Podcasts about grieving

How do you live a life that feels like magic when you're grieving? You stop forcing the silver lining and start asking where the grief is living in your energy. In this episode, I walk you through how grief shows up in your root, sacral, solar plexus, and heart chakras, and how to use that awareness to hold sorrow and joy at the same time.

***Note - this is a NEW podcast series The Matriarchal Collective. Please follow the new channel for more episodes like this!What does it mean to become a Matriarch in a culture that has largely forgotten how to initiate women through the stages of their lives?In this first conversation of The Matriarchal Collective, I sit down with Brazilian-born writer and thinker Adriana Forte for a wide-ranging exploration of women's cyclical minds, perimenopause and menopause, modernity, motherhood, grief, community, and the return of the Matriarch.Adriana is currently preparing her book The Matriarch and the Machine: Breaking the Spell of Modernity in Women and the World. Rather than releasing it as a finished work from a single authoritative voice, she is inviting women into the process. Beginning this fall, she'll release the book chapter by chapter through C-Lab, sharing unfinished material and inviting readers to grapple with the ideas, add their own lived experiences, and help shape what she calls the “Spell-breakers notes.” As Adriana explains in our conversation, if the Matriarch is collective, she wants the book itself to be touched by the collective too.01:41 — What does it mean to be a Matriarch?05:50 — The Matriarch as a counterbalance to modernity10:55 — Perimenopause, menopause & the changing female mind15:17 — Cycle dysphoria: cyclical bodies in a linear culture24:01 — Grieving fertility, aging & the loss of elder models29:19 — “Waking up from the middle” without rites of passage32:10 — Why we need women, community & loving challenge37:13 — A different model of leadership: collaborative & mycelial42:14 — The Matriarch and the Machine, HRT & choices in context49:02 — Releasing the book collectively + the return of the MatriarchAnd this conversation is only the beginning. The Matriarchal Collective is a growing space for women exploring the thresholds of midlife, the wisdom of our changing bodies, and what becomes possible when we navigate these transitions together. Join the conversation on Instagram: The Matriarchal Collective on InstagramWe're looking to connect with more incredible woman to be interviewed on The Matriarchal Collective podcast - message me at megan@meganbhatia.com - thank you!IG @matriarchalcollective - for more inspiration!

This week I'm joined by David Kessler, grief expert, author and one of the most important voices in the world on loss, healing and what it means to find meaning after the people we love are gone.We explore grief in all its forms, why we get it so wrong, and what it actually looks like to move through loss rather than around it.David Kessler co-authored On Grief and Grieving with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and is the author of six books on grief and loss including Finding Meaning, which adds a sixth stage to the five stages of grief. He is the founder of grief.com, one of the largest grief resources in the world, and has worked with thousands of people through loss — including after the death of his own son. He is widely regarded as the world's foremost expert on grief and has spent his career changing the way we understand and talk about one of the most universal human experiences.What we explore together:•Why the five stages of grief were never meant to be linear and what that means for how we heal•What grief actually is and why it extends far beyond death•Why we are so bad at sitting with other people's pain and what to do instead•The sixth stage of grief — finding meaning — and what it is and isn't•Why your loved one's physical death is permanent but your loss of hope is temporary•What David learned about grief from losing his own son•Why love is the one thing that never dies — and how that changes everythingLove, Sarah Ann

It's been since New Year's Eve since I sat behind this mic.A lot has happened since then. My dad died. My world changed. And somewhere in the middle of grief, loneliness, unanswered questions, changing friendships, and trying to figure out how the hell you're supposed to keep living when someone who was such a huge part of your life is suddenly gone… I found myself needing this space again.So, on International Podcasting Day, I'm back where it all started: talking shit, sharing my truth, and saying the things we don't always know how to say out loud.In this episode, I'm talking about grief in all its awkward, messy, confusing glory. About missing my best friend. About feeling let down by people I thought would show up. About the pressure to “move on” when I'm still learning how to exist in a world without my dad in it.And because September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we're also going there. The uncomfortable conversation. The one about suicidal thoughts, loneliness, asking for help, and why sometimes “I'm here if you need anything” isn't enough. Sometimes you have to actually be there.This episode isn't polished. It isn't tied up with a pretty little bow. And honestly? It wasn't supposed to be.It's grief. It's love. It's anger. It's loneliness. It's dark humor. It's Dad. It's me trying to keep going.And maybe most importantly, it's a reminder to call your people. Check on your people. Make time for your parents. Say the shit you think you'll have time to say later. Because this life shit isn't guaranteed. ❤️‍

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What if grief isn't only something we survive—but something that reveals how deeply we've loved?In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with Carl Manlan, author of I Can Breathe, for a powerful conversation about grief, fatherhood, emotional healing, identity, and legacy.Carl lost his father as a young man. Years later, becoming a father himself brought some of that grief back to the surface and raised a profound question: How do you become the father you want to be when you can no longer have those conversations with your own father?We also explore something many men struggle to discuss: expressing emotions and asking for help. As two Black men raised in different parts of the world, Carl and I discovered surprising similarities in how we experienced love growing up—and how we're trying to do things differently with the next generation.Carl also shares how unexpectedly losing his job became a turning point that helped him finish I Can Breathe.One insight captures the heart of our conversation:“You only experience grief because you loved.”In this episode, we explore:• Grieving a parent and carrying that relationship forward• Men, vulnerability, counseling, and emotional health• Separating your identity from your career• Responding instead of reacting to life's challenges• Raising emotionally aware children• Turning loss into legacy• The story behind Carl's I Can Breathe

