Podcasts about restorative grief

“Anger is a prayer of fire—begging the world to notice what's been broken.”Anger is a natural, protective part of grief—but most of us were never taught what to do with it. In this episode of Restorative Grief, we'll explore safe, somatic ways to express anger without shame, bypass, or harm. You'll walk away with practical tools, deeper understanding, and maybe even a little gratitude for the rage that's been trying to keep you safe.Links + Resources from this episode: Become a Patron!Join the Restorative Grief Project for a community of your own!Connect with Mandy on Instagram

"Restorative witnessing as a practice is one of the most inviting expressions of love for another."What if eight minutes of your time could offer someone the safety they've been searching for? In this episode of Restorative Grief, we explore the transformative practice of restorative witnessing — a trauma-informed, compassion-centered approach to being fully present without fixing. Learn how co-regulation, attunement, and your grounded presence can reshape connection, one small moment at a time.Links + Resources from this episode:Simon Sinek's reflectionsInterpersonal neurobiology with Dr. Dan SiegelJoin Patreon.com/MandyCapehartConnect with Mandy on Instagram

“Let your fear inspire you to be brave and live.” – Allicia Johnson Niles Today's featured author is a wife, speaker, advocate, dog lover, and a health, fitness, and chocolate enthusiast, Allicia Johnson Niles. Allicia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her upcoming book, “Angel in Arlington”, her healing journey after her father's murder when she was just two years old, the major turning point in her journey that helped her seek closure, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:The concept of "unlikely courage" and how Alicia found strength in the most unexpected placesThe emotional impact of her father's murder and dealing with complex PTSDHow trauma influenced her personality and relationshipsWhy a healing journey is not always linear or bound by a timelineHer father's legacy and the lessons she learned from him throughout her journeyAllicia's Site: https://www.unlikelycourage.com/Allicia's Book: https://www.angelinarlington.com/The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sunPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 712 – “When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy” with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/Ep. 951 – How to Live Fearlessly in Business and Life with Rhonda Britten (@RhondaBritten): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-951-how-to-live-fearlessly-in-business-and-life-with-rhonda-britten-rhondabritten/#Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/Ep. 811 – American Wolf with Dr. Audrey Birnbaum (@audee24): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-811-american-wolf-with-dr-audrey-birnbaum-audee24/Ep. 891 – Beautiful Mourning with Melissa Oatman (@MelissaOatman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-891-beautiful-mourning-with-melissa-oatman-melissaoatman/Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/Ep. 389 – “Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/Ep. 463 – “Crushed” with Linda Bjork (@Linda_Bjork_1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/#Bonus Ep. – “From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model” with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-shy-girl-to-award-winning-model-with-lorna-greyling-lornagreyling/Ep. 638 – “From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser” with Tracy Secombe (@TracySecombe): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-638-from-people-pleaser-to-soul-pleaser-with-tracy-secombe-tracysecombe/Ep. 810 – You Are Worthy with Katherine Norland (@katnorland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-810-you-are-worthy-with-katherine-norland-katnorland/Ep. 889 – Every Day Is A New Day with Jenny Teeters, MBA (@JennyTeeters): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-889-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-jenny-teeters-mba-jennyteeters/

Featuring: Rohadi, Mandy Capehart and Meghan Crozier Episode 9 in the serial season called ‘Farewell Evangelicalism' is now live! In this episode, we discuss the embodied work necessary after losing core elements in our life like faith. We name pathways to help process leaving church, including the loss of community, and the mountain of grief that follows. Episode 9 Show Notes (00:00) Introduction with Rohadi on grief and loss. (04:24) Grief Coach – Mandy Capehart (32:00) Intro Meghan Crozier (46:00) Losing community after leaving church community. (56:20) Components that help grieve. (59:00) Cautions for folks entering the deconstruction space. Featuring your host, Rohadi (from Rohadi.com) Rohadi’s books can be found here, including his latest publication, When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins. Visit his online church community: https://abeautifultable.ca/ Mandy Capehart – Grief Coach and Podcaster Mandy Capehart (she/her/hers) is the founder of the Restorative Grief model. Find more about Mandy and her coaching program at https://www.mandycapehart.com/. Find her latest podcast episodes and her publication on grief. Meghan Crozier – Community Catalyst and Podcaster Visit Meghan over at The Pursuing Life! Meghan lives in the Pacific Northwest. Meghan curates space to help folks wrestle with questions on deconstruction and what spiritual growth looks like. She writes about topics like faith deconstruction, spirituality, equity, justice, race, mental health, and religion. She also explore the same themes and topics on the Thereafter Podcast with co-host, Cortland Coffey. Bumper music by Daniel Wheat; Intro by Jesse Peters Find Dr. Hillary McBride’s Holy Hurt podcast. Data on homicides and evangelicalism here.

"Grief is messy, but it is our avoidance of grieving that makes it messier - especially when we learn of necessary change."Harmful systems thrive in silence, fear, and unchecked power. This episode explores how abusive dynamics take root in communities—spiritual and otherwise—and how grief work is essential for both individuals and the collective to heal. By recognizing red flags, advocating for accountability, and refusing to bypass grief, we can begin dismantling the structures that allow harm to persist.Links + Resources from this episode: Communal support (spiritual)Communal support on trauma (non-spiritual)Communal support awareness (spiritual and non-spiritual)On Repentance and RepairBecome a Patron!Learn more about Restorative Grief

"Connection is the antidote to control." In this episode of Restorative Grief, we're exploring how the need to control everything in our lives, especially in times of grief, leaves us feeling disconnected and burned out. The key to healing isn't in fixing every problem, but in returning to our core values and reconnecting with ourselves and others. Links + Resources from this episode: Nedra Glover Tawwab's book on boundaries Become a Patron! Join The Restorative Grief Project Connect with Mandy

"Whatever deserves collapse has a container here."Ned Buskirk wants you to live fully alive by embracing the fact that you too, will die.Our grief stories deserve a space for expansion, expression, and the energy of an audience. Through his nonprofit You're Going 2 Die, Ned and his team are bringing diverse communities creatively into the conversation of grief, loss, and our shared mortality.Links + Resources from this episode: You're Going 2 Die YG2D on Instagram The YG2D Podcast Restorative Grief Patreon & bonuses Restorative Grief coaching Connect with Mandy on Instagram

