Give Grief A Chance: Recent Episodes
Diane Morgan
Diane Morgan is a Mindset and Grief Recovery Coach. She created this podcast to bring grief awareness out into the open. It is part of an overall project to help people connect and share their experiences with grief and loss.
Grief is caused by more than death. On this podcast, Diane has talked about grief caused by everything from divorce to losing a pet.
Would you like to share your story? Click on the Send Voice Message button to share your story with Diane. Let her know whether you'd be willing for her to share your story on the podcast, so your story can help others.
Have you ever struggled with grieving someone you had a complicated relationship with? In this week's episode I'm exploring the challenging emotions that come with losing someone you didn't always get along with. I discuss why it's important to allow yourself to grieve, even if the relationship was difficult, and I'm sharing practical tips for handling these complex feelings.Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Is Father's Day a difficult time for you or someone you know? Join me on this week's episode of "Give Grief A Chance" as I dive into an overlooked and often challenging experience of dads grieving on Father's Day. I'll explore the emotional impact, share practical tips for coping, and discuss how to create personal rituals to honor loved ones. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever wondered why grief makes it so hard to concentrate? On this week's episode I explore how grief affects our concentration and cognitive function. I share practical suggestions to help improve focus, and discuss ways to support yourself and others during this challenging time. Let's walk this path together and give grief the space it needs to heal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you in need of emotional healing? In this latest episode, I dive into the concept of emotional weight-those hidden burdens from life's many losses that can affect our mood, energy, and health. From job loss to unfulfilled dreams, I explore how these unseen griefs impact us and how we can start to heal. Join me as I uncover practical steps to lighten your load and find new joy in life.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
How can you take care of your elderly parents while also preparing for a happier later life for yourself?
In this episode, I have a chat with Linda Raddon, the founder of Happier Later Life. Linda shares her personal journey and practical advice on how caregivers can balance caring for their loved ones with planning for their own future and happiness. Learn how to prioritize your well-being and create a fulfilling later life while providing the best care for your elderly parents.Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by grief, unsure of how to navigate through the sorrow and pain? Join me on this week's episode as I explore the the power of making space for our grief. Life is filled with losses-big and small-and it's essential that we honor and make room for the grief that accompanies them. In this episode I look at why creating space for grief is crucial, how to do it in a healthy way, and practical tips for moving through the grieving process with grace and resilience. Let's embrace the healing journey, and give grief the space it deserves. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered how small rituals can help us through tough times of grief? Tune into this week's episode of "Give Grief A Chance" as I explore the power of creating simple daily rituals to help support us on our journey. From morning gratitude practices to bedtime reflections, discover twenty beautiful ideas to nurture your heart and soul every day. Let's walk this path together and give grief a chance. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever been grieving and felt like people are avoiding you? Join me on this week's episode as we look at why people avoid us or the subject of loss. Sadly, grief avoidance is still common and it happens to thousands on a daily basis, but it doesn't have to be that way. We all can learn to be there and support each other. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered how mindfulness can enhance the aging process? Join me on this week's episode as I explore the benefits of "Mindfulness and Aging." Discover some practical ways to cultivate mindfulness and embrace the journey of aging with grace and resilience. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you have aging parents that you worry about? As parents get older many adult children often find that caregiving responsibilities fall to them. On this week's episode I'm offering some suggestions to help ease those worrisome feelings and becoming a parents caregiver can be difficult to adapt to as it sheds light on a change in your parents life as well as a new chapter in your relationship with them. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
How do you help a partner struggling with a loss? If your partner, spouse, or someone close to you is going through grief, it can be extremely difficult to watch them suffering and hard to know what you can do to help them. Join me on this week's episode as I offer some strategies to help your loved one navigate this hard time and even emerge stronger on the other side. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever wondered how healing energy can support you through the journey of grief? Come and join me as I explore the profound connection between emotions, loss, and the healing power of Reiki. From understanding the process of grieving to discovering how Reiki can release pent-up emotions, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance to anyone navigating the complexities of grief. Learn how Reiki can assist in healing your spirit, addressing emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Wondering how to find light in the midst of darkness? Tune into my latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Brooke Carlock, as she shares her journey from profound loss to purposeful living. Get ready for raw honesty, practical advice, and a sprinkle of sarcasm! Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about navigating grief and rediscovering hope. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever felt like your heart and mind were at odds with each other during times of grief? On this week's episode I'm unraveling the complexities of how our brains cope with loss and trauma, and offer ten practical strategies to navigate this emotional terrain with grace and resilience.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered what life is like growing up in a funeral home? Come and meet my guest Kevin O'Connor who grew up in an old victorian, three story home which housed not only his family, but his aunt, uncle, their three daughters, plus the family mortuary business. Over the years Kevin collected many family letters and audio recordings, and has written a book called 'Two Floors Above Grief' which is full of fascinating details and anecdotes about his upbringing as a funeral home child. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever found grief to be a bit awkward? Come and join me on this week's episode as I delve into the complexities of navigating the awkwardness of grief. Learn practical coping strategies for both the griever and the supporter, and discover how to embrace vulnerability with compassion. Lets journey through the awkwardness of grief together. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you have a spouse or partner that's passed away? Come and listen to this week's episode where I'm chatting with Dr Kimberly Hubenette an anti-aging dentist, widow, author, and inspirational coach, who shares her remarkable insights and experiences drawing from her own journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose after her husband Mark passed away. She invites you to explore new possibilities and discover the power within you!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered how the loss of a co-worker impacts us? Come and join me as we explore the intricacies of Grieving for a Co-worker. Discover the effects on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, along with practical coping strategies to navigate this challenging journey because, when we grieve together, we heal together. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you suffered the loss of both of your parents? When you experience successive deaths it usually leads to an overwhelming amount of grief which can affect you in unexpected ways. And coping with the loss of both parents is an incredibly difficult thing to go through. So on this week's episode I'm offering a few suggestions of ways to help make life a little easier. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you reach for the bottle when your feeling stressed and sad? On this week's episode I'm addressing how common it is for many people to try to numb their emotional pain with alcohol. I'm offering some healthy strategies to help you cope with your grief rather than turn to alcohol to numb those complicated feelings.Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Does grief make you feel uncomfortable? On this episode I'm talking about how as a society we don't have open and honest conversations around grief. Most of the time we try to ignore our feelings and end up feeling uncomfortable in our own skin. Living with grief and loss can be a challenging journey, so it's important to identify healthy ways to cope with loss and help with the grieving process. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever wondered how the loss of a parent can reshape family dynamics? Join me in this week's episode as I explore the intricate threads of changing family dynamics after the loss of a parent. I'm talking about the effects on family roles, how birth order, diverse grieving styles, and coping mechanisms influence the dynamic shift. Its an authentic conversation on how death can either bring us closer together or introduce new challenges. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever felt the weight of watching your child struggle with alcohol? This week we explore the raw emotion of dealing with an alcoholic son or daughter. Join me as we explore the heartache, the isolation, and ways for parents to cope, because sometimes we need a bit of guidance on this challenging journey. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you have feelings of guilt and fear for your elderly or sick pet? The grief of losing a pet can begin long before their death, and that type of grief you may be feeling is the topic of this week's episode, anticipatory grief. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you know what are the 3C's of grief and loss are? On this week's episode I'm talking about and sharing what the 3C's stand for and how they can help you in dealing with your grief. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you experienced a loss this past year? For those who are grieving, the transition from one year to the next can be hard. On this week's episode I'm offering a few suggestions to encourage and support you in embracing and facing this next chapter of life. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you find yourself feeling depressed about the holidays while grieving? I get it, because for many people the holidays don't feel so merry and bright and it can heighten feelings of loss and depression. So I'm offering some practical tips for coping and making it through the season.Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Is your pet aging? Are you caring for a senior pet? Then come and listen to this week's episode where I'm chatting with Erica Messer the owner and creator of Wolfie's Wish a place that provides resources for those suffering from pet loss, and are now focusing on supporting pet owners of senior pets. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever heard people say that the first year after a death is the hardest? That's not always true. When my second year approached, I felt just as heartbroken and unmotivated as I did the first year after the loss of my family. So, this week I'm offering a few suggestions to help you prepare and plan for the second year of facing your loss. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered why feeling safe is more than just physical security? On this week's episode I'm talking about why feeling safe is a cornerstone in a journey through grief and life's uncertainties and how it impacts our physical and mental well-being. I'm offering some practical tips to strengthen your personal sense of safety, so join the conversation, because feeling safe is a journey worth exploring. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you find yourself hoping? Does hope always come through for you? In this heartfelt episode I navigate the comforting and tricky sides of hope. Whether you're facing life's uncertainties or navigating moments of change, this conversation offers insights into the nuanced world of hope. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you ever find yourself thinking about death and your own mortality? That's the topic of this week's episode. Most of us hardly give death a second thought until, something happens that makes us reflect on the fact that we will someday die, but you know when we take the time and allow ourselves to have these thoughts or conversations, it can help us to look differently at life and start to focus more on the moment. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you find that no one seems to understand the amount of emotional pain you're feeling? Maybe you"re going through a bad breakup, your pet has died or, you're experiencing financial issues and your not getting the support that you need. On this week's episode I'm talking about grieving when nobody has died because, grief is so much more than death or divorce, it's a natural response to any significant loss and there are many faces of loss that we all experience throughout our lives. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you feeling stressed after a loss? Well, your not alone. On this week's episode, I'm talking about the overwhelming stress that can come after experiencing a significant loss in your life, and I'm offering a few suggestions to help you decrease your stress so you can keep moving forward through your grief. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings of loneliness after the loss of a loved one? On this week's episode, I'm talking about ways to overcome those feelings and, offering suggestions to help you keep moving forward in order to create a new beginning for yourself. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you going through a divorce or bad breakup? If so, this episode is for you because, I'm offering some tips and suggestions to help you heal from the grief of divorce, so that you can begin to move on with your life. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you trying to navigate through grief this Halloween? Reminders of death are everywhere this month. On this week's episode I'm talking about how this day can stir up feelings, whether it's a moment to celebrate cherished memories or a chance to create new traditions. If you've recently lost someone, it's okay to wonder how to face this day or just skip it. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Explore the connection between stress and chronic fatigue. Join me on a journey through the intricate relationship between stress, chronic fatigue, and the grieving process. On this week's episode I offer insights and strategies for those navigating through these challenges. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered how to set healthy goals while grieving? Join me on "Give Grief A Chance" as we explore the power of setting healthy goals in the midst of grief. Discover practical exercises and tips to nurture your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Your grief matters. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever heard people talking about resilient grieving?Join me on a profound journey through the intricacies of resilient grieving. Resilient grieving isn't about being strong all the time; it's about honoring your unique journey. Let's embark on this transformative journey together. Your grief matters, and your never alone. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered how to navigate the unique journey of grieving the in-laws? Join me on this week's episode where we'll explore the often overlooked path of mourning in-laws. Discover coping strategies, honor your feelings, and remember, there's no one size-fits-all in grief. Subscribe for weekly episodes illuminating the way through loss. Let's give grief the chance it deserves. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever had a panic attack? Grief is a normal and natural response to many different types of losses and grief can active a wide range of emotions. Having a panic attack can exacerbate all of those feelings, but fear not, on this week's episode, I'm providing some actionable strategies to help you cope.Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever found yourself facing difficult people while navigating your grief? How did these encounters make you feel and what strategies did you use to cope? On this episode we're diving into the powerful topic of dealing with challenging individuals while on your grief journey. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Ever wondered why grief can make us doubt ourselves and our worth? Join me as I talk about how grief can mess with our self-confidence and feeling good about ourselves. I'll share some practical tips to help you feel better. If your dealing with a loss of any kind and feeling down about yourself, this episode is totally for you. Enjoy!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you find comfort in the afterlife? On this week's episode we explore the role of personal beliefs in the journey through grief. We look at how diverse beliefs about the afterlife provide solace and hope during times of loss. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you faced the unique path of grief after losing and Elderly parent? Are you searching for ways to navigate this journey, honor their legacy, and find solace? Join me as we journey through understanding, healing, and embracing cherished memories in this enlightening podcast episode. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you feel stuck, lost, and unmotivated? Do you often feel frustrated, irritated, and tend to blame others? You could be carrying a heavy load of unresolved grief and not even know it. This week I am delving into the impact that unresolved grief has on our lives and finding ways to help us deal and heal. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you wish you could return to those special moments from your past? Do you wish you'd asked your grandparents, parents, or siblings more questions about their life? On this week's episode, I'm delving into the importance of memories and various ways we can preserve them. Preserving memories is not just about capturing moments, it's about preserving our essence and passing down a piece of ourselves to future generations. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you thinking about looking for grief support? If so, then this episode is for you because, I'm talking about many different ways to go about finding support that feels right for you, and not forgetting self-care that can help provide moments of respite, comfort, and healing. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
'Say Their Name,' the topic of this week's podcast that uncovers the profound power of speaking the departed's name. Join us as we explore the transformative benefits of honoring and remembering those who have passed on. From the tender memories of loved ones to the remarkable ripple effects felt across generations, join us as we unlock the treasures that lie within the simple act of saying their name. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you have a rocky relationship with your parents, siblings, or both? It's very common to hear people say that they rarely speak and never spend time together as a family. And let's be honest, it's hard to accept that someone you love and care about wants nothing to do with you, and there you are grieving a living person. Sadly, estrangement is something that's not really talked about, and having to deal with questioning and judgement from others can be incredibly uncomfortable. On this week's episode I shed some light on the complexities of estrangement. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Have you ever felt completely numb after experiencing a loss? We all have our own unique way of grieving and emotional numbness is very common especially when a death happens suddenly and tragically, because that grief hits you when you've not had time to even think about the possibilities of death and that's a lot for our brains to take in and adjust to. There are things that you can do if your feeling emotionally numb, on this episode I'm offering a few ideas to help you through this process. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Where do you find comfort when grieving? In two thousand and eight I experienced my season of grief and a year of massive change in my life. Like many of you, I had to find something that worked for me, and I turned toward spirituality. In that year of multiple losses, my spirituality provided me with a sense of connection, meaning, and hope when facing my heartache. To be honest, meditating and connecting with the universe didn't completely eradicate my grief, what it did help me to do was it altered how I perceived my pain, and be more present with my grief. Today it's my go to, spirituality still helps me to find peace in life, and comfort during any hard times. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
For many people father's day can be a challenging weekend to get through especially if your dad has died, and if you had a complex relationship with him it can add a whole other layer of sadness to the day. But if you've had a loving relationship with your dad, why not celebrate his memory and look at all of the wonderful moments you shared together. On this week's episode I'm offering some ideas on how to celebrate father's day without dad. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you an emotional eater or do you find when your feeling upset you have no appetite? The loss of a loved one affects us emotionally but it can also physically affect us and food can have completely different effects on those who are grieving. Even if you love to cook, you might lose your appetite and those foods you onced loved, may make your stomach churn as food becomes the least of your concerns. Or, you can't stop eating as it's part of your coping mechanism. Cooking and eating while grieving is different for everyone just like our grief. So, if you are struggling in this area, this is the podcast for you. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
If you or anyone you know have had feelings of relief around a death, then this is the episode to listen to. When it comes to grieving we can feel a wide range of emotions but, sometimes when a loved one dies you may feel a sense of relief. When that happens, people often feel bad and are ashamed of their emotions, and scared to say how they are feeling for fear of being judged. If you think about it, feelings of relief can be one of the hardest feelings to admit. However, it's important to know that those feelings are normal even if they feel wrong. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Are you in the process of deciding whether to euthanize your beloved pet? This week's episode is all about one of the hardest decisions a pet owner may ever have to make, saying goodbye and euthanizing a pet. And there are many reasons why pet owners decide to euthanize, maybe your animal is suffering with an illness that has no cure, a senior pet that needs expensive medical treatment or they have aggression problems. Whatever the cause, making a decision is never easy but, more often than not it is the most compassionate thing you can do for your furry friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you know that jealousy while grieving is quite a common reaction. And it can show up for many different reasons but, it's important to remember that we are human and we can hold more than one feeling in our hearts we can feel jealous that someone got to live while your loved one did not, and still be glad that the person has returned to good health and gets to live another day. Grief encompasses a wide range of emotions and if you're carrying feelings of jealousy, then this episode is for you. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Spending mother's day without your mum is never an easy thing, for many it can be tempting to want to hide away and pretend it's just another day. But if you've had a loving relationship with your mother, why shouldn't you celebrate her memory. On this week's episode I offer a few ideas on how to celebrate mother's day without her. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Coping with the loss of a spouse or partner can be incredibly challenging for many different reasons and it may take a while for you to learn to live without the person physically in your life. However, if your thinking of dating again but feel confused and conflicted, then this is the episode for you because I offer a few suggestions on the do's and don'ts of dating after a loss. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
