Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between

Welkin Memorials founder, Kate Anderson, lost her own father unexpectedly at a young age and was forced to choose between the outdated memorial options the industry provides, so she leveraged her experience in product development to design a product that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. To make the tough times a little easier for others, Welkin offers handmade, decorative and discreet urns at a fair price point, designed with kin in mind. https://welkinmemorials.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gg&g https://www.instagram.com/welkinmemorials/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateanderson11/ https://www.facebook.com/welkinmemorials/ https://www.pinterest.com/welkinmemorials/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Farah, an avid baker, yogi, with a 30-year career in the banking industry across continents. Her mother-daughter relationship memoir Meher & Me is a tale of an unconventional life and courage developed through a combination of nature, nurture, and skills acquired along the way. It is a memoir about the life we choose for the lessons we will learn. Farah is of Parsi origin, was born in London, but raised in North India, where she was educated at a Catholic convent in a historic Muslim city, surrounded by Hindu mythology. She is a British national with an Indian heart. She has embraced the different facets of her identity, and considers herself a citizen of the world, with the ability to straddle different cultures and geographies with ease. She works in the banking industry, where she started as a trainee aged eighteen in London, having built her career over the span of thirty-plus years across continents. In her personal life, following the untimely loss of her mother, Farah, struggling to reconcile the mysteries of life and death, embarked on an inward quest to find the strength to overcome the traumatic family tragedy and other significant life challenges. Through self-healing practices ranging from baking to yoga, Farah was able to find a positive conduit to channel her loss and pain, finally arriving at a place of equanimity. Farah is based in Dubai where she has lived for the last two decades. She has two adult children, who are embarking on their life journeys. In her spare time, Farah is an avid baker and dreams of owning a cafe one day. Her other passion is Yoga, and she can often be found on the mat, at a class across Dubai. https://www.farahpress.com/ https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Suzanne Anderson, is the founder of The Mysterial Woman, a psychologist, author, coach, leadership consultant, and transformational teacher. Her pioneering work in guiding women to awaken their full Feminine and Masculine strengths combines insights and practices from ancient wisdom, depth psychology, and modern neuroscience. She has dedicated the past thirty years to decoding an embodied, integral, and accelerated archetypal pathway to unlock the next level of our innate potential. Combining her graduate studies in women's developmental psychology together with her decades as a leadership consultant, Suzanne wisely guides women to awaken to the next level of consciousness and leadership capacity, making the changes in themselves they want to shape in the world. She facilitates global online programs, workshops, and retreats, and is the author of You Make Your Path by Walking: A Transformational Field Guide Through Trauma and Loss and is the coauthor of the triple award-winning book The Way of the Mysterial Woman: Upgrading How You Live, Love, and Lead. Originally from Canada, Suzanne now lives in Seattle, WA. https://mysterialwoman.com/ https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Alejandro Eder es un empresario, líder caleño de 47 años, está casado con Taliana Vargas, Virreina universal y actriz Colombiana. Juntos tienen dos hijos pequeños y comparten un hermoso hogar en la ciudad de Cali. Antes de trabajar con el gobierno colombiano, trabajó en Banca de Inversión y Finanzas de la Ciudad de Nueva York y en Colombia.y, por temas de la violencia de la cual ha sido víctima su familia lo enviaron a estudiar en el extranjero. Como todo jóven, quiso hacer muchas cosas, cuando niño le gustaba jugar a ser bombero, luego quiso ser locutor y reportero, de lo que sí estaba seguro es que quería tener un trabajo que le permitiera de alguna manera ayudar a las personas. Este deseo y el secuestro de su abuelo paterno, primer secuestrado por la guerrilla en Colombia, lo motivaron a estudiar Relaciones Internacionales y Filosofía, y realizó una maestría en la Escuela de Asuntos Públicos e Internacionales. También hizo una especialización en Políticas de Seguridad Internacional y Resolución de Conflictos. Desde allí, Alejandro empezó a conocer más sobre la construcción de paz, pensando en lo que ha padecido Colombia, las miles de víctimas por el conflicto armado y la situación tan dolorosa que ha atravesado su familia. Su profundo deseo de trabajar por Colombia y el amor por servir que le sembró su madre, lo motivaron a regresar al país donde empezó una carrera como líder político para definir el rumbo de su vida profesional. Como experto en seguridad nacional y construcción de paz, fue designado por el gobierno para ser una de las personas que generaría los primeros encuentros que dieron lugar a los diálogos de paz con las FARC. Desde el 2007 hasta el 2014 trabajó en la Agencia Colombiana para la Reintegración y al mismo tiempo, fue el asesor de Política y Estratégia en el proceso de reintegración de excombatientes de Colombia, logrando hacerlo más eficaz y sostenible. Del 2010 al 2014, se desempeñó como Alto Consejero Presidencial para la Reintegración de Colombia y fue director general de la Agencia Colombiana para la Reintegración (ACR), donde administró 8 mil millones de pesos y durante todos esos años hizo un trabajo limpio con cero investigaciones. Tras su experiencia trabajando por Colombia desde el gobierno nacional, en el 2015 Alejo regresa a Cali a trabajar por su ciudad. En 2018 asume el reto de ser candidato a la Alcaldía de Cali, ciudad que ama, conoce y donde ha trabajado junto a fundaciones en el distrito de aguablanca como facilitador de procesos y oportunidades. Desde entonces Alejo no ha dejado de trabajar por Cali y por Colombia, ha seguido caminandose la ciudad, escuchando lo que a los caleños les preocupa y añoran para vivir una vida más prospera y de calidad. En el 2020, tras ver que el delito del reclutamiento de menores en Cali y en el país sigue en aumento, creó y dirigió el proyecto Infancia Reclutada, investigación liderada por Instituto Colombiano de Ciencias Políticas con el apoyo de USAID, con el que se buscaba evidenciar que más de 18 mil niños niñas y adolescentes han sido víctimas de este flagelo por parte de las FARC y que HOY todos los grupos delincuenciales en el país están usando las mismas tácticas para reclutar menores de edad. Hoy, en el 2023, Alejo está entregado a trabajar por Cali y por todos los caleños. Insiste en que Cali está dolida y que unidos podemos revivir y recuperarla. Que Cali merece un liderazgo exitoso, ejercido por una persona con experiencia en el manejo de lo público, con conocimiento y capacidad para gerenciar, que logre respeto y autoridad, que trabaje por todos y para que todos tengamos una ciudad más próspera de oportunidades que nos eleve la calidad de vida. las problemáticas que tienen a la ciudad deteriorada y desconectada de las oportunidades. https://www.instagram.com/alejoeder/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alejoeder https://www.facebook.com/alejoederg/ https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