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Nobody is out there searching for grief. None of us asks for it. But grief comes into our lives anyway. How do we experience and navigate grief in a way that not only doesn't destroy us, but actually helps us live more genuine, dependent, and connected lives?Ross King is learning about all of this. And he doesn't want to.For over 30 years, Ross has been writing and singing songs that have encouraged and challenged people of faith. He's always been one to say what's on his mind, not tip-toeing around difficult topics. But the past two years have taken him into deeper and more painful places than he ever imagined.In 2024 Ross' wife Staci was diagnosed with cancer, and after almost a year of battling it, she passed away in August 2025. To say it rocked the world of Ross and their four kids would be a huge understatement. Ross questioned everything, sometimes in ways that were painful and uncomfortable to witness. But he's wrestled with God, genuinely. And wrestling automatically pulls us in closer to our "opponent."In the midst of his continued grief, Ross is writing new music that invites listeners to walk with him and to ask important questions about what we believe. He says, "I don't have answers, and the songs are raw and vulnerable and messy, but as I've started to share them, it's been beautiful to see not only how others are comforted, but also how life-giving it is for me. I don't have a 5-year plan. I'm just living day by day, trying to push back the darkness with a little bit of creative light."#rossking #rosskingmusic #forwardandon #faithalone #thingsthatimafraidof #worship #worshipmusic #christianmusic #grief #staciking #suffering #faith #hope #joy #loss #connection #vulnerability #recovery #grace #gospel #transformation #healingRoss on FacebookRoss on InstagramRoss King's music on SpotifyRoss King's music on Apple Music Support the showAwaken's CONNECT Men's Weekend registration (Oct. 9-11, 2026)Awaken websiteRoots Retreat Men's IntensiveRoots Retreat Women's WorkshopAwaken Men & Women's support meeting info (including virtual)

What carries you forward when life gives you more than you ever imagined you could bear?For Terri Renella, the answer has been faith.Terri has faced extraordinary challenges — a rare and aggressive parotid gland cancer that returned multiple times, an ICU stay on a ventilator, difficult decisions about her treatment, the loss of both parents and three brothers, and eventually the unimaginable loss of her beloved son, George.Today, Terri is celebrating 10 years cancer-free, and through everything she has endured, her faith has become the foundation she continually returns to.In this deeply personal conversation, Terri takes us back to her cancer diagnosis and the frightening progression that followed. She shares why she sought multiple opinions, researched her options, became her own advocate, and ultimately chose a medical team she felt would work with her rather than simply tell her what to do.We talk about the importance of viewing your healthcare providers as partners and asking questions when something doesn't feel right — while recognizing that every person's cancer journey and treatment decisions are uniquely their own.But Terri's story extends far beyond cancer.After losing her son, George, she made a conscious decision not to bury her grief. Instead, she allowed herself to mourn deeply and leaned more fully into her faith. Through prayer, scripture, surrender and learning to release the things she cannot control, Terri has slowly found her way toward peace and purpose.One of the most beautiful lessons she shares is that joy can sit beside sorrow. Finding joy again doesn't mean the grief disappears or that we stop loving the people we've lost. It means allowing ourselves to experience both.Terri also shares why surrender isn't something that happens once. For her, it's a daily — and sometimes moment-by-moment — practice of trusting God, letting go of control and taking the next step even when she can't see where the road is leading.We also talk about the importance of real human connection, finding community, and Terri's growing desire to use everything she has lived through to help others — particularly parents who have experienced the loss of a child — believe that life can still hold meaning, purpose, peace and even joy.In this episode, we talk about:• Terri's rare and aggressive parotid gland cancer diagnosis• Surviving multiple recurrences and a life-threatening hospitalization• Becoming your own healthcare advocate• Finding doctors who feel like partners in your care• Navigating fear and difficult treatment decisions• How faith carried Terri through cancer and profound loss• Losing her son, George, and giving herself permission to truly grieve• Learning that joy and sorrow can exist together• What it means to surrender control and trust God• The importance of prayer, community and genuine human connection• Finding peace and purpose after unimaginable loss• Terri's desire to use her story to give hope to othersTen years cancer-free, Terri's story isn't simply one of survival. It's a story of faith — faith when the future was uncertain, faith in the midst of devastating loss, and faith that even after our darkest seasons, there can still be purpose, connection, peace and joy.Resources:Terri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrirenTerri's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilynn-renella-49ab332/Follow:Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/My website: https://melissagrosboll.comEmail me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

Allen Williams preached on Ephesians 4:25-5:2 on the morning of Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Chaffee Crossing Baptist Church in Barling, AR. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Mirror of Self-Reflection(00:02:07) - God's Word as the Perfect Mirror(00:03:37) - Introducing Ephesians and Its Context(00:05:01) - Recounting Paul's Gospel of Grace(00:07:24) - Reading the Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2(00:09:07) - Outline: Imitating Christ's Love(00:11:39) - Speaking Truth as Members of One Another(00:14:59) - Lying, Trust, and Church Unity(00:17:58) - Confessing Weakness and Building True Friendship(00:21:17) - Understanding Righteous vs. Sinful Anger(00:22:53) - God's Anger and the Cross(00:25:21) - Good Anger vs. Bad Anger(00:28:50) - Self-Evaluating Patterns of Anger(00:30:22) - Love, Anger, and Self-Love(00:33:05) - Anger, the Devil, and Unresolved Bitterness(00:34:26) - From Stealing to Generous Work(00:38:26) - The Power of Words and Grace-Filled Speech(00:42:49) - Grieving the Holy Spirit(00:45:05) - Putting Away Bitterness, Wrath, and Malice(00:48:12) - What We Once Were Before Christ(00:49:21) - Point Two: Kindness, Forgiveness, and Imitating God(00:51:38) - Christ's Forgiveness as Our Model(00:52:44) - Unlimited Forgiveness in Practice(00:54:30) - Forgiveness Within the Church Family(00:56:13) - Extending Grace Beyond the Church(00:58:55) - Walking in Sacrificial Love(01:02:17) - Closing Exhortation and Prayer

What does it look like to grieve over sin in a godly way—and how is godly grief distinct from worldly grief? This is a crucial question, because worldly grief leads to death, and godly grief leads to salvation without regret. It's easy to confuse the two, but they are worlds apart—and Paul means to show us the difference.

Theme: Not grieving but pleasing the Holy Spirit in all our conduct. 1. Walking in Love. 2. Grieving or Pleasing the Holy Spirit

Grieving with hope - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Sujita TamangRidley College Chapel Sermon (Semester 2/Week 9/Tuesday 2026)

Grieving the Idealized Version of the Narcissist—and Making Room for Reality! Join The Conversation Panels 1–3 explore the wound, reaction, and encoding. Dorothy represents the innocent, authentic self; Kansas, the original family environment; and the tornado, the disruption that causes a first disconnection. Oz becomes the inner world shaped by childhood experiences, while the road represents the Mind Map journey. The episode helps listeners identify an early wound and the beliefs about themselves that grew from it.rive. Join the conversation live and be part of the discussion! Call 323-524-2599 to speak with Dr. Judy, ask your questions, or share your experiences. To learn more about Dr. Judy's services and the Psychological Healing Center, visit www.psychologicalhealingcenter.com.

What does it look like to grieve over sin in a godly way—and how is godly grief distinct from worldly grief? This is a crucial question, because worldly grief leads to death, and godly grief leads to salvation without regret. It's easy to confuse the two, but they are worlds apart—and Paul means to show us the difference.

In this listener series episode of the Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Melissa to hear her story of pregnancy, unexpected complications, premature birth, and an almost six-month NICU stay. Melissa shares how her experience at 25–27 weeks pregnant turned her birth plans upside down and how her son's congenital heart defect and battle with NEC added layers of fear and uncertainty to an already traumatic experience.But Melissa's story doesn't end in the NICU. Six years later, she reflects on the many pieces that have supported her healing: therapy, medication, movement, relationships, community, and ultimately finding meaning in what she experienced. Today, Melissa works as a NICU family support specialist, offering support to families walking through some of the same uncertainty she once experienced herself.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn't erase the pain or grief of what happened. Sometimes, it means learning how to hold the pain and the beauty at the same time.In this episode, we talk about:

In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with a longtime friend of the RFL community, child and adolescent counselor Sissy Goff. For 34 years, Sissy has walked alongside kids and parents at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, and in this conversation she brings all of that experience to one of the hardest, most necessary topics a parent will ever face: grief.This episode centers on Sissy's new book, Helping Kids Through Grief, and the wisdom she's carried through walking alongside the Covenant School community after the tragedy that shook Nashville and the nation. Together, they talk about the interesting ways kids tend to process grief, the importance of a safe, steady adult in their lives, and specific tools that can be used in their healing journey.Whether you're helping a child process the death of a loved one, walking through the loss of divorce, or simply looking for the right words in the first raw days after tragedy, this conversation offers hope and a clear path towards healing and renewal.In this episode, you'll hear:Post-Traumatic Growth over Stress: Gain hope from research showing that post-traumatic growth occurs far more frequently in children than post-traumatic stress when given proper support. Grieving in Doses: Discover how children process loss like coming up for air while swimming, moving rapidly between intense emotion and normal play. The Power of One Safe Adult: Unpack why a child doesn't need perfect circumstances to heal, but rather one safe, steady adult who stays close and present. Empathy Without Enabling: How to validate a child's hardest emotions while still holding the line on behavior.The Memory Box: Be equipped with a simple, powerful practice for helping kids remember, honor, and carry forward what they've lost in a healing way.Resources:Buy Sissy's new book: Helping Kids Through GriefSissy's website: raisingboysandgirls.comFollow Sissy on Instagram: @sissygoffDaystar Counseling Ministries: daystarcounseling.comGet The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For UsTake the THINQ Assessment: https://www.thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/ Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at https://thinqmedia.com Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code RFL200. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ehretreat

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How do you grieve a childhood you never had? If you grew up with childhood emotional neglect, you may have heard that grief is part of complex trauma recovery and still have no idea what you're supposed to be grieving, or what that grief is supposed to feel like.This episode is built around a listener's question. She grew up without much affection, remembers wanting it, and came to believe that needing it meant she wasn't growing up properly. Decades later, she's wondering whether she has anything to grieve, and whether feeling sad about it is selfish.We talk through how the grief of emotional neglect works when nothing specific "happened," why you often only recognize the loss through contrast, and why receiving care now can sometimes make you feel worse before it feels better.In this episode:Why the grief of childhood emotional neglect is hard to locate, and how a point of comparison can suddenly make it visibleWhat you're actually grieving when you never had the thingWhy grief can feel like self-pity, and what "my childhood was good overall" might be protecting you fromWhat this grief can look like, including anger, envy, numbness, disbelief, and trying harder with the parent you still haveWhy a partner's hug or a therapist's kindness can make your body brace, and how to read that responseMemory reconsolidation, and how receiving care now may update old emotional learningWhy you don't have to go looking for grief or perform it correctlyWhat grieving can look like in actual life, without turning it into a checklistWhether accepting a parent's limitations means giving up on the relationshipWhen grief gets too big, and what to bring to your therapistThis episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth! I'm so excited to have them supporting The Complex Trauma Podcast. Head to Cozy Earth and use code RECLAIM for 20% off your order.Thanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.

