As I Live and Grieve
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIt’s time for grief to come out of the basement, or wherever we have stuffed it to avoid talking about it. When you suffer a loss you need support, comfort, and a safe place to heal. What you are experiencing is painful but normal, unique but similar, surreal but very, very real. As grief advocates we understand and want to provide support, knowledge and comfort as you continue to live and grieve. Host, Kathy Gleason; Producer, Stephanie Kendrick. www.asiliveandgrieve.com
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Episodes
Continuing Bonds Through Grief, with Dave Roberts
June 06, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: It's so hard to let go when we lose someone, so don't feel you have to. Dave Roberts shares how he was able to remain connected to his daughter after her death. Finding linking objects and continuing to include your loved one in your daily routine can you manage your grief in a more fulfilling manner. Listen in... Notes: David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of...
Make Your Path in Grief, with Suzanne Anderson
May 30, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: We have established that we each walk our own grief journey, different than others, yet with numerous similarities. We can gain strength and support through the stories of others. Suzanne Anderson is with me today to talk about her journey after the loss of her husband. Notes: Suzanne has lived on a kibbutz in Israel and taught skiing in the Golan Heights, met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and did Transcendental Meditation and lived for a month in a remote cliff cave in...
The Myths and Lies of Grief, with Gary Roe
May 23, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: So much free advice and guidance can be offered to us as we grieve. It is important, therefore, to be able to decide what might be helpful and what we just have to learn for ourselves. Gary Roe is the perfect resource to help and guide us as we grieve. Notes: Gary Roe is the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books including Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart, Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, and Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces Aft...
Open Your Heart in Grief, with Kimberly Brown
May 16, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: In grief we tend to shrink within ourselves at times, a form of protection. Kimberly Brown offers thoughts and tips instead on how to open our hearts in our grief. Kimberly is a meditation teacher, guide and coach with so many ideas and exercises to help along the way. Notes: Transformed by practicing traditional Buddhist meditations and contemporary therapeutic techniques, Kimberly teaches others how to create a life of wisdom, love, and compassion—for oursel...
Grief Ally, with Aly Bird
May 09, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Grief is best understood by personal experience. That explains why supporters who have yet to experience it feel awkward, confused and unable to help. Aly Bird has written exactly the right book to fill the gap. In her words she demonstrates how to be a supportive Grief Ally to those suffering and shares with us today some helpful information. Notes: Since her husband’s untimely death, Aly Bird has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an ...
Men, Grief and Growth, with John Lewis
May 02, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: As women, we can't always understand why grief is different for men. John Lewis offers insight into how and what men feel in their grief. Maybe this will help a bit. Listen in... Notes: John Lewis is a speaker, motivator, author and single father of two daughters (ages 21 and 24), with his youngest graduating May 2023 from Brandeis University. With the death of his wife in 2016, he navigated the circuitous journey of his grief, finally choosing to rebuild his li...
Music to Soothe the Savage Grief, with Greg Halpen
April 25, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Music is said to calm us at times, and at other times it can make us scream along with the lyrics. How about using music to assist our emotions in coming to the surface? Could toe tapping, progress to humming, then to getting up on our feet dancing? Why not? Listen to my conversation with Greg - let me know if you think music can help in our grief. Notes: Greg Halpen is a multi-passionate creative. He's a creativity coach, singer, actor, solo show artist, food p...
Self Care and Grief, with John Polo
April 19, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: He's baaack! John returns to chat about taking care of ourselves while grieving. He offers a unique perspective about others around us. You really need to listen to this one... Notes: John Polo is a coach, author and speaker. In January of 2016, John lost his wife, Michelle, to cancer. From the rubble of everything that he once knew, consumed by desperation and despair, John held on long enough until he found his hope. And he slowly rebuilt. Today John helps oth...
Friend Grief, with Victoria Noe
April 11, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: With the pandemic mostly behind us, thoughts of those we lost remain. Victoria Noe realized the loss of numerous friends and shares how we often are unsupported in this grief. Despite how close or important these relationships were, they are not usually recognized as valid. Notes: Deep into her fourth career, St. Louis native Victoria Noe is a Chicago-based award-winning author, speaker and activist with two degrees in theater. Her Friend Grief series - the res...
