Podcast appearances and mentions of claire bidwell smith

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: local bookish get togethers and summer reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: why middle grade and YA are perfect reads for summer The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:54 - SEND IN YOUR LISTENER PRESSES!! *Send us a voice memo with your name, where you're from, the title and author of the book you are pressing, a little about it and why you love it! Send your press to our email address currentlyreadingpodcast @ gmail . com by June 20th 4:12 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 4:35 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore 5:23 - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver 6:31 - Literally A Bookshop 7:58 - Our Current Reads 8:03 - Greenteeth by Molly O'Neill (Mary) 10:36 - Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Imiyide (Kaytee) 11:41 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson  12:10 - Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Abike-Imiyide 14:17 - Roland Rogers Isn't Dead Yet by Samantha Allen (Mary) 16:16 - Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen 16:36 - Real Queer America by Samantha Allen 17:06 - Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarco (Kaytee)  22:34 - The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by HG Parry (Mary) 25:03 - The Magician's Daughter by HG Parry  25:13 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 25:43 - Twenty-Four Seconds From Now… by Jason Reynolds (Kaytee) 29:55 - Summer Is For The Youths 34:58 - The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 39:07 - The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding 39:12 - Fat Chance Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado 41:03 - A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat 41:30 - Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas 41:46 - Starfish by Lisa Fipps 43:12 - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill  43:13 - The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill 44:56 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 44:58 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 47:24 - The Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White (Sinister Summer #1) 47:28 - The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steven Banbury 49:28 - The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton (young readers version) 49:39 - Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds 49:44 - Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi 50:15 - Punching the Air by Ibi Zaboi and Yusef Salaam 50:28 - The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta 51:04 - Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham 51:45 - The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon 53:02 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:12 - I wish that everyone would add a middle grade or YA read to their TBR this summer. (Mary) 54:21 - I wish for a bookish road map. (Kaytee) 55:05 - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 55:19 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith (amazon link) 55:41 - Infused by Henrietta Lovell   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to us by one of our anchor stores, Schuler Books in Michigan Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

In this episode of The Slay Podcast, grief counselor and bestselling author Claire Bidwell-Smith shares her personal journey of losing both parents at a young age. The discussion delves into the complexities of grief, emphasizing that it is a deeply personal and non-linear process. Claire highlights the importance of open communication about death and the emotional and practical aspects of end-of-life planning. Seeking practical advice for navigating personal loss? Then this episode is for you!

Grief is a complex journey, and often, one crucial stage is overlooked: anxiety. On this episode of Raising Joy, Dr. Pyrc and Wini interview Claire Bidwell Smith, author of "Anxiety:The Missing Stage of Grief," about this often-unspoken aspect of loss.   Claire shares her personal journey with grief and how it inspired her insightful book. They discuss why anxiety is frequently missed in the grieving process, how it can manifest in various ways, and the impact of societal pressures to "move on."   Claire also offers practical strategies for managing grief-related anxiety and shares the most important lessons she's learned about grief. Join us for a powerful and illuminating conversation about navigating loss and finding healing.  Remember to connect with Raising Joy on Instagram @raisingjoypodcast and TikTok @Raising.joy to see video content from episodes.    

How can we process all the emotions that come with loss? And how can we support people going through it? In today's episode of The goop Podcast, Abbie Schiller, life coach, author and speaker (and Pacific Palisades resident) leads us through helpful tools to manage our nervous system, process emotion and cope with traumatic uncertainty. She is joined by grief therapist and author Claire Bidwell Smith to help us better understand how to process our collective grief.    Topics discussed: Loss Uncertainty Grief Processing emotion Managing your nervous system What to say and what not to Positivity - what is healthy and what isn't Compassion and kindness - to yourself and others   Links for more resources and support: www.abbieschiller.com Instagram: @abbieschillercoaching https://clairebidwellsmith.com/ Instagram: @clairebidwellsmith To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you handle the grief that comes with unmet holiday expectations? As we dive into the holiday season, many of us wrestle with the dream of a “perfect” celebration that doesn't match reality. In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about releasing those high expectations, navigating the challenges and grief that come with letting go of the idealized holiday image, and discovering joy in what is rather than what could have been. From coping with unplanned moments to redefining traditions and setting boundaries with family, we're exploring how to create a meaningful, authentic holiday season that works for you. Don't miss this heartfelt discussion! - - - - - - SHOW NOTES 236. Making Space For Grief (w/Claire Bidwell Smith) 235. All The “Big Feelings” 192. Tis' the Season! JOIN THE MOVEMENT Join us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Your support makes a difference in our ability to create meaningful content, enable us to cover production costs, and explore additional opportunities to expand our resources. Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today!  DISCOUNT CODE Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code LUCKY for 21% off! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Thank you, Enable SNP for sponsoring this episode! 47. Planning for the Future w/Phillip Clark from Enable SNP 191. Future Planning for the WHOLE Family - ft. Phillip Clark, Enable SNP Thank you, NDSS for sponsoring this episode! Register today for the 2025 Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference! Early bird registration is now open! LET'S CHAT Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support

What if we started seeing grief as a form of trauma—could it help us make sense of the confusing ways our mind and body react to loss? In this conversation, Debbie sits down with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a psychotherapist who's spent her life helping people navigate the heartbreak of loss. She's here to talk about her new book, Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions About Grief and Loss, and to share her personal and research-based wisdom on this tender subject. We look into the messy, complicated emotions that grief can bring—like anger, guilt, regret, and anxiety—and Megan offers simple, meaningful ways to cope. We also tackle the bigger picture: why we need more honest conversations about death and how we can show up better for each other in times of loss. We hope you'll join us for this meaningful conversation that might just give you a little clarity, hope, and comfort wherever you, or even the loved ones you are supporting, are on your grief journey.  Listen and Learn:  Why grief education is key to feeling less alone, less afraid, and truly understood How we can reconnect in the face of profound loss Loss, grief, and mourning: uncovering the nuanced definitions and how they shape our healing journeys How Meghan's two very contrasting losses shaped her approach to grief and healing The varying emotions of grief and why anger and anxiety might be more common than expected The shifting waves of loss, unexpected triggers, and lasting connections The idea of signs from loved ones Could the signs we receive from loved ones beyond death be more than just coincidence? Resources:  Can Anyone Tell Me?: Essential Questions about Grief and Loss: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781649632593 Meghan's Website: https://meghanriordanjarvis.com/ Connect with Meghan on:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-riordan-jarvis-ma-licsw-071051142 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefismysidehustle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghan.riordan.jarvis/?hl=en Books Meghan mentioned in the episode:  The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary-Frances O'Connor: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780062946249 How Emotions Are Made, by Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781328915436 Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781250212832 Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief: A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding and Healing the Impact of Loss by Claire Bidwell Smith: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780738234786 Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving (A Practical Guide to Grief and Loss) by Julia Samuel: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781501181542  About Meghan Riordan Jarvis Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW, is a podcast host, TEDx speaker, and trauma-trained psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss. With 20 years of experience, she speaks on the importance of understanding grief and supporting grievers. Meghan hosts the popular blog and podcast Grief Is My Side Hustle and offers a free writing workshop, Grief Mates. She is founder of the Grief Mentor Method: Six Core Concepts to Creating a Personalized Grief Process and is the author of End of the Hour, a memoir on trauma, loss, and healing. Her new book is called Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions about Grief and Loss.  Related episodes:  117. Bearing Unbearable Loss: A conversation About Grief with Joanne Cacciatore 356. Navigating the Challenges of Caregiving with Allison Applebaum 354. A Family Guide to Dementia with Brent Forester 183. Permission to Feel: Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett 309. The Language of Emotions with Karla McLaren 216. Managing Anger and Irritability, Featuring Russell Kolts 320. Anger and Forgiveness with Robyn Walser 341. Self-Forgiveness with Grant Dewar 291. Finding Freedom From Regret with Robert Leahy  118. Moral Injury and Shame with Lauren Borges and Jacob Farnsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the pleasure of interviewing Claire Bidwell Smith to discuss the complexities of grief, its impact on mental health, and the importance of creating rituals for healing.  Recognized as one of today's foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss.  www.clairebidwellsmith.com   Grab her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Grief-Clinicians-Supporting-Experiencing/dp/1683736974   Additional Resources:

This episode was originally released on August 18th, 2018. The Sugars have been thinking about what it means to say goodbye and let go. In this first episode of our two-part series on moving on, the Sugars and Claire Bidwell Smith answer two letters from people struggling to move past their grief after the death of their loved ones. The first letter comes from a woman who recently discovered that her best childhood friend died by suicide. In the wake of the news, she spent hours pouring over letters from her friend, and realized that there were signs of trouble early in life. Now she's haunted by the fact that she failed to intervene years ago. “I keep ruminating on how Alejandra might have killed herself and where she was when she did it,” she writes. “I feel so much guilt from my complacency.” A second letter writer, who calls herself “Wracked by Guilt,” feels similarly about the death of her mother. “How do I get over the sickening feeling that I played a role in my mom's death?” she asks. “How is it possible for me to stop trying to place blame and simply accept the situation?” Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist specializing in grief, and the author of several books, including “The Rules of Inheritance.” She writes and speaks about grief regularly, and offers online grief support in addition to her private practice. Her new book, “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief,” will be released on Sept. 25th.

Author Marisa Renee Lee dives deep into her book Grief Is Love: Living with Loss, recounting personal losses that sparked an awakening - grief stems from love, a vital truth for healing. She dispels myths about "moving on" from grief, instead advocating to embrace it.Marisa shares how marginalized communities face disproportionate grief with little support, underscoring the need for change. You'll learn about self-compassion, vulnerability, and creating "certainty anchors" amidst uncertainty.Whether facing deep loss or supporting a loved one, this conversation provides a refreshing perspective on an inevitable experience.You can find Marisa at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Claire Bidwell Smith about moving through grief.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we explore the rich, complex topic of grief. Claire Bidwell Smith's beautiful book Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss shares an easily accessible road map for anyone willing to be curious about what grief has to offer. Who is on such a journey with their grief? Well, that just happens to be all of us. Hopeful, pragmatic and inspirational, the brief chapters in this book show us concrete ways to “enter, engage, surrender, and transform” through the inevitable losses in our lives. https://clairebidwellsmith.com/ https://www.facebook.com/clairebidwellsmithwrites/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebidwellsmith/ https://twitter.com/clairebidwell

Claire Bidwell Smith knows grief well. When she was 14, both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer at the same time. Her mom died when Claire was only 18, and her dad died when she was 25. After getting her master's degree in clinical psychology and becoming a therapist, she worked with hospice. She's also written five books about grief, including her latest, Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss. In a culture that avoids sad feelings at all costs and where bereavement leave is severely inadequate, Claire gives us the tools and a map for embracing grief and incorporating it into life.You can learn more about Claire's work and her books at https://clairebidwellsmith.com/

Claire Bidwell Smith, an acclaimed grief therapist and author, is on the podcast to discuss her new book, "Conscious Grieving," which highlights her theories on grief, love, relationships, and loss. In this, her fifth book, she builds upon her extensive experience and personal history—having lost both parents by the age of 25—to offer a nuanced perspective on how to navigate grief. "Conscious Grieving" introduces the concept of conscious grief, which encourages individuals to engage with their grief through mindfulness and self-awareness. In the interview, Claire outlines various stages of the grief process: Entering, engaging, surrendering, and transforming. She encourages those struggling to lean into the process, allow space for mourning, and find strength and resilience out of loss.For more, you can follow the show on:Instagram TikTok & Youtube!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this epiosde, Natasha sits with Claire Bidwell Smith, a licensed therapist and author of her 5th book Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss. Claire is a well of knowledge, sharing from her lived experience and years working in hospice and private practice. Listen in and join the conversation. Main points:Conscious grieving as a new framework for the stages of grief.The value of companionship and supportive relationships.Grief as a catalyst for growth and self-discovery.Acknowledging the beauty and interconnectedness present in grief.Helpful Links:Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha hereGet your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me? Get Conscious Grieving by Claire Bidwell SmithConnect on Socials:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | PinterestHost & Guest: Natasha Smith (Host)Claire Bidwell Smith (Guest)Support the Podcast:Become a monthly Partner

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: fun new hobbies and maybe not having a bookish moment Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: our love for all things memoir The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:39 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 8:06 - Our Current Reads 8:14 - Bride by Ali Hazelwood (Mary) 10:29 - Wolfsong by T.J. Klune 11:58 - Unhinged by Vera Valentine 12:29 - Renegades by Marissa Meyer (Kaytee) 12:40 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 15:47 - The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune 16:47 - Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera (Mary) 19:55 - An Inconvenient Cop by Edwin Raymond (Kaytee) 20:03 - Booktenders 24:51 - A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall (Mary) 28:26 - @ginnyreadsandwrites on Instagram 28:44 - Fairyloot 29:07 - Pango Books 30:16 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 30:34 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 31:53 - A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan (Kaytee) 32:10 - Betty by Tiffany McDaniel 35:29 - Deep Dive: Our Love For Memoirs 36:10 - Sarah's Bookshelves 39:49 - The Black Count by Tom Reiss 41:43 - My Life in France by Julia Child 42:30 - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me by Mindy Kaling 42:32 - Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling 42:46 - Bossypants by Tina Fey 42:51 - Spare by Prince Harry 43:12 - Becoming by Michelle Obama 43:42 - Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe 43:47 - I Have Something to Tell You by Chasten Buttigieg 44:04 - I Have Something to Tell You by Chasten Buttigieg (young readers' edition) 44:59 - Waypoints by Sam Heughan 45:31 - Finding Me by Viola Davis 46:20 - As You Wish by Cary Elwes 46:58 - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes 47:50 - Great with Child: Letters to a Young Mother by Beth Ann Fennelly 47:55 - Heating and Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly 48:06 - Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan 48:10 - These Precious Days by Ann Patchett 49:04 - Soil by Camille T. Dungy 49:15 - An Exact Replica of A Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken 50:29 - Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder 50:37 - What Looks Like Bravery by Laurel Braitman 50:43 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith (amazon link) 50:58 - Tragedy Plus Time by Adam Cayton-Holland 51:15 - Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottleib 51:30 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 51:53 - A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter 52:02 - At Home in the World by Tsh Oxenreider 52:52 - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver 53:05 - The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 53:12 - A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg 53:43 - The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton 53:45 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 53:48 - The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore 54:03 - Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 54:15 - I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt 55:17 - Meet Us At The Fountain 55:21 - I wish to press the Ember Quartet series, starting with Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir. (Mary) 55:30 - Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 56:52 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 56:53 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 57:22 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 58:38 - My wish is for more bookish board games. (Kaytee) 58:47 - By the Book game Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL comes to us from A Room Of One's Own in Madison Wisconsin! Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Maybe you're familiar with the phrase, "You can't go around grief, you have to go through it." Or, "You have to feel your feelings." If you're like a lot of people, you might cringe and also wonder, "What does that actually mean?" Grief isn't linear, and it's not something to get through - and yet, a lot of people appreciate having some sense of what to expect and what to do with it all. That's where Claire Bidwell Smith's new book, Conscious Grieving, comes in. Offered as a framework, not a formula, Claire suggests four ways to orient towards grief: entering, engaging, surrendering, and transforming. Claire comes to this work with her lived experience of losing both of her parents to cancer by the time she was twenty-five. She's a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books.  We discuss: What Claire's parents would think of her work How she stays connected to them The rise of anxiety in grief The pressure to "move on" from grief How those who are grieving carry the burden of educating others What Claire does to manage health anxiety The four orientations of Conscious Grieving How important community can be when it comes to grief Where Claire currently is with her grief Both sides of the compassion coin Listen to our previous conversation with Claire, Ep. 109 - Grief & Anxiety. 

What if leaning into grief could lead to profound personal growth? My guest Claire Bidwell Smith, therapist and author of Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss, shares how engaging with your pain fully can uncover meaning and purpose. We discuss the gift hidden within life's losses, how to healthily process complicated grief, the importance of rituals and community, continuing bonds with the deceased, and more. Claire explains how grief transformed her life after losing both parents young, leading her to her calling as a grief counselor. Discover why avoiding heartache only prolongs it, while courageously facing grief may just help you become your best self.You can find Claire at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Megan Devine about feeling not okay after loss.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED.Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recognized as one of today's foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss. Claire has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, MSNBC, CNN, Scientific American, Goop, Oprah and many more outlets. Her most recent books Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief and Conscious Grieving have provided groundbreaking and transformative approaches to the process of grief. Learn more at clairebidwellsmith.com or by following @clairebidwellsmith on social media

Recognized as one of today's foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss. It's always a blast to chat with Claire who has been on the podcast before. We spoke about her newest book "Conscious Grieving", why she wrote it and practical ways to engage in your grief. For more on Claire Bidwell Smith: https://linktr.ee/Clairebidwellsmith Purchase her new book "Conscious Grieving" here Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features:

Renowned grief therapist (and future Zibby Books author!) Claire Bidwell Smith comes back on the podcast, this time to discuss CONSCIOUS GRIEVING: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss. As she and Zibby delve into the book's core themes, Claire shares her personal journey of loss—having lost both her parents at a young age—and how it led to a career in grief counseling. She also shares insights on the grieving process, touches on its misconceptions, and offers practical advice and encouragement for those facing it. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4cd5EYLShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ned Buskirk in conversation with one of today's foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith, a licensed therapist, international speaker, & author, while they talk about her newest book, Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss, out March 12th 2024!claire bidwell smith'swebsite: https://clairebidwellsmith.com/ig: https://www.instagram.com/clairebidwellsmith/new book: https://clairebidwellsmith.com/books/#consciousGProduced by Nick JainaAssociate Produced by Jordan EdelheitSoundscaping by Nick Jaina”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick JainaTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU.Become a podcast patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D.

The author of Consciously Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss joins Cleo Wade to discuss how we go about rebuilding a life, or finding wisdom in grief. They talk about how men and women often process their emotions differently, and why it can be difficult to acknowledge loss and to sit with our grief. "We have to start by just being in it, and it's actually the hardest thing because everyone tries to move out of it as quickly as possible," says Bidwell Smith. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this heartfelt episode, I welcome Claire Bidwell Smith, a voice of solace and insight in the landscape of grief and loss. Claire's expertise helps us unravel the complexities of mourning, from the physical manifestations to the deeply spiritual questions that arise. We discuss her latest guiding light, 'Conscious Grieving,' and the unseen stages of grief that can lead to profound transformation if we dare to engage with them. Join us as we explore the therapeutic impact of mediums, the healing power of discussing our pain, and the subtle nuances across different types of grief. Prepare for a conversation that not only honors the intricacies of human sorrow but also illuminates pathways to continue meaningful connections with those we've lost. For episode notes, Claire's writings, and more resources, visit our podcast page.TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 0:00 – Intro/Trailer0:40 – Who is Claire Bidwell Smith2:07 – Welcoming Claire on the show3:46 – How to see grief as something that fits into the ‘consciousnesses paradigm'5:10 – Changing the traditional paradigm of grief7:35 – The buckets of grief 10:00 – How our loss can actually become our gain10:47 – How grief might show physically for people13:21 – Should we be separating grief from other symptoms15:16 – Coping mechanisms for grief – yoga15:59 – When should someone seek treatment for grief18:32 – ‘Invite your grief in'19:08 – Deep empathy and compassion23:30 – When does grief become anxiety and/or depression25:40 – Mediumship and afterlife in work with patients31:07 – The loss becomes an opening for growth34:32 – Amy's experience watching Dr. Dan Siegel live39:10 – Takeaways from the book ‘Conscious Grieving'42:10 – Amy's thoughts on Claire's book42:20 - Outro***********************************************SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbinsAs a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:●Instagram●YouTube●Website●Facebook***********************************************FOLLOW CLAIRE BIDWELL SMITH:Find Claire on https://clairebidwellsmith.comLife, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I bring you my conversation with the wise and warm grief therapist and author, Claire Bidwell Smith.There are some common themes most grievers experience, regardless of the source of their loss. These include things like a loss of self-identity, heightened feelings of guilt, time spent ruminating on the what ifs, and increased anxiety and fear. What makes these typical experiences even more challenging is that they are so rarely named by others, or shown in media, and so we often feel even further isolated from the world and uncertain how to get ourselves unstuck. That's why I'm so grateful for Claire's words and wisdom. In her recent book Conscious Grieving, and in our conversation, Claire opens up about her personal experiences with these themes in the wake of the death of both of her parents in her 20's. Over the course of her career as a grief therapist both in private practice and hospice, she has gained such deep insight on how we move through various phases in grief, or orientations as she calls them. She helps us unpack what we might face in each and the roadblocks that can get in our way. From the insights she shares to her soft and warm voice, you are going to feel guided with care through today's conversation. ResourcesCheck out Claire's body of work, including Conscious Grieving (her 5th book), hitting bookstores March 12th. If you're listening before then, you don't have to wait, you can pre-order it today on your favorite online bookseller. Also, Claire offers a wide array of workshops, retreats, and more, so head over to clairebidwellsmith.com to learn more. Host Lisa Keefauver's forthcoming book Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop.org. Drop her a DM on Instagram @lisakeefauvermsw to let her know you did and she'll send you a party invite to her Book Launch Celebration Visit www.lisakeefauver.com to learn more about Lisa, sign up for her Not-So-Regular Newsletter, register for an upcoming online grief workshop or watch her TEDx talk, Why Knowing More About Grief Can Make it Suck Less. Oh, and this season, if you want to WATCH the show, you can now watch it on YouTube @lisakeefauvermsw Recorded December 1, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends, we're so excited to have licensed therapist and grief expert, Claire Bidwell Smith on the show to give us some tools and resources for coping with the grief that comes with a Down syndrome diagnosis. Led by her own experiences with grief, and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing grief and is devoted to expanding the conversation around grief and loss. We're chatting about tools and strategies for grief around a diagnosis, grieving a life we'd imagined for our loved one, managing anxiety around medical issues that can come with a Down syndrome diagnosis, and so much more. No matter where you are in your journey, we want you to know, that you're not alone. We hope this episode provides some helpful tools, strategies, and support. --- SHOW NOTES Learn more about Claire Bidwell Smith Order a copy of Claire's book: Anxiety The Missing Stage of Grief Check out Claire's Podcast A New Day Learn more about Elisabeth Kübler-Ross  When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön Check out our episodes with Lindsey Strickland:  36. A Tough Conversation About Sexual Abuse in the Down Syndrome Community w/Lindsey Strickland 142. Our Kids are #WorthTheConversation (Sexual Abuse, Safety, & Body Autonomy in the DS Community) DISCOUNT CODE Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Thank you, ABLEnow for sponsoring this episode! 115. How The ABLE Act Supports Your Child's Future (ft. Catherine Beck) HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information! LET'S CHATEmail hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support

Grief, in its myriad of forms, touches us all at some point in our lives. And when it comes, it can often bring along an uninvited guest: anxiety. In this Language of Love Conversation, I talk with author and grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith. When Claire was in her early twenties, she lost her parents, which deeply impacted her life. After her she began having panic attacks, Claire decided to learn more about grief-related anxiety. In fact, we now know that the kind of anxiety experienced with grief is a very unique sort.    In this conversation, Claire and I unpack:  Grief-related anxiety, its unique manifestations, and how it differs from typical anxiety  The different ways different cultures create space for grief  Why it is important to allow oneself to fully experience and release emotions in the grieving process The transformative nature of grief and the ways it can impact on every aspect of a person's being Different kinds of losses and their ability to change us and lead to a pared-down version of ourselves The importance of being present for someone in their pain without needing to have all the right words or solutions How to maintain a strong connection to loved ones who have passed away and find ways to honor their memory If you or someone you love is going through grief right now, or you've been there before, you're going to find this conversation really eye-opening. So, let's dive in! Remember to check out Claire Bidwell Smith's website to learn more about her work, especially her online support group retreats and podcast. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Don't forget to preorder her new book, “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief,” and grab her other titles like “The Rules of Inheritance” and “After This: When Life is Over, Where Do We Go?” Plus, stay tuned for her upcoming release, “Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sad Girls talk to Claire Bidwell Smith (Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief, After This) about her powerful memoir, The Rules of Inheritance. They cover grieving the deceased (and alive!),  and Claire sheds light on how she came to putting her story out into the world. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@sadgirlswhoread⁠ and TikTok at ⁠@sadgirlsgoodbooks⁠ Theme music by Taylor Peckham Episodes edited by ⁠Donny Hadfield⁠ ⁠BUY US A COFFEE!⁠ This podcast is made possible by NOCD: ⁠www.treatmyocd.com⁠

On this episode of Sad Girls Who Read, we talk Rules of Inheritance, a memoir by therapist and grief specialist Claire Bidwell Smith. After losing both of her parents before the age of 25, Claire takes us on a vulnerable, brave journey through devastating loss and the grief left in its wake. For the sad girls who have lost someone, or something, this one's for you. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@sadgirlswhoread⁠ and TikTok at ⁠@sadgirlsgoodbooks⁠ Theme music by Taylor Peckham Episodes edited by ⁠Donny Hadfield⁠ ⁠BUY US A COFFEE!⁠ This podcast is made possible by NOCD: ⁠www.treatmyocd.com⁠

Join host Ned Buskirk in conversation with therapist, grief expert, & author Claire Bidwell Smith, talking about those of us who walk with a different awareness in the wake of loss, practicing expansion while living in the midst of the unknown, & using writing as a form of healing.claire bidwell smith'swebsite: https://clairebidwellsmith.com/ ig: https://www.instagram.com/clairebidwellsmith/ Produced by Nick JainaAssociate Produced by Jasmine PritchardSoundscaping by Nick Jaina”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick JainaFOLLOW YOU'RE GOING TO DIEon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yergoing2die/ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yergoingtodie/ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YerGoing2Die THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU.Become a podcast patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: a collective search and a reading life realization Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how grief affects reading The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:37 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:38 - Thriftbooks.com 3:31 - Trope Thursday with Bunmi is a Currently Reading Patreon benefit 5:46 - The Comfort Book by Matt Haig 8:04 - Candice on Bookstagram 8:20 - Current Reads 8:27 - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Mary) 9:18 - Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto 10:54 - Well, That was Unexpected by Jessie Q. Sutanto 11:54 - The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama (Kaytee) 12:05 - Becoming by Michelle Obama 15:45 - Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Mary) 15:51 - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 18:22 - @pieladybooks Instagram 18:58 - Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (Kaytee) 19:07 - Elizabeth Barnhill @wacoreads on Instagram 21:52 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith (Mary) - while this title isn't available pretty much anywhere, it is at many libraries, including Hoopla 25:17 - Libro FM 26:38 - Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J Ryan Stradal (Kaytee) 30:27 - How Grief Changes Reading 32:39 - Harry Potter by JK Rowling 33:52 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell 34:00 - A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica Speedwell #8) 36:33 - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jessie Q Sutanto 36:48 - The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert 37:47 - A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis 46:13 - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottleib 46:20 - Tell Me More by Kelli Corrigan 46:43 - Healing After Loss by Martha Hickman 47:10 - Good Mourning Podcast and Instagram and upcoming book 47:27 - Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan 47:33 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith 48:19 - Meet Us At The Fountain 48:31 - I wish everyone would approach their reading slumps with grace and kindness (Mary) 49:55 -  I wish for readers to add these events to their calendars (Kaytee) 50:12 - April 23rd is World Book Day 50:37 - April 29th is Independent Bookstore Day Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

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As human beings, we wonder what awaits us after this life is over. When death has come to those near us, the question often becomes compelling! In her quest to understand the many ways people think about what comes next, Claire Bidwell Smith investigated and wrote about various beliefs and practices about the time after death. How do each of us imagine or believe it to be? How does this connect or disconnect us from those we love after their deaths? What can we gain by asking these questions and investigating our ideas about death for ourselves? Coming after Claire's first book, Rules of Inheritance, about the deaths of her parents when she was 18 and 24, After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? continues her deep reflection on the meanings we give to life, to grief and to death.

As human beings, we wonder what awaits us after this life is over. When death has come to those near us, the question often becomes compelling! In her quest to understand the many ways people think about what comes next, Claire Bidwell Smith investigated and wrote about various beliefs and practices about the time after death. How do each of us imagine or believe it to be? How does this connect or disconnect us from those we love after their deaths? What can we gain by asking these questions and investigating our ideas about death for ourselves? Coming after Claire's first book, Rules of Inheritance, about the deaths of her parents when she was 18 and 24, After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? continues her deep reflection on the meanings we give to life, to grief and to death.

As human beings, we wonder what awaits us after this life is over. When death has come to those near us, the question often becomes compelling! In her quest to understand the many ways people think about what comes next, Claire Bidwell Smith investigated and wrote about various beliefs and practices about the time after death. How do each of us imagine or believe it to be? How does this connect or disconnect us from those we love after their deaths? What can we gain by asking these questions and investigating our ideas about death for ourselves? Coming after Claire's first book, Rules of Inheritance, about the deaths of her parents when she was 18 and 24, After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? continues her deep reflection on the meanings we give to life, to grief and to death.

Both of Claire Bidwell Smith's charismatic parents were diagnosed with cancer when she was just 14 (and an only child). By the time she was 25, they were gone. Claire shares wisdom, advice, and hope about life after loss and how we survive the hardest times. She is the author of Rules of Inheritance, Anxiety—The Missing Stage of Grief, and After Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are sharing your experiences and tips on parenting after a loss and talking to kids about grief, and Want to get involved with our next Grief Tip Tuesday? Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast to find out how. Listen to our previous conversations with Julia Samuel here and Claire Bidwell Smith here that both touch on this topic. Thanks to today's sponsor Duncan & Stone Paper Co. To find out more about their grief journal and other incredible products visit duncanandstone.com and use the code GOODMOURNING for 15% off sitewide. Connect with us Shop our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.auFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcastJoin our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sugars have been thinking about what it means to say goodbye and let go. In this first episode of their two-part series on moving on, the Sugars and Claire Bidwell Smith answer two letters from people struggling to move past their grief after the death of their loved ones. This episode was originally released on August 18th, 2018.

We're joined by therapist and author of Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief, Claire Bidwell Smith to talk about the link between grief and anxiety. We also discuss:How to cope with worrying and catastrophic thinking Managing health anxietyPTSD and dissociation Anxious attachmentAlcohol and anxiety Coping with anxiety around big life eventsGrab a copy of Claire's book Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief here and find out about all of Claire's books here.Connect with usJoin our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, hereFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcastSign up to our newsletter or shop our affirmation cards at www.goodmourning.com.auSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/goodmourningpodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are you coping with the recent news from the Supreme Court? Not well? Today, V asks grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith how to effectively manage our feelings in light of the verdict that has sent many of us into an emotional tailspin. Claire discusses the relationship between anxiety and grief, shares tips on how to practice self-care, and offers advice on how to turn feelings of anger and despair into action. V also explains the most important recent decisions from the Court, including the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade, the new ruling on the right to carry guns in public, and a decision on religion in schools.  Follow Claire at @clairebidwell on Twitter and @clairebidwellsmith on Instagram.  Keep up with V on TikTok at @underthedesknews and on Twitter at @VitusSpehar. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a lot going on in the world right now — and probably in your personal life, too. It can be stressful and overwhelming. That's why starting on May 9th, New Day is coming out three times a week. On Mondays and Wednesdays, Claire Bidwell Smith offers up simple tips that can make an immediate change in your life. She also answers your questions. Then on Fridays, Claire has an extended conversation with an amazing guest who shares something from their life that can help make a difference in yours. New Day is here to make your life better, one episode at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we're talking to therapist and author, Claire Bidwell Smith.  Claire is a grief expert, and her latest book is “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief”.    In this episode, Claire talks to us about grief.  She discusses the interconnections between anxiety and grief, a few different models and perspectives on the subject, it's cyclical nature, the importance of making space for grief, how to handle it with kids, and why grief is around us more than we might think. Register for a Free Consult for the Summer Parent Coaching Groups   Guest Links: Learn more about Claire and her work at https://clairebidwellsmith.com Get Claire's books at https://clairebidwellsmith.com/books/   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:  ADHD reWired ADHD Essentials Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Diversified ADHD Friendly Lifestyle    Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups    ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com  

Claire Bidwell Smith is a therapist, renowned grief expert, and the author of three books of nonfiction: The Rules of Inheritance, After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? and Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief. She's also the host of the Lemonada podcast ""New Day"". Today she sits with the fellas to dive into her own experiences with grief and help us navigate our way through the grief we are all feeling as we come out of the fog that was the past two years. *Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

IS YOUR ANXIETY REALLY GRIEF? with CLAIRE BIDWELL SMITH     “Grief and joy often walk hand in hand.” – Dr. Amy Robbins       Episode Summary:   We have all experienced loss. Therefore, we have all experienced grief, in one form or another.   In this episode, we talk with renowned grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith, a therapist and the author of three critically acclaimed books, already published in 19 countries:   The Rules of Inheritance After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief   Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of grief.  Claire offers online programs for grief in addition to working with people one-on-one.   The Rules of Inheritance is currently optioned for television rights. In addition to having given dozens of talks on grief, Claire has written for The New York Times, Scientific American, The Washington Post, Goop, The Huffington Post, Salon.com, Slate, Chicago Public Radio, The Guardian, Psychology Today, Yoga Journal, and BlackBook Magazine.   Her insights have been featured on MSNBC, Good Day LA, Today.com, The Atlantic, the Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, NPR, Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Oprah Magazine, Self Magazine, Shape Magazine, and dozens of radio shows and podcasts.   People want to hear from Claire!   We grieve throughout our lifetimes, not for a person we have lost. Listen in to understand how grief impacts us all, and how unprocessed grief can actually show up as anxiety.       Topics We Discuss: [4:00]  Claire's experiences with the very early loss of both of her parents, and a series of secret conversations with a close college friend as she approached death. Asking herself, “What is the meaning of all this?” Seeing mediums, priests and rabbis, shamans, doing past life regressions, exploring alternative therapies…   [10:00] Grief in the context of the two COVID years.  How we grieve more than just the death of a loved one. COVID brought so much change. Grief is about loss, but loss is always about change. Since the COVID years brought about an unprecedented amount of change, we are all grieving.   [12:40]  The interconnection of anxiety and grief. Claire found anxiety as a missing element of the grief conversation. Unprocessed grief can manifest as anxiety.   [20:44] What people can expect as they move through grief. Sadness, fear, anger, overwhelm, guilt, regret, betrayal. We grieve in whatever way we live, and our grief will be different depending on the nature of the loss.  Processing grief: sitting with grief, opening up to the feelings that arise, retraining your brain, being in the present moment.   [27:33]  What sort of counselor to look for to process anxiety and grief.   [29:10] Claire's upcoming grief and loss course for mental health professionals: coaches, therapists, teachers, counselors, nurses, doctors.   [34:18] After years of research, what Claire believes happens when we die.   [36:08] Claire answers Amy's speed round questions:   Spirituality means… What is something most people don't know about you? What are you looking forward to right now? What is one thing you are deeply grateful for? What book is on your nightstand? What is your favorite spiritual or healing practice? What is the most transformative experience of your life?       FOLLOW CLAIRE BIDWELL SMITH   Find Claire's books wherever books are sold. You can follow Claire, and find out more about her upcoming class for professionals on her website.       SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:   If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins   As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!   Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:   Instagram YouTube Fireside Website Facebook    

On Episode 220 of You, Me, Empathy, Claire Bidwell Smith and I explore appreciating things we've taken for granted, feeling shame around having dead parents, anxiety as a missing stage of grief, and why our greatest life's work as humans is to learn to sit with discomfort. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Claire Bidwell SmithClaire on InstagramNew Day podcastThe Missing Stage of Grief: AnxietyPermission to Feel by Marc BrackettJoin our next Feely Hikes!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes every month on PatreonMusic by David Grabowski

New Day Podcast - Host, Claire Bidwell Smith The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show available on radio and podcasts, everywhere you find your favorite podcasts.   Today's show is brought to you by AARP. Our guest today, Claire Bidwell Smith is a therapist and author who specializes in grief. And her latest book is called Anxiety– The Missing Stage of Grief. And she's a new weekly podcast from Lemonada about living a better happier life called New Day.  Hosted by author, therapist, and grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith, New Day helps listeners find energy, redefine balance, and make time for hobbies again. Claire and her guests don't shy away from helping to answer the big question: How can I get through today and look forward to tomorrow? Episode one features NY Times bestselling author and podcast host Cheryl Strayed, talking about surviving the hardest years of your life. Also premiering today is episode two, with actress and TV producer Ricki Lake talking about finding love on your terms. Billie Lourd (actress), Alua Arthur (death doula), Brandon Kyle Goodman (actor), and more will join the podcast this fall. Led by her own experiences with grief, and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of grief.  Claire's three books of nonfiction have been published in 19 countries and received many accolades and critical praise. Let's listen to the trailer from New Day, by Claire Bidwell Smith. Claire Bidwell Smith's message to us today is that these aren't cure-all fixes; I've found it's the small, consistent actions that add up to real change, but today, we talk about processing emotions and how anger and pain can come for the most unlikely of places.  Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better radio shows and podcasts, Claire Bidwell Smith. My thanks to AARP for sponsoring today's show…please check out AARP in our show notes today.  My thanks as well to Claire Bidwell Smith and Lemonada Media for their support of the show,  and my thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on the radio and on podcasts everywhere.  For more information and details, please check out our website show notes today at notold-better.com.  Thanks, everybody.  Please support our sponsors: https://aarp.org/NOB

As a holiday bonus, the team at I’m Sorry wanted to share one of their favorite podcasts of 2021 with you. New Day from Lemonada Media is a podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through the day and look forward to tomorrow. Every week, host Claire Bidwell Smith shares one way to make your day and life a little better. From waking up with more energy to finding contentment with relationships, to keeping your New Year resolutions all year long, Claire and her guests help you answer the big question: How can I lead a more fulfilling life? In this episode, Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz-Weber talks about how being in quarantine gave her the ego check she needed to get real about forgiveness and compassion -- for herself and others. This episode’s practice is about apologies and circling back to the relationships in your life that could use some mending. New Day is back with brand new episodes starting January 5th. Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. You can find out more about our show @lemonadamedia on all social platforms, or follow us on Instagram @imsorry_podcast. Need help saying sorry? Got any public apology fodder? Email us at imsorry@lemonadamedia.com or send us a DM on Instagram. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a holiday bonus, the team at Good Kids wanted to share one of their favorite podcasts of 2021 with you. New Day from Lemonada Media is a podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through the day and look forward to tomorrow. Every week, Claire Bidwell Smith shares one way to make your day and life a little better. From waking up with more energy to finding contentment with relationships, to keeping your New Year resolutions all year long, Claire and her guests help you answer the big question: How can I lead a more fulfilling life? New Day is back with brand new episodes starting January 5th.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/     Stay up to date with Good Kids and everything from Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @LemonadaMedia. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 As a holiday bonus, the team at In Recovery wanted to share one of their favorite podcasts of 2021 with you.  New Day from Lemonada Media is a podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through the day and look forward to tomorrow. Every week, Claire Bidwell Smith shares one way to make your day and life a little better. From waking up with more energy to finding contentment with relationships, to keeping your New Year resolutions all year long, Claire and her guests help you answer the big question: How can I lead a more fulfilling life? New Day is back with brand new episodes starting January 5th. Alua Arthur is a death doula, but her work has taught her how to live. She talks about walking away from unfulfilling work, pursuing joy and how to have hope when you're facing the end of life. This week's practice is about asking yourself: What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a holiday bonus, the team at The Cost of Care wanted to share one of their favorite podcasts of 2021 with you. New Day from Lemonada Media is a podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through the day and look forward to tomorrow. Every week, Claire Bidwell Smith shares one way to make your day and life a little better. From waking up with more energy to finding contentment with relationships, to keeping your New Year resolutions all year long, Claire and her guests help you answer the big question: How can I lead a more fulfilling life? New Day is back with brand new episodes starting January 5th. Billie Lourd has been grieving the loss of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and grandmother, Debbie Reynolds since 2016. She shares what it was like growing up in the public eye in a family dealing with addiction and mental illness. This week’s practice is about all the things you inherit from your family (good and bad) and the patterns you want to break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy melancholy holidays! In this special crossover episode, Host of Last Day, Stephanie Wittles Wachs, sits down with grief expert, Claire Bidwell Smith to talk about this past year – as moms, as professionals, and most importantly – as human beings coping with the inevitable grief that creeps up around the holidays. Join us for a conversation on finding meaning, and how to make joy a priority this coming New Year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was supposed to be an episode about languishing –– a mental health term that came into the spotlight in COVID that means feelings of emptiness, stagnation, or the absence of happiness. But our expert on languishing canceled, due to their own physical and mental health issues. So we thought this was a great opportunity to answer all of the questions we've received about mental health in COVID.    Where to go for help Lasting Marriage app: https://getlasting.com/ Empathy episode with Dr. Alauna Curry: https://bit.ly/dralaunna Grief episode with Claire Bidwell Smith: https://bit.ly/griefepisode Nzinga mentioned that she likes watching baby sloth videos. This one is her favorite: https://bit.ly/Nzingababysloths   Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.   Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date.   Follow Dr. Harrison on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.