Graduating Grief- Finding Hope, Healing and JOY after Loss
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf you are looking for ways to find HOPE, HEALING, and JOY in the midst of your grief journey, this is THE podcast for you.
Best selling author, media influencer and grieving mom, Sherrie Dunlevy has created this podcast for women who want to "graduate" from their pain and step back into LIVING their lives on purpose with passion and JOY. Join Sherrie as she interviews authors, thought leaders, and ordinary people who are not just surviving grief, but LIVING lives that are THRIVING even with their grief.
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Using EFT or Tapping as a tool in your Graduating Grief Toolbox
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWhether you are working to Graduate from the pain of your grief or if you are trying to lose weight safely and effectively, EFT is a great tool to have in your toolbox. EFT, which many refer to as tapping, is a non-invasive way to change thought patterns and behaviors. That's why I was so excited to talk to best selling author and coach Vickie Griffith in this episode of Graduating Grief. If you would like to contact Vickie here is the link to her website: http://crushcravings.com/ You c...
Grief Yoga
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBHave you ever heard of Grief Yoga before? I hadn't until I saw a video on social media about a grief yoga practitioner and I knew immediately this is something I needed to know about, and thought you might need to know about too. So how does grief yoga work and how can it help? Cat Guthrie, shares how she came to know it, use it and teach it and what she is doing now to step out of the pain of the loss of her only son, to step into LIVING her life on purpose, with passion and to make an imp...
What I Learned about Living from the Dying
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBIn my opinion, hospice workers and volunteers are angels that walk the earth, and I am talking to one today in this episode of Graduating Grief. Nina Impala, a former hospice worker and volunteer, an author and the host of Inspiring End of Life Conversations radio show on Voice of America Radio. Her book, "Dearly Departed- What I Learned about Living from the Dying" is one of those books that came to me and my family at a time when a family member was suddenly taken into hospice during th...
Why I MUST live after losing my husband and child.
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis one was a tough one, I have to admit. I am talking to Jennifer Francis. Today she is a global entrepreneur, an author of two books, a wife and mom. But back in 2011, the unthinkable happened. She survived a car crash that killed her husband and only child. I know, you are wondering, how someone survives such a tragedy? Well, after meeting Jennifer in this episode of the Graduating Grief podcast, you will see why she chooses a life of THRIVE. **************** To purchase a c...
I LIVE so I Can Keep Their Memory Alive
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThis one was a tough one, I have to admit. I am talking to Jennifer Francis. Today she is a global entrepreneur, an author of two books, a wife and mom. But back in 2011, the unthinkable happened. She survived a car crash that killed her husband and only child. I know, you are wondering, how someone survives such a tragedy? Well, after meeting Jennifer in this episode of the Graduating Grief podcast, you will see why she chooses a life of THRIVE. **************** To purchase a c...
LIVING and THRIVING as a Paraplegic
December 01, 2020 18:42 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBRob Oliver is a #1 best selling author, an in demand motivational speaker, and the host of a popular podcast called "Learning from Smart People." He is happily married and has triplets now in college. Rob is living an amazingly successful, happy, and fulfilled life despite the fact that at age 21, he became paralyzed from the chest down. What Rob has learned, how he has lived, and what he shares with us today is not only inspiring, but it helps us all re-think, re-frame, and maybe even re...
LIVING and THRIVING after Being Paralyzed from the Chest Down- Rob Oliver
December 01, 2020 18:42 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBRob Oliver is a #1 best selling author, an in demand motivational speaker, and the host of a popular podcast called "Learning from Smart People." He is happily married and has triplets now in college. Rob is living an amazingly successful, happy, and fulfilled life despite the fact that at age 21, he became paralyzed from the chest down. What Rob has learned, how he has lived, and what he shares with us today is not only inspiring, but it helps us all re-think, re-frame, and maybe even re...
