The Selfish Griever

Grieving takes so much energy, and sometimes even when we want a break we can't find a way to stop our brains from running a million miles. I remember when I couldn't sleep at night, or would finally manage to fall asleep only to wake with my mind thinking about Orion and the devastation I felt at his death. Today's guest, Kenna Cox, is a certified yoga instructor sharing a yoga technique that most haven't heard of Yoga Nidra, which has nothing to do with moving the body and everything to do with quieting the mind. She shares the technique that is used, a guided meditation that you can do in person or using a recording, and the ways it can take your mind to different states of consciousness. This is a practice that is easy to implement immediately, for free even using recordings you can find online, and I hope is of service to you anytime but especially during the holiday season that can be a hard time for so many of us. Kenna's WebsiteSign Up Here to get Kenna's free guided meditationAre you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWe hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

Being Spiritual, knowing your child is still with you in Spirit helps but it doesn't replace the feeling of holding them in your arms and the absence seems stronger over the holidays. Whitney shares ways that she honors Orion during the holidays, in ways you might not have thought of, and why it's important to her to do so. If you are doing acts in honor of your child during the holiday season and are sharing them on Instagram, please let Whitney know by tagging her @theselfishgriever or #selfishgriever. She will be sharing on her Instagram and would love to see all the ways other parents are bringing more kindness into the world because of their child they grieve. You can watch this episode, as well as other episodes and clips on The Selfish Griever YouTube Channel. If you stop by please subscribe so you'll be alerted each time Whitney shares new content! We hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @‌theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

If you have never heard of breathwork then this episode is for you. Whitney shares how she was first introduced to breathwork in an unexpected setting that did lead to a beautiful mystical experience but also caused some distress to her nervous system. Today's guest, Greg Moran, explains that there are different techniques to breathwork and he uses a more gentle approach so as not to cause the "fight or flight" response to the nervous system like Whitney did.Whitney and Greg also discuss how important is it to work with a certified practioner? How often should you do breathwork journeys? What will the experience be like? And can it really help you work through your trauma? Greg Moran is a Breathwork Facilitator certified through Sacred Breath Academy in their trauma-informed, holistic breathwork facilitator training program. Greg now facilitates virtual breathwork journeys with the Sacred Breath Academy, as well as teaches and facilitates at SBA's in-person facilitator training intensives around the world.Click here to check out Greg's websiteFollow him on Instagram Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWe hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @‌theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

The holiday season is here and its a hard time of year for grieving parents. Whether its the first holiday season without your child or the 20th, their absence is always noticed. Whitney wants to remind you of something that can be so simple but it absolutely important: Self-Care. Self-care doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, but it can make a difference in how you move through the holiday season carrying your grief. For support with handling holiday invitations and some ideas for honoring your child during the holiday season register for the Healing Hearts Bundle to get access to Whitney's free guide, "How to Handle Grieving During the Holidays" Click Here to RegisterWe hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Also if you haven't done so already, please follow the podcast. Follow Now!Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @‌theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

Alex Suriano works to support grieving women after her son Phillip died at one month old. She has brought together 21 other grief support providers to contribute free resources you can download to support you on your grief journey, including a guide I created "How to Handle The Holidays While Grieving" and a "Guided Meditation For Connecting With Deceased Loved Ones" by Dr. Lenore Matthews who has been a guest on this podcast. This is a short bonus episode from The Selfish Griever podcast interviewing Alex about this amazing offer she has created. Contact Alex directly at support@alexsuriano.comRegister for the offer by November 12, 2023 at www.alexsuriano.com/healing-heartsWe hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of. Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

If you have been receiving messages from your deceased loved one but dismissing them because you think "I'm not a medium I can't be speaking with people on the Other Side," you might be surprised to learn communication with the Other Side isn't reserved only for mediums. Dr. Lenore Matthew has been using her background in social work to study grief and the effects of mediumship and afterlife communication since her husband Bruno died by suicide three years ago. Dr. Matthew shares about the detailed messages she started recieving from Bruno almost immediately after his death, her journey to develop her mediumship capabilities more and the work she is doing now to help those curious to know more about their own abilities. Dr. Matthew is a returning guest, her first episode she shared details about the studies she was conducting on grievers and the impact of mediumship in processing grief.

We all have ideas of how a grief journey should go, the consensus being that the grief gets smaller, easier to carry, as time goes on. In the beginning when everything feels so overwhelming and hopeless, we set our sights on working towards the day that we can make it through without breaking down in tears.But have we considered the ways our sadness and tears are helping us? Whitney shares in today's episode that she hasn't been giving herself space to feel her sadness, telling herself that she is far enough along on her grief journey that she doesn't need to feel sad anymore, and what happened when she finally did.In this episode Whitney shares that listening to the playlist the she made early in her grief journey, when she couldn't bear to listen to mainstream media, helped her in processing her grief and sadness. Here is the link to the playlist.Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWe hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of. Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

Since Orion's death Whitney has been asking herself, "who am I?" This drive to know the answer, to find a way to keep living her life now after traumatic loss and devastating changes, has taken her down a lot of paths and she is realizing now it's not just about whether you can recognize who you are, what truly makes you happy, but also can you embrace it no matter the self-judgment and fear? The best part of seeking the answer to "Who are you?" is that you're the only deciding authority, and finding that answer will be a journey unique to you. You don't need to know how, you just need to want to find out. We hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Also if you haven't done so already, please follow the podcast. Follow Now!Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @‌theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

It's hard to imagine that souls are ageless when your child has died before you even got to meet them. But today's guest, Fiona, has no doubt that her daughter who was stillborn is still around her and older than a newborn. She shares the incredible telepathic connection that she shares with her daughter now as her daily guide, which started with Fiona building through the Sign Game which any parent can play with their child on the Other Side. Fiona's story and experiences have brought so much hope to the grief community and Whitney is grateful that she came to share with the listeners here. Has the podcast helped you and you're a big fan? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to support We hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of. Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

Whitney always dreamed of being a mom. She knew she was going to be the best mom, keeping her kids safe and raising them to be amazing people. Until one night the unexpected happened and her twin son Orion died in an accident. Whitney started to ask herself, “Was this my fault?”Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportFor complete show notes visit www.theselfishgriever.com/podcast/50Click Here to watch the full episode on YouTube.We hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @‌theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

A grieving father navigates the heartbreaking loss of his daughter, finding solace and strength through the support of his Jewish community and traditions in the ongoing journey of mourning, while embracing the power of memories to keep her spirit alive.Michael Liben is also the host of the podcast Bereaved But Still Me. Click Here to listen to Whitney's interview on his podcast. Click Here to watch the full episode on YouTube. Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWe hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

“Secondary loss” has become a common term in the grief community to refer to all the other things that change in addition to your loved one not being physically here anymore. A frequent secondary loss is of friends and family who disappear from your life. But what about if you're the one who decides to end the relationship? Click here for full show notes. Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to support We hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

