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Parentless Podcast Episode 76: "Grief Refuge: Soul Work"Guest: Reid Peterson, Founder of Grief Refuge In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Reid Peterson, who has turned the profound loss of his father and stepfather into a pathway of support for others. As the founder of Grief Refuge, Reid shares his journey through sorrow and how it led him to create a sanctuary for those navigating the complexities of grief.What You'll Learn:How Reid's personal experiences with loss shaped his approach to grief work.The importance of "soul work" in the healing process.Practical advice for those seeking solace in times of mourning.The story behind Grief Refuge and its mission to provide comfort and guidance.Resources Mentioned:Grief Refuge WebsiteReid Peterson's personal narrative on coping and healing.Instagram: @griefrefugeappwebsite: https://www.griefrefuge.com/Melissa Pennel is the founder of Follow Your Fire Coaching, a mother of two, certified coach, Clarity breathwork practitioner, and a former drug addict who has been sober since May 24, 2012. She's also an author, known for the bestselling journal series "The Questions You'll Wish You Asked." Her philosophy, "Follow Your Fire," reflects her mission to help people navigate life's challenges with meaning, connection, and purpose. Her work emphasizes self-inquiry, writing, and breathwork as tools for personal growth. Despite acknowledging her own vulnerabilities and sensitivities, she aims to live a life of courage and visibility.Website: https://www.followyourfirecoaching.com/Music and Production: Intro music by The Revolving Birds.Episode editing by Stephanie and Derek.Connect with Us: To learn more about the Parentless Podcast and other shows from Back Home Media, visit our website at backhomemedia.com.Remember, if you've found solace in our conversation or have your own story to share, reach out to us at parentlesspodcast@gmail.com or follow us on our social platforms. Your journey through grief may offer light to others in their times of darkness.Instagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069

BONUSLife Jacket Ep, Messages to Dad 2023 Thank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages.This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

75, It's Just You and Me Now, KidBryna Talamantez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Texas. She has dealt with death and grief from a young age. Being that she was so young, she didn't realize that anything was out of the ordinary about her life. She spent a lot of time in hopsitals as her dad received care over the years, witnessed her mom giving him CPR, and experienced several instances of other people picking her up from school and whisking her off to the hospital. Bob was 52 years old when he passed away. Bryna was just 9 years old. At age 14, Bryna experienced the death of her maternal grandmother. Bryna and her mother lost the grounding presence that helped them co-exist the most peacefully. This lead to some difficult times between mother and daughter but their love for each other never waivered. Bryna was a young 19 when her mom, Debbie, passed away unexpectedly just a month shy of turning 60.Bryna called upon her life experiences while in college and decided to become a Family Therapist. She helps young children who are dealing with trauma and or grief. She also started her own podcast, What the Feels, where she and her guests are on a journey to unravel mental health themes of the media we consume on a daily basis.Bryna's advice for those helping a child through grief: "We need to listen, be honest with them, and be with them to help them."Bryna has her own "What the Feels" playlist that she listens to when she needs to feel the feels. Samples from her list will be availabe on Instagram. Instagram: @whatthefeelspodcast Website: https://talamanteztherapy.com/If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathingWebsite: www.grievingisbreathing.comIf you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here:https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford.Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

BONUSLife Jacket Ep, Messages to Mom 2023 Thank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages.This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

74, Pastor RussEmma's dad, Russell, a band-bus driving, blues harmonica playing farmer, died from a heart attack when she was 20. He was a young 46, very active, and his death was extremly unexpected. Emma and her family found out after his death that his consumption of energy drinks affected his blood, which then affected his heart. We discuss complicated grief, having friends in "the club", and the lasting effects of experiencing multiple traumatic events in a row. Emma recommends therapy for all and urges people to be kind, even on the internet! Emma made a TikTok that gathered a lot of attention, which has helped Emma spread awareness regarding energy drink consumption. Emma's advice to her younger self about grief: "It does not go away. People always tell you that it gets easier with time. I feel like that phrasing is wrong, because I don't know if it gets easier, it just gets less condensed." TikTok: @emmatwolegs https://www.tiktok.com/@emmatwolegs/video/7129625096565591338?q=emmatwolegs&t=1683098687419Instagram: @emma_._90Emily's brothers band, Ghost Dinner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgaFlmglTaEIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathingWebsite: www.grievingisbreathing.comIf you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here:https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford.Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

73, Copenhagen SnuffValerie's dad died from an overdose when she was 14. Her parents were divorced and she had just been dropped off from a visit with her dad not long before she got the call, finding the police on the other end of the phone instead of her father. Valerie spent years battling addiction following the loss of her father. She has traveled a rough path, but counts her blessings today as she celebrates 3+ years of sobriety. She attributes her sobriety to the Grace of God and the support and love of her family. Valerie now knows it's important for her to do things that keep her mind busy and to preform selfcare, such as meditating, prayer, a long shower, or excercise.Valerie invites anyone that may have struggled with something similar to her to approach her for advice and friendship, as that's what she needed when she was younger. Valerie's advice to her younger self: There could always be a worse situation, so just be grateful for what you have. If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathingWebsite: www.grievingisbreathing.comIf you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here:https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford.Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

72, I Mother MyselfMelissa is a licensed mental health counselor and is on a mission to help others. Melissa's mother, Julie, passed away in October 2010 from ocular melanoma, something which the family knew she had beaten previously, and they didn't expect to come back. Melissa discusses how her releationship with her mother changed from that of parent/child to patient/caregiver. Melissa was there for her mother and is appreciative of that, however she grieves the loss of the parent/child relationship as she knew it. Melissa was 24 when her life changed forever. This left Melissa to be an example to her younger siblings, and to go through her remaining life milestones without her mom. From the unique viewpoint of a therapist and a griever, Melissa recounts her coping mechanisms and the years of therapy that have helped her personally. As a mother herself, Melissa has had to learn how to be a mom without her own mom. We discuss this experience for Melissa and she shares how she copes each day and what she has learned so far.Melissa is also grieving the loss of her father, although he is still living. Grief effects everyone differently, and Melissa has seen first hand some of the devestation that can be caused by others. Melissa's advice on mothering one's self: "Tell yourself what you would tell a good friend."Instagram: @melissanlavIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathingWebsite: www.grievingisbreathing.comIf you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here:https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford.Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

71, Widows Aren't Invited Out on Saturday NightsSusan Kendal comes to us from Canada.She has experienced many deaths in her own family in a short amount of time. Susan's father suffered from heart disease for over 10 years. He was then diagnosed with chronic lymphoma, but was often unable to receive the needed treatments and medications due to his heart disease. Susan's husband passed away in 2014 while she was helping her father attend to his health. Just 2 years later, her father passed away. In her own words, "I've lost my husband, my father, my brothers." Susan explores being a widow, fatherless, and navigating life as it is now. Susan is now a grief advocate. She wants to help others learn about death, grief, and everything in between. Susan has helped host Death Cafes online, and has started Evolve Beyond Grief to help shatter death taboo. Speaking isn't the only way Susan is giving back to the community. She is an author and has several pieces available, linked below. Her most recent collaborative work is found in the 3rd link, a book called Gathering at the Doorway: An Anthology of Signs, Visits, and Messages from the Afterlife. You'll find Susan's story in Chapter 25, 'Our Shared Love,' about her journey after the transition of her husband Neil. https://hopeforwidows.org/author/skendal/ https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/its-an-important-time-to-talk-about-death/https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Doorway-Anthology-Messages-Afterlife-ebook/dp/B09ZRSPXBCInstagram: @evolvebeyondgriefWebsite: https://www.evolvebeyondgrief.com/ Susan's recommendation for grievers:Death CafeWebsite: https://deathcafe.com/If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathingWebsite: www.grievingisbreathing.comIf you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here:https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford.Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

