Podcasts about sudden loss

The political world is in absolute shock following the sudden and untimely passing of Senator Lindsey Graham!

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71 has sent shockwaves through Washington DC and sparked renewed debate about the age of America's political leaders. While supporters note his active schedule and decades of service, critics argue the tragedy raises fresh questions about health, longevity, and leadership in public office. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Wright Halbert was a national education attorney, married 22 years, when her husband Jim started losing weight and running a fever — symptoms doctors first mistook for an infection. Three weeks later, he was gone. In this raw, wide-ranging conversation, Julie shares what it's really like to lose a spouse to a fast-moving, hard-to-diagnose cancer (later identified as cholangiocarcinoma), how she held two teenage sons together while barely holding herself together, and the winding path — through grief therapy, a chance encounter with a life coach in Colorado, a medium session that left her laughing and crying, and healing retreats in Sedona — that led her to become a transformational soul coach, death doula, and author of the forthcoming book Live and Die Awake (releasing November 4, 2026).This episode isn't just about how Jim died — it's about how Julie learned to live.In this episode, we chat about:The frightening weeks between Jim's first symptoms and his cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis at MD AndersonThe "angel medevac" flight that got the family home to say goodbyeGoing back to work as an attorney while still in early, acute griefThe synchronicities — a stranger's conversation, a medium's prediction — that led her to coachingHow her book Live and Die Awake came together, chapter by chapter, as a healing tool for any kind of lossWhat she looks for first when guiding a new grief client through an identity shiftHer thoughts on group retreats, Sedona's "vortex energy," and communal healingTimestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – Jim's first symptoms and the early misdiagnosis 03:30 – The diagnosis: cholangiocarcinoma at MD Anderson 06:07 – The angel medevac flight home 06:43 – Jim passes away, December 6, 2018 07:23 – The raw grief of losing someone in three weeks 11:15 – Returning to work as an attorney while grieving 20:12 – The Colorado synchronicity that led to her life coach 24:20 – How her book Live and Die Awake began taking shape 27:03 – Connecting with medium Tina Powers 34:45 – Founding Rising Phoenix Life coaching 37:03 – Guiding clients through identity shifts after loss 40:27 – Is there a "too soon" for grief transformation? 44:45 – Sedona retreats and communal healing 59:16 – Where to find Julie + closing thoughtsConnect with Julie Wright Halbert:

She Left Her Body at 15: Laura Hoorweg on Grief, Mediumship, and the Other Side Episode Description What happens when your consciousness leaves your body, but you are still fully aware of who you are? At 15 years old, Laura Hoorweg was standing near the edge of a cliff in the Canadian wilderness when she says she suddenly found herself looking down at her own body. Moments later, she was above the Earth, then surrounded by galaxies, before being abruptly pulled back into her physical body. That experience changed the way she understood death, consciousness, and the human soul. In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with Laura, a spiritual counselor, intuitive coach, psychic, and medium who helps people navigate grief, trauma, burnout, major life transitions, and the patterns that can leave them feeling disconnected from themselves. Laura shares how leaving a 30-year corporate career and suddenly losing her partner led to an intense period of grief and spiritual searching. Her healing journey took her through Brazil, an ayahuasca retreat in the Peruvian Amazon, yoga training in Costa Rica, and a deeply personal trip to Hawaii to scatter her partner's ashes. Stephanie and Laura explore what a medium does, how mediumship differs from psychic work, why some people appear to wait until loved ones leave the room before passing, and how messages from those who have died may help people work through guilt, regret, and unfinished emotions. They also discuss intuition, meditation, synchronicities, fear, discernment, astral travel, remote viewing, and what Laura calls "Schoolhouse Earth," the belief that life's challenges give the soul an opportunity to grow. This is a conversation about grief, the mystery of consciousness, and the question that follows so many life-changing experiences: Are we more than our physical bodies? The experiences and spiritual beliefs discussed in this episode belong to the guest and are shared for reflection and conversation. This episode is not a substitute for medical, mental health, grief, or spiritual care. Ayahuasca and other psychoactive substances can carry serious physical and psychological risks, and their legal status varies by location. Listener Offer This episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor is supported by Lemongrove Oil. Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode, Discover How ageism affected Laura after leaving a 30-year corporate career The sudden loss that began her intensive healing journey How grief can uncover older pain and unresolved emotions Following synchronicities while making major life decisions Laura's experiences in Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, and Hawaii The difference between psychic ability and mediumship How mediumship may help people process grief, guilt, and regret Why some people appear to wait until they are alone before passing Laura's beliefs about death, heaven, and "going home" What she means by "Schoolhouse Earth" Her experience with ayahuasca in the Peruvian Amazon Why plant medicine should not be treated casually or recreationally How meditation can help people recognize their intuition The difference between nervousness, fear, courage, and discernment What repeatedly closed doors may be telling you Why time in nature plays an important role in Laura's spiritual life Laura's out-of-body experience at 15 years old How an out-of-body experience differs from an NDE Astral travel, remote viewing, and consciousness outside the body Why connecting with your authentic self begins by going inward Learn More About Laura Hoorweg Spirit Speaks 2 Me: https://www.spiritspeaks2me.com/ Laura offers spiritual counseling, intuitive coaching, and her three-month program, Create the Life You Really Want. Her in-person mediumship work is offered locally. Episode Sponsor Lemongrove Oil: https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off your order. Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 00:53 Meet Laura Hoorweg 01:36 Leaving a 30-Year Career and Facing Ageism 03:18 Sudden Loss, Grief, and the Beginning of Healing 04:23 Spiritual Healing in Brazil and Peru 05:17 Ayahuasca in the Amazon 06:08 Yoga Training and an Unexpected Purpose 06:54 Following Synchronicities and Inner Guidance 08:20 Taking Her Partner's Ashes to Hawaii 11:43 Psychic Ability Versus Mediumship 13:38 Messages From Loved Ones on the Other Side 14:46 Why Some People Wait Until They Are Alone to Pass 15:47 Letting Go and the Fear of Death 17:35 Heaven, Home, and the Other Side 19:11 "Schoolhouse Earth" and Spiritual Growth 21:15 What Grief Taught Laura 22:51 A Shamanic Journey With Ayahuasca 25:13 Safety, Experience, and Knowing the Source 26:57 Intuition Begins With Stillness 30:10 Closed Doors, Timing, and Discernment 32:26 Meditation, Self-Care, and Nature 33:56 Laura's Out-of-Body Experience at 15 38:03 Being Pulled Back Into Her Body 39:22 Out-of-Body Experiences, NDEs, and Astral Travel 41:00 What Is Remote Viewing? 43:19 Laura's Counseling, Coaching, and Mediumship Work 45:33 Reconnecting With Your Authentic Self 46:34 Reaching Inward Before Reaching Up 47:02 How to Find Laura and Closing Thoughts

