The Beautiful Side of Grief
Helen Morris
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The Beautiful Side of Grief your go-to weekly podcast if you are wanting to hear interviews from people who have moved through heart-wrenching loss or those who are at the coal-face supporting this process. It diverse, heart-warming though most of all it is positive and filled with go-to's that you can use yourself. For user-friendly FREE resources visit https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/free-resources
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May 17, 2023
87. Island Escape | Jennifer Zwinck
When you get married you are thinking of the foreverness of it all - a life with your partner by your side, someone you can confide in and who has your back, exciting times a head, a home, a family, the feeling that this is what life is all about. For some though, this dream is cut short.
Jen Zwinck will never forget the moment that changed her life. In 2011, her husband was walking home from a bachelor party when he was attacked, robbed, and killed. Jen instantly became a young widow, left to raise their two year old daughter alone. Overcome with grief and anxiety over the loss, Jen chose her own unique path to heal. She packed 4 suitcases and moved with her daughter to a tiny island in the Caribbean where she knew no one.The years she spent on the island gave Jen the time to process the loss and rebuild her own strength and find the courage to move forward.
Jen is now a Podcast host, Co-founder of the Widow Squad Online Community, Widow advocate, & Author, and in 2017 she remarried, a year later welcomed another wonderful daughter into their family - so now they are enjoying a fun and crazy life in South Louisiana as a family of four.
In this episode, Jen shares the following:
[00:02:42] my favorite memories are about us going out on our boat.
[00:11:16] it's 10 o'clock at night or whatever. But the, one of the detectives came up to me and he just said, okay ma'am, we just need you to go home and try and get some sleep and just let us do our job. And I was like, what did he just say to me?
[00:18:17] I asked myself and I beat myself up over that. Like, why couldn't I just be that, that, that nagging wife that is like, no, you can't go. Stay home
[00:22:33] I said, I have to go, I have to get outta here. I have to do something. I can't be here.
[00:26:39] I have got to figure this out, trying to be a mom now on my own. And so, that was my plan.
[00:34:33] It kept me grounded, it kept me safe. It really kept the anxiety at bay
[00:38:51] I feel like that time that we had together, it was the best decision that I, I've ever made
[00:39:41] I want people to know that the pain that they are feeling is not going to be forever
[00:41:49] you are in this time warp. Really. Time is so tricky with, with grief
[00:44:03] And I went down the line of those of those widow friends that I was telling you about, and I interviewed them. And the whole concept and the whole mission behind the podcast was to put out these stories of hope
[00:47:08] Some people, I mean, they don't, they don't have what I had with my, with my widow girls.
[00:50:19] that's the big one, is the guilt because so many people feel like they are still married. They, they just feel like that, that's, that's still their husband.
[00:52:13] And so they they stay in that, in that widow box, and they stay where they don't really want to be.
[00:52:52] Yes, I put together a whole program about it. It's date about dating after loss
... and so much more!
Quote:
"Whatever moment you are in, just put your hand on your heart and go back to that memory and that love of them". ~ Jennifer Zwinck
Resources:
Jen's links:
Feeling lonely?? Access this free presentation on how to handle loneliness after loss
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Website: https://www.widow180.com
https://www.widowsquad.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927
IG: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/
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May 3, 2023
86. A Right Brain Awakening: What Grief Taught A Heartbroken Engineer | John Lodal
I had the pleasure of interviewing John Lodal, a former Hewlett Packard engineer for 32 years and self-confessed problem solver, on what he discovered following the death of his adored wife, Pam, to cancer. Used to thinking analytically and logically, he was unprepared for his world imploding and the storm of emotions he experienced when things quietened down after the funeral. Fortunately, a friend referred him to a wonderful grief counselor, who John refers to as his decoder of grief. What followed is a painful, yet wonderful journey into discovering ways to face the hurt, unleashing his creative talents, and revealing a new, softer side to himself as he got to know and understand his feelings.
The wealth of information John shares is pure gold. His book, A Right Brain Awakening: What grief taught a heartbroken engineer, is aimed at helping left-brained individuals who find themselves lost in the foreign landscape of emotions, though will provide anyone listening with well thought-out perspectives on grief and helpful ways to navigate it. In this episode, John shares this wisdom with a great deal of heart.
John lives in Boise, Idaho. Has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He is a musician, a rotarian, a member of the board of directors of the non-profit Semilla Nueva, and has a great desire to leave his hometown, and world at large, better than he found it 💜
Highlights of this episode include:
[00:05:04] Pam crossed the Rainbow Bridge. And my, my world exploded and I had a lot of things I had to figure out in terms of moving forward without without my true love by my side
[00:06:58] I was so focused on being the best caregiver I could. There were so many things that that Pam needed. And I can tell your listeners that when your own last lap comes, look into hospice
[00:07:59] And it was after everyone left. That's when I realized I. I am in a position now of something that I cannot do on my own
[00:09:55] Well, you know, there was a lot of questions of faith
[00:11:22] Eight months after Pam died, I came to the conclusion that that part of me died the same day Pam died, and that that is not earth shattering stuff, but I hadn't even thought of it until then. And I believe it was one of those metal circuit breakers clicking back in saying, okay, he's ready for this now
[00:17:08] well, so, I guess I was lucky that Jerri was was particularly well suited to meet my needs. And this is, this is, we had some discussions and this is when I started to recognize that the right side of my brain was starting to wake up
[00:23:02] How am I going to How am I gonna plan out who this new guy is gonna be? I'm not here just to take up space
[00:29:45] I've got I've got a number of points that I like to share with folks. We talked about pain being your new full-time companion.
[00:32:00] And the key on that journey is to keep your eyes and your ears and your heart open
... plus so much more!
Quote:
"This is not about the destination at all. This has everything to do about what you're learning, what you're seeing, who you're interacting with along the way." ~ John Lodal
Resources:
John's link:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.lodal/about_overview
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Apr 19, 2023
85. A Lot Less Fear | Lino Martinez
Note - this episode does mention suicide (though with the most wonderful outcome!). Listener discretion is advised, and please ensure you are well-supported on your grief journey.
First off he shouldn't even be here.
He has a rare genetic disease that wasn't diagnosed for years and years. Seriously, he was 36 before he found out he had Muckle Wells Syndrome! He's had over 40 operations between the ages of 28 and 40. He's had multiple body parts removed. He lost the ability to speak for 2 years - and this is just the tip of the iceberg of what he has endured medically. Having always felt he was a boy and unsure how long he would live he also made the decision to transition.A huge decision when you come from a LA Latino background.
In between all of this Dr Lino Martinez got his doctorate in Clinical Psychology and recently became an author with his book A Little Less Fear, which he hopes will encourage others to live with his motto of living with less fear in their lives. If that isn't enough, this human dynamo is also a playwright, screenwriter, ASL Mentor, and LGBQT+ Life Coach AND... puts out 3 episodes a week on his podcast a Little Less Fear - where he talks outside the box - no subject is taboo. So buckle up as we are talking many different forms of loss today and the grief that ensues.
In this episode, some of what Lino shares:
[00:03:58] I was barely five pounds. I was in the hospital for a little over a month and my mom wasn't able to bring me home
[00:05:28] Because we're here, we're talking about grief and I do wanna explore and let you know that there's beautiful lessons that I've learned along. But before it became beautiful, it was very traumatic for me
[00:10:03] You know why it was not a concern for me at the time because when I decided to transition, I was already, I was dying from this genetic disease. I, by that time, I had already undergone about 30 surgeries at the time, in, in, in just between 28 and 34
[00:14:48] At 19 years old, I had a quarter of my cervix removed because they found stage three cancer cells caused by the hpv
[00:21:42] So I spent six days in this hospital, but this is what changed my life, Helen
[00:26:26] So there're just a lot of things and, and that was one of the biggest epiphany was at the time was don't have fear about who you are and because now you're gonna be a freaking doctor. Like, speak up for yourself. It's okay
[00:34:09] You've suffered way too much. And he said, so this is what's gonna happen. We're gonna take your entire bladder out. We're gonna take your urethra out. It's no good anymore. It's been strictured.
[00:37:19] ... so I, I lost my voice four years ago, maybe close to five years ago, and I lost it for two and a half years. And that was the disease progressing
[00:38:30] I feel that my higher self said, you know, this is the only way you're gonna sit your ass down and be quiet and really tune in by losing your voice and your hearing
[00:39:58] And, and I, and I heard trust, I heard the words trust. And when I say hear, I didn't hear from my, my, my audible ear. I heard it as a thought. And the thought was trust.
[00:41:00] And I just kept going, but it was very painful my first year, and now I'm in my second year and I. Happily say that I'm finally thriving
[00:41:57]One of the biggest advices I can give is that failure is not fatal.
[00:42:59] At the other side of grief, of losing who I, or, or, or lose losing who I guess I, I was gonna say my healthy self, but I was not healthy from the time I was born, but, but losing my ability to appear, losing my voice...
[00:49:57] I, I'm just so, I, I just feel so much gratitude to, to life in general. People I meet, I mean, life is so beautiful
Quote:
"A lot of your suffering that you go through can be to help someone else and to relate with someone else and help someone else. So don't underestimate some of the suffering that you've gone through." ~ Dr Lino Martinez
Resources:
Lino's links:
Website: www.alittlelessfear.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alittlelessfearpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alittlelessfear
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlelessfear?lang=en
Buzzsprout: https://alittlelessfearpodcast.buzzsprout.com
https://writers.work/drlinomartinez
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Apr 5, 2023
84. Love Lingers Still | Marinda K Dennis
I would like to let you know that this episode deals with suicide. This may be sensitive and triggering topic for some so please use your discretion and ensure you are well supported.
It must rate as one of life's most distressing situations - having a loved child take their own life. This is what happened to Marinda K Dennis, my guest today, in the past year. Her bright vibrant 15 year old made the decision to end her life.
For most parents this would be enough for them to check out for a couple of years as they navigate the why's? Whys that can be neverending. Marinda, instead, threw herself into her work, teaching 13 college composition classes in one term. Now the beauty of this, is what Marinda discovered, a population of students crying out in their writing. A huge 52%!! She then proceeded to provide a safe space for them to tell their story, their way.
Marinda is an author and editor in addition to being a college professor of English. She is a published author, most recently in an anthology she produced entitled Love Lingers Still. The book was inspired from the pain she felt after losing her teenage daughter to suicide.
She does guest appearances now to share her story and to help those who are grieving the loss of a loved one due to this heartbreaking modality.