70, Just Tell Joe Elizabeth "Liz" Entin shares about the loss of her father, Richard. She lost him later in his life several months after a stroke, but it was still a shock when he died. Liz's life did a complete 180 in some aspects, as she started to explore exactly what happens after we die. Liz hosts her own podcast and has written a book based on her experiences of her exploration into the afterlife so far. Liz shares about her father, touches on some of the things she has experienced in regards to signs, and her visits to mediums. Liz's book is called WTF Just Happened?: A sciencey-skeptic explores grief, healing and evidence of an afterlife. Liz, a logical atheist, delved into exploring if there was any valid reason to think there could be an afterlife after her dad died. Liz is the host of WTF Just Happened ?! The Podcast. Visit Liz and listen to her work on many different podcast platforms. She gets the scoop on near death experiences, and digs deep to find more evidence of an afterlife. Instagram: @wtf_just_happened_Website: https://www.wtfjusthappened.net/Liz's recommendation for grievers: The Dinner PartyWebsite: https://www.thedinnerparty.org/If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathing Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com If you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here: https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

69, I Did the Best I Could As an only child who was born on her dad's 40th birthday, Dani spent 9 years with her best friend. Dani fondly recalls her dad, Bob, pulling her out of Kindergarten to watch track practice for the Indianapolis 500. Now, the race is a family staple and Dani looks forward to gathering with her uncles each May to watch. After Bob passed, Dani had 3 more years with her mom, Linda. They spent most of those years battling Linda's cancer while grieving. Dani was by her mothers side when she left this Earth. She was then forced to navigate life as a Parentless twelve year old. As a byproduct of being Parentless, Dani went to live with her Uncle Dick and Aunt Lila. As if losing one set of parents isn't enough, Dani would eventually experience the loss of her aunt and uncle by the time she was 27. Dani discusses her family, kissing the bricks, divorce, heavy lifting, her job as a health coach, not having an emergency contact, and so much more. Dani's Advice to her younger self: "Sit in the sadness. It's not going to last forever, but it will feel a lot longer if you don't do it now." Instagram: @lovexodaniBook Recommendation by Dani:Codependent No More by Melody BeattieThis conversation was recorded in February 2022. If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathing Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com If you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here: https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

68, It Feels Like He's in the Room Griever. Son. Fatherless. Motherless. Husband. Coach. Optimist. CounselorDavid Pope hails from London. David's not afraid to share his tips as both a griever and a grief counselor. David is also not afraid to show us his most vulnerable self, which embodies his passion for others in their grief journeys. David explores being Parentless as he discusses his mother and father and the impact they had on his life. He now uses his personal experiences and knowledge to help others, as a degree holding Counselor and a self described Coach. David's Advice to his younger self: "If you connect with the right counselor, then it can help unlock a lot of the stuck emotions. It's very common to get stuck with one particular emotion and just not be able to move on...if you trust them and you click, it paves the way to unlock the emotions." Contact David: Instagram: @healyourgriefWebsite: https://healyourgrief.co.uk/Email: david@healyourgrief.co.ukThis conversation was recorded in February 2022. Grief Podcasts David Recommends: Got Grief - @gotgriefpodcast @hollysumpton01 & @craighenry6Grief is my Side Hustle - Meghan Riordan Jarvis, @griefismysidehustleDying to Know - Annie Grogan, @grogannieIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathing Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com If you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here: https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

67, My Twin FlameJordyn Hakes, host of The Horny Housewife Podcast, shares her precious mom, Tami, with us. Tami passed away in her sleep when she was 57 and Jordyn was 30. Jordyn describes her mom as a Charismatic Christian and a Christian version of herself. Tami was a badass mom and loved listening to Kiss and Tom Petty. Jordyn grew up in Texas, and now lives on the West coast. She speaks of the shift in the relationship with her mom when she became a mom herself, and all those times when she heard of other people losing a loved one, just how unfathomable the loss and experience is until you know. Sometimes you don't know until you know...Jordyn flips the script a few times and asks about my parents. And I unintentionally gave Jordyn the chance to discuss what it's like when someone compares their grief to yours. All grief is unique and there is no comparison.There are some things that you don't do until after your parent dies. Starting her podcast was one of those things for Jordyn. She doesn't think her mom would be ashamed of her work, however she doesn't feel like she would have started it if Tami were still around.If you do not live close to your loved one and you want to see their grave, you may want to check out www.findagrave.com . If you find that your person does not have a picture of their grave stone listed, you can send a picture in to be added. Podcast Spotlight: The Horny Housewife is the couples locker room talk, take notes. Your host Jordyn Hakes is raw, unfiltered and a bit salacious, discussing all things sex, the realities of marriage, & answering YOUR burning questions while always protecting anonymity. From mismatched libidos, the male g-spot, backdoor entry, how-to's for both men and women, no topic is off limits. Buckle up freaky fam I'm mentioning it all, tune in to learn how to be better in bed, more intentional in your relationships, and explore the unknown. Join me every Monday for some guaranteed laughs, no sugarcoating, sexy tips, story times and the occasional jaw dropping question.Instagram: @_thehornyhousewifepodcastWebsite: https://www.thehornyhousewifepodcast.comEmail: thehornyhousewifepod@gmail.comIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathing Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com If you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here: https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

66, They Called Her Mama CassJanet's mom died the day Janet graduated high school. If that doesn't set the tone for your life, followed directly by some shitty treatment by your remaining family which heavily impacts your future, I'm not sure what does. Janet lives in Canada and is a "badass boss lady" just like her mama, Cass. She is proud to be a public servant. Janet has come a long way from the 18 year old girl whose life blew up in her face when her mother died. She now has her own family, and has used her experiences to better prepare for her children and their future. Janet wanted to remember the 25th anniversary of her mother's death in June 2020. She created the Motherlove Project, where she shares written stories and pictures of other women who have lost their mothers. True to her life's design, she created a medium where others can write their own stories, just like Janet realized she could do with her own life. "My mom's story is not mine. I get to write a different story." Instagram: @janetgwilliamwright and @motherloveprojectWebsite: https://www.motherloveproject.com/Email: janetgwilliam36@gmail.comIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathing Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com If you'd like to help donate to Tim Harri's project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here: https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

