Loving Life after Loss: Recent Episodes
Marie Alessi
I want to support people on their healing journey. This podcast is a mix of interviews and talks, all collected to #upspiral the world of grief.
**Disclaimer: This video contains discussion of domestic and family violence, which may be distressing for some viewers. Please take care while watching and reach out for support if you need it. If you or someone you know is in danger, please contact:
In Australia: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline on 13 11 14
In America: National Domestic Violence Hotline đ 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
đŹ You can also chat online at thehotline.org
Eugene Z. Bertrand is a Master of Social Work candidate at Columbia University and a passionate advocate for trauma-informed mental health care. He is the bestselling author of Resilience: Breaking the Chains.
With a foundation in history and education, he blends academic rigor with a heartfelt dedication to amplifying marginalised voices. His writing delves into the intersections of trauma, resilience, and healing â inviting readers to confront stigma and embrace vulnerability as a pathway to growth. Recognised for his work advancing trauma-informed care and mental health access, Eugene not only embodies resilience but also empowers others to cultivate it within themselves. Through his advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement, he fosters awareness, empathy, and systemic change to help individuals and communities heal with courage and compassion.
Here's how you can connect with Eugene Z. or buy his book:
Website: https://eugenezbertrand.com
Book: https://mybook.to/ResilienceBChains
domesticviolenceawareness #emotionalhealing #emdr #dvsurvivor
As The Motivational FirewoodÂź Guy, Steve Gamlin blends back-to-basics Positivity, Visualisation & Humour, teaching his clients to SEE their desired outcomes, understand their WHY, and build ACTION PLANS to achieve them.He delivers this as a Podcast host, Keynote Speaker, through his Ultimate Life Vision program, 1-on-1 and Group Coaching, plus Live and Virtual events.Over the past year, Steve has also been featured on multiple podcasts where he authentically and vulnerably shares his Grief Journey, since the loss of his beloved Soulmate Tina in December 2024, after 6,386 days head over heels in Love.Connect with Steve:
Website: https://SteveGamlin.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveGamlin
widower #widowhood #motivationalspeaker #truelove
John Kammer is a husband, friend, and new father who cares deeply about making a difference. With a background that spans cybersecurity and hospitality, as well as creative pursuits like comedy, improv, and voice acting, heâs always sought ways to connect with people on a real level. That mission took shape in Guardian [AI]ngels, the grief-support platform he founded to help others find comfort and healing through conversation.
Today, John blends technical insight with empathy and humor, bringing both his personal journey and professional experience to the table. Whether through Guardian [AI]ngels or in everyday life, heâs driven by the belief that technology can serve as a bridge to deeper human connection and meaningful impact.
You can connect with John here:
https://guardianaingels.ai
ai #conversations #healing #grief #unsilencegrief #podcast
Tina R. Fornwald is the founder and executive director of Widowhood Real Talk with Tina, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing compassionate support for individuals navigating grief. A Chicago native, she served honorably in the United States Army for over two decades, retiring in 2020 as a Chief Warrant Officer Two. While on active duty, she earned a bachelorâs degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting and was ordained into the ministry in 2010. She is also a certified Empowerment Life Coach.Tinaâs perspective on grief was shaped by deeply personal experience. After surviving breast cancer in 2015, she faced the sudden death of her husband of 32 years, Mark W. Fornwald, in 2017. Through faith, therapy, and community, she rebuilt her life and became a source of guidance for other widows and widowers seeking hope after loss.Today, Widowhood Real Talk with Tina spans over 114 countries through podcasts, retreats, and support groups. Tina remarried in 2022, joining her life with Fred M. Jackson, and continues her mission to transform pain into purpose â helping others see that grief and greatness can coexist.Connect with Tina here:Visit https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org to join the community and access resources and social media links.Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@widowhoodrealtalkwithtina Twitter: https://twitter.com/WidowhoodRTWTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/widowhood_real_talk_with_tinaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-fornwald-57ab8041TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefsupporttinaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087265187351Upcoming Course:Youâre Not Crazy, Youâre Grieving: A Tender Discussion on the Real Impact of GriefUnderstanding Invisible Loss, Breaking the Myths, and Healing GentlyDate: Saturday, September 20, 2025Time: 1:00 PM EST ~ Live via ZoomCost: USD 10.00https://bit.ly/4pwI9kk#widowhood #widowsupport #community #love #tribe #healing #healingafterloss #latehusband #remarried #yourenotcrazy
Soreya James is a transformational guide, trauma-informed therapist and creator of Metamorphosis, a multidimensional body of work that weaves memoir, mysticism and medicine into one. With over two decades of experience, she walks the edges of whatâs spoken and unspoken, bringing taboo, trauma and truth into the light.
Her work invites people to meet their grief, their power and their soul, not through quick fixes but through raw, real and radically honest transformation. Whether guiding retreats, writing books or creating screen stories, Soreyaâs mission is to unsilence whatâs been hidden and to remind us that healing isnât linear, itâs a metamorphosis.
You can connect with Soreya here:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soreyajames
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/soreyajames
somatictherapy #breathwork #generationaltrauma #epigenetics #healing #grief
Daniel Kopp, MA, MS, CFP Âź, MQFP Âź, is a fee-only, fiduciary financial planner, financial therapist, and founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning where he helps young widows and widowers as well as military members organize their financial lives by aligning their money with their deeply-held values. He leverages his personal experiences as a widower to Sarah and an Air Force veteran of nine years to offer a deeper level of engagement and connection with his clients. In addition to offering comprehensive, holistic financial planning services, he specializes in working with younger widows dealing with financial anxiety through the lens of financial therapy. This combined approach blends therapeutic and financial competencies to help people reach their financial goals by thoughtfully addressing financial challenges, while at the same time, attending to the emotional, psychological, behavioral, and relational hurdles that are intertwined.
Danielâs education includes his undergraduate as a BS in Economics from Purdue University with highest distinction, an MA from American Military University, a Graduate Certificate in Financial Therapy and a MS in Advanced Financial Planning from Kansas State University (KSU). He has been published in the Journal of Financial Therapy for his research on working with widows dealing with money avoidance. Daniel lives with his wife Anna and two sons in Sarasota, Florida where they love to explore new places, try interesting cuisines, play board games, and serve in their local church.
Here are some of the links and resources mentioned in our conversation tonight:
Journal of Financial Therapy: https://newprairiepress.org/jft
Research paper on working with Widows with Money Avoidance Daniel helped co-author: https://newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1292&context=jft
Find a Financial Therapist: https://financialtherapyassociation.org/find-a-financial-therapist
The Financial Wisdom of Ebeneezer Scrooge: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Financial-Wisdom-of-Ebenezer-Scrooge/Ted-Klontz/9780757307669
Kansas State University Financial Therapy Program: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/consumer-sciences/academics/minors/personal-financial-planning/fintherapycertificate.html
Moneyscripts test: https://www.bradklontz.com/moneyscriptstest
financialplanning #widowhood #financialtherapy #unsilencegrief #podcast
*Trigger Warning*: This podcast interview discusses topics including #suicide and #HIV. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or seek local support services in your area.
Meet Joanne Brooks â MBA, Circle Builder, and fierce advocate for women building bold, sustainable businesses that feel good to lead. With 20+ years in commercial banking and 17 companies launched (including one that scaled to $30 million inches two years), she has ridden the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. She's built, rebuilt, and has found the clarity that comes when strategy meets soul.
Today, she guides female founders who are drowning in the day-to-day and done with doing it all alone. Through her programmes â Her Transformation, Navig8 Circle, and Elevate Consulting â she helps women clear the noise, reclaim their rhythm, and lead with purpose. Joanne doesn't believe in cookie-cutter formulas or fluffy empowerment quotes. She believes in systems that support you, circles that hold you, and strategy you can actually use.
As a speaker and mentor, Joanne shares raw truths, proven tools, and powerful questions that unlock lasting impact â because clarity is a legacy, not just a leadership skill.
Here's how you can connect with Joanne:
https://navig8biz.com
suicidesurvivor #businessmentor #entrepreneur #femaleentrepreneur #leadership #circles
Pam Baker is the founder and CEO of Widows Who Wineâą, a national community and app designed to help widows rediscover connection, support, and joy after profound loss.
After losing her husband, Jon, to glioblastoma in 2021, Pam turned her personal experience into purpose - becoming an author and podcast host to guide others through the complexities of grief and estate planning.
She is the author of "Whereâs the Key to the Safe?" and hosts two podcasts:"The Lost Love Stories", which offers heartfelt conversations for anyone who has lost someone they love; and "Coffee, Cancer & Cocktails", a candid and compassionate space to discuss the messy intersections of illness, caregiving, and resilience.
A seasoned philanthropist and community leader, Pam and her team have raised millions for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation following the diagnoses of two of her children. Based in Roswell, Georgia, she is the proud mother of four young adults and is known for opening her heart and home to a life filled with purpose, people, and plenty of laughter.
Hereâs how to connect with Pam:
Website: https://www.widowswhowine.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pam.r.baker.5
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakereed
Widows Who Wine IG: https://www.instagram.com/widowswhowine
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeecancerandcocktails
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pambaker1818
The Lost Love Stories Podcast: https://thelostlovestories.buzzsprout.com
Where's the key to the safe? Author Website: https://lastinglegacyconsulting.com
Amazon link to her book: https://a.co/d/d916x4T
And here is Part 1 of our interview, if you'd like to watch more of Pam's background story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43nwEo4hJQ6aiya0SzwuNH?si=78bd7b5c12e5495f
widowswhowine #bringbackjoy #cancersucks #carersneedsupporttoo #unsilencegrief #podcast #joy #whereisthekeytothesafe #finances #financesforwidows
*Triggerwarning: this podcast mentions the topic of suicide. If you are affected by it and in need of support, please call a helpline such as 988 (US based) or Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia based).***
In 2013, Donnaâs husband passed away unexpectedly, and she found herself suddenly navigating widowhood.â
After an initial period of getting things settled with her kids and their new life, she made the decision to relaunch her career and get into the role that she had found so impactful during that time of transition for her family, financial planning. She went back to school to take the coursework to become a CFPÂź practitioner and then entered the field so she could provide the advice and support to families in transition.â
Donna is now an author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller "A Guide to Widowhood Navigating the First Three Years", a speaker, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâą practitioner and focuses her practice on financial planning for families in transition, the unique planning needs of those whose tomorrow is much different than their today. Donna follows her passion for helping people prepare their futures and helps them navigate the sudden changes life puts forward.
How to connect with Donna, as well as important links mentioned in this interview:
Website (books, podcast, resources): https://www.donnajeankendrick.com
Webinar and downloadables to get organized: https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/webinar
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Widowhood-Navigating-First-Three/dp/B0B7RPGH6L
Safe Harbor: https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/pediatrics/supporting-your-care-journey/safe-harbor
Safe Harbor is modeled from the Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources
widowhood #unsilencegrief #financiallysavvy #financialsupport #funds
*Trigger Warning*: this episodes involves Pregnancy Loss and Trauma!** If this topic might be too triggering for you, and you are looking for support, I highly recommend to reach out to Sharna directly: www.sharnasouthan.com
Sharna Southan is a compassionate and empowering trauma-informed life coach and pregnancy loss practitioner. She is a mother to two children, 1 earthside and one heavenside.
With a deep understanding of the impact of trauma and loss due to her own experience, she helps individuals navigate through challenging situations to heal from within.
Sharna also trains healthcare professionals, coaches, or Loss mums as Pregnancy Loss Practitioners with her innovative certification and online programs.
The missing piece Masterclass:
August 13th 2025 | 9:30am AEST | CPD registered
Register below:
https://www.sharnasouthan.com/missing-piece-masterclass-a3ff05d3-cb9f-4401-85fb-88098052400b
The Missing Piece is a 2-hr masterclass that reveals why pregnancy loss is trauma, not grief - and gives practitioners the neuroscience-backed framework to support it effectively. You will discover the 5-pillar approach that addresses what traditional grief models miss entirely.
You can connect with Sharna here:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharna-southan-4a4684147
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing.losssupport
W: https://www.sharnasouthan.com
Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancyloss_podcast
Pregnancy Loss Practitioner Training: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/certification-vsl
pregnancyloss #unsilencegrief #grief #trauma
Karen Weaver is a visionary author, acclaimed publisher, life philosopher, honorary doctorate holder in philosophy in authorship and publishing, and certified Napoleon Hill Institute coach. As an award-winning author and TEDx Speaker, she has penned over 40 impactful books spanning novels, motivational literature, children's books, and journals, touching hearts and minds worldwide. A proud mother of six, Karen has built a highly successful publishing empire from the ground up, nurturing major authors while generously sharing her transformative philosophies in mindfulness, knowing, intention, love, gratitude, forgiveness, and belief.Karen is the founder of the Hear Us Roar Book & Docufilm experience, an innovative multimedia platform that provides diverse voices the opportunity to share their stories through the power of storytelling. She hosts an annual immersive retreat in an Irish castle, creating magical environments for transformation, and features in the inspiring film "Moms Rising."
As a certified Phase 2 coach with the Napoleon Hill Institute, Karen inspires others through her 7 life principles, with her biggest call to action being to awaken those who sleep through the power of story. Her life philosophy centers on the belief that when mindfulness, intention, love, gratitude, forgiveness, and belief converge at the right time and circumstance, true magic happens.You can connect with Karen (and check out her books) here:
Website: https://www.kpwofficial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mc-dermottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/790724104658310
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenpweaverofficial
pregnancyloss #twins #ptsd #seeingthelight #unsilencegrief #healing #grief
Matt Gilhooly is the creator, host, and producer of The Life Shift Podcast, a storytelling series that explores the pivotal moments that shape who we become. After sharing his own story of early loss â the sudden death of his mother when he was just eight years old â Matt felt called to create a space where others could reflect on the shifts that changed everything for them. Through weekly conversations with guests from all walks of life, he invites honest, vulnerable storytelling about grief, identity, resilience, and transformation.As a podcaster and communications professional, Matt believes in the power of listening as an act of Love.
Heâs passionate about creating spaces where people can speak their truths, especially in the messy, unfinished chapters. Matt also recently delivered a talk at CreativeMornings Orlando on how vulnerability and creativity revived his sense of purpose â and how storytelling continues to connect and heal us all.You can find Matt's podcast here: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com#loss #grief #grievingkids #healing #unsilencegrief #podcast #podcaster
Lisa Boehmâs life changed forever when her daughter died suddenly in a car accident. She quickly discovered that our society struggles with death, loss, and grieving and has made it her mission to change that. She wrote Journey to Healing, a book dedicated to mothers who have lost a child, has written numerous articles for magazines, and trained with David Kessler to become a certified grief educator.
Lisa is an international speaker and facilitator who helps organizations manage grief and burnout and become more resilient through her presentations and workshops.
Lisa is also the creator of the Grief & Child Loss podcast where she helps bereaved moms carry their pain AND discover joy again.
You can connect with Lisa here: https://www.griefsupportformoms.com
griefsupport #griefsupportformoms #unsilencegrief #childloss
Cathy Domoney is a world-class transformational coach, bestselling author, and the Founder & CEO of The Backyard Peace Project â a global movement shifting humanity from fear to Love, one courageous conversation at a time.
You can find the Backyard Peace Project here:
www.thebackyardpeaceproject.com
Click 'Try For Free' to have access for 3(!) days and have a good look around.
We'd love to see you there!
thebackyardpeaceproject #worldpeace #unsilencegrief
**Note: in this podcast interview we have a very open and raw conversation about Suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please do not watch this episode, and/or seek professional support. Call 988 in America or 13 11 14 in Australia for immediate support.
Patty Born, PMHNP-BC, RN, LMT, CEIM, is a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Master Life Coach with a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and healing. A two-time suicide survivor and the mother of four, she carries the unimaginable weight of loss, having lost her 19-year-old son and ex-husband to suicide. Rather than let grief silence her, she has become a stigma slasher - fighting to change the conversation around mental health, trauma, and suicide.
With a deep commitment to serving the underserved, she currently works in a correctional facility, providing compassionate psychiatric care to incarcerated men, many of whom are on suicide watch. Her lived experience gives her a unique, empathetic lens through which she connects with those society often forgets.
She speaks openly and lovingly about her late son, sharing his story to honour his life and humanise the struggles so many face in silence. Now stepping into the world of public speaking, she brings raw honesty, professional expertise, and emotional depth to every stage - raising awareness, breaking stigma, and helping others find hope even in the darkest moments.
To connect with Patty, check out the links below:
W: https://pattyborn.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-born-81501363
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570524453767
suicide #suicidesurviver #breakingstigma #griefadvocacy #unsilencegrief
Georgie Hansen is a globally recognised bestselling publisher and author and founder of Mosaic Media - a revolutionary publishing house for female leaders to build ecosystems and empires from the magic within them.She's the creator of The Oracle Collectionâą and Ora: The Writing Oracleâą, a groundbreaking AI portal helping visionary women write and publish iconic books. Known for walking through fire and alchemising the unfathomable into power and presence, Georgie doesnât just help women write books - she helps them become the authors of their life and legacy.You can connect with Georgie via her Insta channel:https://www.instagram.com/georgies_mosaic#angelmama #podcast #unsilencegrief #healing #nohierarchyingrief
Pam Baker is the founder and CEO of Widows Who Wineâą, a national community and app designed to help widows rediscover connection, support, and joy after profound loss.
After losing her husband, Jon, to glioblastoma in 2021, Pam turned her personal experience into purpose - becoming an author and podcast host to guide others through the complexities of grief and estate planning.
She is the author of "Whereâs the Key to the Safe?" and hosts two podcasts:"The Lost Love Stories", which offers heartfelt conversations for anyone who has lost someone they love; and "Coffee, Cancer & Cocktails", a candid and compassionate space to discuss the messy intersections of illness, caregiving, and resilience.
A seasoned philanthropist and community leader, Pam and her team have raised millions for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation following the diagnoses of two of her children. Based in Roswell, Georgia, she is the proud mother of four young adults and is known for opening her heart and home to a life filled with purpose, people, and plenty of laughter.
