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⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussion about the loss of a child and grief. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Shaun Tomson, and this one genuinely stopped me in my tracks.Shaun grew up in Durban, South Africa, in a family deeply connected to the ocean. From a young age he was one of the most exciting surfers in the world, and in 1977 he became the IPS World Surfing Champion — one of the most celebrated titles in the history of the sport. He competed on the professional tour for 16 years, winning 19 major pro events, and was named one of the ten greatest surfers of the century by Surfer Magazine. He also revolutionised surfboard design and tube riding, leaving a mark on the sport that is still felt today.But Shaun's story doesn't stop at world titles. After retiring from competition he built successful surf apparel brands, became a passionate environmental advocate through his work with the Surfrider Foundation, and produced the award-winning documentary Bustin' Down the Door — the story of how his generation put professional surfing on the map.And then, in 2006, his teenage son Mathew died during a schoolboy prank gone wrong. By his own words, Shaun was totally lost in grief. What followed was one of the most remarkable acts of transformation I have ever heard — channelling unimaginable loss into a powerful message about resilience, purpose and living with intention. His books, including the bestselling Surfer's Code and The Code, and his keynote speaking work have since inspired everyone from Fortune 500 executives to students across the world.This conversation covers all of it. Shaun is warm, deeply human and one of the most inspiring people I have ever spoken to. This one will stay with you.In this episode we cover:Growing up in Durban, South Africa and falling in love with the oceanHis surfing career and winning the 1977 IPS World Surfing Championship16 years on tour, 19 major pro events and redefining tube ridingRevolutionising surfboard design and his impact on the sportBuilding iconic surf apparel brands Instinct and SolitudeHis environmental advocacy and work with the Surfrider FoundationProducing the award-winning documentary Bustin' Down the DoorThe death of his son Mathew and navigating unimaginable griefHow loss became the catalyst for his greatest purposeHis bestselling books Surfer's Code and The CodeHis keynote speaking and the Code Leadership MethodWhat he wants people to take from his storyIf this episode brought something up for you help is always there:

This episode will completely change how you show up for the people in your life when they are grieving or going through something.Most of us have heard the advice about what to do when someone is grieving: bring the meal, send the gift card, walk the dog, take the kids, run the errand. And those things matter, but knowing what to say is where a lot of us panic.Today I'm talking to Shelby Forsythia, a grief coach, author, and podcast host whose book, Of Course, I'm Here Right Now, gives us actual words to say when we don't know what to say.After years of working with grievers, Shelby started noticing that people were often telling themselves three stories: I'm crazy, I'm alone, and my life is going to feel like this forever. So she built three phrases to meet those stories.In this episode, we talk about why hurtful words can fracture relationships after loss, why disappearing can be just as painful, and how the right words can help someone feel seen, believed, and less alone inside what they are carrying.In this episode you'll hear about:Why Shelby believes words are one of the most accessible grief support tools we haveThe 3 phrases that don't “fix”, bright-side, or rush someone through griefHow someone can be physically present in a friendship but still emotionally vanish from the part of someone that is grievingThe importance of sitting with someone in their “grief house” without trying to drag them into hopeResources & LinksLearn more about Shelby on her website, and check out her book, Of Course, I'm Here Right Now.Shelby also references the book, There Is No Good Card For This by Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell.Episode 172: Unmuted Rooms and Judgment-Free Listening with Erin SnowLike what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today. 

“You are not responsible for removing your child's grief. You are responsible for the environment you help create.”What if parenting through divorce didn't require you to make everything okay, but instead invited you to understand what is actually yours to carry?This conversation holds space for the quiet, often unspoken grief that comes with the end of a relationship, especially when you are still showing up every day for your children. It offers a gentle reorientation away from pressure and toward presence, helping you consider what steadiness can look like in the middle of change.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to support your children while navigating your own grief, this episode invites you into a more sustainable way forward: one rooted in connection, capacity, and small, meaningful shifts.In this episode, we talk about:What it means to parent while grieving the loss of a relationshipThe difference between creating safety and trying to prevent painWhy you are not responsible for fixing your child's griefHow connection supports children more than perfectionThe role of repair when parenting feels messyCreating small, consistent moments of safety and belongingHow to begin tending to your own capacity, one week at a timeLinks + Resources from this episode:Alan Wolfelt on divorce & grief: https://amzn.to/3NGVZCCLisa Rites: https://amzn.to/4dMPaK9Get the workbook/Become a Patron!Learn more about Restorative Grief

We're talking about the pressure parents feel to “have it all together.” But, inevitably life happens. Curve balls come. For my new friend, Kim Harms, she had 2 back-to-back curve balls in the form of cancer - both coming to her attention on Jan 20, just 7 years apart. She's joining to help us experience more of God's strength in these desperate times of our lives.Kim Harms is a two-time breast cancer survivor and the author of Carried Through Cancer: 70 Days of Spiritual Strength from Cancer Fighters, Survivors and Caregivers, and Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction.  She has a degree in English from Iowa State University and more than two decades of professional writing experience for a wide variety of publications. Married to Corey for 27 years, the two have three sons and one English Springer Spaniel who thinks he's the fourth child. Kim offers support and resources for cancer fighters on her website. She can also be found on Instagram  @kimharmsauthor and Facebook at KimHarmsAuthor. Today, we're talking about:Feeling God's love in the unexpected gifts in griefHow to lean on God's strength to uphold youGod's promise to be with us through the ugly and hard parts of life - why this is enoughC A N D A C E  C O F E Rauthor + speaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠

What if your body was never meant to be separated from your spiritual life?In this deeply moving episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Michelle Tornetta to explore a conversation many Christians have never had:How does God meet us through movement?Together, they unpack:Why modern Christianity often disconnects the body from faithThe hidden influence of Gnostic thinking in church cultureHow movement can deepen prayer, worship, joy, and emotional healingAn honest conversation about yoga for ChristiansWhy play, celebration, and embodiment matter spirituallyParenting a child with disabilities and learning to walk with God through griefHow caregivers can care for themselves without guiltRediscovering childlike faith through movement and creativityMichelle also shares the powerful story of her daughter Abby—a miracle child whose life has shaped her understanding of joy, suffering, stewardship, and the goodness of God.This conversation is honest, hopeful, deeply embodied, and full of practical encouragement for anyone who feels disconnected—from their body, their joy, or even from God Himself.⏱️ Timestamp Outline00:00 – Intro: Movement, Faith & the Human Body01:10 – Why Spiritual Life Isn't “Just In Your Head”04:00 – God Meets Us Through Movement05:30 – Elijah Running a Marathon After Mount Carmel06:30 – Gnosticism and the Christian Body Problem08:00 – Michelle's Journey Into Faith + Fitness10:00 – Yoga for Christians (Honest Discussion)14:00 – Why Mindful Movement Matters Spiritually18:30 – “Adulting” and Losing Childlike Faith21:00 – Why Christians Need Play, Joy & Celebration22:30 – Parenting a Child With Disabilities25:00 – Abby's Story: Stroke, Seizures & Miraculous Joy31:00 – Every Christian Has a “Cup” to Carry34:00 – Caregiver Burnout & Stewardship36:30 – How Michelle Cares for Herself While Caring for Others41:00 – Why Michelle Started Podcasting44:00 – Doodle Prayer & Embodied Prayer Practices48:00 – Why Children Understand Embodied Faith Naturally50:00 – Final Encouragement to Listeners51:00 – Closing Prayer

Everyone tells you to move on.Stay busy. Stay productive. Get distracted.Nobody tells you that grief is not proof something went wrong.Nobody tells you that what feels like heartbreak is your nervous system going through actual physiological withdrawal — real, not metaphorical.And nobody tells you that the love you are grieving was never outside of you.It was always yours.In this raw and personal episode — recorded outside in her backyard from the middle of an experience, not the other side of it — Monica Bravo shares what she is learning inside grief right now. She reads words from her meditation teacher Peter that stopped her completely. She explains what is actually happening in your body during loss. And she guides you through a short somatic breathing practice you can use anywhere when the wave arrives.This is not about fixing grief or rushing through it.This is about understanding what grief actually is — and why feeling it fully is one of the most courageous things you can do.If you are moving through heartbreak, divorce, a friendship ending, the loss of a version of yourself, children growing up, or parents aging — this episode was made for you.What you will hear in this episode:Why grief is not proof something went wrong — it is proof your heart openedWhat meditation teacher said about heartbreak and surrender that changed everythingWhy the love did not leave with the person — it was always inside youThe real science of what happens in your nervous system during lossWhy not feeling is not healing — and what our culture gets wrong about griefHow grief becomes soul retrieval and brings pieces of you backA guided somatic practice for when the wave arrivesMonica Bravo is a Shamanic Hypnotherapist, Somatic Practitioner, and creator of the Bravo Bliss Method. She is the author of Soul Retrieval: A Journey Out of Depression Into Wholeness. Everything she teaches she has lived first.Find Monica on Instagram @themonicabravo or at themonicabravo.com.If this episode touched you — share it with one woman in your life who is moving through loss right now. Not to fix her. Just so she knows she is not alone.IF THIS EPISODE TOUCHED YOU:Share it with one woman in your life who is moving through grief right now. Not to fix her. Just so she knows she is not alone.CONNECT WITH MONICA:Soul Retrieval book: Amazonthemonicabravo.comStop Self Sabatoage Course: Get it HERE 

Grief is more than sadness — it is a neurological, emotional, and spiritual recalibration. In this episode of Walk In Victory, NaRon Tillman sits down with Sylvia Wolfer, grief support specialist and emotional resilience guide, to explore how individuals can process grief, navigate loss, and rebuild identity after life-altering transitions.This conversation moves beyond clichés about “moving on” and examines what happens in the brain and nervous system during grief. From the death of a loved one to divorce, career shifts, and identity disruption, unresolved loss affects clarity, leadership, and emotional regulation. Together, they discuss:The psychology and neuroscience of griefHow loss impacts the nervous systemHealthy grieving vs. emotional suppressionRebuilding identity after major transitionsPractical tools for emotional resilienceWhether you are navigating personal loss, leading through change, or rebuilding after disruption, this episode offers grounded insight and practical structure.Grief is not weakness. It is unprocessed transition. 

Whether it's the injustices on the news, your internet being spotty or you're mad at yourself for eating too many peanut butter coconut balls, anger lives inside us all. You'll learn:Where there's anger…there's griefHow to dissolve resentmentA simple, effective 4 step method to diffuse anger in your most ragey moments LEARN MORE about Shape Shift Watch Build Momentum Video Series Shape Shift Program LEARN MORE Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

Caregiver anger is real and no one talks about it.If you're a cancer caregiver feeling angry at the medical system, frustrated with family, resentful of the constant responsibility, or secretly furious at yourself… this episode is for you.Caregiver burnout doesn't always look like exhaustion. Sometimes it looks like a tight jaw. A short temper. A bathroom cry you don't fully understand.In this episode, we unpack:Why anger is a normal response to caregiving stressThe hidden link between caregiver resentment and griefHow suppressing anger fuels burnoutA simple 2-question tool to process anger without exploding or shutting downIf you're navigating cancer caregiving stress, scanxiety, emotional exhaustion, or caregiver guilt... press play.Because self-preservation starts with telling the truth about what you feel.Find more caregiver support at www.cancercaregiverpodcast.com

In this solo episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria Chou, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, sets aside marketing tactics and growth strategies to name a reality many founders are confronting but rarely articulate: it no longer feels possible—or ethical—to operate as if it's business as usual. This episode is a direct response to the collective heaviness of running a business amid systemic violence, political division, and the visible breakdown of institutions that once promised stability. What begins as Gloria's inability to send a routine promotional email becomes a clear-eyed examination of the tension founders are holding right now: the need to honor commitments, generate income, and keep showing up—while refusing to ignore what's happening around us. Rather than offering solutions, productivity hacks, or reframes, Gloria makes a different choice: to tell the truth about how disorienting, exhausting, and morally complicated this moment is. This episode is not about fixing the world. It's about refusing to pretend it isn't breaking.Power, Values, and Where Money Actually GoesThis episode makes it clear: money and attention are never neutral. Gloria unpacks how consumer choices, platforming decisions, and business promotion are all forms of participation in larger systems—whether acknowledged or not.She explores: 

What happens when grief meets clutter—and neither knows where to go?In this meaningful conversation, Michelle sits down with professional organizer Melinda Grace to explore the emotional weight of stuff after loss. Together, they unpack why decluttering after grief is so much more than tidying up—and why it often feels impossible to even begin.Melinda introduces her GRACE Method, a compassionate, step-by-step approach to organizing that honors both memory and healing:Gather → Release → Acquire → Cultivate → EnjoyThey talk honestly about why clutter impacts mental well-being, how grief freezes decision-making, and why letting go doesn't mean forgetting. You'll hear practical strategies for handling sentimental items, creating memento spaces, and designing systems that support the life you're living now—without erasing the life you loved before.This episode is filled with permission, patience, and practical tools for widows who feel overwhelmed by their homes, their hearts, or both.If you've been avoiding a room, a closet, or a pile because it feels too heavy—this conversation is for you.Why clutter can intensify emotional exhaustion during griefHow the GRACE Method brings clarity without pressureWhy releasing items is emotional—and how to do it gentlyHow to honor memories without being buried by themThe power of a memento box (and how to use one well)Why starting with the most stressful space can create momentumHow organization can restore a sense of control and accomplishmentWhy enjoying the process matters just as much as finishing itHow to give yourself permission to move slowly and compassionatelyWhat You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy clutter can intensify emotional exhaustion during griefHow the GRACE Method brings clarity without pressureWhy releasing items is emotional—and how to do it gentlyHow to honor memories without being buried by themThe power of a memento box (and how to use one well)Why starting with the most stressful space can create momentumHow organization can restore a sense of control and accomplishmentWhy enjoying the process matters just as much as finishing itHow to give yourself permission to move slowly and compassionatelyMelinda's Links Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9J9QN8IG: https://www.instagram.com/melindagraceorganizing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melindagraceorganizingPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/melindagraceorganizingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-grace-0a3632329/Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click Here to learn more about the upcoming Widow Goals retreatClick HERE to order Michelle's book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your SpouseClick HERE to order the Widow Goals WorkbookClick HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader GuideClick HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group LeaderClick here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on AmazonBook Michelle as a speakerGo here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups⁠⁠To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See my videos on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

While the holidays are often a season of joy and celebration, they can also bring a certain heaviness. Grief around the holidays can show up unexpectedly and in many different ways—sadness for the people who are no longer with us, or a sense of loss around relationships that have changed or things we wish were different. That's why I'm bringing you this special rebroadcast episode about grief: to offer understanding for what you may be feeling and tools to help you navigate grief during the holiday season.In this episode, I'm joined by Krista St-Germain, Mikki Gardner, and Sharon Wirant—three incredible women who each guide their clients through grief in different contexts. Grief is not limited to death alone, but also includes the loss of marriages, health, identity, expectations, and imagined futures. We explore how grief often shows up indirectly in coaching conversations, and why the ability to recognize and work with it is such a vital skill for any coach.You'll hear why grief may be present beneath the surface of your clients' goals, resistance, or stuck patterns, and how the holistic approach of a master coach allows you to meet those moments with skill and care. This conversation is also an invitation to those of you here for your own personal growth to honor the grief you carry, to make space for it without fear, and to remember that grief does not need to hold you back or define what's possible.When we know how to support ourselves and others through every emotion and every season—including grief around the holidays—we create real transformation. I can't wait for you to hear this incredible episode.What you'll learn:Why grief around the holidays often includes losses that haven't happened yetHow divorce grief shows up as mourning the death of a future you expected to haveWhy mindset work alone can unintentionally work against clients experiencing griefHow grief and suppressed emotion can directly impact the body and energy levelsWhat a holistic master coach does differently when grief shows up as resistanceYou can read the full show notes here.About Krista St-GermainKrista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom podcast. When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista's life was completely and unexpectedly flipped upside down. After therapy helped her unfurl from the fetal position, Krista discovered Life Coaching, Post Traumatic Growth and learned the tools she needed to move forward and create a future she could get excited about. Now she coaches and teaches other widows so they can love life again, too.Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com Podcast: www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifecoachkristaFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachingwithkristaAbout Sharon Wirant,...

What happens to a man when he loses his father and no one shows him how to grieve?In this honest, darkly funny, and deeply human conversation, we hear from John Colbert, a writer and former advertising creative who turned the loss of his father to prostate cancer into Damaged Goods, a memoir made up of short, sharply observed stories about grief, masculinity, mental health, and what happens long after the funeral ends.John was just 20 when his father died after a six-year illness. What followed was a period of profound depression, emotional shutdown, and learning - painfully - that men are rarely taught how to process loss. In a culture that rewards silence and “being strong,” John found himself unable to talk about what he was feeling, even in therapy, until things reached a breaking point.What makes this episode powerful is John's willingness to speak plainly about what many men experience but rarely admit: the loneliness after the support fades, the quiet house, the first Christmas without a parent, the guilt, the anger, and the long shadow grief can cast across identity, relationships, and adulthood.Rather than avoiding the darkness, John meets it with humour; not to trivialise loss, but to survive it. His writing and perspective show how laughter, honesty, and connection can unlock conversations that grief shuts down.In this episode, you'll hear about:Why many men are never taught how to grieve, and the cost of burying itHow losing a parent can force an early and painful “arrival” into adulthoodDepression, suicidal thoughts, and the moment therapy finally began to workWhy humour can be a powerful survival tool in griefHow grief reshapes identity, relationships, and masculinity over decadesThe long tail of loss and why it doesn't end after the funeralWhy connection, not isolation, is what actually helps men healThe importance of men's health awareness, prostate checks, and breaking taboosWhat midlife men can do if they're carrying unprocessed grief right nowWhy you should listen: Because if you've lost a parent - recently or years ago - and quietly carried on, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. John puts words to experiences many men recognise but rarely voice, offering permission to laugh, talk, remember, and connect without shame.This is not an episode about “getting over” grief. It's about living with it honestly, imperfectly, and with other people around you.If you want to find out more about John, visit his website https://www.itscolbert.com, and his book Damaged Goods is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and through other online retailers.  

How do we hold love in one hand and suffering in the other — without breaking? In this beautiful and soul-stretching conversation, Brian sits down with Zach Beach to explore the deep connection between our capacity to love and our capacity to hurt. Zach brings wisdom from spiritual traditions, psychology, and lived experience to illuminate why grief is not something to “fix,” but something to honor.This episode is rich with insights on compassion, presence, mindfulness, and the human journey through loss. If you're grieving, supporting someone in grief, or walking your own spiritual path, this one will speak directly to your heart.

In this week's episode, four of the guys are back after an unexpected week off — and they've brought the Christmas cheer with them!Brooks kicks things off with a story you'll never forget (hint: toothpaste does not belong on your forehead), Jeremy relives his middle-school makeup mishap, and Adam somehow ends up comparing five-gallon water jugs to pregnancy. It's classic CTR chaos in the best way.But between the laughs, the team digs into something deeper: What do you do when you're straggling, limping, or barely making it through the week?Building off Pastor Brooks' message from John 11, the group talks about:The hope Jesus offers to the hurtingWhy worship matters when life feels heavyThe power of God's Word in seasons of griefHow showing up — even limping — can change everythingPractical encouragement for anyone navigating anxiety, loss, or exhaustionYou'll also hear fun stories about Christmas decorating, shocking Publix BOGO discoveries, Operation Christmas Child behind-the-scenes, and why Jason can't stop yawning.It's a blend of joy, humor, and genuine encouragement — perfect for the start of the holiday season.

Many of us know that grief isn't linear, yet so much of what we're taught still has us trying to get it “right.” In this conversation, I'm joined by Krista St-Germain, life coach, grief guide for widows, and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. Krista shares how she helps women navigate grief with self-compassion, gentleness, and kindness, and stop making themselves wrong for what they feel. This episode isn't just for those who've lost a spouse, but for anyone navigating loss and learning not to “fix” their feelings, but to create more capacity to hold them. Here's what we cover:Why grief can't be defined by the familiar “stages” and why it doesn't end with acceptanceHow healing comes from increasing your capacity to support yourself, not from trying to change what you feelWhat secondary losses look like and how they reveal the ongoing nature of griefHow to stop making yourself wrong for what you feel and practice meeting your emotions with compassion insteadWhy we sometimes feel uncomfortable around grief and how to show up for others in a way that is truly helpfulThe importance of normalizing sadness and modeling healthy grief, especially for childrenFind Krista here:https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/happier-holidays-for-widowed-moms/ https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast/https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult

We just announced our 2026 Hiking Retreat for Sober & Sober Curious Women in Banff! Find out more here: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/banff/Access a free mindfulness meditation guided by Mary Tilson to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __Dr. Jennifer R. Levin is a workplace trauma expert and licensed therapist who specializes in grief after sudden or traumatic loss. She is one of fewer than 300 mental health professionals worldwide credentialed as a Fellow in Thanatology, the top distinction in the field of death, dying, and bereavement. Through her consulting firm, Traumatic Grief Solutions, she trains organizations to respond to traumatic loss with compassion and structure. Her new book, “The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating the Grief Caused by a Sudden or Unexpected Death," and online course, “A Guided Path to Healing,” provide practical tools to help readers cope with grief, process trauma, and find meaning again. She developed these resources over a decade of working with clients in Therapy Heals, Inc., her private therapy practice supporting individuals living with sudden or unexpected loss. She hosts the podcast “Untethered: Healing the Pain From a Sudden Death.”Learn more at TraumaticGriefSolutions.com. Topics explored in this episode include:The different forms of griefTraumatic loss & griefThe impact of griefHow to support a grieving personGrief in the workplaceA child's grieving processHow to restore a sense safety after traumatic lossCoping strategies & resources___Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Send us a textOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and with it comes a deeply meaningful PAIL Mini Series here on How to Deal With Grief and Trauma.Love doesn't end when a baby dies — it transforms.In this fifth episode, we explore two central themes:the continuing bonds that parents carry after pregnancy and infant loss, how to navigate the complex dance between connection, longing, and healing, and insights on boundaries — how grieving parents can protect their emotional space and how supporters can respect it with empathy and awarenessThis episode speaks to both parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and the people who wish to support them with sensitivity and presence.

In the second half of my conversation with grieving dad Terry Sternad, we see what grief—and faith—can look like more than forty years after the death of a child. Terry's six-year-old son, TJ, went to heaven in 1983, and while the ache of missing him has never gone away, Terry has discovered that joy and sorrow can coexist through a deep, abiding relationship with God.In this episode, Terry reflects on how grief has shaped his walk with God and how it has grown into a ministry of comfort for others through GriefShare. He shares candidly about how people and churches often struggle to support the bereaved, why those who are grieving sometimes have to take the first step in reaching out, and how helping others has become one of the greatest sources of healing in his own life.We talk about:What's changed—and what hasn't—in how our culture handles griefHow the church can better come alongside those who are hurtingThe lifelong evolution of a father's grief and faithHow serving others brings purpose and peaceThe powerful truth that “time doesn't heal; time with God heals”The freedom Terry found in finally releasing guilt and embracing his identity in ChristTerry's story is a portrait of what it looks like to keep growing, serving, and trusting God decades after loss. His honest reflections remind every grieving parent that while the pain remains, God's presence endures—and He can transform even our deepest sorrow into hope that lasts.Click HERE for more information about the GriefShare ministry, and to find a group in your area!  I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! (Though I read every message, I am unable to respond through this format.) ** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

Grief touches every single one of us—but how do we move through it with honesty, compassion, and hope? In this powerful episode of Live and Be Great, host Latonya McDonald, Spiritual Psychological Life Coach, sits down with grief coach and nonprofit leader Marcia Earhart to explore what it truly means to heal after loss.Together, they unpack:The difference between healthy vs. unhealthy griefHow to support someone through grief without crossing boundariesSurvivor's guilt and how to process feelings of relief after lossTalking to children about death in age-appropriate waysWhy platitudes like “I understand what you're going through” can do more harm than goodPractical grief tools: thought journals, gratitude practices, and the 5-6-7 breathing techniqueHow grief reshapes holidays, anniversaries, and family relationshipsA Christian-based but non-preachy perspective on grief and spiritualityMarcia also shares her personal story of loss, offering listeners both validation and practical tools for healing. This conversation is a reminder that grief is not about getting over it—it's about transforming through it and carrying the love of those we've lost into our lives moving forward.

“It's not time that heals, it's what we do in that time.” –Dawn Michele JacksonWe don't do grief well. And unprocessed grief has consequences. I'm talking with grief specialist Dawn Michele Jackson about what we get wrong about grief and processing loss. Grief isn't just about death — it is a natural reaction to any kind of loss. Your kids leaving home, changes in your body, moving, changing jobs, divorce, losing a close friend, … and yes, death. We can grieve very personal losses or public and collective losses.You've probably heard that time heals, but it isn't that simple. Let's talk about how to actually face loss and work through our grief.We talk about: Not saying “I know how you feel” and what to do insteadWhat happens when you don't deal with grief — and why we often don't address itHow even happy things can cause griefHow losses can compoundGiving people an opportunity to talk about who or what they've lostWhy you shouldn't hand a grieving person a tissue — and other ways to allow people to have their emotional responseABOUT DAWNDawn Jackson draws on three decades of nursing experience and her expertise as an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist to help others heal their hearts, transform their lives, and rediscover joy. She is the bestselling author of Journey to Peace and Healing and Journey to Self Discovery: 100 Days of Soulful Reflections, as well as a contributing author to multiple international bestselling anthologies.LINKShttps://www.dawnmichelejackson.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-michele-jackson/https://www.facebook.com/dawnmichelejacksonPause magazine (Find Dawn in issue 2): https://plansimple.com/magazineDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.Even though we want big change, it's really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect.Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:FEEL YOUR OWN GRIEF. What have you lost recently? Have you allowed yourself to feel it? Are you staying busy and numbing? What if you opened up to your feelings?BECOME A LISTENING HEART. Next time somebody mentions a loss to you, instead of telling them you know how they feel or giving them a platitude to make them feel better. Try listening. Ask them about the person or pet or thing they lost. Give them a chance to talk.MODEL GRIEVING TO OTHERS. You don't have to be strong and keep your emotions in. Show your kids and others around you that it's okay to feel and express your feelings. That might mean crying about a loss or letting people around you know you are having a sad or hard day.

In this episode I share my experience of having grief return to me in a sudden, unexpected wave like a long-dormant volcano erupting. This event is the subject of my new book Wild and Holy, which is launching on Kickstarter this week. This episode includes:What is the second wave of grief and why does it happenHow hidden grief may return when we are strong enough to navigate itHow grief and guilt can be stored in the physical body and somatic therapies may be neededHow society exerts pressure to move on from grief and adds to shame and guilt over prolonge or recurrent griefHow to navigate your own second wave of griefSign up for the Wild and Holy Kickstarter pageLearn about my books hereCheck out End-of-Life University PodcastRead my latest Substack postMake a donation here

Blind since birth, Mike Hingson was on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center when the planes hit on September 11th, 2001. With his guide dog Roselle, he navigated chaos, panic, and smoke to escape.In this powerful conversation, Mike shares:What really happened inside the TowersLessons of leadership, resilience, and griefHow to face the unexpected with courage

Artist Rosalie Smith joins the podcast. Smith reflects on developing her unique style. Smith talks about making sculptures with old technology and everyday things. Smith shares her process behind her pieces, and how recent experiences in New York and her education have shaped her approach. Smith discusses balancing the absurd and the serious. Smith describes what it means to create and teach in today's fast-paced and chaotic world. Smith, Fresh off her MFA at CUNY Hunter, also talks about recent and upcoming exhibitions that mark new chapters in her creative journey.Topics Covered:Blending tech debris and found materials to reimagine survival after collapseInfusing sculpture with both humor and weight to address environmental griefHow working in New York and completing an MFA have influenced Smith's visionTeaching art while developing a personal practiceBalancing narrative, comedy, and chaos in visual workReflecting on creative growth through education and experimentation

Text us, We would love to her from YOU!In this powerful episode of Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious, Dr. Sandra Marie sits down with Blanka Molnar, founder of Awarenest, to explore the deeper layers of conscious parenting, inner child healing, and ancestral trauma release.Blanka shares her personal and professional journey through family constellation therapy, motherhood, and the grief of multiple miscarriages. Together, we explore how our unresolved pain—often passed down through generations—can silently shape our parenting, health, and relationships.This conversation is more than parenting tips. It's an invitation to reclaim your voice, break generational cycles, and realize that your healing is your child's inheritance.What We Cover in This Episode:What we owe our inner child before parenting othersHow unprocessed ancestral trauma shows up in our bodies, relationships, and parentingBlanka's personal experience with miscarriage, grief, and systemic healingThe difference between conscious parenting vs. perfectionismWhy family constellation therapy works even if you don't know your family historyBreaking cycles of yelling, shame, and guilt in motherhoodSupporting fathers and partners through unseen griefHow to hold space for your own rage, sadness, and truth without bypassingThe silent power of children who never arrive and what they teach usSigns you're returning to your body and presence in parentingConnect: Blanka Molnar  Support the showPlease subscribe and follow the show to get updates on new releases.Kindly asking to share with friends who may enjoy or benefit.Support Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious WildSoulsGathering.comEmbrace YOUR Wild Soul!https://www.youtube.com/@wildsoulgatheringhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallycurioushttps://www.twitter.com/@soul_gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoulgatheringshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/669456900799583

The Beatitudes: Jesus's Pathway to True Blessing | Matthew 5:3-8What does it truly mean to live a blessed life? In this powerful message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Joel Ramsey explores Jesus's famous Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:3-8, revealing God's upside-down kingdom where the poor in spirit inherit heaven and the meek inherit the earth.In This Episode:The real meaning of "blessed" beyond happiness and prosperityWhy Jesus calls us to be poor in spirit and what that looks like practicallyUnderstanding mourning over sin vs. earthly griefHow meekness is actually strength, not weaknessWhat it means to hunger and thirst for righteousnessThe heart of mercy and purity that God desiresWhy humility is the pathway to true spiritual blessingKey Scripture References:Matthew 5:3-8 (The Beatitudes), Matthew 5:48, James 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 21:1-4Perfect For:Bible study and small group discussionAnyone studying the Sermon on the MountChristians seeking to understand kingdom livingThose questioning what true blessing looks likeNew believers learning foundational Christian teachingsPastor Joel Ramsey serves as Lead Pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee. His teaching focuses on practical application of biblical truth for everyday Christian living.

You may be aware that there is a significant overlap between neurodivergence and transness. So today, I'm talking with a guest who is both an expert in neurodivergence–and he's autistic himself–and a parent of queer and trans children.Sol Smith is a social media creator and author of the book The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult. Much of his work focuses on neurodivergent adults who may have received a diagnosis or self-realized later in life and helping them figure out what it means to be neurodivergent and understand why their lives may have been a lot different than what they were told they should be.Today we'll be chatting about the overlap of neurodivergence and transness in our kids, and also how–because neurodivergence is genetic–when I tell a parent that I think their kid might be neurodivergent, I might also be telling them, hey, you might be too. So if you've got a trans kid and you've ever had an inkling that maybe you don't experience the world the way other people do, this episode might be for you.Check out the full episode to hear about:How pandemic shutdowns created space for Sol and his family to make big realizations about their identitiesWhy unpacking his history through an autistic lens helped make sense of his past, but not without griefHow the social environment impacts individual expressions of autism and who gets diagnosed in childhood versus adulthoodHow strong family inheritance of autistic traits can lead to denial and second-guessingHow neurodivergence, transness, and strength of socialization overlapBreaking down some key ways that autistic people differ from their neurotypical peersFind out more about Sol Smith:Neurospicy CommunityInstagram: @theprofessorsolTikTok: @better_solThe Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent AdultFind out more about Mackenzie Dunham:Wildheartsociety.orgwildheartsociety.org/downloadsWild Heart Society on FacebookWild Heart Society on InstagramResources:Register for CampDonate to the Queer Community Network

March Energy Forecast Theme 7: The Empowerment of Boundaries: Deepening Connections & A Journey Toward Authentic Relational Healing & Dynamics + ToolsBoundaries are not about separation—they're about sacred connection. In this episode, we explore Theme 7 of the March 2025 Energy Forecast: The Empowerment of Boundaries—an invitation to honor your truth, deepen your relationships, and release patterns of depletion, guilt, and over-extension.As March's cosmic energy highlights relational recalibration, this theme supports you in reassessing how you engage, communicate, and care for your energetic well-being in every relationship—including the one you hold with yourself.

Have you ever heard of a Podcastthon? It is a coordinated effort where many podcasters dedicate one episode of their show to a charity of their choice, which raises awareness for that charity and amplifies causes that matter. This Grief and Rebirth Podcast episode is dedicated to an important grief support organization close to Irene's heart that she feels many in the Grief and Rebirth community will want to know about, called Good Grief.Good Grief helps children, teens, and families navigate the complexities of loss and build resilience by providing compassionate support and creating spaces where they can share their grief experiences and learn from one another. Its programs include support groups, educational workshops, and community events, all aimed at helping children, teens, and families adapt and rebuild their lives after experiencing loss.Representing Good Grief for this very special Grief and Rebirth interview are Pam Sullivan, the Head of Family Centers at Good Grief, and Dr. Mrittaka Sen, the Head of Research and Evaluation at Good Grief, who share how Good Grief helps grieving children and families, the training provided for the professionals and caregivers who support the grieving children, the ways Good Grief works with other grief organizations throughout the USA, and so much more. Be sure to tune in to learn about this important, inspiring, and life-changing organization called Good Grief!IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Pam and Mrittika's personal journeys with griefHow many children Good Grief serve every yearHow long most kids attend the Good Grief groupsGood Grief also meets the needs of neuro-diverse participantsActivities and themes to facilitate expression and copingTraining provided for adults who facilitate the support groupsSOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS PAM AND MRITTIKA:Mrittika, how was your son's life transformed by Good Grief?Are bereaved parents also welcomed into the Nights of Support?What are some of the special enrichment events Good Grief provides for families?How can people get involved with Good Grief, either as volunteers or to work for Good Grief?Who funds Good Grief, and how can people donate to Good Grief?EPISODE LINKSDonate to Good Grief to help build resilience in children, strengthen families and empower communities to grow from loss and adversity https://good-grief.org/?bbFormId=8dd46398-8821-45f1-a055-99789167cf6aThis episode is part of a powerful initiative: Grief and Rebirth is teaming up with Podcasthon.org to shine a light on incredible charitable organizations. We're honored to dedicate this episode to Good Grief, a charity making a profound difference in the lives of grieving children, families, and communities.Podcasthon.org is a groundbreaking, non-profit initiative designed to create a massive, coordinated effort to raise awareness for charities worldwide. In mid-March 2025, podcast hosts from around the globe will simultaneously release episodes dedicated to their chosen charities. Imagine the impact of a global wave of inspiring audio content!If this nonprofit initiative resonates with you, please register as a host here. It's quick, free, and easy. WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_qqlXuX4qk&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=1GRIEF AND REBIRTH LINKS✨ Irene's new anthology book, Good to the Last Drop! Embracing Your Life's Third Chapter, is now available on Amazon.✨ Get the audiobook version of Irene's book, They Serve Bagels in Heaven for FREE when you sign up for Audible's FREE 30-day trial using her link: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w✨ For a curated collection of Irene's favorite books, music, healing events, and self-care essentials, head over to kit.co/GriefandRebirth.✨ Find your next source of healing and inspiration at the Grief and Rebirth Bookshop.Listen to all episodes of the Grief and Rebirth Podcast HERE:Apple PodcastSpotifyGrief and Rebirth Podcast Page

How do we show up better for people in crisis, or anyone facing tragedy? Because I think a lot of the time, we're getting it wrong. I believe that humans innately want to help, but societally, we were never taught HOW to help effectively.Whether someone we know is dealing with the aftermath of fires or natural disaster, job loss, a death, divorce/breakup, fertility issues, or health diagnoses… life is hard enough without the bombardment of platitudes and toxically positive “silver linings”.We need to learn the power of meeting people where they are in their processing, and get comfortable sitting with them in their pain. Because the world is a better place when we show up for one another.Tune in for helpful ways to support:Things you can say to someone instead of dismissive platitudesHow to support in a way that takes the burden off the ones who are sufferingBeing specific and proactive in the ways you helpOffering support tailored to your unique strengths and giftsDon't “bright side” or silver lining someone's griefLearn to ask questions and hold space for someone's griefHow to depressurize communication during crisisStick to the facts and avoid speculationPlay the long-game in support: be the friend who shows up months later, when they feel forgottenFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In this episode, I'm joined by my very good friend and talented designer Gabby Blackman, best known for her incredible work on BBC One's DIY SOS.As well as talking about her experience and brilliant work on DIY SOS, Gabby also shares her deeply personal story, including the devastating loss of her son and how this life-altering experience continues to shape her perspective on both life and work. I'm deeply grateful for her honesty and vulnerability and hope that this conversation might offer some comfort and insight to anyone who has faced the loss of a child or a miscarriage. ✨ In this episode, we discuss:The profound impact of losing a child and navigating griefHow loss has informed Gabby's outlook and creative driveThe power of design in creating sanctuary-like spaces for families in crisisCoping with and recovering from stressPractical tips for designing functional, stress-free spaces for all homesFinding joy and self-acceptance in the aging processThis episode is a heartfelt blend of vulnerability, practical advice, and uplifting encouragement. Gabby's story and insights remind us of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of creating spaces—both physical and emotional—that nurture healing, joy, and connection.

Sylvia was attacked by a serial killer eight months after her son was murdered. She's also endured sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, neglect and a divorce.  Sylvia understands grief, loss, and trauma down to her core.  She has learned that although you can't erase the bad things that happen to you, you can become better and stronger because of them.  You can mend beautifully.  Sylvia Moore Myers is a certified mental health coach, personal life coach, suicide prevention specialist, first responder in crisis and trauma, speaker, author, thought leader and the founder and CEO of Gold Scars, LLC.  You can reach Sylvia at her website https://www.sylviamooremyers.com Special offer:  Listeners can use the coupon code MJA40 to receive 40% off the purchase price of her book on the website.  https://www.sylviamooremyers.com Some of the highlights Sylvia shares:How healing is like the Japanese art form "kintsugi"People don't really heal, we scar, and that's enough"My whole life I was looking for an eraser to remove the things that hurt me when I should have been looking for a highlighter"Learning how to "scar beautifully"S.C.A.R. - Strength, Courage, Adapt, ResilienceSteps to heal from abuse, loss, trauma, and moreThe harrowing story of her son's murder The unbelievable story of being attacked by a serial killer in her own driveway Fighting for her life and the lives of her childrenHow current methods of shielding children from grief actually makes it worseHow grief can compile throughout our lives if we don't address themHow parents can model grief for their childrenHow healing from unresolved grief helps heal our current griefHow to feel worthy again after sexual abuse and traumaYou can be happy againHow smiling (even if we don't feel like it) can jump start happinessMaking a decision to healFinding humor and learning how to laugh again after lossI deserve to be healthy and happy againI didn't need a way to forget the loss of my son, I needed a better way to remember himAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.

In this holiday edition of The Anxiety Society Podcast, hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner dive into the stress, pressure, and blues that the festive holiday season can bring. From financial concerns to family dynamics and time management struggles, they share practical tips, reframing strategies, and personal insights to help you embrace the joy of the season without letting anxiety take the reins. Discover how boundaries, self-care, and small mindset shifts can turn holiday chaos into meaningful moments.Key Points:[0:00] Introduction to Holiday StressA look at why the holidays can be as anxiety-inducing as they are festive.[2:18] The Power of BoundariesPractical strategies for setting boundaries and maintaining your sanity amidst holiday obligations.[8:45] Managing Triggers and Family ConflictsTools to prepare for and respond to challenging family dynamics during festive gatherings.[16:27] Financial and Time PressuresTips for managing financial stress and juggling the endless holiday to-do list.[28:31] Coping with Loneliness and GriefHow to navigate the holiday blues, grief, and isolation while staying connected.[37:32] Self-Care and Setting Realistic ExpectationsBalancing personal health, holiday preparations, and enjoying the present moment.Quotable Moments:[4:12] “Holidays are meant for joy, but they can only be joyful if you set boundaries that protect your peace.” – Dr. McIngvale [19:03] “You can feel anxious and joyful simultaneously. Anxiety doesn't have to define your holiday experience.” – Cali Werner[36:40] “Boundaries set ahead of time are kindness to yourself and to others—they prevent the chaos before it starts.” – Dr. McIngvale Links Mentioned:American Psychological Association – For holiday stress statistics and mental health resources.The Anxiety Society Podcast: anxietysocietypodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @theanxietysocietypodThe holiday season can be overwhelming, but with boundaries, self-care, and thoughtful planning, it can also be a time of joy and connection. Share your holiday goals with us at anxietysocietypodcast.com, and tune in next time for more insights. Don't forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help us reach others who may benefit from our message!Mentioned in this episode:World Class Treatment For A Worldwide NeedThe OCD Institute of Texas provides compassionate individualized treatment for anxiety, OCD and related disorders with a diverse team of dedicated specialists.

Rio is a psychotherapist and grief integration coach, specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate the profound and complex journey of loss and trauma. With a somatic and psychodynamic lens, Rio helps clients heal and rebuild using both the power of the mind and body for long-term resilience and change. Her mission is to help those who feel stuck and powerless in the aftermath of tragedy find their way to a new version of themselves with radical compassion and unapologetic clarity.Y'alllll this episode is just so so needed. It shines light on what A LOT of us deal with when it comes to relationships after loss and how we are impacted by the secondary loss of them.What we discuss:How to deal with people who don't get itTrauma dumping on people we loveHow grief affects the bodyHow people treat you and those that don't show upSecondary lossesOther cultures and their griefHow society treats grieversHer grief therapy and Somatic EMDR therapy. She is just wonderful! Here is how you can access her amazing services:Contact her for 1:1On Instagram:  @andthatsgrief She is constantly doing free workshops so follow her for the latest! THIS PODCAST BROUGHT TO YOU BY LOSSLINK. Join here: LOSSLINK.COM *************************************NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions!For more REAL TALK about baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops!Instagram @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazarEmail: thekatherinelazar@gmail.comWebsite: www.katherinelazar.com

Why do we stay in painful, confusing narcissistic relationships even when we know they hurt us? If you've ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of emotional highs and devastating lows, this episode will shed light on the deeper dynamics at play in trauma-bonded relationships and how early experiences shape these unhealthy attachments.In this episode, you'll discover:How codependency and love bombing are intertwinedThe link between trauma bonds and unresolved childhood griefHow abusive relationships become falsely associated with safety & why they are so hard to leaveThis thought-provoking discussion is fully designed to help you start recognizing the patterns that keep you stuck, so you can begin the journey toward healthier relationships.MENTIONED:PART 2 called Trapped in a Toxic Relationship? How to Break Free from the Fog! Coming Wednesday Oct. 9th on Anthony's podcast: The Narcissism DecoderGet in touch with Anthony: https://www.drmazzella.com/Ep. 31: Trauma Bonding: What It Really Is And How To Avoid So You Can Move Towards Healthy RelationshipsRESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Trigger warning: miscarriageGrief is a nuanced and varied thing can hits everyone differently and often in unexpected ways. One person who knows about this is Katie Rössler. In late 2018, her life came to a halt. Her mother died unexpectedly, and the following year, she experienced two miscarriages while trying for a third child. This led to burnout, and relationship struggles as she work through parts of her life not turning out the way she'd hoped. Now, after 15 years as a licensed therapist working with individuals, couples, and families, she felt a deeper calling to help high achievers become more confident in creating their dream relationships.In this episode Katie shares:The moment she found out about her mother's death when she lived overseasThe pregnancy losses she experienced in the year after her mums deathHer realisation about grief after her experiencesThe different kinds of griefHow journaling helped her through her griefWhat can happen when you hold grief inTools for grounding yourself from your grief when you are not in a safe spaceHow different people will and wont be able to help us with our griefWhat she suggests to do to get back to friends and people after you have retreated into your griefHow she suggests you can get people to accept their grief and take supportHer advice for how people can take the first steps to embracing and working with their griefKey Quotes“There's just this mental game that starts to get played of, I must be being punished, there must be something I've done.”“Really the definition of grief is letting go of the way we thought life would or should go.”More about KatieThe link to her relationship assessment is here: www.katierossler.com/relationship-assessmentHer book, The New Face of Grief: www.thenewfaceofgrief.comWebsite: https://katierossler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/?hl=enYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you love, you experience loss. Looking back over the last few years, who or what have you lost? A loved one, a friendship, a relationship, a pet, a job, your health, your community? Something else? Have you had time to reflect on and grieve your losses and find meaning and sense in all you experienced? And how do you talk about your losses with those around you, if at all?We cannot engineer the experience of grief out of our lives, but many try, at a significant cost, to their well-being, their relationships, and their ability to function, connect, and lead.Grief will always do its job regardless of our response to grief's presence. And the more we try to avoid the heartbreak, mess, awkwardness, outrage, and vulnerability, the more we disconnect from our humanity and those around us.  So, the question for us is: How will we respond when grief comes knocking in our personal lives, work, and world? Joon ‘J.S.' Park is a hospital chaplain, former atheist/agnostic, sixth-degree black belt, suicide survivor, and Korean-American, a person of faith and valuer of all. He is the author of As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve, part hospital chaplain experience and memoir, and The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise.J.S. currently serves at a top-ranked, 1,000+ bed hospital and was a chaplain for three years at one of the largest nonprofit charities for the unhoused on the East Coast.Content note: This conversation covers topics around sexual abuse, suicide, and experiences of racism. Joon's message and heart feel healing and gracious as he shares some tender issues. But please take care of yourself as you move through this beautiful conversation.Listen to the full episode to hear:The physical toll of unacknowledged accumulated grief that J.S. took on through his chaplaincy trainingHow contending with pervasive and severe suffering daily challenged and reshaped J.S.'s faithHow he began to grapple with his experiences of abuse, racism and internalized shameWhy we need to learn to engage with a range of grief and validate our responses to it to healWhat we can learn about others when they use clichés and platitudes in response to griefHow working closely with grief has changed J.S.'s concept of what it means to be successful Learn more about J.S. Park:Instagram: @jspark3000Facebook: @jspark3000As Long As You Need: Permission to GrieveThe Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and NoiseLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Meditations of the Heart, Howard ThurmanWhat We Kept to Ourselves, Nancy Jooyoun KimThe Last Story of Mina Lee, Nancy Jooyoun KimDeparturesAndorBeyond the Infinite Two Minutes

Tessa is joined by author and advocate Kimberly Blackburn. Kimberly shares her story of abuse, deceit, and trauma - how it all began and how she broke the cycle. After stifling her voice and story for years and years, the Universe said ‘it's time' by seating her on a plan next to a woman who worked for a major publishing company. Her story spilled out which led her on a new chapter of healing and helping others do the same. In her book, Dirty Love, Kimberly dives into the double life led by her (now ex) husband, $94 million in stolen money, the FBI investigation and how she finally broke free from an abusive relationship.Tessa and Kimberly discuss:The loss of her mother at a young age and how she stifled her own griefHow her abusive and toxic relationship beganHow a lavish lifestyle can factor into the cycle of abuse Mental health awarenessKimberly's inspiration in telling her storyHow she protects her children and what she hopes they will take away from her pastThe best things you can do or say to help someone that you think is in an abusive relationshipAnd moreConnect with Kimberly:www.instagram.com/kj_blackburnhttp://www.amazon.com/author/kimberlyblackburnhttps://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Love-Kimberly-Blackburn/dp/B0BBY56RNVWant to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to dearsunnypodcast@gmail.com Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!

Sharing her personal story with loss, yoga therapist Wendy Stern joins RamDev to talk about somatic grieving through yoga and mindfulness.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowIn this moving episode, RamDev and Wendy Stern converse about:Wendy's journey with yoga therapyHow the loss of her first born child, Noah, propelled Wendy into working with griefTurning to yoga as a sanctuary for exploring difficult emotionsHow visiting Bali and Thailand showed Wendy that death is just a part of lifeThe way that grief can open our heartsA new appreciation for life after lossWhat blocks westerners from enlightenmentThe split between the intellectual body and the emotional bodyThe tantric 3-step and mindful breathing curriculumThe profound changes that come from grieving in communityEvolving our cultural understanding of griefAccepting and acknowledging griefHow retreats can accelerate healingYoga postures for griefAbout Wendy Stern:Wendy dedicates her life's work to supporting people to heal and transform through the process of grief. Wendy has devoted the last 20 years to being a student and teacher of yoga. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is certified as a yoga therapist, teacher, reiki practitioner and facilitator of yoga therapy groups for grief support and self-empowerment. Wendy offers a unique fusion of prana flow yoga and Phoenix Rising, interweaving deep, personal reflection into a vinyasa style class. Through Wendy's own personal journey with loss, she found herself deepened in her commitment to support others and birthed the Center for Somatic Grieving and the Grief Support Network.“Until you really have felt loss, until you've really inhabited your humanity in that way, for most people there is a place in the heart that hasn't broken open yet. It's in those broken places that God can come into each of us.” – RamDevSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever pondered about emotional health, specifically grief, from a male perspective? This raw and profound episode is all about that and beyond. Our guest for today, the inspiring Bradley Vinson, opens up about his own journey with loss which inspired him to dedicate his life to aiding those experiencing grief. Together, we navigate the murky waters of grief from various angles - the loss of a loved one, the crumbling of a marriage, and even the topic of men grieving their own manhood and ego. Bradley and I stress the necessity of lending a listening ear to those embarking on their grief expedition, and especially encourage men to give voice to their experiences which are habitually deemed as 'taboo'.As we progress, our discussion takes an intricate turn as we delve into the healing process narrated by a man who lost his young granddaughter. Assuming the significant role of a caregiver for his grandsons, he exemplifies the process of grieving and healing, thereby spotlighting the acute need for resources and support for men in such predicaments. Our conversation underscores the importance of demonstrating vulnerability and emotions as a man, and the significance of a continuous journey of healing and reaching out to others. Moreover, we also discuss the dynamics of children's grief, their distinct coping mechanisms, and the ways to guide them through their loss. We also introduce the "HELP" acronym, a helpful tool to steer discussions with grieving children.Lastly, we tackle societal expectations of men's grief and the pitfalls of juggling multiple facets of grief simultaneously. We also share insights on the essence of creating a space for conversations, handling regrets in grief, and where to find support. Bradley's candid sharing of his personal experiences coupled with his unique Biblical and spiritual perspective on grief is truly enlightening. Join us in this heartfelt episode as we aim to transform the narrative around men and grief. Don't miss this special episode - it's time to lend an ear, learn, and together, let's change the narrative around men and grief.Key moments in this episode are:02:38 Bradley's Personal Grief Journey04:13 The Impact of Grief on Family Dynamics06:10 The Importance of Emotional Expression in Grief09:00 Bradley's Continued Grief Journey and His Calling11:17 Understanding Children's Grief19:38 How Men Grieve Differently24:30 Manhood and How Men Approach Grief26:31 The Impact of Grief on Men's Actions27:42 The Difference in Grieving Between Men and Women28:40 Supporting Someone Who's Grieving30:39 The Importance of Presence in Grief31:17 The Power of Silence in Grief45:46 The Responsibility of Grievers46:49 The Individual Journey of GriefHow to reach BradleyWeb: http://www.bradleyvinson.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bradleyvinsonSupport the showThanks for listening to the Revolutionary Man Podcast. If you would like to get more information about our programs use the links below to check us out. It could be the step that changes your life. To join our movement:

Join Christine as she chats with personal trainer and mindset coach Natalie Bailey about motivation versus discipline. Natalie explains why she believes motivation is a lie and that real change requires discipline fuelled by desire. Tune in for Natalie's insights on relationships, self-limiting beliefs and the importance of alone time. Walk away with thoughts on staying curious, managing emotions, and taking action to achieve your goals.CHRISTINE AND NATALIE REVEAL:That motivation without action is meaninglessHow to redirect anger and griefHow to rebuild confidence after traumaWhat can help you reconnect after feeling isolatedThat self-limiting beliefs aren't factsTo build better relationships you need to first understand yourselfBEST MOMENTS"Motivation is a lie. It doesn't exist...unless you actually take the action, nothing's going to happen.""I know how good I feel when I'm out of the gym. And I like the challenge of seeing how much more I can lift this week.""We need that time to decompress and think about things and be able to stick in your own company and be comfortable.""Connected communication is you at your truest.""Stay curious and educated. The more that you can keep your mind open and learn, the better it will be."ABOUT THE GUESTNatalie Bailey is a Property Developer, Coach and Mentor. With over 10 years' experience running businesses, including bars, gyms and e-commerce sites, she now has a property development firm with her business partner and Mum, Paula. Natalie helps others be more confident and successful in health, wealth & happiness so they can live the life they dream of. On a mission to help combat loneliness with the “Better Together” message, she helps busy, lost and stuck entrepreneurs to truly connect with themselves with the Confident Entrepreneurs Club, her Mastermind groups and Retreats. Living between Mallorca and London, Natalie embodies everything she teaches. Her background in personal training puts health and fitness high on the agenda, with wealth creation and happiness going hand-in-hand to create a confident and successful life.https://linktr.ee/nataliearabellabailey CONTACT CHRISTINE:WEBSITEEMAILINSTAGRAMTRAINING Discount Code 1st 100: WELCOME50LEAVE FEEDBACK / ASK A QUESTIONABOUT THE HOSTChristine Mullaney is a TEDx speaker, Podcast Host, Public Speaking, Presentation and Pronunciation Coach and Neurocultural™ Communication Trainer. Creator of the Phenomenal Presenters Masterclasses on-demand training platform, Christine has over 25 years of facilitation, training, management and business development experience in a variety of sectors across the globe.She is passionate about helping bilingual leaders develop the strategic thinking and communication skills that will catapult their careers. A nature-loving, intuitive coach, with deep roots in Celtic spirituality, Christine's work revolves around the Spiral of Awareness: of Self, the Brain, Language and Culture. Her approach will make you laugh and think, while nurturing natural confidence and communication courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything has a cycle that includes beginnings and endings. Sometimes in life, it seems as though we face a lot of endings. This episode is for those of you who might love a fresh, shiny new beginning yet wonder how to gracefully navigate endings whether expected, foreseen, and abrupt.In this week's podcast episode, I talk about:Seeing endings as the natural autumn and winter of our livesDifferent types of griefHow to avoid minimizing our loss “just because” it doesn't seem like a big lossHow to support yourself and others who may be preparing for or navigating endingsResources mentioned:“Micro-Losses: How our brains might be robbing us of our ability to grieve” (Daniel Juday & Dr. David Hartman YouTube)“Types of Grief: Yes, there's more than one” (What's Your Grief)“Grief” (Cleveland Clinic)“Grief, Bereavement, and Coping With Loss” (National Library of Medicine)Get Lisa's "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY" video + PDF: https://lisaschwaller.com/reduce-stress-today/© 2023 Lisa Schwaller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Behind the Service Podcast we're so glad you're here! Today Libby sits down with Michaela S. Cox.Michaela S. Cox is a multi-published author/ speaker who is the author of 5 series. Michaela S. Cox writes about a wide diverse range of topics she is passionate about. Drawing on her own life experiences with disability (of legal blindness), divorce and the death of her beloved husband, Michaela S. Cox knows what it's like to face tribulations and preserve to thrive through challenges. Her journey offers hope to those who are facing their own tribulations so that they may thrive in their own lives.Have you ever in life felt overwhelmed by your grief?Have you ever felt as if you're drowning in your ocean of loss?Have you ever felt you are just struggling to survive? Have you ever wondered if you would find your way on your own path you are traveling? Have you ever wondered will I climb my way out of this valley of hardship, struggle, tribulation of grief and loss? 38DDD takes you on a journey of going from much tribulation to thriving in all things in life. Michaelas takes you on a journey of discovering what it is to travel a life of 38DDD going from much tribulation to thriving in all things: Lifelong Disability of Legal Blindness, Divorce at 26, and then at 38 the Death/loss of beloved husband and thrown into solo parenting. Through traveling this journey of her 38DDD and the journey of grief and loss Michaela S.Cox shares her story and message of thriving in all things to help in inspire and empower you to thrive on journey in life no matter what you may be facing.Traveling the journey of 38DDD you will learn and discover the following:How to go from surviving to thrivingHow to navigate this journey of GriefHow to find your own way through your griefHow to be an overcomer and thrive in life.You will be given the keys to thriving in lifeYou will hear of a 5 step systematic approach and methodology of which the process will empower you to go from surviving thrive in life no matter what you may go through even the journey of grief and loss. So come on this journey of learning how to be empowered to overcome by finding your own path to follow on this journey through grief and loss.Michaela website Thank you for listening!Visit our linktree Follow us on our socialsYouTube Behind The Service Instagram Behind the Service Facebook at (1) Behind the Service | FacebookInterested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at behindtheservicepodcast@gmail.comCheck out some of our other podcasts: Peace After CombatFreedom Sisters ShowThe Optimal Response Initiative

What is grief yoga and how can it help individuals experiencing grief and loss? How can you use Compassionate Transformation when working with clients dealing with grief?MEET Paul DennistonPaul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga® and the author of Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment.The mission of Grief Yoga is to use movement, breath, and sound to release pain and suffering to connect to empowerment and love.Grief Yoga combines many different forms of yoga to channel and release anger and allow unresolved grief a compassionate space to breathe and move. His gentle work creates a safe space of movement, transformation, and healing to connect to the resilient loving warrior within.Paul has taught and trained this practice to thousands of therapists, counselors, and healthcare professionals around the worldFind out more at Grief Yoga and connect with Paul on Facebook & InstagramIN THIS PODCAST:What is the importance of combining sound, movement & breath? 5:44How to overcome grief in a safe way 9:06What are the benefits of using grief yoga?14:03What Is The Importance Of Combining Sound, Movement & Breath?What are the many ways that we suppress grief?Creating intention when using yoga movement for dealing with griefWhat are some challenges of moving through grief by only using talk therapy?Understanding how grief can be trapped in our bodiesHow To Overcome Grief In A Safe WayWhy it is essential to find what we have to support us when dealing with griefWays to find balance and center yourselfHow to encourage breathwork in griefHow to introduce grief yoga to clientsWhat Are The Benefits Of Using Grief Yoga?What is compassionate transformation?A movement walkthrough to get into the body and deepen the breathIdentifying where you are holding pain in your bodyThe importance of keeping movement simple and embodying what you are doing at the momentIs grief yoga trauma-informed?Connect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcastFacebookJoin the private Facebook groupSign up for my free email course: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.comRate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google...

Grief. One of the biggest and most challenging emotions to feel. And the one that we often hide and avoid the most.Grief is painful. It's all encompassing. It's so very big that we often have no idea how to handle it.Instead, we're taught to suck it up and move on with life. To put a lid on it and just ignore the grief… which then means we turn to food to escape and cope with the big pain.In this episode:My current grief processWhat is grief and how can we understand itThe stages of griefThe importance of community in griefHow to process grief without sugarComforting tools to add to your toolboxMore!******************➠ Join us at the upcoming Sugar Freedom Embodiment Retreat taking place July 27-31st near Vancouver BC. ➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late-night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3-Part Training here.******************Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielledaemcoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielledaem/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplybalancedhealthYouTube (where you can watch all these episodes in video!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCqU7XE_KU1xPmjkpZyGPA

“Grief is a process, but it is not permanent.” - Portia BookerToday's featured fellow bookcaster is award-winning journalist, digital media producer, and mental health advocate, Portia Booker. Portia and I had a lighthearted conversation about her book, “Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition...My Transformation”, some tips on how to deal with grief, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:Why grief is a unique journey and what it taught PortiaHer tips for others going through griefHow to have true clarity Portia's Site: https://linktr.ee/portiabkrPortia's Book: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1665929514723s The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like…Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ 290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/290-the-forgiveness-solution-with-rev-misty-tyme-rev_misty_tyme-c2h/ 70 - "From Grief to Grind" with Phoenix J Ma'ri: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/70-from-grief-to-grind-with-phoenix-j-mari/

The ancient art of yoga has become very popular in Western society over the past few decades. It's one of the things that helped create the foundation I had when my son left this life in 2019. In this week's episode, I have a lovely conversation with Deb Althoff, a yoga instructor in Tempe, Arizona. Deb teaches classes in person and online, including a class I've taken, Yoga For Grief. In this episode, we talk about:How divorce led Deb to yogaThe intense reaction she had after her first yoga class - and the knowing she hadAll the “firsts” she experienced in her first yoga classThe event that prompted her to move into yoga teacher training - and the fear that had kept her from pursuing it earlierThe release we can experience through yogaHow yoga can help us move our emotions and process our griefHow tension presents itself in the physical body and the energetic body - and how yoga can help ease that tensionCreating space in the body versus reclaiming spaceHow Yoga For Grief was createdDeb's belief that we let yoga meet us where we areHow yoga helps us set boundariesWhy curiosity is beneficial in yogaHow yoga can let us release the need to compare ourselves to othersThe power of presence we receive from yogaThe one thing that brings us to the present moment more than anything elseWhat happens when we're fully present with the breathHow our posture and the way we breathe helps to regulate our nervous system and our hormonesHow staying in the fight or flight response affects usWhat holding emotions in our body does to usWhere we hold grief and sadness in our bodiesWhere we hold anger and resentment in our bodiesHow Deb found forgiveness from the anger and resentment she'd been carryingThe emotions we hold in our kidney meridiansThe importance of intention in your yoga practiceThe transformation Deb sees in her students after a yoga sessionWhy it's important to try different yoga teachers from time to timeAn alternative to hot yogaHow to find the yoga class that's right for youThe benefits of online yoga classesHow yoga allows us to be vulnerableHow Deb honors her Mom through yogaBe sure to sign up for Deb's newsletter here so you'll be notified when she opens registration for her next Yoga For Grief class this Spring.Follow the Grief With Grace Podcast page for Monday. Messages card readings!

Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, Post-Traumatic Growth and grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista's life was completely and unexpectedly flipped upside down. After therapy helped her uncurl from the fetal position, Krista discovered Life Coaching, Post Traumatic Growth and learned the tools she needed to move forward and create a future she could get excited about. Now she coaches and teaches other widows so they can love life again, too.In this episode you'll hear:What grief is (it's not always to do with death)Why we have a hard time connecting with and supporting others through griefHow to support others when they are dealing with griefWhat we can do for ourselves when we are in the midst of griefHow to parent while grievingConnect with Krista here:InstagramWebsiteFacebookPodcast---Coaching has changed my own life, and the lives of my clients. More connection, more healing, more harmony and peace in our most important relationships. It increases confidence in any parenting challenges and helps you be the guide to teach your children the family values that are important to you- in clear ways. If you feel called to integrate this work in a deeper way and become a parenting expert, that's what I'm here for.My coaching program: click hereFind me on the ‘gram: @the.parenting.coachWork with me 1:1: click hereWebsite: click here

Grieving affects all of us at some point in life. Whether it's grieving the death of a loved one or pet, the ending of a marriage or relationship, or even a life shift like a job change, move or child going off to college. These are all grief events and can be incredibly emotional and hard to process. Grief is confusing, complex, multi-faceted, erratic and is different for everyone. So how do we work through grief when we feel so overwhelmed? What are some tools we can use to allow ourselves to honor what was, but also give us the ability to function in the moment and eventually move forward without staying stuck? Are we supposed to let go? Hang on? Remember? Be sad? What if we feel guilty? Have regret? Are resentful or unbearably sad? Are we allowed to be happy again? Is that a betrayal? What should we share with others? Why is it so confusing and overwhelming? How can you feel ok one moment and the next so devastated?How can we ultimately honor our loss, accept what happened, have compassion for ourselves and learn to embrace life fully as it is now, after the grief event? In this interview with grief expert, Mandy Capehart, we break down all the elements of how to process grief. From navigating it for yourself to showing up for someone you care deeply about.Some of the topics covered in the interview are:What is grief and where does it show up in our lives? How to honor that everyone has their own way of grievingWhy our needs in grief may be constantly changing and how to communicate and honor themHow to understand what alleviates pain within our grief helps us grow Why being uncomfortable is a part of the healing processHow being present in our bodies can help work through griefRealizing that grief is part of our story, but does not define who we areWhat to do if the how and why of the event are blocking you in the grieving processHow we can idealize situations and people in griefEmbracing that grief is evidence that love existsHow to know that you can still honor the meaningfulness, it's just transformedThe surprising therapy that has been life changing for grief processing for MandyHow to evaluate if a memory of someone is keeping you from the life you want to liveWhy it can be good to have the uncomfortable conversations when a friend is going through griefHow we approach grief can totally change what we experience and how we manage to move through it. The reality is, there is no real roadmap, other than the one you make for yourself. But when you connect to what you are feeling and honor your needs we open up the road to healing.  You can hear more about Mandy's grief work on her podcast: Restorative Grief.  She also co-hosts The Uncomfortable Grace Podcast, where space is held for growth amid the messy middle-parts of life.  Connect with See The Upside:Website - www.SeetheUpside.comInstagram - @see.theupsideFacebook - See The UpsideConnect with Mandy:Website: https://www.mandycapehart.com/Mandy's Book: https://www.mandycapehart.com/book-restorative-grief/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandycapehart/&

Mark Coleman is an author and senior meditation teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Mark holds a MA in Clinical Psychology and draws on his extensive experience in working with people as a therapist and coach. He is also an unabashed nature lover and, through his organization Awake in the Wild, he shares his passion for integrating meditation and nature. Mark leads wilderness meditation retreats from Alaska to Peru, taking people on inner and outdoor adventures.In this episode, Eric and Ginny talk with Mark about his book, Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery. But wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!Mark Coleman, Ginny, and I Discuss Mindfulness in Nature and…His book: Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-DiscoveryThe shift in his life after discovering meditationHow he finds refuge in natureHis first experiences of noticing that being in nature was his happy placeDiscovering that being in nature was a similar experience to meditatingHow connecting with nature can be a powerful anecdote to modern life imbalancesHow our brains are less stressed in nature Being outside engages our attention but doesn't stress itNature brings our senses alive and provides connection to living things around usLearning to be present in natureHow we can let nature hold the immensity of difficult emotions, such as griefHow silence is a doorway into presence and deep connectionWorking with our inner critic and inner atmosphere of heavinessHow the inner critic prevents us from learningNoticing when we're judging and believing our negative thoughts and storiesMark Coleman links:Mark's WebsiteAwake in the WildTwitterInstagramFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Mark Coleman you might also enjoy these other episodes:Spending Time in Nature with Florence WilliamsIntegration of Traditional Science and Wisdom in Life with Jeremy LentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.