Podcasts about Thanatology

In this episode, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of Terminal Lucidity - what it is, how it occurs, and why it continues to mystify both science and spirituality. Hear powerful, firsthand stories from those who've witnessed this final moment of clarity, offering insight, comfort, and awe at the threshold between life and death. Some of the references to this episode include: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20010032/ https://theconversation.com/terminal-lucidity-why-do-loved-ones-with-dementia-sometimes-come-back-before-death-202342 https://www.buddhanet.net/bereaved/ https://www.leiferreport.com/poetry-life/ https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-resources/spirituality-end-of-life-care https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha https://waterfromrock.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turiya www.reddit.com www.quora.com *** The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are intended solely for discussion and informational purposes. They do not necessarily represent the views of the hosts, guests, or affiliated organizations, and should not be taken as professional advice or endorsements. Please consider this content as part of an open dialogue. For more about Kirsty, visit www.kirstysalisbury.com

Sam and Dean take on a monster of the week that ends up having a major impact on their world when they learn that Billie is the new Death. We discuss how Jess didn't react to Billie, Grand Junction, Colorado, and bad door designs. Oh, and we freak out at Cas's return! Patreon Bluesky Instagram Tumblr

In this fascinating trip to the Victorian era we learn about a world in which people had a much healthier relationship with death than we have today, and the roots of what became the popular practice of commercial mediumship in the UK and the U.S. Our guest Jennifer Ingraham collects, buys and sells antiques specfically related to death and mourning in the Victorian period. Her collection of unique objects includes memorial hair wreaths, clothing, post-mortem photography, viewing coffins, and a wide variety of curious ceremonial objects that were commonly used at the time.  She also shares fascinating stories about the spiritualist movement in the early 20th century and its views of death and the afterlife in contrast to the restricted, medicalized views held today.Some key points: How Queen Victoria influenced how we grieveHow the industrial revolution changed our relationship with deathWealth, power and social change Changes within the church, abundance of new denominations Science, medicine, and death rates Death Items of the Victorians: Spiritualism and the Seance Famous individuals that attended/hosted seances Spiritualism as entertainment (and its downfall)Changing views of death To see some of  Jennifer's collection visit:https://www.facebook.com/p/Stair-11-100054252080350/ABOUT JENNIFER: Jennifer Ingraham livesat the foot of the Beartooth mountains in rural Montana with her husband and two daughters. After growing up in a family of educators, Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree in secondary English education before choosing to pursue antiques as a full-time career.  Collecting, buying, and selling death and mourning related antiques has become her focus for the last decade. Her involvement in the field of mourning and death memorabilia, as well as her own personal losses, led to her to current pursuit of a Master's in Thanatology degree at Marian University.

“I can't just sit there and watch life pass me by - I wasn't built for that,” says Keisha Robinson, a Brian Connection with this one. They first met when she ushered him to a seat at an AODA (Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act) round table event at King's University College, at Western for International Day For Persons With Disabilities. When, in fact, we have a more personal family/community connection to our first 2025 guest. Our first guest of the year and of February, Keisha Robinson describes herself as a social butterfly, now, but what was it that made her come out of her shell? She grew up with pain, was labeled “drama queen,” and with a diagnosis realised it all finally made sense. Keisha shares about her life lived (before and after) the progressively deteriorating muscular disease diagnosis she received as a teenager, about the umbrella of various symptoms and deterioration predictions and timelines of Muscular Dystrophy (MD, and the philosophy she has gained with her plans with work giving back to sick children in hospital and her study of disability. Robinson is working towards a double major in Childhood and youth studies and Thanatology—which is the study of death, dying, grief, and loss including all sorts of non-death losses. This week on Outlook we're learning more about her studies and discussing how to demystify loss and grief and normalise the open dialogue on these parts of life we all share. We explore the inaccessibility to be found out there (IE housing design) and hear about how it is to get around Western and King's University College as a wheelchair user, not to mention around the city she lives in, along with some of her tools for doing that. So while one host says he doesn't miss a friend he's never met, the guest might miss ice skating or swimming, while the other two hosts might miss seeing colours or video games and that's the cross-disability perspective in an example of a non-death loss we've been navigating grief over. It's one really important part of the “Outlook” umbrella we're showcasing on this show and with guests here, both past and present.

In this episode of Tendrils of Grief, we are honored to welcome Kelly Daugherty, a seasoned social worker with over two decades of clinical experience and a Fellow in Thanatology: the study of death, dying, and bereavement. Based in Malta, NY, Kelly is the founder of Greater Life Grief Counseling and the Center for Informed Grief, LLC. Her personal journey with grief began as a teenager following the loss of her mother to breast cancer, inspiring her lifelong dedication to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of grief. Kelly's mission extends beyond individual support to creating a more grief-informed society. Through the Center for Informed Grief, she provides tools and training for educators, therapists, and communities, ensuring that no one faces their grief alone. Additionally, as co-owner of Healing Strides, LLC, Kelly combines emotional and physical well-being through a unique seven-week program that pairs therapeutic grief groups with 5K race training. She is also the co-author of several impactful books, including The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection. Join us for an insightful conversation as Kelly shares her professional expertise, personal experiences, and her innovative approach to grief support. Whether you're navigating your own grief journey or supporting someone else, this episode offers valuable tools and inspiration for healing, growth, and resilience.  Tune in now to learn from Kelly's profound insights and compassionate perspective on grief and healing. Episode Highlights Grief counseling resources Thanatology expert Kelly Daugherty grief specialist Center for Informed Grief Grief-informed society Therapeutic grief programs Healing through running programs Greater Life Grief Counseling Grief support tools and techniques Navigating grief and loss Grief-informed education and training Holistic approaches to grief support Coping with the loss of a loved one Emotional and physical healing programs Grief books and resources Kelly Daugherty grief counseling books Healing Strides grief program Personal growth through grief Resilience after loss Professional grief training for therapists Connect with Kelly  https://linktr.ee/kellydaugherty Did you enjoy today's episode?   Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community   Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss   To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In   Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Let me hear your thoughts!  

We are all going to experience grief and loss, and as parents, I think it's especially important for us to be able to show up for, and help normalise conversations around these massive life experiences for our families. There is no better person I can think of than Cole Imperi to give us a framework and useful tools for being able to navigate the challenging times of grieving loss. Cole is an award-winning author, chaplain, deathworker, and founder of the School of American Thanatology. Thanatology being the study of death and dying.I took so much away from this week's chat with Cole, and I really hope you do too.If you're currently working through grief, here's a big hug from me.RichIf you'd like to find out more about Cole's work check out her website here.Here new book A Guide to Grief is also a great resource to have in your home.And this is the link to Cole's free column Grief or Madness. Get full access to The Dad Mindset at www.thedadmindset.com/subscribe

In this episode, host Ellen Wong and guest Laura Miner (end-of-life doula and educator) discuss the importance of honoring individuals' end-of-life choices and the profound spiritual experiences associated with death. They talk about the challenges, emotions, and the spiritual component of end-of-life care, highlighting how these elements are incorporated into educational courses on death work, and conclude with reflections on the transformative nature of death and the celebration of life at its final stages.What Matters in the End: 7-week course on death, dying and grief. Laura pulled together what she learned over the last 20 years and created the training she wished she had. It's a 7-week live deep dive for finding peace of mind and navigating the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of end-of-life care. Mum listeners receive a 10% discount via Venmo. Send $445 (regularly $495) – add “MUM” and your email in the description. Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/lauracminerAbout Guest: Laura Miner is an end-of-life doula, educator, and former hospice worker with over 20 years' experience in the field. She brings joy and a lightness of spirit to her work, drawing on her personal experiences with the dying. Caring for her mom as she died of cancer in their home had a profound impact on her life, and she's been on a mission to open minds and hearts to the powerful potential of the final chapter of life ever since. She maintains a certification in Thanatology through the Association for Death Education and Counseling since 2016. Laura feels alive wandering in nature and loves salsa dancing.Laura's Links:* Website* FacebookAbout MUM Podcast:We are now on Youtube! Subscribe to our channel.MUM is produced by ⁠Ellen Wong⁠ and edited by ⁠Stepfanie Aguilar.⁠ Your support allows us to continue creating this podcast. If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to rate and review. Keep this conversation alive by bringing it to your communities.Follow Mum on Instagram ⁠⁠@mumthepod⁠⁠.If you are interested in working privately with Ellen, visit ⁠tripwithellen.com⁠ to learn more about her Death/Birth program and her spirit medicine solo retreats. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripwithellen.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode, Sean and Nick welcome the real life Lydia Deetz to the show! Jenny Floyd is an Author, Paranormal Investigator, former mortician and currently works in the field of Thanatology. What is a Thanatologist you ask? Tune in and find out all about this emerging science and how it may be able to help you. Plus, that sneaky death boner makes a return to our programming.