As a clinical psychologist, consciousness expert, and spiritual intuitive/medium, Dr. Amy Robbins helps humans awaken to life and this can sometimes mean navigating one of life's biggest challenges: death. While there is tremendous sadness, grief, and pain when one suffers a loss, Amy makes death palpable yet approachable. She believes that by dissecting death, we can start to live life. Amy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She received her Master's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Amy's trained in community mental health clinics in the Chicagoland area. In addition to her clinical practice, Amy is the Director of Mental Health at BIÂN, a holistic wellness club in Chicago. She also delves into all of the fascinating questions about life, death, consciousness, and what it all means with some of the most renowned experts in the field, in her podcast, Life, Death, and the Space Between. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramyrobbins/ linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-robbins-8906b1126/ website: https://www.dramyrobbins.com youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeDeaththeSpaceBetweenDrAmyRobbins Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Mariann Edgar Budde is the bishop and spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and the Washington National Cathedral. Prior to her election in 2011, she was a parish priest in Minneapolis for eighteen years. She has appeared on PBS NewsHour, Meet the Press, Good Morning America, and the Today show, among others. Bishop Budde earned her master's in divinity and doctor of ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. In her new book, How We Learn to be Brave, Bishop Budde explores how key decisions in our lives, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves. Budde weaves stories from her own life, religious texts, the Civil Rights movement, literature, pop culture, and current events to illustrate what goes into "being brave." The decisive moments—some flashy, some subtle—that make up the arc of a lifetime include deciding to stay, deciding to go, deciding to start, accepting what we cannot change, and more. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705987/how-we-learn-to-be-brave-by-mariann-edgar-budde/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Julie Gilmer, Event Curator with Sendoff, works alongside Kelly Roberts, Sendoff founder with over 15 years experience in the funeral industry. More about Julie Gilmer in her own words: “I have experienced grief in several ways. Both of my grandparents, whom I was very close to, passed away. Both my stepfather & my former boss/dear friend husband passed unexpectedly from heart attacks with whom were very special to me. I mention these deaths, because all four of them I was a part of planning their funerals, and not one of them was done traditionally in funeral homes. That just didn't speak to who they were. So, we choose themes...baseball and Superman for example, venues, food and unique touches that felt like them. That helped so much with the grieving process and brought comfort to us all. They were colorful celebrations, and not dark and sad services. When I stumbled on this new company, Sendoff that is reimagining funerals, I felt a strong calling to reach out and see how I could be of service. As an experienced event coordinator, I knew there wasn't a funeral service provider that can plan celebration memorials other than at a funeral home. If you want something other than that, you have to figure it out on your own. After learning about Sendoff, I knew it was something innovative, creative and inspiring that will help people have whatever kind of memorial they want. Not taking away from tradition at all. It's simply about having options. Greif is going to be there, there is no doubt, but if we can take time to laugh, and embrace the good moments in life, comfort is found.” https://www.sendoff.co/ https://www.facebook.com/sendoffmn/ https://www.instagram.com/sendoffmn/ https://twitter.com/Sendoffmn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendoffmn/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqNWRacpoStECnSv0AKbzg Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Sandi Shortt has been on the path of transformation and self-discovery since she became a widow with 3 young sons over 30 years ago. That was when she was faced with the challenge of figuring out who she was and what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. Her first step was participating in her own grief therapy and eventually becoming a facilitator for grief groups. Since then, she has studied many different therapies and modalities in order to understand herself, others and the grieving process as well as the depth of self-understanding available to us throughout the process of doing one's inner work. Her psychospiritual training came from Transformational Arts College in Toronto. Here she taught, did one-on-one therapy with clients and co- facilitated intensive weekends. Sandi is a breast cancer survivor and a true inspiration to many as she continues to learn, grow and share her extensive knowledge with others who are on their path of self-empowerment and discovery. After going through treatment for breast cancer, Sandi went on to study at Ignite Coach School in New York and became a certified Mindset and Life coach. Get in touch with Sandi Short: access the free e-book https://expert-artist-3363.ck.page/caaf28d581 https://www.instagram.com/sandishorttcoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/the_intentional_intersection Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Martie Smith, a bilingual Coach and Airforce Veteran was born in Colombia, South America but has moved 49 times in her lifetime. Learning from different cultures, surgeries and traumas obtained many life lessons. Now residing in North Carolina alongside her husband and partner of 40 years decided to share these tips to live a purpose-driven life journey with flexibility and resilience. Martie has rebuilt and transformed her life and adopted a mission and vision to leave a legacy of hope for those open to implementing her helpful tips. They have come in handy for her to now live a vibrant and joyful life. The people who learn from her see her as an example that others want to follow and be inspired. Learn more about Martie Smith https://www.Resiliencenourishesthesoul.com Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Stuart Sax shares the following about himself: “My love for broadcast radio began when I was growing up in Chicagoland. One of my favorite radio hosts was Harry Porterfield, who did a regular feature about people in the city. This short segment stayed with me as I grew up and, after realizing a career in live theater was not my calling, I studied broadcasting at Indiana University in the mid-60s. While in college, I was an integral part of the I.U. Student Radio Network. Those were the days of spinning records live and reading the news and lists of where to attend protest rallies. My favorite disc at the time was the extended version of “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly because it ran about 10 minutes. This allowed me enough time to get to the bathroom and back or to take a quick nap. I played that tune at least once every two hours! After college, my radio career was put on hold because I had to report for military duty. While serving in Vietnam, I set up a “pirate” radio station in my battalion to play music, deliver the news and read letters from the troops. If this sounds familiar, it's because I was doing what Adrian Cronauer did, only Cronauer was immortalized in the movie "Good Morning, Vietnam" starring Robin Williams. Upon returning home, my broadcasting dreams took a backseat to a career in the women's fashion retail arena, which was my family‘s business. That was until I retired and moved to Frisco, Texas, to be close to my grandson. Here I met Mark Wariner, the station owner and producer of KVGI radio. I approached Wariner to offer my services to write and record commercials; instead, Wariner, hearing my baritone voice, asked if I would be interested in hosting my own program. Having waited for more than 50 years for an offer like that, I jumped at the chance and said that I would like to do a show called "Someone You Should Know." I then started a second show "Something To Talk About." Later, I brought in DFW Networking Diva Christine Deane as my new producer and I added the new talk shows “Trash Talk” with humorist Brandon Novara and “Opposite Saxes” with my wife Lauren. Who knew that you could have this much fun in retirement??” https://www.stuartsax.com/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

