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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:

From dealing with a dispute over a loved one's estate to going through the process of contesting a Will, our panel of experts sit down to discuss the importance of our counselling and coaching service.In this episode of the Irwin Mitchell Podcast, host and family law Partner, Zahra Pabani is joined by Client Counsellor, Vicky Lambert, Associate Solicitor, Nicola Hawkins and Solicitor, Elliot Booth. During the episode, the panel covers a range of topics including:The value of having an in-house counselling and coaching service available to clients during a legal disputeThe difference between counselling and coachingHow counselling can be an integral part of a legal journey, allowing clients to properly process a range of emotions including griefHow the service compliments our legal experts, allowing them to focus on getting the best outcome possible.

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/&

Death is an uncomfortable topic, and when someone we know goes through a death in their life, how often do we not reach out because we don't know what to say.  Today's guest Samantha Ruth (http://samantharuth.com) shares her story and what she's learned about grieving and helping others.  In this episode we talk aboutWhat to say/do to support someone who is grieving5 step process to help you deal with griefHow having a code word can help when the going gets really toughHow she used Peanutbutter Pancakes to get through her own grief.Want more from Samantha?  http://samantharuth.comhttp://Griefhab.comhttp://Facesofmentalillnrss.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamruthhttps://www.facebook.com/samanthamruthhttps://www.twitter.com/Samanthamruthhttps://youtube.com/channel/UC1VoC_nca9BmXAXCCs6Ow-whttps://www.instagram.com/samanthamruthSamantha Ruth (http://samantharuth.com), Licensed Psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of GriefHab (http://Griefhab.com)  and Samantha Ruth Coaching, is changing the way the world views mental health, so people can openly speak about their issues and get the help they not only need but deserve without fear of judgment, labels, or repercussions. After the sudden passing of her husband, Samantha experienced the common misperceptions and imposed timeline surrounding grief. Inspired by her own healing journey, she presents her clients with a safe place to fully indulge in their emotions on their own time and terms. Through GriefHab, Samantha has crafted a service that honors her clients mental and emotional well-being by combining her support as a Psychologist with concierge-level care in handling all of the details that can often feel burdensome and overwhelming when navigating a loss. From estate paperwork to meal delivery, GriefHab supports the entire client. Samantha is a firm believer that grief, or mourning a loss, is a significant part of mental health and does not only apply to those who have lost a loved one. By applying her principles of transforming perceived weaknesses into strengths, Samantha Ruth Coaching empowers clients to be uniquely themselves and embrace their differences. With over 10,000 hours and 25 years of coaching, Samantha's expertise includes but is not limited to: restoring countless relationships between at-risk teens and their families, restoring countless individuals moods and overall levels of functioning, and helping countless individuals and families move from grief to remembrance. Samantha is a member of the American Psychological Association and serves on the board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Her best selling book, Faces of Mental Illness, has earned Samantha the honor of being named The Most Compassionate Grief Program Founder by The 2022 Mental Health Awards. She has also been recognized as Woman of the Month with IAOTP and both Transformational Psychologist of the Year and of the Decade from P.O.W.E.R. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her two beloved dogs, Sassy and Dallas

In this episode I talk to Dr. Victoria Wilson Crane, a published author, of the book ‘Sixteen Days: A Sudden Death. What to Say?' and an advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. In this episode you will hear topics related to loss and grief recovery.The story of her family's sudden lossA guide to understanding how to support people going through grief  40 common reasons for griefHow our past grief impacts us in present day grievingThe biggest misconceptions around grief?The Grief Recovery Method You can reach Victoria @Website:  https://books.drvictoriawilsoncrane.co.uk/LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/dr-victoria-wilson-craneInstagram:  @VicwilsoncraneLinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/dr-victoria-wilson-craneFacebook Sixteen Days: https://www.facebook.com/sixteendaysthebookTwitter:  @victoriacrane You can reach Marianne at:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

In today's episode, we dive into the science behind how grief impacts the brain with a world-renowned neurologist, author, and widow, Dr. Lisa Shulman. Lisa is the Director of the University of Maryland's Movement Centre and the author of Healing Your Brain After Loss: A Neurologist's Perspective on Loss, Grief, and Our Brain. We talk about how losing her husband Bill led her to research how our brains respond to loss and trauma, as well as:Why ‘grief brain' happensDissociation and anxiety as a response to lossThe role of dreams in processing griefHow to help your brain healThanks to today's sponsor, Griefline. For more information or to access their support programs and services, visit griefline.org.au. Connect with usShop our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.auFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcastJoin our private Facebook support group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this eye-opening episode, Christie Mann & Rachel Baldi, co-founders of UpLevel Productions, discuss the greater impact we're collectively feeling right now and offer a call to action for what we can do to better support our mental health journies.In this episode:The impact Christie felt from something as simple as rearranging furnitureThe availability of mental health information for marginalized communitiesWhat to ask when someone is grievingA small thing we can do that can make a HUGE impact on someone who is struggling with mental health or griefHow our conversations about our physical health are creating mental health challengesHolding multiple perspectives with neutralityAbout UpLevel Productions:Founded by Christie Mann, MA, CPCC, PCC, and Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCC, UpLevel creates, produces, and delivers Transformative Experiences, Workshops, Training, Events + Media that develop leaders who make our world a healthier, more alive, and connected place to be. As Associate CTI Faculty Partners, UpLevel is licensed to sell, produce and deliver Co-Active coach training and leadership development programs around the world to support the transformational growth of individuals and culture inside the workplace and organization.www.uplevelproductions.comInstagram @uplevelproductionsFacebook & LinkedIn @uplevelproductionscompany

What do you do when you keep repeating the same patterns over and over again? Some people never realize they're doing it, so they keep repeating them - and then wonder why their lives aren't what they want. Others, like my guest on this episode, stop, pause, and look at their part in the patterns. And then they do the deep healing work.Christine Jewell realized she repeated patterns in two-year cycles. When she'd had enough of those cycles, she went inward and discovered the part she played in the cycles she'd experienced. As you listen to this episode, I invite you to see where you're repeating patterns in your life. Christine shares very openly about her journey, including:Her “two-year cycle” of building things up and burning them downThe point she realized she was tired of hustling and forcing things in her life What she asked God to do to help her that began her journey of healing and processing years of griefWhy you must do the inner work first before anything in your outer world will changeWhat she learned about rushing through to the next things vs. preparing for the right thingWhy it's important to feel the loss and move through itHow divorce is like the death of a dreamThe importance of rebuilding trust in a relationship after its been broken and a way to do thatThe love affair you must haveThe realization she had on a solo bike rideThe growth we experience when we become comfortable doing things aloneWhere some of the most amazing relationships in her life came fromThe one thing you must do to see anything change in your life after a loss of any kindThe gift and beauty of the overwhelm of griefThe part we play in the dance of Universal support that's available to all of usThe journal Christine recommends everyone should keepWhy movement is so important on our healing journeyHow Christine has seen emotions physically manifest in our bodies in her work through the yearsThe importance of releasing and expressing joy as well as griefThings we can do when we're in the depths of griefHow the structure of nature can support usWhat can happen when we get stuck in a phase of angerWhy it's so important to connect to living thingsThe magic we can experience when we open up to what exists beyond what we can see with our physical eyesThe myth of being an empath or highly sensitiveAre you adding to or taking from yourself and life with what you choose to consumeWhy what you consume may be compromising your ability to heal and to tune into your intuitionThe importance of learning to receive when you're used to giving all the timeSome of the beliefs women hold that don't serve us One of the biggest things that prevents women from asking for what we needHow we can allow grace to support us on our life journeyConnect with Christine on Instagram or her website.My September calendar is open for Illumination Readings. Books yours here to discover what your Soul knows you're ready for.

Today's episode is part two of my chat with the wonderful Joanna McIlveen! If you haven't already listened in to part one, head back on to episode 49. In this episode we unpack:How to know the difference between normal grief and prolonged griefWhat to do if you are suffering from prolonged griefHow you can support others to grieveWhat things to say or not say when someone is grievingWhat Jo wishes more people knew about grief and lossI really hope you enjoy today's episode - I took so much away from this chat and I really hope you do too!As always you can find me at www.thetruthaboutageing.com.au, on Facebook @thetruthaboutageingpodcast or on Instagram @thetruthaboutageing - see you there!

