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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Michele Neff Hernandez, Author, “Different After You:  Rediscovering Yourself and Healing After Grief and Trauma” About Harvey's guests: Today's guest, Michele Neff Hernandez, is an advocate, teacher, leader and author who exemplifies the meaning of personal growth, transformation and healing following one of life's most tragic and traumatic events: the death of a spouse.   In 2005, when our guest was only 35 years old with 3 children under 15 and 3 step-children in their late teens, her husband Phillip was suddenly killed in a cycling accident, plunging her into the devastating world of grief, despair, loneliness and profound heartbreak.  Over the next year, as she struggled through unknown emotional territory, she conducted in-depth interviews of 30 different widows across America.   That experience led her to create a non-profit organization called Soaring Spirits International, whose mission is to provide a space for widowed people to connect, to foster resilience, and to develop resources for grief recovery and the successful rebuilding of meaningful and satisfying lives.  Soaring Spirits International is the premier peer-based support organization for widows in the world, guiding people from great pain to personal empowerment.   Our guest is also the creator and director of the innovative Camp Widow Program.  She's won numerous awards for her work helping thousands of people navigate widowhood, and in 2021, she was named a CNN Hero.  In addition to being the CEO of Soaring Spirits International and the executive director of Soaring Spirits Canada, she's also the director of the Soaring Spirits Resilience Center located in Kerrville, Texas, whose mission is to research and build resilience in people who are bereaved.    Our guest has also written a compelling and insightful book entitled, “Different After You:  Rediscovering Yourself and Healing After Grief and Trauma”, in which she shares how she took the worst tragedy of her life – the loss of her beloved husband - and developed the coping mechanisms and skills to transform her pain into healing and positive change, and to turn surviving into thriving.  This heartfelt and very helpful book is relevant not only to those who've become widowed, but to anyone who's suffered ANY kind of catastrophic loss due to illness, divorce, an accident, the death of a family member or close friend, and even the loss of a career or a longtime home.  For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Michele Neff Hernandez, go to:https://micheleneffhernandez.com/ https://www.facebook.com/michele.n.hernandez https://twitter.com/MicheleNeffHer1https://www.instagram.com/micheleneffher/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_8sMcexydgS5yaX4reKdQhttps://soaringspirits.org/ #MicheleNeffHernandez   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Learn about a valuable organization that provides peer support and resources for people grieving widowhood. My guest Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder and CEO of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing peer support programming for widowed people worldwide. Michele has received local, state, and national recognition for her work in founding Soaring Spirits.… Continue reading Ep. 408 Soaring Spirits: Support for Widowed People with Michele Neff Hernandez

Soaring Spirits International is built by widowed people to support widowed people.  Michele Neff Hernandez built the non-profit organization she needed when her husband died unexpectedly, leaving her with a blended family of six kids to care for as she managed her own grief.  Michele realized she needed to connect with others who reflected the same kind of grief and loss she was experiencing as a young widow.  Now Soaring Spirits has expanded to include multiple projects, including Camp Widow, Widowed Pen Pals, and the You Are Not Alone Outreach.  If you're a hospice bereavement coordinator, Soaring Spirits is a fantastic resource for you to share with caregivers whose loved one has died in your agency's care.   You can access all the programs of Soaring Spirits International at soaringspirits.org. Interested in Camp Widow?  Click here. If you'd like to connect with Widowed Pen Pals, click here. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SoaringSpiritsInternational Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soaringspiritsint/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/widowsvoice Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.  Follow The Heart of Hospice on Facebook,  Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice podcast on The Whole Care Network, along with a host of other caregiving podcasts by clicking here.  Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)

In this episode, Michele shares how difficult it was to find others who understand her grief as a newly bereaved widow, how she lost her sense of self, and the challenges she faced finding her new self.Michele is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing peer support programming for widowed people worldwide, and is the author of Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief or Trauma published by New World Library in February of 2022. Her passion for supporting widowed people and the power of integration fuels her presentations and community activism.Michele has received local, state, and national recognition for her work in founding Soaring Spirits, including a letter of recognition from then Vice President Joe Biden. In addition, Michele was named a 2021 Top Ten CNN Hero and was honored to share the stage with Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter.Michele's work is featured in an upcoming AppleTV docuseries and will be the focus of a PBS documentary available for streaming in 2023.Michele resides in Simi Valley, California, and shares her life with her three amazing kids, their awesome partners, her grand-cats, and one very Australian husband. Support the show

Our very special guest this week is Michele Neff-Hernandez. Michele is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing peer support programming for widowed people worldwide. Michele is the author of Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief or Trauma published by New World Library in February of 2022. Her passion for supporting widowed people and the power of integration fuels her presentations and her community activism. Michele has received a local, state, and national recognition for her work in founding Soaring Spirits, including a letter of recognition from then Vice President Joe Biden. Michele was named a 2021 Top Ten CNN Hero and was honored to share the stage with Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter. Michele's work is featured in an upcoming Apple TV docuseries and will be the focus of a PBS documentary available for streaming in 2023. Michele resides in Simi Valley, California and shares her life with her three amazing kids, their awesome partners, her grand-cats, and one very Australian husband. Find out more about Soaring Spirits International: www.soaringspirits.org Find out more about Camp Widow: www.campwidow.org Find out more about Widowed Resilience: www.widowedresilience.org Learn more about Michele's work & how you can purchase her book, Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself And Healing After Grief Or Trauma: www.micheleneffhernandez.com Don't forget to rate and review our podcast, and spread the word so that more people know it exists. We'd love to help as many grievers as possible through this hardest time of their lives. Visit our websites: carolyngowercoaching.com & johnpolocoaching.com to learn more about our work. For added support in a caring community, join our FREE Facebook Group by clicking here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/696138811624151/?ref=share WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP US KEEP OUR PODCAST GOING? MONTHLY SUPPORTERS receive the following: $4.99 USD - Receive our deepest gratitude for your support & buy a coffee for John and a green tea for Carolyn to keep us going while we're recording. $9.99 USD - Receive our deepest gratitude PLUS extra perks that will only be available to our supporters. Visit johnpolocoaching.com to become a My Person Died Too supporter. John & Carolyn's brand new book, The Stupid Shit People Say To Grievers is now available worldwide via Amazon: US: The Stupid Sh*t People Say to Grievers: Polo, John, Gower, Carolyn: 9798373054041: Amazon.com: Books AUS: The Stupid Sh*t People Say to Grievers : Polo, John, Gower, Carolyn: Amazon.com.au: Books UK: The Stupid Sh*t People Say to Grievers: Amazon.co.uk: Polo, John, Gower, Carolyn: 9798373054041: Books CANADA: The Stupid Sh*t People Say to Grievers: Polo, John, Gower, Carolyn: 9798373054041: Books - Amazon.ca

Loss can come in many forms.  It can be a beloved career, a pet, the unfathomable loss of a child, or perhaps a marriage or life partner.  The grief and trauma that can follow such life events can be daunting.  Sometimes awful things happen to us, and we somehow gather up the courage to handle whatever life puts in our way, but how we get there is different for everyone.When you are ready to heal from the grief, the important thing is to recognize that you not only choose growth but embrace the new you that came out on the other side of the trauma.  Michele Neff Hernandez did just that, and she now shares with other widowed people her innovative grief support through Soaring Spirits International, a nonprofit providing research-based programs and a community of peers for anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Michele Neff Hernandez is the author of the book Different After You : Rediscovering Yourself and Healing After Grief or Trauma, nonprofit leader, compelling speaker, and a 2021 CNN Hero.  Her story is one of grit, determination, and self-discovery.  Under Michele's leadership, Soaring Spirits has grown from a dream on a napkin to a global nonprofit serving over four million people to date.In this episode Michele and I discuss:Grieving what you lostInventory what you haveDeciding what you want to build nextAllowing yourself to be changed by traumaMichele is currently working on a book on self-love.  The love of self is the first piece to healing.Camp Widow is part of Soaring Spirits International.  There will be a PBS special about Camp Widow in November of 2023.If you would like to request a Newly Widowed packet for you or someone else, it will provide an orientation to all Soaring Spirits' programs.  (Requests for someone  other than yourself, will be sent to the requester.)Soaring Spirits Internationalhttps://soaringspirits.org/Michele Neff Hernandezhttps://micheleneffhernandez.com/Different After You : Rediscovering Yourself and Healing After Grief or Trauma is available at most booksellers.Follow Asking for a Friend on Social media outlets:https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/https://www.facebook.com/askforafriendpod/Please provide a review and share. This helps us grow! https://lovethepodcast.com/AFAF

Note from the Host Judy Librach: I want to dedicate this show on grief and loss to one of my dearest friends Donna, who sadly and unexpectedly passed away in December. Donna was truly an angel on this planet with the biggest heart, and she was someone who was so outward-focused and she had such generosity of spirit - she just was a benevolent and blessed being. Losing a friend like Donna really has been brutal, and I wanted to do this show for everyone who is grieving her loss. There are many of them, but my heart goes out mostly to her beautiful family. This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to grief and loss, and how to heal after the death of someone that you love. Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by author Michele Neff Hernandez who wrote

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma. Learn her seven-step process, how grief changes us, the challenge of cumulative loss, and more. A thoughtful listen to anyone who has experienced loss and/or wants to be supportive of others experiencing loss. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #592: Healing After Grief Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 11/1 Pet Loss Support Session 11/14 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 12/12 Tranquil Holidays Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist {Opens late 2022} Video Interview https://youtu.be/Guvr_XGyJ8o Our Guest   Michele Neff Hernandez is a 2021 CNN Hero, a gifted speaker, and a committed advocate for the widowed and bereaved. Her creation of Camp Widow® and Soaring Spirits International® has brought her global acclaim. Michele regularly speaks to first responders, hospital workers, religious congregations, and diverse community organizations. She lives in Southern California. Find Our Guest Book Instagram Website CNN Heroes Tribute Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this conversation, Michele Neff Hernandez shares how she has changed the way we speak about and experience grief. She is a leader in grief work and a pioneer of how best to bring grieving people together in a supportive and healing way. She is the founder of Soaring Spirits International — a non-profit organization which has served over four million widowed people and is for anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Michele is also the creator and director of the Camp Widow® Program; a first-of-its-kind event bringing together widowed people from all walks of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walking beside Theresa on this week's moving episode of White Shores is CNN hero and committed advocate for the widowed and bereaved, author Michele Neff Hernandez.  Her creation of Camp Widow(R) and Soaring Spirits International(R) has brought her global acclaim. Michele regularly speaks to first responders, hospital workers, religious congregations, and diverse community organisations.To find out more about Michelle's healing community visit:Www.soaringspirits.orgTo find out more about Michele, contact her and order Different After You visit:https://micheleneffhernandez.com/To find out more about Theresa's bestselling dream, intuition, afterlife, astrology and mystical titles and mission, visit:Www.theresacheung.comhttp://linktr.ee/theresacheungYou can contact Theresa via @thetheresacheung on Instagram and her author pages on Facebook and Twitter and you can email her directly at: angeltalk710@aol.comThank you to Cluain Ri for the blissful episode music.White Shores is produced by Robert Cheung and Matthew Cooper 

PERSONIFYING HOPE with MICHELE NEFF HERNANDEZ     “Every time a critical person in our life is no longer physically present, we have to reimagine who we are.” – Michele Neff Hernandez       Episode Summary:   Have you had to recreate your life after losing a loved one? Have you known someone who is grieving, who seemed lost at sea, and you haven't known how to help?   Today we talk with Michele Neff Hernandez. Michelle is the author of “Different After You:  Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma” and a 2021 CNN hero, a gifted speaker and committed advocate for the widowed and bereaved. Her creation of Camp Widow and soaring spirits has brought her international acclaim.   [00:00:38] Michelle regularly speaks to first responders, hospital workers, religious congregations, and diverse community organizations. She lives in Southern California.   Listen in to hear how to find support for your own grieving process, and how to help loved ones in theirs.     Topics We Discuss:   [2:40] Michele's tragic story of how she losing her 40-year-old husband to a bicycling accident when she was just 35, and parent to a blended family of six kids.   [4:25] How Michele's non profit support groups emerged, advocating for widowed people.   [9:00] How widows respond differently depending on how their person passed. Grief during COVID.   [11:22] “Grief brain” happens. Whether a loved one's death is sudden or expected over a long time.   [14:14] The uniqueness of each person's grief process.   [15:20]  Secondary losses beyond the death. Michele's example is holding her husband's grandchild 8 years after his sudden death.   [16:20] How people resist being changed by grief. But change by grief is inevitable.   [17:40] Being surprised by the loss of the sense of self that comes with grief.   [21:28] How those of us who are not widowed can support those who are in grief. Get to know the new person who will emerge after their loss. Show up without an expectation of timeline.   [23:20] The “fishbowl” effect, especially when someone is widowed young. People backing away when they don't know what to say, or conversely, feedback from someone who doesn't know you well at all.   [29:16] Michele's key to moving forward after her tragic loss: integration.  The “broken vase” concept – always feeling the loss of your person.   [34:46] How to avoid guilt and regret when moving forward through grief.   [37:55] What Michele thinks happens after a loved one dies, including the opportunity for ongoing connection, and allowing them to continue to influence your life.       FOLLOW MICHELE NEFF HERNANDEZ:   Soaring Spirits International support community can be found here.   Follow Michele and find out more about her book on her website.       SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:   If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins   As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!   Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:   Instagram YouTube Website Facebook  

Soaring Spirits International is a dynamic organization that comforts widows and widowers worldwide. Among its offerings is its very popular Camp Widow, held each year in multiple cities and featuring its world-class programming. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, visits with the founder and CEO of Soaring Spirits, Michele Neff Hernandez, as she shares her story and her newly released book, Different After You… Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma.

In this week's episode, Michele of @soaringspiritsintl and a 2021 Top 10 CNN Hero, shares her story about the challenges of blending a family, but then enduring a devastating loss and grieving as a blended family. But because grief is cumulative and cumulatively negative, a previous divorce, followed by the sudden death of her spouse, then the death of her father, taught her so much more about what it means to grieve well. It's hard enough to be a widow and raise your own children, but few talk about the challenges of grieving with the children you raised as your own with a spouse who is no longer living. By the time her father's health was declining and he was put into hospice care, Michele had been around the grief block and was able to support her mother in a way she had never anticipated. And, the loss of her father, starkly different than the recent loss of her spouse before his passing, opened her up to have meaningful conversations at the end of his life that she still treasures today.   Grief has been the catalyst for what was initially going to be a book but later morphed into a movement in what is called Soaring Spirits Camp Widow which takes place in several locations around the United States and now in Australia, too. What is your grief trying to open you up to receiving? Michele allowed her heart to soar in the wake of her devastating losses. Let this episode inspire hope and instill the understanding that grief is what we make of it. We can allow grief to destroy our spirit, or we can allow it to aid us to transform our suffering and soar.  RESOURCES:Soaring Spirits Camp WidowBook, Different after You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and TraumaCONNECT:WebsiteFacebook@soaringspiritsintl / @micheleneffher______NEED HELP?National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis CounselorIf you or anyone you know is struggling with grief due to any of the 40+ losses, free resources are available HERE.Enjoying the podcast? You may also enjoy my bi-weekly newsletter, The Unleashed Letters.

Michele Neff Hernandez is a nonprofit leader, compelling speaker and dedicated advocate for widowed people around the world. She is the founder and Executive Director of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing research-based programs and a community of peers for anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Since Michele founded Soaring Spirits in 2008, Soaring Spirits has served over four million widowed people and continues to increase their reach through the development and management of innovative grief support programs. Michele is the creator and director of the Camp Widow® Program; a first of its kind event bringing together widowed people from all walks of life and providing access to relevant resources designed to build resilience and facilitate the healthy processing of grief and trauma. This program is available in six locations annually including both US and International destinations featuring three weekend long programs and three one day programs. Michele founded the Soaring Spirits Resilience Center at Schreiner University in 2017. The SSRC collects and analyzes data about the widowed experience and creates practical and accessible tools for building resilience in this under-served population. The SSRC has created the first ever Widowed Resilience Scale which was published by the OMEGA Journal of Death and Dying on September 11, 2019 and is available for public use. Ms. Neff Hernandez's work has been featured on broadcast media outlets, and various print media publications including NPR, BBC World Broadcast, NBC News, ABC News, KCLU News, WUSF News, KPBS, The Huckabee Show and various other appearances. Interviews with Ms. Neff Hernandez have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Forbes Magazine, The Houston Chronicle, The Palm Beach Post, Rutgers University Press, The Chicago Tribune as well as multiple features by the Associated Press and other outlets. Michele has been a guest on over fifty podcasts, radio shows, and cable newscasts discussing grief and trauma with various audiences around the world. Michele inspires people as a motivational speaker and freelance writer. She speaks to groups of all types about grief, hope, and the lasting impact of love. Her keynote addresses have been featured at women's conferences, religious conferences, community events, military and emergency services retreats, and Camp Widow events across North America. Michele is a member of the Bereavement Training Team for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and is a regular contributor to various websites, blogs, magazines, and collaborative book projects. Michele has been honored to receive a variety of Federal, State and local awards and recognitions for her work in service to widowed people including: being selected as a 2021 CNN Hero, acknowledgement by Vice President Joe Biden, Special Congressional Recognition by Congressman Elton Gallegly, Simi Valley Hospital Foundation Woman of the Year, Ventura County Star's Woman Today Award, Humanitarian of the year by the Simi Valley Community Foundation, State Farm Insurance's Embrace Life Award Honoree for the Southern California Region and multiple Paul Harris Service Awards by the Rotary Club of Simi Valley.

Ep #193 - Embracing Possibility, An Interview with author and speaker Michele Neff Hernandez. In this Empowering Chat I welcome Michele Neff Hernandez for a very timely and amazing conversation. Michele is the author of a new book entitled, Different After You, Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma. Michele is a widow. And through her experience of losing a spouse she learned things about herself that she didn't know. This personal trauma led her to write this book and become a motivational speaker on behalf of others who have lost a spouse or a partner. She also developed a non-profit called Soaring Spirits International that provides research-based programs and a community of peers for those that have lost a spouse or partner. Michele speaks to groups of all types about grief, hope and the healing impact of love. Michele's own personal loss of losing her husband in 2005 brought about her most transformative realization about how grief changes us. She was no longer the same person and could not return to being that person. She needed to work through her grief and her loss in order to rebuild her life as a resilient and empowered individual. One that was fully capable of living life fully and even joyfully. Different After You is not just for those that have lost a spouse or partner, it can also help those that are recovering from a life changing experience or trauma.   To learn more about Michele Neff Hernandez: MicheleNeffHernandez.com To purchase Michele's book, Different After You: MicheleNeffHernandez.com/book To learn more about how I show up in the world I invite you to visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

When we experience loss our first and most intense desire is to get back to who we were before the tragedy. When that isn't possible, we can become lost in an endless loop of desire for our old self. But it is in accepting the loss a building our new self that our hopes for a future self live. Michele Neff Hernandez learned the truth about this when her beloved husband died suddenly. Where was the capable woman who could make things go her way and deal with every problem? That woman died when he did. But as time went on she accepter that she would need to build a new self incorporating the new lessons his death taught her and crafting a future she had never imagined. Her book, Different After You, helps people facing tragedy a way forward.

When we experience loss our first and most intense desire is to get back to who we were before the tragedy. When that isn't possible, we can become lost in an endless loop of desire for our old self. But it is in accepting the loss a building our new self that our hopes for a future self live. Michele Neff Hernandez learned the truth about this when her beloved husband died suddenly. Where was the capable woman who could make things go her way and deal with every problem? That woman died when he did. But as time went on she accepter that she would need to build a new self incorporating the new lessons his death taught her and crafting a future she had never imagined. Her book, Different After You, helps people facing tragedy a way forward.

When we experience loss our first and most intense desire is to get back to who we were before the tragedy. When that isn't possible, we can become lost in an endless loop of desire for our old self. But it is in accepting the loss a building our new self that our hopes for a future self live. Michele Neff Hernandez learned the truth about this when her beloved husband died suddenly. Where was the capable woman who could make things go her way and deal with every problem? That woman died when he did. But as time went on she accepter that she would need to build a new self incorporating the new lessons his death taught her and crafting a future she had never imagined. Her book, Different After You, helps people facing tragedy a way forward.

Inner Voice – a Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan podcast. In this segment, Dr. Foojan chats with Michele Neff Hernandez, author of Different after You and 2021 CNN Hero, she is a gifted speaker and committed advocate for the widowed and bereaved. Her creation of Camp Widow and Soaring Spirits has brought her international acclaim. Michele regularly speaks to first responders, hospital workers, religious congregations, and diverse community organizations. She lives in Southern California. This segment explores different phases that a grieving person goes through and how their world changes. She shares tips about how to move with grace through this transition time. For more information at micheleneffhernandez.com. Check out my website: www.foojanzeine.com Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, and Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185544...) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojanZeine ) Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZ...)

14 years ago Michele lost her husband in a bike accident after spending time dealing with grief and trying to fine others that had also experienced the loss of a spouse. She started Soaring Spirits International a widow support group, which is growing in amazing ways. A great interview!

After losing her husband in a tragic accident at the age of 35, Michele Neff Hernandez went on to build a community for widowed people worldwide. Recognized today as a 2021 Top Ten CNN Hero, her efforts with her organization Soaring Spirits International has served over 4 million people. Listen in, and learn how she turned her pain into purpose.

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Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing peer support programming for widowed people worldwide. Michele is the author of Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself after Grief or Trauma set for publication by New World Library in February of 2022. Her passion for supporting widowed people and the power of integration fuels her presentations and her community activism and recently led to her being honored as a 2021 CNN Top Ten Hero.Michele's website is:micheleneffhernandez.comMichele's book is:Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing After Grief and TraumaSoaring Spirits International: www.soaringspirits.orgSome of the things we discuss are:The process of writing Different After YouWhat's the first thing you tell a newly widowed person — or someone who has very recently endured a traumatic experience?How soon after a life-altering loss or trauma should someone read Different After You?“Integration” is a core part of Different After You. We discuss what integration is why it's important.How connecting with a community of others who are going through profound loss helps someone.I'd like to ask you for three favors. You can do one, two, or all three.1.) Make sure to subscribe to the podcast through your favorite podcast app, so that you don't miss an episode.2.) Please rate the podcast at ratethispodcast.com/grief2growth3.) If you'd like to support me financially, go to grief2growth.com/tipjarSupport the show (https://pages.grief2growth.com/products/grief-2-growth)

Sometimes grief and loss lifts humanity up, and tragedy becomes triumph. Michele Neff Hernandez founder and CEO of Soaring Spirits International was named a CNN Hero for 2021 because of the peer support Soaring Spirits gives to widows worldwide. We talk about her book, Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself After Grief or Trauma and find we share much in common … and laughter. There is laughter after loss. Look for Michele's work to be featured in an upcoming Apple Docuseries coming Spring 2022. Have a listen and tell us who is in your fishbowl? Connect with Michele here: https://micheleneffhernandez.com/book/ https://soaringspirits.org/programs/newly-widowed/  www.campwidow.org https://widowedresilience.org/research/take-the-assessment/ Join the Dying Your Way conversation on our FaceBook group, search for Dying your Way. Or to learn more or contact us go to www.dyingyourway.com. Other links: https://www.dyingyourway.com/facing-death-ebook?r_done=1 https://www.dyingyourway.com/eol-training https://dyingyourway.com/book-a-consultation/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standing in solidarity with the Ukraine, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, gives us the motivation to plant for peace by growing vegetation in the colors of blue and yellow. We can all spring into solidarity by planting blooms for the brave. Choose a combination of specimens from both color spectrums that best represent how you feel. Cynthia Brian interviews Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different after You. Different after You helps readers adapt to, and embrace, the version of themselves that was born through trauma. Though people who have experienced trauma are often encouraged to live as if their awful experience did not happen, pretending that your past is not part of your life is both impossible and harmful. Instead, our work is to treat the experiences through which we have lived, both the beautiful and the terrible, as part of a whole. How do we heal after the loss of a loved one? It takes great courage to say good-bye, yet we never forget. It is farewell, until we meet again. Cynthia Brian reads the chapter, The Gift of Healing, from her award-winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference. We all have one more field to plow. www.cynthiabrian.com/books http://bethestaryouareradio.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/BetheStarYouAre TWITTER http://twitter.com/cynthiabrian LINKED-IN http://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabrian

Standing in solidarity with the Ukraine, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, gives us the motivation to plant for peace by growing vegetation in the colors of blue and yellow. We can all spring into solidarity by planting blooms for the brave. Choose a combination of specimens from both color spectrums that best represent how you feel. Cynthia Brian interviews Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different after You. Different after You helps readers adapt to, and embrace, the version of themselves that was born through trauma. Though people who have experienced trauma are often encouraged to live as if their awful experience did not happen, pretending that your past is not part of your life is both impossible and harmful. Instead, our work is to treat the experiences through which we have lived, both the beautiful and the terrible, as part of a whole. How do we heal after the loss of a loved one? It takes great courage to say good-bye, yet we never forget. It is farewell, until we meet again. Cynthia Brian reads the chapter, The Gift of Healing, from her award-winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference. We all have one more field to plow. www.cynthiabrian.com/books http://bethestaryouareradio.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/BetheStarYouAre TWITTER http://twitter.com/cynthiabrian LINKED-IN http://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabrian

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Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing peer support programming for widowed people worldwide. Michele is the author of Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself after Grief or Trauma set for publication by New World Library in February of 2022. Her passion for supporting widowed people and the power of integration fuels her presentations and her community activism. Michele has received a local, state, and national recognition for her work in founding Soaring Spirits, including a letter of recognition from the Vice President Joe Biden and being named a 2021 Top Ten 2021 CNN Hero. Michele's work is featured in an upcoming AppleTV docuseries, slated for release in the spring of 2022. She resides in Simi Valley, California and shares her life with her three amazing kids, their awesome partners, her grand-cats, and one very Australian husband.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Michele Neff Hernandez to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her book DIFFERENT AFTER YOU. 

Richard Brendan's special guest is Michele Neff Hernandez, a 2021 CNN Hero, gifted speaker, and committed advocate for the widowed and bereaved.

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to rediscover yourself after grief and trauma. And let me just say, this profound conversation has stuck with me ever since. So many things that Michele shared so far have come up in my dreams, in my conversations with others, and in my thoughts this week. I hope the same is true for you. Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with author Michele Neff Hernandez as she simplifies how to rediscover yourself after grief and trauma. It's time to simplify… Here's how.  My special guest today is Michele Neff Hernandez and she's simplifying how to rediscover yourself after grief + trauma. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: When a life-altering loss or trauma has happened, so many people just wish things would “go back to normal.” Why this is not a good idea. How to grieve who you used to be before this big change happened without getting stuck holding on to the past. What “integration” is and the role it plays when you've experienced loss and are on the path of rediscovering yourself. Why she recommends thinking of yourself as “a goldfish in a fishbowl” as a way to simplify and filter out what doesn't help on the road to recovery. …and ultimately, what is needed in order to dream a new dream and (as she says) “own your phoenix.” All this month, we've been focused on simplifying different aspects of our body for better understanding on how our body, mind, and spirit are inner-connected. This powerful conversation tackles it from a slightly different angle and I'm so thrilled to share it with you. Take it slow, take deep breaths along the way, and more importantly, talk to someone about this episode.  Just one person to help you remove some of the burden off your shoulders and slowly move forward on your path. We were never meant to tackle life alone. You've got me, heart wide open, running alongside you as well. Just breathe, my friend. Q: Are you ready to rediscover yourself after grief + trauma? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing  ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/michele-neff-hernandez-rediscover-yourself-after-grief-trauma-part-two

If you've experienced a loss recently, I'm sure you've also felt the effects of grief and trauma as well. Somewhere along the way, you might have lost yourself, too. Let's talk about that. My special guest today is author Michele Neff Hernandez and she's simplifying how to rediscover yourself after grief and trauma. Truth is, with this pandemic, every single one of us on the planet collectively have lost something these last few years. Big or small, that trauma stay stuck in our bodies and it needs time and intentional space to process it as part of the healing process. Here's how.  My special guest today is Michele Neff Hernandez and she's simplifying how to rediscover yourself after grief + trauma. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: When a life-altering loss or trauma has happened, so many people just wish things would “go back to normal.” Why this is not a good idea. How to grieve who you used to be before this big change happened without getting stuck holding on to the past. What “integration” is and the role it plays when you've experienced loss and are on the path of rediscovering yourself. Why she recommends thinking of yourself as “a goldfish in a fishbowl” as a way to simplify and filter out what doesn't help on the road to recovery. …and ultimately, what is needed in order to dream a new dream and (as she says) “own your phoenix.” Take it slow, take deep breaths along the way, and more importantly, talk to someone about this episode.  Just one person to help you remove some of the burden off your shoulders and slowly move forward on your path. We were never meant to tackle life alone. You've got me, heart wide open, running alongside you as well. Just breathe, my friend. Q: Are you ready to rediscover yourself after grief + trauma? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing  ---- Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/michele-neff-hernandez-rediscover-yourself-after-grief-trauma-part-one

— “Living through a traumatic experience often alters our perspective in a way that makes us better partners, employees, leaders, family members, and ultimately, better people. If you find yourself unable to love the version of you born through trauma, offer yourself tenderness. If you aren't able to release your daily heartache, offer yourself consolation. If you'd rather forget your traumatic experience than relive one moment, offer yourself empathy. If you can't stop yearning to return to the life you used to live, offer yourself patience. If you can't forgive yourself for what you view as failures — real or imagined — offer yourself mercy. If you are so afraid of future heartbreak that you aren't willing to take any risks, offer yourself kindness. If you feel trapped by your trauma, offer yourself com- passion.”  Valeria Teles interviews Michele Neff Hernandez — the author of “ Different after You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma” Michele Neff Hernandez is the founding President, and Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing peer support programming for widowed people worldwide. Michele if the author of Different After You set for publication by New World Library in March of 2022. Her passion for widowed people and the power of integration fuels her presentations and herm community activism. Michele has received a local, state, and national recognition for her work in founding Soaring Spirits, including; a letter of recognition from President Joe Biden; Simi Valley Hospital Foundation's Woman of the Year award; Ventura County's Woman Today award; Simi Valley Community Foundation's Humanitarian Award; and the National State Farm Insurance Embrace Life Award. Michele resides in Simi Valley, California with her three amazing kids, and one very Australian husband and is currently serving as the President of the Rotary Club of Simi Valley. To learn more about Michele Neff Hernandez and her work, please visit: soaringspirits.org         — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

Anita and Mel interview founder of Soaring Spirits International, CNN Hero of the Year candidate, and founder of Camp Widow: Michele Neff Hernandez. In this episode, learn how Michele turned her grief into an international organization to help widows everywhere. To vote by Dec 7, 2021, click:https://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/vote/10/Help us keep the podcast going!http://www.patreon.com/wwdnWant to buy us some tacos?https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonowSponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free with subscription http://www.barkbox.com/wwdnBetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdnOmbre: For 50% off your microbiome test kit, use our link: https://tryombre.com/WWDNKeen: Keen provides access to vetted psychics, mediums, and other spiritual advisors for an affordable cost. To get ten minutes for just $1.99, use our unique link: http://www.trykeen.com/wwdn&The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Grief expresses itself in different shapes, forms, and times for everybody. Most of the time, widowed people don't know where to ask for help, company, or someone that understands the changes they are going through. Michele Neff Hernandez has developed research-based programs and created a community for individuals experiencing the loss of their partner through Soaring Spirits International. As a widow herself, Michele knows firsthand the grieving process. With the current pandemic going on, she recognizes challenges like isolation for people that have lost their loved ones. That is why Soaring Spirits have both in-person and virtual offerings for its services. We have to normalize grief as another element of human experiences in life. People need a support system, and this is what Soaring Spirits is doing. For the full transcript and show notes, visit us at reachtl.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fran-ayalasomayajula/support

You're about to hear the first episode of HiberNation, called Sleeping Together. What happens in a bed between two people? For some of us, the question can feel like a way to understand love. Special thanks to this episode's guests, Michele Neff Hernandez and Dr. Wendy Troxel.You can listen to all episodes of HiberNation, out now. 

Special thanks to this episode's guests, Michele Neff Hernandez and Dr. Wendy Troxel. Links from today's episode:  Soaring Spirits Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep by Dr. Wendy Troxel Get some Headspace. Use code HiberNation at checkout for a 90-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 3 of Laugh at the Odds Podcast with Heidi and Dave, we have the honor of speaking with Michele Neff Hernandez, who founded Soaring Spirits International in 2008, three years after losing her husband in a sudden and unexpected cycling accident. We sit down and talk about how she turned her tragic loss, and her personal need to find other widows, into a mission of connecting people. This consequently created the ripple effect of a worldwide community and a nonprofit that has served over four million widows and widowers, through various programs such as Camp Widow, Widowed Village, Widowed Pen Pals, the Resilience Center, and an upcoming book entitled, "Different After You," just to name a few. ABOUT OUR GUEST:Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder, and CEO of Soaring Spirits International. Michele founded the Soaring Spirits Resilience Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville Texas and serves as the center's Director. She is a speaker, writer, and community activist and has received local, state, and national recognition for her work in founding Soaring Spirits. She is also the author of the upcoming book Different After You which will be published by New World Library in February of  2022. Michele resides in Simi Valley, California with her three amazing kids, one great son-in-law and one very Australian husband.ABOUT LAUGH AT THE ODDS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaughAtTheOddsPodcastWithHeidiDaveINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laughattheoddspodcastLINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/LaughAtTheOddsPodcastBUY AS A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laughattheodds

The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders in the field devoted to supporting the bereaved. Our […] The post Michele Neff Hernandez: Health and Wellness During Loss appeared first on Open to Hope.

I had such a great discussion with Michele Neff Hernandez for this episode. Michele is the founder and executive director of Soaring Spirits International, which runs Camp Widow in multiple locations each year, as well as many other programs for widowed people. Soaring Spirits uses the broadest possible definition of “widowed” to include anyone who has lost their life partner. They have a very active blog, a widowed pen pal program, and the terrific new Soaring Spirits Resilience Center that is doing really exciting research. Some topics Michele and I discuss include: Her own journey to becoming widowed when her kids were young; Not knowing any other young widowed people until someone finally connected her with another widow who would become a lifelong friend; How Camp Widow came about on the back of a napkin on a long drive; What to expect if you attend Camp Widow; The opportunity to access Camp Widow Virtual workshops until April 30, 2020; The Resilience Scale available free on the Soaring Spirits Resilience Center web site; What they've learned from studying resilience in widowed people; Their widowed pen pal program and the Widow's Voice blog; Their free packets for newly widowed people; and What Michele's analogy about earthquakes says about how losing a spouse differs from losing a parent. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Michele Neff Hernandez.

Today on Sidebar! FIRST SEGMENT – Interviews with director ALISON REID and producer PAUL ZIMIC on their film THE WOMAN WHO LOVES GIRAFFES. Alison is one of the few lesbian directors in Hollywood. Before Jane Goodall ventured into the world of chimpanzees and before Dian Fossey left to find mountain gorillas, 23 year old biologist ANNE INNIS DAGG made a solo journey into South Africa.  Being a woman doing this in 1956, she had to overcome many sexist barriers to do her work.  She has sounded the alarm for the giraffes of Africa and the environmental alarm about what is happening to biological diversity on our planet. SECOND SEGMENT – Interviews with TAMMARA BILLIK and MICHELE NEFF HERNANDEZ on the event CAMP WIDOW sponsored by Soaring Spirits.  This organization is committed to helping widows and widowers deal with the loss of a spouse and living beyond that death.   Soaring Spirits has now created a weekend for LGBT widows and widowers to process their grief. THIRD SEGMENT – The 3 major faiths Judaism, Muslim and Christianity have each historically subjected woman to second class status. So what happens when a woman takes charge in each of these faiths to bring about cultural and social evolution? A deep discussion on religion, faith, women, sexism, misogyny, setbacks and progress with RABBI DENISE EGER from Temple Kol Ami, REVEREND DENYSE BARNES from First United Methodist Church of Hollywood and ANI ZONNEVELD from Muslims for Progressive Values.

Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder, and Executive Director of Soaring Spirits International / Camp Widow. Ms. Neff Hernandez has been featured on numerous local, national, and International broadcasts for her work with Soaring Spirits, and the widowed community. Michele also inspires people as a motivational speaker, freelance writer, and is a member of the Bereavement Training Team for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Michele has contributed to over 100 different websites, blogs, and publications for single project work.Camp Widow® is a unique and incredible experience. During the course of a weekend this program provides both practical tools and relevant resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or partner.But the most important thing that Camp Widow® provides to the widowed people who attend is an in-person community of others who are making their way through widowhood one day at a time. Campers come from all over the country, and around the world, to meet other widowed people face to face, and to experience the camaraderie that this event creates.You might imagine these gatherings are morose, but you will find that the truth is quite the contrary.Among peers, lifted up by understanding, and validated in the uniqueness of every person’s unique grief recovery…the mood at Camp Widow®if hopeful, positive, and uplifting.We hold three Camp Widow® events each year, two in the United States and one in Canada. Full details, and dates for each event, can be found at www.campwidow.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Sometimes it's the little things we miss the most. This week, Michele Neff Hernandez talks about why she misses her husband, Phil, every time it rains. Michele Neff Hernandez's work: https://www.soaringspirits.org/ Camp Widow: https://www.campwidow.org/ Season 4 of Coming Back premieres September 5, 2018! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Grief Works and You Are Not Alone by supporting Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 8/31/2018. Winner will receive a copy of Grief Works by Julia Samuel and You Are Not Alone by Debbie Augenthaler, a set of three Coming Back podcast stickers, and a handwritten thank you note. Make your pledge here: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 8/27 at 7:00 Central when you pledge $33/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Receive more information on the 2019 Bereavement Cruise when you fill out this form: http://www.comingbackcruise.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil GooglePlay http://bit.ly/2lWQmiG TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/ To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email shelby@shelbyforsythia.com, subject line, "Podcast." Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Michele Neff Hernandez, founder of Soaring Spirits International, wasn't panicked when she found out her husband was hit by a car on his regular bike ride. He was strong and capable. But when he died, her life and the lives of her children were turned upside down. This week, Michele is sharing a suitable alternative to the dreaded, "How are you?," telling a touching story about how her kids continue to grieve, and reminding us of the power of finding loss stories that look like our own. Also on the show, permission to be happy after loss. Receive more information on the 2019 Bereavement Cruise when you fill out this form: http://www.comingbackcruise.com Michele Neff Hernandez's work: https://www.soaringspirits.org/ Camp Widow: https://www.campwidow.org/ Join me live on Facebook Monday 7/9 at 1:00 Central. Support Coming Back on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil GooglePlay http://bit.ly/2lWQmiG TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/ To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email shelby@shelbyforsythia.com, subject line, "Podcast." Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Hope matters and you are not alone. Imagine how important these words are to to someone who has partner has died. Michele Neff Hernandez discovered how important these words mean when in one moment her life changed forever when her husband died. In this podcast, Michele shares how she has not only shifted her story but provides for millions, yes millions, of other widowed people. Every one of us either will be in grief or will want to help someone who is now in grieving. Michelle’s message on how to help practically and compassionately is one everyone needs to hear.

Michele Neff Hernandez is a bereaved spouse and the founding President, and Executive Director of the Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation providing resources and peer support to people grieving the loss of a partner. Soaring Spirits has met the needs of over 500,000 widowed people around the world, and continues to increase their reach through innovative grief support programs.

Have you lost a loved one?  Has someone in your family lost a spouse?  Are you trying to relate to them but the wall seems so thick?  Have they seemed to step out of life? Time to get back into life.  There are many people who have had significant life losses and they have opened up to a glorious life.  Help, comforting arms, kind words and compassionate connections are available.  There are also many functions you may participate in to bring back the joy. My guest today is Michele Neff Hernandez, the founding President and Executive Director of Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation.  Soaring Spirits is a non-profit organization committed to providing resources and support to people grieving the loss of a loved one.  She is also the creator of the web site www.widowsbond.com and the SSLF Widowed Pen Pal Program.  The website is here. If you have lost a loved one and would like to share with others who are feeling that same sense of loss, this show will share information, tips and resources to find that help.  We all know that when someone says 'I know how you feel', they may seem to know but unless you have had that experience and encountered all the other life challenges that are to follow, you may not really know how I feel.  Companionship, friends, and acquaintances can grow by the people you may meet through this foundation. Take a step, get help, share your life, and start to light your life spark again.  There will be many people there to connect with you and help you hold your light.