COLIN CAMPBELL is a writer and director for theater and film. The short film he wrote and directed with his beautiful and talented wife, Seraglio, was nominated for an Academy Award. Campbell teaches screenwriting at Chapman University and theater at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from Columbia University. He is currently developing a solo performance piece titled Grief: A One Man Shit-Show. His most recent book FINDING THE WORDS Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose, offers practical advice on how to survive in the aftermath of loss. By actively reaching out to their community, performing mourning rituals, and finding ways to express their grief, readers will learn how to live more fully while still holding their loved ones close. Campbell shines a light on a path forward through the darkness of grief. https://colincampbellauthor.com/ https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Aly Bird is the author of Grief Ally; Helping People You Love Cope with Death, Loss and Grief. Since her husband's untimely death, Aly Bird has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating first-hand knowledge, led her to create a roadmap for the courageous and dedicated individuals who are willing to show up for the people they love with unconditional love, empowerment, and reverence. A speaker and workshop leader, Aly shows a clear path to those who have the courage to take on the vital role of being a grief ally. Recognizing that there must be a change the way our culture handles grief, Aly is committed to building a support and educational network not only for the ones who have experienced an earth-shattering loss, but the people who are often overlooked: the griever's loved ones and trusted support system. Aiding in her mission, Aly is currently pursuing a graduate degree in counselling psychology, and a career in grief therapy. Learn more at https://www.alybird.com Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Debra Borden, better known as The Sous Therapist, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and NJ, and a pioneer in the field of Cooking Therapy. Author of two novels published by Random House, “Lucky Me” and “A Little Bit Married,” as well as the self-help book, “Cook Your Marriage Happy,” Debra has a wealth of experience to share in how to take away the stigma associated with mental health and struggling relationships through her unique approach of putting the kitchen at the center of the problem-solving process. Borden can show your audience how cooking therapy helps diffuse problems and makes it easier to discuss such issues as fairness, perspective, responsibility and gratitude. Website: https://debrabordenauthor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraborden/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebraBordenLCSWandAuthor TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cookyourselfhappy https://www.Cookyourselfhappy.com Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for grief coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Alexandra Wyman is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide. She is the Author of The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death, Alexandra explores her journey of mourning and healing after losing her husband. She makes sense of her grief through three phases—Shock and Awe, Now What?, and Finding the Collateral Beauty—to offer a road back to peace and joy for anyone who has lost someone close to them to suicide. After she lost her husband to suicide in August of 2020, Alexandra found a need to change the rhetoric around suicide. She has spoken at the Colorado School Counselor Association's annual conference; the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) annual conference; and Bridging the Divide Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit 2022. She has also been a guest on the YouDoWoo podcast. Alexandra practices occupational therapy and lives in Colorado with her son. Contact Alexandra Wyman: https://www.forwardtojoy.com/ Buy her book: https://www.forwardtojoy.com/the-suicide-club Contact Kendra Rinaldi https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Eric Hodgdon knows first-hand the struggle that grips us after the loss of a loved one. After losing his 15-year old daughter Zoi to suicide in early 2014, Eric was frustrated with grief support resources that focused on survival as being the endgame of a grief journey. For the past 9 years, Eric has made it his mission to change the way we approach grief support. He has coached and trained thousands of grieving women and men on how to navigate one of the worst setbacks in life. Eric has spoken on a TEDx Stage, authored an Amazon bestselling book “A Sherpa Named Zoi” and now works 1-on-1 with his clients, helping them to survive first, get back up and ultimately live beyond the loss of their loved one. He is most active on Facebook and Instagram where he posts every week about how to move from struggle to strength in the face of loss. Free physical copy of A Sherpa Named Zoi: https://www.YourJourneyGuided.com/FreeGriefBook Instagram: @ericbhodgdon Free grief support community: Let's Walk Together TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/ihp1_szQlM8 Contact Kendra Rinaldi- https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Marjorie Serrano is the author of Rainbow Meditations: A Journey of Self-Compassion, The Year of the Hurricane: Poems to Heal your Soul, Rescuing The Child's Soul: Embracing our Most Extraordinary Life Stage and Dismantling the Myth of “The Terrible Twos” and “El Domador de Monstruos.” She is currently an undergraduate student at Bushnell University, where she is majoring in psychology with a minor in theology. She also holds an international degree from INPAHU University in Colombia. For over a decade, Marjorie has worked firsthand with students, children, families, and people struggling with difficult life transitions. She adores and admires her precious toddler daughter, Maya, whom she believes is her most effective mentor and the catalyst for her growth and development in her adult years. Marjorie dedicates her life to raising her daughter, deeply loves her husband, and treasures her family and dogs. She is an avid advocate for mental health and children's rights, and her long-term goal is to complete a master's degree in counseling so she can continue with her mission of helping people heal the emotional wounds caused by childhood trauma. She writes nonstop whenever her daughter sleeps and whenever she has a minute during her busy days as a mom. She continues to share her poems, meditations, and reflections through her blog, "La Casita de Mateo," https://lacasitademateo.blogspot.com/?m=1 inspired by the tragic loss of her first son, Mateo. Marjorie loves art, classical music, her German shepherds, life, nature, running, and above all, God! You can connect with Marjorie via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marjoriewriter/ Marjorie's book collection can be found at most eBook stores and via Amazon Books at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BHY6Y168/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=09108b00-1fa9-45b7-b577-4f687990950c Connect with Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Margo Fowkes is the founder and president of OnTarget Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing in helping organizations and individuals act strategically,improve performance and achieve their business goals. Margo works with clients to solve problems of productivity, morale and innovation. Author of Leading Through Loss: How to Navigate Grief at Work, Margo also coaches leaders on how to create a more compassionate culture by acknowledging and speaking openly about grief and loss in the workplace. In addition to her consulting work, Margo delivers a variety of workshops and keynotes. Her most sought-after programs include From Coping to Conquering: Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace, Working Through Grief and When Conflict Strikes: Preserving the Relationship & Getting What You Want. Inspired by her son Jimmy who died in 2014 after an eight-year battle with brain cancer, Margo launched Salt Water, an online community that provides a safe harbor for those who have lost someone dear to them – a child, parent, partner, sibling, close friend or pet. Inspired by Jimmy's determination to live a rich, full life despite his circumstances, the blog posts and resources focus on healing and building a new life in the aftermath of a devastating loss. Contact Margo Fowkes: https://www.ontargetconsulting.net https://findyourharbor.com https://www.facebook.com/OnTargetConsultingInc https://www.facebook.com/FindYourHarbor https://twitter.com/margoontarget https://twitter.com/FindYourHarbor https://www.instagram.com/findyourharbor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/margo-fowkes-ontarget-consulting/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

