Podcasts about grief refuge

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2587: Reid Peterson and Belinda Cock explore how sentimental items, or "linking objects," can either support healing after loss or silently prolong suffering. By asking mindful questions about the purpose these objects serve, they offer compassionate guidance for those feeling emotionally stuck and overwhelmed, encouraging healthy grieving through storytelling, creativity, and supported letting go. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/coping-with-sentimental-objects-after-loss-a0625fa9b6c8 Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes survival is the only goal. When grief is more manageable, it's healthy to ask yourself on a consistent basis, 'what purpose is this linking object fulfilling?'" "If everything in the room is there to remove their death, the linking objects are likely being used more for the purposes of denial." "Like life itself, linking objects have a beginning and an end." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2587: Reid Peterson and Belinda Cock explore how sentimental items, or "linking objects," can either support healing after loss or silently prolong suffering. By asking mindful questions about the purpose these objects serve, they offer compassionate guidance for those feeling emotionally stuck and overwhelmed, encouraging healthy grieving through storytelling, creativity, and supported letting go. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/coping-with-sentimental-objects-after-loss-a0625fa9b6c8 Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes survival is the only goal. When grief is more manageable, it's healthy to ask yourself on a consistent basis, 'what purpose is this linking object fulfilling?'" "If everything in the room is there to remove their death, the linking objects are likely being used more for the purposes of denial." "Like life itself, linking objects have a beginning and an end." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2586: Reid Peterson and Belinda Cock explore how sentimental objects, known as "linking objects," can provide comfort and connection after the death of a loved one, but also how they can become burdensome when their emotional weight prevents healing. Through deeply personal stories, they offer insight into how grief manifests in the things we keep, and how letting go can be just as loving as holding on. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/coping-with-sentimental-objects-after-loss-a0625fa9b6c8 Quotes to ponder: "I remember looking at it when we got it off the trailer and telling myself, 'take care of this beauty. This is what's left of Warren." "When you hold a linking object in your hand, you're reminded of the person that made that object special in the first place." "Sometimes, linking objects are harmful to the grief process in that they perpetuate emotions that feel more hurtful." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2586: Reid Peterson and Belinda Cock explore how sentimental objects, known as "linking objects," can provide comfort and connection after the death of a loved one, but also how they can become burdensome when their emotional weight prevents healing. Through deeply personal stories, they offer insight into how grief manifests in the things we keep, and how letting go can be just as loving as holding on. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/coping-with-sentimental-objects-after-loss-a0625fa9b6c8 Quotes to ponder: "I remember looking at it when we got it off the trailer and telling myself, 'take care of this beauty. This is what's left of Warren." "When you hold a linking object in your hand, you're reminded of the person that made that object special in the first place." "Sometimes, linking objects are harmful to the grief process in that they perpetuate emotions that feel more hurtful." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2428: Reid Peterson shares practical strategies for setting boundaries while grieving, offering tools to navigate vulnerability and find healing. Learn how to state your needs, confidently say yes or no, and honor your need for privacy, all while embracing self-compassion during your journey through loss. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/wholistique/3-ways-to-set-clear-boundaries-when-youre-grieving-7a06141c1a6 Quotes to ponder: "State your needs rather than asking for them to be met. It keeps you empowered and sets boundaries with others." "Say yes only when it feels like an absolute yes. Trust that your boundaries help you heal." "Time alone is a sacred space necessary for your grieving process - it's where you self-nurture, care for, and love yourself." Episode references: Center for Loss & Life Transition: https://www.centerforloss.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2428: Reid Peterson shares practical strategies for setting boundaries while grieving, offering tools to navigate vulnerability and find healing. Learn how to state your needs, confidently say yes or no, and honor your need for privacy, all while embracing self-compassion during your journey through loss. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/wholistique/3-ways-to-set-clear-boundaries-when-youre-grieving-7a06141c1a6 Quotes to ponder: "State your needs rather than asking for them to be met. It keeps you empowered and sets boundaries with others." "Say yes only when it feels like an absolute yes. Trust that your boundaries help you heal." "Time alone is a sacred space necessary for your grieving process - it's where you self-nurture, care for, and love yourself." Episode references: Center for Loss & Life Transition: https://www.centerforloss.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since this week's livestream fell on Veteran's Day here in the US, it made Gwen and I think about ideas of sacrifice and honor. We set aside this day to honor veterans and the sacrifices that they made while fighting to defend this country. Military awards are often given as an honor for military heroism or outstanding service. Over a military career, a serviceperson might earn many such awards which can be displayed on military uniforms.  Grieving people go through many sacrifices themselves after losing loved ones. We lose not only our child but often our sense of purpose and security. We lose our hopes and dreams for the future. We may feel that life is hardly worth living. We certainly don't feel we deserve to be honored with a medal.  I honestly feel like some days I am just barely hanging on, but I was challenged by two different people this week. The first was my dear, sweet aunt Penny who has been like a mother to me since the death of my mom in college. After listening to last week's podcast with David Kessler, my aunt wrote, 'Marcy, what you have done on your grief journey fills my heart with love. I know you won't like me saying this, but you are my hero.' She was right, I didn't like hearing those words at all. I am not a hero. I can think of dozens of people who are heroes, but that certainly does not describe me.  Then Gwen challenged me again in this episode. She asked grieving parents to submit names for awards they could earn in their own grief journeys. All of the answers were amazing, but some of my personal favorites were the Changed Heart Award, the Best Fake Smile Award, and the Got Out of Bed Award. She then asked me what my award would be. I was quick to think that I really didn't deserve an award, but then I thought of Aunt Penny and being her hero.  If I am her hero, then maybe I do deserve an award. And if I can be a hero, then we can all be heroes. We may not have a special day or be able to wear a uniform covered with medals, but we can honor ourselves and each other because what we are doing is heroic, even if some days, we only earn the Got Out of Bed award.

Today's episode is an interview with Chelsea Ohlemiller. Chelsea shares pieces of her grief journey and how she took to writing to honor her mother's legacy, process her grief, and create a community for people navigating their own grief journey. Please visit griefrefuge.com to download the Grief Refuge app and learn more about Grief Care services.

Grief first entered Danielle's life when her dad was killed in a car accident when she was home from college for Easter. She had never experienced grief and said she felt paralyzed. Danielle went on and met and married her husband. When they decided to start a family, grief entered Danielle's life again when she suffered numerous miscarriages. She said it was a horrible and tumultuous time, but then Danielle and her husband had their daughter, Emily, followed 15 months later by their son, Blake. Grief seemed to have retreated for Danielle until Blake was 17 months old. Danielle remembers holding Blake as she was about to lay him down for his nap. She looked at herself in the mirror and thought, 'I am the luckiest mom in the world.' She laid Blake down for his nap and he never woke up. His heart simply stopped beating. His cause of death was listed as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood. This time, the grief did not just feel paralyzing. It felt like the grief broke her completely, but Danielle did what she had always done and kept going. She was pregnant with her third child by then and even went on to have a fourth. Then, four years after Blake's death, something happened. Danielle realized that even though all of her adult life had been spent in grief, she did not really know how to grieve. She had never mourned her dad, her lost babies, or even Blake. She had tried to tuck the grief away and live with the pain in isolation, but she then realized that she had to actively experience the grief. She had to learn to love herself again. It was then that Danielle started journaling. Although difficult at first, Danielle began using journal prompts and eventually grew comfortable pouring her feelings out on paper. She sought out others on social media who had lost children so they could help support each other. She learned how precious it is to grieve with others in community. Now, eight years after Blake's death, Danielle has written her own grief journal, entitled, 'Gratitude Through Grief' (available on Amazon), and works to bring grieving parents together through her Instagram account @danielleduffeyy.  *Be sure to tune into this week's upcoming Livestream on Facebook and Instagram as Gwen and I discuss the importance of community in grief. Write to me about how you found your community of grievers and how they have helped you along your grief journey at marcy@andysmom.com or on social media.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2051: Reid Peterson explores the complexities of sharing and receiving grief support on Facebook. He delves into the nuances of online emotional expression, questioning the effectiveness and sincerity of virtual empathy compared to in-person support, and the impact of technology on our experience of grief and consolation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/wholistique/does-joining-a-grief-support-group-on-facebook-help-98b449acac0 Quotes to ponder: "News like this shouldn't be shared this way. This is so personal and I'm more comfortable being with them, listening, empathizing, and even crying together if it felt authentic." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2051: Reid Peterson explores the complexities of sharing and receiving grief support on Facebook. He delves into the nuances of online emotional expression, questioning the effectiveness and sincerity of virtual empathy compared to in-person support, and the impact of technology on our experience of grief and consolation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/wholistique/does-joining-a-grief-support-group-on-facebook-help-98b449acac0 Quotes to ponder: "News like this shouldn't be shared this way. This is so personal and I'm more comfortable being with them, listening, empathizing, and even crying together if it felt authentic." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am joined by Lisa Marie Conine to talk about the unique way she supports people in grief. Lisa Marie uses plant medicine. She views plants as helpers to people needing extra support and I find it fascinating how she approaches her work. Lisa Marie is doing special work and you've got to listen to see how she does it.  If you need more support for your grief journey, download the Grief Refuge app for daily comfort, care, and compassionate inspiration to help manage grief (on iOS and Android).

Parentless Podcast Episode 76: "Grief Refuge: Soul Work"Guest: Reid Peterson, Founder of Grief Refuge In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Reid Peterson, who has turned the profound loss of his father and stepfather into a pathway of support for others. As the founder of Grief Refuge, Reid shares his journey through sorrow and how it led him to create a sanctuary for those navigating the complexities of grief.What You'll Learn:How Reid's personal experiences with loss shaped his approach to grief work.The importance of "soul work" in the healing process.Practical advice for those seeking solace in times of mourning.The story behind Grief Refuge and its mission to provide comfort and guidance.Resources Mentioned:Grief Refuge WebsiteReid Peterson's personal narrative on coping and healing.Instagram: @griefrefugeappwebsite: https://www.griefrefuge.com/Melissa Pennel is the founder of Follow Your Fire Coaching, a mother of two, certified coach, Clarity breathwork practitioner, and a former drug addict who has been sober since May 24, 2012. She's also an author, known for the bestselling journal series "The Questions You'll Wish You Asked." Her philosophy, "Follow Your Fire," reflects her mission to help people navigate life's challenges with meaning, connection, and purpose. Her work emphasizes self-inquiry, writing, and breathwork as tools for personal growth. Despite acknowledging her own vulnerabilities and sensitivities, she aims to live a life of courage and visibility.Website: https://www.followyourfirecoaching.com/Music and Production: Intro music by The Revolving Birds.Episode editing by Stephanie and Derek.Connect with Us: To learn more about the Parentless Podcast and other shows from Back Home Media, visit our website at backhomemedia.com.Remember, if you've found solace in our conversation or have your own story to share, reach out to us at parentlesspodcast@gmail.com or follow us on our social platforms. Your journey through grief may offer light to others in their times of darkness.Instagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069

HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.I'm so glad that my next two guests on the podcast are men. Both are speaking about father loss, and both have created purpose-driven businesses after those losses supporting others. Reid experienced the loss of his father who died from suicide. Having experienced the loss of a significant male person in his life, Reid thought he knew how to handle this grief, when a few years later his stepfather died from cancer, but he had to experience it all again in a new and unexpected way. Why did he experience those two losses so differently? Find out from Reid telling his story. As this week's podcast gift Reid offers one of the meditations that can also be received through his Grief Refuge App. Go to the podcast gift page on my website and enter the number of the episode in a word and you will receive the gift now. About this week's guest Reid Peterson is a grief companion and educator whose mission is to help people find peace and purpose after loss. He is the founder of Grief Refuge and the creator of the Grief Refuge app.Website: griefrefuge.comInstagram: @griefrefugeappThank you for listening!HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is produced and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Support the showSupport the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a complimentary Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

Grief is a deeply personal and often challenging emotional journey, one that can take on countless forms and manifest in diverse ways. When couples endure such heart-wrenching moments, they often discover that they grieve differently, which can strain their relationships. This can create a profound and sometimes bewildering disconnect in the relationship, leading to feelings of isolation, frustration, and confusion. In this enlightening conversation, we delve into the complexities of grieving differently as a couple and explore valuable insights to help couples maintain and enhance their connections during these trying times. By recognizing the individuality of each person's grief, fostering open and honest communication, and seeking external support when necessary, couples can discover meaningful ways to journey through their mourning together, strengthening their emotional bonds in the process. Kelly Cervantes is an award-winning writer, speaker, and advocate best known for her blog Inchstones. She is the immediate past board chair for the nonprofit CURE Epilepsy and also hosts their biweekly podcast, Seizing Life. Kelly currently resides in Maplewood, NJ, with her husband, Miguel Cervantes currently starring in Hamilton on Broadway, their children, and two dogs, Tabasco and Sriracha. Her book Normal Broken: The Grief Companion For When It's Time to Heal But You're Not Sure You Want To. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 5:28 Kelly Cervantes' grief journey and its impact on relationships. 17:17 The importance of open communication and managing expectations. 21:12 The evolving nature of grief in relationships: Communication, acceptance, and moments of connection. 27:59 Navigating connection and intimacy amidst grief: The impact of a pandemic and prior experiences. 39:29 The significance of seeking and accepting support during the grieving process. 45:28 Creating shared meaning in grief: Finding moments of connection and support. Mentioned Normal Broken: The Grief Companion for When It's Time to Heal but You're Not Sure You Want To (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Grief Refuge (download link) (app) Center for Loss & Life Transition Connect with Kelly Cervantes Websites: kellycervantes.com Facebook: facebook.com/kellygc411 Twitter: twitter.com/KellyGC411 Instagram: instagram.com/kellygc411 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kelly-cervantes-6b3a7ba Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/seizing-life/id1450310889 Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.

Today we talk about a difficult emotion to manage when grieving. It's anger. Anger can cause a lot of problems and when you're grieving, and it's a very common emotion to feel. Today, I'm joined by Sandy Linda, who is a grief and women's empowerment coach. Sandy and I talk about her difficult experience of feeling heaps of grief related anger for over a 2 year period + the things she did to resolve that anger and heal herself. Sandy also offers some tips and techniques for managing your own grief related anger.  It's a powerful conversation I hope you very much enjoy. If you need more support right now, visit the Grief Refuge website to download our app or learn more about our retreats, workshops, and groups.  

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Today I would like to share a guest interview with you. My guest is Yuivany Aguilar who lives in California and has a powerful story to share about the loss of her twin daughters and how she worked through her grief.  Yuivany is a caregiver by nature. She's a professional nurse and has a lot of wisdom to share about navigating grief. Much of her wisdom has been documented in her new book titled Pearls of the Soul available on Amazon. For more grief support, download the Grief Refuge app.  

Today I would like to share a guest interview with you. My guest is Bryan Jung and he created a platform for individuals who have lost a parent as a child or teen. It's called “This Is Why” and it's found online at thisiswhy.life.  In our conversation, Bryan shares some of the trauma he and his family endured after tragically losing his father at 10 years old. He also shares some of the things that have helped and continue to help him cope when the waves of grief hit. Brian's heart is in the right place and I'm grateful he made This is Why for people in need.  If you need more support right now, download the Grief Refuge app for daily companionship, comfort, care, and compassionate suggestions for managing grief (on iOS and Android)  

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how to heal from grief. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1756: [Part 2] Healing From Grief: How Does One Do It? by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey. The original post can be found here: https://medium.com/wholistique/healing-from-grief-how-does-one-do-it-7fd279e80e76 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how to heal from grief. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1756: [Part 2] Healing From Grief: How Does One Do It? by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey.  The original post can be found here: https://medium.com/wholistique/healing-from-grief-how-does-one-do-it-7fd279e80e76 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how to heal from grief. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1755: [Part 1] Healing From Grief: How Does One Do It? by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey. The original post can be found here: https://medium.com/wholistique/healing-from-grief-how-does-one-do-it-7fd279e80e76 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how to heal from grief. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1755: [Part 1] Healing From Grief: How Does One Do It? by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey.  The original post can be found here: https://medium.com/wholistique/healing-from-grief-how-does-one-do-it-7fd279e80e76 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Grief Refuge podcast episode, Founder and Host, Reid Peterson, shares a guest interview with you. His guest is Barb Higgins and she has a helpful perspective on giving grief a voice. She shares her journey publicly on her “A Thousand Tiny Steps” podcast and Youtube channels.  One of the things that really stands out about this interview is her visual analogies for some of the harder experiences in grief. It made a lot more sense to have a metaphorical image to visualize when talking about the complex emotions involved in handling death related loss.  Barb's insights can help validate you for being your true self as you grieve and heal. You no longer have to tell yourself you're supposed to think or feel a certain way or that somehow you're responsible for the comfort of others in your own grief. Enjoy the podcast episode. If you need more support, download the Grief Refuge App

On this new Grief Refuge podcast episode, Founder and Host, Reid Peterson, shares his thoughts regarding some of the initial responses and reactions to a death related loss. These include:  Shock Numbness Denial Disbelief Repression Distraction Avoidance It's tragic. Losing someone you love so deeply or someone who had such an impact on your life is very painful. It hurts in ways that some people can't begin to describe. And even if you had a heads up that death was coming, you still may feel unprepared and overwhelmed with all of the emotions involved.  Gain the needed insights and perspective from this unique and special episode. 

In the time leading up to Molly's death, I had a tumultuous relationship with Roy that was on again, off again. This created chaos in my life as I was finally becoming financially stable, finding hobbies I enjoyed, and trying to give my daughters a good life. As I look back on it all, I realize I was recreating childhood trauma.    Key Takeaways:    [1:39] Spring and Easter are difficult now that Molly died    [3:29] Finishing my book and remodeling my house  [4:36] The school district has changed for the better  [6:45] What I was accused of by Chris Rath [8:07] Being conflicted about resigning from teaching  [10:28] Being on edge and keeping my schedule chaotic  [11:58] Molly and Gracie stressed out about fitting in  [14:43] Molly and Gracie had wonderful friends at dance  [18:19] Financially my life was getting more stable [19:34] Having an on again, off again relationship with Roy  [21:31] We all tried to get restraining orders against one another [23:33] Never having communication with Roy [25:45] My daughters weren't comfortable with Roy    [26:54] I ended up just recreating my childhood [29:47] Kenney and I divorced, but live together  [30:41] Positive things happened in my life as well  [33:06] What next episode will be about  Resources:   The Grief Refuge  Patch Articles Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about finding hope when grief feels hopeless. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1688: [Part 2] Finding Hope When Grief Feels Hopeless by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey. The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/finding-hope-when-grief-feels-hopeless-63e5780089ea Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about finding hope when grief feels hopeless. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1688: [Part 2] Finding Hope When Grief Feels Hopeless by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey.  The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/finding-hope-when-grief-feels-hopeless-63e5780089ea Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about finding hope when grief feels hopeless. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1687: [Part 1] Finding Hope When Grief Feels Hopeless by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey. The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/finding-hope-when-grief-feels-hopeless-63e5780089ea Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about finding hope when grief feels hopeless. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1687: [Part 1] Finding Hope When Grief Feels Hopeless by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey.  The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/finding-hope-when-grief-feels-hopeless-63e5780089ea Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson is a grief counselor who is the creator and founder of a mobile app for grief support called Grief Refuge. He has a master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology, and he has been certified in Death & Grief Studies by the Center for Loss & Life Transition. After losing his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss. His Grief Refuge app is a daily companion that helps navigate the grief journey, providing comfort and solace in a time of need. Its 7 features, including daily audio musings and a tool to track a person's grief progress, help a person to cope with loss and feel supported throughout the grief journey.

Reid Peterson is a grief counselor who is the creator and founder of a mobile app for grief support called Grief Refuge. He has a master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology, and he has been certified in Death & Grief Studies by the Center for Loss & Life Transition. After losing his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss. His Grief Refuge app is a daily companion that helps navigate the grief journey, providing comfort and solace in a time of need. Its 7 features, including daily audio musings and a tool to track a person's grief progress, help a person to cope with loss and feel supported throughout the grief journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support

Today's episode is a sequel to Episode 64: As a Grieving Spouse… but today we hear the experience, perspective and support provided by a grief counselor. On today's episode, Carol Goldfain Davis shares what she observed in Marv's process as he experienced anticipatory grief, deep sorrow, and his journey for coping and finding his footing in life again. Carol's empathy clearly speaks as she shares several reflections from Marv's journey. It's remarkable to know there are people on this planet who can show up for others in this way! Carol and Marv also collaborated to create the book, When the Rocks Sing, which is available for purchase on Amazon. If you need more support, download the Grief Refuge app for daily companionship, comfort, care, and compassionate inspiration to help manage grief (on iOS and Android)  

This new Grief Refuge podcast episode is a story and conversation of love, loss, and repair. Repair in a sense of how a person with a broken heart got support and was able to put the pieces back together again.  On this podcast episode, I interview Marv Weidner, a grieving spouse who authentically articulates his grief and healing  journey.  There's so much beauty in this conversation because Marv speaks from his heart, is honest, and shares important things he experienced to aid in his healing. We hope this Grief Refuge podcast episode helps support you on your own grief journey. BONUS: This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series. In Part 2, you will hear insights and reflections from Marv's Grief Counselor, Carol Goldfain. If you need more grief support, download the Grief Refuge app for daily companionship, comfort, care, and compassionate suggestions for managing grief (on iOS and Android)

Are you tired of people trying to fix your grief or judging you for feeling a certain way? If so, you will want to listen to this Grief Refuge podcast conversation with Stephenie Zamora.  On this podcast episode, Grief Refuge founder, Reid Peterson, and Stephanie discuss the ways grief's “Dark and Twisty” overwhelm someone experiencing loss and not knowing who they are right now, or who they are going to be when they get their grief bearings down. This is a truly authentic conversation about grief that we hope helps you put your own loss into words, helps you feel heard and understood, and gives you insights into the deeper and darker experiences and emotions of grief: disorientation, guilt, rage, recklessness, etc. If you need more support for your grief journey, download the Grief Refuge app for daily comfort, care, and compassionate inspiration to help manage grief.

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how goals and intentions help with grief. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1588: [Part 2] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey. The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/how-goals-and-intentions-help-with-grief-81abeafd805d Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how goals and intentions help with grief. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1588: [Part 2] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey.  The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/how-goals-and-intentions-help-with-grief-81abeafd805d  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how goals and intentions help with grief. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1587: [Part 1] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey. The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/how-goals-and-intentions-help-with-grief-81abeafd805d Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how goals and intentions help with grief. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1587: [Part 1] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Life Transition. Reid's approach utilizes Dr. Wolfelt's Companioning philosophy; with an emphasis on presence, nature, spirituality, and heart-centered-care for the bereaved. Reid is the 'voice' of Grief Refuge: narrating podcast episodes and The Daily Refuge on the Grief Refuge App. The Grief Refuge app is a daily companion to help navigate your grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey.  The original post can be found here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/how-goals-and-intentions-help-with-grief-81abeafd805d  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's very rare to hear of someone who works as a Clinical Psychologist and has the gift of communicating with deceased loved ones. Today's guest, Dr. Amy Robbins is that person. Dr. Robbins is a Psychologist in the Chicago area and has a powerful story of losing her aunt unexpectedly, grieving, and opening up to communication with loved ones who have crossed over. Dr. Robbins has a very practical approach to supporting people pained by loss. Her experience is very interesting and we hope you enjoy her story and reflections on loss, grief, and communication with loved ones on the other side. If you need more support for your grief journey, download the Grief Refuge app for daily comfort, care, and compassionate inspiration to help manage grief.

There are people who feel lost and alone because their grief journey is ‘a-typical'. Today's guest interview with Candace Cahill is filled with her story about relinquishing her son, Michael, and then grieving the loss of his death. Candace shares several examples of what helped her work through her grief so that she no longer felt lost. Part of her process led to the writing and publishing of her book, Goodbye Again.  If you've felt like you have lost someone twice, this interview is for you. Candace's story is compelling and filled with hope for anyone feeling lost on their grief journey. If you need more support for your grief journey, download the Grief Refuge app for daily comfort, care, and compassionate inspiration to help manage grief.

Of the many descriptions for what grief feels like, a common one is “weight that holds you down.”  This is hard and painful. No one really wants to feel this way. But it happens. And people struggle when they don't know what to do when they feel this way. On today's episode of the Grief Refuge podcast, Founder of Grief Refuge, Reid Peterson, shares some thoughts and reflections for what to do when grief weighs you down. The tips are simple and effective. Listen to the full episode to get guidance and help alleviate what is uncomfortable, hard, and painful. 

Susan, your host, welcomes Reid Peterson to today's episode.   Reid, the founder of Grief Refuge, provides its community of users with a source of solace when they're in pain and discomfort from grief. The app is a hub that fulfills grievers' emotional needs. Support for people going through the grief journey is imperative for both the griever and their loved ones. When people are facing grief and go without support it ends up hurting more than it helps.   Grief Refuge content is created by Reid, MA. Reid achieved a Masters's Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is certified in Death & Grief Studies by the Center for Loss & Life Transition. After losing his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss.   Key Takeaways: Reid shares his own grief experience that started when his biological father committed suicide. Susan and Reid talk about the “gut feeling” both have about the death of their loved ones. Reid also lost his stepfather and he shares how he processed this loss. Reid talks about his sensitivity. Reid talks about The Grief Refuge, an app that provides daily grief support for people who have lost a loved one. Grief is not a mental health issue. No one prepares you for losing a loved one; someone has been taken away from you. There is no one way of grieving, everyone uses their own resources to navigate this difficult process. There is magic in the connection that grievers can have with each other. Suicidal ideation is unfortunately common among grievers. When you support someone who is grieving, what you say matters. Reid talks about purpose and how it can change in different moments in one person's life. It is hard to keep your faith when grief is consuming your energy. Reid suggests grievers keep on looking for more resources to help them in their grieving process; don't give up!   Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Meet Reid Peterson The Grief Refuge app.

Life's curve balls can seem even more tumultuous when you're grieving. Today, Shelley Knight shares her story about the loss of her stepfather, ‘Badger', and how it impacted her to leave nursing, get back into education, and write a book for the grieving titled “Good Grief: The A to Z Approach of Modern Day Grief Healing”. If you need more support for your grief journey, download the Grief Refuge app for daily comfort, care, and compassionate inspiration to help manage grief (on iOS and Android).

Reid Peterson (founder of the Grief Refuge app) opens up about how the grief from his father's death inspired him to start an app to help others through their grieving process.Link to app: https://www.griefrefuge.com/app

There's a risk in sharing grief and mourning on social media. The risk includes how vulnerable you feel and how that vulnerability is, or is not received. Negative comments may (and often do) happen, and when vulnerable, can cause a lot of pain and hurt. Is it helpful to share your grieving soul on social media? It's a question that has a lot of different opinions and answers. On today's Grief Refuge podcast, Reid Peterson has a conversation with Dr. Serign Marong about his grief journey and how he took the risk to post parts of his grief journey on social media channels like Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.  This grief conversation is about as authentic as any grief conversation can be. Thanks to @serendipity.md (Dr. Serign's social medial handle) for articulating the ways in which his Soul had been broken and what he needed to do in order to put it back together again.  If you need more grief support, download the Grief Refuge app for daily companionship, comfort, care, and compassionate suggestions for managing grief (on iOS and Android)

Technology has changed how we look at the world in so many ways. Information is available with the click on your phone or computer at any time of the day or night. Today's guest, Reid, worked in the field of technology for many years. Although his education background was in psychology, he never really felt called to work in psychology after college. When Reid was hit with his own grief after the deaths of his father and then his step-father, he got a first-hand look at grief. He began to feel a calling to help grieving people, not by being a professional counselor, but perhaps in another way. Reid started taking classes on ‘companioning' others in their grief. When giving a talk to his class about grief and guilt, Reid was told by a classmate that he should utilize his soothing voice on the Calm app in a way to help grieving, anxious people. Although he talked with the Calm executives about joining their team, it never went any further than a few conversations. Then a friend suggested starting his own app instead - specifically for the grieving community. Although Reid originally hesitated, it was honestly the perfect fit for him. By starting the Grief Refuge app, Reid merged his technology background with his passion to help grieving people.  His goal for the app is to help people feel more empowered on their own grief journeys. Now over a year since its release, the app is doing just that. People have downloaded the app (on both iTunes and GooglePlay) from all over the world. To learn more, visit their website, griefrefuge.com. With new content added daily, grieving people can use the Grief Refuge app to help them walk through each day. Through using the app, people have ‘a safe and sacred space to explore grief related feelings learn helpful ways to cope, and find peace and purpose after loss.'

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Reid Peterson. Reid Peterson, MA is the creator of The Grief Refuge app. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is certified in Death & Grief Studies by the Center for Loss & Life Transition. After losing his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss and thus came the Grief Refuge app. The Grief Refuge app is best described as: ‘A Compassionate Companion for Your Grief Journey'. The Grief Refuge app is your daily companion to help navigate the grief journey. It provides comfort and solace in a time of need. With 7 features, including daily audio musings and a tool to track your grief progress, it helps you cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey. Benefits include: • Daily inspiration to help make choices focused on healing. • Soothing voice to help cope and feel comforted. • Beautiful messages filled with compassion and wisdom. • Complete validation for all grief related thoughts and feelings. • Companionship any time, any place. Learn more: • Website: GriefRefuge.com • Podcast: Grief Refuge (Available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify & Apple Podcasts) • Instagram: @GriefRefugeApp • App: Grief Refuge - https://www.griefrefuge.com/app AUGUST FUNDRAISER: DDJF + Grief Coach In memory of Dee Dee Jackson & in support of grieving teens Link to donate: https://ddjf.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTU2NDc4 Did you know that you can support DDJF while you shop on Amazon at no cost to you? Add DDJF as your selected charity via Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/dashboard/ref=smi_nav_surl_mi_x_mkt Can't make the live-stream? You can always watch our syndicated interviews later on YouTube or Facebook! Prefer to listen as a podcast? Click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Join our Official Facebook Page full of supportive community members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571/?ref=share_group_link Have you subscribed to our Podcast? Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts : https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=bhNl9GjJRxKXUvTdwZme6Q The Power of Love Show is a weekly show sponsored by The Dee Dee Jackson Foundation where we shine a light on loss and grief and how it impacts our lives. Our aim is to build a community where we share inspiring stories, interview experts, learn, grow and empower one another to find proper and healthy healing. Visit the DDJF official website: http://www.ddjf.org/ Join the Dee Dee Jackson Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571 Follow us on Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation • https://instagram.com/deedeejacksonfoundation?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepowerofloveshow/support

Reid Peterson FOUNDER/CREATOR Grief Refuge content is created by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is certified in Death & Grief Studies by the Center for Loss & Life Transition. After losing his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss.   https://www.griefrefuge.com