Whitney had never been to therapy before Orion died. She felt overwhelmed trying to learn who she should talk to and where to find them, and ended up working with some of the wrong therapists before she found the right ones. Whitney asked her grief counselor to share what are some signs you should be considering therapy, what kind of therapies are there and how to know if your therapist is a good fit. We hope you enjoy and that this helps you on your grief journey. Watch this episode on YouTubeContact Carol How to find a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us or https://sananetwork.com Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to support We hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @‌theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportCheck us out on YouTube to see videos of your favorite episodes! We hope you enjoyed this episode Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you liked most about the episode and what you'd like to hear more of.Are you new to The Selfish Griever Community? Here is a playlist of the Top 5 Episodes of Season 1 to you get you started, and welcome! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @‌theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support!Music by Coma-Media from PixabayPodcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportDo you know who you are? Have you been questioning that more since the passing of your child? Is there an "old you" that you miss? And maybe most importantly, are you creating the "new you" or is it just a product of your grief after your child's death? Whitney has been asking these questions of herself lately as the third anniversary of Orion's death passes. She doesn't have any answers, just her own observations for her so far.We hope you enjoyed this episode. It is the last one of Season 1 of The Selfish Griever Podcast. Whitney is going to be busy planning content for Season 2, as well as some other exciting projects for The Selfish Griever Community, and will be back with the first episode of Season 2 on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportIf you've been on the fence about mediation, or convinced yourself that its too hard, then today's episode is for you. Whitney shares 3 common misconceptions about meditation and why it's not as hard as you might think.We hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportHow aware are you of your own personality traits? Have you considered how those might be impacting the way that you grieve? What if more self-awareness could aid you in navigating your grief journey?Today's guest, Chandel Beck, is an enthusiast of the Enneagram and uses it in helping her clients process their grief. She discusses in today's episode a broad overview of the Enneagram personality test and what information we can gather from it in helping us make sense of our grief and finding a way to move forward. To learn more about the enneagram test visit The Enneagram Institute website. You can contact Chandel via email.Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportThis is a special episode for all the grievers facing a hard holiday this weekend that reminds everyone of the ones we have lost, and for the non-grievers who are trying to support the grieving.Click here to download Tips for Supporting Grieving DadsFor complete show notes, links to Jeff's recommended books and mediums as well as pictures of Jeff and his son Austin please click here. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportThis episode is a follow-up to last week's Wednesday episode when Whitney shared that she was having a hard time. Now that Whitney has made it to the other side of that hard time she wanted to share 3 things that have helped her to make it through those hard times. For complete show notes visit the episode's page on TheSelfishGriever.com. Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportNOTE: There were some technical difficulties with the recording of this episode in that none of Whitney's audio from the interview was recorded. We worked to still use the content from our guest Christine Ryan because Whitney felt her perspective was so great. So instead Whitney recorded some commentary that was added throughout the interview. We hope you enjoy! Christine's daughter Tiona died in a car accident in her early 20s, almost 20 years ago. Her experience as a grieving mom has lead to her intimate experience with signs from loved ones on the Other Side which she shared and also explained ways that your loved one is trying to send you signs. For complete show notes please visit The Selfish Griever website.Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportThere are no great insights to share today, just an honest account from Whitney of her current struggles with her grief as she approaches the third anniversary of Orion's death on June 21. Thank you for your patience as she worked to get this episode recorded and was a day late this week. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportSo much wisdom shared in this episode with Spiritual Holistic Guide and Sacred Facilitator Jess Holzworth. Jess is a friend of Whitney's and their frank conversation about all the ways they each identify their intution and follow it throughout their lives is intended to break down the barriers so you can see to believe that following your intuition is possible for everyone. For full show notes and links to all of the resources mentioned and Jess' Retreat info click here. Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportLosing a child changes a lot of things. Jeff believes that the death of his son Devon, at the age of 22 while traveling abroad in 2009, has changed him in a way you might not expect - he says it has made him a better person. Jeff shares his history with organized religion, but that his faith in something bigger didn't really start until he was grieving his son. Now his certainty that we are a small part of something larger, which has been cemented for him by the signs he, his wife and his daughter receive from Devon, has brought him clarity to what's important in life. Jeff volunteers on the Board of Directors for Helping Parents Heal and he encourages any grieving fathers looking for support to reach out to Helping Fathers HealYou can also contact Jeff directly on Facebook.Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportOne of Louise Hays' many famous quotes is, "It's only a thought, and a thought can be changed." But is it really that simple when your thoughts center around grief of a lost child? Whitney recorded this episode as she was having an emotionally hard day with her grief and her thoughts when she heard this quote mentioned by Louise's friend as he mourns her death. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Our guest today is Kristine Jackson and if you listened to the previous episode with Ernie Jackson then you are familiar with some of her story and the passing of their son Quinton. Kristine's journey was different from her husband's, starting with the traumatic injuries she sustained in the car accident that took her son's life and kept her in the hospital for 6 days. Kristine was on heavy narcotics and anti-depressants for the first two years while she worked through the pain and physical therapy to regain her mobility. After a dream visitation from her son she quit the medication and built an even stronger connection with her son. Kristine's whole family was present for the car accident, and they have all grieved differently. A personal grief journey is complicated enough, but Kristine and her family have had to navigate supporting themselves and eachother.We hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! For more information you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportLately we have been discussing so much about grief and support it almost got easy to forget that this podcast started as a place to share signs. And this week Whitney got an incredible one that she is excited to tell you about. Yes, there is room for skepticism with this sign - but how is that serving you?Whitney believes the key to a happy life is the faith and acceptance of the signs, no matter how they come to you and she's grateful for this one she got through a stranger this week. How much better would life be if you were spending every day recognizing all the moments of magic, spiritual experiences and miracles in your life?Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportThis episode is special to Whitney because her younger sister, who is three years younger and Whitney's only sibling, agreed to come on the podcast to discuss witnessing Whitney's grief and her struggle to support Whitney. Whitney asked her sister to come with the difficult questions no one wants to ask a griever and the vulnerability to share the hardest parts of their journey together over the last 2 years and 10 months since Orion's death. This episode is for the grievers and the ones supporting grievers with an insider's view of grief shared and supported between family. Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

TRIGGER WARNING: Whitney does share thoughts about suicide in today's episode. She shares this from her private journal to be transparent in speaking to other grievers about where she has been on her journey and what she's done to get through those hard days. Why is Whitney proud to be a selfish griever? Because putting her needs first on her grief journey is what supported her, and she believes all grievers should be doing the same. Because what helped her may not help you, but that doesn't mean you can't find what does help you. Soliciting advice from others, learning tools to help you and trying different things are all healthy ways to make progress on your grief journey. Trusting your intuition, gut, or heart to tell you what feels right for you is what will serve you best in finding a way to move forward. We hope that all grieving mothers are being especially gentle and listening to themselves as we approach this beautiful but difficult holiday, Mother's Day, this weekend. DISCLAIMER: The content of The Selfish Griever Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportConnect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWhitney is so excited to share today's guest with you, Elizabeth Boisson is the President & Co-Founder of the spiritual grief support group Helping Parents Heal. She helped start this group after her son Morgan transitioned because she couldn't find a grief group that supported conversations about the afterlife, signs, mediums and spirituality. The group that started in 2009 has now grown to over 25,000 members and offers so much support and resources. Elizabeth shares her story as well as her advice to grieving parents navigating their grief journey and looking for signs from their transitioned child. To find out more: Helping Parents Heal Website Helping Parents Heal LinktreeHelping Parents Heal InstagramHelping Parents Heal Facebook GroupHelping Parents Heal Documentary free on YouTube or purchase on AmazonLife to Afterlife BookConnect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportMother's Day can be a difficult holiday for grieving moms and an anxious one for people trying to support a grieving mom. Whitney shares her personal feelings about Mother's Day, acknowledging that not all grieving moms feel the same way and that is understandable. She shares some suggestions for how the grievers and non-grievers alike can communicate together to come to a place of support for the griever. And at the end of the episode she shares some gift ideas for the grieving mom that you know. As always, Whitney shares her story and perspective with the hope that it will help someone else on their grief journey or help someone support a griever.GIFT IDEAS FROM THE EPISODE:A plant instead of flowersAn item that reminds them of their deceased child that they would wear, use, likeA gift that encourages self-careTickets to something outdoorsGiftcard for books if they are a readerGiftcard for supplies for their favorite hobbyBest Tip: Give them a gift that makes them feel seen and accepted as they are right now. Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Alyse became a widow at the young age of 28 when her fiance was in a fatal car accident. Her grief journey led her to spirituality and discovering reiki energy healing, her intuitive mediumship gifts and the truth that our souls exist after death with a continued connection to their loved ones here on Earth. Alyse shares how her journey has been lead by her intuition to the medium and grief coach that she has become today. To hear more of Alyse's story check out her podcast - Grief AwakeningBooks Alyse Recommends: "Signs" by Laura Lynne Jackson"Journey of Souls" by Michael Newton PhD. Connect with Alyse: InstagramFacebookEmail: IntuitivelyAlyse@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.intuitivelyalyse.comBook a Coaching or energy work sessionWe hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! For more information you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWhitney couldn't always talk about Orion like she does now. For the first two years Whitney avoided mentioning him and would dread if a stranger asked, "How many kids do you have?" or "Does Maverick have any siblings?" Lying by omission about Orion felt wrong, but Whitney told herself it was better than trying to hear whatever other people would say in response. Eventually Whitney realized, it didn't matter what other people said because the story she was telling herself in her head was all she could hear - "You didn't keep your son safe." Today Whitney shares how she worked through the trap of guilt that she had created for herself after Orion drowned when he was two years old and some suggestions for things you can try and resources to use if you are experiencing the same and looking to stop the cycle of guilt.Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportHave you heard of a Death Cafe or Death Doula? Whitney hadn't until a spiritual practioner shared with her the information of a Death Cafe that was meeting at a museum and Whitney decided to attend with a friend. Because who doesn't want to speak to more people about death? That is where Whitney met today's guest, Alice Vath, who is a Death Doula, Tarot Reader, Intuitive counselor and Dream Interpretor. Today's episode covers Death cafes, death in society and community and how to find support before, during and after death - for both the dying and their loved ones. Whitney truly enjoyed getting to speak to Alice, and has since attended one of her intuition workshops as well (which she highly recommends), and she hopes you get as much from this conversation as she did. How to contact Alice Vath: Intuitive Tarot Reader - Alice VathInstagram @alicevathCheck out her free online tarot course Her upcoming events and workshops To find a Death Doula near you: https://www.nedalliance.org/ We hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! For more information you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWhitney had a change in the scheduled programming for today's episode so instead she did a check-in with herself about where she is at in her grief journey, how her spirituality plays a part in that and whether her spirituality is causing her to bypass her grief processing. Hopefully this short episode with bring up some questions for you to consider on your own journey, or help you know you're not alone if you've been having some of the same feelings and questions.Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportThe topic of grief support has been requested by listeners who are looking to learn more about how to best support those that are grieving. Whitney shares her perspective, as she cannot speak on behalf of all grievers, but hopes that insight into her personal experience can help others as they try to be supportive for grievers at all points of their grief journey. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWhitney is so honored to share with you the conversation that she had with Ernie Jackson, whose son Quinton transitioned in June 2009 when he was nine years old. Whitney traveled to a grief support meeting last month to hear Ernie speak in person, but his talk on forgiveness was more than she expected. Because Whitney understands the struggle of forgiving yourself when something tragic happens to your child, but what about when you have to forgive someone else for their involvement? Whitney and Ernie discuss forgiveness, but also the compassion in general that has bloomed after the devastation of grief. And of course, it wouldn't be a Selfish Griever episode if we didn't also share some amazing signs and a dream visitation that Ernie has received from Quinton! You can connect with Ernie Jackson on Facebook Ernie has written two books about his son and the signs he receives: Quinton's Messages Quinton's LegacyConnect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportHave you ever considered using an Oracle deck? Whitney had never even heard of them until her medium mentioned them in an intuitive workshop, so on a whim Whitney ordered The Starseed Oracle Deck. The Universe works in mysterious ways like that, bringing Whitney a tool she didn't even know she needed. Because it turns out oracle decks aren't as "woo woo" as Whitney thought and today she shares how she has been using the deck to tap into her intuition for guidance. Whitney hopes her experience will show that you don't have to be "witchy" to use an Oracle deck and theres nothing wrong or to be ashamed of if you do.Whitney's Oracle Deck: The Starseed Oracle by Rebecca Campbell & Danielle Noel Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community!Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Is there a connection between grief and mediumship abilites starting or strengthening? Whitney is fascinated by this topic and the question why do some grievers receive signs and visitations when others don't? Today she gets to ask questions of someone who is studying deeper the connection between grief, healing and mediumship. Dr. Lenore Matthew is a Doctor of Social Work with expertise in program evaluation and evidence-based practice. She is also a trained evidential psychic medium, as well as a young widow by suicide loss. Her gift of mediumship opened up in 2020, when her husband unexpectedly took his own life. Previously, she worked as a research and evaluation specialist with international humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations.Today, Dr. Matthew blends her background in social work, research, and evaluation with her ability of psychic mediumship, to help others heal through trauma and grief. She does so through practical workshops to develop your own intuitive abilities and connection to loved ones in Spirit; mediumship demonstrations and group readings; and by conducting independent research on the impact of mediumship and other mind-body-spirit practices. Currently, she is conducting two research studies: one on the impact of mediumship readings on widows' mental, emotional, and spiritual health; and the other on sudden awakenings of people's psychic mediumship after the loss of a loved one. Dr. Matthew publishes frequently on the topics of grief, trauma, mediumship, and other mind-body-spirit healing practices. Her articles have been published by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), The Mighty Mental Health Community, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), among others.Dr. Matthew holds a Ph.D. and Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has trained in mediumship with leading institutes, including Arthur Findlay College.Find out more about Dr. Matthew and her work at www.drlenorematthew.com, on IG at @drlenorematthew, and on Facebook at facebook.com/drlenorematthew.Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportWe hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