There comes a day when every person will face the heartbreaking reality of losing someone or something that they love. As many of us know, grieving can be exhausting and even frightening, sadly, one of the hardest things to do is to learn to live life without the person physically with you. On this episode I offer a few suggestions to learning how to live without your loved one. From my heart to yours.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Come and listen to this week's episode I offer a few tips on how to release the burden of guilt that you might be holding on to in your grief. Sadly, guilt is everywhere in grief and it's a common yet complex emotion. Often it makes the griever feel that somehow, someway, they have failed in their duties, obligations, or they have done something wrong and that, can lead to feelings of insecurity, unworthiness, blame, self-judgement and much more. The sad part is that guilt does not have to be rational to be be real so that means even though it's not based on reality, we may still feel it. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
If you're wondering how to talk to your children about death then this episode is for you. We need to find ways to teach our kids about one of life's important truths because, when it comes to the topic of death many parents often fail to provide honest information to their children as we think it's a morbid topic to talk about. Even though it's not always easy it is necessary so, I'm offering some do's and don'ts of ways to talk to your child about death. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Do you notice ways that you are bearing witness to your grief and to others? Author, public speaker, and death and grieving expert David Kessler says that each person's grief is as unique as their fingerprint but, what everyone has in common, is no matter how they grieve, they share the need for their grief to be witnessed. And that's the topic of this week's episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
Despite the passing of time, pain from long ago can stay with us and begin to affect our relationships, work, the hobbies we love, and eventually our health because, those wounds usually stem from unresolved grief that's maybe never been acknowledged and it's just been left unattended to. Now, many people wonder if it's possible to heal those wounds from trauma, rejection or heartache, especially if they've tried everything and they feel that it hasn't helped. However, there are ways and there are people who can help you. So, if you're struggling with emotional pain caused from an event long ago, this is the episode for you. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message
This week's episode is all about how we start to experience goodbyes at an early age and even though they are part of life, goodbyes hurt. Whether it's the end of a romantic relationship, death of a loved one, moving away from family and friends, or saying goodbye to co workers, it's never an easy thing to do and it's something that we never really think about. So, how do you prepare yourself for such gut wrenching pain? This is where I offer a few guidelines for managing your goodbyes. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
The death of a loved one or a beloved pet can be devastating and one of the hardest things we will experience. Part of the grieving process is learning how to cherish the memories without holding onto the pain. On this week's episode I had a Chat with Megan Stevens who is the owner of a small business called 'Tree Of Hope Creations' a place where she and her team are known for the love and compassion they put into their customized keepsake pieces which they shape using breast milk, hair, ashes, and more. She feels honored to create and heal her own grief through helping others. Knowing that her beautiful pieces help us to keep our memories close to our hearts. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
As most of us know, there's no manual on how to heal after a loss. Some people just seem to get on with it, they move through their grief and before you know it are back into life again. However, there are a few who have a hard time adjusting to their new normal, they may feel left behind or stuck, some feel like they are in limbo, they don't know where to turn or what to do, everything has changed and they can't get used to it. If that sounds like you, listen to this week's podcast episode where I'm talking about prolonged adjustment disorder. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Can you relate to feeling stuck? If so then take a listen to this week's episode about 'accepting what we can't control'. Many things happen in life that we have no control over and when those things happen, we may start to worry and as we know, nothing ever good comes from worrying. One of the best ways to cope with things we can't control is to practice acceptance as it allows us to find the energy to push forward instead of staying stuck as a victim in our situation. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm talking about prolonged grief disorder. When it comes to grieving we all have different paths to follow and many people find ways to cope and move through their loss, over time their symptoms of grief begin to decrease enough to allow them to keep moving forward with their life. However, someone who might be struggling with prolonged grief disorder may feel stuck in their emotional pain so much so that it interferes with their daily life, there's a constant yearning and longing for the person who has died and they have no idea how they will ever get their life back together. Many people and can't figure out what's going on with them and don't realize they have it.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I have a chat with Suzanne Falter who's daughter Teal died at the age of 22. Since Teal's death Suzanne has written a memoir called Free Spirited; how my daughter healed me from the afterlife. This incredible but true story proves that there is an afterlife and that those who have passed on have the power to heal us. Suzanne is an intuitive healer who helps people suffering from upset, confusion, and stress and on this episode lovingly shares her journey through grief. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
If you have struggled with the loss of a pet, then this episode is for you! Erica Messer is the creator of Wolfie's Wish a place that provides simple healing practices and resources for those suffering from pet loss. From her personal experience after her cat Wolfgang fell off her apartment roof and died, she knew she had to find ways to heal and look at the situation as a learning experience. Erica has developed a deck of grieving cards and has written and illustrated a children's book called 'Tails of Cat Spirits.' Today, she openly shares Wolfie's story and her journey through grief. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm talking about looking for some signs that show you might be avoiding your grief. On a daily basis either consciously or unconsciously we use avoidance in some way shape or form, and we will especially use it when we have to deal with thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable and cause pain. Many use avoidance when it comes to grief because they may not want or are not prepared to face their heartache so they will try to avoid. However, avoidance doesn't work for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's podcast episode I'm talking about the importance of self-care for caregivers. What do they tell you on an airplane when the oxygen mask comes down in front of you, "please put your own mask on first before assisting anyone else" because, only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. And if you are a caregiver and are not taking care of yourself, overtime the physical, emotional, and mental demands of caring for someone can become exhausting which will soon lead to extreme fatigue and burnout, but by taking care of yourself in a healthy way, will help you to be the best caregiver you want to be. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When you're grieving, you may feel so much heartache and yet still have those moments of happiness and laughter. Sadly, many people feel that it's wrong and disrespectful to be happy and smile in the midst of grief, but the truth is you don't have to let go of the pain to make space for happiness and it's actually healthy to feel happy while simultaneously grieving. Here's where I offer a few suggestions that might help you to become a little happier while grieving. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When two people experience the same type of loss they often assume that they will grieve the same way but, that not true as it depends on the relationship you had with the person who has died. And though your grief may include some similarities that others experience, your feelings are individual to you and every person manifests grief in a way that is appropriate for them. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm talking about how new beginnings can be a very exciting time however, starting something new can also bring up emotions such as grief and beginnings can be especially hard during the grieving process and even after. So I'm offering a few ways to deal with the grief of a new beginning. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode of Give Grief a Chance Podcast, I'm talking about how when we are grieving, it's not uncommon for those people we love and have counted on to suddenly disappear. Or, they may distant themselves because they don't know what to say or do and they fear that they may say the wrong thing to you. As many of us know, everyone copes with grief differently and your friends will too. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
The holiday season is here and wherever you look everyone seems to be gearing up for fun and festivities. However, if your grieving this time of year may not feel the same for you as it can be a sad reminder of a past or recent loss. On this week's episode, I offer a few ideas to help you survive and come through the holiday experience in one piece. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm offering a few suggestions for dealing with grief in healthy ways because many people turn to some type of substance as a way to try to cope with their grief. Sadly, grief and addiction can be deeply linked and the risk of developing substance use disorder can be even greater when experiencing a loss because, people often try seek temporary relief and soothe their pain by using some type of substance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grief is the emotional suffering that you feel when someone or something you love is taken away. How you grieve depends on many factors, some people can start to feel better in weeks or months and sadly some carry their emotional pain around for years. While your emotions can be consuming, they are not permanent states. On this week's episode I'm sharing fifteen tips to help you navigate through the grieving process in a compassionate and healthy way. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
People often struggle with what to say to someone who is grieving during the holidays, and finding the right words to express your love and support can be though. However, it's important not to try to force holiday cheer on someone but instead, offer to be there for them. On this week's podcast episode I suggest a few ideas how to show up and be there for them, plus a few things to write or say to your grieving person. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This past week I have really appreciated being outside and taking in those big deep breaths as I've been dealing with Covid. Now, most of us don't pay much attention to our breath and at the best of times we're not breathing properly for optimal health. Focusing the breath and doing breathing exercises while grieving can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and regular deep breathing can also reduce tension in the body and help keep us in the present moment. This episode is about the benefits of mindful breathing plus, I offer a simple breathing exercise that you can start with. Enjoy!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