65, Thank God for Jesus Christ Thank God for Jesus Christ. Those were Deborah Ann Mays' last words. Her daughter, Andrea Powell, will never forget hearing her mother speak those words. Andrea shares those memories with us, along with the everlasting impression that Deborah Ann left on the earth and those that knew her. Andrea grew up being the only girl amongst her brothers, so the bond between mother and daughter was close. Andrea's parents divorced, and Andrea shares about her father, Edward, also known as "Black Rambo." Andrea discusses the adversity that occurred and the lessons she learned from her father. And we can't forget the ever important lesson from grandfather JP! Andrea is a leader in her church, and enjoys using her spare time to hold a Prayer Boot Camp for those interested in increasing their praying habits. Andrea has also written a daily devotional and is the host of her own podcast, We Are Not So Different. Podcast SpotlightWe Are Not So Different"This podcast will draw and unite people from different walks of life by highlighting the similarities in the sum total of our life experiences as opposed to pointing out the glaring differences that often separate us."Instagram: @wearenotsodifferent_ @mays2powellWebsite: https://www.wearenotsodifferent.com/Daily Devotions from the Heart of an Encourager by Andrea Powell is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Devotions-Encourager-Andrea-Powell-ebook/dp/B087JFHSNH/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1AX4739CO6AUW&keywords=daily+devotional+andrea+powell&qid=1655169232&sprefix=daily+devotion+andrea+powell%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-2 If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathing Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

64, Grieving Is Breathing If you've listened to more than one episode in the last several months, you have heard me talking about Tim and his great idea. You know. The one where he wants to raise enough money to help put at least one person through therapy for one year. That's right. We have arrived. It's time for you to meet Tim Harris. Generally I have a lot of words to insert here, but Tim tells it best as he shares about his beautiful mama, Darlene. Tim's Recommendations: Instagram: @girl.grief and @dosgriefsupport If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donateInstagram: @grievingisbreathing Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

63, Patience Is a Virtue Kyndra Crump often finds herself making jokes - she's more of the laugh instead of cry type. She comes to us from Atlanta. She has worked on building herself as a comedian and she hosts The Kyndra Crump Show. Kyndra is currently earning her PhD in Child Psychology. Kyndra and her father, Trupiedo Crump, did not always have a smooth relationship, and Kyndra has not had a chance to grieve the loss of her father at this point, 4.5 years after his death. She had to learn to forgive him while he was alive, but is waiting for the grief to hit her, when/if that may occur. Kyndra's advice: This is how I get through day to day: I stay prayed up, I do my yoga, I think of happy thoughts. Drink water, eat vegetables, get some sleep. Kyndra's Recommendations: The BibleThe Kyndra Crump Show Instagram: @thekyndracrumpshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfWwPo89i3frdSOsTV-jUQThis show was recorded in January 2022 and released on 5.17.22 - Kyndra's birthday. Every year, she celebrates this day just six days after her late father's birthday. If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreath.com/donateThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

62, Clemmie and the Octopus of Grief December in Thailand. Christmas. Family and friends brought together for a holiday at the beach. The last Christmas before everything would change unexpectedly the next day. Clemmie Clough, 31, recalls her mother saying, "remember to take the cushions inside," when they saw something strange happening with the sea. Clemmie was 13. She was swept away, along with her mother, sister, and others who were with them. Clemmie shares where she is now in her grief journey. She also tells us about the present that everyone gets when their person leaves this earth. A present that must be cared for, or it can make your life a mess. Clemmie's advice: It's really shit some days and some days it's less shit. It does get better. Keep talking to your friends because they're there to help you. Podcast Spotlight: How Is Today? Hosted by Clemmie & Alby, the "How Is Today?" podcast shows you how to break the silence around grief, one curious question at a time.Each episode, they're joined by an expert in their field with real grief experience, to help show us how to have a good conversation about grief (season 1 guests are Sir Andrew Strauss, Dr Leyla Hussein, Zak Williams, Nathalie Clough and Benj Pasek).Hosted by Alby Shale and Clemmie Clough and recorded by Message Heard. Follow the show and keep up with the community on Twitter and Instagram, and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The above information can be found on the website, listed below.website: https://www.howistoday.com/Instagram: @how.is.todayTwitter: @how_is_todaylinktr.ee/howistodayIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreath.com/donateThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

61, Homicide Loss - LVM ADVNTGE Don't let the LOSS take over your MIND, use it to your ADVNTGE.Rebecca Benny was 17 and in high school the day she had to gather her friends and tell them her mom had been killed. She was closer to her father than her mother at the time, and she has been left with the task of figuring out her complicated relationship with her mother now as a motherless daughter. Besides gathering her friends that day to tell them the news, it wasn't typical of Rebecca to speak about her mother, Luz V Minda. Today she's 24 and has started a podcast in order to voice her own story and to be a voice for others experiencing homicide grief. Join Rebecca in her very first episodes and travel with her on her literal journey from the dark to the light. Rebecca began sharing her story from a couch in a dark room. 13 episodes later, she has started to show her face and has just released her first True Survivor Series sharing other homicide loss survivor's stories.Rebecca's Advice: That guilt should be on the person that committed the crime. Not us, because we didn't do anything wrong. It is important to keep their name going. Don't stop talking about them. Book Recommendation: Healing Your Traumatized Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Someone You Love Dies a Sudden, Violent Death (Healing a Grieving Heart series) by Alan D Wolfelthttps://www.amazon.com/Healing-Your-Traumatized-Heart-Practical/dp/1879651327Podcast Spotlight: LVM Podcast - LMV ADVNTGEJoin Rebecca Benny as she shares her journey of losing her mother to homicide. As we live in a world where people would rather listen to true crime stories, survivors are the only ones that are able to share the life their loved ones lived. Rebecca not only talks about her grief, but also provides a safe place for other survivors to talk about their grief. Let's Raise Homicide Awareness Together.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtMsEZTsPyPU6Q3FTT3yBCQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lvmadvntge/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lvmadvntgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lvmadvntge/If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreath.com/donateThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

60, One Nine ThreeDanielle Remigio has not only shown up for herself, but her younger sister and a larger extended family. She hasn't only shown up once, twice, but three times, and each of these times she has written and given her person's eulogy. Danielle is one of many, but shouldered a lot of the loss in her family over the last several years, and presenting the eulogies was just a portion of how she supported her family. Danielle discusses the lives and the loss of her parents, Amy and Louis, along with the fluidity of her relationship with her sister, and how her own loss has shaped her life today. Both Amy and Louis gave to their community throughout their lives, and Danielle and her family found meaningful ways to give back to the community in their honor. Danielle created a tool to help others with their own grief, and she had the honor of presenting this as a TEDx speaker. Search for Cleaning up the Grief Process on YouTube because you don't want to miss Danielle's amazing presentation! Instagram: @dl_remigioWebsite: https://www.danielleremigio.com/Podcast Spotlight: Amplify Ambition with Kristen EdwardsGrief, Gratitude, and the Grey in Between by Kendra RenaldiIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreath.com/donateThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

