The mission of this podcast is to explore all area sof grief by educating through stories and experiences. This podcast is for grievers and those wanting to learn how to support grievers.
Rho Thomas: The Power Of Self Love Episode Introduction When was the last time you thought to yourself that you were more important than anybody else, that it was only when you took care of yourself that you could take care of others and be fully functional? If you've been missing out on prioritizing yourself, this episode is for you. Today, I speak with Rho Thomas, an attorney and financial coach who believes that true wealth is having control of your time. I describe Rho as a woman who is not only self-anchored but truly loves herself. Rho talks about her naïve shift to motherhood and how she lost herself to parenting and responsibilities. By the time she had her second child, she had understood that she needed to go to therapy. One question from her therapist changed her way of thinking completely- "What do you want to be?". While she was explaining how she was failing as a mother, a wife, and a lawyer, her therapist made her realize that she couldn't be any of the above without making time for herself. Rho started to spend time in the morning by reading the Bible, praying, and just being herself, which made all the difference, especially during the pandemic. Rho talks about her truth in life. She did not value herself the way that she valued everyone else in her life. It was when things were falling that she realized she had to put herself first. Rho says that her therapist and her husband were the two most essential connections she had in life. She also discusses the importance of being financially independent. Rho explains that financial freedom to her is in control, staying flexible with her finances and having time in life. Towards the end, she tells how our mindset is everything. She also talks about the financial bondage we put ourselves into due to our entitlement mentality and comparing tendencies with others' lives. Tune in to the episode to learn Rho's incredible transformative journey in life. About Our Guest Rho Thomas is a trademark lawyer and financial coach who helps lawyers regain control of their time, build wealth, and live the lives of freedom and choice they deserve. She is also the host of the Wealthyesque podcast. Episode Quotes “Telling the truth truly liberates the soul.”- Herdyne [00:58] “Our mindset is everything. “- Rho [33:11] “The story that you tell yourself is optional.” - Rho [33:47] “Trying to like comparison just never leads to good things.” - Rho [33:47] “Your life is unique to you.” - Herdyne [37:50] “Being able to have that control to take back control of your life is so important.” - Rho [39:20] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned about yourself? [40:24] I've learned that I am the most important person in my life, like if I'm not okay, I can't show up for other people to make sure that they're okay. And then the second thing is, I've learned that I can do hard things, like, going through and really facing that debt. If today was your last day on earth, and you had five words or less, what would they be? [41:17] Don't forget to live. During your hard times what song gets you through? [42:59] Hezekiah walker - Grateful Episode Time-Stamps [07:58] – Herdyne describes Rho Thomas [08:13] – Rho’s shift to motherhood [12:02] – Herdyne’s wifeidence [20:02] – Rho shares her truth [26: 30] – Rho’s drive [33:11] – Our mindset is everything [34:06] – Financial freedom Reference Links YouTube link to Rho’s favorite song: Hezekiah Walker – Grateful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE0W-kQyz6A Connect with Rho Website: https://www.rhothomas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrhothomas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrhothomas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrhothomas/ This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Brandi Harvey: Beyond Her Episode Introduction Many of us hover over unworthy relationships and habits only because saying a healthy goodbye is hard. We end up going back to places that don't serve us, being around people who don't love us, and spending money on things that deplete us. Today, we learn that there's a lot more to us than we can visualize. In this episode, Herdyne speaks with Brandi Harvey, Founder of Beyond Her, a network for women at the start of their careers who want to feel less like imposters and more like instigators. Brandi and Herdyne speak their hearts out on topics of life, fitness, and goals. Herdyne also talks about how she was searching for wisdom three years ago and how her life changed when she ultimately found it and enabled her to air her first podcast episode; gave her purpose. Brandi narrates her life journey to us. She recalls that her first podcast made her life upside down; she got fired, had to commit to going to therapy every year, and expanded her podcast theme to mental and physical health from physical health alone. Her journey with silent meditation taught her to be still. We learn that people find it hard to heal because they confront situations not knowing how to be still. Brandi also discloses her freedom class which mainly focuses on healing your life from the inside out and not on money and fame. Attaining stillness isn't an easy journey. Brandi shares that she had to confront the silence band after being still, feeling irritated and angry. But she continued to practice the same because she wanted to elevate herself. Herdyne talks about healthy goodbyes. Brandi remembers how she had to talk about the first chapter – Lose to Win, of her book in a conference and describes how we have a scarcity and poverty mentality that causes us to refrain from healthy goodbyes to things that we might not receive any more than that. Herdyne talks about her struggle with the concept of Lose to Win when she had to manage the household when her husband had to go for a Ph.D. It led her to commit to a strict diet to get fit. Here, Brandi also talks about how commitment is not a feeling but an agreement you make to become better. Brandi's advice to anyone grieving is to ditch their story and old beliefs. She believes there's power in having somebody else hold you accountable – a physical fitness trainer takes you out of the comfort zone that restrains you from getting fit. We are destined from the time of Adam, a gardener, to cultivate spirits just like a gardener grows plants. Towards the close of the episode, Brandi reminds us that our word is our wand and that we need to master our emotions to become mentally and physically healthy. Listen in, for there's a lot of wisdom in their words! About Our Guest Brandi Harvey is the founder of Beyond Her, an active wellness brand for women of color. She believes women should eat well, give a damn and move their bodies daily. Committed to teaching women how to care for their mind, body and spirit, Brandi is recognized as both a national and international speaker. Episode Quotes “Life is not perfect, but the requirement of living it is.” - Herdyne [00:43] “People can't heal because they are afraid to be still and deal with the emotion.” - Herdyne [15:49] “Commitment is not a feeling. It's an agreement. “- Brandi [35:07] “Every time the muscle breaks down, when you're working out it is building it back up so that you can see more growth and development in your body. It's the same thing about your own life.” - Brandi [36:46] “When you have a desire for more, you're willing to get pushed out of your comfort zone.” - Brandi [47:13] “Be consistent and don't allow the weeds in your life to suffocate you like they do in the garden.” - Herdyne [52:15] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned about yourself since redefining the grief in your life? [57:33] I've learned that I'm worthy and that I'm deserving of this big life. I spent so much time trying to downplay myself and fit into a box that other people thought, the expectations that they have for me, and I think I'm redefining the grief of my own life of losing the wind of shedding the old beliefs of leaving some things, some people behind, and know that I am deserving of this big life that God has promised me. If today was your last day on earth, what would be your five words or less? [58:21] I lived it all the way. What's that song that gets you through? [59:33] Sounds of blackness - I believe. Episode Time-Stamps [05:56] –Herdyne introduces Brandi [08:21] –Herdyne talks about her first podcast [13:05] –Brandi’s shift in life [18:26] –Brandi shares her truth [22:57] –Healthy goodbyes [25:36] – Lose to win [34:10] –Commitment is an agreement to become better [39:36] –Ditching old beliefs [42:35] –Talks about comfort food and lifestyle [50:16] – Adam a gardener [52:58] –Brandi’s freedom class Reference Links YouTube link to Brandi’s favorite song: Sounds of blackness - I believe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEY7vxjuuBA Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/breakthrough-sold-separately-brandi-harvey/1133935795 Connect with Brandi Website: https://beyondher.co/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-harvey-4784b819/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandiharvey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmBrandiHarvey This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Jameson Mercier: Hope Is Not A Plan Episode Introduction According to Jameson Mercier, "Hope is not a plan". We need to understand that possessing a practical plan for our goals and then working sincerely to make it work is the starting point of liberation. In this episode, my husband Jameson Mercier sits with me and talks about honesty, sincerity, hope and plans, and how these elements are vital for keeping your relationships content and happy. Jameson describes his thoughts on why hoping could not amount to planning. "If hope is your plan, then you have a problem." He narrates how he drew inspiration from Obama's mantra about hoping and possessing an effective plan. "And so he did not just have hope, but he also had a plan." To heal, one requires to set a goal and come up with a plan. He considers reverse engineering as the finest possible way to achieve that. "And so that way you figure out what your steps were all along the way." Jameson's ideas on sincerity and truthfulness in a relationship are unique and unparalleled. He says that being sincere with yourself is key to achieving liberation. Jameson and Herdyne talk about the reason why some individuals prefer to remain in their comfortable world, even if it means living in despair. Jameson and Herdyne talk about how truthfulness in communication is the most authentic form of intimacy. Jameson understands the seriousness of getting to the root of one's degree of legitimacy. If you speak the truth today only to lie tomorrow, there's nothing you can accomplish in that relationship. Herdyne narrates an episode when she was handling some issues and did not have the strength to deal with the world. She felt hypocritical even though she was able to move on with the day. She claims she felt content and satisfied and that she decided to face the day no matter what she was dealing with. We also discuss why acknowledging your sentiments is necessary and why society needs to stop believing that men alone have to save their significant other. Assumptions and expectations out of a relationship could be deceived and would be like setting unrealistic hopes on your significant other. Listen to the episode today as Jameson also gives expert advice on nurturing relationships and facing challenges together! About Our Guest Dr. Jameson Mercier specializes in Marriage/ Family Therapy, parenthood and Relationship Systems Consulting. He is a professional relationship counselor who realizes that in order to make a relationship function, you have to put the effort. He believes that hopelessness is usually felt when disputing about money, infidelity, poor communication, or lack of intimacy. Episode Quotes “If hope is your plan, then you have a problem.”- Jameson[08:00] “Because we're all blessed, and we are all highly favored. But what are you doing with that favor?”- Jameson[11:22] “You can be happy, full of joy and heal, even while you're struggling, even in the midst of loss and difficulties.”-Jameson[19:12] “Simply because you can't operate on emotions alone doesn't mean that you should be totally dismissive of them.” –Jameson [26:10] “Nobody's really taught to look in the mirror. People are taught to point the finger.”