Grief Gratitude & Greatness

When her life partner died suddenly, Tiana Hill had to confront some difficult truths. She discovered that the man she thought she knew was not all that he seemed. Faced with these revelations, she chose to take ownership of the part she had played in their relationship. Sarah speaks to Tiana about losing her daughter's father, being rejected by his family and how she healed by facing the truth rather than turning away from it.Tiana Hill is a mom of two and an Arizona native who still calls the desert her home. A yoga instructor, mindfulness teacher and plant-based vegan educator, she is currently on the path to continue her education, studying for a master's degree in counseling, which has been a dream of hers for a very long time.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to receive the acknowledgement and support you need to get through these challenging times. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/griefgratitudegreatness . Head over and start talking to a counselor today!Grief Gratitude & Greatness is the recipient of a 2020 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

When we look at history, we see Western culture's invasive influence spreading around the world, replacing local beliefs and customs. Dr. Agya Boakye-Boaten grew up in a village in Ghana, where he was educated in a Methodist all-boys school beginning at the age of 10. Upon coming to the US, he found that many of the things he’d been taught were problematic and required dismantling. Sarah speaks to Agya about becoming "an unapologetic African," the struggle of immigrants to reclaim their identity, and the pressing need for Americans to listen to the pain of Black people.Dr. Agya Boakye-Boaten, Ph.D., is an an Associate Professor and Chair of the Interdisciplinary / International Studies department at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. His research interests include alternative education for street children, and building the intellectual and creative capacities of students using alternative education strategies.. He is interested in decolonial options, construction of African philosophical thought, effects of colonialism on African aesthetics, and the transformation of indigenous cultures through global engagement.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Lori Mason Design. When someone close to us dies, having a reminder of them that you can see everyday and keep close to you can be a great comfort. Lori crafts memorial quilts for the deceased, transforming their garments — their favorite Hawaiian shirts, their judge's robes, uniforms and other personal fabrics — into a piece of art that reflects their lives. Visit http://LoriMasonDesign.com/ to check out examples of how she honors each individual's unique life with her art.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is the recipient of a 2020 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

A native Hawaiian, David Komeiji’s Japanese Buddhist heritage informs his life of service. In his career as a healthcare professional, David has worked to address the needs of the houseless. He now teaches ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, to the incarcerated. Sarah speaks to David about sacred space, his rituals of honoring ancestors, and how he works to humanize those who often go unseen in our society.David Komeiji is a Japanese American, born and raised in Hawaii, who has been many things: a physical therapist, a Shingon priest, an ikebana Master Teacher, a houseless advocate and a volunteer with both the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon State Penitentiary.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Lori Mason Design. When someone close to us dies, having a reminder of them that you can see everyday and keep close to you can be a great comfort. Lori crafts memorial quilts for the deceased, transforming their garments — their favorite Hawaiian shirts, their judge's robes, uniforms and other personal fabrics — into a piece of art that reflects their lives. Visit http://LoriMasonDesign.com/ to check out examples of how she honors each individual's unique life with her art.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is the recipient of a 2020 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

At the height of Black Lives Matter movement, Andre Middleton finds his passion for music and mentorship intersecting with his experience as a Black man. He finds purpose in helping underserved youth discover their voice, honing their skills in the technical and business aspects of live music production. Sarah speaks to Andre about his childhood in Brooklyn, the racial dynamics of living in Oregon, and the power of creative community engagement.Andre Middleton builds community via the arts. He is a founding member and the executive director of Friends of Noise as well as a board member of the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art. He is an avid motorcycle rider and an ardent advocate for youth empowerment.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Lori Mason Design. When someone close to us dies, having a reminder of them that you can see everyday and keep close to you can be a great comfort. Lori crafts memorial quilts for the deceased, transforming their garments — their favorite Hawaiian shirts, their judge's robes, uniforms and other personal fabrics — into a piece of art that reflects their lives. Visit http://LoriMasonDesign.com/ to check out examples of how she honors each individual's unique life with her art.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is the recipient of a 2020 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

In the immediate aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, protests against police brutality sprung up in cities across the country, and there has been a reckoning about the continued inequality that exists in our society. Beth Blumklotz grew up African-American and white, raised in a white adoptive household. She observed the duality of how people are treated due to the color of their skin, even in a supposedly liberal city like Portland, Oregon. Sarah speaks with Beth about raising a black son, the discrimination she endured as a young person, and how systemic racism is not black people’s problem to solve.Beth Blumklotz is a life coach who specializes in relationships, adoption, and advocacy & labor organizing. Beth helps individuals become allies and get from wherever they are to where they want to be, with grace and fearlessness.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Lori Mason Design. When someone close to us dies, having a reminder of them that you can see everyday and keep close to you can be a great comfort. Lori crafts memorial quilts for the deceased, transforming their garments — their favorite Hawaiian shirts, their judge's robes, uniforms and other personal fabrics — into a piece of art that reflects their lives. Visit http://LoriMasonDesign.com/ to check out examples of how she honors each individual's unique life with her art.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is the recipient of a 2020 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Ill with terminal pancreatic cancer, Susanne Schumann let her family know that she would be choosing Death With Dignity. Her son Ben Orion spent his mother's last day with her and had the incredible experience of supporting her when she made the choice to end her life. Sarah speaks with Ben about his mom and the gift of being present for her death.Ben Orion lives on the West Coast with his wife and two children.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Lori Mason Design. When someone close to us dies, having a reminder of them that you can see everyday and keep close to you can be a great comfort. Lori crafts memorial quilts for the deceased, transforming their garments — their favorite Hawaiian shirts, their judge's robes, uniforms and other personal fabrics — into a piece of art that reflects their lives. Visit http://LoriMasonDesign.com/ to check out examples of how she honors each individual's unique life with her art.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

In this special edition, Sarah speaks with Seann McKeel, Virginia Gewin and Renee Gorham about their unique experiences with grief during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.Seann McKeel is a visual artist, mom and music coordinator for the Children’s Cancer Association’s music program, MyMusicRx. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2020 and has been undergoing chemotherapy.Virginia Gewin is a science journalist who covers climate change and food security issues. Her work appears in Nature, The Washington Post, Discover, Civil Eats, and many others.Renee Gorham is co-owner of the Toro Bravo Restaurant Group in Portland, Oregon. She is partner in life and business with John Gorham, mother of two beautiful girls, and lover of all things food and community.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Lori Mason Design. When someone close to us dies, having a reminder of them that you can see everyday and keep close to you can be a great comfort. Lori crafts memorial quilts for the deceased, transforming their garments — their favorite Hawaiian shirts, their judge's robes, uniforms and other personal fabrics — into a piece of art that reflects their lives. Visit http://LoriMasonDesign.com/ to check out examples of how she honors each individual's unique life with her art.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

A victim of child sexual abuse, Nathan Langston published his story, I Need You To Tell Me Everything, as a web-based multimedia experience. Sarah speaks to Nathan about PTSD, the perspective he brings to his parenting, and how sharing his story is part of his healing journey.Nathan Langston is a poet, musician, and software designer, living in Seattle with his two young boys. His new book, which is available online for free, took him more than 10 years to write.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.This episode is also sponsored by professional financial advisor Lesley Tylczak from Edward Jones. She can help you with estate & legacy strategies, retirement strategies, college savings, special needs financial consideration, divorce finances and socially-conscious investing. Schedule a free consultation with Lesley to talk about your financial goals! She can be reached at 503-236-9900.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

When Leslie Barber’s husband was ill and died of cancer, she became aware of the inconsistent and inadequate response that many companies have to supporting their grieving employees. Sarah talks to Leslie about the economic challenges of widowhood and the necessity to make significant changes in the workplace for the bereaved.Leslie Barber is the founder of Grief Warrior. She is a business and personal coach and has spent the last two decades running her own businesses and supporting other entrepreneurs. She loves spending time as a head coach for Girls on the Run. She lives in Portland, OR, with her daughter and cavapoo.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.This episode is also sponsored by professional financial advisor Lesley Tylczak from Edward Jones. She can help you with estate & legacy strategies, retirement strategies, college savings, special needs financial consideration, divorce finances and socially-conscious investing. Schedule a free consultation with Lesley to talk about your financial goals! She can be reached at 503-236-9900.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Following the deaths of several people close to her, Chelsea Granger began openly engaging with her online community about her grief and mental health. Her love of zines and postal mail led her to compile a monthly subscription newsletter full of resources for the grieving. Sarah speaks with Chelsea about how her grief triggered suicidal depression, the manic episodes she experienced, and the artwork she creates.Chelsea Granger is an artist and illustrator based in Branford, Connecticut.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.This episode is also sponsored by professional financial advisor Lesley Tylczak from Edward Jones. She can help you with estate & legacy strategies, retirement strategies, college savings, special needs financial consideration, divorce finances and socially-conscious investing. Schedule a free consultation with Lesley to talk about your financial goals! She can be reached at 503-236-9900.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

As a long-term survivor of HIV, Jennifer Jako continues to advocate for prevention, empowering and informing the community about the virus that has killed many of her peers. Sarah speaks to Jennifer about her experience living with HIV, how she became a mother despite her diagnosis, and how the fight against HIV/AIDS continues.Jennifer Jako is an activist, mother, media creator, maker and designer. She created the documentary film Blood Lines/It Could be You, which is used around the world to educate youth about HIV/AIDS, as well as consulting for story lines that appeared on Without A Trace and Grey’s Anatomy. She has spoken directly with over 250,000 people and her decades of media outreach has touched tens of millions.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.This episode is also sponsored by professional financial advisor Lesley Tylczak from Edward Jones. She can help you with estate & legacy strategies, retirement strategies, college savings, special needs financial consideration, divorce finances and socially-conscious investing. Schedule a free consultation with Lesley to talk about your financial goals! She can be reached at 503-236-9900.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Confronting a lifetime of anxiety, Courtenay Hameister spent a year stepping far out of her comfort zone to try some new things, then wrote a book full of stories about the experience. Sarah speaks to Courtenay about her feelings concerning the nature of her father's death, how grief broke up a relationship and the opportunities she's passed by due to death, shame, fear, and mental health.Courtenay Hameister is a writer, performer, teacher, editor, playwright, and screenwriter. For nine years, she was the host, head writer and co-producer for Live Wire, a nationally syndicated public radio variety show that records in Portland, Oregon. Her work has appeared in McSweeney’s, Portland Monthly, Bustle, Medium, the web series The Benefits of Gusbandry, APM’s Marketplace and far too many Instagram posts about her cats. Her book Okay, Fine, Whatever chronicles her year of challenging her chronically-anxiousness and her attempt to become braver, one insanely awkward adventure at a time.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.This episode is also sponsored by professional financial advisor Lesley Tylczak from Edward Jones. She can help you with estate & legacy strategies, retirement strategies, college savings, special needs financial consideration, divorce finances and socially-conscious investing. Schedule a free consultation with Lesley to talk about your financial goals! She can be reached at 503-236-9900.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Years into a successful career, Michael Namkung realized that he was unfulfilled. Having been discouraged from pursuing his interests and dreams as a child, he found himself grieving the hope and passion he’d lost. Sarah talks to Michael about giving up on security to rediscover himself, while reinventing his career as an artist, athlete, and poet.Michael Namkung is what happens when Bob Ross becomes an Olympic athlete. A father, poet, artist and multiple world champion, he mentors men in expanding their self-expression and working with the power of their emotions, and leads private creativity retreats to help people access the depth of their creative power. Michael is currently preparing to tour Seeing The Invisible at the Fringe World Festival in February 2020 in Perth, Australia.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.This episode is also sponsored by professional financial advisor Lesley Tylczak from Edward Jones. She can help you with estate & legacy strategies, retirement strategies, college savings, special needs financial consideration, divorce finances and socially-conscious investing. Schedule a free consultation with Lesley to talk about your financial goals! She can be reached at 503-236-9900.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Hey There — Happy New Year! We’re taking a New Year's break and reflecting on all the amazing guests, conversations and things we’ve learned over this past year. Thanks for listening and supporting our work to bring these discussions out of the shadows and help to change our culture around grief! We’ll be back January 14th with a new season and a new episode. We look forward to sharing more conversations with you.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