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we delve into the eerie world of telephone calls from the dead with guest host Dr Callum E Cooper. Cal is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Northampton, UK. He received a PhD from the University of Northampton for work on thanatology, positive psychology and anomalous experiences, and a second PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University for work on parapsychology and spontaneous case methodology. Some of his professional positions include: Council Member of the Society for Psychical Research (and also sits on its Survival Research Committee), a Professional Member of the Parapsychological Association, and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. He has produced over 100 papers, articles, chapters, and authored or edited 4 books. Cal is also one of the experts on Uncanny, the hit BBC podcast with Danny Robins. You can find Cal's latest book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Telephone-Calls-Dead-Callum-Cooper/dp/0957107412/ref=sr_1_18?crid=C9BZ281UF49J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8R97aH0d-f6ZxeLGER9BB4CPge5-87CgJUySA63Bz_i-aO9W6R7625kn-8xNietmHVWsbejKz7QITnmgF9FgWWQX8EqxcHvhm3iSqCrfnrkK8p0uIw61Fasxf8-Kpn-mAT2YmYBdbTQ_xWrI7Lkj4zg9fcyIJQG7MSGsrtdWt55YIQIK9CRc6Gb6AaW8oVQjdlmN_K8CYjWThwAdeSdR9OSJc_vARt_-LobzCyM9MOs.pUTsfdy5O4-7B3UFCn1yAFjI_lYNqKo5KjJjFVPxZFc&dib_tag=se&keywords=phone+calls+from+the+dead&qid=1717112725&sprefix=phone+calls+from+the+dead%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-18If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.comAlso please contact us with any tales of telephones calls, voice mails, emails, messages from the dead.You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon:https://ko-fi.com/eerieessexhttps://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex....or by leaving us a review.Support the Show.

In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss,  Dr. Dean speaks with Randye, a surviving sibling, who shares her deeply personal story of losing her brother Mitch to cancer over 45 years ago.  Her experience challenges the notion that grief fades with time, highlighting the enduring nature of sibling loss and its profound lifelong impact on surviving siblings. Randye speaks to the ways loss transforms us while emphasizing the unbreakable bond that persists between siblings, even beyond death. This episode offers a unique perspective on grief, resilience, and the transformative power of love, making it essential listening for surviving siblings, young adult cancer support networks, and anyone seeking understanding about the complexities of grief - especially the disenfranchised loss of a sibling and anticipatory grief that Randye experienced with many of her losses including her brother, parents, and husband.To learn more about Randye, her book, her writing, and other work, or to contact her, please visit her website: https://randyesundelwrites.com/. Her Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/randye.sundel/ On instagram, Randye is found at @randyesundel Other links mentioned in this episode:Cancer Support Community (formerly Gilda's Club): https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/Support the Show.If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, 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.com/newsletter Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023, 2024 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Fuji Sounds (feat. MYLWD.) Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™ Now available on all streaming platforms including Apple Music & Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3vx3kk46

According to Amazon, Dr Callum E. Cooper is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, holding postgraduate degrees in psychology, social science research methods and education, from the University of Northampton, Sheffield Hallam University and Manchester Metropolitan University. He is based at the University of Northampton as an Associate Professor, where he lectures on Parapsychology, Thanatology, Positive Psychology and Human Sexual Behaviour.He holds numerous grants and awards in parapsychology including the Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship (Parapsychology Foundation, 2009), the Alex Tanous Scholarship Award (Alex Tanous Foundation for Scientific Research, numerous, since 2011), the Gertrude R. Schmeidler Award (Parapsychological Association, 2014), and a 2018 nominee for the Ockham's Razor Award for Skeptical Activism (The Skeptic Magazine and QEDcon) among other awards.He is member of organisations such as the Society for Psychical Research (and on its council), the Parapsychological Association, a Hope Studies Graduate Researcher (University of Alberta), and a member of the research group Exceptional Experiences and Consciousness Studies (EECS, University of Northampton).Additionally, he has appeared on UK and USA radio and TV shows as a representative for parapsychology.Website callumecooper.comBooks Telephone Calls From The Dead:Revised Second Printing Paracoustics: Sound & the Paranormal Conversations With Ghosts

This episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss explores the enduring impact of sibling loss with guest Dawn Rodgers. Together, Dawn and Dr. Dean delve into Dawn's experience decades after losing her brother, offering support and strategies for navigating this complex and persistent grief.Dawn Rodgers is a surviving sibling who found solace in photography after the loss of her brother. Her book,a photo essay, "Sorrow" acts as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of art in processing grief, honoring her brother's memory while guiding her through her unique experience of loss. This conversation sheds light on the often overlooked nature of sibling loss and offers hope for those navigating their grief journey.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder and violence, including: death of a sibling , grief and trauma related to a sibling's death by murder, the impact of violence on families, and the emotional and psychological challenges of coping with a sibling's murderKey Discussion Points:-The overlooked nature of sibling loss and its isolating effect on surviving siblings-The importance of finding outlets for grief, such as artistic expression-Creating a support system through therapy, support groups, or connections with those who understand-The enduring nature and persistence of sibling grief: Dawn's story highlights that the pain of losing a sibling can persist even decades later-Honoring a sibling's legacy and finding meaning after loss regardless of the time since the loss helped Dawn reconnect with her brother and her own griefAbout our guest:Purchase Dawn's photographic essay "Sorrow" and learn more about her and her work on her website: https://www.dawnrodgers.co.uk/Support the Show.If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, 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.com/newsletter Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023, 2024 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Fuji Sounds (feat. MYLWD.) Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™ Now available on all streaming platforms including Apple Music & Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3vx3kk46

Life Interrupted: Finding Purpose Through GriefIn a deeply moving episode of "The Broken Pack™", Dentist Dr. Parul Dua Makkar shares her sibling loss story of losing her younger brother, Dentist Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer.  With Dr. Dean, she explores her special sibling special bond, the harrowing experience of Manu's illness, and how this profound loss has transformed her life.Dr. Makkar describes how the writing of her brother's previously unfinished book, Life Interrupted: A Young Dentist's Journey with Cancer, Legacy, and the Lessons Left Behind, became a powerful act of processing her grief and connecting to Manu.  Her dedication to finishing his story led her down the path of advocacy, raising awareness about not only sibling loss but also the importance of early detection and treatment of oral cancer.About Dr. Makkar & Links Mentioned in the Show:Instagram: www.instagram.com/duagoodjobLinked in: Dr. Parul Dua MakkarWebsite (including information on the Dua Good Job Symposium): https://www.duagoodjob.com/Book: Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival GuideAn additional Oral Cancer Awareness / resource:The Oral Cancer foundation: https://oralcancerfoundation.org/Young Adult Cancer Resource:  https://yasurvivors.org/about/Support the showIf you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, 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.com/newsletter Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023, 2024 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Fuji Sounds (feat. MYLWD.) Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™ Now available on all streaming platforms including Apple Music & Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3vx3kk46