-Herdyne[43:15] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned from the fourteen years of your life journey? [49:24] Any two people, if they want to have a successful marriage, and they are committed to achieving that, they will have it. There's nothing that says that it is reserved for soulmates. And so after 14 years of being married, I've essentially learned that if we are going to be together, I have to get out of the fantasy so that we grow to love each other authentically, for who the person is. It's not about being my soulmate; it’s about being my teammate. Episode Time-Stamps [06:55] - Jameson explains how hope is not a plan. [14:46] - Jameson explains why some people continue to live in despair. [17:41] - We can only heal if we fully reveal ourselves. [25:50] – Jameson explains how we shouldn’t be dismissive of our emotions. [37:43] – Expectations in a relationship. Connect with Jameson Website: https://mercierwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jamesonmercier/ Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwNs4gy3jW-t6hCX58De_w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJamesonMercier Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesonmercier This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Sinika Calloway Episode Introduction Do you know that at times of grief, knowing that there are others who have been where you are can greatly help you heal? There is inexplicable power in human connection. In this episode of Redefining Grief, I speak with Sinika Calloway about her journey through grief and where it took her in life. Sinika’s life draws a parallel to my life personally and there’s a lot of good things to imbibe from this healing conversation. Sinika narrates those incidents that led her to a phase of profound grief. She lost her mother to multiple sclerosis when she was eight years old. Two months after her death, her maternal grandfather passed away too. It was when she was getting over this compounded loss that her father passed away due to prostate cancer two years later. Though the death of her mother was anticipated, her grandfather’s was a sudden demise. And her father died in a hospice in another state. Losing a loved one brings in pain that’s hard to get over, and when it is sudden and unanticipated, you don’t even have a fair chance to say goodbye. As Sinika shares the painful backstory, she also throws light on something more important. She learned that there are others like her with either the same story as she does, or have experienced the loss and grief that she has in life. Learn today some healing superpowers that Sinika shares with us. She suggests 4 keys to getting over grief, the number one factor being connection. When you're grieving, you have to connect. The next one is to educate yourself on how to cope and get through the pain. Equally important are self-care and faith. You need a source to get through. Today, we also talk about Sinika’s professional life and why she started Grief Tees and Things. Listen in to learn the transformational journey of this incredible female entrepreneur! About Our Guest Sinika is an author, life coach, and entrepreneur who has fought different battles to reach where she is today. Her success did not come without hard work, faith in God, a support system, and adversity. After both her parents died, she was taken in and raised by her aunt who treated her as her own child. Overcoming poverty, a single-family home, low socioeconomic status, the death of both parents at the age of 8 & 10, and low performing schools, Sinika is an example that faith in God, and determination, along with a strong support system is vital to success. Sinika hopes to be a beacon of hope for others and to inspire people to achieve success in life despite a lack of resources. Episode Quotes “How I beat death, is by allowing myself to be present at the moment with them. And being very aware that this can be our last time together.”- Herdyne [07:21] “I feel like just connecting with other people, knowing that you're not alone has been the biggest lesson for me, like, having dealt with the things I've dealt with as an adult with grief.” - Sinika [09:27] “We all grieve, but everyone's journey is different. Everyone is unique, and therefore everyone's journey is going to be different.”- Sinika [19:24] “If you want to be at a place in your life where you can sip tea with joy, you have to be committed to doing the work that's actually actively, actively, actively healing.” - Herdyne [25:55] “If you do not process or come to a place of completion, with the unresolved grief around moving, it would take you into your new season and flip you upside down and spit you out if you don't deal with it. “- Herdyne [29:27] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [26:33] I am not alone. I'm not alone, that there are others who do have a story like mine. And if their story is not like mine, they also know grief, and they also know loss. If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [27:18] For those who are still alive- to never give up; never give up on your dreams or your goals. During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [27:53] I Am Not Alone by Kari Jobe Episode Time-Stamps [12:06] Sinika’s advice for parents or caretakers taking care of God’s children [15:56] When did Sinika finally come to a place where she had to look in the mirror and tell the truth about her grief journey? [18:12] Sinika explains her full circle grief [20:24] Active healing tips from Sinika [24:16] Her journey from grief to purpose Reference Links YouTube link to Sinika’s favorite song: I Am Not Alone by Kari Jobe Connect with Sinika Website: https://sinikacalloway.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinika-calloway-lmsw-7b633492 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinika_calloway/?hl=en Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/sinikac/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Marshawn Evans Daniels Episode Introduction Do you want to discover the path to your life’s purpose? However hard the course may appear to you, this episode would change your belief altogether. I welcome on the show today Marshawn Evans Daniels, a reinvention strategist and life coach, mentoring women worldwide to live bolder in the areas of faith and business. As a serial entrepreneur, TV personality, creator of the Godfidence movement, and founder of SHE Profits, she helps women turn ideas into income and faith into action! Learn how you can step into your life’s mission by believing bigger. Marshawn shares the 5 keys that can take you to achieve that. Listen in! Marshawn shares how it all started and how she was brought to this point in life where she chose to be a coach. It was six days before her wedding that she found out her fiancé was cheating on her. More intimidating was the fact that she had just left her law firm- a successful sports agency managing NFL, NBA players, and WNBA players. It was the fastest-growing woman in sports agency in the country in less than a year. Her first client was the highest-paid defensive in the NFL. Life was all good. But she let it go. And that too, for the wedding. She compromised on her choices to go for something that gave her more happiness and fulfillment. Love, to her, was more substantial than business, and becoming a mom to three kids was something that tapped into real significance. After that incident, she opened Believe Bigger, with the story of how she found out on a Monday morning before her Saturday wedding while her fiancé is on the plane that he had been cheating all along. She got out of the slumber to create a promising life ahead. Marshawn shares the 5 stages to believing bigger and living your life’s purpose. Firstly, face it to fix it. The five words that most of us are embarrassed to say out loud is “I don’t know my purpose.” So, discovery is the first step. Secondly, know what you want to be. Discover your talent. Next up, break out of your comfort zone. God didn’t put us here for the purpose of retirement. The fourth is knowing your gifts. Find out what you were designed to be in life. Lastly, know your influence. Your life is not your own. You have been brought to this for some reason. Uncover that. As you listen through this episode, ask yourself what your story, purpose, and voice are? The best is within you and is waiting to manifest through you. “Have you stopped believing?” About Our Guest Marshawn Evans Daniels is a reinvention strategist, founder of the Godfidence movement, and is a millionaire faith and business mentor to everyday individuals looking to build an extraordinary life and business. She is also a serial entrepreneur, TV personality, and founder of SHE Profits, where she helps women turn ideas into income and faith into action. She has authored 2 books - Believe Bigger and 100 days of believing bigger. Episode Quotes “Purpose isn't about what you do. The purpose is a byproduct of who you are, it's the function of your life, it's the essence of who you are, it's actually more personality-based than producing.” - Marshawn [11:34] “It's important for us to understand there are certain things that we've learned that have been navigating our lives that have gotten us here, but it won't get us to where we're designed to be.” - Marshawn [15:32] “One of the things I dare you to actually be bold enough to believe about yourself is, that you are an addict. “- Marshawn [18:26] “Curiosity is the seed of greatness, it is the doorway into your calling, but you can't enter into your calling and have a burning bush moment if you're not curious enough, because it's curiosity that enables us to see the bush that's burning.” - Marshawn [19:46] “Every life shift first begins with a mind shift. And the Split Rock comes in the disruption, comes in the betrayal, comes into your life to break you up with an outdated version of yourself.” - Marshawn [26:49] “We're taught retirement not reinvention. We're taught predictability, not peculiarity. - Marshawn [28:16] Episode Time-Stamps [07:03] – Marshawn introduces herself [10:36] – Why we don’t know our purpose [14:00] – Five stages [22:30] – Her life story and infidelity [25:36] – What do you mean by the gap? Reference Links Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels 100 Days of Believing Bigger By Marshawn Evans Daniels Connect with Marshawn Website: https://marshawn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshawnevans/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshawnevans This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Jazlyn Denise: The Prayer Playbook Episode Introduction Things that you have been destined for need not happen to you in challenging ways always. Have you known how mysteriously you could be brought to understanding your life's purpose? Listen in to this episode of Redefining Grief as I introduce to you Jazlyn Denise, a professional prayer coach, real estate expert, fundraising professional, author, and public speaker. Jazlyn truly believes in living out her life's purpose and has chosen to do so in all areas of her life. She was born and raised in the church and has hence, over the years, seen people's lives transform through the Word of God. There has never been a time in her life where she didn't know who God was- he's always been a constant source of power and wisdom. Her journey as an adolescent mother has the power to revolutionize society's norms of motherhood and a promising career. Jazlyn had her son when only 19. She did that because life left her with no choice other than to have the baby. But her responsibilities as a mother did not stop her from pursuing her dream career. She graduated as a single mother and did so, along with students who couldn't achieve the feat despite leading an everyday life. She says had it been not for her son, she wouldn't have lived her best life and hustled on her job and responsibilities. She jokingly says that both herself and her son have had the degrees together because he was on her hip all the time she attended them. This had helped him value education. He knows there are no shortcuts to success and cannot make any excuses for not doing his part well. Jazlyn shares how she found out she was destined to be a prayer coach. Helping others with the power of prayers has been something she did for the longest time. It ultimately found her life's calling. She wanted that to be in alignment with the Word of God. If your purpose is grounded in love and authority, anything else is not his voice. Do you find yourselves wrestling in your faith? The faith anchor allows us to examine those feelings and move forward towards healing. Jazlyn Denise's principles of faith, love, inspiration, integrity, and gratitude are all that enriches the very soul of our existence. I am absolutely thrilled to share with you this episode. Join in and make the best out of these few minutes of your life! About Our Guest Jazlyn Denise is a professional prayer coach, real estate expert, fundraising professional, author, and public speaker. She truly believes in living out her purpose and has chosen to do so in all areas of her life. Through her personal experiences of adolescent pregnancy and single motherhood, Jazlyn has not only defied stereotypes she has redefined them. Jazlyn holds a BA in Sociology from CSU Dominguez Hills and an Executive MBA from Loyola Marymount University. Her extensive resume includes expertise in the fields of administration, fundraising, education as well as customer service. Episode Quotes ● “Life and death are in the power of your tongue.” - Jazlyn [10:38] ● “Because if he can trust me, then some of the weight or some of the lessons that I need to have learned are going to start to manifest.”- Jazlyn [19:27] ● “My community has helped me to really maneuver in this time because I don't, I don't always know.”- Jazlyn [22:41] ● “Once you can identify what his voice sounds like, it becomes so much easier because he says, My sheep know My voice and a stranger they will not follow.” - Jazlyn [26:33] ● “Wherever it is, create that space for God, because one, it makes when I come here, this is what I'm going to do.” - Jazlyn [30:10] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions ● What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [40:51] That I have more power through God than I thought I would have ● If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [41:52] I know I did well. ● During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [42:54] For Every Mountain by The Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr singers; Angel by Anita Baker Episode Time-Stamps ● [09:02] - Jazlyn shares her journey with us ● [14:57] - Jazlyn talks about the hardest thing she had to write about ● [17:15] - Jazelyn shares how she connects with her Father at all times ● [29:39] - When and where do you pray? ● [40:51] - Jazlyn answers the POW questions by Herdyne Reference Links ● YouTube link to Jazlyn’s favorite song: The Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr singers’ For Every Mountain Anita Baker’s Angel Connect with Jazlyn ● Website: https://www.jazlyndenise.com/ ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazlyn_denise_/ ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jazlyn.denise.1 This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources ● To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com ● To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com ● For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com ● To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ ● To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
J. Nicole Jones - The Grief Bully Episode Introduction When times are hard and grief has hit over, how do you know if you really want to feel better? Sometimes, life wants us to embrace the happy and sad times and not run away from them. But when grief robs you off of life’s joys, allow yourself to bully it in return. Wondering if you could actually do that? Join me on this episode of the Redefining Grief podcast as I interview speaker, podcast host of the Grief Bully podcast, and life impactor, .J. Nicole Jones. She plans to impact your life by communicating to you that you have to learn how to thrive, create a healthier place for yourself, and learn the importance of managing your grief journey. Listen in! Nicole has experienced loss in extreme ways in her life. It all began in 2013 when she faced the death of her friend. Then, in 2016, her grandmother died. When things had been settling slowly, in 2019, she lost her father also. This was when grief started taking her downhill. She realized people needed to have open conversations about their pain and sufferings to bully grief in its overpowering form. Her podcast, she says, is a vehicle for other people to share their stories. And that works as a coping skill. We learn today how the five grief anchors can actually help you in your healing journey. Sometimes, people do not realize how they become so familiar in their grieving that they do not make an effort to or want to come out of it. The trauma, the pain, the agony, the discomfort, all of that becomes familiar. And it feels more comfortable to be there. Nicole suggests asking yourself deep down if you really want to come out of it. This could then be the beginning of your recovery and happiness. Nicole’s podcast and her social media are all about educating individuals on grief, especially if you have lost someone. Telling also that you’re not alone in the process, her words make you feel good. To know there is somebody else spreading this right message that you too can be empowered, enlightened, and educated about your grief journey, is therapeutic in itself. If you have been struggling to embrace life and explore its opportunities and joys for grief always clouded your sight, these few minutes of listening would do the magic for you! About Our Guest J. Nicole Jones is a speaker and podcast host of the Grief Bully podcast. In addition, Nicole is a Life Impacting Communicator and the author of the successful guided journal, "The Grief Bully". She educates people through her platforms on how to create a healthier, thriving, and manageable grief journey. The New Jersey native and incredibly motivated individual is adept at making anyone understand that grief is normal to human existence and that you are never alone in the process. Episode Quotes ● “Your anointing has an audience.” - Nicole [10:32] ● “I strongly believe when we take the time to examine our heart, we open ourselves to the possibility of healing.” - Herdyne [17:55] ● “If you haven't experienced it, I do think sometimes it's hard to really be as empathetic to them as it might need.“ - Nicole [19:23] ● “We know that grief is like your DNA, very unique for you and your healing process. And that roadmap is going to be different for you.” - Herdyne [22:22] ● “When you're shining your light on the world. Be careful that your own backyard doesn't get too dark. ” - Herdyne [25:05] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions ● What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [31:52] That I trust me. I trust myself and my emotions. I don't know if I always did that because I think it came with a certain level of needed vulnerability that can be uncomfortable and scary. ● If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [33:35] Keep the legacy going ● During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [35:48] It ain't over by the Clark sisters. Episode Time-Stamps ● [09:12] - Nicole shares her life story with us ● [18:36] - The grief squad or people who helped her during her trying times ● [22:34] - How her grief squad helped her heal ● [24:14] - Taking the time to recharge oneself ● [26:16] - Why you shouldn’t be neglecting yourself ● [28:56] - Political grief and how it impacts people Reference Links ● YouTube link to Nicole’s favorite song: 1. It ain't over by Maurette Brown Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVoJf6j9JjE ● Book: 1. The Grief Bully: A Guided Journal Connect with Nicole ● Website: https://www.jnicolejones.com/ ● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-nicole-jones-aa3900193 ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jnicole/ ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417772959025040/ This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources ● To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com ● To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com ● For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com ● To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ ● To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Jessie May Wolfe Episode Introduction Some of us have a wall around our hearts that we're afraid to allow through or break. Do you realize this is robbing you of living your life's purpose? If you need to set free from its clutches, I firmly believe that this episode will help you. Tune in today as I converse with Jessie May Wolfe, a brave heart leader, speaker, visionary, and founder of the HeartRise movement, which was born out of her genuine curiosity to understand how interconnected we all are. Jessie shares being an empath ever since she could remember. She recollects that she has always been super-sensitive and a very heartful person, that heartfulness has been her guiding light in her life's journey. She advocates acknowledging the places and spaces or experiences that bring up hard memories because usually there's resistance. It helps in not letting ourselves feel there the resistance. Losing her father, which she did eight years ago, was on multiple levels, a profound grief experience in her life. Her sister was pregnant and due in two weeks, and all of it added to the trauma. She shares how she stayed and spooned her mother for a month and cried it out until she could reorient herself and felt through it. In her words, "The heart is so the epicenter of who I am and what I believe makes us all who we are, that connection with someone we love; to lose them really is the sort of emancipation of the most intense grief that I've ever experienced." Following this was the loss of her fur baby, which also hit her hard. To anyone who's feeling stuck, Jessie explains why bringing our hands to our heart and just taking some long, easy breaths might help alleviate the pain at most times. We have an instinct to know that this is our emotional center, our resource center. We all want to believe in the heart, but we're doing it from the head. We want to breathe and just let ourselves feel what is actually in there that we've been holding. 'Rise' in the HeartRise preaches just that. Rise stands for Radiant Integral Soul Energy. Jessie voices the rhythm of see, feel, free, and flow to help you live through your grief journey. With this, I welcome all of you to the Women Wisdom Freedom series! I hope this episode lights the way out through your grief experiences. Join in! About Our Guest Jessie May Wolfe is a brave heart leader, speaker, and visionary. She empowers teams of creatives, entrepreneurs, and executives around the world using the HeartRise Method. Following her gift of heartfulness and empathy, Jessie started the movement to help people heal through their grief journeys. HeartRise was born out of her genuine curiosity to understand how interconnected we all are. Episode Quotes “I think of all the clients who have built really a wall, and certain clients have really built a cemented wall around their heart because they don't ever want to feel that first heartbreak again.” - Herdyne [10:29] “We've actually been taught to really discard our feeling wisdom, or that emotional sort of capacity.” - Jessie [11:29] “I'm carrying the torch for the heart in him that never got to fully heal, and I believe so for many men, and I'm called to work with men. And I initially began working primarily with women, but I see how much the heart of so many men aches and hurts and is so hard and because they haven't been given permission to be free to release to feel.“ - Jessie [20:57] “And every time you put handcuffs on your emotions, you are locked up from not being able to get access to the next best thing in your life.” - Herdyne [24:04] “We get stuck at that place where the emotional blockages reside.”- Herdyne [24:58] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [41:14] I have learned that I am stronger when I allow myself to fully come through it. That the courage lives on the other side of coming undone. If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [42:37] I love you During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [44:40] ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘You Are My Sunshine’. Episode Time-Stamps [03:46] - Introducing Jessie May [07:30] - Learn about the heart movement [16:14] - Jessie shares her life journey with us [26:54] - Jessie’s advice for the grief crusaders [41:10] - Jessie answers Redefining Grief’s POW questions Reference Links YouTube link to Jessie’s favorite songs: 1. Hallelujah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q You are my sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGa3zFRqDn4 Book: Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels. Connect with Jessie Website: https://www.heartrisemovement.com/founder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiemaywolfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiemaywolfe/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessiemaywolfe This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Patrice Washington - Redefining Wealth Episode Introduction This is a special episode of the Redefining Grief Podcast. Our guest today is my dearest friend and personal business coach, Patrice Washington. She is a professional finance expert, America's money Maven turned holistic lifestyle innovator, award-winning author, and host of the Redefining Wealth podcast. She has used her podcast to teach millions of people that wealth is much more than money and not materialistic things. And I'm one of those individuals that she has taught that to. If passion is about what energizes you, and purpose is what defines how you serve others. Why are money, influence, prestige, and notoriety not important things to consider in life? Patrice explains why she doesn't think there is anything wrong with considering them essential. She also explains what the truth about her journey has been for her. She believes God is calling her to teach the women that she serves that this journey doesn't have to have all this stress, struggle, and strife, that if we are indeed in alignment, there are so many things that we will be attracted to. She believes the Lord is teaching her how to be still. Patrice has, for years, tried to earn her family's love. She has always wanted to earn their affection. Growing up feeling really ugly about her appearance, she felt really unloved and unworthy, was teased in school for all the things, and always thought that she needed to earn love, so she became addicted to achievement. This brought her to get a real estate license at 19 and become a broker at 21, and though all this sounds great on paper, they were not done from a place of just being purpose-driven. It wasn't until she started therapy at 22 and started to work through those things she began to dig into her purpose. There was a lot of unlearning and undoing, healing, and forgiveness, and it took her to reach a point of stillness and forgive everyone who never even asked for it. Patrice says, if you don't heal, whatever the grief and the trauma is, there's no separating, that. If things linger unresolved, there's no active healing going on. They are going to deal with you. And it is better to be proactive in dealing with them than reactive. Patrice also talks about the importance of showing up confidently in whatever you do. She explains how you start feeling very differently about yourself by sharing how she could forgive others and live a better life that way. As she rightly shares today, at a certain point, as your purpose starts to evolve, you realize that every opportunity that comes is not for you. Listen in to experience the magnitude of Patrice's words for yourself! About Our Guest Patrice Washington is a professional finance expert, America's money Maven turned holistic lifestyle innovator, award winning author, and host of the Redefining Wealth podcast. She shares with her listeners on the podcast, the many stories, principles, and practical examples, based on her six pillars of wealth. She guides you step by step through the process to create a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity. Patrice’s thoughts on wealth and purpose are truly unparalleled and is wisdom that needs to be shared. Episode Quotes ● “I want the women I serve to understand and then that's why I say we chase purpose, not money.” - Patrice [9:56] ● “I realized that at a certain point, as your purpose starts to evolve, every opportunity that comes is not for you.” - Patrice [14:09] ● “In order for us to get to a place where we are actively healing, we have to commit to being uncomfortable.“ - Herdyne [19:30] ● “I believe that I'm learning to truly detach from what the world would see as, quote, unquote, success.” - Patrice [20:08] ● “Just because you learn how to surrender something on one level, doesn't mean you've learned how to surrender in other areas of your life ”- Patrice [22:53] ● “If there are things that are lingering, unresolved, there's no active healing going on. They are going to deal with you. And I'd rather be proactive in dealing with them than reactive”- Patrice [33:40] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions ● What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [50:02] Keep defining wealth for yourself. ● If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [50:36] Since redefining the grief in my life, there was nothing wrong with me to begin with. ● During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [52:20] Speak to my heart by Donnie McClurkin Episode Time-Stamps ● [09:31] - Patrice shares why she does what she does ● [12:21] - The importance of being still ● [13:28] - What purpose really means to her ● [20:08] - Learning to detach from the world ● [24:27] - Why faith, obedience, and trust are your key driving factors ● [31:23] - Patrice shares her backstory with us and how it all started Reference Links ● YouTube link to Patrice’s favorite song: 1. Speak to my heart by Donnie McClurkin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud-YSDFTboQ ● Book: 1. Redefining Wealth for Yourself by Patrice Washington Connect with Patrice ● Website: https://patricewashington.com/ ● LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/patricecunninghamwashington ● Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw ● Facebook: http://facebook.com/SeekWisdomPCW This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources ● To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com ● To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com ● For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com ● To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/● To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Valerie Johnson-Reed: Triumph Over Tragedy Episode Introduction What if you learned someday that your name symbolized what you will go through and how you will handle life? Some learnings could be just as incredible. Often, we have to not say anything at all, for it is not about saying something; it is about being there. Join me on this episode of the Redefining Grief podcast as I interview a mindful and strong woman and my dear friend, Valerie Johnson-Reed. Valerie's moving journey in life is a ray of sunshine for anyone who wishes to declutter from the infinite hardships in life and feel heard. Her journey through grief started when her only sibling, her brother, passed away after suddenly being diagnosed with a tumor on his back that left him paralyzed from the waist down and then from there, ending up having a blood clot traveled to the lungs. And then her mother, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer before her brother passed away, died. Giving her very little time to recover, life threw upon her another mishap. After celebrating 15 years of marriage with her husband, he was diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer. He passed away in the October of 2012. The compounding loss left Valerie with a surreal feeling, and she didn't know how to get things done. It took a lot of God's grace and mercy and angels watching over her, she says, that she was able to get me where she is today. She also makes us understand why sometimes, you're not emotionally available to grieve during the service because you have the pressure of just making sure that everything goes right for your loved one. When her husband passed away, she had her children to look after and give strength to, and breaking down in front of them was never an option for her. She battled through it alone until finally making the move to ask for help. Valerie recollects all that played the hardest for her. She was used to her husband getting things done for her, and his absence left her tormented. She knew not where to start and how to do all that he had been doing for her all this time. She shares how the strongest connection with God gave her the strength to endure the most challenging times and keep moving. Voicing your emotions and speaking the truth is crucial to your journey to recovery. There is always someone who needs to hear what you have to deliver. Sometimes, you don't need to save those who grieve. You just have to be there to listen. Listen in and learn how Valerie's learnings could pave the way for your healing too! About Our Guest Valerie Johnson-Reed is a mother, author and motivational speaker. She started with Strong To The Finish Motivational Speaking, to create a positive place to talk about the hardness that life can bring. Realizing she needed to share her story with the others to give them hope, she wrote three books, ’ Through Micah's Eyes’, ‘Grieving under God's Grace’, and ‘Stay Strong, Finish Strong’. Having known grief and its immeasurable depth, Valerie’s words are invaluable wisdom to overcome life challenges and still emerge out of them victorious. Episode Quotes ● “I remember certain things about the service, but I don't remember truly engaging in the service.” - Valerie [10:34] ● “They are in the business of making sure the funeral and the service goes right. And they're not in the business of emotionally being vulnerable, to be present, to grieve.” - Herdyne [13:13] ● “Once I started talking about it, I started feeling better. And then other people started coming saying you know what, I know somebody that needs to hear this.“ - Valerie [19:31] ● “When you go through what your life situations, having what we call grief, no matter what that grief may be, you empower yourself and you educate yourself.” - Herdyne [20:37] ● “Sometimes we have to not say anything at all. It's not about saying something, it's about being there. “ - Valerie [22:14] ● “People cannot support us when they are emotionally unavailable, because supporting us sometimes mean for them that they have to deal with the reality of the truth that is currently happening.” - Herdyne [26:30] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions ● What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [42:30] I have learned that there are times when I do need help. And then, I need to ask. ● If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [43:36] Enjoy life. Live. Be present. ● During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [45:02] Breathing to me oh Lord by Fred Hammond and one by Marvin Sapp, ‘Not the time, Not the place’. Episode Time-Stamps ● [05:11] - Valerie shares her grief journey with us ● [14:47] - How did the healing process look like for Valerie? ● [18:53] - Learn why the truth anchor is real ● [21:14] - Educating oneself on what to say ● [29:10] - You’re not alone ● [31:27] - What it was like putting the pieces back together and the emotional part of it Reference Links ● YouTube link to Valerie’s favorite songs: 1. Breathe Into Me Oh Lord by Fred Hammond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXiK1-84RHs 2. Not the time, Not the place by Marvin Sapp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7WwmCNkJMk ● Books by Valerie: 1. Through Micah's Eyes 2. Grieving under God's Grace 3. Stay Strong, Finish Strong! Connect with Valerie ● Website: https://strongtothefinishmotivationals.com/ ● Email: strongtothefinish4@gmail.com ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongtothe/ ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongtothefinishmotivational/ This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources ● To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com ● To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com ● For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com ● To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ ● To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Latrese Kabuya: Overcoming The Odds Episode Introduction Any pain that you bury inside would keep resurfacing until you deal with it the way you're supposed to. Do you wish to come out of all that is eating up your mental space? Whatever it is that you're going through right now emotionally, I want to tell you that you're going to feel pumped and ready to overcome it. Get ready to tackle it with confidence and grace as my guest today shows you how she did it right. Join me on this episode of the Redefining Grief podcast as I speak with the powerful Latrese Kabuya, who shares how she's had to actively get to a place where she had to tell the truth to overcome the pain she was burdened with. Learn about the moving journey Latrese had in life and how truth and faith had her come out of the many challenges she was hit with, in life. It wouldn't be difficult to realize that Latrese was overwhelmed with the challenges that came her way. Years back, Latrese had lost her oldest child, oldest sister, had faced a rough divorce, and was a single mother. Added to this, she was looked upon for her body figure and had also faced molestation. She felt disconnected from God, her belief system was shattered. When things like "If you cry, that means you don't have faith in God", "God took her because he needed an angel", "You're tough, you'll be okay" burdened her even more. She did not grieve; until 20 years later, when she cried herself out through the misery— Latrese recollects how this started her healing process. When you don't face it, it keeps manifesting in very stressful ways. She put her faith in God only to realize she was blessed. However hard life could get, he had his presence over her and loved her no matter what. Latrese also shares how she made her way out of her divorce from her ex-husband and how eventually, she found love in her husband today. Connecting strongly with God not only helped her heal herself but had her discover and redefine herself in unimaginable ways. She got the strength to endure and never quit. When she changed her mindset about her purpose, her value increased. Sometimes, what you require is to pause and introspect. If Latrese could find her purpose in life, it was because she faced and told the truth. The Truth anchor is real. Listen in and learn how this conversation could resonate with you too! About Our Guest Latrese Kabuya is a recognized empowerment speaker, coach, makeup artist, beauty consultant, and media personality. She is the Founder of Let's Get P.R.E.T.T.Y.™, a company dedicated to bringing in a complete lineup of cruelty-free makeup, and It's All About You™, an Empowerment Seminar for young girls. Latrese’s primary passion for uplifting and encouraging others is achieved through her empowerment coaching. Her motivational speaking is frequently sought-after and featured on her Monday Motivation radio segment, Men and Women’s Wellness seminars, editorials for The RealKC & SheKC Lifestyle, beauty clinics, and more. Her journey not only moves anyone listening but also inspires them to make the best out of the gift of life! Episode Quotes “If you don't deal with it, it's gonna manifest, it's gonna keep coming up.” - Latrese [11:09] “Oftentimes, I really do believe that we get so caught up in the business of life, in the business of what people told us how we should heal, that we don't even realize that we're being stagnant emotionally.” - Herdyne [12:43] “I allow myself I give myself permission to deal with the emotion that is attached to it.” - Latrese [15:13] “When I started getting a hold of the Word of God and it started resonating in my spirit, that's how I started healing from the inside out. “ - Latrese [25:28] “What's so interesting about my past is because I always dealt with insecurities and issues and self-esteem. But I was this makeup artist, you know. And so I was always making people pretty on the outside. “ Latrese [21:07] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [37:36] That I'm powerful, that I have value and purpose. And that I am an overcomer. I went against all odds. If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [38:04] Live your life on purpose. During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [38:44] The Story I’ll Tell by Maverick City. Because it's talking about overcoming. It's talking about who God is in your life. Episode Time-Stamps [08:33] - Latrese’s thoughts on overcoming challenges [15:59] - How did healing from the inside out, look like for Latrese [19:33] - Dealing with divorce and how she came out of it [23:34] - About Latrese’s company [24:56] - How faith had her heal and redefine herself [29:08] - Latrese talks about knowing her husband Reference Links YouTube link to Latrese’s favorite song (The Story I’ll Tell by Maverick City): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjY26wzFm2U Connect with Latrese Website: https://www.latresekabuya.com/ Email: info@latresekabuya.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tresekabuya/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tresekabuya/ This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Whitney West: Grieving The Life You Had Episode Introduction Sometimes, life gets awfully messy and unpredictable en route to reaching your goals. Recentering yourself and accepting the changes that you are to undergo could be overwhelming. But remember, those are the times that actually trick you into discovering what you are truly capable of! Have you been wanting to battle your way out through challenges to living the life you have always wanted to? The keys to your happiness and fulfillment often lie in your insides. Take a moment to listen in to this insightful conversation today with the incredibly inspiring Whitney West, who shares her powerful journey of finding light in the darkest times of her illness and discusses how truth and acceptance are her ultimate superpowers! About Our Guest Whitney West is a success strategist, coach, speaker, and the face of her brand The Whitney West. Her mission is to help chronically ill women strategize ways to redesign their lives and successfully overcome obstacles that prevent them from living abundantly despite their diagnoses. She offers one on one coaching, group coaching, and speaking and has also created a community for black women with chronic illnesses on Facebook called Sistas with Chronic Illnesses. This community is a safe space for black women to discuss the struggles they go through with their chronic illnesses that are unique to our population. Episode Summary Whitney West was diagnosed with a rare chronic illness that depleted her body of the required oxygen levels severely. She was alone, frustrated, and depressed. Managing her everyday work was inexplicably draining, both physically and mentally. She shares how she was fortunate to have found a good listener in her doctor, who helped her realize, accept and face the challenges that came her way. Whitney shares how she stepped on to relearning herself and how the death of her close friend who was battling a chronic illness herself, changed her in deeper ways. Whitney’s friend passed away doing what she really loved to. She realized that there is no perfect time to do what you have to do. We learn the importance of advocating for yourself by asking for help when you actually require it. Episode Quotes “People do not understand that their healing is in their hands, the moment they have an awareness of what is going on.”- Herdyne “Anytime you ignore something, you're gonna run right into it.”- Whitney “I didn't want to be stagnant. I didn't want to stay the same.”- Whitney “I strongly believe if you really want to get to a place where you're at restoration, where you feel hold, and you feel like you can, whatever you face, you can move forward in faith, you first got to tell the truth.”- Herdyne “What comes with truth is freedom. Freedom for you to be yourself, freedom for you to show up. And freedom to realize who was really in your corner.”- Herdyne “It's harder to convince somebody that they can live a life of abundance and happiness if they haven't even begun to get on that journey.”- Whitney Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned about yourself since redefining the grief? [43:04] That I am resilient. I always can find the light. It's like no matter how dark things get, I'll always bounce back. If today was your last day on earth, and you have the opportunity to say five words or less, what would those words be? [44:04] Life is generous. It's just like the sky is beautiful today. Despite everything else, those small moments and just being thankful for having experienced such beautiful things, I would just say life is just life. During your dark times, was there a song that got you through? If so, what is that song? [45:33] I Love The Lord by Whitney Houston. That song is very touching for me. Episode Time-Stamps [04:54]- Whitney shares her journey [14:25]- Google searches gave no solid information about her illness [19:35]- Grieving the old Whitney and accepting changes [34:00]- Asking for help and being honest [35:57]- On allowing herself to mourn and then driving the purposeful living [38:39]- Whitney shares what her group is about Connect with Whitney Website: thewhitneywest.com Email: info@thewhitneywest.com Instagram: com/thewhitneywest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitneywest Other: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17012988 This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Ebony Tutora Episode Introduction As kids, our instinctual intelligence guided us when understanding right and wrong. We knew it when something was not right, we could sense danger and steer clear from it. What happens to that instinctive light as we grow older? Why does it get so clouded that you find yourself afar from the truth? Ebony Tutora is a revolutionary thinker and creator who emerged out through the darkest of times to become the best version of herself. Ebony joins us on this episode of the Redefining Grief podcast, to talk right everything that needs to be about shielding from the truth in the most disheartening times. She also elaborates on why it is important to view your grief experiences as a learning journey and repeat healthy everyday habits that help heal. Listen in to experience the magic of the conversation for yourself! Ebony experienced a fair share of childhood trauma- from having a chaotic household with a drug-addicted father, and living month-to-month on public assistance, she saw it all. When 15, Ebony got into a relationship with a guy from Ghana who was 10 years older. It had been an extremely violent relationship that ended with her being raped and held hostage. She kept going back to her abusive boyfriend: it was like a vicious cycle until she took some time to learn about it for herself. She dated him for over 3 years before breaking up with him finally. This experience had Ebony learn a major life lesson- You have to trust your instincts and face the truth. All this childhood trauma finally led her to this wake-up call and she found that the right books made their way into her hands. Being open to the ways of the universe, God began showing her the path. Ebony narrates a life-changing experience that is not just exciting, but also mystical. When she was in New York City, she met a guy on the train she was traveling on. He sat next to her and whispered in her ear- “You are beautiful, beautiful in your soul”. And ended with, “You should go to Church”. And she did. But she was never able to find him there. Never. Later she talked to a person who sees angels, and she said, “That’s who he was, an angel.” Repeating everyday healthy habits and doing necessary things to heal every day or, you know, in a way that is intentional can make all the difference in the world. About Our Guest Ebony Tutora is a revolutionary thinker and creator. Her purpose and passion are to share her truth authentically via transformational Life Coaching so that others who have faced the same struggles can be inspired to know there is hope. With a passion to teach about self-worth, and finding it so we can find our purpose; she has done this through her empowerment brand Queens Recognize Queens®. Giving others a platform to gain clarity around who they are, by encouraging them to harness the divinity within. Ebony specializes in holistic coaching, one on one, and her mission is to globally impact and uplift 1 million women and girls by encouraging them to love themselves and one another, heal, and walk boldly and courageously into a lifelong goal of becoming the best version of themselves. Episode Quotes “If you have a belief that you shouldn't experience storms, you have no wisdom.” - Ebony [8:03] “If you continue to look for the light in your storm, the day is just going to get brighter and brighter.” - Herdyne [18:10] “Wisdom has taught me that I need to learn to surrender because I cannot control every waking hour. “- Ebony [30:29] “Sometimes, growing means pruning or cutting off the people that are not growing with you.” - Herdyne [39:23] “The inability to take wisdom, the inability to say goodbye, that inability to cut off things, people, and places that are what is creating strife in your life.” - Ebony [40:51] Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom, P.O.W., Questions What have you learned about yourself since redefining your grief journey? [44:34] I learned that life doesn’t happen to you. But you happen to live. Everyone has the power to change and when you share your stories with each other, you help each other heal and evolve. If today was your last day on earth, and you were granted five words or less? What would it be? [33:35] Turn your pain into power. During your hard times, what's that one song that just gets you through? [35:48] Tasha Cobbs – For Your Glory Episode Time-Stamps [10:35] – Ebony shares her life story with us [19:12] – Ebony reinforces how examining the truth is the only way to gain liberation from your grief [25:04] – How to release your grief [27:49] – Wisdom is not solidified ideas, but a current. You need to catch the wave. [34:29] – Ebony shares a miraculous story [42:22] – How to turn your pain into power Reference Links YouTube link to Ebony’s favorite song: Tasha Cobbs – For Your Glory Book: Forgiveness: Overcome Emotional Trauma, Heal Relationships And Find Inner Peace In Just 8 Simple Steps Connect with Ebony Website: https://www.queensrecognizequeens.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebony-tutora-358608149 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/QueensRecognizeQueens/photos/ This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Do you find it hard to communicate with your creator? Do you not know what to say? Maybe you are at a place in your heartbreak that the prayers of others are providing you strength. In today's episode, Herdyne will be praying for The Grief Crusader Community. This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Healing Requires Action - Herdyne Mercier Episode Introduction Battling your way out through grief requires you to take action. It is the little things that help you build the muscles to take up more significant things, which applies in the context of healing also. Start by not feeling comfortable with your grief and pain. It is not normal. Don't coddle it like a baby. Be vulnerable to pain. Face the truth, however terrible it feels. If you find yourself suffering right now, it's time for you to take action. Listen in to the few tips I share with you today that could help you in your healing- Have a vision- know that healing is possible. No matter how dark your days are, there is going to be a healing light. I am not saying you will not cry or experience pain, but on the other side of that pain lies a life worth living. Have small, exciting healing goals- goals that even scare you a little. Celebrate when you fulfill them. Have smarter goals- make sure that you can measure them, that you're able to time them out, and that they are relevant. Embrace counsel and new knowledge. It's time for you to make a commitment to yourself. To really understand that you are worthy. Take action. I have been hurt in so many ways that now I wish to support other people going through their own grief and suffering. Listen to the episode as I share my learnings through life with you! Episode Quotes ● “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result” Herdyne [6:55] ● “We are so used to being comfortable with our pain that it is uncomfortable to heal.” - Herdyne [8:57] ● “Your healing requires you to allow your spirit to be vulnerable to experience the pain so that you can heal.” - Herdyne [10:15] ● “On the other side of that pain is waiting for you is a life worth living.” - Herdyne [12:38] ● “You're going to be able like you're gonna feel free to breathe because you are betting on you.”– Herdyne [22:24] Episode Time-Stamps ● [04:32] – Healing requires action ● [13:28] – Starting with a vision ● [14:48] – Making small, exciting healing goals ● [19:09] – Understanding that you are worthy of restoration ● [21:26] – Commitment to healing This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources ● To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com ● To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com ● For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com ● To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ ● To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
New Year, Same Grief - Herdyne Mercier Episode Introduction This new year, let us all take that step forward to redefining grief. You know that healing requires you to take action and make informed decisions. The pain may have been around for so long that we really do not know what to do with it. Though it might feel normal, know that it should not. Today, I want you to explore this thing I call Actively Healing to Live. Listen to the episode today as I address our 5 grief anchors once again to help you live the best lives ever. A few tips to help you in your grief journey- See healing on your calendar- journal writings, church podcasts, and faith sermons could help. Learn to sit in silence and deal with your inner thoughts. Identify your healing community- supportive, accountable individuals who don’t judge you. These are the people who create that safe space for you. Make sure you are not bottling up emotions that make you emotionally stagnant. Experience all of it and live a purposeful life. Educate yourself- Know that healing requires you to be uncomfortable. There will be good days and bad days. Though it would be a roller-coaster ride of emotions, stay committed to yourself. You’ll then reach restoration. Your emotional health requires you to share your tears and embrace those emotions that come with them. Always remember that although your heart is broken, you are not broken. Episode Quotes “My model this year is really exploring this thing called actively healing to live.”- Herdyne [5:28] “Your healing, your grief; is just like your DNA, it is unique to you.”- Herdyne [10:47] “Healing requires you to be uncomfortable” - Herdyne [12:03] “Get to that place where you feel emotionally healthy enough to share the tears and embrace the emotions that come with it.” – Herdyne [12:40] “Your heart might be broken, but you are not broken.“-Herdyne [13:18] Episode Time-Stamps [3:19] – The five anchors of grief [5:23] – Active healing [7:48] – Tips for active healing [12:28] – Place of restoration This episode is brought to you by our supportive, informative, and complimentary Grief Crusader Community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.com To advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.com For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social Media Podcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/
Have you ever dealt with the loss of a loved one? Has it changed you drastically? Has it altered your life completely? In today’s episode of the Redefining Grief podcast, we have Sean Rodgers with us who walks us through his grief journey and how it has changed his life forever.Sean tells us about how losing his grandfather, who was the primary father figure that he had in life, changed his life forever. He talks about his struggle with grief, how he was unable to process his emotions and how that was messing with his life throughout until he finally stopped and realized that it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to hurt and that grief is indeed, okay to feel. Sean is doing great things today, helping people find their path to purpose and he credits is all back to the realization that dawned upon his while he was grieving.This episode is brought to you by our complimentary Grief Crusaders community. Want to share your grief journey in a safe space with people from all over the world? Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader and JOIN NOW! Main Takeaways:Deal with it. Stop running away from it. - Sean RodgersLearn how to cry. - Sean RodgersYou’re missing out on your purpose because you’re hurting. - Sean RodgersRestoration is that place that tells you god has chosen peace for you. - Herdyne MercierIf it wasn’t for god, I wouldn’t be standing right here, right now. - Sean RodgersWe don’t know what walk a person is walking. - Sean Rodgers Redefining Grief P.O.W Questions:What have you learned about yourself since redefining grief in your life?I’m dynamic and not scared of what God has planned for me, no more. I am dynamic. (2) If today was your last day and you had five words or less to say, what would they be?Learn to love yourself first. (3) During your dark days, which song keeps you going?911 - Kirk Franklin ft. TD Jakes Find Out More About Sean Rodgers:Instagram: @r.steadfastloveWebsite: www.responsemm.com Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Episode NotesIn today’s episode of the Redefining Grief podcast, we have Paul Mompremier with us who walks us through his struggles of growing up with a father that hasn’t always been the most supportive. He also talks about his books and tells us his key mantra in life.Paul is an author, a model, and truly an intellectually inspiring person. He talks about his past experiences in the podcast and also sheds light on how this will affect his parenting style in the future. We’ll be getting to know about his latest book ‘The Gentlemen Code’ in this episode too. This episode is a reflection upon his struggles in life and how he hustled hard enough to overcome them. Main Takeaways:Grief is a natural emotion that we have to any loss.- Herdyne MercierLife is this delicate balance of embracing the good times and the bad times, the happy times and those times that are sad. - Herdyne MercierPrayer is that intimate time with your creator. - Herdyne MercierOur story is already written, we just have to hear it from the people that came before us. -Paul Mompremier Being persistent in everything that you do, will get you to your goal. - Paul Mompremier Who you marry is big because they’re gonna stretch you to better. - Herdyne MercierPrayer, patience, and persistence is key. - Paul Mompremier Redefining Grief Pearls of Wisdom (P.O.W) Questions:What have you learned about yourself since redefining grief in your life?The biggest thing that people need to do is realize that whatever is holding you back, you need to let it go. (2) If today was your last day and you had five words or less to say, what would they be?Prayer, Patience, Persistence is Key. (3) During your dark days, which song keeps you going? Great Man - Kevin Gates Link to song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWNgr0ifrs Find Out More About Paul Mompremier:Books: Prince Motivation: How a Boy Became a Man Without GuidanceThe Gentlemen CodeInstagram: @iampaulmompremierLink to books. https://www.amazon.com/Gentlemen-Code-Prospect-Not-Suspect/dp/B089J4CFKK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=156TC9KJBV3PU&dchild=1&keywords=paul+mompremier&qid=1592903596&sprefix=paul+mom%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness EEpisode Introduction:In today’s episode of the Redefining Grief podcast, we have Paul Mompremier with us who walks us through his struggles of growing up with a father that hasn’t always been the most supportive. He also talks about his books, and tell us his key mantra in life. Episode Summary:Paul is an author, a model and truly an intellectually inspiring person. He talks about his past experiences in the podcast and also sheds light on how this will affect his parenting style in the future. We’ll be getting to know about his latest book ‘The Gentlemen Code’ in this episode too. This episode is a reflection upon his struggles in life and how he hustled hard enough to overcome them. Main Takeaways: Grief is a natural emotion that we have to any loss.- Herdyne Mercier Life is this delicate balance of embracing the good times and the bad times, the happy times and those times that are sad. - Herdyne Mercier Prayer is that intimate time with your creator. - Herdyne Mercier Our story is already written, we just have to hear it from the people that came before us. -Paul Mompremier Being persistent in everything that you do, will get you to your goal. - Paul Mompremier Who you marry is big because they’re gonna stretch your to better. - Herdyne Mercier Prayer, patience, and persistence is key. - Paul Mompremier Redefining Grief P.O.W Questions:What have you learned about yourself since redefining grief in your life?The biggest thing that people need to do is realize that whatever is holding you back, you need to let it go. (2) If today was your last day and you had five words or less to say, what would they be?Prayer, Patience, Persistence is Key. (3) During your dark days, which song keeps you going? Great Man - Kevin Gates Link to song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWNgr0ifrs Find Out More About Paul Mompremier:Books: Prince Motivation: How a Boy Became a Man Without GuidanceThe Gentlemen CodeInstagram: @iampaulmompremierLink to books. https://www.amazon.com/Gentlemen-Code-Prospect-Not-Suspect/dp/B089J4CFKK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=156TC9KJBV3PU&dchild=1&keywords=paul+mompremier&qid=1592903596&sprefix=paul+mom%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1 Recommended Resources To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.com To schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation or http://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Do you miss or wish you had a relationship with your father? Do you find it emotionally draining to even process the emotions of thinking about your absent father? In today's episode, Herdyne has a real open and honest chat with Jay Cameron. Jay shares his emotional truth about his father that shook him emotionally for years and then he said enough was enough. Jay also shares how dealing with the pain was the key to healing. The philosophy of Jay Cameron has been developed over the years by a unique blend of life experiences. Jay was raised in a single-parent household in the multicultural southwest section of Washington, DC, and attended private and public schools. This upbringing proved to be beneficial for Jay as he gained a deep appreciation for people of all different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.Jay Cameron has always had ideas that seem to be “outside of the box.” But this is right in step with his personality and vision. Jay’s passion is to help others reach their maximum potential. He uses every talent, skill, and gift he has to serve others. Refusing to be one-dimensional or constrained by convention, his diversified approach has allowed him to serve the needs of the community in multiple capacities.Despite the many hats that he wears, Jay is most proud to be a husband and father of four children. He currently resides in the suburbs of Washington, DC.To learn more about this modern-day renaissance man, click the icons below.ENTREPRENEURSPEAKERMARKETINGBROADCASTINGPRODUCTIONSAUTHORGIVING BACKMAXIMUM IMPACT ENTREPRENEURWhen Jay Cameron was nine years old, he decided that he wanted to become an entrepreneur. This manifested at age eleven when he asked his grandparents if he could take a course in small engine repair so that he could start his own business. Although that business never developed because of financial constraints, Jay did take the course, and his entrepreneurial spirit was born.As an adult, Jay has always been eager to try new things. Whether it was selling watermelons out of a U-Haul truck, rehabbing houses, or promoting a concert, Jay was determined to develop as a businessman.Over the years, Jay has launched several businesses thus fulfilling his childhood vision of becoming an entrepreneur. He has served as a project manager for major state-sponsored contracts. As a real estate investor, he has restored homes in disrepair and made them available for rent or resale. Jay has also served as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies and a variety of other businesses and organizations.Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
With a longstanding history of taking brands and businesses to the next level of success, Gerald’s leadership, innovation, and business acumen leave only two words to describe him: Empire Builder. Today he’s building a family empire that includes several multi-unit real estate holdings, a transportation company, brand management division, and now transformation arm via his speaking, coaching programs, and new book, Don’t Just Start a Business, Build an Empire. Washington’s latest venture takes him off his Hollywood Hiatus and back into the amazing world of entertainment and television productions. With the launch of Driveway Productions his Atlanta based production company, a renewed sense of purpose, a laser focus, and a commitment to providing programming that will not only be entertaining but will tell the types of powerful, culture-driven, complex, perspective-based, impactful stories so many viewers are craving. Gerald’s passion for business and entrepreneurship started in his youth. In high school, he launched a profitable 5-figure candy business. While attending college, he founded a marketing company that promoted national concert tours and counted major brands such as Coca-Cola among its clients. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Advanced Economics with a minor in Psychology from Occidental College, he launched a boutique real estate company with his then-girlfriend, and future wife, Patrice. Within a few years, Gerald had built a multi-million dollar real estate empire. With several successful million-dollar companies under his belt in his early twenties, Gerald took a huge financial hit during the economic downturn of the late 2000s and lost the majority of his businesses. Determined to rebuild his portfolio and surpass his previous success, Gerald bounced back stronger and wiser than ever. Stay tuned. Gerald Washington is the ultimate empire builder, but he’s just getting started... Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Presenting Men Have Emotions To Series. Do you find yourself feeling lost, hopeless, discourage, and simply point questioning God? In today's episode, Herdyne has a raw and honest heart to heal chat with Darren Bennett. Darren is the brother to the amazing Sheriff's Deputy Shannon Bennett. They are honoring his life in a loving chat about love, forgiveness, and hope. Darren teaches us the power of how turning toward Christ will help you navigate crises and grief caused by the crisis. Pastor Darren Bennett has been part of the Calvary family since 2010. He and his wife Christine have five beautiful children, Destinee 23, Robert 21, Darionna 17, Darriale 15, and Jael 13. God called Darren and his family to plant a church in North Miami, and after much prayer and confirmation, the couple opened their hands and let God lead the way. God spoke specifically to Darren when our church taught through a series on Jonah emphasizing God’s heart for the city. Darren and his family reside in North Miami Dade so they understand the unique opportunity they have to infuse the message of the gospel to a very culturally diverse demographic.Calvary Chapel North Miami, one of our latest regional campuses, launched on Sunday, April 14, 2019.Having started as a Bible study in the home of Campus Pastor Darren Bennett, this new campus is a vital part of Vision 2023 as we seek to bring the hope and transformative power of the gospel to the North Miami community.Campus Pastor Darren Bennett and his wife Christine invite you to attend a church service, community outreach, or local Bible study.Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Have you ever questioned when will you get married? Do you find yourself in a cycle of back-to-back family or friends death? In this episode, Herdyne and Faith have a genuine heart to heal chat about her journey of grief. Faith Dickens is a certified counselor, author, speaker, and Chief Executive Officer of Live Again Counseling Services. Live Again Counseling Services was created to assist people in processing grief, pain, trauma, relationship challenges, and disappointment. Faith is experienced and trained to help people overcome adverse lifechanging events. She was born and raised in South Florida where she currently resides with her family. Faith is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University with certifications from the North American Association of Counselors and Columbia University’s Center for Complicated Grief. Although, we will have ups and downs throughout the course of life.Having a counselor to walk you through the most difficult times in life make a tremendous difference. Allow Faith to counsel you in this thing called "Life". She takes pleasure in navigating people through the dark tunnels of relationship issues, grief, trauma, and self-improvement into the bright avenue of hope. Faith’s heart desire is to see people become completely whole while living out their purposed destiny. Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
In today's heart to heal chat, Herdyne and Trina have an open dialogue about sometimes healing requires you to say good-bye to the dream of what was supposed to be the dream of having a relationship with a mother who might be ready to love, support, and care for you in an emotional matter. Trina Casey is the creator of this real-life books publishing•certified family trauma professional•cbt coach•children’s book author•EQ based EducatorTrina Casey is an American educator, writer, and publisher who has taught all over the world. She currently resides and teaches in Amsterdam, and has lived and taught in Italy, Indonesia, and all over the US. Trina had a passion for writing at a young age and uses her inner child to tap into her imagination to write children’s books that focus on teaching Emotional Intelligence. She created This Real Life Books with the encouragement of her son, who loved the bedtime stories she told him every night to help him deal with the self-doubt caused by bullying in school. All of the stories would give him practical tools to deal with the problems he faced at school while retaining a positive view of himself. He soon was able to speak his truth not only to his peers but also to the teachers who were not giving him the support he needed. It was then; she decided Teaching EQ would be her purpose!Accomplishments2018 Establishes This Real Life Books! She writes and self-publishes her first book “Galaxy’s Whale.” Kirkus Reviews hailed it as, An empowering and skillfully illustrated story of self-acceptance2019 Creates Mindful Storytellers a writing course that teaches children and adults the 5 Principles of Emotional Intelligence through the process of writing a book. Receives certification as Family Trauma Professional and CBT Coach. Publishes“I Love Pink! (A Trans Tale).2020 She started Gentle Reminders Children’s Clothing to Raise Conscious Parents in order to further bring the importance of EQ in parenting. Starts the EQaboveIQ Podcast-Parenting with EQ and Healing the Inner Child. Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultationorhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
If you’re a parent, then you aware the parenting is not easy. You know that parenting takes work. As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. What happens to those dreams when you learn that your child was murdered? What does healing look like for you? You might even think can your heartache have purpose. Join us as Sybrina Fulton speak from her heart of going from heartbreak to social change. After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012.As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind the “Black Lives Matter.”In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018).Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award.In October 2017, the bio-epic, Thurgood Marshall, opened in theatres across America with Fulton acting in the role of young Marshall’s mother, Norma Arica. Fulton has transcended as a civil rights icon embarking on a journey to ensure the world “will never forget” Trayvon Martin. In February 2012, she launched the Annual Trayvon Martin Peace Walk and Remembrance Dinner to commemorate her son’s birthday. The Trayvon Martin Foundation has helped put a face on the injustices in America and Sybrina Fulton is compared by many to a modern-day Mamie Till, the late mother of slain teen, Emmett Till. Her message of hope and a demand for change not only appeals to people’s hearts, it is exemplified by her personal experiences and endeavors.A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Do you feel like a victim? Do you feel like things are not going your way? You find yourself saying life is hard? In this episode, Herdyne talks to Kara Vaval talk about her journey from heartbreak to evolution to becoming her best self. Kara Vaval is the President and founder of Vaval Law, formerly the Vaval Injury Law Group. Kara practices mainly in the areas of Personal Injury Land Family Law.Kara is a dedicated attorney and counselor of law. Understanding that the attorney-client relationship is based on trust, respect, and confidentiality, Kara is committed to providing her clients with quality legal representation and counseling combined with unparalleled client service.In addition to practicing law, Kara is a published author, motivational speaker, and empowerment coach with a passion to inspire and empower everyone she comes in contact with. Her book, 28,000 Days…Make Yours Count! is a raw, unapologetic reflection of her views on life and the universal laws that affect our journey here on earth. Link to 28,000 Days Make Yours Counthttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=28000+days+make+yours+count&crid=20T1Q52KCVEVI&sprefix=28000+days%2Caps%2C170&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_10To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Do you find yourself stuck in your grief story? Are you asking, "Why me?". Can a shift in perspective have you look at grief differently? In today's episode, Herdyne has a heart-to-heal wisdom chat with Tanya King. Tanya believes with persistence, dedication, and passion Tanya joined the direct selling world and reached the top in record time. Tanya grew up seeing first-hand what it meant to work hard and selflessly. Her mother held several jobs at once just to make ends meet. She watched her mom work day and night, sleeping on the couch just so her children could have a space to call their own. This is why when the opportunity to take control of her future presented itself, she seized the moment. Now after sixteen plus years of leading teams to new heights, and raising the bar for any upcoming entrepreneur, she is excited about the next chapter! This drive and desire to create has always been a part of Tanya’s life, she just needed the right vehicle! No matter what company Tanya has worked with she consistently established her brand and motto as LIFE, Living in Faith and Focus Every Day! It is not just a name or a brand she slapped on a shirt, it was a way of living for her. LIFE is a vision to create without limits. To inspire without fear. To surrender to the divine process. To live your LIFE how you’ve always dreamt it would be. When people see the word LIFE, Tanya wants them to feel like master creators. She wants them to know they are enough! Your LIFE is yours. What are YOU willing to create? That’s the vision you will capture when you are Living in Faith and Focus Every Day! Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswGrief Crusanders Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefCrusader/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Pain is not PermanentFor many people, the pain of our past has a way of crippling our future. In this episode I talk to a young lady who was determined to change her story. Samantha Jean Washington is a trauma-informed personal and group trainer. She is the founder of Mended Fitness, the training that heals. She provides a safe space for trauma survivors to train their bodies and their minds to break free from their past and live their present. She believes that fitness apart of healing and it requires preparation, without that preparation it is hard to survive. Samantha is also an Air Force veteran, Navy spouse, and a mom of two amazing children. To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Are you missing your mother? Mother’s Day is coming up and it can be a hard time for those children missing their mothers. In today’s episode, Jeri-Lyn Wash will have an honest chat about her grief journey and the beauty it birth. Jeri-Lyn Wash is a mother, a sister, a leader, and a mentor to many. She was born in Gary Indiana and moved to Fort Lauderdale FL when she was only 13 years old. Jeri has two wonderful children. Jeri serves as a minister at the Gathering International Ministries. She is the President and Founder of Missing Our Mothers Inc. and it is an organization for people who have lost their mothers or mother figures, she found her purpose after her mom passed away in 2016, after overcoming depression, healing became a part of her life while learning to deal with grief. Her purpose in life is to encourage, heal, and uplift others in their time of need helping them to learn to deal with grief in a positive way.To learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/ To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief #TheChiefGriefCrusader #HerdyneMercier #MercierWellness #Grief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness
Post-Abortion GriefApril 28, 2020 Have you ever made a decision you had a hard time overcoming or forgetting? Have you ever had a secret you feared others would judge you for making? That decision left you feeling alone and isolated. You might have even felted judged by those you loved.In today's podcast episode, Herdyne has a heart to heal conversation about the powers of turning your beauty into ashes with Latoya Mathews. Latoya Mathews is an Inner Healing Coach, author & transformational speaker who specializes in helping women post-abortion break the cycles of self-sabotage. She does this via her one-on-one coaching program Beauty for Ashes, retreat & speaking engagements. Her ultimate mission is seeing more GEMs, which is what she calls the women in her community, healed and helping them redefine and rewrite the narrative of their lives after trauma. GEM is an acronym that means God’s Extraordinary Masterpiece.The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings.For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com.If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultationFind us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellnessInstagram@herdynemercierFacebook@HerdyneMercier Twitter@HerdyneMercierLinkedin@HerdyneMercier
Your grief experience may have started with a nightmare becoming a reality. What do you do in those moments? On today’s episode Herdyne speakes with Tatiana Fortune who experienced great loss and found a way to overcome. Tatiana Fortune, MSW is the founding Senior Center Director of the Golden Gate Senior Center. Under her leadership, the center was established as the 2nd Senior Center in Collier County. In her role, she oversees the Center’s operations and activities, program development, community partnerships, outreach, and personnel. Her broad social work background and experiences include serving youth and homeless families, and has worked with government agencies and nonprofit organizations on community outreach and development initiatives. Tatiana has a Bachelor of Social Work from Southeastern University, and obtained a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Social and Economic Development from Washington University in St. Louis. She is actively involved with various community organizations including the Zonta Club of Naples, United Haitian American Chamber of Commerce, and Agape Christian Fellowship. As an entrepreneur, Tatiana is the owner of an online store, Multi·Ethnique Collections and Moments of Fortune Events, a southwest Florida event planning firm. Tatiana is passionate about making a positive difference to affect social change and improving the quality of lives for people in need. Link to Tatiana’s article called Overcoming My Nightmare.https://www.protectyourglow.com/guest-post-overcoming-my-nightmare/ The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings.For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com.If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultationFind us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellnessInstagram@herdynemercierFacebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter@HerdyneMercierLinkedin @HerdyneMercier
Do you want to support someone who is grieving? Do you sometime worry whether or not you will say the wrong words? In this episode, Herdyne will be sharing 3 tips on what support looks like as well as what actions tips and statements you can make to help. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
Do you remember your first hearbreak? When was the last time you spoke about it? In today's episode, Herdyne and her best friend Izmane talk about the first time their hearts broke together. It's their personal experince about the day their best friend died. They will honor Sha-Sha life in this episode as well as talk about the days after many years of not discussing it. Izmane Jean-Louis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She received a Bachelor's in psychology from the University of Florida, then went on and pursued a Master of Arts in Counseling. Izmane is currently a full-time doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Adler University. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Visit the website at www.herdynemercier.com Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcsw/ Twitter
Are you having a hard time finding peace during your grief journey? Altough grief is a nornal reaction to any loss. Grief is still messy. Today's episode is packed with so many wisdom tools. Join me in learning the importance of finding peace. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. Book a Heart-to-Heart Call today at www.herdynemercier.com If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
What do we all have in common in regards to dealing with the conoavirus. All our lives and what we thought was normal has been changed. This uncertainty maybe causing us to experience an emotional roller coaster of grief. This is causing us to really examine our emotions on a much deeper level. In this episode, you will learn healthy ways on how to cope during these times. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
This episode Herdyne Mercier, LCSW will introduce to you the fifth anchor she believes will be the foundation of Redefining Grief. This Restoration Anchor will definitely help you realize that redefining grief is a pivotal anchor in helping you understand that grief is a normal and natural reaction to any loss. The purpose for this podcast is to address the ways people grieve as well as how you can support grievers. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
This is my truth. I question God. "Why me?", "Why now?", "Are you even listening?" I felt like he was not listening to my prayer requests. My faith took a hit and my emotions spiriual out of control. Fear, doubt, worry, and hopelessness took the place of faith. Those were some hard times. I am happy to to report. I tapped back in to my faith anchor and life is much better, not easy but better. I pray this episode bring you the clarity you need regarding your faith and grief through my personal life experiences and lesson. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
Have you had your heart broken? Do you feel loss and confused about your feelings? Have you been praying for a sign and what happens next. Look no further. This episode Herdyne Mercier, LCSW will introduce to you the second anchor she believes will be the foundation of Redefining Grief. This Heart Anchor will definitely help you realize that redefining grief is a pivotal anchor in helping you understand that grief is a normal and natural reaction to any loss. The purpose for this podcast is to address the ways people grieve as well as how you can support grievers. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram@herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyeMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
Truth IsThis episode Herdyne Mercier, LCSW will introduce to you the first anchor she believes will be the foundation of Redefining Grief. This Truth Anchor will definitely help you realize that redefining grief is a pivotal anchor in helping you understand that grief is a normal and natural reaction to any loss. The purpose for this podcast is to address the ways people grieve as well as how you can support grievers.The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings.For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
My Story. My Purpose.The purpose of my life is not to be perfect. The purpose of my life is not to have all the answers. The purpose of my life is walk on water by living in faith. My journey to finding my purpose connects the dots all the way back to childhood. Listen and find out how.The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings.For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com.If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram @herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter@HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
Lies Told About GriefDo you hate being lied too? Do you want to learn how to deal with your loss? Are you sick and tired of having grief take control of your emotions? In this episode, we address some of the lies we were taught. The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram@herdynemercier Facebook @HerdyneMercier Twitter @HerdyneMercier Linkedin @HerdyneMercier
Welcome to Redefining Grief Podcast.I have come to learn that in our society we have not been taught how to deal with grief or individuals who are grieving. According to John W. James, “We are taught how to gain things, but never taught what do when we lose them”. Welcome to The Redefining Grief Podcast. My mission is to help you complete your relationship to the pain, isolation, and loneliness caused by loss . The purpose for this podcast is to address the ways people grieve as well as how you can support grievers.The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdyne Mercier provides practical advice with a clear understanding of grief as well as necessary action steps for grief recovery. While life is not perfect, it still must be lived. Therefore, it is necessary to have the emotional tools to help us navigate the grief and losses we are sure to encounter. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesday mornings.For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com.If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Find us on social media:#RedefiningGrief #MercierWellness Instagram: @herdynemercier Facebook: @HerdyneMercier Twitter: @HerdyneMercier
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