There are some phone calls that divide your life into a before and an after.My guest, Kylie Hammonds, was just 26 when she received one of those calls. Her mom, Tabitha, had died suddenly, leaving Kylie and her brother searching for answers about what happened that night.Kylie takes me inside the events surrounding her mother's death, the fentanyl discovered during the investigation, the questions surrounding her father, and the painful reality of grieving her mom while also grieving a father who was still alive.In this episode:The phone call that changed Kylie's life foreverThe unanswered questions surrounding her mom's sudden deathWhy the investigation left Kylie and her brother searching for answersHow she learned to release the anger she carried toward her fatherWhy preserving the voices and memories of the people we love matters so muchBut this conversation became about so much more than loss.Kylie shares what three years of grief, anger, prayer and healing have taught her about forgiveness, giving yourself grace, and how easily we convince ourselves we'll have more time with the people we love.Later, Kylie's boyfriend Michael Curtis joins us to share how watching her navigate this unimaginable loss inspired him to create Forevermore, a platform designed to preserve the voices, stories and memories of the people we love.And at the very end, Kylie plays the only voicemail she has left of her mom.It's only a few seconds long, but when it's the only chance you have to hear someone you love again, a few seconds is everything.Key Moments:00:00 The phone call that changed everything05:13 Flying home without knowing the truth10:03 Why her brother warned her at the airport15:07 The heartbreaking scene inside the house20:05 Strangers caught entering her mom's office24:48 Her father's story starts falling apart29:10 The addiction Kylie never fully understood33:07 Fentanyl changes the entire investigation38:22 The discovery that changed how she saw her dad42:04 Grieving a father who is still alive49:21 What grief taught her about surviving loss57:30 The tragedy that shaped Michael's view of loss1:02:00 How Kylie's grief sparked a bigger idea1:12:00 Using AI to preserve a loved one's voice1:17:00 The questions that uncover your life story1:25:16 Hearing a loved one's voice after they're gone1:32:12 What she'd give to hear her mom againConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Kylie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylie_knh/Connect with Michael:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelrrcurtis/

Ekurhuleni Is Grieving, Women Are Dying - Nhongo Solo. by Radio Islam

You are allowed to let go of the rules and routines that no longer fit your healthiest self, and this episode might just be the permission slip and re-evaluation you've been waiting for. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Dominique Elissa, founder of Selfdom, for a conversation that moves through pregnancy, body image, grief and gratitude, and keeps landing on the same question: what does it actually mean to be well when your body, your routine and your world are all changing at once? This is not another conversation about doing more, optimising harder or adding one more rule to your routine. It is an honest look at why flexibility, not discipline, is what actually makes you well. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "I am doing all the right things and it still is not enough" "My body is changing and none of this feels like mine anymore" "I want to trust what my body is telling me instead of following another rule" "I know gratitude is supposed to help, but some days it feels impossible to even try" Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Dominique cover: - Why being told she wasn't "good enough" for a modelling job changed the way Dominique saw her own body - The moment Dominique realised her wellness rules were about control, not about actually feeling good - How pregnancy is reshaping her relationship with discipline, structure and flexibility - Why rigidity can cap your life experience more than it protects you - Grieving a parent while building a family of your own - What Dominique wants her children to know about their Nonna - Why gratitude only works when it is practised consistently, not just in the hardest moments - A simple explanation of cycle syncing and why most women are never taught it - How to stop wellness tracking from becoming another source of pressure - Whether a content creator can ever really be present, and where Dominique draws the line Wherever you are in your own version of change, whether that is your body, your habits or your grief, this conversation is proof the flexible path can be the healthiest one too. SPONSORS:

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Some losses come without funerals, sympathy cards, or even acknowledgment, yet they still leave us grieving what we thought life would be. Christian therapist Nicole Langman shares how to honor the pain of lost dreams, relationships, health, and unexpected endings while trusting God to meet us in the story we never wanted. Nicole Langman's website: https://www.nicolelangman.com/ Connect with Nichole on Facebook and Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/nicolelangmanofficialpage/ https://www.instagram.com/_nicolelangman/ Get your copy of This Isn't the Story I Wanted: https://amzn.to/45xIURt   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_women_podcasts/  I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/available-books/  Connect with Saundra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDaltonSmith  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Grief is a powerful and often overwhelming process that no one voluntarily wants to experience. But it’s a normal and inevitable part of life. Jane Daly and Geremy Keeton share their personal stories of loss and insights they’ve learned in the journey. They describe how grief can draw us closer to the Lord if we are willing to go through it, stay connected with others, and trust God for the results. Receive a copy of "Hole in My Family Portrait" and an audio download of "Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Family Member" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

What happens when you've carried loss for so long that you stop realizing just how much you've survived?Lauren Johnston experienced the death of her mother at 10, lost her father in her 20s, and lived through the deaths of several friends and loved ones across the years. For a long time, she simply thought of all that loss as normal life.In this conversation, Lauren joins Teresa Reiniger to explore how early grief followed her into adulthood, especially through fears of abandonment, relationships, divorce, and the difficult realization that sometimes trying not to lose someone can mean losing yourself.Lauren also shares how writing her memoir has brought memories and emotions back to the surface, why she has developed what she calls an “intimate relationship with grief,” and how leaving Austin after 40 years and moving to Belize at 60 opened an unexpected new chapter.This episode is not about rushing past grief. It is about recognizing what you've carried, honoring what mattered, and allowing yourself to ask a new question: How do I want to live differently now?Guest: Lauren JohnstonLauren spent 18 years as a hairdresser before moving into more than 20 years of work as an intuitive life advisor and coach. She is currently writing a memoir and sharing personal essays through Substack about life, loss, love, and beginning again.In This Episode● How losing her mother at 10 shaped Lauren's fear of abandonment in later relationships● The moment she realized staying in a relationship meant abandoning herself● Why accumulated grief can begin to feel like simply “normal life”● Grieving relationships, a marriage, a city, friendships, and imagined futures● Beginning again at 60 and building a new life in Belize● How memoir writing brought old memories, grief, and emotions back to the surfaceWhat You'll Take Away● Grief does not have to be compared or ranked.● Early loss can quietly influence adult relationships.● Choosing yourself is not the same as giving up on others.● Beginning again does not require erasing your past.● You can carry grief and still make room for joy, love, and possibility.Memorable QuotesLauren: “By staying with John, I'm abandoning myself.”Lauren: “As deep as I can feel grief is as deep as I can feel love and joy.”Lauren: “Grief is grief. There's no degree to it.”Lauren: “We've got to step out of something in order to step into something.”Lauren: “Pain means it mattered. And grief is the process of it.”Lauren: “Don't fear grief because it sits right next to love.”