59, They Called Her WinnieMershon Niesner lost her mother when she was 8 years old. Her mom, Winnifred, was 34. Mershon and her father made a go of it living on their own. It was 1954 and you didn't hardly see a single father raising a daughter. But Mershon's dad made it work for the both of them. Coming to us at a young 76 years old, Mershon has the honor of being the person with the most grief experience in the history of Parentless Podcast. Mershon explains that she has dealt with many types of loss, one of those being divorce, which was the toughest type of loss for her to navigate. On Mershon's 75th birthday, she published a book to help other grievers figure out what is next after mother loss. The following is found in the description of the book found on Amazon: "Mershon interviewed over fifty daughters giving readers a broad perspective on mother loss. Stories and advice comes from daughters of teen and young adult loss, loss through homicide, abandonment, and Alzheimer's.Mershon writes from her heart as she shares over seventy years of mother loss experience. Readers come away with a sense of camaraderie, insight into how to move forward, and compassion for the experiences of others. Niesner also supports readers as a Certified Life Coach by posing valuable coaching questions at the end of each step."Follow this link to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Moms-Gone-Now-What-Daughters/dp/0974307610/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mom%27s+gone%2C+now+what&qid=1645094034&sr=8-1Mershon's father, Leon, passed away when he was 92. Merson shares what it was like to be raised by a single father, and the sacrifices that he made for her over the years. They had more of a partnership and worked together to make their home run. Mershon is now working on her second book, which is based in Nebraska and focuses on the time period when her father's grandparent's were alive.Mershon writes in her blog at least weekly, and it covers all aspects of life, not just mother loss. Visit her Mershon to at her blog listed below.Mershon's Advice: "Move forward doesn't mean forget." Book recommendations: When Bad Things Happen to Good People: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Happen-Good-People/dp/1400034728How To Be Your Own Best Friendhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+to+be+your+own+best+friend&i=stripbooks&crid=1EI7VL3465SWS&sprefix=how+to+be+your+own+best%2Cstripbooks%2C118&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_23Instagram: @mershonniesnerWebsite: https://www.mershonniesner.com/Email: mershonniesner@gmail.comBlog: www.motherloss.blogIf you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreath.com/donateThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

58, SharonTracee Herbaugh is a freelance journalist, a wife, a mom, a griever, and an adult orphan. She grew up in small town Colorado and now comes to us from just outside Boston, Massachusetts.Tracee has a strong work ethic and an even stronger "Mom" ethic. Tracee spent most of her younger life living with her grandparents as her mother was a war correspondent for the Associated Press and many times had jobs out of state and overseas. Tracee did not know anything about her dad during this time, and many times saw her grandparents as parental figures, though the large age gap and the overall situation was difficult to navigate at times. Tracee had to figure out a lot of things on her own. When Tracee was 9, her mother had come back to visit. They left that visit on strange terms as Sharon was attempting to act motherly, but Tracee didn't have that connection with her. Four years later, when Tracee was 13, the family received news that Sharon had been in a helicopter on assignment, when the helicopter crashed. We speak about this time in a small town, what it's like when everyone knows one another and everyone's business. Tracee went away to college and began to embark on her own journey, grateful to escape small town Colorado. Fast forward years later and Tracee finally discovers her sperm donor's identity after completing a DNA test on one of the ancestry sites. She explains what a rollercoaster this discovery was and discusses the ultimate ending to the mystery. Tracee has written two articles that are published works which both provide great insight to her feelings and journey, and those are located here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/wp/2014/04/18/attack-on-ap-journalists-in-afghanistan-rekindles-a-daughters-pain/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2018/06/01/my-mother-abandoned-me-as-a-child-it-took-having-kids-of-my-own-for-me-to-forgive-her/Podcast Spotlight: Got Grief Welcome to the podcast about Adults bereaved as Children. To find out more and get involved follow us on Instagram: @gotgriefpodcastListen to "Tracee" on Got Grief on Apple Podcasts or Spotify now. If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreath.com/donateThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production and music by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

57, ChiquititaMonica Gomiz was 15 when her precious mom, Mary Angela, passed away. Her family was honest with her from the beginning about about the situation, which Monica is grateful for. When Monica was in college, she was looking for the perfect book to fit her life, however she didn't find exactly what she was looking for. She recognized that if she didn't find what she needed, she could create it! Monica's book, Becoming a Woman: A 7-Step Guide to Creating a Happy Life & Loving Relationships When You Don't Have a Role Model, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Woman-7-Step-Creating-Relationships/dp/1777030188/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RAMW5EZHMBQM&keywords=monica+gomiz&qid=1643106117&sprefix=monica+gomez%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2In her professional life, Monica is a Transformational Life Coach and a Conscious Parenting Coach. She has turned her life experiences into ammunition to help parents break traumatic cycles with their children. One of Monica's mentors along the way has been Dr. Shefali Tsabari, Ph.D., author of The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children, found here: https://www.amazon.com/Awakened-Family-Empowered-Resilient-Conscious/dp/0399563970/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Monica shares that one of the most important coping techniques that she has learned is called The HeartMath Technique, which is defined on Google as: a one-minute technique that allows a major shift in perception. More than positive thinking, it creates a definitive, heartfelt shift in how we view a situation, an individual or ourselves. When under stress: Shift out of the head, and focus on the area around your heart. Find specific directions to try this technique here: https://www.pbs.org/bodyandsoul/203/heartmath.htm#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20one%2Dminute,the%20area%20around%20your%20heart.I'll leave you with my favorite quote from Monica's book, "A lighthouse is like a parent and the light represents unconditional love. Thanks to that light, you know who you are and where you're going. If it disappears, it's like the light goes off. You no longer know who you are, nor where you're going." This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

56, My Art Is My Story Ashley Maclure, aka Ms. Mac to her art students, shares her story and the story of her mother, Carolyn. Carolyn came from a time when familial issues and many important topics were shoved under the rug, they weren't spoken about. Carolyn was a victim, and was ultimately unable to share her own story. Ashley has embraced her life story and uses her art as a form of communication. Ashley hopes that people are listening now, both with their ears and with their eyes. Her work can be found at http://www.ashleymaclure.com/ and is an explosively expressive collection of all things Ashley. Read Ms. Mac's own words to describe a series entitled What We Pass On, 2018:"I created this series while I was awaiting the birth of my daughter. I've been haunted by the legacy of mental illness and dysfunction my mother left behind after she died in 2012. These represent the fear of what I may unknowingly pass onto my children." Ashley is sweet and fierce, and is showing up for herself, her daughter, and her mother. She is working each day to break the chains of intergenerational trauma while mothering without a mother. She leans on memories with her grandmother and those early years with her own mother to help in her day-to-day mothering. This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

55, My Brother BruceBruce Coleman has experienced the loss of a parental figure three times in his 50 years. He himself is a husband, a father, brother, son, the list goes on. He also happens to be Steph's brother. Bruce and Steph discuss these experiences as well as Bruce's recent out of body experience. Be sure to listen to the bonus episode, "Bruce, We Love You" to hear Bruce's account of his out of body experience and meeting his guardian angel.The episodes were recorded in July 2021. This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