In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss , author Steven Petrow joins Dr. Dean to discuss various aspects of sibling loss, grief, and medical aid in dying. He shares his personal experiences with losing his sister, Julie, to a six-year ovarian cancer experience, navigating his responses to her choice, and their perspectives on end-of-life choices. The conversation highlights the importance of privacy, listening, and respecting the wishes of cancer patients and etiquette in both grief and cancer. Steven Petrow also shares Julie's voice and hopes for  expanding access to medical aid in dying for terminally ill individuals. This episode also sheds light on the unique dynamics of sibling relationships and their influence on individuals' identity and well-being.Content warning: This episode discusses Medical Aid in Dying.Links Mention and  Other Related Links:Clearity Foundation - https://www.clearityfoundation.org - An organization that Julie, Steven, and their family found support from. Clearity supports people with ovarian cancer and their families.Empathy Cards (some may be snarky, others are not, sibling loss ones support The Broken Pack™)- https://tinyurl.com/34ab2js8FAQ on MAiD- https://www.compassionandchoices.org/resource/frequently-asked-questions/Steven's articles on Julie & on MAiDhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/28/opinion/medical-aid-death-choice.htmlNPR Article on Steven learning to understand Julie's choice- https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/25/1233668101/medical-aid-in-dying-cancer-painSteven's website: https://stevenpetrow.comSteven's article on cancer etiquette - https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/steven-petrow-cancer-etiquette/Support the showIf you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, 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.com/newsletter Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023, 2024 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Fuji Sounds (feat. MYLWD.) Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™

Where does the hatred towards Epigenetics, Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck, The Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics and finally Lysenko come from, where and how did it begin? Today we will launch an assault of historical revelations against a mystified truism of genetics and heredity which unless you were born before 1950 have always already been the dominant mode of thinking. We will investigate the earliest Sci-fi and the experimental science of the 1920s as we go looking for the Neo-Darwinists who in their blind appropriation discarded the materialist core of Charlie's teaching and replaced it with a metaphysical alchemical preformationism. We will go through NKVD files on the mountaineers case, read Evola and his alpine meditations, frighten ourselves with body-less living dog heads, crypts in princely villas of the bourgeoisie quarters of Moscow were people are said to be frozen alive. We will finally learn how the Rockefellers and its Fruit Fly Mafia made its way in to the USSR and who became their recruited intellectuals, linking up of course with the very heart and centre of underground anti-soviet activity. This and a lot more awaits you on this coming three hour journey. Enjoy!

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Professor Darcy L Harris currently works at Kings University College/Western University in the Department of Thanatology. Darcy does research in Grief, Bereavement, Non-Death Loss and Grief, and Compassion-based approaches in care settings. She has written and taught extensively in the field, and is doing some wonderful initiatives to integrate grief work with compassion focused therapy. TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session LINKS: Compassion-based Approaches in Grief and Loss https://www.amazon.com.au/Compassion-Based-Approaches-Grief-Darcy-Harris/dp/1032068345 Darcy Harris's range of books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Books-Darcy-L-Harris/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADarcy+L.+Harris Recent article: An Exploration of Compassion Focused Therapy for Grieving Individuals https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-08-04-052 Dr Darcy Harris at ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Darcy-Harris-2 If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480 Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ Website: https://www.stansteindl.com/ YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/oH2OwHLZ2Us *Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Video hashtags grief, loss, compassion, compassion focused therapy, grief counselling, bereavement

Oncology nurse, Cally Marzolf-Adams, BSN, RN, OCN, learned that her sister, Sarah, was rather unexpectedly diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Her knowledge as an oncology nurse both prepared her and haunted her as she watched her sister decline, eventually dying from the illness. Cally shares this profound story of love, loss, and heartbreak as well as how she is doing now in her grief with our host and fellow sibling loss survivor, Dr. Angela Dean. They discuss out-of-order loss, Cally's relationship with Sarah who she described as a kind, calming, soul, memories, seeking help in grief, and so much more.Also mentioned in this episode was Young Adult Survivors United, an organization whose mission is to help young adult cancer survivors and caregivers/co-survivors cope and thrive by providing emotional, social, and financial support. For more information on this organization please see https://yasurvivors.org/about/.Support the showIf you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, 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.com/wild-grief/ Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Joe Mylward Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™

In this episode, Dr. Dean spoke with author and grieving sibling loss survivor, Renée Greene Murphy about losing her brother, Robert, in a tragic automobile accident and how she has honored him in her award winning children's book, "Your Heart's Voice," on intuition. Renée's love for and continuing bond with Robert through her work and promotion of his work as The Crazy Bartender is just as palpable as is her pain in the loss.Links mentioned in the show & How to connect with Renée:Renée's website: http://reneegreenemurphy.comRenée's Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorreneegreenemurphy?igsh=cHNlb3dsM216ZTA1Her book, Your Heart's Voice, on Amazon: https://a.co/d/isR17UnRobert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robgreeneofficial?igsh=MWRvaDVpMTZ0bzZzMA==The Crazy Bartender YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crazybartenderofficial?si=jusoGH1CwIgnqT0MRobert's website: https://www.robgreene.comSupport the showIf you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, 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.com/wild-grief/ Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Joe Mylward Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™

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On this episode of The Power of Love Show, we have a special guest, Dr. Korie Leigh, Ph.D, CCLS, CT. Dr. Korie Leigh is a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based published children's book author, university professor, child life specialist, and grief counselor who has spent 20 years working with children and families experiencing grief and loss. As an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Thanatology program at Marian University she teaches graduate courses on child development, death, dying, and bereavement. Dr. Leigh obtained her Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology, where she wrote her dissertation on the lived experiences of bereaved parents. She also holds an M.A. in public health and grief counseling and a B.A. in child development. Her first book, ‘What Does Grief Feel Like' was released in 2023 and her second book is set to be released in winter of 2024 and is written for grieving teens. Dr. Leigh serves on the board of directors for Hero's Path Palliative and provides psychosocial care to medically fragile children and their families. She speaks and presents at national and regional conferences on issues of grief, loss, and coping. Learn More About Dr. Leigh: Website: KorieLeighPHD.com Instagram: @DrKorieLeigh Email: DrKorieLeigh@gmail.com Order ‘What Does Grief Feel Like': https://a.co/d/0Oj7Y2T Learn More About DDJF: Website: DDJF.org Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation Facebook: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation LinkedIn: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation X: @DDJFoundation Leave a podcast review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=koXehESfSrSwA-zWi2vf-w Can't make the live-stream? You can always watch our syndicated interviews later on YouTube or Facebook! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Join our Official Facebook Group full of supportive community members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571/?ref=share_group_link Visit the DDJF official website: http://www.ddjf.org/ Follow us on Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepowerofloveshow/support