Her company, Energy Threads, now seeks to publish works that are specifically centered around themes of Love, Loyalty, and Healing. It's a company that desires to help those who grieve, those who seek solace after difficult times, and those who are weary from the trials of this life. I think she has just summed up a large portion of the world's population in those phrases.
In this episode, Marinda shares the following:
* The background surrounding her very special daughter, Angel
* What she discovered in the writings of her students
* Why you need to know YOU matter
* How her anthology, Love Lingers Still, was born out of her pain
* What is helping her less than a year into her grief
... and so much more!
Quote:
"We have a nation, we have a country, we have a global silent pandemic right now with people who are hurting. And they don't know how to get that help, and they want to understand it." ~ Marinda K Dennis
Resources:
Marinda's links:
Website: https://energy-threads.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinda.kaye
Check out the resources available on Marinda's website: https://energy-threads.com/resources
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Mar 22, 2023
83. Divine. Messy. Human. | Amanda Kate
Think back to a time that you were deeply disappointed that things didn't work out - a job, a relationship, a marriage, parenting, not travelling, or perhaps you're living with a body or illness that is simply not playing ball with how you want to look or feel.
What you may not realise is that all of these things come with their own signature of grief. Throw that into the mix of what you are currently experiencing and I bet you've found yourself in one messy situation.
So, I have a guest today who is going to help us unravel this for you.
Amanda Kate experienced this first hand trying to juggle the corporate job of her dreams with parenthood, being a wife and looking after the home. And she got sick big time. The person she knew herself to be disappeared. Now she is a Spiritual Seeker, a truth teller and her inner Sage has an insatiable quest for knowledge, wisdom and new ways of becoming. She is the Author of Divine. Messy. Human. A Spiritual Guide to Prioritising Internal Truth over External Influence. She's a Kinesiologist, Mentor, Archetypal Life Coach, Mother and so much more. This recovering people-pleaser and self-flagellator wants to help people like you regain vitality, smashing through your limitations to find new levels of health, vitality and abundance - because she's walked this path herself. Plus Amanda also works with business owners to increase their vibration and attract greater wealth and prosperity.
In this episode, Amanda shares the following:
* When you have too much conflicting and competing stuff happening and the toll that takes on your body and mind
* Unhappy? How to recognise that as grief
* How to shift trapped energy through somatic healing
* You don't have to have major life events to store trauma
* Learning to live with loss and love
* How what we eat and move affects how we feel
* You don't have to understand the 'why'
* ... and so much more!
Quote:
"We don't look at the grief of losing our jobs, losing our marriages, changing relationships, changing circumstances, having to cancel plans that, you know, we dismiss it as first world problems." ~ Amanda Kate
Resources:
Amanda's links:
Website: www.amandakate.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandakatetransformation
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amanda__kate/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-kate
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@divinelymessy
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Mar 8, 2023
82. It's Not a Rumour | Renee Schyjer
IT’S NOT A RUMOUR - A Rock and Roll Journey through Life and Alzheimer’s. This is the incredible story of an unsung hero of 70's & 80's music scene - Freddy Moore or Rick Moore as he was known off-stage. For years, Freddy was center stage. A prolific singer/songwriter/musician who sold out iconic Los Angeles clubs and opened for headlining bands like The Police, The Knack, and The Motels.. yet, despite having hugely successful bands, that never translated to the right record deal for him and the other band members to sign.
He was also the first husband of Demi Moore, and it is through that connection, that Rick came to meet and get to know the true love of his life, Renee Schyjer - who is my guest today.
Renne is a Renaissance woman, truth-seeker, and storyteller, devoted to sharing the life and legacy of her husband, Freddy Moore, who was diagnosed over a decade ago with early-onset Alzheimer's. This is their story.
In this episode, Renee shares the following:
* The background on this incredible musician and prolific learner
* The connection between Demi Moore, Rick, and Renee
* The journey of identifying something was wrong and getting the diagnosis
* What the connection between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's is
* What helped prolong Rick's life
* What you need to be aware of taking supplements
* Some thoughts on what you can do to help yourself as the primary carer
... and so much more!
Quote:
"I just had to keep reassuring him everything was okay. But by myself, like in the car driving home or driving to work or even at work, I was a wreck. I was a mess." ~ Renee Schyjer
Resources:
Renee's links:
Purchase It's Not a Rumour: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Rumor-Journey-Alzheimers/dp/164428183X
Website: http://itsnotarumour.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsnotarumour
IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotarumour/
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Feb 22, 2023
81. Empower-mE | Victoria Rader
Just how do you recover from devastating events and go on to choose a response that will give your life growth and freedom?
Well,you spend the next hour with my guest today, Victoria Rader, who shares some incredible insights of how we can look at grief in such a way that you can't help but view it differently going forward.
Victoria did a PhD in Metaphysics to understand better how we create our daily reality. She is also certified in many energy healing modalities, success coaching approaches, plus she is the founder of the Empower-mE app, a component of which will walk you through 90 aspects of grief. This transformational speaker empowers coaches, entrepreneurs, and people that seek personal development to grow in all areas of their life so that they have more PEACE, PURPOSE, and PROSPERITY.
As a four times bestselling author, Victoria is globally recognized along with Brene Brown, Richard Branson, and others for creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, and contribution to sustainability and mental health projects with CREA GLOBAL AWARD by Brainz Magazine.
Amidst all these achievements she is no stranger to grief which she has known from a young age and continues to witness through her Ukranian heritage.
In this episode, Victoria shares the following:
* How to transform feeling powerless to reclaiming your power
* How her business, YU2Shine, was created out of darkness
* How the shift you need lies in surrender
* Looking at death using the analogy of a light bulb!
* Going from scared to Sacred
* How understanding and having faith can get us through the toughest of times
* 3 very practical, yet spiritual principles that have gotten Victoria to where she is in her life (this is POWERFUL!)
... and so much more!
Quote:
"There is this need to force it or to control it. And it's not what the shift is. The shift, ironically, lies in surrender." ~ Victoria Rader
Resources:
Victoria's links:
Empower-mE App: search Empower-mE in the Apple or Google stores
Website: https://yu2shine.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yu2shine
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vica_rader
Listen NOW to your FREE meditation: www.ChooseSacred.mE
Want to support those in the Ukraine? All money raised goes to rehabilitate soldiers, provide a place for children, orphans and so on: https://store.yu2shine.com/
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Do you need help to shift your heartache, grief, guilt, anger, anxiety, dread, or despair? Let's connect - send me a message 💟
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Feb 8, 2023
80. A Phoenix Rising | Contessa Akin
When you have been abandoned as a toddler, abused, traumatised, experienced post natal depression, had a newborn die, which lead to thinking about ending it all, you need to be a phoenix rising!
Emerging from trauma stronger, smarter, and more powerful, Contessa Akin found her way to being an Emotional Wellbeing Coach to nearly a thousand women. As she embarked on her healing journey her intuition guided her to free seminars that focused on self-worth, growth and positivity. A landscape that was foreign to her. This eventually led to her becoming a highly certified and successful life coach. Having been there herself, she understands the challenges women are dealing with and helps them find their own well of hope, self-worth and so much more through her signature Phoenix Process.
**PLEASE NOTE - This could be a tough listen for some as it deals with confronting subjects of child loss, suicide and sexual abuse. Though it's also testament to rising above the worst life can throw at you.
In this episode, Contessa shares the following:
* When you decide to say 'No' to suicide, then what? What do you do with the heaviness you are still carrying.
* Finding herself doing a Dr Phil Emotional Intelligence class and where that led
* Why safety, peace and trust are cornerstones of healing
* A walk through of how to deal with a tough emotion
* What doing a fire walk is really about and what it says about how you deal with life... and so much more!
Quote:
"I just followed my intuition. I didn't like do a lot of searching online. I didn't do a lot of reaching out for help. I didn't do any of that stuff. What I did is I actually started just attending like you know, like real estate seminars." ~ Contessa Akin
Resources:
Contessa's links:
Website: https://contessaakin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contessa.akin
Grab a FREE copy of her book Rebel Rising: how I went from wanting to be dead to Loving everything in my head https://pxlme.me/W-PJI0pZ
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Jan 25, 2023
79. Out of Love | Lynn Abaté-Johnson
There are over one third of people caregiving in some capacity. Your initial response would probably be 'let's make this about the person who needs the care'. However, that can only last for so long before you realise your own self-care is being compromised or, worse still, non-existent. So how do you do this very important, often selfless job, adjust to what is happening with your loved one, and still be able to keep on track with your own life? You take a listen to my guest in this episode.
Lynn Abaté-Johnson believes caregivers are worthy of the same love, care, and attention they give their loved ones, which means they need the emotional and logistical support to help them thrive. Unfortunately, it takes copious hours of research to find the resources caregivers need, which leaves them feeling drained, frustrated, and overwhelmed. In this episode, we discuss her book, 'Out of Love: a daughter's journey with her mum to the end', which provides readers with reassurance, comfort, and practical systems and tools to help caregivers provide care easier and discover how to blossom through their journey. Our conversation is full of honesty, openness and heart.
In this episode, we share:
* Ways to divy up caregiving between family members
* Recognising that even if you are strong, capable, and accomplished you can suffer anxiety, stress or other symptoms in this new role
* How to discern what it is you really need versus using your old addictions to fulfill it
* Practising the beingness of being human
* Tips for juggling caregiving with a fulltime job
* Going from “What am I going to do without my mom?” to “I know I can thrive after she’s gone–just as she would want.”
Quote:
"Nobody felt I was distracted except for me, and so what happened was my nervous system took a big hit and the trauma just lived in me to where I started to pack on more weight on physically on my body." ~ Lynn Abaté-Johnson
Resources:
Lynn's links:
To get your FREE chapter of Out of Love: https://www.LynnAbateJohnsonBook.com/freechapter
To purchase Out of Love: A Daughter's Journey with her Mum to the End: https://OutOfLoveBook.mn.co
Online community BY and FOR family caregivers: LynnAbateJohnsonBook.com
Caregiver Bingo IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmxCN49OwO_/
Create an online blog via https://www.caringbridge.org/
Website: https://www.lynnabatejohnsonbook.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAJBiz
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LynnAbateJohnson
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAJbiz?fbclid=IwAR0caATYRHZhdKuzAa0EV1A1UWqh71pn74x-uG7clFrYxz6lQ-b9ufBGiBE
IG: https://instagram.com/LAJbiz?fbclid=IwAR3dk4qFo4i16hwC0ISPrCD56bfl2NnaH_9AxniY4ms8xoQ8DKJbr4HxnzQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynnAbateJohnson
PLUS check out the wonderful resources Lynn has for caregivers on her website!
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Jan 18, 2023
78. Shamanic Journeys | Martin Theis
I have a topic which I believe will be really interesting for you to listen to today. If you meditate you may have come across some shamanic meditations and, if you haven't had any experience with them before, may have wondered what shamanism is all about,
Well, My guest today, Martin Theis is a spiritual coach and teacher who focuses on mental and emotional well-being through the art of shamanic journeys. His mission is to is to assist others on their journey from suffering to finding inner peace and joy through his website Light Trails.co
Martin divides his time living between Germany, Norway and Hawaii and is in the process of building a decentralised network of non-profit orginizations that aim at building low entrance
barrier refuges for people to find healing and regeneration. What a beautiful mission that is!
In this episode, you will learn the following:
* Who Martin would most like to cook a vegan meal for!
* What shamanic journeys are
* How this gentle spiritual art form can help you go from suffering to joy!
* How to find you totem animal
Quote:
"When we avoid feeling wants to be felt right, what is there, when we try to suppress that, that's when we lose most of our energy and our connection ." ~ Martin Theis
Resources:
Martin's links:
Website: https://www.lighttrails.co
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Light-Trails-Co-102155525899302
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lighttrails_co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-trails-co/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9D_fPAidhrEC8J6B6Ro2xA
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And thanks, Gabe Dovaston for the great music! www.themusicacademypapamoa.com
Do you need help to shift your heartache, grief, guilt, anger, anxiety, dread, or despair? Let's connect - send me a message 💟
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Jan 11, 2023
77. Letting the Wilderness Speak | Nesreen Ahmed
You - are in for a treat today - my guest, Nesreen Ahmed, has been recognised as a top grief coach, by Coach Foundation, for the work she does in the field of grief - she has also trained under grief expert David Kessler, trained at the Grief Recovery Institute to become a certified grief recovery expert, and holds many other highly rated credentials in the areas of coaching, grief, positivity and life skills. So what she will share with you today, will be top shelf.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
* What it was about grief coaching that made a difference in the first session that other forms of therapy and support groups didn't
* How do you go about helping someone understand, manage and take responsibility for their grief especially when they are at their most vulnerable
* Effective skills versus non-effective skills in coping with your grief
* Grief coaching vs grief counseling
* The types of things that cause grief that you may not be aware of
PLUS a fre…
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Jan 4, 2023
76. When the Tables are Turned
When the tables are turned on you…you get to be the one in the hot seat being asked all the questions! That's what one of my previous guests, Peggy Green, did to me. She wanted you to hear my story, if you haven't had the opportunity to do so, and put me in the hot seat!
I hope you get something out of what I have to share and my heartfelt thanks to Peggy for taking the time to do this 💜
What I share:
* my story
* how losing my loved ones has impacted and changed my life
* signs from our loved ones
* why I am doing this podcast
* what is important to me now
Quote:
"...it set my whole grief journey on a different path because I thought, I just somehow knew that there was something bigger to all of this and, I just allowed myself to trust that process ." ~ Helen
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Website: https://healing2bu.com
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Jan 3, 2023
Your Beautiful Side of Grief 2023
A quick message from me to you to wish you a Happy New Year, thank you for being on this journey with me - plus a few thoughts that I hope will fill your heart and give you strength.
I couldn't do this without YOU! Please know that I am so grateful and appreciate YOU!
Let's do 2023!
With love always, Helen 💜
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Dec 14, 2022
75. It's in the Stars | Deidre Wilton
You probably know your star sign and what general traits are attributed to that star sign, but do you know that the exact place and time of your birth was decided by YOU?
And that YOU chose this time and place so you could learn what you need to in this lifetime? So, is the grief we experience as random as we think it is?
To help explain this and so much more is Deidre Wilton, an Esoteric Astrologer, Clairvoyant and Metaphysical Teacher, based in Martinborough, New Zealand. For the last 18 years she has travelled regularly to national and international destinations to teach Esoteric Astrology and Metaphysical Workshops and Courses, and also to give Personal Esoteric Astrology Readings. She has an extensive range of clients both in New Zealand and all over the world and her passion in life is Astrology. She studies your soul’s journey so we can see your soul’s purpose in this lifetime. From here we can see what lessons you have come here to learn; what gifts and talents you have…
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Dec 7, 2022
74. Wisdom on the Camino | Kathleen Donnelly Israel
Have you considered doing something epic? I mean really epic - that completely takes you out of your comfort zone? Well, my guest today has not only done that but she has done it in her later years of life.
Kathleen Donnelly Israel found a new future to dream about when the retirement dreams she and her husband shared were dashed by his illness and she ended up being his carer for 17 years.
This plucky lady, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Art from San Diego State University and studied Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland, decided to walk the Camino Santiago de Compostela at the age of 69. From this came her book, Wisdom on the Camino, a delightful and inspiring story of a spiritual journey from St. Jean Pied de Port in Southern France, a 500-mile walking pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain. It includes wisdoms shared with people along the way about forgiveness, and the importance of honoring the possibilities that exi…
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Nov 23, 2022
73. Surviving Your Child's Suicide | Peggy Green
Child Suicide - a parent's worst nightmare. How do you survive this? And not just survive it, go on this live a happy, fulfilling life?
Peggy Green knows this journey well and is no stranger to child loss. Her daughter Courtney transitioned as a toddler following an accident at a time when there were very few resources available. Then, in 2018 her son, Connor, made the decision to take his own life. Once again she was stuck for resources that would help her shift to a place of joy and happiness again. She didn't want to stay stuck on the hamster wheel so decided that she would help others by researching all she could about child suicide then writing what she learned. “Survive Your Child’s Suicide: How to Move through Grief to Healing.” is Peggy's new book where she introduces a wholistic step-by-step process in three phases to help you move through grief to healing. Along the way, as a Grief Coach, Speaker and Author, she has helped many others experiencing child loss, especiall…
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Nov 16, 2022
72. Communicate Well, Even in Grief | Brenden Kumarasamy
How would your life change if you were an exceptional communicator? Or even just able to get your point across well? Right up there with the fear of death is the fear of speaking in public. Why am I bringing this up on a grief podcast? Because there are times where we need to be able to communicate effectively, especially if we are having to deal with legal proceedings, banks, lawyers, the Police. Or maybe your feel the need to share your story publicly but public speaking terrifies you. Whatever the situation we want to be able to get our message across well. Brenden Kumarasamy coaches top executives and entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their field - that's his day job. His passion, however, is about everyone being able to communicate well. He does this through his hugely popular FREE YouTube channel - MasterTalk. In this episode, Brenden shares his top tips to help you communicate more effectively, whether that's in an aspect of your grief journey, or going forward in…
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Nov 9, 2022
71. The Hidden Heartache of Childlessness | Helen Segal
Maybe you are childless - or you know of someone who has gone through the agonies of trying to conceive without success, or lost a child in utero, childbirth or through other means - for many this is a silent, heartwrenching grief that few ever know about - so how do you go about being empowered by this experience. My guest, Helen Segal, will share this and so much more in this episode.
Helen is a Therapeutic Counsellor, registered with the MBACP in the UK.
She has almost 3 decades of personal growth, 20 years embracing her own creative healing and 19 years as an Art Teacher.
Helen has also had many losses in her life and personally knows the devastation of failed fertility treatments and each month seeing that dream of a family not come true.
She combines her training, experience and empathy, to create safe spaces to talk and express difficult emotions, which can get stuck due to society’s unhelpful attitudes and denial of pain and transition. Plus she uses the power of the arts…
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Oct 22, 2022
S3 Bonus: If I have to go on living | Helen
Thank you for being so patient!
Season 4 is not quite ready so I thought I would provide this bonus episode to fill the gap.
If you have to go on living after a major grief event (which you do, that's something we don't get much of a choice about) how then do you want your life to look like going forward?
Asking myself this question has provided me with endless insights and healing over the past few years and again, recently. In this bonus episode I share a few of these insights, particularly around the role and impact trauma has in your grief. Into this I have woven some key needs which I have learned from grief expert, David Kessler, and have applied to my own understanding of my grief experience. These have had a huge impact on me so I am hoping you will find some real value from this episode also 💟
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Sep 14, 2022
70. 100 Acts of Love | Kim Hamer (Final S3)
**Last episode of Season3!**
On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-yr-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed by the helpful ways their coworkers, bosses, friends, and family supported them. Kim started calling their kind actions "acts of love".
After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed how little guidance leaders received when navigating cancer, health crisis, or death on their team. She knew their lack of knowledge negatively affected morale, employee engagement, and productivity. She set out to change that. Combining her personal experience with her professional knowledge and leadership skills, Kim launched her business to support leaders and coworkers when cancer (or any health crisis) affects a team member.
Kim Hamer is the author of 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss, an easy-to-read book filled with 100 practical, quick, and effective ways to support a frie…
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Sep 7, 2022
69. Flowing through Grief | Sifu Rubia
A deep sense of loss through adoption, layered with the devastation of a miscarriage led Rubia Smolens into the magical world moving meditation, otherwise known as Tai Chi. Rubia arrived at this practice with layers of anxiety, grief and deep sadness. Serving initially as a gentle way to move her body for long term fitness, Rubia discovered that this practice also opened her up to deeper healing and provided an understanding of cycles and natural laws that give her a sense of calm and balance in life.
It is now her mission to share these ancient healing practices with others, giving them the tools to maintain health, rejuvenate their bodies and recapture youthful energy and equanimity in their lives. Rubia's training includes Classical Yang Family Style Tai Chi, Yoga Naga (a warrior form of Yoga) and Iron Shirt Qi Gong. She has taught in community centers, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, private group classes, along with speaking engagements at corporate functions such as the…
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Aug 31, 2022
68. Loving Life After Loss | Marie Alessi
Did you make a promise to your loved one?
Marie Alessi did.
She promised her beloved husband that she wouldn't get stuck in sadness. Little did she know she would have to make true on that promise sooner than expected when her husband suddenly died of an aneurysm while away on business, leaving two young boys for her to raise. Not only did she find a way to keep that promise, tapping in to the love and support that surrounded her along with her skills has a mindset mentor, she has gone on to author two books (Loving Life After Loss, Happy Healing), and build the Movement - Loving Life After Loss that is helping thousands globally.
Her first book, Loving Life After Loss, was literally an overnight success. It was initially written to provide her boys with a record of her experience of moving to Australia, meeting, marrying and losing Rob, and how she coped and found empowerment throughout her journey. What it became is a beacon of hope for others searching for happiness in th…
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Aug 24, 2022
67. Shhh... Self-Sabotage at Work | Bo Bissett
I think it's pretty safe to say that most of us do it at some stage (or many stages)in our life - self sabotage. We know we should be eating better, drinking less, facing whatever it is that is holding us back - but then we bury it or make excuses, or do the exact opposite of what we should be doing, right?
This is how my guest today, Bo Bissett, describes it: I spent the first four decades of my life punishing, mutilating, demeaning, and destroying myself. Somewhere along the line, I realized those daily practices only made things worse, and despite my wishes to not move forward, I found my way. That's when I stopped trying to bury myself and, instead, started lifting.
Through his own experiences Bo found a way and now helps others find the subconscious self-sabotaging behaviors they are repeating that are keep them from living their potential through his programme Amo Ni. It can help you crush addiction, heal relationships, learn self-love, build confidence, and move into your true…
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Aug 17, 2022
66. Hidden Under Resistance | Ann Hince
Have you ever seen that movie Miracle Man or heard Joe Dispenza's story of how he healed himself? Well, they are testaments that miracle healing can and does happen. My guest today, Ann Hince, has that kind of story - the trauma, grief and tears of finding her mum dead when she was 19 stayed locked inside of her for 20 years until she discovered a simple technique that changed not only her life but also the bone structure in her skull a- plus she has grown half an inch at the age of 55! Pretty impressive huh.
Ann is a software engineer, professional speaker, author & spiritual teacher who uses the logical, evidence-based processes of her own experiences and journey to help others who are ready to find their own inner peace.
You don’t want to miss:
* How you can release years of grief and trauma
* Why, if you are determined to change, you need to go deep
* How you can release trauma deep within your connective tissue
PLUS, we run through an example of how to get rid of anger…
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Aug 3, 2022
65. Heaven's Bell | Sherrie Barch
Nobody likes having difficult conversations, especially around death and grief.
My guest in today's episode, Sherrie Barch, has a Master's Degree in Communication and is an expert at tackling this topic. Her book, Heaven's Bell, offers a way for people to talk about death and grief and has a unique way to share memories and keep them alive. It was written for teens but people of all ages are enjoying this Amazon best seller!
The book is the story of two teenage best friends. They have a special friendship and are inseparable until one of them becomes ill. Then Ashley has to confront what her life would be like without Cody.
"The goal is to be able to have the courage to explore what those feelings are, because if we can get through the feelings, then we can start to heal."
Sherrie is the CEO of two Forbes-ranked executive search firms and a leadership consulting company, and a leadership consulting company. Her forward-thinking approach led to her participation in an altMBA program…
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Jul 27, 2022
64. Losing My Entire Family - Now What? | Jessi Lestelle
Do you want to understand what it is like to lose an entire family? Or how to deal with grief? Or what you can learn from grief? Then listen up as Jessi Lestelle shares how she has found joy again after losing all of her immediate family.
"I took a deep breath one day and was like, what am I doing? What am I doing to fulfill my purpose in life? And I realized that my purpose in life was to tell my story and to help other people."
Jessi Lestelle shares her struggles, triumphs, and failures while dealing with the loss of her family and raising awareness that our young ones need a voice in expressing their grief.
This is Jessi's story...
After losing her entire immediate family within a short span of six years, Good Grief Jessi podcast host Jessi Lestelle struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In an effort to heal herself, Jessi took some time off to grieve and then started her podcast as a way to share her story and help others who might be going through s…
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Jul 20, 2022
63. Moms Without a Mom | Dr Melissa Reilly Psy.D.
This is Dr Melissa Reilly's story...
Dr. Melissa Reilly has experienced grief in many forms throughout her life. As a child, she lost her older sister to leukemia. Never talking about this led to an intense fear of grief. Then as a young adult, both her mother and younger sister died. Several years later she experienced the slow death of my best friend and life partner. When she finally had a child of her own, she experienced postpartum depression, which she realized was connected to her unresolved grief. No longer afraid of death she feels empowered to walk with others in their grief in ways most are not able to. Her experience of being a mom without a mom has fueled her passion to support other moms experiencing a similar situation.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
* Dr. Melissa Reilly's experience of grief in many different forms, and how that has helped her understand and connect with others who are grieving.
* The impact of suppressing grief, and…
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Jul 13, 2022
62. Building Your Dream Life After Losing Both Parents | Danny Goldberg
Danny Goldberg went from losing both parents at a young age to cancer to becoming a successful entrepreneur, podcaster, and writer. In this episode, he shares his wisdom on how to build your dream life. How struggle and adversity can help us become a much better version of ourselves.
At 28, he is the host of Bits of Gold and has written and spoken on many topics related to personal growth and development. His philosophy - "knowing how fragile and precious our life is, it is my belief that it is our duty to wake up every day and build our dream life."
In this episode, you will learn the following:
* How Danny dealt with losing both of his parents at a young age
* The wisdom he shares on his podcast Bits of Gold
* Why becoming time wealthy is the best thing you can do
* How Danny is helping people build their dream life
Quote:
"You can't change the circumstances, but it was really in that moment where like I accepted this situation absolutely sucks, but…
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Jul 6, 2022
61. A Cup Courage, Hope And Inspiration | Pratibha Dey
Courage. Hope. And Inspiration. Attributes most of us desire.
It's also the acronym for Pratibha Dey's YouTube show - Chai Together.
Overcoming numerous adversities herself, Pratibha's show is inspired by her mother's Schizophrenia diagnosis and her own journey of resiliency. It is unashamedly open and honest. I wanted to chat with Pratibha today about the myriad of grief she has experienced - primarily with growing up with a mum with schizophrenia - who wasn't like other mums - the grief of not often having the support of family, her foray into homelessness, plus the grief of child loss. Through all of this, she has managed to work out who she is, how that fits in with others, and to find her own path to success.
A visionary, author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and teacher with a background in Interpersonal Communication and Education, Pratibha is a passionate advocate for the mental health and wellbeing of women, children, and the elderly.
You don’t want to miss:
* T…
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Jun 29, 2022
60. A Thousand Little Deaths | Carrie Knowles
From a gifted musical son, a 17-year journey with Alzheimer's, to a 30ft exhibition piece and a not-so-ordinary ghost story…
In this episode, we are going to weave our way through a number of discussion topics because all have such value and wisdom in them. I was like a child in a candy store - overwhelmed by all the treats on offer. This is what delving into Carrie Knowles's life is like - a store full of treats. She is a Storyteller, creator, world traveler, arts advocate, and grandmother. She is also an award-winning artist and author of 45 years with a passport she describes as 'the size of a library'. Carrie is also someone who has experienced the grief of seeing her mother deteriorate at the hands of Alzheimer's and has penned a fabulous resource from her own family's perspective to help others understand what they can be in for in this lengthy journey. Plus she shares the incredible connection to a grandmother she never knew, yet, who came to her in her dreams until she wove…
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Jun 22, 2022
59. What Teal's Diary Revealed| Suzanne Falter
I think many of us are able to relate to being so busy we are almost numb to life, on auto, going through the motions, having high expectations of ourselves and what we believe others need from us - and sometimes, in amongst all of that there's very little joy and happiness to be found. In this episode, my guest, Suzanne Falter, is going to share how it took losing her beautiful daughter Teal in 2012 for her to discover the healing power of self-care and she's going to share those insights with us.
She now hosts the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast and is the author of multiple self-help titles including The Extremely Busy Woman’s Guide to Self-Care, and Living Your Joy - which I really like the sound of. Her essays have appeared in SELF, More, Fitness, New Woman, The New York Times, and O.
I love this topic because it resonates with my own journey. I am hopeless at putting myself and my needs first, as I am sure many of you listening are as well.
So We are going to dive…
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Jun 15, 2022
58. From Trauma to Fairy Tale | Jenna Ashlyn
From Trauma to Fairy Tale - this is an incredible interview of overcoming years of heartbreak and abuse to finding and living a life of dreams - literally!
Jenna Ashlyn was a young widow who was pressured into a relationship that turned abusive and became a survivor. She shares her story of survival to encourage other survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and mental health issues, that you can have a life after trauma.
A trained advocate, Jenna is currently a volunteer for Southern Ohio’s Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, where she provides support and services to victims of abuse. She loves animals and spends her extra time being a mom and cuddling with her cocker spaniel.
She is also an author - and in this episode, we are going to chat about two books she has authored - Within the Gray, and Sheila's Men - both of which can serve as tools in the journey of trauma recovery and more importantly, they let you know you are not alone, not crazy, and that you can find yo…
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Jun 14, 2022
57. It's been 4 weeks | Helen Morris
Just when I thought I finally was getting the relationship of my dreams...
He goes off on a dream camping trip...
And a random act of violence takes it all away.
These are my reflections 4 weeks on - which I hope may help you in your own journey 💟
My thanks for your continued support of this podcast and my apologies regarding my lack of consistency over these past few weeks.
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May 25, 2022
56. Transcending Grief with Love | Julie Dylan McMahon
Imagine feeling nothing but pure love and gratitude pouring out as you kneel over your child who has just transitioned. It may seem impossible to imagine this, yet this is what Afterlife expert and Divine Guide, Julie Dylan McMahon, felt with her son, Dakota, and what has shaped her life since.
She has an incredible story to share of how she dealt with his passing that has led her to understand how to move through the darkness, unlock her heart to the power of unconditional love, to become wise in her own knowing and remembrance. It is her mission and gift to the world to help many others who have suffered major tragic events, who feel lost, and disconnected, find this as well through her work as a Reiki Master, Registered Nurse, Intuitive Energy Healer, and Ascended Coach who works with the council of Light.
You don’t want to miss:
* Hearing how grief is meant to be transcended
* How love is the way to connect to your loved ones in spirit
* What a heart portal act…
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May 18, 2022
55. Surviving the Killing Fields | Sara Im
What gives you HOPE?
What gives you COURAGE?
Many people experience dreadful trauma in their lives - but what do you think about this- having to endure 4 years of genocide where half of your country's population was killed - now that has to be on another level altogether right?
And to come out of it with beauty, grace, and compassion like my guest today, Sara Im has, well this is someone we can all learn from.
