Podcasts about love loss

This week on the pod, the boys talk The Odyssey, and Ryan speaks with Laura Coffey about her Homeric travels chronicled in her book, Enchanted Islands: Travels Through Myth & Magic, Love & Loss. Things We Talked About: Enchanted Islands: Travels Through Myth & Magic, Love & Loss https://a.co/d/0e1iMY8Z MAP - The Odyssey: A Mythical Journey through The Real World https://a.co/d/0hOUJ8Cf Laura Coffey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l_j_coffey/  

Tonight's love questions hit that tender spot:The fear of losing a great partner because you're chasing perfection.The heartbreak of breaking up with someone who loves you.The strange guilt of buying too many books for your kids.The bittersweet moment when your toddler finally sleeps in their own bed.Love isn't a straight line. It's a series of tiny recalibrations — some painful, some beautiful, all human.

On May 31, 2026, Dr. Peter Kreeft's beautiful wife of 63 years, Maria Antoinette Kreeft, went home to her Heavenly reward. In his own words, Dr. Kreeft told us before coming, “There is much to say about that: a story of struggle and grace.” The following conversation is just that. Ep. 587 Theotokos Rosaries: https://dwplus.shop/TheotokosRosaries - - -

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Mwenya Kabwe, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Dance, Theatre & Performance studies at UCT, Theatre maker and performer, about Constellations and how the play explore its thought-provoking themes of love, loss, fate and the infinite possibilities shaped by our choices, and discuss what audiences can expect from this emotionally rich and intellectually engaging production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when an architect's structured world collides with the freedom of art—and grief becomes the bridge between them? In episode 268, Ksenia Merck shares how illustrating Ghost Flower, the novel her late husband Bill left behind, turned heartbreak into a sweeping collaboration of love, art, and legacy. For Ksenia, the journey wasn't about letting go—it was about discovering that connection, like the cosmos she paints, simply continues.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(03:58) Ksenia's warm welcome and the story behind Ghost Flower(04:19) How she balances two worlds: architecture and art(05:29) The origin of Ghost Flower's cover and Bill's final days(09:07) Sketching the cosmos: bringing the novel's imagery to life(11:00) Creating The Ghost Flower Companion Journal(12:43) Remembering Bill: her "twin flame" and exceptional soul(17:51) Finding cosmic wonder in the night sky(19:39) Art as liberation: healing through creative freedom(22:38) Layered loss: navigating grief at her own pace(24:52) A mini life review: recording Bill's books and writing her ownKsenia J. Merck is an artist, architect, and creative storyteller whose work bridges structure, imagination, and spirit. After four decades managing airport capital programs, she turned to art after the unexpected passing of her husband, William F. Merck II, illustrating and posthumously publishing his science fiction novel, Ghost Flower, and later creating its companion journal. Drawing on her travels, marriage, and fascination with the cosmos, her work explores connection, resilience, and the continuum between life and loss. Originally from Arizona and now in Florida, she shares her story of grief, healing, and creative reinvention.In this episode, Ksenia opens up about the dual nature of her life — decades in the structured world of architecture, set against the liberating world of art. She shares how illustrating Ghost Flower became both a tribute to Bill and a path through grief, describing the immersive process of sketching the novel's imagery and how those sketches led to The Ghost Flower Companion Journal. She speaks tenderly about Bill as her "twin flame" and a compassionate leader, and about layered loss — her mother, her father, and then Bill — admitting to "blowout" days while coming to believe grief isn't an ending but a continuum she still feels connected to. She closes by sharing she's recording audiobooks of Bill's books, writing her own story, and points listeners to her website and Instagram.Connect with Ksenia J. Merck: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookGet Ksenia's books!Let's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/6/26, Co-Host Megan Zinn Sen. Jo Comerford: Reading Frederick Douglass Together, recent Supreme Court decisions, the legislature's approval of bonds for our future. Writers Block -- Megan Zinn interviews Cara Benson on “An Armsfull of Birds: A Personal Field Guide to Love, Loss, and Commitment” -- at Broadside Bookshop this Wednesday. Dr. Xiomara Herman, Amherst, Pelham & Amherst Regional School Superintendent: why is she leaving at the end of this school year? Mayors Monday w/ Northampton's Gina Louise Sciarra: the July 4 Naturalization Ceremony, the Declaration of Independence this Wednesday at Memorial Hall, and the FACT Force (Fiscal Assessment Community Taskforce) – the override in the City's future.

Few experiences shape us more profoundly than love and loss. In this encore episode of Ojai: Talk of the Town, acclaimed author Laurel Braitman reflects on the deeply personal journey behind her memoir, What Looks Like Bravery: A Journey Through Love & Loss.A graduate of Thacher School who grew up just over the hill in Santa Paula, Braitman returns to the landscapes that shaped her life as she recounts her father's battle with cancer, the complexities of family, and the unexpected ways grief can transform us. Today she serves as Writer-in-Residence at Stanford School of Medicine, where she explores the intersection of storytelling, medicine and the human experience.The conversation ranges well beyond the memoir. We discuss her remarkable parents, growing up in Ventura County, the many changes Ojai has experienced over the decades, the craft of writing, and the rapidly evolving world of publishing. We also revisit the fascinating story of Monarch, the California grizzly whose image inspired the state flag — and debate whether the famous bear came from the Sespe Wilderness or the nearby Tehachapi Mountains.Braitman is also the author of the bestselling "Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves," a groundbreaking exploration of animal behavior and what it reveals about ourselves.It's an intimate, thoughtful conversation about resilience, memory, place, and the stories we tell to make sense of our lives.Originally released as Episode 138.

(00:00:00) Welcome And Kelly's Light (00:05:30) The Night Everything Changed (00:10:45) Driving Into The Unknown (00:14:55) Coma Faith And A Peaceful Room (00:19:20) Choosing Organ Donation (00:24:00) Meeting The Boy Who Received Kelly's Heart (00:27:55) Rituals That Keep Kelly Close (00:31:40) Hope And Guidance For Grieving Parents A child can change a room with a smile, and Kelly Corbly did that everywhere she went. She was five years old, curly-haired, dog-obsessed, and fearless about loving people others avoided. Then one night, what looked like a bad dream became a medical emergency, and her parents, David and Ann, found themselves racing toward a children's hospital with no clear answers, making choices no parent is ever prepared to make.We walk through the reality of sudden pediatric brain injury, including Kelly's rare arteriovenous malformation (AVM), the terrifying hours around surgery, and the days of waiting as coma turned into brain death testing. David and Anne share what helped them endure: the kindness of nurses, a surprising sense of peace in the ICU room, and a faith experience that felt like comfort arriving at the exact moment it was needed. If you've searched for language around grief, shock, and spiritual questions after child loss, their honesty offers a steady place to land.Kelly's legacy also becomes practical and life-changing through organ donation. With the guidance of an organ donor coordinator, the Corblys choose to donate, and they even meet Joshua, the little boy who receives Kelly's heart and lives six more months because of her. We also talk about long-term bereavement, protecting a marriage after trauma, and the rituals that keep love close, from a celebration of life filled with stuffed puppies to a golden retriever named Kelly's Angel.If Kelly's story moves you, please subscribe, share this episode with someone who may need it, and leave a review so more grieving families can find these conversations.To learn more about Kelly, visit her website: KellyCorbly.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Chico author Douglas Keister‘s 49th book explores love, loss, and self-exploration. This novel features a 15th-century painting, The Garden of Earthly Delights, that hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid.

The Gateway Podcast – Kerrilynn Shellhorn – The Unbroken Bond: Love, Loss & the Afterlife Date: June 30, 2026 Episode: 136 Discussion: Kerrilynn Shellhorn – The Unbroken Bond: Love, Loss & the Afterlife About Kerrilynn: Kerrilynn Shellhorn is a generational psychic medium, intuitive mentor, paranormal investigator, and radio host based in Ontario, Canada. Known for her accuracy, humour, heart-centred approach, and down-to-earth presence, Kerrilynn creates meaningful connections between the living and the spirit world through private sessions, live theatre events, gallery readings, séances, workshops, and paranormal investigations. She is the host of Spirit Switchboard on the United Public Radio Network where she explores mediumship, the paranormal, folklore, spirituality, and the mysteries that live just beyond the veil. Through her work, Kerrilynn blends compassion, curiosity, and just the right amount of sass to help people feel seen, supported, and reminded that love never truly leaves us.

In this episode, Toni is joined by Jacqueline Lemieux Bokor, photographer and author of a beautifully illustrated book inspired by her beloved dog, Boris. Jacqueline shares the remarkable story of how Boris came into her life, the deep bond they formed, and the profound impact he had on her family over the years. The conversation takes a heartbreaking turn as Jacqueline recounts the devastating house fire that claimed Boris's life while simultaneously saving her family's. Awakened in the middle of the night by Boris's urgent barking, Jacqueline, her husband, and their young daughter escaped a rapidly spreading fire that ultimately destroyed their home. Through grief, loss, and rebuilding, Jacqueline reflects on the unexpected signs, memories, and moments of grace that helped her find meaning in the tragedy. Years later, those experiences became the foundation for a heartfelt book that combines photography, storytelling, and poetry to honor the bond between people and their dogs. Toni and Jacqueline explore themes of love, loss, gratitude, and the ways our pets continue to shape our lives long after they're gone. It's a moving conversation about resilience, remembrance, and the extraordinary gifts our dogs leave behind.

Marisa Renee Lee is the award-winning and bestselling author of Grief is Love. For her work on grief and healing, she has been featured on Good Morning America and NPR, in Vogue and The Atlantic, among other outlets. Her new book Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty reflects on her experiences with chronic illness and grief, offering solace to folks living with all kinds of uncertainty. A longtime rabble-rouser of social healing and equity, Lee previously served as a deputy director in the Obama White House and is now CEO of Beacon Advisors, a social-impact consulting firm. Illness and death is all around us. Grief is universal. How can we best navigate it all? And can we ever truly find 'closure'? Marisa and I discuss life, love, loss, grief, hope, and healing...the subjects of her two terrific books. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Shooting Up case study: How an American missionary kid's family helped launch Betel rehab in 1980s Spain. Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction by Jonathan Tepper is a heartfelt letter to family and friends.It's an intimate portrait of radical compassion amid the AIDS crisis, told through the eyes of a boy watching his parents choose the damned over the respectable while witnessing miracles and tragedies in equal measure.⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: 00:15 Introduction.01:34 What this Infinite Books publication is all about.03:08 How this investment manager was inspired to finally finish this Madrid-based memoir.05:30 Tried and true creating tips from a Rhodes Scholar.06:21 The answer to suffering is always more love.Please note: If you are affected by this story and want to seek assistance, see: 1800RESPECT https://www.1800respect.org.au/, Kids Help Line http://kidshelpline.com.au/, Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/, Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/. ⇨ FULL ARTICLEClick to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/shooting-up/ ⇨ VIDEO PODCASTClick to watch: https://youtu.be/1kzCzmYFAZ0 ⇨ FREE GIFTForever Young Autobiographies Membership: Preserve a life-story legacy step by step with expert guidance and a supportive community. Join free trial:  https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/membership ⇨ YOUR SAYWhat childhood characters stand out in your memory? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Leave me a comment below or at https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/⇨ RELATED LINKSPublishing: The ultimate guide to publishing a life storyhttps://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/publishing/ Generation Jumping: A legacy memoir of hope by Steve Beal Snrhttps://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/generation-jumping/  Realign writing goals: 5 things to remember to reboot writing dreamshttps://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/realign-writing-goals/ Story detail: Identifying key details in a story to make your autobiography shinehttps://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/valuable-detail/ Writing challenge - part 2: 6 things to remember before you hold a family stories interviewhttps://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-challenge-part-2/ ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful!Happy creating!⇨ ABOUT MEG'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.⇨ WEBSITEhttps://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com⇨ YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies⇨ FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies⇨ INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/#lifestory #memories #familyhistory

When do we get to the point in life when we begin to lose just as often as we win? Career restarts, divorces, the death of a parent, the loss of a friend? For Chris Jones it all began roughly a decade ago, when he discovered his wife's romantic texts with his close male friend, and his marriage ended abruptly with a single sentence: "I saw it all. I'm done." That moment led Jones - an award-winning writer for Esquire, The Atlantic and ESPN - into a new phase of his life, when introspection, vulnerability, and love for a blue collar English soccer team gave him perspective on what it means to win and lose in life. On this episode of Paternal, Jones recounts the moment he discovered his wife's infidelity, why his therapist recommended he consider picking up trash around town, and how he used soccer to connect with his English ancestors and his teenaged son during a time when he needed a win more than ever. Jones' new memoir Legs Hearts Minds is available wherever you buy books. He has appeared on Paternal twice in the past, in 2021 and again in 2022.

Today's guest is Cory Allen—a former police officer, longtime U.S. Secret Service Agent who spent years protecting Michelle Obama, author, dad, and advocate for LGBTQ+ family building.You may know Cory from his memoir, Breaking Free, where he shared his journey as a gay Secret Service Agent. Now he's written a children's book called Dada Takes a Trip, inspired by the very real emotions that come with leaving your child behind for a work trip—and helping kids understand that love doesn't disappear just because a parent is away.In this episode, Cory opens up about his path to parenthood through surrogacy, the losses and challenges he and his husband faced along the way, and what it's been like building their family. Cory and Ali also talk about fatherhood, vulnerability, the highs and lows of surrogacy, and why he believes more men should feel comfortable talking about their emotions.For more, go to https://www.coryallenbooks.com/IG: @authorcoryallenEPISODE SPONSORS: THE WORK OF ART BOOK SERIESAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe 3-book bundle is now just $49 (normally $79)!The latest book in the Work of ART series, “You Are a Work of ART," is for every kiddo born through ART -- and the people who love them.PHERDALIG: @pherdal_sciencePherDal is the world's first and only FDA-cleared, sterile, at-home insemination kit designed to help people build their families in the comfort of home. Created by parents who've been there, PherDal is safe, simple, and affordable—putting more options in your hands as you grow your family. Explore at PherDal.com.Go to PherDal.com today and use code INFERTILEAF for $10 off.CARAWAYCaraway cookware is beautiful, first of all — like, actually gorgeous sitting on your stove — but it also makes cooking feel easier and less stressful.Visit carawayhome.com to take an additional 10% off your next purchase using code INFERTILEAF at checkout.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 The show kicks off with an explosive discussion as John Rush, Dr. Kelly Victory, and Steve House dig deep into the burning questions of our era: Who will answer for the sweeping decisions of the COVID years? What really happened behind the scenes, and can Americans ever trust their institutions again? This hour is a rollercoaster through the headlines—debating election integrity, government accountability, and the dramatic erosion of public trust. But it doesn't stop there. Get the inside scoop on bizarre health scares like the flesh-eating screw worm, and peel back the curtain on media-fueled fear versus reality. Are you being informed—or manipulated? Wrap up with a jaw-dropping look at how Big Tobacco's marketing playbook took over the modern food industry. Discover the shocking links between addiction, ultra-processed foods, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and the ongoing battle between personal freedom and government regulation. This hour is provocative, fast-paced, and guaranteed to make you question the forces shaping your daily choices. Dr. Kelly Victory https://www.rushtoreason.com/dr-kelly-victory-2/ HOUR 2 Get ready for an emotional and intellectual ride. Hour 2 opens with author Ron Nelson (1:09), who shares his raw, inspiring story from his book "Engraved: The Upbringing of a Caregiver." Dive into the heart of caregiving—love, loss, sacrifice, and the mental fortitude it takes to keep going when the world feels heavy. If you've ever cared for someone, this segment hits home. The energy pivots as John Rush unpacks today's foreign policy flashpoints, including Iran and President Trump, inviting passionate callers to weigh in on America's toughest decisions—diplomacy, military might, and the high-stakes chess game of national security. Historian Peter Onuf (32:44) then joins for a riveting conversation about his book "Thomas Jefferson Survives." He shatters myths of American unity, revealing the chaos and controversy that defined our nation's founding. What can we learn from Jefferson's era about surviving division and defending democracy? This hour will challenge what you thought you knew about resilience, citizenship, and the American spirit. Guest Timestamps: 1:09 — Ron Nelson — https://ronnelsonbooks.com 2:44 — Peter Onuf — Amazon ➡️https://a.co/d/04qRsdDe HOUR 3 Strap in for an action-packed hour! Jerzee Joe ignites the third hour with bold takes on economic policy, tax rates, and the heated debate over supply-side economics. Next, the crew tackles Colorado's electrification push, grid reliability, and the jaw-dropping story of an Air Canada pilot who flew for years using fake credentials! But that's just the start: From healthcare shakeups and election controversies to the wild world of Bitcoin, AI, and shadowy foreign influence, every topic is on the table. Joe exposes how even well-intentioned policies can spiral out of control, reshaping business, technology, and your everyday life. Scott Garliss of Bent Pine Capital jumps in to break down Wall Street's latest moves, surging tech IPOs, and the historic wealth explosion in today's markets. Wrap up with a mind-blowing segment explaining the difference between millions, billions, and trillions—plus expert tips for dodging scams and staying financially savvy in a digital age. Guest Timestamps: 1:11 — Jerzee Joe — https://www.jerzeejoe.com/ 28:37 — Scott Garliss — https://www.bentpinecapital.com/

"We only get one life, and we don't know when that invisible clock is gonna run out. So you have to make time for people and for things that are important to you." — Christina AlonzoIt started as a normal weekend. By Tuesday, Christina Alonzo was sitting in an ER telling the doctor everything she had been quietly noticing for days. By Wednesday, the diagnosis was in: glioblastoma — an aggressive, inoperable brain cancer. Her husband Kurtis was 44 years old and had never even had a cold. From the date of diagnosis to the date of his death was four months.In this episode of Her Story Unscripted, Christina Alonzo returns to the podcast three years after her first appearance to share the story of the year that changed everything. She opens up about becoming Kurtis's full-time caregiver while raising a toddler, navigating impossible medical decisions, and the termination email from his employer that arrived the very night he died. She also shares the story of her 200-pound weight loss journey — and how losing the weight became something far more significant than she ever expected when Kurtis got sick. This is an honest conversation about grief, love, and what it actually looks like to keep living when someone you love is gone.For any woman who has ever taken time for granted, avoided a hard conversation, or wondered how anyone survives something this big — this episode is an unscripted reminder that life is shorter and more sacred than we let ourselves believe. New episodes every Thursday on all major podcast platforms.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYoutubeHighlights:00:00 Cold open — Christina on the invisible clock00:49 Heather introduces Her Story Unscripted01:15 Welcoming Christina back — three years and a lot of life later02:21 The normal weekend that wasn't — Curtis gets sick5:28 The ER visit and the diagnosis — glioblastoma7:15 Choosing chemo and radiation — a hail mary for a 44-year-old in perfect health12:18 How quickly he declined, and what caregiving looked like at home14:18 Curtis's death in March 2025 — four months after diagnosis18:55 What helped Christina survive this season22:13 The termination email the night he died27:22 200 pounds lost — and how the GLP-1 journey intersected with Curtis's care25:10 How to actually show up for someone in grief36:10 Life now — Addie, memory-keeping, and saying yes38:03 Christina's one takeaway for the listener About Christina AlonzoChristina Alonzo is a mother, content creator, and Sonoma County local who has walked through more grief in the last few years than most people face in a lifetime. From losing babies to navigating a sudden and devastating brain cancer diagnosis in her husband Curtis, she has shown up with remarkable honesty and grace at every turn. In the past year and a half, she has also completed a transformative 200-pound weight loss journey that changed not just her body, but the way she moves through the world. She is raising her daughter Addie with Curtis's love still at the center of their homeInstagramSupport the show

Season 2 is here and I am starting it with the episode I have needed to record for a long time.The last few years have been the hardest of my life. My sister died of triple negative breast cancer at 31, I faced my own cancer scares, I went through toxic mold exposure and PTSD, and somewhere in the middle of all of it, I found my way back to faith.In this solo episode, I walk you through all of it honestly: the mammogram callback that started a two-year testing spiral, why I stopped circulating tumor cell screening, what EMDR did for my nervous system that nothing else could, and how Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations and clarigenic medicine gave me back a relationship with something greater than myself.I also talk about my daughter Elle and the bullying that quietly dismantled her confidence, and the school change that gave her back to me in less than a week.And I share what is coming: a revised The Autoimmune Solution™ with new sections on trauma, COVID, and long COVID; a new website; and the Dr. Myers Inner Circle.I have missed you. I am back. And I have a lot left to do.Resources and People MentionedEpisode # 22: The Devastating Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure with Ann Shippy, MD Episode #34: The Power of EMDR therapy: Overcoming Trauma and Anxiety with Ginger PoagEpisode #13: The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer with Jenn Simmons, MDEpisode #39: The Terrain Approach to Cancer: Dr. Nasha Winters on Revolutionizing Integrative OncologyDr. Joe Dispenza meditationsPrenuvo full-body MRI (no contrast). Use this link for $300 off.The Autoimmune Solution™ My Instagram video on alternatives to mammograms.AMMD™️products: Estroprotect, Methylation Support, Detox Bundle (including Acetyl-Glutathione, Liver Support, Charcoal Binder Complete).

Matt Preston is one of Australia's most recognisable television personalities and the face of MasterChef Australia for over a decade. This week he sits down with Sarah Grynberg on A Life of Greatness for one of the most honest conversations he has ever had.Matt opens up about what fame really feels like from the inside, the guilt of missing family moments that matter while building a career, and why he ultimately walked away from one of the biggest shows in Australian television history. He also talks about losing his brother, watching a parent move through dementia, and the friendships and moments that ended up meaning more than any of the success.This is not the Matt Preston you think you know.In this episode you will learn:What really happened behind the scenes of MasterChef AustraliaWhy fame can quietly distort who you are if you stop paying attentionThe moment with his daughter that made him rethink everythingHow losing his brother shaped the direction of his lifeWhat dementia and aging parents taught him about time and loveWhy meaningful relationships matter more than success, money or status.A final thought...We spend so much of our lives striving for the next thing. This episode is a powerful reminder to stop and ask yourself what truly matters before it's too late.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘…if you take your EYE off the POSSIBILITY of it happening that's when it GETS you!'Major Sullivan Ballou & the First Battle of Bull Run - July 21, 1861 To help support this Podcast & get exclusive videos every week sign up to Neil Oliver on Patreon.comhttps://www.patreon.com/neiloliver Gold Bullion Partners,for more info about buying gold & silver go to this affiliate link,https://goldbullionpartners.co.uk/download-our-complimentary-guide-neil-oliver/ To Donate,go to Neil's Website:https://www.neiloliver.com Shop:https://neil-oliver.creator-spring.com Neil Oliver YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Neil-Oliver Rumble site – Neil Oliver Official:https://rumble.com/c/c-6293844 Instagram - NeilOliverLoveLetter:https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletter Podcasts:Neil Oliver: News Comment HistoryNeil Oliver: HistoryNeil Oliver: InterviewsAvailable on all the usual providershttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-oliver-news-comment-history/id1513737418https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-oliver-history/id1871225730https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-oliver-interviews/id1869660872 #NeilOliver #AmericaCivilWar #CivilWar #SullivanBallou #FirstBattleofBullRun #AbeLincoln #Confederates #Unionists #battleofAntietam #LoveLetter #War #history #travel #culture #ancient #historyfact #explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irene Diaz is a singer-songwriter who has captivated L.A. and beyond with her powerful voice, which conveys the depth and soul of her background in East Los Angeles. A proud Chicana whose captivating vocals and soulful melodies have garnered critical acclaim, she is truly one of my favorite artists working today. From her debut album I Love You Madly to her appearance on Tiny Desk, she's helped usher in the modern 'Souldies' sound. Make sure you check out Anything for You and The Fool, and catch her on tour this summer at the Fools Only Summer Tour.

In today's personal development episode, Angie shares a project she's been working on. A journey of healing for her after the passing of her beloved daughter and granddaughter. This unexpected project, she says, came in a most unusual way—something she never dreamed she'd explore. Tune in! 

Episode Topic: On Love, Loss, and Ancestral LandsListen in to a conversation between Whiskey Tender author Deborah Jackson Taffa in conversation with Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi, novelist, non-fiction author, and Dorothy G. Griffin College Professor of English at the University of Notre Dame, that brings you to the vibrant landscapes of the American Southwest where memory, law, and spirit converge. Featured Speakers:Azareen Van Der Vliet Oloomi, University of Notre DameDeborah Jackson Taffa, Institute of American Indian Arts Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e9d5e0. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Literatures of Annihilation, Exile, and Resistance.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

What does it mean to mourn a shared life? In this episode, essayist and novelist Siri Hustvedt speaks to book critic Mythili Rao about Ghost Stories. Her most personal work yet, it is a searing and intimate meditation on grief, memory and enduring love, written in the aftermath of the death of her husband, writer, poet and filmmaker Paul Auster. Weaving together journal entries, letters, emails and fragments of Auster's final writing, Hustvedt reflects on four decades of love, intellectual companionship and family life in New York. Together they discuss grief not as a single event but as an altered experience of time, memory and presence. Hustvedt discusses the role of writing in mourning, the value of nurturing an inner life in an age of constant distraction, and the intersection of personal grief and political dread in contemporary America. Siri Hustvedt is a novelist, essayist and poet. Her books include What I Loved, The Blazing World and Memories of the Future. Her latest book is Ghost Stories. Mythili Rao is a journalist, book critic and podcaster. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An annual event is back, and it calls on all of us to consider our mothers: biological mothers; adoptive mothers; mother figures; and more. “Listen to Your Mother” is a nationwide storytelling production that shines a light on the influence of maternal figures. The local performance is set for May 9. We preview the event with our guests, and we invite you to share your own stories. In studio: Erin Waller, executive producer of "Listen to Your Mother" Fonda Abdoch, author and cast member of "Listen to Your Mother" Emily Benson, cast member of "Listen to Your Mother" Amanda Kernahan, cast member of "Listen to Your Mother" Leah McGuire, cast member of "Listen to Your Mother" Kyle Semmel, author and cast member of "Listen to Your Mother" Meagan Zdep, cast member of "Listen to Your Mother" ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Ira sits down with Lahna Turner—comedian, writer, and co-director (with David Gantz) of the powerful documentary “Come What May,” chronicling the life of legendary comedian Ralphie May. It will screen, in partnership with The Laugh Factory, on May 7 at 7 p.m. at The Beverly Theater. Built from decades of never-before-seen archival footage, “Come What May” offers an unfiltered look at Ralphie's meteoric rise following “Last Comic Standing,” his ability to sell out massive venues, and his enduring presence as a late-night favorite. But beyond the spotlight lies a far more complex story. Lahna shares the emotional and creative journey of spending nearly ten years crafting a documentary that captures not only Ralphie's brilliance, but also his battles—with fame, addiction, and identity. We explore how she navigated telling such an intimate story while maintaining objectivity, despite their 17-year relationship and deeply personal history. From his extraordinary “people skills” and comedic instincts to the struggles that ultimate-ly overtook him, this conversation reveals the man behind the laughs. Lahna also reflects on their separation before his passing in 2017 during a Las Vegas stint, the challenges of revisiting painful memories, and the surprising discoveries she made along the way. Honest, raw, and deeply human, this episode is a must-listen for comedy fans and anyone interested in the price of fame—and the power of storytelling. (Also Watch Full Podcast Video)

On Part 2 of this episode of 19 Cats & Counting, feline behaviorist Rita Reimers welcomes cat welfare scientist Katia Colitti for an eye-opening and emotional conversation about what cats truly need to thrive. From enrichment, boredom, litter box mistakes, and respecting every cat's unique personality, to the deep bond we share with our feline companions, this episode explores the science and soul of living with cats. Rita and Katia also dive into the often-overlooked topic of cat loss grief, senior cat care, and why adopting older cats can be one of the most meaningful acts of love. A must-listen for anyone who has ever loved, lost, or learned from a cat.EPISODE NOTES: More Than ‘Just a Cat': Love, Loss & Living Better with Cats Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support.

Kgomotso Modise (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Dr Helena Dolny, Author, Coach, Consultant, Facilitator and author of "Before Forever After: when conversations about living meet questions about dying” exploring how to approach death with more dignity, less fear, and deeper humanity through legacy with dignity (Love, Loss and Resilience). 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creature Code Podcast welcomes Rodney Kaufman and Juno April 27th, 2026 EP: 004 TOPIC: Love, Loss, and Healing: The Power of Corporate Canine Therapy Take a walk with us as we meet Juno, a dedicated therapy dog, and her dad Rodney Kaufman. In this moving episode, they share their beautiful story of family and the lasting bond they hold with their "rainbow bridge" dog, Harlow. Discover how Rodney and Juno are changing lives through their unique company, Corporate Canine Therapy, and the Creature Code podcast. We dive deep into why this work is one of the most meaningful forms of animal communication—showing how the simple presence of a dog can provide profound energetic healing and emotional support in our modern world. In This Episode: Harlow's Legacy: A tribute to the dog who started it all and the love that transcends the rainbow bridge. Canines in the Workplace: How Corporate Canine Therapy is bringing healing to professional environments. The Heart of Communication: Understanding the silent, life-changing bond between therapy dogs and the people they help. Angel's Animal Antics: Our interactive segment! We're diving into "reading time" to connect with your pet pals. Interactive: Angel's Animal Antics Do you want a shoutout or a "reading for your pet? Join the conversation in the comments! Tell us about your pet's funniest habit or a special moment you've shared, and we might feature your Pet Pal in our next segment. Bio Rodney Kaufman In an industry often defined by good intentions, Rodney Kaufman has built his reputation on something far more powerful: standards. As the founder of Corporate Canine Therapy, Rodney is not only shaping how therapy dog programs are delivered across the GTA and Ottawa; he is influencing how organizations think about psychological safety, risk management, and human wellness through the lens of canine-assisted support. With more than 10,000 hours of hands-on field experience, his work has taken place in the environments where excellence is not optional: hospitals, complex care units, schools, large corporate workplaces, and first responder settings. This is not theory. This is lived expertise. From Frontline Volunteering to Advanced Hospital Placements Rodney's career began with years of volunteering through St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Services, progressing through every handler level and culminating in advanced placements at SickKids. Working alongside his soul dog, Harlow, he supported paediatric patients, families, and peer support initiatives that included first responders. Their work in complex care environments required a rare level of stability, intuition, and trust. The very qualities that now define the teams he mentors. In recognition of her extraordinary impact, Harlow was awarded Volunteer of the Year at SickKids for her work with children under one year of age. Today, Rodney's work continues with Juno, his Great Dane and the current mascot of Corporate Canine Therapy who is a visible symbol of the calm, confident presence that has become the organization's signature. As Corporate Canine Therapy continues to grow, Rodney's role is increasingly that of mentor, evaluator, and thought leader. Developing the next generation of therapy dog teams while helping institutions integrate canine-assisted wellness in a way that is ethical, effective, and sustainable. Because in the right hands, a therapy dog program is not a visit. It is a strategy. www.corporatecaninetherapy.ca Corporatecaninetherapy@gmail.com

Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by Spanish-American singer-songwriter Juana Everett, discussing her powerful new single:

Love, Loss & Letting Go: When the Person You Knew Disappears Addiction can slowly transform someone you love into a version you no longer recognize. In this episode, Andrea discusses ambiguous loss, grief, trauma attachment, and the heartbreak of loving someone who feels emotionally gone. You'll learn: What ambiguous loss really means Why letting go feels so complicated How trauma bonds keep hope alive Practical steps to reclaim your emotional stability This episode weaves Self-Care and Courage into the process of release and self-respect. Explore Andrea's book Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction and access additional support at:

A grieving widow begins receiving unexpected books in the mail each month, uncovering a tender story of love, loss and the ways stories find us when we need them most.

Hey y'all, this podcast contains potentially disturbing content. Our show includes graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, explicit language, and sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. This show is for mature audiences only. In this episode Long Beach local JT, 70 and recently widowed after a 50-year partnership, recounts coming out at 17, the city's disco and bar scene, cruising, the trauma of raids and hate crimes, the devastation of the AIDS crisis, and how gay culture has shifted over decades. Full of candid stories, humor, dating adventures, and reflections on aging, community, and resilience. You don't wanna miss!

The Witness Files – Case 01: Waiting on the Other Side begins a new series exploring deeply personal true paranormal stories centred on presence, connection, and the possibility that love may continue beyond death. Sent in by Jenny, this case spans generations, wartime London, a haunted fire station in Bethnal Green, and a promise made between two people that may never have been broken.The story begins with Jenny's mother, who as a young girl in Peckham during the Second World War, experienced unexplained voices in her bedroom — two women speaking in a language she could not understand. Years later, after moving into a fire station flat in 1950s London, further strange activity followed. Objects moved, a man was heard whistling along to wartime songs, and a child described a figure standing at the end of the bed during storms. Even scepticism within the family would later soften when others admitted to sensing a presence in the flat.The account then moves forward to experiences after Jenny's father passed away — sightings in a cathedral, an electronic game seemingly playing by itself, and a powerful message delivered through a medium. At the heart of it all is a promise made decades earlier: that whichever one passed first would wait for the other. If you're drawn to true paranormal stories, after-death communication, spiritual encounters, and emotional witness testimony, The Witness Files – Case 01: Waiting on the Other Side is a moving story about love, memory, and the possibility that some connections never truly end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast-ghosts-poltergeists-ufo-s-and-strange-creatures--6759967/support.Enter the world of Haunted UK Podcast, where we explore ghosts, poltergeists, UFOs, strange creatures, and the unexplained from across the UK and beyond.Website:https://hauntedukpodcast.comFollow Haunted UK Podcast:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/hauntedukpodcast/X — https://x.com/HauntedUKPodYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedUKPodcast1974Support the show:Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/cw/HauntedUKPodcastKo-fi — https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcastListen on:Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast-ghosts-poltergeists-ufos-and/id1571182283Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/4nzMpgYfGo7B8RUaMr8Hzm?si=0e5902c52e70480aContact:contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com

In her new collection of personal essays, UNL Professor of English Lisa Knopp uses an older meaning of the verb ravel- to entangle. In Ravelings: Essays on Love, Loss, and Wonder, she contemplates loss, change as well as connection and joy.

Welcome back to Season 19 of Everymum, the podcast – I'm your host, Aisling Keenan and today's episode is a deeply honest conversation about a subject that many families experience, but far fewer feel able to talk about openly: pregnancy loss. My guest is radio presenter Suzanne Kane, whose voice many people will recognise from the airwaves: She is warm, funny, and full of life. But in this conversation, Suzanne shares a much more personal side of her story, and actually through talking to her about it, it helped me feel better about my recent losses too. Together we chat about the emotional reality of pregnancy loss: the shock, the grief, the strange loneliness that can follow, and the complicated ways it can shape how you experience motherhood afterwards. Suzanne speaks with remarkable openness about what those moments were like for her. We talk about how experiences like this can change you as a parent and as a person, but this isn't only a conversation about grief. It's also about the realities of parenting and identity, about how motherhood changes you, the pressure many parents feel to get everything right, and the moments that remind you you're not alone in the mess of it all. Suzanne brings honesty, humour and real vulnerability to this conversation, and I'm so grateful she was willing to share her story. Here's my conversation with Suzanne Kane, enjoy it and I'll be back next week (and all season long!) with more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat to Tully Smyth, all about being pregnant at 38. We talk all things, being a single female in your 30s, the society pressure and mixed emotions that can bring. The day Tully found out she was pregnant and her announcement to her partner. Waves of grief returning once pregnant after the loss of Tully's mum, parenting expectations, how we can keep our memories of loved ones alive and so much more. A big thank you to our episode sponsors Lacevo and Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense.LacevoInstagram: @lacevoofficialWebsite: lacevo.com Baby Sensory and Toddler SenseInstagram: @babysensorytoddlersenseaunzWebsite: babysensory.com.au InstagramFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFollow Tully Smyth on Instagram @tee_smyth ShareWe'd love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with author Jackie Disch about grieving the death of a spouse. We discuss her memoir Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief, which is an account of her experiences surrounding the death of her wife Katy. We discuss things Jackie wishes people knew or understood better when it comes to grief surrounding the death of a spouse, as well as some challenges, differences, and unique experiences that LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to grief related to the death of a spouse. Jackie discusses ripple grief when it comes to experiencing grief and having a chosen family, in addition to what good care and support look like when honoring pronouns, relationship language, and community context. We discuss the many ways in which LGBTQ+ marriages can be validated or erased, at individual, institutional, and systems levels and how validation and visibility change the grief experience. Jackie shares how can one keep showing up and living each day after the death of a spouse and provides words of encouragement for anyone currently struggling with the death of their partner or spouse.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk's values and perspectives. Connect with Jackie:Website: www.jackieldisch.comBooksConnect with Me:Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Facebook community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Through What You Go Through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to Work With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Rosie Moss speaks with Stuart J Green, author of The Regenerative Leap, whose story of love, loss and survival is almost impossible to comprehend, and yet deeply human.Stuart takes us back to a life built in the Philippines, where he met his wife Maya, a brilliant lawyer, mother, and woman deeply committed to justice. Their love story is rich with humour, culture and connection. And then, in a moment of unimaginable violence, everything changes.Maya is murdered in broad daylight, ambushed in her car while picking up their children from school. What follows is a story that will stop you in your tracks. A mother's final act of protection. Children who survive against all odds. And a father who must hold it all together while his world collapses.Together, Rosie and Stuart explore what happens next. The immediate aftermath. The fear. The decision to flee the country within days. And the reality of arriving back in the UK as a suddenly single parent to three traumatised children.They talk about:Survivor's guilt and what it means to be “the one left behind”Raising children after extreme trauma and telling them the truth over timeThe anger children feel, and where it landsThe strange isolation of being a widowed parent, especially as a dadThe power of routine, even when everything feels impossibleAnd the idea that grief doesn't just break you, it can also rebuild youStuart shares how he deliberately chose not to look back at his grief until his children were stable, and what happened when he finally opened those journals years later. From that came his book, and a framework for navigating life after devastation.At the heart of this conversation is a powerful reframe. Not resilience. Not “getting back to who you were”. But regeneration. The idea that after the fire, something new can grow.This is an episode about the worst thing happening… and what comes after.About raising children through grief.About love that protects, even in the final moment.And about finding a way forward when there is no map.If this episode resonates, sharing it or leaving a review helps other widows find it.https://www.regenerateleap.com/

What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? And what if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening? * In her critically acclaimed novels and immensely popular works of nonfiction including Eat Pray Love and Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert expands our understanding of creativity, spirituality, and love. This episode features a powerful conversation between Elizabeth and psychotherapist and CIIS professor Emily Marinelli on love, loss, and breaking free. * This episode was recorded at the beautiful Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco on October 24th, 2025. A transcript is available at ciis.edu/podcast. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on Instagram @ciispubprograms. * Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links below. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciis.edu/podcast * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Tony Stewart, author of the book Carrying the Tiger. Tony Stewart has made award-winning films for colleges and universities (“A Union of People,” “Skidmore: Concurrence of Ideas”), written software that received rave reviews in The New York Times and the New York Daily News (“Tony Stewart's Home Office”), designed a grants-management application that was used by three of the five largest charities in the world (“Riverside Grants”), and led the development of an international standard for the messages involved in buying and selling advertisements (“AdsML”) for which he spoke at conferences across Europe and North America. His memoir Carrying the Tiger  won two Gold Medals at the 2025 Global Book Awards.   In her book review, Carole O'Neill stated: His first line – “Lynn is leaving us faster than I expected,” stayed with me for days.   This heart wrenching memoir tells the story of Tony Stewart and his wife, Lynn, who spent years navigating through the promising and devastating times of their final days together. They went through several storms and spent many days in the shadow of death. Yet, their determination to find the right doctors with the correct treatments for Lynn's terminal cancer kept them treasuring their nights together throughout the journey, even when their days were full of pain.   Carrying the Tiger documents the days, weeks, and years that Tony and Lynn followed the advice, suffered the setbacks, and eventually found a way to accept how Lynn lived while trying to make peace with what she was experiencing.   Lynn was a New York City artist who exhibited still life paintings and felt that art brought beauty and meaning to a chaotic world. She spent months in the fall of 2014 suffering from indigestion, acid reflux and diarrhea. That's when she stopped enjoying meals and started losing a lot of weight. The doctors gave her every possible test without finding the cause. Eventually an MRI showed signs of something in her spine that brought her to her first oncologist.   Lynn and Tony set up a private web page on CaringBridge where they could post information in one place and their friends could respond at their convenience. That's how her journal was born. Friends liked reading the posts and learning about the setbacks and side effects. The numbers reached over 200 friends reading and sending comments. She felt it was like having her own cheerleading squad. And it was those same friends who made her smile during her final days.   In Carrying the Tiger, Tony was able to expertly weave scenes of real-life along with photographs, emails, and internet posts into an intimate narrative. I held my breath when she would stop eating and he would stop encouraging her, certain she wouldn't make it through the night. Yet, she would wake the next day to fight the battle again. And, certainly there were quiet moments of joy, like the time they sat in their kitchen looking out at the river as he read her emails from her journal that made her smile.   By February of 2021, after treatments, three major spinal surgeries and experimental drugs, Lynn seemed to be at peace. Hospice was in place as she developed a form of dementia from her brain tumors. Her inability to swallow any foods or liquids told them she is in her final stage.   On February 24, 2021, Lynn died at 8:00p.m.   This tale of love and loss is one you should add to your TBR list.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Tony Stewart Website: https://www.tonystewartauthor.com/ IG: @tonystewartny FB: @Tony Stewart, Author LinkedIn: @Tony Stewart   Purchase Carrying the Tiger on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4aAjbe9 ​Kindle: https://amzn.to/4ksXMHs   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   # # # #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Sam dive into the final four episodes of Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2, unpacking the emotional moments, character journeys, and the season's central theme. From Francesca's heartbreaking loss to Benedict and Sophie's complicated romance, we explore how love, duty, and societal expectations shape the choices these characters must make. We also discuss Violet's evolving role as a mother, the powerful friendship between Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury, standout music and costume moments, and what the future might hold for the Bridgerton family. In This Episode The emotional impact of Francesca and John's story Benedict and Sophie's love vs. society dilemma Violet Bridgerton's journey as a mother and mentor Female friendship and support systems in society Music and visual highlights from the season Rapid fire reactions and predictions for Season 5 Timestamps  00:00 – Season 4 wrap-up and opening thoughts 01:14 – Francesca's heartbreaking story and reactions 02:31 – Grief, family, and Francesca's journey 09:04 – Benedict and Sophie: love vs. society 19:57 – Violet's perspective and family choices 36:41 – Friendship and support: Queen Charlotte & Lady Danbury 50:45 – Musical highlights of the season 54:58 – Costume and symbolism moments 58:45 – Emotional standout scenes 60:34 – Season 5 predictions 64:50 – Bridgerton's message about love Connect with Screens in Focus Website: www.screensinfocus.comEmail: screensinfocus@gmail.com Instagram: @screensinfocuspodcast Facebook: Screens in FocusTikTok: Screens in FocusYouTube: Screens in Focus Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations: Google Voice: (669) 223-8542 Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com  

Some people lose their footing early. For Jacque Gorelick, that unmooring came at eight years old, the morning her mother died. What followed was a childhood she describes as a snow globe someone had shaken and never set down — chaotic, rootless, and full of grief she didn't yet have words for. But grief has a way of waiting for us. And Jacque's memoir, Map of a Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Finding the Way Home (Vine Leaves Press, February 17), is the story of what happens when the past finally catches up — not to destroy us, but to ask us, at long last, to stop running.That reckoning arrived on an ordinary jogging trail. Jacque's husband's heart stopped mid-run while she walked nearby with their nine-week-old baby. In an instant, the fragile, beautiful life she'd worked so hard to build — the partner, the child, the sense of normalcy she'd spent decades chasing — was suspended somewhere between a hospital hallway and a prayer she didn't know she still knew how to say. What emerged in those hours of waiting wasn't just fear; it was a woman who finally let other people hold her. Friends showed up. Community formed. And Jacque — who, like so many children of disruption, had long ago decided that needing no one was the safest way to survive — began to understand that belonging is not something you're born into. It's something you build, one brave, tender act of trust at a time.In this conversation with Olivia, Jacque opens up about writing through trauma in stolen moments while her children were young, the music that carried her back into the hardest chapters, and the unexpected gift of sitting with her memories long enough to realize: they were real. She was there. And somehow, against every odd, she made it through. Map of a Heart is a book for anyone who grew up feeling like they didn't quite belong to a family, a place, or a story — and who's still quietly hoping to find one. It's for the person at the dinner table who doesn't know how to answer "what do you do for Thanksgiving?" without feeling a flash of shame. And it's proof that a life's map doesn't have to begin where your childhood ended.

Ress interviews She Wolf Alchemy co-host Nique about a different kind of heartbreak - the loss of her fiancé, Xavier. She shares how they met in 2016, quickly fell in love, got engaged, and were preparing for a life together in Georgia while expecting their daughter. When Xay's cancer returned aggressively, Nique was blindsided as she wasn't fully informed about the severity of his condition, leaving her feeling unprepared and unsupported during a critical time. When he passed away in December 2017 their daughter was just five months old. Nique reflects on the pain , panic attacks, and waves of grief that followed, especially during the fall and winter months, while raising a child who asks about the father she never got to know and how therapy, boundaries, and solo travel helped her slowly find healing and begin opening herself to love again.

In the shadows of Madrid's most notorious drug slum and American missionary family plants roots among heroin addicts and builds an unlikely church. The new book ‘Shooting Up' is Jonathan Tepper's memoir of his childhood spent in San Blas where syringes liter playgrounds and his closest friends are recovering junkies twice his age.

Show Notes: Rick Thomas interviews Jonathan Tepper, the author of Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Addiction, a coming-of-age memoir set in Madrid's San Blas neighborhood during Spain's heroin and AIDS crisis. Raised by missionary parents who founded a drug rehabilitation center at the height of the epidemic, Tepper tells a gritty, lyrical story of addiction, recovery, faith, and loss, as seen through the eyes of an American boy growing up in the middle of it. Watch or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-568-jonathan-tepper-shooting-up-a-memoir-of-love-loss-and-addiction/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.

"I never thought I could love again… until I did."In this tender and honest episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Courtney Pray Duke shares what it's like to open your heart after you were certain it was closed forever. After losing her first husband, love felt impossible — even unimaginable. The grief was heavy. The future felt rewritten. And the idea of loving another man felt both distant and complicated.Courtney vulnerably walks through the emotions no one prepares you for — the guilt, the fear, the questions, and the quiet hope that slowly returns. She talks about honoring her late husband while stepping into a new relationship, learning that moving forward doesn't mean moving on, and discovering that the heart can expand in ways we never expect.If you've ever thought, “I'll never love like that again,” this conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't erase your past — it makes room for a future. And sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it.Find "And She Got Back Up" here: https://amzn.to/3OnNigqPray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Pre-order both at www.christianbevere.com

No, her name isn't Carolyn. Hear what other comments and indignities Carol had to put up with on her rise to become one of the most accomplished Asian American woman on-air reporters. No, she isn't Connie Chung. Plus, read about the devastating loss of her husband. Gutted.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4rbKlhaShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby's Important People! As a Z.I.P., you'll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby's Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#898. Ashley Cooke has lived a life of highs, heartbreak, and everything in between — from moving 19 times before 18, writing songs at 11, to hitting #1 on country radio. On today's episode of Off the Vine, she sits down with Kaitlyn to open up about her new project ACE, her duet with Brett Young, navigating family health struggles and her own rare heart condition — all while performing on some of the biggest stages in music. She also gives a sweet glimpse into her new romance and how love fits into her life on the road.Honest, funny, and raw, this episode is a front-row seat to Ashley's journey like you've never heard before.If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Booking.com: Head over to booking.com and start your listing today! Get Seen. Get Booked on Booking.com!Baked by Melissa: Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/VINE.Bombas: Head over to Bombas.com/vine and use code vine for 20% off your first purchase.Macy's: And if you're in gifting mode, Macy's Friends and Family event is going on now through December 11th—30% off the best brands and 15% off beauty and fragrances only at macys.com.Dime Beauty: Visit DimeBeauty.com and enjoy 30% off your first order with code CYBERMONTH—just don't wait, this offer ends December 16th!Pura: Right now, Cyber Monday just got smarter with Pura. Get 30% off curated sets and upgrade your home with app-controlled fragrance pura.com. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (3:05) Ashley spills on moving to LA at 10, forming a country duo with her sister at 12, and juggling homeschool life like a pro.(7:34) She opens up about the wild mix of gratitude, disbelief, and “wait…is this real?” moments when Your Place hit #1.(12:28) Family health scares, her own rare heart diagnosis, and heartbreak — Ashley shares how she stayed strong through it all.(17:25) Performing on The Bachelorette with Brett Young.(27:56) Her new Project ACE Revealed and how these songs are like a musical diary of her life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.