Grief and Frozen Lasagnas

Send us a textWe share a lot of different grief experiences on our show. Today I want to focus on how grief can manifest in our bodies. I have mentioned before that grief is a tricky little thing sometimes. It can not only take a toll on you mentally, spiritually but physically as well. We also talk about Broken Heart Syndrome. We also have guests Erin Singleton, massage therapist and Chris-James Cognetta, licensed counselor, to help discuss how our bodies react to grief. You can find Chris on his website:   https://amindatease.com/Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textWe had an episode planned for today but sometimes things don't go as planned. My laptop broke again and I had to break down and buy a new one. This little tech problem set me behind schedule a bit. We will resume our normal schedule on May 15th. Thank you all for following us and thanks for your patience. Oh and if you have been enjoying our episodes, please feel free to leave us a tip through the website Buy Me a Coffee. Yeah I know, shameless tip request but here we are. buymeacoffee.com/griefandfr8Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textStarting over is hard. It can be its own special type of grief especially when it is not something that you planned. This episode centers around grief during the time I had to start over, and I thought I had nothing to start over with. I know many folks that have been in this or a similar situation. One of my amazing friends recently found herself newly single and in a new home. I dedicate this episode to her. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textThis month marks our 3rd birthday as a podcast. In honor of that we are going to re air our most downloaded episode. It is about losing a parent. I think it has been listened to the most is because it is so relatable and universal. It originally aired on November 17th 2022. Our guest Kelli has come back for a follow up chat to discuss how she is doing and what she has learned. In addition to be the most downloaded episode it has also been listened to in over 18 different countries!  You will hear us catch up with Kelli, followed by the original interview. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textThis episode I talk about what I learned about hospice and how to go about choosing one. It is not easy but if we start asking questions now, talking to our family and friends about it and knowing where to get answers maybe we will be better prepared later. And hopefully not so stressed about it. https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/en/assets/resources/hospice/HospiceChecklist-Final-Clean.pdfSupport the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textWhen we talk about grief we often talk about ways to cope and heal. Therapy has been a common thread on this show. Another way is with yoga. While I think talking about our grief is important I wanted to give time to discuss healing. Today I want to share a conversation I had with the amazing Nancy Watson. She is the instructor for Yoga for Grief. I am so thankful that we are able to have so many guests on our podcast that each have their own unique take on grief. And that are willing to open up and be vulnerable with us through the pain. Please check out her website:https://yogaforgriefdallas.com/Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textOur conversation is with a dear friend who recently lost his dad. We discuss our experiences with OTHER peoples expectations of how they thought we should grieve. Grief is unique to each individual. Grief does not look the same on everyone. Just because you are not crying or depressed does not mean you are not grieiving. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textWe talk a lot about how we grief, what we grieve, who we grieve and how to help a friend or loved one who is grieving. Today I am sharing my conversation with Ginger Strand. She is a  hospice Volunteer Coordinator and certified Death Doula from the Going With Grace school. She volunteered for five months at the hospice where she now works. She encourages anyone considering working in the death care field to try hospice volunteering before making that leap.  You might be wondering what is a death Doula or what does a hospice volunteer coordinator do? It's ok, we are going to explain it all to you. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textToday we are talking about a very specific type of grief. Wildlife rescue grief. Wildlife and animal rescue is a noble and important calling but not without its ups and downs. The North Texas Wildlife Center (NTXWC) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local injured or orphaned wildlife  They help local injured or orphaned wildlife, and the public trying to find help for the animals, and other rehabbers who need help with both time and resources.Today we are fortunate to have Rebecca Hamlin, president of the organization, to discuss the work they do and how she and her team cope with grief. Rebecca is passionate about animal advocacy, environmental conservation, and promoting awareness of the role wildlife plays in our lives.In addition to working with NTXWC, Rebecca has a master's degree in psychology and is working towards obtaining her veterinary technician certification to better contribute to the wildlife center and to increase her knowledge and skills in working with animals.https://ntxwildlife.org/https://ntxwildlife.org/support/Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textI am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you are going through. You are in our prayers. We are here for you. How are you doing? These are all things you might hear someone say after someone dies. But what about right after? How do you tell someone that their loved one died?I have been doing a lot of thinking on this matter. I figured if it was rolling around in my head some of you might be going through this too. This episode is about when you must give bad news to someone. Specifically, telling someone that their friend or family member has passed away. This is such a difficult thing to do.Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textWhen you are young people often ask you what you want to be when you grow up. If you are lucky, you might have the opportunity to turn that dream into a reality. But life sometimes has another plan for you. Maybe it's because of location, health, finances or outside events that change your life. So what do you do when a injury takes you off the field or in this case the stage? Today our guest, Travis Morrison, opens up about his career in the ballet and what happened when an injury changed all of his plans. https://buymeacoffee.com/griefandfr8Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textSometimes we avoid talking about death, funerals and grief because it's sad and can be scary. But like it or not we are all going to die. And most likely we are going to lose someone we love. And furthermore, we might have to plan a funeral, service or make decisions for someone that has died. That alone can be a Very heavy task to carry. I recently sat down with Kristine Reed General Manager for four prominent Dallas area funeral homes. She was kind enough to talk to us about funerals, funeral home myths and advance planning. If you would like more information on funerals and advance planning please reach out to Kristine: http://www.dignitymemorial.com/Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a textIf you are an artist, an actor, a dancer or performer you might have some sadness when a project comes to an end. As an actor I call it the post show blues. My friend Molly asked if we could talk about this topic on our show. I have invited her as our guest today to discuss this type of grief. She is an actor, writer, director and wellness coach. So we sat down one day this summer to just chat about what it looks like, why we might feel this way and ways we cope with it. If you are looking to find your spark again, Molly Bower Coaching is available to help you. www.mollybowercoaching.comIf you liked the show please feel free to leave us a tip at buymeacoffee.com/griefandfr8Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

Send us a Text Message.This episode is dedicated to the people out there who dated and married  or are dating someone whose partner or spouse has died. This is looking at grief from a different view point.  Today's episode features Julie Cox and her story of meeting a widower, falling in love, getting married and starting a family. Our listeners might remember one of our first episodes with her husband Michael Cox. Michael lost his wife Lindy to brain cancer many years ago. After she passed away, he completed a spiritual and life changing 250 mile hike through Spain. In Season 1 episode 5 he shared his story about grief, transformation and finding love again. This episode focuses on Julie's story of their courtship and love. This couple is quite remarkable and is an excellent example of what having faith looks like. Support the Show.Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on FB and Instagram

This episode I will catch you up on where I am now in my grief. My husband died 6 years ago on Thursday, May 3, 2018. It was without a doubt the worst thing that has ever happened to me.  I did not know how I was going to keep going. But it has been 6 years and I have learned a few things. I decided to not drown in my grief but rather use it to help others. Support the Show.Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Jocelyn Tiner and just have a conversation about the grief you feel with a miscarriage, the grief you feel when you can't get pregnant, the grief you feel regarding all the things that come along with this. Sometimes it's hard to get our heads around things that happen to us or things that don't happen to us. These feelings are big and sometimes very difficult to navigate especially when we have outside forces trying to weigh in. You question your thoughts, you wonder why did this happen, is what I am feeling ok? When does it get better? Basically just a constant barrage of stuff going on in your head and in your body. It's exhausting. And sometimes it is not visible to others. Which makes it even harder.  But you are not alone.  I also want to include a trigger warning. During this episode we talk about miscarriages and sexual abuse.Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

You need to grieve. You are sad. You feel lost and evertyhing seems overwhelming but you don't have time to really grieve. Life just keeps throwing out curve balls and you thought you were playing a whole other sport. This episode I talk about losing my dad and the stuff that "interfered" with my grief. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Sometimes we are going along thinking, Ok, my life is on track I am doing pretty well, and I am happy. Then in an instant something can happen to change all of your plans. Today our guest Sarah will share her story about how a car wreck changed her life and how she adapted to create a new path for herself. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

This episode is about understanding our grief during the holidays. Holiday decorations, Christmas trees, menorahs, carols, twinkle lights, commercials on tv, shopping, family traditions. It seems like it is EVERYWHERE starting in October. It is supposed to be this warm loving happy time with your friends and loved ones. But when you have lost someone it can just be a constant reminder that they're gone. You certainly don't want to begrudge anyone of their happiness but sometimes you might just feel like the Grinch. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Today we are taking a little detour on grief to  talk about Estate Planning. We have covered many stories related to death grief and I have even mentioned how important it is to have a will. Our guest today is attorney Paul F. Wright from Wright Legal Texas firm. We were fortunate enough to sit down with him recently and talk about estate planning. Obligatory disclaimer first: The following is not legal advice and we highly recommend that you consult counsel for your individual needs. https://wrightlegaltexas.comSupport the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

So this week I wanted to just take a moment to reflect on my own grief. How it's every changing and evolving. We have covered so many different types of grief so far but I think it helps to sometimes just go back and see where we started. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Tornados. Fires. Floods. Hurricanes. Earthquakes. These are just a few examples of natural disasters. They can happen with or without warning. They can leave you feeling lost, angry, sad, devastated and fearful. It takes a toll on your mental and sometimes physical health. Our guest shares his personal experience of being affected by a tornado. He was not home when their condo was hit. He opens up about what it was like and his grief on losing his home. So this episode will focus on grief after a tornado. Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Grief is something you can't avoid. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes we grieve because we could not save someone no matter how hard we tried. Today we are talking about loss due to addiction. I read that something like 46 million Americans struggle with addiction, but many don't get the treatment they need. Maybe they don't realize they need help. Maybe they aren't sure where to start or think they cannot afford it. Or maybe they have tried. Our guest shares her story of losing her husband to addiction and the grief that followed.Support the showGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Trigger Warning: Some of the sounds and or conversation could be triggering for those who have experience fires.  Adult language is used. A Lot. Our guest, Angela, continue her story of her condo fire. We pick up on the next morning and she recounts what happened the next day, weeks and months. Please visit our webpage for fire safety tips and how to donate to the Maui fire victims www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.comGrief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

What do you do when you wake up in the middle of the night and your home is on fire? Our guest Angela shares her story of the night her condo was on fire. She recounts that night and next day in such a way that you feel all the feelings with her. Trigger warning: some of the sounds and descriptions might be a trigger to those who have survived a fire.  Some adult language is used. a lot. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Today we are going to share another story regarding losing a parent. There are so many ways to experience grief and loss. Our guest Leah tells the loss of her dad and her thoughts on grief. She shares her story with such love, and peacefulness. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Join us as we chat with guest Sherry Etzel regarding more conversations around dementia and grief. The costs, the care, the worry. Just to name a few. My dad is new to memory care. I know I am not alone as a child of aging parent but it is a hard topic. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

This episode is about ways we can remember our loved ones. AND why I think it's important to share our memories of them. My late husband died five years ago May 3rd. I am still learning ways to blend my past with my future.  I am a work in progress...aren't we all?Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Overwhelmed. Scared. Angry.  Sad. I am talking about dementia. It can change the way the brain and body thinks and behaves. It is an illness that affects not just the patient but their friends and family too.. Memory , speech and motor skills are some of the things the patient loses. You feel like you lost your loved one WAY before they actually die.  Our guests share their experiences from a caregiver prespective. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

The Lucy to your Ethel. Abbott to your Costello. Thelma to your Louise. Damon to your Affleck. Snoop Dog to your Martha Stewart. Best friends are a wonderful thing. They really know you and love you anyway. But what happens when you drift apart and lose that friendship. Today we will hear from a friend of mine that went through a friend loss. Not because they died but because they grew apart. Not all grief is death related but can hurt very much.Richard and his best friend started off strong but as life took them on different journeys they grew apart. He joins us today to share his story. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

That sick feeling when you get a vague email or call  from your boss that they want to meet with you. On a Friday. At 4 pm.  What could it be? Am I getting let go? Oh crap what am I going to do? Will I be able to find another job? Rent is due soon. Damn. I shouldn't have splurged on those concert tickets. ARGGHHH!Then you think ok maybe I am overthinking this. Just be cool. Then it actually happens.  Join our guests as we talk about all the feelings that go with losing your job.Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

When a famous person dies we sometimes mourn even though we never met them. This episode talks about how and why we mourn. Please join me as we chat with writer, actor and producer Joey Dietz. If you or someone you know is in crisis you may Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

It's not you. It's me. We need to talk.  We should just be friends. It's over.  We are not getting back together. Breakups suck. Divorce sucks. When a relationship ends we grieve. Sometimes I think that type of grief gets forgotten because it did not involve a physical death.  We grieve a relationship because we had a close connection, a bond with another person that only the two of you will completely understand. I mentioned in a previous episode that love and grief sometimes go hand in hand. We grieve because we loved. Now it may not always stay love but it was probably there in the beginning.  This is part 2 of break up grief.Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

It's not you. It's me. We need to talk.  We should just be friends. It's over.  We are not getting back together. Breakups suck. Divorce sucks. When a relationship ends we grieve. Sometimes I think that type of grief gets forgotten because it did not involve a physical death.  We grieve a relationship because we had a close connection, a bond with another person that only the two of you will completely understand. I mentioned in a previous episode that love and grief sometimes go hand in hand. We grieve because we loved. Now it may not always stay love but it was probably there in the beginning.  This is part one of break up grief.Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Sometimes grief has nothing to do with death. Sometimes we grieve when life does not go according to what we planned. Health is tricky thing.  Laura Jennings shares her story of health grief when her health threw her a curve ball...a couple of times. She is honest and frank about what that was like for her. Especially when it was an illness not everyone could see or understand. Laura's determination in this episode gives our listeners hope and some humor. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Grief isn't always about death. Sometimes life will throw something at you that causes your life to completely and unexpectedly to change. This month our episodes are dedicated to grief from health related issuses.  Bill Otstott shares his health grief about how a sudden health emergency caused him to alter his life's plan. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Farah shares her story about losing her adult sister. She is honest, heartfelt and real. Losing a parent is hard. Losing a child is devasting. But sometimes sibling grief gets overshadowed or forgotten about.  This makes it very hard when you are grieving and trying to process losing a shared family history with someone. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Thanks for tuning in. Unfortunately due to a case of Covid that landed at Patronica Productions this week we are going to take a short break but we will be back with a new episode on December 15th so stay tuned! Veronica and Patrick are doing fine but still a bit under the weather. Thanks to everyone who follows the show and those checking in on us. Love to you all!Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

This episode deals with the grief, emotions and all that comes with losing a parent. No matter how prepared you think you are, you aren't.  We chat with Kelli as she shares her story of losing her dad in 2021. Right before Christmas. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

When we get bad news we often talk about how it makes US feel. What WE go through. How hard is for US. But here is a conversation with an ER doctor talking about the other side of it. What it is like to deliver the news.Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Instagram

Covering some facts about Dia De Los Muertos, some funeral traditions and hearing about one womans first funeral experience as an adult. Grief and Frozen Lasagnas is part of Patronica Productions. Music and sound designed by Patrick Gary and the musical talents of The Sideshow Symphony. To hear this and other music by The Sideshow Symphony, go to www.sideshowsymphony.com or find them on Apple Music or the streaming service of your choice. Visit us at www.griefandfrozenlasagnas.com Find us on Twitter, FB and Ins...

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. I have known many people who have experienced infertility and miscarriages. Myself included. The grief that they, we, feel is very real.  In this episode we are fortunate to have Sarah join us to share her story, her journey. Sarah is someone who has struggled with infertility and pregnancy loss. She recognizes that even though she has her rainbow baby, that does not make her children from previous pregnancies less important.

As we kick off a new season we are launching with an episode about new beginings after loss. This episode delves into what it's like for widow or widower to date again. We will discuss, dating, guilt, widows fire, sex and the journey to happiness. My friends LeeAnna, Nancey and Jason share their personal stories regarding loss and dating again.  *Disclaimer-we do talk openly about dating and sex

Join us as we cover topics like losing a parent, health issues and  what dating and sex is like for a widow/widower. It might get sad. It might get funny. But it will always be real. 

So, we are technically on a break…not a Ross and Rachel break but a summer break.  I wanted to share a few things that might help when you have lost a person or a pet. I guess you can call it like a to do list. I have mentioned some of these things before but thought it might help just to repeat it. 

So here we are episode 8! this is the last episode for season one. Season 2 airs September 1st! We are going to take a little break during July and August. Please stay subscribed because I just might drop bonus episodes and outtakes this summer. We have talked about some pretty heavy stuff this season. And our world has had to deal with some sad stuff recently too. I wanted to end on more hopeful note and chat about something many of us love. The movies. Movies can transform transport inspire and make us feel all the feels. I got to thinking about movies and grief. There's some movies that no matter how many times I watched them I'll always cry. Today I have a short list of movies that deal with grief. Now this is not going to be like an actual review of each of these films but more of how certain scenes really hit the mark. I chose some not so current films but hey spoiler alerts! The films are: Sleepless in Seattle, Return to Me, Ghost, Marley and Me and My Girl. 

This episode is about the loss of time specifically related to the pandemic. So many times, we grieve because we have lost getting to spend time with our loved ones because they died. We just wanted a little more time. But what happens when we lose time but not the person? we were fortunate to sit down with a teacher this spring to talk about loss of time with her students to due the pandemic. But as I was thinking about it, this is not the first time nor the last time parents and teachers and kids lose time with each other or in the classroom. It happens when schools are hit by tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis. It also happens when parents and loved ones are in the military or they work long hours and they miss out on moments with their children. I mean there a million different scenarios here.  Today we will hear how one special teacher found ways to connect, stay positive and keep caring.  

Shooting stars, bourbon, power tools and true love.  Destiny Wagner shares her journey through grief and learning to trust herself. AND creating a space to help others. She is a certified self defense instructor through the Academy of Combative Warrior Arts (A.C.W.A.) and an RYT-200 yoga teacher. She has also created a company called Defend Your Destiny.  You can find her and her classes at  https://www.defendyourdestiny.com

Trigger warning: This episode contains content about death, infertility, brain cancer and suicidal thoughts during traumatic events.Singer, song writer Michael Cox talks very open and candidly about the death of his first wife, Lindy.  His story is very real, very honest and sometimes very painful. Through all of the grief came something amazing: a new unexpected love and family. To see his blog site after losing Lindy visit www.michaelpaulcox.comIf you or someone you know is in crisis you may Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.https://suicidepreventionlifeline.orgTo learn more about the Brain Tumor Society please visit: https://braintumor.orgTo find the music contained in this episode:Monday-The Sideshow SymphonyI've got a feeling-L by Michael CoxYour memory-L by Michael Cox

When I was working on show topics I knew I had to devote an episode to pet grief. Pets have become such a big part of our world, our life, our families. We make room in our world for them, take them on trips with us, take their photos and worry about their happiness.  So it makes sense that when our pet dies we grieve the loss of a family member.  We will talk to pet parents Valerie Nelson and Alex Darian regarding their pet grief. We will also chat with Dr. Andrea Laurent-Simpson, author of "Just Like Family: How companion animals joined the household".Valerie Nelson grew up always having animals around.  She also helps with pet rescue. Valerie's beloved cat Oscar recently passed away. She currently resides in the country with her husband, the dogs, cats and cows. Alex Darian is a Dallas area realtor. She lost her chihuahua Big Daddy in 2015. She has since rescued two more small dogs. Dr. Andrea Laurent-Simpson is currently a Research Assistant Professor and Lecturer of Sociology at Southern Methodist University. She is the author of "Just Like Family: How companion animals joined the household". This book examines pets changing role and relationships in modern US families. Her award-winning work engages identity theory, family and fertility, and human-nonhuman animal interaction.  Her research uses original, qualitative research to examine how family membership is impacted by human-nonhuman animal relationships in the United States; how the household structure affects how dogs and cats are identified in the family; how this contributes to post-modern, cultural definitions of who counts as family; and how dropping fertility rates aid in the emergence of a “multi-species” family. 

In this episode you will hear guests  discuss how they helped a friend cope with grief. We will dive into helpful hints, what goes through your mind when you learn a friend has lost someone and ways to be present. Join me, Jocelyn Tiner and Steve Roberts as we get real with grief. Jocelyn Tiner is an active volunteer, a supporter of innovative ideas, and a LEGO enthusiast. Her goals in life are to meaningfully connect with others and to make a positive impact, and she seeks fulfillment of both within her personal and professional pursuits.Steve Roberts is a stage actor.  His is a retiree and an army brat who has lost both parents, sister-in-law, son-in-law, sister from another mother, and recently two college friends.