Finding a creative way to comfort a hurting friend
November 01, 2020 16:07 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBStepping up to support a friend who is suffering is not always an easy thing to do. So many of us want to help but just aren't sure what is proper. Proper isn't really what it's about. Caring, kindness and support is. That's why I loved talking to my guest Laura Prisc. She started doing something to show love to a friend when they were miles away and now it has created a life of its own. Check out what she is doing in this latest episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast. ###################...
Sudden Traumatic Death-from the Other-Side
August 30, 2020 18:37 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBWhen I was introduced to Father Nathan Castle, I was told he did some interesting work. He doesn't prepare people for the afterlife (well living people), he helps guide souls trapped between this world and the next. And he has been doing it for more than 20 years. He's learned a lot about living from these folks dying and he shares a lot of it in this episode. ############################################## To find out more about Father Nathan Castle, his work, or books go to https://na...
Widowed Parenting
August 17, 2020 19:14 - 50 minutes - 47 MBGetting back to your regular life is next to impossible after the loss of someone you love because everything as we once knew it has changed. Losing a spouse is tragic, having to raise children after losing a spouse can sometimes feel impossible. That's why I am so excited to talk with Jenny Lisk. Jenny is the host of the Widowed Parent Podcast and will soon be releasing a guidebook to help other widowed parents navigate the waters of grief, living life and parenting. Jenny provides i...
Eating Your Grief
August 03, 2020 20:33 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB2020 is the year of collective grieving. Many of us have lost loved ones due to the pandemic. But there are many other kinds of losses people are experiencing in addition to death. People have lost jobs, lost their senior prom, sports seasons, graduation. People have lost their vacations, wedding receptions, and even a lot of their normal day to day activities. We are all grieving something and many of us are eating too much, drinking too much and indulging in ways we know are not good f...
Students Dealing with Grief Pt. 2
July 26, 2020 18:04 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBSo now that we know how to recognize a child who is grieving, what are some ways we can help support them in their grief journey. Author, grief educator, and pastor Steve Sewell is back to offer advice. ______________________________________________________ To get a copy of Steve's Children's book "Finding Hope", click here: https://amzn.to/2Cp2lBw To purchase the companion "Finding Hope" Workbook click here: https://amzn.to/3fioVKC Or you can learn more at : www.stevensewell.me ______...
Students dealing with Grief Pt 1
July 20, 2020 17:26 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWhen we think of a grieving person, we often think about a person who is depressed, sad and crying. But just seeing that picture of grief, could be holding you back from REALLY seeing what grief actually looks like. Grieving people rarely break down in public, but that grief does reveal itself in other ways. And what about children? How can we help better support our grieving children That's why this conversation with Author, Grief Educator and Pastor Steve Sewell is so interesting. Steve ...
Grief in the Workplace
June 24, 2020 21:21 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBWe all work with someone who has been dealing with grief. We just might not know it. Grief isn't necessarily just about death. People can grieve over lost marriages, a diagnosis, a child who has a drug problem, and the list goes on and on. People come to work with a smile on their face, and deep pain in their hearts, and unfortunately no one is trained to help support them...until now. In this episode, Sherrie talks with Anthony Casablanca, who along with his brother Guy, has developed le...
Grief Dreams
June 14, 2020 14:53 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBHave you ever had your loved one visit you in a dream? Did you ever wonder what it meant? Were you curious if you were the only person, having this happen? Did it make you feel better when you woke up? In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast I talk with Dr. Joshua Black a grief dreams researcher, speaker, author, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast, about why he has focused his entire career on grief dreams and what he has learned from his research. The answers he has found, may...
The Experience of Losing a Loved One During the Pandemic
June 08, 2020 00:55 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBAs if losing a loved one isn't painful enough, what do you do when you lose them during this pandemic? That's what happened to Barry Koch and his siblings, when his mother died suddenly. In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, Barry, talks about how different his mother's death has been because of this quarantine and how technology is assisting them in honoring her life and saying goodbye. If you would like to contact Barry or find out more about what he does, you can email him at...
Pet Loss
May 19, 2020 15:22 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBWhen it comes to losing a pet, the sadness and grief you experience can be just as devastating as losing a human to death. The connection between a person and their pet can be strong, intimate and filled with love. The good news is, that love never has to end. And that is what we talk about in this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast. Best selling author Melissa Lyons shares her book "Until We Meet Again", which talks about the strong bonds of love between a human and a pet and the LOV...
Sudden Loss Survival Guide
May 05, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBHave you ever had someone you loved or cared about die suddenly? This kind of grief is complicated, because you didn't have time to prepare yourself. In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, Inspirationista and host Sherrie Dunlevy talks with Author and grief coach Chelsea Hanson about her book The Sudden Loss Survival Guide. ___________________________________________________________________________ To pre-order Chelsea's book click here: http://bit.ly/SuddenLossSurvival For more...
Grief and Guilt
April 30, 2020 19:14 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBGrieving the loss of someone you love is so painful. And yet, even though we may want to feel better, often we feel guilty about it. Do you feel guilty that if you start moving on with your life in a positive way that it will somehow mean you didn't love or honor the person who died? Or do you feel guilty because you are worried that others will think it is too soon? If you are feeling stuck or guilty or any emotion that keeps you from healing, you need to listen to this episode of the Gr...
Pandemic and Grief
April 26, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBFeeling fearful, angry, depressed, anxious during as you quarantine during this COVID-19 Pandemic? You are not alone. But did you know what you are feeling is grief? In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host and Inspirationista Sherrie Dunlevy talks with grief specialist and author Dr. Phyllis Kominsky about what this kind of grief is all about and what we can do to help ourselves and others feel a bit better. *******************************************************************...
Pandemic and Grief- Grief Anonymous Podcast
April 26, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBFeeling fearful, angry, depressed, anxious during as you quarantine during this COVID-19 Pandemic? You are not alone. But did you know what you are feeling is grief? In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host and Inspirationista Sherrie Dunlevy talks with grief specialist and author Dr. Phyllis Kominsky about what this kind of grief is all about and what we can do to help ourselves and others feel a bit better. *******************************************************************...
What Children want Adults to know about their Grief
April 14, 2020 20:28 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBHow do you help a child who is grieving? It's a questions adults ask all the time. We want to protect our children from the sadness and hurt in the world, but many are not spared. They are grieving losses and we want to help them through. So what do you do? What can you say? In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, Host and #Inspirationista, Sherrie Dunlevy, talks with a young man, who has a message for adults and a book to help them and the children they love, understand their grief ...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Mens Grief
April 06, 2020 23:47 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBGrieving is as individual as people. Each person is on their own journey. But when it comes to men and women, there are similarities among the sexes. Many women have common grief experiences, as do men. But when a child dies, it seems all the support is aimed at the mother. The father grieves too. So what are the differences in the way men and women grieve? That's what host and Inspirationista Sherrie Dunlevy and her guest Bradley Vinson discuss in this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcas...
Mens Grief
April 06, 2020 23:47 - 40 minutes - 55 MBGrieving is as individual as people. Each person is on their own journey. But when it comes to men and women, there are similarities among the sexes. Many women have common grief experiences, as do men. But when a child dies, it seems all the support is aimed at the mother. The father grieves too. So what are the differences in the way men and women grieve? That's what host and Inspirationista Sherrie Dunlevy and her guest Bradley Vinson discuss in this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcas...