If you're heading into Thanksgiving missing a loved one who has recently died, know that you're not alone. The holidays can trigger so much sadness as everything for you is different and your world has been shattered into a million pieces. How can you make it through the holidays? What can you do to get mentally prepared for this time of year? Come and listen to this week's episode as I offer some suggestions to help you navigate grief during Thanksgiving.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Francesca Lynn Arnoldy who is an author, community Doula, and death advocate. She was the original creator of the highly popular doula training program at the University of Vermont. And is the author of 'Map of Memory Lane' a picture book for children. As most of us know children are naturally curious and this book helps adults to supply clear answers to difficult questions about end of life. Francesca can be found reflecting on birth, death, and life with a doula heart on her website, Francescalynnarnoldy.com.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
There are many ways to approach the grieving process and as we know, everyone approaches grief differently therefore, everyone copes with their grief differently. When I was grieving and felt those intense feelings coming to the surface I knew I had to take a break from my grief and go out for a walk, run, or bike ride which worked wonders for me. However, it's important not to pressure yourself into exercise especially if you aren't the most athletic person or just dread the thought of doing it. On this episode I offer a few suggestions on ways to help you to move your body and the benefits it offers.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
I don't know about you, but when I'm on social media some of my favorite feeds are those of animals, and there are so many videos and photos dedicated to our pets and other types of animals. I think most of us just feel good when we are around our furry friends and if you own a dog it gives you the opportunity to get out of the house and be around other people. When you're facing a significant loss, you might want to lean on a pet for some extra support because they love you and just the act of touching, stroking, and hugging, a pet can be calming and offer feelings of comfort and connection.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Another wonderful chat with Rhona Barton who is the host of 'Believe in ME' podcasts which are all about inspiring women who are living with or who have recently been diagnosed with, M.E. ( Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) realise that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Rhona lived with ME for almost ten years, and she knows all about the debilitating pain, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms associated with post-exertional malaise, the body and brains inability to recover after expending even small amounts of energy. I had a few more questions to ask Rhona about ME, and as always she is a wealth of information and openly shares here experience about this chronic illness.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm talking about using guided meditations to help you while your grieving. Plus!.. I'm giving you a short guided sleep meditation so, it's important that you DO NOT listen to this podcast while you are driving or operating machinery, please wait until you are in a safe place where you can get comfortable without any distractions.. preferably, in bed.. ENJOY!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week on Give Grief a Chance podcasts I'm talking about adapting after a loss. For many when someone dies, the heartache and pain that comes with that loss can be so overwhelming, and on top of the pain you have to try to adjust and and adapt to a life without your loved one and find new ways of living in a different and unwelcome reality.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Our lives are made up of many different relationships but, one of the most important ones you can have is with yourself. Having a relationship with yourself is like any other relationship it's full of ups and downs and you have to tend to it to get the most out of it. How do you find yourself again after you've experienced a loss? Listen to this week's episode where I offer a few suggestions to rekindle your relationship with you!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
The death of the queen has stirred up grief all over the world, and it's perfectly normal to grieve the death of someone you didn't personally know but they inspired you and felt important to you. The queens death can be difficult for people on many levels as it can bring up emotions from previous losses and be a reminder that at this moment in time, those we loved so deeply are no longer with us. Whether you knew the queen personally or, you knew of her, your feelings are valid. So come and listen to this week's episode where I go deeper into queen Elizabeth's death and how it can affect us.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
If you or anyone you know have been diagnosed with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) I encourage you to come and listen to my guest on this week's episode. Rhona Barton lived with ME for almost 10 years, she was bed bound and wheelchair bound before finding her feet again and coming through the otherside. Rhona is a coach, author, and podcaster, who helps women with ME, she offers 1:1 coaching as well as group sessions plus, has a plethora of tips to the listeners of her podcast. Today we have a fun and informative blether together.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week I had a wonderful chat with Deanna Aliano who at the age of 47 did her first painting for a close friend and since that day Deanna realized how much she loves to paint. After the death of her the death of her father she turned to her craft to help express her grief. Deanna is the caregiver for her mum and her art continues to help her bring any repressed or difficult feelings out into the open instead of holding onto her grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When grief is taking its toll on your emotions it can also be affecting your relationships or marriage. On this week's episode I talk about ways to help each other during these challenging times because there are many health issues that can arise from not grieving. Therefore, it's important to find ways to cope, take care of ourselves and support each other, because your spouse or partner may grieve very differently than you.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm talking about something called expat grief. Even if your moving to a new country for positive reasons, like a better job or a better life, it's not always easy and there are challenges to face plus moving in itself, is a major grief event. I believe that a lot of expats suffer from this type of grief as it's not only centered around death, it's many losses, so it's important to recognize that these thoughts and feelings that come up from time to time are normal and natural.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When you suffer a broken heart there is no set formula for getting back on your feet and jumping into life again, that's because everyone's grief is unique to them. Whether it's the loss of a job or a loved one lost to death, it's important to know that you can get on the road to being happy. On this week's podcast episode I offer a few suggestions to help you start moving forward, so that you can let go of emotional pain and get back into life again.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
I don't think anyone wants to see another person suffering we only want them to feel better, and when it comes to helping people who are grieving most of us try to offer some comforting advice. However, in the moment when we are trying to be helpful we might say things that negatively affects the griever. On this week's episode we take a look at a few of those comments and explain why they can be so painful to the griever.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Come and listen to this week's episode where I get to chat with entrepreneur, life coach, and author Cindy Baumann. In 2007 Cindy's fast track life came to a screeching halt when she had to deal with the unthinkable. Cindy received the news that her twenty six year old son Shaun had suddenly died. In Cindys book Grief Warrior you will find authentic accounts of gut wrenching grief, and after years of struggling Cindy was lead on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm offering a few ways to help you find motivation after a loss. Grief can make you lose the will to do the simplest of things that used to make you feel happy, and finding motivation can be the last thing on someones mind after experiencing a significant loss. However, it is possible to heal from your pain and suffering and learn to live a full and happy life again.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
The truth is that having difficult conversations can make people clam up because they feel very uncomfortable don't know what to say. Talking about death, getting older, health issues, painful feelings, or any type of loss can be challenging and intimidating, but these difficult conversations are very necessary. Listen to this week's episode as I go deeper into this subject and offer a few helpful tips.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week I had a wonderful chat Sherrie Barch who's passion for storytelling and making room for serious and heavy conversations was a strong motivation for her to write her children's book called Heaven's Bell. The book was written to create a safe space for families to have conversation about death and dying. It encourages the sharing of memories and is meant to bring readers of all ages comfort and hope, wrapped in a shell of smiles and entertainment.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Let's be honest... no one likes to be lied to, but I'll bet at some point in your life you've lied about your painful feelings following a loss. Sadly, most of us have been given a lot of misinformation surrounding grief and loss, and we've learned how to lie about how we really feel after all, we don't want to bring others down or burden them with our sad and painful feelings.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
For many people, dealing with, and having those difficult conversations can be hard. This week I had a chat with David Richman whose book The Cycle of Lives takes the reader on an unexplored journey uncovering the emotion behind cancer. David biked 5,00 miles in six weeks to meet fifteen of the books participants while sorting out his own emotions over having lost his sister to cancer years before. He is totally authentic and open, and courageously encourages others to do the same.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week I'm talking about complicated grief. Now, grief is different for everyone, some people may experience intense periods of grief, but over time those feelings begin to to ease and they are able to move forward and adjust to a new reality without the person they have lost. However, for others, their feelings can become chronic and debilitating, their grief doesn't seem to improve over time, sadly, it affects the person's ability to live a full and satisfying life.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Who isn't fascinated with psychic mediums? This week I had a great chat with Shauna Domalain who is the creative founder of the Growing Up in Heaven Program which is for mothers who want to connect and communicate with their children on the other side. She offers individual sessions to connect you with your lost child and loved ones in Spirit and empowerment sessions to bring you back into alignment with your true essence. Shauna shares a wealth of soulful and heartfelt tools and support on how to navigate loss and find true meaning in life again.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week on Give Grief a Chance podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mark Chesnut who is an award winning travel writer and has just finished a memoir called "Prepare for Departure" which showcases what happens when a permissive mother and misfit son face death while revisiting life. Mark shares his story of caring for an elderly parent and how writing about grief helped him on his healing journey.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Reid Peterson who is the founder and creator of the Grief Refuge mobile app. After losing his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss. Grief Refuge is your daily companion to help navigate the difficult journey called grief, it's a safe and sacred tool to explore grief related feelings, and to support you everyday so your grief fees more manageable.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week my heart has felt heavy with the loss of a childhood friend. And the death of our friends can be just as painful as that of any loved one, even if you haven't seen that friend in a long time, knowing that they are no longer here can stir up a multitude of thoughts and emotions. Life is always a little bit different after someone you know and care about dies, and death reminds us that life is short so, we should enjoy the time we are given as much as we can. Sending love to all of my friends.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's episode I'm offering five practical suggestions to help you cope with your grief and move toward healing. Let's face it, coping with the loss of a loved one or friend can be one of the hardest things many of us face, and even though loss is a natural part of life it can be very difficult for many of us to deal with. Grief is an emotional response to a loss and while emotions can be very consuming, they are not permanent states and this doesn't have to last forever.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
