In this episode of Growing Up Grieving, Cait and Alyssa sit down with Laz Becerra, host of The Real Talk Laz Podcast, for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious.

We dive into the world of pet loss—a kind of grief that’s often dismissed or misunderstood—and Laz shares the story of losing his first dog, the one who started it all. Together, we talk about disenfranchised grief, coping mechanisms, and why mourning a pet can hit just as hard as any other kind of loss.

And don’t worry—between the tears and truths, there were plenty of laughs. Because sometimes the best way to talk about grief… is to laugh right through it!

Tune in for a real, raw, and unexpectedly funny conversation about love, loss, and the paw prints they leave behind.