Exposing Grief
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingListen to this podcast if you, your friends or others you care about have been dealing with loss and/or with grief. The goal of our conversations is to remove the stigma from these common emotions which everyone will experience. As an organically evolving visual and literary artistic talent, my observations and self-reflections have developed over time. This season of life has convinced me that we each can benefit from being more transparent about our deepest emotional scars and fears.
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Episodes
Impact of Seasonal Changes on Loss and Grief
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MBWays the change of season can impact loss and grief: depression or moodiness limited daylight hours
Parents: How to Assist Your Child With Grief
November 12, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.28 MBWays to assist your child with grief: Understand grief may be different for them Explain that grief is normal in life
To Grieve Is Not Shameful
October 12, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.07 MBWhen it comes to loss and grief: Recognize these emotions are normal Understand that shame is not a factor
Do Not Succumb to the Emotional Bully
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBHow to avoid the person who will bully you emotionally: be aware that such a person exists have an advocate who will assist you
Navigating Grief When You Did Not Want the Breakup
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MBSurviving the initial shock: realize breakups can occur at any point in a relationship get the tools to manage your emotional health
Grief Because of Survivors' Guilt
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBWays to navigate survivor's guilt: understand you are not alone seek professional help, if necessary
How Shock Impacts Loss and Grief
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBWays shock impacts loss and grief: Reality confused Prolongs denial
Grief Caused by Loss of Descendants
May 15, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MBReasons for being the final link on your branch of the family tree: choosing not to have children circumstances beyond your control
Grief Caused by Loss of Descendants
May 15, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MBReasons for being the final link on your branch of the family tree: choosing not to have children circumstances beyond your control
Difficult Topic: Loss of a Sibling
April 15, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBWhat to understand when a sibling is no longer in your life: understand there may be unresolved conflicts understand there are tools to manage internal emotional conflict
Control the Controllables in Your Life
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBWays to control what you can control in life: recognize what you can control seek your joy
Loss of Familiar Places
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.91 MBWhy loss of familiar places cause grief: memories are attached to them the exact place cannot be recreated
Hope Overcomes Loss and Grief
January 15, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBWays hope can overcome grief: encouragement to continue assurance end will come
How the Human Spirit Assists with Loss and Grief
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.17 MBWays the human spirit can help with loss and grief: resiliency seeks safety
Emotional Empathy
December 12, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.4 MBRecognition of empathy: empathy vs. sympathy awareness of individual tendencies
Difficult Topic: Grief When Someone Is Missing
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBHow to cope when your loved one is missing: know that there is hope they will be found realize that confusion is normal
Find Comfort and Closure During Grief
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MBHow to find comfort and closure during grief: accept help of others work toward closure
Difficult Topics: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
November 12, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MBHow to deal with Sudden Infant Death (SIDS): realize there is no explanation be available to parents
Seasonal Feelings of Loss
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBHow celebratory occasions can trigger feelings of loss: important persons are missing expectations to be joyful need for celebration to be perfect
Difficult Topics: Unfaithful Partner
October 22, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBDealing with unfaithfulness in a partner: grieve the betrayal don't remain a victim
Loss and Grief Felt Due to Displacement
October 10, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.55 MBReasons displacement can trigger feelings of loss: uncertainty of the situation no control of the situation
Sentimentality Can Trigger Loss
October 02, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.2 MBWays sentimentality can trigger loss: may turn into an obsession may focus on loss of items or relationships
Losing Causes Feelings of Loss
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MBWays to handle losing: accept that everyone loses sometime work with a coach or mentor
Collective Loss--Revisited
September 12, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.63 MBCan a nation suffer post traumatic stress? shared memories collective trauma
Loss of Family Relationships
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MBHow to navigate loss of family relationships: accept that opinions can differ willingness to resolve conflicts recognize importance of family
Managing Loss of Confidence in Yourself and Others
August 22, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.23 MBWays to manage loss of confidence: accept that lack of confidence can happen to anyone be willing to forgive yourself and others
How to Emotionally Support Widowhood
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.58 MBWays to be supportive to those experiencing bereavement: stay connected to the bereaved offer assistance
Loss of a Dream
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.2 MBHow to process loss of a dream: recognize that the dream exists think of grief as cleansing the emotions
Difficult Topics: Murder
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBSociety is changing: Murder is becoming more prevalent Anyone can be affected by murder
Navigating Loss Felt as Empty Nesters
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 3.84 MBHow to reconnect with your partner after children leave: know that it will mean work learn to communicate find the spark
Loss: Being Disappointed (Let Down); Disappointing (Letting Down) Others
July 02, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.02 MBWhen we let down (disappoint) others we can feel badly, whether the cause was intentional or unintentional. When others let us down (disappoint) we also feel badly.
Awareness of Loss Triggers
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.36 MBLoss triggers are inevitable. Others will continue to celebrate their families while you miss yours. Don't let the triggers, obvious and settle, get the best of you.
Safe Sources of Conversation
June 12, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.25 MBWhy become a safe space for someone How to become a safe space for someone
Difficult Topics: Death of a Parent
June 02, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MBWays death of a parent can be difficult: unrealistic fantasies unresolved relationship issues
Difficult Topics: Suicide
May 22, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBSuicide is difficult to discuss and emotionally challenging to face.
Facts and Emotional Wellbeing
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.61 MBHow can facts help with emotional wellbeing: help bring clarity help formulate outcomes
Mental Health Days
May 02, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MBWhy are mental health days necessary? refocus reconcile other benefits
Unintentional Offenses/Self-Reflection
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 3.89 MBHow to handle offenses: Understand perception is reality Avoid counter offenses
Recognition and Management of Loss
April 12, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.35 MBHow to recognize and manage loss: strive for awareness grieve, not ignore
Self-Reflection of Media Consumption
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.08 MBIdentify if you are consuming too much negative content Ways to limit or reduce your exposure
Dissecting Self-Reflection Exercises
March 22, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.46 MBWays to approach review of self-reflection statements: honestly review your motives move forward even when afraid
Navigating the Post Covid Normal
March 12, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBThings will be different: anticipate differences plan your responses in advance
Awareness: The Body Remembers Trauma/Self-Reflection: Where to Start
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MBWays the body can remember trauma: manifested by headaches manifested by other body aches Self-Reflection Phrases: I dislike/I like I am sad when/I am happy when
Strategies to Help Children/Young People Deal with the Pandemic
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MBWays to help children/young people deal with the Pandemic wrap explanations around safety explore the science of the virus
Strategies for Dealing with Collective Loss and Grief
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBHow can we deal with collective loss and grief: seek out others experiencing the loss allow yourself to be radical in choosing stategies
Kubler Ross Model of Processing Loss and Grief
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5 MBStages of Loss and Grief: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
More Strategies for Dealing with Emotional Health
January 22, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.32 MBAdditional ways to deal with emotions: crying honest writing
How to Unlock True Emotional Feelings
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 3.98 MBWays to unlock true feelings: be honest realize it takes time
Resolve to Face Emotional Health
January 02, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MBWays to face emotional health: acknowledge the need set goals
Final 2020 SideBar: Ways to Begin Conversations About Loss/Grief
December 17, 2020 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MBHow to begin conversations about emotional health: Ask open ended questions Explain how you want to be more healthy emotionally