Podcasts about loss of a loved one

Send us a textFriend of the show Amanda Keith stops by the show to discuss the loss of her parent/father-daughter relationships and so much more. *******From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she was 13 and her first tarot deck at 16. Then, at the age of18, she was free to truly study her Spirit Lead path of Witchcraft, Psychic Development, and Energy Healing at a local shop that was located in Indianapolis, IN.In 2006, Spirit lead Amanda to move down to Birmingham, AL. While living there the Spirits lead her to connect with her Southern roots and began doing professional readings at a local shop. This began her journey of being not just a high-demand Psychic/Medium/Tarot Reader, but she started teaching classes on the Tarot and becoming a leader in the community. As well as learning and practicing Hoodoo/Root working. In the Fall of 2009, Amanda came back home Indianapolis area. While helping herToday she is a member of the Temple of Witchcraft and the Cabot-Kent Hermetic Temple and is focused on helping others all around the world, with clients ranging from the United States, Canada, the U.K., China, Australia, Japan, Puerto Rico, India, Mexico, Cayman Islands, and Denmark to name a few. People come to her for spiritual guidance, love, relationship, career, and business guidance.Here website is here: https://3crowsconjure.com*****If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomAudio production by Rich Zei of Third Ear AudioIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

One of the hardest parts of grief is finding something beautiful within the loss. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, Grant Garry opens up about his transformative journey through grief and what led him to create a documentary about the experience of loss—Meet Me Where I Am. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about how the pain of grief can be a powerful teacher guiding us toward deeper joy. Further Resources:Meet Me Where I Am (Documentary) The Where Am I Podcast

This Sunday we wrap up our sermon series called “Seven Biblical Promises That Anchor Our Sanity and Support Our Serenity” by exploring the Bible's penultimate promise – the promise of life in heaven. What will be it be like? What will we do there? Who will be there? Join us for a thoughtful, inspiring time together.

Send us a text“We need to ask ourselves daily, “What are the things I'm grateful for today?” “ ~ Randy Adkins Jr.Guest Bio: Randy Adkins Jr. a Lowcountry native of South Carolina, USA, creatively weaves his experiences as a corporate consultant, ordained minister, community leader and Distinguished Toastmaster into a tapestry, inspiring observers to integrate spiritual growth principles into everyday life. Randy has a passion to create lasting change in lives through writing, teaching and speaking. He is an altruistic leader, organizational visionary, captivating speaker and respected adviser with a mission is to inspire individuals to be leaders, change agents and go-getters.SHOW NOTES: Website(s): https://www.randyadkinsjr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/randyadkinsjrspeaker/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/randyadkinsjrYoutube: https://youtube.com/@produceonpurposeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-adkins-pmp-acp-csm-cspo-a979069?trk=hp-identity-nameInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randyadkinsjr/FrankSpeech URL: https://frankspeech.com/a/3kssc REMARKABLE LISTENER SPECIAL OFFER(S):REMARKABLE OFFER 1: Enjoy saving 30% to 80% on EVERYTHING you order at MyPillow.com with Free Promo Code, “REMARKABLE“. Yes, that's right! Use the best MyPillow promo code out there to save a ton of money on all 250+ quality, comfortable, cozy home goods at MyPillow.com/Remarkable. From sheets, to blankets, to pillows, to mattress toppers, be ready to sleep better and live more comfortably than you ever have before!REMARKABLE OFFER 2: Go to Randy's website at https://RandyAdkinsJr.com and enjoy a 25% discount at checkout with promo code, “REMARKABLE”. Enjoy!For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/Support the showWant Even More?

This episode is not about overcoming .. it is just about trying to manage and move forward after life takes a turn you never expect of losing someone you've loved limitlessly.     All views expressed in this podcast are solely mine and do not represent any Company or Firm.

The Sunday we'll dig deep into a famous Bible verse about God being the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end, the one who was, and is, and is to come. As we do so, we'll wrestle with: (a) what it means to say that God exists outside of time, and (b) what it means to say that Jesus is the God of my past, the God of my present, and the God of my future. All this may sound theoretical, but it actually has profound real-life application.

Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul. Today, Michael and Julianne delve into the complex tapestry of trauma, unwinding the threads that bind us to our past experiences. Many regard trauma as stemming from life-shattering events, but today's discussion unfolds its layers, revealing that trauma can emerge from the wounds of both presence and absence. Whether it's through neglect or the absence of nurturing, the imprints of trauma take many forms.Understanding trauma not as what's wrong with you but what happened to you, we'll explore its symptoms, ranging from physiological responses and relational challenges to mood disturbances, sleep issues, and beyond. It's often hard to identify trauma when there are no symptoms, but it can lurk in the system, precipitating unforeseen issues in our lives.With transformational insight, this episode affirms that real healing is possible.Discover how the barrier built by porn addiction can become a bridge to abundant life.What if lust for porn is really a search for true passion?In a world where there are 68 million searches for pornography every day and where over 70 percent of Christian men report viewing porn in the last year, it's no surprise that more and more men struggle with an addiction to this false fantasy. Common wisdom says if they just had more willpower or more faith, their fight would be over. ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

In this episode I first talk about the connection between clutter and grief and the various life events that can cause us to be grieving, since that is not only when we lose loved ones. Often these challenging times can lead to a buildup of belongings that serve as a shield against the pain of loss that we don't want to process. That is also the reason why decluttering is often more than tidying up; it's an emotional confrontation but more importantly a step towards healing.In the second part I talk with my special guest Melissa Harris and we unearth the emotional baggage of clutter tied to grief and life's transitions.  Losing a loved one or going through a major life upheaval can leave us grappling with grief that society often tells us to quickly move past. Melissa shares her experiences with loss, reflecting on the limited time we're given by society to grieve and the profound need to create spaces where our emotions are valued and heard. Together we bring to light the importance of support systems, may it be therapy or a grief groups, hiring a grief coach or a clutter clearing coach, this kind of support is helping us process these emotions rather than letting them manifest in harmful ways (or clutter in your home) Find the full shownotes hereSign up for a FREE Chaos2Peace-Jumpstart discovery call http://bit.ly/c2p-discoverFrom Chaos to Peace Consulting Inc - https://connygraf.comConnect with me on LinkedInGet to know the more private me on Instagram orLike and Follow my Facebook Page

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's mother's homegoing happened on a Leap Year. As with any family losing a loved one, the anniversary of that loved one's death comes in a tsunami-like wave of great proportion each year. But February 29th only happens every four years, and obviously, it can make the intensity of the weight of grief even more difficult.  Take a drive "across that Memphis Bridge" with Mary Anne as she revisits the most difficult days of her life. She shares how the broken system of her parents' care throttles her passion in offering hope for caregivers by fascillitating The Veranda Ministries respite program for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Supportive friends and family, along with your own quality of health and well-being, can play a role in how grief impacts you following bereavement. It's important to know that there are healthy ways to cope with grief. Life may never be quite the same again, but honoring your loved one on those anniversaries can bring hope and optimism as you move forward with your life. www.verandaministries.org

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update and a cut from the "More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns" CD, talk with author, translator and educator, David Bonagura, about his new book, "Jerome's Tears: Letters to Friends in Mourning." In the book, David translates seven of St. Jerome's letters to people in his life who had recently suffered the loss of a loved one. Learn how here is no one better suited to assuage our grief than the translator of the Bible, St. Jerome (ca. 347–420). You can listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts or listen Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. You can see a video of this interview at www.YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

One of the struggles that hit every family in some way is when you lose someone you love. Today's guest, Mike Nappa, lost his beloved wife, Amy, to cancer in 2016. In the years since her passing God has helped him to learn why grieving is such an important part of losing a loved one and how He's taught him how to grieve well.  This is one of the most touching and informative interviews I've done.  Mike has such a heart for those who are walking their own grief journey, and he truly wants to help those who are hurting as well as those who are trying to be there for them and understand their pain and what they need. He shares what one friend does for him every year on the anniversary of his wife's death (which, by the way is September 11) and why that has helped him to not only grieve that day well but also to look forward to it. Mike also talks about how his then three-year-old granddaughter struggled with her own grief and how one teacher recognized and helped her deal with her grief in the middle of a meltdown. He also gives wise advice to someone who is in the depth of despair in their grief journey. Before I interviewed Mike, I asked my mom if she had any questions she'd like me to ask him since she's not quite three years out from losing my dad. He was genuinely happy to answer her question. Mike truly is one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure of talking to and I know our conversation will be a blessing to you. For more information and resources go to CarolRoper.org/podcast Mike's book, Reflections for the Grieving Soul: Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss

In this episode I share what God's been teaching me through my life experience of recent grief and loss of a family member + how we can use these hard times in our life to grow closer and more in love with our Savior. I also share some ways we can be praying for the tragedies in Isreal and for the demonic forces at play. Remember, we follow a Risen King who already has the victory. Prayer is a powerful spiritual discipline we must lean on in hard times. Have faith, my loves. Fav worship song - Nothing but the Blood https://open.spotify.com/track/0L5tCfWfJ8rTwr1EWlHyWc?si=31c22b3c692046dd  Books - Victory in Spiritual Warfare, Driven by Eternity, The Great Disappearance Schedule a 1-1 session to see if coaching is right for you - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14480223  LINKS Shorten your learning curve and shop my fav books and Bibles via my amazon store front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_ Get your free resource library to help get you started as a new Christian.  DOWNLOAD YOURS HERE > https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources   Connect with Eliza Email: info@elizaceci.com  Faith-based life coaching: https://www.elizaceci.com/chosen Donate to our ministry: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate Have a suggestion for an episode or something you'd like to share? Send a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/elizaceci 

