Walk Through Grief with Grace

If you've experienced any kind of devastating heartbreak and you're looking for a message of hope, this episode is for you!  Jenn is joined by author and women's spirituality mentor Sara Avant Stover to discuss her latest book, 'Handbook for the Heartbroken: A Woman's Path from Devastation to Rebirth', and the four years of serial heartbreaks and "falls from grace" that led to its creation. Sara shares the journey of heartbreak and healing and how it served as an initiation into warriorship and deeper, more mature humanity.  You'll learn lessons on the power of letting go, the beauty of embracing the holiness of all of our parts and experiences, and that on the other side of loss there's so much joy and potential for creation. Resources: Find out more about Sara and her work at www.saraavantstover.com - Get Sara's book, 'Handbook for the Heartbroken: A Woman's Path from Devastation to Rebirth'  here - Get your free “7 Steps to Walk Through Grief with Grace” guidebook at www.walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook Community Here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - In gratitude for your ongoing listenership, our Podcast Creator and Host, Jenn Cormier, has opened a few spots on her calendar to meet a some of our podcast community! If you need some support on your healing journey with heartbreak or grief, you can book a spot on her calendar for a 20 minute complementary "Heal Your Grief Breakthrough Session"!  A note from Jenn:  "This session will be an opportunity for you to recieve a new perspective and one next appropriate and personalized step on your healing path.  We can also discuss options to continue to work together if that feels like it might be a right fit. I look forward to meeting you!"  Blessings, Jenn https://calendly.com/revjenncormier/heal-your-grief-breakthrough-session - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

What does the word ‘grace' really mean? Jenn and Sound Healer and Grief Doula Gina Breedlove both work to bring more grace into the world and share what they think it truly means while painting a picture of what their souls believe is possible for humanity. In a time of profound collective grief around the world, Gina talks about what it looks like to make grief ‘sexy' again, shares a simple practice to help your body release what it is holding onto, and encourages us to embrace grieving as something we have to do for our body as much as drinking water. She also gifts us with a bit of her sound healing magic to help you connect and unwind.   Resources: Find out more about Gina and her work at www.ginabreedlove.com - Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here: https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com/ - Get Gina's book, The Vibration of Grace: Sound Healing Rituals for Liberation here - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Looking for a little more peace and lightness? In just five minutes, host and Grief Guide Jenn Cormier will walk you through a calming meditation to connect with your breath and find stillness.  The Walk Through Grief with Grace podcast is also excited to announce the launch of the Grace Collective, a gathering space for communal healing from personal and societal grief. For more information, send an email with the subject line “Grace Collective” to walkthroughgriefwithgrace@gmail.com or join the Grief and Grace Facebook group.   Resources: Get your free “7 Steps to Walk Through Grief with Grace” guidebook at www.walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

It cannot be stressed enough how powerful it can be to create after a loss, and this episode is a testament to that power. Jenn sits down for a community roundtable conversation with Sandra Sa, Angela Apodaca, and Meg Streeter Lauck for an emotional and impactful conversation about how creating after the major losses in their life reignited a spark within them, both let go and connect further with their loved ones, and find joy and release on a deep level. If you feel stuck or down after a loss, this episode is for you. Let these incredible women inspire you with their stories of how a wide range of art propelled them forward in their grief journey. Resources: Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here: https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com/ - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

How has music impacted you and your grief journey? In this episode, Jenn talks with musician Kevin Campbell, who created his 6th album “The Stages” while going through the seven stages of grief after the loss of his girlfriend of 21 years. He gifts us with a deep look into the first year after a loss and how the process of creating brought him back to himself. Jenn and Kevin also discuss the challenge of answering the question “How are you doing” and the importance of developing the emotional skills involved with checking in and talking to people who are grieving. This episode is truly a testament to the power of creating and experiencing art for healing. Resources: Learn more about Kevin at http://kevincampbell.squarespace.com/ and listen to his album “The Stages” wherever you stream music - Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here: https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com/ - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

What have you taken on in 2023 that you need to process and let go of before stepping into 2024? In this episode, hospice nurse and death doula Gabby Jimenez walks us through her regular rituals that she uses to let go of what she's carrying around so she can help herself and her clients feel lighter and more joyful. She is the self-professed “Ritual Queen”, and is teaming up with Jenn this December 2023 to help you acknowledge and process everything that's happened this year and walk into the new year with confidence.  Resources: Join Jenn and Gabby on December 30th at 12 pm PST for the free virtual event “Letting Go of 2023: A Year End Ritual” - Learn more about Gabby and her work here Join the Hospice Heart Facebook page - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Have virtual tea with Jenn! This will be an opportunity for you to get some reflection time on where you've been, where you are, and where you want to go. You will get some clarity, and perspective and get a chance to be deeply witnessed.  https://calendly.com/revjenncormier/tea-with-jenn-what-s-your-big-dream?month=2023-11 - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