In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Angela Dean talks with surviving sibling Karin McLean, author of Bright Days Do Come. Karin is Brian's big sister. Brian, the baby of the family, died at 9-years-old in a 1991 car accident that nearly took Karin's life too. Karin had helped raise him since she was twelve, and she wrote her book more than thirty years later.Together they talk about the secondary and non-death losses that follow a sudden accident, the long work of self-acceptance, and the practice of asking a sibling for signs.In this episode you will:Hear how a surviving sibling carries a loss across more than three decades.Learn what secondary and non-death loss can look like after a single accident.Gain insight into how self-acceptance becomes its own grief work.Explore the practice of asking a sibling for specific signs.Discover one family's ways of keeping a brother present.Connect with Karin McLean:WebsiteBook (all stores): Bright Days Do ComeSubstackInstagramFacebookContent warning: This episode discusses a fatal car accident, the death of a nine-year-old child, life-threatening injury, alcohol use to cope with grief, and a brief mention of miscarriage.Resources:Find a Helpline (locate a local crisis or warm line) (US & International): https://findahelpline.comUS Peer support: https://warmline.orgInternational: Peer support warmlinesSend us Fan MailSupport the showIf you would like more information or to share your own sibling loss story, please contact Dr. Angela Dean at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com. Please like, subscribe, and share! Please follow us:Facebook:  @BrokenPackInstagram:  @thebrokenpack TikTok: @the_broken_packYouTube: @thebrokenpackSign-up for Wild Grief, our newsletter: https://thebrokenpack.substack.com/ Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FT, GTMR 

 In this deeply moving episode of Widow 180: The Podcast, occupational therapist, author, and widow Rondalyn Whitney shares the raw story of losing her husband Bill in a sudden car accident during the COVID-19 pandemic. She opens up about how she rebuilt her life from "Day Zero" forward. Drawing on her background in narrative medicine and occupational therapy, Rondalyn offers widows practical, evidence-based tools for navigating grief: from journaling techniques backed by research, to reframing mourning as an "occupation" requiring structure, habits, and routines, to finding the courage to rebuild identity after loss. She opens up about:~parenting a grieving teenager~the power of small rituals~how she learned to "be her own Bill" and be her own cheerleader~how she found the courage to step out and do things on her own, like dining outWhether you're newly widowed or years into your grief journey, this conversation offers both permission to feel and concrete steps toward healing. Connect with Rondalyn Whitney at RondalynWhitney.comShe's also on LinkedIn, Facebook, or find her published books and articles on her Amazon author page. Join the Widow 180 community for the 60 Days of Summer Healing Quest on YouTube (a video series for widows and widowers) and get your FREE progress tracker here: https://widow180.kit.com/healingquestFind the newest Widow 180 workbook, the Who Am I Now? Workbook at https://widow180.kit.com/whoaminow Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Kicking off our 4-week Pride Month series celebrating voices from the LGBTQIA+ community, we sit down with Jackie L. Disch.  Jackie is a poet, indie author, and the woman behind a  raw and honest grief memoir;  Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief.  It is a genre-bending work that weaves together poetic prose, journal entries, and emotional insight to paint an intimate portrait of what she calls "living grief." The memoir follows her journey from just before the sudden death of her wife, Katy, through the third anniversary of that loss.In this conversation, Jackie opens up about what it means to lose a spouse without warning, how writing became her lifeline, and why she believes grief isn't something you get over, it's something you learn to carry.Whether you've experienced loss yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to hear a story about how deep love can go, this episode is for you.You can find Jackie here:  jackieldisch.comAnd her book: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Katy-Memoir-Living-Grief/dp/1665310480/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oj2TLojOcFn0Y-YMTklkbKAOg-1KjX2fWdru89knFdc.6CQFvIBr2EEtyEA1mpvqTcStRSm9Oxk9h0C4wHb9U-o&qid=1756238881&sr=1-1Want to Join the Good Grief Society?https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/the-good-grief-societyHave a burning question for Nikki the Death Doula? Leave me a message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/458190/1/9pa2xynf4iwbj6p1Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/

Can healing begin when the goodbye never happened? In this deeply emotional episode of Radio Medium, psychic medium Laura Lee connects with Rachel and delivers powerful spirit messages from her sister, whose passing was sudden, traumatic, and left behind unanswered questions, grief, and unresolved family pain. Through this evidential psychic reading, Spirit provides remarkable validation surrounding sibling relationships, unfinished conversations, justice concerns, and the loved ones left behind. Rachel's sister comes forward with love, remorse, and heartfelt messages intended to bring peace, healing, and understanding. As Laura shares these afterlife messages, Spirit emphasizes the importance of forgiveness without forgetting, breaking generational cycles of anger, and choosing healing over suffering. This moving mediumship reading offers spiritual guidance for anyone navigating sudden loss, unresolved grief, family conflict, or emotional trauma. If you've been searching for signs from a loved one, seeking closure after a tragic death, or wondering whether healing is still possible, this episode reminds us that love survives beyond the physical world and Spirit continues guiding us toward peace. (Best of Season 14)

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating sibling grief, survivor's guilt, traumatic loss, unresolved family trauma, or the lifelong emotional weight of grief after a sudden death.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about long-term grief, therapy, trauma recovery, toxic family dynamics, survivor's guilt, healing after sudden loss, and what it means to carry love and pain decades after losing someone.DESCRIPTION:Thirty years after losing her sister Regina in a tragic car accident, Lisa Spychalski returns to Grief Is Not A Dirty Word for one of the most vulnerable conversations Nick Gaylord has ever hosted. Released intentionally on the 30th anniversary of Regina's death, this episode explores the lasting impact of sibling loss, survivor's guilt, unresolved trauma, and complicated family relationships. Lisa opens up about the hidden reason she went to Florida before the accident, the emotional burden she carried for decades, and how therapy finally helped her begin reclaiming herself. Nick and Lisa discuss toxic relationships, grief anniversaries, signs from loved ones, emotional healing, and the reality that grief never truly disappears with time. Lisa also shares how keeping Regina's memory alive through stories and family connections continues to shape her life today. This is a raw, deeply human conversation about grief, guilt, healing, and learning to finally put yourself first after years of emotional pain.This episode answers: How do you cope with survivor's guilt after losing a sibling?  What does long-term grief feel like after 30 years?  Can therapy help with unresolved grief and trauma?  How do toxic family relationships affect grief recovery?  Why do grief anniversaries still hurt decades later? Key Takeaways: Long-term grief can remain emotionally intense even decades later.  Therapy can help people process unresolved trauma and grief.  Survivor's guilt often keeps people trapped in “what if” thinking.  Setting boundaries with toxic relationships can become part of healing.  Keeping a loved one's memory alive through stories helps preserve connection.Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/