December 18, 2021Bruce Coleman, Stephanie's oldest brother, tells about the time he died in April 2021. Our father died of a heart attack right before he turned 50, and his mother had died much earlier, so Bruce was excited to wake up on his own 50th birthday. Bruce was known as Miracle Man during his stay in the hospital because of his unbelievable recovery. Bruce continues to recover to this day and has made strides in his health and looks forward to finding and fulfilling his purpose in life. Find the rest of Bruce's interview in episode 55, My Brother Bruce.The episodes were recorded in July 2021. This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.Additional production by Ian Releford. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

54, Mommy, Do You Miss Your Mommy? Cara Lidberg lives in Orlando, Florida. She dabbles in many parts of life, including Mom-life, being a wife, griefy things, CBD and Wine! She spent over fifteen years as a professional dancer. She danced for the Orlando Magic while in college, on cruise ships after that, and in Las Vegas for multiple shows, including Cirque du Soleil.Eventually she left that life to explore more things mama. She married her husband and has 2 beautiful children. She has brought dancing back into her life by creating reels with several of her friends and she uses her Instagram platform to share all the feels, no matter what they're related to. Sharing her feelings publicly, especially those dealing with grief, is something Cara is continually working on as she knows sharing her own story might help others. Cara did not spend her life getting to know her father. She had just reconnected with him , only to learn of his passing right before they were to spend Thanksgiving together, and she definitely felt time with him was stolen from her. Cara's mother was her person. Cara said she knew in her heart that her mom was going to die when she heard that she was going to have a daughter. Unfortunately, her parents never got to meet her children, so Cara has been navigating life as a parentless parent. Cara is the woman she is today and she is able to be the mom she is today because of her mom. Instagram -www.instagram.com/takingcaramamasLinktree - linktr.ee/caralidberg This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

53, The Biggest Scallywag of Them AllLiz Gleeson remembers thinking to herself that she was eligible for this podcast in March 2021. She lost her father at age 92, and her mother years before this. Liz's father became ill around the time she separated from her husband. She discusses dealing with both these losses and how impactful they were on her life.Her dad loved gardening, baking apple pies and fixing things. Today, Liz's home is filled with greenery and she doesn't miss an opportunity to shout, "bring me my toolbox!" Liz's father died during a global pandemic, and Liz talks about navigating a funeral in a lockdown in Ireland. Who do we hold funerals for, anyway? Who's out there? These are just some of the questions we are faced with when a funeral comes with a virtual link. Liz is the host of the Shapes of Grief Podcast and creator of a grief education program, which is available on her website. She has offered listeners of Parentless Podcast 10% off the program price until December 31, 2021. Sign up now if you've been wanting to stretch yourself and learn more about grief. Book References: The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck "Life is hard!" Website - https://www.shapesofgrief.com/Instagram -www.instagram.com/shapesofgriefYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN_6WOp6p_GXhArbMfxvaUgThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

November 23, 2021Welcome to this week's special Grief Podcast Spotlight! Liz Gleeson, is host of the Shapes of Grief Podcast and creator of a grief education program, which is available on her website. She has offered listeners of Parentless Podcast 10% off the program price until December 31, 2021. Sign up now if you've been wanting to stretch yourself and learn more about grief. Liz's full episode will be available shortly on Parentless Podcast as well. Website - https://www.shapesofgrief.com/Instagram -www.instagram.com/shapesofgriefYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN_6WOp6p_GXhArbMfxvaUgThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Ian RelefordLike what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

52, Dad, How Do I? Rob Kenney, founder of the Dad, How Do I? YouTube channel shares his life journey.Rob is the second youngest of 8 children. His mother suffered from mental illness and alcoholism, and his dad chose to leave his family when Rob was 14. This was a crucial time for Rob as a teenager, and his family structure deeply impacted his life and what he is doing today.On his channel and in his new book, Dad, How Do I?: Practical "Dadvice" for Everyday Tasks and Successful Living, Rob shares tips and tricks he has learned over the years. Rob proudly says, "I have 80 year old kids!" What Rob has to offer applies to all ages, and anyone that may need that extra "Dadvice". Rob eventually re-connected with his father, but was never able to have a deep, meaningful conversation with him. Today, as a father, he makes sure that he and his son are having meaningful conversations. Rob learned the art of forgiveness through his life, and during a fishing trip with his father when he was 50, he was able to tell his dad that he had forgiven him. Rob's dad died when he was 87, and his mother passed away as well. Rob did not have a close relationship with his mother, who died when she was 58. Rob now advocates for mental health help for everyone and his goal is to remove the stigma that often comes with mental illness. Find Rob's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dad-How-Do-Practical-Successful/dp/B08ML4LTJN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3AV53ZEMWSP3O&dchild=1&keywords=dad+how+do+i+book&qid=1634045638&sprefix=dad+how+do+i+%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-3Rob's advice: I've found things are temporary. Website - https://www.dadhowdoiofficial.com/Instagram -www.instagram.com/dadhowdoiYouTube -www.youtube.com/dadhowdoiThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

51, My Mom Was My SoulmateLeah Carey, host of the popular Good Girls Talk About Sex podcast discusses the deaths of her parents, and how they are both big losses in her life for very different reasons. Leah's father, Bob, was a Private Investigator at the time of his death. Leah had a rocky relationship with him, which continued even after his death. Leah's mother, Sybil, was by her side every step of the way as Leah worked through her own personal aftermath of her father's death. Listen as Leah describes how the death of her mother eventually led her to become a Sex and Intimacy Coach. But first...before she went on the journey that made her who she is today, Leah went on a different journey to explore her mother's experience with hospice. Leah created a newspaper series which can be found here: https://www.leahcarey.com/living-with-dying/ Listen to Leah here and then be sure to check out her podcast or recommend it to a friend!Podcast: Good Girls Talk About SexWebsite - www.LeahCarey.com andwww.GoodGirlsTalk.comInstagram -www.instagram.com/GoodGirlsTalkYouTube -www.youtube.com/GoodGirlsTalkThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

50, I Love You, I Love You, I Love YouViki Esther hails from Singapore. She has recently reinvented herself and has begun podcasting and helping others share their stories on a variety of subjects. Viki's father died when she was just a little girl. She tells of staying with her mother when she was very ill and her mother not being able to utter more than a whisper - however, at this time she shouted for Viki's dad across the room! Viki awoke from her sleep and went to her mother's bedside and it was here that they had their first mention of Mr. Chang since his death years before. Viki speaks of her own experience of feeling unable to verbally express love. She bought her mom all the spa treatments, the clothes, the perfume...all gifts to show her love. Viki has decided to share her experiences, dreams and poems of and about her mom with the world, in her book called Candle In The Wind: Dreams of A Daughter which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Candle-Wind-Viki-Esther-Chang/dp/B08KVX1PJKViki read a poem from her book during the interview, but the audio was not usable. You may find her poem here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgELi4PrG30Instagram: @talkaboutlife777Facebook: DMetropolis ProductionsThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

