#17: Process Guilt and Move Forward, Empowered by Your Pet

Pets Teach Love with Dr. Whitney Keller

Discover how to recognize and release guilt—guided by insights from your pet’s unconditional love.

How often do you think of something that turned out different than you wanted or expected? Discover how to handle that guilt in a way that leaves you feeling empowered, not weighed down. You can learn a lot about handling this challenging emotion by watching your pet. They forgive quickly, move forward, and don’t dwell on “should-haves” or “what-ifs.”

Whether it’s forgetting to give a pet’s medication or overwhelming societal pressures, I want to give you tools to navigate these feelings. You already understand why pets make such incredible emotional guides, and we’ll explore ways to turn guilt into learning and even creativity. So, grab a cup of coffee or head out for a walk with your furry friend and let’s unpack how to approach guilt with compassion, kindness, and a touch of pet-inspired wisdom!

Episode Highlights:

• 01:20 Three Types of Guilt
• 05:40 Pet Reflection on Forgiveness & Compassion
• 07:06 Processing Guilt Creatively
• 16:09 Shift to Finding Victories

Guilt isn’t just a messy feeling—listen today to discover how it’s guiding you toward what you truly want in life.

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Music Credit: “Creative Process”, “Enjoy The Ride”, Artist: juqboxmusic, Source: Free Music Archive, License: CC BY-NC