Miscarriage -Heaven's Gain Ministries
March 31, 2020 13:52 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBSo many women suffer from the loss of their child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death, and yet, many never talk about it, let alone get support with their grief. Today on the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host and Inspirationista, Sherrie Dunlevy talks with a woman who's mission it is to change that for these women and families and to give those babies a dignified way to leave this world. Donna Murphy, the founder of Heaven's Gain Ministries. Donna has a very personal reason f...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Miscarriage -Heaven's Gain Ministries
March 31, 2020 13:52 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBSo many women suffer from the loss of their child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death, and yet, many never talk about it, let alone get support with their grief. Today on the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host and Inspirationista, Sherrie Dunlevy talks with a woman who's mission it is to change that for these women and families and to give those babies a dignified way to leave this world. Donna Murphy, the founder of Heaven's Gain Ministries. Donna has a very personal reason f...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Why people don't show up for their grieving friends
March 23, 2020 23:53 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIt is not unusual for a friend or family member abandon someone who is grieving the death of their loved one. In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host and Inspirationista, Sherrie Dunlevy talks about three reasons why people disappear when you need them the most. She also discusses some things that many of us say to those suffering that might not be so helpful. For more information on Sherrie's best selling book "How Can I Help?" go to: www.SherrieDunlevy.com/author To find ...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Alliance of Hope for suicide loss survivors
March 15, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBHave you lost a loved one to suicide? Are you feeling lost, angry, depressed, hopeless? Help is available. In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, Sherrie Dunlevy talks with founder Ronnie Walker about the organization she started to help those who are left behind. After listening to the interview, check out the Alliance of Hope at www.allianceofhope.org To order a personalized copy of Sherrie's best selling book "How Can I Help?", click here.
Grief Anonymous Podcast- What does Grief Look Like?
February 27, 2020 18:25 - 20 minutes - 7.88 MBWhen we picture someone grieving a lot of us see deep sadness, despair, and crying. Those are common signs for grievers, but they are not the only signs and emotions that people feel. In fact, you might see someone actually smiling. But don't let that make you think that person is ok or they are not grieving. Grief is as individual as each and everyone of us. And not all grieving people are necessarily mourning the death of someone they love and care about. That's what Sherrie Dunlevy is ...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Anticipatory Grief
February 04, 2020 21:28 - 24 minutes - 23 MBYour loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness and you immediately start your game plan to save their life. You also immediately begin to grieve. There is a name for this and it is called Anticipatory Grief and that is the topic of this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast. For more information on the Grief Anonymous program go to: www.griefanonymyous.com To buy a copy of Sherrie's best selling book "How Can I Help?" go to: www.SherrieDunlevy.com --- This episode is sponsored by...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Grief Resource Network
February 04, 2020 21:21 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWhen the founder of Grief Anonymous had her vision of starting this organization to help grieving people worldwide, the G/A program was just a part of the picture. The bigger picture is the Grief Resource Network, which will change lives all over the world. Host Sherrie Dunlevy talks with the founder about this network and how it can be a major agent for healing. For more information on the Grief Anonymous program go to: www.griefanonymyous.com To buy a copy of Sherrie's best selling book...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Tenet #10 Giving Back
February 04, 2020 21:14 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSometimes the best way out of your grief is stepping out of your own sadness and giving back to others. Sometimes when you are making great progress with your grief, the best way to say thank you is to help another in their journey. We talk about this and so much more as we discuss Tenet #10- Giving Back in this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Grief Anonymous Podcast Tenet #9
January 08, 2020 16:35 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBDeath has a profound affect on your life. Your grief journey has forced you to now live your life in a new way. Embracing your NEW AUTHENTIC self is Tenet #9 in Grief Anonymous. Join G/A founder Holly Barker and host Sherrie Dunlevy as they discuss how grief affected their lives and how it changed them. For more information on the Grief Anonymous program go to: www.griefanonymyous.com To buy a copy of Sherrie's best selling book "How Can I Help?" go to: www.SherrieDunlevy.com --- This e...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Tenet #8 Finding a creative outlet for your grief
November 20, 2019 23:12 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host Sherrie Dunlevy and G/A founder Holly Barker talk about finding a creative outlet for your grief can indeed be such a healing experience. For more information on the Grief Anonymous program go to: www.griefanonymyous.com To buy a copy of Sherrie's best selling book "How Can I Help?" go to: www.SherrieDunlevy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Tenet #7 Learning to forgive and what forgiveness means
November 20, 2019 22:59 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBA lot of people feel stuck in their grief journey for many reasons and one of the big ones is forgiveness. In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host Sherrie Dunlevy talks with G/A founder Holly Barker about this tenet. What it means and why many find it so challenging. For more information on the Grief Anonymous program go to; www.griefanonymyous.com To buy a copy of Sherrie's best selling book "How Can I Help?" go to: www.SherrieDunlevy.com --- This episode is sponsored by ...