"Estrangement draws a line between what we can accept and what we cannot. By holding compassion for ourselves and others, we create space for growth—even if it happens apart."This week's conversation about grieving through estrangement is a primer for either side of the loss. Whether you are the one setting the boundary or you are the one feeling the distance, this essay is an invitation toward yourself through one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences of loss.Links + Resources from this episode:​Join the Restorative Grief Patreon!​Learn more about 1:1 coaching opportunities​Buy Mandy's book on grieving​Subscribe to the Restorative Grief quarterly

"It is often that which is left unsaid that reveals the most." In this week's conversation, we're exploring the power of active listening as a grief supporter for others and particularly as a griever for ourselves! Links + Resources from this episode: Join the Restorative Grief Patreon! Learn more about 1:1 coaching opportunities Buy Mandy's book on grieving Subscribe to the Restorative Grief quarterly

"Honoring where you are matters until you are ready to move into something new; but until then, we don't push."Momoko Uno's experience quarantined in an Australian hotel for two weeks led her to lean into the writing career she'd always wanted. What started as a way to process the pain of waiting to see her terminally ill mother became the transformational expression that turned a quarantine journal into the raw and moving memoir "Fourteen Days: A memoir of love, loss, and quarantine hell."Links + Resources from this episode: Momoko's book Connect with Momoko Become a Patron Learn more about Restorative Grief coaching

If you're looking to deepen your self-awareness, the Enneagram offers a powerful framework that can help you better understand your inner world. Whether you're new to it or a seasoned student, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.In this episode, you'll discover what the Enneagram is and the unique messages each type may encounter while navigating their grief.My guest, Mandy Capehart, is on a mission to normalize grieving and cultivate the conversations that bring us healing. She is the founder and CEO of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community focusing on one another's stories and new methodologies for grief to create a safe environment for our souls to heal and our spirits to be revived. She is also the host of a weekly podcast, Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart, as well as a published author, certified trauma professional, grief educator, one-to-one coach, and somatic embodiment practitioner.So, if you're ready to expand your capacity for more compassion with yourself and in all your relations, press play and join us for an incredibly powerful conversation! -RachelAll things Mandy:https://www.mandycapehart.com/https://www.instagram.com/mandycapehart/?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Grief-Embracing-without-ourselves/dp/B096TRSSG1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart/id1583949156Mentioned In the Show:Take the Enneagram test: Truity or The Enneagram InstituteSleeping At Last and the Enneagram Album

“We do not teach the person to rely on our words and wisdom to heal, but to experience their own story and uncover the wisdom within it.” We are ending 2024 with a reminder on what it means to be with others in grief. SPOILER: It's not about reading all the right books before you show up. Links + Resources from this episode: Restorative Grief coaching Become a Patron Join the Restorative Grief Project for free Connect with Mandy

"The meaning is not found in the death; it is in us and in what we do after." Once we realize grief is not a linear process, what next steps can we take? David Kessler is well-known in the world of grief as a trustworthy voice on loss, and his latest workbook is an invitation into the very thing we need to heal. Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief Workbook is a chance for you to co-write your own understanding of loss alongside David's decades of experience. Meaning making in grief work is often misunderstood or flat-out avoided. Today's conversation is a permission slip to move toward yourself in grief and find meaning for yourself. Links + Resources from this episode: Purchase a copy of the workbook David's website and resources at Grief.com Become a Patron and access my workbook for this episode Connect with Mandy on Instagram Learn more about Restorative Grief

"What does self-compassion look like for me in this moment?" Author Jenai Auman wants you to speak up. When years of spiritual abuse became clear, Jenai's decision to push back resulted in a loss of her job and spiritual community. Now, she's sharing her story and inviting you to experience belonging in your faith in a whole new way. Links + Resources from this episode: Buy a copy of Othered Learn more about Jenai's work Become a patron of Restorative Grief Learn more about Restorative Grief

"Grieving has taught me the profound lesson of recognizing how little I can control in life. In the midst of chaos, I realize that the key to maintaining a sense of connection lies in controlling my inner world." In this pre-holiday episode of Restorative Grief, we explore the importance of cultivating a strong inner connection amidst the chaos of the holiday season. Discover how grief can teach us to focus on our inner world, helping us align with our core values and cultivate peace during challenging times. Links + Resources for this episode: Restorative Grief Coaching Patreon for the show Connect on social media

"We are becoming people who look grief square in the face to say, 'We see you, and we are not afraid.'" Season four of the podcast is here and I have a LOT of exciting things to share with you about what to expect and what you'll gain with Restorative Grief this year. Links + Resources from this episode: Episode transcript & top episodes from the past years Patreon.com/MandyCapehart Learn more about coaching

“Our loved ones love to let us know that they're still very much with us. They're just in another form, in another dimension. We can still very much get proof that we're not alone.” – Melissa Oatman Today's featured bonus bookcaster is Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, German Teacher, and intuitive healer, Melissa Oatman. Melissa and I have a chat about her new book, “Beautiful Mourning: A Guide to Life After Loss”, the importance of kindness, self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:Why kindness pays offWhy Melissa titled her new book "Beautiful Morning" and its intended message How to reframe your thoughts and rebuild after griefWhat inspired Melissa to take the indie route by publishing her new bookMelissa's Site: https://www.melissaoatman.com/Melissa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMelissa+Oatman&s=relevancerank&text=Melissa+Oatman&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Melissa's Podcast, ”Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awaken-your-inner-awesomeness-melissa-oatman-daily/id1409822126The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 379.5 – “Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness” with Melissa Oatman (@MelissaOatman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3795-awaken-your-inner-awesomeness-with-melissa-oatman-melissaoatman/Ep. 747 – The Grief and Happiness Handbook with Emily Thiroux Threatt (@ThreattEmily): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-747-the-grief-and-happiness-handbook-with-emily-thiroux-threatt-threattemily/Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/Ep. 767 – A Sky of Infinite Blue with Dr. Kyomi O'Connor (@KyomiOconnor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-767-a-sky-of-infinite-blue-with-dr-kyomi-oconnor-kyomioconnor/Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01/248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2485-host-2-host-special-a-self-kick-of-positivity-with-shelley-knight-shelleyfknight/Ep. 819 – A Social Worker's Journey of Faith, Grief, and Recovery with Emily Hill: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-819-a-social-workers-journey-of-faith-grief-and-recovery-with-emily-hill/Ep. 723 – “Love Lingers Still” with Marinda Dennis: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-723-love-lingers-still-with-marinda-dennis/

"Attachment trauma is a trauma of belonging." When we belong, we feel limitless in our healing work. Here's what to do if your sense of belonging needs to be reclaimed and healed, too. Links + Resources for this episode: Dr. Scott Lyon's work Dr. Diane Poole Heller's book Dr. Abi Blakeslee's work Patreon.com/MandyCapehart Learn more about Restorative Grief coaching

"Even the short answer is not so simple." This sense of responsibility in the grief process of another person is genuine, real, and all too common. We've all asked it of ourselves. Let's see if this week's conversation can be a push toward healing for you, too. Links + Resources from this episode: MandyCapehart.com Join our Patreon for the workbook Restorative Grief: the book

“I share our story so that this hopefully never happens to another family. I'd like to raise awareness, and I don't think that we can learn without sharing stories.” – Betsy Gall Today's featured author is a mom, widow, real estate agent, investor, landlord, and habitual remodeler, Betsy Gall. Betsy and I had a chat about her first book, “The Illusion of the Perfect Profession”, the importance of mental health support, why open communication is a must for families, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:The impact of physician suicide on families and the medical communityCoping tools for dealing with grief and mental health strugglesThe role that faith and gratitude can play in the grief-healing processAdvice for self-care and recognizing signs of distress in healthcare workersBetsy's Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-gall-2b6462a/Betsy's Book: https://a.co/d/ibCS9hhThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/Ep. 767 – A Sky of Infinite Blue with Dr. Kyomi O'Connor (@KyomiOconnor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-767-a-sky-of-infinite-blue-with-dr-kyomi-oconnor-kyomioconnor/Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/Ep. 498 – “The Immunotype Breakthrough” with Dr. Heather Moday: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-498-the-immunotype-breakthrough-with-dr-heather-moday/Ep. 865 – Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind with Dr. Momoko Uno: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-865-bringing-sunshine-back-to-my-mind-with-dr-momoko-uno/

“I promised myself during that moment when I wasn't really sure if I was going to make it or not. I thought to myself, you know, if I make this out alive, then I have to write a book about it.” – Dr. Momoko Uno Today's featured author is a mom, certified functional medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, board-certified Chinese herbalist, and founder of Omni Wellness, Dr. Momoko Uno. Dr. Momoko and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, bouncing back from a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction during hotel quarantine, and tons more!!Key Things You'll Learn:Her journey to becoming a doctor and her inspiration for writing booksThe value of negative feedbackHow being raised with Christianity and Buddhism influence her moral codeWhat Dr. Momoko learned about herself through her book writingHow to live a more holistic lifeDr. Momoko's Site: https://momokowrites.com/Dr. Momoko's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CFCJP6BY/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…160 - "Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice & Wisdom From the Warrior Princess" with Jenn Taylor (@MomOfEighteen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/160-chocolate-pumpkin-spice-wisdom-from-the-warrior-princess-with-jenn-taylor-momofeighteen/Ep. 798 – Mixing Business with Pleasure to Publish Pleasurable Reads with Liv Arnold (@liv_au): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-798-mixing-business-with-pleasure-to-publish-pleasurable-reads-with-liv-arnold-liv_au/Ep. 803 – How Embracing All Parts of Yourself Lead to True Wellness with Dr. Cody Golman (@DrCodyGolman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-803-how-embracing-all-parts-of-yourself-lead-to-true-wellness-with-dr-cody-golman-drcodygol/Ep. 812 – Empowering Children and Promoting Safety with Sabrina Osso (@OssoSabrina): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-812-empowering-children-and-promoting-safety-with-sabrina-osso-ossosabrina/Ep. 611 – “Optimizing Your Health” with Emily Gold Mears, JD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-611-optimizing-your-health-with-emily-gold-mears-jd/229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/Ep. 542 – “Recovering My True Self” with Dr. Melissa Mayer (@Melissa56449176): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-542-recovering-my-true-self-with-dr-melissa-mayer-melissa56449176/Ep. 557 – “A Pathway to Insight” with Ann Hince: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-557-a-pathway-to-insight-with-ann-hince/Ep. 297 – “Integrative Medicine” with Dr. Bonnie McLean (@BonnieMcLean11) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-297-integrative-medicine-with-dr-bonnie-mclean-bonniemclean11/

"Whatever it takes, I'm going to keep moving forward." Retired United States Army Captain Rich Ingram is a keynote speaker and endurance athlete. Despite losing his arm in combat, he intentionally pursued discomfort throughout the healing process to learn what it means to uncover your new sense of self, fully show up for yourself in loss, and invite others to come along for the journey. Links + Resources for the show: Rich's work at RichIngram.com Workbook for the episode Learn more about Restorative Grief

"A loss of relationship, a death, living with chronic illness, or whatever it may be - these things are challenging to any sort of framework that promises certainty." Becoming curious is a central tenant of Restorative Grief, but how often do we truly indulge our curiosity when it comes to allow our faith and beliefs to evolve? Listen as Derek Myers of Your Favorite Heretics shares his story of growth and perspective that allowed for true healing. Links + Resources for this episode: Derek on ⁠Twitter⁠ & ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz PhD⁠ Join the ⁠Restorative Grief Project⁠ Become a Patron! Connect on ⁠Twitter ⁠or ⁠Instagram ⁠@MandyCapehart

“Mortality is unavoidable, so how do we face it and bring dignity to the process?" Author, chaplain, and online educator J.S. Park returns to Restorative Grief with news of his wonderful new book, As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve. Why do grievers need permission? Listen to find out. Hint: It's more helpful than you think. Links + Resources for this episode: Pre-order Joon's book Connect with Joon on social media Listen to Joon's first chat with Mandy Become a Patron of Restorative Grief Learn more at Mandy's work

“Silence speaks and when we're willing to sit with ourselves, we have everything we need inside to have the best life imaginable.” – Dee Delaney Today's featured international bestselling author is a mom, coffee lover, spiritual coach, yogi, and death doula, Dee Delaney. Dee and I had a fun on a bun chat about the process of revising her trilogy "The Truth is Within," the importance of connecting with oneself, the process of self-healing through writing, and more! Key Things You'll Learn:What made Dee revisit and rework her book trilogyWhy family and personal growth are important during challenging times10 Ways to Live in Divine UnionHow spirituality is about connecting to our heart Dee's Site: https://deedelaney.co.uk/Dee's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07CZTFYL1/allbooks The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01/ 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/ 248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2485-host-2-host-special-a-self-kick-of-positivity-with-shelley-knight-shelleyfknight/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 300 - “God Is In The Little Things” with Rev. Ariel Patricia (@RevPatriciaSSM): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-300-god-is-in-the-little-things-with-rev-ariel-patricia-revpatriciassm-c2h/ Ep. 767 – A Sky of Infinite Blue with Dr. Kyomi O'Connor (@KyomiOconnor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-767-a-sky-of-infinite-blue-with-dr-kyomi-oconnor-kyomioconnor/ #M2M Bonus – “From Disco Queen to Divine Angel” with Sister Dr. Jenna (@americameditate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-from-disco-queen-to-divine-angel-with-sister-dr-jenna-americameditate/ Ep. 557 – “A Pathway to Insight” with Ann Hince: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-557-a-pathway-to-insight-with-ann-hince/ Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-551-rewilding-with-dr-kristy-vanacore/ Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ Ep. 548 – “Trusting the Currents” with Lynnda Pollio (@lynndapollio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-548-trusting-the-currents-with-lynnda-pollio-lynndapollio/ Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-695-becoming-flawesome-with-kristina-mand-lakhiani-kristinamandlak/ Ep. 569 - "The Other Goddess" With Dr. Joanna Kujawa (@JoannaKAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-569-the-other-goddess-with-dr-joanna-kujawa-joannakauthor/ Ep. 634 – “Divine Messy Human” with Amanda Kate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-634-divine-messy-human-with-amanda-kate/

"Straight people's discomfort is not the same as a queer person's pain." This week, our grief story is expanding into the world of queer advocacy and embracing the loss of community, relationships, security, and identity...all for the sake of transformation. Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, an organization that supports people recovering from religious toxicity. Whether you identify as queer or not, this conversation is a bold invitation into the role of advocate and grief supporter from a perspective you may not have considered before. Links + Resources from this episode: Numa with Mike Maeshiro Connect with Mike on social media Become a Patron of Restorative Grief Learn more about Restorative Grief

"Sometimes it's not what you say, it's just being there." - June Kraholik CollinsToday's featured author is a mom, wife, coach, and Master NLP Practitioner, June Kraholik Collins. June and I had a chat about her book, “Momma, You Don't Heal: For All the mothers struggling to rebuild their life and find purpose after child loss”, the significance of supportive communities, and more!!! Key Things You'll Learn:June's book writing process and how she dealt with the emotional roller coaster of publishing itHow child loss affects relationships and the different reactions you get from peopleWhat to expect from June's next book June's Site: https://theserenitydreamer.com/June's Book: https://a.co/d/6knYFMh The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 723 – “Love Lingers Still” with Marinda Dennis: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-723-love-lingers-still-with-marinda-dennis/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 708 – “A Life in 147 Days” with Andrea Wilson Woods (@AndreaWilWoods): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-708-a-life-in-147-days-with-andrea-wilson-woods-andreawilwoods/ p. 483 – “Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva” with Hans Kullberg (@AvivasDaddy) #BABYAVIVA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-483-baby-aviva-orangutan-diva-with-hans-kullberg-avivasdaddy-babyaviva/ 267 – “Live Your Dash” with Jesse Cruz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/267-live-your-dash-with-jesse-cruz/ Ep. 431 – “The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana” with Laura Stack (@JohnnyKStack): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-431-the-dangerous-truth-about-todays-marijuana-with-laura-stack-johnnykstack/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 1 – “Can My Child Play” with Marty McNair (@JMFoundation_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-1-can-my-child-play-with-marty-mcnair-jmfoundation_/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 463 – “Crushed” with Linda Bjork (@Linda_Bjork_1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/ Ep. 747 – The Grief and Happiness Handbook with Emily Thiroux Threatt (@ThreattEmily): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-747-the-grief-and-happiness-handbook-with-emily-thiroux-threatt-threattemily/

"Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but wanting to control it." This week, we are unpacking the misunderstandings between control and clarity to see how it will help us learn to trust ourselves instead of searching for a future we can predict. Links + Resources from this episode: Join the Restorative Grief project Learn about coaching with Mandy Connect on social media Become a Patron of the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart00/message

“When you can love yourself, that love is the gift and the treasure you never ever let go.” - Dr. Kyomi O'ConnorToday's featured award-winning author is a former pediatric dentist, Universalist, lifetime student, and Practicing Buddhist, Dr. Kyomi O'Connor. Kyomi and I had a chat about her book, “A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self”, how writing helped her process her grief, the negative effects of self-inflicted criticism, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:How to write a focused and authentic memoirHow Buddhism plays an important role in her lifeThe importance of forgiveness and resilience in the face of traumaWhat to expect from Dr. Kyomi's next book Kyomi's Site: https://kyomioconnor.com/Kyomi's Book: https://a.co/d/78myGbHKyomi's SubStack: https://kyomi.substack.com/ The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Happy Money” with Ken Honda (@KenHondaHappy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-happy-money-with-ken-honda-kenhondahappy/ 279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Game Of Self Domination” with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2795-host-2-host-special-the-game-of-self-domination-with-natsune-oki-lifeupeducation/ Ep. 507 – “From Hardened to Healed” with Dr. Debi Silber (@DebiSilber): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-507-from-hardened-to-healed-with-dr-debi-silber-debisilber/ Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/ Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-622-under-the-orange-blossoms-with-cindy-benezra-cindybenezra111/ Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-329-you-were-not-born-to-suffer-with-blake-bauer-blakebauer/ Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/ 182 - "The Power of Vital Force" with Rajshree Patel (@ByRajshree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/182-the-power-of-vital-force-with-rajshree-patel-byrajshree/ Ep. 394 – “The Standing Meditation” with Nate Rifkin: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-394-the-standing-meditation-with/

This time of year can be wonderful and filled with joy and it can be difficult and challenging for those experiencing grief. Please listen to this conversation to learn more about how grief and gratitude go together to help us navigate life with loss especially around the holidays. Mandy Capehart is a certified trauma professional, somatic embodiment practitioner, and grief coach helping grievers heal through alignment with their values and future selves. She is also the author of “Restorative Grief: Embracing Our Losses Without Losing Ourselves”, and the host of the podcast “Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart”. Her work serves grievers and grief supporters through meaningful conversations about client values, self-awareness, and sustainable pathways toward growth. Mandy began this work after her mom died when she could not find the resources she needed; she decided to create the support she needed and offer it to others. Mandy is offering an online course called Guilt-Free Grieving which starts December 11th. You can find the link to more information about this class HERE. To learn more about Mandy and the support she offers, you can check out her links below: Website: MandyCapehart.com Instagram & Threads: @MandyCapehart Twitter: @MandyCapehart Podcast: Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart The Guidebook: Restorative Grief: Embracing Loss Without Losing Ourselves ************************ Kim Benoy, is a wife, mom, RN and Aromatherapist who is passionate about inspiring others to live every moment. To learn ore about her story, go to her website www.midlifewithcourage.com.

Negativity bias doesn't appear out of thin air, but with a lot of intention, we can reassign the energy it generates toward a more positive approach to our futures. Here's a great skill to practice! Links + Resources for this episode: ⁠Work with Mandy⁠ – Visit MandyCapehart.com/coaching Guilt-Free Grieving - Online Course ⁠Become a Patron of the show!⁠ for episode workbooks Join the ⁠Restorative Grief Project⁠ on Facebook Purchase my book, ⁠Restorative Grief⁠, on Amazon Follow & chat with me on ⁠Twitter ⁠or ⁠Instagram ⁠@MandyCapehart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart/message

"Grief is love and when it's really love, it doesn't go away just because somebody dies." - Emily Thiroux ThreattToday's featured international bestselling bookcaster is a widow, speaker, grief expert, and founder of the Grief and Happiness Alliance, Emily Thiroux Threatt. Emily and I had a chat about her latest book, “The Grief and Happiness Handbook”, how she discovered her love for writing, alternative ways to offer condolences, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:Why grief and happiness are two sides of the same coinHow writing can have a positive impact on your personal growth and outlook on lifeWhat led to her first book opportunity and what she learned from working with a traditional publishing company Emily's Site: https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/Emily's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09X2PPRNF/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=eb7c0693-93fb-40e6-a791-df4a92c53e25&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrEmily's Podcast, “Grief & Happiness”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-happiness/id1589284828 The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ Ep. 708 – “A Life in 147 Days” with Andrea Wilson Woods (@AndreaWilWoods): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-708-a-life-in-147-days-with-andrea-wilson-woods-andreawilwoods/ Ep. 740 – “Empowered by Discomfort” with Cristina Ramirez: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-740-empowered-by-discomfort-with-cristina-ramirez/ #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01-1/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Bird of Paradise” with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/ Ep. 723 – “Love Lingers Still” with Marinda Dennis: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-723-love-lingers-still-with-marinda-dennis/ Ep. 483 – “Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva” with Hans Kullberg (@AvivasDaddy) #BABYAVIVA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-483-baby-aviva-orangutan-diva-with-hans-kullberg-avivasdaddy-babyaviva/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 1 – “Can My Child Play” with Marty McNair (@JMFoundation_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-1-can-my-child-play-with-marty-mcnair-jmfoundation_/ 267 – “Live Your Dash” with Jesse Cruz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/267-live-your-dash-with-jesse-cruz/ Ep. 334.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “The Business of Immortality” with Sahara Foley (@SaharaFoley): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/

"Do not be afraid of bareness of flesh, of mind, of soul. But know that not everyone is deserving of the nude versions of you." Deciding to unfold the deepest, hidden version of ourselves doesn't happen overnight - but it can feel like overnight, we're suddenly not who we once were. Arielle Estoria is a poet and speaker sharing her experience of awakening to a newer, freer version of herself - and navigating all the grief that comes with it. Her new book, The Unfolding, is an invitation into gentleness for anyone to exhale, unlock healing, and gain permission for our own unfolding for ourselves. Links + Resources for this episode: Connect with Arielle & buy her book! ArielleEstoria.com ⁠Work with Mandy⁠ – Visit MandyCapehart.com/coaching ⁠Become a Patron of the show!⁠ on Spotify Podcasts Join the ⁠Restorative Grief Project⁠ on Facebook Purchase my book, ⁠Restorative Grief⁠, on Amazon Follow & chat with me on ⁠Twitter ⁠or ⁠Instagram ⁠@MandyCapehart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart/message

"I've had to start putting all the pieces of me back together instead trying to silo these little bits apart as if one is more important than the rest.” Kate Boyd is the author of An Untidy Faith (Herald Press, April 2013) and host of The Untidy Faith podcast. Amid her own grief in the pandemic, Kate recognized a need for someone to speak up on behalf the Messy Middle Christians looking to reimagine what faith, life, and community could look like after disentangling. Her story invites us to become more curious about what we are carrying and find a pathway toward wholeness if we too are navigating grief and faith change at the same time. Links + Resources for this episode: KateBoyd.co & AnUntidyFaith.com & Kate's new bible study series: Threaded Bible Study ⁠Work with Mandy⁠ – Visit MandyCapehart.com/coaching ⁠Become a Patron of the show!⁠ on Spotify Podcasts Join the ⁠Restorative Grief Project⁠ on Facebook Purchase my book, ⁠Restorative Grief⁠, on Amazon Follow & chat with me on ⁠Twitter ⁠or ⁠Instagram ⁠or Threads @MandyCapehart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart/message

"The way that you feel right now is not the way that you're going to feel forever." - Cristina RamirezToday's featured bestselling author is a mom, serial entrepreneur, empowerment coach, changemaker, and keynote speaker, Cristina Ramirez. Cristina and I had a fun chat about her book, “Empowered By Discomfort: Face Challenges With Confidence Using The 20% Power Principle of Discomfort”, the importance of embracing uncertainty, the writing process for her book, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:Her two biggest lessons learned from being an entrepreneurWhy we have the power to change almost any circumstance in lifeHow to use discomfort as a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment Cristina's Site: www.cristinamramirez.comCristina's Book: https://a.co/d/3FdZpvH The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… 237 – “The Gift of Struggle” with Bobby Herrera (@BobbyHerreraPG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/237-the-gift-of-struggle-with-bobby-herrera-bobbyherrerapg/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 650 – “How to Become #Unstoppable” with Victoria Pelletier (@PelletierV29): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-650-how-to-become-unstoppable-with-victoria-pelletier-pelletierv29/ Ep. 737 – “The Art of Badassery” with Jennifer Cassetta (@JennCassetta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-737-the-art-of-badassery-with-jennifer-cassetta-jenncassetta/ Ep. 708 – “A Life in 147 Days” with Andrea Wilson Woods (@AndreaWilWoods): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-708-a-life-in-147-days-with-andrea-wilson-woods-andreawilwoods/ Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ 287 – “This Is Good” with Tami Matheny (@R2LCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/287-this-is-good-with-tami-matheny-r2lcoaching/ Ep. 369 – “Self Esteem Doesn't Come in a Bottle” with Kelly Falardeau (@kellyfalardeau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-369-self-esteem-doesnt-come-in-a-bottle-with-kelly-falardeau-kellyfalardeau/ Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/ Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-424-thoughtfully-fit-with-darcy-luoma-darcyluoma/ Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-359-think-yourself-confident-successful-with-nathalie-plamondon-thomas-thinkyourselfac/ Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/

How many times have you heard about the five stages of grief and been overwhelmed? This week we're chatting about all those grief theories and how to sort the helpful from the noise. Links + Resources for this episode: Work with Mandy – Visit MandyCapehart.com/coaching Become a Patron of the show! on Spotify Podcasts Join the Restorative Grief Project on Facebook Purchase my book, Restorative Grief, on Amazon Follow & chat with me on Twitter  or Instagram & Threads @MandyCapehart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart/message

We've hit 100 episodes on Restorative Grief! Okay, so we hit it a few weeks ago (months, if you count all the bonus episodes) but I decided it was a great time to share the heart of what I've learned and where the show is headed. Thank you keeping us "on the air" for the last two years - here's the 100 more! Links + Resources for this episode: Become a patron at Patreon.com/MandyCapehart Learn more at MandyCapehart.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart00/message

"It's very fulfilling to be there for others and to help others in whatever it is that you're good at, whatever it is that sparks you. If you can find a way to use that to be there for others, it's a twofer.” - Marinda DennisToday's featured award-winning author is wife, mom, professor, nature lover, and editor, Marinda Dennis. Marinda and I had a lively chat about her book, “Love Lingers Still: A Haunting Anthology of Lost Loved Ones”, the limitations of artificial intelligence when it comes to writers, her journey of healing through writing, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:How Marinda transmuted the pain from her daughter's death The joys & challenges of putting an anthology togetherWhy you must have a good editor for your work and what to consider before hiring an editor3 major lessons learned from the classroom as a professor Marinda's Site: https://www.energy-threads.com/Marinda's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Lingers-Still-Haunting-Anthology/dp/1959879006/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1694112693&sr=1-1 The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… Ep. 483 – “Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva” with Hans Kullberg (@AvivasDaddy) #BABYAVIVA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-483-baby-aviva-orangutan-diva-with-hans-kullberg-avivasdaddy-babyaviva/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 1 – “Can My Child Play” with Marty McNair (@JMFoundation_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-1-can-my-child-play-with-marty-mcnair-jmfoundation_/ 267 – “Live Your Dash” with Jesse Cruz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/267-live-your-dash-with-jesse-cruz/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/ Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/ Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children's Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-586-flipping-bad-situations-into-joyful-childrens-books-with-violet-lemay-violetlemay/ Ep. 431 – “The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana” with Laura Stack (@JohnnyKStack): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-431-the-dangerous-truth-about-todays-marijuana-with-laura-stack-johnnykstack/ Ep. 648 – “How to Develop Your Child Into a Fearless Learner” with Kohila Sivas (@math_codes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-648-how-to-develop-your-child-into-a-fearless-learner-with-kohila-sivas-math_codes/ Ep. 710 – “Trusting Your Mommy Instincts” with Colleen Faul: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-710-trusting-your-mommy-instincts-with-colleen-faul/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ Ep. 498 – “The Immunotype Breakthrough” with Dr. Heather Moday: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-498-the-immunotype-breakthrough-with-dr-heather-moday/ #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/

"Once you bring yourself to that vulnerable place - that baseline emotionality - there is a real temptation to retreat." Author Benjamin Perry wants us to know our tears matter for so many reasons, we're losing count. After nearly 12 years of not crying, Benjamin decided to experiment with his own baseline emotionality and pursue a tearful project of crying at least once a day for a year. The outcome expanded his inner world and outer connections in healthy ways he never anticipated. Links + Resources for this episode: Order "Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter" Connect with Benjamin on Twitter or Instagram @FaithfullyBP ⁠Work with Mandy⁠ – Visit MandyCapehart.com/coaching ⁠Become a Patron of the show!⁠ on Spotify Podcasts Join the ⁠Restorative Grief Project⁠ on Facebook Purchase my book, ⁠Restorative Grief⁠, on Amazon Follow & chat with me on ⁠Twitter ⁠or ⁠Instagram ⁠@MandyCapehart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart/message

Pet loss is a legitimate reason to grieve, and yet so many times we disqualify ourselves from the loss of our little companions out of shame, comparison, or any number of self-criticisms. Let's chat this week about how to move through the loss of a pet with as much kindness as anything else we may grieve. Links + Resources for this episode: Work with Mandy⁠ – Visit MandyCapehart.com/coaching ⁠Become a Patron of the show!⁠ on Spotify Podcasts Join the ⁠Restorative Grief Project⁠ on Facebook Purchase my book, ⁠Restorative Grief⁠, on Amazon Follow & chat with me on ⁠Twitter ⁠or ⁠Instagram or Threads @MandyCapehart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-capehart/message

Mandy Capehart is a trauma-informed Certified Grief Educator and Somatic Embodiment Life coach, author, speaker, and Master Mindset Coach located in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal. Her own experience with grief left her searching for resources while offering empathetic, long-term support without minimizing the pain of the moment. When she found nothing, she created it for herself and for you.Her first book is titled, “Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves” released in 2021. This is a memoir and 31-day guidebook for managing grief and growth in the aftermath of loss, no matter how long it lasts.You can hear more about her grief work on her podcast, Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart.Mandy is a storyteller through and through, always in pursuit of adventure, grace, and opportunities to express gratitude. No matter the medium, her work revolves around learning how to honor our process of becoming. She currently lives in Southern Oregon with her husband, daughter, border collie rescue pup, and way too many houseplants.Connect with Mandy and get your own copy of Mandy's free ebook, "How To Regain Control of Grief," when you sign up for her newsletter! https://www.mandycapehart.com/Support the showConnect with Magic:A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.auA Subito Media production

“Don't try to be so busy, it's not all that it's cracked up to be.” - Marjorie Turner HollmanToday's featured author is freelance writer and outdoor lover, Marjorie Turner Hollman. Marjorie and I had a chat about her book, “My Liturgy of Easy Walks: Reclaiming Hope in a World Turned Upside Down”, why it's okay to ask for help, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How she became a writer3 Life Lessons learned from parentingHer advice for dealing with adversityMarjorie's Site: https://marjorieturner.com/Marjorie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marjorie-Turner-Hollman/author/B00IWT7KYU?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThe opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 597 – “Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will” with Sarah Elkins (@sarahelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-597-your-stories-dont-define-you-how-you-tell-them-will-with-sarah-elkins-sarahelkins/Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-680-the-influence-lottery-ticket-for-having-high-impact-with-kelly-swanson-motivationspkr/Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/

"It's a sweet and bitter world that we live in. The more sweetness that we get, the more you want." - Carole SluskiToday's featured bestselling author is mother, grandmother, wife, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, advocate, and motivator, Carole Sluski. Carole and I had a chat about her book, “Thirty: A Mother's Spiritual Journey After Losing Her Child”, her faith after dealing with the grief of losing her child, and tons more!! Key Things You'll Learn:When Carole decided to write her book and name it ThirtyHow her grief strengthened her faithWhat keeps her going during her grief Carole's Site: https://www.carolesluski.com/Carole's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Mothers-Spiritual-Journey-Losing/dp/B0BQ9JB1QY/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… Ep. 483 – “Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva” with Hans Kullberg (@AvivasDaddy) #BABYAVIVA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-483-baby-aviva-orangutan-diva-with-hans-kullberg-avivasdaddy-babyaviva/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 1 – “Can My Child Play” with Marty McNair (@JMFoundation_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-1-can-my-child-play-with-marty-mcnair-jmfoundation_/ 267 – “Live Your Dash” with Jesse Cruz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/267-live-your-dash-with-jesse-cruz/ Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/ Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Bird of Paradise” with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/ Ep. 504 – “Moving Through Grief and Finding Spiritual Solace” with Victoria Volk (@TheGuidedHeart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-504-moving-through-grief-and-finding-spiritual-solace-with-victoria-volk-theguidedheart/ Ep. 636 – “You Are Deathless” with Nicole Angelique Kerr: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-636-you-are-deathless-with-nicole-angelique-kerr/ Ep. 651 – “Called to Be Creative” with Mary Potter Kenyon (@mpotterkenyon): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-651-called-to-be-creative-with-mary-potter-kenyon-mpotterkenyon/

“It's not going to kill you to actually look at something that hurts in your life.” – Mandy CapehartToday's featured bookcaster is mom, wife, speaker, and certified grief and life coach, Mandy Capehart. Mandy and I had a chat about her book, “Restorative Grief: Embracing Our Losses Without Losing Ourselves”, how to move through grief beyond the linear 5 steps model, and more!!! Key Things You'll Learn:What led Mandy to become a Grief counselorWhat it means to be grief literateWhat folks get wrong about griefWhy there's no true timeline for griefThree major lessons learned from starting and running her podcast Mandy's Site: https://www.mandycapehart.com/Mandy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Grief-Embracing-without-ourselves/dp/B096TRSSG1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622754319&sr=8-1Mandy's Podcast, “Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart/id1583949156?uo=4 The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/ Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/ Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-388-types-of/ #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 504 – “Moving Through Grief and Finding Spiritual Solace” with Victoria Volk (@TheGuidedHeart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-504-moving-through-grief-and-finding-spiritual-solace-with-victoria-volk-theguidedheart/ Ep. 636 – “You Are Deathless” with Nicole Angelique Kerr: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-636-you-are-deathless-with-nicole-angelique-kerr/ Ep. 651 – “Called to Be Creative” with Mary Potter Kenyon (@mpotterkenyon): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-651-called-to-be-creative-with-mary-potter-kenyon-mpotterkenyon/

I am thrilled to have Mandy Capehart join me to talk Grief and the Enneagram. Our conversation touches on death, all things grief, and how we can tap into the high side of our stress line for grief support. *You can get the free Enneagram stress guide I mention in this episode ⁠here⁠. Mandy Capehart is a trauma-informed certified grief coach, author of Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves, and the host of the podcast Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart. Her work serves grievers and grief supporters through establishing meaningful conversations about client values, self-awareness, and pathways toward growth. She specializes in working at the intersection of grief and faith, educating faith communities on how to create helpful healing environments to avoid spiritual bypassing and platitudes. ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠ Podcasts: Uncomfortable Grace & Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart The Guidebook: Restorative Grief: Embracing Loss Without Losing Ourselves ⁠Patreon⁠ Become a Premium podcast subscriber: https://anchor.fm/mandy-capehart/subscribe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samebutdifferentpodcast/support

Mandy Capeheart is a trauma-informed grief coach, author, and podcast host. She specializes in the intersection of grief and faith to serve grievers and grief supporters toward growth and self-awareness. Her focus is on facilitating meaningful value-centered conversations and guiding faith-based communities to create helpful healing environments and avoid spiritual bypassing and platitudes. Mandy's work is rooted in personal experience, having lost more loved ones than she can list, and during today's episode, she shares how she distilled the wisdom she learned along the way into her book, Restorative Grief. Along with sharing her story here today, Mandy offers her insights on being a grief supporter, responding to platitudes, and navigating the discomfort so many of us feel when we relate to those in our lives who have recently lost someone. We touch on sharing stories about lost loved ones and why secondary losses are so painful. This conversation also explores the pivotal role of a grief supporter, along with the three categories of supportive people to prioritize having in your life while you grieve. Tune in today for some unmissable insights from today's amazing guest. What you'll learn about in this episode:How Mandy Capeheart started a career in supporting grievers in their healing journey.How her own experience informed her contribution to the book. Mandy's changing relationship with platitudes and what she recommends to grievers.Why it is so uncomfortable for most people to be around someone who has experienced a loss.How Mandy's coaching work shifts when she is working with or without the context of faith.What the role of value work is in Mandy's counseling practice.How denial can work as a built-in safety mechanism. Recognizing numbness without shame.Distinguishing between grief and mourning.The difference between moving on and moving forward.Transitioning from acute grief to subtle grief.Value alignment and the false binary of negative and positive experiences.The need to share stories about people you have lost.Transcript: HereAdditional Resources:Joan Halifax: https://www.joanhalifax.org/Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/Mandy Capeheart:Website: https://www.mandycapehart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandycapehart/Podcast: Restorative Grief with Mandy CapeheartBook: Restorative GriefSharon Spano:Website: sharonspano.comFacebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHDInstagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/Book: thetimemoneybook.comContact: sharon@sharonspano.comTwitter: twitter.com/SharonSpanoThe Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

Mandy Capehart joined me to talk about her thoughts on Chapel Probation and share her approaches to helping people grieve. Her book, Restorative Grief, and podcast of the same name are great resources for anyone processing and living through grief. We talk about Mandy's thoughts about Ella's and Lina's episodes and how telling our stories helps us process trauma and develop our identities. Chapel Probation is part of the Dauntless Media Collective Music by Scott Okamoto, Jenyi, and Shin Kawasaki and Wingo Shackleford Join the Chapel Probation Patreon to support Scott and for bonus content. Join the Chapel Probation Facebook group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at rscottokamoto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/support

Grieving affects all of us at some point in life. Whether it's grieving the death of a loved one or pet, the ending of a marriage or relationship, or even a life shift like a job change, move or child going off to college. These are all grief events and can be incredibly emotional and hard to process. Grief is confusing, complex, multi-faceted, erratic and is different for everyone. So how do we work through grief when we feel so overwhelmed? What are some tools we can use to allow ourselves to honor what was, but also give us the ability to function in the moment and eventually move forward without staying stuck? Are we supposed to let go? Hang on? Remember? Be sad? What if we feel guilty? Have regret? Are resentful or unbearably sad? Are we allowed to be happy again? Is that a betrayal? What should we share with others? Why is it so confusing and overwhelming? How can you feel ok one moment and the next so devastated?How can we ultimately honor our loss, accept what happened, have compassion for ourselves and learn to embrace life fully as it is now, after the grief event? In this interview with grief expert, Mandy Capehart, we break down all the elements of how to process grief. From navigating it for yourself to showing up for someone you care deeply about.Some of the topics covered in the interview are:What is grief and where does it show up in our lives? How to honor that everyone has their own way of grievingWhy our needs in grief may be constantly changing and how to communicate and honor themHow to understand what alleviates pain within our grief helps us grow Why being uncomfortable is a part of the healing processHow being present in our bodies can help work through griefRealizing that grief is part of our story, but does not define who we areWhat to do if the how and why of the event are blocking you in the grieving processHow we can idealize situations and people in griefEmbracing that grief is evidence that love existsHow to know that you can still honor the meaningfulness, it's just transformedThe surprising therapy that has been life changing for grief processing for MandyHow to evaluate if a memory of someone is keeping you from the life you want to liveWhy it can be good to have the uncomfortable conversations when a friend is going through griefHow we approach grief can totally change what we experience and how we manage to move through it. The reality is, there is no real roadmap, other than the one you make for yourself. But when you connect to what you are feeling and honor your needs we open up the road to healing.  You can hear more about Mandy's grief work on her podcast: Restorative Grief.  She also co-hosts The Uncomfortable Grace Podcast, where space is held for growth amid the messy middle-parts of life.  Connect with See The Upside:Website - www.SeetheUpside.comInstagram - @see.theupsideFacebook - See The UpsideConnect with Mandy:Website: https://www.mandycapehart.com/Mandy's Book: https://www.mandycapehart.com/book-restorative-grief/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandycapehart/&

Episode 3 of Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask is now available at https://linktr.ee/shadowspodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com. Every day we interact with other people's masked versions of ourselves. Most people have a select few that they allow to unmask them. Often, our biggest struggle isn't understanding others but it's trying to figure out who we indeed are. When we pull off our masks and do some soul searching, it's scary and frightening, but it can also be grateful and rewarding. This week we bring you a trauma-informed certified grief coach, author of Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves, and the host of the podcast, Restorative Grief, Mandy Capehart! Mandy takes us through a tumultuous time in her life that was riddled with toxic conversations and was taking a toll on her mentally and physically. She tells us how to transform from post-traumatic grief to post-traumatic growth through her talk. How can we incorporate healthy coping mechanisms? How do we gain confidence while dealing with difficult situations? Then we bring you a Research Director at the Peanut Institute, Dr. Samara Sterling. She discusses something most of us can relate to eating on the go. Her family went from eating healthy in Jamaica to moving into the hustle of New York City. She walks us through the three life nudges she encountered that helped change her perspective on healthy eating. She gives us pointers that can help us curve our dietary patterns while balancing a busy lifestyle. The Shadows Podcast Coffee is 100% Arabica ground with the perfect balance of full bodied, strong and sweet with a gentle acidity. With this dark roast blend you get a sense of chocolaty-cocoa flavor with toffee like sweetness and some very earthy rich flavors.the Shadows Podcast Coffee at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/store/ Website: MandyCapehart.com Instagram: @MandyCapehart Twitter: @MandyCapehart Quarterly “Very Good Things” Newsletter: MandyCapehart.com/subscribe Podcasts: Uncomfortable Grace & Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart The Guidebook: Restorative Grief: Embracing Loss Without Losing Ourselves Substack: https://mandycapehart.substack.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mandycapehart Become a Premium podcast subscriber: https://anchor.fm/mandy-capehart/subscribe LinkedIn: Samara Sterling, Ph. D. Facebook: Veggie Nutrition Doctor Credit for the Rise From The Shadows Podcast theme goes to Dollshade “Let The Reaper Wild” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shadows-podcast/support

"You can't move forward if you don't know the direction you're heading. And you don't know the direction you're going if you don't know who you are." - Mandy Capehart Mandy Capehart is an author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal.  Her first book is titled, “Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves” released in 2021. You can hear more about her grief work on her podcast, Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart. She also co-hosts The Uncomfortable Grace Podcast, where space is held for growth amid the messy middle-parts of life. In this episode we talked about: what restorative grief is how grief shifts us and how Mandy experienced that shift with the loss of her mom how to create a non judgmental space to grieve developing emotional intelligence and what moralizing emotions does to our experience with them becoming present with grief CONNECT WITH MANDY: Website - go here to receive an e-book titled "How to Regain Control Over Grief" Buy Restorative Grief Instagram MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Try Swan Bitcoin Read People Fuel CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.