Podcast appearances and mentions of alan pedersen

Alan Pedersen shares his journey At the 47th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends; an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. https://www.compassionatefriends.org The post Alan Pedersen: Laughter and Grief appeared first on Open to Hope.

Alan Pedersen shares his journey At the 47th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends; an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. https://www.compassionatefriends.org The post Alan Pedersen: The Healing Power of Laughter appeared first on Open to Hope.

Alan Pedersen is an award-winning speaker, songwriter and recording artist. His inspirational message of hope and his music have resonated deeply with those facing a loss or adversity in their […] The post International Day Of Hope And Healing After Loss Conference Candle Lighting appeared first on Open to Hope.

Alan Pedersen at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends. The post Alan Pedersen: What I've Learned Traveling Across The USA for Hope appeared first on Open to Hope.

Today we welcome back the show Mr. Alan Pedersen from, Angels Across the USA Tour. This is of course, as the title denotes the second part of our conversation with Alan. If you missed episode 15 please press pause and listen to Part I and then come back and pick up the remaining conversation here in episode 16. In today's discussion Alan talks about many things such as understanding how your kids grieve differently and realizing just how important it is to find support that works for you. His wisdom and understanding gained through his journey provide so much hope that you can help but smile!   Alan has been on his journey of grief for over 19 years. The loss of his 18-year old daughter changed the direction of his life. Alan has spent the past 17 years helping others with their grief, writing and singing his songs and leading grief organizations. Alan has a unique message and delivery as he signs some of his “Love” songs about grief and talks about the grief journey at hundreds of small groups across the country! Alan's van is covered with thousands of “butterflies” of our angels with their name and home city. “Our angels” travel with Alan on these cross-country trips. Alan offers up valuable insights into the process and journey of grief as well as valuable tools for dealing with your grief.  If you'd like to help sponsor Alan's tour you may go here to fund your angel's butterfly on his van: https://angelsacrosstheusa.org/Sponsor-The-Tour (https://angelsacrosstheusa.org/Sponsor-The-Tour)     We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief (https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcast (https://twitter.com/HTGPodcast) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugrief (https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugrief) Website: http://hopethrugrief.com (http://hopethrugrief.com). Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listen (https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listen) Jordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org (http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org)   Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts!   Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately.   Thank you Marshall Adler Steve Smelski

Today we welcome Mr. Alan Pedersen from, Angels Across the USA Tour to our show. Alan has been on his journey of grief for over 19 years. The loss of his 18-year old daughter changed the direction of his life. Alan has spent the past 17 years helping others with their grief, writing and singing his songs and leading grief organizations. Alan has a unique message and delivery as he signs some of his “Love” songs about grief and talks about the grief journey at hundreds of small groups across the country! Alan's van is covered with thousands of “butterflies” of our angels with their name and home city. “Our angels” travel with Alan on these cross-country trips.  Alan offers up valuable insights into the process and journey of grief as well as valuable tools for dealing with your grief.  If you'd like to help sponsor Alan's tour you may go here to fund your angel's butterfly on his van: https://angelsacrosstheusa.org/Sponsor-The-Tour (https://angelsacrosstheusa.org/Sponsor-The-Tour)   We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief (https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcast (https://twitter.com/HTGPodcast) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugrief (https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugrief) Website: http://hopethrugrief.com (http://hopethrugrief.com). Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listen (https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listen) Jordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org (http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org)   Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts!   Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately.   Thank you Marshall Adler Steve Smelski

Alan Pedersen is an award-winning speaker, songwriter and recording artist. His inspirational message of hope and his music have resonated deeply with those facing a loss or adversity in their […] The post Candle Lighting with Alan Pedersen appeared first on Open to Hope.

Barbara J Hopkinson with Co-Host, Alan Pedersen discuss resilience. The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders […] The post A Butterfly’s Journey Resilience the Key to Surviving Loss appeared first on Open to Hope.

Do you ever wonder what you could have done or should have done to save your loved one from death? Where do you go from here? Dr. Gloria and Dr. […] The post Alan Pedersen: Healing Guilt and Regret appeared first on Open to Hope.

On this how Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends Alan Pedersen the grief journey and how The Compassionate Friends supports those […] The post Alan Pedersen: The Compassionate Friends: A Place of Hope appeared first on Open to Hope.

Looking for music to heal? If so join singer songwriter Amy Sky as she and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, discuss with Amy “LIV ON,” a collaborative album with Olivia Newton-John, and Beth Nielsen Chapman.  Listen in and be inspired by the power of music to heal. http://opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/17132811/Amy-Sky.mp3

Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends and Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley of the Open to Hope foundations share tips and hope for the holiday season after suffering a loss.

This episode features an in depth interview with Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) the self-help support group that Jordon's sibling support group is a part of. Alan lost his daughter Ashley in 2001, and in the despair he was feeling, he re-immersed himself into his musical career, and began writing  songs that reflected what he was going through and what he wished he could say to his daughter. Shortly after selling CDs of his music at a Compassionate Friends national conference, he began playing his music at local chapters around the country. For more info on The Compassionate Friends go to http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx There you can find the nearest local chapter to you via the chapter locator, as well as info on upcoming regional and national conferences. For more info on Alan and how to buy his music, go to http://thegrieftoolbox.com/products/best-alan-pedersen or you can find him directly on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/alan-pedersen/id272445722

Alan Pedersen is an award winning songwriter, successful recording artist and nationally recognized speaker on grief and loss. On August 15, 2001 Alan's 18 year old daughter, Ashley died in an automobile accident.  Alan travels the United States with his wife Denise, sharing his music and story with grief organizations.  

Honoring the Children on the Other Side Communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight's show will focus on children who have crossed over to the Other Side. We invite parents and other family members to call in for communication with their children of all ages. Our focus for readings has always been about the healing, and communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight our guest is Cindy Baum of Miami, Florida. Cindy will tell you about her personal experiences and how she received support from Compassionate Friends, a group that offers grief support after the death of a child. Quoting from their website, “The Compassionate Friends is about transforming the pain of grief into the elixir of hope. It takes people out of the isolation society imposes on the bereaved and lets them express their grief naturally. With the shedding of tears, healing comes. And the newly bereaved get to see people who have survived and are learning to live and love again.” —Simon Stephens, founder of The Compassionate Friends Tune in as Dennis & Alice create a safe space for like minds to discuss all things metaphysical. They'll take live phone & Skype calls & inQuick Messages to help connect listeners to loved ones on the Other Side. Their desire is to bring understanding about what the Other Side is like, and to help people heal from the loss of a loved one. The healing process begins when communication is opened. Learn why some children are here for just a short time, and how their messages can facilitate the healing process. Call in to ask Cindy about Compassionate Friends. We'll be taking calls and InQuicks, too. We'll also be playing songs by Alan Pedersen, acclaimed singer/songwriter. To buy Alan’s CD’s, go to www.AngelsAcrossTheUSA.com Alan is an award winning songwriter, successful recording artist and nationally recognized speaker on grief and loss. In July of 2010, he was named the Professional of the Year by the Board of Directors of The Compassionate Friends, the largest organization in the world helping bereaved families. As a former Nashville songwriter, stand-up comedian and network radio news reporter, Alan has over 30 years of experience writing, performing and producing all genres of media. On August 15, 2001 Alan’s life was changed forever. Ashley Marie Pedersen, his oldest child and only daughter, died as a result of an automobile accident. Alan has turned his journey through the valley of grief and the pain of loss into a collection of powerful and moving songs recorded on to 4 highly acclaimed CD’s. His music is popular with bereaved people around the world and has been used at thousands of candle lighting services, balloon and butterfly releases and by hundreds of professionals and organizations as a healing tool for the bereaved. His music has been played at Ground Zero in New York City, the memorial at Virginia Tech University, the memorial at Columbine High School and is featured on many memorial and tribute websites. Alan has been a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at many prestigious conferences including: The World Gathering on Bereavement, The Compassionate Friends National Conference and The National Gathering of Bereaved Parents of the USA. Alan has written many articles on grief that have been featured in national magazines, newsletters and other publications. He has been a recurring guest on Healing the Grieving Heart on the Health and Wellness Radio Network. Please donate to help support The Compassionate Friends. From Cindy: "Every 29 seconds a family somewhere in the U.S. will experience the death of a child whether it be from an early pregnancy loss through that of a young adult. I felt this heartbreak personally when my daughter, Lisa died in 1969 and my son, Evan died in 2001. It was through the friendship, understanding and hope provided by The Compassionate Friends that I was able to survive this most terrible of nightmares. Every month The Compassionate Friends, through its 600 chapters and the National Organization, provides bereavement support to tens of thousands of families like mine. By supporting me during the Walk to Remember fundraising drive, you will be helping The Compassionate Friends to raise money to expand vital programs and outreach to bereaved families everywhere." ~ Cindy Baum Sponsoring Cindy is simple˜just click on the link at the bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Thank you for helping her to honor the memory of her beloved children, Lisa and Evan. You can also donate in the memory of your own loved ones. Here's how: Follow this Link to visit Cindy's personal TCF web page and help support Compassionate Friends www.tcfwalktoremember.org Then, click on TCF Miami Chapter. Go to "Team Rank" and you can then either click on "Cindy Baum" to donate in Evan's and Lisa's names, or you can click on "General Team Donation" and put your donation in the name of your loved ones you'd like to honor. ******************************************************************************

Honoring the Children on the Other Side Communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight's show will focus on children who have crossed over to the Other Side. We invite parents and other family members to call in for communication with their children of all ages. Our focus for readings has always been about the healing, and communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight our guest is Cindy Baum of Miami, Florida. Cindy will tell you about her personal experiences and how she received support from Compassionate Friends, a group that offers grief support after the death of a child. Quoting from their website, “The Compassionate Friends is about transforming the pain of grief into the elixir of hope. It takes people out of the isolation society imposes on the bereaved and lets them express their grief naturally. With the shedding of tears, healing comes. And the newly bereaved get to see people who have survived and are learning to live and love again.” —Simon Stephens, founder of The Compassionate Friends Tune in as Dennis & Alice create a safe space for like minds to discuss all things metaphysical. They'll take live phone & Skype calls & inQuick Messages to help connect listeners to loved ones on the Other Side. Their desire is to bring understanding about what the Other Side is like, and to help people heal from the loss of a loved one. The healing process begins when communication is opened. Learn why some children are here for just a short time, and how their messages can facilitate the healing process. Call in to ask Cindy about Compassionate Friends. We'll be taking calls and InQuicks, too. We'll also be playing songs by Alan Pedersen, acclaimed singer/songwriter. To buy Alan’s CD’s, go to www.AngelsAcrossTheUSA.com Alan is an award winning songwriter, successful recording artist and nationally recognized speaker on grief and loss. In July of 2010, he was named the Professional of the Year by the Board of Directors of The Compassionate Friends, the largest organization in the world helping bereaved families. As a former Nashville songwriter, stand-up comedian and network radio news reporter, Alan has over 30 years of experience writing, performing and producing all genres of media. On August 15, 2001 Alan’s life was changed forever. Ashley Marie Pedersen, his oldest child and only daughter, died as a result of an automobile accident. Alan has turned his journey through the valley of grief and the pain of loss into a collection of powerful and moving songs recorded on to 4 highly acclaimed CD’s. His music is popular with bereaved people around the world and has been used at thousands of candle lighting services, balloon and butterfly releases and by hundreds of professionals and organizations as a healing tool for the bereaved. His music has been played at Ground Zero in New York City, the memorial at Virginia Tech University, the memorial at Columbine High School and is featured on many memorial and tribute websites. Alan has been a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at many prestigious conferences including: The World Gathering on Bereavement, The Compassionate Friends National Conference and The National Gathering of Bereaved Parents of the USA. Alan has written many articles on grief that have been featured in national magazines, newsletters and other publications. He has been a recurring guest on Healing the Grieving Heart on the Health and Wellness Radio Network. Please donate to help support The Compassionate Friends. From Cindy: "Every 29 seconds a family somewhere in the U.S. will experience the death of a child whether it be from an early pregnancy loss through that of a young adult. I felt this heartbreak personally when my daughter, Lisa died in 1969 and my son, Evan died in 2001. It was through the friendship, understanding and hope provided by The Compassionate Friends that I was able to survive this most terrible of nightmares. Every month The Compassionate Friends, through its 600 chapters and the National Organization, provides bereavement support to tens of thousands of families like mine. By supporting me during the Walk to Remember fundraising drive, you will be helping The Compassionate Friends to raise money to expand vital programs and outreach to bereaved families everywhere." ~ Cindy Baum Sponsoring Cindy is simple˜just click on the link at the bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Thank you for helping her to honor the memory of her beloved children, Lisa and Evan. You can also donate in the memory of your own loved ones. Here's how: Follow this Link to visit Cindy's personal TCF web page and help support Compassionate Friends www.tcfwalktoremember.org Then, click on TCF Miami Chapter. Go to "Team Rank" and you can then either click on "Cindy Baum" to donate in Evan's and Lisa's names, or you can click on "General Team Donation" and put your donation in the name of your loved ones you'd like to honor. ******************************************************************************

Honoring the Children on the Other Side Communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight's show will focus on children who have crossed over to the Other Side. We invite parents and other family members to call in for communication with their children of all ages. Our focus for readings has always been about the healing, and communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight our guest is Cindy Baum of Miami, Florida. Cindy will tell you about her personal experiences and how she received support from Compassionate Friends, a group that offers grief support after the death of a child. Quoting from their website, “The Compassionate Friends is about transforming the pain of grief into the elixir of hope. It takes people out of the isolation society imposes on the bereaved and lets them express their grief naturally. With the shedding of tears, healing comes. And the newly bereaved get to see people who have survived and are learning to live and love again.” —Simon Stephens, founder of The Compassionate Friends Tune in as Dennis & Alice create a safe space for like minds to discuss all things metaphysical. They'll take live phone & Skype calls & inQuick Messages to help connect listeners to loved ones on the Other Side. Their desire is to bring understanding about what the Other Side is like, and to help people heal from the loss of a loved one. The healing process begins when communication is opened. Learn why some children are here for just a short time, and how their messages can facilitate the healing process. Call in to ask Cindy about Compassionate Friends. We'll be taking calls and InQuicks, too. We'll also be playing songs by Alan Pedersen, acclaimed singer/songwriter. To buy Alan’s CD’s, go to www.AngelsAcrossTheUSA.com Alan is an award winning songwriter, successful recording artist and nationally recognized speaker on grief and loss. In July of 2010, he was named the Professional of the Year by the Board of Directors of The Compassionate Friends, the largest organization in the world helping bereaved families. As a former Nashville songwriter, stand-up comedian and network radio news reporter, Alan has over 30 years of experience writing, performing and producing all genres of media. On August 15, 2001 Alan’s life was changed forever. Ashley Marie Pedersen, his oldest child and only daughter, died as a result of an automobile accident. Alan has turned his journey through the valley of grief and the pain of loss into a collection of powerful and moving songs recorded on to 4 highly acclaimed CD’s. His music is popular with bereaved people around the world and has been used at thousands of candle lighting services, balloon and butterfly releases and by hundreds of professionals and organizations as a healing tool for the bereaved. His music has been played at Ground Zero in New York City, the memorial at Virginia Tech University, the memorial at Columbine High School and is featured on many memorial and tribute websites. Alan has been a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at many prestigious conferences including: The World Gathering on Bereavement, The Compassionate Friends National Conference and The National Gathering of Bereaved Parents of the USA. Alan has written many articles on grief that have been featured in national magazines, newsletters and other publications. He has been a recurring guest on Healing the Grieving Heart on the Health and Wellness Radio Network. Please donate to help support The Compassionate Friends. From Cindy: "Every 29 seconds a family somewhere in the U.S. will experience the death of a child whether it be from an early pregnancy loss through that of a young adult. I felt this heartbreak personally when my daughter, Lisa died in 1969 and my son, Evan died in 2001. It was through the friendship, understanding and hope provided by The Compassionate Friends that I was able to survive this most terrible of nightmares. Every month The Compassionate Friends, through its 600 chapters and the National Organization, provides bereavement support to tens of thousands of families like mine. By supporting me during the Walk to Remember fundraising drive, you will be helping The Compassionate Friends to raise money to expand vital programs and outreach to bereaved families everywhere." ~ Cindy Baum Sponsoring Cindy is simple˜just click on the link at the bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Thank you for helping her to honor the memory of her beloved children, Lisa and Evan. You can also donate in the memory of your own loved ones. Here's how: Follow this Link to visit Cindy's personal TCF web page and help support Compassionate Friends www.tcfwalktoremember.org Then, click on TCF Miami Chapter. Go to "Team Rank" and you can then either click on "Cindy Baum" to donate in Evan's and Lisa's names, or you can click on "General Team Donation" and put your donation in the name of your loved ones you'd like to honor. ******************************************************************************

Honoring the Children on the Other Side Communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight's show will focus on children who have crossed over to the Other Side. We invite parents and other family members to call in for communication with their children of all ages. Our focus for readings has always been about the healing, and communication is the doorway to the healing process. Tonight our guest is Cindy Baum of Miami, Florida. Cindy will tell you about her personal experiences and how she received support from Compassionate Friends, a group that offers grief support after the death of a child. Quoting from their website, “The Compassionate Friends is about transforming the pain of grief into the elixir of hope. It takes people out of the isolation society imposes on the bereaved and lets them express their grief naturally. With the shedding of tears, healing comes. And the newly bereaved get to see people who have survived and are learning to live and love again.” —Simon Stephens, founder of The Compassionate Friends Tune in as Dennis & Alice create a safe space for like minds to discuss all things metaphysical. They'll take live phone & Skype calls & inQuick Messages to help connect listeners to loved ones on the Other Side. Their desire is to bring understanding about what the Other Side is like, and to help people heal from the loss of a loved one. The healing process begins when communication is opened. Learn why some children are here for just a short time, and how their messages can facilitate the healing process. Call in to ask Cindy about Compassionate Friends. We'll be taking calls and InQuicks, too. We'll also be playing songs by Alan Pedersen, acclaimed singer/songwriter. To buy Alan’s CD’s, go to www.AngelsAcrossTheUSA.com Alan is an award winning songwriter, successful recording artist and nationally recognized speaker on grief and loss. In July of 2010, he was named the Professional of the Year by the Board of Directors of The Compassionate Friends, the largest organization in the world helping bereaved families. As a former Nashville songwriter, stand-up comedian and network radio news reporter, Alan has over 30 years of experience writing, performing and producing all genres of media. On August 15, 2001 Alan’s life was changed forever. Ashley Marie Pedersen, his oldest child and only daughter, died as a result of an automobile accident. Alan has turned his journey through the valley of grief and the pain of loss into a collection of powerful and moving songs recorded on to 4 highly acclaimed CD’s. His music is popular with bereaved people around the world and has been used at thousands of candle lighting services, balloon and butterfly releases and by hundreds of professionals and organizations as a healing tool for the bereaved. His music has been played at Ground Zero in New York City, the memorial at Virginia Tech University, the memorial at Columbine High School and is featured on many memorial and tribute websites. Alan has been a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at many prestigious conferences including: The World Gathering on Bereavement, The Compassionate Friends National Conference and The National Gathering of Bereaved Parents of the USA. Alan has written many articles on grief that have been featured in national magazines, newsletters and other publications. He has been a recurring guest on Healing the Grieving Heart on the Health and Wellness Radio Network. Please donate to help support The Compassionate Friends. From Cindy: "Every 29 seconds a family somewhere in the U.S. will experience the death of a child whether it be from an early pregnancy loss through that of a young adult. I felt this heartbreak personally when my daughter, Lisa died in 1969 and my son, Evan died in 2001. It was through the friendship, understanding and hope provided by The Compassionate Friends that I was able to survive this most terrible of nightmares. Every month The Compassionate Friends, through its 600 chapters and the National Organization, provides bereavement support to tens of thousands of families like mine. By supporting me during the Walk to Remember fundraising drive, you will be helping The Compassionate Friends to raise money to expand vital programs and outreach to bereaved families everywhere." ~ Cindy Baum Sponsoring Cindy is simple˜just click on the link at the bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Thank you for helping her to honor the memory of her beloved children, Lisa and Evan. You can also donate in the memory of your own loved ones. Here's how: Follow this Link to visit Cindy's personal TCF web page and help support Compassionate Friends www.tcfwalktoremember.org Then, click on TCF Miami Chapter. Go to "Team Rank" and you can then either click on "Cindy Baum" to donate in Evan's and Lisa's names, or you can click on "General Team Donation" and put your donation in the name of your loved ones you'd like to honor. ******************************************************************************

After the death of his daughter David started Bootsy and Angel Books to support those who have suffered a loss. He is the author of several books. Alan Pedersen is a singer and songwriter and has been inspired by the death of his daughter Ashley to compose and share his music with other grieving families across the globe.

Alan is a singer and song writer who was inspired by the death of his daughter Ashley to reach out to others grieving a loss through his music. Mitch shares his grief and healing after the death, through cancer, of his 7 year old son. Mitch was then inspired to write Letters to My son.

Alan shares his journey after the death of his daughter Ashley and how music has helped him cope.