When Christy Wopat was pregnant with twins, she suffered from complications of PPROM, leading to her babies being born prematurely and dying shortly after. Sarah speaks to Christy about how she navigated the difficult interactions that she had to contend with afterward, and how she found community in writing about her experience.Christy Wopat is the author of the award-winning memoir, Almost a Mother: Love, Loss, and Finding Your People When Your Baby Dies (Orange Hat Publishing, 2018). A 4th-grade teacher, busy mama, and wife, Christy has always relied on writing as a way to cope. Recently she decided to use that strength as a way to help others, so they don’t have to feel alone, especially in grief.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

As a young woman, Mary Zinkin survived a random act of gun violence and lived for years with undiagnosed PTSD from the incident. Sarah speaks with Mary about how her pursuit of mental wellness healing led to her work in conflict resolution, facilitating conversations between victims and their perpetrators.Mary Zinkin, Ph.D., is a Buddhist chaplain and the founder of the Center for Trauma Support Services. As a trauma coach, trainer and dialogue facilitator, she offers survivors of violence innovative and essential support to heal and recover.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Sarah speaks with singer/songwriter Jen Myzel about the unexpected, debilitating and life-altering experience of pursuing her family history, later finding recovery and healing through shamanism.Jen Myzel is a singer/songwriter, elementary school music teacher, author and activist in Oakland, California. She is the author of the children's sing-along book, Yellow Lotus Flower, and a song-leader in the Thrive Street Choir.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.This episode is sponsored by Grief Warrior. Grief Warrior delivers helpful, useful and healing items to a grieving person’s doorstep. Visit https://www.agriefwarrior.com/ and enter code GGG20 for 20% off the purchase of a Grief Warrior box.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

During a spring break family vacation, Annie Adams' 15-year-old became ill, was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with leukemia. Before the end of the week, Zenzi died in a hospital far from home. Sarah speaks with Annie about the surreal experience of this happening while on vacation, and how she and her husband were tasked with bringing their child's body home. Annie also discusses the significance of Zenzi's gender identity amidst the chaos of loss.Annie Adams is a mother, teacher, and believer in the inherent beauty of all children and teens. Annie and her husband Marc established the Portland, Oregon chapter of Helping Parents Heal, an organization for parents, grandparents, siblings, and others who have experienced the loss of a loved one who died too young. She and Marc volunteer at The Dougy Center and Camp Erin, a free camp for grieving children. Annie also recommends Compassionate Friends, a support group for those who have lost a child.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Frances Badalamenti's debut novel I Don’t Blame You tells of the instability a young girl experiences when her mother’s mental and physical health decline after divorce. The novel closely reflects Fran’s own experience of a lost childhood. Sarah speaks to Fran about the grief she felt losing her mother, which was coupled with the joy of becoming a mother herself.Frances Badalamenti lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and son. Her personal essays, interviews and short fiction have been featured in Longreads, Volume 1 Brooklyn, The Rumpus, and Mutha Magazine. In addition to her own committed writing practice, she holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and works with other writers and creatives on their process.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Sarah speaks to scholar Carol Ferris about how we can look to Astrology to understand grief, our relationship to the natural world and coming to terms with our own mortality. While Carol believes that our culture and our country are dying, she offers hope of a return to living in sync with natural cycles of life.Carol Ferris, M.A., practices astrology in Portland, Oregon, where she consults with clients; teaches and tutors; and writes. She completed her Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies at Marylhurst University, Lake Oswego, Oregon, in 2013. The title of her thesis, "The Sky's Body: Constellations and Medicine" reflects her ongoing interest in the nature-based medicine and governance thinking of the ancient Near East and Chinese philosophers and astrologers.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, November 8th-11th, 2019. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

Having experienced the pregnancy, birth and loss of a medically fragile infant, Heather Campbell went on to pursue a career in nursing. Sarah speaks to Heather about juggling parenting a young child alongside all the responsibilities and outcomes of caring for a baby with CHARGE syndrome.Heather Campbell is a registered nurse with over 20 years in women's health and infertility. Through her work and experiences she is able to help couples through their own losses.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, November 8th-11th, 2019. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

An accomplished singer-songwriter, Logan Lynn overcame childhood sexual abuse and addiction to advocate for himself and others. Sarah speaks with Logan about his music and his passion for LGBTQ rights.Logan Lynn is a musician, writer, producer, mental health advocate, LGBT activist, filmmaker and a former host on the Logo TV network.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, November 8th-11th, 2019. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

Julia Evans left her home state of California to pursue nursing and a fresh start. Sarah speaks to Julia about how the disfunction of her mother's mental health followed her, and the grief she experienced as she lost the mom she came to care for.Julia Evans, RN, BSN, CNRN is a Neuroscience ICU nurse at OHSU in Portland, OR. She has worked in memory care, skilled nursing and acute care, all with a focus in Neurosurgery/Neurology. Outside of medicine, she loves the outdoors and all things culinary, just like her mom, Lisa.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, November 8th-11th, 2019. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

Rebekah Van Pelt — or The Brave One, as her cape reads — is a mother of 4 children who transformed the birthday gift of a cape into a daily uniform. She redefines herself with this comforting cloak, countering her childhood trauma. Sarah speaks with Rebekah about her unusual childhood and how she embraces a path to healing.Rebekah Van Pelt is learning to embrace both the joyful and hard moments each day brings accompanied by her trusty red cape that reminds her who she is and not to take it all too seriously.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, November 8th-11th, 2019. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

Met with the losses of her father and a number of peers in the art community, contemporary artist Marne Lucas shifted her focus from sexuality to death. Working as a death doula, she emphasizes art's importance to our humanity. Sarah speaks with Marne about her Bardo ∞ Project, where she works with dying artists to help them complete their legacy projects.Marne Lucas is New York-based multidisciplinary artist and end-of-life doula whose investigations are at the intersection of art, feminism and health, working in conceptual overlaps: life’s energy, beauty, the body, identity, intimacy and mortality. Bardo ∞ Project, Lucas’ current social practice endeavor, explores creativity as a form of spiritual palliative care, collaborating with terminally ill artists and hospice patients.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, October 3rd-6th. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

Our guest has experienced a great deal of loss, including her husband's unexpected death and the murder of her son. Raising a large family as a single mother, Kimberely Dixon perseveres with her naturally warm and engaging personality. Sarah speaks with Kim about her experiences and her choice to forgive.Kimberely Dixon is a speaker, advocate, writer and life coach living in Portland, Oregon.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, October 3rd-6th. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

David F. Walker overcame the early loss of his father and activated his love of comics to become a successful comic book writer, filmmaker and publisher. Sarah speaks with David about his experiences with grief and how it has informed his storytelling.David F. Walker is a comic book and graphic novelist who has worked for Marvel, DC, Image, and Random House. He also teaches at Portland State University.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Faced with the death of her husband, Carole set the intention of writing each day, revealing the almost unfathomable beauty the world continues to provide — even in widowhood. Sarah speaks to Carole about her writing, which she published as a book, Singing Beyond Sorrow: A Year Of Grief, Gratitude & Grace.Carole Marie Downing is a heart-centered writer, facilitator, and coach who is passionate about inspiring conversations for embracing life after loss.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

There are artists who address our grief with their talents; Lori Mason is one of those people. She creates memorial quilts assembled from the ephemera of those who have died. Sarah speaks with Lori about her inspiration and process, and about her own experiences with grief.Lori Mason is a quilt artist/textile designer specializing in creating memory quilts from the clothing of the deceased. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

As a chef and restaurant owner, Tommy learned his trade working with some of the most recognizable names in the culinary world. His industry is only now coming to terms with its prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse. Sarah speaks with Tommy about grief and learns that much of his healing has come from addressing his own addiction.Tommy Habetz makes food at Bunk and Pizza Jerk. He loves his mom — and her cooking — and still misses his dad every day.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

As a Korean-born adoptee, Beth grew up in a predominantly white, Christian community. Her middle-American childhood was one where she never really fit in. Sarah speaks with Beth about the complexities of incomplete grief as an adoptee and a woman of color.Beth Haworth-Kaufka is a writer and researcher. She has published in various journals and magazines and is currently working on a novel.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Sometimes we unconsciously make choices based on what others feel is best for us, even though it's not what we really want. Sarah speaks to Clarice about how an unwelcome diagnosis allowed her to begin living for herself.Clarice Connolly is is a women's empowerment coach and podcast host. Clarice leads a twice monthly support group for individuals with herpes. Check Portland H Meetup for more information.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you appreciate the show, support us on Patreon!If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