Hereâs how to connect with Pam:
Website: https://www.widowswhowine.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pam.r.baker.5
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakereed
Widows Who Wine IG: https://www.instagram.com/widowswhowine
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@coffeecancerandcocktails?si=qz1hqtZPi2ffYhFk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-baker-12ab46222
Coffee Cancer & Cocktails Podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2468865.rss
The Lost Love Stories Podcast: https://thelostlovestories.buzzsprout.com
Where's the key to the safe/Author Website: https://lastinglegacyconsulting.com
Amazon link to her book: https://a.co/d/d916x4T#widowswhowine
bringbackjoy #cancersucks #carersneedsupporttoo #unsilencegrief #podcast #joy
For over two decades Ethan Getchell, LLMSW has experienced what it means to be a man, and he knows firsthand that exploring mental health only adds to the strength of that journey. Ethan advocates discussing mental health and that it will not strip you of your "man card" - in fact, itâs an essential part of being the best version of yourself.
As a Speaker Ethan engages audiences with insights on menâs mental health and the pursuit of a meaningful life. He's passionate about connecting with professionals, learning from their experiences, and furthering clinical mental health awareness. His goal is to bring warmth, compassion, and effective care as a counselor to all he encounters.
Listen to the previous episode with Ethan here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NEQSZk3V2fKww2MyuEKVE?si=7c3c3c8f13544faf
How to connect with Ethan:
W: https://heyman.pro
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethangetchell
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ethangetchell/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/ethan.getchell.9
mensmentalhealth #suicideawareness #shouldertoshoulder #youngmen #unsilencegrief #podcast #healing #grief
Tessa Alexa Stanford is a True-Self Expression Mentor, Speaker and Founder of the Institute for Open-Hearted Psychology and Unspoken Global.
After gaining her First Class Honours in Psychology and working on the front line in social welfare for ten years, she left the system to seek deeper, more human approaches to healing.
Today, she works at the nexus of therapeutic care, creative expression, and social transformation, supporting her clients to remember their power, embrace their True Self, and express their unique leadership to create the change in the world only they can. Her latest creation is Revolutionary Grief - a transformational body of work that reframes grief as a portal for leadership, liberation, and systemic change.
How to connect with Tessa:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_alexa
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tessa.alexa
Website: www.tessaalexa.com
Linktree: linktr.ee/TessaAlexa
sacredgrief #revolutionarygrief #divinefeminine #divinemasculine #divinemother
Natalie Bedard, lovingly known as NatNat, is an Emotional Healing Specialist and the founder of Lift OneSelf. Through her trauma-informed approach, she guides individuals toward emotional sobriety - helping them regulate their nervous systems, release emotional pain, and come home to themselves.
A resilient mother and survivor of life-threatening illness, NatNat brings lived wisdom, radical honesty, and deep compassion to every conversation. Her work centers on creating the safety to feel, soften, and reconnect with whatâs already within.
She is also the host of the "Lift OneSelf" podcast, a sanctuary of raw conversations, somatic reflections, and soulful meditations. Whether sheâs guiding a breathwork session or speaking from her scars, NatNat brings presence that lingers long after the mic turns off.
Because healing isnât about perfection - itâs about presence.
Here is how you can connect with Natalie:
Website: https://www.liftoneself.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftoneself
somatichealing #transitioning #resetyournervoussystem #breath #podcast #unsilcencegrief
Paul Barnat found his passion in the health, wellness and personal development industry and has been following that passion for over 20 years.
He specialises in helping individuals optimise their health and wellbeing on a physical, and mental level, to build and live a fulfilling life - through breathwork, meditation, mindset and fitness coaching.
Paul is passionate about working with those who truly feel that they have so much more to offer in life, yet feel held back by life's challenges when stress, anxiety, and overwhelm take over. Helping them to reconnect, refocus and take charge of life.
Here's how you can connect with Paul:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paulbarnat_coach
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Paul.focustheory
unsilencegrief #podcast #breathe #breathework #vegasnerve #transforminganxiety #breathworkinschools
Jason MacKenzie is a husband, father, and entrepreneur.
Heâs been married to his incredible wife Tanja for 12 years and is the proud father of Melody.Jason lost his first wife Cindy to suicide in 2010, and his daughter Chloe to a car accident in 2023. Jason runs a coaching program for dads who own businesses, and a leadership development company as well. Jason is a published author of a book aimed at fathers, and talks about grief on his popular TikTok channel. He also writes about grief for men, and the people who love them, on Substack.You can connect with Jason here:Substack: https://substack.com/@improvingman
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jason.s.mackenzie#death #suicide #mentalhealth #childloss #widower #widowhood
Linda Pierson is a mindset transformation coach with a bold heart and a sharp eye for potential. With over a decade of experience empowering individuals and teams, she helps people unlock emotional intelligence, reset unhelpful patterns, and reclaim the life they actually want - not just the one theyâve settled for.
From coaching teens to mentoring burnt-out leaders, Linda brings a unique blend of warmth, strategy, and real-world insight. Whether she is building leadership programs, guiding business owners to shift limiting beliefs, or inspiring personal breakthroughs, she is here to remind people that creating the life you want is an inside job - and the tools to do it are within reach.
Here is how you can connect with Linda:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindapiersonemotionalintelligencespecialistcoach
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/adailydose_oflinda
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADailyDoseOfLinda
transitioning #sacredgifts #podcast #unsilencegrief
Robert B. Foster is a resilience coach, motivational speaker, and host of "Shut Up and GRIND", a podcast dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome self-doubt and transform adversity into opportunity.
After defying the odds of a career-threatening knee injury and rebuilding his life after losing everything, Robert now helps others master their personal stories, build confidence, and unlock their full potential.
Through his speaking, coaching, and recently published book, he inspires audiences to embrace challenges and create the lives theyâve always envisioned.
You can connect with Robert here:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rfoster74
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbffitness
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shut-Up-GRIND-Overcoming-Speaking-ebook/dp/B0DLV8ZR1L
resilience #unsilencegrief #podcast
Laura Walton is a licensed mental health therapist, Clini-CoachÂź, grief coach and mentor, after loss professional, yoga instructor, and author.
When Laura was 21, her dad died by suicide. When Laura was 26, her then-boyfriend died of a drug overdose. Laura found her world shattered, and found herself desperately trying to navigate her new reality. She struggled to find good support through her grief, and has since made it her mission to support others through grief in the ways she couldnât find.
Laura is the founder of 'Grief on Purpose', an online community offering education, courses, and support to grieving individuals and their support systems. 'Grief on Purpose' aims to change the conversation around death and grief.
Here's how you can connect with Laura:
Website: https://www.griefonpurpose.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/grief.on.purpose
FB: https://www.facebook.com/with.grief.on.purpose
suicide #griefawareness #loss #drugoverdose #yoga #healing #unsilencegrief #podcast #psychology
I had the most absorbing conversation with Catherine behind the scenes - so now you can get an overview of WHY this is such an important conversation to have:
Catherine Jaynes, PhD, is a pioneering leader and the CEO of the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support, an organization dedicated to developing sustainable systems to address childhood bereavement.
Formerly at Cicero Group, Bush Institute, the National Academies and the Bush Administration, she's leveraged policy and data to enhance child well-being. Her work spans education reform to global health initiatives, reflecting a deep commitment to improving lives.
More information or to connect with Catherine can be found below:
https://www.childrenscollaborative.us
https://www.newyorklife.com/foundation/bereavement-support/grief-sensitive-schools-initiative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/children-s-collaborative-for-healing-and-support/
X: http://twitter.com/thecovidcollab
childrenscollaborative #unsilencegrief #grievingchildren #letstalk #communitysupport
Gary Scott is the host of the "What if you Could" podcast, where he engages in conversations with diverse guests, exploring topics ranging from personal development to health and wellness. Gary being my guest on Unsilence Grief is like "roles reversed" for him - I am excited to introduce the man behind such a beautiful podcast, talking all things #widowhood and "the other side".
Gary is a long-time resident of California's Coachella Valley and has been a real estate broker for over 35 years, working alongside his son, Chris, while his other son, Zach, serves in the US Air Force. Beyond real estate, Gary is passionate about grief support and, with his podcast guests, explores resilience and personal growth. Gary is also involved in community initiatives, such as the Girlfriend Factor's Cabana Boys program, which supports women's education.
You can connect with Gary here:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Q73VBPOTmMvTh51aroLGl?si=32ea55f6066143ea
Website: https://whatifyoucouldpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ âš@WhatIfyouCouldPodcastâ©
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-if-you-could-podcast1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatifyoucould
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/garyscott4re
widowhood #cancer #heartattack #grief #brokenheartsyndrome #intimacy #healing
After the sudden loss of her husband at 47yrs old, Claire Bodleâs grief journey and eventual healing process has inspired her to write this book. Claire has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.
Immense and forever grateful for the love of her incredibly supportive family and friends, and thankful for the strength and courage she had found in her faith. Claireâs happy place is without doubt being at the beach, swimming in the ocean, enjoying a really good coffee and spending quality time with family and friends.
Working all her adult life as a Surgical Registered Nurse, and married for 21yrs, "I Will Be Your Voice" is Claireâs first book, and has been written with the intention that by telling her story, she will give comfort, hope and support to those who read it.
You can connect with Claire here:
Book: https://mybook.to/LLPOwM
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-bodle-383594352
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/123clairebear
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claire.bodle.1
nonhodgkinslymphoma #cancer #widowhood #unsilencegrief
Giovanna Silvestre, a visionary and trailblazer, embarked on a remarkable journey that took her from the prestigious halls of the University of Southern California to the world of entertainment. Beginning her career in Hollywood, Giovannaâs unwavering passion for creativity and innovation quickly distinguished her in the industry. Her sharp eye for talent and commitment to her craft led to a sought-after role alongside a renowned film director at a major studio.
However, after leaving the entertainment industry, Giovanna fell into a dark depression, a pivotal moment that forced her to confront her identity and purpose. This introspective time ignited her quest to discover who she truly was and why she was here on Earth, ultimately leading her to create her brand and write her book.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, Giovanna founded Confused Girl in the City, a unique activewear brand inspired by healing crystals. Driven by her determination and an innate sense of design, her innovative creations have garnered acclaim in prominent publications such as NBC and Forbes, while amassing a dedicated following of 400,000 on Instagram.
In May 2025, Giovannaâs highly anticipated book, Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos will be published by Blackstone Publishing Company. Written during her two years of solo travel around the world, the book masterfully blends memoir and guidance, empowering readers to embrace confusion as a virtue that can lead to a fulfilling life.
Recognized for her influential voice and authenticity on major social media platforms, Giovanna exudes a magnetic aura that resonates with audiences everywhere. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion, creativity, and the transformative nature of embracing life's uncertainties.
You can connect with Giovanna here:
Book Launch Giveaway: https://confusedgirlinthecity.com/confused-girl-book-launch-giveaway
Amazon: https://a.co/d/6wlXt8Z
Website: https://confusedgirlinthecity.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confusedgirlla
confused #confusedgirl #booklaunch #italiandad #unsilencegrief #influencer #chooselove
Sarah Choujounian was one of the first nurses to speak up against the lockdowns in Canada in 2020. She was fired, was put under 5 investigations by the College of Nurses, one which has now turned into a disciplinary hearing that may have precedence and is critical to freedom of speech in nursing.
She was defamed internationally by the media, has received countless death threats, summons and even had the RCMP show up at her door. She is the co-founder of the now inactive Canadian Frontline Nurses, proud advocates for medical freedom.
Sarah is also the founder of Lighting Up Dark Corners, an organization aiming at empowering people to heal and rise above their mental health issues by going to the root cause of the problem and standing in their truth instead of numbing them with drugs and/or prescription medications.
Needless to say, this is one to watch - continuously - and here's how you can connect with Sarah:
https://www.sarah4freedom.com
https://www.lightingupdarkcorners.com
https://www.instagram.com/sarah_choujounian
staninyourtruth #healing #fibromyalgia #domesticviolence #sexualabuse #unsilencegrief #love
My highlight of the week!! Today I had the absolute honour to go LIVE with the one and only David Ferrugio, podcast host of DEAD Talks. I have been following David for a while now, so I am truly excited to be sharing our conversation with you.
David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience in a way that shatters the âdonât talk about deathâ taboo. It's more than a Grief Podcast; it's a conversation about life.
Having lost his father on 9/11 when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death can all start with a dialogue and his mission is to help people that have lost, that are grieving and those that haven't faced death yet through the words of his guests, who come from all walks of life: from grief experts like Claire Bidwell Smith, Ex-Combat Veteran Noah Galloway, hip hop artist Lil Xan, TV Host Megan Pormer, Comedian Gary Leli, TED Talks speaker Phil Cohen, TEDx conference speaker Angelo Merendino to the viral story and near death experience of Penny Wittbrodt.
"We seek to remove any stigmas in discussing death by making it a more ânormalâ conversation and a little less sad. Death is something we can all relate to yet itâs a topic, I find, more often than not uncomfortably discussed with an undercurrent of inevitability often avoided. I am no expert and sometimes I have no idea what I'm doing. I just want to hear from others who have something to say and share it with you. Dedicated to my father, David Francis Ferrugio and my family who carried me through it all."
You can connect with David here:
Podcast: https://www.deadtalks.net/about
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @deadtalkspodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidferrugio
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/deadtalks
deadtalks #unsilencegrief #911 #september11 #grief #healing
Jill Wijangco grew up in the midwest in the USA and spent all of her career as a photographer. She worked for newspapers all over the country and settled down in Chicago in early 2000 to raise her family of 3 boys. Jill's middle son Max died by suicide in 2022 and that changed the trajectory of all of their lives.
Together with her husband Ray, Jill founded Max's Mission, which is a nonprofit that provides support, education and resources to those affected by suicide loss, while fostering a strong community of suicide survivorship, where individuals can find hope, healing and connection in their grief journey.
You can connect with Jill here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wijangco-1a54595
Charity: www.maxs-mission.org
suicide #unsilencegrief #podcast #storytelling â€ïžâđ©čđ
AJ Coleman holds several titles, including widower and single father. Heâs also overcome ahearing impairment, job loss, and crippling anxiety. Through it all, AJ learned to channel thesesetbacks mentally and emotionally, finding the new inner strength to reach higher limits. He has embraced, accepted, and grown from his past through self discovery.
Now, what began as a blog to share his experiences and perspectives has turned into his true passion for helping others also conquer lifeâs challenges with practical guidance and resources. Despite his obstacles, AJ has a very positive outlook on life. He reminds himself daily of how far heâs come and always remembers to be thankful for each opportunity.
A certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS) and fraud examiner (CFE), AJ earned his bachelor of science from the University of Florida â becoming a die hard Gator fan â and MBAfrom the University of Arizona.
AJ lives in Illinois with his wife, Tracy, and daughter, Zoey. His late wife and Zoeyâs mother, Cory, lost her battle with brain cancer at 33. In addition to being a devoted father, AJ loves to travel and learn languages and is an avid Florida Gator football fan.
Connect with AJ here:
www.KeepThoseFeetMoving.com
www.facebook.com/keepthosefeetmoving
www.instagram.com/keepthosefeetmoving
cancer #widowhood #soleparenting #griefandgrowth #love
Season 6 of Unsilence Grief kicked off today with Aaron Huey, a highly regarded expert in personal transformation, family recovery, and adolescent mental health. A proud parent and grandparent, his journey is deeply personalârooted in overcoming addiction and embracing ADHD as his superpower.
DISCLAIMER: We do talk about suicide in this episode, which I know can be distressing. So, if you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or for 24 hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, or for the US call Lifeline on 988 - please look after yourself.
After choosing sobriety in 1998, Aaron dedicated himself to understanding patterns and habits, leading to profound personal and professional success. His work began in 2000 with a martial arts school that evolved into a multifaceted support program for struggling youth, culminating in the founding of Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center, one of the most successful adolescent treatment centers in the US.
Following the centerâs closure in 2021, Aaron shifted his focus to empowering parents, educators, and martial arts instructors to support at-risk youth. His Parenting Master Class, Beyond Risk and Back, won a Telly Award in 2021, and his Safe-Dojo initiative earned him a place in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
A prolific author, Aaron has written several books on personal growth, parenting, and transformation, including The Four Prime Archetypes and Parenting Teens That Struggle With Video Games. He also hosts the top-ranked podcast Beyond Risk and Back, offering expert insights and real-life stories to guide parents through the challenges of raising struggling teens.
Connect with Aaron via all personal and professional Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingteensthatstruggle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronmhuey/https://www.instagram.com/beyondriskandback/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/firemountainprograms/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The4PrimeArchetypes
https://www.youtube.com/@aaronhuey7779
Podcast: https://beyondriskandback.podbean.com/
Websites: www.parentingteensthatstruggle.com
www.ahr3.com
Books: (on Amazon)
The Four Prime Archetypes - Why We Do What We Do
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSWSMTQG
Parenting Teens that Struggle with Video Games https://a.co/d/6Tzasyt
FREE GIFTS! https://www.parentingteensthatstruggle.com/downloads-1
suicide #suicideprevention #addiction #addictionrecovery #parentsofstrugglingteens #teenagers #selflove
Kristy Thomas is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Feel the Magic, where she brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to support grieving children.
With a Bachelor of Dance Education, Kristy has over a decade of experience teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across New South Wales, and she spent 17 years running her own dance studio. Through her studio, she provided a safe and expressive space for young people, instilling confidence and belonging.
Kristyâs personal journey with grief began with the loss of her brother Corey at a young age, giving her a deep understanding of the impact grief has on families. This experience drives her dedication to Feel the Magic, where she passionately advocates for childhood grief awareness and support.
Her commitment as a mother of three boys also shapes her compassionate approach to her work.
Guided by her personal mantra â Love, Joy, and Connection â Kristy is committed to empowering grieving children with hope, resilience, and community.
A sought-after speaker, she inspires others to pursue their dreams and find strength through adversity, using her story to demonstrate the power of purpose and connection.
