TheWanderingWidow's podcast
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin Kelly as she addresses the many aspects of life after loss and the journey towards wellness and wholeness through exploration of Self, the planet and the many relationships created along the way. We'll probably laugh... and might cry. That's life- and that's loss.
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Episodes
The 'Stuff' We're Left With
May 14, 2021 00:20 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBAnyone who has suffered a loss knows that there is a point at which we are faced with what to do with all the STUFF (emotional & physical) we are left with. In this episode I chat about the WHY, HOW and WHEN to start this process with practical suggestions learned through personal experience... and some therapy. ;)
Is This Grief?
April 20, 2021 11:53 - 22 minutes - 50.4 MBIts not just the Hollywood version of wailing on the floor uncontrollably in a puddle of tears. It CAN be (and... ummm... been there!) it can also go totally undetected by those around you. Are you grieving something? Or someone? Probably. Let's talk about where grief shows up, how grief is DIFFERENT than depression and what we can do about it all. **If you are suffering from depression and need help, please seek help. You matter. You deserve to feel better and there is help available....
Do It On Purpose
December 29, 2020 09:30 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBHow can we allow ourselves to feel all the feels AND still manage all the pieces of our life that still require our attention and presence? Lets talk about Intentional Grieving. What is it? How can we do it and why would we even want to?
Post-Traumatic Growth
December 08, 2020 12:47 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBYes, loss changes us all... but for some, loss can create lasting positive shifts. How is this possible? Can all grievers embrace this sort of power if/when we are ready? How can we as support people enhance this process for our grievers? Katie Overcash LSCW joins Kelly to answer these questions and more as we explore the concept of Post Traumatic Growth. Katie is a local healer that combines her skills as a talk therapist, facilitator or Neurofeedback Brain Training, and Trauma Sensitiv...
Grief & the Holidays
November 24, 2020 03:50 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBHolidays can heighten the already tumultuous waters of the grief experience for grievers and their support people. Let's discuss the pitfalls that we may* encounter and how to better prepare ourselves to assist in moving through the holidays (or birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) with a bit more grace and ease. Personally? Cursing helps a little. ;)
Say "This" Not "That"
November 17, 2020 09:30 - 44 minutes - 101 MBEver felt stuck for words as a support person when someone you know has suffered a loss? Have you, a griever, ever heard invalidating or hurtful words of "support"? Let's get real and look more deeply at how we can support the recently bereaved with some points of thought to address before reaching out followed by 10 (less than helpful) things that are often said to the recently bereaved & 10 suggestions that may* be more helpful.
Introduction Episode
November 03, 2020 22:15 - 18 minutes - 41.9 MBA quick chat about what to expect in our time walking the path of Grief and personal discovery.