49, Maybe I'm Not Leaving, Maybe I'm Just Going HomeMelissa Pennel is a mom to two little girls, a wife, an author, a life coach, and is pushing through life, full steam ahead. She has used her grief along with her own unanswered questions to create journals for mothers and sons, mothers and daughters, and most recently fathers and sons and fathers and daughters. Melissa speaks about her father and his role in her life, including his absence, reappearance, and death. Melissa struggled with addiction, and discusses finding her sobriety in the last year of her mom's life. Melissa's mom, Delise, passed away in her sleep unexpectedly. She shares the gifts her mother gave to her throughout her life and describes the tole her mother's death took on her, and how she copes with this loss. The link to learn more about the book ("Questions You'll Wish You Asked: A Time Capsule Journal for Mothers and Daughters")https://www.followyourfirecoaching.com/questionsyoullwishyouaskedMelissa's advice: Go straight into that pain. Wail and sob and scream and rage. Go into it, don't be afraid of it. Know that by going into it, it will mean you can move past it. This interview was recorded in February 2021. Due to Melissa's maternity leave, and just due to timing, it has worked out for us to release this episode just a day before Melissa's newest journals will be launched (9-10-21). You can preorder before this date and you can find all of Melissa's books at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Pennel/e/B08NWGBVBV%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareBook Recommendation: The Artists Way By Julia CameronAn excerpt from the poem Go to the Limits of Your Longing by Rainer Maria Rilke:Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.Just keep going. No feeling is final.Instagram: @followingfirePodcast: Follow Your Fire: Purpose, Confidence and Truth to Untame Your LifeLive Facebook show: Visit Follow Your Fire Coaching on Facebook to catch Cali Cocktail HourWebsite: https://www.followyourfirecoaching.com/Email: FollowYourFire@Gmail.comThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

48, Life is About Growing Stuff Phil Jr. stops in to talk with Steph about his father, Phil Sr. Phil's love and admiration for his father is apparent in the way he speaks about his dad. Phil has lost his mother as well, but chooses here to speak mostly about his father. Phil's own daughter was only 6 months old when his dad passed away. Phil has used the events in his life to help better shape him as a person today, and has created his own practice, with his wife Mia. Together they form Birch Leaf Wellness, where they are both Reiki Masters. They also have their own podcast, Wellness Collaborative. They talk about reiki, grief, health, self-care and anything else that comes up. You can find their podcast on Spotify. Phil's advice: Take the advice of people that have been there. Instagram: @birchleafwellnessPodcast: Wellness Collaborative Website: www.reikisancarlos.comThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

47, Grief Dreams If you've ever had a grief dream, or if you want to have a grief dream, this episode is for you!Dr. Joshua Black is an expert in the field of Grief Dreams, and he stopped by on an early morning before Father's Day in June 2021. Joshua shares about his experiences with his father in life, as well as after death. Joshua explains "the world was gray to me...I just didn't feel alive inside," after his father's death. That is, until he had the dream. The dream that brought the color back, and inspired Joshua to pursue his field of expertise. So much has come from this grief dream, including Grief Dreams Podcast, hosted by Dr. Joshua and his co-host, Shawn Ram. The pair host guests and speak of all grief related dreams and experiences. Episodes can be found by visiting his Instagram profile, or by searching for the show wherever you listen to podcasts.If you'd like to learn more about how you can have dreams about your loved ones, be sure to visit his website and complete the Grief Dreams Worksheet. Dr. Joshua's advice: If you have a negative grief dream, let them to be a guide and not something to be afraid of. Instagram: @griefdreamsPodcast: Grief Dreams PodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

46, Mama Bear Rekha, aka Rekz, comes to us from Birmingham, UK. She tells about her mom Champa, who seemed to fill a room with her presence, which is definitely missed in Rekha's home now. Rekha's father died when she was 3, and her mother worked to fill that void and ensure that the kids had a happy life, even celebrating Diwali although the celebration was around the time her dad died. Rekz is grateful that her mother was able to play both mom and dad throughout her life. Rekz speaks about the struggles of not being able to do certain things regarding her moms passing because she is a girl. Champa was part of the Hindu community which practices old school traditions. Rekha has her own podcast, Just Keep Swimming, and this can be found by visiting her Instagram profile, or by searching for the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Rekha's advice: As long as you're true and honest with yourself, then that's the only thing that matters. Instagram: @jks.1985Podcast: Just Keep Swimming by RekhaThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

45, She Was a PowerhouseBrent Phipps hails from Australia, and shares his experience with the death of his mother, Jules, and his personal journey of working in the death industry helping others. Brent speaks about what I call his work of love, building his mothers casket while she was still alive, and the heart space he was in during this time. Brent has his own podcast, The Human Occurrence Podcast, and this can be found by visiting his Instagram profile, or searching for the show on the Podbean app. Brent's advice: Starting to show up for yourself is the greatest resource. Instagram: @the_human_occurrencePodcast: The Human Occurrence Podcastlinktr.ee/The_human_occurrenceThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

44, Thank You, My BoiSon. Brother. Grandson. Motivational Speaker. Weight loss and elliptical aficionado. Georgia Bulldog alumni. The list could go on and on. Scott Greenhut was the last living person in his immediate family at 33. He lost his mom, Harriet, when he was 12, his dad when he was 31 and his sister when he was 33. Once Scott's dad passed away, he was able to start the journey to better his own health, something his dad had been on him about for most of his life. Since changing his life, Scott has created #PleaseJustStart. He wants others to get out of their comfort zone, try something new, and to really live NOW while we can.In Scott's own words: Since December 2017, I have lost 110 pounds and kept it off. I went from 268 to 158, as a result of this I have dramatically reversed the effects of my sleep apnea. I made a goal for myself to do my Elliptical 365 days in a row - I ended up doing 370.I want to inspire the world that you don't have to be defined by your circumstances, and to start something you've always wanted to do... #PleaseJustStartScott's advice: Don't wait for something negative to happen in your life for you to make the positive change you always think about.Instagram: @scott_inspiresWebsite: www.scottinspires.comThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

43, Sh*t HappensElkhart, KS native Beau Kerbow shares his experience with losing his dad, Michael M. Kerbow, when Beau was very young. Beau is often told that he looks exactly like his dad, and he lives his life to make his dad proud. His dad died while doing something he loved, and Beau is carrying on this tradition both in his preferred hobbies and in the fact that he doesn't let fear slow him down. Beau's advice: Look up to them and know that they're always watching down.Podcast Spotlight: For the month of June, this week's podcast spotlight looks a little different in the fact that this is a spotlight on a website/resource for fathers. Cameron describes himself on the website: I am a father, husband, avid sports fan, life coach, and school counselor. I started Supportive Fathers because I believe being a father is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Also, I want to help people achieve their maximum potential.Creator: Cameron FosterInstagram: @supportivefathershttps://supportivefathers.comThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

Life Jacket Ep, Remembering DadThank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages. This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

