Portraits of Grief

In this episode, author and writer, Richard Allen, joins the podcast to share his story about the sudden death of his beloved father. Through pain, and sudden loss, he found purpose in writing books about grief and sharing with others how to “Keep Calm and Cope” with grief. Listen, to hear Rich's heartfelt story and how he moves through grief. @lifebeginsagain @portraits_of_grief

A new season of Portraits of Grief, and in this episode we connect with Grief Educator and Mental Health Advocate, Lindsey from Life After Loss. Host Tiffany connects with Lindsey in her journey of mother loss. But, no matter what type of loss you have experienced this insightful and encouraging episode is one you won't want to miss. We talk about learning to live through loss, how movement and moving the body can help you through grief, and more. Lindsey is passionate about helping to empower other grievers, so they can understand their grief experience and learn more about their emotions and feelings surrounding loss. @_lifeafterloss @portraits_of_grief

Has your sleep been disrupted by grief and loss, anxiety, trauma or more? This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thera and Tiffany sit down to discuss all things insomnia and sleep related with Behavioral Sleep Therapist, Daniel Kim. Good sleep does wonders, but we know it can be so hard to achieve and you're not alone. Listen to an expert's advice on how to better your sleep.

In this episode, wife and mother, Megan from Instagram's - Cultivated Family Blog, shares how she heroically turned her pain around from child loss to finding healing again. After suffering from grief PTSD, this mom of multiple children, has her hands full but has heart to now help other parents dealing with the same. Learning life is truly unexpected, she and her family are traveling the U.S. now, while helping others through grief and remembering the loss of their precious Aria.

In this episode hosts Tiffany Bernal and Thera Storm come together for Season 2, Episode 1 of Portraits of Grief. They sit down to have an open and honest conversation about what healing after loss looks like. How does one move forward while grieving? What are some tactics you can try to help heal? Take a listen and we hope you enjoy. @portraits_of_grief

Do you feel stuck in life after grief and loss? Maybe you have come to realIze even more the delicacy of life and want to make changes in your life but not sure how? Hosts Tiffany & Thera sit down to talk with expert digital marketer and travel blogger, Ally Archer, to discuss some inspiring ways to make meaningful changes; that will hopefully allow oneself to have more flexibility, freedom and a happier well being. We recognize as grievers that it is a common feeling to seek change after loss - maybe there's something you've always wanted to do but haven't done it yet, maybe you're unhappy in your job or just feel stuck. Well, you're not alone in feeling this way and so let's talk about it together. An episode you won't want to miss! @portraits_of_grief @allyarcher

Host's Tiffany and Thera are joined by special guest Benjamin Kintisch to discuss his experience working along side grieving families, during end of life hospice transition. Benjamin shares with listeners more about his role of being a Chaplain and how he manages to be there for so many grieving families. Hospice is something many have to encounter surrounding the final stages before a loved ones dies, yet we don't always talk about what it's really like. Well, Benjamin felt so inspired by his personal experiences with it that he decided to take his passion for music and turn his experience into “Life in Reveiw” - a musical based on his personal story. Bringing love and light to this difficult topic, Benjamin did just that in his artistic creation of “Life In Review” @portraits_of_grief

In this episode co-host Thera shares her story of recently loosing her long time beloved pet and dog, Trooper. Pet loss isn't easy, yet it's often overlooked. Anticipation steps in at times during a pet's aging years but we sometimes don't know what to do. Let's talk about it more. Our pets and fur babies are part of the family too.

In this special episode hosts Tiffany & Tera sit with special guest, Dr. Joshua Black to discuss the meaning, research and professional insight behind grief dreams. Dr. Joshua Black is a leading academic researcher investigating grief dreams, speaker, consultant and podcast host. Ever have a vivid dream about your loved one? Or maybe you wish to have one? Dr. Joshua Black shares his story of what motivated him to research this intriguing topic, while speaking truth about the psychology behind grief dreams. An episode you won't want to miss! @griefdreams @portraits_of_grief

Hosts Tiffany and Thera are joined by special guest Lindsay Joy Taylor. Lindsay is a writer, speaker, grief advocate and creator/founder of the online jewelry and remembrance keepsake Etsy shop; The Joyful Jewelry Box. Lindsay insightfully shares her grief journey of going through life without her mother, Marty, who was tragically killed when Lindsay was just 13 months old. Lindsay opens up about what it has been like going through childhood and life without her mother; and she now helps other grievers along. She also has found purpose in keeping her mother's legacy alive through her online blog, community and jewelry/accessory line @TheJoyfulJewelryBox. An episode you won't want to miss! @portraits_of_grief

In this episode Ashley Fields of the online blog and community “Orphan_ish,” sits down to engage in a meaningful conversation about becoming an adult orphan over the span of just a few months. Two life-altering major life events that completely shook her by surprise in the Spring and Summer of 2019. Listen along as Ashley shares her only-child story and journey with fellow “adult orphan” host, Tiffany. This episode explores the truths about grief, loss and losing parents at a “younger” age. Ashley shares how she tries to stay grounded in the midst of uncertainty. An episode to tune in too for support and connection @portraits_of_grief

In this special episode beloved father, husband, football coach, author and St. Jude’s Bereaved Parent Educator, Andy McCall, shares his grief journey with us. Andy talks openly about his journey as a bereaved father to his two-year old daughter, sweet Penelope, and how he selflessly found purpose amongst his grief pain by helping other parents and honoring the life of Penelope. Now, Andy serves as a Bereaved Parent Educator for St. Judes Children’s Hospital; also working with the Quality of Life Team. Andy is passionate about connecting with other bereaved fathers to help them in their journey — and does this through leading a grief group as Bereavement Director for the National non-profit Dads of Steele network. An episode you won’t want to miss, take a listen to hear Andy’s story. @portraits_of_grief @dosgriefsupport @dadsofsteele

In this episode we are joined by Natalie Orozco-Moxley, founder and creator of the online holistic home Sunday Mournings. Natalie graciously shares her grief journey which started by losing her mother at 15 years old, and the rest of her family by the time she was 23. Natalie eloquently talks with us about her insight of what she’s learned about grief and loss, while persevering through life. She’s created a safe place for herself & others to feel loved and supported in grief & loss with her online community @sundaymournings

Hosts Tiffany and Thera are joined by special guest Patricia de Picciotto of the online community for grief support & connection, Neshama Journey. Neshama means soul and Patricia shares her heartwarming journey of losing her beloved mother - her best friend and confidant - and shares with listeners how she has learned to navigate and find more peace and meaning in her grief & healing journey. @neshamajourney @portraits_of_grief

In this episode special guest Rachel Engstrom sits down with co-hosts Tiffany and Thera to discuss what it’s been like to overcome the death of her late husband. As a young cancer wife, she never expected to lose the love her life at just 31 years young. Navigating grief isn’t just about emotions but Rachel shares what it was like navigating things like insurance, finances, support systems and healing. Rachel, a published Author of “Wife, Widowed, Now What?” explains how she put together a wonderful book of resources so that others will have a toolbox and guide of how to deal with the multiple items that surround loosing a loved one. An episode you won’t want to miss! @portraits_of_grief

Co-hosts Tiffany & Thera sit down with special guest Jason Hatfield; a social studies teacher from North Carolina, actor, and podcast co-host of “The History Bro’s” podcast - opens up about dealing with the loss of having to say goodbye and sell his beloved childhood/family home after the loss of his father. Tune in to hear Jason’s story and journey about secondary loss around loss. Secondary, collateral losses produce the same conflicting feelings of grief - but are often dismissed and not talked about. You won’t want to miss it. @portraits_of_grief

