Finding Comfort in Grief: Lessons from Leslie Yerkes and Her Rescue Dogs

Could the lessons from a rescue dog transform how we handle grief and gratitude? In this episode, I'm joined by the Author, Speaker, and Consultant Leslie Yerkes. Leslie is a best-selling business book author with six books translated into dozens of languages and worldwide sales. In recent years her journey of rescuing and caring for dogs led her to write children's books that address themes of love, commitment, and grief. Throughout this episode, Leslie recounts her story of rescuing a South African Mastiff, how the dog transformed her life, and the grief she faced when she lost both her dog and her mother in a short span of time. She speaks about how these experiences inspired her to write books aimed at helping children and families understand loss, especially the loss of pets. Leslie advocates for using stories to teach children about grief, love, and the importance of keeping promises. Her message highlights the power of animals as healers and companions, the importance of staying open to love even in the face of loss, and the role of grief as a natural and essential part of life. Tune in and listen to episode 280 of Grief and Happiness, and discover Leslie Yerkes’ deeply personal experiences with grief, love, and healing through her relationships with animals.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:From business to children's books (1:10)A dog rescue that changed everything (2:37)Finding peace after loss (7:36)Navigating grief through writing (12:04)Lessons from animals on grief and love (15:02)Revisit the love that the sorrow reflects (19:01)Advocating for rescue (23:27) Connect with Leslie Yerkes:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookGet Leslie’s books! Let's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.