42, Living in the NowMark Cozijnsen lives in the Netherlands. His calm, peaceful and aware presence can be felt in this interview. Mark lost his parents, Margreet and Gert, in his young adulthood. He left college to be with his mother and tells the beautiful yet heartbreaking story of the time they had together. Mark wrote a eulogy for his mother and read it to her as he cared for her in her home. Mark met his partner, Mel, as they were both traveling and they are now married with a small son, Roan. Mark discusses what it's like to become a parent when your only living parent is unable to comprehend that he is a grandparent.Here some names which inspired Mark along the way:SadhguruEckhart TolleMooijiRam DassAbraham HicksVisit https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast to hear a portion of Mark's interview where he lets us in on his belief system and reveals some of his experience with living in the now. Mark's advice: For anyone struggling to not show emotion due to stigma of being strong, etc.. "Please stop that. Be human. Be yourself. And show yourself."Email: m.i.cozijnsen@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.cozijnsen.7Podcast Spotlight: The Grief Bully PodcastFrom The Grief Bully's website: "I empower, enlighten and educate through my lived experience."The Grief Bully is available on most major podcast platforms. Subscribe to J Nicole, The Grief Bully on YouTube. Please be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen! If you have a favorite grief related podcast you would like to be in the spotlight, let me know!Host: J. Nicole JonesInstagram: @i_am_jnicolehttps://www.jnicolejones.comThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

41, Follow Your ShotTom Biddulph, creator of Good Grievings, discusses the many losses in his life, but mainly speaks of those closest to him. Tom will be 40 shortly, and he has lost his sister and both his parents.Tom's mom Cathy passed away when he was 18, essentially leaving Tom to fulfill the mother role in his home for his younger sister. He ensured the bills were paid and there was food in the house. Grief was not talked about when Tom's mom and sister passed away, both in his family and just in general. Tom has since found the grief community and now just does what feels right, when it comes to his blog and his grief work. Gene, Tom's dad, is now more fatherly in the spirit world. Tom mentions that Gene was a huge influence on his work with Good Grievings, as Gene didn't seem to show or deal with his grief, and his body ended up paying the tole. Tom shares about the raw pain he felt all over again three months after his father's death, when his family was finally allowed to come together due to COVID-19 restrictions. Tom is married and the dad of two girls. He uses each day as a chance to be the dad he didn't quite have in the living world. Tom's advice: Acknowledge it, accept it, and feel it. Instagram: @goodgrievingsFacebook: Good GrievingsWebsite: https://goodgrievings.comPodcast Spotlight: Grief is My Side HustleAfter the death of her parents within 2 years of each other, trauma therapist, writer and podcast host Meghan, found herself on the receiving end of the same treatments she used with her own clients. In complement to her writing on the popular blog "Grief Is My Side Hustle," Meghan and her guests discuss how little education and support we have been been historically given in grief and explore the question she hears most often in her office, "aside from crying, what does it mean to grieve?'Grief is My Side Hustle is available on most major podcast platforms. Please be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen! If you have a favorite grief related podcast you would like to be in the spotlight, let me know!Host: Meghan R. JarvisInstagram: @meghan.riordan.jarvishttps://griefismysidehustle.comThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

40, Peanut Butter (and Jelly) Stefanie with an f, better known to her parents as Peanut, sits down and talks what it's like to be parentless by the time you're 30. Stef's parents both faced health issues over the years, to the point where Stef feels like she may be starting to forget what they were like when they were both healthy. Both of Stefanie's parents died when they were alone. This is Stef's biggest regret and most questioned part of her story. She discussed what it's like to live with questions, and of this says, "I can't live my life...questioning what happened." She speaks the impact COVID-19 had on how she she visited and helped her mother as well. Stefanie created a blog and an Instagram account to share her story with others. Check it out! Stefanie's advice: It's okay to be sad and it's okay to cry. Instagram: @grief.andglitter @steffwitha_fWebsite: http://griefandglitter.com/Podcast Spotlight: Peace with PainPeace with Pain is an inspiring new podcast that shares stories of real people finding peace with their pain. Hear stories of resilient individuals overcoming trauma, loss, illness and more.Peace with Pain is available on most major podcast platforms. Please be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen! If you have a favorite grief related podcast you would like to be in the spotlight, let me know!Host: Brittany GrenierInstagram: @peacewithpainpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/peacewithpainpodcastThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

Life Jacket Ep, Remembering Mom Thank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages. This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

39, I'm Still Here Miki is a grief long-hauler. She lost her mother Amy when she was 13. Her mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer when Miki was 11, and they spent the next several years fighting and going through treatments. Even though Miki's mom was sick, no one in the family discussed or thought about the fact that her mom might not survive. So in a way, Miki's loss was very sudden, and definitely flipped her teenage world upside down. Miki took some time before coming to terms with this thing called grief. Now that she is married and a bit older, she has really been doing some work on herself, and because of this, she is able to bring many things to the grief community. Miki is a grief musician, author, and hosts her own weekly show, The Healing Half. We discussed the release of Miki's newest song at the time, Light a Candle For Me, and now that some time has passed since we spoke, she has just released another new song, A Cold Dark Room. Be sure to check out her music, and the great things available on her website!Miki's advice: All loss is hard. Don't do yourself the disservice of comparing your grief to anyone else's. Instagram: @miki.speerWebsite: www.mikispeer.comFacebook: The Healing HalfPodcast Spotlight: The Healing Half Miki hosts a weekly show on Tuesdays called The Healing Half. Tune in to her Facebook page each Tuesday evening to see the magic happen. Miki has live guests and they cover all grief related topics and impart so much knowledge for us all! It's a must see! Host: Miki SpeerThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

38, Forever Shelly KPatricia de Picciotto lost her mom, Shelly, in November 2019. She had just recently lost her stepfather as well. Patricia shares with us what helped her get through those first days, and how she chooses to live her journey as a motherless mother now. Patricia shares several stories about Shelly, and leaves a lasting impression for us. Shelly was passionate about art, glitter, and geishas just to name a few things. Patricia honors her mom currently by continuing to post her art on an Instagram account dedicated to Shelly's work. You can check this out here: @forevershellyk Heart shaped items and peacocks are a few of the signs Patricia tells us about noticing along her journey. She finds journaling and nature walks helpful in dealing with her grief. She has a great philosophy regarding signs and explains how anyone can approach this matter: "Decide on something that was meaningful for you and your loved one, or that could represent your loved one and take it as a hello from the afterlife, from the other side." Patricia has her favorite resources located on her Instagram, as well as many interviews with others, helping get their grief stories out. Instagram: @neshamajourney Podcast Spotlight: Pearlzrandomness as described on her website:I hope this page brings you comfort as I share my journey, struggles, questions, and quite simply the biggest life change I never saw coming. I promise it will be intense, raw and a journey that is play by play. I write as each moment comes to me and l live it out by writing it out. My hope is to share, release and for others to grow alongside me in this crazy transformational journey.Pearlz podcast features different subjects, including those dealing with grief. Her podcast, along with her inspiration, makes this a big MUST DO when it comes to your grief resources! Host: Pearlyn Instagram: @pearlzrandomnesswebsite: https://www.pearlzrandomness.com/This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