In today's podcast I interview Dr. Robert Niemeyer, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis. Dr. Niemeyer is a leader in the field of Thanatology, the science or study of death, dying and bereavement. He has published 33 books, including the New Techniques of Grief Therapy: Bereavement and Beyond, and serves as the Editor of the journal of Death Studies. He is the author of over 500 articles and book chapters and a frequent workshop presenter. As a clinician and researcher, he is perhaps best known for his work on meaning making in grief and is currently working to advance a more adequate theory of grieving as a meaning-making process. Key points: In our interview we explore the meaning making process of grief after a sudden or unexpected death and the concept of narrative reconstruction used in meaning making. Dr. Niemeyer also demonstrates three techniques that can be used in therapy to facilitate meaning making after a traumatic loss each of three domains: 1) the story of the event, 2) the backstory, and 3) the creation of the self, or meaning of our lives, going forward. He used a technique called restorative retelling, developed by Dr. Ted Rynearson, to help find meaning with the story of the event. Dr. Niemeyer demonstrated this technique as an appropriate way to work with someone who is struggling with the details of the circumstances that ended their loved one's life. For the second domain, he showed us a way to restore connection with a deceased loved one to communicate what needs to be said. And finally, for the third domain he described a technique called composition work. This intervention uses objects such as stones to represent aspects of the self, such as, roles and feelings along with other articles to represent those who are important and loved in an individual's life. Then the objects and articles are rearranged on a table or sand tray at different life periods of a client's life including prior and post death, and in the future to help connect with different and emerging parts of the self. Dr. Niemeyer is also the Director of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition and shares opportunities available at the institute for clinicians interested in specialized grief training. I have been fortunate to attend multiple trainings by Dr. Niemeyer over the years in person and online, and I have always left these trainings with greater insight about myself, a deeper understanding of grief and new ways to work with clients who are living with grief. In addition to the opportunities Dr. Niemeyer shared at the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, he has also just released a Grief Therapy Masterclass entitled: Advanced Skills in Working through Loss. This class covers the meaning-based model he briefly addressed today along with a module on trauma-informed approach to loss, realigning relationships with the deceased and reinventing the self after loss. Information about this masterclass will be posted in our Facebook group, Talking About the Podcast Untethered with Dr. Levin, along with the books he mentioned. If you are living with traumatic grief, you may find it helpful to begin exploring meaning with your therapist or to begin exploring some of the resources Dr. Niemeyer recommended on your own.

This episode is an exploration of grief and resilience with Dina Bell-Laroche, a Partner at Sport Law and the Founder of Grief Unleashed. Dina shares her journey through grief, triggered by the untimely passing of her younger sister Tracy (when Dina was 31 years of age).You'll hear how Dina initially navigated her sister's death by trying to be stoic, brave and courageous, but found hope, meaning and a way forward through a deeper understanding of grief and death (and her studies in Thanatology). Dina helps unpack the non-linear nature of grieving, and her insights offer a refreshing perspective on living a meaningful and rewarding life. As the driving force behind Grief Unleashed, Dina guides individuals in re-imagining their relationship with loss. Dina shares valuable advice and thoughts on coping with loss, especially during the challenging holiday season, drawing upon her experiences and expertise.Beyond her work in grief support, Dina dives into her extensive career in high-performance sports. With a remarkable background as a media attache and press chief at numerous national and international events, including five Olympic Games, Dina brings a unique perspective on what it takes to perform at the highest levels. A published author of "Grief Unleashed" and a parent of three, Dina's multifaceted life unfolds in this episode. Proceeds from Dina's book sales contribute to bringing a Wind Phone to Ottawa through the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. To learn more about the Wind Phone Project and contribute, visit this link.Connect with Dina on Instagram (@grief.unleashed) and explore the transformative work of Grief Unleashed on their website.

Our guest this time is Rev. Jennifer Brower, Certified Life Coach, semi-retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and Fellow in Thanatology. We talk with her about death, dying, and bereavement and their links to sexuality. She works with people who are navigating significant life transitions. Some are joyful, like marriage, and others, like mourning a death or loss, are not. Rev. Jennifer Brower is a native of Manhattan, a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York City and, with her one child off to college, she has just become an empty nester. Rev. Jennifer Brower was also one of the ministers in Rosara's home UU congregation and she performed the ceremony where Rosara chose a godmother, Rosara's wedding, and both of Rosara's children's naming and dedication ceremonies. Join us for an enlightening conversation on death and sex. Listeners, check out our Rev. Jennifer Brower's website, Instagram, and Facebook pages. And if you are interested in end-of-life choices in New York State or Associations for Death Education, you can find more information here. If you want to catch up on other shows, just visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!  

In this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Dr. Chris Ban about losing his younger brother, Michael, due to brain cancer. Listen as Chris shares how learning to grieve his brother for the duration of his illness and after his death has affected him and how Chris maintains continuing bonds with Michael from music, sports, the arts, and even on Jeopardy.For more information on:Chris's Jeopardy appearance, honoring his brother: https://www.tvinsider.com/1097578/jeopardy-champion-chris-ban-brother-cancer/Michael McNaughton Ban Memorial Fund - https://pittsburghfoundation.org/michaelmcnaughtonbanThe Michael McNaughton Ban Memorial Boathouse- https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/51b65f93-0d02-48bc-8377-728a8ffd25a2For a book for children about being in the hospital, written by Chris's brother Michael, please see https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-at-Hospital-Michael-Ban/dp/1645438910Support the showIf you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, 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.com/wild-grief/ Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Joe Mylward Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™

Julie Lynn offers practical tips on navigating grief and reminds us Christ will bind up the brokenhearted.  Isaiah 61:1b (NIV)“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,”  https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @livesteadyon Instagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon  http://www.julielynnashley.com/ Julie Lynn holds a Masters of Science in Thanatology (death, grief and bereavement), is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, mom to Landon and Kyle (both in college) and wife to her very best friend of 27 years, Doug, who is a lead pastor in Texas. Julie Lynn has worked and volunteered in the hospice industry for years and there developed a God-given passion to support grieving people. She now has her own grief support ministry (both in person and online) where she works with people one on one who need support following a death loss.  You can browse some of the resources Julie Lynn mentioned here: https://www.julielynnashley.com/grief-support-resource-list Julie Lynn's post for Lisa Appel0's blog: https://lisaappelo.com/hopeingrief/3-key-times-to-help-a-grieving-friend/ Nancy Guthrie's video, “What Grieving People Wish You Knew about Really Helps and What Really Hurts”: https://youtu.be/hEVEB3DEK7Y www.mollybears.org www.compassionatefriends.org www.griefshare.org www.neveralonewidows.com www.whilewerewaiting.org www.hopemommies.org  Listen to episode 123 with Lisa Appelo here: https://livesteadyon.com/2022/09/28/episode-123-life-can-be-good-again-with-lisa-appelo/  Theme music: Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarming License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Kristi Capriglione, LPC, NCC is a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. Through the course of her career, Kristi has worked with both those facing their own death as well as those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. Kristi earned a post-master's certificate in Thanatology from Hood College and is trained as an end-of-life doula through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA). Kristi is the proud owner of Daylight Grief, a private practice focusing on grief and loss in Denville, NJ. Here, she provides individual and group therapy for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. At her practice, Kristi established a Hiking with Grief group that integrates mindfulness and ecotherapy into the grief counseling process. While not on the hiking trail, Kristi can be found on the water kayaking and paddle boarding or on land, searching for the best ice cream and pizza around. http://www.daylightgrief.com/ Instagram: @daylight_grief Order your copy of The Grief Experience here. ------------------------------- For as little as $3 a month, you can become a patron to support this podcast. Also, you can watch the video version of this episode here and have early access for future episodes.   -------------------------------  Watch Path 11 TV wherever you want, on the iPhone, AppleTV, Android, Amazon Fire, and Roku Apps.

Engaging in open conversations around death can be unsettling, but it is a reality that we must all confront. In this enlightening episode, Taya Dunn Johnson, a writer, speaker, mother, and recent master's degree graduate in thanatology from Marian University, sheds light on this often avoided subject. Johnson's insights, deeply rooted in her personal experience of losing her young husband to a sudden heart attack, challenge societal discomfort around death and stress the importance of preparation for our inevitable end.Johnson debunks the myth that discussing death invites it sooner, and stresses that planning for death is an act of love that can ease the emotional burden for our loved ones during a painful time. She also highlights the importance of preparing for the "business of death,"( including discussions around wills, passwords, and final wishes), and advocates for culturally appropriate grief support, with a particular focus on the African American experience.This impactful and thought-provoking conversation that could reshape your perspectives on life, death, and everything in between.Episode Resources:Article: “Please Read This Before You Post Another RIP on Social Media”Book: “Grieving While Black” by Breeshia WadeWhat's Next?What are your views, comments, or questions on navigating conversations around death and bereavement? Share them with us at info@seniorityauthority.org! Stay ConnectedGet in touch with our host Cathleen Toomey on LinkedInYou can also find Seniority Authority on Facebook, on Instagram, or you can connect with us on our website!  Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

When I first recorded this episode it was in response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary that was preceded by the supermarket shooting days earlier. With gun violence on the rise, more mass shootings, war in many countries, there is no time better than now to help our kids understand and make sense of what seems like senseless violence. Please listen to my brilliant guest, Barbara Rubel and how she shares her own story and provides us with a path forward for us and our kids. Please listen and please share. Gun violence has been heavy on everyone's mind with the horrific massacre at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York and just ten days later, the shooting of innocent lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It makes sense that you have feelings about what's happened and are grieving the loss of life and innocence whether you know the victims or not. As parents, it hits us especially hard when we see innocent children killed. Sending our kids to school brings up anxiety and fear in us, and our sense of safety is gone.How do we live with the anxiety and fear we are all feeling?How do we make sense out of senseless violence?How do we make meaning out of something so tragic? Barbara Rubel, as a Thanatologist, is an expert in death, dying and bereavement. She helps people cope with, and move on from, sudden traumatic loss. Barbara and I talk about how we can process these tragedies, grieve the loss of the innocent lives, explain what's happened to our kids, take care of ourselves at this time and move through the pain. I have enormous respect for the work Barbara does, and I know you will love what she has to share. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we have to have these hard conversations with our kids. When you go to them, stay rooted in your strengths, explain death in a way that's age appropriate and aligned with your beliefs, and it's ok to show emotions to your children. Feeling sad is normal and natural, this IS sad. For more on how to talk to your children about hard things such as this, please watch this video with 6 Steps to Talk to Your Kids About Hard Things: https://youtu.be/RCVp51ANqDg About Barbara RubelBarbara Rubel is a Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and Diplomate with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Barbara received a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Arts degree in community health, with a concentration in Thanatology from Brooklyn College. Barbara is the author of several books including, the must-read book for clinicians, “But I didn't Say Goodbye: Helping Families after a suicide.”Contact Information: Email: barbararubel@barbararubel.comSocial Profiles: Instagram: @barbararubelWebsite: https://www.griefworkcenter.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraRubelMA/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MsBRubel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbararubel/ Thanks for listening!It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I'd love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I'll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.comMy intention with my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that!I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some...

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Episode: "Healing Properties of Home" Host: Nikki Klugh Welcome to Create Your Sacred Space Podcast with Nikki Klugh. the podcast that unveils the soul of architecture and design. Join us as we explore the passion, creativity, and purpose behind the most inspiring spaces and projects and dive deep with those who create them consistently. I'm your host, Nikki Klugh, and I'll be your guide as we journey through the hearts and minds of sacred space architects and designers who are driven by compassion and authenticity. _________________________________________________ Saidi Bess Bio: Saidi Bess is an Energy Healer, Medicine Woman and the Founder of Healing Sacred Feminine.  She is on a mission to return women and men back to their authentic, empowered selves. A huge passion of Saidi's is bringing greater awareness to the how we work with energy in our everyday lives – including our bodies, our energy fields and our environment.  When we are more intentional with our energy and our space, we are in greater harmony with The Divine, allowing for greater flow, ease, and love. Saidi has a Master's in Thanatology, Bachelor's in Social Work, a number of years energy healing experience, and many years pursuing spiritual growth and self-improvement.  She utilizes energy healing, transformational programs and courses, and community events to support our reconnecting to our hearts and find a new empowering way forward. Visit her website to learn more about her and how her work can support you in gaining mastery over your own energy for total life empowerment.   Website: https://healingsacredfeminine.com/ For Men: https://healingsacredfeminine.com/empowering-sacred-masculine For all socials, including informative YouTube and Instagram, and to schedule a personal session or enroll in a game-changing super-power program: https://linktr.ee/healingsacredfeminine __________________________________________ Thank you for being a part of our heart-centered community, and until next time, may your life be filled with sacred spaces that reflect the beauty of your soul. Remember, FIRST We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.

This week I speak Julie Lynn Ashley. She has found Gratitude in her Calling, which is grief support work for those who have been through a death loss. Julie Lynn says, “The circumstances are hard, but there is deep gratitude in God allowing me to be a help.” She has a Master's Degree in Thanatology (death grief and bereavement), is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and works with grieving people all over the country. Julie Lynn offers a free downloadable list of grief support resources to help any of us support grieving people in our lives. We take a look at her childhood up to the present to find the thread of God working in her life. It is beautiful to see God bring ministry and healing from her own times of grief. You won't want to miss this amazing episode!www.julielynnashley.com*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa 

Kimber talks with grief coach Julie Lynn Ashley about how grief, particularly from a death loss, impacts our friendships. Julie Lynn holds a Masters of Science in Thanatology (death, grief and bereavement), is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, mom to Landon and Kyle (both in college) and wife to her very best friend of 27 years, Doug, who is a lead pastor in Texas. Julie Lynn has worked and volunteered in the hospice industry for years and there developed a God-given passion to support grieving people.  She now has her own grief support ministry (both in person and online) where she works with people one on one who need support following a death loss. Learn more, find vetted resources, and get support from Julie Lynn at julielynnashley.com.Resources Mentioned by Julie Lynn:What's Your Grief (15:23): https://whatsyourgrief.com/Nancy Guthrie Video (25:21): https://youtu.be/hEVEB3DEK7YFor more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kimber to get exclusive access to my NEW free resource, straight to your inbox.Let's become friends! Follow me on Instagram or Facebook for more of Your Sister, Kimber.Don't forget to leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts! This is such a blessing to me and really helps new friends find the show. Thank you, friends!

Enraged by the mayor's latest political blunder, January goes on a rant about the sanctity of death. Artemis explores the woods surrounding Ethics.TRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lO3EwzWITnwp8QHy4ShUEi_3N5emdYSTQCPcl57StPE/edit?usp=sharingJanuary Johnson was voiced by Rhys Lawton. Artemis Flynn was voiced by Liz Dokukina. Lara was voiced by Sophie Mackay. This episode was written and produced by C. L. Hendry and edited by Cai Gwilym Pritchard. Theme by Mick Zijdel.Follow us @EthicsTownPod for updates.Content Warnings:DeathAddiction Discussions of mortalityParanoiaUnreality SFX:Radio staticMentioned in this episode:The Pantaloon SocietyThe Pantaloon Society is a supernatural audio-novella about an ancient and clandestine society of clowns with unusual abilities, and the paranormal threats they are called to investigate. Listeners follow Jen, a newcomer to the society, as they find their feet and learn all about the covert world of the supernatural. A brilliantly witty show full of lore both real and fabricated, anyone who loves mysteries, heartfelt characters, and podcasts that can genuinely make you laugh should definitely check out The Pantaloon Society: https://cytochromehear.wordpress.com/home/pantaloon/

We are all in relationships with people who have died. Whether they are our friends and family members, partners or teachers, we have all had to accept their absence from our lives.   How do we remember, memorialize, and communicate with them? We will share the many ways we continue to feel the presence of people significant to us. Join Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging and Dr. Jennifer R Levin, licensed marriage and family therapist and recognized Fellow in Thanatology.  Dr. Levin will share insights from her work with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing traumatic grief, sudden death, and post-traumatic growth. Dr. Jennifer R. Levin specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing traumatic grief, sudden death, and post-traumatic growth. In 2000 Jennifer received her doctorate from the UCLA School of Public Health and in 2014 she earned her master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. Jennifer is a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA and WA and is a recognized Fellow in Thanatology; the study of death, dying, and bereavement from the Association of Death Education and Counseling. Professionally, Dr. Levin has served as the executive director of Hospice of Pasadena and taught at several California universities. Jennifer provides training, consultation, and crisis support to businesses, schools, and community-based organizations experiencing bereavement and loss. Jennifer is also the host of the podcast Untethered: Healing the Pain from a Sudden Death. To learn more about Dr. Levin visit www.therapyheals.com. Rebecca Crichton started her “Encore Career” as ED of NWCCA in 2012 after 21 years with The Boeing Company. She refashioned her skills and knowledge as a writer, curriculum designer, and leadership development coach to offer programs related to Creative Aging at many venues in the Seattle area. An active participant in the local aging community, she writes regularly for 3rd Act Magazine.