Here's how you can connect and support Feel the Magic:
Website: https://www.feelthemagic.org.au
Christmas Appeal: https://magic-of-christmas-2024.raiselysite.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/feel-the-magic
feelthemagic #unsilencegrief #podcast #grievingkids #griefcamp #healing
International Award-Winning Mentor and Transformational Coach Katie Joy, known as The Global Butterfly, is an international award-winning mentor, coach, and transformational leader. Her journey of overcoming profound griefâincluding the loss of her identity after a career-ending marriage breakup and stepping away from her dream of becoming a critical care paramedicâhas shaped her life's work.
Through these challenges, Katie found solace and strength in the power of gratitude, purpose, and alignment.She created the Gratitude, Gains, Appreciation (GGA) Methodâą as a tool to guide herself and others through life's toughest transitions.
This approach has since inspired individuals worldwide to heal, grow, and transform their pain into purpose. In 2024, Katie was honoured with Gold and Bronze Stevie Awards for her groundbreaking contributions to personal and professional coaching.
As the founder of The Global Butterfly, Katie empowers others to navigate grief, rebuild their lives, and embrace soul-aligned success with compassion and grace. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, gratitude, and purpose.
Discover more at www.TheGlobalButterfly.com.
domesticviolencesurvivor #awardwinningcoach
Christopher Cochran is the author of Whatâs GOOD About TODAY? - A Purpose Driven Life, a heartfelt tribute to his late son, Christian. Through his journey of Love, resilience, and positivity, Christopher has inspired countless others to find the good in each day, even amidst life's most challenging moments.
As a speaker, he shares Christian's story to help others navigate grief and discover purpose in the small, meaningful moments of life.
Here's how you can connect with Christopher:
Christopher's Website: https://www.chriscochranspeaks.com
Christianâs Website: https://www.christiancochran.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscochranspeaks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pghcochran
Whatâs GOOD About TODAY? https://amzn.to/4imygBX
And here's a link to his son Christian's podcast Space Night: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WqflVhQyO6IPhpNWfvzJO?si=594ed4ac0fa146e7
bileductcancer #love #legacy #unsilencegrief #podcast
Carrie E. Pierce has been writing professionally for over twenty years, most of which was spent writing acclaimed Health and wellness articles and books for Midlife readers. While catering to this mature audience, Carrie discovered there was a real need for quality childrenâs literature that could be enjoyed by parents and grandparents, too, as they read aloud to the youngsters in their lives.
Eager to fill this niche, she began crafting quality stories that contain important life lessons, written in a style that doesnât talk âdownâ to children but, instead, encourages them to learn new words and ask deep questions as they gain important tools for overcoming fear, pushing past loss and accepting themselves just as they are.
Carrie always speaks from experience, with an honest voice that holds nothing back. A red-headed, freckle-faced girl born in New Orleans and raised in Texas, Carrie found herself looking over fences, gazing at horizons, and wondering what was to be had âover there.â What adventures were there, just beyond her reach, to be discovered? And she longed and wondered. And then, after much faith, overcoming, and effort, she discovered. And felt the urge to share with young and old alike.
During the course of her life, Carrie has known great highs â and very deep lows. Sheâs attained her dream of working in the Film and TV industry. Sheâs been published many times and has also co-hosted two acclaimed, internationally syndicated radio shows. Sheâs seen dreams come true â and has also walked through very dark times of tragedy and heartbreak.
She walked with her dad as he bravely fought Lewy Body dementia â and lost. And just recently, her beloved Mom -and very best friend- succumbed to cancer, dying in Carrieâs arms.
Awful as these events were, theyâve provided Carrie with an even richer insight into the human heart and spirit, giving her wisdom and gentleness often lacking in todayâs world. These qualities are found throughout her books and articles- and are also evident in personal interactions with her.
Carrie lives in Idaho, surrounded by good friends, gorgeous scenery, and amazing people. When not writing, she enjoys snowshoeing, gardening, good food and wine â and dancing.
You can connect with Carrie here:
Author Page: https://morganpiercemediapublishing.com/carrie-e-pierce
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/authorcarrieepierce
https://www.instagram.com/morganpiercemediapublishing
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarrieEPierce
unsilencegrief #podcast #loss #love #midlifewoman #motheranddaughter
It is such a pleasure of bringing you a rather special episode of Unsilence Grief, side by side with Kate Morgan.
When Kate was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at 45, she was dumbfounded. The loudest voice in her head shouted âI have finally created my best life. Why did this happen to me?â
It was these questions that led to an entirely unexpected career change. Despite her once shy personality, Kate decided to train to become a funeral and marriage celebrant, hoping to find more meaningful work.
In 2021 Kate co-founded Tomorrow Funerals, an Australian based start-up disrupting the traditional and outdated funeral industry. Tomorrow creates tailored memorial services in unique spaces: pubs, galleries or at home, not in old-fashioned funeral parlours. The focus is on storytelling and celebrating life in a very personal way.
Here's how you can connect with Kate or visit her websites:
https://tomorrowfunerals.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/tomorrow.stories
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-morgan-97a79920
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowfunerals
https://katemorgan.net.au
https://www.instagram.com/katemorgan.celebrant
https://idodrivethru.com.au
funerals #unsilencegrief #celebrationoflife #funeral #memorialservice
Sara Deren is the founder and CEO of Experience Camps, an award-winning national nonprofit that transforms the lives of grieving children and teens through summer camps and year-round programs.
Under her leadership, Experience Camps has conducted original research on the state of grief and launched a national network of programs and platforms for grieving kids and teens.
Sara received her MBA from Columbia University and blends her background in business with her passion for the mission to create and scale innovative strategies in non-profit growth.
To connect with Sara, or apply for a spot in the camp, or become a volunteer, or donate, click here:
https://experiencecamps.org THANK YOU!
experiencecamps #unsilencegrief #givingbacktheirchildhood đïž
Holly Porter is a resilient entrepreneur, retreat leader specialist and author, who transformed her life through the profound experiences of grief and survival. Having lost loved ones, Holly faced intense sorrow, but it was her own near-death experience during a grueling 70-day hospitalisation with COVID-19 that reshaped her purpose.
Enduring intubations, a tracheotomy, and severe infections, she experienced a spiritual awakening that deepened her appreciation for life.
Embracing her second chance, Holly has since dedicated herself to helping others thrive, building innovative businesses, leading transformative retreats, and inspiring others to turn their challenges into catalysts for growth.
You can connect with Holly here:
Website: https://HollyPorter.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyporter
neardeathexperience #outofbodyexperience #nonprofit #unsilencegrief #podcast
I am deeply touched by Julia Verdouw's story, which I have first heard in August 2022, when I interviewed Daniel Sih... Then Julia and I connected; and I heard her side of the story - which she will now share with you!
A quick intro: Julia lives with her three daughters in Hobart (Nipaluna), Tasmania, at the foot of the very beautiful Mt Kunanyi. Julia is an academic and lecturer in the field of education with a background in sociology, housing studies, and housing policy.
She loves Tasmania, deep conversations with friends, being with her girls, writing, poetry, music, reading, making connections between things, a warm fireplace, and walking in the foothills of the mountain. Julia has recently published a new book, which you can find on her website below!
Here's how you can connect with Julia:
Website: https://www.juliaverdouw.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-verdouw-6103ba1b
And here's the interview with Daniel Sih, Michael's best friend, who shared his side of the story with me in August 2022, a year after Michael's passing: https://youtu.be/klV08Li2YU8?si=hx5zA_-LfOnVlBr_
unsilencegrief #podcast #communitysupport #faith #redemption #chickens ;)
Dr. Lynn Carey earned a doctorate in chiropractic and a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Life University. She owned a practice in Wilmington, Delaware, for eighteen years, and has traveled to Brazil and India. Dr. Carey loves empowering others to create their desired life of health, wealth, and perfect self-expression. Today, she stays busy pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams and homeschooling her teenage son.
Dr. Carey learned early about grief from the death of her father when she was 12. She gathered a lot of insight learning to heal herself after suffering with sickness and pain for many years. In her 18 years practicing as a chiropractor, Dr. Carey saw that chronic stress was the main issue for most people not healing. Chronic stress came from not enough time, not enough money, and not having passion or purpose in life. She knows, creating a desired lifestyle is the key to ultimate well-being.
You can connect with Dr. Lynn Carey here:
Website: https://www.creatingmydesiredlife.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lynncarey
grief #healing #chiropractic #spinalsurgery #homeschooling #unsilencegrief
Another beautiful #connection ~ and I need to add a #triggerwarning đ
Simone O'Brien is a domestic violence survivor, speaker, strong advocate for women against violence, and mother of three beautiful children.
Her journey started in 2012, when she suffered a horrific attack at the hands of a perpetrator, who would not take ânoâ for an answer. It started with emotional and psychological abuse and ended up with her being beaten with a baseball bat, within inches of her life.
Somehow, with the support of family and friends, Simone got through that night (after her children had to say goodbye to her), and today she travels around Australia and Internationally, to share her story of courage and strength.
She raises awareness on the red flags, related to domestic violence and to prevent these incidents from happening again. Using her personal story of determination, resilience, courage and strength, Simone aims to champion non-violence against women and children.
Together, letâs stop domestic violence.
You can connect with Simone O'Brien here:
Website: https://www.simoneobrien.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-o-brien
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonemobrien
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonemobrien
domesticviolencesurvivor #abuserecovery #survivor #advocacy #redflags
Michelle Falzon is an Integrative Positive Psychology Practitioner, author, and founder of Alchemy of Evolution. With a Masterâs in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, Michelle has dedicated her work to helping individuals transform adversity into growth and lead lives of deeper meaning and purpose.
She is known for her unique Existential Wellbeing Framework and Alchemy of Transmutation Model, which she integrates into her coaching, workshops, and courses.
Her latest book, Healing Horizons: Real Stories of Growth and Transformation for Real People, shares inspiring journeys of post-traumatic growth and personal transformation.
You can connect with Michelle here:
Website: https://www.alchemyofevolution.com.au (Healing Horizons can be purchased from here.)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellefalzonalchemyofevolution/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyofevolution
infantloss #stillbirth #childloss #healing #grief #healinghorizons #unsilencegrief #podcast
Joshua Rivedal is the creator and founder of Changing Minds: A Mental Health Based Curriculum and The iâMpossible Project. He has a degree in organisational psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. He is trained in community counselling from the Southern California Counselling Center and the teacherâs edition of emotional intelligence at Yale Universityâs Center for Emotional Intelligence.
For the last 13 years, he has given several hundred keynote speeches and workshops on suicide prevention, grief, resilience, and mental health across the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. His original coursework on suicide prevention is taught in Washington State to various professions such as dentists, pharmacists, and occupational therapists. He is the author of eight books and co-author of three peer-reviewed journal papers, one of which is on the trajectory of the survivor of suicide loss. He has a certificate in food, nutrition, and health fromthe Community College of Philadelphia. As an actor, Joshuaâs voice has been heard on US national commercials like Dell, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and Johnnie Walker; on one of the Freckleface Strawberry Books, Cinderella Penguin, and as part of the award-winning voiceover cast of The Art of Secrets by James Klise. Joshua practices Taekwondo and achieved the rank of 1 st -degree black belt.
He is a standup comic and cook, and lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States.In 2009, at the age of 25, Joshua Rivedal lost his father, age 60, to suicide. And long before he was born, in 1966, he lost his paternal grandfather to suicide. In the aftermath of his fatherâs death, Joshua found it difficult to grieve the loss â in part, because of family challenges, but more so because healthy grieving and an awareness of mental health hygiene had never been presented to him as ideas or options.
In 2011, Joshua nearly attempted suicide due to feelings of hopelessness, a perceived lack of resources, multiple major life changes, stagnation in the grieving process, and undiagnosed and untreated health conditions, depression and anxiety. Thankfully, Joshua got help through counselling, friends, family, and persistence. Since 2012, he has spoken 40-50 times per year about mental health and suicide prevention to various audiences, always making sure to discuss healthy change management as well as healthy grieving and mourning.
You can connect with Joshua here:
Website: https://www.iampossibleproject.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-rivedal-48a636155
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshrivedalAmazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B00G10VFKM
Storytelling: https://www.pleaselive.org/blog/storytelling-will-save-the-world-yes-even-yours-joshua-rivedal
suicideprevention #storytelling #epigenetics #healing #grief #unsilencegrief #podcast
As 3x cancer survivor Dr. Gretchen Holmes speaks on survivorship, leading a healthy and robust life, and transformational behaviour change. Having lost 110 pounds, she is excited to talk about how to achieve health-related goals and turn life's challenges into opportunities.
As an experienced researcher, Gretchen has published in top journals including Health Communication, Psycho-Oncology, and Injury Epidemiology. She has co-authored "The Patient Experience" in a recent Health Communication textbook, taught Behaviour Change Theory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and has served as a national-level patient advocate for the National Cancer Institute since 2002.
Gretchen also serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Patient Experience. In 2007 she was awarded the âSpotlight on Female Scholarsâ from James Madison University and in 2014 was named one of 14 National Rural Health Association Fellows in health policy.Today Gretchen is back to talk about her book "The Work In Between"!
Here are the links to connect with Gretchen, get her book, and watch our previous interview on Unsilence Grief:
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Work-Between-Memoir-Stepping-Shadows-ebook/dp/B0CZSHSJCL
Website: www.gretchenholmesphd.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchennholmes
First Episode on Unsilence Grief: https://www.youtube.com/live/zUR1sJlPJKU?si=kCby1PiU53kNbPmJ
cancersurvivor #diabetes #survivorsguilt #author #memoire #weightloss
Dana S. Diaz studied journalism and psychology at DePaul University. While thereâs no better teacher than life experience and Dana has had life-long experiences with narcissistic abuse, her education did give her the ability to accurately verbalise and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims.
Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She strives to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process.
Her first book, chronicling her own abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement. Meanwhile Dana has published another book, and is about to release her third one!
You can connect with Dana here:
Website: https://danasdiaz.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/danasdiazauthor
Insta: www.instagram.com/danas.diaz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-s-diaz-208927298
grief #unsilencegrief #podcast #healing #narcissiticabuse #suicideideation
Susan's story goes deep!! I would like to start with a trigger warning - this interview contains topics about shootings, assassination, and suicide ideation!
Susan Snow is a keynote speaker and author. In 1985, her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, died in the line of duty. Susan chronicles her journey through the trauma she experienced following her fatherâs death in 'The Other Side of the Gun', a book born out of her desire to heal herself, and mission to help others in their healing.
As a speaker, Susan holds thoughtful and empowering workshops and keynote presentations, and has appeared in several media outlets and public speaking forums.
Here's how you can connect with Susan:
Website: https://susansnowspeaks.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Gun-Journey-Resiliency/dp/B0BRYXZKY2
ptsd #healing #grief #counselling
If you are triggered by this episode, please call a helpline to seek support.
Australia
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Suicide Help: 1300 659 467
America
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
TrevorLifeline: 1â866â488â7386
I am happy to bring you an update on this wonderful lady, a previous podcast guest:
Shannon Traphagen is the host of the top rated "Game On Glio" Podcast, Author, Motivational Speaker, Ignite Award Winner, Business Owner of Write Life Media - Storytelling & Communications Consultant, and Founder of Traphagen's Trail Ride 4 Brain Cancer.
Shannon shares her story about losing her young husband to brain cancer, whilst going through an adoption process together...
You can watch our previous interview here: https://youtu.be/Okbyt_b6DZo?si=B7-xL2Gb_Jcgdi6m
Connect with Shannon here:
Website: https://thegameongliopodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR3RxfGgBJ79-mrEctD8vmw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameonglio
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gameongliopodcast
braincancer #glioblastoma #healing #grief #unsilencegrief #podcast #gameonglio
Caroline Roodhouse is an internal communications consultant with a decade of experience across a broad range of industries, including charities, education, health services, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG. In 2018, Caroline faced profound personal loss when Steve, her husband of 18 years took his own life without warning, leaving behind their two young children, Evie who was nine and Ada who was just two years old at the time.Caroline shares her experiences of unimaginable grief, pain, anger, confusion, acceptance and hope through her writing and speaking engagements, aiming to provide a voice and a sense of hope for those impacted by suicide. Caroline's book, Daddy Blackbird, launches in October 2024. Links to connect with Caroline Roodhouse:Website and book details: https://daddyblackbird.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-roodhouse-mcipr-a5948622 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/daddy-blackbird-communications/Evie's animation "Words Matter": https://vimeo.com/846178012/dd6bfc4bed?share #suicide #suicideawareness #wordsmatter #daddyblackbird #unsilencegrief #podcast
L;sa Sugarman is an author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a 3x survivor of suicide loss, a mental health advocate, and a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project. She writes the opinion column We Are Who We Are, and is the author of How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It, Untying Parent Anxiety, and LIFE: It Is What It Is. L;sa is also a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and a contributor on Healthline Parenthood, GrownAndFlown, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, LittleThings, and More Content Now. Lisa lives and writes just north of Boston. L;sa is like a new found SoulSister to me - when you watch our conversation, you will understand why!Here is how you can connect with Lisa:Website: https://lisasugarman.comResources: https://lisasugarman.com/resourcesLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-16925b69LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thelisasugarmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLisaSugarmanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelisasugarmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelisasugarman#healing #grief #suicide #unsilencegrief #thetrevorproject #suicidesurvivor #shareyourstory #itsoktonotbeokay #podcast
Paul Zolman is the author of 'Love is God'. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, he searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving everyone.
Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became his preferred love style, only because of the regularity. He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. He wanted a better life for himself, which is why he created a paradigm shift that works. In this book, youâll find what helped Paul move from a childhood boot camp of abuse to being a person who loves everyone and can find good about anyone in any circumstance. This is truly the role of love.
You can connect with Paul Zolman here:
https://roleoflove.com
https://www.instagram.com/roleoflovedice
https://www.instagram.com/paul_zolman
https://www.facebook.com/roleoflovedice
https://www.facebook.com/paul.zolman.7
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulzolman
https://x.com/roleoflovedice
childhoodabuse #lovelanguages #roleoflove #unsilencegrief #healing #grief #love
Today we have Denise Dielwart with us, and I am excited to share her story.
