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32 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago -Dealing with a loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, often we are challenged with the day to day tasks and time sensitive paperwork that needs to be completed after a passing of a loved one. The grief process is a long journey of healing and acceptance. Dragonfly Advisory Services is here to assist.
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Special Guest Sophie Misouri Infant and Pregnancy Loss Death Doula
August 08, 2019 12:47 - 34.2 MBToday we are joined by Sophie Misouri of Wild Oats Birth Services and her journey as a Infant and Pregnancy Loss Death Doula. Learn more >> http://wildoatsbirth.com From Sophie's website: "I’m Sophie Misouri, a bilingual Sudbury-based doula, the founder of Wild Oats – and a mom of two who understands firsthand how much of a game-changer doula support can be. Though I studied Psychology and Anthropologie (at Laurentian) and am a graduate of Collège Boréal’s Occupational and Physiotherapy...
Grief and Bereavement with Madeleine Sauve
March 19, 2019 00:11 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBThis episode, your host Joy Wirta, speaks about Grief and Bereavement with Madeleine Sauve.
Special Guest Lise Leblanc Author Heal the Grieving Heart & Soul And Heal the Caregivers Heart & Soul
December 09, 2018 16:08 inode/x-emptyThis episode I speak with Lise Leblanc, A local author here in Northern Ontario, Author of Heal the Grieving Heart & Soul And Heal the Caregivers Heart & Soul. http://liseleblanc.ca
Special Guest Home Hospice Association
August 03, 2018 13:12 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBDragonfly Radio recently had an opportunity to sit and chat with Tracey with the Home Hospice Association. We discuss home hospice, delivering hospice in home, and discovering how other countries do it. Home Hospice Association https://www.homehospiceassociation.com/meet-our-team Dragonfly Advisory Services http://www.dragonflyadvisoryservices.ca
Special Guest Guy Villeneuve
June 11, 2018 18:43 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThanks to special guest Guy Villeneuve with Villeneuve Financial Consulting who joined us on the show today to talk about being prepared in case something happens to us/ our family members. http://villeneuvefinancial.ca Email: [email protected] Phone: 705-674-1974 ext 134 Address: 272 Larch Street Sudbury, ON P3B 1M1 Jacqueline Villeneuve, Zawadi La Tumaini http://www.zlthope.org
Special Guest Lise Perreault, Senior Liaison Coordinator with Greater Sudbury Police Services
June 04, 2018 20:36 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBLise Perreault is an amazing woman, who spends her days working at making a difference. Listen to our chat with Lise our Crime Stoppers and Seniors Coordinator here with Greater Sudbury Police Services. Lise, discusses, seniors, scams, awareness and how to protect yourself. She is an amazing liaison for GSPS, and works diligently in helping keep our seniors safe. You can contact her at 705-675-9171. You can also watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/FWbeE7ioXlM Till Next Time Joy Dr...
Special Guest Sarah from Bodystream Medical Marijuana Services
May 19, 2018 17:31 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBDragonfly Radio recently had an opportunity to sit and chat with Sarah from Bodystream Medical Marijuana Services here in Greater Sudbury. Sarah explains the process, and benefits for many. Have a listen, you may be plesantly surprised. For more information on Bodystream, please go to their website at https://www.bodystream.ca/ or call 1-800-730-8210 Email [email protected] to make an appointment today! or CALL 1-800-730-8210 For any other inquiries please email sarahcbodystream@gmail...
Special Guest Dawn Condon of Connected Living
April 19, 2018 13:50 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBToday Dragonfly Radio speaks with Dawn Condon of Connected Living. Dawn is an amazing and inspirational woman. Her passion and dedication within our community of Greater Sudbury is ultimately enriching. Her direction in self care is truly a blessing. Dragonfly Radio was honoured to share her tips and advice for mental and physical health. Find her at https://dawncondon.ca/ Contact Dawn: Website: https://dawncondon.ca/
Special Guest Jessica with St. George Medical
April 09, 2018 13:17 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBToday Dragonfly Radio speaks with Jessica from St. George Medical. Can't make it to your doctor's office? No problem! St. George Medical is a mobile tele-medicine clinic with a Doctor and a Nurse who provides care to you at home. They manage acute and chronic conditions. All you need is a valid OHIP card! Contact St. George Medical: Website: https://stgeorgemedical.ca/ Phone: 1 (705) 626-7733 Email: [email protected] Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/mobiletelemedc...
Joining the Dialogue
February 28, 2018 21:08 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBFor myself and please remember that this is my personal journey and my opinions alone, I am constantly educating myself with grief and loss. So I often find myself seeking information and discussions that are structured around death, to better Dragonfly Advisory Services and helping those families who have lost someone. Because remember I am not a therapist or grief counsellor, but have more personal experience that one should have. There are so many amazing support programs within our count...