7 min video - Sean's messages thru a medium**NOTE: Before listening to today's episode you should watch this 7 minute video of the mediumship reading that Chris and his wife Cyn had when his son came thru in front of a crowd of 800 people. We discuss the video in detail, so it will help you understand if you've seen it. Sean's father, Chris Ryan, shares his story as a grieving dad navigating his way forward in life and business following the death of his son from fentanyl. He candidly recounts the way his spirituality has evolved and supported him in his grief, as well as some of the incredible signs he's received through touch and temperature. Sean's mom shared her story in EP 010 Grief Insights and Support: Grieving the Passing of an Adult Child Books Chris recommends: Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynn JacksonJourney of Souls by Michael NewtonFinding Meaning, the 6th Stage of Grief by David KesslerMany Lives Many Masters by Dr. Brian WeissWe Don't Die: George Anderson's Conversations with the Other Side by Joel Martin and Patricia Romanowski*These are affiliate links, which will pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you and help me support the show. We hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community!For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can. Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Have you struggled to trust? Trust yourself, trust your spirit guides, trust the Universe? Today Whitney shares a lesson she had to learn the hard way about trusting the Angels and the Universe. Trust is not easy, but it does make life easier and enables your spirit team to support you when you ask. We hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Do you have a story you want to share about a sign you've received? Send it to Whitney in a voice message For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can. Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Insley's mother, Karen, was devastated when her daughter didn't wake up from a nap after complaining of a headache. Karen would later learn at the hospital that Insley had a brain tumor, and Insely never regained consciousness before she passed away 3 days later. Karen has been on a spiritual journey since Insley's death, and she believes that it was her daughter's soul's plan to lead her to advocate for pediatric cancer research. Join us as Karen shares her story and the insights she has gained from her journey.You can see Insley's original shirt designs at https://insskirtsshirts.com/ and connect with Karen on Instagram @the_monka_foundationBearing The Unbearable by Dr. Joanne CacciatoreSigns by Laura Lynn Jackson *These are affiliate links, which will pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you and help me support the show. Thank you! We hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Do you have a story you want to share about a sign you've received? Send it to Whitney in a voice message For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can. Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

We hope you enjoyed this episode and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community and please subscribe so you will be alerted each Wednesday & Friday when a new episode releases. Taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community! Do you have a story you want to share about a sign you've received? Send it to Whitney in a voice message For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.com She reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can. Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Hosted on Spreaker Prime Network

Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your gesture is more than monetary; it's a commitment to helping others find strength in their grief journey. Click Here to supportToday we are highlighting the underrepresented voice of men in the grief community. Our guest, Colin, shares his personal story of loss and healing after his son Holden passed away at the young age of 16 due to suicide. Colin opens up about the unique relationship he continues to have with Holden, through signs, dream visitations, and mediums. He discusses how these experiences have helped him connect with his son beyond the physical realm and find comfort in the midst of grief. By sharing his story, Colin sheds light on the importance of acknowledging men's experiences with grief and the powerful connection you can still have with loved ones who have passed on. Thank you for joining us today and allowing us to share Colin's inspiring journey with you. You can reach Colin Hildebrand on Facebook Colin's Recommendations: Helping Father's Heal Support Group Mediums Colin has used and would recommend to others interested:Medium Kat BMichelle LerayAmy Utsman Books that helped Colin with processing his grief: Your Soul's Plan by Robert Schwartz We hope you enjoy and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community. Please subscribe so you will be alerted each Friday when a new episode releases. Also, taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community - we appreciate your support. For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Have you been considering seeing a medium but not sure it's right for you, or don't know where to start? I felt just like you at the beginning of my grief journey. In this episode I share how I found my first medium and my experience the first time I connected with my son Orion on the Other Side. If you'd like to learn more I recommend the following resources: Forever Family Foundation - their list of certified mediums - their tips for using a mediumHelping Parents Heal - their list of mediums - their Facebook Group The mediums I discuss and used: Catherine Nadal: Psychic MediumMedium Kareen Books to read: Talking to Heaven: A Medium's Message of Life After Death by James Van Praagh We Don't Die: George Anderson's Conversations with the Other Side *These are affiliate links, which will pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you and help me support the show. We hope you enjoy and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community. Please subscribe so you will be alerted each Friday when a new episode releases. Also, taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community - we appreciate your support. For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

*While cursing is not normally part of our programming, please be aware there are a few swear words in this episode. In this episode, Whitney Samorano and her longtime friend LA Tattoo Artist Huka Lewis, of Timeless Tattoo shop, discuss the significance of honoring loved ones through memorial tattoos. Huka, who lost both her parents by the age of 16, has been a tattoo artist for 15 years. She shares her insights on what to expect when getting a memorial tattoo and what to consider before getting your tattoo to ensure you get the best design and experience. This episode provides valuable information for those interested in getting a memorial tattoo.The best way to reach Huka is on Instagram @iamhuka or via email at lewisartco@gmail.com. The resources that Huka recommends are: Tattoodo.com to find artists and Worldtattooevents.com for conventions We hope you enjoy and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community. Please subscribe so you will be alerted each Friday when a new episode releases. Also, taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community - we appreciate your support. For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

In today's episode, Whitney shares her personal experience with grief and how 3 books by Dr. Brian Weiss have had a profound impact on her journey of healing. Through these books, she gained a new perspective that shifted her from a place of despair to one of hope, and allowed her to keep moving forward. We hope that Whitney's story and insights will be helpful for anyone who is going through their own grieving process, and looking for ways to find hope and resilience.Books Whitney discusses in the episode: Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their LivesMessages from the Masters: Tapping into the Power of Love (Dr. Weiss narrates the audiobook version) Miracles Happen: The Transformational Healing Power of Past-Life Memories His other books (in order of publication): Mirrors of Time: Using Regression for Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Healing 2002 Eliminating Stress, Finding Inner Peace 2003 Same Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy 2004 Through Time Into Healing: Discovering the Power of Regression Therapy to Erase Trauma and Transform Mind, Body, and Relationships 2012 Only Love is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited 2020 Directing Our Inner Light: Using Meditation to Heal the Body, Mind, and Spirit 2020 *These are affiliate links, which will pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you and help me support the show.We hope you enjoy and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community. Please subscribe so you will be alerted each Friday when a new episode releases. Also, taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community - we appreciate your support. For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