Today, I've decided to go back to the basics of grief, so to speak, back to Grief 101. I'll share with you ten common signs and symptoms of complicated grief as compiled by the Mayo Clinic. You may encounter these symptoms in your first days, weeks, or months after your loss - we almost all will - and due to this fact, I believe it's highly important to understand these symptoms. I've personally found it valuable to understand what we may experience with grief as we journey on this unknown path ahead of us. The more you know the better you are prepared for the various surprises you will encounter and the more successful you will be at navigating your grief.

I'm certain everyone can relate to having some special very people in their lives. People who had our back when the need arose, and held us steady as we stumbled through challenging circumstances - loss and the grief that comes with it being one of our largest challenges, if not the largest. Simply known as our “Support System” - these people are family and friends who often come through for us in ways we could never anticipate and with their own strength that often goes unnoticed. These are the unsung heroes of those who grieve the loss of a loved one. Who, on bended knee, helped to wipe our tears and stand by our side without judgment, but instead, with kind words, a silent hug, and a moment of comfort. This episode is dedicated to those we haven't had the chance to thank enough and those who don't expect anything more than a smile in return. In our grief, we couldn't possibly have come this far without their help.

Have you ever thought about what life would be like without plans? It might seem like an odd thought, but plans give structure to our lives. From going to work or school, to celebrating birthdays or holidays with family, we rely on plans to fill our days. Whether it's attending your son's high school football game, watching your daughter's play, or helping your parents with yard work, plans give us something to look forward to and help shape our days. 
 Now, imagine having no plans for your life. How would you approach that blank page? Would you feel anxious or excited about the possibilities? It's an interesting thing to contemplate but also a reality for grieving people.

Speaking to others about their grief experiences has helped me better understand grief over the past few years to, if for no other reason than to become aware that everyone's grief is different. Our experiences, our circumstances, every aspect of our loss, and how we attempt to move forward have differences that can enlighten us and help us by presenting us all with a slightly different perspective on grief. To that end, today's episode is a chat I had with an old friend at her suggestion. She reached out offering a concept of living with grief, which she felt others may appreciate. She suggested we discuss an idea she had about grief, "As long as grief is going to be your constant companion, you may as well make friends with it.” In our discussion, we go on to explain why this may be necessary for your loss journey and how it might help. This concept may be considered a bit surprising, but it's one I firmly believe we need to consider for so many reasons. Come along with us as we discuss “Making a Friend of Grief” and why this might be a thought you'd want to consider adopting for your journey.

In today's episode. I am introducing a very unlikely subject for a grief-based podcast; Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI. The idea is to use an AI resource to answer prompts, or questions about grief and see the results. The overarching hope is to compare and contrast what the AI source produces versus what I have attempted to communicate through 96 episodes to date. Come along with me as we experiment a bit with Artificial Intelligence and discover what it has to say about the myths of grief.  

Episode #96 will speak to those of you who have directly experienced great, personal loss. Although healing from the loss you are feeling at this moment seems to be impossible at times, come with me as I discuss the possibility of healing. If not right now in this moment, sometime in your future. I know all too well we all are experiencing or have experienced despair, sorrow, denial, anger, and even depression, to name only a few “symptoms of grief.” We know that these symptoms can occur over and over again, they don't appear once and then “you're good to go.” This is why grief is so difficult to control and get through because it doesn't fight fair; it is always present no matter how much time has passed, and when you succeed at pushing it aside for a moment, it unexpectedly pops up once again. Grief is a cycle that feels impossible to break. To that end, I'd like to talk about approaching your grief - specifically, the healing you seek – in a different way: through story.

Today's episode was inspired by a letter shared with me by a very good friend, leadership coach, and fellow podcaster, Angie Robinson. Angie joined me in episode #30 discussing Personality Types, Support, and Choosing a Word for the Year. The episode focused on providing insights to help us understand ourselves as well as others. It helped identify why some friends may shy away from those hard subjects, while others dive in and have always been by your side as you navigate your grief journey. Recently, Angie shared a letter from her friend, Steve, and as I read it, I appreciated the stripped down honesty he shared, but more importantly, the various "realities" of grief that were revealed within the letter. I saw several valuable insights which I knew were important enough to share.

I realize "The Power of Grief Groceries" title requires a bit of detailed clarification, but that will have to come a bit deeper inside the episode. As a listener you need to understand the premise of this episode is to share what I feel is the best way to help someone suffering a great personal loss. Whether you have personal experience with the passing of a close friend or family member, or you have been touched by death through an “outer-circle” connection, I will assume you understand loss, and all that goes with that knowledge. However, if you've not experienced loss yet, it is difficult to know how to help your friend immediately after loss. Even those of us who have been exposed to loss could probably use a reminder or, better yet, a fresh take on better ways to help someone in their initial days and weeks after a loss. I believe this is something we all can get better at, and to that end, I'd like to share several ways to do so in this episode.

No matter how many years you are from your initial loss, your grief will be part of your everyday life. Each day that passes will allow you to find different ways to take another step forward, providing you strength when you need it and confidence when you feel you have none. If you are the support system for a friend walking with grief, you may need to better understand what grief looks like years after loss to more efficiently help your friend navigate grief. Join me as I discuss my grief experience three years after loss and provide insights as to what can be expected and how best we can all help someone through their grief years after loss.  

Episode 51. Jennifer in OregonSince this is the last episode of season 2 and I am putting this podcast in a hiatus (possibly permanently) I wanted to tell my mom's story. Today we will be talking about my mom, Bobbie Lee, and she passed away on August 24, 2020. My mom had Alzheimer's from a Traumatic Brain Injury and she'd been in a memory care since October 2018. She was a feisty lady and general good health, despite the Alzheimer's, when her memory care was shut down to visitors due to COVID. My mom got COVID in August 2020 in an outbreak at her memory care. It was brought in by an employee, which was one of my worst fears. She was moved to a COVID nursing home where she died about 10 days later. This podcast has been in honor of her memory, the family members of every person I've interviewed and everyone who has died of COVID, complications, Long COVID, etc. Yellow Heart Memorial Rami's Heart COVID-19 MemorialInAmerica: FlagsFor context on this interview and the ever-changing pandemic, I recorded this episode on June 30, 2023.Support the showIf you've lost a loved one to COVID and would like to share your story on the show, please send me an email. My email address is forthosewelostpodcast@gmail.com. Or go to the website forthosewelostpodcast.com and click on contact button and you can reach me that way as well.This show won't ever have a paid members area or episodes you have to pay to listen to, but there are expenses with hosting a podcast. If you would like to help, please support the show.All episodes are written and produced by me and all music is used under the protection of fair use. Our social media accounts can be found at:Instagram Twitter FacebookYouTube (work in progress for the captions)Until next time!Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

All around you, it may seem as though everyone else is doing just fine. Meanwhile, you are a complete mess dealing with your grief, trying to take just one more step each day with no sign that your sorrow will ever subside. Friends may wish for strength in this time of need while others may secretly wonder when you will "get over it." Outside your window the world seems to be going on as usual, no one seems to feel the way you do, and you have no idea how to stop feeling like a complete mess. In this episode, I examine this side-effect of grief from a different perspective, providing you with tools… select words, in fact, that may help you find a new perspective for yourself. 

This episode will speak to you whether you have lost someone close or distant or only know someone who has. Perhaps you have been fortunate enough not to experience loss in your life. The message of this show is pertinent no matter what your experience with grief may be, and it will fit whatever season of life you currently find yourself within. For my friends who are on their path with grief, I ask that you listen intently with your heart and open your mind to the truths you may already know. I realize how the dark clouds can sometimes dim your perspective on your life at this moment, but you need to know and understand the sun is indeed there… it's tucked behind a few clouds right now.

Episode 50. Elena and Yvette in TexasIn this episode, I will be talking with Yvette and Elena. They lost their mother, Aurora Poblano, to COVID on January 23, 2021. Their mother Aurora lived in Pasadena, Texas with Elena. Yvette reached out to me over a year ago, but they've waited to talk about their mom until they could do it together.One important thing to know is that their mom was diagnosed with Cerebellar Degeneration when she was 35 years old. It is a genetic disorder that is inherited and if I remember correctly, at least three of her children also have this disease. I've linked to some information about this in the show notes.Elena and Yvette's mom had a special relationship with each one of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Elena wanted me to add that her daughter Yadira and her son Javier would take turns taking their grandma to JC Penney which as her favorite store to shop, and then they would go and have breakfast at I-Hop. This was one of her favorite outings. Yvette volunteers with the Yellow Heart Memorial and she is the founder of the San Bernadino installation of the Yellow Heart Memorial. Elena is a volunteer for the Wall of COVID and Rose River memorial installation held in February of this year in Houston and they both have submitted their mom's name to the the Rami's Heart COVID 19 memorial and the Willow trees memorial. Cerebellar DegenerationRami's Heart COVID-19 Memorial For context on this interview and the ever-changing pandemic, we recorded this episode on May 4, 2023.Support the showIf you've lost a loved one to COVID and would like to share your story on the show, please send me an email. My email address is forthosewelostpodcast@gmail.com. Or go to the website forthosewelostpodcast.com and click on contact button and you can reach me that way as well.This show won't ever have a paid members area or episodes you have to pay to listen to, but there are expenses with hosting a podcast. If you would like to help, please support the show.All episodes are written and produced by me and all music is used under the protection of fair use. Our social media accounts can be found at:Instagram Twitter FacebookYouTube (work in progress for the captions)Until next time!Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