Sara grew up in Cambodia and endured 4 years of captivity in the harshest conditions and survived where millions didn't. She found the courage to make a dangerous escape with 3 others - and they made it out. Now she is using these experiences as an inspirational speaker and the author of an award-winning book “How I Survived the Killing Fields” to help others find their way through life's challenges rather than giving up. Sara graduated from Western Connecticut State University and shares across all mediums - tv, radio, podcasts, churches, and conferences, that tenacity,…
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May 11, 2022
54. Emotionally Free Yourself |Lauren Fonvielle
It's often when life gets so overwhelming and we don't know how we are going to keep going on that we often go searching. And that is when you can be miraculously (or not so miraculously) guided to the modality or modalities that are right for you. This is what happened to Lauren Fonvielle. As a mum to youngsters, the news of her husband's deployment was the final straw for the escalating anxiety she was feeling. That led her to discover yoga, meditation, reiki, and also something called EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique or tapping as it is often known.
Lauren is now an Integrative Energy Practitioner, specializing in EFT/ Tapping to help clients relieve themselves of their stress, anxiety, and trauma. It’s a guided journey of self-healing breaking through obstacles - physical, mental, or emotional - that keep people stuck and in pain.
In recent years she's had to navigate the grief of losing her father-in-law to suicide and the ripple effect that it has had on her family plus grie…
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May 4, 2022
53. Connect With Your Loved One | Nicole Antionette (Guillaume)
Do you have a desperate need to connect with your loved one? Maybe it feels like they never left you... Or, you are not sure if you REALLY are 'hearing' them or just making it up… And what about those signs you are getting?
Nicole Antoinette /Nicole Guillaume is a very skilled psychic medium who stumbled into her vast array of spiritual skills by setting up a Halloween scene! She is now a professional psychic, medium, and spiritual mentor of Guiding Echoes, who has worked with thousands of people in the past ten years. Her compassion, kindness, and playfulness set her apart from others in her field. More importantly than helping you connect with your loved ones is her desire to help you know YOU can do this yourself. Yes. You can. She has wonderful online courses available, including a psychic gym(!) that can give you the training, clarity and community you are looking for.
You don’t want to miss:
* How to recognise what skills you may already have without realising
* A sign…
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Apr 27, 2022
52. When the Relationship Ends | Brenda De la Barrera
Breaking up is hard to do!
There are literally thousands of songs dedicated to the heartbreak of breakups. So if you have known someone since middle school, spent 12 years with them, and have grown apart - deciding to end the relationship is going to be a tough decision to make.
Brenda De La Barrera, who hails from Mexico, studied design and is interested in all things relating to self-improvement, takes us through why and how she ended her 12-year relationship, eventually connecting her ill-health to her relationship, and what healing modalities helped. Most of all she embodies the belief that it's never too late to be brave and change your life if you don't like where it's headed
You don’t want to miss:
* How your body keeps the emotional score and how that plays out physically
* The role of emotional intelligence in relationships
* How to have non-violent communication
PLUS, what gave Brenda peace from her anxiety!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources H…
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Apr 20, 2022
51. Going Home Empty-Handed | Crystal Webster
Today's episode is especially for you if you have suffered the loss of a precious wee soul at birth or just prior to birth. This is something I can't even begin to imagine…. Yet it happens to so many and this type of grief is often flying under the radar.
Today, I am chatting to Crystal Webster who is the Founder of Sharing Solace, Author of ‘Confessions of a Griever’, speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and most importantly she is Madelyn Elizabeth Webster’s mama. When Madelyn died in Crystal’s arms just after she was born, she wanted to die too. She found herself isolated and debilitated from the grief. It took her years to learn to live again – and that was mostly because she realized her Madelyn wouldn’t want her to live the rest of her life waiting to die.
This is a raw, yet, heartwarming conversation with Crystal, who shares from her soul, not just about her journey with Madelyn, but also the heartbreak of then being unable to conceive!
You don’t want to miss:
*…
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Apr 13, 2022
50. Helping Parents Heal | Elizabeth Boisson
Do you feel like you've connected with your loved one who has transitioned? Elizabeth Boisson is a mum who had the incredible experience of her son hugging her from across the other side of the world just as he transitioned. And she is not alone in her experience. She formed a support group with others who had similar experiences which then led to co-founding the world-wide organisation, Helping Parents Heal - whose mission is to help parents find happiness and connect them with their deceased children. With sixteen other parents she joined forces with Craig McMahon to share their stories in the Netflix series Life to Afterlife: Mom can you hear me. Today Elizabeth talks about her incredible story PLUS the release of the book Life to Afterlife: Helping Parents Heal, which takes the Netflix series a step further by sharing the amazing experiences these same parents have had with their kids and how they have moved forward and healed after the passing of their child.
Yes. You CAN heal af…
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Apr 6, 2022
49. Hidden Grief | Katie Rossler
What is the hidden grief in YOUR life? You may not even be aware that you have such a thing. So I am excited to have my guest, Katie Rossler, to take a deep dive into this, in this episode. Katie is an expat, wife, mom of three, and loves to be by the water to relax.
She is also author, transformative grief guide and licensed counselor with 13 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families. She recently released her first book - The New Face of Grief - which she wrote to help people understand that now is the time to change how we understand grief and learn how to identify and heal hidden grief in our lives - that, when ignored, can lead to addiction, disconnection from loved ones, and increased stress. I hope you are as excited as I am to listen to a fresh look at grief from this perspective - thanks for listening and my wish is that your own journey with grief be one that is filled with love, hope and happiness.
You don’t want to miss:
* How to recognise your h…
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Feb 21, 2022
EP#48 - Questions You Need to be Asking
Do you think you communicate well with your doctor? If you have a chronic condition do you understand how that is going to progress? Do you have a plan of what is likely to happen at each stage?
In this episode, I have the privilege of talking to a family physician who is inspiring other physicians, and patients, to be having those valuable end of life conversations in a way that acknowledges the limited timeframe most physicians are operating within.
Dr Forrest Jones has been in practice for over 40 years, earning his doctorate in medicine at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and completing his Family Medicine residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago IL. He has worked in multiple practice settings, including self-employed private practice, employed fee-for-service and managed care, hospitalist, and home visit companies.
He was inspired to start CaringEnd while having medical power of attorney for his parents. Motivated to have end-of-life conversations with all his p…
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Feb 14, 2022
EP#47 - White Waters of Grief
With her valued companion Shadow, Lee Atherton, or CoachRev as she is commonly known, considers it an honour to help people “live their dying” by discovering the beauty in the process and the gifts to be found. She helps people journey through the white waters of grief (such a great description!) navigating the chaos until they reach the tranquil pool of stillness! Lee's life is filled to the brim with helping others as a certified end-of-life, grief support, and resilience coach. You don't want to miss this beautiful chat with Lee as she takes us through real-life examples of how you can bring beauty and comfort in the worst of times. Plus be sure to check out her blog on her website for many more helpful insights!
You don’t want to miss:
* How having resilience can change your grief journey
* What challenges first responders face
* How she navigates many different belief systems
PLUS, getting to know her beautiful companion Shadow!
Links and resources:
* Access you…
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Feb 7, 2022
EP#46 - Cycle of Lives
How does a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, go to biking nearly 5000-miles in just six weeks to meet with participants of a book that explores the emotional side of cancer?
Well, this is what our guest today, David Richman, did in 2016. For this incredibly successful entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, it started as a transition away from what others wanted of him to focus on what HE really wanted out of life.
The seeds of which were planted in a commitment he made to his sister, June, back in 2007 when she was in the final weeks of her life battling brain cancer.
In the years since David has clocked up some incredible miles through various endurance events to raise awareness and funds for the care, research, and support of those affected by cancer, and their friends and family.
In this episode, we are exploring all this and his latest book Cycle of Lives which chronicles the lives of 15 people who were affected by cancer, either as patients, do…
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Jan 31, 2022
EP#45 - When Half of You is Gone
When your surviving child tells you that "Mommy, half of me is gone," that makes you stand up and take notice. Well, that was certainly the case for Michele Benyo whose young 6-year-old son died of cancer which left them all devastated, and her 3-year-old without her best friend. This defining statement cemented Michele's life purpose as a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, an early childhood parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. Her mission is twofold: to help parents through the unimaginable challenges of parenting while grieving the death of a child, and to help parents meet the unique needs of a child who has lost a sibling in the early childhood years. She is the map to help you navigate this when no map exists.
You don’t want to miss:
* Why you need to talk to your children about grief even if they appear okay
* Finding a balance between dealing with your own grief with the needs of your children
* Discovering healthy ways to continue the bond with…
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Jan 24, 2022
EP#44 - The Healing Power of Laughter
Death is hardly a laughing matter, yet as my guest, Allen Klein (also known as “Mr. Jollytologist”®) reveals in this episode, it definitely has a place in grief, and perhaps one that should be utilised more than it is. The Comedian, Jerry Lewis, described Allen as “a noble and vital force watching over the human condition.” Allen shows people how to use humor and positivity to deal with life’s not-so-funny stuff, yet he first had to overcome his fear of public speaking. He has gone on to become an award-winning professional speaker, TEDx presenter, and author of 30-plus books including The Healing Power of Humor, You Can’t Ruin My Day, and Embracing Life After Loss. His most current book, The AWE Factor, was named by SpiritualityandPractice.com as “One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2020.” Allen is also a former hospice volunteer and the director of the Life/Death Transitions Institute. What I love most about this episode is the story of how Allen was drawn to the miss…
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Jan 17, 2022
EP#43 - When Wishes Change
How do you have blind trust when faced with the worst possible scenario? This is what Tricia Roos, a Dallas wife, and mother who built her career coaching young athletes, faces when she is told that the child she is carrying has the fatal condition - Trisomy 18. Out of the worst comes the best. Annabelle lives for just 6 days, though the journey of carrying her and having those precious days with her, changes Tricia's and her family's lives forever. This is a story about finding joy in tragedy. This is an episode of trust delivering far more than anyone expected.
You don’t want to miss:
* How Tricia made her decision to keep Annabelle against medical advice
* The value of connecting with others to share the pain, the suffering, the joy, and everything in between
* How trust and faith rewrote the medical chapter on Trisomy 18
PLUS, the value and joy found in a story that doesn't have a happy ending
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* My website: htt…
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Jan 10, 2022
EP#42 - The Long Goodbye
Grief can come out of nowhere. Or be so drawn out over time that you may not even recognise it's there. My guest today, Lauren Blackford, experienced both types. The 'long goodbye' with her dad as he battled early-onset dementia, and the sudden, unexpected passing of her mom in 2020. With loads going on in her life she didn't give herself time to grieve her dad's passing 9 years earlier, so when her mom died, she doubled down and decided to go full speed ahead into the process. This Holistic Wellness and Integrative Nutrition Coach, and Yoga Instructor, used all the tools at her disposal from reiki, yoga, shamanic journeying, meditation to sound and crystal healing. This is a fantastic, open, honest insight into Lauren's mission to work through her grief and heal herself physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
You don’t want to miss:
* The impactful journey of Alzheimer's on Lauren's dad and her family
* How life getting in the way can stop you from grieving
* How your rela…
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Jan 3, 2022
EP#41 - Finding Heaven in what appeared to be Hell
Aaron Young is an Australian who went to South Africa, then Zimbabwe, where he worked a dream job as an elephant behavior specialist where he tracked, filmed, created, and shared their stories for six years.
That in itself would make a fabulous podcast, but that is not what we're discussing today. Aaron got caught up in trying to fight a system as a foreigner that didn't end up well for him. There's a big backstory to all of this though. The bottom line is that he ended up back in Australia without his young children. That's what we are discussing today - the grief of being separated from your loved ones.
This is the story of being faced with huge challenges from a very young age, some of which we're going to explore, and then, overcoming them. Aaron has had to look deeply within and find the positives in situations that would get the better of most of us. He now uses his vast experience of his own mental health labels and situations to guide and support others as a business mentor a…
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Dec 20, 2021
EP#40 - Death's Love Story
You meet the love of your life in your mid-40's and then, 10 months later, he passes away.
Then, on top of that, you realise you've spent the past 13 years only partially grieving the sudden death of your mum, and the intensity of both turns your world very dark.
That was Jennifer Alemany's reality a couple of years ago. For this Latin American Brooklynite, who was the first to graduate from college in her family with an associate degree in early childhood education, and later earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, her life was transformed by these events. She let in the light a little quicker this second time around and used her newfound realisations to fuel the writing of her book 'Mark My Love'.
Optimal wellness is important to Jennifer, and she has been practicing yoga for 12 years, considers herself a spiritualist, and has been meditating for over 10 years. She currently lives in New York City with her dog Leo Luna.
You don’t want to miss:
* How she discovered she hadn…
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Dec 13, 2021
EP#39 - Losing My Lifeline Mui Mui
On the surface she looked successful - underneath she suffered 19 years of abuse. What helped Martha Mok endure was a very special companion - her cat, Mui Mui. If you are an animal lover you will understand that bond of unconditional love, happiness, and healing that pets can provide. So when these precious souls depart we are often left devastated and suffering grief as deep as anything we've ever experienced. In this episode, Martha takes us through what helped get her through the depression she suffered after losing Mui Mui.
Martha is an industry-recognized confidence business coach with a global presence. An International entrepreneur and founder of Super Confidence Coach, specializing in empowering businesswomen to reach their full potential through confidence and achieving a balance between business, life, and relationships.
You don’t want to miss:
* How Mui Mui got Martha through the worst of the worst
* How NLP timeline therapy helped Martha take control
* Why setti…
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Dec 6, 2021
EP#38 - 4 Pillars and Unconditional Love
Justin Schenck has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow in over 100 countries every single week with Growth Now Movement. He is also the host and creator of one of the go-to events for entrepreneurs and forward thinkers; Growth Now Summit LIVE!
Yet, growing up he had a GPA of 1.7, a mum addicted to opioids, and a dad in prison.
Can you even begin to imagine what the effects of that are on a young child and teen - and what it takes to overcome those early experiences to actually make a success of your life? That is what we are going to be exploring with Justin today.
You don’t want to miss:
* How the unconditional love of his parents gave him a strong foundation
* The 4 Pillars that Justin lives life by to keep it balanced
* How he used his podcast to understand self-love and fulfillment
PLUS, what having a successful podcast really means to him - it's not what you think
It's all right here in this episode!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* M…
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Nov 29, 2021
EP#37 - Near Death Experiences - Pt2
Imagine being Divinely guided in EVERY single step you take.
FEELING more alive than you’ve ever felt.
KNOWING you’re always safe, loved, and protected.
Being FREE of ALL struggle, hurt, and loneliness.
Is this is what it’s like in heaven? Can WE experience that without being in heaven?
I'm excited to be exploring this and more in the second part of my interview with Brent Satterfield, a world-renowned scientist of DNA technologies who has had multiple NDE experiences. If you haven't listened to the first episode I highly recommend you go back and listen - S1 E17
You don’t want to miss:
* What is really expected of us in our time here
* What is the #1 thing of people who have had NDE's experience
* What is behind the concept of multiple heavens
PLUS, click on the link Bringing Heaven Home to learn more about Brent and this fascinating topic!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* My website: https://healing2bu.com
* Follow me on Instagram…
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Nov 22, 2021
EP#36 - Even Therapists Need Help
Are you going through a tough time right now? It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you know that it is there?
My guest in this episode, Myree Morsi, has been guiding people for over 20 years and helps you understand how you can find your way out of this darkness too so that you can make sense of everything and move forward with confidence.
We discuss 'Causeless Joy', her own profound journey with her brother and healing from her own PTSD, her natural shamanic connection with nature, seeing pain bodies and auras, and so much more. Know that you can heal physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually - so that nothing gets left behind in your journey towards happiness again!
You don’t want to miss:
* How we can learn to trust the grief journey!
* How the grief experience is so pivotal in shifting us to another level of awareness
* How grief can be a source of immense spiritual and personal power
PLUS, get your FREE meditation for Clearing the Pain…
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Nov 15, 2021
EP#35 - Accidents & Losing Friends
Here one moment, gone the next. That is the reality of car accident fatalities. One experience of this would be more than enough to have to cope with, though my guest today, Jerry Fu, chats with me about losing two friends in car accidents at a young age. We also look at how you deal with your grief when you are not part of the immediate family circle. As a conflict resolution coach, Jerry also provides some wonderful insights on how to manage difficult circumstances and conversations. This comes from a career that has included pharmacy leadership roles, and coaching other Asian-American professionals to deal with the conflict they encounter at work, with their culture, and within themselves. Today, Jerry focuses on offering a range of coaching services, which includes individual coaching, group workshops, and keynote presentations.
You don’t want to miss:
* How losing friends can focus you on what's truly important!
* How loss influences a change in behaviours
* Strategies t…
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Nov 8, 2021
EP#34 - The Rope of Life
Unexpected glimpses into parts of our own selves are what my guest, Mirinda Kossoff shares with us in this episode. She discusses her memoir, The Rope of Life, which wrestles with suicide, family, and growing up divided between the cultured Jewish side of her family and the fundamentalist Southern Baptist side. Her memoir is set against the backdrop of her small Southern town upbringing; of town and family secrets; of her relationship with her troubled father, and of not belonging in her town or in her own family. Does any of that resonate?
You don’t want to miss:
* How writing your truth is a gift and can set you free
* The joy that comes with releasing yourself from others' expectations
* How therapy is a good thing!
PLUS, the value in unraveling your past and putting it to rest!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* My website: https://healing2bu.com
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_
* Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* Email me: thebe…
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Nov 1, 2021
EP#33 - Faith in Loss
A man of strong faith, Eddie L Johnson had his faith tested in 2004 when his young son was diagnosed with a brain tumour. On hearing the diagnosis he surrendered understanding this wasn't his battle to fight. It was his son's, and that he had to trust more than he had ever trusted before. So began the journey of becoming who he is today. He moved from a very successful career in credit management to becoming the Founder and CEO of E4 Inspiring Motivations, a personal and professional development company that specializes in helping business professionals discover purpose.
This truly is a wonderful story of the power of faith.
You don’t want to miss:
* When challenges bring you down how faith can bring you up
* Three fundamental steps for overcoming the storms of life
* How the wisdom of his mum kept him strong and moving forward
PLUS, the value in just KNOWING you can bounce back!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* My website: https://healing2bu.c…
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Oct 25, 2021
EP#32 - Lessons Learned from my Dad's Life
Brine Hamilton has spent over 15 years in the security industry focusing primarily on the healthcare vertical in roles ranging from frontline security to a number of leadership positions. Currently, Brine is a System Engineer with Omnigo Software, and faculty at Fleming College and Seneca College in addition to serving on the Board of Directors as President-Elect with the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety. Brine is also the host and co-host of 3 podcasts.
Though what I am speaking with Brine about today is the loss of his dad and the impact that that loss has had on him. Not a day goes by that he is not thinking of his dad.
I love hearing guys talk about their grief journeys as so often their voice is not heard or gets lost. As always I hope you will pick up some valuable information along the way - and may your own journey be filled with love, light, and hope
You don’t want to miss how through those reflections:
* How he has come to understand the th…
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Oct 18, 2021
EP#31 - Turning Pain into Purpose
What If at the age of 31 - instead of having an engagement party you become an unplanned caregiver transporting your loved one 90 minutes each way to the hospital for treatment?
Now imagine planning a wedding even though there was uncertainty around how much time you may have together?
Those were the types of things my guest today, Ashley Jackson, was facing after her fiance, Troy, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that had a 35% survival rate.
You don’t want to miss:
* What never giving up led to!
* How she discovered her passion and purpose out of adversity
* The wonderful story of Timeless Dream Events and the difference it is making
PLUS, Ashley's free website resource - 10 self-care tips for caregivers!!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* My website: https://healing2bu.com
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_
* Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* Email me: thebeautifulsideofgrief@gmail.com
* For more about me and what I do…
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Oct 11, 2021
EP#30 - Grief: It's NOT Personal
Early in her journey, Monique experienced some of life’s hardest struggles, the death of both her mother and father, her grandmother, and great-grandmother, who were her biggest supporters, and her aunt who became her guardian, all before the age of 23. This domino of tragedies left her unprotected on the streets of San Francisco, California, learning to defend herself. By 25, she would later find herself facing a five-year Federal prison sentence, forcing her to leave her 7-year old son behind. Yet, she now helps thousands with her motto 'life is not personal, it's purpose'.
You don’t want to miss:
* How to NOT take things personally!
* How it doesn't matter what you face you can turn it around
* Why you should write your story or thoughts before sharing
PLUS, the value in writing a Goodbye Letter to your loved ones!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE https://healing2bu.com
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_
* Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGr…
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Oct 4, 2021
EP#29 - Grief froma Distance
In this episode, we take a look at John T's experiences with loss, particularly with how he has dealt with the loss of his mum from the other side of the world with whom he had a really close relationship growing up. He talks about this and more in an open, pragmatic and heartfelt way. I hope you will get some great insights from this chat.
You don’t want to miss:
* The value of not leaving things left unsaid!
* Preparing for loss
* How grief takes hold even when you're prepared
PLUS, how love and close bonds endure across the distance!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* My website: https://healing2bu.com
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_
* Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* Email me: thebeautifulsideofgrief@gmail.com
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
John's links:
Website: www.theparanormalson.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theparanormalson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_paranormal_son/
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Sep 27, 2021
EP#28 - Heal Your Own Grief
Today's episode is going to stretch the way you think about healing your own grief. Plus, we look at chronic conditions and addictions which can also go hand in hand with grief.
Elizabeth Kipp is a Chronic Pain Specialist, Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coach, Ancestral Clearing® Practitioner, Yoga, and Meditation Teacher, and international best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power" - she knows first hand of the power within to heal.
You don’t want to miss:
* How not going to a funeral of a loved one can affect you without you realising!
* When you don't accept what has happened
* How ancestral healing can change your life
PLUS, moving through chronic pain in ways you wouldn't expect… and so much more!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
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Sep 20, 2021
EP#27 - Grief and Discovering YOU
What do you do when two decades into your career, your life comes to a screeching halt when you become widowed without warning and the sole parent to three young daughters? How do you cope when you’re thrown another curveball 18 months after losing your husband when you get a cancer diagnosis.
Well, that's what we are going to be exploring with our guest today, Lydia Knorr, whose personal journey through grief, illness, and navigating some long-term unhealthy coping mechanisms, served as the impetus for adopting a holistic approach to well-being that focused on the health of her body, mind, and soul!
You don’t want to miss:
* Navigating loss with your kids
* The way the universe works, synchronicities, and messages
* How midlife wife syndrome led Lydia to discover Your Own Uniqueness (Y.O.U)
PLUS, the cost of living steady by day, unsteady by night!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Faceboo…
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Sep 13, 2021
EP#26 - A Handful of Hope
I was lucky enough to connect with my guest today Jesse Brisendine a few months ago, on his podcast A Handful of Hope. He won me over with his courageous story of multiple losses and upbeat positivity, warmth, and beautiful compassion.
He is a bestselling author & award-winning speaker who is also considered a world-renowned expert in the work he does with individuals and organizations to move beyond their limitations, unlock their greatness, & build their Camelot.
You don’t want to miss:
* How Jesse dealt with the loss of his friend, then Dad in a short space of time!
* The emotional pain that comes with grief and overcoming limiting beliefs
* Deciding to live your life the way your loved ones would want
PLUS, why crying is such a gift!
**Please note there is mention of suicide in this episode - listener discretion is advised**
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more…
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Sep 4, 2021
SEASON 2 PROMO
Season 2 launches on the 14 September and I hope you can join me!
I get to interview many more wonderful guests sharing their unique grief journeys and stories, plus key takeaways for you on your own journey.
This is ... The Beautiful Side of Grief.
Listen for a preview of upcoming guests 💜
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Aug 30, 2021
EP#25 - End of Life Angel
My guest today, Kim Hopkins, is an international model and actress with a career spanning five decades. She also coaches, directs and produces. Now, why am I speaking to such an accomplished actress and coach today? Well, she has a very interesting side occupation of being an end-of-life companion and that's what we are going to delve into today.
You don’t want to miss:
* How she became an end-of-life companion
* How her well-known comedian Dad, George Hopkins, defied the typical end of life stages and left in style!
* What end of life can look like
PLUS, why you should have these conversations sooner rather than later!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Kim's links
Website: www.lastminuteaudition.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thekimhopkins
IG: www.instagram.com/thekimhopkins
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ki…
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Aug 23, 2021
EP#24 - United in Grief
Dan and Nancy Loeffler are the founders of Being With Grief. As parents who lost their 17-year old daughter, Leah, in a car accident in November of 2000, they fully understand the territory of grief.
Their daughter’s death provided a doorway to their transformation that they never expected. They now help others to navigate their grief. Dan is an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, and Nancy works intuitively, using mindfulness practices, as well as other strategies that assisted her on her journey. She is also the author of The Alchemy of Grief, Your Journey to Wholeness, an account of her grief journey as well as wisdom she discovered along the way.
You don’t want to miss:
* How their passion is changing conversations around grief
* How to survive grieving differently to your partner
* How Dan overcame his reluctance to be vulnerable in grief
PLUS, access FREE resources from their website to assist you with your grief!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resource…
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Aug 9, 2021
EP#23 - Grief and Groundwork
Even a psychology degree doesn't prepare you for the depths unexpected grief can take you. Madison Eshelman discusses with me the severe depression and anxiety she experienced after the loss of her ex-partner, her journey through that, and the power of neuroplasticity in her healing. She shares so many great insights around this.
You don’t want to miss:
* How we can begin to heal only when we begin to feel
* How your ability to grieve well or not runs much deeper than the major loss
* How tapping into your core feelings leads to healing
PLUS, get access to the feeling and change triangle resources!
Please note that this episode deals with the subject of suicide. If this brings up unwanted feelings please reach out to your local or national crisis and support centres, or a supportive friend or colleague. Don't feel like you have to deal with these feelings alone 💚
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @…
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Aug 2, 2021
EP#22 - Wings of Hope
Devasting loss can lead to hope! Leigh White experienced the sudden, unexpected suicide of her brother at the age of 38. It was completely out of the blue and as you can imagine rocked her world and led her to question everything she knew. However, her journey is one of hope. Her pathways of healing led to her co-founding the charity Wings of Hope that has enabled frontline staff and schools across Australia to have access to the invaluable resource - Red Chocolate Elephants. Leigh now devotes her life to empowering women as a transformational coach and master energy healer.
You don’t want to miss:
* How Leigh learned to grow through this tragic loss and change her thinking
* Why Wings of Hope was founded
* How Red Chocolate Elephants is helping children globally
PLUS, FREE access to the toolkit 'Turn Your Bad Day Around'!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
*…
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Jul 26, 2021
EP#21 - Wife Widow What Now
At 28 most of us are thinking marriage, a home, perhaps children… for Rachel Engstrom it was about surviving the journey with her husband through leukemia, then loss. At 31 she was having to reboot her life without a map to show her the way. She never would have thought she would go from a widow alone in her house, crying, jobless husbandless, childless, to excited to talking on podcasts and being an advocate to say 'you're going to be okay'.
You don’t want to miss:
* How to navigate the various stages when severe illness catches you unawares
* How keeping a positive mindset can get you through
* Why it's okay to take time out for YOU
PLUS, how getting through massive loss helped Rachel get through her own major health issues!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources at https://healing2bu.com/podcast or HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
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Websi…
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Jul 19, 2021
EP#20 - Sibling Love, Loss & Healing
It's one of the most neglected forms of grief - the loss of a sibling. The person you grew up with, who you shared adventures and countless experiences with, who you shared had a unique bond with - and one day they are gone. In this episode Spiritual Lifestyle Coach, Ambila Nath, openly shares her journey of before, during, and after the loss of her beautiful older sister from cancer from a sibling's perspective.
You don’t want to miss:
* How everything goes out the window when things hit close to home
* How grief can hit you years later
* What support is out there for siblings
PLUS, the value in getting yourself up and dressed EVERY day!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Ambila's links
Website: www.ambilanath.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beyouwithambila
IG: www.instagram.com/ambilanath
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Jul 12, 2021
EP#19 - A Funeral Home with Heart
When you grow up having your birthday parties in a funeral home you get to know and understand the funeral business pretty well first-hand. So, you can also understand why Andre Roupp is able to carry on the family tradition of the Roupp Funeral Home with such care and compassion. It's not just a job, it is a lifestyle. All this care and concern is shown in the wonderful resources available on their website and how they choose to honour the loved ones entrusted in their care.
You don’t want to miss:
* How Andre responded to the pandemic
* The trend of 'green' funerals and burials
* Who supports the funeral director
* The value of prearranging your funeral
PLUS, the invaluable resources available on their website including a must-have funeral checklist!
Links and resources:
* Download a FREE template for writing your Goodbye Letter
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_
* Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check o…
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Jun 28, 2021
EP#17 - Near Death Experiences
What happens when you have a leading scientist in his field come face to face with not one but several spiritual experiences through NDE - Near-Death Experiences?
Well, that is what we are going to be exploring with my guest today - Brent Satterfield.
He is the inventor of DNA testing technologies that have impacted millions of people across the globe. Following his multiple experiences with heaven, he became a student of consciousness, faith, and experiences of God in cultures around the world.
This has also led to him authoring two books - Faith to Produce Miracles in 2018 and his latest book is a great title - Bringing Heaven Home.
You don’t want to miss:
* How Brent combines his love of science with his spirituality
* How he sees the divine from the perspectives of different cultures
* How these experiences impact the belief systems you were raised with
PLUS, is there judgment on the other side of how you've lived your life?
Links and resources:…
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Jun 14, 2021
EP#16 - You Have A Story to Share
"At the age of 16 I was thrown in the “lion’s den." The privacy that my family once had was stripped away. From that moment on every action, every interaction, and every decision was now placed on public display." This is my guest, Tasha W, describing the time surrounding the workplace accident that took her dad's life when she was 16. Buckle up as she takes us on an amazing journey...
You don’t want to miss:
* How YOUR story can help others
* How hope can come from embracing our stories and sharing them
* How death can be an awakening to find the things you are passionate about
PLUS, the special way Tasha celebrates the anniversary!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Tasha's links
Website: www.tashaw.net
IG: https://instagram.com/lifewithtashaw_
Tasha's latest book Recognize Your Opponent:…
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Jun 7, 2021
EP#15 - The Death Deck
"It's hard to imagine that playing a game about death can be fun, even hilarious. It is. It's an ingenious way to talk about the hard stuff without any awkwardness, formality, or weirdness."
(BakerMom1). She's talking about the Death Deck, a new party game that lets you explore a topic we’re all obsessed with but often afraid to discuss.
It’s guaranteed to tap into stories and ideas you’ve never heard your friends and family share before, and give you an experience you won’t forget!
Join me as I chat with Lori and Lisa, the co-creators of the Death Deck, as we explore what nobody (much) wants to talk about.
You don’t want to miss:
* Hearing how the Death Deck came about
* How having those conversations you don't want to have REALLY make a difference
* Don't miss us play it out in real-time
PLUS, Get your code to get a great discount and hold a party!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing…
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May 31, 2021
EP#14 - The Mothers Survival Guide to Cope and Find Joy
Are you a 'loss traveler'? This is how my guest, Peggy Green, describes herself…a person who equips others with the tools to help them move through the loss of their child and guide them toward being happy again. And she has done this not once, but twice. First when she lost her daughter at only 9 months, and then many years later, her son. We discuss her book -The Mother's Survival Guide to Cope and Find Joy - a wonderful resource that softens the blow of grief plus...
You don’t want to miss:
* Peggy talk about radical acceptance!
* the 4 cornerstones of healing
* dealing with your loved one's belongings
PLUS, what happens when you ignore the pain from grief!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Peggy's links
Life After Child Loss: The Mother's Survival Guide to Cope and Find Joy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life…
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May 24, 2021
EP#13 - Dying with Dignity (D)
In her early 20's Michele's first introduction to nursing was caring for people her own age who were dying. A big ask when her only prior experience with loss was that of her grandmother and what she briefly experienced in her training. However, once she mastered her own discomfit over death, holding space in an effective, positive, and professional way for those dying, whether in palliative care or long-term care, became her passion.
You don’t want to miss:
* How to make the dying experience something you aren't afraid of
* How much people really understand about end of life
* Why a lot of families can feel anger during this time
PLUS, the number one thing you should know about end-of-life care!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do with energy healing Check out my website
Michele's links
To book a FREE call with Michele hea…
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May 17, 2021
EP#12 - Signs from Our Loved Ones
Can you really connect with your loved one in spirit world? Well, yes you can. Clairvoyent Medium Rachel Wright has been doing this for people around the world for many years. She chats with us today on the value of people receiving messages from their loved ones and how this can give hope and peace during a time that this seems impossible. She does it with warmth, compassion and caring.
You don’t want to miss:
* How to recognise signs from your loved ones and what might be blocking that
* What if you are a skeptic!
* Is it healthy to become a medium junkie!
PLUS, do we REALLY sign up to the experiences we have here?
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Rachel's links
Please note that as of mid-2022, after 10,000+ readings, Rachel made the decision to stop doing readings to focus on family.
It has b…
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May 10, 2021
EP#11 - Stop Hiding Start Healing
Shame. Guilt. Both are powerful emotions though it's shame that has the ability to take you on a journey into hell and leave you there. Today's guest - Craig Brown found himself in his own pit of hell, sucked up into the drug life that invites any one, any race, any time. We discuss the rampant heroin and fentanyl addiction that is destroying too many families… where too many lives and beautiful souls are being lost to the heartbreak of addiction.
You don’t want to miss:
* How to deal with addiction if you are a parent of an addicted child - or facing that yourself
* How everything you want in life is on the other side of fear!
* Why your pain needs to be greater than your fear to recover
PLUS, why shame as the number one catalyst for people to remain in bondage!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Craig's links
Websit…
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May 3, 2021
EP#10 - Turning Suicide Loss into a Mission
How does someone go from experiencing the suicide of a close family member at a time it wasn't widely talked about, to using that experience to fund and promote suicide awareness? Well, that's exactly what Larry Strung and his wife Denise did, and continue to do 17 years down the line. Immediately following Keith's passing they were looking to do good on a promise made to him that, if something were to happen, they would tell his story. That promise has raised over $1.5 million through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund which supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
You don’t want to miss:
* Understanding that mental health is no different to having a physical ailment
* How the sharing of Keith's story has led others to reach out
* How it has given Larry a sense of purpose and direction
PLUS, the importance of making time for your loved ones!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautiful…
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Apr 26, 2021
EP#9 - Grief flowing into Art
Sandra Sabene has facilitated thousands of inspiring events - all AFTER she lost her husband to cancer in 2000 when her boys were just 5 & 8. She had been on a healing pathway prior, though his death became the catalyst for creating her childhood dream - an arts and healing centre.
This very talented lady is the director and creator of meditational painting, the longest-running drum circle in Syracuse NY and she has inspired teens and adults all along the east coast to explore their growth, discover themselves and their connection.
However, her son's death from an accidental overdose last June, opened a whole new beautiful journey of connectedness as she lived and embraced knowing he would die young - I know - you're thinking how can that be, right?
You don’t want to miss:
* Sandra's journey with her son through drug addiction!
* How people who have suffered trauma can grieve differently
* Meditational painting!
PLUS, the NEW safe space she has created to help others heal…
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Apr 19, 2021
EP#8 - Grief is Messy
When you experience loss, after loss, after loss, things can get messy - without you even realising. That's what happened with Amanda Ferrat, Founder of Value Yourself Counseling, after she suffered multiple losses of close family members, a pet, and a friend in a short space of time. It was tough! This resilient and certified emotional wellness counselor and EFT practitioner dug dig and came out the other side stronger for the experience with a heart mission to pass what she learned onto others.
You don’t want to miss:
* Our chat about the parts that got a bit messy and how she got through
* The coping skills she found most beneficial
* Finding meaning in loss
PLUS, finding your voice, your place in the family dynamics of grief!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Amanda's links
Website: www.valueyours…
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Apr 12, 2021
EP#7 The Day of the Dead
Sometimes it is not until you lose someone special that you understand the significance of a celebration. This is what my guest, Jenny Marie, discovered. She was born and raised in Mexico and with the Mexican celebration - Day of the Dead. However, it took her 11 years following the death of her mother to be able to come full circle and use this celebration to reconnect with her mum.
You don’t want to miss:
* Why Mexicans celebrate their loved ones who have crossed over
* What happens each day
PLUS, how to attract your own loved spirit back to your home on this special occasion each year!
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Jenny's links
Website: www.jennymariecoach.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennyMarieSelfSabotageCoach/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennymariecoach/
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Apr 5, 2021
EP#6 - We dont get over loss
He suffered a loss that truly tests everything you believe in - the loss of a child. Hear how Jonathan Agin had a successful law business to finding a new passion after following the diagnosis of his daughter, Alexis, with a terminal and inoperable brain tumor in April 2008.
You don’t want to miss Jonathan discuss:
* how we find our strongest positive as a result of our deepest pain.
* how passion fuels change
* how grief and difficult times can act like a sifter, which ultimately can allow you to remove all the excess and unnecessary elements of your life.
Links and resources:
* Access your FREE resources HERE
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Jonathan's links
Website:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.agin.9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanagin
Read more of Jonathan's story: https://www.huffpost.com/author/jonathan-agin-587
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Mar 29, 2021
EP#5 - Hospice Doctor's Widow
As a hospice doctor, Bob cared daily for dying patients. At home, his wife, Jen, listened to the stories of patients and families, layering her understanding of death with the early losses of her own brother and mother. Then, the man who had spent a 40-year career caregiving was diagnosed with advanced, metastatic cancer. Jen shares with us her journey, her book, her lessons.
You don’t want to miss:
* How you can focus on the loving, mourning and missing rather than being overwhelmed and confused
* How early experiences can shape how you deal with loss
* The value of honesty as your loved one nears their time to go
PLUS, why YOU should have an advanced care plan or similar!
Links and resources:
* Sign up and access your FREE resources
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook Page: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Jennifer's links
Website: www.hospicedrswidow.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospicedrswidow…
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Mar 22, 2021
EP#4 - a2z of navigating grief and trauma
What does one do after hopes, dreams, assumptions, and core beliefs have been shattered?
In this episode, we are talking to an inspiring individual, Susan Hannifi-McNab, whose life took a dramatic turn in 2012 with the sudden loss of her bagpiper-surfer-professor husband. With a Masters in social work - the path this young mum and widow took over the following years led her to realise that the tools and resources she was using to help herself and her son could help others - and so was born the A2Z toolbox workshops.
You don’t want to miss:
* How the tools in the a2z toolbox can help you along in your journey
* What the 5 pillars of trauma are
* How Soaring Spirits supports widows
PLUS, FREE access to the A2Z Toolbox on the website link below!
Links and resources:
* Download a FREE template for writing your Goodbye Letter
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Susan's links
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Mar 15, 2021
EP#3 - Hurt 2 Hope
How do you get knowledge that supersedes a degree and years of clinical practice? You meet excruciating pain and hopelessness face-to-face. This is what Dr Betsy Guerra experienced through the sudden loss of her 3-year-old that no amount of learning could prepare her for. Join us as we discuss her journey.
You don’t want to miss:
* How she found her way back from devastating loss to finding joy and hope again.
* How her new book HURT 2 HOPE can help you if you are facing any form of loss
* How to keep your relationship together through loss
PLUS, an insightful way of looking at suffering and service!
Links and resources:
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Betsy's links
Book Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the pain of loss, grief, or adversity: https://www.amazon.com/Hurt-Hope-Heal-Grief-Adversity/dp/1736129007
Website: BetterWithBetsy.com
IG: https://Instagram.com/betterwithbetsy
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Mar 7, 2021
EP#1 - Power of the Pen
You may question the value of writing when your brain feels like it is full of cotton wool and you can barely drag yourself out of bed! Yet, there is are proven benefits (Note - none of them involve you having to be good at writing either!! Phew!!). Author and CEO of Burning Soul Press, Lauren Eckhardt and I will chat about the power of the pen during grief. We would love to have you join us!
You don’t want to miss:
* How writing is not only therapeutic - it can also BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM!
* How hope can come from embracing our stories and sharing them
* Why you should write your story or thoughts before sharing
PLUS, the value in writing a Goodbye Letter to your loved ones!
Links and resources:
* Download a FREE template for writing your Goodbye Letter
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Lauren's links
Website: https://www.burningsoulpress.co…
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Mar 7, 2021
EP#2 - Surviving Suicide
What is it like for a family to be out-of-the-blue informed that their child has taken their life? In this episode, I speak to an incredible mum, Laura, who shares her courageous story of moving forward after she lost her 20-year-old daughter in July 2019. Her love for her daughter clearly shines through as does her grace and compassion.
You don’t want to miss:
* How she has overcome the guilt
* How she navigated telling her three other children
* Her thoughts on the stigma around suicide
PLUS, she shares the poem she wrote shortly after Gemma's passing - 'Breathe, mommy, breathe' and more.
Links and resources:
* Download a FREE template for writing your Goodbye Letter
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my weekly interviews and resources.
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Feb 25, 2021
My Story
In this, the FIRST! episode of The Beautiful Side of Grief I am going to share with you the journey that led me right here, right now doing a podcast. I will share how I came to have such a positive experience after losing the most precious thing in my life - my daughter - and give you a glimpse of what made her so special to me PLUS what I have lined up for you in the following episodes - so let's get this show on the road!
Links and resources:
* Follow me on Instagram: @healing2bu_ Facebook: TheBeautifulSideofGrief
* For more about me and what I do Check out my website
Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my weekly interviews and resources.
And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!
Thanks 💜 Gabe Dovaston for the great music! www.themusicacademypapamoa.com
Quote:
“I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.” ~ Jimi Hendrix
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