Emotional Duct Tape

Emily Bingham

Today, we chat with fellow griever and grief educator, Emily Bingham. She tells us about the grief associated with the passing of her husband and the trajectory that took on her life. She shares tons of resources, and we talk about movement and allowing ourselves to feel. We also get some perspective from her on what it is like to date after going through a spouse's death. We hope you learn something new!   Follow Emily: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilypbingham/ Website: https:...

Ali Waller

Today, we talk with artist Ali Waller. Her grief story is one that involves sexual assault and how her own experiences and that of others inspired "/200." In each exhibition, she invites other survivors to make casts of their chests and creates a space to acknowledge their shared pain but also their strength. She talks about the ups and downs her grief has brought, the experience she shares with her subjects, and the impact of her project. Trigger warning: This week's episode does cover sexu...

Liv / House of Six Cats

Today is an EDT first and we're sure its going to hit close to home. We are talking with our friend Liv about the grief associated with losing a pet. She talks about her experience fostering (and sometimes losing) kittens she has cared for. She talks about compassion fatigue, the joy and sadness that comes with fostering animals and all that she has learned along the way. We are definitely putting a trigger warning on this episode for those who have experienced pet loss. Follow Liv at: Ti...

Chaplain Derek

We are so excited to have this one be our first episode of 2022. We chat with Derek, a chaplain who was worked in both prison and hospital systems. We learn about what a chaplain is and how his role helps people process grief. He also tells us about the shared human experience of grief and how he works to not take the weight of his role with him in life. Follow Chaplain Derek on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chaplainderek   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Abbey - The Mortals Cafe

Our 40th and final episode of 2021 is a great one! We sit down with Abbey from The Mortals Cafe, a death-centric coffee shop that encourages conversation around mortality. We talk about the history of "death cafes," the people and conversations who come into the shop and how she aims to equip people in thinking about their existence.   Follow The Mortals Cafe: Website: https://www.themortalsgr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themortalscafe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the...

Alicia

Today is World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Our guest Alicia tells us about her childhood beginning with her parents divorce. She talks about the pressures and abuses she suffered through many years of her life and how she has worked (and is working) to overcome them. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode does discuss child abuse. Follow Alicia: https://allmylinks.com/thegirlwiththedreads05   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: ...

Eterneva / Adelle Archer

Our guest this week is Adelle Archer, CEO and Co-founder of Eterneva. Her company specializes in turning the ashes of loved ones and pets into diamonds. We talk about the grief that led her to start this company, what its like to work so closely with those in mourning, and the reactions when people receive this wonderful token of those they have lost.   Learn more about Eterneva: Website: www.eterneva.com Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@eterneva Instagram: www.instagram.com/eterneva   Follow E...

Rachel Havekost

This week we are joined by writer and mental health advocate Rachel Havekost. We first noticed her videos on Tiktok in which she danced through her grief. She joins us to talk about her journey with divorce, mental illness and more. We talk about the highs and lows in navigating that and she talks about the theraputic process of writing her book. Such a wonderful soul and such a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it!   Follow Rachel: Website: https://www.rachelhavekost.com/ Instagram: ...

Alex Locker with The Grief Kitchen

EDT is now international! We had the most wonderful conversation with our new friend, Alex Locker. She talks about how the passing of her parents inspired her to create a community for others to grieve and share memories (and recipes) of those no longer with us. We also talk about the effects of experiencing grief at a young age and, of course, FOOD! Learn More About The Grief Kitchen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegriefkitchen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegriefkitchen/...

Alicia Williams

Today, we talk to the good "cemetarian" herself, Alicia Williams! While going through an extremely difficult divorce and custody battle, she turned to cleaning gravestones as a way to cope and heal. She talks to us about hardship, hope, and headstones. We hope you enjoy!   Follow Alicia's Journey: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladytaphos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladytaphos   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: http...

Tamara Sellman

We're back after a brief hiatus! Today's guest is Tamara Sellman. She tells us about the grief in living with chronic illness. We talk about how it affects family and friends, how its important to feel what you need to, and how all of this inspired her to write a book!   Learn more about Tamara, follow her on social, and buy her book here: http://www.tamarasellman.com/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Audrey Wierenga

Today, we are joined by Corey's friend Audrey! She talks about the grief experienced when ending a best friendship. We dive deep into toxic people vs toxic situations, self-worth when grieving the end of a friendship and so much more. Follow Audrey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auwie596/ Audrey's Blog: https://www.audsblogs.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuWie596 Audrey and Corey's Movie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/442C3vsoiIWpTin1SOX0Qa   Follow Emotional Duct Tap...

Blu Sanders

Today, we are joined by Blu Sanders! He talks about the experience of losing his dad to ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease.) He and Corey share their experience of losing a parent to the disease and how this journey inspired him to write a book about it! For Blu's book, music, photography and more, visit http://www.blusanders.com/ Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tikt...

Lyndie De Young

This week, we talk with our friend Lyndie. She tells us about how an accident ended her career with the military, the grief process of losing her "normal," and how she found her authentic self through it all. https://vetoga.org/ https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with ques...

Hope for the Day

We are joined this week by Matt and Allison from Hope For The Day, a non-profit movement empowering one-on-one conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. We talk about their amazing organization and their own personal health journeys, how the pandemic changed their work and a few stories about the lives they have impacted. We also discussed Sip of Hope, their subsidiary coffee company which offers an open space for peer-to-peer connection. Learn more about Hop...

Matthew Paul Turner

We are joined by New York Times Bestselling author Matthew Paul Turner. He tells about his experience coming out as a gay man and the grief that came from living his truth. He tells us about reconciling the hurt he knew it would bring his wife, the mental undoing of damage from his religious background, and how his new book (co-authored by the now deceased Rachel Held Evans) helped him heal long before it was released. This was such a special conversation for us and we hope you enjoy it! Fo...

Dr. Melissa Mork

Today, we are joined by Dr. Melissa Mork. She shares how her experiences with loss and a conversation with her father led her to work in grief support. We talk about how to respond to someone dealing with loss, the common misconception of "getting over" your grief, and so much more. Follow Dr. Melissa Mork at: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.melissa.mork? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDY95vmtLdB66llaAl76AHw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.melissa.mork/ https://www...

Christina Romelus

Its not often that we talk about workplace grief and today we get to do that! We speak with Christina Romelus who talks about how the fear of failure kept her in a job that ultimately burned her out. We talk about how experience quitting a job (and starting a company) during a pandemic, and the importance of acknowledging your mental bandwith. Learn more about Christina's company work: https://www.politicalm.com/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Emotiona...

Aaron Sorrels

This week, we talk with Aaron Sorrels. He talks the situations in his life that fueled alcoholism and how he now uses comedy to help others and to share a few laughs. Follow Aaron at: https://theunemployedalcoholic.com/ https://cleancomedytime.com/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Join us on Patreon: https://www.patr...

Jackie Gayton Cooper

Imagine finding out about the death of a parent through a stranger on social media. For Jackie Gayton Cooper, this was a reality. This week, we talk with her about the estranged relationship with her father, processing his passing, and what she discovered as she begin to sort through his life.   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepo...

Dani & Jack

Alright folks, this is a love story for the ages. We are joined by our friend Dani, who tells us about falling in love then losing her partner Jack all in the span of a year. We talk about the relationship dynamic when someone is terminally ill, the importance of acknowledging (and talking) about those who have passed, and recognizing when your grief becomes too much.   Follow Dani on Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dandy_and_umi Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Kayla Christine

Our new friend Kayla Christine tells us her story that begins in grief, heartbreak, and betrayal. That same story ends in joy, love, and security.   Follow Kayla on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kayla..christine Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emotionaldtpod Email us with ...

Savannah Smith

We are joined this week by Savannah Smith, a recently graduated theatre major who also suffers from MS. We talk about her feelings of being invalidated by the medical community and her use of humor as a response to illness. Her bright and shiny personality made her a welcome addition to the show! Follow Savannah on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montana.savannah/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@montana.savannah Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Emo...

Bri Gawkoski

This week, we talk to Bri Gawkoski! She tells us about the grief associated with the divorce from her husband. She tells us about the isolation she felt while also experiencing infertility, the relief she felt when she was able to open up about her pain, and how she is handling her grief in phases.   Follow Bri on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigawkoski/ Check out her art: https://brigawkoski.format.com/shop Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Emo...

Trevor Lee

This week, we share a wild and crazy tale about abuse heard from the male perspective. Our friend tells us the story of an abusive and toxic relationship and how he is using the experience to help and empower others in similar situations. Please note: This episode contains graphic depictions of abuse that some may find triggering.   Follow Trevor on: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wowspacedude Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: ...

Rayna Rose Exelbierd

This week, we are joined by Rayna Rose Exelbierd. She talks about her experiences with grief in the passing of her father and how that process inspired her to write a children's book. We talk about how a simple "hello" to people can mean the world and we have plenty of smiles the whole episode. Enjoy! Follow Rayna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therosegrows.trg Website: https://www.therosegrows.com Buy Her Book: https://the-rose-grows.myshopify.com/ Follow Emotional Duct Tape at:...

Ashleigh Thiel

This week, we talk with Ashleigh Thiel! We talk about living her life while suffering Endometriosis. She talks about the grief associated with being invalidated by doctors, the possibility of not having natural children, and much more. The conversation even takes a turn into dating, consent, and toxic masculinity! Follow Ashleigh on: Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@ashleight819 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashleelee819 Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDT...

Sally Bates

This week, we talk with our friend Sally Bates. She talks about the grief associated with the passing of her mother compounded with other circumstances in her life. We discuss the importance of acknowledging your existence, and how she has created an online support community for those who need it. Follow Sally on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theb8sshow Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttap...