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What happens when the person you used to be doesn't exist anymore — not because they died, but because a diagnosis, a surgery, or a health crisis rewrote who you are? In this episode, Loni Fagel joins me to talk about a grief almost nobody names: the grief of losing yourself while you're still here.Loni knows this from both sides of the therapy room. A genetic cancer mutation, a mysterious chronic illness, and a health crisis that landed her at Mayo Clinic didn't just interrupt her graduate studies in psychology — they became the reason she does this work at all. We talk about her "D-Day" framework for naming the moment a diagnosis changes everything, why medical trauma is as much about what comes after the event as the event itself, and why people are so often invalidated by the very doctors meant to help them.We also get into some of the tools Loni uses with clients: externalizing an illness by giving it its own name, expressive arts as a way to process what words can't touch, and why "post-traumatic growth" doesn't mean pretending the hard part didn't happen.About Loni Fagel Loni Fagel is a licensed professional clinical counselor, EMDRIA-approved consultant, expressive arts therapist, children's book author, and international speaker specializing in medical trauma, grief, and identity loss. Her work is shaped by her own experience with a genetic cancer mutation and a health crisis that upended her life and career.Website: lonifagel.comInstagram/social: @loni_fagelLinkedIn: search Loni FagelIn this episode, we cover:Why illness and diagnosis create a real, nameable griefThe "D-Day" framework for marking when everything changedWhy medical trauma isn't about the event — it's about everything afterLearning to advocate for yourself when doctors dismiss your symptomsGrieving a double mastectomy and genetic cancer riskInvisible illness and the cruelty of judging what you can't seeNaming your illness to protect your identity ("is this you, or is this Patricia?")Making meaning without needing to believe "everything happens for a reason"Finding the glimmers of light in the middle of a health crisisWe want to hear from you: Have you ever grieved a version of yourself you didn't expect to lose? What resonated most with you in this conversation? Drop a comment — we read every one.Continue the conversation at grief2growth.substack.com.You've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place.Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's held you back. I get that. And I want you to know there's still a place for you.All of it, pay what you want. You decide what it's worth. Nobody gets turned away because of money.https://grief2g Want to go deeper? My Substack is where I share solo essays on grief, consciousness, and continuing bonds — thoughts that don't always make it into the podcast. It's also home to a community of listeners who get it, because they're living it too. Free to subscribe. Find it at substack.com/grief2growth. I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessonsSupport the show

Brian and Judson prepare for this week's premiere of “The Traitors: New Blood” on NBC and Peacock featuring Dads and Daddies friend and former guest (Season 2, Episode 31), the brilliant immigration attorney and anti-ICE activist Michael Foote as a contestant. Judson returns from a destination wedding in Portugal with gay beach and bathhouse recommendations. Brian succeeds in making his first “hotwifing” experience happen, where he brought together his husband and a previous hookup and watched them hookup together. The Hookup of the Week finds a trans woman taking a leap of faith that results in a magical night. Brian and Judson are then joined by actor Barrett Foa, known for his 12 seasons on “NCIS: Los Angeles” and for his current stint on Broadway playing Mary's Teacher opposite Bowen Yang in Oh, Mary! Barrett talks about how he has found himself on Broadway after an almost 20-year absence, what it was like to work opposite Meg Stalter and what a happy return it has been after a dozen years working on a crime procedural TV show teeming with alpha male energy. He shares the dilemma he faced as a gay actor on a hit show at the time that celebrities began to come out of the closet in force, and how he found the freedom to live fully out and proud through his discovery of Burning Man. He shares his NCIS co-star Chris O'Donnell's reaction to learning how important he was to some gay men's sexual awakenings; he recounts how Burning Man brought him together with his partner of three years who is deaf; and he delves deep into his Daddy Issue with a father who is incapable of giving compliments.Barrett also tells Brian and Judson about his friendship with Kylie Minogue, the incredible work of Every Day Action, the nonprofit of which he's a founding member and board VP, and he helps respond to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener whose fiance has just passed away and its looking for guidance on grieving. Find Barrett Foa on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/barrettfoa  Volunteer with or donate to Every Day Action at https://www.youreverydayaction.org/  Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to dadsanddaddies@gmail.com Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Your hosts, Dad Brian Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/ditmasparkpapa  and Daddy Judson Morrow - https://www.instagram.com/gunclejudson Edited by Toby Rubin-Sowers For a 10% discount on your purchase on a Shakti Acupressure Mat or any other items at ShakitMat.com, use code DADSANDDADDIES or simply visit the URL https://shaktimat.com/DadsAndDaddies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Jessica Darby as she shares about losing her husband, Ethan, and helping their two young boys navigate grief while carrying her own. Jessica talks about the support her family has received through Caring House and the challenge of recognizing that sometimes the big emotions of childhood grief are about much more than what appears to be happening in the moment. Her experience is also a reminder of why continuing to show up for families after a loss matters. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Teej was different for many people in Nepal this year. - यस वर्षको तीज विगतका वर्षहरूको तुलनामा निकै “खल्लो” रहेको केही स्थानीय बासिन्दाहरू बताउँछन्।As the search continues for people still missing after the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods on August 26, Teej was far from a celebration for many women this year.Our Nepal correspondent spoke with some women in Kathmandu who observed the annual fast.Warning: This content may be distressing for some listeners.Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the views expressed in this conversation are solely those of the speaker, and SBS neither endorses nor opposes these views.Australians seeking emergency consular assistance are advised to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)'s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135, or from overseas on +61 2 6261 3305.Readers seeking crisis support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (for young people aged up to 25). More information and support with mental health is available at beyondblue.org.au and on 1300 22 4636. In an emergency, call 000.Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website.You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (@SBS Nepali). - गत अगस्ट २६ मा आएको भीषण भोटेकोशी-त्रिशुली बाढीका कारण भएको हजारौँको मृत्यु, र सम्पर्कविहीन रहेकाहरूको खोजी कार्य अझै जारी छँदा, यसपालि काठमाण्डूमा पनि तीजको पुरानो रौनक देखिएन।नेपाल संवाददाता प्रतिक्षा दुलालले केही व्रतालुहरूसँग गर्नुभएको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।नोट: यस सामाग्रीमा समावेश केही विवरणहरूले केही श्रोताहरूलाई विचलित बनाउन सक्छ। साथै, हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।आपत्कालीन कन्सुलर सहायता आवश्यक पर्ने अस्ट्रेलियन नागरिकहरूलाई डिपार्टमेन्ट अफ फरेन अफेयर्स एन्ड ट्रेड (DFAT) को २४ घण्टा सञ्चालन हुने कन्सुलर इमर्जेन्सी सेन्टरमा १३०० ५५५ १३५ मा सम्पर्क गर्न आग्रह गरिएको छ। विदेशमा हुनुहुन्छ भने ‌‌+६१ २ ६२६१ ३३०५ मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सम्बन्धि सहयोग चाहिएको अवस्थामा यी सेवाहरूलाई सम्पर्क गर्न सक्नु हुन्छ: लाइफलाइन: १३ ११ १४, बियन्ड ब्लु: १३०० २२ ४६३६, सुसाइड कल ब्याक सर्भिस: १३०० ६५९ ४६७ र पाँचदेखि २५ वर्ष उमेर समूहका लागि किड्स हेल्पलाइन: १८०० ५५ १८०० मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्। दोभाषे सेवाका लागि १३ १४ ५० मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। आपतकालीन अवस्थामा भने ट्रिपल जिरो अर्थात् ००० मा फोन गर्नुहोस्।हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

