
The grief formula that answers the question of "how long will I feel like this?"
If you're facing loss (whether of a pet, loved one, or your own identity), this deeply personal episode reveals unexpected truths about how grief evolves, the…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
Armin's story: What do owls, dragonflies, and death have to do with my soul cat's impact?
Have you ever felt like you're drowning in grief after losing a pet? This is the story of how I navigated the storm with love, grace, and signs from the other…
- Iridescent: The Grief Podcast
The surprising truth about grieving pets + breaking cultural taboo
Have you ever felt stuck in traditional ways of grieving, wishing there was more? When I lost my cat, I realized I needed a heart-led way to honor my grief…