In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Corinne Longland-Malam, known online as the “Fairy Grief Mother,” about losing her partner Lee after a rare and devastating illness turned their lives upside down in the space of months.Corinne shares the story of meeting Lee “very romantically on Facebook,” falling quickly into a relationship that felt less like fireworks and more like finally feeling safe. Together they built a blended family, a quiet life, and the kind of love rooted in contentment, companionship and being fully yourself with another person.Everything changed when Lee was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis caused by myeloma, a rare condition affecting both the heart and blood. What follows is a brutally honest conversation about sudden illness, complicated treatment decisions, and the impossible balance between hope and reality.Corinne speaks candidly about becoming Lee's advocate while trying to protect their children, the trauma of repeated cardiac arrests at home, and the night he died beside her after another emergency. She describes performing CPR, waiting for the coroner, making impossible phone calls, and the surreal practical reality of grief in its earliest hours.Rosie and Corinne also talk about what comes afterwards: the secondary losses that ripple through blended families, being forced to leave the home they shared, parenting while grieving, and using TikTok as an outlet for pain that felt too raw to share anywhere else.This episode covers:• Falling in love after difficult past relationships and finding safety in another person• Cardiac amyloidosis and myeloma, including missed symptoms and delayed diagnosis • The emotional impact of rare illness and navigating uncertainty around treatment• Advocacy, medical trauma, and protecting loved ones from frightening realities• Cardiac arrests at home, CPR, and the shock of sudden death• Parenting grieving children while trying to survive your own grief• Wills, legal planning, and the practical chaos that follows loss• Social media, community, and why sharing grief online can sometimes feel safer than doing it face to face• Rebuilding safety, identity and family life after losing your person

Leslie Harter Berg's entire world changed in a single instant. At just 30 years old, she became a widow with two grieving toddlers.In today's episode, Leslie shares the raw, unfiltered story of sudden loss, early widowhood, and the messy, beautiful journey of rebuilding a life. She opens up about:~the surreal experience of Ryan's aneurysm and stroke~navigating solo parenthood while drowning in grief~how denial actually helped her survive those brutal first months.~her solo trip to New Zealand with her two toddlers ~her shifting identity as a mother and as a woman~grieving the version of yourself that only existed with your person ~the insecurity that nobody warns you about after loss~why the second year of widowhood can feel lonelier than the first~how she met and married her now husband Saul~the complexity of blending families while honoring her boys' late father~the birth of her third son — a baby she calls "the glue of the family."!Leslie is also the founder of Vids for Wids, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing widow stories through video. She is also the author of her new memoir You're So Strong — a title that perfectly captures the complicated, funny, and exhausting expectations placed on grieving people!If you've ever been told you're so strong when what you really needed was someone to just say, this is awful — this episode is for you!Find more widow support in the Widow 180 Workbook Series at https://www.widow180.com/workbooks Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Join me for a deeply moving conversation with grief guide, empowerment coach, and author of Even When She Rose, Marie Crews, who shares her journey through the sudden loss of her mother and son, and how these heartbreaking experiences reshaped her understanding of grief, love, and healing.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

Rosie is joined by Fran Milne, whose husband Matt died suddenly after collapsing on a flight home from Singapore.What begins as a familiar story of work travel, school runs and family life shifts in an instant into something unthinkable. A knock at the door. A police officer standing on the driveway. And the kind of shock that splits your life into before and after.In this deeply honest conversation, Fran talks Rosie through the moment everything changed. From the surreal wait in her living room, to the phone call from the air ambulance, to the long drive to the hospital knowing something was very wrong. And then the moment no one can prepare you for.They talk about the practical and emotional chaos that follows sudden loss. Telling the children. The decisions you never thought you'd have to make. The strange, jarring details that stay with you. And the small moments of humanity that carry you through the worst day of your life.There is heartbreak here, but also warmth, humour, and the kind of clarity that only comes from living through it.This episode covers:Sudden death and medical traumaThe reality of a police knock at the doorDeep vein thrombosis and missed symptomsThe experience of hospital after a sudden lossTelling children their parent has diedEarly grief, shock, and survival

Send us Fan MailIn this verse-by-verse Bible study of Job 1:8–19, Reasoning Through the Bible continues examining the conversation between God and Satan and the sudden tragedy that falls on Job. This session explores Satan's accusation against Job, the meaning of the hedge of protection, and whether believers should fear Satan or trust in the sovereignty of God.The study also addresses the error of the prosperity gospel by showing that true worship is not based on receiving material blessings from God. Job's faith is tested when everything around him is stripped away, including his wealth, servants, livestock, and children. This passage raises difficult but necessary questions about why God allows evil, whether suffering is always tied to personal sin, and how believers should respond when tragedy comes in waves.This episode also offers biblical encouragement for those who have experienced sudden loss, reminding listeners that God remains in control, that suffering is not outside His purposes, and that Scripture points believers toward hope, endurance, and restoration.Topics in this episode include: the hedge of protection in Job  Satan's accusation against Job  prosperity gospel versus true worship  why God allows suffering  should Christians fear Satan  sudden loss and grief in the Bible  God's sovereignty over evil  hope of restoration after tragedy Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and practical application.Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Dr. Valerie Lentine, a surviving sibling and physical therapist. Valerie's only sibling, her younger brother, Andy, died suddenly in 2022 at 22 years old. Three years in, Valerie opens up about what it has meant to walk through sudden loss, the identity shift she captures in her own words when she describes feeling like "half of myself," and what it takes to keep Andy close. In this episode you will:Hear Valerie describe who Andy was, the ordinary morning that changed everything, and what a surviving sibling carries out of a hospital. Learn why a surviving sibling who is also an only sibling faces a specific kind of grief, and why sibling grief so often ends up at the bottom of the grief hierarchy. Be inspired by how a surviving sibling carries her brother forward, and hear her name a long-term fear many surviving siblings know but rarely say out loud.Content Warning: This episode discusses sudden traumatic loss, traumatic brain injury, and the withdrawal of life support.Connect with Valerie Lentine:Instagram: @val_lentine (https://www.instagram.com/val_lentine) TikTok: @valerielentine22 (https://www.tiktok.com/@valerielentine22)Send us Fan MailSupport the showIf you would like more information or to share your own sibling loss story, please contact Dr. Angela Dean at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com. Please like, subscribe, and share! Please follow us on social media:Facebook:  @BrokenPackInstagram:  @thebrokenpack TikTok: @the_broken_packYouTube: @thebrokenpackSign-up for Wild Grief, our newsletter: https://thebrokenpack.substack.com/ Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FT, GTMRCredits:The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss  is produced by Not Done Here Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026     Performed by Fuji Sounds (feat. Joe Mylward)      Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean     Licensed for use to The Broken PackNow available on all streaming platforms including Apple Music & Spotify: ...

