A2Z Healing Toolbox : Recent Episodes

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Ready to take proactive steps in the grief and trauma healing process? Join social worker, educator, and five-time award-winning author Susan Hannifin-MacNab as she guides with grace, humor and tools of the trade. Discover A2Z Healing Toolbox® - 26 powerful, action-based tools that counter the negative effects of grief & trauma while assisting in increased healing of the mind, body and spirit. Listen to inspirational guest experts in the fields of traumatic loss and bereavement as well as everyday individuals who are learning to live in the light despite profound darkness. Tune in for life-changing messages to integrate on the personal road to healing.

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Breathe. Stretch. Move. Repeat.  Lean into your own emotional and physical healing by taking tiny steps forward both internally (mind) and externally (body). Learn how to integrate even the tiniest of movements into your life in order to heal- one moment at a time. You won’t want to miss this conversation with Susan’s extraordinary trainer, the motivational Tori Brillantes- fitness professional, health & wellness coach, and creator of Brilliant Mind and Body. Find lifestyle coach Tori Brillantes on Instagram Connect with Susan Hannifin-MacMab and A2Z Healing Toolbox here Navigate grief and trauma- work with Susan Hannifin-MacNab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Deliberate daydreaming and multi-sensory fantasy. How can these imagery-based mind-states promote our healing? And how can imagery work when grievers may be tired, depressed, anxious, listless, resistant or distracted? Join Susan as she explores the power of the imagination with the inspiring Belleruth Naparstek- psychotherapist, author, guided imagery pioneer and creator of the Health Journeys audio library. Find out more about Health Journeys and Belleruth Naparstek Work with Susan Hannifin-MacNab - A2Z Healing Toolbox.com

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Propel your own healing by joining hands and leaning into the power of group support. In this episode, Susan chats with Michele Neff Hernandez- Author, Founder, CEO and Group Guru- who leads millions of widowed people worldwide. Find out more about Michelle Neff Hernandez Get the book Different After You-Rediscovering Yourself and Healing After Grief and Trauma Work with Susan Hannifin-MacNab and join an A to Z Circle of Support Group- You are not alone! Find out more here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What do boundaries have to do with self-care? A lot, it turns out! Sit back, relax and enjoy this authentic conversation with author Teresa Beshwate, Master of Public Health and Sudden Widow Coach.

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Is it possible to find the funny inside enormous pain... and why would we even want to do that? Can laughter really help our healing? Join Susan as she chats with Kelley Lynn- comedian, author, actress and widow- about inserting laughter during the toughest of times. Find out about Kelley Lynn - Comedian, Author, Actor, Speaker, Grief Coach Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab and the A2Z Healing Tool Box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What does self-compassion have to do with eating while grieving? How can we retrain our brain from over-eating or under-eating as we live with profound loss? In this episode, Susan chats with Lizzie Merritt- Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach- about harnessing new nutritional habits to help us along the way. Get in touch with Lizzie Merritt -Professional Weight Loss Coach here Find out how to navigate grief and trauma with Susan Hannifin-MacNab here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How is it possible for grievers to open up to small bits of joy again? Are there tips, tools and new ways of thinking to make this process easier? Join Susan as she chats with coach Robert Pardi- author of Chasing Life- about the power of examining your positives while living with uncertainty and loss.

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Can animals really help promote healing? What can we do to integrate more fins, feathers, and fur into our lives? Join Susan as she chats with the inspiring Dr. Nancy Saltzman- educator and author of Radical Survivor- about the power of adding animals to our grief and trauma healing journey.

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Is it possible to utilize the skills of research, investigation, and collaboration during the difficult process of terminal diagnosis, profound loss and life rebuilding? Join Susan’s enlightening conversation with Tom Nishioka- widowed father, business professional and psychologist of life – as they uncover the power of doing your homework during times of great need.

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Propel your own healing by joining hands with others and leaning into the power of group support. In this episode, Susan chats with Casey Gauntt- father, son, writer, and leader of an unlikely fraternity that supports grieving dads.

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Can writing help with your healing process? Is there a correct way to begin? In this episode, Susan chats with John Polo- author, speaker and widow coach- about the power of simple written and pictorial journaling for releasing pain, trauma and grief.

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Why is it so hard for grievers to ask for help? What can we do to assist someone who is grieving? Join Susan as she chats with the energetic and inspiring Kim Hamer- author of 100 Acts of Love- about the power of organizing your support network to harness the help you really need.

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Harness your own healing by leaning into right-brain modalities such as light, sound, color and imagery. In this episode, Susan chats with Jim Spelman- artist, writer, coach, father and widower- about the power of mindful creativity while living with profound loss.

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Sit back, relax and enjoy this authentic self-care conversation with Paula Stephens- exercise physiologist, wellness coach, mindfulness teacher and Buddhist chaplain.

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Susan explores the beautiful concept of chipped teacups by sharing her own story of grief, trauma and continued healing. She invites you to participate in an interactive workshop session, reviews common grief and trauma reactions in adults, and uncovers twenty-six powerful A to Z healing tools that are the basis of upcoming podcast episodes.

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