Trouble is You Thought You Had More Time
January 08, 2018 03:17 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBIn this episode I talk about having more time and waiting until tomorrow to do the things we want to do. I also talk about some amazing organizations in Sudbury.
Who What When Where and Why
December 11, 2017 02:45 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, I discuss what we do at Dragonfly Advisory Services, how we're different from other services offered, why we do what we're doing, and why we support the other services offered locally in our city. If you're providing services that are helping others, that's what matters. http://dragonflyadvisoryservices.ca/latest/
True or False, Socially Acceptable-Posting Condolences
November 22, 2017 21:42 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBSocial Media has become a part of who we are, an extension of ourselves, possibly a little too much at times. As I sit at a restaurant having dinner recently, look around and almost everyone is playing on a phone, it makes me wonder. We use social media as a way to stay contented to be part of: family, friends, peer groups, even some use it negatively and irresponsibly. Regardless there are very few if us that do not have a Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, or use it for business reasons li...
Living with Dying a caregivers guide by Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip
November 10, 2017 17:44 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis episode features 'Living with Dying a caregivers guide' with Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip. I had an opportunity to chat with these two amazing women When I was asked to consider doing a Dragonfly Radio interview with them from DMPR, I did some research on the book. Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip wrote a book "Death for Dummies" which I loved. I asked myself where was this book 10 years ago? when I was watching my own parents pass away. It has been made reference as "Death for Dumm...
Special Guest Colleen with Butterfly Wings
October 30, 2017 18:23 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJust recently I had a wonderful opportunity to sit down and meet Colleen. She is part of an organization here in Greater Sudbury called Butterfly Wings. A support group for parents and their families whose lives have been touched by the death of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical termination, stillbirth, and/or neonatal death. You can find them on facebook : Butterfly Wings Perinatal Bereavement Services or through their website www.butterflywings.ca Watch the video here...
Special Guest Courtney Smith and Nathan Courtemanche and the loss of their baby Greyson
October 11, 2017 18:16 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBCourtney Smith and Nathan Courtemanche experienced the loss of their baby, Greyson Lloyd Courtemanche, who passed away on June 9th, 2015. In this episode Courtney and Nathan share their story of Greyson. Nathan wrote 2 songs for Greyson and all babies who have passed. The first song he wrote is called "Greyson's Song" which he wrote almost immediately after he passed. The second song is titled "Growing up in Heaven" and he wrote that a few months after Greyson passed. Its for Greyson a...
Special Guest Kim Dittburner
September 27, 2017 17:22 - 37 minutes - 34 MBMeet Kim, a mom whom, is bring awareness and education of grief and loss of a child. She is working at letting moms and dads know they are not alone, and what we can do to improve our resources within our community. Dragonfly Radio recently sat down with Kimberley Dittburner, she and Troy welcomed me warmly into their home, I was honoured, to have her share her journey of loss and grief. Their story, is a powerhouse, be prepared, and keep in mind, this is their story. Meet Alister everyone,...
Laughter Yoga with Special Guest Gail Kavelman
September 06, 2017 18:36 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis morning over my coffee, I had a wonderful opportunity to discuss with Gail Kavelman "Laughter Yoga" and her journey. What a wonderful way to start my day, and educate myself on Laughter Yoga. Dragonfly Radio was pleased to welcome her to our discuss on Grief, Loss and What to do next. Enjoy Listening. Also please feel free to check out her at http://pathwaystolaughter.freeblog.site/ or on facebook for more information. Thank You Gail, it was a pleasure. http://gailkavelman.wixsite....
The Hidden Grief
September 01, 2017 01:28 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBYou see for those that do not know this, I was adopted. The term used growing up loving by siblings was “the chosen one”. 50 years ago on August 1, 1967 I was born Darla Tina, my birthmother at that time had a grief of her own, one that she had to go through in silence and secrecy, but it was still a grief and loss. Often the professionals play it out as it is the solutions to everyone’s problems, and it suits all parties involved. I have to question, did my birthmother have to hide her grie...
Strength in Numbers
August 24, 2017 16:42 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBIf there has been anything I have personally gained from my experiences is that there are many women (and men also) but my main focus is on the women today, that have all made a change in their lives may it have been a career change, volunteer, new venture, or role based on a personal choice or event that led them to take another path. It never ceases to amaze me the women I speak with or meet via another introduction, where the individual has made a difference or working towards change. I...
