Speaking & Media
Connect with Wendy
Wendy Van de Poll brings her experience as an author, artist, animal communicator, and pet loss grief educator to speaking engagements, workshops, interviews, podcasts, panels, and media opportunities.
MEET WENDY
Wendy Van de Poll is an artist, international bestselling author, animal communicator, and pet loss grief professional whose work explores the connections between animals, people, and the natural world.
With a Master of Science in Wolf Ecology and a background as a wildlife biologist, Wendy brings together scientific knowledge, creativity, intuition, and compassion in her work. She studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and is a Licensed Massage Therapist for humans, horses, and hounds.
Wendy is the founder of the Center for Pet Loss Grief and has dedicated much of her work to helping people understand and navigate the profound bond they share with their animal companions. Through her writing, art, animal communication, and speaking, she offers audiences a distinctive perspective on grief, connection, creativity, and the natural world.
Speaking Topics
Wendy’s talks can be adapted for the audience, event, and available time. Topics may include:
Humans & Animals
Our relationships with animals are among the most meaningful connections we experience. Wendy explores the extraordinary bond between animals and people and what these relationships can teach us about connection, compassion, and ourselves.
Wildlife & Nature
Drawing from her background in wildlife biology and wolf ecology, Wendy explores our relationship with wildlife and the natural world, sharing insights that encourage deeper understanding, curiosity, respect, and connection with animals.
Animal Connection
What can animals teach us when we slow down and truly listen? Wendy explores animal communication and the ways people can deepen their awareness, understanding, and connection with the animals in their lives.
Pet Loss & Grief
The loss of an animal companion can be one of life’s most difficult and deeply personal goodbyes. Wendy offers compassionate insight into pet loss, grief, remembrance, and the enduring bond that continues beyond goodbye.
Art & Creativity
Wendy’s artistic work combines wildlife observation, scientific knowledge, intuition, fabric, and thread. She explores how creativity can become a way of paying attention, telling stories, and connecting with the natural world.
Speaking & Event Formats
A Conversation, Presentation, or Workshop
Wendy’s work can be adapted to a variety of audiences and event formats, including:
Media & Event Samples
Explore Wendy’s Work
Wendy’s work spans books, articles, interviews, podcasts, and other media exploring animal communication, pet loss, the human–animal bond, intuition, creativity, and our relationships with the natural world.
Pet Life Radio – Paranormal Pets
Pet Life Radio – Save a Pooch, Oh Behave
Dying to Talk ~ Phaneuf Funeral Home
Edge Radio ~ Author Series
Chat with Woman ~ The Karen Downing Show
Super Natural Girlz
Pet Loss & Grief:
My Dog Is Dying: What Do I Do? Emotions, Decisions, and Options for Healing
My Dog Has Died: What Do I Do? Making Decisions and Healing the Trauma of Pet Loss
My Cat Is Dying: What Do I Do? Navigating Emotions, Decisions, and Options for Healing
My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do? Making Decisions and Healing the Trauma of Pet Loss
Healing a Child’s Pet Loss Grief: A Guide for Parents
The Pet Professional’s Guide to Pet Loss: How to Prevent Burnout, Support Clients, and Manage the Business of Grief
Human-Animal Bond:
Animal Wisdom: Conversations from the Heart Between Animals and Their People
Wild Essence: Where the Enneagram Meets the Wisdom of Animals
Children’s Books:
Three Tips for Writing an Indie Book
Bring Joy into Your Heart After Loosing a Pet
9 Empowering Lessons We Can Learn from Our Animal Friends
Dancing With A Wasp! 5 Lessons That I Did Not Expect to Take Back My Feminine Power!
What Happens To Our pets When They Die? 5 Top Answers To Your Questions!
Fear Be Gone 8-Ways To Quell Your Anxiety
7 Ways Animals Power Up Your Feminine Intuition
7-Steps To Create An Authentic Life That You Love!
How Your Spirit Animal Can Show You A Life You Love
5 Reasons For Listening To The Animal in Your Life! Animal Communication At Its Best!
10 Easy Steps For Balancing The Chakra System Of Your Pet
The 8 Steps To Animal Communication!
Understanding the Impact of Pet Loss
Pet loss is an often-overlooked form of grief, yet the bond between people and their animals can be profound. As the founder of Center for Pet Loss Grief, Wendy Van de Poll has dedicated her work to bringing greater understanding and recognition to this unique experience.
As a resource for pet loss education and support, the Center provides an important foundation for conversations about grief, the human–animal bond, and the role animals play in our lives.
Press Photos
High-resolution photographs of Wendy are available for event organizers, podcast hosts, media outlets, and other approved promotional use.
Let’s Connect!
Interested in Having Wendy Join Your Event?
Whether you’re planning a conference, workshop, podcast, interview, author event, panel, or other program, Wendy would love to hear from you.
Please reach out with information about your event, audience, format, preferred date, and the topic you’d like Wendy to address.