37, Wheelchair Junkie By age 23, Emily Smith was ushered swiftly into the worst club on the planet. When Emily was a toddler in California, her life was happy with her mom and dad. Her dad got a great job in Pennsylvania, and the family moved. Lori had a turning point and after that she was unable to give Emily much motherly love and compassion. Over the years, she struggled with addiction and mental health, and eventually Mark made the decision to be a single father and care for Emily on his own. Mark Eugene Smith was a prolific writer and was better known in some circles as Wheelchair Junkie. He had a great passion for power chairs and helping others looking to change their lives by accessing this great technology. He has books available on Amazon and a blog - please visit the links below! You HAVE to meet Mark. Emily spent many of her years as a caregiver to her parents, and this has followed her into her career. She's currently a MSW student and is looking forward to working in the grief/trauma field after she graduates. The rest of Emily's interview is available to everyone for free here: https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastRecommended Resources: https://www.thedinnerparty.org/https://modernloss.com/The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkEmily has created a support group for Young Grievers ages 18-30 experiencing the loss of a parent or parental figure. Contact her via Instagram or contact Parentless Podcast. Instagram: @griefbyemily Emily's Blog: https://transitionalwritings.wordpress.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Fast-Selected-Madman-WheelchairJunkie-com/dp/0595321984/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mark+e.+smith+wheelchairjunkie&qid=1616872562&sr=8-1Mark's Blog site: https://powerchairdiaries.com/Poem: Open thy heart by Mark E. SmithThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

36, No Room for Grace"Ya know, pal...."Tylor Montgomery's grandpa spoke these words often to Tylor, in a voice and with a manner that Tylor can duplicate well, by his own admission. Tylor's grandma and grandpa, Lois and Bruce, raised him for a significant amount of his life, and he considered them his parents. His mother and father were not in the picture. During this time, Tylor was the perfect Baptist, attending services, going to Bible College, you name it, Tylor was there. He got quite the imprint of Christianity from his grandparents.Once, a medium told Tylor that if he finds pennies in his apartment, that was his grandfather showing up, in part due to Bruce's love of the song "Pennies in Heaven". Tylor gives us his perspective on the ever after, and remembers the lessons he learned from his grandparents during their lives. Tylor talks about so many things in our interview - there wasn't room to fit it all in here! If you'd like to hear the rest, you can head over to the Patreon link listed below to get the juicy bits for free! Tylor's take away: Try to find some kind of ritual that helps you with remembering them in a positive way, but won't turn into an unhealthy obsession. Instagram: @religionrecoverWebsite: https://www.religionrecovery.comThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

35, Danny Boy "Keep doin' your thing."This was just one of the pieces of advice that Mingo Aranda's mom, Chris, told him in their last serious talk. She was referring to Mingo's black horse, and his love for the family horse racing empire. She had several other requests for him, which pushed Mingo to be the tough one for his family, and that attitude of grit and resilience shows here as Mingo shares his story with us. Mingo Rey Aranda speaks with host Derek, and the episode originally aired on The Elkhart Tapes, a podcast about those from Elkhart, Kansas. The Aranda family lost several family members in a relatively small amount of time. We join Mingo and Derek as they discuss how the Aranda cousins banded together for each other during a time a great loss for all. https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/fatkidazEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

34, You're Gonna Be Okay"Go do somethin' and be good at it."That's what Jeff's dad always told him. And Jeff has done just that. He has created a little corner of the world for others to gain Dad wisdom while enjoying beautiful scenic Italy through bike rides with Jeff at the wheel. Buck, as everybody called him, was Jeff's motorcycle riding, bee keeping, tomato selling dad. Buck had a love of adventure as well as for his family. He helped Jeff realize that he was going to an okay dad himself when Jeff was a young man expecting his first child with his wife. Now Jeff strives to give the same kind of Dad advice to his own kids, as well as inspire anyone that comes across him on social media. Jeff's advice to himself in his early grief days: You're gonna be okay. Instagram: @rideswithdadYoutube: Rides With DadRecommended Book: Grit - Angela DuckworthRead Jeff's article about his dad, and browse the site here: https://supportivefathers.com/coping-with-the-loss-of-aparent/Podcast Spotlight: Grief Out LoudRemember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by Dougy Center, Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Hosts: Jana DeCristofaroInstagram: @thedougycenterwebsite: https://www.dougy.org/This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

33, I Could Hear Her VoiceMother. Wife. Daughter. Motherless Daughter. Author. Public Speaker. Cancer Thriver. Dara Kurtz is all of these things and so much more. She has had many experiences in her life that have brought her to a low point, however her Thriving spirit has enabled her to face each challenge head on and eventually get through to the other side of each experience. Two weeks after Dara gave birth to her first daughter, her Mom passed away from cancer. Dara tried to distract herself from the grief, pain, and loss by throwing herself into motherhood and her job. She had her best year in her career that year. Dara has since left her career and given herself the space, time and opportunity to make peace with her mothers death and to talk with others about it as well. Dara also had cancer herself, which sent her into a new journey of grief and learning. Advice from Dara: Write letters to your loved ones now, while you can. The handwritten word holds a lot of power for Dara.There are 3 kinds of letters: Just Because, Special Occasion, and The Legacy letter. Dara has written several books and has several tools available for those dealing with cancer, grief and loss. Books:I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss and LoveCrush Cancer: Personal Enlightenment From A Cancer SurvivorCrush Cancer WorkbookBooks can be found on Amazon, or through her website.Instagram: @crazyperflifeFacebook: Crazy Perfect Life Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com/Podcast Spotlight: Thrive The Podcast with Garth and DaraPart of life is facing and overcoming challenges. This podcast helps listeners overcome whatever challenges they might encounter. Join Dara and Garth as well as inspirational guests who are change leaders in the world.Hosts: Garth Callaghan and Dara KurtzInstagram: @napkinnotesdad @crazyperflife This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

32, Hey TamsAnshita Tamanna Aggarwal was just a teen when her mom, Tamanna, passed away in April 2019. Anshita was there with her mom through her sickness, and cared for her as long as she was able. They were the best of friends. Anshita describes the double loss that she suffered when her mother was taken from her. She talks us through the wonderful person that her mother is, and how she copes with her loss almost two years into her grief journey. One of the ways Anshita is helping herself through her own grief, is by helping others through theirs. Her book, Our time together is the greatest gift, is available on Amazon. In the book, Anshita describes Tams and their relationship in even more detail. Tams comes to Anshita in dreams all the time - listen to the very end for Tams' wish for Anshita.Anshita has created a Facebook Group for other grieving souls. If you'd like to join, please do so here: www.facebook.com/groups/1741751002651321/Book: Our time together is the greatest gifthttp://www.amazon.com/Our-time-together-greatest-gift/dp/9390380219/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=anshita&qid=1614249254&s=books&sr=1-1Instagram: @thejournalofgriefPodcast Spotlight: The Mourning MeetingA place for safe, non-judgmental grief support specifically for young adults, and for those who support a grieving young adult.Host Mandi ZuckerInstagram: @innerharbor_grief_supportThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.