To celebrate the two-year anniversary of the podcast and to commemorate the 11-year anniversary of her dad's passing, Jenn sits down with an incredibly special guest to share the flip side of her father's cancer journey. Her mother, Sarah Dutro Cormier, shares the challenges, humor, and tedium behind caring for her husband and Jenn's dad Gil as he faced stage 4 prostate cancer. Jenn has shared extensively about the healing journey that Gil went through in the last years of his life that she got to be a part of, and this episode adds another layer to the tale. Sarah tells of “the down and dirty work” that comes with caregivers and shares her advice to those out there providing full-time care. Thank you to each and every one of our listeners who has supported this podcast over the past two years. It is an honor to share these stories and promote greater and more holistic dialogue around death, dying, and grief.   Resources: Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Have virtual tea with Jenn! This will be an opportunity for you to get some reflection time on where you've been, where you are, and where you want to go. You will get some clarity, and perspective and get a chance to be deeply witnessed.  https://calendly.com/revjenncormier/tea-with-jenn-what-s-your-big-dream?month=2023-11 - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

(Content Warning: Suicide)  How have you planned for death? We often leave thoughts of death for old age, but the reality is that it often happens earlier than expected, and we can leave our loved ones without a plan. In this episode with Martha Hunt Handler, author of Winter of the Wolf, she and Jenn chat about the beauty of talking about death and leaving behind specific plans and gifts for our loved ones. Martha also shares the spiritual journey that led her to write her book that was inspired by the death of her best friend's 12 year old son. They talk about the otherness and added guilt, blame, and shame that comes with death by suicide and how we can better show up for families affected by suicide with more compassion. Martha reminds us to open up more conversations about death and dying, and to lean into our intuition.   Resources: Buy hard copy, digital, and audio versions of Martha's book Winter of the Wolf - Have virtual tea with Jenn! This will be an opportunity for you to get some reflection time on where you've been, where you are, and where you want to go. You will get some clarity, and perspective and get a chance to be deeply witnessed.  https://calendly.com/revjenncormier/tea-with-jenn-what-s-your-big-dream?month=2023-11 - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

(Content Warning: Suicide)    How have you planned for death? We often leave thoughts of death for old age, but the reality is that it often happens earlier than expected, and we can leave our loved ones without a plan. In this episode with Martha Hunt Handler, author of Winter of the Wolf, she and Jenn chat about the beauty of discussing death and leaving behind specific plans and gifts for our loved ones. Martha also shares the spiritual journey that led her to write her book which was inspired by the death of her best friend's 12 year old son. They talk about the otherness and added guilt, blame, and shame that comes with death by suicide and how we can better show up for families affected by suicide with more compassion. Martha reminds us to open up more conversations about death and dying, and to lean into our intuition.   Resources: Buy hard copy, digital, and audio versions of Martha's book Winter of the Wolf - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Learn more about Jenn's ‘Fall Healing Retreat: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Joy After Loss' in Mexico this November https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.mykajabi.com/fall-healing-retreat?fbclid=IwAR2tEGHZz4cnT3ndJYWWnf0MQEnyGqHXUljsVCgGr6D_SdwJqGHEL5RV7WQ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

How can we reimagine a system with wholeness and healing at the core rather than pain and retribution? In this episode, Criminal Defense Attorney Laura Sheppard talks with Jenn about the immense grief she has witnessed within the United States criminal justice system. As an attorney who has represented hundreds of offenders of violent crimes, she has seen firsthand how her clients who are trauma victims go on to become trauma causers as well as the remorse and healing that takes place over decades in prison. She has also witnessed the grief and pain of victims and their families in parole hearings, and shares examples of families who have found forgiveness and who have drowned in grief and anger within a system that prevents restorative justice and meditation. Laura and Jenn envision a system with different values that strives for gaining forgiveness and closure, lets go of villainizing the ‘other', and encourages us all ot listen more deeply.    Resources: Learn more about the Taqiq Khamisa Foundation at www.tkf.org -  Are you a woman suffering from the loss of a parent? Join our Half Day Community Retreat: Healing After Parent Loss on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at 10 am PST. Use the code PODCAST to attend for free! https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.mykajabi.com/healing-after-parent-loss-oct-15-2023  -  Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Learn more about Jenn's ‘Fall Healing Retreat: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Joy After Loss' in Mexico this November https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.mykajabi.com/fall-healing-retreat?fbclid=IwAR2tEGHZz4cnT3ndJYWWnf0MQEnyGqHXUljsVCgGr6D_SdwJqGHEL5RV7WQ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Sink into this quick guided water meditation with host Jenn Cormier to help your body and mind feel renewed and refreshed. This calming meditation will take you on a journey to surrender what you don't need and relax into what is. Let the water give you beauty, grace, and love. Come back to this meditation to receive these gifts time and time again. Resources: Are you a woman suffering from the loss of a parent? Join our Half Day Community Retreat: Healing After Parent Loss on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at 10 am PST. Use the code PODCAST to attend for free! https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.mykajabi.com/healing-after-parent-loss/june-25-2023 - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Learn more about Jenn's ‘Fall Healing Retreat: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Joy After Loss' in Mexico this November https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.mykajabi.com/fall-healing-retreat?fbclid=IwAR2tEGHZz4cnT3ndJYWWnf0MQEnyGqHXUljsVCgGr6D_SdwJqGHEL5RV7WQ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

(Content Warning: Suicide)  Do you feel stripped bare after a loss?  Women Rocking Business CEO Sage Lavine shares vulnerably about how the nakedness of her grief served as a creative portal after her divorce and the tragic loss of her father.  Sage gives a deep and heartfelt look at revisiting the darkness of our Soul after a new loss and how we can lean into grief in order to fall apart and then fall back together.  Listen for a profound message about community and the beauty of leaning on each other not just after a loss, but everyday. Learn to choose interdependence over independence and codependence from someone who has built a strong community of thousands of women who learn from each other and support one another every day.   Resources: Join the 3 Day Rock Sales Event September 19-21 https://womenrockingbusiness.com/rocksales-friendticket/?orid=46808&opid=90 - Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/ - Learn more about Jenn's ‘Fall Healing Retreat: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Joy After Loss' in Mexico this November https://walkthroughgriefwithgrace.mykajabi.com/fall-healing-retreat?fbclid=IwAR2tEGHZz4cnT3ndJYWWnf0MQEnyGqHXUljsVCgGr6D_SdwJqGHEL5RV7WQ - Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Do you have old wounds that you finally want to heal? Are you feeling heavy and carrying around emotional burdens? If so, a healing pilgrimmage may help you to reignite your inner lights and find presence and intention. Jenn found profound healing on her pilgrimmages to Mexico with her father in 2012 and again in 2022 ten years after his passing, and this November she is hosting a healing pilgrimmate for you. In this episode, Jenn and her co-faciliator Karma Cloud share the 9 reasons why you need to go on a healing pilgrimmage and everything that a beautiful journey to the pyramids of Teotihaucan and other sacred sites entails. Join us for powerful moments of integration, receiving, and creation and find true healing not in isolation, but in community. As a group we will connect at these sacred sites in order to open ourselves up to magic and wonder. Want to learn more about the trip? Go here for a full description, pricing, and photos to inspire you. Still have questions? Schedule a free 1-on-1 call with Jenn to see if this pilgrimage is right for you. - Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? Join to connect with others experiencing grief, resources, events, and more. Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

***CONTENT WARNING: Murder, suicide***   What is the most painful thought for you right now? This question kicks off the PEACE method, a grief processing method that has helped Grief Coach Audrey White immensely not just with her clients, but also through her many experiences with grief. In this episode, Audrey shares the cascading grief that she experienced from several losses during the COVID-19 pandemic and the whirlwind of emotions and challenges that she faced after the murder of her brother by his wife. She is no stranger to the pain of loss, and walks us through the PEACE method letter by letter to help you find presence, new perspectives, and acceptance. Audrey also gives compassionate advice for people who have withdrawn after a loss and who are having a difficult time finding community and reaching out to others. Listen for a powerful conversation between two grief guides who bring with them powerful tools built from years of experience and personal loss. Resources: Learn more about Audrey and her work at www.audreylaurawhite.com Go to www.griefcoachacademy.com to find video resources for those who have experienced loss and Grief Coach training to help yourself and others process grief Connect with Audrey on Instagram and TikTok Keep an eye out for Audrey's book this fall Grief Coaching: Paving a Path from Pain to Peace   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? Join to connect with others experiencing grief, resources, events, and more.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Do you need help coming alive and prioritizing joy after grief? In this episode, Jenn talks with Megan Walrod, a mentor for successful women, about how to Live Your Yes even when facing grief. Megan shares her experience of being with her mom in the days leading up to her death and how her death became a doorway into following her soul's call to adventure. Listen to learn how grief can open you up to living more fully, how to welcome in unconditional divine love, and to not be afraid of emotional pluralism. Megan also offers powerful journaling prompts that you can incorporate into your regular healing practice.   Resources: Learn more about Megan and her work at www.meganwalrod.com   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? Join to connect with others experiencing grief, resources, events, and more.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

“Is this all there is?”  “Will I ever see my loved ones who have died again?”  “Is there life after death?” If you struggle with these existential questions, then this episode is for you. Jenn talks with Author and host of The Next Room podcast Jane Asher about how she stays connected with those who have passed. She shares how she co-wrote a book with her mother after she died and how the cord connecting us with our loved ones remains. You will be invited to ask, listen, and shift your perception of what your relationship is with those beyond. Listen for comfort, connection, and a challenge to alter our relationship with death.   Resources: Learn more about Jane and her work at www.janeasherreaney.com Connect with Jane for a free digital copy of her book The Next Room at thenextroomwithjane@gmail.com Listen to The Next Room Podcast with Jane Asher   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? Join to connect with others experiencing grief, resources, events, and more.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Are you looking for comfort after a loss? In this episode, Jenn talks with Advanced Intuitive Energy Healer and Author Liz Peterson about the comfort of communication from beyond the veil and how grief can serve as a gateway to afterlife communication. Liz lost her mother suddenly in February of 2022 and chronicles the first season after her mom's death in her book Mom Died Last Night. My Shared Death Experience. A Memoir of Death, Grief, and Afterlife Communication. She shares how loss is an initiation into a new way of being, and how writing and tapping into her intuition helped her move through her grief. Listen for Liz's three steps for receiving signs from loved ones and a powerful reminder that you are not alone.   Resources: Learn more about Liz's work at her website https://raisethevibewithliz.com/ Order Liz's book Mom Died Last Night. My Shared Death Experience. A Memoir of Death, Grief, and Afterlife Communication here  Listen to the Raise the Vibe with Liz Podcast Follow Liz on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? Join to connect with others experiencing grief, resources, events, and more.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Are you a woman who is currently going through a divorce? In this special bonus episode, Jenn and guest Adrienne Rothstein Grace announce her new book, I'm Divorced, Now What? A Guide to the Rest of Your Life. Adrienne pulled together an amazing team of contributors for this guidebook, including Jenn, and they'll share a little bit about how you can learn to dream again and get into a loving relationship with yourself after the end of a marriage.   Resources: Order or download I'm Divorced, Now What? A Guide to the Rest of Your Life here Learn more about Adrienne and her work at https://adriennegrace.com/ Get in touch with Adrienne at adrienne@adriennegrace.com Order or download Adrienne's first book, Going from We to Me: A Financial Guide to Divorce   Listen to more tips from Adrienne on navigating divorce and financial transitions in Episode 36 of the show.   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

As we come to the close of another cycle of episodes, Jenn herself leads you on her Seasonal Guided Breath Practice to help you reconnect to nature and the natural cycles taking place around us. This practice will help you to feel the inspiration of Spring, the fullness of Summer, the softness and release of Autumn, and the wisdom and stillness of Winter. This is a practice that you can listen to over and over again to calm your nervous system and move from a stress response to a relaxation response.   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

We face grief in our daily lives not just from personal loss, but also from rampant injustice and the degradation of our planet. In this episode, soil scientist and author Chris McDonald joins Jenn to talk about her deep love for the earth and the grief that comes with witnessing climate change. Chris shares the connections between the loss of her mom in her 20s, her near-death experience, and the grief surrounding her relationship with Mother Earth. As someone who has always been nourished by soil, Chris encourages us to better learn how to be in relationship with the earth and where we live and to view our environmental grief as a wake up call for healing and change.   Resources: Learn more about Chris and find her 2 books Where Everything Wild Has a Home and My Two Mothers: A Collection of Poetry and Prose  at www.awaken2wonder.com   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

What does theater have to do with grief? In this episode, Expressive Arts Therapists Rachelle Archer and Erika Malone join Jenn to share how storytelling through Playback Theater can serve as a powerful tool for feeling seen, heard, and part of something bigger than yourself. Playback Theater is a way for people to tell their stories and see them reflected back through a theater performance, which is especially impactful for marginalized communities and those going through challenging seasons of life. It is a form of arts for social change that honors not just grief from death, but from all of life's changes.   Resources: Learn more about Rachelle and her work at www.rachellearcher.com and listen to her podcast, The Artful Leader, wherever you listen to podcasts Learn more about Erika and her work with Yellowbird Expressive Arts at /www.yellow-bird.org   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Have you ever felt the grief of blocked passion? Like you're fighting an uphill battle? Author and non-profit leader Hawah Kasat understands these experiences well and joins Jenn in this episode to talk about how he faced the red tape, competitive fundraising, and the feeling that you're just not doing enough with his non-profit One Common Unity for 20 years. He shares the failures of the non-proft sector and how its shortcomings left him with a loss of hope and worries that he's been doing the wrong work for decades. Hawah also speaks about the loss of his mentee, Nate, to gun violence and the challenge of showing up as a community leader and holding space when deling with that loss himself. Listen for a profound conversation about the barriers to systemic change that we face as a society, the grief we feel as a result of injustice and harm, and Hawah's vision for a better way forward.   Resources: Connect with Hawah on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Learn more about Hawah's work on his website: https://hawah.us/ Listen to Hawah's TedX Talk ‘How Greed Could Save the World'   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Have you recently lost a spouse? Or do you have a loved one who was recently widowed? In this episode, Grief Recovery Specialist, Author, and Financial Planner Donna Kendrick joins Jenn to share the shock of suddenly losing her husband Greg in 2013 and her journey to helping other widows and widowers feel more in control and less alone. In the decade since her husband's passing, Donna has brough love back into the financial planning industry to help people through times of transition and gives back to her community through sharing the tools of the Grief Recovery Method. Listen to learn how you can find support in widowhood as well as the key ways that you can be there for someone in the days, months, and years after a loss. ***Content warning: Suicide***  Resources: Learn more about Donna and her work including her book A Guide to Widowhood: Navigating the First Three Years at www.widow-wisdom.com Follow Donna on Instagram @widowandwisdom Listen to the Widow Wisdom and Wealth Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Do you find yourself feeling scattered and scared, like you're on a slippery slope where everything important to you is sliding away? In this episode, Clinical Psychologist and Personal Energy Strategist Dr.Sandra Lewis shares how she overcame burnout through grounding practices, identifying circles of care, and inviting in care from within, community, and from those beyond the veil. Listen for simple grounding practices, ways that you can intentionally nurture your relationships with your ancestors, and powerful reminders that you are not alone.   Resources: Get your “Exhausted to Energized - 6 Simple Strategies for BIG Relief” Free Gift here Join the Smart Soul Success Collective for Women Facebook group Learn more about Dr.Sandra and her work at www.lifein4partharmony.com   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Grief has a much bigger impact on our relationships that we may realize. Childhood grief and trauma has a profound impact on our relationships as adults and major losses can lead to anger and estrangement as emotions run high and communication breaks down. In this episode, award winning speaker and trauma and relationship coach Robyn Smith joins Jenn to share how we can work on ourselves to create greater depth and understanding in our relationships with others. They discuss what it really means to hold space, how we can feel more worthy and complete on our own, and how to build communication muscles so that we do not encounter as many challenges when we face a loss.   Resources: Get your Free Ultimate Communication Checklist and discover more about Robyn's work and trainings at www.robynsmith.net Join the Rock Your Relationship Sisterhood Facebook group   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein   

To wrap up our series on Conscious Dying, Jenn leads a guided invoation of love, peace, and light. This practice is one that Jenn delivered at her father's funeral and is part of her daily routine. It is a simple, quick way to offer yourself kindness and prepare yourself for times of struggle or bolster yourself in a time of grief.   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein   

Jon Carlson had ALS and chose to die by Medical Aid in Dying on October 16, 2022. In the months leading up to his passing, he surrounded himself with the love of an incredible community, and through his conscious dying process they all gave and received incredible gifts. In this episode, Jon's friend and caregiver Lauren Kimple shares the amazing reciprocal love that they all experienced, and how Jon continues to serve life even in death. Listen for profound lessons on approaching death in a conscious, healing way and for advice directly from Jon on how to go about interacting with someone who is dying.   Resources: Discover more about Jon and now Lauren's business and read Jon's writings at www.vitalistbotanicals.com   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday at 10 am and 6 pm PST. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein   

Death doesn't have to be dark, scary, or a failure. In this special episode, we've gathered three incredible death doulas to talk about what conscious dying means to them, their experiences with Medical Aid in Dying, and how they help people go on a spiritual journey to release regrets and feel freedom before death. Listen for a wealth of wisdom, their mission to bring empowerment and autonomy to dying, and invitations to help you on your own conscious dying journey.   Meet the Doulas: Jerrigrace Lyons is a Death Midwife and Educator, MAID Doula, Minister, and a pioneer in the Home Funeral Movement. She founded Final Passages to help prepare people for EOL and teach EOL Doula practice and HF Guidance. Learn more about Jerrigrace's work and her courses at https://finalpassages.org and listen to her one-on-one interview in Episode 17. Gabby Jimenez is a hospice nurse, end of life doula, conscious dying educator, author, and blogger. She is also the creator of the Hospice Heart Facebook group. Learn more about Gabby and her work at www.thehospiceheart.net and listen to her one-on-one interview in Episode 45. Constance Miles is a death midwife and end of life doula who was formerly a nurse and homebirth midwife for 46+ years. Having been the midwife for two of her daughters at home six times, she midwifed her stepson when he died and removed her mom from life support. Learn more about Constance and her work at https://www.socoelda.com/   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? If not, click here to join for connection, peace, and free workshops. Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday at 10 am and 6 pm PST. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Part of grieving is returning to yourself. This is just one bit of the wisdom shared by ordained minister, full-spectrum doula, and educator Dr.Jamie Eaddy Chism in the fourth episode in our series on conscious dying. Dr.Jamie and Jenn discuss her work focused on transitions from birth to death and everything in between, and the lessons she has learned from her experiences of loss. Listen for powerful lessons on how your lost loved ones can move forward with you, finding contentment in not having all of the answers, and the power of silence.   Resources: Learn more about Dr.Jamie and Thoughtful Transitions here  Connect with Dr.Jamie on Facebook and Instagram International End of Life Doula Association   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? If not, click here to join for connection, peace, and free workshops.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Have you heard of Medical Aid in Dying or Compassionate Death? In this episode in our series on Conscious Dying, Hospice Nurse and Death Doula Gabby Jimenez joins Jenn to give an introduction to medically assisted dying and the lessons that she learned beside her brother's deathbed. Listen to discover how caregivers can also take care of themselves, the importance of saying what we want to say before it's too late, and the peace, joy, and dignity that can come with compassionate death.    Resources: Learn more about Gabby and her work here Join the Hospice Heart Facebook page   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? If not, click here to join for connection, peace, and free workshops.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

In this powerful episode, three amazing women - Maura Rassman-Gwiazda, Kenlyn Kolleen, and Doctor AMara - all connected by an incredible Australian Shepherd named Blue join Jenn to tell the incredible story of dogs who served as divine connectors and brought magic into their lives. They tell of the contract that they made with their dogs to honor when and where they wanted to pass on, and the power of using Tibetan practices to honor them after their death. If you are a dog lover or a pet owner, this episode is a must listen. It will open your eyes to the ways that you can honor your four-legged friends and what they can teach you about conscious dying.   This episode is dedicated to Blue, Pennylane, Ginny, and other beloved pets who have had such an impact on our lives.   Resources: Read Forever Blue: Loving Our Dog and Letting Her Go by Kenlyn Kolleen with Maura Rassman Gwiazda Watch Kenlyn's Doglama short film in honor of Pennylane Learn more about Doctor AMara and her work here Learn more about Maura's work here Learn more about Kenlyn and her work here See and support Gail Pope and Brighthaven's work rescuing animals and providing hospice care and holistic education here Learn more about Final Passages Conscious Dying Education here Read Loving What Is by Byron Katie   Have you joined the Grief and Grace Facebook group yet? If not, click here to join for connection, peace, and free workshops.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Be part of the grief revolution - walk with us on November 15th. This is it! The start of the SEVENTH cycle of SEVEN episodes. To celebrate the seventh cycle and the upcoming one-year anniversary of the podcast on November 15th, Jenn chats with the producer of the show, Caitlin Epstein, about conscious dying and curating a new cycle of episodes around the subject. Jenn also shares about her upcoming trip to honor the 10th anniversary of her father's death and what it means to go on a spiritual journey around death, dying, and grief. Listen to learn how YOU can be a part of the Walk Through Grief with Grace Walk-A-Thon on November 15th! Click here to save the date and event in your Google calendar.   Resources: Learn more about Final Passages and their Conscious Dying courses The 5 Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski Join us for the Walk-A-Thon event in the private Grief and Grace Facebook group! Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Join Laughter Yoga Coach and Yoga Teacher Sim Birnbaum for a guided laughter meditation to help you realign with your nervous system, metabolize grief, and move stagnation. The guided meditation will last for 5 minutes, and then Sim and Jenn will discuss the power of laughter for the grief process, and how it can be a tool for getting back in touch with joy, presence, and possibility.   Resources: Learn more about Sim and his work here Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Ann Redelfs was simply an amazing person, and is remembered as an absolutely incredible friend. In this episode, health and wellness coach Yvonne Myles joins Jenn to share about her friend Ann, who she lost in 2020 after 41 years of friendship. Yvonne talks about the loneliness and isolation of loss and how creating a documentary about Ann and her widespread impact served as a cathartic creation process that allowed her and others to stay close to Ann and keep her fully present in their lives. The documentary and this podcast episode are a love letter to Ann, a woman who would go to the ends of the earth to demonstrate her love.    We usually publish episodes on Wednesdays, but this episode was published on September 13th, 2022 in honor of Ann Redelfs' 65th birthday.   Resources: Watch the documentary Boundless Love - Remembering Ann Redelfs Learn more about Yvonne and her work here. Join us for Heal: A 3 Day Virtual Event for Women After Loss on September 16th - 18th  2022 at 10 am PST daily. Register on Eventbrite. (You can attend all or part of the weekend. The Heal retreat is vitual and free of charge) Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group for community and to stay up to date with upcoming events. Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

Rushing the grief process after a loss can be traumatic, and to discuss the important topic of the pace of grief, host Jenn Cormier held a Community Roundtable with podcast listeners to give space to share about their experiences. Five guests share about what was too much, too fast, or too soon for them after a loss, what they learned from the experience, and their advice and wisdom for others around how to support people in the grieving process. Listen for a raw and honest conversation about grief from listeners just like you.   A huge thank you to Erinne, Myra, Fina, Liz, and Angela for being part of the very first Community Rountable event and for sharing their stories. Jenn will be hosting a Community Roundtable featuring a different topic event once every quarter. To stay up to date with upcoming events, join the private Grief & Grace Facebook group. Join us for Heal: A 3 Day Virtual Event for Women After Loss on September 16 - 18 at 10 am PST daily. Register on Eventbrite. Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

When was the last time you relly talked with someone about loss? Or flexed your crying muscles? In this episode, Embodiment Artist, Emotional Fitness Co-Creator, and mother Cara H. Cadwallader joins us to share about her journey dealing with compounded grief after losing her life partner Burt to cancer at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares about her journey as a mother and a widow amidst a shifting world and addresses such important facets of grief, like the urge to judge ourselves and our reactions, the challenge of allowing ourselves to fully feel and experience our emotions, and the instinct to apologize for our feelings. Listen for inspiration to be open about your grief, flex your crying muscules, and go on the journey that you need after a loss.    Resources: Learn more about Cara and her work here Learn more about the Mama Caravan and pre-order Cara's book The Mama Caravan: A Maternal Mental Health Map for Life After Loss here  Read Cara's Huffington Post article “The Love of My Life Died From Cancer. Now I'm Struggling to Raise Our Son Through Grief”   Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

In this podcast, we cover all types of grief, and in this episode guest Melody Long joins Jenn to discuss the grief around shifts in relationships. Melody is a Soul Wisdom Coach who faced the grief of infidelity and divorce after her husband was unfaithful in their marriage. The weight of the upheaval and emotional turmoil led her to lose her job and struggle through learning to co-parent. However, through spiritual healing and the empowerment she found through flatwater kayaking, Melody came to realize that she is still worthy and that her best years are still ahead of her. If you are struggling with big changes in your life and with self-worth, then listen for inspiration and fortitude.   Resources: Learn more about Melody and her work here Join Melody's Women's Soul Circle: Empowering Women 50+ Facebook group   Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Especially in Western culture, death is something we fear and try our very best to have control over. Executive Health Coach and NLP Practitioner Tina Hong joins Jenn in this episode to share the moving story of how her father, after a ten year journey with stage four bile duct cancer, opened himself up to death with tears, laughter, and arms wide open. Tina shares about the challenges of being a caretaker, the weight of anticipatory grief, and how she learned to be present and welcome in gratitude when faced with that thin line before life and death. Listen to Tina's story about how she became a champion of uncertainty and building resilience, and how her experiences and growth allow her to help clients to move out of overwhelm and anxiety.   Resources:   For events, summits and trainings with Tina: www.facebook.com/goodnessmultiplied Follow Tina on Instagram @GoodnessM Get a FREE Guide to Eating As a Meditation for Weight Loss Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

The D word: Divorce. Women's Health Advocate, Author, and Holistic Financial Planner Adrienne Grace joins Jenn to discuss the grief of divorce and the reality of financial impacts around divorce and death. Adrienne recognizes that a death is a death, whether it is the death of a relationship or the death of a person, and she has committed herself to helping women navigate divorce and other major life transitions. Listen to learn how you can go into divorce prepared, more confident, and ready to examine the questions “who am I” and “what do I want?”   Resources: Join Adrienne's Masterclass on The Worst Financial Mistakes Women Make in Divorce on July 27th, 2022 at 8 pm EST Find Adrienne and her work here Get in touch with Adrienne at adrienne@adriennegrace.com Check out Adrienne's book Going From We to Me: A Financial Guide to Divorce Join Adrienne's Divorce Academy Prep Course Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

For June's meditation in the Month of the Father, Trauma Informed Health and Wellness Coach Teya Valentina leads us in meditation to honor Father Sky and welcome in the divine sacred masculine. With Teya as your guide, you will be able to connect to the cosmic realm and expansiveness of life. Listen to this meditation for connection, support, and balance.    Resources: Find Teya and her work here www.teyavalentinacoaching.com   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Without this story, Jenn's work in the world of grief and this very podcast wouldn't exist. For a special Father's Day episode, Jenn tells the story of the healing journey that she and her dad, Gil, embarked on after his diagnosis with prostate cancer. Listen for a story not just about terminal illness, death, and grief, but also about how even though you can't always cure, but you can always heal. Through help from mentors, movement, and ritual, Jenn spent a year walking with grief. It is this year of taking grief by the hand that inspired the work that Jenn does today.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Learn more about Jenn's work at www.walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com Join the private Grief & Grace Facebook Group  Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Co-director of the Rhode Island Black Storytellers and absolutely incredible storyteller Valerie Tutson is back to show us how wisdom tales can help in a time of grief and loss, and how the power of a good story, poem or song can provide us with enough distance for grief to sit beside us without consuming us. Valerie begins with the practice of singing a Malawian song in Chichewa saying “I See You” to help you check in, see others, and see yourself. She then tells the story of The Cowtail Switch, a tale from Liberia about why the storytellers are considered to be the most important people in the community. Listen to experience the absolute joy of listening to Valerie tell as story and to learn that no one is truly dead until they are forgotten. To learn more about Valerie you can find her here Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

This episode is your reminder to reach out to the important people in your life and tell them how much they mean to you. Artist Jackie Leander joins Jenn to share about how, when they were in high school, they threw themself a funeral. The event embraced silliness and outrageousness, and brought people together, but Jackie also acknowledges that the fun event and affirming words from friends helped them process difficult emotions in a time of mental health challenges. Through Jackie's story we can learn that processing grief and emotions doesn't have to be done in a solemn or serious way, but that we can do it in a joyful or funny way with community. At the end of the day, we all have a desire to be seen, recognized, and loved, and it is important that we affirm those around us as we wish to be. Listen for a lot of laughter and great points for reflection.   Content warning: this episode has mention of mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

How to contain all of the richness that this episode offers in the show notes? Dr.Janelle Chase-Mayers, a mental health consultant, creative systemic therapist, and certified grief recovery specialist, joins Jenn to share about her work at the intersection of play, movement, wellness, and a preventative stance in mental health. Through the Grief Recovery Method and her personal experience with grief after losing her husband just weeks after giving birth to their son, Dr.Janelle helps people learn to dream again. She tells us how we can learn a skill set to live life on life's terms and approach grief with competency, skill, and confidence. Listen for inspiration, tips to sleep better, advice on seeking help after loss, and more. Resources: Find Dr.Janelle Chase-Mayers and her work here Dr.Janelle's TedX Talk: Crafting Emotional Intelligence The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W James and Russell Friedman   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

This episode is short, but oh so powerful. The Grave Woman herself Joél Simone Anthony joins us to share about how spirit leads her work as a licensed funeral director, insurance agent, and sacred grief practitioner. She tells us how there is no place that is not sacred in death care and how it is important to honor the essence of who we are as individuals. Listen for a moving conversation about how we view grief and how we can practice grief, celebration, and presence daily so that we do not limit ourselves to the big celebrations and recognitions around birth, weddings, and funerals.   Find The Grave Woman, her work, and all of her amazing courses here Follow Joél on Instagram @thegravewoman Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Have you experienced the loneliness and heart-shattering grief after a loss? Have you found yourself stepping back from things you previously loved? In this episode, Certified Life Purpose Coach and Reiki Master Ama Mothershed shares her journey of relearning how to walk through life without any family - adopted or biological, after the death of her mother. After stepping away from a choir she had been a part of for thirteen years, she realized that stepping back can be an opportunity to step into something new that gives a sense of peace in both mind and body. As she moved through grief, she found peace and comfort in movement free of judgment and in support from the ancestors whose shoulders we get to stand on. Resources: Find Ama Mothershed and her work here Listen to Episode 2, Loss: Sublime and Ridiculous with Dr.Lewis Mehl-Madrona on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you like to listen Listen to Episode 7, 7 Generations of Ancestral Support guided meditation on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you like to listen Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

To honor the month of the mother this May, Jenn will lead you in a guided meditation to call in and observe the power of the mother and the sacred feminine energy that resides in each and every one of us. Lay down, relax, and listen to this meditation to tap into the energy of unconditional love, embrace gentleness, and feel connected to the Mother Earth and the mothers who have come before you.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

As we move into the month of the mother and Mother's Day, Trauma Informed Health and Wellness Coach Teya Valentina joins us to share about her journey helping her mother face the grief of aging and transitioning to a period of more dependence. She brings her knowledge as a dancing alchemist and from her time learning Indigenous pathways and older ways of knowing to teach us how we can bring spiritual and ancestral warmth to the tedious tasks of dealing with life insurance, real estate decisions, and other realities of transition and stress. Listen to hear how you can embrace the power and alchemy of the mother in order to be more loving, present, and non-reactive.   Resources: Find Teya and her work here  Circle Singing with Bobby McFerrin    Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

Karma Cloud, Minster of Metamorphosis, is back to paint the winding and wondrous picture of the cosmology of the universe. With calming, flowing imagery, Karma shares with us the back and forth of yin and yang, the cycle of creation and destruction, and the power of the words. She shows us how by better understanding our own nature and our places within the universe, we can better understand the chaos and crisis of dealth, the formlessness of grief, and how to rebuild and repair. Listen for wisdom and two special mantras that Karma shares at the end of the episode.   You can find Karma here: Revkarmacloud@sowisdom.com and on her Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/karmicjoy   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

We are all movers. We are all dancers. In this episode, dancer and grief ritualist Julia Hartsell is back to share about the profound healing that we can experience through the simple act of moving our bodies. Movement of all kinds, from wiggling our pinkie finger to knitting to breaking down walls with a sledgehammer, has the ability to help us welcome sensation and pain, and in turn teach us things about ourselves and begin healing. We encourage you to listen to this episode and think about what simple movements you can bring into your life.   Topics: Bringing vulnerability, sorrow, and change to dance The importance of slowing down in the grief process and truly welcoming in sensation and pain The power of anger to teach us something about our boundaries Welcoming what is and giving ourselves the space to experience what we need in that moment Using dance as a means of connecting with a support system of ancestors Grounding ourselves and healing by simply placing our bare feet upon the earth Embracing hobbies or simple tasks as means of moving our bodies and focusing our minds   Resources: Find Julia and her work here The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully      Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein

In Western culture, we're expected to move on quickly after death. After the memorial service ends, it's back to business as usual. In this episode, guest and retired network television sports director Meg Streeter Lauck tells a love-filled story of caring for her husband for 20 years after his Parkinson's diagnosis. and 10 years with dementia. After his death on December 31st, 2020, she began a yearlong journey to walk through grief with grace. She shares about how Jenn's Transform Your Grief Immersion Program and alternative healing methods such as dance helped her to get out of bed and embrace grief as a friend. Meg emphasizes the importance of the phrase “too much, too fast, too soon is too hard,” in the grief process and how we can face life again by slowing down.   Topics: Meg shares her love for her husband and her journey being a caregiver for him after his diagnoses of Parkinsons and later, dementia Meg's strategy for communicating with a loved one with dementia The beautiful experience of bringing family together to “launch” a loved one over to the other side The full weight of grief that hits after the memorial service and when everyone else starts to return to their lives That state of shock even after a death you knew was coming for a long time Learning to take grief by the hand and connect with it in a positive way Bringing grief into the body and healing through dance   Receive your Free Grief Guidebook here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Enjoying the podcast? Help with our production costs by donating here Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein