A2Z Healing Toolbox with Susan Hannifin-MacNab

Is it possible to find the funny inside enormous pain... and why would we even want to do that? Can laughter really help our healing? Join Susan as she chats with Kelley Lynn- comedian, author, actress and widow- about inserting laughter during the toughest of times. Find out about Kelley Lynn - Comedian, Author, Actor, Speaker, Grief Coach Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab and the A2Z Healing Tool Box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does self-compassion have to do with eating while grieving? How can we retrain our brain from over-eating or under-eating as we live with profound loss? In this episode, Susan chats with Lizzie Merritt- Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach- about harnessing new nutritional habits to help us along the way. Get in touch with Lizzie Merritt -Professional Weight Loss Coach here Find out how to navigate grief and trauma with Susan Hannifin-MacNab here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is it possible for grievers to open up to small bits of joy again? Are there tips, tools and new ways of thinking to make this process easier? Join Susan as she chats with coach Robert Pardi- author of Chasing Life- about the power of examining your positives while living with uncertainty and loss. Find out about Robert Pardi author of Chasing Life here Work with Susan Hannifin-MacNab! Find out about her tools for healing grief and trauma here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can animals really help promote healing? What can we do to integrate more fins, feathers, and fur into our lives? Join Susan as she chats with the inspiring Dr. Nancy Saltzman- educator and author of Radical Survivor- about the power of adding animals to our grief and trauma healing journey. Find out about Dr. Nancy Saltzman and her book Radical Survivor here Get tools to navigate through grief and trauma with Susan Hannifin MacNab here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to utilize the skills of research, investigation, and collaboration during the difficult process of terminal diagnosis, profound loss and life rebuilding? Join Susan's enlightening conversation with Tom Nishioka- widowed father, business professional and psychologist of life – as they uncover the power of doing your homework during times of great need. Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Propel your own healing by joining hands with others and leaning into the power of group support. In this episode, Susan chats with Casey Gauntt- father, son, writer, and leader of an unlikely fraternity that supports grieving dads. Find out about Susan Hannifin- MacNab here Find out about Casey Gauntt and his book Write Me Something Beautiful here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can writing help with your healing process? Is there a correct way to begin? In this episode, Susan chats with John Polo- author, speaker and widow coach- about the power of simple written and pictorial journaling for releasing pain, trauma and grief. Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab and the A2z Healing Community here Find out about Coaching with John Polo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it so hard for grievers to ask for help? What can we do to assist someone who is grieving? Join Susan as she chats with the energetic and inspiring Kim Hamer- author of 100 Acts of Love- about the power of organizing your support network to harness the help you really need. Find out about Kim Hamer and her book 100 Acts of Love here Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab or book a session here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Harness your own healing by leaning into right-brain modalities such as light, sound, color and imagery. In this episode, Susan chats with Jim Spelman- artist, writer, coach, father and widower- about the power of mindful creativity while living with profound loss. Find out about Jim Spelman and his art here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sit back, relax and enjoy this authentic self-care conversation with Paula Stephens- exercise physiologist, wellness coach, mindfulness teacher and Buddhist chaplain. Find out more about Paula Stephens here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan explores the beautiful concept of chipped teacups by sharing her own story of grief, trauma and continued healing. She invites you to participate in an interactive workshop session, reviews common grief and trauma reactions in adults, and uncovers twenty-six powerful A to Z healing tools that are the basis of upcoming podcast episodes. Find out about Susan Hannifin-MacNab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices