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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2559: Shelby Forsythia explores the often-overlooked transformation of friendships after grief, revealing that while some relationships fade, others deepen in unexpected, soul-affirming ways. Her reflection offers a gentle yet profound reminder that loss reshapes our social world, and sometimes, it brings surprising clarity about who truly sees us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shelbyforsythia.medium.com/yes-you-lose-friends-after-loss-but-something-else-happens-too-274de4e3a2e6 Quotes to ponder: "People disappear when you're grieving. They drop off the map. They ghost, go quiet, or fumble their way out of your life." "But after the loss, people also show up. People you didn't expect to appear suddenly appear." "These aren't replacements for the people who left. They're not substitutes. They are additions, and enhancements, and recalibrations." Episode references: Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant: https://optionb.org/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this emotional episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon dives deep into the complex emotions of divorce grief with expert guest Shelby Forsythia, a grief coach, author, and founder of Life After Loss Academy. Together, they explore the often-overlooked and multi-layered grief that accompanies the end of a marriage and how it impacts individuals during and after divorce. Shelby shares her personal journey through grief, starting with the loss of her mother in 2013, and how this transformed her approach to loss and healing. She reveals how unresolved grief from past losses, such as the death of a loved one or the dissolution of a marriage, can resurface during difficult transitions, like divorce. In this episode, Shelby offers practical strategies for divorce recovery, including mindfulness tools, personal stories, and the importance of setting emotional boundaries with unsupportive loved ones. The discussion also covers how societal perceptions often ignore the grief that comes with divorce and why it's essential to acknowledge and process these emotions to move forward. Shelby provides actionable steps to help those grieving during divorce find peace, build resilience, and rebuild a fulfilling life. Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a compassionate grief coach and the creator of Life After Loss Academy, a powerful online course and community that supports individuals through life transitions such as divorce, death, and diagnoses. Featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine, Shelby has made it her life's work to help others embrace grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives after major loss. Connect with Shelby: Free Workshop: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbyforsythia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyforsythia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyforsyth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo34-FLEEdl7JSdzGisfr3w Journey Beyond Divorce Resources: Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com  A word from our sponsor: TalkingParents provides a comprehensive platform designed to simplify co-parenting and enhance communication between parents. With secure messaging, a shared calendar, and features for tracking parenting time, TalkingParents ensures that all important details and agreements are documented and accessible.  We're grateful for TalkingParents' support in simplifying co-parenting and enhancing communication for our listeners. Discover how TalkingParents can bring clarity and organization to your co-parenting journey at www.talkingparents.com/jbd

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2482: Shelby Forsythia explores how grief reshapes our sense of home not just physically, but emotionally forcing us to say goodbye to the comfort and stability we once knew. With deep compassion, she acknowledges the painful process of adjusting to a "new home" that will never quite be the same, while offering solace to those navigating this silent but profound loss. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/transform-the-pain/when-home-changes-55347f69aa61 Quotes to ponder: "Home is a lot of things for us. It's a place. It's a collection of people. It even acts as a reference point for our lives, on our mental timeline and geographically." "When you return home again after you've lost someone, you have to say hello to all of the things that have risen up in place of what used to be there. And you have to say goodbye to everything that you've lost and are continuing to lose." "If you're in it right now, my hearts, I'm sorry. We don't expect to lose our feelings of home in grief but when we do that's just one more thing we have to add to the pile of things to mourn, things that we'll never get back." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textEpisode summary introductionHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episodeI've spoken to today's guest, Shelby in S3E29 so I recommend listening to her personal story there. For today's episode, I invited Shelby back to speak about the topic of loss and/or trauma, at least for some, experienced following the most recent new election of the American president or how she worded it in one of her newsletters: “Thoughts for election despair” and how it affects her. Upon my invitation to speak with her for the podcast, Shelby wrote to me: “Full disclosure: I'll be coming with my progressive perspective as a woman, queer person, and grief business owner, so I really can't speak to the perspective of anyone who's overjoyed at Trump's return to office.”About this week's guestShelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief coach, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions.Following her mother's death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they've faced. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, Newsweek, and The Oprah Magazine. She considers herself a politically progressive, honoring her identities as a queer woman and grief guide.Shelby's links: Website | Instagram Resources mentioned in this episodeOther episode with Shelby:  S3 E29 Mother-loss as a Young Adult Support the showFind support: Transforming Your Grief Course Support the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

Send us some LOVE!Shelby Forsythia, the grief coach renowned for her compassionate wisdom, returns us for a special holiday episode of "As I Live and Grieve." She shares her personal journey into the world of grief, a journey that began amidst the chaos of what she calls her "four years of Hell" in college. Shelby unveils her G-R-I-E-F method, a comforting framework designed to help those mourning find grounding and resilience, particularly during the emotionally challenging holiday season. Listeners are invited to explore Shelby's enriching resources, including her books "Permission to Grieve" and "Your Grief, Your Way," which provide a structured roadmap for navigating grief's complex landscape. The "joy jar" exercise is highlighted as a tool for capturing small glimmers of happiness, encouraging a mindful approach to healing. Whether you're seeking solace, guidance, or a renewed perspective on grief, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools to support your journey toward embracing life beyond loss, all while rediscovering joy along the way.Contact:www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.comFacebook:  As I Live and GrieveInstagram:  @asiliveandgrieveYouTube:  asiliveandgrieveTikTok: @asiliveandgrieveTo Reach Shelby:Shelby Forsythia (she/her)Grief guide, author, and podcast hostWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTokFeatured in O Mag, Huffington Post, and Modern LossReady to grow through grief? Check out these free resources:Grow Through Grief Workshop—MOST POPULAR! Three easy, proven tools that help you stop feeling stuck and start moving forward.Dear Grief Guide: My weekly podcast where I answer anonymous letters from grievers with compassionate advice and gentle reframes.Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod Support the showCopyright 2020, by As I Live and GrieveThe views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2375: Shelby Forsythia highlights common missteps parents make when talking to children about death. From using confusing euphemisms to avoiding the topic entirely, these mistakes hinder kids' understanding of death. Forsythia encourages honest, age-appropriate conversations that help children process loss and grief in healthy ways. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/four-big-mistakes-parents-make-when-they-talk-about-death-533e619a5eb1 Quotes to ponder: "Children take things very literally! They are not able to process euphemisms like adults and as a result take words about death seriously." "All relationships are unique and different, and no matter what kind of support system they have in place, children still need to grieve the person or pet who died." "Kids are far more impacted by the absence of truth than by the truth itself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are all dealing with loss of some kind. Maybe it's a loved one or a significant life change…but very likely it's all the micro-griefs that come with running a business. 

Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief coach, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions. Following her mother's death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through a combination of mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they've faced. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine.

Life's unexpected twists and turns can reshape one's purpose and path. Grieving a loss, navigating personal upheaval, and finding a way back to routine life is a journey many understand intimately. Shelby Forsythia helps individuals navigate their grief and reclaim their lives through empowerment, mindfulness, and intentional strategies. Shelby and Kellee discuss powerful tools for navigating grief in the many forms that can present itself in our lives.Kellee herself has experienced many different levels of grief in the past few months that have caused not only upheaval in her personal life but also had her re-examine ways that she has been approaching her business. Kellee shares her experiences and ways that she has practiced self-care and compassion for herself."What happens is our life grows around the bigness of grief and our life gets bigger, which is why it feels so intense at the beginning." - Shelby ForsythiaLife's unexpected twists and turns can reshape one's purpose and path. Grieving a loss, navigating personal upheaval, and finding a way back to routine life is a journey many understand intimately. Shelby Forsythia helps individuals navigate their grief and reclaim their lives through empowerment, mindfulness, and intentional strategies. Shelby and Kellee discuss powerful tools for navigating grief in the many forms that can present itself in our lives.Grief has a profound way of reshaping our understanding of success. Shelby and Kellee discussed the importance of honoring grief as an ongoing process that requires patience and practice. For those struggling with grief and seeking constructive navigation, Shelby Forsythia offers a plethora of support avenues. By embracing grief, we can transform it into a source of strength and growth.About Shelby Forsythia: Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief coach, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions.Following her mother's death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through a combination of mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they've faced. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine.Check out Shelby's WebsiteConnect with Shelby on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & TikTokCope with grief and find your way again in Shelby's FREE WorkshopWhat would you do if you knew you could not fail? Rethink the possibilities with your Creative Business in 2024, let's create Big Audacious Dreams together!✨Download my free guide: 100 Ways to Build Your Creative Business TodayFor transcripts, more links mentioned in the episode, and for the full episode show notes

In this episode, we explore a transformative approach to grief that redefines how we navigate loss. We introduce a new paradigm encapsulated in the acronym GRIEF: Ground, Release, Integrate, Establish, Foster. This approach not only helps us heal but also opens doors to new possibilities and growth.Grief is an ongoing journey, not just a one-time event. Throughout life, we all experience grief through both large and small losses. These moments of grief are not just painful—they are also deeply informative. They reveal what we hold most dear and valuable. Furthermore, when we experience loss, we often grieve not just the tangible aspects but also the part of ourselves that we were before the loss.Joining me is Shelby Forsythia, the founder of Life After Loss Academy and host of the Dear Grief Guide podcast. Shelby is a grief guide and author who has dedicated her life to helping others navigate the complex journey of grief. With her compassionate and insightful approach, she has empowered countless individuals to find healing and growth after loss. Through her work at the Life After Loss Academy, Shelby offers a supportive community and resources to help people move through grief with intention and grace.  More Ways to Contact Shelby Forsythia:Shelby's Website Life After Loss AcademyMore Ways to Contact Karen McMahon and Journey Beyond Divorce:Journey Beyond Divorce WebsiteKaren's PodcastJourney Beyond Divorce Instagram PageFree Journey Beyond Divorce Facebook GroupBook a Free Rapid Relief Call

