In this profound and heart-opening episode, I’m joined by Alexa Linton to explore one of the most tender and transformative topics we face as animal guardians: the journey of death, dying, and the transitions that come with it. Together, we dive into the emotional and physical preparation for both sudden and inevitable end-of-life experiences, and how we can show up fully present and open-hearted for our beloved animals during this sacred time.

We talk about anticipatory grief, the importance of creating space to honour the process, and what it means to live fully with our animals, even amidst the fear of loss. Alexa brings deep wisdom around cultivating presence, creating capacity for grief and joy, and how our past experiences and unresolved emotions can shape how we navigate endings.

Whether you are currently supporting a pet nearing the end of life or wanting to prepare yourself for when that time comes, this episode offers grounded insights, emotional clarity, and gentle guidance for embracing both the beauty and the heartbreak of transition.

About Alexa Linton:

Alexa specializes in supporting animals with transitions, past, present, or future, whether they involve physical and emotional injury or limitation, change of environment/moving, a change in stewardship, death and dying or the loss of an herd or pack mate, a challenging training experience, or a move due to evacuation or sudden change. She loves helping animals communicate, heal and adapt, with support from a combination of modalities, including BodyTalk, Animal communication, flower essence work, nutrition support, and osteopathy. As an Osteopathic Practitioner, she brings intensive knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and interconnectivity to each session.

Connect with Alexa Linton

Website: www.alexalinton.ca

Website: www.outsidetheboxequine.com

Podcast: www.wholehorse.ca

Instagram @alexalinton & @outsidethebox_equine

Facebook @alexalinton

Book: Death Sucks: A Straight-Up Guide to Navigating Your Pet's Final Transition

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos

Facebook @sacredechos

What does it really mean to receive an Animal Communication session from your animal? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the often-overlooked role of the guardian — how your energy, openness, mindset and perspective can shape the session and what your animal shares.

Whether you're booking your first session or you’ve received many, I’ll share with you what to consider before, during, and after your session. We'll explore how to prepare yourself emotionally and energetically, how to receive information with neutrality and discernment, and how to stay open to hearing your animal's truth, even when it challenges your expectations.

I’m also sharing real-life examples of sessions where resistance or attachment to specific outcomes shaped the experience, and what it means to trust in your animal’s wisdom and voice throughout the process.

This episode is both a guide and an invitation: to step into sessions with more awareness, to honour the communication as sacred, and to deepen your relationship with your animal through presence, curiosity, and trust.

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos

In this episode, I explore how to navigate the more tender, edgy, or uncomfortable messages that can come through in animal communication sessions. The things that may be difficult for a guardian to hear and equally challenging for a communicator to deliver.

I talk about staying neutral, checking for accuracy, and honoring the animal’s voice, even when the message feels emotionally charged or unexpected. You'll also hear advice for guardians on how to receive these messages with openness, curiosity, and care.

Whether you're an Animal Communicator or a guardian, this conversation offers grounded, compassionate guidance for handling the harder parts of the communication process with integrity and trust.

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos

Join me this week as I dive into your questions! In this episode, I'm answering queries from our listeners on a variety of intriguing topics:

• What are their feelings on Animal Communication?

• Do animals hear all of our thoughts?

• Do animals reincarnate?

• Will an animal end their own life?

• Can anyone learn to communicate with animals?
  

I explore the complexities of each question while offering perspectives and insights.

If you have a question you'd like answered in a future episode, don't hesitate to reach out. Your curiosities fuel my future conversations!

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos

In this tender and deeply personal episode, I’m joined by my mom, Michelle, as she opens up about the recent loss of her beloved dog, Benson. This conversation not only honours Benson but also speaks honestly about what it’s like to walk through this kind of transition with our animals.

We talk about Benson’s long health journey — years of hind-end weakness and immobility without any real answers from vets — and how my mom navigated the slow unfolding of his decline. She shares what it was like to reach that heartbreaking, yet deeply intuitive moment of knowing it was time, and all of the emotions, doubts, and grace that came with making that decision.

Michelle speaks candidly about Benson’s actual transition, the sacredness of that moment, and the beautiful affirmations they received from him — signs that affirmed his timing and readiness. We also explore what life has looked like in the weeks since, especially for their other dog, Gruff, who is navigating his own grief and adjustment in Benson’s absence.

This episode is full of tears, tender stories, and the very real, very human experience of loving — and letting go of — an animal who is part of the family. If you’ve ever had to make a similar decision or are walking that path now, we hope this conversation brings you a bit of comfort, connection, and the reminder that you’re not alone in it.

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos

In this episode, I’m sharing my perspective on the difference between being an animal intuitive and an animal communicator — and why I see them as two distinct stages in the journey of connecting with animals.

In this conversation I hope to support you in understanding where you might be on your own path with this, and hopefully take some of the pressure off! I’ll be talking about how I came to this understanding, how this “middle step” of being an intuitive with animals is overlooked, and why recognizing it can actually bring you so much clarity and confidence.

I’ll also share how this shows up in my own practice, and offer thoughts on how you can start building your intuitive connection with animals in a grounded, easeful way.

If you’re curious about the “in-between” space — the part where you’re receiving things but not quite feeling like an animal communicator yet or even honing your skills— this one’s for you.

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing something that feels both vulnerable and important—my journey to becoming an animal communicator. From growing up as a deeply sensitive, animal-loving kid, to navigating societal expectations, people-pleasing, and the pressures of “doing life right,” this episode walks you through the twists and turns of how I found my way back to myself through the sacred practice of Animal Communication.

This isn’t a “how-to” episode—it’s a story. One filled with doubt, remembering, healing, and reclaiming. I talk about childhood conditioning, what it was like to start hearing and sensing in ways that felt both magical and terrifying, and the pivotal moments (and people) that shaped how I now walk this path.

I also open up about the internal work it took to actually own this identity out loud, how animal communication quietly grew behind the scenes while I was still teaching full-time, and what it looked like to finally make the leap into doing this work full-time—even when it was messy, unplanned, and full of unknowns.

If you’re on your own journey of building a practice, finding your voice, or just trying to figure out what’s true for you… I hope this episode reminds you that your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. You’re not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be.

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos

In this episode, we explore how Animal Communication can support the process of bringing a new animal into your life, whether you're welcoming them into your home or your herd.

This conversation was inspired by the growing number of people reaching out with beautiful curiosity about how animal communication can help them prepare for and connect with the incoming animals in their lives. Whether it's from a place still deciding which animal is meant to partner with you, or you're navigating the early stages of integration, animal communication offers a unique and soul-led way to tune in, ask questions, and receive insight.

I share a few recent stories from sessions (with full permission, of course!) — including choosing between puppies, welcoming a horse into an existing herd, and exploring compatibility between current and potential animal companions.

Whether you're preparing to welcome a new animal into the family, or simply wondering what's possible, this episode offers a supportive perspective on what exploring this for yourself could look like.

Connect with Brittany Ashworth:

Website: www.sacredechos.com

Instagram @sacredechos