What Not to Say to Someone Grieving
April 04, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: One of our favorite guests returns today, John Polo, along with Carolyn Gower. They have launched a brand new book, The Stupid Sh*t that People Say to Grievers. If you are grieving, this book may make you smile, or even laugh - it certainly will let you know you are not alone in hearing comments that were absolutely no help. Sadly, every comment in the book is something someone heard while they were in despair after losing someone they loved. Listen to our conver...
Rearranged, Never the Same-with Deva Joy Gouss
March 28, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Loss creates a hole in our lives. We tend to look for that loss to heal, for the wound to close, for the hole to be replaced by something. Instead, Deva Joy shares her perspective of "whole" and "hole." Listen in... Notes: Deva Joy Gouss, LCSW, believes the most important aspect in a therapeutic relationship is the safety and sense of connection between therapist and client To enhance that connection, she brings her “personal toolbox” that has grown rather exten...
A Community for Widows, with Melissa Pierce
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Is it possible to thrive after you lose someone you love? Perhaps not right away, but I (Kathy) can speak for myself and tell you that I feel I am thriving at this point of 5 years from the death of my husband. For now, the "How" is not important, it is merely the fact that it is, I believe, possible. One essential ingredient is community - the people in my life that helped. Melissa Pierce tells us today of a new online (at one point to be face to face) community...
Meditation, Chinese Medicine and Grieving, with Josephine Spilka
March 14, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: There is little our current healthcare system can offer us in the way of relief from symptoms of grief. We have occasionally discussed alternatives and Josephine Spilka joins us today to introduce us to some options from the Chinese traditions, primary meditation. There is much more to meditation that closing our eyes and humming. Check it out! Notes: Josephine says, "I say we are living until we are not. Your opportunity for growth, healing, and contribution t...
New Way to Grieve, with Paulette Kranjac
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Books and methodology about grieving is growing more popular, with a trend of moving from grief to hope, redefining our lives, and finding new happiness. Paulette shares with us her journey, as well as what may be the most basic of methods. Notes: Paulette earned a Master’s Degree in psychology from CUNY, Hunter College, and is certified as a Grief Recovery professional as well. She is an avid life-long learner studying within a variety of educational genres, ...
This is Why, with Bryan Jung
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: As we move through our grief, we realize support is likely the most needed resource. Occasionally we find a way to create a legacy to those we love. Bryan Jung has done just that, for the niche of those who lost a parent when they were just a child. This is Why is Bryan's legacy in memory of his father. Bryan recognized the power of storytelling and offers a safe space for you to tell your story. Listen to Bryan's story and feel his passion to be a resource for o...
Strategic Financial Moves for Widows in 2023, with Stacy Francis
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: We are delighted to have Stacy Francis return for this episode. She always has terrific advice regarding our finances and today she offers some tips especially for widows that are time sensitive. If you aren't a widow, you may also find this info very helpful. Notes: Stacy Francis is President and CEO of Francis Financial, a fee-only boutique wealth management, financial planning and divorce financial planning firm dedicated to providing ongoing comprehensive ad...
Spirituality and Grief with Dr. Tomas Garza
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Dr. Tomas Garza joins us today in a discussion about spirituality, meditation and grief. The practice of meditation is one that may offer comfort and support while grieving, as it helps balance our minds and emotions. It is, however, important that we learn to properly channel our minds to achieve the benefit. Notes: Rev. Tomás Garza is a teacher of A Course in Miracles and a longtime student of world spirituality. He began a personal meditation practice in t...
Death is Natural, with Dr. Heather Browne
January 31, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: We have established that Grief and Death are not easy topics. Yet they should be, as they are both natural aspects of our lives. Dr. Heather Browne joins us today to help us become more comfortable with the uncomfortable-ness of Death. Notes: As a relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne has worked with thousands of individuals and couples in psychotherapy. She is published in hundreds of journals, has an active YouTube channel, has been featured on ABC-7 news,...
Surviving Spouse/Partner Suicide, with Michelle Ann Collins
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: It's one thing to lose your partner in death, but a whole layer of complexity, pain, anger and sometimes even guilt comes into play when you lose a partner, a soulmate, by suicide. Michelle Ann Collins is making that journey through grief and shares her thoughts in this candid episode. Listen in... Notes: As the founder of Inhabit Joy, Michelle Ann Collins partners with individuals who have suffered grief, injury, or other types of loss as they recover, reclaim ...
Death Nesting with Anne-Marie Keppel
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: The title of death doula may not be familiar to many of us, yet the presence of one may be invaluable as a loved one transitions. Anne-Marie gives us a touching perspective as a death doula herself. Notes: Of Irish Celtic and Finnish Sámi (Indigenous European) descent, Anne-Marie is a community deathcare educator, lead teacher of the death doula training Village Deathcare Citizen and founder of the nonprofit Village Deathcare. A national award-winning author fr...
What's Your Grief? with Litsa Williams
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: It is our goal to find ideas, modalities and resources to help those grieving. In this episode, we chat with Litsa Williams, of What's Your Grief , one of the most popular online resources for those grieving. Find out what you can find if you visit and join their community. Notes: Litsa herself says she has "taken a winding road" to where she is now as Program Director and Co-Founder of What's Your Grief? She has gone from Britain and a Master’s in Philosophy, t...
Loss During Pregnancy, with Elyse Falzone
January 03, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: People so often underestimate the devastation caused by losing a child during pregnancy. They do not understand the complexity of losing a child, losing dreams and a life raising that child and sometimes losing the ability to have another child. Elyse Falzone, who has previously been a guest talking about crystals, returns to share her intimate story of loss. Listen in... Notes: Elyse Falzone is an Intuitive Healer and Energy Alchemist for CEO's & Spiritual newb...
Grief as a Chrysalis, with Meg Nocero
December 27, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: What a beautiful analogy it might be to consider our grief as a chrysalis surrounding us, in some ways isolating, in others protecting us as we heal. Then, at some point, we break through the layers in a type of rebirth, having redefined ourselves and our lives. Listen in as Meg Nocero shares her personal story as told in her book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. Notes: Meg Nocero, is a former trial attorney turned TEDx inspirational...
A Series of Surrenders, with Debra Driscoll
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Our grief can take many shapes as we work through it, cope with the numerous symptoms and emotions. Sometimes we take care of ourselves, sometimes not; sometimes we know where we are headed, sometimes not. Today, Debra (or Deb D as she calls herself) shares her journey from the Land Downunder. Notes: Debra has practiced and taught spiritual development and healing practices for over twenty five years and takes great delight in activating magic in others Debra ...
Men Grieve Differently, with Tony Lynch
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Sometimes we, as women, are so lost in our own grief that we lose sight of the fact that the men in our lives are also grieving. We also need to be aware that men grieve differently than we do. Listen in as Tony offers more insight into how men grieve and what we can do to support them, as they try to support us. Notes: Tony Lynch is a certified grief coach, specializing in men's grief. He is also the organizer of the Global Grief Network on Facebook, a group h...
Sit, Stay, Heal - with Dr. Renee Alsarraf
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: As we grieve, how do you view your furry friend - as a responsibility and a chore OR a source of comfort and support? Dr Renee Alsarraf chats with us today about her experiences and the unconditional love of our four-legged children. Notes: Dr. Renee Alsarraf has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous veterinary clinical trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and...
Widow's Search for Love, with Debbie Weiss
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: If the thought of putting yourself back out there to find a new love, not as a replacement, but because you know you aren't meant to be alone, you must listen to Debbie Weiss share her experiences. Why? Well - trust me - just listen. Notes: Debbie's memoir, Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search For Love, is about creating a new life and finding her voice after spending 32 years with her husband who died in 2013. "I was fifty, and had never before been on m...
Grief 2 Hope, with Hope Reger
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Grief 2 Hope is, according to the cover, "A mother's memoir of devastation to determination." Hope Reger is proof positive that moving forward doesn't mean you can't look back. Using her grief to propel herself forward, she created Grief 2 Hope as a support for those grieving, and at the same time creating a legacy for her son. Listen in ... Notes: In Hope's own words: "I created, developed and facilitated Grief 2 Hope to honor my son and to keep his memory aliv...
Managing Childhood Grief, with Katie Lear
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: We've talked about helping children who are grieving, but Katie Lear adds activities and play to her therapy modalities. Her specialty is helping tweens and this conversation will make you smile as she tells her stories. Her book is filled with activities that will support parents, teachers and everyone who wants to help ease the grief journey for children. Notes: Katie Lear is a counselor, play therapist, and drama therapist who combines research-based coping...
Holiday Grief, with Alexandra Maas
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Holiday season is upon us and adds a complexity to our grief. Whether it be memories that trigger a resurgence of grief symptoms, or fear of being around family and friends who we feel may not understand our emotions, this upcoming season may already be adding stress to our days. With special comments on men and grief, Alexandra Maas chats with us about this important issue. Notes: Alexandra Maas, lives with her son, 2 cats, 2 dogs in a quaint little city in the...
Heartbreak to Hope, with Kara Bowman
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Words are important and sometimes can settle your emotions. Likewise, they can add to the intensity. However, words don't always come easily for us. Poetry can speak for us, mirroring our thoughts and helping us to acknowledge our emotions. Listen in as Kara Bowman talks about her poems and treats us with a few readings. Notes: Kara Bowman, LMFT, CT, CCTP, C-GC, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in grief and trauma. She holds advanced ...
National Alliance for Children's Grief, with Adam Carter
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Broaching the topic of Death with children can be difficult. Knowing the right words to say, when to say them may cause some adults to avoid the topic completely. The National Alliance for Children's Grief might save you. Their website serves as an incredible resource and is exactly the alliance of numerous Professionals and concerned adults that want to help you. Listen in as Adam Carter, National Clinical Director of the NACG describes services and online resou...
Green Burial Options, with Matthew Marini
October 16, 2022 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Are you deciding where to place your loved one’s ashes? Or perhaps you are making your end of life plan to lessen the burden for your family. Listen in as we discuss options with our environment in mind. What about an underwater option that can be visited? Notes: Matthew Marini is Advanced Planning Director for Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes. He is a specialist in all facets of funeral planning, including veterans’ benefits. Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.com in...
Anticipatory Grief - Future Widow, with Jenny Lisk
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: If you are a widowed parent, you need to listen to this episode - you will definitely benefit from it. For others, it is quite routine to think of someone who is widowed and wonder how they are doing in their grief, but we need to do a better job at appreciating the complexities associated with this when they are also still parenting. A widow with 2 children is, for example, dealing with 3 instances of grief, each unique. Listen in as Jenny Lisk helps us better ...
Grieving a Child, with Gary Roe
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: We believe it was never intended for a parent to have to grieve the loss of a child. Regardless of age, our children remain our children always. Gary Roe is back today to discuss his new book, Broken Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Child, the 3rd book in his God and Grief series. Notes: Gary Roe is the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books including Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart, Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, ...
Sip Some Tea in Your Grief, with Rachel Tenpenny
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: There is some comfort to be found sipping a cup of tea, or just in feeling the warmth as you hold the cup in your hands. Listen in today as Rachel Tenpenny shares her journey and how her special tea blend was a comfort in the devastating loss of her twin daughters. Notes: With an idea born from sister wanting desperately to help sister, Rachel and Crystal Tenpenny dove into researching tea blends, eventually creating Teamotions, a company that not only receives...
Grief and Pet Loss, with Coleen Ellis
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Again, we chat about how deeply grief impacts us when our loss is a loving furry child. Coleen has spent decades working with families at this stage and regales us not only with heartfelt tales , but touching tips and ideas that will help your entire family when your pet faces the Rainbow Bridge. Notes: Coleen Ellis, CT, CPLP, founded the first stand-alone pet funeral home, Pet Angel Memorial Center in 2004, followed by Two Hearts Pet Loss Center in 2009 as a co...
From Grief to Joy, with Susan Hayes
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: It's certainly not easy to move through grief, but when we hear of someone who has reached a point of happiness we often feel a splash of hope in our darkness. Listen in as Susan Hayes relates her story after the death of her husband. She has found joy, despite still grieving her loss. Notes Susan Hayes, the Spark Activator, is the CEO of Active Abundance, LLC. She shows women who’ve experienced a significant loss and are ready to reemerge how to reignite their...
Sound Healing for Grief, With David Gibson
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Science has proven that sound or vibration has an impact on substance. Sound Healing employs conscious use of the energy of sound to reach identified goals and promote wellness in the human system, for example, on symptoms of grief. Join us today and David Gibson offers insight into this therapy and how it might help you in your goal for healing. Notes: David Gibson is the director of Globe Institute in San Francisco (and online), offering State approved Certifi...
The Five Gates of Grief
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Listen in as we consider a different perspective on Grief with Patricia Jones and John Moir - a perspective presented by Francis Weller, on the 5 Gate of Grief. This consolidates all forms of our grief to help us better understand a bit why moving through life can be at times challenging as we move through these diverse phases of grief, sometimes without even knowing it is happening. Notes: Patricia and John are with Soulful Sorrows, in East Aurora, NY. Their s...