After being on the brink of suicide induced by years of PTSD from fighting in Iraq with the Marines, a series of supernatural interventions saved Mike Liguori's life. His military service and deployments to a war zone were not by accident. He had engaged and often ran away from his enemies long before and after the war within the shadow of his past. His most recent book, The Road Ahead and Miles Behind: A Story of Healing and Redemption Between Father and Son chronicles the story of a cross-country road trip taken during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the darkest shadows of his past, his relationship with his father. https://mikeliguori.com/home https://www.instagram.com/mike.liguori/ https://www.facebook.com/themikeliguori Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Richard John Allen, author of Keep Calm and Cope With Grief: 9 Chapters for Managing Fear and Grief When Losing a Parent or Loved One The book provides a heartwarming resource for anyone currently dealing with grief due to a loss. It doesn't matter if they have lost a loved one to suicide, a sudden accident, or a long-term illness, this book will guide them through the many layers of the ‘cloak of grief. Their loss could be recent, or it may have happened many years ago, grief does not hold itself to any time period. In this book, the audience will discover the different methods how to cope with grief and finding their own individual way to live in the new normal. Learn the steps to self-healing which will not only help the audience but also help them to help others who are grieving. More about Richard John Allen in his own words: “I have been fortunate enough to work for some of the world's largest corporations and have met a great many wonderful people giving me some amazing memories. But having recently lost my Father and Father In-law, I have decided to leave the corporate world and I'm now on a journey of writing books about losing a loved one. I come from a religious family, and hold strong religious beliefs but I'm also open-minded, and as strong as my faith is, I also lean upon logic, facts, and common sense. At the early age of 16, I had a longing to become a priest but it never came to pass. My parents were shocked at the time but my life went in a different direction. I believe that each and every one of us goes through life in a unique and special way. Whether we realize it or not, we are shown messages and signs, given skills and gifts, all of which can help us through the good times and bad. I hope to write and share with you not only my experiences but also share the research I have completed and the interviews I have conducted.” Connect with Richard John Allen : https://www.facebook.com/GriefSupportGroup.LifeAfter Buy his book on amazon: https://a.co/d/50iPKVw Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the show: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Donna Kendrick will never forget that “Omgosh, what just happened?!?!” moment when she discovered her husband Greg passed away suddenly in November 2013. During her time of grieving Donna quickly realized that she had stepped into a new role overnight, one where she had to take control of her family's finances in order to keep life consistent for her and her kids. Important family decisions came on real soon and real quick, and Donna had to figure out how to navigate this new season in her life, which meant finding the professional resources to help. Donna has made it her life's work to help other widows and widowers navigate their own financial decisions in the first days, weeks and months of widowhood... and the years to follow. She is the author of A Guide to Widowhood: Navigating the First Three Years (pub. Epic Author July 22) which is here to help through the first days, weeks and months of widowhood… and the years to follow. Donna is also the host of the Widow, Wisdom and Wealth ™ podcast, which aims to remove the intimidation out of financial planning, so families can handle any transitions that come their way. Donna is an avid long-distance runner who turns her passion into an ability to raise funds for local causes such as Safe Harbor, a grief counseling program. In 2022 Donna married her husband Jim and between them, they have six children. Together with their Newfoundland and English bulldog, they enjoy living in the community of Springfield Township, Wyndmoor, PA. Contact Donna Kendrick: Website: https://www.widow-wisdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/widowandwisdom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/widowandwisdom/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Andrea García Baena es una colombiana radicada en los Estados Unidos hace más de siete años quien es la autora del libro titulado Me Caso Contigo Desde El Cielo, el cual alcanzo a posicionare como BEST SELLER para tres diferentes categorías en Amazon el mismo día de su lanzamiento. Andrea es Administradora de Empresas de la Universidad Javeriana de Bogotá y cuenta con una maestría también en Administración de Empresas, de Florida National University. Andrea tiene alrededor de seis años de experiencia laboral trabajando con compañías multinacionales en industrias tales como farmacéutica, dispositivos médicos y consumo masivo desempañando roles principalmente en finanzas y ventas. Una de sus pasiones es el idioma español y de ahí su amor por la lectura y escritura lo cual la impulso a crear con su mama, Gloria Baena, una empresa familiar de educación para niños en los EE. UU. con el fin de promover el idioma español entre las familias. Otra de sus pasiones es el arte así que gran parte de su tiempo lo dedica prestando sus servicios a una firma de asesoramiento de arte localizada en Miami. Comprar el Libro de Andrea Garcia: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8DWPDBP?th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true https://www.instagram.com/andrea.books111/ Contacta a Kendra: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

In this episode I share the audio clip of a FB live I did just a week after my mom died of Pancreatic Cancer. In it I share a few takeaways that I thought may be valuable for someone who is recently experiencing grief as well as for someone who is supporting someone who is grieving. • The grieving process of a sudden death vs the grieving process of a death by an illness. My sister died in a car accident in 1996 and my mom died 9 months after being diagnosed from Pancreatic Cancer in 2016. • How our believes about life after death can play a part in our grief journey. • What to say when someone is grieving. • Don't judge your grief or the grief of others. Everyone's process is unique. Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast or for coaching: https://www.griefgratittudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Yolanda Lopez Haugabook is a mom and bonus mom. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and was raised in Los Angeles, California. She now lives with her husband in Nashville, TN where she is the Founder and CEO of YoFit and host of Diamond Cuts Podcast. She is a certified Macro Nutrition Coach, Mindset coach & Fitness Instructor and has been in the wellness space for 11 years. She is passionate about helping women unlearn dieting and rewrite the story they were convinced to believe about themselves; by guiding them to eat to thrive, gift themselves movement, and stress less. Website: https://www.iamyofit.com/ Instagram: @yofitofficial https://www.instagram.com/yofitofficial/ ClubHouse app: @yofitofficialhttps://www.clubhouse.com/@yofitofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yofitofficial/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Sarah Davis is a podcast producer and learning experience designer who started Breathing Wind in 2019, three years after her dad died, as a way to process grief over what she considers her most significant loss and provide the resource she didn't have while grieving his death. In her first season, she almost exclusively focused on guests who were the first of their peers to lose their parents and she has expanded since then. Each year parallels her grief journey as she has explored grief, healing, and joy, accompanied by guest hosts who are experts in the end of life and grief space. Links: www.breathingwind.com https://www.instagram.com/breathingwindpodcast www.connectedpodcaster.com Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

I'm Diane Nnaemeka, an ESL teacher and speaker. I live in Thailand, and have been here for 4+ years, and I love it! Part of what I do is teaching English as a Second Language to students, and I also make ESL resources (worksheets, workbooks, etc). The other part of what I do is to speak at different places (online, offline, workshops, podcasts, etc) on personal development topics (for example, grief, guilt) and how to understand and work through it, so we can show up better in our professional and personal lives! I make personal guides on these topics as well. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-nnaemeka-34b36b66/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Showing-Up-For-Ourselves-102662462511279 Email: sweetenedsoul123@gmail.com Connect with Kendra Rinaldi to be a gurest or for coaching https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Phoebe Leona is a dancer, speaker, author, yoga teacher, and transformational guide who helps us feel more embodied through somatic, movement, and expanded awareness practices to become more empowered in who we are, who we are becoming, and our having a greater sense of belonging. She has been a teacher and guide for most of her life, but it was after a year of extreme loss in 2013 when she found herself in the vast open space in between her old life and a new life, that she dove deeply into her practices and began her company, nOMad to help others through their own transition and the spaces in between. Throughout that time, Phoebe also developed her movement/somatic practice, Mvt109™ for students to fully embrace the freedom of moving in their bodies, transforming old patterns and reclaiming the vibrations & stories they want to bring to life. Phoebe also finds joy in sharing her story to help others in their healing. Phoebe tells her story on her TEDx Talk, her podcast The Space in Between, and her multi-author international bestseller Caged No More. Her newest book, Dear Radiant One, partners with GracePoint Publishing. https://www.phoebeleona.com/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Susie Spell is a family nurse practitioner certified in lifestyle medicine as well as holistic health coaching. She helps empower women with (or at risk for) cardiovascular disease, uplevel their lifestyle through nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management resulting in significant improvement in overall health and even reversing chronic diseases like high blood pressure. Susie has worked in the healthcare arena for 28 years, starting as a nurse aide and working up to where she is today. She's not only had personal experiences with grief, but has witnessed and shared sacred space with many in the grieving process over the years. She is a perpetual learner and has opened her heart to other powerful healing practices having learned about breathwork through the Heart Math Institute, healing through the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic practices and meditation, the importance of connection with Nature, how gratitude contributes to overall well-being, and how spirituality is a powerful ally in health and healing. Her ultimate hope is to empower people and help them build the resilience needed to thrive in our modern society, no matter age, race, or economic status. https://www.facebook.com/VitalTransformationsLLC https://www.instagram.com/vital_transformations_llc https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiespell Website she mentioned about HeartMath https://www.heartmath.com/experience/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Joseph D. Pianka, MD, has been a board-certified practicing gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, for over twenty years. In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, he faced physician burnout and depression, so he sat at his computer and typed until the sun came out (literally and metaphorically). His book, It's All in Your Head, compiles insight gained from his experiences as well as prior acquired knowledge for everyone who simply isn't motivated by traditional fitness ads. https://prbythebook.com/experts/joseoh-d-pianka-m-d/ https://www.instagram.com/author_josephpianka TT: @joe_piankamd_author Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Murray Keith Wadsworth, the author of Prostate Cancer: Sheep of Wolf?, is passionate about spreading the dark truth about prostate cancer. His sudden diagnosis and shocking process to treatment continues to drive him to untangle and share the systemic misinformation around the disease. By dividing his book into timelines, research and his RV road trips, Wadsworth empowers readers to practice patient self-advocacy dig deeper into their health care decisions. https://www.sheepwolfcancer.com https://www.facebook.com/prostatecancersheeporwolf Contact Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Elena Lister, MD, is associate professor of clinical psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and senior consulting analyst for grief at Columbia University Psychoanalytic Center. She treats adults and children facing all life issues, specializes in grief, and is a frequently sought-out expert on dealing with loss in schools across the country. Dr. Lister is the coauthor of I Will Remember You: A Guidebook Through Grief for Teens. Michael Schwartzman, PhD, ABPP, a senior psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst, has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for more than forty years. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Schwartzman is the consulting psychologist at two independent schools for children and lectures regularly to parents and professional colleagues on child development, parenting, and school-related issues. He is the author of The Anxious Parent: Freeing Yourself from the Fears and Stresses of Parenting. They Co-authored Giving Hope; Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss. This book is for any adult who may be taking care of a child. It offers compassionate and comprehensive guidance on how to understand oneself and the child facing impending loss or a loss that has occurred. https://www.elenalistermd.com/ https://michaelschwartzmanphd.com/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratittudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Beth Bigler is a double-certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor, certified Pet Chaplain, and a certified end-of-life animal companion doula. She works with individuals and families before, during, and after the loss of their beloved animal companion. She's also known for her Instagram account @honoringouranimals where she shares daily content and tips about pet loss grief which are a unique blend of humor, compassion, and “telling it like it is.” She works closely with animal care workers, veterinary professionals, and other pet industry brands on grief training and awareness. She is a regular contributor to podcasts, articles, and other media. She is also a seasoned film/television professional, college instructor, and mom of a three-year-old son and three divine felines! Get in touch with Beth Bigler https;//www.instagram.com/honoringouranimals or website: https://www.honoringouranimals.com Contact Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Melissa Bollea Rowe is a published author, professional songwriter of 20-plus years, and founder and CEO of the music publishing and artist development company Rhyme Partners, which she started in 2013. Her latest publication is her book, "God, Gratitude, & Giving," which was released in May. In the book, she shares the role these three words have played in her life story as well as how prioritizing gratitude and faith has gotten her to where she is now as an entrepreneur, a creative, and a person. She lost both of her parents as a child and has had a hard road to success, and she's passionate about sharing her story in hopes of empowering and inspiring others. Melissa Bollea Rowe made her way to Nashville, Tennessee more than 15 years ago to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a professional Songwriter. Mission accomplished. She's a self-taught guitar and piano player who doesn't take one day for granted. She's had songs cut by the famed Nine Days Band and well-known country music artists like Jimmy Charles, Karen Waldrup, Allie Colleen, American Blonde, Brecken Miles, Mary Sarah and many more. “Every step of the way has been organic and blessed. Hard