Welcome to Season Two of the Hidden Gifts of Loss Podcast! This season brings something special—host Julie Trainer is joined by her new co-host, Heather Mullen. Though neither of them can quite remember exactly how they first met (maybe through a mutual friend, maybe in an online community, or maybe across lifetimes!), the connection was instant and undeniable.
In this episode, Julie and Heather talk about:
How their friendship evolved into a co-hosting partnership.
Why loss isn't limited to death—it can take many forms, from illness to life changes.
The deep healing presence of animals and the surprising ways pets become medicine in our lives.
Julie's newly published story about her beloved cat, Maxwell, and the hidden gift he left behind.
Heather's reflections on her family dog as a gentle healer, absorbing and transforming the pain of those around him.
How grief and love open us to hidden gifts like self-trust, intuition, and deeper connection with others.
The power of trust and allow—living from love instead of fear.
Toward the end, Julie and Heather share five possible podcast outros (with a lot of laughter) and invite listeners to vote for their favorite.
✨ Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one, a pet, your health, or simply a shift in life as you knew it, this season is about exploring how loss cracks us open and reveals the hidden gifts waiting to emerge.
Resources & Links Mentioned
Join the Hidden Gifts of Loss Facebook Group to connect and share your reflections.
Julie's first published story appears in Women Like Me: The Quiet Ones Who Saved Us (community book project)
We'd love to hear from you!
Which of the five possible podcast outros resonated with you? Comment on Spotify, Apple, or in the Facebook group.
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