In this episode our cafe guest is Dr. Quantrilla Ard. Dr. Ard is a passionate maternal health advocate. She came by the cafe to share her experiences of miscarriage and preeclampsia. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation! She offer her suggestions on:How to deal with griefHow to support othersHow to advocateNeed help with health navigation? Learn more about The Good Health Cafe LoungeAbout Quantrilla ArdQuantrilla Ard, PhD, is a recent transplant to the Atlanta area along with her husband and three littles. She is a literary agent, faith-based personal and spiritual development author and speaker who believes in the power of collective strength, community, and fellowship. She recently graduated from Walden University with a PhD in Health Psychology and is an advocate for social justice with a focus on Black maternal and infant health and mortality. You can find her sharing stories of triumph at www.thephdmamma.com.

Every loss is hard... indescribably hard. Zoya Bokhoor experienced the loss of her beloved husband, and two years later, her precious son.  She found herself and her purpose through the tragedy and heartbreak. In this episode we talked about:The gift she looks for since her son's passingHer journey from growing up in Tehran, Iran to the United StatesHer first husband's sudden illness and passingThe unexpected passing of her son two years laterThe messages she began receiving a few days later from her son in Spirit - and the surprising messenger that guided her to itThe awareness she had that caused her to decide to healWhat happened when she decided to healThe gift her sister gave her that helped her on her healing journeyThe gifts she received from doing her healing workThe thing she did that moved her forward after her lossesWhat it means when we feel the sadnessHer introduction to Reiki and how it helped her on her healing journeyThe way I had an energetic release during my first Reiki sessionThe shift that happened to many people with the recent Covid pandemicThe myth people believe about holding onto their griefHow cortisol affects us when we hold onto our griefRecommendations for navigating our grief journeyWhat journaling does to help us move through griefWhat I would have wanted for my Mom if I had left this life before she didThe cultural differences - and similarities - between her native country of Iran and the United States / western countriesFinding her purpose after her husband and son both went to SpiritFeeling joy after lossHow we create limiting beliefs, and some ways we can release some of themWhat you can do in the initial stages of griefA beautiful question to ask yourself about where you're giving your powerWays we try to control ourselves and others after lossHow you can support someone who is grievingChoosing to see someone as the hero of their journey and not a victimIs it too late for you?You can find Zoya on her website, Healing With Compassion, and on Facebook.You can learn more about her non-profit, Roy's Love Foundation, here.I've been using The Work by Byron Katie for almost 10 years and highly recommend it. You can learn more about it here.My calendar is open for Illumination Readings  in August and. September. Book yours to discover how to come into alignment with who you are at Soul level, what you can do to move closer to being on your Soul's true path, and so much more. Click here to book your reading.

Reid Peterson is no stranger to grief and has had several, very different experiences with loss in his lifetime. Reid experienced death first at the age of 10 when a friend and classmate died of spinal meningitis. He went on to lose his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016. He felt compelled to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 2007 and is certified in Death & Grief Studies by the Center for Loss & Life Transition. He has since gone on to create Grief Refuge - the best mobile app to help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Filled with insight and wisdom for managing grief, it helps you understand what to do with your loss: physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Find out how Reid was inspired to create the app and how it can help you through your grief.Episode Highlights:Why Reid decided to become educated and certified in griefHow his experiences with grief have differedThe physical loss of a person versus the loss of a relationship you longed forSlowing down and listening as it pertains to griefThe six needs for mourningWhy meditation can be such a powerful resource for grieversThe healing powers of natureGrief Refuge AppConnect with Reid:https://www.griefrefuge.com/https://www.instagram.com/griefrefugeapp/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcsIhVmqOQC1WjFnqOXu1Ahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/grief-refuge/https://www.facebook.com/griefrefuge**This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/SSFYL for 10% off your first month of therapy**Be sure to follow @shopalltheskies on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com or www.shopalltheskies.com and be the first to receive updates!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w

So many women are turning to ceremonies and rituals in ways we haven't for centuries. This week's guest and her sister have created a beautiful company to support anyone looking for a unique way to honor a loved one in Spirit, whether the loss is recent or long past.Jess Wertz, and her sister Amanda Wertz McClellan founded Spirit Vessel. Jess and I had a magical conversation and covered so many things about the beauty they've brought to a topic people frequently ignore, until they're faced with the most difficult of life's decisions. In this episode, Jess and I talk about:The beginnings of Jess's journey into artWhat led her to opening up more conversation around death, rituals and ceremoniesThe importance of creating personalized rituals and ceremonies that honor the emotions of griefHow nature helped her heal from a breakupThe impact conversations with friends and family navigating grief had on the creation of Spirit VesselHow my Mom's preplanning helped me in the aftermath of her sudden return to SpiritThe stark difference when my son returned to Spirit with having no plans in place (this underscores the importance of preplanning at any age)Why we need rites of passage in the course of our livesHow ritual and ceremony allow us to come back and hold space for our grief and emotionsHow preplanning allows us to be more present with our grief and with others in times of lossThe way in which ceremony and ritual allows the paradox of joy and grief to co-existWhy it's so important to move our emotions out of our heads and into our bodiesHow the original intention and vision of Spirit Vessel changed due to the pandemicWhy the idea of rewriting the ideas and stories of how things should look around grief and loss is very intriguing and excitingHow the traditional ways of experiencing death and grief are disrespectful and uninvitingThe Ceremony Guidebook Jess created that you can use at any time to honor your loved one and your griefHow you can work with Spirit Vessel in creating your own unique ceremonies and ritualsWhy ceremony and ritual helps us avoid the isolation that's so prevalent in modern societyThe passage Jess read from her beautiful Ceremony Guidebook on Opening To ForgivenessPlease be sure to visit their website (this is an affiliate link) and follow them on Instagram!

This is probably the most important episode I've ever recorded. I hope it supports you whether you're dealing with grief or supporting someone else through it.In this episode, I'm talking to the incredible Wren Emert who has experienced significant loss and grief in her life and now lovingly coaches others through it too.We cover: Wren's journey with grief (that began with losing her young son)The realisation that grief is intertwined with everyday lifeHow grief is also involved in chronic illness, religion, societal issues and moreWhy we don't know how to handle grief in our societyHow to heal and move through griefHow to support someone who is grieving (this is so important!)The symptoms of griefIt's okay to take pauses on your healing journeyHow guilt and shame show up in the grieving processGiving yourself permission to experience happiness despite your griefHow grief work has cracked Wren open and taught her to love herselfHealing your inner child through grief workRecognising that you don't have to have the “worst” trauma or grief in order to want or need emotional healingWren's puppy story!The connection between sorrow and joyThe problem with numbing your emotionsWren's story with chronic illnessHow energy healing and breathwork can be the needle mover for griefOther tools that are supportive for processing griefWren's journey with leaving her religion and owning her weirdThe power of unconditional love (for yourself and your children)Wren's message to anyone who is grieving right nowBOOKS: It's Ok That You're Not OkWhen Things Fall ApartCONNECT WITH SARAH: Hashimoto's healing course: https://shop.mojohealthspace.com/igh Book a health coaching or breathwork session: https://mojohealthspace.as.me/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojohealthspace/ CONNECT WITH WREN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofagrievinghuman/?hl=en Support the show

In today's conversation, we are joined by author, co-founder of Modern Loss, and all-around “grief veteran”, Rebecca Soffer. As witty as she is wise, she knows a thing or two about grief – by the time she was 34, both of Rebecca's parents had died a few years apart. We talk about how to manage the fear and anxiety that can manifest after people die, especially when multiple people die within a short space of time. We also cover:Cumulative grief How to cope with feeling guilty if you miss one person more than another at timesThe mind-body connection and trauma healingThe physical exhaustion of griefHow to take care of yourself in griefCoping with digital grief triggersWays to continue the bondWe hope you enjoy this honest and funny conversation as much as we did.Links Buy Rebecca's new book The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience hereFind out more about Modern Loss hereConnect with usGrief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you need some extra grief support, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you could leave us a rating or review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss any of our future episodes!

This interview really struck a chord with me and put a lot into perspective.I got to interview the incredible Holly Matthews.Holly Matthews is a former TV actress, Ted X speaker, Life Coach, NLP practitioner and founder of The Happy Me Project.In this episode we talk about:How her early TV career prepared her for the hardships of lifeHow the death of her husband was her turning point in businessHow she's guided her 2 children through griefHow you can be more happy tooPLUS, she shares all about her new book launch and how you can be part of the Happy Me Project.FOLLOW HOLLY: - PRE ORDER: The Happy Me Project: The no-nonsense guide to self-developmenthttps://linktr.ee/happymeproject?fbclid=IwAR1EQKjOd_G3H8zJK6rsJzXXtjj7awAYHWDD8C7HGuo5o0oE2g1c2uRhM50Join my FREE LIVE TRAINING - 'Build Your List - How to Build Your First 1000 Email Subscribers' https://www.carlymeyers.com/build-your-listJoin 'LAUNCH YOUR PODCAST' at the limited time low price offer! https://www.carlymeyers.com/LaunchYourPodcastTake the Quiz and find out your daily habits score https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/623ee5151208650018fef18bJoin 'The Ambitious Female Entrepreneur Club' FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerfulwomeninbusiness/Trial KAJABI for free for 30 days https://app.kajabi.com/r/BVPdzMW5/t/r6juznxiCheck out all 'MY FAVES' on my website https://www.carlymeyers.com/myfavesFollow me on Instagram: @madeformorepod @carlymeyerslifeAnd, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review. Thank you so much! Love alwaysCarly xx

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.

Coach Ryan, the champion head wrestling coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes and multi-time NCAA Head Coach of the Year, is no stranger to suffering, both chosen and unchosen. He was an elite-level collegiate wrestler himself under legendary coach Dan Gable, which took the kind of mental and physical endurance few people have. But, his greatest suffering came when he very suddenly lost his 5-year old son from an unknown heart condition.You'll hear:How he initially got into wrestlingWhat it was like to compete at the highest level under Coach GableHis take on how to become elite at anythingA description of the unimaginable day his young son suddenly passed awayHis advice for coping with extreme griefHow his pain led to questions about ultimate truth and what he foundPlus, in the discussion about the discomfort it takes to become an elite athlete, Jeff also gives his top 5 moments of discomfort it took to become an elite soldier in the Army.Get Coach Ryan's book, Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite In Life And Leadership, HEREFollow Coach Ryan on InstagramLeave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don't, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don't let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE

Trigger warning: this conversation includes the topic of suicide. Welcome back to season four of Good Mourning! This week, psychotherapist, grief expert, author and all-around brilliant human, Julia Samuel MBE, joins us to dig deep into big questions around the grieving process. We discuss:Living losses – what they are and how we can learn to accept them Complicated grief disorder – is it ok to grieve for a long time?How to cultivate resilience in griefHow grief shapes our identity and self-esteem Dealing with difficult emotionsHow grief can be passed down in families, generation to generationWe hope you take as much away from this thought-provoking and wickedly witty conversation as we did.Thank you so much for listening, supporting, and spreading the word about Good Mourning. If you enjoy the pod and find it helpful, we'd love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of the incredible guests we have coming up!

The loss of a loved one creates a new kind of 'normal' and introduces us to a kind of suffering that we have never known.Join me as I speak with special guest Brendan Murray as he opens up about his experiences with death and the loss of his parents. For anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one, Brendan shares some techniques to cope with grief and loss to help you get back to life.What to expect from the episode:Feelings and vulnerability in griefHow does losing someone you love affect you?Describing the pain of losing someoneCultivating a positive outlook after losing a loved oneWhy is it hard to accept someone's death?Do you ever recover from losing a loved one?The power of choosing positive emotionNegative mindsets: blame and regret will hold you back from being happyHow to train your brain to focus on what you can controlTechniques and goals for growthShownotes:[02:37] What Heidi noticed about Brendan when his parents passed away[05:04] How Brendan copes with grief and loss[08:12] Is it true that “everything happens for a reason”?[11:14] How do you reconcile grief?[12:47] An analogy for explaining death[15:10] Can you feel the presence of a loved one who passed away?[19:19] You get to choose how you feel[21:42] The importance of recognizing your emotions[25:19] Describing the feeling of losing someone you love for the first time[27:08] Does dealing with death get easier?[33:57] Overcoming regret and self-blame[37:25] The importance of focusing on what you can control[45:05] “When you stop growing you start dying”[48:13] Ninety seconds is all it takes to identify an emotion[49:41] Build momentum to create a force for good in your life[51:17] Byron Katie's Four Questions[55:20] Heidi's first Tony Robbins experience[1:01:16] Tony Robbins' work and its impact on Brendan and Heidi[1:05:41] “Knowledge isn't power, execution is where the power lies”[1:07:19] Opportunity to demonstrate change--If you'd like to learn about my upcoming program for adults, I've recorded a 3 minute video discussing what it's all about and how it can help YOU create a life you love - I'm excited to share it with you! Check out The Art of Self Healing here. This program focuses on the common challenges we all face and dives deep into the solutions I've seen work with hundreds of clients across my career.Connect with Brendan;Website: https://halcyonpw.com.au/Connect with Heidi:Website: https://www.heidirogers.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidirogers_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidirogers.hello/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rogers-3a795317/

What it means to let go in griefHow resistance shows up How to let go

What is grief? What causes it? We all have shared experiences, but no one has the same experience. This is why grief can be so lonely and difficult to deal with. In this episode, you'll hear:How undealt grief affects leaders How to assess where you are in your journey with grief  What is means to make meaning out of your griefTwo options for dealing with your griefHow grief shapes you as a leader& much more!

I had the pleasure of meeting Chelsea Jewel online a few months ago, and when we realized we live close to each other in Atlanta, we met for coffee on a rainy afternoon late this summer. Chelsea is absolutely delightful and has so much wisdom and insight to offer through her own journey. She is an Intuitive & Karmic Astrologer, a Spiritual Life Coach, and an Intuitive Mentor to people who are looking to unlock their own intuitive gifts. Her mission is to raise the level of consciousness on the planet by helping others re-awaken to their own potential and by serving as a supportive and friendly guide for those embarking on their own journeys of self-discovery, healing, and soulful evolution. Chelsea's work has been featured in Bustle, Romper, Authority Magazine, and more.Chelsea's journey from corporate America to karmic astrologyThe ego deaths that began her spiritual awakeningA question people are beginning to ask themselves that shifts everythingThe ego deaths that began her spiritual awakeningA question people are beginning to ask themselves that shifts everythingWhy your Sun sign is just a tiny piece of the information available in your overall astrology chartWhich “language” you're learning when you learn astrologyHow learning astrology is like a healing journeyWhat houses in your chart representWhat an empty house indicatesWhat your Rising Sign, Sun and Moon represent in your chart, and in your lifeHow karmic astrology is different from what most of us think astrology is - and how it can give us insight into our past lives, what our Soul came here to learn and to heal, and so much moreThe most important points on a chart Chelsea looks at related to karmic astrologyHow we can use astrology to look at, and move through, trauma and griefHow the elements of air, fire, water and earth in the signs of the Zodiac affect how we express, and experience, griefWhy it's important to understand the charts of people around us as well as our own chartWhere our charts show potential challenges in lifeWhere to look in your chart for how you uniquely need to healWhich planet represents healingA brief summary of each of the 12 Zodiac signsSign up for Chelsea's free Journey Through the Zodiac Masterclass on the Light and Shadow sides of each sign hereFind Chelsea on IG or on her beautiful website here

In this episode you will learn:What should we end as part of our journey to healing intergenerational traumaHow do we move through our endingsDealing with the griefHow endings are good for usEmail to set up a discovery call to have a 40 minute chat to see if 2 hour 1-2-1 Trauma in Your Tree for £197 in October 2021 if you find podcast helpful and you want to go into it a little deeper. Join our membership group Rewrite Your Storyfor £9.99Here are some book recommendations to kick off your healing in my FREE guide to transform your journey. Follow us on instagram for Heart's Happiness daily inspiration for your mental health and healing.Join our PRIVATE Facebook group to carry on the conversation and speak to others who want to find their own Heart's Happiness and heal. Subscribe to our videos on you tube.Everyone deserves to find their own Heart's Happiness and this podcast has been created with so much love from my heart to yours. Love Manpreet

In this interview, part of our capsule series - Conversations with Kerry -  Life Coach, Kerry Degenhardt  and I discuss the importance of allowing ourselves to feel hard feelings, not passing judgement and how grieving can be a path to healing and compassion. We discuss:Not labeling our emotionsAllowing ourselves to experience many emotions at the same time, sometimes even polarizing emotions like relief and resentmentNot forcing a time line to process emotions or griefHow our pain can create a catalyst for future fears and roadblocksThe importance of holding space for ourselves as we would for our children with our emotionsUnderstanding that pain isn't a BAD How to keep faith that things will be ok when we are in painHow pain expands our capacity to hold space for others in painHow to not create a dependency on pain and get stuckWhat do do when our pain disconnects you from the world and why it happensHow to support a friend going through pain or grief and why - even if they don't want to talk - that it's important to acknowledge and ask about itHow pain brings us to a deeper understanding of ourselves if we allow ourselves to sit with it. How some pain stays with us and never goes away and why we wouldn't even want it toYou don't always need to be working towards a resolution to pain, but can just feel itWhy forcing positivity is not always the way to process painThis was SUCH a great conversation and an important one. I have struggled a TON with allowing hard feelings. I used to always think the bad feelings were not healthy and I needed to get RID of them as fast as possible. That through the power of positivity I could magically rid myself of the tough feelings. Now I am learning differently. Pain is a part of our honest, authentic human experience. We're SUPPOSED to feel pain, it tells us SO much about who we are, how we can grow, makes us connect and help others and shows us what is important to us.  Find Kerry here:Website - https://www.kerryforsell.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/907270397/coach-kerry/ We would love to connect with you out in the world here:Website - https://www.seetheupside.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.theupside/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=see%20the%20upsideThanks SO much for listening and if you know of someone else who would love this show or episode, please forward! The more light we share, the more light we feel. xoxo

Feeling is a natural part of experiencing the world, but that doesn't mean that learning to anticipate and accept our emotions is easy, especially when unexpected situations arise. Although we can't control when we might experience the burn of anger or sting of sorrow, how we react to our emotions is fully within our personal power. Oftentimes the natural reaction to a feeling is to fix it through confrontation or avoidance. We might find that those suppressed or redirected emotions, however, create new problems for us down the road. In this episode, Anna and Nina explore questions about our emotions including: What do you do when the unexpected arises? How do you deal with the loss of a loved one? Can emotions be controlled or simply accepted? Do traumatic experiences as a child affect your emotional connection and reaction to people when an adult? How can therapy help us be more comfortable with our unwanted feelings? This episode doesn't promise answers but rather explores personal experiences with all of the above.While some of us feel as though we were born as deeply feeling and emotional beings, others might find that their emotional style reflects the environment they grew up in. We take an in-depth look at how our emotions and feelings affect our interactions with friends, families, and even strangers. We also discuss ways to feel your feelings with judgment and how to navigate the stages of emotional healing. Join us in this week's episode of How To Be Human as we dive into these topics, and much more.Listen to the episode on Simplecast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:How to handle your emotionsDifference between Feelings and EmotionsImportance of talking to someoneEffectiveness of TherapyManaging loss and griefHow childhood experiences shape our emotional coping stylesResources Mentioned:Your DiagnonsenseDead Parent ClubTiffany RoeSpecial Offer:Listeners get two weeks of our membership platform free by going to the website and using the How to Be Human option in the dropdown.Follow Us:How to Be HumanThe SoulUnityInstagram

Katie Rössler is a transformative grief guide and licensed counselor with 13 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families. She is the author of "The New Face of Grief" coming out October 5th, 2021 and is on a mission to help people learn how to heal hidden grief in their lives. Katie is an expat wife, mom of three, and enjoys spending time in nature.By leaning in to the transformative process of grief, Katie Rössler normalizes a topic society doesn't discuss enough. One that when ignored, can lead to addiction, disconnection from loved ones, and increased stress.In this episode we discuss:Why it's time to upgrade the definition of griefHow to break the old rules of grief and create your ownHow grief transforms how we function in our day to dayHow to heal but also continue to growTo discover more about Katie and her work:website: https://katierossler.comBook: https://katierossler.com/the-new-face-of-griefInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.niezgoda.5

On this episode I discuss some recent experiences and lessons. What I learned from the "early" death of our catThe importance of griefHow coffee and other stimulants may be stressing your nervous systemand why I haven't posted anything in a few months

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories from women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference these journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.Today my guest is Jane Duncan Rogers, founder and Chief Officer of Before I Go Solutions and Before I Go Academy who's joining us from North Scotland. Like many of us who were walking their lives until Life walked them, Jane enjoyed a successful career in retailing, trained with the wonderful Louise Hay, offered You Can Heal Your Life study groups, became an award-winning psychotherapist before finding herself face-to-face with Death at the age of 54 when her  husband, Phillip, died. Three years later Jane published a book called Gifted By Grief. Where is the gift in grief? I've invited Jane to talk with us about the absolutely vital end-of-life planning work that she and her team are spreading around the world. Welcome to the podcast, Jane!    Minutes 29:1500 to 2:00     Intro2:00 to 5:15     Start From Where You AreOne fine day I will get to Scotland to spend time hiking and trekking. If I met up with you on one of your favorite walks, what's the first thing I'd notice about you?  Jane's energy, passion and honesty. It seems to be who she is! No matter where she is and the topic she's talking about that's what she brings to itAnd if we had some time to walk along together what might I get to know about you?On the outside Jane looks pretty ordinary and normalBut on the inside is different and had unusual life in many respects A bit of a teaserWhen we parted ways what would I remember about walking with you?How the host felt How we make people feel is what we remember Remember the walk as nourishing and fun and  learning and excited to return to our livesHost recalls how wonderful it would be to live next door to Jane and inspire each otherLet's try and inspire the world here!  5:15 to 7:50     Professional Life Experiences Unexpectedly Set Stage for Current RoleWe all have a back story. Before we get to the very BIG story of Before I Go Solutions, I have a question: Those who have listened to your TEDx talk or heard your recent interview with Tara Nash on her Conscious Grief series might be aware of what started you on the road to Before I Go Solutions. Before we get to that story I'd like to know a bit about your own growth and learning and how it prepared for your current work:Had been an award-winning counselor and coach for over 25 years, having originally trained personally with the famous Louise L. Hay in 1990, working in the personal growthWas helping small business owners to reach their full potential when Philip died.Jane says past didn't really prepare her for current work; other than saying when she looked back and learned that everything done before prepared for todayAlways interested in behind the scenesAt age 16 Jane wanted to study psychology to learn how human minds work which isn't what she learned at university; but it is the beginning of formal behind-the-scenes learningAlso interested in how businesses worked; Jane brings that to the present day in end-of-life planning facilitation trainingLoved Louise Hay for the fantastic blend of spiritual and practical; Jane has that spiritual connection to Life and being in Life which translates into a practical way that is joy in purposeJane inspires others from a bedrock of loving what she does that is also practical and helpful to people7:50 to 12:15     Preparing for the ExpectedWhich brings us nicely to the next chapter. You've written and spoken that because of questions your husband Phillip answered in his last year you were prepared for some things, but not all things. Would you share with us a bit of the story about the unexpected diagnosis and preparation for end-of-life; in particular, what you didn't know about, what you had to decide, both alone and together.October 2010 Jane's husband Phillip was diagnosed (out of the blue) with stomach cancer; no reason to suspect anythingCaught early so they had hope it would resolve well and Phillip would recoverAfter chemotherapy and surgery that was not completely successful they realized they were facing the endDifficult and made every moment even more preciousThey received an email from a mutual friend with a list of questions that Jane ignored, ignore again and then the 3rd time finally looked atTogether Jane and Phillip answered a list of very practical questions (passwords, coffin, body dressing, and so on)Actually had a “good time doing it, believe it or not!”Jane recalls that this was like a project; she and Phillip had been good at doing projects together (home renovation, books, etc.)This felt like they were creating something together even with the reluctance to begin. And the project helped a lotWhen Phillip died 4 months later Jane met with funeral director and when asked how the body should be dressed Jane knew what to sayWhat made that lovely? Phillip had told that her that he  wanted to be dressed in his dressing gown which Jane had made for him.Jane didn't know: body could be brought home to lie in the house where friends could come to pay respects; didn't need to get the funeral home involved right away; and so on.What Jane later learned opened up choices12:15 to 17:00     The Effect of Grief on Loved Ones Who Are UnpreparedHost finds the story remarkable that a friend sent the triggering email. How did that come to be?An old friend of Phillip's was a nurse specialist who was familiar with end-of-life and either prepared or found the questionsMost importantly, the nurse friend had seen the effect on families with these things not being addressed until it is too lateJane knew it would have been helpful to investigate a crematorium but could not; today she organizes crematorium tours for her clients which is interesting when you are “researching” and there's a lot to learnIf we want to re-do the kitchen, say we will get bids from 3 contractors, compare and decide whom to go with. Do we do this with funeral directors? No. Why don't we do it? Because at the time we need one we are faced with loss and griefShopping around is sensible - before the grief - well in advance of needing itHost's personal experience with her mother's passing and the role of the 7 siblings jumping in to scramble and get ready with the myriad of details when death happened rather quickly. Versus when her father passed and had a simple pine coffin in mind but still the link to purchase was shared with a friend who was able to track down coffin. Start to plan now because your loved ones will be in no position to make big decisions at the time. As Host has written, “End-of-life is a GPS for our loved ones.”17:00 to  19:50     Avoiding Unnecessary CostsEnd-of-life decisions can be an enormous expense or not, depending on so many factorsChoices abound if you know about them ahead of timeDo the researchYou don't need a funeral at all; all that's required is the proper disposal of the body remainsCan easily and appropriately keep costs down if you knowPeople are unaware of the shocking impact that grief has;  even when you know that death is imminent and how that translates to your thinking and behavior which becomes muddledUnless you've had this experience you probably have no clue how you will reactBest advice: have the conversation well beforehand and translate that conversation into writing19:50 to 22:45     First Book: Gifted by GriefHow did your first book, Gifted by Grief come about? What prompted you to write this book some 3 years after Phillip's death and what might be the gift in grief?When Phillip was ill Jane was practicing as a small business coach and writing a blog on the topic of living while a loved one is dyingJane's writing style is direct and honest: who she is is what you getJane knew one day she would write a story from her view point and Phillip's; but not right awayJane trusted that she would know what was the right time to write; proceeded to a mind map of the bookIt took a few more months before Jane began writing the book and it all poured out in 6 weeks timeJane's experience was very cathartic and part of her healing journeyMaking the end-of-life experience a proper book was the way to honor Phillip, the journey and help other people22:45 to 25:40     What Followed Gifted by GriefFollowing the book Jane offered small workshops to those who wanted to work on griefJane was shocked to learn that the chapter on The Questions was a popular and necessary topicWhere your Life walks you is how Jane felt: maybe I should show these folks what to doA waiting list appeared which said, “Something's here.”Jane believed she was being shown what to do, knew how to take training on line“It was just me doing this.”Jane came to understand she needed to create a not-for-profit enterprise with a name, directors and suchBefore I Go Solutions  name came easily to Jane; “just popped into my head.”The enterprise grew as Jane followed energies and impulsesJane keeps checking in to ask if this is what she should be doing and the answer is still a big “Yes!”25:40 to 29:15     Frustrations, Challenges and Return Next Week for Part 2   Host: You have so beautifully articulated the path through the woods about how something comes into being and doing wonderful work in the world growing out of one's own sadness, grief, loss but Life and Jane in concert made this happen. When you follow what you are really truly meant to be doing here. I'm curious: You said you knew you were on the right path because of the resounding “Yes!” as you kept checking in; but what might have been some of the frustrations and challenges as you were putting all this together? Here we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 1 of this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my guest Jane Duncan Rogers, the founder and Chief Officer of Before I Go Solutions and Before I Go Academy who joined us from North Scotland.  We hope you enjoyed and are motivated by our end-of-life planning conversation. We'll be back in a week with Part 2.You're also invited to check out over 375 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Android and my website: Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.Production Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Dawin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story ArtsABOUT JANE DUNCAN ROGERS  Who am I?Jane Duncan Rogers, founder of Before I Go Solutions and the B.I.G. Academy.When my husband Philip died, I never for one moment imagined  I would end up working in this field.I had been an award-winning counselor and coach for over 25 years, having originally trained personally with the famous Louise L. Hay in 1990, working in the personal growth field in many different aspects. I'd  published books and tapes (well before the internet) and was helping small business owners to reach their full potential when Philip died.Because of the questions he had answered in his last year, I was well prepared in some respects for the admin side of things afterwards. But there was much more we simply did not know about.Fast forward to 2018, a year during which both my parents died.  They had completed a comprehensive end-of-life plan each, the one that Before I Go Solutions offers, now known as the Before I Go Method®.This was very different to my husband who had answered some things, but there was a lot more that I simply had to decide about myself.And that difference was huge – as my parents' executor, I simply had to follow all their thoughtful instructions.What's more, it was easy to find everything, and I took great solace from knowing I was carrying out what they wanted (and that they had known I would do this).My three siblings and I had no arguments at all, over what was a pretty stressful period (they both died unexpectedly within the same week).I am so incredibly grateful and appreciative for the organisation they had so carefully thought through.So I know from personal experience how hugely important this preparation work is, and I want to help you to help others do this too!Jane's background of 25 years in the psychotherapeutic and training fields has been perfect for the not-for-profit - Before I Go Solutions - she founded and helps to operate. Together with her team of trained End of Life Facilitators, she provides products and programmes to help people complete their end-of-life plans, something about which many have good intentions but never quite actually get around to doing.Jane lives in the North of Scotland, re-married during COVID lock-down, and she and her new husband are building not only a new life but a new eco-house/home together.  How to Stay in Touch With Jane Duncan Rogers Jane Duncan RogersChief Officer Before I Go Solutions CIC, www.beforeigosolutions.com- Author of: Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End of Life Plan and Gifted By Grief- Speaker on TedX talk: How to Do A Good Death- Training in End of Life Plan Facilitation:  https://beforeigosolutions.com/big-training-intensive/- Facebook: End-of-Life Conversations Group: https://www.facebook.com/beforeigosolutions/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/giftedbygrief- Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeduncanrogers-5aa3b591   