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Falling in love triggers a specific hormonal cascade: oxytocin, dopamine, the whole cocktail that makes you feel like you can't think about anything else. What almost nobody talks about is that losing someone runs that same system in reverse. Mary-Frances O'Connor, director of the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress Lab, discusses how grief can be understood as a hormonal “withdrawal” from the bonding chemistry of love, debunks the myth of five linear stages, and clarifies the difference between acute “grief” and the longer-term trajectory of “grieving.” Prof O'Connor explains common emotional, cognitive, and physical manifestations, why the brain both knows a loved one is gone yet still expects them, and how grieving involves intense learning and identity updating. This episode also covers health risks after bereavement, the importance of preventive care and supportive companionship, practical ways to honour loved ones, and how reflecting on mortality can shape meaning.

Grieving the loss of a loved one or walking through the painful end of an important season can feel like a part of your own spirit was torn away. While grief is a sacred reflection of deep love, this valley was never meant to become your permanent identity.In this powerful session of christian meditation for grief, we guide your heart to face sorrow without letting it consume you. Discover how to invite authentic healing after loss into your soul, transform overwhelming heartbreak into quiet gratitude, and encounter God's tender comfort for the brokenhearted. Centered on living scriptures for grief and loss, this guided experience will help you honor their memory, release the heavy burden of sorrow, and reclaim peace in the journey ahead.✝️

Matthew Jenkins had a full ride Army scholarship and his whole future mapped out until a rare cancer diagnosis in college took it away. He carried anger at God over that loss for years without fully knowing it. In March of 2025, that anger collided with chronic pain, job loss, and a marriage he could not save, and he reached the lowest point of his life in his driveway. What he told his mother that day became the title of his book, Beat Up By God: From Pain to Redemption. This one goes to some dark places. A future that never got to happen. Twenty three years of unprocessed anger at God. A divorce he never wanted. And a church culture that too often says just trust God, when what a man actually needs might be counseling, medication, or both. We also talk about how he got from feeling abandoned by God to trusting Him again, an unexpected kind of healing that came out of the hardest season of his life, and what he wants a man standing in that same driveway to hear. If this hits close to home, you do not have to sit with it alone. Celebrate Recovery has groups all over the country, find one at crlocator.com. In crisis right now, call or text 988. CHAPTERS 0:00 The cold open, in his own words 1:15 Welcome, fair warning, and who Matthew Jenkins is 3:09 His story: the book's raw title, and twenty years of anger at God 9:50 Grieving a future that never got to happen 11:50 Twenty three years later, and a divorce he never wanted 13:37 When "just trust God" is not enough 19:20 Depression, anxiety, and why medication is not a lack of faith 24:39 An unexpected kind of healing 28:13 What he wants a struggling man to hear 29:42 Where to find Matthew and the book Drop DRIVEWAY in the comments to let us know you were here today. If you are standing right where Matthew was, wondering if there is anything left, my book More Than a Picture: Restored & Free was written for exactly that. It is about what restoration actually looks like once the falling apart is over. Matthew Jenkins Book: Beat Up By God: From Pain to Redemption, search it on Amazon or find the link on his site Website: https://www.beatupbygod.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdjenkins Celebrate Recovery: crlocator.com Crisis line: call or text 988 Search The Intentional Guy Podcast to find us wherever you listen. And until next time, just keep being intentional. Bonus

Sheletta Brundidge joins Chris Egert to talk about her issues with how our nation commemorates the tragic events of 9/11.

