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Oh, how I feel.

Bitchy, bitchy, bitchy, bitchy, itchy, itchy, itchy, itchy, itchy, itchy, itchy.

Itchy and bitchy.

Hello, this is Karen Nicol family nurse practitioner, and you are listening to Itchy bitchy, bitchy and bitchy.

Hello, this is Karen Nicol family nurse practitioner, and you are listening to Itchy and Bitchie,

a podcast that provides answers to your many unanswered health questions.

Before I get started on today's episode, I want to share a recent podcast review with you.

This is from Cindy, and she says, Karen has a true gift for putting the cookies on the bottom shelf. She breaks things down in a way that's clear, accessible,

and genuinely helpful for the average woman navigating today's fast-moving world. She stays right

on the edge of the latest trends,

brings fresh insights without ever overwhelming her listeners. What I love most is her balance.

Every episode comes with well-thought-out pros and cons delivered with honesty, warmth,

and a touch of humor. Whether you're looking to stay informed,

make smarter choices, or just feel understood, Karen's podcast is the one you want in your

rotation. Highly recommend. Okay, wow, Cindy. Thank you so much for leaving review and for your

kind and thorough assessment of the podcast.

Now, on to the episode. Because of a recent and significant happening in the lives of myself,

my husband, and our son, Forrest, I want to talk about the strength of the human-animal bond

and the reasons why the loss of a pet can be especially heartbreaking

and how to deal with the grief we experience with such a loss.

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