work, timing and preparation have led me to some pretty spectacular opportunities. I feel like I'm always at the start of something fun and exciting!” says Melissa. Melissa not only writes and performs for a living, she also mentors, educates and works with corporations and organizations like; Musicians On Call, The Beat Of Life and GAB, Generations Against Bullying. So, it was a natural fit when she was hired to oversee the creation of all the music for Speak Life To End Bullying, The Musical performed in over 1,000 schools and theaters nationwide. “Of all the songs I have written that have been released to the world, creating the music for this musical has truly been one of my greatest honors,” says Melissa. In 2013 she founded Rhyme Partners Music Publishing on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. Aside from her own success as Songwriter, Rhyme Partners' catalog includes hundreds of cuts on both independent and record label artists with millions of combined streams across all digital platforms. Their songs have been recognized, nominated for, and won several independent and major music awards. Rhyme Partners' songs have reached chart topping spins on Music Row's Country Break Out Chart, Americana, and Blues charts, and have celebrated the number one spot on four Christian radio charts with the release of “Grateful” in 2019 recorded by artist Chris Golden, son of the Legendary William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys. Rhyme Partners' catalog has also seen success with national brands and sync placements for television and film. Melissa is passionate about sharing her stories of life, success, heartache, and restoration with audiences all over the world. She recently celebrated becoming a best-selling author as part of the anthologies Everyday Woman's Guide To Doing What You Love (Chapter 33 The Day I Cried In The Meadow) and Everyday Woman's Guide to Success In Your Business (Chapter 3 RelationSHIPS). Both are available on Amazon Kindle. Autographed copies are available through her website. As well, her much anticipated book “God Gratitude & Giving” was just released! She is also excited to be collaborating with neuropsychologist, Dr. Sarah Allen on The Musical Imprint due out summer 2022. Social links: Melissa website: https://melissabollearowe.com Rhyme Partners website: https://rhymepartners.net Melissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_bollea_rowe/?hl=en RP Instagram: https://instagram.com/rhymepartners RP Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhymepartners RP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhymepartners Get in touch with Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Marianna Torgovnick writes on the novel and novel theory, film, postcolonialism, modernism, and the twentieth century more generally, and especially on contemporary American culture. Her work is broadly interdisciplinary and has been taught in Art History, Anthropology, and Religion courses as well as English, Literature, and Theory. She has published Closure in the Novel (Princeton, 1981), and The Visual Arts, Pictorialism, and the Novel: James, Lawrence, and Woolf (Princeton, 1985), Gone Primitive: Savage Intellects, Modern Lives (Chicago, 1990), and Crossing Ocean Parkway (Chicago, 1994), for which she won an American Book Award, and Primitive Passions: Men, Women, and the Quest for Ecstasy (Knopf, 1997; paperback Chicago, 1998) and The War Complex: World War II in Our Time , about memories and perceptions of the Second War World in the Twenty First Century. She has also written series of articles for general interest publications. Professor Torgovnick currently directs The Duke in New York Arts and Media Program, taught in New York. She returns to teach America Dreams American Movies to a large enrollment each year. https://www.mariannatorgovnick.com/ https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Best Selling Author, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Master Life Coach, Kat Wells graduated summa cum laude from Texas A & M University and trained under Dr. Sue Morter, founder of Morter Institute for BioEnergetics. Kat is a certified Energy Codes Master Trainer and founder of Kat Wells International. She provides coaching, seminars, and workshops worldwide, using her knowledge and skills to empower individuals and organizations to realize their full potential. Kat Wells life changed forever with her husband's diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis, a disease with no cure. In the blink of an eye, she lost her love of 28 years, friendships and the life she had known. Trapped on the “widow's bridge”, Kat was caught between the life she knew and the life that awaited. Through a series of “mourning miracles”, she crossed over into a new life where she found wholeness, peace and even a new love. Get in touch with Kat Wells: https://www.katwellsinternational.com/ Get in touch with Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Caitlin Billings knows the struggles of balancing work, mental health, and motherhood better than most – while accepting her own bipolar diagnosis, she had to learn how best to support her gender-fluid child, who inherited depressive behaviors, as well as pursue an allegation of child sexual assault in their home. In her work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and role as a mother, she felt tremendous pressure to be perfect and present stability. Though she overcame abandonment issues and an eating disorder in college, a hold-up at gunpoint broke her carefully balanced world apart, forcing her to seek help. Now Caitlin is speaking out about the deep-set need for perfection throughout society, especially on teens and mental health professionals, until people understand that your best is good enough and you are never alone. Please let me know if I can connect you with Caitlin! I'd love to set up an interview or send you an advance copy of her memoir, In Our Blood (July 2022). Part coming-of-age, part reckoning of motherhood, In Our Blood is a therapist's honest account of professional and personal struggles and an intergenerational story of acceptance, self-love and fluidity. Get in touch with Caitlin Billings: https://www.caitlinbillings.com/ Get in touch with Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

In this solo episode I talk about an incident that occured in my grief journey recently... that made me re live the emotions I had felt when I had a miscarriage 16 years ago. Grief does not knock on our door and tell us, "Hey, I'm about to walk in! Beware!" Nope... it just kicks the door opened unannounced and slams you to the floor. Grief is sneaky!! It creeps up on you unexpectedly. Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Un poco sobre nuestra invitada, Ale Montoya Arango, en sus propias palabras: . Hola, mi nombre es Ale Montoya Arango. En los últimos años de mi vida he transitado por el camino de la maternidad y la eternidad, y el amor que tímidamente se esconde detrás de estas vivencias. Me trajo hasta aquí la maravillosa oportunidad de maternar a mi hijo Matías y la gratitud que siento por la eterna conexión que logramos a través de la lactancia. Matías, nos regalo 3 años de su vida, en los cuales pudimos conocer otras esferas hermosas del amor. Debido a una leucemia, Matías debe abandonar su cuerpo físico, convirtiéndose en Luz, en plenitud y en el más grande amor intangible, incondicional y eterno. Una experiencia, que pocos meses tendríamos que repetir con mi madre, quien, a causa de cáncer, tuvo que hacer su viaje de retorno al Hogar. Ellos, y el deseo creciente de recoger esos sentimientos de amor que quedan en el éter, tanto con la experiencia de amamantar, como la de despedir a un ser amado, traen a mi vida el deseo de crear piezas que nos lleven a evocar esos sentimientos de amor eterno, y es así como nace Etereal: un taller creativo de joyería y piezas conmemorativas únicas, que encapsulan la leche materna propia de cada madre y las cenizas de quienes han partido a la Luz. Conenctate con Ale Montoya Arango: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcbK_2BsobQ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Conectate con Kendra Rinaldi: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Katherine Barner is a Grief & Trauma Expert, Award-Winning Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist. with nearly 30 years of professional experience in the mental health field working with local and state law enforcement agencies, domestic and sexual violence crisis centers, persons with substance abuse disorders, those with severe and persistent mental illness, and the homeless population. Katherine is owner of KRB Unlimited LLC, a full service counseling, coaching, and consulting firm with two signature programs including Sisters Speak Up Society, and the Living Beyond Loss Academy. Through her company she specializes in equipping Black women survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as individuals recovering from significant loss with the skills to pursue and achieve, mental, emotional, and spiritual health leading to more productive and peaceful lives. With her engaging, powerful, and down to earth communication style, Katherine has entertained and challenged audiences across the country as a national motivational speaker, Bible teacher, Emcee, and Host. As past producer and editor of both her own weekly radio broadcast and podcast Katherine brought fresh insights and relevant conversations to the airwaves. Through her radio broadcast, The Pearls of Wisdom Show with Katherine Barner she interviewed a long list of women of faith including international gospel artist CeCe Winans: award winning actresses Karen Abercrombie and Erica Tazel; award winning authors, Wendy Blight and Susie Larson, along with many others. Her podcast, Sister Survivors highlighted conversations to equip and empower survivors of sexual abuse. Katherine received her BA in Psychology from Spelman College, and M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of North Texas. She is a certified as an ICISF crisis responder, Clinical Trauma Specialist, and trained EMDR practitioner. Katherine's Links: Book link: https://www.livingbeyondloss.org/GHMIG?r_done=1 Website: https://www.katherinebarner.org Social Media: https://www.instagram. com/mrskatspeaks Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Christina Flach is a single mother with four kids, along with the creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina and her company have worked with some of the most recognizable faces, brands, and publications, and her company continues to grow. Additionally, Christina is a fashion commentator for the publication Soap Opera Digest. In her free time,Christina enjoys spending time with her two sons and two daughters, whose ages range from 15 to 28. As a kid, Christina was with her mother until the very end as she battled Christina was married to professional tennis player Ken Flach up to his death after a brief bout of sepsis in 2018. Since then, Christina has been dedicated to raising public awareness of the danger of sepsis, and has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting Ken's story. Learn more about Sepsis: https://www.sepsis.org/ https://www.christinaflach.com/ https://www.prettygirlmakeup.com/ Use discount code; PRETTYGIRL for 25% off Get in touch with Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Best-selling author Matt Schlegel is committed to developing highly effective, style-diverse teams and giving them the tools and strategies to tackle challenges that are seemingly impossible. Principal of Schlegel Consulting (www.evolutionaryteams.com), Matt started his career as an electrical engineering and soon realized that successful project outcomes depend more on leading people than leading electrons. Matt discovered a powerful system called the Enneagram and used it to develop a novel set of tools, strategies, and applications for team effectiveness that he uses in his consulting practice and shares in his book Teamwork 9.0. Learn more about Matt Shlegel https://www.evolutionaryteams.com Enneagram Quiz: www.EnneaSurvey.com Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Sophie Mills, the founder of The Grief Revolution is a Spiritual Grief Coach with a background in holistic Occupational Therapy. Sophie assists women (namely mothers) who are grieving the loss of a loved one to shift from feeling griefy AF into GLOWing alongside their grief. Using the perfect blend of science, spiritual philosophies and storytelling, Sophie paves the way for women to process and deeply integrate their loss. Sophie's healing work is anchored in our need for CONNECTION. Connection to self (ensuring we FEEL IT TO HEAL IT), connection to others (being witnessed and validated in our grief through group healing circles) and connection to “all that is” (including how to have a continued connection to those that have crossed the veil). Connect with Sophie Mills: https://www.instagram.com/the_grief_revolution Connect with Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of five books: The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul, and the bestsellers More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, and The Beauty of What Remains. Synopsis: Writing an ethical will, a document that includes stories and reflections about your past, is an ancient tradition. It can include joy and regrets, and ultimately becomes both a way to remember a loved one who is gone and a primer on how to live a better, happier life. Beloved Rabbi Steve Leder has helped thousands of people to write their own ethical wills, and in this intimate book helps us write our own. Because our culture privileges the material over the spiritual, we sometimes forget that our words carry greater value than any physical thing we can bequeath to our loved ones. Rabbi Leder provides all the right questions and prompts, including: What was your most painful regret and how can your loved ones avoid repeating it? When was a time you led with your heart instead of your head? What did you learn from your biggest failure? Including examples of ethical wills from a broad range of voices—old and young, with and without children, famous and unknown—For You When I Am Gone inspires readers to examine their own lives and turn them into something beautiful and meaningful for generations to come. Book link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695821/for-you-when-i-am-gone-by-steve-leder/ Steve's Instagram: https://instagram.com/steve_leder Steve's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiSteveLeder Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

After helping care for her grandmother who had vascular dementia, Jennifer realized her Mother was showing signs of early onset Alzheimer's. After the death of her father in 2017 Jennifer went searching for answers to many of the common questions and Alzheimer's caregiver faces. Being a busy entrepreneur Jennifer realized that a podcast would be the easiest way to learn more about caregiving while completing other tasks. Sadly, in late 2017 she only found one and it didn't quite address what she was looking for, so she did the next best thing, and started her own. The Fading Memories podcast is now in it's fourth year and despite the death of her Mom in March 2020, Jennifer is still talking to caregivers and still learning how to be an excellent caregiver. On the podcast she discusses caregiving, brain health, self care and how to age well. Contact Jennifer Fink: https://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com Twitter https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Fink Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alzheimerspodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersPodcast/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast or for grief coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

