The Glam Reaper: December 2021

Sunday 5 December 2021

Gila Kurtz: How Dogs Can Help You Deal with Grief, Therapy, and Bereavement

There is a reason why dogs are called man’s best friend. For professional dog trainer Gila

Kurtz, a dog can change the way you see the world. Technology is making people seem more connected, but we as humans are more disconnected than ever before. But when you are with your dog, there is that connection that has no interference, a genuine relationship because dogs connect with us in a very heart-centered way.

In this episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer interviews John and Gila Kurtz, who found the positive influence of dogs in their lives and decided to set up the business Dog is Good (DIG)—a lifestyle brand for dog lovers. In this podcast episode, Gila lets us in her world of dogs to bring awareness about how wonderful it is to have dogs in our homes.

Learn how to cultivate a strong emotional relationship with your dogs based on what they can teach us when domesticated, and how they can help you through your journey of grief. Very interesting interview here so keep yourself glued until the end, where you can get a new perspective on being responsible dog owners. Well worth your listening time!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

How did Gila develop her passion for dogs and see the good in them?
What are the reasons why she thinks dogs are wonderful to have at home?
Dogs are able to fulfill humans' basic need - the desire to be loved.
Why does Gila refer to dogs as DOG?
Are dogs superior to other animals?
Why did Gila create the “Dog is Good” brand?
A look at therapy dogs and grieving dogs, and why their roles in both cannot be underestimated
Gila's message to people about what they should consider before allowing dogs into their homes

Resources:

Connect with Gila Kurtz:

Website - https://www.dogisgood.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogisgood/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogisgood/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dog.is.good

Pinterest - https://pinterest.com/digdogisgood/

Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper:

Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/

Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom

Instagram - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com

Did You Know... Cremation Started in Someones Backhouse?? We Talk to the Expert in All Things Cremation History (Part 2)

Cremation has gone a long way since the first known cremation in 1876. Who better can give us the history of cremation than the Historian of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), Jason Ryan Engler. He holds this position as well as that of Cremation Historian for the National Museum of Funeral History (NMFH). The museum was completed in 2018 with 80% of the exhibit being his personal collection.

You will learn of his baptism of fire in the world of funerals which started as early at the age of 12. A lot has changed in the process of cremation, and with its growing acceptance in the United States, this method of disposition is becoming more popular. It's yet another informative episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, so just sit back, relax, and enjoy the learning!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

Jason’s introduction to self, his qualification as a cremation thought leader in the deathcare space.
What made Jacob so fascinated in the history of cremation?
The history of cremation from the historian of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA).
How has the process of cremation evolved from the first known cremation in 1876 to now?
What impact has Covid 19 had on cremation?
The statistics of cremation in the U.S., what is the rate of change?
What is the difference in people's acceptance of cremation as a method of disposition?
Jason’s thoughts around the controversy of cremation on its effect on the environment.
Is there anything the funeral industry can do to improve the world into a better place?

Connect with Jason Ryan Engler:

Website

Facebook

Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper:

Facebook Page Rainbow Bridge Memorials

Facebook Page Muldowney Memorials

Instagram: @MuldowneyMemorials @JenniferMuldowney

Twitter: @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com

Did You Know... Cremation Started in Someones Backhouse?? We Talk to the Expert in All Things Cremation History (Part 1)

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

Jason’s introduction to self, his qualification as a cremation thought leader in the deathcare space.
What made Jacob so fascinated in the history of cremation?
The history of cremation from the historian of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA).
How has the process of cremation evolved from the first known cremation in 1876 to now?
What impact has Covid 19 had on cremation?
The statistics of cremation in the U.S., what is the rate of change?
What is the difference in people's acceptance of cremation as a method of disposition?
Jason’s thoughts around the controversy of cremation on its effect on the environment.
Is there anything the funeral industry can do to improve the world into a better place?