Welcome to The Make Room Show, the podcast where we help you make room for what matters in your life. I'm your host, Jennifer Ford Berry, a professional organizer with years of experience in helping families simplify their homes and create space for the things that truly matter. In this episode of the Make Room Show, we speak with certified grief coach, Julie Lynn Ashley, founder of Grief Resilience. As a former teacher of over 20 years, Julie experienced several losses in her family and realized the lack of support available for those going through grief. In this conversation, Julie shares her expertise on grief and the importance of addressing it, as unaddressed grief can lead to serious physical and emotional health problems down the road. She provides tips on how to support someone who is grieving, including the importance of simply listening and offering practical support. Julie also discusses her work at Grief Resilience, which focuses on helping individuals build their resilience in the face of grief through one-on-one coaching, group coaching sessions, and workshops. As a professional organizing expert, it's important to understand the role of grief in our lives and how it can impact our ability to organize and simplify our spaces. This conversation provides valuable insights on how to support those going through grief and build resilience in the face of loss. -- Julie Lynn holds a Masters of Science in Thanatology (death, grief and bereavement), is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, mom to Landon and Kyle (both in college) and wife to her very best friend of 27 years, Doug, who is a lead pastor in Texas.  Julie Lynn has worked and volunteered in the hospice industry for years and there developed a God-given passion to support grieving people.  She now has her own grief support ministry (both in person and online) where she works with people one on one who need support following a death loss. Where to Find Julie Lynn: www.julielynnashley.com instagram.com/ashleyjulielynn www.facebook.com/julie.burnsashley -- Jennifer is the host of the Making Room podcast (formerly The 29 Minute Mom podcast) and the founder of the Created Order Neighborhood, an online community of women who want to live a life of order and purpose. She is the author of five books, including the Organize Now! series and her latest, Make Room. Jennifer was previously the regular organizing expert on the TV show Winging It, Buffalo Style. , and has appeared as a guest expert on several television and radio shows, as well as in national magazines and newspapers. Jennifer lives in western New York with her husband and two children. She works both hands-on and virtually with her clients to help them eliminate clutter and live their dreams. Where to find Jennifer  ⁠https://jenniferfordberry.mykajabi.com/⁠   ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenniferfordberry/⁠   ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jenniferfordberry⁠   ⁠https://jenniferfordberry.mykajabi.com/links-1⁠  -- The FOCUS Retreat is a rejuvenating and private getaway... ❖ Exclusively for women juggling multiple roles: business owner, content creator, household coordinator, wife, mom, daughter, friend… Jesus girl with an overflowing plate and a heart that desires peace, solidarity, authentic community and encouragement. ❖ You'll link arms with an intimate group of colleagues (we're saving space for 40 to 70 women only) and four experienced coaches in four specific areas of expertise—family, organization, confidence, and business strategy—for two days of inspiring workshops, heart to heart networking, and plenty of time and space to rest or play on your own schedule. WHERE & WHEN In Person: At the landmark Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, just outside of Lexington Dates: Sept. 27-29, 2023 Register: ⁠https://jenniferfordberry.mykajabi.com/focus-retreat-register⁠  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/support

Welcome to The Make Room Show, the podcast where we help you make room for what matters in your life. I'm your host, Jennifer Ford Berry, a professional organizer with years of experience in helping families simplify their homes and create space for the things that truly matter. In this episode of the Make Room Show, we speak with certified grief coach, Julie Lynn Ashley, founder of Grief Resilience. As a former teacher of over 20 years, Julie experienced several losses in her family and realized the lack of support available for those going through grief. In this conversation, Julie shares her expertise on grief and the importance of addressing it, as unaddressed grief can lead to serious physical and emotional health problems down the road. She provides tips on how to support someone who is grieving, including the importance of simply listening and offering practical support. Julie also discusses her work at Grief Resilience, which focuses on helping individuals build their resilience in the face of grief through one-on-one coaching, group coaching sessions, and workshops. As a professional organizing expert, it's important to understand the role of grief in our lives and how it can impact our ability to organize and simplify our spaces. This conversation provides valuable insights on how to support those going through grief and build resilience in the face of loss. -- Julie Lynn holds a Masters of Science in Thanatology (death, grief and bereavement), is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, mom to Landon and Kyle (both in college) and wife to her very best friend of 27 years, Doug, who is a lead pastor in Texas.  Julie Lynn has worked and volunteered in the hospice industry for years and there developed a God-given passion to support grieving people.  She now has her own grief support ministry (both in person and online) where she works with people one on one who need support following a death loss. Where to Find Julie Lynn: www.julielynnashley.com instagram.com/ashleyjulielynn www.facebook.com/julie.burnsashley -- Jennifer is the host of the Making Room podcast (formerly The 29 Minute Mom podcast) and the founder of the Created Order Neighborhood, an online community of women who want to live a life of order and purpose. She is the author of five books, including the Organize Now! series and her latest, Make Room. Jennifer was previously the regular organizing expert on the TV show Winging It, Buffalo Style. , and has appeared as a guest expert on several television and radio shows, as well as in national magazines and newspapers. Jennifer lives in western New York with her husband and two children. She works both hands-on and virtually with her clients to help them eliminate clutter and live their dreams. Where to find Jennifer  ⁠https://jenniferfordberry.mykajabi.com/⁠   ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenniferfordberry/⁠   ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jenniferfordberry⁠   ⁠https://jenniferfordberry.mykajabi.com/links-1⁠  -- The FOCUS Retreat is a rejuvenating and private getaway... ❖ Exclusively for women juggling multiple roles: business owner, content creator, household coordinator, wife, mom, daughter, friend… Jesus girl with an overflowing plate and a heart that desires peace, solidarity, authentic community and encouragement. ❖ You'll link arms with an intimate group of colleagues (we're saving space for 40 to 70 women only) and four experienced coaches in four specific areas of expertise—family, organization, confidence, and business strategy—for two days of inspiring workshops, heart to heart networking, and plenty of time and space to rest or play on your own schedule. WHERE & WHEN In Person: At the landmark Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, just outside of Lexington Dates: Sept. 27-29, 2023 Register: ⁠https://jenniferfordberry.mykajabi.com/focus-retreat-register⁠  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/support

Everyone faces grief from a loss at some point in their life. In this episode I go through Prolonged Grief Disorder or Complicated Grief. It was an honor to learn from two professions in the field. Dr. Brittany Trauthwein is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Fellow in Thanatology (death, dying, and bereavement), and the Founder of Bridgepoint Psychology Center in Chicago, IL. She specializes in providing support for individuals and families as they navigate cancer and other terminal diagnoses, end-of-life and hospice, and grief and loss. She is passionate about providing supervision to trainees and early career professionals. Her clinical research has been in the areas of continuing bonds with a deceased parent, ways to prepare children for parental death and funeral rituals, and achieving a good death at end-of-life. Dr. Jenna Schmitt is completing her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Bridgepoint Psychology Center in Chicago, IL. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University of Honolulu. She specializes in supporting clients with complex trauma and grief and loss. She is pursuing certification in Thanatology and Ego State Therapy. Her clinical research has been focused on the healing process of sex trafficking survivors. Check out their work: https://www.bridgepointpsychology.com/ Instagram: @soul_things_podcast