Special guests Kristina and Steffanie from the online community and blog cast “Sunflowers and Red Feathers,” join us to share their parallel grief stories. After both going through the unimaginable of losing a child during the same year, Kristina & Steffanie found friendship in each other. Together as bereaved mothers and friends, these inspiring two have created a beautiful, safe space to encourage and support other bereaved parents. And, talk truths about child loss. A touching episode you won’t want to miss. @portraits_of_grief

Writer, Speaker and Podcaster, Dara Kurtz, openly shares her grief journey of losing her beloved mother the same year she gave birth to her first born daughter. After years of struggling with deep grief and struggling to accept what had happened - years later a series of random events and finding old written letters sparked her journey to pursue more joy and acceptance. Today, Dara is a published speaker and author of three books, with a purpose of helping others through their pain. An inspiring episode you won’t want to miss! Follow us along @portraits_of_grief on IG @portraitsofgriefpodcast on FB.

Hosts Tiffany and Thera sit down to discuss and chat about how loss and grief changes us. Both in the day-to-day, and forever. Take a listen and see how it applies to you. @portraits_of_grief

Hosts Tiffany and Thera sit down to chat with another special guest, Mark Finley, who openly shares his grief journey of losing his beloved grandmother and multiple family members within a short time span. Mark shares the pain and the joy as he paints a portrait of how he has learned to navigate the waters of grief and loss. An inspiring episode you won’t want to miss. @portraits_of_grief

Hosts Tiffany and Thera discuss a common feeling amongst grievers in this mini episode. Do you ever feel like a burden to others by talking or sharing about your grief? Let’s discuss it. Have you encountered your person who died feeling like they were a burden before they passed? It’s raw, it’s real ... it’s life & grief.

Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Monti the Artist shares her grief story of how the loss of two of her best friends has been the fuel behind her music, artistry, and non-profit foundation Hope Generations. She openly shares how her pain and loss in life, starting at a young age, has in return led her to her purpose to help connect with others who may be going through similar.

In this mini episode Tiffany & Thera chat about signs from a loved one who has died. Is it common? How does it make a person feel? Tiffany shares special occurrences or signs she’s experienced from her mother and father - including incidental Swan sightings amongst a city life & directions that led her to her father’s old residence. Follow us along for more @portraits_of_grief

In this “mini” episode hosts Tiffany & Thera sit down to organically discuss the meaning behind disenfranchised grief. What is it? How does it affect an individual? Society? Listen along and learn about grieving someone you don’t know. @portraits_of_grief

In this episode Tiffany and Thera bring on their first Portraits of Grief guest; wife, mother and Gold Star Family member, Theresa Jones. Listen along as Theresa paints her "portrait of grief" story by taking us back to September 2013 when she unexpectedly lost her beloved husband Landon in a tragic U.S. Navy helicopter crash.  Theresa shares how she navigated the pain of Landon's sudden death and told the news to her two young sons.  She humbly recalls details of how they lived out a grief journey that truly felt like a plot of a movie. Despite the deep loss she's had to endure, seven years later she has found her purpose through helping other widows and families in an organization that gave her family hope for a brighter future. @portraits_of_grief

Hosts Tiffany and Thera sit down to discuss & dissect the definition of grief. Is it just a deep feeling of sadness or is there more to it? They also chat about the myths of grief or "false narratives" centered around loss. Do you really have to "be strong" after someone you love dies? If you stay busy will that make things easier or will triggers still come and go? Can you be happy and sad at the same time? Listen along as a griever and clinician dive into the raw, real and honest truths about the definition and myths grief. @portraits_of_grief

Wife, mother, griever and Portraits of Grief host, Tiffany Bernal, shares her grief story about the loss of her mother and father. She joins co-host, LCSW, Thera Storm in a conversation about grief and the common feelings behind it. Together, they share their "why" for the podcast and what motivates them to help others through grief. Follow along @portraits_of_grief