What happens when being an athlete is part of your identity...but your body can no longer race the way it used to?You find another way.In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks with longtime Humans of Steel athlete Kris Bonot about a remarkable endurance journey.Kris started triathlon in 2013, became a successful age-group athlete and eventually competed at USA Triathlon Nationals. Then an autoimmune disease and bilateral knee fractures dramatically changed their mobility.But they didn't stop being an athlete.Today, Kris continues participating in endurance events using an all-terrain wheelchair and is an advocate for making triathlon more accessible and welcoming to athletes of different abilities and identities.We talk about:• Going from age-group triathlete to adaptive athlete • Living and training with ankylosing spondylitis • Grieving the loss of running and redefining athlete identity • Racing trails in a 40-pound all-terrain wheelchair • How Kris trains for adaptive racing • The challenges of adaptive and paratriathlon classifications • Racing authentically as a nonbinary athlete • Why representation and accessibility matter • What it really means to have the courage to show up • Why a changing body doesn't mean your athletic life is overKris's story is a reminder that sometimes finding your edge doesn't mean pushing harder.Sometimes it means finding another way forward.Ready for support with your own endurance journey? Explore Triathlon & Run Coaching Support the show

Episode 12 ~ What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving | Important AnnouncementWhat if one of the most natural questions we ask after a death is also one we don't always need answered?When someone tells us a loved one has died, our instinct is often to ask, What happened? But for the grieving person, answering that question may mean returning to a hospital room, accident, diagnosis, phone call, or moment that changed everything.In this solo episode, Teresa Reiniger explores the difference between genuine compassion and curiosity—and why grieving people deserve to decide when, where, how, and with whom they share the details of their loss. Through experiences from her grief support and coaching work, Teresa talks about emotional safety, boundaries, privacy, the body's response to painful memories, and why telling a difficultstory can sometimes feel healing and other times deeply exhausting.Most importantly, she invites us to shift the conversation from “How did they die?” toward something more human: “Would you like to tell me about them?”This episode is both permission for grieving people to protect their stories and guidance for anyone who wants to support someone with greater compassion.About Teresa: Teresa Reiniger is a grief specialist, life transition guide, founder of Living After Grief, and host of Female Voices: Life & Loss.In This Episode● Why repeatedly answering “What happened?” can become emotionally exhausting.● How safety, readiness, trust, and choice change the experience of sharing a painful story.● Setting boundaries around who receives the tender parts of your grief.● The difference between privacy and secrecy after loss.● Why asking about someone's life can create deeper connection than asking about their death.● How the same lesson can apply to pregnancy loss, divorce, infertility, illness, and other life-changing losses.What You'll Take Away● You do not owe everyone the details of your loss.● Your body may give you useful information about when you're not ready to share.● Privacy can be a healthy form of choice.● Compassion does not require knowing every detail.● Sometimes a better question is simply, “Tell me about them.”Memorable QuotesTeresa: “Someone else's curiosity does not mean you need to share.”Teresa: “Your story belongs to you.”Teresa: “Privacy can sound like, ‘I decide who knows.'”Teresa: “One question asks for information. The other asks for connection.”Teresa: “Maybe we need to start asking, ‘Tell me how they lived.'”Teresa: “The person you love was so much more than the way they died.”Episode Chapters & Timestamps~00:00 — Do We Really Need to Know What Happened?~04:00 — Why Retelling the Story Can Feel Exhausting~08:00 — Your Story, Your Choice, Your Boundaries~12:00 — Privacy Is Not the Same as Secrecy~15:00 — Ask About Their Life, Not Only Their Death~19:00 — When Curiosity Shows Up in Other Kinds of Loss~22:00 — Remembering the Whole StoryA Special Thank You to Wayna

Comedian Alex Edelman joins the show. Over addicting chili noodles and lomo saltado, Alex tells what it's like juggling acting and writing on the Peacock sitcom ‘The Paper,' what it was like finding out former President Barack Obama watched his award-winning standup special ‘Just for Us,' and how he handled a huge career moment while grieving the loss of his best friend and collaborator. This episode was recorded at Chifa in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you knew your person was going to die, you may have expected the loss to feel different because you had time to prepare. In this episode, I'm talking about anticipatory grief: the grief that can begin before a death fully occurs. We'll look at the losses that happen during illness, decline, and caregiving, from changing roles and intimacy to the future you thought you would share. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/380 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Join my free live class, The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually WorksWant to understand why you still feel stuck even after doing everything you're “supposed” to do in grief? The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works, is where I'll show you what actually helps widows move forward and start feeling like themselves again. Save your seat at: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/freeclassThe Thriving Widow Blueprint

Suzie shares three tender lessons from her cancer journey—permission to feel, the power of people showing up, and the hope found in small steps.Resource: Prayer Starters: Talking to God in Hard Times by Suzie Eller

The Hardest Part of Medicine Isn't Making the Diagnosis Last week I wrote that one of the most healing words in the English language may be "no." I believed it when I wrote it. After today, I believe it even more. Today was one of the hardest days I've experienced in medicine in a long time. I drove home with a heaviness that is difficult to describe. Not because a child died. Not because I faced an impossible diagnosis. Not because science failed me. Not because of the many reasons medicine offers for struggle. I drove home grieving. Grieving for children who have no idea what is quietly happening inside their own bodies. Grieving for my own pain at being unable to convince certain parents to see this problem. Grieving because I can already see a future they cannot. Today marked the one-year follow-up for many of the children enrolled in our asthma pilot program. We built this program around hope. We invested time that most medical practices simply don't have. We spent hours educating families. We provided healthy food. We offered gift cards to encourage participation. We discussed sleep, movement, nutrition, inflammation, insulin resistance, and the remarkable ability of the human body to heal when given the right environment..... and a literature review. Enjoy, Dr. M

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If you are grieving after losing a spouse, you may feel like there's no way to ever feel joy again. But there is hope. And you'll get a picture of that hope from our guest, Ann Alessi, mother of Steve Alessi. With faith and family grounding her, she found a path to healing after losing her husband, who had been by her side for 65 years. In this emotional episode, Pastor Ann opens up about becoming a widow at 85, what helped (and what hurt) in early grief, how to support someone who lost a loved one, and why joy can still come after loss — without forgetting the person you love.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How to grieve in a healthy, faith-filled way after losing a husband, wife or loved oneWhat NOT to say to a grieving spouse or widow — and what to say insteadHow to handle fear, loneliness, and the holidays after lossWhy you shouldn't make major life decisions in the first year after losing a spouseHow family and community support healing after griefHow to find joy again while honoring your loved one's memoryABOUT OUR GUESTPastor Ann Alessi was married to Pastor John Alessi for over 65 years before his passing in October 2020. Now in her eighties, she shares wisdom from six decades of ministry and marriage on navigating widowhood, leaning on God, and embracing new roles as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Whether you are a widow, widower, or supporting someone grieving a spouse, this episode offers practical, Christian encouragement for navigating grief, healing, and finding joy again.The Family Business with The Alessis is a multi-generational podcast where a pastor's family says what they can't say on Sundays — with honest conversations about faith, family, marriage, grief and loss.NEXT STEPSIf this helped you, please share it with someone walking through loss. Text the show! Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterCONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYFind more podcasts coming from our Metro Life Studios team, including:My Morning DevotionalMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! Get The Metro Life Studios app 

Mental health has been top of mind for so many parents lately, making this throwback episode feel more relevant than ever. In this rerelease, Miss Beth sits down with therapist and Big City mom Jamie Kreiter to talk about naming our feelings, crying in front of our kids, and why so many moms hesitate to start therapy.In episode 48, Miss Beth sits down with Jamie Kreiter, a therapist and Big City mom, to explore some of the most pressing issues in early childhood development and parenting like getting ready for your child to go to school, repair, and why some moms might hesitate about starting therapy.Jamie and Beth tackle the bittersweet experience of sending a child off to kindergarten and the importance of naming and acknowledging feelings. They explore whether or not it's okay to cry in front of your child, dispel common misinformation about gentle and respectful parenting, and teaching, and discuss why it's crucial not to let your child become your emotional support.The conversation shifts to practical advice on how to model self-advocacy for your child and how to 'hack your brain' to foster better mental health. They emphasize the importance of positive self-talk for kids and introduce "The Magical Yet," a growth mindset book that's perfect for encouraging resilience in young readers.Jamie also shares her personal experience taking Big City Readers classes, adding a humorous touch by questioning whether she even knows how to read as an adult. The two also talk about smut as a genre and feelings around it.Key Topics Discussed:* Understanding trauma and why some moms avoid therapy* Types of therapy for moms* Dealing with intrusive thoughts as a new mom* Grieving when your child starts kindergarten* The importance of naming feelings* Should you cry in front of your child?* Why your child shouldn't console you* Teaching your child to advocate for themselves* Hacking your brain for better mental health* Positive self-talk and the power of "The Magical Yet"Resources Mentioned: Kindergarten course: click here My Amazon PicksConnect with Us: Follow Big City Readers on Instagram: @bigcityreaders Learn more about Jamie Kreiter and her work: Nurture Therapy Originally Released September 24, 2024Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps us reach more parents and educators who can benefit from these conversations.

Today on Tamarindo,we first talk about what the passing of 80s icons like Dolly Parton and TIm Curry stir up for us as aging millennials. Next, we chat with Sarah Rascon, a native Angeleno from El Sereno who is running for State Senate. Sarah was raised by her immigrant grandmother and is proudly shaped by the public school and social services system. She has an extensive career working on issues like voter registration outreach, environmental justice, and recently she served as Director of County and Regional Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass where she worked on strengthening collaboration between LA's 87 neighboring cities. She's here to tell us about her campaign and why she's ready to be District 26's next California state senator. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Growth can be beautiful, but nobody really talks about the grief that can come with it. Outgrowing old versions of yourself, old relationships, old dreams, and even the life you once thought you wanted can feel like a loss—even when you know you're moving in the right direction.In Grieving Who You Used to Be, Nyra and Tyreen get real about what it means to grieve who you used to be while making room for the woman you're becoming. They share their own experiences with evolving through their 20s and 30s, letting go, and learning that you can honor who you were without staying who you were.If you're in a season where you can feel yourself changing, this conversation is for you.Take your walk, press play, and give yourself permission to evolve.

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When your spouse dies, you experience a new level of grief. How can you lament in ways that honor the Lord? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth shares lessons she learned in the months immediately following her husband's homegoing.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Finding Beauty in Every Season."Finding Beauty in Every System: 30 Reflections to Start Your Day" invites women to begin each morning with quiet encouragement, biblical truth, and reminders of God's faithfulness through every season of life.Give today

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Selections from Job 15–17 Job desperately needed grace-filled words from his family and friends. The absence of grace might have hurt Job the most. In this message, encounter the second round of condemning reminders from Eliphaz to Job (Job 15–17). Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds on Job's despondent spirit and the necessity of grace. God develops a unique faith in the seasons when fog clouds everything, and you cannot sense His presence. Lean into His sustaining, amazing grace, especially through the uncertainty.