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Sacred Echos Brittany Ashworth

Animal Communication - Soul Contracts - Animal Transitions - Akashic Records - Horse Medicine Facilitator

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11/19/2025

Episode 7: Understanding Your Animal’s Place in the Family Matrix

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a concept that quietly shapes the emotional, behavioural, and energetic lives of our animals—the Family Matrix. This is something I first learned about in my early Animal Communication training, and over the years, it has become one of the most insightful, revealing lenses during sessions. While many people naturally see their animals as part of the family, few realize that their animals are also part of a shared energetic network—one that includes every human and every animal in the family.

In this episode, we explore what a Family Matrix is, how it forms, and why it matters more than most guardians realize. We talk about inclusion and exclusion within the matrix: what it looks like when an animal feels deeply woven into the family system, and what it looks like when they feel left out, unseen, disconnected, or uncertain of their role.

I share about how to observe your own family matrix with honesty and neutrality, what questions to ask yourself, and how to identify when an animal may be struggling with their sense of belonging. And most importantly, we cover what you can do to support change—how to cultivate greater inclusion, deepen connection, and create emotional and energetic harmony within your home.

Because at the heart of it, our animals aren’t just living with us—they’re living in relationship with us. And the way they feel in the family matrix can shape everything from their behaviour, to their confidence, to their nervous system, to their overall well-being.

You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and linked in my bio.
Happy listening 🎧




11/12/2025

Episode 6: Transitioning an Animal: Knowing When to Make the Call

One of the hardest moments any guardian faces is knowing when it’s time to help an animal transition. In this episode, I open an honest, compassionate conversation about the timing of euthanasia — what it means to “make the call,” how to navigate the uncertainty around when it’s right, and how to support both your animal and yourself through it.

We explore what “right timing” truly means, not just for our animals, but for us as their humans. I share perspectives on how animals experience timing differently than we do, what they often care about most in their final moments, and how we can honour their preferences while also tending to our own emotional readiness.

From preparing for the call itself, to knowing what questions to ask your vet, to creating a supportive environment for ourselves on the day of the transition, this episode offers gentle guidance for one of life’s most sacred and challenging passages.

Because while there may never be a perfect moment, there can be one that feels aligned, grounded in love, awareness, and presence.

You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and linked in my bio.
Happy listening 🎧




11/05/2025

Episode 5: Love Beyond Guardianship: Grieving an Animal That Isn’t Yours

Grief doesn’t always follow ownership. In this episode, I explore a type of loss that many of us experience but rarely talk about — grieving an animal who isn’t technically “ours.”

Whether it’s a barn mate, a foster, a friend’s beloved companion, or an animal you’ve shared space and connection with, these bonds can run incredibly deep. And when those animals pass away, move, or transition out of our daily lives, it can evoke complex emotions like love, loss, gratitude, and sometimes even guilt for feeling such strong emotions.

I share my own experience navigating this kind of grief through my connection with April, a horse who’s been a profound teacher and partner to me for many years. Her recent move brought forward waves of emotion that reminded me how important it is to honour our feelings fully — even when we’re not the guardian making the decisions.

This episode is an invitation to hold space for these quieter forms of grief with compassion and self-awareness. To feel what’s real, without projecting or dismissing, and to remember that our connections with animals extend far beyond physical proximity.

Because even when an animal leaves our care or our daily life, our connection remains.

You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and linked in my bio.
Happy listening 🎧




10/29/2025

Episode 4: Spiritual Burnout

Have you ever felt disconnected from your spiritual practice, even though it once brought you so much joy? In this episode of The Grounded Communicator, I open up about my personal experience with spiritual burnout: what it is, how it’s shown up in my life and work, and the signs to watch for.

Together, we’ll explore the nuances of spiritual exhaustion: when practices that once felt energizing start to feel draining, when guilt or obligation creep in, and when even the things you love most feel overwhelming. I share honestly about how this has impacted my own journey, including the ways it has shown up in my personal practice and my business, and the intentional steps I’ve taken to begin reconnecting.

This is a conversation to help normalize spiritual burnout, remove the shame around it, and remind you that it’s okay to take pauses, set boundaries, and nurture your human self just as much as your spiritual self.

If you’ve ever felt worn out on your path, I hope this episode helps you feel less alone and offers tools to support yourself through it.

You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and linked in my bio.
Happy listening 🎧




10/22/2025

Episode 3: Understanding the Five Element Theory with Susan Tenney

In this episode, I’m joined by Susan Tenney, Co-Founder of for a conversation that will completely change the way you see your animals (and maybe yourself, too).

Together, we dive into Five Element Theory, an ancient framework from Chinese Medicine that helps us understand personality, balance, and behaviour across species. Susan shares how each of the elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood) shows up uniquely in each animal, how to recognize your animal’s dominant element, and how that awareness can deepen your understanding of them and support their wellbeing.

We also explore practical ways to apply this wisdom at home, common misconceptions about certain elements, and how our animals’ elemental makeup might shift throughout their lives.

If you’ve ever wondered why your animal has some of the behaviours and personality that they do, this episode may offer new insights and tools to see them through a new lens.

You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and linked in my bio.
Happy listening 🎧




10/15/2025

Episode 2: Supporting Animals Through a Move

Moving is one of life’s biggest transitions—not just for us, but for our animals too. In this episode, I share my own journey of preparing for a move with my cats, dog, and horses, and offer guidance on how to support your animals through every stage of the process: before, during, and after.

I’ll talk about how to include your animals in the decision-making process, ways to communicate what’s happening, and the kinds of supports, like herbs, homeopathy, flower essences, or simple routines, that can help ease the transition. I also cover practical considerations for moving day itself, from trailers and carriers to creating calm environments, as well as how to help them settle into a new home with comfort and confidence.

Every animal experiences change differently, so I’ll share some of the unique needs of my own crew as examples. At the heart of it all, this episode is about honouring the individuality of our animals and remembering that moving is as big of a life event for them as it is for us.

If you’re planning a move or simply curious about deepening your connection with your animals during times of change, this episode will give you insights and practices to make the journey a little smoother for everyone.

You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and linked in my bio.
Happy listening 🎧




10/08/2025

Episode 1: An Update on Life

It's official, I am back!!! Welcome back to The Grounded Communicator! Season Two begins with a check-in and life update. In this episode, I share how the past season has felt like both summer (fast, full, and full of movement) and winter (deeply reflective) and how that has brought me towards the season of Fall.

I talk about recent travels, my experience teaching my Animal Intuitive course, and the ways I’m focusing more intentionally on my own health. I also share about how all my animals are doing, including Adi and Lilo, after they both needed emergency vet visits.

Most of all, I reflect on the changes stirring within me, which I’ll be diving into more throughout this season.

Thank you for joining me again on this journey. I’m so grateful to be reconnected with you!

You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and linked in my bio.
Happy listening 🎧




07/19/2025

A Channelled Message from Anie

This week for A Perspective for the Collective, we hear a message from a mare named Anie.

She shares wisdom about how the decisions we make today shape who we are and who we are becoming. The choices we make are what form us, and being intentional with them is, in essence, being intentional with our becoming.

Anie offers a gentle invitation to pause and choose with awareness. She shares three simple questions to ask yourself when faced with a decision, and encourages you to stay open, so that the path forward can begin to illuminate itself.

With grounded yet compassionate energy, Anie guides us to reflect on the life we want to live and the choices that will carry us there.

Thank you to for volunteering Anie to share with us all!

We would love to hear how this message landed for you today.




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