How can you heal something if you can't identify it? This week's podcast is all about intangible losses, which are things like loss of safety, loss of trust, loss of security, loss of freedom. And, if you've experienced any of these types of loss you'll know that just because it's an intangible loss doesn't mean it isn't real and painful.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
One of the first steps to healing is to accept, acknowledge, and name your emotions. Sadly, what we learn as a society is not how to work with our feelings but how to avoid them, and most of us do that pretty well. If you try to suppress your pain around loss, then your fighting a losing battle because, those emotions need to be expressed or you can lose it, explode, or have a nervous breakdown. Holding onto and blocking feelings will create symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, in turn, that can cause physical problems such as headaches, heart disease, and insomnia, and we don't want that.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week's Give Grief A Chance podcast is all about ways to help someone who's grieving. I'm offering suggestions of things you could do and things you should avoid. Let's face it, when someone you know and care about experiences a significant loss, they need your support more than ever, but for many people, it can be difficult to know what to say or what to do, as those intense emotions that the griever feels can make others feel very uncomfortable about stepping up and offering support.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Do you know that it's a very common response for people to feel anger after a loss. Sometimes anger comes when individuals are angry at a loved one for dying and leaving them to face life alone. You could be angry because you've been left with financial issues. You might feel anger toward a pet for running away. Or your angry at people not reaching out and helping you through your grief. Whatever your loss, you have the right to be angry and like any other emotion, anger needs to be felt and not rushed through. Come and listen to this week's episode as I offer a few suggestions to help you lessen those feelings of anger.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
On this week's podcast I'm chatting with Dr Philip Lister who is an adult and child psychiatrist in a private practice in New York City. He is also the author of "A Good Short Life." Twenty five years ago at the age of four his daughter Liza became ill with leukemia and died at the age of six, since Liza's death Phil has been inspired through his love of writing to capture Liza's spirit and share her journey with his readers.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This week I'm chatting with a wonderful young woman Jessie Lestelle, who at the age of twenty five lost her entire immediate family. Jessie has found herself being called to share her story with the world and has created a podcast called 'Good Grief Jessie' where she only openly talks about her losses and her struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD plus, she interviews some very interesting people. Jessie is such an inspiration for us all, so tune in and listen to our chat.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Coping with loss is hard, and levels of grief experienced can feel so emotionally painful and there might be times when your grief feels more overwhelmingly unmanageable than usual. What can you do when that overwhelm hits you at the worst times? Find out by listening to today's podcast for a few helpful suggestions and techniques on how to deal with grief that feels overwhelming.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
From the day we are born to the day we die our lives are filled with love of people, pets, places, and passions, and life is also filled with the loss of those things we so deeply love and care for. The grief that fills are hearts, drains our energy and numbs our body can make us feel so empty and lonely, after all grief is another form of love. Acknowledge your pain, give your grief a voice, and know that you never have to suffer through grief and loss alone.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Andre is a supervisor and licensed funeral director at Roupp Funeral home. He believes that funeral ceremonies are a time of remembrance and celebration of a loved one's life, each person has a life story, and each family has a story, part of his work is to help each family remember and celebrate those stories in their own personal manner.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Our world is full of chaos and life is filled with uncertainty and worries about the future, but if you stay stuck in those thoughts and worry, then that fear will leave you feeling powerless over where you want to go in life, and worry, will lead you on that downward spiral. Uncertainty is a natural part of our lives and while we have control over many things, we simply cannot control everything that happens to us or our loved ones.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
We humans are social creatures by nature and most of us crave intimacy, friendships, companionship, or just having a good connection with others. So when we can no longer see or speak to someone we care about, those memories and the pain of their absence can sit heavily in our hearts, and we don't want it to negatively affect our home, work, or our health.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Anxiety that follows a loss is very real and often overlooked, I remember going through bouts of anxiety after my dad, brother, and mum all died within eight months of each other, but for the longest time I didn't connect it to my grief because it hit me some time after they had died.In this episode I offer some suggestions of what you can do to help manage your anxiety because, there are many ways to calm, inform, and change the way you think and feel.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Sheena is a lifelong student of well-being and a certified yoga teacher. After the death of her parents, sister, and best friend, Sheena was led to integrate her yoga practice with her grief. She has created a beautiful offering called 'yoga for living with loss' which uses a variety of breathing practices and gentle yoga movements to help you to navigate through loss... without getting lost.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
February brings with it love, and those signs are everywhere, in the local supermarkets, card stores, jewelry stores, and flower shops. Most of them are all filled with beautiful red and pink hearts, and pictures of Cupid trying to spread love and chocolates to each and everyone of us. When your loved one has died, unfortunately all of this Valentine's fuss, only reinforces who and what you are missing.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
February 1st-7th will mark the fourth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week, which focuses on sharing the stories of gun survivors who live with the trauma of gun violence every day. Calandrian Kemp is a gun violence survivor who has joined me on this episode to talk about her grief, her work, and her life.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
At times it can be hard to find the right words to say to a person who is grieving. And when it comes to grief support, words can either heal and connect us or they can shut the griever down and hurt them. It is not helpful to minimize people's grief with statements of comparison, people need to be allowed to express the depth of their grief without feeling that they shouldn't feel as bad as they do.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
As a grief recovery coach I've learned that many people become good at holding onto and trying to hide their emotional pain. Some people have unresolved loss of trust from childhood experiences that keeps them on a perpetual state of being okay with their pain, and sadly it becomes a permanent condition in their life.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
There is no right or wrong way to grieve and thank goodness there are ways to support the grieving process, and mindfulness is one of them. Choosing to live in the past or the future not only robs you of the enjoyment of today, but it robs you of truly living in the only important moment... which is now.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When it comes to loss and trauma, studies show that the body remembers and stores from our life experiences. Some believe that the mind might forget but the body never does. The truth is, our bodies speak to us all the time but the chances are, we might not hear those messages as it's usually in difficult times like when a significant loss happens to us that we begin to tune into it.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Setting healthy boundaries can be hard, but much of our health and general well-being depends on our ability to set and maintain good boundaries. At no time in life is that ability more necessary than during a time of grief, or being a caregiver to a loved one. Sadly, most of us don't think about boundaries and many people don't know what they are, but when you know and understand yourself, you'll know what limits feel appropriate for you.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
The term ambiguous grief was coined by Pauline Boss PHD in the 1970's. Basically it is the grief experienced from the loss of someone who is still alive and for many it's when a loss is unresolved.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
For some people grief can be a very hard and emotionally difficult experience and they may feel a wide range of emotions, while others may experience less intense emotions.However, we all have different expressions and ways to cope with loss and everyone does it in their own personal way. There's no right or wrong, and and no better or worse, your emotions are normal natural and unique to you.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
What we believe usually dictates how we will feel, and most of us think our beliefs are right otherwise we would believe something else. Unfortunately, many people believe that being right is being happy however, that rightness can limit or restrict your happiness and it can impact your ability to recovery from a loss.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
A death doula is someone who makes him or herself available to assist a dying individual and also help the family by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support. The doula can help to relieve any anxiety and is usually one of the last people in the room helping with the transition from life to death.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
For as long as we’ve lived, we have died and that we cannot deny. Another part of life is that we will at some point along the way all lose someone or something we love and we will grieve, no one escapes, it’s the inevitable. And yet, the subject of death, dying, grief and all its emotions is still taboo and for most people, a difficult subject to talk about.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
As the end of the year approaches, so do the holidays. And for many it's a time when they experience the recurrence of grief, as they remember the happy times with a deceased loved one or an ex that they loved and deeply cared for. When grief shows up around this time, it can be very confusing and overwhelming.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Compassion fatigue is a broadly defined concept that can include emotional, physical, and spiritual distress in those providing care to another. It's also associated with caregiving where people and animals are experiencing significant emotional or physical pain and suffering. It has also been described as 'the cost of caring for others.'