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating sudden loss, widow grief, or traumatic death without closureWHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Real insight into grief processing, trauma recovery, and rebuilding life after lossDESCRIPTION: Nick Gaylord sits down with Lynn Stone for a deeply personal conversation about sudden loss, widow grief, and life after unexpected death. Lynn shares the moment everything changed when her husband Brian passed away overnight, and the shock, trauma, and grief that followed. Together, they unpack the realities of grief fog, parenting through loss, and the emotional aftermath that doesn't end after the funeral. The conversation explores how people respond to grief, what helps, what hurts, and why most of us get it wrong. Lynn also opens up about PTSD, dating after loss, and the unexpected challenges that come with rebuilding life. Nick and Lynn challenge common grief clichés and offer real, practical ways to support someone in mourning. The episode closes with Lynn's mission to help others prepare for death through planning, conversation, and awareness.This episode answers: What happens emotionally after sudden, unexpected loss of a spouse?  How do you cope with widow grief and trauma after sudden death?  What should you say or not say to someone who is grieving?  How do you help children process grief after losing a parent?  Why is death planning important and how do you start? Key Takeaways: Sudden loss creates trauma that extends far beyond the moment of death  Grief doesn't end after the funeral, it evolves over time  Most people unintentionally say the wrong things to those grieving  Consistent support after the first few weeks matters most  Planning for death reduces chaos and emotional burden for loved onesCONTACT LYNN:Website:  www.authorlynnbstone.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorlynnbstoneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlynnbstone/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorlynnbstone/BOOK:‘Til Death Do Us Part: A Practical Guide to Preparing for the Inevitable:  https://a.co/d/9dSBzjRPRODUCTS:Single Point of Failure Vulnerability Risk Assessment (FREE): https://forms.gle/z7KLWkugrKK4hJPb9Resistant Conversation Toolkit: www.authorlynnbstone.com/storePODCAST:The Flip Side of DeathSupport the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/

Rosie is joined by Leslie Harter-Berg, author of You Are So Strong, to talk about sudden loss, solo parenting, and rebuilding a life you never asked for.Leslie's husband Ryan died unexpectedly in 2019 after suffering an aneurysm and stroke while they were on a family holiday. He was 34. They had two very young children. One moment they were by the pool, the next, everything had changed.They talk about the reality of those early days. Telling your children their dad has died. Coming home without him. The strange, relentless practicalities of grief. And why being told “you are so strong” can feel completely off the mark.They also talk about what comes next. Finding love again. Building a blended family. Raising children who grieve in very different ways. And holding both joy and devastation at the same time.Leslie shares how her book came to be, and how writing it felt less like revisiting trauma and more like spending time with Ryan again.About Leslie's BookTitle: You Are So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favourite Compliment Available: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Kindle, and Audible (narrated by Leslie herself)Where to Find LeslieInstagram: @lesliehartbergNonprofit: Bids for Wids (sharing widows' stories)Where to Find RosiePodcast: Widowed AFBook: Rosie's memoir (published on the anniversary of Ben's death)Content NoteThis episode discusses sudden bereavement, young widowhood, children's grief, and the death of a spouse. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed, you can reach out to Rosie or Leslie directly via their social channels.

My guest today is Emily Lanphier. When she was just 28, and pregnant with her third child, she woke up in the middle of the night to a police officer knocking at her door. He was there to tell her that her parents had died together in a car accident. Those of you who are local may remember this horrific story as many of us knew and admired her parents, Ty and Terri Schenzel. Over the last 10+ years, Emily has leaned into her grief AND leaned into joy! As you listen to her story of growing in gratitude and faith, even in extremely difficult circumstances, I think you'll be encouraged in your own fight for joy! *The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

Grief hit me like a tidal wave, even with all my knowledge of the spirit world. This week, I'm talking with Samantha Rose, a ghostwriter for a famous medium, who lost her mother to suicide. She shares how she used her professional skills to reconnect with her mom through dreams and automatic writing, finding a way to forgive her and, ultimately, herself. This is a powerful conversation about the masks we wear, the courage to ask for help, and the profound realization that love doesn't end when a life does. 00:00 – A Ghostwriter's Sudden Loss 04:11 – The Phone Call That Changed Everything 08:47 – Grieving a Suicide: The Unanswered Questions 13:52 – From Ghostwriter to Connecting with Spirits 18:20 – Finding Answers Through Writing 24:31 – Giving Up My Own Ghost 26:46 – Understanding Her Mother's Pain 33:09 – The Dream Dialogue: Letting Go 37:50 – Keeping Their Memory Alive 42:15 – Co-Writing a Book Across the Veil 44:14 – We All Have Access to Loved Ones 46:45 – Life After Giving Up the Ghost LEARN MORE ABOUT SAMANTHA ROSEhttps://www.amazon.com/Books-Samantha-Rose-Rebecca-Rosen/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASamantha%2BRose%2BRebecca%2BRosen JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode E443 | Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan In this episode of Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with nationally recognized traumatic grief expert Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT, to explore the complex realities of traumatic grief, sudden loss, and unexpected death. Sudden death can shatter our assumptive world, dysregulate the nervous system, and create symptoms that go far beyond natural grief. Together, they unpack the critical difference between grief and traumatic grief, how shock impacts the brain and body, and why stabilization must happen before deeper grief processing can begin. As founder of Traumatic Grief Solutions and one of fewer than 300 professionals credentialed as a Fellow in Thanatology, Dr. Levin provides crisis response consulting, grief leadership training, and trauma-informed coaching for executives and HR leaders. She explains how sudden workplace loss affects productivity, morale, and long-term retention — and why most bereavement policies fail grieving employees. You'll also learn how anger, guilt, regret, and loss of control show up after traumatic loss, how collective trauma differs from personal grief, and what truly helps someone heal after unexpected death. Midway through the conversation, Dr. Levin shares practical tools from her new book, The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating the Grief Caused by a Sudden or Unexpected Death, offering actionable strategies for coping with grief, regulating the nervous system, and rebuilding meaning after tragedy. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Traumatic Grief & Sudden Loss 2:03 – Meet Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT 6:00 – Grief vs. Traumatic Grief: Key Differences 8:44 – How Sudden Death Affects the Brain & Nervous System 10:53 – Real-Life Cases of Shock & Dissociation 13:51 – Safety, Stabilization & Trauma Recovery 17:17 – Collective Trauma vs. Individual Loss 20:34 – Anger, Rage, Guilt & Loss of Control 25:07 – Bereavement Leave & Workplace Grief Culture 28:23 – The Financial & Emotional Cost of Grief at Work 30:28 – Trauma-Informed Leadership & HR Strategies 36:20 – How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving 41:56 – Facing Mortality & Talking About Death 45:03 – The Traumatic Loss Workbook & Resources This episode is essential for anyone coping with personal loss, supporting a grieving loved one, leading a team after a workplace tragedy, or seeking trauma-informed strategies for healing after sudden death. Whether you are a therapist, executive, HR professional, or someone navigating grief recovery, this conversation offers compassionate insight, evidence-based tools, and practical guidance to foster resilience and long-term healing. Learn more: TraumaticGriefSolutions.com TherapyHeals.com

Loss can shake us to our core, but it can also become the birthplace of profound strength. In this moving episode, Stacey Johnson shares her healing journey after the sudden loss of her husband and stepfather, and how that experience inspired her mission to help women build resilience through life's hardest seasons. We explore nervous system healing, common misconceptions about resilience, and the practical frameworks Stacy uses to help women reclaim their lives with confidence and hope.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

What if the most important chapter of your life hasn't been written yet?In this rare in-person conversation, Patricia Sands opens up about grief, reinvention, aging, creativity, and the unexpected power of starting late.Patricia published her first novel at 65. Today, at 80, she has written 13 books — many set in France, a country she fell in love with at 21 while backpacking with friends. But before the novels, there was loss. Widowed at 43. Two sons. A life rewritten overnight.We explore how grief shaped her storytelling, why community saved her creative life, how AI unexpectedly helped her research historical fiction, and what it really means to write from intuition.This is a conversation about dignity, aging, reinvention, and why it's never too late to become who you are.A special shout out to my co-host Valentin Randon. Show Partners:Get your MENTAL FITNESS BLUEPRINT here! A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip SaunasPersonal Socrates: Better Question, Better LifeConnect with Marc: https://konect.to/marcchampagneTimestamps:00:00 — Who Are You, Really?03:00 — From Photography to Storytelling05:00 — Sudden Loss 06:30 — Writing Her First Book at 6508:00 — Dying With Dignity & Difficult Themes12:00 — How Much of Her Is in Her Characters?16:00 — The Power of the Writing Community18:30 — Stephen King's Advice That Freed Her23:00 — Turning 80 & Questioning Herself32:00 — The Invitation That Changed Everything34:00 — Writing a Novel in Record Time36:00 — Exploring AI for Historical Research41:00 — Intuition vs. Structure in Writing44:00 — France, Culture & Seduction46:00 — The Origin of Her Love Affair with France50:00 — The Real Reward of Writing51:00 — Turning Novels into Real-Life Tours*Special props

When loss is sudden and prayers seem unanswered, how do you keep trusting God? In this powerful message, Pastor Brad Leach unpacks the story of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (John 11) to explore honest questions like “God, where were You?” and how to move from “now that” faith to “even now” faith in seasons of grief, doubt, and heartbreak. If you're wrestling with sudden loss, unanswered prayer, or feeling like God was late, this sermon offers real hope, raw honesty, and a path to courageous trust in Jesus.

When loss is sudden and prayers seem unanswered, how do you keep trusting God? In this powerful message, Pastor Brad Leach unpacks the story of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (John 11) to explore honest questions like “God, where were You?” and how to move from “now that” faith to “even now” faith in seasons of grief, doubt, and heartbreak. If you're wrestling with sudden loss, unanswered prayer, or feeling like God was late, this sermon offers real hope, raw honesty, and a path to courageous trust in Jesus.

Sudden loss transitions are the most difficult to process. We are blindsided and caught off guard when they happen in our lives.This is what happened to my dear friend and guest, Bunmi Samuel.In July 2014, Bunmi decided to sign up for a skydiving adventure. Little did he know that this one decision would become the catalyst for his sudden loss transition. The sudden loss of his health.Bunmi Samuel fell 15,000 feet as a result of a malfunction of his parachute.Unbelievably, Bunmi survives.His story is riveting.  His story is one of overcoming and resilience in the face of extreme adversity, injuries, and pain.   How does anyone survive this type of accident?  How does anyone create a new life when even the doctors said it was impossible?   His injuries were too severe, the challenges were overwhelming, and they did not give any hope to Bunmi.But deep inside the human spirit is the will to live and the will to come back.Bunmi's story will inspire you to believe in the impossible. Believe that there is always hope and that your story is never over, because there is more for you to do even when life has created a new narrative for you.Today, Bunmi would share that entrepreneurship is the fire in his belly!   He is a deep believer in the human ability to transform challenges.  His work ethic, vision for life, and the practice of it all are evidence of this.  Mr. Samuel serves as an advisor to youth, to the community, and to forward-thinking organizations.As an entrepreneur, Bunmi has created two companies. Pants and Sleeves, a creative design and development agency.Able World is a company that advises and coaches on transformation and mission alignment.CONNECT WITH BUNMI:Email: myableworld@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunmisamuel/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/bunmi.samuel.37/?_rdc=1&_rdr# CONNECT WITH DEBIDo you feel stuck?  Do you sense it's time for a change, but are unsure where to start or how to move forward? Schedule a clarity call!Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-callWebsite – https://www.debironca.comInstagram - @debironcaEmail – info@debironca.com Check out my online course!Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

SERGIO PETTIS IS HERE!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson is joined by PFL bantamweight contender Sergio Pettis! Pettis dives into leaving UFC, the sudden loss of his head coach Duke Roufus, and his big bro "Showtime" Anthony Pettis!⚡️ Download Cash AppToday: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/12k9q9ks #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by CashApp, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Timecodes0:00 Intro 1:03 PrizePicks Code MIGHTYCAST 2:00 Sergio LOVED the Winged C Head Kick  3:22 Parenting is Hard Nowadays 4:28 Welcome Sergio Pettis! 5:29 Sergio Almost Retired at 26 6:32 Sergio's Intro into MMA  9:04 Why Did Sergio Leave the UFC? 10:21 Sergio Saw DJ in the Crowd of His First Fight 11:45 DJ Lectured Sergio about Mary J

Send us a textIn this episode, Nathalie explores the emotional, psychological, and communal impact of the tragic event that took place on January 1st at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana. Together, we examine what happens in the immediate aftermath of sudden disasters, how individuals and communities—both local and global—are affected, and why events like these evoke such strong collective responses.Topics include:Immediate physiological and emotional reactions after a tragic eventHow local and wider communities experience shock, disbelief, and shared griefCommon grief and trauma responses following sudden, collective lossThe effects of prolonged uncertainty, media presence, and legal processesWhy global attention intensifies around sudden tragedies, even amidst ongoing crisesWhat those affected can expect in the weeks and months aheadHow to support yourself and others through trauma and community-wide griefFor resources, support, and further guidance, visit: Support Page: https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/To explore more conversations on grief, trauma, and healing, browse the full episode catalogue: Podcast Archive: https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/episode-overview-latest-episode-first/Thank you for listening and for taking gentle care of yourself and your community.Support the show

In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Moss sits down with Hannah Ramsey to tell a love story that began in childhood and ended far too soon.Hannah and her husband, Blue, met in primary school and spent 35 years building a life together. They raised four children, ran a business from home, renovated houses, travelled, laughed, and lived with a deep sense of partnership and mutual respect. Blue was thoughtful, practical, endlessly capable, and deeply present as both a husband and a father.Everything changed after a cycling accident on what should have been an ordinary ride. Hannah takes us into the disorienting world that followed: hospital corridors, neurological terminology, impossible waiting, and the unbearable moment of being told that survival would mean a life without consciousness. With honesty and quiet strength, she shares what it was like to sit with those realities, to honour long-held conversations about quality of life, and to say goodbye while still holding his hand.This conversation doesn't shy away from the hardest parts of loss. Hannah speaks openly about the withdrawal of life support, the strange rituals of the hospital, the logistics that follow death, and the emotional weight of decisions no one ever expects to make. She also reflects on what helped her survive those early days: community, routine, gardening, friendship, and the permission to simply be “good enough” when perfection was impossible.Together, Rosie and Hannah explore the long tail of grief, the complexities of anger and compassion, the limits of traditional support spaces, and the quiet comfort found in shared stories and connection. It's a tender, devastating, and deeply human episode about love, loss, and learning how to keep living when the person you built your world with is gone.Key themes:Childhood sweethearts and lifelong partnershipSudden loss and catastrophic injuryMaking end-of-life decisionsParenting after the death of a partnerCommunity, ritual, and surviving the early days of griefLearning to be “good enough” after loss

Send us a textIn this episode of the Wealthy Way podcast, blind entrepreneur and attorney Sean Callagy shares how he built a billion-dollar medical revenue recovery business, pioneered integrity-based influence, and developed advanced AI agents, all while overcoming blindness and redefining success with purpose.⁣⁣Connect with Sean:⁣https://www.instagram.com/seanrcallagy/⁣__________⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to scale your business? Attend our next Forge event! https://theforge.vip⁣⁣Join a free Bible study for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣CHAPTERS:⁣01:25 – Baseball Glory and Sudden Loss⁣06:00 – From Athlete to Attorney⁣13:00 – Billion-Dollar Business Begins⁣20:30 – Influence Is the Superpower⁣26:10 – Why He's Building Content at 55⁣34:00 – Unpacking Medical Revenue Recovery⁣42:30 – AI Agents and the Future of SalesLearn how to invest in real estate with the Cashflow 2.0 System! Your business in a box with 1:1 coaching, motivated seller leads, & softwares. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com/Want to work 1:1 with Ryan Pineda? Apply at ryanpineda.comJoin our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://tentmakers.us/Want to grow your business and network with elite entrepreneurs on world-class golf courses? Apply now to join Mastermind19 – Ryan Pineda's private golf mastermind for high-level founders and dealmakers. www.mastermind19.com--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generated over 1 billion views online. Starting as a minor league baseball player making less than $2,000 a month, Ryan is now worth over $100 million. He shares his experiences in building wealth and believes that anyone can change their life with real estate investing. ...

In this emotional episode of The Radio Medium Laura Lee Show, Laura Lee connects with Nabi from South Carolina for a powerful spirit reading filled with love, grief, and divine reassurance. Nabi's late partner comes through with undeniable validation — acknowledging their long-distance relationship, unanswered goodbyes, shared plans for the future, and the heartbreak of sudden loss. Through spirit communication, Laura Lee reveals that Nabi's vivid dreams are true spirit visitations, offering comfort and proof that love continues beyond the physical world. Spirit speaks about unfinished plans, future relocation, commitment, and how this loss serves as a soul lesson in honoring time, self-worth, and future relationships. This episode offers healing guidance for anyone grieving a partner, navigating sudden loss, or seeking signs from loved ones in spirit. A touching reminder that love never leaves — it transforms.

Episode 61 - Heather LocklearWHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, trauma, sudden loss, suicide loss, or unresolved emotional pain. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Tools, language, and emotional clarity to better understand grief, support others, and process layered loss. DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, Nick sits down with Heather Locklear to unpack the deep emotional impact of family trauma, sudden loss, and lifelong grief. Heather reflects on learning about suicide at a young age, and how early exposure to death shaped her identity and emotional patterns. She discusses the heartbreaking losses within her family, the grief of watching her daughter struggle, and the complicated terrain of animal loss and anticipatory grief. Together, Nick and Heather explore the generational weight of unspoken pain, the need for grief education, and the reality of healing when multiple losses collide. The episode also examines how sleep, avoidance, and self-protection can become coping mechanisms. Through honesty, humor, and vulnerability, Heather reveals how she continues to grow, forgive, and reconnect after decades of grief. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how grief shapes families—and how healing remains possible at any age. This episode answers: What does grief look like when someone grows up around suicide, trauma, and unresolved family pain?How do you support a child or adult who is overwhelmed by grief or panic after sudden loss?Why does pet loss trigger such intense grief, and how can people better respond to it?What are the long-term effects of learning about death or suicide too young?How can someone rebuild emotional strength after years of layered grief and family trauma?Key Takeaways: Early exposure to suicide and death can create lifelong emotional patterns around grief and fear.Supporting someone in deep distress requires calm language, presence, and nonjudgment.Pet loss carries real grief weight and deserves validation, compassion, and proper emotional space.Generational trauma impacts how families communicate, cope, and emotionally self-protect.Healing expands when people speak openly about loss instead of hiding or minimizing it. GIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.ourdeaddads.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspod Twitter / X: https://x.com/ourdeaddadspod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ourdeaddadspod/

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole is joined by special guest Ryane Oakley, author and international tour manager, for an honest conversation about navigating life after the loss of a spouse. Ryane shares her personal journey—from a loving marriage and the shocking tragedy of her husband's sudden accidental death to rebuilding life as a widowed mom and single woman.Listeners will find deep inspiration as Ryane opens up about raw grief, practical coping strategies, and the everyday challenges of widowhood. She shares how she turned pain into purpose by launching her YouTube channel, “Ryane to the Rescue,” where she teaches essential life skills for widows, and by writing her powerful book, Field Guide for Widows: How to Navigate the Journey You Didn't Choose, designed to guide others through healing and growth.Throughout the episode, Michelle and Ryane talk about how faith, community, and authentic friendship can become anchors of hope. Whether you're learning to manage finances, fixing things around the house, or facing emotional hurdles at your child's events, you'll find encouragement and practical wisdom here.This episode offers a comforting reminder that while grief is universal, healing is possible—and none of us are ever truly alone.Check out Ryane's ResourcesField Guide for Widows book on Amazon:https://amzn.to/4nqAwtuRyane to the Rescue on YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/@ryanetotherescueRyane Oakley's website for additional resources for widows:https://www.ryaneoakley.com/Ryane's Spotify playlists:https://open.spotify.com/user/3au3am217kzgvxemmanw5eqyo?si=f78ccf4bfb104e49Click Here to learn more about the upcoming Widow Goals retreatClick HERE to order Michelle's book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your SpouseClick HERE to order the Widow Goals WorkbookClick HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader GuideClick here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on AmazonBook Michelle as a speakerGo here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups⁠⁠To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See my videos on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me michelle@widowgoals.org