In the aftermath of loss, finding a path forward can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Denise Dielwart's journey began in the shadow of profound grief after the loss of her husband in 2009. It was a journey that led her to create the FLOW Grief Release Method (Feel, Let go, Overcome, become Whole) â a pathway she designed not only to navigate her own healing, but to share with others facing similar heartache.
You can connect with Denise via her website: https://www.flowgriefacademy.com
grief #unsilencegrief #healing #flow
Dr. Momoko Uno was living in New York City when she received news that her mother was about to pass during the height of the pandemic while Australia was under lock down.
Fortunately she was able to find a flight home in time, and half way during the hotel quarantine her mother passed away. She was granted a 30 minute visit to leave quarantine to see her mother just before she died.
During the 2 week period of solitary confinement, Momoko also almost died due to an unexpected flare up of her serious illness that had been in remission.
Momoko grappled with her own mortality and the death of her mother alone; and although the experience took a toll, the experience was an opportunity of growth and resilience.
She wrote a memoir, Fourteen Days, about her story.
You can find her memoir here: https://momokowrites.comAnd here is how you can connect with Dr. Momoko:
https://www.facebook.com/MomokoUnoOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/momoko_uno
unsilencegrief #healing #grief #covid19 #quarantine #mastcellactivationsyndrome #memoire
Carol Cooke is a 3-time Gold Medal Paralympian and 9-time World Champion in Para-Cycling.
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she grew up as a swimmer with aspirations of competing at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, the opportunity vanished with the Moscow Games being boycotted.
She then followed in the footsteps of her family and joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force where she worked for 14 years, 4 of those undercover in the Prostitution and Drug areas.
After moving to Australia and in the process of building a new life, she was devastated when diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1998. By 2001, her introduction to disability had begun.
Today she shares her story about the Force within her!
You can connect with Carol via her website: https://www.carolcooke.com.au or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-cooke-am-ply-a728201b
paralympics #keynotespeaker #ms #theforcewithinyou #unsilencegrief #healing
Cheryl Hutto is a Grief and Caregiver Coach based in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She focuses uniquely on ambiguous grief in the caregiving journey and is an expert in guiding individuals through the complex emotions that arise when caring for loved ones with dementia.Cheryl's work addresses the daily, unresolved losses that caregivers experience, helping them navigate this often-overlooked form of grief.With years of experience in both caregiving and coaching, she empowers her clients to recognise and process their grief, prioritise self-care, and reclaim their resilience.Cheryl offers private coaching sessions, facilitates support groups, and teaches innovative techniques incorporating body awareness as a path to healing. Her compassionate approach equips care partners with practical tools to face the unique challenges of ambiguous grief, fostering strength and renewed hope in their caregiving journey.You can connect with Cheryl via her website:https://cherylhutto.comOr via LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-hutto-4204a3186#grief #ambiguousgrief #caregiving #caregivers
Jeffrey Johnston lost his son, Seth, in 2016 to fentanyl poisoning. From there, Jeff decided to change the trajectory of his life. He realised that in the face of grief and loss he had two choices. He could go down a road of anger and despair, and become bitter, or he could use his situation as motivation to become better. Jeff chose the latter. He took a step back from his career as a financial advisor and began to focus on ways he could make a difference. In 2021, Jeff lost his wife of 21 years, Prudence, to alcoholism. This furthered his passion for bringing awareness to these issues.
Jeff is now the CEO of startup Brightn, an Author, the Founder of âThe Living Undeterred Projectâ, and host of âThe Living Undeterred Podcastâ, all fuelling his strong advocacy and mission to offer resources and help, developing alternative solutions to the mental health and addiction crises.
You can connect with Jeffrey on the following links:https://www.brightn.app
https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightnapp
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-a-johnston
And here are our previous interviews under #UpspiralGrief:
https://youtu.be/EXFTkEpuCTM?si=dmqbhoBvx1I4qTqW
https://youtu.be/_84QLuEuFiM?si=6gX5IuP7ChTSIYwyhttps://youtu.be/I06PhCAVWgo?si=rJX56KaUcB70D_LE
Enjoy - and please spread the word about Brightn, to support our youth and young adults through finding their path in life!
unsilencegrief #mentalhealth #suicideawareness #healing
I am so grateful to have met Justin Clifford - and even more so, to introduce him to you. I believe anyone running a business needs to listen to this conversation!Justin has embarked on a dynamic career journey â from second-grade teacher to sales professional, and ultimately to becoming a first-time CEO. He leads Bereave, a US-based startup revolutionizing the way we approach grief. Under his leadership, Bereave empowers employers to offer unparalleled bereavement support to employees navigating the loss of a loved one, redefining how grief is managed in professional environments.To get in touch with Justin, visit the website: https://www.bereave.io or connect directly with him via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinclifford2
bereavement #griefatwork #bereavementintheworkspace
Cathy Domoney lost her father four years ago, and navigated her grief from across the other side of the world, which made the process more complex. She talks about how she journeyed through this whilst holding space for the grief of her five children, as well as the unlikely gift that came from the grieving.Cathy works with high-performance leaders, professionals, and business owners, dissolving their blocks, traumas, and triggers in only three sessions impacting them in miraculous ways, both personally and professionally, unleashing their ability to have more impact, success, money, and legacy.
You can connect with Cathy here: https://www.cathydomoney.com#unsilencegrief #podcast #neurodiversity #healing #trauma
Ethan Getchell is a menâs mental health advocate, pursuing his Masters in Social Work at the University of Michigan. He currently works at Michigan Medicine Psychiatry as a Social Work Intern. Ethan earned his Bachelors in Business and Communication from Hope College in 2023. He pivoted from commercial real estate into social work after the tragic loss of his 16 year old brother Austin to suicide. Ethan wrote about this experience and the silent suffering men go through in his book, Things in my Pocket, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9SNQJ75/...He also created a free course that is an introduction to menâs mental health: https://mensmentalhealthguide.com and last but not least, we mentioned his newsletter in the podcast, which I highly recommend subscribing to here: https://ethans-newsletter-19a839.beeh....#suicideawareness #mensmentalhealth #grief #healing #unsilencegrief
Regan Espinosa's father had died suddenly, the week before Thanksgiving in 2020. Due to the pandemic restrictions, her family could not attend the funeral. She had left a picture of her family at his grave, yet when she returned, it had blown into a nearby field. Regan saw a problem, and through her grief she created a solution.
Creating "The Visit Box" was a therapeutic and healing outlet through her grief journey. She was also âstuckâ on days when trying to understand what stage of grief she was in. Grief counseling and support groups she finally attended helped, but she continued thriving with her own grief coaching process "(W)hole In My Heart". The hole Regan felt with the loss of her dad, became a part of her, while also feeling âwholeâ.
The Visit Box was one part of my grief journey. Utilizing my expertise as an occupational therapist and fitness professional I applied my knowledge and experience into tools to serve others that are experiencing loss.
To connect with her, please go to https://www.wholeinmyheart.com
grief #unsilencegrief #healing #visitbox
A 3x cancer survivor, Gretchen Holmes is a dynamic speaker and host of "The Work in Between" podcast, where she and her guests take a deep dive into the struggles, joys and daily actions that move us toward physical, emotional, and spiritual health.Diagnosed with diabetes in 2021, Gretchen transformed her life by losing 110 pounds, and continues to focus on the daily work necessary to maintain a vibrant, healthy lifestyle.Previously, Gretchen worked as a stand-up comedian and continues to use humor to navigate the complexities of life. She was also co-creator, co-producer, writer, and on-air talent for WUMRâs âLetâs Talk Healthâ, and ranked in the "100 Successful Women to Know on the Gulf Coast" in 2022 by Gulf Coast Woman magazine.
This is one not to be missed!!
Sarah Choujounian was the first nurse to speak up at a rally against the lockdowns in Canada. She is also the co-founder of Canadian Frontline Nurses, proud advocates for medical freedom, who are now creating a new healthcare paradigm.
She is also the founder of Lighting Up Dark Corners, an organization aiming at empowering people to heal and rise above their mental health issues by going to the root cause of the problem instead of numbing them with drugs and/or prescription medications.
I am deeply moved by Sarah's story and can't wait to introduce you to her, talking about her own grief, triumphs and purpose in life!
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
After her baby daughters died when they were just a few weeks old, Rachel began a journey to healing after loss she was told was impossible.
Together with her sister Crystal they have taken what they learned, and created an emotional wellness company called 'Teamotions' dedicated to helping people get the guidance, support, tools, and resources they need to heal their hearts after loss too.
Rachel and Crystal are best known for their powerful healing teas. Their line of emotional well-being teas are blended with adaptogens, healing herbs, and superfoods that help to restore the body from under to toll of grief to strengthen grievers for the healing journey ahead.
Their comforting teas have won awards and are the foundation that healing after loss is built on. For over a decade now Rachel has taught grievers how to use their teas, as well as a program she created to help them get through their pain to the healing on the other side.
Rachel is honoured to share their teas with you, as well as the message that healing is possible; grief doesn't have to be forever if you don't want it to be.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
Through her own experiences with loss Karen understands how difficult it is trying to navigate your way through these traumatic life events, and wants to help people re-imagine and re-build a full and vibrant life after loss.
Karen is one of the UK's first grief and loss coaches to specialise in widowhood. Through various offerings Karen provides emotional and practical support, educating, coaching and mentoring anyone dealing with the loss of a life partner wherever they are in their grieving journey.
Karen also hosts The Widow Podcast, the UK's first podcast specifically for widows and surviving partners.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
Herb Knoll is a former banking executive turned widower advocate. Herb lost his bride, Michelle Knoll in 2008 to pancreatic cancer. He soon discovered there was few resources available for widowers in dealing with their grief.
He resigned his position and rededicated his life to helping widowed men. Herb published his book, The Widower's Journey and hosts the podcast, "Widower's Journey Podcast," which currently has followers in 44 countries.
Herb also hosts the Facebook Page, "Widower's Support Network - Members Only," exclusively for widowed men, which currently serves over 2,000 men in 38 countries 365 days each year.
Herb and his new wife Maria reside in Florida, USA.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
I was listening to an audio book today, when a certain story about the "what if" came up.
For the first time I realised, that "what if" can literally tear us apart - or help us grow! I found this truly fascinating!
Allow me to unpack this with you in today's #MeaningfulMindset episode.
For more resources or to get in touch please visit MarieAlessi.com.
By popular demand, we will address a tender topic in our #AskTheExpert series: How to deal with Family after a loss.
Opinions and expectations can often become quite counterproductive for a loving and supportive relationship.
I am looking forward to discussing this with another expert - welcoming back Adrian Hanks!
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
healing #grief #family #loneliness #asktheexpert #love #lovinglifeafterloss
October 2021 Whitney Lyn Allenâs happiness came screeching to a standstill. Stunned by her husband's rare allergic reaction to a bee sting, the 35y/o felt hopeless after Ryan succumbed to irreversible brain damage. With his unexpected death, leaving a massive gap in their close-knit family, she feared she would never be enough to raise their two young boys.
Whitney shares about the challenges of going through grief with young children, having difficult conversations, finding peace and some comfort in loss, and even the challenging topic of dating in grief.
She recently wrote a book called "Running in Trauma Stilettos: A Raw Glimpse at Grief and Life After Loss."
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
My godfather has always been an incredible influence in my life.
By far the steadiest, as I just realised while writing this!The other day he asked me how life's been treating me, as we hadn't connected for a few months.
My response was "It's been a bit exhausting the last 2 months", to which he responded "Exhausting is only the Story we tell ourselves!"
Aaaah, that made me smile - I'll share in more detail with you in this #MeaningfulMindset episode.
For more resources or to get in touch please visit MarieAlessi.com.
Laura is a certified Grief Coach with over 10 years of Public Health experience, and a deep understanding of loss, she knows grief is no easy journey to navigate alone.
After completing her Masters in Healthcare Administration, changing careers, and experiencing the loss of her brother (2014) and mother (2018), she realised life was too short. She decided to start leveraging her grief experience & completely transformed her life, to be comfortable with grief & live an empowering authentic life.
She's here to guide and walk alongside those looking for the right support in their grief process. Laura is your biggest cheerleader through transforming and leveraging difficulties in your life to create your new next chapter of life!
Her entire life's mission is to serve & help those looking to heal from grief. She serves as a catalyst to master the not-so-glamorous, yet magical and frustrating world of life after loss. She empowers you to learn how to use your grief process to heal / grow / transform your life.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
As always, there are two sides to the story! "What we can control..." is another #MeaningfulMindset topic that I cannot wait to unpack with you.
What if control takes an unhealthy turn?
And what if we direct it towards healing?
Please come and join us - share, like, follow us - thank you!
For more resources or to get in touch please visit MarieAlessi.com.
I am so excited to have this legend of a lady back for an interview. When I asked Jessi to send me an updated bio, I got this beautiful message:
"After taking 1.5 years off from work, I was able to start trying to live the life that I wanted for myself. I started back my career in the music & entertainment business, and made a very hard decision to put my podcast, "Good Grief, Jessi" on pause.
I wanted to focus on starting to practice what I preached. This will be my first time coming back into the grief community since I started my new position and I cannot wait to share with you all what I've learned!"
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
Something I have heard a few times when talking about a late husband, is the term "he left me".
Allow me to share a reframe for this term in today's #MeaningfulMindset, and what it does to you, when you use this language on yourself.
For more resources or to get in touch please visit MarieAlessi.com.
For the first time I have the pleasure of interviewing two amazing gentleman at the same time - Mark & Ryan, creators of "Remembering Dad" podcast.
Mark Cecil lost his Dad in 2021 after a battle with Dementia. He started the Remembering Dad Podcast with his friend to discuss their respective losses and speak to guests about their experiences in hope that by people sharing their stories and memories of their loved ones who have passed it may help others that have gone through or are currently going through something similar.
Ryan Thwaites lost both of his best friends at a young age. Paul died at the age of 21 due to a heart failure and Scott died ten years later at the age of 31 due to Melanoma and numerous secondary cancers. Ryan is a co-host of the Remembering Dad Podcast and shares a passion for speaking to those experiencing grief and how they are dealing with those emotions so that it may be of help to others.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
healing #loss #rememberingdad #bestfriends #love #lovinglifeafterloss
This is the most beautiful and recent gift I received... it came to me when I thought about the statement "never take life for granted".
I'd love to unpack this with you in today's #MeaningfulMindset.
Come along, tune in & share the Love!
For more resources or to get in touch please visit MarieAlessi.com.
I hear people talk about "controlling emotions" way too often. In particular when it comes to children.
"Learning how to control our emotions" feels quite counter intuitive to me, after all the experiences I've had over my life time so far.
In today's #MeaningfulMindset I want to talk about "embracing emotions" - and how much more beautiful life is, when we learn how to do that!
For more resources or to get in touch please visit MarieAlessi.com.
In today #AskTheExpert episode we address one of the biggest challenges I often come across on the journey of helping people through grief.
"Being alone vs Loneliness" might be an obvious difference, yet we'd like to dig a little deeper, and share some ideas on dealing with loneliness.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com.
Carrie grew up in a middle class home as an only child. This created a relationship with her mother as a mother, sister, and friend. In 2009 her Mom ascended.
Carrie was in shock! She suddenly came to realise that the relationship she had believed to be healthy, had left her paralysed in fear. She did not know what to do or where to go. It took several years, and eventually on a Womenâs retreat she discovered that she had identified all her mothers feelings as her own.
Carrie has come to understand that she could use the love her mother taught her to love herself!! This allowed her to experience love with her family even BIGGER than before.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit https://linktr.ee/mariealessi.
Have you ever experienced an uneasy feeling when being on the receiving end of a "giver"? I am talking about a person who just loves to give, but can't really allow him/herself to receive?
In today's #MeaningfulMindset I want to unpack the imbalance that is created when only sitting on one end of the scale - and why it is so important to do and allow both, the giving and receiving.
This was truly life-changing for me!
Tune in x
For more resources or to get in touch please visit https://linktr.ee/mariealessi.
It tugs on my heartstrings every time I see somebody struggling to allow themselves JOY in the process of grief.
In today's #MeaningfulMindset I share my own emotional journey and thought process around laughing after loss.
For more resources or to get in touch please visit https://linktr.ee/mariealessi.
You know when people tell you "Just be grateful for what you have!" - I am a big believer that GRATITUDE is the base of everything...
But... it took me a good two years to be able to practice gratitude, mindfully, after Rob passed.
Gratitude can feel like a slap in the face, when people suggest it in the space of grief. Be mindful when and who you suggest it to.
Join today's #MeaningfulMindset - you can watch it live in "Loving Life after Loss" or later on YouTube.
For more resources or to get in touch please visit https://lnkd.in/gZEAs9iW.
gratitude #grateful #healing #grief #loss #love #lovinglifeafterloss
In todayâs episode, our chosen topic for #AskTheExpert is "Celebration Blues".
How do we deal with the "post holiday blues" or the days after a special anniversary?
Loneliness is often one of the biggest challenges to address. Watch our conversation live or in replay - and feel free to ask questions in the comments!
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit https://linktr.ee/mariealessi
Melanie Greenhalgh is the real deal. She is an empath and has lived with that as both a curse and a blessing. Mel has lived experience of Love, loss, grief and has learnt how to get back up with every knock down life has thrown at her.
She spent a lot of years swallowing and buffering her grief and then made the conscious decision to stand up and tell her story "Let's Rethink Our Approach to Grief" at TEDx Canberra 2017. What that moment created was a renewed determination to reclaim her life and deliver on her true purpose in life.
Melanie Greenhalgh is a community leader who has worked with people experiencing disadvantage, vulnerability and trauma for over two decades.
Most recently she has combined her professional and personal experiences to serve and support women as they discover themselves, their strengths and that in every aspect of their life: they are good enough.
Mel wants every woman to know that they are not alone.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
For further resources please visit MarieAlessi.com
When I travelled the first time with our two boyzz (unfortunately that wasnât for a holiday, we flew across Australia to identify my husbandâs body), I told the flight attendants before we took off.
I needed somebody to know (in case I lost it) and I also used to work as a flightie in my younger days, so I knew it would be helpful for them and us if they understood the situation.
Today's #MeaningfulMindset is all about "Flying solo" and what it means to ask for support.
For more resources or to get in touch please visit MarieAlessi.com.
Join us in our next episode of "Ask the Expert"! This time Adrian Hanks and I will be addressing the very common emotions of guilt & shame in grief.
Many people I speak to feel guilty about healing or feeling something we refer to as "survivor's guilt" - and then there's a shame about things we feel or think... this topic goes deep and spreads over a wide range of situations and emotions.
I can't wait to ask the expert. I love these conversations, keeping it real...
Feel free to watch us live, where you can comment or ask questions - we also welcome them when you watch the replay!
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
To join our movement, receive more info, or get in touch, please visit MarieAlessi.com
This one sentence "He's in a better place!" holds so much.
Let me be super blunt and very direct here: do not ever tell anyone... it makes my blood boil when I hear it. It is hurtful beyond measure and can be quite damaging.
In our final #MeaningfulMindset of 2022 I will explain WHY - and what to say instead!
Come and join us - and most importantly, feel free to invite people into our movement - and share the Love.
To join our movement, receive more info, or get in touch, please visit MarieAlessi.com
Jennifer Tracy is on a mission to save lives.
With courage and grit, she continues to inspire high-functioning leaders to stop struggling silently and teaches the necessary steps it takes to find life on the other side of - Grief, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, PTS(D), Perfectionism, and possibly even thoughts of suicide.
Jennifer knows pain, the pain of burying a husband and child. The pain of being diagnosed with PTSD and the silent pain that she describes as 'Scars That People Can't See.'
Eight years after her loved ones died in a horrific car crash, Jennifer faced yet another battle surviving traumatic brain surgery, and undergoing a Chiari I Brain Malformation Decompression.
Real-life adversity has not let up for her.
Her message for you: pain is universal - what you choose to do with it is powerful. Resiliency comes from mastering the necessary skills it takes to endure, grow and never give up.
She is the bestselling author of "From The Deepest Darkness To The Light of Hope".
In spite of hardships from a very early age, she graduated a year early from high school with a 4.0 GPA.
Since 2009 she has positively influenced countless thousands with her community programs, speech books, and her online social presence.
In 2016, Jennifer worked her way off disability and re-entered the workforce.
Her life's purpose is to help others never give up and find life on the other side of grief, thoughts of suicide, pain, regret, and adversity.
Note: These interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently from what society currently has on offer!
To join our movement, receive more info, or get in touch, please visitMarieAlessi.com
Join us in our new series "Ask the Expert"! I am delighted to introduce you to Adrian Hanks, who has worked as a holistic counselor and psychotherapist, for over 20 years. We will be talking about Antidepressants & Grief - a topic so close to my heart. Come and bring your questions!
Adrian loves to help and inspire people to live their lives with more passion, purpose, and joy, particularly in the field of adversity. This is often the time when people need professional counseling support the most.
Adrianâs lifestyle and work are focused on living a holistic lifestyle, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. He has chosen to live experientially with what he learns.
He is married and has six adult children and four granddaughters. He loves to spend time walking on the beach, in the bush or to the top of some mountain range, playing his didgeridoo, bodysurfing, swimming in the ocean, meditating, and being with family and friends.
This is all part of Adrianâs focus to stay clear of depression, anxiety, fear, doubt, guilt, and self-hatred, which he knows are easy to succumb to if not focused and watchful.
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Robert is one of those rare individuals whom I am lucky to call my friend.
Rob truly embraces change and now shares the many life lessons heâs learned through his work; he fashions his life as an example of a philosophy he calls Possibility in Actionâą.
After his young wife passed away of metastatic breast cancer, Rob re-imagined his life to achieve new dreams. He chose to leave his comfort zone by changing absolutely everything.
He is a three-time Best Selling Author, compelling International Keynote Speaker, Transformational Life Coach, and Adjunct Professor.
Prior to his dramatic life change, Robert was a Senior Portfolio Manager for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Co-Founder of Evolvence Capital, and mentor to many young business executives.
Robert provides an array of interesting personal growth experiences such as intimate retreats, facilitated discussion groups, and video modules.
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It's a thing! The Widowbrain.
We all know it - especially those of us who have experienced it (or still dealing with it now).
As always, I would love to share my positive Spiel on it!
Come and join me in this #MeaningfulMindset where I'll be unpacking what's there to be grateful for.
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Darren Evans is the CEO of After Cloud. After Cloud is a business for social good and positive purposeful impact, providing technology that helps us to celebrate and share our individual moments, create our unique life story and preserve our rich family history across three intuitive apps - Journals, Moments and Timelines.
He will be further introducing us to an amazing app, that I believe makes such a difference in leaving your legacy - I will be using it, for my sons and future generations to come!
Darren Evans has spent the last 25 years working for and leading companies that provide software solutions for organisations that provide care.
During this time, he saw the huge impact that could be made to peopleâs lives by using digital technology but realised that much more could be offered on mobile platforms and following lived experience, resolved to develop his own apps.
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After enduring eight years of the grief of infertility, supporting many through the end stage of their life and then having to walk beside her husband Phil during his final act, Tanya Unkovich went on to write and speak extensively on the topic of grief, and overcoming adversity.
Having faced many adversities in life, Tanya is often referred to as a master of resilience. Widowed at forty, she made the decision to not let this event break her, but to create an exciting vision and make the following decades her best ever!
Over the past thirty years, Tanya has amassed vast professional and life experience. Commencing in the world of finance, to becoming the first Tony Robbinâs coach in New Zealand. Tanya is an accomplished author, public speaker, has been featured in numerous publications, is a regular contributor to radio, and an elite transformation specialist to her private clientele.
Tanya has a love for health and wellness, is strongly committed to her own growth and that of her audience, and happily admits to being addicted to cats, particularly her Ragdoll Thomas.
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You never know when the day comes when you need your Support Network more than anything. Â
The people in it can and will change over time - either by new people coming in that are more aligned with the path you have chosen, or by people evolving alongside you, on your journey. Â
Join me in this #MeaningfulMindset where I'll be sharing about my own experience and recommendations on how to create and nurture this network. Â
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Dan Maigler is a therapist, school social worker, Mental Health Director for Paws for Patrick and host of the podcast Not Allowed to Die, where he and his dog Mariska answer listener questions and explore dilemmas he is seeing in his work. Â
Dan has endured the complex grieving of a mental health professional who has lost both clients and his own family members to suicide. Â
He has found his healing in volunteering for non-profits and is passionate about teaching grievers to channel their pain into helping others. Â
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I often refer to the moment when I received "the phone call" about my husband's sudden passing, like our favourite happy song playing on the record player - then the needle scratches over the record and the music stops... Â
Music has an incredible influence in our lives - and it has a lot to do with choices. Â
Join me in this #MeaningfulMindset where we explore how powerful choices can be in your healing. Â
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We had Jas Rawlinson with us in September - and as much as I was already touched by her story, I had no idea how deep it actually goes...
I have since had the honour to read her newly launched book "The Stories We Carry". I could not put it down. I sat up till 2am when I first started reading...
Jas is an award-nominated book coach, resilience speaker, and best-selling author who empowers female change-makers to transform their stories into books that create global impact. I asked Jas to come back to not only talk about her book, yet also the depth of the story she carries... Buckle up & watch this!
You can watch her first #UpspiralGrief interview with us here: https://youtu.be/zFGPgKwi6q4
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Every time I have to fill out a form this question was like a punch in the guts. "Next of Kin". Ouch. Â
It's like being reminded over and over again that there is no one. The other week I decided to finally turn this around for me - so, as always, I would like to share this with you for inspiration and healing purposes... Â
Join me in this #MeaningfulMindset where we look at how you can shift your perspective around this draining question.
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Douglas E. Noll, Esq is an award-winning lawyer-mediator who has mediated thousands of conflicts. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels.
Doug is an award-winning author of three books, a teacher, speaker, and a trainer. His fourth book De-Escalate was published by Beyond Wordâs Publishing in September of 2017.
De-Escalate is now in four languages and in its second printing.
Dougâs work carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts. He is the co-founder of Prison of Peace, and creator of the Noll Affect Labeling System.
In 2012, Doug was honoured by California Lawyer Magazine as California Attorney of the Year.
I am personally fascinated by the work Doug offers - please come and join us live!
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"No I won't" my mind answered, every time somebody suggested this after Rob died. Because we all know we won't. Â
"Call me if you need anything!" is one of the most useless attempts to help. Yet not many people know that - until you are on the other side... Â
In this #MeaningfulMindset we will unpack why this phrase is useless, despite the best intention that comes with it - and how to offer real help instead, so people can actually receive it! Â
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Shannon Traphagen is the host of the Game On Glio Podcast, a podcast focusing on education and advocacy surrounding brain cancers and stories around young grief and loss.
In it, Shannon shares her own journey through loss and how her grief helps her.
Now in its second season, "Game On Glio" is a top rated and unique podcast in the brain cancer, grief and loss communities.
Shannon is also the founder of Traphagen's Trail Ride 4 Brain Cancer, Write Life Media Marketing and the author of the series "The LeFay Trilogy" (Finding Morgan).
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There is so much to be said about meeting people where they are at, picking them up from their pain, and providing pathways to healing... Â In this #MeaningfulMindset I am sharing my own perspective of holding space for a group full of people along their healing journey. Meet me at the Rabbit Hole!Â
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A decade ago, when Lucas Pierce was 17, his mother died of a Glioblastoma multiforme (a rare terminal brain tumor). Since then he has taken the lessons from his personal grief journey and shared them with others who are experiencing similar life events.
Currently residing in Philadelphia, Lucas lives with his girlfriend Nina, and their two dogs Barron and Joni.
He has been an avid volunteer in the pediatric oncology space for the last eight years through Penn Stateâs THON, Camp Can Do, Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago, and Camp H-Town.
Lucas is also a volunteer counsellor at Camp Erin NYCâs grief camp for kids 8-17 and is currently an Assistant Director of Camp Can Doâs Sibling Camp program. He also works as a coach for Guild Education.
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I listened to meditation last night and it spoke about the Forward Gap and the Reverse Gap... It spoke to me and I'd like to share in this #MeaningfulMindset episode what it did to my heart. I am certain you need this message just as much as I did!
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Toni Mills pivoted when Covid hit from being a former flight attendant to certifying as a Clinical EFT Practitioner.
She lost her mum in February 2021 and found out the year before she passed that she had autism, which changed their whole relationship from one that was very rocky to one of deep compassion and understanding.
The grief process has been layered with a grieving of what the relationship would have looked like had she known of her mother's autism earlier. Toni truly believes that EFT Tapping has been the saving grace in her grieving process.
Join us live for the entire transformation story!
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I love it when I walk with my headphones in and choose the soundtrack to my walk...Â
There is some magic that happens along the way, I am looking forward to sharing my perspective in this next #MeaningfulMindset episode.
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Jas Rawlinson is an award-nominated book coach, resilience speaker, and best-selling author who empowers female change-makers to transform their stories into books that create global impact.
Often sought out for her empathetic leadership and unapologetic advocacy for stigmatised issues such as domestic violence and child abuse, Jas has worked with everyone from high-profile figures in the music industry, to everyday people and entrepreneurs.
She is highly respected for her unique ability to strategically and emotionally lead her clients through the writing and publishing process and has featured across global outlets such as Business Insider, ABC and news.com.au.
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Have you ever heard me talk about the commonalities of a battlefield and healing grief?
There are NONE!!
This is confronting yet so true - join me in this #MeaningfulMindset episode where I plead to the public to change their approach!
It is time we change the narrative of healing grief.
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healing #hope #grief #loss #life #lovinglifeafterloss
Jeff Johnston finished his LIVING UNDETERRED - US tour a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't wait to have him back to hear the highlights - and even more so: What's next?
I heard there are some very exciting projects in the pipeline and I'm literally on the edge of my seat to hear about them...
Tune in to be the first one to catch it live!
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Did you know that we often trigger unhealed childhood-related trauma or even just challenges when going through adversity?Â
There's a simple exercise I often suggest to clients - and I'm going to share it with you in our #MeaningfulMindset episode! Â
Time to pay attention to your Inner Child - she's got sooo many answers - and they are often simple and mind-blowing. Â
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Dylan Sessler is a mental health coach, professional speaker, podcast host of The Dylan Experience, entrepreneur, combat veteran, and author of the book, Defy the Darkness: A Story of Suicide, Mental Health, and Overcoming Your Hardest Battles.
In January 2020, Dylan began speaking on TikTok about mental health and trauma. By 2022, he has accumulated more than half a million followers supporting his daily content centred around having a real conversation about things like mental health, abuse, trauma, self-harm, and suicide.
His relentless pursuit has allowed him to impact the lives of millions while also developing a platform to help society rethink human connection and mental health.
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I love when I walk away from an interview with an epiphany that the host initiates - I receive it with my heart wide open and perceive it as such a gift.Â
This happened in my latest conversation with Stephan Neff, for his podcast "Steps to Sobriety". Â It was a slow-motion moment that would have had fireworks and violins playing if it was a Hollywood movie - suddenly the steps I took after Rob died all made even more sense... Â
I was gifted a new perspective, and I will share it with you straight from my heart in this #MeaningfulMindset episode! Â Join in my "full circle moment". Â
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As a trainer, coach and keynote speaker, Daniel has worked with CEOâs, executives and other senior professionals throughout Australia and beyond, ranging from global corporations and businesses to universities and non-profits.
Daniel lives in Tasmania, Australia with his wife, Kylie and their three children, Naomi, Caleb and Jethro. He also keeps fourteen pure-bred chickens who eat a lot of grain and lay too few eggs.
In this interview, Daniel shares about living as an intentional community for more than a decade, sharing land, life and now loss with another family.
A year ago, his neighbour died suddenly of a heart attack, leaving behind his wife and three children. Daniel shares his reflections on walking through grief, in community, from the perspective of a close friend, neighbour and spiritual parent.
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With Fathers Day coming up in Australia this Sunday I wanted to share straight from my heart... Â Â
We have nobody left to celebrate on Father's Day in our family. How do you deal with that? Â Â
I don't have all the answers. I have a lot of emotions. And I am here to hold space for you - please tune in to today's #MeaningfulMindset episode! Â
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Brian is a self-motivated professional with a stellar record of success in mental health program management. He has over 20 years of outstanding performance in the health care arena with a proven ability to deliver results that span four countries.
However, his advanced clinical knowledge was gained amidst much personal turmoil and a story that includes intimate loss, unexpected devastation and near-death experiences.
Itâs also seasoned with highlights of a warrior throughout by twice being nationally nominated for "Who's Whoâ, earning a collegiate swimming scholarship, âbreakthrough miraclesâ, first in his family to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees, being dually licensed as a mental health and addiction specialist, a wonderful wife and two beautiful daughters!
His ongoing personal and professional success has been defined by his natural leadership capability, a gift for recognising growth opportunity in others, strong communication skills, ability to implement effective solutions, and the capacity to motivate thousands of others beyond their potential.
His soul-level passion and inspiration to enhance the lives of others is best characterised by Robert Louis Stevenson's incentive of "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant".
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I had the most beautiful connection with Nicole - we had never met before, and I instantly knew I just had to introduce her to YOU! When I asked her to send me a little about her, this is what I received:
"I was widowed by brain cancer in December 2019, while living in Japan.
I decided to pack up my 20-year life there and come back to support my parents and sister in Australia - Covid also hastened that decision.
I returned in May 2020 and at my deepest grief, I basically had a nervous breakdown. However, after facing my grief head-on and being very determined to feel all the grief feelings, I am now thriving.
Currently, I am a second-year uni student, studying social work. I want this forced change in my life to mean something by helping others. Studying has been a wonderful journey into self-understanding and realising that I can do a lot, even by myself.
I will not let my losses define me and I want to live a very full and fun life. I love my late husband yet I believe that widowhood is all about me.
I am a big believer in active grieving, a hater of toxic positivity, and a lover of widows helping other widows facing grief, and learn to live life again.
This is why Marie's philosophy resonates with me, too."
How beautiful is Nicole? Can't wait for you to meet her - come and join us!
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I have always been fascinated by bridges (ask my boyzz đđ).
Whenever weâre on a road trip I point them out. Â I love driving across and looking at the incredible landscape underneath - very often it being water. Â
One of the most important ones is from the traditional paradigm of how we are used to approaching grief to the growth paradigm.
I know it is possible.
I have built the bridge.
I have walked across it, and even jumped on it to make sure it is #secure
I promise you it is safe to cross. Â
Join me in building this bridge for you in today's #MeaningfulMindset episode!
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I am super excited to introduce you to this inspiring woman!
Sara Deren is the founder and CEO of Experience Camps, a national non-profit that gives grieving children experiences that change their lives forever.
Sara received her MBA from Columbia University and leads Experience Camps with her blend of business background and passion to make the world a better place.
In 2020, she received an award for âBest Entrepreneurâ from Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards and was named a âPatriots Difference Makerâ by the New England Patriots Foundation.
She is a regular contributor to outlets ranging from Thrive to Fast Company.
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There is so much to say about BREATH. Â
One of my favourite and most simple tools I often share is "the power of ONE breath", to help you get back into the NOW.
In today's #MeaningfulMindset episode I am going to go deeper into the importance of breath - way beyond the obvious meaning of keeping us alive!
Join in, share, and comment đ
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A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to Allie Turek - this time I will be interviewing her brother Daniel Turek.
These siblings have truly touched my heart and I am simply blown away by their positive attitude toward life.
Daniel is a 20 yr old who lost both parents. One at 9 and the other at 13.
He intends to share his experiences with others, wishing to give them hope. He is currently studying Psychological Science at the University of Wollongong.
Daniel enjoys listening and learning about others and their experiences throughout life.
I cannot wait to share this beautiful young gentleman with you - please come along and join us live!
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There is so much symbolism from the ocean that applies to grief.
In a group call we had, I once used the analogy of how our Movement Loving Life after Loss is like a cruise ship.
It made me think about how long it takes to turn a ship around - not just in terms of your own healing journey - yet also in regards to how our society "suggests" we deal with grief.
Join me for this #MeaningfulMindset episode - I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Victoria has touched my heart so deeply - I am so honoured to introduce you to this amazing soul!!
She is a self-published author, Advanced Cert. Grief Recovery SpecialistÂź, Creator & Podcast Host of Grieving Voices, Reiki Master, Biofield Tuning Practitioner, Cert. YouMapÂź Coach and End-of-Life Doula.
Victoria aims to use her strengths and skills through various offerings to help those whose lives have been upended by grief and loss go from surviving to thriving.
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How do we find "inner peace"? Something that we're all longing for after having experienced the loss of a loved one.
In this episode of #MeaningfulMindset I will be sharing how I found peace after Rob's passing.
Personal, straight from my heart to you - come and join me!
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Mike McCarthy has worked as a journalist in newspapers, radio and television for almost 40 years as a producer, reporter and presenter for the BBC and Sky News. His assignments have included the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, terrorist attacks on the Boston marathon, the Canadian parliament in Ottawa and the Manchester Arena in the UK. His range of stories stretches from politics in Washington DC to rioting in Athens, demonstrations in Gaza, floods in the UK and sporting triumphs across Europe.
Mike has interviewed almost all UK prime ministers since the 1970s including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. He also once had the privilege of meeting and interviewing boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
He covered and was deeply affected by the Hillsborough Disaster in which 96 football fans lost their lives in 1989. Mike says: âIt made me much more aware of how interested parties can try to form a distorted narrative and that, unless we are very careful, history can be shaped by dishonesty.â
Today Mike shares about his son Ross who took his life aged just 31 in February 2021.
In his farewell letter, Ross asked his family to campaign for better mental health services and Mike is now honouring his sonâs request. This includes a UK-wide suicide prevention initiative called âthe Baton of Hopeâ
www.batonofhopeuk.org
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"Nurturing Healing Love" written by Scarlett Lewis is the message her six-year-old son, Jesse, left on their kitchen chalkboard shortly before his murder at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
It was a message of comfort but also a solution and has been amplified in schools, homes and communities through the Choose Love Movement.
Jesse saved 9 of his first-grade classmates before losing his own life, and his courage became a model for his momâs life purpose: to spread love, hope and healing throughout the world.
Please find more to this story on: www.chooselovemovement.org
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The Fear is real. I see it every day in topics that we discuss in "Loving Life after Loss" and various other situations. And yes, I also feel it from time to time. Â
I am not asking you to ignore it - or even worse "get over it" - I want you to embrace it, listen to your fears and allow them to be your signposts for your path ahead. Â
I wish for you to learn to lean into trust and surrender. To me, surrender isn't weakness (like some would believe); for me surrender needs trust.
Trust in your guidance. Learn to feel it.
Let us explore this in today's #MeaningfulMindset episode!
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Alessandra Turek, who usually prefers to be called Allie, is a 25 years old High School teacher, teaching English and Italian. Â
Allie loves music, writing, playing guitar and journaling. She finds that these hobbies have helped her work through her grief and life experiences. Â
Allie recently decided that she would like to share her story, with the intention of helping young people experiencing grief and other hardships. Upon exploring multiple grief groups and other resources, she said "I discovered Marie and instantly knew I had to connect đ" Â
This truly honoured me - and so we connected - and I felt so much richer after our conversations - hence I wanted you to meet this young lady - what an inspiration!! Her story goes deep and will touch your hearts, just like it did mine! Please come and join us. Â
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Even as an ex-flight attendant this "oxygen mask first" concept took me quite some time to really grasp! Â
After all, I'm a Mummabear - I would often put my kids before me, in particular when they were younger. Â
Today I understand more than ever how being an example in everything I teach, is so much more important than anything I say. Â
Here's something to ponder upon: "We tend to want to help others heal the pain that we find too hard to face." Let's look at that very closely in this #MeaningfulMindset episode! Â
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Suzanne has been a solo parent for 11 years, losing her husband James to terminal cancer when he was 44 years old and their children were 4, 6, and 8 years old.
The path they were on as a family veered way off course so Suzanne forged a new one, not only for herself but for her children who stood beside her.
I met Suzanne in the most beautiful "random" way - she re-shared one of my posts on LinkedIn, I reached out, we connected - and the rest is history.
A very heartfelt conversation later, I cannot wait to introduce you to this beautiful lady!
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You would think that all your friends want you to grow through adversity,and  would support your healing.
Yet the  fact is, not all of them do. I had to part ways with some really close friends along the way and have gained others - both in rather unexpected ways!
Now, what I have learned is, that it doesn't "show your true friends" like some would say - no, it often has a very different background... I feel it is quite important to share my findings with you, and I also understand that this is a very sensitive topic for many.
Please join our #MeaningfulMindset with an open heart and mind!
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James is an artist of experience. His passion is to create transformational experiences for himself and others as a way to explore what it means to TRULY LIVE - FULLY ALIVE.
James is a results coach and is the founder and creator of the "Weekly Wins and Losses Podcast" and "Weekly Wins and Losses community call".
James helps people in their journey to embracing ALL OF LIFE - BOTH WINS AND LOSSES EQUALLY:
To gain the courage needed to do the difficult things when it matters most, learning to pivot with power and poise while gaining the mental and emotional mastery needed to truly live a fulfilled life. Waiting not for the story to pass, but instead, jumping at the opportunity to engage now.
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Dan is a serial entrepreneur who has started and sold numerous businesses.
In college, he won over $50k in business competitions, sold his first venture, and subsequently went on to building a 7-figure manufacturing agency, which was responsible for the wildly successful Gravity Blankets campaign.
Dan's personal life mission is simple: Help people build their dream life.
Dan learned the importance of this through a series of unfortunate events. By just age 25, he lost both his parents to rare cancers. Despite how hard life has hit, he truly believes to be lucky and blessed.
Through his "Bits of Gold" podcast, writing, and speaking Dan shares his lessons and perspective on dealing with tragedy and coming out on the other side better, stronger, and more capable of building a purpose-driven life.
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Some of the hardest choices we will face is what to do with our Loved one's belongings. I remember all too well being faced with these questions - and some of those choices still lay ahead of me.
I would like to share some handy tips and useful ideas when it comes to cleaning out the closet or even an apartment.Â
Please join our #MeaningfulMindset with an open heart and mind! Â
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At the age of 28 Anne had it all â own house, company car, corporate job and a wonderful boyfriend.
She had worked hard to get there, growing up as the youngest of 6, living in 2 bedroom tenement in Glasgow.
She thought life couldnât get any better â and she was right.
Yet in the space of one week, it all came crashing down.
Anne's boss challenged her values at work and Rob, her boyfriend, was killed in a car crash - that's when she discovered he was married!
She was not invited to his funeral and decided to flee â she gave up everything to volunteer overseas, and found healing through helping others: laughing with lepers in India, washing the feet of a homeless woman in Australia, and helping a blind man in Africa to see.
Back home 3 years later, Anne met Ben and decided to give love another chance...
Come and join us for another #UpspiralGrief interview to meet Anne and find out what happened with Ben đ
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The topic of guilt comes up quite frequently in the space of grief and loss.
I have been looking at it from so many different angles, I unpacked it, worked through it with clients and reframed it.
I believe I have found a way to make this simple - and I am going to share it with you in this #MeaningfulMindset.
Please come with an open heart and mind!
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There are TWO really exciting news:
1) Dylan Sessler, who was supposed to be my guest this morning, is about to become a dad for the first time - his wife has gone into labour & I am pumped for both of them...
2) I am evenly stoked that this gives us the perfect opportunity to hear a LIVE UPDATE from the one and only Jeff Johnston, straight from the LIVING UNDETERRED US-TOUR!!
Jeff, I want to thank you for being so spontaneously flexible to jump on camera with me tomorrow & give us a bit of a "what's been happening so far", a few highlights, maybe a "behind the scenes" and "what's still to come".
I have been following you from afar and cannot wait to catch up with you live!
Tune in if you have any questions or simply watch and listen to the excitement... (and don't worry, we will bring Dylan back for an interview once he settled into Dad-life!) Good luck to him & his wife.
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Sophie is wise beyond her years, insightful, caring and emotionally intelligent. She is a happy and spirited 14-year-old, despite the challenges and grief she has already faced.
A talented singer, speech and drama student and a natural performer who dabbles in a number of musical instruments, Sophie is also an enrichment student at her High School, with a bright academic & creative future ahead of her.
This is a FIRST: last week I was speaking with her mum, Susan; today I have the pleasure of talking with Sophie to gain her perspective!
Sophie is also our youngest guest to date, her mum will be with her when we speak, to hold space for her...
Note: This interview was pre-recorded for Sophie to have all the space she needed to share her sister Gracie's story. We are sharing it with her mum Susan Wallis's permission on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with loss differently to what society currently has on offer.
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The other day we had the loveliest celebration lunch with our mentoring group. We had some guests there and also celebrated our success we had as a group and within everyone's businesses.
I took home the Oscar (yes, I made first place in our competition) and it made me realise a few things I'd like to share with you...
Let me unpack a few things in this #MeaningfulMindset that I feel might matter for YOU.
Please come with an open heart and mind!
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Susan has been a longstanding Board member of Interchange Illawarra (a social support service for families of people with disabilities), culminating in her appointment as Chairperson in 2012.
She has a varied employment history and had no idea that the skills gained would prepare her for the greatest and most rewarding challenge to date - becoming the parent of a child with severe disabilities.
Mother of 2, Gracie, who passed away in 2018 aged 13, and Sophie, aged 14.
This is a FIRST: I so appreciate to be speaking with Susan today and then having the honour to also interview her daughter Sophie next week!
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After a recent increase of media attention around my story, my movement and in particular addressing the topic of "dating after loss", I decided it was time to give an official statement WHY I am sharing such personal "behind the scenes" of my movement.
Please join me - feel free to bring your questions to this #MeaningfulMindset.
Please come with an open heart and mind
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David is an author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling.
His first book "Winning in the Middle of the Pack" discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined.
With "Cycle of Lives" David shares stories of people overcoming trauma and delves deeply into their emotional journeys with cancer.
He continues to do Ironman triathlons and recently completed a solo 4,700-mile bike ride.
I am looking forward to our conversation - join us!
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Let me unpack an incredibly fascinating topic of "standing out" in our #MeaningfulMindset today.
I am blown away by how fear can stop us. Even in healing. Let's talk about being conform in our approach to grief and life, and how society shapes our drive to belong - and therefore often not heal! Â For more resources please visit MarieAlessi.com
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Justin serves as CEO of a small telecom company in Easter Iowa where he brings his 20 years of telecommunications experience to help a small 100+ year old company think like a startup and grow aggressively.
Additionally he is an Executive Leadership and Startup Coach where he works with high performing individuals and companies to think differently, improve the culture, and bring creativity into the leadership model.
Today he'll be sharing a rather personal story with us - and I cannot wait to share Justin with our audience - I was so touched when reading a post on LinkedIn, I reached out & asked if he was willing to share with us... and here we are!
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Sleep deprivation is a very common side effect of grief. I too have spent countless nights with very little sleep over the years.
Then one day I realised how much more there is to not sleeping...
There's peace to be found, but also labels, which come with expectations - and without even realising it, our subconscious mind runs just as wild as our conscious!Â
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Jeff Johnston is an author, entrepreneur, and advocate. After losing his son, Seth, in 2016 to fentanyl poisoning, Jeff decided to change the trajectory of his life. He realized that in the face of grief and loss he had two choices: He could go down a road of anger and despair and become bitter, or he could use his situation as motivation to become better.
Jeff chose the latter. He took a step back from his career as a financial advisor and began to focus on ways he could make a difference. He became an advocate for bringing awareness to substance use and addiction in teens & young adults.
In 2021, Jeff lost his wife of 21 years, Prudence, to alcoholism. This furthered Jeff's passion for bringing awareness to these issues. Jeff is about to embark on the "Living Undeterred Tour" to build a network of contacts and resources to help develop alternative solutions to the mental health and addiction crises.
I am stoked to get the chance to bring him to you before he heads off to continue changing the world!
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Parting the ashes or with the ashes of somebody we love, is a huge emotional topic and decision.
At times it has even divided families, so I decided to share my very personal take on this topic...
Please join another #MeaningfulMindset talk - and feel free to send through questions or comments - I will endeavour to address all of them!
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I believe "Where do I belong?" is a question we might ask ourselves more than once in life. They are often a predecessor of a big decision to come, or sometimes even visit us at or shortly after a significant crossing in our life.
In this #MeaningfulMindset I want to share my very personal journey with this question, with the intention in my heart that you will be able to get a lot out of it for yourself! Â
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I was impressed by Marie -Ăve's attitude towards life from the moment we connected. Join us for a beautiful conversation! Marie-Ăve is a mom of 2 who lost her husband to cancer in 2017.
Having kept an optimistic mindset throughout her grief, she shares her perspective with the world around mindset and the law of attraction, as she became a mindset coach.
She now helps people manifest their dream lives.
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At Loving Life after Loss we're all about holding space and sending Love. We all need it. A space provided for our healing, where we can sit and be showered with Love. Where real people listening to our deepest needs.
And then there are moments when we need so much more. Our longing cuts so deep, it hurts - and makes us question our belonging.
In this #MeaningfulMindset I want to address the questions "where do I belong" and "what do I need?"
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Kylie Brennan is an ex Nurse who spent 15 years in corporate Health Sciences, Master Practitioner of NLP, Self Care Facilitator & author of the Growth Mindset book "Focus is Fertiliser".
Kylie, B Nurs, MPNLP coaches aspirational, growth-minded professionals to their highest Potential with her unique frame work Mindset Unleashedâą so they can be who they came here to be.
Featured on ABC Radioâs Life Matters, Beam Magazine & Health Industry Hubâs Women in Leadership series, Kylie is known for her expertise in & available to comment on Growth Mindset, Resilience & Wellbeing.
All amplified by her story of resilience throughout the tragic death of her identical twin sister, Karen.
Kylie lives in Sydney with her Husband & two daughters and continues Karenâs legacy in the touching book "My Mummy lives in My Heart" written for her children & published by Kylie to help grieving children whilst nurturing her own grief.
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There are some myths anchored in our culture around grief that I'd love to address.
These two come up over and over again... So, let's talk about them!
In this #MeaningfulMindset I will share about the so-called (& misinterpreted) "stages of grief" as well as the depth of your Love "having" to "match" the depth of your grief...
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Linda Goldspink-Lord has played many roles in her life: daughter, sister, mother, wife, friend, CEO and business founder. And now she takes on a new role: that of author. A natural storyteller, this is the book Linda needed to write. About being grateful for what we have. Remembering what we've lost. Being aware of where we've come from, and looking forward to where we're going.
Linda is an advocate for resilience and growth. Her own complex experiences in life, family and career have led her to a place of great understanding and awareness. As someone who is driven to educate others, Linda is determined to share her own life-changing experiences, as a way of empowering others. She lives with her husband Peter and their kids, horses and dogs, in the Illawarra region of NSW.
"Crawling Through the Darkness" is Lindaâs first book.
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It is so much more than just coming back to NOW - yet we're oftentimes quite frazzled. Swaying from past to future, occasionally stopping into now...
What happens when we get too removed? Too sidetracked? We're off balance!
And how do we counterbalance that? Join me in this #MeaningfulMindset to find out...
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The moment Jessi opened up about her story, she touched my heart - not only due to what she has overcome, but by her amazing presence & mindset.Her story needs to be heard. Her strength will blow you away. I feel beyond blessed that our paths have crossed - and I can't wait to share her with you.
Here's a short preview:
In only 7 years, Jessi ended up losing five beloved family members, including her entire immediate family.At only 25, Jessi knew that she had a bigger purpose here in this world and decided to share her story and strength with the world by starting her own podcast, "Good Grief, Jessi!"
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Often people question me about "always having a choice".
Do we really? "Where is the choice in losing my husband?" I hear you ask.
Join me for yet another #MeaningfulMindset where I will share my perspective on choices!
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I am blessed with more and more amazing connections - here's another beautiful one, formed on LinkedIn:
Ian Hawkins is the Founder and Host of The Grief Code. Dealing with grief firsthand with the passing of his father back in 2005 planted the seed in Ian to discover what personal freedom and legacy truly is.
This experience was the start of his journey to healing the unresolved and unknown grief that were negatively impacting every area of his life. Leaning into his own intuition led him to leave corporate and follow his purpose of creating connections for himself and others.
The Grief Code is a divinely guided process that enables every living person to uncover their unresolved and unknown grief and dramatically change their life and the lives of those they love. Thousands of people have now moved from loss to light following this exact process.
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What a delightful connection - I'm looking forward to introducing you to Alan Stevens, an International Profiling and Communications Specialist who has worked with international clients, the likes of Disney Films and Gillette, and high-profile organizations like the Australian Federal Police to help them to understand how people tick.
Alan works with business owners and executives, helping them to understand and engage their clients and prospects, enhancing their presentations and negotiation skills and increasing sales. And with parents and teachers to help them enhance the ability of their children to reach their full potential while improving the experience of the parents, teachers, and students.
His latest community initiative is The Campfire Project. The Campfire is a safe place for men and women to give themselves permission to tell their stories. To share their experiences and wisdom from around the world. This is his #WeTogether initiative.
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I had this beautiful epiphany about embracing duality to achieve unity.
In today's #MeaningfulMindset I'd love to look at duality from various angles.
I'd love for you to join me!
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For our first #UpspiralGrief interview of 2022 I am delighted to introduce you to this powerhouse of a lady:
Karen Chaston is the Co-founder of the Chaston Centre, a place for meaningful living.
As a former CFO of a publicly listed company and senior manager for 25+ years, she understands profits. As a Beyond Loss Expert, she understands people and how crippling and life-changing loss can be.
The Chaston Centreâs many programs have two focuses
~ Firstly assisting individuals to create their better everyday life after any kind of loss.
~ Secondly, assisting businesses to ensure that their People, Productivity and Profits are thriving.
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There's a strength within us that often stays dormant - even we, ourselves, are unaware of the force we carry so blissfully hidden - until it is triggered.
I am blown away by it.
It is a quite underestimated capacity, a blessing we might still have to learn how to appreciate - and how to make use of it.
In today's #MeaningfulMindset I'd love to dig a bit deeper into this power!
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There's no accident that this very topic falls on Valentine's Day...
It's incredible how easy it is for us to look at all the things we don't have, which is where we often fall into comparison.
It's also too tempting to swing all the way to the other side, looking at those who have less than us - which again keeps us in comparison...
Let's talk about the Magic that happens when we look at what we do have!
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In our first #MeaningfulMindset for the New Year, I'd love to share a few thoughts on these two... Â
I have noticed how much comparison is going on in various grief groups (hence I wanted to create a different space). We need so much more compassion - I can't wait to address this topic & would love for you to join me.
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It is an outstanding honour to introduce you to one of my Everyday Heroes, Paul Barnat. I have known this beautiful soul for over a decade and am lucky to call him my soul-brother. Paul has had a huge influence on my life, so it is my pleasure to share his wisdom with all of you!
Paul specialises in helping individuals optimise their health and wellbeing on a physical, mental and spiritual level to build and live a fulfilled life through breathwork coaching, meditation and movement.
His programs are designed for those who truly feel that they have so much to offer in life, yet feel held back by life's challenges. It's time to refocus, take charge and awaken your true self.
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Last week we talked about the AbunDaNcE of Love and what happens when we plug in or when we unplug.
Well, I had an amazing session with my Supervision Coach and I did some work on my fragmented soul - the outcome was amazing & ended in some celebratory tribal stomping in my village!
I cannot wait to share this with you - it truly is something you don't want to miss! Speaking about #MeaningfulMindset
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Shelley McConaghy is a non-Indigenous Australian woman, referred to as a high-dimensional healer who works with her partner Jason Engelbrecht, an Indigenous Australian Medicine Man of mixed genealogy, known as a Kurradji.
Being extremely sensitive and struggling with anxiety all her life led Shelley to her role as a healer. Having been interested in spiritual concepts from childhood, she commenced formal studies in polarity therapy, crystal healing and reiki in her early twenties. Shelley works with both celestial beings and elementals, the true custodians of Mother Earth.
Shelley has an ability to hold her clients in their moments of greatest need, and itâs this grounded presence that facilitates their transformation. Also known by her spiritual name of Mantrini, she uses Mantra, meditation, and many other tools to manage her energy. Her challenges have become the tools that she shares in her role as a teacher.
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Last week I spoke about "Stepping out of your shadows"... today I want to unpack with you the abunDaNcE of Love we're surrounded by - and what happens when we plugin - as well as what happens when we unplug.
The effect is enormous, both ways.
This #MeaningfulMindset is another really personal share, from the depths of my heart!
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This man's story went deep under my skin - and I am truly honoured to introduce you to Brandon Dorian Davis, a shining example of true inspiration. Here's a few words directly from him:
"Losing my parents at such a young age opened my eyes to so much. It taught me how precious life is and to never stop reaching for where it is that you want to be. Motivating people keeps me going and fulfils me. Helping others realise & see the power inside of them, while unlocking the full potential of the spirit. Every moment we have is a blessing, so take advantage of each and every one of them. Continue to stay motivated, passionate, loving, caring, and conquer all things in a positive aspect."
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Do you know the poem "Our Deepest Fear"? (Don't worry if you don't, I will share it with you!).
There is a universal shift happening in this world - and it requires us - it is inviting YOU - to step out of the shadows.
In this #MeaningfulMindset I will share my very personal take on this - from the depth of my heart, straight to yours!
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Mel Riley is a senior accredited BACP psychotherapist who has gone from homeless at 16 to building a successful private practice in Wolverhampton.
She is passionate about relationships and helping people to not just survive, but to thrive beyond anxiety, depression & trauma.
Her training and expertise are informed by her own lived experience and extensive studies, she incorporates creative & playful approaches to healing and living well.
Mel describes herself as half gobby cow and half terrified human, and when not working, she can be found trying to rehabilitate two rescued miniature dachshunds. When not wrestling with dogs, she also likes playing at being a wild-life photographer, performance poet, takes on the boys in an all-male squash league and like to inspire others to play more and work a bit less.
Her favourite saying, time is a healer but it's what you do with it, that really counts.
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This is a topic quite close to my heart (pardon the pun). The past few months have been quite a rollercoaster for many people around the world...
What happens to our hearts, to our thoughts, to our behaviour when we experience months of uncertainty and fear being spread around?
I'd love to unpack this with you in our #MeaningfulMindset series.
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Rodolfo De Angeli is a husband, a life & success coach, an author and a practitioner of Andean shamanism.
After a long-troubled life experiencing childhood trauma, sexual abuse, a failed first marriage, time in prison, and severe anxiety to bring him to the edge of attempting suicide in 2010, he was able to use his past to overcome adversity, find the love of his life, grow his family business to 7 figures and eventually find his passion.
Today, his only mission is to help people reach their full potential by growing above their pain, fears and limitations, and turning them into their greatest teachers to help them heal, grow, turn any dreams into reality and start living a successful, happy and fulfilled life.
Originally from Italy, today he lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Grace and three fur babies.
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A nice little #impromptu #MeaningfulMindset topic - a great reminder to watch how we actually talk to ourselves & into this world.
What intentions do you set with your language? Where is your focus?
And how easy can we make it for ourselves...
Enjoy the magic!
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The one big question I hear from so many within our movement "Loving Life after Loss" is "Will I ever love again?"
And if so, will it be the same or different? Will I stop loving my late husband or will it feel like cheating?
I'd love to unpack this with you in our #MeaningfulMindset series - and I am happy to share my humble opinion on it.
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Dr. Howard Rankin Ph.D. has extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, behaviour change and neurotechnology.
He has worked as an academic, researcher and practitioner and is also an experienced speaker, coach and best-selling and award-winning author.
Dr. Rankin has written 12 books in his own name, co-written another 10, and ghostwritten 30 others, all nonfiction.
Howard has also published more than 30 scientific articles and has been a consultant to the NIH and WHO.
He is also the creator and host of the "How Not To Think" podcast.
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While the entire world is creating more and more fear around us, I'd like to focus on what we can do to let go of fear.
Let's unpack a few perspectives and options in our #MeaningfulMindset
We need to remember what we CAN do!
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Veronica Williams brings her experience as an inspirational speaker, workshop facilitator and master certified life coach by providing women with expertise in the areas of empowerment, relationships and purpose.
She has been involved in life coaching for many years and her knowledge has influenced women and strengthened couples throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
Veronica is the co-founder of Alliance Seminars Coaching, a veteran-owned, faith-based organisation that provides coaching services and life strategies to individuals and couples.
She also mentors military wives as the spouse of a veteran, helping women manoeuvre through the challenges that come with a military lifestyle.
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There is such power in vulnerability, such strength to be found when we embrace it.
I had some incredible experiences around this very topic lately, that I am happy to share with you in our #MeaningfulMindset
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This lady is super-close to my heart!
I am excited to introduce you to Jeanine Sciacca, who spent 20 years in Corporate before starting her own business. Though she had many roles, titles and an MBA, Jeanine discovered that titles and positions donât mean much to her. Itâs how you spend your time that counts.
Over the years, she discovered a passion for helping others achieve the success which led her to become a Coach and a Certified Silva Method Trainer and leave her Corporate career to follow her heart and pursue her true passions.
Jeanine is a published author, has a radio show on 2RRR FM and today she shares her own journey of sudden death and her perspective on grief with us.
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Our vibration introduces us before we even enter a room.
Have you ever felt the shivers when somebody just walked past or looked at you? And other times you feel a connection to someone, before you have even spoken the first word?
In today's #MeaningfulMindset I want to remind you all how important it is to keep our vibration positive!
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Trust is a beautiful space between two or more people. It's unspoken. Like a solid base to a house. You can build a skyscraper on a base that is solid! You don't need to see it, but without it, everything would crumble & collapse.
In today's #MeaningfulMindset I want to share with you what effect Rob's passing had on my ability to trust.
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Today I am introducing Gabrielle Targett from Perth WA, a Transformologist who works with women to empower and assist them to recover from emotional trauma, grief and despair.
Gaby came across this workout of necessity after experiencing two tragic events 33 years apart. After the first tragic event, which she kept a secret for 33(!) years, she found herself on an interesting journey trying to heal her trauma, grief and despair by becoming a birth doula and hypnosis practitioner.
Interestingly, she became a birth trauma specialist, using hypnosis, and ran childbirth workshops to empower women around birth.
In 2016 Gabrielle experienced another tragic event almost identical to the 1st, which again sent her on an epic journey of self-discovery and ultimately finding an amazing modality that healed her completely of all her PTSD and everything that goes with that.
Gaby is ready to share her story in hope that it will assist others in healing certain events, trauma or grief.
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I have shared & talked about the 6 Human Needs a lot in my journey when I used to coach Business Owners on Mindset.
Now I am taking them into our journey of healing our grief. I invite you to come along to unpack this with me in our #MeaningfulMindset series.
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Rachel Engstrom is a young woman who has survived one of the toughest tragedies she could face in life, who has come out on the other side, wanting to help others.
She lives in Minneapolis/St. Paul area with her family and beloved dog Greta. By day she helps consumers get connected to mental health and substance abuse services, and on evenings and weekends, she is a podcast guest, guest blog writer, and volunteer, when not spending time with family or friends.
Rachel became a cancer wife in 2011, at age 28, when her 35-year-old husband was diagnosed with leukaemia. Two days after her 31st birthday, she became a widow.
Based on her personal and professional experiences, she shares her story in hopes that it helps those who walk in similar shoes feel less alone and more empowered to move forward in their lives with positivity.
Note: these interviews will be recorded & shared on various platforms to share positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with Loss differently from what society currently has on offer!
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In times like these "Freedom" has become an interesting concept - I'd love to explore this a bit deeper from a couple of different perspectives in our #MeaningfulMindset - join me and share your thoughts!
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Lately, I have shared a lot about gratitude and the impact it has on my life. I believe it is time to share the (not so) "Secret" I am using daily.
Join me for yet another #MeaningfulMindset talk where I reveal a few things about this incredibly inspiring book!
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I have previously often highlighted the importance of preparing for "the day after". In particular when it comes to milestones, birthdays, anniversaries.
In a recent session with a very inspiring client, I had an enlightening idea to take it a step further than "just preparation".
I'd like to share this with all of you in this very #MeaningfulMindset talk!
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In this video, I share the highly emotional background about the birth of this Movement...Â
From my nervous breakdown to founding a global Movement. Â This is so close to my heart - so, I'm asking you to open yours when I talk about it in our #MeaningfulMindset series!Â
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For this #UpspiralGrief interview I have asked Adam Blatch to share his wisdom with me. The organisation he offers his many talents to right now, is super-close to my heart... here's a little bit about him:
With over 25 yearsâ experience, Adam has led organisational transformation, strategy development, governance performance & development, change and people / culture initiatives in some of Australiaâs best-known for purpose organisations.
With a passion for helping people and organisations succeed, he is an executive leader with extensive experience in connecting people performance to organisational goals through performance alignment, coaching/mentoring and ensuring that people use their strengths and perform at their best.
Adam holds a Masterâs Degree in Business Administration (MBA) along with other tertiary qualifications and volunteers as an executive mentor & coach in the sector. He is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others and enjoys the challenges and rewards of working in the for-purpose sector.
Note: these interviews will be recorded & shared on various platforms to share positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with Loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
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I saw this message being shared on FB the other day & it stuck with me for quite some time and made me think...
There really are two sides to this story - so are we or are we not in the same boat?
I want to dive into both perspectives with you in our #MeaningfulMindset series.
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Reflections can be so healing. We can learn so much if we are open to them.
There are a few different ways to look at them & recognise them.
I am looking forward to unpacking them in our #MeaningfulMindset series with you.
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Join me in another #UpspiralGrief interview and let me introduce you to the lovely Shelley Knight, who is a once upon a time nurse turned writer, and provides an eclectic blend of clinical, holistic and spiritual expertise in her specialist subjects of Positive Changes, Spirituality, and Grief.
She is the author of Positive Changes: A Self-Kick Book (November 2018), host of Positive Changes: A Self-Kick Podcast, and is a freelance writer for international magazines.
Listen to this very heart centred interview (this one's pre-recorded due to time difference)... So I can already tell you how AMAZING I find it... What a gorgeous soul you are, Shelley! THANK YOU for your time, your insights & energy!!
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I am quite excited to share something with you that I have recently experienced myself - and I got so much out of it, truly felt like a gift to me, that I decided to bring Mona in front of the camera & share her gifts with you.
Here's a little bit about Mona:
"The purpose of your life is to be undeniably yourself, by combining your unique abilities and divine talents with the wisdom from your lifeâs experience. "be-shen' is your transformative guide to understanding your true nature and to activating your spirit and inner glow: your "when"."
Guided by her inner voice & divine alignment with the spirits, Monaâs ability to directly connect to the soul of other beings lays the foundation of her work. As an inherent light warrior, Monaâs mission is to help you find your personalised spiritual practice & golden path.
Note: these interviews will be recorded & shared on various platforms to share positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with Loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
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When I decluttered my home, a lot of emotions came to the surface...Â
"unstuck" is what came to mind. Freedom. Lightness. Â
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We have talked so much about processing grief, moving on vs moving forward, grief as an emotion vs grief as a process... Â
Looking at comments "I'm still hurting so badly after 10 years" and there likes, I felt it was time to address this in my #MeaningfulMindset series. Â
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Has anyone noticed incredible tension in the air lately? Nothing specifically "bad" happened, yet there's just this tension... Â
I heard a lot of people say "it's just so intense lately" - and even I felt a lot of that. Â
So, what do we do with it? Tension does need Attention!Â
Let's unpack this in our #MeaningfulMindset series Â
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Since starting "Loving Life after Loss" I have been presented with so many theories & expectations around grief. Â I have seen diagrams and drawings, heard labels and plenty of stages of grief. Â I'd like to share my humble opinion about some of those theories - one of them being "grief never shrinks, we grow around it". Â
Hmmm... really?? Â
MeaningfulMindset talks are aiming to kickstart your week with some positive thoughts!
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I came across Chris and instantly subscribed to his daily newsletters - they are short boosts, action steps - just the way I like it! Chris Dorris started his career as a social worker, working on the streets of Atlantic City, helping the mentally ill, drug addicted and homeless populations upgrade their lives. Over the course of those several years, he observed that some of those folks â as a consequence of their belief and their persistence â were able to overcome some pretty serious challenges. That experience, in retrospect, was the perfect foundation for what would become his vocation. He then decided to marry his passion for the power of the human spirit with his passion for sports.
So he moved to Arizona to attend graduate school at Arizona State University. He created an internship with the Menâs Golf Team which evolved into a paid position as the formal âMental Toughness Coachâ. Over the course of those ten years he really learned a ton about the mechanics of training the mind. Since then, he discovered that the Mental Toughness tools that he was using with many of the worldâs greatest athletes were perfectly applicable to many other disciplines beyond sport. Since then, he has trained minds of world famous actors, NFL and NHL Coaches, business executives, Super Bowl Champions and billionaires.
Chris is in the business of Success Coaching and today we will talk about how all of this applies to #UpspiralGrief
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This one's very close to my heart. As I have personally used her services, I asked Brooke Townsend from Bella Abode to join us for an interview! Brooke is a professional declutterer and organiser. Â She also has a background in visual merchandising and interior decorating. Brooke is based in the Northern Illawarra and passionate about helping you turn your house into the home you have always dreamed about.
By decluttering what you don't want or need and showing you how to utilise what you already have. You uncover long lost treasures and redefine the right amount to have to live in a harmonious home. Â By getting rid of what you no longer want or need and keeping only what is necessary, with her support by your side, you work through your belongings to figure out what you truly love. Â By the end of a session with Brooke, her clients are always amazed at what they have achieved.Â
Note: these interviews will be recorded & shared on various platforms to share positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with Loss differently to what society currently has on offer!Â
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Do you remember when we talked about neediness? Viewing it as an ability to express your needs? How does that shift your perspective into something positive? In this talk I'd like to get deeper into the roots of ASKING & what happens in our mind when we do so - or don't do so!Â
MeaningfulMindset talks are aiming to kickstart your week with some positive thoughts!
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I only ever knew the word "surrender" in the context of giving up, mostly used in a negative way. Â Last week offered me another opportunity to surrender - and it felt amazing. Surrender can mean so much more than giving up; like freedom or flow... Â
Let me share a few perspectives in this #MeaningfulMindset to kickstart your week with some positive thoughts! Â
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What happens when we live INTENTIONAL? We shift our perspective. It is so healing. Being present. Trying out different angles. It is truly magical...Â
Join me in this #MeaningfulMindset to kickstart your week with a fresh perspective †Â
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Focus is an interesting concept. Laser-sharp focus can be incredibly powerful, important and create success - yet it can also be debilitating, destroy us and make our vision for anything else around us quite blurry.Â
I am intrigued by what happens when we apply such simple principles when it comes to adversity and grief.Â
Join me in this #MeaningfulMindset to kickstart your week with a fresh perspective †Â
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Triggers decrease our life quality! Grief has a lot of triggers. There can be common ones, that haunt you and stay with you for a while. And then there are the unexpected ones that surprise us, scare us or move us to tears...Â
Embracing our triggers is a huge element in our healing journey. How can we do that though?Â
Let's unpack it together in another #MeaningfulMindset †Â
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CHILD-LOSS is a hugely important and very deep topic to address! Join me in our conversation where we share first hand about the "HOW" we can handle an adversity of such a caliber... Â
Chris is meanwhile a regular in our Movement and has also recently joined our Mod Squad, which is such a pleasure for us & caused for a lot of excitement in the previously female only team. We are truly stoked to have you!! Â
On a more serious note, we previously had a few posts that highlight this very particular topic for bereaved parents. We will shed light on an often used statement "You will never get over losing a child!" - I understand this will be a very tender, yet I believe important & open interview to get to the bottom of this statement. Â
Chris is a bereaved parent himself and I am truly grateful he has volunteered to come back for yet another #UpspiralGrief interview.
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Juan Pablo is a Mexican-born writer who lives in Bali. He's hugely passionate about nature, travel, wildlife, spirituality and philosophy, as well as living life as authentically as possible.Â
He also loves tacos, and says that the best tacos in the world (after Mexico, of course) are found in Burleigh Heads, Australia.Â
Being from Mexico, his views on death have been influenced by his culture (which has a yearly 'Day of the Dead'), as well as other lifelong influences, shaping his personal view on death.Â
In rural Mexico for instance, a death is not just cause for grief of the loss. Instead, it is often a colourful, communal call to celebrate the joys of life (and light). I can't wait to introduce you to this beautiful old soul, as I love bringing different cultures into our group to expand our views & options! Â
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Last week I had somebody offer me a program that I knew I wasn't aligned with. As it came from somebody I really care about, I went into the depth of discussing why I "closed the doors" instantly. That's when it occurred to me, how many parallels there are between "Sales" and "Grief".
Here's to an interesting #MeaningfulMindset †Â
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Romana Hasenöhrl grew up in a village near Salzburg, Austria. The "natural born writer" began to write stories for newspapers and magazines at the age of 20.  17 years of television work followed, from TV Graphics to second unit director and assistant director. Writing never stopped and after a life changing time between 2012 and 2014 Romana Hasenöhrl got to her life dream.
Now she writes books and runs her own company, helping people finding their way to happiness - via astrology. Romana is one of those colourful personalities full of surprises - tune into our conversation about grief, Love and transformation - and maybe even Circus-life?
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The rather uncomfortable truth that (most?) strong women live with... What's behind that strong shell? What happens when you break that shell or even just open it quite carefully... just a little? What do you find inside?
When STRENGTH becomes your identity - and you allow yourself to let go, even just for one moment, a couple of hours, a day - WHO ARE YOU then? Don't let a label rule your world. It takes courage that's so worth it... Â Raw, vulnerable & real... tune in for another - very authentic - #MeaningfulMindset
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Fiona May is the founder of "Women On Transition". Fiona's passion is to Empower Women worldwide to succeed in life and love. She has studied Strategic Intervention Coaching, Health & Life Sciences, is an NLP Practitioner and uses these skills to empower her clients as a Life Transition & Relationship Coach. Fiona has over 30 years of practical Management & Coaching Experience and built her company to be in the top 5% of Privately owned companies worldwide before retiring at 48 and dedicating herself to helping others to heal, grow and learn to love themselves and other people.
She is a daughter, a sister, an aunt, partner, a dreamer, a teacher, a student, a writer, a traveller, a big-picture creator, a friend and so much more - just as you are. She is a recovered high achiever. An insatiable seeker. A survivor. An optimist. She is called to use her skills to help and support others as they heal their hearts and reconnect to their own internal guidance system and to grow their emotional intelligence to help bring peace and balance to their lives, communities and the collective.
She is continually inspired by the courage of people who are willing to show up and to be vulnerable and open. She feels deep healing can happen when a person is âseenâ and given a safe space to grow whilst being held in love...â Fiona has been growing her mind and supporting others to do the same for over 30 years amongst the many and varied contours of being a business owner, counsellor, coach and friend.
She has worked with men and women who are looking for some clarity in their lives, who want to heal their deepest wounds and to find their way forward to find more peace and happiness. She helps them connect to their own inner wisdom and intuition and provides the tools and knowledge they need to become the best version of themselves through being a powerful source of inspiration and support during their process.
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One night I was sitting in my son's room, reading him a bedtime story (that was about to become one of his favourites) for the very first time. And all of a sudden this ONE sentence created a Chain Reaction of Healing in my Heart...Â
It was one of those slow motion moments, where everything starts turning around you, almost like Alice in Wonderland, with clocks flying through the air, magic sparkle all over and uplifting, mystical music playing in the background...Â
Ok, you get the gist - tune in for this magical #MeaningfulMindset - it's one not to be missed!Â
*Disclaimer: close & personal!!
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I read or hear this sentence a lot. Mostly used when being commented on your strength... You talk to a bereaved mother, husband or wife and then you get the "I had no choice!" Let me challenge you on that - in the nicest possible way - as I believe you might not see how amazing you actually are!Â
Tune in to another #MeaningfulMindset & let me celebrate YOU!
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Susan Loch is a mother-of-three children who lived a carefree life until 21 March 2011. When she woke to find a policeman standing beside her husband; She immediately guessed the sickening truth. Jessica, her nineteen-year-old daughter, had been killed, the latest victim of a treacherous stretch of the Princes Highway on the New South Wales south coast. Life, as Susan knew it, had changed forever.
"Jessicaâs Gift" is her candid and heartfelt story, charting how Susan grappled with each subsequent day. Initially, her grief felt intolerable and unending, but while she despaired, she didnât give up. Gradually, hope, peace and even joy crept back into her life. Susan's intention with writing "Jessicaâs Gift" is to help other bereaved parents not feel so alone - and also give an insight to anyone else who seeks to understand the trauma of child bereavement.
At first Susan felt guilty when she learned to smile again, when she started to enjoy life again. These days she doesnât feel guilty when she says "I love life", because she knows her Jess would want and expect this from her. Some days she feels her life is so blessed, she wakes up most days and smiles. Losing a child is obviously totally different to losing a husband or wife, but grief should not be compared. Susan wishes things were different and that Jess was still here, but she is not, and we cannot change that, so she has learnt to live the best life she can with the cards she has been dealt.
Susan launched her book on 22 Nov 2020; it sold out in one week - and so has the next shipment. Meanwhile the third order of books has arrived and are making their ways into bookshops in the Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, the Shire and also around the Campbelltown area. I am looking forward to introducing you to Susan, what a remarkable woman!
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Needy-ness is a topic I have had on my mind ever since it's been raised at my Retreat last year. It was such a beautiful discussion & went quite deep into our needs! Â I find it so important to talk about, as a lot of us feel we're "too needy" - well, let's see about that, look behind the scene & unpack it...Â
What do YOU need?
You need to tune in!
[pardon the pun]
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Jared and I met at the very beginning of my journey with "Loving Life after Loss" and I have been invited to speak to his audiences a few times - I believe it is about time to no longer deprive you of his beautiful presence. Jared brings a vast experience with deep Grief & Transformation from quite a young age - I will let him tell his story - it is one that will blow you away & open your hearts wide...Â
Jared is a transformational coach and entrepreneur. He works with other coaches, executives and entrepreneurs from around the world, both online and offline, to give them the inner tools and external resources to help them bring inner visions to life. Â His work has been showcased on 5 different continents, has a YouTube channel of 25 thousand and has consulted within Fortune 500 companies such as Principal Financial Group.Â
Jared is dedicated to showing entrepreneurs and business owners the inner and externals tools to be outwardly and inwardly successful despite the volatile environments around them. Join us in another beautiful #UpspiralGrief interview!
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Grief has got so many different facets, layers & waves - there's pain, there's gratitude, memories & heartaches... Society teaches us how to foster the pain. Nobody teaches us to look at it like a Blank Canvas.Â
I'd like to unpack this with you... join me for our weekly "Meaningful Mindset" session - live streamed into our group "Loving Life after Loss".
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I couldn't be more aligned with this project - I am literally pumped to introduce you to Joseph Alvaro, Creator & Executive Producer of "The Lucky Ones" Joseph created this project with fellow widower Matt Zoller-Seitz as a web based video platform for people to celebrate the continuing bonds shared with those whoâve passed away.Â
In short interviews, people from all walks of life share their stories about someone special who has touched their lives. In his book "Iâm One of The Lucky Ones" Joseph shares the joy of his relationship with his wife; celebrating the love they had for one another. Joseph has vast experience in film & production - I can't wait for this conversation! Stay tuned & tune in!
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What happens when you live your life with "No Regrets!" and how it helps you with Grief. We cannot change the past, but we sure can change our NOW - it's up to YOU to create a future you LOVE! Join me for our weekly "Meaningful Mindset" session! [HaPpY hEaVeNLy BiRtHdAy to Rob today! đșđ„łđ„°]
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I am super excited to introduce you to Dr. Annetta Mallon, who is an end of life consultant and educator, with a private practice for clients involving atheist and secular end of life and after-death support services for humans and pets. Annetta is also a seasoned psychotherapist who specialises in grief, loss, PTSD, injury and trauma recovery, as well as personal growth and development. A passionate consumer rights advocate, Annetta is committed to ensuring that rights, options and choices for end of life care, body disposal, assisted dying (where legalised) and home funerals is understood in our communities.Â
Annetta designed and wrote a comprehensive and culturally inclusive online end of life training course with all seven non-medical end of life roles discussed in depth. Awarded her PhD in social science, Annetta is a creative with a Master of art therapy, and a mentor to end of life practitioners. With a health background, she frequently addresses palliative care staff, contributing to a stronger understanding of the benefits of community engagement and non-medical end of life workers for best practice quality end of life approaches. Note: these interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with Loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
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Have you ever heard of the term "I'm using the Widow Card"? I'd love to delve a bit deeper on that topic - what it actually means - that it goes for everyone who has lost somebody - and I'd also love to challenge your perspective [and grant you official permission]...Â
This one's not to be missed!
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My first of many live videos in my new series #MeaningfulMindset. If you're in my Movement, you can watch this series live every Monday 9.30am AEDT - or you can subscribe to my YouTube channel & set up to receive notifications from me! Either way, enJOY! PS: you can join us here: www.facebook.com/groups/LovingLifeAfterLoss
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Listen to our first #UpspiralGrief interview of 2021, where we chat about the topic of "Post Traumatic Growth". I cannot wait!! This topic is so close to my heart... Teisha Casasanta has been in the death-care industry since 1997. She is a funeral director and Embalmer and transitioned her career to being a grief coach for her business, Upward Spiral Grief Coaching.Â
She is also teacher of mindfulness and lives in Atlanta, GA and is the mom to her 3 year old Whippet. Her first book, "An Upward Spiral Grief Journey" will be released in February. Can those regulars in my group see why I HAVE to interview this gem of a woman?! Sooo many parallels!!
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Tania gives those of us struggling with stress, loss and uncertainty, the access to clarity, peace of mind and joy. She gives us power to have fulfilment, irregardless of what life serves us. She sources herself in ontology and neuroscience. Tania brings humour, compassion and her Love for people to a subject dear and near to her heart. She frees people who are suffering deeply in their relationship with their body. She has found that almost everyone that she speaks with, not matter what size they are, have a constrained relationship with their body which is impacting all other areas.Â
In the spirit of SelfLove I felt it all too suitable to invite Tania to speak to us about healing the source of the constraint, by transforming our relationship with our bodies. We will hear a lot about "Body EQ", and shifting our relationship to our body from shame, needing to control and fix, to: healing, freeing ourself from the grip of the unconscious ego and inner bully. Tania shows us the path to loving , celebrating, healing, listening, enjoying, celebrating and loving our body. She is getting a welcome shoutout from people who are no longer gripped by an unhealthy relationship with their bodies - and I am so looking forward to hearing about how to fall in Love with our bodies.
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Meet this amazing lady: Allison is a DNA artist, handcrafting life's memories and moments into breathtaking jewellery and display keepsakes for your home. Using breastmilk, umbilical stump, dried placenta, hair, ashes, flowers, fabric and so much more she can turn life's memories into something you can hold and treasure for today tomorrow and always.
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Meet the Co-Founder of "Feel the Magic", an amazing organisation which I personally contacted for my own two boys... As a young entrepreneur, James ran his own business and was an active property investor committed to living a successful life. In the wake of losing his mother, James realised the life he had created was unfulfilling and unrewarding. Trading his time for money doing the things he didnât enjoy did not sit right with him. In 2012, he decided to sell his business and set out on a path of self-discovery. James was desperate to make purpose of his life and wanted to honour the memory of his much loved parents.
James has since dedicated his life to giving grieving children a voice and providing a safe place to grow and thrive during their grief. Jamesâ greatest achievement in life has been the birth of his children. Together with his beautiful wife Kristy, they love spending time as a family. James also likes to test his physical and mental strength by participating in challenging adventures around the world. James strives to share his passion whilst sharing his story and inspire others to chase their dreams, being an example of living a life filled with purpose despite the many challenges of life.
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There is such power in vulnerability, such strength to be found when we embrace it.
I had some incredible experiences around this very topic lately, that I am happy to share with you in our #MeaningfulMindset
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Come and meet Lori Hamann, a transformational life coach, course facilitator and healer. She developed The Manifestation 100, Masters Academy, Prosperous Heart and The Butterfly Experiment to name just a few. Lori's work is focused around her unique philosophy where personal transformation meets manifestation. She started the journey as a light-worker over 20 years ago. During that time, Lori had 4 beautiful children, continued to grow in her practice⊠but most of all through the ebbs and flows of life, she continued to expand and heal herself.
I am so looking forward to connecting with Lori and with all of you here! Note: these interviews are recorded & shared on various platforms to spread positive & inspiring impulses around the globe on how to deal with Loss differently to what society currently has on offer!
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Let me introduce you to Stephanie Pinto, an Emotional Intelligence Coach who specialises in helping parents to create an Emotionally Intelligent family culture. She supports parents in learning how to manage their emotions, frustrations and stress so that they are happier, calmer and connect more deeply with their kids. Steph also helps parents to raise emotionally intelligent kids, who are self-aware and manage their emotions and behaviour. She is also passionate about building kidsâ confidence and resilience.
Steph coaches parents individually, runs regular workshops, and group coaching programs. She runs a monthly Meetup for parents, hosts a YouTube channel, writes regular blogs based around Emotionally Intelligent parenting and last but not least hosts a Facebook group called "Let's Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids".
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I couldnât be any more excited⊠Watch this heartfelt interview with our very own Shelyna Stefansson, who has agreed to share an insider's perspective of her journey from Grief to Loving Life after Loss: "After the deaths of three very important people very close to me, I was deep in grief with the feeling that my world was going to be broken forever. A dear friend shared her own loss with me and how she had found >Loving Life after Loss< to be incredibly healing in her journey. I had low expectations that anything would help me. Thank you Marie for all the tools and guidance that has brought me on such an amazing journey back to me."
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Please join me in my chat with Carolyn Alessi (despite sharing a great surname, we are NOT related!), who deals with helping to prevent suicide on a daily basis. Due to recent increase in acute cases I have decided to bring in this spontaneous interview to shed some light where it's needed the most! Carolyn will be answering some very direct questions to help SAVE lives within and outside of our Movement! Please come and join us!
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Are you tired? So am I!! Meet the lovely Emma who has got quit a few tricks & tools up her sleeve when it comes to GOOD night sleep!! Emma Woolrich is the creator and founder of this Self Healing modality: Spiritually You Orb Genetics Âź is a meditation style framework, which she created a little over 2 years ago as a direct result of resolving her own lifelong Irritable Bowel Syndrome, following her own methods.
Underwritten by the International Institute of complementary therapies IICT and recognised as an approved training provider of her modality in 27 countries. Her work has been featured in local, national and international media. She has taken part in a global online summit and hosted at the Melbourne Mind Body & Spirit festival.
Emma is a qualified Intuitive healer, an e-disc behavioural profiler and a Meta Dynamics behavioural practitioner. Â Her mission is to positively impact over 1 billion people across the planet to unleash their own hidden gifts and leave behind a Self healing legacy that can be used by individuals from all walks of life in a simple daily, weekly and monthly set of practices.
Her clients have achieved awesome success empowering themselves like creating a better sleep routine, and are now using their dreams as an untapped resource to solve problems they face in their life whilst sleeping.
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It's my pleasure to introduce you to Megan Baker! She is the co-founder of "Inner World Village" A dedicated student of life, Megan has studied shamanism, counselling, coaching, massage, nature based healing, funeral facilitation and doula support amongst other things.
Blessed with many amazing teachers and mentors the greatest teacher in her life has been her son after his passing at birth. Megan now lives with a commitment to living a life of honouring of Mother Nature, herself, her son and supporting women through major life transitions to remember themselves back home to the truth of who they really are.
Watch this interview to meet this beautiful soul!
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Let me introduce you to Nicole Gruel who is a Doctor of Spiritual Health and comes from a long line of Samurai. Sheâs on a mission to support people in creating optimum well being on all levels - body, mind, spirit, relationships, planet - so they can become the Agents of Awesome they were born to be.
Nicole's books have been featured in leading Australian well being magazines and sheâs been published in peer-reviewed academic journals. Her newest book, a finalist in the prestigious INDIES Award, is The Power of NOTEs: How Non-Ordinary Transcendent Experiences Transform The Way We Live, Love, and Lead.
Watch this interview for more details! To connect with Nicole please visit www.drnicolegruel.com
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Let me introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Steve Lunam from Motorcycle Funerals, who has a very different spin on how to celebrate the passing of somebody you loveâŠ
Here's Steve's website: www.motorcyclefunerals.com.au
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I have previously introduced Chris to you & asked him to come back due to popular demand. The amount of messages and Thank You's I have received after Chris sharing his story with us, was heartwarming.
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I had the pleasure to interview Siria Thomas from Illawarra Baby and Child Loss Support Network. It amazes me what positive outcome Siria has created through the tragic Loss of her first daughter. I love the Hope & Support she spreads, it is very inspiring!
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This is another beautiful interview in our new series #UpspiralGrief. Listen to a father's story whose son's physical journey has ended - and how he chose to LOVE Life after...
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A beautiful interview with Jennifer Mathews after her TEDx talk "Death is inevitable, Grief is not". Her approach to losing her partner touched me on a soul level!
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