What is post traumatic growthWhat we can do to grow beyond this griefHow to step into your powerhttp://www.francieperkins.com

What is all or nothing thinkingHow it effects your griefHow to overcome this type of thinking 

Victim Mentality:Why many people are not aware that they are identifying themselves as a victimHow victim mentality shows up in griefHow to overcome the victim mentality 

For full show notes go to https://marandabower.com/miscarriage-and-loss-podcast-ep9/We are going to be talking about a topic that is likely going to be the hardest episode we will ever do on this podcast. I believe that this information should be readily available to you but unfortunately, it is not. Therefore, I am going to end the tendency to brush off or minimize a miscarriage. This episode is going to be for everyone. Whether you have had a miscarriage or not, you will find valuable information in this. If you haven't had a miscarriage, it is more than likely that someone in your life has, and this episode will give you some insight as to how to support them.Buckle up and get ready for an eye-opening episode. Let's work together and get the correct information out there and help each other through a difficult time.Be sure to share this podcast so we can change the stigmas and misinformation around miscarriage and loss. In this episode, I'm sharing with you:Miscarriages are thrown under the rug too much20% of all pregnancies end in loss1 in 5 pregnant women will experience a lossIn history, women who miscarried were deemed inadequateFeeling the pain of the women before usThere is no right or wrong way to feel We all mourn differentlyDon't let people tell you how to or not to feel while experiencing this griefHow you grieve is 1,000% valid, no matter how it isGrief can manifest it into other health issues if not dealt withPsychosomaticsPsychoneuroimmunologyGrief will show up in so many ways, that doesn't always feel or look like griefGrief is often masked as postpartum depressionDepression is simply a rational response to being overly stressed with no supportNot everyone will understand your painCommunicateIt doesn't matter where in the pregnancy that the loss of a baby was experiencing, it is still a lossAsk how to support themMoms who have experienced a miscarriage won't start the conversationFind the support to healYou are not alone in this journeyDon't betray your bodyVerbalize your needsWe need to normalize miscarriagesIf you're not sure where to start, reach out to me, to someone you trust, or to your provider. Whatever you do, it's time to take your healing seriously, and I am with you every step of the way.- If you'd like to work with me, or need support, reach out here!        https://marandabower.com/contact/-Purchase my Nutrition Program  https://marandabower.com/nutrition/-Get on the waitlist for The Postpartum Nutrition Certification Programhttps://marandabower.com/certification/Resources:Apply here to work 1:1 with me here >>>https://marandabower.com/contact/Email: hello@marandabower.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/postpartummarandaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/postpartummaranda/Website:https://marandabower.com/

Episode Topic:Why so many struggle with this in griefHow believing in yourself helps you in griefWhat to do if you don't believe in yourself 

One of the most painful realities of my divorce was facing the fact that my daughter would be splitting her time between two homes.Every time Annika left for her dad's house, I would feel empty, disconnected and even numb.After I remarried, I wanted to engage in normal life with Mike and our mutual kids while Annika was at her dad's — but for me, things just weren't normal and I didn't feel "okay".I was constantly thinking of Annika. I was missing her and worrying about her.  And I didn't want our family to engage in anything fun or memorable until she returned.  I kind of wanted to "press pause" on life every other week.Needless to say, this dynamic created emotional tensions.  Not just for me, but for the rest of my family as well.In this episode, we'll share how we gradually learned to respond to my ongoing grief and Mike's feelings of abandonment and frustration which sometimes still creeps into our family — even 20 years later!Listen in to find out how you can manage emotional tensions and show up well for each other (and the rest of your family) while struggling through this common dynamic. You'll Discover:The real-life struggles we faced when Kim was missing her daughter and dealing with ongoing griefHow a parent's ongoing grief can impact everyone in the blended familyHealthy ways to manage anxiety, sadness and emotional tension when you're missing your bio-kidsTips on how you can show up well when your spouse is struggling and seems to be disconnecting from you in their ongoing grief Resources from this Episode:Episode 71:  How to Help Kids Cope with Painful DisappointmentNick Wignall Article:  Scheduled Sadness:  Why You Should Make Time to Be Sad on PurposeNick Wignall's Article:  Self-Care:  What It Really Is and How to Do It WellSubscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to our podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsNow if you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Want to Support the Show?You can join our mission of safe-guarding marriages and supporting step-couples by connecting with our Patreon community.  By everyone doing just a little, we can create big opportunities.Consider joining our community for as little as $4 per month and as a "thank you" — you'll have even more access directly to us!  Click here to join our community today 

It's that feeling you've had for basically the last year. Sometimes it feels like anxiety, sometimes stress, overwhelm, sadness. It's all those feelings and it boils down to one thing: grief. Our desire to find new routines, our clinging to the old ones and it's likely to continue as we move into this next phase of, yet another, new normal. Grief coach, Nesreen Ahmed, joins Jenn to help us understand what we're feeling, how to process it and how to move forward. Interestingly, this also applies to other times in life when we're progressing an old identity no longer fits. This episode is a truly fascinating conversation! Outline:Intro today's topic & featured guest, Nesreen AhmedHow Nesreen found her way into this niche of coachingRedefining grief beyond the loss of a loved oneEven "positive" life events can include feelings of griefDifferent levels and degrees of griefHow does this apply to the Pandemic (2020-2021)?How do we grieve and cope right now?Eat well, exercise daily, sleepMeditation, positive intelligenceHow do we balance moving forward and "doing the work?" How do we know if we've "processed it enough?"The other side is a shift in the feelings - still sadness but less guilt, pain, angerComing out stronger on the other side & building the resiliency muscleGratitude & small winsProcessing with reading and writing vs talkingPQ reps - the positive intelligence muscleQhich voices we listen to in our heads & what truly motives us to keep goingMotivation vs commitmentAs we make progress, the grieving process of our past identityHaving someone who can reflect back to you all the progress you've madeBiggest mistakes people make when experiencing grief, mourning a loss or trying to figure out a new normalFinal thought from NesreenLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanNesreen's Website & Instagram Quotes:"Grief is not a bad thing. So many of us think of it as something to avoid or run from even thought we're all going to experience it and we have experienced it already, multiple times, in multiple forms." - Nesreen Ahmed"Self care never ends, you can never overdose. But we do get to a point where we can move on and get through things easier." - Nesreen Ahmed"The idea is building resiliency; that you're learning to integrates what's happened into your life." - Nesreen Ahmed""It's OK to not be OK." - Nesreen Ahmed"This past year of the pandemic may have felt like a layer cake of shit." - Jenn Trepeck

World renown expert on death, dying, and bereavement Dr. Kenneth Doka joins me to talk about experiences at life's end in his book When We Die: Extraordinary Experiences at Life's End. Premonitions of death, near-death experiences, and afterlife communications are common experiences, but they can be difficult to talk about and understand. Dr. Doka demystifies fact from fiction and provides healing to those left behind. The book explores dozens of case studies and fascinating research on the unusual phenomena related to the dying process and helps you come to your own understanding of what these experiences mean. We talk about Death coincidencesTerminal LucidityGhostsREincarnationVarious life's end experiences.Death-bed coincidencesGhosts in your family homePremonitions of deathNear-death awarenessThe journey of griefHow bonds with the deceased can become chainsSpiritual and emotional presence in our lives after death Stories of what is possible at Life's End With a deep sends of empathy and compassion, When we die: Extraordinary Experiences at Life's End insights support you as you integrate these phenomena and cope with the emotions that come along with them. If you are mourning someone who just transitioned or did so decades ago, this book will help you through the grief process to a place of healing and understanding. We all live at the edge of forever at life's end. Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D., is a professor of counseling and a leading authority on issues involving death, dying, and grief. He has edited or written over 35 acclaimed books on Death-related subjects, Including Grief is a Journey. Additionally, Dr. Doka is president and chair of the Association for Death Education and Counseling and The International work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement. www.dr.kendoka.com

Grief is uncomfortable, grief is vulnerable, and grief is painful. Yet every single one of us experiences loss in our lives and it looks different for everyone. That’s why it’s incredibly important to better understand and find comfort in your grief so you can eventually find healing. It’s just as important to be there and support those who are grieving, too. In this episode, Haylee and I are talking about loss and grief. Having both gone through very different losses, we want to help others find comfort and strength as they navigate their individual healing journey. Today, we are deep-diving into the most surprising parts of grief, how writing helped us through it, and why it doesn't ever really go away. We’ll also be sharing resources and tools that can help, how to support someone in their own grief, plus the three things we wish we had known in our own grief.  What we covered: Finding comfort in griefFeeling misunderstood in your griefWhy you should look grieving people in the eye3 things we wish we’d known in our griefHow to support someone in their grief Links Mentioned: Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast. If you liked this episode, screenshot and share it on social! Every share matters and helps us reach and inspire more people like you! Subscribe to the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts! Love essential oils? Check out Whimsy & Wellness for all of your oil accessories or follow them on Instagram @whimsyandwellness Meg: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelymegryan/ Beauty Counter: https://podcast.whimsyandwellness.com/beautycounter/  Music by: Taylor Ryan - find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorryandrums/ Oils Mentioned: Peace & Calming: Young Living Blend | Blue Tansy, Orange, Tangerine, and Patchouli.  Trauma Life: Young Living Blend | Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Frankincense, Valerian, Lavender, Rose Feelings Kit:  Harmony: Young Living Blend Forgiveness: Young Living Blend Inner Child: Young Living Blend Present Time: Young Living Blend Release: Young Living Blend Valor: Young Living Blend Resources Mentioned: OK, You're Not OK by Megan Devine @iahadamiscarriage

I'm so excited about this week's podcast because I'm bringing you another male perspective to the conversation around grief. As the mother of sons and grandmother to grandsons, I happen to love and adore men. And from my research, conversations, and experience, men are taught even less about grief, and expressing their feelings in general, than women are. Today, we're going to talk with a bereaved father, Jim Mueller, who channeled his grief into a beautiful book called “Lyrics Of A Broken Heart.”Luke's moments of joyWhy what matters isn't about what you accomplish in the world - and what is importantHow opening ourselves up to love opens us up to lossHow he's extended Luke's Spirit as a way to not get lost in the grief, but rather to use it to give to othersWhat he doubted about his writingThe message Luke's godfather received for Jim after Luke's passing - and Jim's initial reaction to itThe thing we can't force ourselves to doWhat he believes is the most important thing for us to do in griefHow he fell into the abyss of GodWhat happens when we shine a light on the thoughts and emotions of our griefThe question he asks himself when he meets someone who's grievingThe gift we can find in grief - if we choose toWhat he learned from a patient with disabilities when he was a chaplain in a hospitalHis experience with Lawrence Welk's daughter, and her near-death experienceWhat happened when he used mantras and energy healing on Luke in the NICUThe concept of emotional wholeness - and the journey to attain it after griefThe hard choices we often have to make with loved ones who are seriously illWhat he did with Luke's pictures after Luke's passingThe importance of surrender and not pushing against what isWhen his grief began to melt awayWhen he was able to finish the bookWhy his book is very uncomfortable for menBe sure to pick up a copy of Jim's book on Amazon or your local bookstore.And please come over and give my Facebook page, Grief With Grace Podcast, a Like! I do weekly card readings on Mondays and will be sharing other things on that page.

I'm joined today by Rebecca Wilson to talk about shamanic womb work, her kundalini awakening, energetic gifts and how the spiritual path of the feminine is about descending back into the body and to the earth.Rebecca facilitates Shamanic Womb Healing & Rites Blessings. She is the Founder of Womb Connection- Healing- Awakening, which has been birthed from her personal journey of Womb Awakening.Rebecca is a Womb Keeper, Womb Healer, Wise Womban, Spirit Baby & Birth Doula.She holds a powerful Earth filled Medicine which naturally infuse all her work and offerings, she is deeply connected to nature and finds her inspiration within the elements Rebecca is a channel for the sacred energies of Divine Mother Frequency, connecting heaven on earth through the new earth templates and earth line grids she holds a healing transmission for the birth of the New Earth. On this episode we cover :Menstrual cycle awareness/trackingKundalini awakeningThe descent of the feminine Shadow workBeing present in dark times Surrendering to griefHow our fears are rooted in the fear of deathThe death/rebirth cycleConscious conception and spirit babiesHealing ancestral trauma/limiting belief patternsSpiritual giftsThe energetics of this time on earth and navigating a collective traumaFeminine embodiment To connect with Rebecca please visit Website - rebecca-wilson.comInstagram - @rebecca_wilson_Facebook - Rebecca Wilson YogaRebeccas offerings :Return to love online immersionConscious conception journeyOnline womb circles********************My new cyclical yoga platform is trustthemovement.com where you can sign up for a 7 day free trialIf you would like to reach out, you can contact me via gina@trustthemovement.comInstagram @gina_torres @thisiswomanhood*Please subscribe, share and leave a 5 star review*

2020 has been a wild ride, hasn't it? We've all been affected not only by our own grief, but by the collective grief of the world as a whole this year. Whether your child went to Spirit this year, or another loved one, or the way of life that made you feel somewhat safe, we're all grieving.As the end of 2020 draws near, we naturally look forward to 2021. Due to the ongoing Covid situation, there's more uncertainty going into 2021 than probably any other year in our lifetimes. And yet, we still get to choose who we want to be and what we want to experience in 2021.In this episode, I share:How many grieving Moms are working through their griefHow 2021 is calling us to shift in our grief and healing journeyThe choice only you can makeThe energetics of 2020 and 2021, and what each means for usWhat 2021 offers each of us, no matter where we are in life and in our grief and healing journeyI also shared an invitation to join me in a powerful year-end virtual healing circle on December 29, 2020 to release 2020 and call in 2021. This is open to any woman, not only grieving mothers. Click here to sign up.

Fred Guttenberg began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14-year-old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14, 2018.  The day after the murder, Fred decided to attend a public vigil in Parkland.  While there, the Mayor asked him to speak.  His words shook a nation and he has not stopped since. Only four months prior to the murder of his daughter, Fred's brother Michael passed away in October 2017 from cancer related to his service in 9/11.  He was one of the original first responders at the World Trade Center with a team of doctors who got trapped in the building as it collapsed. Amazingly, the room that they hid out in did not collapse and Michael and his team of physicians spent 16 days at ground zero taking care of others. Following his involvement in these two distinct American Tragedies, Fred has traveled the country talking about both events but also talking about perspective, perseverance, and resilience.  He discusses pivotal moments in life and how we respond to those moments.  Fred uses his speech to inspire others. Learn more about Fred's work at orangeribbonsforjaime.org and pick up his book, Find the Helpers: What 9/11 and Parkland Taught Me About Recovery, Purpose, and Hope now. In this episode Fred and I discuss themes from his new book Find the Helpers including:Who his helpers are and how they have helped him to deal with grief, transform pain into purpose, and find hope after Parkland and 9/11What Joe Biden taught him about griefHow he has been able to respond to acts of hate from a place of compassion, and loveThe importance of community when it comes to being resilientPractical strategies for overcoming 'us and them' thinkingMore about his mission of reducing gun violence, and some of the incredible progress that has been made in terms of new laws and bills, including Jaime's Law that honors his daughter's death by continuing to save lives in her nameWhy it's not what happens to you, but your response that matters mostAnd more!Rate the show on iTunes! Find show notes and more at joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcastSupport the show (https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/)

We all carry shame and fear. We hide from it. We may even trick ourselves because of it. Let Michelle’s story inspire the courage within you to face yourself. Let her journey shine a light on how deserving of love you are.Michelle lost her husband to suicide 14 years ago. She hid the truth about his death for over 10 years out of shame and fear of stigma. Now she has turned her pain into purpose by speaking publicly about her journey through healing and coaching others who live with mental health challenges and loss.Quotes to remember: “Carrying a lie that big has an impact on us.”“I had to grieve all the things I didn’t give myself permission to grieve.”“When we are shame-driven, we just keep doing things that we’re ashamed of.”“Fear is a liar.”Takeaways:Shame and deceit grow over timeTrauma is stored in the body; talk therapy only takes us so farOur self-worth is tied up into the stories we have been telling ourselves of who we areYou can’t stop anyone from dying; you are playing god if you act otherwiseSome people spend their whole lives trying to make other people happyYou don’t need to accept anything as “the way it is”—it’s your choice toConfronting our shadow is at once painful and liberatingYou have permission to say, “I don’t want to live in this old story anymore”Your community are people who support you and want you to be happy and freeThere is no timeline for grieving; grief is the truest form of surrender; the tears will endTreat yourself as a loving parent treats a childWhat you’ll learn:How Michelle found herself lying about her husband’s deathWhat compelled her to tell the truth and face the shameHow an unhealthy relationship manifested due to her lack of self-worthWhat it takes to develop self-love when you don’t have muchWhat happened when Michelle broke the news to her teenage children, a decade laterWhy so many of us play small and play the martyrHer process of forgiving her familyThe hidden opportunity in griefHow to quickly tell when you are not living aligned with your values and are betraying yourselfHow to be discerning in relationships, and more importantly whyMentioned on the podcast: https://www.michelleanhangcoaching.com/Maya AngelouBrené BrownLinks:InstagramFacebookTwitter

Grief is a common emotion. It can be big or small. Big in the event of losing a loved one or experiencing a break up. And small in the everyday changes living through a pandemic has created. While it’s a common human experience, it’s often difficult to share it or understand how to work through it. Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor is a top researcher in the field of psychology and grief. In this episode we discuss what causes grief, how it manifests in our body and mind, and how to work through it. She shares how to find meaning and purpose in our life in the wake of loss. Key takeawaysA little about the work she doesWhat grief isSome causes of griefThe impact of the pandemic on childrenDifference between grief and grievingWhat grief looks like physically and mentallyChanges brought about by the pandemicThe stages of griefWhat to do when feelings of grief comes upWhat happens when you don’t deal with your griefWhat to do when you can’t get past your griefWhat complicated grief meansDifference between grieving for a loved one versus loss of a relationshipHow to stop ruminating over the loss of somethingPractical ways people can move through griefResources that can helpHow to help children go through griefHow to go about building resilience and finding meaningOne of the hidden secrets of grievingLinks5 Stages of Grief (Kubler-Ross Model) - https://www.psycom.net/depression.central.grief.htmlDual Process of Coping with Bereavement by Margaret Stroebe and Henk Schut - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10848151/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - https://www.cdc.govNational Institutes of Health (NIH) - https://www.nih.govFred Rogers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_RogersDr. Mary-Frances O’Connor Bio: Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, and her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona in 2004. Following her post-doctoral fellowship at the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology at UCLA, she received a K award from the National Institute on Aging and was an Assistant Professor in Residence at the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science at UCLA. In 2012, she was hired by the University of Arizona Psychology Department, where she is currently an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training, and directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab.Dr. O’Connor’s scientific interest is in emotions, at the experiential and the physiological level. Her work has primarily focused on a bereaved population, because of the wide-ranging emotional responses to this universal and stressful event. Scientific contributions from her research demonstrate biomarkers of adaptation during grief, primarily in the autonomic and endocrine stress response systems, gene expression, and the immune system. Notably, her research integrates the relationship between both brain and peripheral physiology. Finally, her work in clinical psychology has helped to validate the diagnosis of Complicated Grief, and points to mechanisms that may maintain this disorder.Dr. O’Connor is a leader in the area of grief research, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, and received a 75th Anniversary Award from the American Psychosomatic Society.

In this episode, Shawn and I talk about:How she changed careers and started her own successful business after the age of 50What she believes people reflect on in their final days in this lifeWhat her son Garrett & I have in commonThe two things she feels helped her get through the first year after Garrett passedHow Grace has helped her in her griefHow her spiritual beliefs have changed since Garrett passedIf you're a single lady, go to https://affluentamore.com/ to learn more about Shawn's business.You can get your free copy of my guide “Sacred Self-Care For Grieving Moms” at https://lorilatimer.lpages.co/sscguide/If you're a grieving Mom, please join our closed Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefWithGrace/ 

Today, I’m joined on the podcast by Katie Ingram for a special episode on talking about baby loss and how to support grieving parents. If you know someone whose child has died and you’re not sure what to say or how to support them, this episode may help. Katie has recently launched the No Words campaign to help create a public dialogue around baby loss. We talk about the things people say or don’t say when your baby dies and the impact that can have when you’re grieving. As part of our conversation we talk about:Our own experiences of baby lossWhat the No Words campaign is all aboutWhy everyone will know someone who has experienced pregnancy or infant lossTalking about baby loss and why it’s so importantThe uniqueness of baby loss grief compared to other types of griefHow to support grieving parents – what to do and sayHow to support grieving parents – what not to do and sayYou can find out more about Katie’s No Words campaign by following the hashtag #NoWords on Instagram or visiting her website (where you can also get your own No Words t-shirt!): https://withoutottilie.com/nowords/. Katie’s Instagram account is @withoutottilie. Please do share this episode to help us break the silence and help family and friends support loved ones who have lost a baby.

Dorina Gilmore-Young is an author, girl mom of 3, widow, wife, avid runner, and co-founder of the Widow Mama Collective.Several years ago, Dorina lost her husband, Ericlee, leaving her a widow. During our chat, Dorina shares:How she met her first husband, EricleeTheir Haiti proposalEric Lee’s diagnosis with Stage 4 melanoma cancerHow she and her three young girls walked through griefHow she created space for her and her girls to grieveHow she met her current husband, ShawnTips When You’re Ready to Date AgainA special prayer for widow mamasIn the words of Dorina, “God was Emmanuel to me.”Be sure you are following Chats with Chelsi:YouTube: YouTube.com/c/ChelsiHBennettInstagram: Instagram.com/ChatswithChelsiTwitter: Twitter.com/ChatswithChelsiFacebook: Facebook.com/ChatswithChelsiWebsite: ChatswithChelsi.comNew episodes of Chats with Chelsi are released every Sunday morning. Be the first to know about future guests by joining Chelsi’s Circle, my weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cUb5-f.

In this episode, Ashley is joined by a special guest - Rick Guttersohn, who is a social worker, consultant, and former nonprofit director.Rick spent the past five and a half years leading a grief support organization that provides peer based support programs to adults and children after the death of a loved one.He recently started a new adventure - transitioning to full-time dad after the adoption of his son, Jaxson.In this episode, you'll learn...How to support yourself & others in griefHow to not get stuck in your painWays to use life's hardships for the goodWhy community is so importantWhat people should know as they navigate adoptionThis episode is packed with incredible takeaways on how we have the ability to transform a difficult time in our life into purpose.Join our For The Good community:www.Facebook.com/forthegoodofficialwww.Instagram.com/forthegoodofficialwww.forthegood.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fran is a certified grief recovery specialist and founder and president of healgrief.org. In today’s episode we discuss: The difference between men and women and the way they grieve.1st step to dealing with grief is acceptance and the steps to getting there.5 stages of grief # 1 Taboo around griefHow to support someone you know who is grieving.How unresolved grief will rear its head- Jade Recovery institute has found in research that addiction stems from trauma and if you dig deeper it is shown to stem from unresolved grief of a death.Pet loss can be as deep as human loss and how most children's first loss is a pet. If you can teach children at a young age how to cope then you are setting the child up for how to cope, the rest of their lives.Connect with Ashley Rivard:Instagram: @someday_ill_get_thereWebsite: www.ashleyrivard.com Connect with Fran:www.healgrief.org

In this solo episode, Mary Grace dives into a mapping practice for releasing grief + the responsibility of choosing your story.We discussThe importance of digesting heartbreak + griefHow to make a map of descansosChoosing the stories that we inhabitWhy grounding is important for manifestation + impact How meaning-making asks us to accept responsibility for our lifeThe relationship between acceptance + freedomDetermining the stamina needed for our desiresLINKS If you enjoyed the episode, check out —Episode on Deep Alignment for Beautiful FuturesMentioned in the episode —Women Who Run with the WolvesRadical AcceptanceStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.Mary Grace's websitejoin the free home—body portal and talk about the episode!Join us for a free class on Taking Care : Pillars for Creation, Circularity + Support — tools to help you design your life with more support and care built in, especially during difficult times. This free class is Friday, March 18 at Noon ET/ 9:00a PT. Sign up here to attend and/or get the replay. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mgallerdice)

Megan Devine is a pioneer in the fields of grief support and emotional intelligence. Since 2009, she’s been writing and talking about grief and love, shaking up our culture’s ideas about both all along the way. In this episode we discuss these topics along with her newest book,It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t UnderstandNeed help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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!In This Interview, Megan Devine and I Discuss…Her book, It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t UnderstandThat the way we deal with grief in our culture is brokenHow grief is a no-win situation for everyoneThe fact that we don’t like to talk about griefHow we carry losses with usThe myth that happiness is the same as health and that if you’re not happy, you’re doing something wrongThat some things cannot be fixed, they can only be carriedHow cruel it is to say everything happens for a reason and that you create your realityOur limited tools for going through difficultyVictim blamingHow we can’t be 100% safeThat we aren’t 100% in control of how we react to thingsIf we think grief is a problem to be solved, all of our tools will fail usSadness isn’t a problem eitherHow you can’t “get over it and put it behind you”The importance of having pain Heard, Honored and ValidatedThe power of listening and curiosityThinking of pain as an experience to be tendedThe things we have to live through and endure, that we can’t escapeMaking these difficult things gentler on usDecreasing suffering inside of griefWellness vs. worsenessPaying attention to the cause and effect of thingsThe hierarchy of griefTreating compassion as the abundant resource that it isHopeMeeting people where they areAsking: Do you want empathy or a problem solved right now?Asking: What do you need in this moment? What would feel useful right now?You can’t heal someone’s pain by trying to take it away from themThe importance of showing yourself kindnessMegan Devine LinksHomepageAnimation on GriefInstagramTwitter

If you want to learn how to be a better communicator, then you’ve come to the right place! On this week’s episode of The Communicator podcast, I’m speaking with Aideen Gallagher. Aideen is author of the #1 Amazon Best Selling book - The Manual Handling Revolution, and her experience working in the mental health and occupational fields has taught her plenty on the subject of communicating.In this episode, we dig deep into the nuances of communication and everything that Aideen has learned throughout her career. She shares with me some of her most touching stories, life lessons and tips, and she outlines her keys to successful communication. I enjoyed the conversation enormously, and I’m sure that you will too. Listen to the full podcast to hear all of the above, plus things like:The backstory of Aideen’s careerThe physical aspects of communicationExamples of the bad news Aideen often has to giveWhy people ignore cues from othersHow to identify griefHow to break hard newsAideen’s top communication tipHow to connect with people in a short period of timeThe power of using someone’s nameThe value of having time parametres for communicationRelationship-building, and what a ‘therapeutic’ relationship isHow to open channels with peopleWhy avoiding an impositional communication style is a good ideaThe wisdom in being ‘hard on the problem and soft on the person’ Links:LinkedInThe Manual Handling Revolution

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-two, Dara Kurtz left her twenty-year career as a financial advisor to focus on writing and speaking. Today her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life, reaches over 200,000 followers. Dara is the author of “I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love” and “Crush Cancer.” Dara's goal is to use her life experiences to help people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives.Today on Becoming Iconic:How Dara's cancer diagnosis was a wakeup call to lifeHow gratitude helps us navigate guiltWhat to know about moving forward in griefHow to support a loved one who is grievingWays Dara & Jen have received signs from their past loved onesConnect with Dara:FB: @crazyperfectlifeIG: @crazyperflifeWebsite: crazyperfectlife.comOrder Dara's BooksConnect with Jen:Free Course: Manifestation in MotionInstagram: @becomingiconic Website: becomingiconic.co This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Reid Peterson is no stranger to grief and has had several, very different experiences with loss in his lifetime. Reid experienced death first at the age of 10 when a friend and classmate died of spinal meningitis. He went on to lose his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016. He felt compelled to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 2007 and is certified in Death & Grief Studies by the Center for Loss & Life Transition. He has since gone on to create Grief Refuge - the best mobile app to help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Filled with insight and wisdom for managing grief, it helps you understand what to do with your loss: physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Find out how Reid was inspired to create the app and how it can help you through your grief.Episode Highlights:Why Reid decided to become educated and certified in griefHow his experiences with grief have differedThe physical loss of a person versus the loss of a relationship you longed forSlowing down and listening as it pertains to griefThe six needs for mourningWhy meditation can be such a powerful resource for grieversThe healing powers of natureGrief Refuge AppConnect with Reid:https://www.griefrefuge.com/https://www.instagram.com/griefrefugeapp/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcsIhVmqOQC1WjFnqOXu1Ahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/grief-refuge/https://www.facebook.com/griefrefuge**This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/SSFYL for 10% off your first month of therapy**Be sure to follow @shopalltheskies on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com or www.shopalltheskies.com and be the first to receive updates!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w