Latest Grieving Podcast Episodes

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Guest: Anna Adams from International Doula Life Movement

Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick - May 01, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes
Benny and Dr. Nick welcome special guest Anna Adams, the founder of the International Doula Life Movement, to discuss the Tree of Life Conference the twins will be speaking at and and explore the topic of becoming a death doula. Register Now to see the Capaul twins speak at the conference: http...

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189. Journey Through Cancer, Chaos, Canada, Then Colombia! - Interview With Eva Still (Part2)

Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 30, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes
This is Part 2 of my interview with Eva Still, widow, author, yoga therapist, and retreat leader. In this episode, Eva walks us through some helpful breathing exercises to calm and regulate our nervous system when we feel anxious. She also mentions several books that she recommends for grief a...

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Continuing Bonds with Grief Tech

As I Live and Grieve - April 30, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Have you ever received a message that felt like it was sent from heaven? Our heartfelt discussion with Dave Roberts delves into this new world of AI and Grief Tech, where the bereaved find solace in AI-generated messages from those they've lost. We navigate the complexities and comforts of these...

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Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) - April 26, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes
Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it? Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage c...

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188. Journey Through Cancer, Chaos, Canada, then Colombia! Interview With Eva Still (Part 1)

Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 25, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes
Today's podcast guest, Eva Still, has an incredible story to share! Her life has taken her down so many different, unexpected paths and I can't wait for you to hear all about her adventures! This interview is broken up into 2 parts, so you will hear the first half today, where Eva talks about: ...

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Leah Hadley | The Power of an Intentional Divorce

Grieving Voices - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes
In a world where life's transitions often have heavy financial implications, Leah Hadley is a beacon of guidance and support. On this episode of Grieving Voices, Leah—founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions—shared her journey from investment analyst to empowering...

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Grieving the Person You Used to Be

As I Live and Grieve - April 23, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
As we grieve, we frequently encounter the shadow of who we used to be. Grief coach and author, Shelby Forsythia, joins me to share her deeply personal narrative of navigating the aftermath of her mother's death, revealing these intricate layers. Our conversation invites listeners to sit with the...

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Blake

Grieving Overdose Death - April 20, 2024 18:39 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
If you wanted to find Blake, you only had to go to the fire station down the street from his house. At a very young age, he already knew that he wanted to be a fire fighter. He was an excellent violin player and enjoyed karate. He was introduced to drugs from an acquaintance of his girlfriend at...

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Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) - April 19, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes
Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional supp...

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187. Loneliness Quotes To Help You Feel Less Alone!

Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 18, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes
Feeling isolated and lonely can be one of the most challenging parts of widowhood. But, that's actually putting it lightly, right? I know that loneliness is not just a "challenge". It's all-encompassing. It's life-altering. It's anxiety-inducing and triggering. I also know that a really good q...

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Managing Overwhelming Grief On Significant Dates & Milestones

Grieving Voices - April 16, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes
Today's episode is about navigating significant dates and other reminders after a loss. Anniversaries, birthdays, holidays—these milestones can be poignant reminders that reopen the chapters of our grief, not to mention the special places that flood the heart with memories, and then the waves of...

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Evan's Legacy

As I Live and Grieve - April 16, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
As we navigate the delicate terrain of grief, Susie Taylor joins us to share her powerful story of love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Through the memory of her son Evan, who bravely faced significant medical challenges since birth, we uncover the raw emotions and the unsp...

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Charles (Buddy)

Grieving Overdose Death - April 14, 2024 21:24 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
Charles (also known as Buddy) was an old soul. At a very young age, he would sit and talk to his aunt like he was the same age, and he treasured his family. He loved to travel, had lots clothes, and collected all types of sneakers. He was prescribed a pain medication after a serious car accident...

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Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) - April 12, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes
In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence - which includes accidental death related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides - has become a health crisis. Many of these...

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186. What To Do When You Feel Left Out!

Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 11, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes
You know that awful feeling when you find out after the fact that there was a party or a get-together thrown by a friend or family member? It's the dreadful, gut-wrenching feeling of being left out. It stings. Today, I want to offer you 7 tips on how to deal with feeling left out. These are som...