Julie Lynn Ashley is a grief coach with a passion for helping people who have experienced loss. Her ministry provides one-on-one support to those struggling with grief, offering a safe, open space for discussion and processing. She believes that grieving people need someone to sit with them through the process and stay attuned to important dates, and she encourages local churches to provide support by keeping funeral programs and following up on those dates. With a biblical foundation and a master's degree in thanatology, Julie Lynn is well-equipped to help those in need. Grief Ministry When Julie Lynn and her husband moved to Texas several years ago she was looking to get to know people and connect in the community. The wife of a couple they knew suggested she volunteer with a local hospice group. Though she had never done that type of work, she was willing to give it a chance. Almost immediately Julie Lynn was drawn to the bereavement side of the program. She realized she had a  God-given passion for people who had experienced this loss and were left with this giant hole in their life.  At a GriefShare meeting one evening, she felt this new calling in her life. She shares; “I was watching one of the videos, and the room was dark, and it kind of washed over me from head to toe, God saying, Julie Lynn, this is Act 2. This is what I want you to do with the rest of your life”.  At that moment she had no idea how things would play out and that she would get her Master's Degree of Science in Thanatology (death, grief, and bereavement). The local Hospice Chaplain provided resources and God provided mightily as she attended grad school. After receiving her degree she went to work in the Hospice industry, specifically on the bereavement side, doing brief follow-up calls with families. Then she transitioned into her ministry, where she is working one-on-one with people. She can go deeper with each individual than she was able to in the Hospice industry while she was following up with hundreds of families.    Biblical Foundation There are two key scriptures that Julie Lynn references in her ministry. The first one is Philippians 1:6, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”. This is a verse that Julie Lynn clung to as she traveled the mysterious journey to where she is now. It is also a verse she shares with clients that she works with. It shows that God has something for them in the middle of the pain that they're going through.  The second scripture is in Isaiah 61:1, “...the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted…”   What Grieving People Need 1. Someone to sit with them through the grieving process One thing that grieving people need is someone willing to sit in the dissonance with them. Grief is not something that will ever be fixed on this side of heaven. That chair will always be empty at Thanksgiving dinner. It's not going to be fixed. God only made one of the person that they lost. So grieving people are looking for someone to sit with them, and not try to rush them through the grieving process. 2. Someone to stay attuned to those very specific, important dates. It is good to keep the program from the funeral or the obituary. It gives several very important dates. This one document will give you the death date, the birth date, and if married the anniversary date. Sometimes a grieving person's own extended family doesn't connect the need with those specific dates. So people, being tuned to those dates for a grieving person is extremely powerful, as they're walking through these days, adjusting to life on earth without their loved one.   How the Local Church can Help: 1. Keep the funeral program and assign someone to follow up on those important dates.  This could be done by the pastor, staff, or small group that the person was involved with. Ways to follow up could be a text, a card, or a phone call. For those who are close, maybe even a visit. Some churches keep an Excel spreadsheet of these dates and share them each month with the appropriate people.  2. Consider having a Blue Christmas Service Several churches across the United States do this. There are some websites out there that can give you some good ideas on how to form a Blue Christmas service. It can be very powerful in the life of a grieving person around the holidays, to have their church acknowledge their loss. 3. Download this resource sheet  Julie Lynn has compiled a list of organizations that support grief in other ways. From infant to adult loss and groups that support teenagers as well as parents, there are many associations out there you can get involved with. Download this list and keep it in your “resource toolbox”    Are you being called to grief ministry? If you have been touched by this article and want to get more involved, consider volunteering at a local hospice organization. There are a lot of different ways to get involved. You don't have to begin by working directly with patients. There may be administrative tasks that you can help with or ask about other ways to get involved.  Another idea would be to check out other support systems in your community. There are organizations such as GriefShare and Compassionate Friends that churches can be a part of. There are several groups listed on the resource sheet. You can check out their websites to see if there are organized programs in your area or if you would like to start something.     Resources: Grief Support Resource List: Grief Support Resource List — Julie Lynn Ashley   Connect with Julie Lynn Ashley Email: ajulielynn@gmail.com Website: Julie Lynn Ashley Connect with Jacklin:  Effective Ministry Solutions Facebook Effective Ministry Solutions Instagram Preparing the Church for the Harvest Blog Schedule a Call     VISION PLANNING GUIDE  Are you wondering what's next for you? Do you need someone to walk with you on your journey?  Whether you have experienced a loss or you are just in a new season of life. I have a Vision Planning Guide that could help you. These simple worksheets will take you through a 5-step process to help you determine and reach your destination.  Download Here This episode was originally published on effectiveministrysolutions.com/episode022.  

Alan studied martial arts and Buddhism since for over 40 years and later was ordained as a Buddhist priest. He has trained in many systems of Chinese martial arts receiving high rank and certification. Alan also studied the occult, religion, and the paranormal since he was a child, keeping the school librarian busy.Alan received a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminal justice from Ohio State U.Mansfield Branch. He then earned his MA in psychology from Hood College Fredrick , MD. focusing on Thanatology (death & bereavement).He has written 11 books and had multiple articles on martial arts published online.In addition, Alan enjoys photography, drawing, painting, and plays 3 musical instruments. He is part of a ghost hunting group who's videos have been ranked some of YouTube's most watched.You can find Alan here:Web http://redlotustemple.net

Susan, your host, is joined by Kara Bowman in today's episode. Kara is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has advanced certifications in Grief Counseling, Trauma Therapy, and Thanatology, which is the study of death and dying. She also volunteers with Hospice of Santa Cruz County and trains others to work with those in grief. She has written a book called Heartbreak to Hope: Poems of Support for Grief and Loss.   Key Takeaways: Kara shares her grief story. We need to honor each loss differently. We live in a culture that encourages people to hide negative emotions and overvalues positive feelings. People don't like to see us grieving. Kara shares a short poem she wrote:  Love Take good care of your precious pain  Wrap your strong arms around it hold it against your warm chest Rock it gently, telling it softly that it is loved, it is needed, it is important, it makes perfect sense,  and love it, just as it is, in all of its agonizing beauty. Intensity creates posttraumatic growth. Grief never goes away, it just shifts shapes. Kara talks about her role as a counselor. Susan lost her father when she was a child, and grief was never addressed. Kara talks about how developmental trauma unfolds. You can ask a grieving person: What is it like for you right now? Kara talks about her inspiration to write her book of poems. Your Life What are you going to do with your house? Now that the foundation has crumbled Are you going to let it decay while time and weather carry it toward the grave? or are you going to rebuild more magnificently a palace that wouldn't have been possible without the footprint of the one that came before? There is nothing wrong about grieving, nothing to fix; it is another aspect of love. Just sit there with grief.   Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Meet Kara Bowman Hope: Poems of Support for Grief and Loss, Kara Bowman. Grief Poetry griefpoetry.com Learn more about Kara  

