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Tera, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis talk about the surprising ways emotions can surface and the impact they have on our lives and connections. Phyllis shares a deeply personal moment when a Broadway play unexpectedly brought her to tears, triggering memories and grief she hadn't felt in years. Tera, Glenn, and Phyllis reflect on the Connection Codes principle that emotions happen to us, often without warning, and how embracing this truth can lead to deeper connection and healing. They also discuss how society often misjudges emotional responses, and why learning to honor and process our feelings—rather than suppress them—can transform relationships and self-understanding. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that reminds us how emotion shapes our human experience. Links and Resources: To download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a coaching session with Dr. Glenn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/marriage-help⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00:00 - The Connection Codes Unveiled 00:01:23 - Phyllis Faces Unexpected Emotions 00:03:02 - A Play That Triggered the Past 00:05:16 - Grief Through the Lens of Broadway 00:08:57 - Supporting Emotions in Real Time 00:15:10 - The Depth of Emotional Pain 00:18:58 - Navigating Intense Emotional Waves 00:22:24 - A Stranger's Unsettling Encounter 00:24:32 - What Drives Human Behavior 00:27:25 - Exploring the Core Emotion Wheel 00:30:52 - Emotions from New York Adventures 00:36:59 - Wrapping Up with Encouragement

How do you navigate grief in the workplace in an empathic and supportive way? We all experience loss, and we might default to assuming the only place for grief is in the home. The truth is that a loss permeates every aspect of our lives, sometimes for years or even decades, and it certainly crosses into the workplace. Krista St-Germain experienced a devastating loss in 2016 when her husband was killed by an impaired driver. That trauma propelled her into grief, then therapy, then research. Today, she is the founder of the Mom Goes On group coaching program and the host of the Widowed Mom podcast. She shares her hard-won wisdom on what we need to know about grief and how to navigate it in the workplace, both for ourselves and in support of others.Question your assumptions about grief and learn to better support yourself or others who are navigating it, including:How we've come to misunderstand the grieving process;The role time plays when we are healing from a loss;How to navigate interactions with grieving coworkers;The possibilities of life beyond grieving and post-traumatic growth.Related Links:Learn more about Krista's work - https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/Follow Krista on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Connect with Krista on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithkristaThe Widowed Mom Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-widowed-mom-podcast/id1468127632The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-grieving-brain-the-surprising-science-of-how-we-learn-from-love-and-loss-mary-frances-o-connor/16976128?ean=9780062946249Report from the Death Studies Journal on the Dual Process Model - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10848151/Brené Brown - Silver Linings Clip - https://brenebrown.com/videos/rsa-short-empathy/On Death & Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy & Their Own Families by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-death-dying-what-the-dying-have-to-teach-doctors-nurses-clergy-their-own-families-elisabeth-kubler-ross/9165298?ean=9781476775548On Grief & Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-grief-grieving-finding-the-meaning-of-grief-through-the-five-stages-of-loss-david-kessler/6699869?ean=9781476775555Episode 468: Disrupting Elder Care: We Need To Talk More About Working Daughters - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode468LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/emiliearies

Have you ever wondered how you can show up for those in grief, especially during the holiday season? Well, that's exactly what we'll uncover in this episode with our guest, Heidi Dunstan, an author, grief coach, and someone who has personally navigated the unexpected loss of her husband. Heidi shares her heart-wrenching journey, unveiling the importance of understanding and supporting those who are grieving. Together, we explore the misconceptions around grief and stress the importance of open communication, respect, and avoiding judgment.One thing we must remember is that grief isn't linear – it can catch people off guard. Heidi's unique insights will guide us on how to effectively hold space for those in grief, what to say, what not to say, and the sheer significance of simply being there with them. Additionally, we highlight the pressing need to change the narrative around grief, underscoring the importance of showing grace and understanding to those on this challenging journey.As we round off this episode, we reflect upon the broader theme of kindness. We address the power of rooting for others, complimenting strangers, and encouraging people to believe in themselves. These acts of kindness, no matter how small, can indeed make a significant difference in the world around us. Remember to tune in next week for another heartwarming episode of the Kindness Matters podcast. Our conversations aim to spark kindness, foster understanding, and empower each of us to be a beacon of compassion in our everyday lives.If you are interested in attending Heidi's free Masterclass, "Lean into Grief Through the Holidays" on December 6th, you can register here.Also you can follow Heidi on Social MediaFacebookInstagramLinkedInSupport the showDid you find this episode uplifting, inspiring or motivating? Would you like to support more content like this? Check out our Support The Show Page here.

Join me Rowan Oaken, the Bob Ross of Hocus Pocus, in this week's episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken. Here's a cauldron full of what we have brewing in this episode: Unveiling the Unseen: Catching up on where the show's been, Tess's new adventures, and a sneak peek into Rowan's mystical yet mundane life. The Veil of Grief: As Samhain approaches, the veil between worlds thins, stirring emotions and memories of the dearly departed. We delve into Rowan's personal journey through losing a loved one and how it intertwines with the witchy ways of grieving. Grief Through a Western Window: We'll dissect how societal norms, rooted in Christian traditions, have shaped our approach to mourning. How has the modern world boxed up grief and what can we, as practitioners of the old ways, learn from this? The Grief Order: Walking through the Elizabeth Kubler Ross model, we unfold the stages of grief, exploring how each phase has its own magical essence and how Rowan crafted a personal mourning ritual to process and honor these emotions. Grieving the Living and the Life: Grief isn't always about death. We'll explore how transitions, even the seasonal shift into autumn, can stir the cauldron of loss and how to magically maneuver through these moments. Rituals of Remembrance and Release: For the loved ones lost but forever in our hearts: Cooking a meal, setting up an altar, creating an outdoor sacred space, and inviting them to dine with us in spirit. For severing ties: Engaging in rituals with string, cord, or ivy to cut the energetic cords, setting boundaries with the aid of hawthorn, and penning letters to release the old bonds. We'll also touch on the soothing powers of moonstone for emotional healing. Closing the Circle: We'll wrap up our mystical journey through grief, shedding light on how embracing and processing our sorrow can foster a deeper connection to ourselves, the spirit realm, and the ever-turning wheel of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotwwithrowan/message

Melanie Poturica shares thoughts on grace, grief and loss with this moving sermon "Reflections on 'The Grace of Grief Through the Holy Spirit.'" How do we grieve? How do we cope with the loss of a loved one? How can we possibly find opportunity in such devastating times? Speaking from experience after losing her husband, Frank, Melanie offers words of comfort and yes-- hope.

Melanie Poturica shares thoughts on grace, grief and loss with this moving sermon "Reflections on 'The Grace of Grief Through the Holy Spirit.'" How do we grieve? How do we cope with the loss of a loved one? How can we possibly find opportunity in such devastating times? Speaking from experience after losing her husband, Frank, Melanie offers words of comfort and yes-- hope.

I feel really honored to introduce you to my friend, Courtney! She's one of my favorite people and we're actually going to talk about a really hard topic…grief. Grief can be a really difficult conversation for many people, especially because learning how to navigate grief and tragedy is such an emotional process. And while Courtney hasn't navigated a cancer diagnosis, her oldest child passed away unexpectedly, and I know you'll find so much value and appreciation for her honesty and transparency. Plus, even though everyone's grieving process is so personal and unique, she gives some really practical suggestions and ideas to help you or your loved one navigate something so overwhelming and life-alternating. I pray that this conversation is as life-giving to you as it was to me! Links: 27 Robins: 27robins.com Instagram: @twentysevenrobins On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler Huberman Lab The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People

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Click HERE to try HVMN's Ketone-IQ™ + Save 20% with the code "JOSH" *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group   Wellness + Wisdom Episode 515 Dr. Sherry Walling, a psychologist, author, and founder of the ZenFounder podcast, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast to talk about the lessons she learned from her own grieving process and what you can do to cope with the loss of your loved one. Do you know how to cope with your own grief or the grief of others? Join Dr. Sherry Walling and Josh Trent as they discuss the stages of grief, how to cope with the death of a loved one, why we shouldn't identify with our emotions, and what it means to time travel for our mental health.   Listen To Episode 515 As Dr. Sherry Walling Uncovers: [1:30] Knowing God Touching Two Worlds by Dr. Sherry Walling Why Dr. Sherry is now placing more importance on the here and now. The reason Josh was angry at God when he was younger and how he realized he didn't truly know God. Uncovering why our anger implies hurt or needs that are unmet. Why for Dr. Sherry anger towards God means that there's a longing for a return to spirituality and understanding of what God is. Anger is more powerful than despair. The Map of Consciousness Explained: A Proven Energy Scale to Actualize Your Ultimate Potential by David R. Hawkins   [10:00] The Stages Of Loss How anger expresses that something inside of us needs to change and why it's a parallel to passionate desire. Jordan Peterson Why energy can't be created or destroyed, only transmuted. On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross How the grief when we are dying is different from the grief that we feel when someone we love is dying. Why grief is not only sadness but also anger and other dynamic experiences. Non-linearity of grief: Why we can't follow a step-by-step path.   [14:05] Losing A Loved One + How To Cope With The Discomfort Around Death Putting her knowledge as a trauma psychologist into practice when her dad passed and her brother committed suicide. How she got to understand that deep grief is universal and that no amount of training could make her exempt from the pain. The reason why we feel void when we lose a loved one. Why her patients and clients see her in a different way after reading her book. How her book has parts that are written about her for her and other parts that are written for others. Sharing your experience with others doesn't mean you're healed but it means that you're no longer bleeding. Why it's ok to let it be painful and uncomfortable for some time when someone's loved one dies. The importance of not skipping through the pain moment to the silver lining. Why the emotional quality of conversations about death should feel uncomfortable for a while. Transitioning to the celebration of the deceased person's life without alleviating the pain.   [22:42] We Are Not What We Feel How birth and death go to the depths of what it is to be human and to love. The ways in which Dr. Sherry found a resemblance between death and birth when she was taking care of her dad. How not being close to birth and death makes us uncomfortable and scared of these experiences. Identifying with our emotions: Why we're not what we feel according to Josh. Why emotions can feel like statements. What happens when we get stuck in emotions or attach to a story. The power of softness, flexibility, and allowing ourselves to feel our feelings without attachment. 483 Wayland Myers | NonViolent Communication: How to Stop Arguments In 60 Seconds + The Power of Loving Detachment Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall Rosenberg A healthy way to detach ourselves from our feelings instead of identifying with them. Why language is essential when it comes to our emotions. How two opposed emotions can exist at the same time.   [29:40] Listening To Your Body + How To Choose Your Therapist Listening to the spaces in our body that get triggered with curiosity. Transference: The client redirects their emotions about one person onto their therapist. Countertransference: The therapist projects their emotions onto the client. How we hold imprints of the people in our lives in our bodies. Why Dr. Sherry believes that a dysregulation is a helpful tool when we listen to it. Her own experience with countertransference. What behaviors we should look for within therapists and why it's important to observe our feelings toward them. The quickest way to spot the emotions that we have around our therapist. The importance of money and time containers in therapy. How some therapists can get a secondary gain from the sessions.   [39:50] The Privilege Of Witnessing Death And Birth Josh explains why living well and dying well matter to him. The duality of moving between the world of the dead and the world of raising children and being in love. Why she feels privileged and empowered by being able to shift between the two worlds. The death process inside of us when we become parents. Why Dr. Sherry thinks we don't exist as an autonomous mechanism. The beauty of dyeing she saw when her dad was dying. Why she supports the raw version of her that wrote the book three years ago. How she holds space for her dad and brother during moments of grief.   [48:10] Time Traveling For Mental Health How psychedelics help us with our grief by transcending the physical body. Dr. Sherry's experience with MDMA and how it added another layer to the memory of herself as her father's daughter. 481 Scott Jackson | Rewire Yourself: How To Create A Life You Love With Freedom From Subconscious Sabotage Why timelines are a big part of trauma and psychedelic-supported therapy. Traveling in time for our mental health: Revisiting the past, being fully present in the moment, and setting the future self up for success. The importance of finding and remembering early memories of joy. Joe Dispenza What hope means to Dr. Sherry and why it's a relationship with our future selves. Why gratitude is the opposite of resentment. How suicide can teach us about the meaning of life. Why play and challenging activities are important to Dr. Sherry. Zen Founder Podcast   Power Quotes From The Show Having Uncomfortable Conversations "If I tell you a painful story and suddenly rush to all that I learned about it and all the reasons it's ok now, I skip through the painful moment. The emotional quality of the conversation becomes relief instead of discomfort. It's ok to let it be uncomfortable for a while and let people hold that space." - Dr. Sherry Walling   Birth And Death "Birth and death are edge states. They are moments in our lives that don't happen very much but they get to the depths of what it is to be human, to be in love, and to show up for people in their most vulnerable moments." - Dr. Sherry Walling   The Challenge Of Middle Adulthood "There's a duality between the world of aliveness and the world of the dead. Many of us will at times in our lives be called to move back and forth between those energies, that's the challenge of middle adulthood. You're in support and in connection to parents and elders who are further along the journey of death, and young ones who are just beginning life. You're a bridge between the world of becoming and the world of ending." - Dr. Sherry Walling   Links From Today's Show  Touching Two Worlds by Dr. Sherry Walling The Map of Consciousness Explained: A Proven Energy Scale to Actualize Your Ultimate Potential by David R. 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On April 15, 2013, Jennifer Kauffman was standing approximately 15 feet from the finish line bombing at the 117th Boston Marathon. It goes without saying that surviving this terrorist attack left Jennifer with a litany of physical and emotional wounds to tend to. After addressing the emergent physical healing, Jennifer was left emotionally reeling from this event as she grappled with her extreme rage toward the attackers. As she moved through her emotional healing, and began to find her peace, she felt convicted to share her story with the intention of inspiring others. As a best selling author and an executive producer of two Emmy award-winning movies, she is on a mission to inspire, encourage and empower people to rise despite seemingly impossible situations, transforming their trauma, enabling them to rise and thrive to live their best life. Talk about inspiring. In this candid and unabashed interview, Jennifer shares her personal story, including reading her victim impact statement at the sentencing, and how she was able to move through her all-consuming rage to access forgiveness for the bombers. What!!? I know. Have a listen and learn what it looks like to transform your trauma into personal power. This pod explores: How Jennifer managed to forgive the two terrorists of the Boston Marathon Bombing How to process extreme rage around injustice and trauma and synthesize it into healing What to do to process your emotions when you feel triggered The big secret that no one tells you about healing from trauma ______ *FREE* WORKSHOP READY TO GET RID OF PERFECTIONISM, SELF-DOUBT, AND OVERWHELM? OF COURSE, YOU ARE! Is this the year you go from a people-pleasing, guilt-tripped perfectionist to a bold and boundaried badass? Um, yeah. I think it is! If you're DONE feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out because you're constantly doing, doing, doing for everyone else, then you must grab your seat in this brand-new workshop! You'll learn the exact five-step process I take my clients through so they can let go of all the stress and angst of striving for “perfect” and caring waaaaay too much what everyone else thinks. It's time to finally believe in yourself, find that self-confidence you crave, and start living your life for YOU. So, clickety-click RIGHT HUURRR to get on The List! #yourewelcome ___ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Grab your seat at my workshop!! FOR FREE!! POD #346 When New Trauma (aka Pandemic) Kicks Up Old Trauma + What To Do POD #423: Navigating Patriarchy Stress Disorder with Dr. Valerie Rein On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the 5 Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross __ THIS WEEK'S ‘DIAL AN EXPERT' GUESTIE Jennifer Kauffman is the Director and Producer of the transformational movie, There's Got To Be More To Life, based on a true story of Jennifer's journey of rising up from terrorism and childhood traumas where she went from barely surviving to thriving. She's an Executive Producer of 2 Emmy and Telly award winning films, A New Leash on Life: The K9's for Warriors Story and Freedom Isn't Free: The Folds of Honor Story. She's an inspirational speaker, best-selling author, award-winning results coach and founder of The Rise & Thrive Movement. Through Transformational Movies, Jen is on a mission to inspire, encourage and empower people to rise despite seemingly impossible situations, transforming their trauma, enabling them to rise and thrive to live their best life. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or Facebook. ___ HOW TO LEAVE APPLE PODCASTS REVIEWS: Click the “Subscribe on Apple Podcasts” button below or go HERE Click on blue button that reads “view in Apple Podcasts” which will open the podcast into your personal Apple Podcasts account Click “Ratings & Reviews” under the show title Click the star rating of choice and then click the “Write a Review” button You can also click “Subscribe” under the podcast photo to be automatically notified of new episodes ______ WANT TO SUBMIT A SHOW TOPIC? Swing by THIS PAGE and let us hear what you would like us to sound off on!

On this episode we explore what it means to have an existential crisis when one can imagine a limitless future as a limited person. We'll discuss the fear of time, the void and the afterlife, finding a reason to continue living, ageing, the pain of dying and much more. We'll also review the new album from Morte Psíquica and share some secret upcoming projects. Our guest this month is Sanctus Manium. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions What is a Death Doula 5:00 The Body 15:45 Loneliness 24:10 Time 27:38 Afterlife 47:11 Meaning 1:01:45 Aging 1:11:45 Suffering 1:27:00 Capitalism 1:36:36 Album Review: Camera Obscura - Morte Psíquica Sinister Suggestions:-Auxiliary Magazine -Terry Pratchett and Death -Parable of the Sower References: -The Butterfly Dream -Components of an Existential Crisis -Finding Purpose -Denial of Death -Working as a Death Doula Sanctus Manium's Book List: • The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler • From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty • The End of Something Wonder by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic (I reccomend this one for parents and children) • When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi • Dying: A Memoir by Cory Taylor • All That Remains by Sue Black • The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker • Escape From Evil by Ernest Becker • Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin Yalom • Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience by Barbara Karnes, RN (AKA: The Little Blue Book) • On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross •On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler • Being Mortal by Atul Gawande • It's Ok That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine • The Good Death: An Exploration of Dying in America by Ann Neumann • Advice For Future Corpses (And Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying by Sallie Tisdale • In the Slender Margin: The Intimate Strangeness of Death and Dying by Eve Johnson • How We Die: Reflections of Life's Final Chapter by Sherwin B. Nuland

On this episode we explore what it means to have an existential crisis when one can imagine a limitless future as a limited person. We'll discuss the fear of time, the void and the afterlife, finding a reason to continue living, ageing, the pain of dying and much more. We'll also review the new album from Morte Psíquica and share some secret upcoming projects. Our guest this month is Sanctus Manium. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions What is a Death Doula 5:00 The Body 15:45 Loneliness 24:10 Time 27:38 Afterlife 47:11 Meaning 1:01:45 Aging 1:11:45 Suffering 1:27:00 Capitalism 1:36:36 Album Review: Camera Obscura - Morte Psíquica Sinister Suggestions:-Auxiliary Magazine -Terry Pratchett and Death -Parable of the Sower References: -The Butterfly Dream -Components of an Existential Crisis -Finding Purpose -Denial of Death -Working as a Death Doula Sanctus Manium's Book List: • The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler • From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty • The End of Something Wonder by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic (I reccomend this one for parents and children) • When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi • Dying: A Memoir by Cory Taylor • All That Remains by Sue Black • The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker • Escape From Evil by Ernest Becker • Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin Yalom • Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience by Barbara Karnes, RN (AKA: The Little Blue Book) • On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross •On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler • Being Mortal by Atul Gawande • It's Ok That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine • The Good Death: An Exploration of Dying in America by Ann Neumann • Advice For Future Corpses (And Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying by Sallie Tisdale • In the Slender Margin: The Intimate Strangeness of Death and Dying by Eve Johnson • How We Die: Reflections of Life's Final Chapter by Sherwin B. Nuland

Episode Discussion PointsShe was born during WWII in Czechoslovakia, and her family escaped to Denmark She immigrated to the United States alone as a 19-year-old A year after she came to California she married her husband and began to mother his two children. They eventually had 4 more children. The day that changed everything when her husband's airplane went down and he died along with her two little children. As she felt like she was going to fall apart she chose to hold it together for her son, and felt enveloped in a cocoon of love by God The night she felt like the Savior was holding her heart in His hands, and often dragging her along when she didn't feel she could go any further. A second tragedy occurred five years ago when her son and grandson died in another plane crash. The hardest part of this loss was the empathetic grief she had for her daughter-in-law and grandchildren who were left. Karin changed her perspective from thinking of her son and grandson lying on the ocean floor to thinking about them in heaven. You have to process the past and then choose to move forward Karin did marry again 4 1/2 years after her husband passed, and they have made a new life together. Lessons from GriefIt comes in waves—its not constant, but when the waves hit you are completely inundated and pummeled in the surf. Hang on tight to God through prayer and scripture study through the rough times—and cling to faith, because sometimes it is all you have left. If you aren't going to see a counselor, have at least 5 good friends who will listen to you without judgment as you go through grief. You can also process grief by writing it out, like Karin did when she wrote her book, Be Still. The day she chose to stay in bed and wallow in her misery she found it was so much worse, and she had to get up. Focus on what you still have and count your blessings How she considered suicide, but couldn't leave her two other kids—so she stayed for them. Try to find and do things that make you feel happy again. For her this was taking her boys water skiing, had friends over, visited family etc. When you feel like you are in the dark tunnel of grief, just keep walking toward the pinprick of light in the distance. You will get through to the other side and find a new and different but good life there. In her darkest moments she remembered she hadn't suffered like Christ and He understood and carried her. As she read books on grief she learned she could control her thoughts. If a negative thought came onto the stage in her mind she could dismiss it and replace it with a positive thought. Happiness will come again eventually if you want it and let it. “You don't get over it. You get through it.” Loss is like a giant shadow that hovers around you for a long time—let the Savior help you and carry that heaviness. Resources for Those Who are Grieving“Living with Death and Dying” or “https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Grieving-Finding-Meaning-Through/dp/1476775559/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=5+Stages+of+Grief%2C%E2%80%9D+by+Elizabeth+Kubler-Ross&qid=1637195600&qsid=135-5611665-7239210&sr=8-1&sres=1476775559%2C0684839415%2C1501192744%2C1471139883%2C1587613182%2C1585429139%2C073823477X%2C0684839369%2C0684839377%2C1617222380%2C1476775540%2C1641521317%2C0578667894%2C1402212216%2CB0948LLNB7%2C0380773384&srpt=ABIS_BOOK (On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss)” by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Observed-C-S-Lewis-ebook/dp/B002BXH5WU/ (“A Grief Observed,”) by C.S. Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Tragedy-Destiny-Spencer-W-Kimball/dp/0877476527 (“Tragedy or Destiny”) by Spencer W. Kimball, or you can https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/spencer-w-kimball/tragedy-destiny/ (listen to the talk here). Karin's book, https://www.amazon.com/Be-Still-Karin-Larsen-Ford/dp/1649528760/ (“Be Still.”) Connect with KarinOn Facebook as https://www.facebook.com/KarinLarsenFord (Karin L...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sharing with you the third poetic reflection I've written on a moment in history. After reading the poem, I reflect on it, and in that process, I include thoughts from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, and David Kessler. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have. :-) The authors and works highlighted in this episode: 1. On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss, by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler https://amzn.to/3jQegKN 2. The Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief, by Scott Berinato https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief *This podcast receives a small commission for any purchases made from one of these links. Thank you for supporting this podcast and the works of these authors! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyrevisitedwr/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historyrevisitedwr/support

Bri Campos is a licensed mental health counselor and body image coach. She works with clients to improve their relationships with food and with their bodies and to approach health in a holistic way. Here are links to resources recommended in this episode: Body Image with Bri  Food Addiction is Solvable with Michael Moss  Hating Your Body is Solvable with Gabi Fresh Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth about Your Weight By Lindo Bacon The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women By Naomi Wolf Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia By Sabrina Strings, Allyson Johnson Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach By Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D., Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A.  Johann Hari, Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong (TED talk) The View from Rat Park, Bruce Alexander Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, and Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight By Lindo Bacon, Lucy Aphramor On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss By Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, David Kessler  Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating By Christy Harrison  Radical Belonging: How to Survive and Thrive in an Unjust World (While Transforming It for the Better) By Lindo Bacon, Ijeoma Oluo Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We live in a society that is increasingly seeking comfort and ease rather than adversity. However, we are bound to experience challenges in life. Instead of constantly running away or being paralyzed in the face of adversity, we should develop a self-sufficient growth mindset and push through, with the knowledge that we will turn out to be a better person on the other side. In this episode, we talk to Christopher Greco, a company CEO and an author. Even with all his success today, he reminds us that challenges in life are a necessary part of progress, and we shouldn't shy away from them. Instead, we should try to overcome it ourselves, understanding that our best days are ahead of us. Listen to the episode if you want to learn how to embrace and overcome your challenges in life. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Gain valuable insights from Christopher's story and how he came out of the other side of adversity as a better person and believer of God. Discover how to adopt a growth mindset and become a victor rather than a victim. Learn why we should embrace challenges in life. Resources Subscribe to our https://seekgocreate.com/ (website) and other https://seekgocreate.com/platforms/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off (social channels) to get resources from our guests and updates on our latest giveaways and episodes. https://www.amazon.com/8-Steps-Overcoming-Everyday-Adversity/dp/1951591275 (8 Steps to Overcoming Everyday Adversity) by Christopher Greco  https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ (Mindset: The New Psychology of Success) by Carol S. Dweck https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Grieving-Finding-Meaning-Through/dp/1476775559/ (On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss) by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D. and David Kessler Connect with Christopher: https://www.christophergreco.org/ (Website) |https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgreco/ ( LinkedIn) https://seekgocreate.com/embracing-and-overcoming-challenges-in-life-with-christopher-greco/ (Episode Details) Enjoy the Podcast? Seek Go Create is for anyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new. We share topics, stories, and conversations that allow us to rethink how we live, work, and lead. If you were inspired and educated by this episode, feel free to subscribe to us onhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vc2Vlay1nby1jcmVhdGUv ( Google Podcasts),https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seek-go-create/id1481874131 ( Apple Podcasts), orhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4pnLpMwK6gGeTJvXvVam5z ( Spotify) so that you never miss another episode. Also, share this episode or what you've learned today on your favorite social media platform. Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. By doing this, you can help us reach more people who want to redefine success in their lives. Connect with the SeekGoCreate Network! For updates and more episodes, visit ourhttps://seekgocreate.com/ ( website) or follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/SeekGoCreate/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/seekgocreate/ ( Instagram),https://www.linkedin.com/company/seek-go-create-network/ ( LinkedIn),https://twitter.com/SeekGoCreate ( Twitter), https://www.tiktok.com/@seekgocreate?lang=en (TikTok), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4BK0v7R7ZgOuaNRa3MrWA ( YouTube). To growing and becoming all we are created to be, Tim

Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar was on a work trip when she received a phone call. Her husband, Bill, had suddenly died. In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Jamie chats with host Jessie Browning about finding herself again after the loss of her husband and her dog. She shares how she found her soft landing and started her career as a grief coach. Listen to why you should just show up for those grieving.   Episode Timeline: [00:03] Intro [04:34] Meet Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar [05:00] A brutal loss [11:40] Coping through work [14:36] That’s when it all hit [19:49] Her support system [20:46] Her soft landing [25:26] Getting into grief coaching [32:41] Just show up [39:25] Is love such a small commodity? [43:56] Her professional life now [47:07] Open up your ears and listen [47:45] Jessie’s rapid fire questions [50:54] Contacting Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar [51:49] Outro   Resources Mentioned: Salt & Ash & Honey & Magic by Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler Wanderful Sharing Solace Paper: Paging Through History by Mark Kurlansky The Italian Party: A Novel by Christina Lynch   Standout Quotes: “It forced me to rethink everything. Everything I thought my life would be was gone.” -Jamie Metzgar [17:13] “Travel’s a thing with me, especially when I’m feeling so lost, because it forces my attention. It forces me out of myself. It forces me to focus on communicating in other languages. It’s a really grounding point to me. And it also bizarrely as huge as loss is, it puts it all in context of I’m just a tiny drop in this world. Everybody around me, all these nameless people have experienced something awful.” -Jamie Metzgar [24:48] “Just ask. Don’t assume you know anything. Don’t assume you know the griever’s faith, because even if the person has been very devout to something, grief will shake you.” -Jamie Metzgar [36:38]   Connect: Connect with Lajoie Society: Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe. Lajoie Society on Instagram Lajoie Society on Facebook Lajoie Society on Twitter Lajoie Society Website    Learn more about Jamie Metzgar: Widow Wellness Coaching Website Widow Wellness Coaching on Facebook Widow Wellness Coaching on Instagram

Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar was on a work trip when she received a phone call. Her husband, Bill, had suddenly died. In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Jamie chats with host Jessie Browning about finding herself again after the loss of her husband and her dog. She shares how she found her soft landing and started her career as a grief coach. Listen to why you should just show up for those grieving. Episode Timeline: [00:03] Intro [04:34] Meet Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar [05:00] A brutal loss [11:40] Coping through work [14:36] That's when it all hit [19:49] Her support system [20:46] Her soft landing [25:26] Getting into grief coaching [32:41] Just show up [39:25] Is love such a small commodity? [43:56] Her professional life now [47:07] Open up your ears and listen [47:45] Jessie's rapid fire questions [50:54] Contacting Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar [51:49] Outro Resources Mentioned: Salt & Ash & Honey & Magic by Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler Wanderful Sharing Solace Paper: Paging Through History by Mark Kurlansky The Italian Party: A Novel by Christina Lynch Standout Quotes: "It forced me to rethink everything. Everything I thought my life would be was gone." -Jamie Metzgar [17:13] "Travel's a thing with me, especially when I'm feeling so lost, because it forces my attention. It forces me out of myself. It forces me to focus on communicating in other languages. It's a really grounding point to me. And it also bizarrely as huge as loss is, it puts it all in context of I'm just a tiny drop in this world. Everybody around me, all these nameless people have experienced something awful." -Jamie Metzgar [24:48] "Just ask. Don't assume you know anything. Don't assume you know the griever's faith, because even if the person has been very devout to something, grief will shake you." -Jamie Metzgar [36:38] Connect: Connect with Lajoie Society: Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe. Lajoie Society on Instagram Lajoie Society on Facebook Lajoie Society on Twitter Lajoie Society Website Learn more about Jamie Metzgar: Widow...

This week’s episode will change the way you look at autism. Dr. Zach Bush is our guest and he explains why we NEED Autism to experience our humanity fully and how parents can reframe their mindsets to best support their child with autism. The information Dr. Bush shares will empower you to look at your child and their journey differently.  We discuss the invaluable role Autism needs to play in our society and what it’s here to teach us. Our children with Autism are put on this earth to help heal humanity as a whole, and as parents, we can be their greatest ally and guide.We are blessed Dr. Bush has been a mentor and a light in our autism journey.  The wisdom and love he shares has transformed our journey to support our son, ourselves, and our family.  We are so glad to be sharing this discussion with you.  We hope that it will help shed light and hope to support your child.   Please make sure to share this episode with anyone you know who is touched by autism.  Tune in!Key TakeawaysWhy we need Autism (07:30)The courage we hold is astounding (10:50)There is no human solution for your child (13:10)What children with Autism are here to do (16:00)How do parents reframe their mindset to that of an ally? (20:20)Something fascinating about Ry (25:00)The importance of experiencing our emotions (28:46)The need to come together as a community (32:00)How our family has found freedom (35:00)Additional ResourcesTo learn more about Dr. Zach Bush, you can find his website hereHere’s the link to the book Dr. Bush mentioned On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss click hereFree Resource 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them… click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len’s All-In Warrior Parent Tribe, click hereTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram

Dr. Venus’s brother, Tory, went home to be with the Lord this Christmas Eve. She wanted to have a conversation this week to discuss grief, coping, and how it looks different for everyone. Needless to say, they are each coping with the loss of their beloved family member in the best and healthiest way they can at this time, but how? Tune in this week for an intimate and authentic conversation about strategies to cope, accept, nurture, and ultimately have faith after the death of a loved one due to COVID-19.    Key Takeaways: [1:13] Dr. Venus shares the heartbreaking news that her brother Tory passed away from COVID-19. She discusses how it’s important to never judge a person by how they grieve. The process is different for everyone.  [3:28] When someone you care about is grieving, of course you can send your sympathy and love, but don’t expect a back and forth conversation. They could not have the energy or bandwidth beyond seeing your message and acknowledging it.   [5:02] Don’t tell someone that is grieving what to do, or what not to do. It’s a very personal process.  [5:50] For Dr. Venus, a sense of normalcy and stability is what feels best. Keeping a routine helps her stay grounded during an intense time of grief.  [9:05] The Five Stages of Grief are:  Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance [12:50] If you are the one grieving right now, it’s okay not to talk to people if you feel numb. However you want to show up in the world is okay.  [21:19] We can still be heartbroken and grief stricken but believe that God has an ultimate master plan and have Faith in surrendering to the bigger plan. It doesn’t mean you don’t mourn, but that you set aside your pride and ego to give everything over to God.  [23:50] We have opinions and preferences about how things should be, but we don’t have a big enough view to understand God’s plan.  [25:38] Find things you can spiritually connect with and grieve through. For Dr. Venus, writing and dancing are extremely healing and powerful.  [28:58] Give others (or yourself) the grace of knowing that it’s okay to have delayed reactions in grief. That doesn’t mean you are suppressing, it comes out when it does.    [29:50] Tory was a great brother, father, son, nephew, uncle, friend, provider, and so much more. He was funny, brilliant, entrepreneurial, loving, and kind, and Dr. Venus will always adore him.  [32:49] A large part of COVID is preparation. Take it seriously and do your part.    Quotes:  “The things that have crushed me have turned into cathedrals.”  “For all of us that have lost someone to COVID, know that you are loved, and you are not alone.”    Mentioned: Dr. Venus Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  “Hot Mess Millionaire” Amazon Pilot  ”Hot Mess Millionaire” Complete Series (https://www.youtube.com/c/DrVenusOpalReese) Join the conversation! Hot Mess Millionaire Facebook Group Free Gift When You Join The Truth Tribe The Black Woman Millionaire Hot Mess Edition   RESOURCES   On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross   Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross It's OK That You're Not OK (Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand) by Megan Devine Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss COVID-19 may have arrived in US by December 2019     

The holidays can be a very difficult time for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, regardless of when that person passed. That grief is particularly present and extensive this year with COVID making 2020 the deadliest year in U.S. history. Many people are also experiencing grief from loss of jobs, plans, relationships, etc. and even simply in empathy with our communal grief.In this episode of the Unlimited Podcast I invited Lisa Zawrotny to join me for a conversation focused on loving ourselves and each other through grief.Some of what we talk about in this episode include:Learning about ourselves in the messThe difference between being organized and simplified and neat and tidyDifferent kinds of grief and ways we grieveWhat intentionality around grief looks likeHow to be supportive of someone's grieving processIn many ways we only just scratch the surface of this conversation but conversations help create space for healing and you have to start somewhere. If you are experiencing any kind or layer of grief, you are not alone. You deserve love, space, and grace as you process that experience however it is showing up for you right now. I encourage you to check out the additional resource links below.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  @unlimitedcoachvalI love to hear your thoughts and I'm always happy to answer any questions.You can shoot me an email at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com or DM me on InstagramAND don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss [book]How We Grow Through Grief with Katie Rössler [podcast]Episode 3: Stress Languages [podcast]Toxic Positivity with Valerie Friedlander [podcast]Best Way to Get Motivated [video]Positively Living Membership Community [resource]CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Facebook Instagram Get email updates! Work with Valerie!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/valeriehf)

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that gives you real talk on life, relationships and mental health challenges. Through humor, grace and grit, John gives you the tools you need to cut through the chaos of anxiety, depression and disconnection. You can own your present and change your future—and it starts now. So, send us your questions, leave a voicemail at 844-693-3291, or email askjohn@ramseysolutions.com. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode 1:37: I'm exhausted after cancer treatments; how do I move past this? 11:49: I had a baby and gave it up for adoption last year; how do I tell my parents? 22:32: Teaching segment: Grief Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief - David Kessler On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler 28:03: How can I help my parents set boundaries for my brother who has just moved back in with them? 36:01: Lyrics of the day: "Murdered in the City" - The Avett Brothers   tags: cancer, exhaustion, secrets, adoption, honesty, grief, boundaries, Avett Brothers, David Kessler, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.  

Have you ever walked through something hard and seen God take it and use it for good?  Have you ever walked through a heartbreak and then years later helped someone else through that same exact heartbreak? This week on the Depth Podcast, Martha Black shares with us her new children’s book: *You'll Find Me At The Ocean: A Journey of Grief Through the Eyes of a Child. Sadly, Martha lost her mother to cancer. Through this book, she is taking her greatest heartbreak and turning it into her greatest ministry by helping others who are walking through grief. Martha vulnerably shares about the loss of her mother along with practical examples of what helped her through the grief. She also shares some wonderful ways we can honor our loved ones on the special days like birthdays and anniversaries as well as how we can come alongside and support those grieving on those hard days. I think that is why it is so special that this podcast episode is releasing on the birthday of Martha’s mother. What a wonderful way to honor her life and remember her legacy.  Friend, you do not want to miss this beautiful story of how a young girl in the middle of her grief finds God’s faithfulness in addition to memories of her mother at the ocean!  Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Martha’s book, *You'll Find Me At The Ocean.  All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/youll-find-me-at-the-ocean-book/ I promise you that you do not want to miss this episode.   Book Recommendations *Letters from Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman *Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss by Hope Edelman *Comfort for Grieving Hearts by Gary Roe  Martha Black is wife, mother, elementary teacher, blogger, author, and speaker.  She and her husband, Jeff, reside in Arkansas. Together, they have a brilliant and kind teenage son, Isaiah.  In 2019, Martha began blogging on Facebook (Martha Black, Christian Blogger for Butterflies and Daisies), and just a few months later, God gave her the words to her first published book, *You'll Find Me At The Ocean A Journey of Grief Through the Eyes of a Child.  Supporting those who are grieving is something that she is very passionate about.  In December 2015, she lost her best friend, biggest cheerleader, number one friend…my Mama…to cancer.  She was only 58, and Martha was 34 years old and left without a mother.  Her Mama loved butterflies and daisies, so the name of her blog is just a small way that she could honor her.  Not long after writing this book, God led Martha to begin a private group on Facebook, Martha Black Ministries: Finding Peace After The Pain.  After suffering such a huge loss, she had both discovered what had helped as she grieved and what did not.  She desires to offer what she has learned (and continue to learn) about both the grieving process, and what God’s Word teaches us that gives us hope and peace. It is Martha Black's hope and prayer that what you read on her accounts blesses you and encourages you in The Lord.  Some days, she focuses on the topic of grief.  There are days she shares what God is teaching her in life and in the world.  Other days, she focuses simply on Scripture.  Regardless of what Martha shares, it is her prayer that it encourages her readers and gives them a hope that can only be found in God. Contact Information: Email Address: authormarthablack@hotmail.com Website: marthablackministries.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/marthablack2019 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/MarthaBlackMinistries Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/authormarthablack  *Amazon Affiliate Link

God meets us on our own terms, and however you honor that — be it traditional, spiritual, or Universal, there is a power bigger than you at work in life.  But, in the midst of police brutality, publicly televised executions, and a virus that feels like a plague, it’s easy to feel energetically exhausted and question where God is, and how this could all be happening.    This week, Dr. Venus focuses on how to activate faith when you are feeling attacked and oppressed. She talks about making sure you are praying for the right things, accessing peace and divinity on the road to joy, and arming yourself with the language of real social and spiritual change. She focuses on three questions about God’s love, trusting the Bible, and activating faith and joy when you feel lost and forsaken.    Key Takeaways:  [3:07] Dr. Venus is steeped in Biblical principles, but whether you consider yourself a Spiritualist, Universalist, or something in between, all are welcome here in this conversation.  [6:10] It is important to process grief and get it out in a safe way, whether it’s immersing yourself in books, writing, speaking to a therapist, etc.  [14:27] Question 1: If God loves me, why would a loving God let the police kill us for SO LONG?  Every action has a reaction, and what we are seeing now is the fall out from our Puritan values that have been planted in the very fabric of America. Instead, we should be praying the right prayers, asking God “What will it take to uproot this tree and set us on a new path to generate new and different seeds (outcomes)?” [20:14] How can I trust the Bible when it has been used to oppress me & mine by White Supremacy for over 400 years? It’s not as much about trusting the Bible as it is about knowing that the Bible can be manipulated. The Bible is a road map and you have to execute it in the way that you believe. A person, any person, can use it as a weapon or healing bond. Humans justify the Bible for what they want to use it for, so you must be aware of the element of free will in there.  [22:40] How do I activate my faith, love, and trust in you Lord, when I feel like you have forsaken me?  If you are reading this or listening along, it means you are alive, you are here, you are whole, and that God is with you. Black men and women are anointed to keep moving forward and get up even when life has generationally knocked us down.  [26:31] From the rotten seeds of hate and bigotry, the world is unifying and transforming because of our pain. We are the chosen ones. [29:20] Even if your body has been wounded and tarnished, we must remember that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. You can practice moving from flesh to spirit with meditation, writing, movement, or whatever makes you feel connected with your divinity.   [34:11] One of the biggest ways to fight and take on spiritual warfare is to stay peaceful and hopeful.  [38:00] Get peaceful with God, whatever way you can get on the same page. Process your grief. Trust that even if you can’t see the whole picture you can know it’s in divine order and working for the good in everyone. Create some joy. You are here.    Quotes: “As human beings manipulate the Bible for their self-interest, I stop blaming God.”   “A person can use the Bible as a weapon, or a person can use the Bible as a healing bond.”  “When you are chosen, you are given a level of power and skill that has you model for the world what it looks like to walk in faith and be touched by God.”  “As a spirit connected to spirit, we can move anything.” Mentioned:  Dr. Venus Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  “Hot Mess Millionaire” Amazon Series  Free Gift When You Join The Truth Tribe The Black Woman Millionaire Hot Mess Edition  Join the conversation! Hot Mess Millionaire Facebook Group   ACTIONS TO TAKE NOW!!! Register to Vote Online https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/ PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED.   Can A Felon Vote? – Felon voting rights by state by Robert Gomez   AMAZING BOOKS TO HELP YOU PROCESS LOSS When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner   On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss, by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler   BIBLE USED TO OPPRESS & JUSTIFY SLAVERY & WHITE SUPREMACY   White Supremacist Ideas Have Historical Roots In U.S. Christianity, by All Things Considered, NPR   How Christian Slaveholders Used the Bible to Justify Slavery   Donald Trump, the Bible, and White Supremacy    (BONUS)Policing Is the Glue of Whiteness, by Howard Bryant   Biblical Strategies    100 Bible Verses About Spiritual Armor   David: 90 Days with A Heart Like His (Personal Reflections Series) Hardcover, by Beth Moore    Redemptive Names of God by Joyce Meyer on 12 Audio Cassettes Audio Cassette, by Joyce Meyer   SPIRITUAL STRATEGIES   Life Visioning Kit: A Step-by-Step Process for Realizing Your Highest Potential, by Michael Bernard Beckwith   Trust: Mastering the Four Essential Trusts: Trust in Self, Trust in God, Trust in Others, Trust in Life, by Iyanla Vanzant   3. Forgiveness: 21 Days to Forgive Everyone for Everything, by Iyanla Vanzant

Recorded mid-April of 2020, Aaron and Glenys welcomed their friend Fiona Sutherland, a Health At Every Size® and non-diet dietitian and director of The Mindful Dietitian in Melbourne, Australia. She is host of the podcast “The Mindful Dietitian” and teaches across Masters Level Dietetic training programs at several different Universities in Melbourne specifically in Counseling Skills and Weight Inclusive Approaches in Dietetics. Fiona is also a dedicated mindfulness practitioner and Yoga Teacher, bringing a particular emphasis on embodiment, mindful eating and body image into her work and training. She is a great lover of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and trauma-informed approaches to Dietetic work. In the first of this two-part episode they discussed: Fiona’s story of becoming an anti-diet, weight inclusive dietitian Her early experiences working with diverse populations in different countries How working in a weight loss setting awakened her to the realities of weight cycling and diet failure The cognitive dissonance she experienced working in eating disorder, weight loss and sports nutrition settings, and how one behavior was treated in one group but prescribed in another The need for more weight inclusive training in dietetics education What mindfulness is and isn’t, and how she came to incorporate mindfulness into her practice How current events challenge our fundamental need to be safe and sound Show Notes: Visit Fiona at The Mindful Dietitian Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programs Full Catastrophe Living by John Kabat-Zinn On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler

The current public health crisis has left many of us with a whole mix of emotions, sometimes all in one day. We are experiencing a global shift in our day-to-day lives, our understanding of the world, and our thoughts about the future - not to mention the uncertainty of both what is happening now and what is yet to come. To help us grapple with our thoughts and feelings during this stressful time, Eric invited Dr. Divy Ravindranath back to the show. They talked about Divy's experience during this time, and how people are responding to the pandemic. Divy described this event as one of many different stresses but also of loss, and he explained how people may be going through the various stages of grief. He mentioned how this is an unprecedented time with a great deal of uncertainty, and he shared some strategies for dealing with the anxiety that comes with that. And they discussed how people can take care of themselves, what society can do to support people who are having a difficult time, and how dancers can manage their relationship with dance during this time. To leave you on a positive note, they end with a reflection of some of the good that is happening now and some optimism for the future. footnotesThat Discomfort You're Feeling Is Grief (Harvard Business Review)On Grief & Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss (Amazon.com)Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change (Amazon.com)Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes (Amazon.com)

A Conversation with Jay Cobb,  executive director of Sanctuary Counseling Group a faith based organization that specializes in bringing healing to the mind, heart and spirit by providing excellent emotional, spiritual and relational health care to people in the communities we serve. Our goal is to offer each client a safe place without judgement or shame. We walk with them where ever they are in the journey without any expectations. Our 14 therapist are from various religious, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Overall, our counselors work with the population in general, but each one offers their own expertise ranging from couples, teens, children, men, women, abuse, trauma, grief, child loss, marriage, parenting, addiction, and peri-natal trauma to name a few. We see people of all faith walks including non-believers and those whom have not decided yet. Because of our history and past connection to the United Methodist Church, we believe that a large part of our work is pastors with many of our therapist being pastors themselves. Resources   Books:  Finding Meaning: the 6th Stage of Grief, by David Kessler   Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss, by David Kessler and  Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Counseling Centers: Sanctuary Counseling Group Sanctuary Counseling Group Central Office The Terry Building 1801 East Fifth Street, Suite 110 Charlotte, NC 28204 Instagram, YouTube Atrium Behavioral Health Charlotte, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center : 501 Billingsley Road; Charlotte, NC 28211 Music by - Lucas Britt -

Most, if not all, of us are experiencing a cocktail of challenging emotions these days - whether in the background or in the foreground of our psyche. Speaking personally, I thought my primary issue was anxiety, but I had a vague sense that maybe it was more than that. Then I read an excellent, widely-circulated article that put a name to at least one aspect of my nameless, miasmatic dread. The article was from the Harvard Business Review, and the headline was, "That Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief." The article featured an interview with a grief expert named David Kessler, who explained that there are many flavors of grief. Some of us are grieving people we've lost, but millions more are grieving a way of life or a sense of security that seems lost - or we're experiencing anticipatory grief about an uncertain future. Not only was it helpful for Kessler to name this phenomenon, but he also had a bunch of excellent thoughts about how to manage it, including the exhortation to find meaning in this mess. In fact, that's the name of his new book: Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. So we invited him on. Here he is: David Kessler. Where to find David Kessler online: Website: https://grief.com/ Social Media: Twitter: @IamDavidKessler / https://twitter.com/iamdavidkessler Instagram: @iamdavidkessler / https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidkessler/ Facebook: David Kessler / https://www.facebook.com/IamDavidKessler/ Books Mentioned: Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief / https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Meaning-Sixth-Stage-Grief/dp/1501192736 On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss / https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Grieving-Finding-Meaning-Through/dp/0743266293 Other Resources Mentioned: David's Online Grief Group / https://www.facebook.com/groups/DavidKessler David's Harvard Business Review Article / https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief Paul Denniston & Grief Yoga / https://griefyoga.com/ Bessel van der Kolk / https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/ Elizabeth Kubler Ross / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_K%C3%BCbler-Ross Elizabeth Kubler Ross Foundation / https://www.ekrfoundation.org/ Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Health Care Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/david-kessler-240

Grief and grieving is a big part of what the society is going through right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, I'm looking at the work of David Kessler and a past interview with Julia Samuel for thoughts on how you can name and process the emotions and grief you're feeling. In this episode: I share the article in Harvard Business Review where David Kessler names the discomfort we're feeling: grief.  Her first love of swinging on her garden swing as a child Starting Child Bereavement UK, and her work as a patron Her early influences, including the bereavement of her parents Her love of personal connection, and how that led her from a role in publishing to becoming a grief and bereavement counselor The roots and starting point for her book, Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving Why people shut down and isolate when they grieve, and why they judge themselves on a right or wrong way of grieving Why allowing yourself to feel the emotions of grief is important How to feel the emotions of grief and loss without being overcome by it The impacts of losing important figures like Princess Diana to society, and why so many people are deeply stirred by these tragic losses How a country processes the loss of children in tragedies like school shootings, as it raises the questions of “the existential cruelty of life” How Julia reacts to resistance, by continuing on her path How to jump start your joy: by enjoying her grandchildren’s giggles, getting in touch with nature, and watching romantic comedies and The Amazing Miss Maizel ResourcesJulia Samuel’s Website Harvard Business Review : That Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief (an interview with David Kessler)  David Kessler on Dr. Brene Brown's Podcast, Unlocking Us Julia Samuel’s book, Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving on Amazon If you are grieving: Julia’s 8 pillars of strength (a free download) On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elizabeth Kubla-Ross Waking the Tiger, by Peter Levine (a book on healing trauma) The Marvelous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime Sign up for the newsletter to receive these episodes in your inbox each week.

NEW *FREE* WORKSHOP ~> Have you ever felt anger boiling up inside of you but instead of processing it, you drink a bit too much, throw yourself into your work, try to “mantra” it away, or ignore it altogether? Or how about situations of extreme sadness? Tell yourself, “You have nothing to be sad about. Stop being so dramatic. Other people have it so much worse than you.” If you have ever found yourself feeling down in the dumps or super pissed, but ended up concluding that you “just need a drink” or decide to chant a positive mantra like “This too, shall pass” instead of actually dealing with said emotion, you are certainly not alone. Our culture does not, by a long shot, promote processing and dealing with emotions. We are taught to run from them and “sweep them under the rug” or “buck up, Buttercup”. Last week I dug into the true source of sadness and anger… Grief. And, I know that sounds super dramatic, right!? I mean… you aren't dealing with a death or anything. So, it couldn't be grief. If that word seems tough to swallow, think of it as “processing”. It's like you still have something to Process. In this episode, I dig into our capacity for emotional intelligence, how you can create a shit-ton of relief and healing in your life if you simply acknowledge what you're feeling, and what it actually looks like to really do that. This pod explores: The number one thing you need to know about dealing with emotions in a powerful way (and it goes against everything you've been taught… fair warning) What it really looks like to “sit with” an emotion (and no, you don't have to be all vulnerable with a stranger) A litany of ways you can process your anger and sadness (without losing your mind) so you can get back to feeling happy and peaceful   NEW *FREE* WORKSHOP READY TO GET RID OF PERFECTIONISM, SELF-DOUBT, AND OVERWHELM? OF COURSE, YOU ARE! Is this the year you go from a people-pleasing, guilt-tripped perfectionist to a bold and boundaried badass? Um, yeah. I think it is! If you're DONE feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out because you're constantly doing, doing, doing for everyone else, then you must grab your seat in this brand-new workshop! You'll learn the exact five-step process I take my clients through so they can let go of all the stress and angst of striving for “perfect” and caring waaaaay too much what everyone else thinks. It's time to finally believe in yourself, find that self-confidence you crave, and start living your life for YOU. So, clickety-click RIGHT HUURRR  to get on The List! #yourewelcome   THE JOY JUNKIE AFTER HOURS CLUB! COMPLETELY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP. TONS OF SUPPORT YOU CRAVE. JOIN THE CLUB. You in on this FREE badassery yet? You are officially invited to my super exclusive/inclusive, [grin] Facebook group, The Joy Junkie After Hours Club! If you've been diggin' the pod, this group will be an extra dose of support, training vids, discussions, coupon codes, behind the scenes and advice from moi! Plus, it's #totes free and your new soul tribe is waiting for you! So, clickety-click RIGHT HUURRR to join the group! #yourewelcome ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Grab your seat at my new workshop!! FOR FREE!! Join the After Hours Club: Join the rest of the pod-iance in our secret pod peep group for weekly discussions, extra trainings, and tons of freebies POD #189 – What It REALLY Means to Forgive Yourself POD #289 – Forgiving Others – Especially When They Don't Deserve It POD #326 – 6 Ways to Deal with Grief During the Holidays On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the 5 Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross   HOW TO LEAVE APPLE PODCASTS REVIEWS: Click the “Subscribe on Apple Podcasts” button below or go to http://tinyurl.com/JJReview Click on blue button that reads “view in Apple Podcasts” which will open the podcast into your personal Apple Podcasts account Click “Ratings & Reviews” under the show title Click the star rating of choice and then click the “Write a Review” button You can also click “Subscribe” under the podcast photo to be automatically notified of new episodes   WANT TO SUBMIT A SHOW TOPIC? Swing by THIS PAGE and let us hear what you would like us to sound off on!

Andrea and Amy start things off by sharing some takeaways from the first four episodes of the podcast; including what’s up with “heavy breathing” and fart sounds? They also discuss some of their fears and phobias, like Amy’s phobia of things with holes (aka trypophobia) and Andrea’s fear of shower drains, pool drains… well, basically allthe drains. Middle Age Conversations makes a comeback for a quick chat about lovely lady lumps and nose hairs. Annd, they do get around to a self-help topic about healing from a broken relationship. On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Rethinking Narcissism: The Bad-- and the Surprisingly Good-- About Feeling Special by Dr. Craig Malkin

On this episode, Katie chats with author & music industry professional, Christine Infanger, about her journey with grief after the unexpected loss of her fiance. Connect with Christine: https://thirtyroses.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED ON TODAY'S SHOW: The Grief Diaries: http://www.griefdiaries.com Grief book recommendations: I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye by Brooke Noel On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss By Elizabeth Külber-Ross Waking Up Alone: Grief & Healing by Julie Cicero Grief to Grateful: Restoring Life , Love, and Loyalty After Suffering Loss by Jason Sterner Christine's Grief Playlist (Apple Music Version): When You're Dreaming With a Broken Heart, the Waking Up Is the Hardest Part GRAB KATIE'S FREEBIE, 5 wellness habits you can start today: bit.ly/outtofreebie Learn more about Katie, the Out to Be Podcast, and 1:1 coaching at www.katiezaccardi.com and follow Katie @katiezaccardi

Connect with Christine: https://thirtyroses.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED ON TODAY'S SHOW: The Grief Diaries: http://www.griefdiaries.com   Grief book recommendations:    I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye  by Brooke Noel  On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss By Elizabeth Külber-Ross  Waking Up Alone: Grief & Healing by Julie Cicero  Grief to Grateful: Restoring Life , Love, and Loyalty After Suffering Loss  by Jason Sterner    Christine's Grief Playlist (Apple Music Version): When You're Dreaming With a Broken Heart, the Waking Up Is the Hardest Part  

On the show this week, I’m delighted to be joined by Julia Samuel. She is a British psychotherapist who specializes in grief and bereavement, and founded the UK Child Bereavement charity, that works with children who are grieving, as well as those who are grieving the loss of a child. She is the author of Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving. Julia is a truly delightful person and I really enjoyed getting to speak with her. At first blush, grief may seem to be a strange topic to be covered on a show about joy, but, I see the two emotions as beautiful bookends to each other. Both states are vulnerable in their own ways, both grief and joy are deeply personal things, and each of us experiences them in our own ways. What I love so much about Julia Samuel’s book is that she honors and understands that the journey of grieving is different for each person, and that it’s different based on who you have lost in your life. She chose to divide the book up into sections based on the person’s relationship to the deceased. Julia explains in the interview that she chose to do this because grief is different for each person, and because she wanted the book to be a companion for people who are grieving. She made it easy to pick up, easy to read a bit at a time, easy to see yourself in one of the people she shares about. She also includes the explanations, from a clinical perspective, of what is happening in the bereavement described - the patterns, what to expect, how you might feel. It’s a book crafted for people when they are experiencing something that makes them feel separate, disconnected, alone, and isolated, and gives them support and insights during a difficult time. Julia and I talk about: Her first love of swinging on her garden swing as a child Starting Child Bereavement UK, and her work as a patron Her early influences, including the bereavement of her parents Her love of personal connection, and how that led her from a role in publishing to becoming a grief and bereavement counselor The roots and starting point for her book, Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving Why people shut down and isolate when they grieve, and why they judge themselves on a right or wrong way of grieving Why allowing yourself to feel the emotions of grief is important How to feel the emotions of grief and loss without being overcome by it The impacts of losing important figures like Princess Diana to society, and why so many people are deeply stirred by these tragic losses How a country processes the loss of children in tragedies like school shootings, as it raises the questions of “the existential cruelty of life” How Julia reacts to resistance, by continuing on her path How to jump start your joy: by enjoying her grandchildren’s giggles, getting in touch with nature, and watching romantic comedies and The Amazing Miss Maizel Resources Julia Samuel’s Website Julia Samuel’s book, Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving on Amazon If you are grieving: Julia’s 8 pillars of strength (a free download) On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elizabeth Kubla-Ross Waking the Tiger, by Peter Levine (a book on healing trauma) The Marvelous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime

Fred LeBlanc is the powerfully energetic drummer and lead singer of the band Cowboy Mouth from New Orleans, Louisiana, and I could not be more excited to have him on the show this week. What draws me to Fred is his true dedication to joy, to choosing it, spreading it, his dedication to elevating the vibration and awareness of everyone at his shows. From his lyrics and the way he gets a crowd excited to the way he encourages others, Fred is an amazing example of positivity, love, and good energy. I feel so very lucky to have gotten to speak with him. If you see Fred perform live with Cowboy Mouth perform live, you will witness how his dedication to bringing joy to every moment permeates the show, the music, and by extension, the crowd. Fred talks about how he made the decision early in his career to leave the successful punk group Dash Rip Rock because he could feel that the anger and firey energy of the group and music were killing him. Around this time, he was reading The Power of Positive Thinking, and he was inspired to create a new band, and do things in a different way than what he’d been seeing in the music scene. And in every show, in each interaction, in the songs, Cowboy Mouth continues to live out this positive message of believing in yourself, in choosing love, and in having faith in the greater good. So what stood out for me in this interview? It’s Fred’s mindfulness, along with his dedication to following his intuition, having faith, and finding joy in the midst of life. We talked a lot about energy. “Playing music is a way of releasing energy,” he said, “How can I be a good source of energy, the kind that lights me up, the kind of energy I need and everyone needs? What do I bring to the game that I LOVE?” Performing and drumming are ways that Fred taps into joy. Even during difficult times, such during his recent divorce, or when he’s worried about the potentially difficult financial side of making ends meet, he gets back in touch with joy and inspiration by taking stock in simple things. Fred said that when he’s feeling disconnected, or when he notices that he’s let ego take over, he enjoys “the feeling of a drumstick in my hand,” or feeling the power of hitting the drums. With small, mindfully chosen steps, he re-connects and can move back into a place of joy and positivity. “I find ways of growing on joy, on the simple things.” Fred and I talk about: His being born deaf and how he feels that music was his first way of communication His approach to getting a crowd fired up during the Cowboy Mouth shows How intuition is an important guide The impact of Norman Vincent Peale’s Power of Positive Thinking How he was impacted by his divorce three years ago, and the depression that hit him during that time How following what you love leads you to satisfaction, and how material things and fame can be hollow Following love, over fear His take on God, and the energy inside all of us Their upcoming album (The Name of the Band is...Part 2), due out May 5, 2018 What happens when you don’t follow your intuition Having faith in yourself and your ability to learn That joy is “so easy, but it’s the hardest choice you’ll ever make.” Plus, listen to the song, "I Believe" by Cowboy Mouth at the end of the interview. Resources: Cowboy Mouth’s Website Cowboy Mouth’s Tour Dates for 2018 Cowboy Mouth’s Album: The Name of the Band is … Greatest Hits So Far Cowboy Mouth’s Album: Fearless (includes ‘I Believe’) on Amazon Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale on Amazon On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elizabeth Kubla-Ross on Amazon Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer on Amazon  

At the time of this recording fall is here, which means here in the U.S. that holidays are approaching. For many people the holidays are filled with happiness and family gatherings. For some people the holidays may be filled with sadness and loss. If you have lost a parent, partner, family member, friend or a family pet, I will discuss some ways to cope with the loss. In this episode you will learn: It is healthy to share your feelings and honor the loss Adults and children share and express grief differently Self-care and self-compassion are important during this time of season Ways to Cope Talk to someone about what you are feeling or experiencing. Some people are too uncomfortable with grief, so find someone who can listen to you. If this is the first holiday without that person you may feel sad or lonely and sharing this with a trusted friend or loved one can help ease the pain. Talk about what you miss about the person or what ritual you used to do together around this time. Create a ritual to acknowledge the person Light a candle Have a photo out during the celebrations Set aside some quiet time to reflect on that person. Journal, cry, spend time looking at photos or watching home movie to allow yourself to feel the sadness and move through it. After your quiet time is done, go do another activity. Setting aside a specific amount of time can give you permission to feel the sadness, to continue to go in and out of the pain, without feeling overwhelmed. Doing another activity after that can help you believe you are more in control of your emotions vs. the emotions overwhelming you. Remind yourself that family gatherings are not about perfection, but are about spending time with each other. It is ok to cancel the family gathering this year too. Be gentle with yourself. Adults experience grief and loss differently than children. Children are more in the present moment and my say ‘I miss Grandma”, then go off and play with other kids. It is normal and natural. Seek professional help With time the symptoms of grief should decrease. If your feelings intensify, you are withdrawing from others, struggling with depression and it has been several months since the death, it maybe time to seek professional help. Planning and preparing yourself What are you going to do to give yourself permission to have compassion for yourself and/or your children? Think of some ways now that can help you feel more prepared for the holidays. “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” by Washington Irving Book recommendations: On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler The Wheel of Life by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and Todd Gold Contact Nicole if you are in Indiana or the Indianapolis area and seeking professional help. www.LaunchingYourDaughter.com

Today I am speaking with Kelly Roman about her story of living in forgiveness for her father who died this year; and, how she is getting through the holidays. She is the Director of Recreation at a long term care facility in New Jersey; she has completed her studies this year as a Death Doula and as a Spiritual Counselor. Thank you for sharing your story with us Kelly. This is just one story of many in my 2015 Series: "Life and Grief Through the Holidays." http://love-empower-release.me/  End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005  

Today's podcast is a discussion I had with Martha Koock Ward of Austin. She is a delightful woman, 5th generation Austinite, and I loved what her family is doing to honor one of their deceased siblings. I asked her to share with us for the series I am doing called "Life and Grief Through the Holidays.   End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005