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Is it Ok to Laugh at a Funeral?

Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes
Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the burning question...is it ok to laugh at a funeral?

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EP126 - Secondary Loss

Journey to Grateful - April 09, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
It's widely acknowledged that navigating grief is an intricate and challenging process for most individuals. Yet, amidst this recognition, the extent and intricacy of secondary loss often remain underappreciated. Secondary loss refers to the additional losses that accompany the passing of a love...

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Stepping Back To Move Forward: Lessons From Spirit

Grieving Voices - April 09, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes
For this week's episode, I drew inspiration from an oracle deck by creator Colette Baron-Reid called Postcards from Spirit. Its message to you, my audience, and myself was the importance of stepping back to observe our thoughts and behaviors. This card pull reading inspired me to share my person...

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The Shadows of Anticipatory Loss

As I Live and Grieve - April 09, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Today's guest is a kindred spirit, Vicki Paris Goodman, whose memoir "To Sam With Love" captures the essence of anticipatory grief. Our conversation covers that unexpected optimism and spiritual guidance that reach us in our depths of sorrow. We talk about both engaging in life and embracing so...

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How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) - April 05, 2024 21:00 - 45 minutes
Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with t...

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185. New House, New Car, New Career, New Partner! A Total Life Transformation For This Widow! - Interview With Julie Hanrahan

Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 04, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour
"Stay open to the universe and the void gets filled." These are the wise and brilliant words of advice from this week's guest, Julie Hanrahan. Julie lost her husband Paul suddenly and unexpectedly on October 27, 2021 at only 33 years old. Julie's life went into a tailspin. In today's episode sh...

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EP125 - Anticipatory Grief

Journey to Grateful - April 03, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Anticipatory grief refers to the distress that individuals may feel leading up to the death of a loved one or another impending loss, whether days, months, or even years in advance. The experience of knowing change is coming can start the grieving process in anticipation of that loss. Many peop...

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Denise Schonwald | Critical Care Nurse to Holistic Healing: Empowering Emotional Wellness

Grieving Voices - April 02, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes
Welcome to another profound episode of Grieving Voices, where we explore the emotional intricacies of dealing with loss and healing. Today's guest is Denise Schonwald, a registered nurse turned nationally licensed therapist. With her holistic approach to care that encompasses mental, physical, ...

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Artistic Expression and Grief

As I Live and Grieve - April 02, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Join us today as Sonya Paz, opens up about guiding her sons through the grieving process after the passing of their father. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of art, as she shares the evolution of her work from somber tones to a celebration of color and life, taking cues from ...

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EP124 - Realities of Moving Forward

Journey to Grateful - March 28, 2024 21:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Since its inception, the Journey to Grateful podcast has been driven by my mission to offer diverse perspectives on the grieving process, utilizing storytelling, inspiration, insights, and personal experiences. Periodically, I receive comments or emails from listeners in response to a specific e...

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Are You Prepared to Die? Get Ideas for Your Advance Care Planning

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) - March 28, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes
When we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones. Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of...

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184. Is Social Media Helping You? Find Out Here!

Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 28, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes
Is social media slowing down your grieving process? Find out here! Do you LOVE Facebook? Are you obsessed with Instagram? Social media has changed everything about the way we interact with each other. You may see on Facebook that you have hundreds, maybe even thousands of Facebook "friends". Bu...

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Sabrina Fletcher | Clara Was Wanted: My TFMR Loss Story

Grieving Voices - March 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour
In a world where discussions about loss are often shrouded in silence, there's a particular kind of grief that remains even more hidden—termination for medical reasons (TFMR). Today on Grieving Voices, I had the honor of speaking with Sabrina Fletcher, a compassionate pregnancy loss doula who b...

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The Adoption Triad, Part 2

As I Live and Grieve - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Today's episode finds us with the complete triad: an adoptive mother, an adoptee, and the biological mother who made the heart-rending decision to place her child for adoption in the 1960s. These experiences are real, punctuated by silent grief and laid bare for you, the listener. Their words re...

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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Things You Need to Know at End of Life

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) - March 23, 2024 02:00 - 39 minutes
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms. ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or tu...