Special Guest: Anne Marie Wallace Phillips
August 03, 2017 16:13 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBSo thankful for our special guest today, Anne Marie Wallace-Phillips. She is Coordinator Hospice & Grief Support with VON Sakura House Residential Hospice but she also is a mom who lost her own child in 1993 to SIDS, Shauna at age 7 months.
Roller Coaster Effect
July 06, 2017 02:48 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBIt’s like riding a roller coaster, some days you are up and some days you are down. We very seldom knows what is beyond the bend, unless of course you rode on this ride before. Plus it is almost like being at an amusement park, your emotions are running high and then all of a sudden you feel lost and overwhelmed, as you look at the long line up at your favorite ride. Yep that would be what dealing with grief might feel like for some, even the overwhelming feeling of puking up your guts! The ...
It’s All About Me…..
July 06, 2017 02:36 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBOne thing that is for certain, when you are caring for an ailing family member, palliative care, or long-term illness, finding time for yourself is virtually impossible. Everyone tells us constantly to make time for yourself, do not burden yourself, and ask for help if you need it. YEP we hear it all, but what do we do? We try to do it all alone, because that’s what they would want or we like to tell ourselves that. We know what the right thing to say and do, but we continue on a path of sel...
Special Guest: Stephanie from His Mom Strong
June 16, 2017 14:17 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBPlease meet Stephanie from Springfield Missouri, she was gracious enough to be part of Sunday Share and share her personal story with "Dragonfly Radio". She expresses her gratitude with an organization called "Lost and Found" her creativity with grief and loss. There are a few breaks in audio, sorry about that :) Thank you His Mom Strong for sharing your journey. Check out Stephanie from His Mom Strong www.hismomstrong.com
When Do We Call it Quits?
May 16, 2017 22:38 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBWhen do we call it quits? Have you ever questioned yourself? Wondered if you have had enough? Thought to yourself\r\ncan I take anymore? I think at some point in life, we all have, each and everyone of us have\r\nreached our wits end, thinking enough is enough. I know I have, and I most likely think it at\r\nleast once a week over one issue or another. Life likes to throw us curve balls, and make us\r\nquestion life. Some of us hit the challenge head on while others might put their heads in...
The 5 Stages Of Grief, Will I Get Acceptance?
May 16, 2017 22:19 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBThere are some great books today that deal with grief and losing a loved one. One of my favorites is “Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief” by Martha Whitmore Hickman. There are so many popular books you often wonder where do I start to read? It is said that there are 5 stages of grief. And I have found most books tell us the same. Denial: “This can’t be happening to me.” Anger: “Why is this happening? Who is to blame?” Bargaining: “Make this not happen, and in ...
The Right Thing to Say
May 16, 2017 20:47 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBAs I grow with my new journey with Dragonfly Advisory Services (DAS ), I have had many conversations with individuals who have just lost a loved one. Even though I have felt the same emotions as they have maybe not necessarily on the same scale, “I Get It” and I even sometimes am not sure what to say. The politically correct thing to say obviously is “I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences”. We try so hard to find the comforting words or right statement. For myself right now I most like...
Karma What Goes Around Comes Around
April 28, 2017 00:38 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBThis week, Joy Wirta discusses karma and what goes around comes around Links mentioned in this episode: Questions? Contact me at http://dragonflyadvisoryservices.ca/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Friend, Foe and Family
April 28, 2017 00:35 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBQuestions? Contact me at http://dragonflyadvisoryservices.ca/
Does Age Matter…Young Or Old…..
April 13, 2017 13:24 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBMany of us, not all, but I can guarantee some individuals when we are going through the Sunday paper and are checking out the obituaries, to see if anyone we know may have passed away recently. I find that we often ask “How old were they?” like it makes a difference…. Does it? When a loved one dies, does it matter how old they were, do you find that you have more compassion if the individual was younger of age or a child? What about a child lost in the womb, do you think that those parents d...
Those Firsts VS. The Special
April 03, 2017 01:37 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBAs the days follow after a loved one dies, I find I often heard from friends and family was that old saying “the first holidays are always the hardest” maybe, maybe not. I grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness so if you did not know that about me you now do. So those that are familiar with the religion you know that they do not celebrate certain holidays. (You may have caught the they and not we, I have moved on from that life now) Growing up I did not celebrate Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, etc. e...
The First Time
March 21, 2017 10:41 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBA loss of a love one SUCKS!!! I am not going to sugar coat it, or make all smell pretty like roses, it just down right sucks. Regardless if you have been caring for maybe a parent suffering from a disease such as cancer, you have watched them riddle away to nothing, suffer daily, struggle to do the easiest thing like putting on their shoes. YET that day comes, their breathing becomes shallow, you know it is time, you prayed nightly for them to go in peace it happens. It still SUCKS! Or you m...