Podcasts about grief unveiled

This episode is raw, unedited and unfiltered. Guest and friend, Faith Pittman, shares her story in detail regarding the journey of pregnancy that led to the birth of her daughter Farrah with no heartbeat.  Born on September 14th, 2022 Farrah entered heaven leaving a lasting impact on her mom and many others' lives. In this episode Faith shares The Journey of Pregnancy Navigating Shame and JudgementGrieving the loss of friendships Questioning GodAbortion versus LifeThe Birth StoryThe Aftermath Healing and FaithShifting from Sorrow to Strength If you are walking through or have walked through a similar journey as Faith, please know you are not alone. You were never meant to walk this journey alone. Find a support group, call a friend or community to walk this journey with. You are not alone!Resources: PSI- https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/Three Little Birds - https://www.threelittlebirdsperinatal.org/faith-religious-resources#:~:text=M.E.N.D.,stillbirth%2C%20or%20early%20infant%20death.Support the show

Sarah is a military widow and mama turned keynote speaker, empowerment coach, and best-selling author of “Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss.” She’s also host of the Grief Unveiled podcast full of real talk and real truths about grief and living. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of approaching life and possibility that now informs her work with women breaking through limitation to live extraordinary lives. https://www.sarahnannen.com/https://www.sarahnannen.com/meditation

We are experiencing grief in all forms these days. Whether it's grieving the loss of a loved one, the loss of connection with others or the loss of a job and financial grief...Navigating a tremendous loss is one of the hardest things in life. My guest Sarah Nannen helps us find our way through and offers a new way of thinking about grief that may leave us far more hopeful and at peace. Sarah Nannen is a transformation teacher and guide as well as an author, speaker and podcast host. She became a military widow and solo mother of four in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband’s life. Her journey through grief informs her renegade work with those navigating painful life transitions who seek to live extraordinary lives. She’s devoted her career to teaching sustainable well-being and a new paradigm of deep, systemic integration of mind-body healing, with a specialization in grief and trauma support and recovery. Sarah is the founder and co-owner of Renkon Yoga Studio, a community-focused studio rooted in the power of human connection. Her expertise will be featured in two upcoming docu-series on the topics of trauma and conscious parenting; a collaborative production between Hay House, Well.org’s Urban Monk Productions and The Sacred Science, releasing in 2021. Sarah lives in central Illinois with her fiancé Brad, their four children and their rescue pit bull, Luna. 

In this weeks episode the Glitter Girls discuss Military related PTSD, suicide, pig farm relationships and so many other traumas with their guest Meredith.Meredith bravely puts it all out there in the hopes of helping someone seek therapy for their own personal trauma. She also recommends: screaming in your backyard while throwing a plate and carrying your Louis Vuitton bag!Sarah Nannen, the therapist that Meredith references, can be found at https://www.sarahnannen.com/meditationHere's a link to her book "Grief Unveiled": https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Unveiled-Widows-Navigating-Journey-ebook/dp/B079Z1B1RZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=II0YKICHDN7C&dchild=1&keywords=grief+unveiled&qid=1589220828&sprefix=grief+unv%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-2

Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, life coach, and the author of a best-selling book Grief Unveiled: A Widow's Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. Sarah became a military widow and solo mom of four young children in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband's life. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of approaching life and possibility that now informs her work with women breaking through limitation to live extraordinary lives. Through live events and coaching programs, Sarah guides women to move with clarity toward the life of their new dreams. Her podcast “Grief Unveiled”, released in 2018, offers up weekly conversations dedicated to real talk and the real truth about grief and living and her newest podcast Epic Existence helps women break free from limitations and into extraordinary possibility. Sarah lives in central Illinois with her fiancé Brad and their four children. What you will learn in this episode: How losing her military husband and becoming a widowed mom to four small children, including a newborn, began Sarah on her grief journey Why a close sisterhood with other women on base and family support from parents, in-laws, and friends helped Sarah transition back to independence How a single question from a caring friend reframed Sarah's views on grief, coping, and moving forward Why traditional grief resources failed Sarah, and why she instead turned to nontraditional options to help her find her path How Sarah dealt with the challenge of being supportive and available to her four kids through their loss while also learning to manage her own grief Why vulnerability does not mean weakness, and why experiencing your feelings rather than trying to avoid them is the key to moving forward through grief How Sarah found her way into a new relationship with her fiancé Brad, and how some of the people around her questioned whether she was ready Why Sarah transitioned from working exclusively with other widows to working with people dealing with other kinds of trauma and grief Resources: Grief Unveiled podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2AJ4YtC Grief Unveiled on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33198cw Email: hello@SarahNannen.com Sarah's 20-Minute Meditation: www.SarahNannen.com/meditation Additional Resources: Website: sharonspano.com Book: thetimemoneybook.com Events: sharonspano.com/workshops Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com Twitter: @SharonSpano

The most effective speakers realize their message is bigger than them. Today's guest shares her journey through grief in order to become a “renegade widow” whose bold message is impacting countless lives.   Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, life coach, and the author of the best-selling book Grief Unveiled: A Widow's Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. Sarah became a military widow and solo mom of four young children in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband's life. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of approaching life and possibility that now informs her work with women breaking through limitation to live extraordinary lives. Her podcast, “Grief Unveiled,” released in 2018, offers up weekly conversations dedicated to real talk and real truth about grief and living.   We'll explore:   A bit about Sarah's current speaking platform, including her podcast. How Sarah came to embrace her identity as a speaker. The way Speakers Who Dare has impacted Sarah on multiple levels. Why being a “renegade widow” is so daring. The importance of having a professional on your side, and making plenty of time for rehearsal. What Sarah learned about herself in the process of Speakers Who Dare. The most surprising part of Speakers Who Dare. How speaking has impacted Sarah personally and professionally. Sarah's tips for becoming an effective speaker.

Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, empowerment coach, and authored the best-selling book Grief Unveiled: A Widow's Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. Sarah became a military widow and solo mom of four young children in 2014 when her husband died in an aviation accident. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of living life that goes beyond just surviving the ride. This idea now informs her work with people breaking through their limitations to live extraordinary lives. Sarah guides those in painful life transitions to identify and sustainably integrate the life of their new dreams into reality. Her podcast, Grief Unveiled, offers up weekly conversations dedicated to real talk and real truth about grief and living, breaking free from limitations and into extraordinary possibility.

I'm thrilled to announce a new project within the Grief Unveiled podcast - a series of FOUR solo episodes titled "Raw Grief in Real Time." The first episode in this series is an examination of something that brings a lot of anxiety, anticipation, even fear into the lives of those who are grappling with grief: Calendar Milestones. I actually recorded this episode on March 1, the fifth anniversary of my late husband Reid's rainbow day (that's what we call the milestone date of the day he died). Birthdays, anniversaries, and even the Hallmark card holidays can really elicit some intense feels in us. In this solo episode, I discuss the challenges and big emotions that these days present, offer a glimpse into a piece of my grief story and how we choose to acknowledge these days, and a bunch of nuggets to help you determine how YOU can honor and acknowledge these dates as they come up on your calendar with a bit more peace in your belly. On these days, that are already so emotionally charged, I’d like to offer a renegade perspective that doesn’t require you to be overcome by dread or fear.   Topics Covered: Unpacking the calendar milestones and the huge expectation to “do them right.” Understanding the source of anxiety around these dates. Honoring our own experiences as an important piece of the milestone dates and holidays (and I share a bit of mine, too!). How to "shift" our experience of memories that might feel painful. Ways to be intentional about preparing for new calendar milestones as they approach. Reframing the way we experience our grief with a perspective of gratitude for what has been (without discounting the pain). How to be discerning about the type of support you invite into your life after loss. What it means to move beyond surviving grief and how to get started. Taking the word "should" out of our decision making on acknowledging calendar milestone dates. Asking for what we need most on the important milestone days (and giving that same grace to others). The easiest question to ask yourself to get clarity when planning for a milestone day.   Resources: My book, “Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss” Life Coach and Grief Expert: my website Connect with me on Facebook The International League of Widow Sisters’ facebook page

This week, our guest is Jenny Carr, engaging speaker, author, and leading inflammation expert. Once a professional skier, Jenny found herself bedridden years ago, fighting for her health and at times, literally at the brink of death. Her understanding of the impact inflammation has on the body and mind (regardless of its cause - and there are MANY!) helped her return to a place of true healing, health and restoration. Chronic inflammation shows up in our bodies as bloating, extreme fatigue, depression, and physical aches and pains. Sound familiar? Over 40% of the U.S. population is diagnosed with chronic inflammation (and that’s only counting those who seek medical intervention)! We are quick to attribute these symptoms to “just getting older,” settling and coping with our lot in life. Inflammation’s effects compound when grief enters the picture. In this vicious cycle, stress increases inflammation and inflammation increases stress. We’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way! When you acknowledge and address the signs of chronic inflammation in your own body, you create the conditions for healing. Your biological systems begin to operate more efficiently and smoothly, and the physical body can finally feel safe to do the deeper healing work. Jenny guides us through the in’s and out’s of inflammation, educating us on the physiological processes that are taking place, and gives us straightforward and practical steps we can take to support our body through grief, such as deep breathing and drinking more water— powerfully simple, easy to implement actions with profound results!     Topics we covered: The causes and symptoms of chronic inflammation: what’s happening in the body and why. How to recognize and respond to chronic inflammation. The deeper emotional responses and reactions we experience with inflammation. The simplest, most underrated step that you can take NOW towards feeling better (and many other really easy action items!). The food items that exacerbate our symptoms...and foods that help us heal!   Resources Jenny’s website, where you can sign up for her free e-book, “Peace of Cake: The Secret to an Anti-inflammatory Diet.” Connect with her on facebook. The past episode of Grief Unveiled all about sugar addiction with Jenn Edden. Listen on iTunes or Spotify.

Losing your beloved brings you face-to-face with the question: Who am I now?   In the throes of massive life transition, it can be terrifying to lose our sense of Self alongside deep grief, yet when we cultivate the capacity to pause and get curious about the person within, our true Soul mate, we begin to understand the essence of who we really are - who we’ve always been. From this place, somehow the way forward seems more possible - and perhaps, even enjoyable. We cover a LOT of ground in this week’s episode of the Grief Unveiled podcast! Join me in my exquisite conversation with Tonia Adleta: entrepreneur, international speaker, and single mom on a mission to help us unlearn the shame and fear that impacts the way we live. She shares her evolution from a completely depleted 60 hour work week to seeking the answer to the important question, “What do I want?” You’ll hear about her journey to founding the Single Parent Summit, a space for solidarity in single parenting and a community of single parents dedicated to growth, positivity, and productivity. Tonia most recently founded Recovering Church Girls* (no, it’s not just for girls!), a community committed to cultivating a sense of Self, solidarity and spirituality from a place of total ownership while releasing fear and shame. We tackle the topics of guilt, shame, fear of judgment, the proverbial “should” that dictates so much of our days and a truly deep look at where it all comes from and how we can shift into a life with more freedom to choose - including that which we prefer, want, need and desire! If you’re looking to connect with your intuition and understand the truth of you, don’t miss this episode!   Topics we covered: Why “staying busy” isn’t the golden ticket...and why creating boundaries around your time is! The loneliness that accompanies widowhood and single parenthood and how to find your true-blue community. An examination of the limiting beliefs and stories we internalize about our (lack of) worth. The different influences in society that can keep us small and distance us from owning our true desires. The impact of solo travel for self-knowledge and self-awareness.   Resources: Byron Katie and “The Work” Elizabeth Gilbert More about Recovering Church Girls and the Podcast Sarah Nannen as a guest on the podcast, Recovering Church Girls The Single Parent Summit Connect with her on Facebook

Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, empowerment coach, and the best-selling author of Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. Sarah became a military widow and solo mom of four young children in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband’s life. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of approaching life and possibility that now informs her work with women moving through difficult life transitions to live extraordinary lives. Her podcast Grief Unveiled, released in 2018, offers up weekly conversations dedicated to real talk and real truth about grief and living. Sarah lives in central Illinois with her fiancé Brad and their four children. Find Sarah at: www.sarahnannen.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

In this episode of the Grief Unveiled podcast I have guest Susan Mercer—a death doula and energy healer. Today’s topic is death, the transition of dying, and how we talk about it with our families and friends. It’s a topic that’s considered mysterious and taboo by many, which is why we approached it respectfully and with the utmost tenderness. As a death doula, Susan provides comfort and creates a sacred space around the dying one. Her role is to mindfully facilitate the emotional, physical, and informational support for the dying process and immediate aftermath for everyone involved in accordance with their preferences. Whether you’re supporting a beloved in hospice or taking the perhaps uncomfortable but important step of making plans for your own death, this episode is full of invaluable considerations and information to inform your decisions.   Topics we covered: What is a death doula and why might you choose to hire one. The socially normative medical and philosophical approach to death and what a more conscious and personal approach entails. The impact our disconnect from the dying process has on our healing. Options for support when someone is actively dying as well as the immediate aftermath. How (and why) to acknowledge the sacred transition of death in meaningful ways. How to consciously make your wishes and plans for your own death (or those you love) known and understood for implementation when the time comes.   Resources: International End of Life Doula Association - INELDA: https://www.inelda.org Susan’s book, “A Graceful Goodbye: A New Outlook on Death.” Her website, where you can access a FREE 30 min. session with Susan! Connect with her on facebook!

I'm thrilled to announce a new project within the Grief Unveiled podcast - a series of FOUR solo episodes titled "Raw Grief in Real Time." The first episode in this series is an examination of something that brings a lot of anxiety, anticipation, even fear into the lives of those who are grappling with grief: Calendar Milestones. I actually recorded this episode on March 1, the fifth anniversary of my late husband Reid's rainbow day (that's what we call the milestone date of the day he died). Birthdays, anniversaries, and even the Hallmark card holidays can really elicit some intense feels in us. In this solo episode, I discuss the challenges and big emotions that these days present, offer a glimpse into a piece of my grief story and how we choose to acknowledge these days, and a bunch of nuggets to help you determine how YOU can honor and acknowledge these dates as they come up on your calendar with a bit more peace in your belly. On these days, that are already so emotionally charged, I’d like to offer a renegade perspective that doesn’t require you to be overcome by dread or fear. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: -->Unpacking the calendar milestones and the huge expectation to “do them right.” -->Understanding the source of anxiety around these dates. -->Honoring our own experiences as an important piece of the milestone dates and holidays (and I share a bit of mine, too!). -->How to "shift" our experience of memories that might feel painful. -->Ways to intentional about preparing for new calendar milestones as they approach. -->Reframing the way we experience our grief with a perspective of gratitude  for what has been (without discounting the pain). -->How to be discerning about the type of support you invite into your life after loss. -->What it means to move beyond surviving grief and how to get started. --> Taking the word "should" out of our decision making on acknowledging calendar milestone dates. -->Asking for what we need most on the important milestone days (and giving that same grace to others). -->The easiest question to ask yourself to get clarity when planning for a milestone day.   Resources: My book, “Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss” Life Coach and Grief Expert: my website Connect with me on Facebook  The International League of Widow Sisters’ facebook page

Holy hot dog - I just spent the week in NYC with today’s guest and this woman is a POWERHOUSE. She’s rooted, she’s passionate, she’s ready to rock some socks. Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, life coach, and the author of a best-selling book Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. Sarah became a military widow and solo mom of four young children in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband’s life. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of approaching life and possibility that now informs her work with women breaking through limitation to live extraordinary lives. Through live events and coaching programs, Sarah guides women to move with clarity to sustainably integrate their dreams into reality.   Highlights of our conversation: 1:16 - Getting to know Sarah 3:14 - Sarah's quest to find hope after tragic loss 7:16 - Are there really stages to grief? 12:15 - How can I help and be useful for someone going through grief? 15:44 - Expressing your own grief while supporting others (aka your kids) to express their own 20:07 - The secret superpower to get you through loss 20:58 - True or false: Life happens for us, not to us. 25:30 - What is the daily reality of grief like? 29:55 - Dealing with life's obstacles after loss 32:37 - Life on the other side of grief 38:08 - Is this all life is? Tapping into our own "epic existence." 41:36 - Sarah answers the jar of LOLZ   Find Sarah: Visit her website - https://www.sarahnannen.com Listen to her podcast, Grief Unveiled - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-unveiled/id1438544155?mt=2 7 Steps to Epic Existence - https://www.sarahnannen.com/freegift   Credits: Interview: Sarah Nannen Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

Everyone has it--that special something that you feel so attached to, that you hold dear, that completes you. Be it your loved one, your job, or the organs in your body–if they vanished your life would turn upside down, and you’d feel entirely misplaced. Sarah Nannen, grief management specialist and life coach for widows, shares how in the midst of devastating grief there’s a chance to become even more whole than before--if only you seek the light amongst your deepest pain. Through courageous conversations in Sarah’s coaching workbook and her upcoming podcast, she invites widows to honor their stories of what's been, while moving with clarity towards living the life of their new dreams. As the author of Grief Unveiled, Sarah’s dynamic background as a yogini, birth doula, naval veteran and mother allows her to integrate the deepest wisdom and thoughtful practices into a healing experience that's accessible as it is powerful and transformative. Be bold enough to take a journey that’ll forever change your life! Key takeaways: The right now. You’re in this deep, rough patch and you’re on constant repeat that everything’s okay. In periods of grief you take big breaths, keep busy, and do everything you can to move on--it’s natural--but there’s another way. Start by asking yourself this ONE question . . . [7:21]. The purposeful intention. As a culture, we treat grief like it’s a thing that’s just happening to us. In the end, we’re left still broken, still left with things to say and feel, unaware of the realness that the moment offered. Here’s the kicker: there’s empowerment in grieving. The SECRET to finding it is . . . [11:16]. The messy days. Through transition, there’s a lot of ups and downs, good days and bad days. Sarah calls it, “this space in between no longer and not yet.” What does this phase look like and how do you get by? The BIG eye opener is this . . . [16:22]. The needed approval. On any given day you know what you want, what you need, and what you feel--so why do you insistently get in your own way? It’s not an easy answer but there are simple changes you can make so happiness--and healing--can find you. Look for this RED FLAG the next time self-judgment kicks in . . . [22:50]. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. You're never more than One Idea Away from a whole, new reality.

Tender curiosities: Our grief for what has been lost is often coupled with another grief - the grief for our Self that was lost when we went from Wife to Widow. Changing the 5-year plan to the 5-minute plan. Authenticity is the new little black dress. When my book, Grief Unveiled, was published in 2017, I was asked a really poignant question during an interview with my editor. “What’s the biggest mistake widows are making?” What a terrible question! But when I leaned into the question, something really honest came out… *Believing there is nothing they can do about the lifetime of suffering ahead of them*. We develop this belief that we are so inherently damaged that we aren’t worth anything else. Worthiness is often at the center of life after loss.

Sarah Nannen, author of Grief Unveiled, brings us into her own journey as a young military wife and mom, and then with a hard left turn onto a dark path no one wants to venture on, as a devastated widow with four young children. If you joined us for The Single Parent Summit, you’ll feel like we’re resuming a conversation with an old friend - but we go even deeper here. (And if you’re not familiar with The Single Parent Summit, look for the podcast to come soon and visit us here to learn more.) From the power of the diamond ring to what we’ve internalized over the year as our guiding principles, we uncover layer by layer. Join us. You can connect with Sarah at Grief Unveiled and find her book on Amazon.

Sarah Nannen is an author, grief and life coach. Based on her own experiences and those of her clients, she writes candidly about the intense shadowland of widowhood and grief's many layers. She is the founder of an online grief coaching program dedicated to shifting the negative paradigm surrounding grief toward one of hope and possibility.

Today's guest recently published her first book, Grief Unveiled, and I've been looking forward to having her on the show since the idea for this book was just a seedling. I remember being on the phone with her and saying she must message me as soon as it was ready to be alive in the world so we could talk about it on the show. Grief is a deeply personal, intimate, and tender topic, and Sarah comes from a place of wanting to rebel against grief "as we know it." Sarah is a veteran and military widow with four children, who found herself seeking a solution that didn't exist. Her perspective on grief is that it doesn't have to only be about survival or stress management, and that it's entirely possible to create a thriving life (and not dishonoring or disrespectful to anyone's memory). This is what she's done, and in today's episode she's sharing her story, her experience, and how she now helps other widows through the experience as well. It's a fascinating and delicate conversation - if you're currently grieving anything or anyone in your life right now, please be extra gentle with yourself as you listen and stay close to your own heart. About Sarah Nannen: Sarah Nannen is a grief coach and the author of Grief Unveiled. Based on her own experiences and those of her clients, she writes candidly about the intense shadowland of widowhood and grief’s many layers. She is the founder of an online grief coaching program dedicated to shifting the negative paradigm surrounding grief toward one of hope and possibility. While honoring the painful terrain that must be navigated in grief with intention, Sarah boldly challenges the limiting cultural mythology of widowhood in her work. Sarah’s up and coming podcast Grief Unveiled: An Inside Look at Widowhood continues the exploration far beyond the scope of this book. In addition to life coaching, Sarah is a yoga teacher and reiki practitioner who is fascinated by the human capacity for healing and wholeness. Sarah is a veteran and military widow who lives in central Illinois with her four children. In her “spare time” you’ll find her teaching yoga, traveling, or playing hard with her family. In this episode, Sarah shares: 1. Making and claiming space for yourself as you grieve 2. Helpful and non-helpful things you can say and do for someone who is grieving 3. The importance of friendship, [sisterhood] and connection during hard times  

Join Maggie McReynolds of The Author Incubator as she interviews author Sarah Nannen on the writing and publishing of her book, Grief Unveiled: A Widow's Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. When Sarah started with her book, she didn't realize that she was going to write it three times and that she had to step out of real life and make sense of the writing process by checking into a writing sanctuary.  Given the difficulties she encountered in putting her thoughts onto paper, it was not hard for her to focus on the subject as she's both a widow and grief coach, so she knew what she needed to share. All she needed was a clear path to finishing the book, which was provided perfectly by The Author Incubator.  Read more and download the transcript: Sarah Nannen on The Author Incubator