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Many disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, mudslides, or transportation accidents can be sudden and cause way more damage than reported. Therefore, it's important to understand your emotions and grief that follows a natural disaster in order for you to cope with those painful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, that show up.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
All of our lives are made up of many losses which usually begin at an early age. Sadly, most of those losses are never looked at as grief and so they are never dealt with. But when grief is left, it can cause negative thoughts and behaviors which will interfere in different areas of a person's life.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Death and divorce are natural parts of life, but if death happens suddenly or unexpectedly such as with a car accident or suicide, that traumatic experience and the grief of the loss can totally overwhelm you and consume your thoughts and mind. The longer you keep those feelings bottled up, that traumatic event will affect your life in many areas and we don't want that to happen.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Feelings are vibrations in our body that cause sensations, and those feelings can become so familiar to us because our past memories are easy to recall. Now, those feelings are not a problem when they are felt and dealt with, it's when we try to avoid and push them within that they can affect us in a negative way.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
For many people letting go of youth can be heartbreaking. And if you believe what we see in the movies and on TV then, life practically ends at a very young age. We have to take responsibility for our own health and happiness no matter what age, if we don’t then we add more grief to our lives.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When I experienced multiple losses, those deaths helped me to accept and understand that death is part of living. They allowed me to remember what is really important in my life, and live each day as if it matters, grow spiritually and emotionally, and become more of who I am meant to be.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Randi has metastatic breast cancer that she has been fighting for almost five years. Currently her tumor markers have been elevating and she is about to start chemo number twelve. Randi openly shares her story of living and dealing with breast cancer, and how it has never stopped her from doing the things that she enjoys the most.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
We bond with our pets in such a deep and meaningful way. For some people they feel that the loss of their furry companion is the hardest thing that they will ever have to go through and many people never seem to be able to move on with life after their pet has gone.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Adding hypnosis techniques to your recovery process can help to reduce the intensity of your grief, it can help you to find compassion for yourself so you can create a loving a healthy self-care routine. It guides you to find moments of peace and calm and truly aids you on your healing journey.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Unresolved grief is the continual feelings of emotional pain, and if you have never dealt with your past losses or you do not deal with the loss that you're experiencing now. Then that pain will stay with you for years, and it can show up in many different areas of your life and in many different ways.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
I think we can all agree that hardly a day passes by without us hearing of yet another case of sexual harassment on the news. And while we are bombarded with coverage about the accuser, very little is said about the emotional pain of the victims.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Coping with anticipatory grief is no different than coping with the grief you feel after someone dies. However, it does present some challenges as grieving can start before the loss occurs, and some people find themselves grieving for years.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Over 30 years ago Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book called 'on death and dying' in which she outlined the 5 stages of grief. She had been observing people who were living with terminal illness and how those stages are more likely to be experienced by a dying patient. However, they were never intended to be be used as a tool to move through grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Journaling through grief has many benefits, it can help you to process your thoughts and feelings because many people don't know what they are feeling until they write it down. Putting those thoughts and emotions into words gives you the time to deeply reflect and perhaps better understand that grief within you, it can also reveal things that you consciously haven't thought about.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Using your intuition and listening to it can play an important role in overcoming grief. Listening to it can help you to tune into your emotions and express them. It can guide you to focus in and look at how you truly feel about your loss, and it can help you to identify coping mechanisms that will work best for you.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Christine is an Intuitive Mindset Coach and Energy Worker, she uses her intuition to guide her with all of her coaching sessions and teachings and puts her heart and souls into the work she loves. Christine specializes in supporting those on their journey of awakening and offers guidance and support to those moving from grief to happiness.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
For most, the teenage years can be turbulent years, as we know that teenagers go through many changes in their body and behaviors. It's a time where they begin to breakaway from their parents to develop their own identities. Add grief and loss to the mix, and life becomes even more complex and intense.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Survivor's guilt is a particular kind of guilt that affects people who have survived a life threatening situation. Many feel guilty because they survived while others died, some feel like they could have done more to prevent or save lives of others, and there are those who feel guilty because another person died saving the.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When someone you love has died, your grief journey begins and it can affect you emotionally, physically and spiritually. In order to heal it's important to understand the how and why you are feeling the way you do and how to cope with it. Come and listen to this week's guest who lovingly shares the loss of her husband and son, and tells how it motivated her to help others who are traveling on the road of grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Many people tell me that they can't let go and move on from their grief because they feel like it would be disrespectful to the person who's died or, that they would start to forget about them. And if they are not filled with such intense pain over that person being gone, surly that must mean that they no longer miss them. Or, it may seem that way.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Our lives are full of so many losses and sadly we don't acknowledge half of them, it's usually when a loved one dies that we finally name our feelings of grief. Come and listen to my guest who is ready to share her story and give her grief a voice.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
One of the biggest problems I often see, is that once people have taken their first recovery steps, they tend to forget that grief is an ongoing process and sometimes new things about that relationship may come up. If they don't deal with those issues when they arise, they may fall back into old habits and try to stuff down any new pain. Life is work, relationships are work, and nobody, can do the work for you.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
How many times have you heard people say things like “just let it go” “move on” or “get over it.” Is it really that easy to let go and ignore the emotional pain that sits heavy in your heart? In this weeks episode I offer a few steps to begin the process of letting go and moving forward.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
The thought of digging up one's past can seem very daunting and counterproductive to healing, but your past plays a much bigger role in your present than you may realise. You see, we consciously or subconsciously hold onto those past experiences, and those feelings stay with us even though they may no longer be of any use to us.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Come and listen to my chat with our local psychic - medium David Merritt. A reading with a truly gifted medium can change your life and help you through your grief and offer a certain level of evidence that the soul survives death. Dave has helped so many people in their time of need as he supports his clients on their grief journey, especially those who are eager to communicate with their deceased family member of friend. Traveling through the grief process is different for everyone, and there is no handbook on how to deal with the inevitable.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grief is a journey and the roads we take are not all the same. We all have our own coping skills, healthy or unhealthy, and we all have our own way of dealing with it. One thing we can associate with grief is that for most of us is can be extremely challenging, unbelievably heartbreaking and painful.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Sadly, we seem to think that emotions are something outside of us, but all emotions including happiness are created in our mind. Yes! bad things happen and circumstances beyond our control do affect us, especially when it comes to loss. As a society we are brainwashed into thinking we need something external, outside of us to change the way we feel. But, we need to feel in order to heal. The power lies within.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
There is no set time table for how long grief will last or how you will feel at any particular time on your journey. Living with loss is different for everyone and for most, grief never fully disappears, but there are ways to cope and tools to help you let go of your emotional pain.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
I feel that many of us do not realize the amount of grief and loss that Veterans carry around with them. They experience so much loss especially if the person serves in many wars.And if they do not deal with their loss, overtime it piles up and they drag around unresolved grief, that grief those men and women carry can weigh heavy on their hearts and minds.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When someone dies, grief begins. When grieving someone who's life is ruled by addictive behavior, your world can be full of ups and downs and filled with so many overwhelming emotions, and most of the time, the family struggles right along with the addict.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Some of us have become very good at holding onto put pain, mainly because we've carried it since childhood. And many can't let go of their emotional pain because they haven't accepted things that have happened in the past and without acceptance, there is no healing journey.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Death can bring out the best and the worst in families, and family dysfunction is a real thing, and it happens..lot! Estrangement, dysfunction, and conflict are significant losses that are not clearly understood by our society, but with them they bring an overwhelming amount of grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Commitment is not a mere wish or a promise that can be broken, it's about staying true to yourself and staying committed to your goal. A commitment can be about taking care of yourself and to keep moving forward in life even when it feels hard. So why not, commit to YOU!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
If you've listened to any of my podcasts, you'll often hear me say that "every relationship is unique, and we all have our own unique experience with grief." Comparing ourselves to others in any way is a recipe for unhappiness because, comparing never helps, it only hurts.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
