Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison Brasil : Recent Episodes
Addison Brasil
Inspired by his bestselling book, First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It, Addison Brasil uses the experiments and offerings as a launching point for deeper conversations with friends and experts. Equal parts "honour the journey" and "find the funny," this is for real people navigating real-life grief. You in? Stay tuned for all things mental health, resilience, comedy, mindset, and life after-loss ideas. (mygriefclub.com)
This podcast is for you if you if you have ever searched: How to deal with grief? Where can I get grief support? What are the 5 stages of grief and are they real? How does grief affect mental health?How do I cope with grief and loss? What are some common myths about grief and how can I debunk them? How long does it take to recover from grief What are some healthy ways to deal with grief? How can I support someone who is grieving? What is complicated grief and how is it different from normal grief? What are the physical symptoms of grief and how can I manage them? How can I find a grief support group or counselor? Why does grief hurt so bad?
In this special episode on the 11th Anniversary of my father, Henry Brasil's passing by suicide, my dear friend, Chris Caron, and I invite you to share a poignant journey with us, as we navigate the complex terrains of grief and memories, particularly the heartache and growth we've experienced since our fathers passed away. We hope our candid conversation of getting to know each other's fathers illuminates the diverse faces of grief, extending beyond the common association with funerals, and serving as a comforting echo for those who find themselves walking a parallel path.
Our reminiscence takes us through some of the fondest memories of our fathers and the life lessons they left behind. Chris paints a vivid portrait of his father, Richard Edmond Caron, capturing the essence of his creativity, his hobbies, and the pride he exuded in Chris's journey. From jovial tales of singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to the somber realization of the silent struggles our fathers shouldered, we peel back the layers of their personalities and humanize rather than eulogize these fully feeling, fully flawed humans we called Dad.
As we delve deeper, we reflect on the fatherly advice we carry in our hearts, the embarrassing moments that still trigger a chuckle, and the void their absence has carved in our lives. Addison offers a unique perspective on grief, sharing how he manages his post-traumatic response (after finding his father from suicide loss) and views his father's memory as a source of peace and comfort. Together, we share our insights on coping with loss, making sense of memories, and finding a glimmer of hope in the overwhelming darkness of grief. Walk this journey with us as we honor our fathers, our heroes, in an episode that promises to be as raw as it is comforting.
This is based on Week in the book First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It. Where we normalize a way to work past survivors' guilt and set up a format to use with a grief peer to talk about our lost loved ones.
Where Can I Find More of Chris?
@chriscaron
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil
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Have you ever found solace in music during times of heartbreak and grief? Jenifer Merifield returns to the show and starts by sharing the song that helps her honour her grief. This episode sees is all about navigating the emotional landscapes of non death related grief, loss and heartbreak.
Delving into the intricacies of relationship and dating grief, we tackle the unique perspectives of the one grieving and the one initiating the break-up, a topic seldom explored with such depth. This conversation presents a roadmap of the heart, taking us through strategies to cope with inundating emotions, rumination, ghosting and the necessity of maintaining self-worth irrespective of others' actions. Want to know how to weather challenging moments and remain present and at your best? We've got you covered.
We didn't stop there. We also unfold the power of connecting with emotions and the body for physical relaxation and healing. Emphasizing the significance of intuition and communication in relationships, we unlock secrets to navigate modern dating and relationship challenges. From setting boundaries to seeking support and even ending friendships, we share it all.
Where Can I Find More of Jen?
www.jenifermerifield.com
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Navigating grief is a journey we all must face, but it doesn't always have to be a solemn path. Amie Enriquez joins us and in this deep conversation, we explore how we can turn our utmost vulnerabilities into a source of strength, laughter, and connection. Starting with a heartfelt introspection of our own emotional, mental, and physical states, we reveal our personal interactions with grief and the powerful role comedy has played in our healing.
Comedy is not just about drawing a curtain over our grief; it's about embracing it, living with it, and channeling it into a tangible form of catharsis. What if we could laugh at difficult situations instead of pushing them away? Join us as we examine the ever-changing form of grief and the unique ways we can approach it, even with a child. Through Amie's inspiring story, we further illustrate how comedy and laughter can become a lifeline in the darkest of times, even when dealing with anorexia, addiction, and loss.
In our shared journey, the Groundlings comedy school was a pivotal point in allowing us to transform our traumas into powerful narratives. Here, we learned the power of saying 'yes and', of embracing every situation, and how it can make life more enjoyable. Yet, it's not just about learning to laugh at our experiences. It's also about understanding the importance of gratitude and finding joy amidst our losses. So, let's embark on this heartfelt journey of grief, comedy, and healing together, one step, one laugh at a time.
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When we least expect it, grief and trauma can completely upend our lives. Join me for a raw and powerful conversation with Litsa Williams, a compassionate guide in the grief community, as she shares her own grief journey and the importance of understanding trauma and grief. We explore how Lisa's childhood losses shaped her, the impact of her father's death when she was 18, and how grieving her sister's heroin addiction taught her that one can grieve someone who is still alive.
Lisa offers her valuable insights on the differences between traditional grief support and trauma-specific support, as we delve into the complexities of trauma and unexpected loss. We also discuss the power of creative expression in processing emotions, the importance of supportive grief communities, and how even the tiniest joke can provide comfort during difficult times.
Lastly, we explore self-care and coping with overwhelm in the face of grief. Discover the importance of granting ourselves permission to switch gears and take a break when emotions become too intense. Learn from Lisa's own experiences with meditation and finding balance during moments of turmoil. Tune in for this heartfelt and insightful conversation with Lisa Williams, and learn how understanding trauma and grief can help us build self-compassion and navigate life's challenges.
Whats Your Grief's mission is to promote grief education, exploration, and expression in both practical and creative ways. We achieve this mission by providing:
- Resources related to understanding and coping with grief and loss
- Guidance on how to help a grieving friend or family member
- Online courses about grief and supporting someone who’s grieving
- Resources, education, and training for grief counselors, grief volunteers, and other professionals working in fields related to grief and loss.
- A podcast about grief
- A supportive community
This week's episode is inspired by Week 29 in First Year of Grief Club about community and pro-social shame.
Where Can I find more of Litsa/ Whats Your Grief?
IG: @whatsyourgrief
www.whatsyourgrief.com
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil
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Do you ever feel like a "grief Olympian," constantly facing the challenges of loss and heartache? Join us as we welcome Laurel Brateman, author of What Looks Like Bravery, to share her profound insights on navigating the complex terrain of grief. Our conversation explores the importance of understanding our motivations behind overachievement and how it may be a hidden form of self-harm. Laurel also shares her story of growing up with a dying father and the lessons she's learned along the way.
As fellow 'grief Olympians', we recognize the value of asking children for their own definition of grief to better understand this complex emotion. Laurel's unique perspective will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss. Together, we discuss finding moments of reflection and ritual that feel effortless, allowing us to grieve in a way that's authentic to us, rather than following societal expectations.
Laurel's journey is both inspiring and relatable, reminding us that despite the pain, we can still find moments of joy and gratitude amidst our grief. Her wisdom teaches us the importance of staying open to love, even when it's frightening. So join us for this enlightening and emotional conversation as we learn valuable lessons from Laurel on love, loss, and finding peace in the midst of grief.
We explore the idea of Flow vs Force in honouring a grief journey, daily life, and everything in between.
Laurel Braitman PhD is a writer, teacher and secular, clinical chaplain-in-training. She is the author of the brand new memoir What Looks Like Bravery: An epic journey through loss to love (March 13th, Simon & Schuster) and the NYT bestselling book Animal Madness: Inside Their Minds. She received her doctorate in History and Anthropology of Science from MIT and is the director of Writing and Storytelling at the Stanford School of Medicine’s Medical Humanities and the Arts Program where she helps clinical students, staff and physicians communicate more clearly and vulnerably for their own benefit and that of their patients. Laurel is also the founder of Writing Medicine, the global community of writing healthcare professionals. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, Wired, California Sunday, National Geographic, Radiolab, National Public Radio and many other places. She splits her time between rural Alaska, her family’s ranch in Southern California and Northern New Mexico.
Where Can I Find More of Laurel?
www.laurelbraitman.com
@laurel_braitman
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil
How do I know if my grief was traumatic? What is traumatic loss? How can tell my story of grief in a way that feels good for me? What do I do when all I can think about is the past? What are some tools to come back to the present moment when I get triggered by my trauma? What's funny about grief and loss?
Reflecting After Loss can feel therapeutic to some and paralyzing for others. In this week's episode we speak with Karen Goldfinger Baker, coach and host of The Traumahiders Podcast, about approaching the past with perspective and navigating trauma when it shows up in waves. As Karen herself will say "I've Been to The Shithole and Faced Considerable Darkness, When it comes to the darkest moments of your life, I will never shy away from supporting you." And she means it- tune in for an hour with a true friend who gets it. We talk coping with grief, healing from trauma, gallows humor and more.
Where Can I find more of Karen?
https://www.karengoldfingerbaker.com/about
Hosted By: Addison BrasilAuthor of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets Itwww.mygriefclub.com@sharemygriefclub@addisonbrasil
What is your inner voice? How can I find more clarity? How do I learn to trust my intuition? How can I learn from grief and loss? How can I reconnect with my own inner voice? How do I know what I really want?
This week we have the one and only Justin Michael Williams- Author and Grammy Nominated Musician. We discuss the importance of connecting with our inner voice for vitality, healing, and being able to communicate what we really need and want in our grief journeys. This episode is jam-packed with helpful and actionable tools that will help you cope and honour not just grief but all life has to offer.
From growing up with gunshot holes outside of his bedroom window, to sharing the stage with Deepak Chopra, Justin Michael Williams knows the power of healing to overcome. He is an author, top 20 recording artist, and transformational speaker whose work has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, Grammy.com, Yoga Journal, Billboard, Wanderlust, and South by Southwest. With over a decade of teaching experience, Justin has become a pioneering millennial voice for diversity and inclusion in wellness.
Where Can I find more of Justin?
@wejustwill
https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/
The Kingdom Podcast with Justin Michael Williams
Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for The Rest of Us on Amazon
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil
What's the difference between thoughts and feelings? How many thoughts do we have a day? How do you stop over thinking after loss? What are some helpful ways to process emotions and feelings? How do I know what I'm feeling? How can I calm down and quiet my thoughts?
In this week's episode, one of our most beloved (and fun) guests, Rachel Kaplan (M.A., M.F.T, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost two decades) returns to talk out the difference between thoughts and feelings. This episode is one to share with all as it is not grief specific but will serve us in honouring our grief and beyond. We also hear a preview from next week's guest, Justin Michael Williams, and his favorite tool for identifying thoughts vs. feelings.
Listen to Rachel's first episode on Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison Brasil about Emotional Potty Training and Anger - https://griefclubthepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2060607/12846521-what-s-the-difference-between-thoughts-and-feelings-grief-club-asks-therapist-rachel-kaplan
Rachel Kaplan, M.F.T. joins us to discuss the importance of emotional potty training and how to navigate anger in a healthy way. Rachel shares her expert insights on recognizing triggers, honoring emotions, and finding safe and healthy ways to express ourselves. Whether you're dealing with anger in your personal or professional life, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take control of their emotions and improve their overall well-being. Tune in to learn practical tips and strategies for navigating anger and a free hour of emotional potty training. This episode is a deeper dive from Week 24 experiment in First Year of Grief Club by Addison Brasil.
Where can I find more of Rachel?
Website: https://www.thefeelingsmovement.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/healingfeelingshitshow/
Podcast: http://healingfeelingshitshow.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefeelingsmovement
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil
What is hope? Can you run out of hope? How do I find hope again after loss? Why do I feel so hopeless? Does grief kill hope? How can I make hope a part of my daily life and business?
In this week's episode, we have Catherine Hammond, coach and author of Hope(less). Catherine shares with us that studies show the single best predictor of a life well-lived is hope. Hope gets us through the pain, and helps us deal with the realities of life. It can also get us out of bed in the morning, empower us to have a difficult conversation, or pursue our dream when things get challenging. We don’t always use the word hope. You may call it well-being, happiness, confidence, inner joy, contentment, peace of mind, serenity, faith, trust, or use other similar words. Hope Monsters unite! This powerful episode full of helpful tools for resilience and reconnecting with hope is a must-have in our grief support toolkits.
Many people know Catherine as the award-winning estate planning attorney (Hammond Law Group), author, and transformational coach who serves her community from the heart, building relationships that make clients feel like family. What most people don’t know about her is that she started the law firm at her kitchen table in 2005 while as a single mother. Catherine refinanced her house to create just $12,000 of seed money in order to start it. Everybody told her she was undercapitalized, but she was on a mission to help people. And she hasn’t stopped since. What you also may not know is she had a traumatic childhood, being a caregiver for her mother with dementia starting at age 22, divorce, the loss of people dear to her, foreclosure proceedings on her house while being a single mom, and caring for multiple loved ones with terminal and life-threatening challenges. Now she is known as the Hope Whisperer.
Where can I find more of Catherine?
www.catherinehammond.life
IG: @catherinehammond.life
Buy Hope(less) on Amazon
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefg
What are boundaries? How do you set boundaries to help with grief? What do I say when someone says something unsupportive of my healing? What is the difference between grief and complicated grief? How do I become emotionally fluent? How do we know when to stop talking about grief and loss? How can businesses support people grieving? What can HR do to help employees with grief and loss? What is an executor of an estate? How long is bereavement leave?
Thriving After Loss: Navigating Grief, Setting Boundaries, and Supporting Employees with Meghan Riordan Jarvis - A Must-Listen Episode for HR Professionals and Leaders.
This week we have Author, Podcast Host, TedX speaker, and Psychotherapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis. We talk about how it's unfair to feel like there is more work to do after loss while grieving, and yet we need to learn what boundaries are and how to set them if we are going to thrive. Navigating loss, condolences, struggling to find support, and learning to be honest with ourselves and others about where we are at in our grief. We also discuss how companies, hr professionals, and leaders can support employees in grief and loss. A short Bereavement leave s just the beginning, and its time we show up to that. Learn what help texts are and how they can support your team.
Specializing in trauma and grief and loss. After experiencing PTSD following the deaths of both of her parents, Meghan founded Tacking Point Partners to support companies address complex emotions like grief in the workplace. Meghan’s podcast “Grief is My Side Hustle” and writing through trauma workshops can be found at her website www.meghanriordanjarvis.com She is currently at work on “Can Anyone Tell Me Why: Essential Questions About Grief and Loss” publishes with Sounds True Media in 2024.
This week's episode is inspired by Week 22 of First Year of Grief Club, which is all about Boundaries. Honouring a grief journey gets to come with personal boundaries with both ourselves and others. Are there times when you felt as if you had set a boundary? Maybe you avoided becoming overstimulated, unnecessarily upset, or ending up too far down the rabbit hole of an existential crisis by managing this?
Where Can I find more of Meghan?
https://meghanriordanjarvis.com/about
IG: @meghan.riordan.jarvis
TedX Talk: The Danger of Neglecting Grief In The Workplace
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefg
Do you feel like a human doing rather than a human being? How do I manage the overwhelming emotions that come with grief and loss? How can I show up as my authentic self? How can I be less fearful of big changes and life transitions?
This week, Executive Coach and Author Mark J. Silverman joins us for a radically honest conversation about making room for your authentic self to show up while navigating grief and loss. This chat invites us all to noticing where in life we are hiding, covering up or playing it small. Discover the inner power of honouring exactly where you are and what you feel in your grief-healing journey.
Mark Silverman is no stranger to overcoming adversity and mastering his own overwhelm. When he was 27, he was homeless, 135lbs, and living in his truck. 10 years later he, he was a millionaire. Mark is on a mission to take the lessons learned along the way, paired with his business acumen, to help others define and achieve their own successes. Mark helps CEOs, Senior Leadership, and Fast Rising High Achievers leverage their resources and team for greater impact. He is also the host of the “Mastering Overwhelm – How To Thrive in Business, Relationship and Life” podcast and working on his third book.
This conversation is a deeper dive based on Week 20 in First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It.
Where Can I Find More of Mark?
IG: @markjsilverman
www.markjsilverman.com
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefg
How can I get more clarity? Can you cleanse your mind? What is dopamine? Can you be addicted to dopamine? How does dopamine affect the brain? How can I create more dopamine when grieving? What is one way to feel more clear? How to get clarity when making big decisions after loss?
In today's episode, past guests Shelley Paxton (Author and Keynote Speaker) and Ashley Reed (Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker) return to help us define clarity and build a clarity cleanse that will help each of us in grief and in daily life. This conversation is for friends outside of grief club too; please share as it is filled with mindset tools, expert knowledge and honest grappling of managing vices and distractions in your daily life. Ready to feel more clear? Come build you own clarity cleanse alongside us.
This episode launches Week 20 of First Year of Grief Club. The offering to experiment with building your own clarity cleanse.
Where can I find more of Shelley?
IG: @soulbbatical
https://www.shelleypaxton.com/
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Watch Why Authenticity is the Truest Form of Rebellion TedX Talk
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Where can I find more of Ashley?
www.ashleyreed.com
@ashleyreedofficial
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
What do I do when I feel triggered? What is an emotional trigger? What is the best way to deal with grief triggers? Can you be addicted to drama? How can I have less drama in my life? Can you use somatic therapy for grief? What happens to the body and mind during grief? How can I heal my triggers from trauma? Why am I addicted to reality TV? Is watching Real Housewives for hours healthy?
This week we have Dr. Scott Lyons to chat about navigating and supporting yourself through grief triggers, somatic healing for grief, and learning about being addicted to drama. Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Join us as we Explore the Connection Between Grief Triggers and Drama Addiction. This episode is inspired by Week 19 in First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It, which invites readers to build a grief resilience experiment around acknowledging our triggers.
Where can I find more of Dr. Scott Lyons?
https://www.drscottlyons.com/
IG: @drscottlyons
Pre-Order "Addicted To Drama" on Amazon now!
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrief
What is the difference between peer support and professional mental health services for grief? Can peer support and professional mental health services be used together? What is bereavement therapy? When should I talk to a friend, and when should I talk to a therapist or doctor? What would it be like to go to therapy for grief? Is grief therapy effective?
In this episode, we will explore the different types of support available to those struggling with grief, loss, and mental health challenges. Mark will provide insights on when it is appropriate to seek professional help and when it is beneficial to turn to peers. We also discuss the importance of finding a mental health professional who can provide integrative psychotherapy that empowers the whole person - mind, body, and soul.
Mark Shelvock is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a Certified Thanatologist with the Association for Death Education and Counselling. Mark teaches for the Grief Education Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. He is also a mental health and grief author with Psychology Today, and his blog is called Navigating the Serpentine Path.
He maintains a clinical private practice in Ontario, Canada, and offers integrative psychotherapy that empowers the whole person - mind, body, and soul. Mark specializes in working with adults or teenagers who are facing grief, life transitions, change, loss, meaninglessness, issues relating to dying or death, relationship issues, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, and who are feeling lost in their inner life.
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
How can I honor the memory of a loved one? Can music and art help heal my grief? What does a psychotherapist say about grief? How can I find more ways to express myself? Why does music trigger my grief? What can we learn from grief and dealing with death?
This week we have Drew Newkirk, NYC psychotherapist, and trusted voice, to discuss grief, remembering our loved ones in meaningful ways, and the power of music and art in healing.
This week's episode is inspired by Week 17 in First Year of Grief Club where we take on the resilience experiment around carving out time to remember and honor a loved one by getting lost in music.
Where can I find more of Drew?
@drewnewkirkpsychotherapy
https://www.youtube.com/@drewnewkirk
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
How do I take care of myself during grief? How can I make sure I am getting proper nutrition while dealing with grief? When should I start working out again after taking a mental health break? How come when I hear about a new death, I feel like I know nothing about loss? How can I build better nutrition during my healing journey? Im tired; what's the minimum I can do to feel better?
Today's episode begins with an open and honest check-in from host Addison Brasil, after returning from an intensive workshop retreat at Modern Elder Academy. Grief shows up unexpectedly, and Addison talks about being a forever student of loss and life. Next, we are thrilled to have Joey Thurman (Author of The Minimum Method) to talk about nurturing ourselves during grief, getting back in our bodies, and feeling healthy when all else feels wrong.
Fitness Coach and Author Joey Thurmans new book, The Minimum Method, teches us when it comes to looking and feeling your best, less really can be more. Discover how to maximize your sleeping, eating, exercising—even thinking and breathing—with minimum effort.
Where can I find more of Joey?
www.joeythurman.com
@joeythurmanfit on IG
Buy The Minimum Method, where you buy books.
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
Why do I have so many dreams since I lost a loved one? What do my dreams mean? Why do I have recurring dreams about someone who's died? Is there a doctor who studies dreams? Can you gain meaning from dreams? What are ways to process dreams for healing?
This week we dive into a conversation about life, loss, grief and grief dreams with one of the leading academic researchers on the topic, Dr. Joshua Black along. This epsiode inspired by Week 15 in First Year of Grief Club. If you want to learn more about sleep specifically, check out our earlier episode with The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Micheal Breus.
Dr. Joshua Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. As one of the leading academic experts in grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Joshua has directed his efforts on raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon through media interviews, including PBS Next Avenue, CBC News, and Toronto Sun, in addition to speaking engagements and workshops.
Where Can I Find More of Dr. Joshua Black?
www.griefdreams.ca
@griefdreams
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
Why is bargaining one the stages of grief? What is IFS therapy or coaching? What is internal family systems therapy and how can it help with grief? How does internal family systems therapy address the different parts of myself that are grieving? How do I know if internal family systems therapy is right for me when dealing with grief? What are some techniques used in internal family systems therapy for working through grief? How do I show up to all my parts?
On this week's episode we have friend and guest expert Dr. Erin Baker, Author of Joy-Full, to talk about bargaining in grief. Erin also walks Addison through a deep check in through the IFS lens to give listeners a look into what IFS coaching work might be life. This episode dives deep and left Addison with a vulnerability hangover but we made no edits.
This episode is inspired by Week 14 in First Year of Grief Club which focuses on Bargaining. The experiment this week, verbally or in writing, say out loud or put to paper those wild bargains you would like to make with yourself, with your greater force, with your family, your job, your past loves.
Where can I find more of Dr. Erin M Baker?
Author of Joy-full AF (Available on Amazon)
https://erinmbaker.com/
@drerinmbaker
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
Is it normal to feel rage after a loss? How do I channel my grief and anger into something positive? Are the 5 Stages of grief real? Why do I have road rage? How can I create purpose from my grief? What does Andrew Huberman say about grief? What is the science of grief? How can I think about grief in a new way? How can I get really clear on the cause of my feelings? How can I focus my rage to have an impact?
This week episode kicks off with a question from Grief Club about the 5 Stages of grief and where we can find new resources about grief and loss? I point us to an information packed episode of The Huberman Lab called The Science and Process of Healing from Grief with Andrew Huberman. https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-and-process-of-healing-from-grief/
Then we hop into a conversation inspired by Week 13 in First Year of Grief Club with Kay Scorah. We talk all about RAGE and how a guided conversation at Modern Elder Academy inspired a grief resilience experiment that changed my perspective on the power of listening to ourselves. We also talk about the three levels of listening and using them to find a deeper understanding and connection with ourselves and others. This episode is full of peer support tools for anyone supporting a loved one or friend in grief or loss. This episode is all about Unlocking the Potential of Grief and Rage: A Guide to Finding Focus and Purpose after loss or major life changes. Kay Scorah shows up in the world as an expert facilitator, researcher, speaker, performer, yoga teacher, biochemist and monkey wrangler.
Where can I find more of Kay Scorah?
https://www.instagram.com/kayscorah/
https://www.havemorefun.org/kay-scorah
www.modernelderacademy.com
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
This is a Check-In Episode and so we are checking in on some highlights from this season on Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison Brasil. A powerful look at navigating grief with insights from experts in manageable bites, that have become some of my favorite new grief quotes.
Mary Frances O'Connor (The Grieving Brain) talks grief vs. grieving. Ashley Olivia Nelson (Learning About Grief) talks about nuances and getting specific about grief feelings. Jason Henderson talks about what fatherhood has taught him about beginning to talk to your inner child about grief. Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor) talks about sleep chronotypes and where to do a free quiz to find out yours to optimize your life as you honour your grief. Next Jared Tavasolian reminds us of the value of checking in truthfully around movement and stillness. Jenifer Merifield reminds us there is no finish line in grief and gives helpful reminders of navigating support. Ashley Reed reminds us the power of vulnerability and truth when checking in without ourselves and the loss of love we are morning. Pete Craig reminds us about breathing, how cortisol affects our bodies and heart brain coherence benefits. Kayleigh O’Connor (GoodGrief UK) reminds us that defining grief is an ever-changing exercise in the gray space of life. Shelley Paxton (Soulbbatical) talks the value of giving ourselves permission slips to live our life to the fullest and rebel for the life we want within our grief. Charlotte Fowles (The Executive Adventurer) talks about the inner critic and building resilience tools for when it shows up. Rachel Kaplan (The Feelings Movement) reminds us of what to look for in a therapist and what fire can teach us about anger. Patti M. Hall (The Book Alchemist) talks about getting intentional and not using busyness and comparing to others as way to check out. From the future, Dr Mandy Lehto talks about grief being the great equalizer, perfectionism and getting radically honest about burnout. Catherine Hammond (Hopeless) talks about how hope is a wellspring and reminds us to feed our hope monsters. Have you recently searched for grief counseling near me ? Or how long does grief last? You are not alone and we are on this resilience journey together. Looking for words to comfort a grieving friend? Send them this episode filled with grieving quotes.
After this highlight reel we drop into a conversation with Mental Health Advocate and Host Kyle Kittleson. He works as the on-camera host for MedCircle educating millions of people on the important topic of mental health. Diagnosed with depression at the age of 9, keeping my mental state positive has been a lifelong challenge – even a struggle. To help other struggle less through proper education has been a privilege. www.MedCircle.com
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
How do you navigate life's transitions? What is a modern elder? What wisdom do you get from grief and loss? How do I get through the messy middle? What is a mentor/mentee relationship like in grief? How can I tap more into my purpose while grieving?
This week we have the privilege to spend some time with my mentor and friend, Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Chip Conley.
Chip is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), where a new roadmap for midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and forthcoming campuses in Santa Fe, NM. His five books have made him a leading authority at the intersection of psychology and business. Chip was awarded “Most Innovative CEO” by the San Francisco Business Times, is the recipient of hospitality’s highest honor, the Pioneer Award, and holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University.
Where Can I Find More of Chip?
https://chipconley.com/
Modern Elder Academy: https://www.modernelderacademy.com/
Wisdom Well: https://wisdomwell.modernelderacademy.com/spying-on-the-divine
IG: @chipconley / @modernelder
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
The Happy 1st Birthday Book Baby Episode is here! ChatGPT is at capacity right now... so you are stuck with two real people for this special birthday episode celebrating the One Year of Frist Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It.
This is a long one, but if you are having one of those grief-y days where you want to feel like you're hanging with friends who get it without leaving your bed... we got you covered. Warning: We get real about grief in 2023 and also laugh a lot. The woman behind the "author man," Patti M Hall, book alchemist, coach, editor, and self-proclaimed midwife of my one-year-old book, joins us today to compete with AI tech and improv acrostic poems, talk grief, oscar movies, book writing, and being living proof that its safe to laugh, cry and be messy.
Spoiler alert, we do chat quite a bit about our love for Colin Ferrels Oscar-nominated film The Banshees of Inisherin. (Pronunciation: in-ee-sheerIN?!)
Patti M. Hall is the author of Loving Large. She is my trusted writing coach, publishing project manager, and a proud #memoiraholic. She adores non-fiction and especially the memoir and personal narrative genre. A true architect of story. Patti helps people design and build books.
Where Can I Find More of Patti?
https://pattimhall.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/patti_m_hall/
Substack: https://pattimhall.substack.com/
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasi
Is it normal to feel angry with grief? What are healthy and safe ways to deal with anger? Why am I so mad since my loved one died? Is being angry all the time normal? Why do I want to yell at my loved ones? What is emotional potty training? Why can't I talk about poop with my friends? How can I help a grieving friend with their anger? Is anger a "bad emotion?"
Rachel Kaplan, M.F.T. joins us to discuss the importance of emotional potty training and how to navigate anger in a healthy way. Rachel shares her expert insights on recognizing triggers, honoring emotions, and finding safe and healthy ways to express ourselves. Whether you're dealing with anger in your personal or professional life, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take control of their emotions and improve their overall well-being. Tune in to learn practical tips and strategies for navigating anger and a free hour of emotional potty training. This episode is a deeper dive from Week 10's experiment around healthy ways to feel anger in First Year of Grief Club by Addison Brasil.
Where can I find more of Rachel?
Website: https://www.thefeelingsmovement.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/healingfeelingshitshow/
Podcast: http://healingfeelingshitshow.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefeelingsmovement
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasi
Join us for this week's BONUS episode of the grief and mental wellness podcast, as we're joined by author and grief lived experience expert Addison Brasil. In this episode, Addison will guide you through a grief meditation to help you find peace and acceptance in the midst of your grief journey. Whether you've recently experienced a loss or have been dealing with grief for a while, this meditation will help you find a sense of calm and inner strength. You'll learn how to release emotions, find gratitude, and connect with your loved one who has passed away or the loss of something meaningful. This meditation is suitable for anyone who is looking to find some comfort and guidance in their grief. Join the growing community and conversation on grief and mental wellness on Addison's website and social media @addisonbrasil and @sharemygriefclub. Remember to be in a comfortable place and take some time for yourself before beginning this meditation.
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil
What is that voice in my head telling me I'm not good enough? How can I silence my inner critic? Why do we compare our grief? Is it helpful to compare your grief to someone else's? Is loss relative? Why should I stay open when grief makes me want to shut down? What is competitive grief? How can I choose adventure? How do I take control of my life after a major loss. TW: Suicide, Suicide Loss, Suicidality
This week we are joined by Charlotte Fowles, who is also known as ‘The Executive Adventurer.’ We dive deep with this executive coach and keynote speaker about comparison, loss, and the power of choosing adventures even when we've faced unchosen adventures. This episode is inspired by Week 9 in First Year of Grief Club, where the grief resilience experiment offered is "no comparing for one whole week."
Hiking alone and unsupported for days in the U.S. whilst on chemotherapy; freediving to 90ft on just one breath; spending three months driving an ancient 4-wheel drive through Botswana and Namibia... An expert in silencing the inner critic and increasing real self-confidence, real self-belief, and an inner peace and happiness that changes lives. 'After enduring over a decade of significant personal trauma - which included cancer, multiple miscarriages, and severe depression, to name just a few - she is an expert in creating triumph from tragedy and living a successful life in spite of this. Always one to practice what she preaches, she has spent a lot of her life pushing herself way outside her comfort zone in pursuits such as cold-water swimming through the winter (without a wetsuit!); scuba diving; marathon running (despite a hatred of running); and kayaking. She is passionate about mental wellness and the outdoors and is fascinated by the combinations of these elements that can bring about incredible change.
Where Can I find more of Charlotte?
@fowles.charlotte
www.charlottefowles.com
Join Charlotte On The Dive Deeper Retreat
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-fowles/
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil
How do I become more resilient? How often should I check in with myself, my friends, and my team about mental health? What's the difference between wellness and well-being? What is a rebel for resilience? How can I be a grief rebel? What's the best way to check in with yourself and others after a loss? Can you grieve the non-death loss? Am I a rebel?
This week we are discussing the power of checking in and how to rebel for resilience with Author and Keynote Speaker Shelley Paxton.Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley Paxton found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and Simon & Schuster-
published bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. She’s leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success.
Shelley joins her growing rebel community as burnout fighters and fire re-igniters, breaking free from the shackles of should, helping people across the world liberate their souls and reclaim their joy by rewriting the script for success—personally and professionally. Because success is not the six-figure salary and corner office. It’s not external validation. Success is giving yourself permission to be fully, powerfully, courageously YOU in every facet of your life. It’s saying yes to what serves you and no to what doesn’t. It’s blazing your own trail of authenticity, courage, and purpose.
This episode launches off the idea of Checking In, the experiment from Week 8 of First Year of Grief Club.
Where can I find more of Shelley?
@soulbbatical
https://www.shelleypaxton.com/
Get A Copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life
Join Shelley at Modern Elder Academy for A Workshop in Baja this March!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleypaxton/
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
In Episode 10, we were lucky enough to have Pete Craig lead us through a heart brain coherence exercise that we can use in grief club to slow down, align, and connect with joy, gratitude and awe. Many members of Grief Club have been asking if there is a way to just have the free guided meditation as a bonus episode for those moments we need it most.
HeartMath or Heart/Brain Coherence Practices as a form of meditation have many benefits, and it can be hard to do alone when dealing with grief and loss. Here's a gift from a couple of friends "who get it."
Where can I find more of Pete?
https://petecraig.com/
https://www.instagram.com/petecraig/
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
Is it possible to feel gratitude while grieving? Why would I be grateful for a loss? What are some strategies for living a full life while grieving? Where can I find group support? Do I need a grief coach? What is the best Instagram accounts for grief?
In today's episode, we are joined by a truly conscious creator, lived experience expert, and coach in the grief world. Using the idea of gratitude as a launching point, Addison Brasil and Kayleigh O'Connor (Creator of @goodgrief_uk) go deep on navigating loss in your twenties, finding support, and what employing resilience tools and strategies looks like in grief and everyday life.
Kayleigh is the founder of Good Grief, and it's her aim to facilitate safe spaces for people who are grieving. After losing her dad at 15, and after years of numbing my grief with shopping, spending and booze, she realised through another loss, that she wanted to get to know her grief and listen to what she truly needed instead of running away from it. So Good Grief was born!
Where can I find more of Kayleigh?
@goodgrief_uk
https://good-grief.co.uk/
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
How can breathing help with grief? Whats the best breathing excercise to get grounded? Why is breathing such a powerful tool? Does breathing and meditation make your more resilient? What are the most powerful breathing excercises?
In todays episode, we dive deep into Breathwork for Grief 101 with a trusted facilitator, advisor and confidant, Pete Craig. Pete is known for being a catalyst for growth, awareness, and the fulfillment of potential. Pete provides insights, guidance, and space to breathe for individual leaders; CEOs, Founders, and organisations seeking balance, perspective, and growth.
This episode is inspired by Week 6 in the First Year of Grief Club book and contains a free guided Heart Math excercise led by Pete at 28:15.
"Change begins on the Inside… and when we connect deeply and authentically to the truth our potential is set free."
Where can I find more of Pete?
https://petecraig.com/
https://www.instagram.com/petecraig/
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
How does my ego show up in grief? Is there a way to change our thoughts? Is rumination normal during grief? How do I stop thinking so much about my grief? How do I stop judging myself so much? Why am I so focused on the negative?
In this episode, we talk to a true friend who gets it, Ashley Reed. Sometimes in early grief, we hear and see a lot of what we don't need, but what we do all need, regardless of success achieved, is someone that supports us in our internal and external growth, helps us see the things we can’t, challenges our reality, pushes and encourages us, and helps us see and access the unlimited potential we possess. And that’s exactly what Ashley does for a living as an executive coach, mentor, and keynote speaker. We talk about the ego, grief, and everything in between.
This episode launches off the idea of noticing, which is the experiment from Week 5 of First Year of Grief Club. The offering to experiment with noticing what you focus on (sometimes obsessively so) and getting active in asking: Do I want this thought to expand? Also, if this thought became actionable for my well-being, how would it sound?
Where can I find more of Ashley?
www.ashleyreed.com
@ashleyreedofficial
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
Have I been grieving for too long? How come others aren't as upset as me? How long does grief last? How many stages of grief are there? Why is my sibling so much more emotional than me? How much should you cry? Is measuring helpful to my grief? (Spoiler alert: No!)
In today's episode, Addison has a heartfelt conversation inspired by the grief experiment of not measuring from First Year of Grief Club. Joined by LGBTQ Author, Executive Coach, and friend Deano Sutter. This is a digestible chat about mindset, measuring, and grief. Deano opens up about his journey as a gay man, grief, and what inspired him to help others build meaningful and resilient lives regardless of the challenges that come up.
Deano Sutter is many things, including a best-selling author, an executive mindset coach, international speaker … but many people know him as “The Good Son”. A designation given by hundreds of thousands on Linkedin. And currently he is balancing the fine line of gratitude and grief while supporting his mother, who has terminal small cell lunch cancer.
Where Can I find more of Deano?
www.deanosutter.com
@deanosutter
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
How do you have more positive self-talk? Who can I trust to talk about my grief? What is an affirmation? How can I be kinder to myself in grief? How do I teach people how to treat me in grief? What if you believed anything was possible for you? What is a thrive mindset?
In today's episode very special episode, we meet Addison's personal excellence mentor and mastery coach Jenifer Merifield. We dig deep and talk about powerful self-talk, teaching people how to treat you in grief and creating new habits. Much like Addison and Jen's work together as "client and coach," this conversation gives a glimpse into the possibilities of living an extraordinary life even within your grief. This episode's deeper conversation is inspired by Week 3 of First Year Of Grief Club.
For almost two decades as a Personal Excellence Mentor and Master Integration Coach, Jenifer had been helping people elevate their self-worth and learn to be limitless conscious creators of their own lives. Founder of the Extraordinary Life Masterminds, and the Momentum Masterclasses and Retreats, her teachings are foundational, and your growth and clarity are transformational and extraordinary
Where can I find more of Jenifer Merifield?
@jenifermerifield
https://Facebook.com/groups/thrivertribegroup
https://jenifermerifield.com/
Hear Jen talk more about grief and loss here:
https://jenifermerifield.com/the-pain-of-loss-dealing-with-death-breakups-divorce-shattered-dreams-mistakes/
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
What should I do when I feel stuck? How do I move with my grief? What are the benefits of daily movement? What's one way to get moving every day? Does grief take a toll on us physically?
In this episode, we talk to holistic coach Jared Tavasolian, friend and the founder of Heal Strong - which helps busy adults become pain-free, gain energy, and create a life they love without strict diets and long workouts! An honest and in-depth conversation about grief, the power of movement, and recovery for the mind, body, and soul.
"Because you are worthy of thriving, not surviving. Because our bodies aren’t meant to be in chronic pain. Because when you feel good, you can make an impact in the way you were meant to. Because, like dozens of my clients, you CAN heal yourself. Let me show you how." - Jared Tavasolian
Where can we find more of Jared?
www.heal-strong.com
https://www.instagram.com/jaredtavasolian
Free recipe and nutrition guide for people
https://heal-strong.ac-page.com/quick-start-guide
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
https://www.instagram.com/sharemygriefclub/
@addisonbrasil - https://www.instagram.com/addisonbrasil/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefguy
Does grief affect sleep? Will I ever sleep again? What is normal sleep? How can I sleep naturally? Why is it so hard to sleep since they died? How do I know if I am sleeping too much? What is a sleep chronotype?
In this episode, we get a very special visit from Dr. Michael Breus a.k.a. The Sleep Doctor. For many of us, finding time to rest and getting quality sleep becomes an overwhelming concern during a life transition or while grieving the loss of a loved one. Today we talk all things sleep with the Doctor who knows it best.
"Quality sleep is critical to your physical and mental health. Your body and mind essentially recharge while you sleep, allowing you to wake up feeling refreshed and alert in the morning. This is why not getting enough sleep can lead to sluggishness, trouble concentrating, low mood, and other negative outcomes. Current guidelines recommend seven to eight hours of nightly sleep for adults, but surveys suggest more than one-third of adults in the U.S. don’t reach this benchmark on a regular basis." - The Sleep Doctor
Dr. Michael J. Breus is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in his field. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Breus is one of the only psychologists to pass the Sleep Medicine Specialty board without attending medical school. In 2021, Reader’s Digest named him the best sleep specialist in the state of California.
Dr. Breus is also a best-selling author. His publications include four book
Where can I find more of Dr. Breus?
@thesleepdoctor
www.thesleepdoctor.com
In Episode 4, we were lucky enough to have Jason Henderson lead us through a meditation that we can use in grief club to slow down, align, and get grounded. Many members of Grief Club have been asking if there is a way to just have the free guided meditation as a bonus episode for those moments we need it most.
Meditation has many benefits, and it can be hard to do alone when dealing with grief and loss. Here's a gift from a couple of friends "who get it."
Here you go.
-Addison & Jason
How do you explain grief to a child? What is an inner child? How do I talk to my inner child about grief? Can I sit with my grief in meditation? Where can I find a free meditation right now?
In this episode, Jason Henderson, Facilitator, and Co-Founder of The Boulder Man, leads us through a grief meditation we can go back to whenever we need it. Jason
chats with us about your Inner Child and plants seeds for beginning to get to know yourself within loss and grief.
Jason Henderson is a Men’s Work Facilitator at The BOULDER Man, whose focus is on helping men transform their lives and follow their hearts and embrace life - “Let your heart decide your fate”. He is committed to bringing men together in potent connection to shift their perspectives of self and others, and move forward in their lives with purpose and fulfillment. He operates regularly within the Mental Health realm as an advocate, as well as facilitating Men’s Groups for Men’s Mental Health Organisations. He also facilitates Men’s Groups aimed at supporting men to connect, challenge themselves, and heal their conditioning within the setting of other conscious, like-minded men.
Where can you find more of Jason Henderson?
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theboulderman/
Website: www.TheBoulderMan.ca
You may be asking what is happening to my brain right now? What is the difference between grief and grieving? Why do I feel like my spouse or loved one is going to come home any minute? Will grief ever get any easier?
In this episode, we dive deep on the neurobiology of grief - aka the science behind all that seems unexplainable and unbearable as we navigate grief.
“Loss of a loved one is something everyone experiences, and for as long as humans have existed, we have struggled when a loved one dies. Poets and playwrights have written about the dark cloak of grief, the deep yearning, and devastating heartache of loss. But until now, we have had little scientific perspective on this universal experience. In THE GRIEVING BRAIN: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss (HarperOne; February 1, 2022; Hardcover) renowned grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor, Ph.D., shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens
in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding love, loss, and learning.”
Where you can find more of Mary Frances O’Connor?
www.maryfrancesoconnor.com/book
Twitter: @doctormfo
FaceBook: @maryfranceso
Instagram: @doctormfoconnor
LinkedIn: Mary-Frances O’Connor
https://www.neurobiologyofgrief.org/research
What can I learn about grief? Why is grief so lonely? Why does it feel like no one gets it? Where can I find other people struggling with grief? What are some grief learning resources for free?
In this episode, we speak to someone who gives me hope for social media and grief. A go-to friend who gets it is found in Ashley, founder of Learning About Grief.
Ashley Olivia Nelson became a two-time widow in her twenties. In between those losses, she said goodbye to ten other relatives and friends. These experiences gave her deep insight into our broken grief culture and led her to become a certified grief specialist. Today, she leads her organization, Learning About Grief, which provides loss-specific groups, one-to-one grief sessions, and free education. The organization hosts a community of over 20,000 people from 50+ countries.
Where you can find more of Ashley Olivia Nelson?
www.learningaboutgrief.com
Instagram @LearningAboutGrief
Twitter @LearnAboutGrief
A Welcome To Grief Club: The Podcast With Addison Brasil
What can I expect from Grief Club: The Podcast? Who is Addison Brasil? What can I expect from a friend who gets it? How will listening to this help me build grief resilience tools? Is this for real-life people experiencing real-life grief?
In this intro episode, host and author Addison Brasil lays out what we can expect from Grief Club: The Podcast, some of the “rules” of grief club, and a little of his own story.
This will be the only solo episode for now; tune in weekly to hear from friends and experts as Addison takes the ideas in his weekly grief experiments and uses them as a launching point for deeper conversations with other grief friends who get it.
Visit www.mygriefclub.com
First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets it is available on amazon worldwide.
Addison Brasil (keynote speaker, advocate, and author) had no intention of becoming a disruptor in the mental health and grief space. While pursuing his dream of creating stories that connect people, events in his life forced Addison to focus his full attention on surviving trauma, compounded grief, and the various outcomes of finding himself as an LGTBQ-identifying male.
Addison shows up in the world as an active, committed mental health advocate after landing just to the left of death three times in his 20s: losing his brother to an inoperable brain tumor,, finding his father after suicide, and surviving a fatal accident that killed a dear friend and left him relearning to walk. He attributes his ability to not only survive but thrive with PTSD and compounded grief to the presence and proliferation of community and connections in his life.
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