Dr. Nicole Taylor

Losing a pet isn't just about missing them. It's also about adjusting to the absence of something that shaped your routines, your home, and your sense of self. Dr. Nicole Taylor reflects on the grief that follows the loss of an animal companion, what it can look like, and how to support yourself.

Lately, I’ve been noticing a pattern across clients, colleagues, and communities. More people talking about work feeling heavy in ways that are hard to name. Not always burnout. Not always overwhelm. But something that sits underneath it.