In this episode, we are joined by Lisa K. Boehm, a certified grief coach, speaker, and author of the book, "Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss." During our conversation, Lisa shares her personal experience of coping with grief after the loss of her 17-year-old daughter in a car accident. We delve into the different ways grief impacts us, the role of spirituality in navigating loss, and the resources available to those who are grieving. CORRECTION: Whitney misspoke, it was Dr. Brian Weiss who conducted past life regression studies. This is his first book and second book. To learn more about Lisa K. Boehm visit her website: www.griefsupportformoms.com You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram Her book Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss is available on AmazonFor more information about her grief program - Angel Moms VIP Community info2023 Katie Boehm Memorial Retreat, Sept 29-Oct 1, 2023. *These are affiliate links, which will pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you and help me support the show. Thank you! We hope you enjoy and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community. Please subscribe so you will be alerted each Friday when a new episode releases. Also, taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community - we appreciate your support. For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

If you've been wondering about signs, or more importantly want to start receiving your own signs, then you will really enjoy this episode. Whitney discusses three types of signs: Signs from your deceased loved ones, Signs from Angels and a third sign she calls "breadcrumbs from the Universe." You'll hear Whitney's personal history with signs through excerpts from her journal shortly after her son died, ways you can learn more and tips for how you can ask and receive your own personal signs! Do you have a story you want to share about a sign you've received? Send it to Whitney in a voice message Recommendations For Books About Signs: Best book about signs from your loved ones: Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson Books about angel signs: Angel Numbers: The Message and Meaning Behind 11:11 and Other Number Sequences by Kyle Gray *These are affiliate links, which will pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you and help me support the show. Thank you! We hope you enjoy and if the show resonates with you then welcome to our community. Please subscribe so you will be alerted each Friday when a new episode releases. Also, taking a few minutes to rate and review the podcast will help other listeners find our community - we appreciate your support. For more information and support you can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.BECOME A PATRONAs a single mom to Orion's twin brother Maverick, who is an active 5-year-old with autism, Whitney balances preschool, therapy appointments, and her job to bring this podcast to life. She plans, records, and produces each episode independently. By becoming a supporter on Patreon, you'll not only be helping Whitney bring great content to the show, but you'll also be making it possible for her to outsource tasks and free up more time to focus on creating and connecting with our listeners like you. Your support means so much to Whitney, and she's grateful for each and every one of you. Being part of our community on Patreon, also gives access to perks like: - Personal shoutouts on future episodes - Behind the scenes content and bloopers- For a small group of only 50 listeners a live Q&A session with Whitney twice a month - The opportunity to request topics for future episodes. To join our community and learn more, visit patreon.com/TheSelfishGriever. Thank you for your support! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Today Whitney interviews Psychic Medium Patty Montoya for a deep-dive on soul plans, what happens to a soul after they die and the support that we can receive from the Other Side in the form of signs and messages. Patty shares her personal experiences with traumatic grief and how that has impacted her gift of psychic mediumship. Connect with Patty Montoya: I offer Energy Healing Services and Spiritual Guidance for those experiencing Anticipatory Grief, Trauma, or Recovering from Grief. (titipoza.com) Follow her on Instagram: Energy Healer and Psychic Medium

Whitney shares her intimate perspective of the night that her son Orion died in a drowning accident while the family was sleeping. This episode while not graphic, is emotional because it discusses some hard things that happened, mom guilt and the shift in perspective for Whitney that's happened over the last two years and seven months since Orion died. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- find hope and a way to move forward in their grief. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” You can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker

Welcome to the first episode of The Selfish Griever podcast hosted by Whitney Samorano. This episode is a brief overview of the reason for the show's purpose, to support grieving moms seeking spiritual support, and future content that you can expect to hear on new episodes every Friday. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Whitney and The Selfish Griever." please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- find hope and a way to move forward in their grief. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.You can connect with Whitney directly on Instagram @theselfishgriever or at www.theselfishgriever.comShe reads all her DMs personally and will respond as soon as she can.Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Podcast hosted on Spreaker