There are so many pieces of this grief puzzle, aren't there? Whether you have been directly affected by a loss or have yet to be, even just knowing someone and seeing them work through their grief, you get an idea of the many puzzle pieces in their life. Recently I've been feeling as though I might be watching the world walk by in this new life I find myself defining. It should not be a surprise that I question, "Am I living enough yet?" How about you? Can you relate to this thought?

Over the past two years of producing this podcast and living through grief for three years, I've discovered one thing is always true. It's difficult for some people to understand grief. Specifically, it's hard for some to understand what people are actually “going through” daily with their grief. In addition, many don't quite get why grief can never be considered to have an end. To help shed a brighter light on these common and difficult-to-understand truths about grief, I'd like to approach it differently with a poignant question that will hopefully lead to a better understanding. How often do you have the chance with your person, spouse, a close family member, or a friend right now to entertain the phrase, “Remember when…”? To understand grief better, I would now like you to imagine not being able to have that conversation.

 I want to discuss failure. Ask yourself this; "Are you failing at grief?" Or, more accurately, do you "feel" you are failing at grief? I'd suggest you most likely do, but is it an absolute failure, or simply just something you perceive? In this episode I discuss why that's ok and, more importantly, normal. The significant steps you can take to allow your failure to become a positive thing will provide you with a better understanding of how your feelings of failing at grief can help you grow through your grief.

In this episode, I've chosen to share with you a list I believe is quite important in helping us understand grief on a deeper level. Often I see or hear stories of someone who has experienced a friend or family member in their life not quite understanding how grief affects them even years after their loss. Perpetuating the misunderstanding of grief, its depth, and why there is no end to grief. This discussion will shed light on grief and allow you to understand better the “forever of grief” and why that is a fact.

Episode 49. Angee in MissouriIn this episode, I will be talking with Angee in Missouri. Angee lost her mom, Gloria, to Covid on February 17, 2021. Angee not only feels the grief of losing her mom, but she also deeply feels the guilt of knowing that she brought the virus home to her mom. We talk a lot about grief and guilt and healing in this episode. Angee mentions the Yellow Heart Memorial and how connecting with others has helped her. We also talk briefly about the book, Option B, by Sheryl Sandberg. Finally, there is a bit of an up and down audio sound when Angee is speaking sometimes. I've done my best to try to edit it to be more even. Yellow Heart Memorial Option B book by Sheryl Sandberg For context on this interview and the ever-changing pandemic, we recorded this episode on March 2, 2023.Support the showIf you've lost a loved one to COVID and would like to share your story on the show, please send me an email. My email address is forthosewelostpodcast@gmail.com. Or go to the website forthosewelostpodcast.com and click on contact button and you can reach me that way as well.This show won't ever have a paid members area or episodes you have to pay to listen to, but there are expenses with hosting a podcast. If you would like to help, please support the show.All episodes are written and produced by me and all music is used under the protection of fair use. Our social media accounts can be found at:Instagram Twitter FacebookYouTube (work in progress for the captions)Until next time!Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

When left brained engineer John Lodal lost his wife to cancer, he needed to learn a whole new skill set to overcome the overwhelming deep grief.  John is an engineer, widower, and author or "A Right Brain Awakening: What Grief Taught a Heartbroken Engineer."  You can find his book on Amazon and other book stores.  Some of the highlights John shares:What is "grief illiteracy" and how does it leave us unprepared for experiencing grief?Deep grief is like a puzzle unique to you and you need help to decode the puzzleYou are allowed to pick and choose from the tools offered to find what works for youPain is unavoidable, but suffering is optionalReaching out for qualified help is the key to navigating the grief journeyI will never "move on" but I can "move forward"How to find new meaning and purpose in lifeHow to deal with the anger of lossYou still have power in your painLearning how to be kind to yourself and patient with othersAnd 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.

Through tragedy and difficult times in your life, how often have you heard the suggestion to keep busy? As we navigate our grief journey, I'm sure there have been several times you've heard yourself answering a friend's inquiry about how you are doing with, "I'm keeping busy." Here's the question I'd like you to consider today. Have you thought about your answer about "keeping busy"? Are you "keeping busy?" And does it help? Lets discuss this a little more.

Episode 48. Brian in IllinoisI recorded this episode with Brian in Illinois in April 2022 and it was originally supposed to be episode 28. But Brian didn't send me any photos of his mom or him and I put this show on hold. With this podcast headed into a hiatus (more on that below), I decided to air this show and I went through Brian's YouTube channel and pulled some still images from his videos and he did send me some beautiful photos a couple of weeks ago. Brian lost his mom in June of 2021 to complications from COVID. She'd had a number of serious medical emergencies in the last ten years and when she got COVID in February of 2021, though she recovered and came home in April, the overall damage was done and she just didn't get better.  Brian has autism and PTSD and he and his mother lived together for many, many years. They were literally each other's support system. When they got COVID, they both got incredibly ill very quickly and they could not help each other. Brian and his mom were alone for three days before he called 911. Brian also has Long COVID and we spend part of this interview talking about his symptoms and his long term health challenges. Now about the hiatus. My work has picked up a lot and I've found I have less time to work on podcast episodes and everything that goes into producing them. For that reason, I have decided to end season 2 sometime in June and I'm not currently recording any stories. If my work stays this busy, I don't know if there will be a season 3, but for right now, I'll say that I'd like to do a limited season 3 later in the fall. I appreciate everyone who has been a part of this show, who's followed the podcast online on social media and who's listened. It means so much to me and it's been a huge part of my own personal grief and healing journey.  People's Resource Center Brian's  YouTube channel - Artzaganza Brian's GoFundMeFor context on this interview and the ever-changing pandemic, we recorded this episode on April 23, 2022.Support the showIf you've lost a loved one to COVID and would like to share your story on the show, please send me an email. My email address is forthosewelostpodcast@gmail.com. Or go to the website forthosewelostpodcast.com and click on contact button and you can reach me that way as well.This show won't ever have a paid members area or episodes you have to pay to listen to, but there are expenses with hosting a podcast. If you would like to help, please support the show.All episodes are written and produced by me and all music is used under the protection of fair use. Our social media accounts can be found at:Instagram Twitter FacebookYouTube (work in progress for the captions)Until next time!Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

We all understand that losing someone special brings plenty of grief. How we navigate our grief is the key to a successful journey through grief. Our goal through grief should be to survive our loss for our loved ones and ourselves and find a way to move forward. To do so, we need to understand grief better and discover the tools available to do so. Today, we will explore how a healthy conversation with grief can help us accomplish this more confidently and with a positive understanding of the process.

In today's episode I'd like to examine what it means to “Make Room for Hope” in your life after loss and during your grief journey. It's an important aspect of grief which one day will we will all come to face. In my opinion, to live without hope is not to live at all. The ultimate question is how can you best begin to consider making room for hope without ignoring your current feelings of loss and your need to grieve? 

In this episode, I will be talking with Jessica in New Jersey. Jessica lost her dad, Xavier, to Covid on January 18, 2021. When she reached out to me, Jessica told me that she had not really talked about her dad and told his story in detail like this. She said she'd put it in a box but now she was ready to share. Jessica tells her dad's story and also talks about how she is healing and the things she misses the most about him. She mentions Hannah's Faces of COVID Victims drawings and the Rami's Heart Covid-19 Memorial.Hannah's Faces of COVID Rami's Heart COVID-19 MemorialFor context on this interview and the ever-changing pandemic, we recorded this episode on February 18, 2023.Support the showIf you've lost a loved one to COVID and would like to share your story on the show, please send me an email. My email address is forthosewelostpodcast@gmail.com. Or go to the website forthosewelostpodcast.com and click on contact button and you can reach me that way as well.This show won't ever have a paid members area or episodes you have to pay to listen to, but there are expenses with hosting a podcast. If you would like to help, please support the show.All episodes are written and produced by me and all music is used under the protection of fair use. Our social media accounts can be found at:Instagram Twitter FacebookYouTube (work in progress for the captions)Until next time!Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

I've recently realized, with the help and insight of a new friend, that often, in grief, we focus on the loss and how we came to deal with it and not as much on the tangible suggestions and successes we may have experienced as we attempt to take a step forward from our loss. The common question put forth by someone who's experienced loss is simple; "How do you move forward?" This question never seems to be quickly answered for a good reason… it's nearly an impossible question to answer. However, I believe suggestions can be shared to help guide those contemplating this question. In this episode, I will share things I've heard or tried myself and, at the very least, provide a few suggestions for you to seriously consider when you ask, "How do I take a step forward from my loss?"

Inspiration comes from many places that I've discovered if I'm not listening, I may miss it. Thankfully, last week, I was listening. In this episode, I will share with you a few truthful messages shared with me by some incredible, insightful people. Their words are reminders for us to stop, listen, consider, and reexamine the depth of grief our family or friends may be experiencing daily. Join me in understanding the depth of grief and what we can do to help others walk through it. 

As we know, there is no end to grief. But why? What is it about grief that seems to allow it to live on years past the initial loss? Is it the shock and despair of it all? Or is it the hopeless feeling of the loss itself? Come along with me as I discuss a new perspective on grief and the never-ending hold it can have on those left behind. We will also examine important reasons we should consider trying to move forward in our grief while honoring our loved one lost.

Reflecting on life generally is recognizing where we came from, a point in our past. To grow from our experiences, and to strive for better as we move forward, is a noble but essential goal. Through the love instilled within us as we develop and grow, we hope always to find gratefulness not far from our hearts, no matter what we are going through. As we walk our path with grief and discover what tomorrow has to offer, we may find it challenging to carry on. The best way to approach this is not to forget each day ahead is accomplished one step at a time. Join me as we examine the importance of reflecting on life and looking ahead to possibilities.

I've been thinking about how grief shows up in my life and others I know who are dealing with grief. I've been more aware of how I allow my grief to be present in my daily life and with others. It seems to be a question focused on how we, as a society, genuinely see grief in others and what we do with what we see. Do we reach out with a helping hand or an ear to bend, or do we wonder why they haven't "gotten over it" yet? Let's examine together how we see grief and how we can better support someone on their journey with grief. 

When you become a widow, suddenly everyone approaches you with some well-intentioned advice. This is one of those 'widow rules' we hear about all the time! "They" say not to make any big changes in the first year of widowhood. But you have to consider, on an individual basis, if this makes sense to you or not. Here are some instances where big changes just make more sense! Have you joined the Widow Squad community yet? Why not? Become a member of this amazing group of widows and start your journey to healing from loss. You don't have to do this alone!  https://www.widow180.com/membership   Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927 The Healing Hearts Retreat For Widows is May 5-7, 2023! Will you be joining us! Get in here and save your spot today! https://www.widow180.com/retreat Please share the podcast and leave us a rating and review! Thank you for listening! Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast for just $3 per month to keep the podcast going! Thanks! https://patreon.com/widow180  

Being defined by our grief is a risk we face when we allow ourselves to feel deeply and love unconditionally. However, allowing our grief to overwhelm us, externally as well as internally, is not healthy. While we walk through our grief journey, it becomes important to understand how to avoid allowing our grief to define us. We have a choice to let either our grief encompass us, or we can choose to walk with grief more positively. The decision is ours. Here are five helpful ways to avoid being defined by our grief as we move forward.

This week's podcast guest is no stranger to grief and loss. Emily Thiroux Threatt is our special guest on the podcast today. She has been widowed twice and shares her journey through both losses, how she coped with grief, and how she is finding happiness and joy through creativity and new pursuits! We chat about: ~ How Emily quit her job to become a full time caregiver and had to start all over again after losing her first husband, Jacques. ~ How certain friends start to distance themselves, but then life surprises us and the right people come into our lives at the exact right time! ~ How Emily told herself to start saying YES to invitations, and her world opened up to brand new adventures! ~ Emily signed up on Match.com reluctantly after her friend persuaded her to. She met Ron and the two were married a few years later! ~ Ron fell ill and died of congestive heart failure. They had been married for 10 years. ~ Emily wrote a book called Loving And Living Your Way Through Grief! Her new book is coming out in April! ~ Best advice: take care of yourself! You can find Emily at www.lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com If you would like to join us at the Healing Hearts Retreat For Widows, sign up now! Early bird pricing ends THIS Saturday March 11, 2023! Get all the deets at https://www.widow180.com/retreat Email me for questions: jen@widow180.com  

In today's episode, I will begin by reflecting on how I approach a new calendar year. Instead of resolutions typically engaged in the new year, I choose a word for the year designed to help me focus on the year ahead and provide a clear path of intention. With Spring right around the corner and our lives firmly in the third month of the year, reflecting on how we've approached the new year so far - especially as we deal with grief - is a good way to allow ourselves to readjust if we find the need. More importantly, to reflect on how our approach to this new year is going and to allow ourselves to measure any change we have engaged, goals we may have already achieved, and new projects we may want to reveal to others and ourselves as we attempt to shift perspective for 2023. You will find this episode will do just that. It will reveal a new project I am introducing through the Journey to Grateful podcast, to better help those searching for support that fits their needs. 

What's a widow to do on the "death-iversary" day...aka the "spirit day" as we call it in the Widow Squad? This is Episode 4 of the WidowSquad Podcast, a brand new podcast where we introduce a topic, related to widowhood, of course, and share our experience and advice to listeners! I am so excited to be a part of this incredible new podcast with fellow hosts, Kim Murray and Melissa Pierce!  New episodes of The WidowSquad Podcast will be released every Thursday so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing! In today's episode we chat about: ~ acknowledging the date with family, friends, and kids ~ reflecting on memories that help keep their spirit alive. ~ Embracing the feelings, it's ok to feel sad and to grieve, no matter how much time has passed. Check out https://www.widowsquadpodcast.com  Also, registration is opening up THIS WEEK for the Healing Hearts Retreat for Widows happening May5-7, 2023! Get all the details and sign up at https://www.widow180.com/retreat   Join us in the WidowSquad community for connection, weekly meeting, and awesome guest speakers, as well as tons of resources and inspiration each month! Go to https://www.widow180.com/membership Email me: jen@widow180.com  

Today is Valentine's Day 2023. It's one of those days, those miletone days, those holidays that we have to face. My intent for this episode was to come up with some helpful tips and strategies to make it through this Valentine's Day and make it a little less hurtful, a little more bearable.  This is a short but sweet list on ways that you can take back control of this day! Make it what you want it to be! We can't stop this day from coming, but we can do whatever we want on this day! Let me know how Valentine's Day was for you this year. What did you do? Email me at jen@widow180.com Or better yet, join us in the WidowSquad community and tell us all about it! This is definitely one of those days we can support each other through! Join us at https://www.widow180.com/membership And DON'T FORGET...our in person retreat is happening in May! Get more info and register at https://www.widow180.com/retreat  

If you haven't read the book The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz, I highly suggest it! We just finished reading it in the Widow Squad book club. I love its simplicity and reminders to us about what's important in life!  And agreement number 3, Don't Make Assumptions really struck a chord with me. As widows, we assume things about ourselves and about the people around us, resulting in needless suffering! I hope you found some insights in this episode. Please share it with a friend who needs to hear this message too. Please rate and review the podcast! Get in on the WidowSquad online community and join our next book club starting soon: https://www.widow180.com/membership Email me if you would like to share your "widow success story" on the podcast! jen@widow180.com Have you joined our FREE Facebook group yet? Why not? Here's the link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927 Did someone say FREEBIE? Get the video presentation of Kicking Loneliness To The Curb today! Here's the link: https://www.widow180.com/lonely  

This week we continue our conversation with Michelle Scharf as she shares her journey through grief after losing her husband John to cancer.  Here's what we chat about: ~ How within a span of 6 months she lost her husband, became an empty-nester, and turned 50! ~ How she turned to alcohol to stop the pain of grief until a friend intervened. ~How she started her passion project, Relentlessly Resilient podcast with her friend and fellow widow, Jennie. ~The key things that have helped her along the way including: keeping a gratitude journal, yoga, meditation, and prayer. Find her on IG @relentlesslyresilientpodcast Find her podcast at www.ksl.com Join us in the WidowSquad community for friendship and amazing resources at https://widowsquad.com Got questions OR a story you want to share? Email me at jen@widow180.com Wanna support the podcast? Become a sponsor at https://www.patreon.com/widow180 and donate as little as $3 per month to keep the podcast going! Thank you!        

Donna Kendrick will never forget the "Omgosh, what just happened?!" moment when she discovered her husband Greg had passed away suddenly in 2013. Donna found herself navigating the confusing world of finances post-loss, and then also felt a calling when she realized that she wanted to change careers to become a certified financial planner for others whose lives are in transition.  We chat about:  ~ Donna deciding to go back to school ~ Her biggest struggle in widowhood, figuring out "what's next?" ~ How the Safe Harbor program for grief counseling helped her and her children so much. ~ How she wrote a book that's part memoir/ part financial help for widows. Her book is called A Guide To Widowhood: Navigating the First Three Years. ~ Donna's podcast is called Widow, Wisdom, and Wealth ~ How Donna married her now husband Jim in Graceland and the happy couple is now a blended family of 6! ~ How important it is to wake up every day and ask "How am I going to make the day better for other people? I have an opportunity today. Let's take it!" You can find Donna at: https://www.widow-wisdom.com Email her: donna@widow-wisdom.com On IG: @widowandwisdom Don't forget to sign up for the Finding Purpose And Meaning After Loss Program For Widows! We're starting Monday January 23, 2023! You know there's a purpose that burns so brightly that nothing in this world can dim it! I want to help you find it!  Sign up at https://www.widow180.com/purpose