Dating a Widow, with John Polo
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: So, you've decided you are ready to put yourself out there, or maybe you are already in love again after losing your special someone. Listen in as John Polo offers advice and insight into dating a widowed person. Notes: John Polo is a coach, author and speaker. In January of 2016, John lost his wife, Michelle, to cancer. From the rubble of everything that he once knew, consumed by desperation and despair, John held on long enough until he found his hope. And he...
Steven Machat on Grief
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Steven Machat is described as an entertainment mogul, also known for his metaphysical knowledge. Listen in as he shares his thoughts on why we exist and where we go after we die. Notes: Steven Machat has been a worldwide entertainment attorney, music publisher, manager of music talent, and record label owner as well as film producer, with a long list of celebrity clients. The sudden and traumatic loss of his son, Barron, in 2015 found him on his own grief jour...
Financial Matters and Grief, with Stacy Francis
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: We hardly have time to process our loss and the funeral before dealing with the reality of financial paperwork and details. Stacy Francis offers great information as well as an impressive free resource to aid those needing to manage the financial matters after the death of a loved one. You won't want to miss this episode! Details: Stacy Francis is President and CEO of Francis Financial, a fee-only boutique wealth management, financial planning and divorce financ...
Ease Grief Symptoms with Crystals, with Elyse Falzone
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Elyse is back to share which crystals might ease some of our symptoms of grief - sadness, anxiety, need to connect with our loved ones beyond. From moonstone to lepidolite and malachite - listen in if your curiosity is piqued. Notes: Elyse Falzone is an Intuitive Healer and Energy Alchemist for CEO's & Spiritual newbies alike. She supports her community to create intimate relationships with their Intuition, activate their unique DNA and awaken their Divine spiri...
The Importance of Support in Grief, with Dr. Marianne Trent
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: When in need, we typically look to our inner circle of family and friends for support, but grief is fickle, sometimes making us feel completely isolated. How important is it to have support as we grieve? And what can you do if you feel you have no support? Listen in as we chat with Dr. Marianne Trent today. Notes: Dr. Marianne Trent is a Clinical Psychologist and specializes in trauma therapy and therapy for depression and anxiety. She offers training, content ...
Dating During/After/InSpiteOf Grief, John Polo
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: At some point, the thought 'should I date,' or something like that, arises in our grief. Maybe it is our family or close friends suggesting we get back out there, or our personal desire to not be quite so alone. The concept can be daunting, but John Polo helps make it seem a bit more feasible, and even offers some tips on prepping ourselves to find another love - not a replacement, but an addition, to our happiness. Listen in... Notes: John Polo is a coach, auth...
Shamanic Perspective on Grief
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Join us today as Patricia Jones and John Moir offer insight into the Shamanic perspective on grief. Often associated with indigenous or tribal societies, the origins are from Northern Europe and Asia, with a common belief that spirits exist and play an important role in both individual lives and society. Notes: Patricia and John are with Soulful Sorrows, in East Aurora, NY. Their services include shamanic inspired grief healing workshops and one on one shamanic...
Grief in So Many Words, with John Roedel
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: In grief, we sometimes turn to books, looking for just the right words or phrases that echo our feelings. While you may not think poetry is what you need at this point, we think you will find exactly what you need in John Roedel's words. We did. Notes: John Roedel is a comic who unexpectedly gained notability as a writer and poet through his heartfelt Facebook conversations that went viral and became an Amazon best-selling book titled, Hey God. Hey John. He is...
Anticipatory Grief, with Kasey Perkins
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: Is grief made easier when you have time before a death, knowing it is coming? Listen in and draw your own conclusion as we chat with Kasey Perkins, Executive Director of Aurora House. It may be this situation allows more time to plan and prepare, but grief, whether you are armed and ready for it, or whether it blindsides you with no warning, is still devastating and overwhelming. Notes: Kasey Perkins joined the Aurora House as a per diem nurse in 2019 and quickl...
Heaven’s Bell, with Sherrie Barch
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBSend us some LOVE! Summary: New to the list of books for the middle-school age level is Heaven’s Bell, by Sherrie Barch, Sherrie introduces an easily understood concept about remaining in touch with our departed loved ones that can be read by or with your tweens. Best friends deal with a relationship made vulnerable by terminal illness. Though targeted for a specific age group, the concept is easily understood and can be appreciated by all ages, even toddlers. As well, the easy to read sto...