Grief Trails: Recent Episodes
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Stories from everyday humans who have encountered grief in one of its many forms and have found themselves on a different trail than they ever intended. Join us as we hear about the ways grief has changed people in all of its ugliness and unexpected beauty.
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Annie Orenstein, author of the newly released book "Always A Silbing: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide To Grief" joins us to talk about her big brother Ben who died during military service in Afghanistan. She explains how that led to her using her researcher brain to interview other bereaved siblings and eventually writing this beautiful resource of a book to validate the experience of millions of siblings whose grief can go unnoticed.
For links to the book as well as Annie's social media, visit her website- www.annieorenstein.com
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Adam Zuckerman, founder of Buried In Work, joins us to talk about his father's death and his experience as the executor of his estate. This experience is what led Adam to shift careers and create Buried in Work, to help other families navigate this difficult task. You can find out more about what they do at their website- www.buriedinwork.com
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Join us as Kelila Green- mom, surrogate, and pregnancy loss survivor- shares her story of surrogacy and grief. Kelila is host of the podcast, "Pushing Through Loss", a speaker, and founder of Ours and Yrs- a pregnancy loss survival toolkit.
You can connect with Kelila on Instagram @OursandYrs, or on Facebook @Kelila Beth Green, or on her website: www.kelilagreenspeaker.com
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Brooke Kekos joins us to discuss leaving a rigid community she was raised in, and the grief of losing her family, friends, and all she had known as a result. In the same time frame, she also went through a divorce, and several years later grieved the complicated feelings that came with the death of her ex-husband, the father of her children.
Brooke has gone on to write a children's book- Grief Monster, and is in the process of writing a memoir. She is host of the podcast Goddess Rising, and is a coach working with women through their healing journeys using a combination approach of trauma informed recovery coaching and rapid transformational therapy.
To find her children's book Grief Monster, follow the link here.
To connect with her for coaching or on social media, find her here:
https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-kekos-253905231
https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachinggoddess
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075036248909
https://www.facebook.com/brooke.kekos/
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Elizabeth “Liz” O’Donnell is a steadfast infant loss advocate leading the charge in raising awareness and prevention of stillbirth and infant mortality. Her daughter, Aaliyah, was born still in 2020. Today, she runs a one-woman non-profit keeping her daughter’s spirit alive, supporting mothers and families across the country who experience the pain of losing a baby and advocating for legislation that could reduce the number of U.S. stillbirths.
Liz is also a Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, a grassroots initiative that advocates for evidence-based, respectful, and equitable maternity care. Prior to her advocacy work, Liz was a dedicated D.C. Public Schools elementary math and science school teacher for 7 years.
In 2020, Liz was sent home from the hospital with only her daughter's footprints and baby blanket.. When her employer revoked her paid leave for her recovery, she shared her experience on social media in a post that went viral and launched her advocacy. Later, in 2021, the DC paid family leave legislation was amended to include stillbirth.
Inspired by an outpouring of support and motivated to keep her daughter’s spirit alive, Liz started Aaliyah in Action (AiA). The non-profit supports women and families following perinatal, neonatal or infant loss with self-care packages and bereavement support books. Liz has partnered with 50+ hospitals around the country (and counting) to provide curated self-care packages. More than 1,500 families have received AiA support packages in 40 states, Canada, Jamaica and the UK. AiA boxes contain items sourced from women and Black-owned businesses, the community her daughter would have been a part of.
A positive, energetic force who excels at community building, connection and empathy, Liz earned both a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology and an M.Ed in Elementary Education from The George Washington University. She lives in DC and is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health back at GW.
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Listen as Erin Antroinen, founder and CEO of NextGen Caregivers LLC shares her journey into caregiving that was sparked when she simultaneously cared for her fatherJeff battling cancer and her mother Sue facing dementia and Parkinson’s. Erin is your guide to a personalized caregiving approach, recognizing that each caregiver’s story is unique. She looks to support caregivers at every stage, from newbies seeking logistics and stress management tips to seasoned caregivers looking for somatic awareness and emotional support, and those wanting to thrive on their caregiving journey. Erin believes that caregiving, though demanding, offers incredible opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. IG link https://www.instagram.com/nextgencaregivers/
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Samantha Ruth, a trained psychologist, shares her personal story of love and loss with us. After her husband Jim died, Samantha took an extended period of time to lean deep into her grief, and it led her in a new direction in life.
She is the host of the "Be Ruthless Show" podcast, a podcast dedicated to making noise and breaking stigmas and founder of "GriefHab". You can connect with her and learn more on her website.
Samantha’s mission is to change the way the world views both grief and mental illness, so people can get the help they deserve without fear of judgment, labels, and repercussions.
Samantha is the Proud Founder of Griefhab, rehab for grief, a 24/7 community open to anyone who has experienced a loss. After personally living through this, Sam realized just how much support she needed on a daily basis. She vowed to create these services so that others would have this support available in their times of need.
In her free time, you can find Sam and
her pups, Sassy and Dallas, on one of
their outdoor adventures. They love living
in Colorado and never miss an
opportunity to explore their beautiful
surroundings. Music fuels Sam’s soul,
family means everything to her, and
honoring her late husband, Jim, gives her life daily purpose.
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Ann Swanson, bestselling author of the book the Science Of Yoga and her newest book, Meditation for the Real World, joins us to talk about how her own journey into this work, and how meditation can make lasting changes in our bodies. She walks us through a brief grief meditation and provides us with an evidence-based journaling prompt.
To connect with Ann or buy her books, visit her website: www.meditationfortherealworld.com
If you purchase a book, reach out to Ann for 14 days worth of audio meditations for free!
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Internationally renowned psychic medium Karen Docherty joins us to discuss her connection with the spirit world and her over 25 years experience in mediumship. We talk about how she came to be a medium, the vulnerable place clients can be in when grieving and seeking a connection, and how her own grief was impacted by her role as a medium.
To connect with Karen, visit her website here at www.karenpsychic.com or find her on Facebook @mediumkarendocherty, Instagram @karendochertyspiritmedium, or Linked In @karen-docherty.
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Kelly Daugherty shares her own story of losing her mother as a child and how it has shaped her career as a social worker who now focuses on grief and loss support. You can connect with Kelly at her website: https://www.glgrief.com or at centerforinformedgrief.com.
To find Kelly's new book: "The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection", you can find it on Amazon here.
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Joined by writer and author Dr. Kelly S. Thompson, she shares openly about the tumultuous relationship she had with her sister Megan while her sister struggled with addiction, and then about reconnecting prior to losing Megan to cancer. Her story is layered with complex emotions and is one so many will relate to.
Kelly is the author of the following:
Still, I Cannot Save You, A memoir of sisterhood, love and letting go (Feb 14, 2023)
Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the Forces (2019)
You can find her here:
kellysthompson.com
kelly@kellysthompson.com
www.facebook.com/KellySThompsonWritingandEditing
Twitter: KellyS_Thompson
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Joined by Sheila Squillante, author of the newly released book "All Things Edible, Random, and Odd: Essays on Grief, Love, and Food" joins us to tell the story of losing her dad in her early twenties.
Sheila is open to visiting book clubs or doing readings/book events- reach out to her if you are interested! Find her on IG @sheilasquill, Tiktok @sheilasquillante, or visit her website- www.sheilasquillante.com
To buy her book- https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/sheila-squillante-all-things-edible-random-odd-preorder?fbclid=IwAR0RX1SuqQm1YpstOSl36_w6PE6r9hw6-agPSohnrzvmBtWKi0UKiAteTLE_aem_AQSB9l7UvMz7RwSL1-reqTI4aE7ZTgRcIaqlynXpA36h1pCgT1iqIE-HD54lI4W1_pI
To read an excerpt- https://lithub.com/meals-and-memories-sheila-squillante-on-writing-to-remember-her-father/?fbclid=IwAR3XEa3vV3D5FDDaa7dqkoemIhWeYUJsauMC3dibtnWufq9I78b2Epf0MkM_aem_AQSZyubJJwRjBu6E6veNM9svmT30jucDI3a7zAA0jdTb97Bmoyi5BWfepc3T2xWBfkA
To find Sheila on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sheila.squillante?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Or on Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/sheilasquill.bsky.social
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Jill Johnson, author of "Compounding Your Confidence" and founder of Johnson Consulting Services, joins us to discuss the year her incredibly motivated and accomplished career in business was put on pause as she faced two back to back difficult losses. She discusses the way her grief changed her perspective on life, and how she found new purpose when her Mom left her with one final challenge. That challenge led her down a path of legacy work and genealogy research- taking her all over the world.
To connect with Jill, visit her website at www.jcs-usa.com or find her on Social Media and LinkedIn @JillJohnsonUSA
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Joined by Dr. Barbara Hopkinson, founder of A Butterfly's Journey, a nonprofit for resilience after loss, certified advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, speaker and author- we discuss her long winding story of loss from her parents to two babies and later her 21-year-old son followed by her second husband. Her grief took her to the brink of taking her own life, a brink she is grateful she came back from to go on and see her grandchildren born and growing happily.
Barbara is author of a memoir titled “A Butterfly’s Journey… Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child”, and the first in a series of photo books “Faces of Resilience”, as well as co-author of 8 other books. Barbara is a member of IAOTP, LOANI, and GSFE (Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs).
To find or connect with Barbara, visit her website- http://abutterflysjourney.org
or Contact her for a free 30 minute call: +1 617-410-6309 You can reach her by email- info@abutterflysjourney.org
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Sara Roccisano from Embolden Adventures tells her journey from working a high power job on Wall St. to a continuous string of job losses and unemployment. Working through the grief of her identity, she re-examined what she wanted out of this life and forged her own entirely different path.
To check out Sara's adventures, inquire about speaking, or information about her upcoming book release, please visit http://www.emboldenadventures.com
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Desiree, a certified grief educator and coach, joins us to openly share the stories of how she lost each of her parents. One to sudden loss, one to a slow decline from a neurologic disease that required Desiree to become a caregiver. Join us to find the connection that can happen when we talk about our grief and see where in life it takes us.
To connect with Desiree, check out her website, www.desireedoucet.com, or some of her free resources below:
"Understanding Grief: 12 Essential Insights", anyone may download it here: https://desireedoucet.com/understanding_grief/
A free webinar on "Graceful Grief during the Holidays" - can be accessed here: https://desireedoucet.com/graceful_grief_mc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desiree.doucet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedoucetcoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireedoucet/
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Michael Gershe, comedian and author, was just a baby when his life was changed forever by a drunk driver. We discuss the long lasting impacts of the accident and the ways grief has continued to show up in his life. Michael shares with us how he is a comedian and a public speaker against drunk driving, and how he has processed his grief over his lifetime.
To follow or get in touch with Michael, find him on Facebook @MichaelGershe, on Instagram @GershePix, or at his website www.themagicoflife.org
His book, "The Magic of Life: A Son's Story of Hope after Tragedy, Grief, and a Speedo" can be found on Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
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Shelly Edwards Jorgensen, author of the memoir "Beautiful Ashes", joins me for a conversation about surviving domestic violence, sexual assault, and homicide. We also discuss the flaws in the criminal justice system that often re-traumatizes victims and in Shelly's case, did not actively protect her.
To find Shelly's memoir, go to her website, www.beautifulashesmemoir.com.
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Lucy's Dad Brian joins us to share her story and spread awareness about DIPG. He gives an honest look into what it means to be a grieving Dad and continues to share Lucy with the world while fundraising for treatment advances. You can find more about their story at their website http://www.lucyslegacy.net/#/ or on Facebook @Lucy's Legacy. To learn more about DIPG or donate to the lifesaving research being done, check out https://rundipg.org/
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When Jana lost her Mom at just 20 years old she was on the brink of adulthood, closing one chapter and beginning the next. We talk to her much later, 24 years after her mother's death and discuss all that has happened in that time- including her work as a psychotherapist and how her personal grief helped her validate and comfort others.
You can find Jana as the host of the Podcast, She Illuminated, or at her website, www.janafuchscoaching.com
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Joined by Megan Nolan, author of "The Warrior's Journey: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Entrepreneur", we discuss her experience of grief and loss in her community as a result of the massive Maui Wild Fires that ravaged the island in August of 2023.
Megan can be found at her website, www.thewarriorsjourneybook.com, where you can find her book and connect with her.
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Suzanne Jabour joins us for an emotional episode talking about the sudden loss of her son Ben. She describes child loss "as horrifying as you imagine". In an open discussion of her grief process, what worked for her and what didn't, she discusses the work she does now as a grief educator, workshop leader, and transformational coach. We talk about the inequities and inconsistencies when it comes to grief in the workplace and Suzanne shares how she is trying to change that.
You can find Suzanne and all of her links at www.suzannejabour.com
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When Ydaiber came to the U.S. from Venezuela she had no idea the ways grief would infiltrate her life. Sudden loss became a part of her story more than once, and it was through facing her grief that she changed her life. This episode deals with sibling loss, sudden loss, and parent loss. You can find Ydaiber on IG @Ydaiber, or her website www.rekindleyourlight.com, or find her podcast "Rekindle Your Light" wherever you get your podcasts.
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Join us as Blair shares her incredible journey through multiple losses in the span of just a few short years. From her father's terminal diagnosis and her reconciliation with him and their relationship despite his addiction, to the unexpected loss of her pregnancy, her father in law, and her mother; saying goodbye to her dad at the end of all that. Blair talks with us about finding resilience and gratitude during the hard moments.
You can find Blair on IG @blairfromblairland, or at her website, the Global Resilience Project.com
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Elaine Benfield, founder of "Herstories" joins us to discuss what happened the year she turned 50. Finding out her child is trans, and then realizing her husband of over 20 years is gay. Her story is insightful and honest, you won't want to miss it.
To find Elaine, check out her website www.herstories.com or listen to the HerStories Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
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Join us as we discuss the ins and outs specific to pet loss and how Erica Messer changed the trajectory of her life after the loss of her cat Wolfgang and created Wolfie's Wish. Visit her website to check out or purchase her deck of grieving cards specific for the loss of a pet. You can find Erica on Instagram @Wolfies_wish.
Stay tuned for special Pet Loss Support Boxes coming to RememberGrams soon.
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This will be our last episode of Season 1 of Grief Trails, but we will be back with more stories for you the first Wednesday in September!
Today is a solo episode with host Amanda Kernahan about ambiguous loss, examples of what that has looked like in her own life and how stigma and shame can keep us feeling isolated in these experiences.
Please follow us on Instagram @Remembergrams in the off season. If you or a friend have a story that you think would be a good fit for the podcast in Season 2, please reach out to us via email to contact@remembergrams.com
Thank you so much for listening and have a wonderful summer!!
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Today on the podcast we dive into the soul, how we can learn more about our soul's blueprint through astrology, what a "warrior soul" is, and how this can intersect and help with grief. We are joined by astrologer Cate Cook, who supports women by helping them understand their purpose in life and how their gifts are meant to be shared with the world.
To find Cate, check out her website www.catecookastrology.com
To check out some free information from Cate, click here to learn How to Uncover Your True Purpose.
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Georgianna Lee joins us to share the story of her former partner, from the magical beginnings to the unravelling of the relationship. We talk about the grief of breakups, and she shares the rest of her story when she must grieve the loss of his life. Georgianna is insightful and a calming presence, you won't want to miss this episode. Trigger warning that we do discuss suicide and mental health.
To connect further with Georgianna, you can find her on IG @georgiannalee, or follow her podcast on IG @wholeheartedloving which can also be found on any podcast platform. Her website is www.georgiannalee.com
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How does someone become a children's book author later in life? Today we hear Wade Bergner's journey from the darkness of grief to following what lit him up. Wade is an award winning children's author and founder of the Emotional Agility Matters Children's Series. His most recent book "The Mirror Box" deals with grief and helps families as they move through and adjust to the loss of a loved one. You can find out more about Wade and his books on his website, www.bergnerbooks.com, or search for them on Amazon.
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Suzanne Anderson, an author, psychologist, coach, leadership consultant, transformational teacher and founder of The Mysterial Woman, joins us on the podcast to tell the story of losing her beloved husband David to suicide. After that tragic life, the beautiful and magical world she had shared with David came crumbling down and she was left to navigate the brokenness. She walks us through how she did that, and shares some insights and anecdotes from her upcoming book "You Make Your Path by Walking: A Transformational Field Guide Through Trauma and Loss", available in June 2023. To learn more about Suzanne and her upcoming retreat, or to purchase one of her books, visit her website MysterialWoman.com.
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Jenn Schultz, educator, speaker, writer, and cancer advocate; joins us today to share her experiences with grief and loss in different forms. She shares with us the story of her cousin who passed away suddenly at a very young age, and how her and her family coped with her death. Then, she brings us to the time in her life when she was first diagnosed with cancer, and how that led to major life changes. She is now a four-time cancer survivor and certified melanoma educator through the Melanoma Research Foundation and actively involved in her local chapter of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
To find and connect with Jenn, visit her website at jennpatrice.com, or follow her on Instagram @jenn_patrice. You can also listen to her monthly guest segment on the podcast Low Ultraviolet Tide, wherever you find your podcasts.
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Kristina Driscoll, with a degree and former career in finance, talks about how her life changed when her husband was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease when their son was just 5 years old. She shares what that 12 yr caretaking journey looked like and the grief that came along with it, and how she changed her life in the aftermath to one of helping women find their own paths to becoming brave, resilient, and authentic with her podcast, "She's Brave with Kristina Driscoll". You can find her on Instagram @shesbravepodcast, or on her website at www.shesbravepodcast.com.
She is also on Facebook, where you can connect with her or join her Facebook group.
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Lianne walks us through the chapters of her life that she hadn't expected, from a life-changing physical injury, to falling in love and the logistical complexities of the relationship, to re-connecting and losing her partner, and finally to a place of healing through the creation of her business making book art. You can see examples of Lianne's custom book art pieces or reach out to her on Instagram @Liannilily_creations or on TikTok @LianniLilyCreations.
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Kyla joins us to share how her brother's tragic and sudden loss sparked a monumental change in her life and within herself. She went on to create a business following a calling from childhood, to focus on wellness, self-development, and the outdoors. You can find Kyla's website here https://www.back2naturewellness.com/ or you can find her on Instagram @back2nature_wellness. You won't want to miss this episode.
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Shira Sameroff joins us to discuss her path from wanting to become a mother as a single woman in her late 30s and where that desire brought her. From the exploration of her values and identity to the world of adoption and the grief that comes when adoptions fall through. Shira talks about that continued re-evaluation and the way we find our true path through challenges. You can connect with Shira via her website www.shirasameroff.com or on IG @shirasameroff.
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We talk with Sarah Cox as she shares her journey of infertility, miscarriage, and the loss of her baby Jasmine. Sarah is on social media @journeyforjasmine and host of the podcast "Finding Hope After Loss".
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As your host, I love interviewing guests about their experiences with grief and where it has led them in life. I have been enjoying these other stories so much that I hadn't stopped to think that you don't know my own story. So this is a short episode to get a little background on who the host of Grief Trails is, and what led to the creation of this podcast. Enjoy this first solo episode!
Amanda Kernahan is host of this podcast Grief Trails, and also the founder of RememberGrams. She is a freelance writer and working on her first memoir. She is also a sign language interpreter, wife, and mother of two.
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Paula Yolles joins us to talk about the grief that comes from a divorce. The pain of not being able to be with your child full time and how she leaned on food for comfort. She walks us through her journey of healing her past and herself so she could walk into the future she is living now as a coach for women and emotional eating.
Paula is founder of Body Mind Food Freedom, and you can reach her via email paula@paulayolles.com, on Instagram @paulayolles, or Join her Facebook Group "End Emotional Eating Sisterhood".
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Andreea joins us to share the story of losing her life partner Kalman, the journey of getting medical care within the U.S. without health insurance, and what finding her purpose has meant for her along the way and since his passing. To meet with Andreea and consider working with her as a coach, you can go to the scheduling link here. You can follow her on Instagram @asacred_rebel.
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Amany joins us from Sydney, Australia and shares the story of losing her parents, her anchors in life. We talk about each of her losses and what the aftermath, grief, and healing looked like for her. To follow Amany, check out her IG page where she focuses her content around grief @findingmyanchors_
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Jill joins us to share the story of her late husband Derek, who died tragically when they were newlyweds expecting their first child. Jill's story has gone on to highlight strength and resilience as she later faced another close loss, and a diagnosis that was life-changing. She shares about each of these experiences and reflects on grief and healing. To follow Jill, you can check out the Pickle Jar Podcast on any podcast platform, follow on Instagram @the_picklejarpodcast, or check out her business at www.chronicallyfitcanada.com or follow the on IG @chronicallyfitcanada
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Alanna Banks joins us to discuss losing her Dad and how that experience led her to sell her business, go inward, and launch into a new direction. To connect with Alanna you can go to her website http://www.alannabanks.com, listen to her podcast "Cracked Open" for some hypnotic meditations, her podcast that she Co-hosts called "No Excuses Coaching", or follow her on Instagram @alannabankscoaching. If you are in the Toronto, Canada area, reach out to her to find her next in-person session of HypnoFlow!
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John shares with us the story of his wife Amy, his love for her, the struggles they faced and the grief he has experienced since her death. He talks candidly about it all and we talk about how it led to the publication of his book "My Heart Has No Home". You can follow John on twitter @wordpuppet, on Instagram @john_worsley, or visit his website. You can find his book on Amazon at this link.
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Join us for a conversation with the wisdom of years Corinne O'Flynn has had being an ambassador for grief. She shares her experiences with us and how they have made her grow in a truly authentic and comforting conversation. To find Corinne, you can go to her website to see her writing and check out her business coaching offers, or find her podcast "The Calm Entrepreneur" on any podcast platform, or at this link. Also, be sure to check out her non-profit for child loss, The Rowan Tree Foundation here.
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Natalie, writer and mother of two, shares her long and everchanging path of grief with us after losing her Mom at age 25. We talk about the strange synchronicities found along the way and how it has shaped the lens we view the world with. This episode is full of so much goodness and wisdom with which she looks back on the experience. Find Natalie on Instagram with her handle @natserianni, and be sure to read this article linked here that we talk about from the Huffington Post, it is a gem.
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Cameron Munoz, founder of Puzzle Ranch, joins us to talk about all things grief and share her story, from the loss of her father in her teens to a different kind of loss as an adult, and the grief that comes with multiple children with disabilities. Cameron has pivoted in response to these events in her life and created something amazing from it. Find Cameron on social media @puzzleranch or her website, www.puzzleranchflorida.com
To follow along with Cameron's upcoming podcast Living Inspired, slated for release in April during Austim Awareness Month, go to https://anchor.fm/lovingothers or follow along on social media @livinginspiredpodcast
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Becca Webb Ingersoll joins us to talk about the grief that comes with lost dreams for yourself. She opens up about her infertility journey, her premature labor, and her twins with health concerns. Find Becca's blog here- mercy-rose.com
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Tisha Endsley from the Permission to Live podcast joins today to share the story of her Son Connor's passing. We talk about drug addiction and what that experience is like for families, as well as dive into her loss and how she has managed her grief. Tisha is the host of the podcast "Permission to Live", which can be found on any podcast platform.
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