Grief Anonymous Podcast Tenet #6 Facing Your Fears
November 20, 2019 21:40 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBWhen going through the grieving process, fear seems to take hold of your life. Everything you once knew, has now shifted or changed and navigating this new frontier can be so scary it can paralyze you and any decisions you may be facing. In this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host Sherrie Dunlevy and G/A founder Holly Barker are digging deep to help explain why Facing your Fears is such an important step in your journey to heal the pain. For more information on the Grief Anonymous ...
Grief Anonymous Podcast -Tenet #5 Acceptance or coming to a place of acknowledgement for your loss
November 18, 2019 23:19 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode of the Grief Anonymous Podcast, host Sherrie Dunlevy talks with the founder of G/A Holly Barker about the difference between accepting your loss and acknowledgement of your loss and why they are completely different practices. For more information on the Grief Anonymous program go to www.griefanonymyous.com To buy a copy of Sherrie's best selling book "How Can I Help?" go to www.SherrieDunlevy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podc...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Tenet #4 Practice Baby Steps and Leaps of Faith
November 18, 2019 23:10 - 25 minutes - 9.94 MBWhen you are in the midst of grief, getting out of bed or off the couch might be the only step you can take. And as the founder of Grief Anonymous, Holly Barker, tells host Sherrie Dunlevy, that is ok. Each day she says, we need to practice taking baby steps and with each step comes a great leap of faith. For more information on Grief Anonymous go to www.griefanonymous.com To get a signed copy of Sherrie's book "How Can I Help?-Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved One's through Life's Diff...
Grief Anonymous Podcast- Tenet #3 Focus on the Physical Fundamentals
November 07, 2019 22:18 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode of Grief Anonymous, host Sherrie Dunlevy and G/A founder Holly Barker continue their discussion on the 10 Tenets of G/A and focus on tenet #3 Focus on the physical fundamentals of sleep, diet and exercise. For more information on Grief Anonymous go to www.griefanonymous.com To get a signed copy of Sherrie's book "How Can I Help?-Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved One's through Life's Difficulties" go to www.SherrieDunlevy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: ...
Grief Anonymous Podcast - Tenet #2: Find or create a sanctuary for healing.
October 23, 2019 20:02 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn Season one of the Grief Anonymous Podcast host, Sherrie Dunlevy and G/A founder Holly Barker Discuss the 10 Tenets behind the organization. Each tenet is there for its important role in the grieving process, however each tenet is not listed in order of importance or to follow "steps". Many can work in conjunction with each other. Today they focus the second tenet: Find or create a sanctuary for healing. For more information on Grief Anonymous go to www.griefanonymous.com To get a sig...
Grief Anonymous Podcast -Ten Tenets and Tenet #1 Belief in higher power or consciousness.
October 23, 2019 19:59 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode of Grief Anonymous, Sherrie Dunlevy and G/A founder Holly Barker discuss the first of the 10 Tenets of Grief Anonymous: Belief in a higher power or consciousness. For more information on Grief Anonymous go to www.griefanonymous.com To get a signed copy of Sherrie's book "How Can I Help?-Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved One's through Life's Difficulties" go to www.SherrieDunlevy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/...
Grief Anonymous Podcast - The Ten Tenets of Grief Anonymous
October 23, 2019 19:49 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of the G/A podcast, host Sherrie Dunlevy and the the founder of Grief Anonymous, Holly Barker discuss the 10 Tenets that this organization is founded upon and how each one was chosen as an agent of healing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Grief Anonymous Podcast - Inaugural show
October 23, 2019 19:43 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWelcome to the Grief Anonymous podcast. I'm your host, Sherrie Dunlevy, a former radio talk show host, TV news anchor and grieving mom. My intention for this podcast is to provide a vehicle for hope and healing while grieving. We will be discussing what Grief Anonymous is all about and how it can help hurting people heal, we will also be talking to thought leaders in this field on books, programs, conferences and other resources to help those grieving and we will be talking with people who...