Pet Love Journey

Pets, Love, Letting Go

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About Us

Who we are at Pet Love Journey

At Pet Love Journey, we believe pets are family, and saying goodbye to them is one of life’s hardest experiences. Our mission is to offer compassion and support as you navigate the journey of loving, caring for, and eventually letting go of your furry friends. Through resources, workshops, and community, we help you honor your pet’s memory while finding comfort, healing, and peace along the way.

What We Do

Workshops

90 Minute Meetings

Our interactive group workshops are designed to share meaningful practices, foster connection, and build community. These sessions create a safe, supportive space for participants to honor the deep bonds we share with our pets. Through guided activities, participants will learn strategies to strengthen their connection with their animals, navigate anticipatory grief, and process loss with resilience and healing. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your relationship with your pet or find support.

Mindfulness Coaching

Personalized one-on-one sessions offering practical mindfulness tools like mindfulness movement, breathing and meditation.

Our one-on-one sessions are designed to gently guide you through mindfulness practices that support everyday well-being. These personalized experiences offer practical tools such as mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation to help you feel more grounded, present, and connected. While not intended as grief counseling or coaching, these sessions provide space to slow down, tune in, and care for your emotional health—whether you're navigating daily stress or simply seeking a deeper sense of calm and connection in your relationship with yourself and your pet.

Support Groups

Coming Soon

Our support sessions provide a safe, welcoming space where you can share your story, connect with others on a similar journey, and find comfort in mutual support. These gatherings are designed to help you feel heard and understood, offering an opportunity to exchange experiences and insights with others who truly get it. Whether you're seeking a sense of community or just a moment to express yourself, our support sessions foster a sense of connection and compassion, allowing you to navigate your path with the reassurance that you’re not alone.

Team

Our Team of Dedicated Individuals

At Pet Love Journey team is here to support you with empathy, care, and understanding. We are pet lovers, companions, and guides who know the joy animals bring and the heartache their loss can leave behind. Our shared purpose is to honor the bond between people and pets while offering a gentle space for healing and connection.

Cliff Berg

Cliff is a tech entrepreneur and author with a passion for leadership, behavior, and culture. With multiple graduate degrees and six books to his name, his work centers on how people—and organizations—grow and connect. Outside of his professional life, Cliff is a proud cat and dog parent who believes our pets live full emotional lives. To him, animals aren't just companions—they have preferences, routines, and relationships that matter deeply. His perspective blends curiosity, empathy, and deep respect for the unique personalities of the animals we share our lives with.

Stephen Villaescusa

Stephen Villaescusa is a retired corporate executive and longtime mindfulness teacher who has blended his love for animals with his passion for meditation to support families through pet loss. A lifelong pet owner since age five, Stephen discovered during his pet-centric meditation classes that grief was a common struggle among participants. . Drawing on decades of mindfulness practice and personal experience with the deep bonds we share with animals, Stephen offers compassionate guidance to help others heal after the loss of a beloved pet.

Jenny Diakolambrianos

Jenny is a certified Unified Mindfulness teacher/trainer, nature enthusiast and a pet lover who understands the deep bonds we share with nature and our animals. Drawing on 20 years of experience in business analysis and product management, she brings both compassion and clarity to her work. Inspired by the growing need for grief support, Jenny co-founded Pet Love Journey, where she blends mindfulness, holistic practices, and her analytical approach to support families in meeting life’s hardest moments with clarity and balance.

Monique Villaescusa

Monique is a recent graduate in Strategic Communications and Marketing who brings creativity, heart, and strategic insight to Pet Love Journey. Her inspiration comes from her beloved cat, Benjamin, who has shown her firsthand the powerful, healing bond that exists between people and their pets. With a strong background in digital media, branding, and visual storytelling, Monique specializes in creating meaningful, engaging content that resonates with both heart and mind.

Main Features

Staying Connected In the Present

Even while anticipating loss, it is possible to deepen your bond and connection with your pet. We guide you in creating mindful moments of joy, presence, and gratitude—strengthening the relationship you share right now.

Anticipatory Grief

We provide tools and guidance to help you face the challenges of an aging or ill pet with greater presence and compassion. Instead of being overwhelmed by fear of the future, you can cultivate resilience, acceptance, and gratitude in the time you still have together.

Pet Loss Support

Losing a beloved animal is a profound loss. Our approach blends mindfulness practices, storytelling, and shared reflection to help you process grief in healthy, constructive ways. We honor the love behind the pain and support you in finding meaning and healing through life’s natural transitions.

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