Send us a textIn the latest episode of the Stories to Create Podcast, host Cornell Bunting sits down with Hiedi Paulec — coach, consultant, and published author — for an inspiring conversation about finding hope through loss.Hiedi, who earned her B.S. in Pre-Law and History (1997) from John Brown University, holds an RZIM Academy Certification in Apologetics (2019) and is currently completing the Theodicy Module. She joined the show to discuss her book, “Abiding Light: Discovering Hope After Sudden Death,” which offers comfort and guidance to those navigating the grief of losing a loved one and provides insight for communities supporting them.Throughout the conversation, Hiedi shared her passion for bridging the past, present, and future, and helping families and students do the same. A devoted mother to Micah, Isaiah, and Mia Ruth, she proudly shared that two of her three homeschooled children are Presidential Scholars — one at The King's College in New York City and another at Southeastern University in Florida — while she continues to teach her youngest, who is currently in high school.Hiedi spoke about intentionally investing in her children through meaningful experiences and extended travels abroad, nurturing their education with her keen eye for excellent learning resources.When she's not teaching or writing, Hiedi enjoys making memories with family, staying active, savoring good food with good friends, reading the Great Books, and discussing exceptional films. Whether walking along the beach or crunching snow underfoot, she finds joy and peace in life's simple moments. Support the showThank you for tuning in with EHAS CLUB - Stories to Create Podcast

Alena (Pitts) Franklin is in-studio with Sadie to talk all about her brand-new devotional, what married life is really like one year in, and why she's so passionate about cheering people on in their walk with God and learning who He is. Alena also opens up about losing her mom suddenly at a young age and the long journey of learning to trust God even when life feels unfair and heavy. She shares what it was like navigating fame so early after starring in War Room and what she hopes others can take from her story of faith, loss, and hope. Sadie can't get enough of Alena's joy and the fun that radiates from her socials, and the two bond over their shared calling to be a big sister to so many girls running after Jesus. Get your copy of Alena's "God Is" devotional - available now!  This Episode of WHOA That's Good is Sponsored By: https://drinklmnt.com/whoa — Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase! https://sadiepens.com — Get 10% off my favorite supplies and journaling Bible when you use the code SADIE10 when checking out! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Levin on the often misunderstood topic of traumatic grief — how it differs from ordinary grief, why it can feel so overwhelming, and what truly helps in the healing process. Timestamps: • 00:00 – Introduction to thanatology and grief work • 02:15 – What makes grief traumatic • 05:20 – Traumatic vs. non-traumatic loss • 07:45 – Common reactions after sudden loss • 10:05 – When grief becomes stuck • 12:30 – Stabilizing the nervous system • 15:10 – How trauma impacts meaning-making • 17:40 – The theory of shattered assumptions • 20:25 – Post-traumatic growth and hope • 23:00 – Continuing bonds with the deceased • 25:35 – Integrating loss and healing • 28:10 – Supporting others through grief LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  *This episode was edited and produced by Aminur. If you need expert support to bring your dream podcast to life — from editing to full production — Aminur can help make it happen. You'll find his link in the show notes. Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

When Clarissa Moll's husband died suddenly, she was thrust into a new reality one shaped by deep grief, single parenting, and the quiet work of guiding her four children through unimaginable loss. In this episode, Clarissa shares hard-won wisdom about how children grieve, how adults can walk alongside them with care and presence, and how grief doesn't need to be fixed it needs to be witnessed. We talk about building a grief-literate community, the sacred role of lament, and how the church can hold space for sorrow and hope at the same time. Clarissa offers powerful insight into what it means to be beloved in the midst of pain and how the slow work of healing happens in community, in story, and in the soil of everyday life. This is an honest, hope-filled conversation for anyone navigating loss or walking with someone who is.Clarissa Moll is an award-winning writer and podcaster who helps bereaved people find flourishing after loss. Clarissa's writing appears in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest and more. She co-hosted Christianity Today's “Surprised by Grief” podcast and produces Christianity Today's flagship news podcast, "The Bulletin." Clarissa's debut book, Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss, was a best-selling new release in 2022. She is the author of the Beyond the Darkness Devotional, Hurt Help Hope: A Real Conversation about Teen Grief and Life after Loss, and Hope Comes to Stay. Clarissa is a remarried widow and lives with her large blended family in the Boston area.Clarissa's Books:Hope Comes to StayBeyond the DarknessClarissa's Recommendation:Rising from the PlainsSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSubscribe today at shiftingculture.substack.com for early, ad-free episodes and more!Subscribe today at shiftingculture.substack.com for early, ad-free episodes and more! Support the show

This week, we're re-releasing an earlier episode featuring Sarah's conversation with Episcopal priest, playwright, and former economist Steven Tomlinson. He tells Sarah about his personal journey through grief and healing after the sudden loss of his partner, David. Tomlinson reflects on how community, faith, and the process of writing his play Curb Appeal helped him navigate the complexities of loss. They also discuss the raw realities of losing a partner, and how his understanding of death and resurrection has shifted. Tomlinson's story offers deep insights into finding peace amidst uncertainty.

Psychologist Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show unpacks how we deal with grief and the impact Kay Arthur had on her life. Sam Storms, author of "Understanding Prayer," outlines the practice of seeking God Himself through prayer, over things in return and what happens when we don't pray. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. Isabella Young's story reads like a modern-day epic, equal parts heartbreak, healing, and spiritual transformation. Once married to a cult leader in Southern California and later a grieving mother after the mysterious death of her son, Isabella has emerged from unimaginable darkness to become a beacon of hope, wisdom, and resilience. Now living in Hawaii, she shares her harrowing journey through her books, art, and online presence, reaching audiences via the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast interview, available for free on their website, on Facebook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. “I didn't want to die, but I didn't know how to live,” she says. “That's when I began the deepest journey of my life.” The episode is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. A Sudden Loss and the Start of a Spiritual Odyssey Isabella's life took a tragic turn in 1994 when she was widowed while pregnant, left to raise a three-year-old son alone. The grief of losing her husband was only the beginning. Driven by a desperate need for healing and understanding, she set off on a quest that spanned three continents, embracing everything from shamanic journeys and vision quests to living in ashrams, and retreats. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . But the path she hoped would heal her led instead to deeper suffering. She became entangled in what she now identifies as a "messianic cult" in Southern California, a group with disturbing similarities to the infamous spiritual movements that once flourished in the Golden State. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Cults and California: A Dangerous Combination From "Heaven's Gate" and the "Manson Family" to the "Peoples Temple" and more, Southern California has long been a magnet for unconventional spiritual movements, some with devastating outcomes. These groups often center around a charismatic leader, promise enlightenment, and prey on people during vulnerable moments, much like Isabella's own experience. “We came looking for healing,” Isabella recalls. “Instead, we became trapped.” The cult's leader, Isabella's husband at the time, exercised complete psychological control. She spent eight years in submission, surrendering her identity to the teachings of a man she now claims was directly responsible for her son's "murder", staged as a suicide. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The Mysterious Death of Her Son Isabella's teenage son died under suspicious circumstances that were quickly labeled a suicide. But to Isabella, the truth is much darker. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. “It wasn't suicide,” she insists. “It was murder. And it was the final act that set me free.” The grief shattered her illusions. That moment, the deepest wound of her life, became the catalyst for escape. She fled the cult, fleeing California with nothing but a mother's broken heart and a soul desperate for truth. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. From Trauma to Transformation in Hawaii Now residing in Hawaii, Isabella has spent the last several years rebuilding her life, and reclaiming her power. She shares her journey and healing modalities through her website, and through her writing, including her most recent book, New Human of New Earth: Medicine for the Freedom and Future of Humanity. In her book, Isabella explores ancient, indigenous wisdom and spiritual tools that she believes hold the key to personal and collective transformation in this era of chaos and awakening. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. “The world is changing fast,” she writes. “We need ancient wisdom now more than ever, for our health, our freedom, and our future.” The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Her message is not just spiritual, but deeply practical. She speaks to people facing trauma, confusion, and isolation in a rapidly evolving world, offering tools for sovereignty, truth, and divine embodiment. A Voice for the Voiceless Through social media, her podcast appearance on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast available on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others. Isabella is now a voice for those who've been silenced, especially former cult members and survivors of religious trauma. Her advocacy also touches on how governments and societies label spiritual movements, often with vague or politically motivated definitions. In fact, across countries like France, Germany, and Russia the term “cult” or “sect” has been used in ways that stigmatize non-traditional faiths, even when they don't cause harm. But Isabella makes clear: when a movement exerts psychological control, separates families, or enables violence, it is no longer benign. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Isabella's Message Today As the world continues to shift, Isabella's journey serves as both a warning and a light. From the tragedy of being married to a cult leader to surviving the "murder" death of her son, she has emerged stronger, wiser, and more determined than ever to guide others toward awakening and autonomy. “The Great Awakening is real,” she says. “And each of us must take responsibility for our own healing, our own power, and our own truth.” If her message resonates with you, follow Isabella Young. Her books are available now and her story is being featured in a powerful podcast series streaming for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast webnsite, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms. 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n this episode, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Charlotte Cannell about losing her fiancé Craig to a brain aneurysm when she was just 27 years old. Their conversation explores the devastating impact of sudden loss on a young woman who had been with her partner since she was 16, and how she rebuilt her life through travel, family support, and finding new purpose.Charlotte shares the harrowing twelve days she spent by Craig's bedside in intensive care after he collapsed during a council meeting in November 2020. Despite initial hope when he regained consciousness and recognised her, complications including sepsis ultimately led to his death. The discussion delves into the unique challenges facing young widows, particularly those without children. Charlotte candidly explores grieving not just Craig, but the future they had planned together - their wedding booked for July 2023, the children they hoped to have, and the life they were building in Essex. Her decision to legally take Craig's surname through deed poll, despite never marrying, demonstrates the depth of their bond and her determination to honour their relationship.

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Sudden loss shakes our world, leaving us disoriented. Rosie shares her experience, the irreplaceable nature of certain losses, and how we can begin to heal—step by step, with intention and compassion. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EVEN MORE about this episode!What happens when life as you know it is shattered in an instant? In this powerful episode, Dr. Liza Barros-Lane shares her deeply personal journey through young widowhood after the sudden loss of her husband, Brent Lane. Blending personal experience with professional insight as a social work professor and founder of The Young Widowhood Project, Dr. Liza exposes the hidden struggles young widows face — from grief and parenting through trauma to navigating new love while honoring past bonds.We dive into intuitive premonitions, the complex emotions of "widow's fire," and the societal pressures to "move on" too soon. Through raw storytelling and heartfelt reflections, Dr. Liza reveals how love, loss, identity, and resilience intertwine — offering a profound reminder that healing isn't about forgetting, but about carrying forward the love that remains.This episode invites you to rethink everything you thought you knew about grief, resilience, and the lifelong journey of healing.Guest Biography:Dr. Liza Barros-Lane is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Houston-Downtown. Her life took a profound turn when, just six months into her tenure, her husband tragically drowned, leaving her a widow at 36 with a young son. This personal loss reshaped her career, inspiring her to focus her research on the emotional and social challenges faced by young widows.Liza has published widely on the hidden struggles of premature widowhood in leading journals like Death Studies, OMEGA-Journal of Death and Dying, and the Journal of Loss and Trauma. She also founded The Young Widowhood Project, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and advancing research on this often-overlooked experience. Through her social media platform, @TheWidowedResearcher, Liza shares her work beyond academia, offering insight, connection, and hope to a broader audience.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Young Widowhood(0:11:30) - Intuitive Premonitions Before Tragedy(0:20:23) - Navigating Grief and Loss(0:26:57) - Parenting Challenges After Loss(0:36:59) - Facing Disenfranchised Grief and Past Lives(0:50:25) - Exploring Widowhood and Sexuality(0:56:02) - Surviving Traumatic Bereavement and Financial Stress(1:02:36) - Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Bereavement(1:07:10) - Therapy for Traumatic Grief and Bereavement(1:17:54) - Navigating Love and Loss After WidowhoodSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

In this deeply moving episode of The Traumedy Show, we're joined by content creator and grief guru Alexa Norton, who opens up about the sudden loss of her father eight years ago. Alexa shares what it was like to experience profound grief at a young age, how that loss shaped her identity and what healing has looked like in the years since. Together, we talk about the messy, nonlinear nature of grief, the pressure to “move on” and the small things that have helped Alexa stay connected to her dad while continuing to move forward. She also offers gentle, compassionate advice for anyone navigating grief—whether it's fresh or something you've been carrying for years. This one is for anyone who's felt the ache of loss and wondered how to keep going. You're not alone.

Greed and the love of money can hinder us from seeing how desperately we need a Savior. Life is too precious to be wasted on greed and too short to not trust in Jesus for salvation—it is a vapor. Those of us who are saved, we have to share this good news with our loved ones! Let's set aside our constant desire to gain more worldly possessions and focus rather on the eternal placement of others.

In this episode, Tudor reflects on the recent tragic air disasters and the emotional toll they take on families and communities. She speaks with Heidi Snow Cinader, who lost her fiancé in the TWA Flight 800 disaster. Heidi shares her personal journey of grief and the importance of support networks for those affected by sudden loss. The conversation highlights the role of media in such tragedies, the significance of remembering loved ones, and the creation of Access, an organization dedicated to providing long-term support for families impacted by air disasters. Learn more here: AccessHelp.org. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 for 1/14/25 Deacon Ed Shoener joined Drew to discuss how to deal with grief of a sudden loss (24:37). Topics included: my house burned (30:59), job loss (35:51), Marian devotion (37:57), and mental health (43:16).