Cisco Valenzuela

This week, we are joined by Cisco Valenzuela! Cisco is a former member of the U.S. Military and talks about some of the complex emotions associated with being in active combat. He also discusses how his faith has helped him overcome both PTSD and addiction. Follow Cisco and his Podcast at https://www.brazenveracity.com Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok...

Jamie and Corey

This week, we lead the conversation about the grief of expectations! We talk about how that affects relationships, setting boundaries, taking risks, and being responsible for your happiness. We even read some poetry! Poetry books referenced - Whiskey Words and a Shovel by r.h. Sin: https://amzn.to/3d3AYwV I Quiet the World by Natalie Vargas Nedvetsky: https://amzn.to/2OvQ6JV   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.insta...

Paige

This week, we are joined by Paige who is a law enforcement officer, member of the LGBTQIA community, and mom to an amazing kid. She tells us about the grief she has experienced in a toxic relationship with her ex-wife and how it threatened everything she worked so hard to build. Her story left Corey speechless and we have no doubt that she will inspire!   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttap...

Gina Nuzzo-Vienneau

This week, we talk with Gina Nuzzo-Vienneau about the grief she experienced in losing her son, River. We celebrate the lessons he taught her in his few short years on this earth, the unified grieving process she shared with her husband, and how her spiritual connection with her son pushes her forward. Please note: This episode discusses the death of a small child which some may find triggering.   Follow Gina's journey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/consciousmama_/ Follow Emotio...

Jess B.

This week's guest, Jess B., has dealt with grief in MANY forms. She talks with us about the non-linear grieving process and the triggers she has dealt with. We celebrate 9+ years of her sobriety and talk about the beauty of embracing our feelings.   Follow Jess's journey: Instagram - www.instagram.com/just_the_jezebel Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@just_jezebel   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionald...

Justin Holcomb

It's a family affair this week! Justin Holcomb, Corey's cousin, joins us to talk about responses to trauma including denial, toxic coping, and blind spots. We talk about how sitting alone in your thoughts is a good thing and we celebrate over a year of his sobriety. Fair warning, the humor does get a little dark at times. Please note: This week's episode talks graphically about sexual, physical, and mental abuse which some may find triggering. Follow Justin on Social: Facebook: https://www...

Mariah Mitchell

This week's guest, Mariah Mitchell is truly something of a superwoman! She tells us the story of being crushed by a tree and the grief journey that followed. Through the dark days, her drive and passion inspired her to keep pushing forward. Corey has dubbed her Mariah "Challenge Accepted" Mitchell! Content warning: This episode discusses a traumatic injury that may trigger some people.   Follow Mariah's journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariah_lynn13/ Tikok: https://www.tikt...

Natalie

We are joined today by our friend Natalie who talks about the trauma that led her to separate from her family and the grief associated with that. She talks about all the ways she has learned to heal including pole dancing, tattoos, therapy and buying a house. Please note: This episode does contain subject matter that may trigger those who have suffered mental, physical or sexual abuse.  

Tessa Hansen-Smith

We are joined by Tessa Hansen-Smith, who has aquagenic urticaria (an allergy to water). We discuss her condition and how it effects every facet of her life. She and Jamie introduce Corey to "The Spoon Theory" and we learn how she has used her grief to create a support network on social media. Follow Tessa's Journey on Instagram: @livingwaterless

Mary Beth Orr

Professional musician Mary Beth Orr joins us to talk about the accident that almost ended her career (and her life). We talk about the loss of self when dealing with trauma, the balance of processing our emotional pain alongside the pain of others, and how we all need permission to take a break from our grief.   Follow Mary Beth on Social Media: Facebook: Facebook.com/mary.b.orr.3 Instagram: Instagram.com/maryborr3rdhorn Mary Beth's Website: marybethorr.org

Abby Rosmarin

Today, we are talking with our friend, writer and content creator Abby Rosmarin. We discuss the trauma associated with her family, the struggle with finding the right therapist, and our generation's awareness of mental health.   Follow Abby online: Tiktok - @notjennifergarner Instagram - @thatabbyrose Blog - thatabbyrose.com

Julia Thompson

In this week's episode, we are joined by Julia Thompson! She shares her grief journey that is multi-layered. We discuss being a single parent, the struggles of grief-sensitivity in dating, and how a cross-country move helps in the healing process. Please note: This story includes a discussion about suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifel...

Megan Rausch

Megan Rausch joins us as EDT's first guest! She gives insight on her breakup from a 5-year relationship, the perspective she gained growing up in a religious and divorced home, learning to love herself, and so much more!   Follow Megan on: Tiktok - @meganrausch Instagram - @meganmrausch

Jamie's Story

This week, Jamie talks about the complicated feelings around the relationship with her mom and how that affected her grief process when she died.

Corey's Story

Corey's grief is his parents (well, sort of). He talks about growing up with an absent father, the death of his mom, and how his grief has shaped his life and his faith.

COVID Grief

In the very first episode, Jamie and Corey discuss the origin of the podcast and examine grief associated with COVID-19 and 2020.

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