When EnGAGE kills its creator, Agent Stoker must unravel the mystery of her continuing survival. Night Brigade presents: Agent Stoker Created by Chris Conner & Brian Nelson Agent Stoker Episode 201: Restoration Starring Chris Conner as Agent Stoker Amy Hill as Agent Caliban Larkin Bell as Clerk Ato Essandoh as EnGAGE Karen Huie as Dr. Lukasik Tamara Taylor as Rose Emily Deschanel as The Voice of the Night Brigade Directed by Greg Pak Written by Brian Nelson Music Composed by Christy Carew Additional Music by The Parson Red Heads Sound Designer and Co-Producer Patrick Hogan Additional Sound Design Tyler Kysar Producer Larkin Bell Producer Dana Brawer Executive Producers Chris Conner & Brian Nelson Produced under the jurisdiction of SAG-AFTRA A production of Night Brigade, LLC Agent Stoker will return in Episode 202: Thanatology

Flying out of Washington DC, Agent Stoker meets an unexpected and disturbing figure from his future. Night Brigade presents: Agent Stoker Created by Chris Conner & Brian Nelson Agent Stoker Episode 202: Thanatology Starring Chris Conner as Agent Stoker Amy Hill as Agent Caliban Larkin Bell as the Flight Attendant Emily Deschanel as The Voice of the Night Brigade Directed by Greg Pak Written by Brian Nelson Music Composed by Christy Carew Additional Music by The Parson Red Heads Sound Designer and Co-Producer Patrick Hogan Additional Sound Design Tyler Kysar Producer Larkin Bell Producer Dana Brawer Executive Producers Chris Conner & Brian Nelson Produced under the jurisdiction of SAG-AFTRA A production of Night Brigade, LLC Agent Stoker will return in Episode Two-Oh-Three: Passenger

How do you support a friend or family member—or even “just” an acquaintance—who has just lost someone they love? Are you willing to step into that sacred space of grief with them? Or, if they need additional support, can you point them toward someone who can be there in that more professional role? Let me introduce you to Grief Coach Julie Lynn Ashley. Julie Lynn offers 1:1 coaching services to individuals who are in the midst of grief, specific to the death of a loved one. Julie Lynn shares how God has called her into this work, and then we dive into some really practical questions about how to support others who are grieving. It's a conversation you won't want to miss. Kari   >> GET YOUR TICKET Small Church Women's Ministries Conference Saturday, January 28, 2023 http://lovedoesthat.org/women23 (affiliate link)   MEET JULIE LYNN: Julie Lynn holds a Master's of Science in Thanatology (death, grief, and bereavement), is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, mom to Landon and Kyle (both in college), and wife to her very best friend of 27 years, Doug, who is a lead pastor in Texas. Julie Lynn has worked and volunteered in the hospice industry for years and there developed a God-given passion to support grieving people. She loves watching sports of all kinds, traveling with Doug, and a long conversation with a good friend over a cup of coffee.   CONNECT WITH JULIE LYNN: Website   RELATED EPISODES & MENTIONED RESOURCES: Episode 7: 5 Things to Say When You Don't Know What to Say with Laura Howe Episodes 9 + 10: Supporting a Friend Through Grief (And Walking Through It Yourself) with Karen Altizer Episode 18: Finding Joy in the Hard and Heavy with Kristen Joy Episode 42: Offering a Blue Christmas Service to Honor the Loss and Cling to the Hope Episode 50: Gritty Faith in the Midst of Grief with Prayer Artist Jessy Paulson Episode 93: After the Flowers Die: An Honest Talk About Grief with Author Renee Leonard Kennedy Episode 95: Blue Christmas Mini Service: Holding On to Hope in the Midst of Suffering and Loss Bonus Episode 13: A Liturgy for Returning to Daily Life After a Loss Tear Bottle (Sympathy Gift) ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 Ways to Encounter God on the Pages of Your Journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Journal Gently: An 8-week program designed to help you process grief and trauma with God http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

Melissa Lunardini, MA, MBA, FT, is the Head of Bereavement for Help Texts (previously known as Grief Coach). Melissa has 17 years of experience in program design and development in grief, loss, and trauma for healthcare, academia, youth-based, NGOs, and grief and loss-based industries. She holds a fellow in Thanatology from the Association for Death Education and Counseling. A recognized specialist in childhood bereavement, Melissa strives to remain current with trends and research in the industry. She is a sought-after presenter on trauma, grief, and loss both locally and nationally. Melissa is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in international psychology with a focus on trauma. She holds a MA in psychology from Chapman University and an MBA and BA from California State University San Bernardino. www.griefcoach.com  

In 1969, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross identified the five stages of dying in her book On Death and Dying. Her work has radically transformed the way we think and talk about grief and loss, giving us a shared vocabulary and understanding of a previously murky, yet universal, human experience. Towards the end of her life, Kübler-Ross worked closely with David Kessler, with whom she co-authored several books and formally adapted the stages of dying into the stages of grief. Today, David is the world's foremost expert on grief and has taught health care workers, counselors, and first responders on facing death and loss. His writings and his website Grief.com have reached millions of people. In this episode, David joins us to share his personal experiences with loss and what his decades of helping those on the edge of death have taught him about finding meaning amid suffering, and happiness after tragedy.In this episode, you will hear about:Thanatology — the study of death and dying — and what drew David to this field - 2:10Kessler's friendship with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the psychiatrist best known for developing the five stages of dying - 6:06How physicians are often ill-equipped to face death and how hey might better engage with dying patients - 11:22David's advice to physicians on finding meaning amid loss and tragedy - 19:05A review of the five stages of dying/grief - 28:58On Meaning, the sixth stage of grief that David developed - 33:38How the pandemic saw a renewed interest in grief management, and how his interview with the Harvard Business Review entitled “The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief” went viral - 38:04How David manages the overwhelming sadness he sometimes experiences in his line of work - 43:54David's advice to physicians on comforting grieving patients - 48:31David Kessler is the author of several books, including The Needs of the Dying and Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, as well as Life Lessons and On Grief and Grieving with Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, who is herself the noted author of On Death and Dying.Follow David Kessler on Twitter @IamDavidKessler.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you know anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.

If you have a physical body, or know someone who does, this episode is for you! Hello, we're all going to die. And we're probably all going to lose someone we love. Thanatologist Cole Imperi has become a dear friend and on July 17, 2022 we pulled up a street corner in LA to chat about what she's been up to and how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Hear about the blooming of friendship and the passing of your Grandpod, then after the break it's a solo advice dump from me – your internet dad –  with all of the handy tips that listeners and Cole gave me as I have been Going Through It. Everything is going to be okay. It might suck here and there, but the best we can do is love hard, live fully, and cherish the memories. Also: cut bangs, text your crush, eat a tiny ice cream cone. Cole Imperi's websiteFollow Cole on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokA donation was made to The School of American ThanatologyFollow The School of American Thanatology on InstagramSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesGrandpod's obituary: https://www.greatfallstribune.com/obituaries/gft050187You may also enjoy our episodes on: Thanatology Encore (DEATH &DYING), Fearology (FEAR & ANXIETY), Eudemonology (HAPPINESS), Awesomeology (GRATITUDE FOR LITTLE THINGS), Hematology (BLOOD)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramSound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam MediaTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

As I round out my bereavement leave following your beloved Grandpod's passing, we're serving up a special updated Encore of an episode and an Ologist who changed my life. Hoooo boy. We get all up in death and dying's business and to my shock, it's not a bummer. Confront and perhaps OVERCOME existential anxiety as we discuss not only the science of death but the nature and goddang beauty of life. Everything from burial methods, the latest in eco funerals, what a funeral director hates most, how gnomes die, and how to regret less. Meet your new favorite thanatologist and oddly, get the guts to be the you you want to be. Life changing, this one. Cole Imperi's websiteFollow Cole on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokA donation was made to The School of American ThanatologyFollow The School of American Thanatology on InstagramSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesYou may also enjoy our episodes on: Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP), Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS), Taphology (GRAVESITES), Osteology (SKELETONS/BODY FARMS), Fearology (FEAR & ANXIETY)Jarrett Sleeper's 100 PoemsSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramSound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam MediaTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn