Pups, Purpose & Possibilities

Episode 13: The Journey So Far — Healing, Growth & What Comes Next | Season 1 Finale

Season 1 comes to a heartfelt close in this powerful finale episode of Pups, Purpose & Possibilities. Host Shareen reflects on the incredible journey behind the podcast, the growth of  Kenai’s House, the lessons learned through rescue, entrepreneurship, grief, leadership, and the healing that happens when we choose to keep showing up even during life’s hardest seasons. This emotional and inspiring episode revisits some of the biggest themes from Season 1: 🐾 resilience through adversity 🐾 purpose built through pain 🐾 mental health & healing 🐾 entrepreneurship & personal growth 🐾 rescue stories that transform lives 🐾 finding strength in community The finale also features special guest conversations, reflections on rebuilding after loss, and motivational encouragement to help listeners move into their next chapter with courage and hope. Guests: Julie Seal- Gaustad- JSG Action Coach @jsgactioncoach Kasee- Training Client/ Adopter Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or are just joining the journey, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible, growth takes courage, and your story is far from over. Thank you for being part of the Pups, Purpose & Possibilities community. Season 2 is just getting started. 💙

Episode 12: Becoming the Girl Who Said Yes

What if the life you’re meant to live is waiting on the other side of one decision? In this episode, I’m reflecting on the journey that brought me here—from my first yes to entrepreneurship, to building Kenai’s House, to stepping into rooms that once felt uncomfortable and learning to show up in a whole new way. Because the truth is… I didn’t start confident. I didn’t have it all figured out. I simply chose to say yes—before I felt ready. We’ll talk about the real, unfiltered side of growth, the moments that stretch you, and how those uncomfortable yeses can shape the person you’re becoming. If you’ve been feeling the pull to start something, shift something, or step into more… this episode is your reminder: You don’t need to be ready. You just need to be willing.

Episode 11: From Grief to Legacy Grief doesn’t mean the love is gone… it means it still lives on.

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the one-year anniversary of losing Kenai and the journey of navigating pet loss, guilt, and healing. I share not only the emotional reality of grief, but also the deeper understanding of the human-animal bond—why losing a pet can feel so profound, and why that pain is valid. We explore what it means to have a “soul dog,” how attachment shapes our connection, and how love doesn’t end when they’re gone—it evolves. This episode is about honoring the grief… while discovering the legacy it leaves behind. If you’ve ever loved and lost a pet, this conversation is for you.

Episode 10: Building Community That Lasts

Rescue doesn’t end at adoption… and neither does support. In this episode, I share how we’ve built Kenai’s House around one core belief: no one should have to do this alone. From adopters navigating new transitions to my own experiences with burnout, this conversation highlights why community is essential—not just in rescue, but in life. We dive into how ongoing support creates stronger placements, more confident pet parents, and lasting impact—and why having the right people around you can change everything. Because when people feel supported… they don’t give up—they grow.

Episode 9: Healing While You’re Still Building

What happens when you are building a business, serving others, and chasing purpose, but running on empty? In this episode, I talk about the pressure to always keep going, the wellness wake-up call that changed me, and why healing and hustling do not have to be opposites. This is a conversation about burnout, boundaries, alignment, and choosing restoration without guilt.