In part 2 of our grief series with Grief Coach Shelby Forsythia, Shelby talks about identifying your grief allies, different grief styles, and how to create continuing bonds with the ones you've lost. As founder of Life After Loss Academy, she uses what she's learned in the years after her mother's death to help other grievers make their way through a grief journey. Shelby uses mindfulness techniques and open-ended questions to guide her clients to welcome grief as a teacher. Shelby's work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine. Her heart and compassion is palpable in her book Your Grief, Your Way. Connect with Shelby Forsythia: Website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyforsythia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbyforsythia/ Free Podcast: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/dear-grief-guide-podcast Free Workshop: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Book, Your Grief, Your Way: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/your-grief-your-way Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)

Grief Coach Shelby Forsythia is teaching us how it's possible to grow through grief. As founder of Life After Loss Academy, she uses what she's learned in the years after her mother's death to help other grievers make their way through a grief journey. Shelby uses mindfulness techniques and open-ended questions to guide her clients to welcome grief as a teacher. Shelby's work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine. Her heart and compassion is palpable in her book Your Grief, Your Way. Connect with Shelby Forsythia: Website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyforsythia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbyforsythia/ Free Podcast: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/dear-grief-guide-podcast Free Workshop: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Book, Your Grief, Your Way: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/your-grief-your-way Find all the resources that Barbara Karnes has to offer at bkbooks.com. Purchase the End of Life Guideline Series Bundle here. Find Barbara's new booklet Always Offer, Never Force: Food at the End of Life here. Read Barbara's blog here. Connect with Barbara Karnes on social media: Facebook Insta LinkedIn Twitter Pinterest YouTube Order your copies of The Hospice Care Plan: A Path to Comfort here, now available in English and Spanish! Check out the free library of video tutorials from the creators of The Hospice Care Plan hospice nurses Nancy Heyerman and Brenda Kizzire here. Read more about Nancy and Brenda and their mission to improve hospice care here. Find Odonata Care on social media: Facebook YouTube IG TikTok Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)

Grief is a painful and confusing journey. Often, the culture encourages us to “move on”, squashing our grief down so that those around us are comfortable.  This week Andrew talks to author and grief coach Shelby Forsythia. They discuss: Whether grief can turn “toxic” Coping with other people's responses Living with grief as your companion Creating grief rituals Different causes of grief - death, divorce, infidelity, loss of identity.  Shelby Forsythia is a grief coach, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions. Following her mother's death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through a combination of mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives that honour and include the heartbreaks they've faced. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine. Subscriber Content This Week If you're a subscriber to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Patreon), this week you'll be hearing. How to grieve the person you used to be. Three things Shelby Forsythia knows to be true. AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things  Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools Visit Shelby Forsythia's website  Follow Shelby Forsythia on social media Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall and on Substack at The Meaningful Life.

Have you felt overwhelmed by grief or been pressured to get over it quickly? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Butler about finding your way through grief as a sensitive person and: • The unexpected ways grief can show up such as irritability, anxiety, and anger • How community support and rituals can support you in your processing of grief • Grief shows up when you lose someone, but also when you go through other types of loss or life changes • Remembering to come back to yourself as you take care of others in shared grief experiences  • Listening to your emotions and carving out time to be with your sadness via nature, movement, crying, or other practices  Dr. Butler (they/them) is a psychologist and therapist who loves deep conversation, hiking, and crocheting tiny animals. They hold intense professional interests in breaking generational trauma, healing from eating disorders while learning to nourish oneself along the way, and fighting the stigma so many of us face in a society that often doesn't understand anyone who diverges from "the norm." After experiencing many sudden losses beginning at a young age, Dr. Butler is passionate about meeting the need for holding space for and validating grief - at work and far beyond. They are currently enrolled in IPI's intensive psychedelic-assisted therapy certification program, which fits perfectly with their practical yet spiritual approach to recovery.   Keep in touch with Elizabeth: • Website: https://prismapsychology.com/  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prismapsychology   Resources Mentioned: • Elizabeth offers psychedelic integration services virtually for California residents.  Find more details at: https://prismapsychology.com • Beth Buelow's Podcast: https://bethbuelow.com/how-can-i-say-this-podcast/ • Dear Grief Guide Podcast by Shelby Forsythia: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/dear-grief-guide-podcast  • The Mindfulness & Grief Podcast by Heather Stang: https://heatherstang.com/grief-podcast/  • Terrible, Thanks for Asking Podcast: https://ttfa.org/  • It's Okay You're Not Okay by Megan Devine: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781622039074 • Bearing the Unbearable by Joanne Cacciatore PhD: Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief coach author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions.Following her mother's death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through a combination of mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they've faced. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine.On this episode, we mainly dive into Shelby's framework on how to build a life after loss. Extremely helpful episode! Plus, you'll get to hear Jiji, Shelby's cat, chat with us too! :) __________________________Connect with Shelby!Free workshopWebsiteInstagramBook:Your Grief, Your Way__________________________Connect with me!FacebookInstagramEmail MeSupport the podcast - donate to my tea fund here! ;)

On this week's episode of Up An Octave, I'm passing the mic to grief guide/coach, author, and podcast host Shelby Forsythia.We talked about starting multiple different types of podcasts, growing them, knowing when it's time to end a show, monetization, and more. When I say that this episode is packed, I'm not playing!Learn more about Shelby and listen to her podcasts hereSpecial Offer:Book your complimentary consultation with me: https://www.sonivia.com/book-onlineConnect with Rue:Visit https://www.sonivia.comFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/Don't Forget:Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and actionable advice.If you found value in today's episode, please leave a review and rating. Your feedback not only supports the show but helps other podcasters find us.Share the Love:Send this episode to a podcaster who needs to turn their story into a podcast! I'll be back next week to chat about taking your episode from Page to Podcast.Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell SpenceUp An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

On this week's episode of Up An Octave, I'm talking about filler words! When to remove them, when to leave them alone, and how to get out of the habit of using them. If you find yourself editing out Um after Um, this is the episode you've been waiting for. What You'll Learn:How to effectively remove filler words from your podcastWhy some filler words are actually a good thingWhen I remove fillers and when I don't.Special Offer:Book your complimentary consultation with me: https://www.sonivia.com/book-onlineFacebook Group:Join our community in Podcasting Up An Octave on Facebook for exclusive access to me and a supportive network of incredible women and nonbinary podcasters. Get in while the group is small for the most free support from me! Connect with Rue:Visit https://www.sonivia.comFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/Don't Forget:Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and actionable advice.If you found value in today's episode, please leave a review and rating. Your feedback not only supports the show but helps other podcasters find us.Share the Love:Send this episode to a podcaster who's been working on elevating their engagement. No gatekeeping here!I'll be back next week passing the mic to Shelby Forsythia of Dear Grief Guide. Catch up on her show here!Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell SpenceUp An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

Hope, happiness, joy, wholeness, purpose, or any other part of ourselves that we believe vanished in the wake of grief, will resurface in new forms. Embracing this new version of joy, happiness, or purpose is a beautiful way of welcoming another part of you impacted by grief. In today's episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Shelby Forsythia, a Grief Coach, Author, and Podcaster. Shelby's insightful and compassionate approach to grief is a guiding light that helps grievers navigate through the challenging terrain of death, divorce, diagnosis, and other significant life transitions.Throughout this episode, you'll delve into Shelby's personal journey of grief, including the loss of her mother, the multiple issues it triggered on a personal level, and how she dealt with them. Shelby explains why she sees grief professionals as bearers of hope, underscores the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective when grappling with grief, and why having a voice to listen to from someone who went through grief is comforting and helpful, even in the absence of solutions.Tune in to episode 228 and discover how to view life through the lens of grief, reinterpret the world around you, and rediscover your happiness following grief.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Shelby shares her grief story and her dominant emotion during that time (2:20)Why listening to the voice of someone who gets grief is comforting (9:20)Embracing joy, happiness, and purpose after grief (14:50)The importance of keeping the end in mind while grieving (21:30)Shelby's relationship with happiness and joy following her mother's death (31:00)Resources:Book: Shelby Forsythia - Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After LossBook: Shelby Forsythia: Permission to Grieve: Creating Grace, Space, & Room to Breathe in the Aftermath of LossDear Grief Guide podcast with Shelby ForsythiaConnect with Shelby Forsythia:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeTikTokLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we grieve, we frequently encounter the shadow of who we used to be. Grief coach and author, Shelby Forsythia, joins me to share her deeply personal narrative of navigating the aftermath of her mother's death, revealing these intricate layers. Our conversation invites listeners to sit with the poignant truth that our old lives are forever altered, and our grieving reflects this transformation.While discussing the  value of rituals, Shelby and I offer up ways to honor the past selves we've bid farewell, embracing our healing. We invite you to consider how personalized acts of remembrance can carve a path toward acceptance, making space for who we are becoming.We hope to guide you through the tender process of redefining yourself in the wake of loss. Our episode is an open invitation to find solace in shared experiences, and a gentle reminder that self-care is paramount as you walk the delicate path of grief.Contact:www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.comFacebook:  As I Live and GrieveInstagram:  @asiliveandgrieveYouTube:  asiliveandgrieveTikTok: @asiliveandgrieveTo Reach Shelby:Shelby Forsythia (she/her)Grief guide, author, and podcast hostWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTokFeatured in O Mag, Huffington Post, and Modern LossReady to grow through grief? Check out these free resources:Grow Through Grief Workshop—MOST POPULAR! Three easy, proven tools that help you stop feeling stuck and start moving forward.Dear Grief Guide: My weekly podcast where I answer anonymous letters from grievers with compassionate advice and gentle reframes.Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod Support the showCopyright 2020, by As I Live and GrieveThe views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Shelby Forsythia is a grief guide, author, and podcast host, and today she joins us to share a brand new perspective on GRIEF. Shelby helps us welcome grief as a teacher and explains how we can create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they've faced. We discuss how healthcare workers can help support patients who are facing turmoil, how we can process the grief we experience every day as nurses, and the relationship between grieving and burnout. Grief is not a topic that most of us feel comfortable talking about, but that's Shelby's magic - she makes it feel safe. Grab a pen and paper (you're going to want to take all of the notes!), and SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear it! AND make sure you follow Shelby:Website and free workshop: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshopInstagram: @shelbyforsythiaCheck out Help Texts!  https://helptexts.com/shelbyforsythia ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️I'll be announcing our next Nurse Coffee Chat soon! These calls are free to join, and are an open forum to share, ask for support, and be honest about your experience as a nurse. In the meantime, if you aren't already on the list, join HERE!The Ashley O Show community is a space where nurses and caregivers come together to understand that their identity extends beyond the humans that they care for. If that's you, then join us on a mission to change conversations and redefine ideas over on IG @ashleyoshow! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at ashleyoshow@gmail.com.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2100: Shelby Forsythia delves into the profound pain of unmet expectations in relationships in "When People Aren't Who We Need Them To Be," emphasizing the importance of grieving for what our relationships are not. Forsythia provides a compassionate guide to accepting loved ones as they are, while also navigating our own desires for change and improvement in those relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/when-people-arent-who-we-need-them-to-be-5c878a444774 Quotes to ponder: "When you love someone, you have to love them for who they are, not who you want them to be." "Grieving is not just for death; it's also for the living relationships that don't meet our expectations." "We must grieve the 'ideal' versions of our loved ones to truly accept them and move forward." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Today's episode, Saul talks to Shelby Forsythia about her book, “Your Grief, Your Way.” Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief guide, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions.Following her mother's death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through a combination of mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they've faced. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine.

Shelby Forsythia talks about when isolation is actually protection Episode 1938: When Isolation Is Actually Protection by Shelby Forsythia on Grieving and the Value of Being Alone Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://shelbyforsythia.medium.com/when-isolation-is-actually-protection-3aea71d34c31 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia breaks down three hard life lessons she learned from watching The Golden Girls. Episode 2087: Three Things The Golden Girls Taught Me About Grief by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/transform-the-pain/three-things-the-golden-girls-taught-me-about-grief-dad8483d8fdd Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia breaks down three hard life lessons she learned from watching The Golden Girls. Episode 2087: Three Things The Golden Girls Taught Me About Grief by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/transform-the-pain/three-things-the-golden-girls-taught-me-about-grief-dad8483d8fdd Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self, funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast here. Thank you! Today on the podcast I am speaking with Shelby Forsythia who lost her mother due to breast cancer following years of treatment. Shelby was just twenty-one and this traumatic experience influenced her life as a young adult. Dealing with her loss, she delved into understanding and learning about grief.  Later, she experienced loss again after separating from her fiancée on the same day as she lost her job. Even though Shelby was practiced at dealing with grief, it did not make the pain of grief become any easier when, on top of everything else, she then also lost her best friend, but there was more awareness of how to support herself through it.  About this week's guest Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief guide, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions. Following her mother's death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through a combination of mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they've faced. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine.Check out Shelby's links here: Website | Instagram Topics discussed in this episodeThe death of her mother from breast cancer, following four years of treatmentFamily health challenges and Dad's personality changes due to two brain aneurysmsLoss of faith  Various ways of coping with grief: an eating disorder, delving into working, setting healthy boundaries around her grief, accepting help when offered, using her voiceBeing guided by: Where does my grief want me to go? The loss of her fiancée, her job, and her best friendLinks--> For more information, please visit Nathalie's website. --> Subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.--> Join the podcast's Support the showSupport the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a complimentary Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on mortality. Episode 1919: Realizing I'm Really Going to Die Someday by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/transform-the-pain/realizing-im-really-going-to-die-someday-da0f946d5c1a Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on mortality. Episode 1919: Realizing I'm Really Going to Die Someday by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/transform-the-pain/realizing-im-really-going-to-die-someday-da0f946d5c1a Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia talks about what changes occur after loss Episode 1527: Yes, You Lose Friends After Loss… But Something Else Happens Too by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://shelbyforsythia.medium.com/yes-you-lose-friends-after-loss-but-something-else-happens-too-274de4e3a2e6  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on when grief's second wave hits you. Episode 2482: When Grief's Second Wave Hits You by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/when-griefs-second-wave-hits-you-21685a61ddd1  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on when grief's second wave hits you. Episode 2482: When Grief's Second Wave Hits You by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/when-griefs-second-wave-hits-you-21685a61ddd1  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on when grief's second wave hits you. Episode 2482: When Grief's Second Wave Hits You by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/when-griefs-second-wave-hits-you-21685a61ddd1  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares the crucial difference between a death and a breakup. Episode 1460: The Crucial Difference Between A Death and A Breakup by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/the-crucial-difference-between-a-death-and-a-breakup-12c84747d538 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares four big mistakes parents make when they talk about death. Episode 050: Four Big Mistakes Parents Make When They Talk About Death by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/four-big-mistakes-parents-make-when-they-talk-about-death-533e619a5eb1 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares how to craft an escape plan for your grief. Episode 1380: Crafting an Escape Plan for Your Grief by Shelby Forsythia on How To Prepare Yourself For Loss Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/crafting-an-escape-plan-for-your-grief-5e3e2d48ffe7 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia shares how to perfect your grief story. Episode 1332: How to Perfect Your Grief Story by Shelby Forsythia on Dealing with Loss & Vulnerability Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/how-to-perfect-your-grief-story-3db0c532cc78 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the author of, "Your Grief, Your Way" (https://amzn.to/3D2k7VS), Shelby Forsythia offers a refreshing approach to living life after the loss of a loved one. Shelby is an Intuitive Grief Guide (can we talk about what that means? Yay!), and a podcast host (check out "Grief Seeds" and "Coming Back") who helps grieving people reclaim their power and peace of mind after death, divorce, diagnosis, and major life transitions. Learn more about her and her work at: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com #progressivechristianity​​ #postevangelica​l #grief ——— ALSO THIS EPISODE Viewer Check-in: What was your favorite back-to-school ritual or experience? ——— ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul. As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more. We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids. Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific. ——— THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW 1) Financially Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby 2) Socially Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby​ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com 3) Reviewingly Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast. - iTunes: https://apple.co/2VfFgb3 - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH - Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2VeotoT - Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj ——— SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS
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On Episode 200 of You, Me, Empathy, I invite past guests and feely human friends to share their personally meaningful empathy strategies and mental health tips for a 200th episode celebration! From Mignon Fogarty's daily walks and Shelby Forsythia's prepositional phrases to Jessica Murnane's nice shows and Rebecca-Monique's mental filters, I hope that you find some meaning and beauty to apply to your own life, sweet feely human. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on Instagram Thanks to Mignon Fogarty, David Grabowski, Janet Fouts, Jason Wrobel, Whitney Lauritsen, Jason Garner, Jen Wijnker, Jessica Murnane, Katya Lidsky, Kye Plant, Manya Chylinski, Mari Andrew, Rebecca-Monique, Rebecca Hass, Shelby Forsythia, Sheri Heller, and Tamar Chansky for your contribution to this special 200th episode!

Shelby Forsythia (she/her) gives us permission to grieve for ourselves and others.  As the author of your Grief, your way and Permission to Grieve and podcast host of Grief Book Review and Coming Back Conversations on Life After Loss, Shelby helps grieving people around the world. Furthermore, through a combination of practical tools and intuitive guidance, she helps grieving people reclaim their power and peace of mind after devastating loss. Finally, even through grief, we are growing.   Resources Mentioned: Shelby's Website - books, podcasts and how to work with Shelby Your Brief Your Way - Book by Shelby Permission to Grieve - Book by Shelby Connect with Emily on LinkedIn  Emily Harman Mental Fitness Program  Onward Accelerator Coaching Program Onward: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Onward Movement Facebook Group | YouTube Buy Emily's Best Selling Book Step Into the Spotlight Schedule a Complimentary Coaching Call with Emily Soul Pajamas

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on when home changes. Episode 1051: When Home Changes by Shelby Forsythia on How To Deal with the Grief of Losing Close Family and Friends Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/transform-the-pain/when-home-changes-55347f69aa61 Upstart considers your income and current employment to find you a smarter rate for your loan. Find out how they can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/ORD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on when home changes. Episode 1051: When Home Changes by Shelby Forsythia on How To Deal with the Grief of Losing Close Family and Friends Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://medium.com/transform-the-pain/when-home-changes-55347f69aa61 Upstart considers your income and current employment to find you a smarter rate for your loan. Find out how they can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/ORD Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.56), we welcome Shelby Forsythia. Shelby is the author of ‘Your Grief, Your Way' and ‘Permission to Grieve,' and the host of 3 (yep, count ‘em!) podcasts, including ‘Grief Book Review,' ‘Grief Seeds,' and ‘Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss.' In our conversation today, we discuss the importance of grieving during the loss of a job, whether you were laid off, fired, furloughed, or quit.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/careertherapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Shelby Forsythia about her absolute truths of grief, life after loss, and the possibility of permission. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #543: Living with Loss 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 June 20 TDJ Live Masterclass July 10 Mid-Year Virtual Retreat TDJ Lifestyle e-course {join the waitlist} Guest Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is the author of Your Grief, Your Way and Permission to Grieve and podcast host of Grief Book Review, Grief Seeds, and Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss. After the death of her mother in 2013, she became a “student of grief” and set out on a lifetime mission to study the human experience of loss. Through a combination of practical tools and intuitive guidance, she helps grieving people reclaim their power and peace of mind after death, divorce, diagnosis, and major life transitions. Her work has been featured on Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine. Find Our Guest FB: @shelbyforsythia IG: @shelbyforsythia YouTube: Shelby Forsythia, Intuitive Grief Guide My podcast interview with Shelby on Finding Tranquility in Loss Let's Connect Join our TDJ Insider's Facebook group. Share resources, get inspiration, make connections, be part of the online book club. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible and get your first book FREE. Receive weekly inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Facebook, 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. Deets on kimberlywilson.com/review.

Today, I'm talking with Shelby Forsythia, the author of Your Grief, Your Way and Permission to Grieve, and podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss. Shelby will be looking back to her early twenties when grief pulled the rug out from under her in the form of losing her mom. Life as she knew it ended, forever changed by this event. We're talking about this crushing blow, the aftermath, and most importantly, the comeback that put her on a different course, one that allows her to help others reclaim their power and their peace of mind after a devastating loss. What to Listen For: Who was Shelby before grief turned her life upside down? "I loved myself before my mom died... and I think there's a temptation that a lot of grieving people have... because they can't go back to the old self. They hate them, but I actually really loved the girl that I was before my mom died. I was in college. I was in my senior year of college, and I had these grand extraordinary dreams of becoming a C-suite executive in an advertising firm. I knew that I had a gift for words, and it was reinforced by my professors and my classmates. And I thought I would be writing copy for the world's biggest brands and helping sell things or sell services or sell causes that were going to change the world." The worst possible cherry on top of four years of back-to-back losses Fracturing with several smaller losses before the biggest loss broke her Rejoicing after her mom had been declared cancer-free Thinking her mom had pneumonia and discovering the cancer was back and had rapidly metastasized "By the time we got the news, that there was nothing more they could do. It was December 19th, and they said now's the time to call in hospice. Anything that we could do now at this point would be a matter of time, not a matter of cure. We can buy you time. We can't buy you life anymore. And so we called in hospice and got everything set up at the house. And I think they predicted, I mean, whoever knows what doctor's numbers are based on, but we thought we might have six weeks to six months or so. And then she died in seven days." The black hole that followed her mom's death The moment she felt the line was drawn in the sand "I got a call from my dad as we were getting our coats and getting up to leave. We were literally getting sliding out of the booth at this diner. And I got the call from my dad, and I remember walking outside, and there were two sets of doors. I remember pushing both sets of doors open and getting about five feet away from her car, but still where traffic was coming in and out. And I just dropped to my knees on the pavement. And I immediately started crying. I felt it was as if I couldn't hold up my own body anymore. All the strength I had, almost all of the life force that I had was just gone in an instant. And I had to be picked up off of the pavement. I was literally weeping and wailing in the parking lot of this diner, December 26th, 2013. So it was the day after Christmas people were, you know, treating their Christmas hangovers with French fries and diner food, and gosh, I remember it being cold and hard. I think those are the sensations I remember the most. It was cold outside, and the ground was hard... and thinking back now, I've never thought about this before, but it was very metaphorical of a world without my mother felt very cold and very hard. And so that feels very appropriate as the place where it all came apart." Feeling like she was no longer a participant in her life but simply along for the ride Feeling like she'd been wandering in the woods with no GPS for over two years Losing her passion for her dreams "In my mother's death, it was like, all of my dreams for the future also died. And it wasn't even that the dreams themselves died; it was that my passion for the dreams died. And so I would look at those things and be like, yeah,

Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is the author of Your Grief, Your Way and Permission to Grieve and podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss. Through a combination of practical tools and intuitive guidance, she helps grieving people reclaim their power and peace of mind after devastating loss. Her work has been featured on Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine. We talk on the podcast about several losses she experienced in college. We explore how the death of her mom shaped her career and how she finally was able to examine the grief that she experienced years after the loss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this wonderful conversation with Shelby Forsythia we discuss her new book "Your Grief, Your Way" which is a 366 day (non-religious) daily devotional that I personally think should be in the hands of every griever. We discuss that while her loss is not in the suicide loss space that some components of grief are universal and that filling our 'grievers toolbox' with tools from a variety of places may be necessary, even desired. Shelby is a grief guide, a podcast host  & an author. This is an insightful, inspiring conversation. You can find ALL THINGS SHELBY at her website, ShelbyForsythia.com where in here own words she " … helps brokenhearted grievers feel safe and whole again after devastating loss..."Shelby is an intuitive Grief Guide offering one-on-one sessions as well as online Zoom groups and SO MUCH MORE!!!  Click the link above to get yourself to her site and join me as a member of her 'Grief Growers Garden' where she reminds us "that even through grief, we are growing" Even though they are on her page, here are separate links to take you straight to purchase "Your Grief, Your Way" and "Permission to Grieve" (you may need one for you & one to share of each... I speak from experience here!) As always, you can find & connect with ME at:The Leftover Pieces InstagramorThe Leftover Pieces Podcast WebpageLife after suicide loss is nothing short of a wasteland of the leftover pieces of your shattered heart, of your former self. Join Melissa, a mother who lost her 21 year old son Alex to suicide, as she has real conversations with other loss survivors, awareness advocates & mental health experts looking to explore the questions we all seek the answers to. Come along as we delve into areas such a trauma, hope, stigma & shame while learning to live with grief- not get over it.  We hope that you will fill your grief 'toolbox' with useful tools and finding, & learning to love, your new self … & more.If you or someone you know is struggling PLEASE reach out & talk to someoneThe National Suicide Lifeline is there for youIN a crisis you can also TEXTTEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258And Grievers, I am always here. You can find me on Instagram at The Leftover Pieces

The death of Shelby Forsythia's mother when she was 21 plunged her into a depth of grief she wasn't prepared for. But then it led her to her calling; to guide others through the rugged terrain of loss. Her book, Your Grief Your Way, offers a daily guide of support for grievers, giving them permission to follow the unique twists and turns of their individual mourning and offering practical experiments to try along the way. Interwoven with her own grief experience, she offers the kind of advice that helped her, hoping to ease the path for anyone facing the death of a loved one and the grief that comes after.

The death of Shelby Forsythia's mother when she was 21 plunged her into a depth of grief she wasn't prepared for. But then it led her to her calling; to guide others through the rugged terrain of loss. Her book, Your Grief Your Way, offers a daily guide of support for grievers, giving them permission to follow the unique twists and turns of their individual mourning and offering practical experiments to try along the way. Interwoven with her own grief experience, she offers the kind of advice that helped her, hoping to ease the path for anyone facing the death of a loved one and the grief that comes after.

We are kicking this new season off with a timely and compelling interview exploring the effects of grief and loss with Shelby Forsythia, the author of Permission to Grieve and podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss.  How do we process grief? How do we navigate the loss of loved ones, relationships, jobs, health, opportunities, and seasons? How do we love and support those close to us who are experiencing deep grief in their lives? How do we make sense of a pandemic that has left everyone experiencing loss in different ways? These questions and more will be explored in this first episode of Season 3! More about our guest Shelby Forsythia: After the unexpected death of her mother in 2013, Shelby became a “student of grief” and set out on a lifetime mission to explore the oft-misunderstood human experience of loss. Through her book, weekly podcasts, and one-on-one grief guidance, she helps grieving people find direction, get support, and cultivate radical self-compassion after devastating loss. Shelby is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, and Intuitive Grief Guide. Her work has been featured on Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine.  For more info, visit http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/. Follow Shelby on instagram @shelbyforsythia Listen to Shelby's podcast Coming Back, here. BONUS Special: Sign up for Shelby's latest online course, Life After Loss Academy, here! Feel safe in the world again, say goodbye to "the perfect griever," and love the person loss has forced you to become in this 12-week online course. And For More on the Topic of Grief: Download your copy of the video recording and interactive workbook Navigating Loss: How to Process Grief & Disappointment in Healthy Ways here. Check out these articles: “The Grief of Change” by Alexandra Brown “Being a Mother with Empty Arms: My Journey with Grief and Loss” by Michaela Taylor “Learning How to FLY: An Interview with Dr. Alisha Reed” by Serena Tuomi “It's Okay to Grieve Loss at This Time” by Michaela Taylor “How to Cope with Sudden and Unexpected Loss” by Victoria Bardega Sheppard “How to Support a Grieving Friend” by Alexa Mamoulides “Why I Let Myself Grieve” by Bridgett Blood “How I Learned to Grieve with Hope After My Boyfriend's Death” by Meg Capone Watch this video: “How Do We Deal with Unexpected Loss?”

Grief is hard at any age. As a queer young adult ​​in the south, Shelby faced the worst four years of her life as both of her parents were diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses. When her mother died "the stuff really hit the fan," as she put it. At first she resisted her pain, but it was in the giving in to her grief that real wisdom was found. Shelby has evolved into a compassionate young woman that helps people of all ages learn how to face their grief with radical self-compassion.  In this candid interview, the author of Permission to Grieve shares her experience and the wisdom gained from navigating the death of her mother from breast cancer. Tending to your own pain is a radical act of self-compassion. Shelby offers inspiring guidance that will help you grieve authentically no matter where you are on your life's journey.