For some people they may not experience their grief the way they thought they would, or, they do not acknowledge their loss and show no signs of grief. And there are many reasons why people do not experience an emotional reaction when someone dies or they lose something significant to them. Everyone's grief is unique!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
It's not always easy to make changes especially when dealing with emotional loss. When times are tough and some of us are feeling chipped and scared, we don't seem to realize that we actually have very few useful and valuable habits to help us manage our pain and loss.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Disenfranchised grief is often known as hidden grief. It's grief that goes unacknowledged or validated by many, it can be minimized or not understood and it makes a griever feel unsupported by family, friends, even society and they end up feeling like their grief is unworthy.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
In the beginning of the adoption process, most of the emphasis is focused on the positivity and beauty and that's wonderful. The fact is, as much as adoption contains a great deal of hope, it can also contain a large amount of loss and sadness.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Most of us spend a lot of time at the workplace surrounded by people, some might be good friends and others.. not so much. When grief knocks at your door and you have to work, it can become very uncomfortable for you, and your coworkers. Sadly, most businesses handle the reality of death very poorly.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
We identify ourselves with the stories we tell ourselves, the labels we place upon ourselves, and the roles we undertake defining who we are by what we do for a living, are we married, how much money do we have in the bank. Yet, we don't always have a conscious awareness of our identity until, something changes in our life.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Death does not create one single ripple in one's life. From that primary loss it creates multiple losses, though we often are engulfed in the grief of losing the person we loved and cared about so much. Our grief is also the pain of other losses that are a result of the death, and this ripple effect is known as secondary loss.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
What can we do when lightning strikes twice, maybe three times or more. Grieving multiple losses is far more common than you might imagine and guaranteed, over a lifetime we will all experience many losses, it's just a part of life. The best thing we can do, is deal with each loss as it happens because if we don't and another loss occurs, we can end up in grief overload.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Feelings of guilt can manifest itself in a multitude of ways, it can bring up feelings of regret, shame, anger, and doubt, as well as feelings of failure, inadequacy, and unworthiness.These feelings if left, can eventually impact your physical health and we don't want that.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
After experiencing a major loss, life can feel uncertain and uncertainty can feel scary. Grief feels like fear because it can leave us reeling in uncertainty and when the worst happens to us and and the uncertainty kicks in, we start to question ourselves as life feels overwhelming and fear keeps us stuck.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This is our new and special end of the month episode called Love Notes. It's where you can write to a loved one as though they are still alive and tell them everything you appreciate about them. It's for any loss that you might have experienced be it, death, loss of a pet, loss of a job, aging, moving, abuse, miscarriage, or any other loss that still causes you pain when you think about it. Writing when we've experienced loss can help us to cope with our grief. This project is all about LOVE.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Sometimes people struggle with knowing how to grieve properly and how to share that with others in openness and vulnerability. When they struggle, freedom from emotional pain can feel far, far away, as life is different and they feel like they'll never find happiness again.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When your grieving the holidays can be especially difficult to face. Grief is the normal and natural response to the loss of someone or something important to you, and it can happen with any type of loss. This year has been hard for us all and coronavirus had certainly created a new reality for everyone.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
It can be so hard when your heartbroken and left with belongings that you want to deal with, but it's too painful for you to even think about, and when you do, it triggers those emotions that are stressful and overwhelming . So what can you do when your feeling anxious by all the clutter?
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Heartbreak is very much a universal experience and the intense heartache that follows a death, divorce, abuse, loss of a pet, job loss, or any other kind of loss, may leave you feeling like you'll never experience happiness again.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grief is heavy and can become all to consuming. The pain you carry can feel way to much for you to carry alone, especially at this holiday time. But, it's OK not to feel OK, because nobody else knows how you feel and nobody knows the emotions that pull you down to the depths of despair.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
No parent is ever prepared for a child's death, parents are simply not supposed to outlive their children. So when they lose a child they really are not just losing a person they loved, they are losing their years of hopes, dreams, and promises that they had so looked forward to.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
We all struggle, I'll be the first to admit, I do. Yet sadly, many of us desperately try to hide parts of our life from the world, especially those feelings we think are shameful or embarrassing after all, we just want to be accepted and fit in.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
By the time we are adults , guaranteed we all will have experienced loss of various kinds. I'll bet you've probably felt many of those painful feelings, and it's OK to grieve all of those past losses no matter how big or small.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Having prolonged grief can cause people to feel a loss of their sense of meaning and purpose in life. Even years after their loss, they can be in emotional pain and have difficulty moving on because, they feel stuck in a state if chronic grieving.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Death is part of living, but, when it's close to home it can leave us feeling vulnerable dealing with so many mixed and powerful emotions, anger, frustration, overwhelm, fear, and guilt. My personal experience dealing with the loss of my family, certainly taught me something about living and it enables me to cherish every moment of the life I have.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Emotional baggage, we ALL carry it to varying degrees... even YOU!... It's that imaginary backpack that we drag around with us and continually fill it up with anxieties, worries, inner criticism, and negative thoughts. It's those unprocessed painful emotions from past losses.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When I took the time to look back at my life, I realized that I had experienced so many losses, but never in a million years had I attached the word grief to any of those negative and painful feelings. It was only when my family died, that I allowed myself to acknowledge my emotional pain and call it grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This episode is dedicated to my big brother Steve. I think the death of a sibling is one of the most neglected losses. No matter what age you lose a sibling, and no matter what your relationship was like. When they die, your life changes.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Some friendships last for years and if your fortunate enough, others can last a lifetime. But, like most things in life, there are no guarantees when it comes to friendships. Some may end with a fight or betrayal a few just run their course, and sadly, some may end with death.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
A breakup or divorce is one of the most stressful and emotional experiences, and for many people it can feel like the end of the world. Whether you wanted it or not, the breakup of a relationship can be heartbreaking and trigger so many upsetting and painful emotions.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Men grieve just as much as anyone. However, our society seems to expect them to ... stay strong ... suck it up and hold it all together. Sadly, by doing that, it means for many men, showing their emotions is a sign of weakness, and most of them have been conditioned and lied to since they were young boys.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Suicide, can leave those left behind with so many unanswered questions. It can leave people feeling guilty wondering if there were any signs that they missed. Unfortunately though, the majority of people turn to logic to try and deal with a totally emotional event.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
At the beginning of the pandemic we all focused on securing our physical safety by staying home and shutting down schools and businesses . Now, after months of no in person connections, no sports, proms, or graduations, it has become a mental and emotional crisis for many young people.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This pandemic has created so much job loss, and for many, that loss can be one of life's most stressful experiences. Losing a job can bring about deep and complexed feelings of grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Losing your health can affect you on a daily basis and for many people, each day of living with an illness can be a constant reminder of loss. One of the greatest challenges that people face, is coming to terms with the loss and working through the grief that accompanies it.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Replace the loss implies that everything is replaceable including human beings. However, this myth doesn't help anyone who has experienced a significant loss because, all relationships are unique and relationships cannot be replaced.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Keeping busy is such a bad piece of advice thats give out to grieving people. When your in the midst of your busyness, you might get distracted enough to forget your pain for a short while, but when the busyness ends.... back comes your grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Haven't we all heard someone say "time heals all wounds" or "just give it time." Unfortunately, those words are not true and it's a bad piece of advice to give a grieving person. Time does not heal and if those people try to bury their pain deep inside and never deal with it, sadly they may have trouble thriving socially.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grieving alone is quite a common thing for people to do, mainly because it's a learned behavior. People often feel like they don't want to burden others with their sad and painful feelings, and end up losing that natural desire to talk about their pain. It's sad to think that emotions associated with pain and distress are expected to be dealt with on your own.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Now matter what someone you know is going through, telling them to stay strong is one of the worst things you can say as it implies that they are not permitted to grieve. Those two words are empty, no one has to try to act strong and put on a brave face, when all as they really want to do is breakdown and cry.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
So many of us as children have been taught not to feel bad as crying is immature so it's better to hide that sadness, and many learn that showing emotions is a sign of weakness. When we learn how to understand them.... we learn how to grow.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Unfortunately, when it comes to grief and loss many of us are filled with so much misinformation. Learning about myths can help someone during the grieving process. You never know what loss will bring for you, and sadly most of us are never prepared for it when it comes.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Values help to give you a sense of purpose and will help you to improve results in areas of your life that truly matter to you. The things that you believe are important in the way you live your life. Values affect your relationships, your, health, and your work. Whether you recognize them or not... values exist.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Right now, so many people are grieving. I believe that the amount of grief being experienced is totally beyond words, and unfortunately, the majority of us are socialized and educated to shy away from the topic of grief. People just need and want to be listened to and feel like their voice is being heard.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