My name is Zachary Faerber, I am 27 years old but have lived a long life in those 27 years. I spent my younger years taking care of my sick parents, working multiple jobs, and helping out with my brother and sister. I graduated with honors and distinctions in Medical Anthropology with the life goal of helping others. I started my career managing stem cell donations for blood cancer patients at the same hospital my father passed away at. I quickly realized I could have more impact by helping others with the tactics I picked up through my struggles. I have always been drawn to doing and being MORE for the people around me, my hope is my story can inspire the same for anyone listening. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or if you feel there is anything I can do to help! Contact Zachary Faerber: https://www.instagram.com/ zach_faerber email is zacharyfaerber@gmail.com Contact Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Elizabeth Hall is originally from Western NY although her late husbands's job took her up and down the east coast for many moves before finally settling in North Texas into their “forever home”. She has two amazing daughters from her marriage to Bryan and is now a bonus mom to a third charming little lady who also lost her mom at a young age. Together with her “chapter two” Dave and an adventurous puppy named Archie, this newly-blended family has ample amounts of grit and determination to surf the waves of grief and trauma together. Elizabeth began dealing with grief years before her fit husband suddenly passed away from a heart attack in 2019…with the death of her mother in 2015. Her mom courageously battled multiple forms of cancer for many years while Elizabeth was in high school, college and beyond. Elizabeth was able to travel back and forth to help both of her parents through this difficult time. It took a few years for Elizabeth to begin to process the death of her mother and whence was finally ready… tragedy stuck again with the death of Bryan. Now a frequent podcast guest and involved in many grief- groups, Elizabeth has found the best way for coping with her grief is through activism and advocacy of learning how to heal. She hopes her story is able to help others dig their way out of the dark times and understand there will be better days ahead. Contact Elizabeth Hall: https://www.instagram.com/elizzyhall/ Other podcast interview with Elizabeth Hall and Dave Devine: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/podcast/episode/c1b58986/50-navigating-new-love-after-loss-with-liz-hall-and-dave-devine Contact Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Dara Kurtz is the creator of the popular blog crazyperfectlife.com, with over 180,000 followers from around the world. After going through breast cancer 6 1/2 years ago, she quit her job as a financial advisor, launched her blog, and wrote her first book Crush Cancer. Her second book just released, I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, It is all about the connection between mothers and daughters, how the loss of her mom impacted her life, and how to be intentional about growing relationships to create a more meaningful life. Dara is a speaker, workshop leader, and coach, and loves sharing her journey to help and inspire others. She lives in Lewisville, North Carolina, with her husband and daughters, loves spending time in nature, and practicing Kundalini yoga. This is the second time I have Dara on the podcast! This time we chat about the transition of her and her husband becoming empty nesters, as both their daughters are now in college. This is a sesson in parenting that we all go through, and there can be a range of emotions in this new stage. Connect with Dara Kurtz: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ Listen to the other podcast I recorded with Dara https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/podcast/episode/c2d52bdf/49-the-power-of-handwritten-letters-with-dara-kurtz Connect with Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Federico Escobar nació en Cali, sus estudios universitarios lo llevaron a ciudades como Jerusalén y Oxford y más adelante el amor lo llevó diez años a Puerto Rico. Ha trabajado como editor, abogado, profesor y traductor y actualmente trabaja en educación. Desde niño, la escritura ha sido una de sus pasiones. Ha publicado cuentos, poemas, artículos académicos y dos libros. Luego de vivir la pérdida de su madre y unos años después de su esposa, Federico escribió un libro desde sus experiencias como padre. El libro se llama Cartas para Isaac. Isaac nació prematuro extremo, así que el mundo de terapias y otro tipo de apoyos ha sido parte importante de Federico con el duelo. Federico vive nuevamente en Cali, con Isaac. Contacta a Federico escobar: federicoescobar@gmail.com Conectate con Kendra Rinaldi: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Leila Casey is an entrepreneur and public speaker. She shares her story of being the youngest daughter of first generation immigrants fleeing the Iranian revolution in 1979. She speaks to the grief she continues to overcome due to generational trauma. She lives in Burbank, CA with her husband and two children. As part of her healing journey she runs a handmade sewing business called Leila Casey Creations which has provided her with a much needed creative outlet. She also speaks on various topics that are rooted in authenticity and self discovery to children from elementary school through high school. Some other topics she talks about: - Parenting -Emotional Intelligence -Gratitude Practice -Patterns for survival -Being seen, heard or valued - Transactional relationships -Reparenting ourselves first to then parent our children -Breaking generational cycles Connect with Leila Casey: http://www.instagram.com/ LeilaCaseyCreations. Connect with Kendra Rinaldi: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Rosalie Mastaler is a writer, musician, crafter, mother, wife and passionate advocate. Her online presence, with her son Hunter, is full of humor, education about the disabled community and finding joy in the journey. She has been featured on Erik Weihenmayer's website for living a “No Barriers” life. Was awarded “Woman of the Year”, by her local assemblyman in Southern California, for community service through musical performance and advocacy. She is highly active within the amputee and disabled community, attending multiple events and camps throughout the year with her son. Whether it's in person, or social media, she loves to connect with other families and amputees. She is currently working on publishing children's books that feature people with disabilities. Along with her publishing venture, she is always on the hunt and sharing about books that encourage positive disability representation. Her goal is to spread awareness through literature. For many years, she could be found on stage throughout Southern California with a 1940's tribute group, at her local community theater, and at Disneyland Resort every Christmas in the Candlelight Processional. She cherishes her faith and commitment to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She currently reside in Central Texas in a home filled with toy cars, LEGO bricks and lots of noise as she raises three young boys with her high school sweetheart, Michael, her husband of fifteen years. Contact Rosalie Mastaler: http;//Www.RosalieMastaler.com http://www.instagram.com/mastalerpartyof5 Connect with Kendra Rinaldi: http;//www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Shauna Domalain is the creative founder of the Growing Up in Heaven Program for mothers who want to connect and communicate with their children on the Other Side. Shauna's personal journey through the loss of her son has paved a path for mothers to move from grief to relief as they learn to make the connection with their child in Heaven. A powerhouse in the spiritual communication realms, Shauna's first-hand experience with loss and grief allow her to share a wealth of soulful + heart-felt tools and support on how to navigate loss and find true meaning in life again. She runs a 6-figure business from her home in Canada, and is the host of The Oracle of Light Podcast. Shauna enjoys kickboxing and working out, spending time in the mountains with family and friends, and her continued quest for the perfect cup of coffee. Connect with Shauna Domalain: https://www.livealifeyoulove.org/ https://www.facebook.com/shauna.domalain Connect with Kendra Rinaldi: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Liza Peterson is a certified yoga instructor and reiki practitioner. She has a theatre background and has performed in many shows throughout her lifetime throughout the New York City area. She has also taught theatre and the performing arts to children of all ages. When she is not on the stage, you can find her in the ballroom, dancing and competing in ballroom and Latin dance. After the loss of both of her parents over the last 4 and a half years, she became passionate about helping others who are also grieving. To help support others on this grief journey, she created an Instagram page called @wingsofresiliencehealing. Feel free to reach out to her, she would love to hear your story and support you. If you'd like to check out the other interview I did with LIza checkout episode number 17 tittled Mourning Doves. Contact Liza Peterson: https://www.instagram.com/wingsofresiliencehealing/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/