When you meet Rashida, it's surprising to learn that she's a police officer. Her unique position with the Portland Police Bureau allows her to serve as a community organizer and healer for families struggling through traumatic events. Sarah speaks with Rashida about her assignment and what it looks like when the police serve as social workers.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Alden knows how to make a funny and bold first impression, and is forthcoming and full of levity while describing his deeply personal experience with grief. Sarah speaks to Alden about how he is able to connect, heal and experience joy after losing his son.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

As a young woman, Marci experienced some bizarre and painful physical sensations, which turned out to be symptoms of two different auto-immune diseases. She didn't allow her diagnosis to change her life, even as it posed great challenges. Sarah speaks to Marci about the stress of living with her condition and finding solace in her creative process.Marci shares photos of her paintings on Instagram. Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, March 22nd-24th. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

Sometimes the stories we learn about our families are revised to spare survivors the mental wounds of the past. Seth is working on a memoir to fill in the missing emotional depth of his stoic family's story. Sarah speaks to Seth about the unexpected triggers of grief and the complexities of generational trauma.Seth Lorinczi is a Portland-based writer. His essay “Who Won The War?” is referenced in this episode.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, March 22nd-24th. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

As a writer, and as someone who has experienced loss herself, Jamie recognized an opportunity to create a new business. She writes interesting, compelling obituaries that more fully memorialize deceased individuals. Sarah speaks to Jamie about her essays, her interesting childhood, and the similarities between grief and mental illness.Jamie Passaro is a writer based in Eugene, Oregon.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, March 22nd-24th. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

As a young boy, Rozzell experienced the loss of two family members in a very unusual way. Sarah speaks to him about living with the unknown, how his instinct for survival exists in tandem with his grief, and the way his art brings him closer to those taken from him.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.If you have a story of your own that you’d like to share or topics you’d like to hear more about, we’d love to hear from you! Call or text our show at 503-454-6646, or send us a message via the contact link on our website at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.Sarah will be helping to facilitate the Pause Breath Restore retreat on the Oregon Coast, March 22nd-24th. Are you a woman experiencing grief, surviving grief or looking to explore your grief further? We have 12 spaces available and more information can be found at https://pausebreatherestore.com/ .

Sally shares her remarkable story of love and loss while navigating solo motherhood. Sarah speaks to her about the halcyon days of her youthful romance with her first husband, single parenting and finding new love.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.Visit us at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Sarah speaks to Kevin about emotional rewards and the lessons learned during his time as a hospice volunteer.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.Visit us at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

A father looks to humor and community in managing without his late wife. Sarah speaks to John about his discoveries as a widower and single dad.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.Visit us at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

A passionate, adventurous and youthful marriage is transformed in an afternoon. Sarah speaks to a forever-young widow about her perseverance and how she discovered the greatest love in motherhood.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.Visit us at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Confronted with the suicide of his sister, this former pro skater uses his skills to raise funds for suicide awareness and prevention. Sarah speaks to him about his loss and his efforts to help others.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.Visit us at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Loss drove Cara from family, marriage and community to a completely new life. In dialogue with Sarah, she speaks about being a single mother, and our responsibility to hold space for one another.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.Visit us at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.

Grief, Gratitude and Greatness explores the different ways we grieve, the gratitude that allows us to keep going, and the greatness we attain, one conversation at a time. Essayist and coach Sarah Shaoul talks with guests who share compelling stories about loss and the lessons associated with their experiences. This introductory episode features brief, tantalizing snippets from the first six episodes.Grief Gratitude & Greatness is hosted by Sarah Shaoul and is a production of Recursive Delete Audio/Visual in Portland, Oregon.This episode was produced & edited by Jack Saturn, with additional production by Sarah. The music was by Samantha Jensen.Visit us at https://griefgratitudegreatness.com/ .We're also on Instagram (@griefgratitudegreat) and Facebook.