With everything going on in our world right now, the importance of a good nights sleep seems to be flying under the radar. As most of us know, sleep is vital for our physical health, it's also a promoter of emotional wellness and mental health and it helps support our immune system.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
After a loss of someone special, grievers are left with the painful task of sifting through and getting rid of their personal belongings. Often the hardest part is having to make a decision of what to keep, and what to let go of.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Setting healthy boundaries means thinking about your needs, and for many people that’s not an easy thing to do. Because so many of us have been taught that it’s important to put the needs of others before your own needs. That’s just not true!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
We humans are social creatures and staying home with limited human contact can have a significant impact on our mental well-being and cause us to have feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior. Right now, so many of our familiar patterns have changed with all of the disruptions in normal routines of everyday life.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
If your a caregiver or a parent, self-care tends to slide to the bottom of your list. However, it's important to know that taking care of yourself is not a luxury, it's essential. Learning how to cope with stress will make you and the people that you care about, much stronger.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When we lose someone or something important to us its a big adjustment. We have to learn how to live without that person, thing, or way of life, and everyone has to do what's right for them, and it takes courage during any of these challenging times.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
We as human beings feel pain, whether that pain is emotional or physical, we all have experiences of being hurt at some point in our lives. What truly separates us, is how we each deal with it.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
No one is born a victim, but everyone gets injured, harmed, cheated or fooled during their life, if not physically then emotionally. You don't have to stay stuck and live your life feeling like a victim. You have the choice to change your story.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Working from home for some people often creates feelings of loneliness and isolation. Going to the supermarket and seeing empty shelves, can feel so deeply distressing. Everything that is happening in our world right now, can affect our mental health negatively. However, there are many effective ways to help manage your fears and anxiety.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Most people only associate grief with death, and yes, death certainly is a huge loss. However, there are many other life events that can produce feelings of sadness and grief, the Coronavirus is one of them.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Delayed grief... is just that. It's grief that you do not fully experience in the moment of your loss. This grief can show up weeks, months, even years, after you've experienced a loss, and it can hit you right out of the blue.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Leaving an abusive relationship can bring up such conflicting feelings for so many people, The more dysfunctional the relationship the more complicated the grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
If you have parents that have not responded to your emotions as a child, you learn that your emotional needs are irrelevant and should be avoided. Emotional neglect is not the same as emotional abuse, it’s easier to disguise. However, it has the ability to have a long lasting impact on a person.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grief is the normal and natural response to any major change that happens in our life. When grief is caused by a sudden and unexpected death, then those who are left behind are often filled with an enormous amount of unfinished and incomplete business in that emotional relationship.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When I spoke with some young people about climate change, they said that they "really worry about their futures and living on a hotter planet due to the increased greenhouse emissions and global warming." They feel hopeless and scared about their futures, and that stress and worry is taking it's toll on their mental health.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Those important days and events are very powerful reminders that someone special is missing from your life. Valentine's Day like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, can be one of those days that stir up so much emotional pain for you.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grieving the loss of addiction is a very common experience and it's also one that goes unacknowledged. By understanding and accepting this process of grieving can really help with recovery.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When financial loss comes, it can change many things. You may find your hopes, dreams, and expectations, that you once had for your future, have all been shattered. And now you find yourself grieving.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
In the years that lead up to retirement many people spend a lot of time and energy making sure that they are physically and financially secure. When retirement comes, many find it very stressful and sometimes depressing.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Reaching out and talking about your loss allows you to feel and process those feelings in a healthy and loving way. Then you can begin to see that there can be a brighter future, one that’s not filled with emotional pain.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Recently I helped a client who had lost her son, she told me that she was horrified when her friends and family would say things to her like, "You can always have more children" or "At least you have other children." Intellectually yes it's true but, grief is an emotion and many people just don't know what to say to someone who is grieving
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
After experiencing a loss, we often wish that it would all go away. Yet, even over time grief does not magically disappear, and reminders can bring back the pain of loss, even another's bereavement can re-trigger your grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Masked grief, relates to those situations where the griever has become so adept to suppressing their feelings of emotional pain, that they will tell you other stories and most of them will even avoid using the word grief.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
When grief is new it can feel so overwhelmingly painful, lonely, and scary. You don’t want to suppress your grief or try to avoid it, and unfortunately there are no shortcuts.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
As people age it’s not uncommon to experience multiple losses in life. While aging can bring about loss it can also bring strength and wisdom.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
If your a griever the holidays may not feel the same for you, and it can all be a sad reminder or a past or recent loss. I offer some ideas to help you survive and come through the holiday experience in one piece.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
We all know that breakups can often be messy. And the chances are you’ve been through at least one breakup in your life, and nobody finds them easy to go through.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
There really is something called empty nest syndrome. According to Psychology Today, empty nest syndrome are feelings of sadness and grief that occurs among parents after their children have grown up and left the home.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
I’ll bet most of you have friends or at least one good friend. That special someone who knows you really well. When a good friend dies, your world can turn upside down.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Did you know that right along with divorce and losing a loved one, moving is actually listed as one of the top stressors. Even if your moving for positive reasons, it is still a major grief event.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Unfortunately abortion is a topic that society seems so scared to talk about, yet alone acknowledge the emotions that come with it. This leaves many to suffer in silence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
I’m sure we have all heard the saying “Time heals all wounds.” While the intentions of the person saying it are usually well meaning. Time itself is not a healer.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Many people who’ve had failed relationships can often become very isolated from their own feelings. So it’s important to understand why a divorce or a bad breakup can be so painful and difficult.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Losing a spouse can be so devastating. Your whole world changes as one day your married, the next your single and this journey can feel scary.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Postpartum grief and the baby blues are a very real thing and fortunately there are positive emotional actions that you can take to move through it.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
The impact of grief can affect our physical and mental health, and yet many people don’t expect physical grief symptoms.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grief can feel very overwhelming and it can feel scary. It’s not because there’s anything wrong with you., more often than not people just don’t know how to deal with their pain.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Unresolved grief can affect your current and your future relationships. It can take you away from happiness and leave you feeling empty, hurt and stuck.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
So many of us share an intense love and bond with our animal companions. So when we lose a pet it is an emotionally devastating experience.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
As parents you can’t protect a child from the pain of loss. However, you can encourage them to express their feelings and create healthy coping skills that will serve them in the future.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Every major change in life can bring with it elements of grief, and grieving can be a lonely, isolating, and confusing journey.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
It is very common for people to have feeling of loss and grief as their life and the life of the person they care for is slowly changed by Alzheimer’s Disease.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
For parents of children with special needs, feelings of overwhelm are often fused by a profound sense of grief caused by the loss of ones hopes, dreams, and expectations.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Each grief journey is as unique as the individual that walks its path. As we grieve it is important to remember to take care of ourselves.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Grief is cumulative. If you’ve experienced multiple losses and have not dealt with them individually. You may find yourself on Grief Overload.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
Miscarriage is not the most popular topic of conversation. And every pregnancy loss is different, but feelings of grief and shock are common.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
What we learn in our society is not how to work with our emotions, but how to block and avoid them.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This grief is the emotional response we feel before a loss.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message
This is my first episode of Give Grief A Chance. Which is a project to bring grief awareness out into the open. Let’s make it ok to talk about it .
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diane81/message