Good Grief

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone sits down with Christina Dent, author of Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction . Christina shares her journey as a foster mom and how it led her to explore the deep connection between grief, pain, and addiction. The conversation dives into how addiction often develops as a coping mechanism for unresolved...

In this episode, we sit down with Narene Stokes Crosby, Sheila Albers, and Susan Berardi to discuss their powerful book Mothers in Arms . This book tells the heartbreaking yet inspiring story of two mothers—one Black, one white—who formed a deep friendship after their sons, Ryan Stokes and John Albers, were killed by police. Despite coming from different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, their...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Cathy Nesbitt, a Health and Wellness Advocate, Laughter Yoga Teacher, and Laughter Ambassador, to explore an unconventional yet powerful approach to healing—laughter. Cathy shares her heartfelt journey of grief and resilience, from the deep bond she formed with her mother-in-law through Laughter Yoga to the symbolic ways she honors her memory...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone explores the emotional and controversial topic of Baby Boxes, safe surrender locations for newborns under Safe Haven laws. Dr. Malone highlights the political implications of Baby Boxes, questioning whether they offer real solutions or serve as performative compassion that ignores the struggles of women in crisis. Concerns include lack of maternal suppo...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Kelly Meloche, a Funeral Celebrant and author of Leaving Your Light On: Inspirational Stories of Unforgettable Lives , to explore the profound role of storytelling in grief and healing. Kelly shares her journey into funeral celebrancy, highlighting how personalized ceremonies can offer deep comfort and meaning to grieving families. She discus...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Rebecca Schaper, author, filmmaker, and advocate, as she shares her extraordinary journey to reconnect with her brother, who faced homelessness and schizophrenia. Through stories of resilience, love, and healing, Rebecca explores her mission to bring hope to those navigating mental health challenges and grief. Discover how her experiences ins...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Tom Williams, a Marine veteran who served during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970 and later as an aerial observer during the 1972 Easter Offensive. Tom shares his reflections on the intense experiences of combat, the camaraderie of his fellow Marines, and the profound impact of his service on his life. Through his vivid storytelling, Tom off...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Dr. Linsey Willis, an accomplished author with 44 years of experience in Human Resources as a management and organizational consultant, expert witness, coach, and educator. Dr. Willis shares her deeply personal grief journey as a caregiver for her sister living with bipolar disorder. Through candid reflections, she explores the complexities o...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Olivia Abousaid, a Master Certified Coach specializing in grief coaching for individuals impacted by the profound losses of genocide and war.  Olivia opens up about her personal journey, including the ways chronic illness has shaped her life and work. Through her unique perspective, Olivia explores the intersections of grief, resilience, and...

In this week’s episode, Dr. Christine Malone sits down with Jessica Fein, author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes. Jessica shares the emotional journey of discovering her 5-year-old daughter’s rare degenerative disease and the profound uncertainty it brought into their family’s life. Through raw and heartfelt storytelling, Jessica reflects on navigating hope, fear, an...

In this heartfelt episode, Mallory McCollum opens up about the profound loss of her father to suicide when she was just 2.5 years old. Through candid reflections, Mallory explores the "pockets of grief" that have surfaced throughout her life, from raising her two young sons to navigating the emotional challenges of turning 31—the same age her father was when he passed away. This deeply personal co...

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews Dr. Paul Zeitz. Author of the book, Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist , Dr. Paul Zeitz shares how he moved his family to Africa to fight the AIDS epidemic.

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone shares her own perspective of grief during the holidays.

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews a three person team, Kristina Faulkner, Michael Vinton and Tina Chevalier. Tina, Michael and Kristina are founders of the group, Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide. Each of them shares their story of grief related to murder-suicide and how they turned their grief into a support system for others. www.impactedsurvivors.com   http://www.getins...

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com and a trauma-informed career coach, Dr. Kyle Elliot. Dr. Kyle Elliot describes what career related trauma is and what it can look like. He gives good advice on how to deal with and heal from this type of trauma.

In this week's podcast Dr. Christine Malone interviews published poet, nationally known voice actor, and volunteer grief counselor Bill Ratner. Bill Ratner shares how he lost his mother and found healing in the art of poetry.

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews Olivia Abousaid. Olivia is a Master Certified Coach with a profound specialization in grief coaching, particularly for those affected by genocide and war. Olivia shares her background in Palestinian heritage and personal experiences with grief and loss.

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews Reese Zahner. Reese shares how her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis impacted her and how she found healing in writing and reading poetry.

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews Mia Hanks, Author of her memoir titled Bride-Made. Mia shares her story of being married to a covert narcissist for 29 years and how she finally escaped it all.

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews Jeralyn Glass musician and author of her book  Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music. Jeralyn shares how she lost her son and found healing in sound and music. *A piece of Jerayln Glass' music is pulled from her YouTube page @CrystalCadence https://www.youtube.com/cCrystalCadencebyJeralynGlass

In this week's episode Dr. Christine Malone interviews Amy Pickett-Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and yoga teacher. Amy shares her story of grief including the loss of her father, and the horrible hiking accident she endured. Amy shares how all of these episodes of grief in her life led to her creating the LIGHT movement.  https://www.lightmvmt.com/

In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Keeper Catran-Whitney, author of "Helplessness." Keeper reflects on his past growing up in a disadvantaged black singing family grappling with shattered dreams and the unforgivable actions of a stepfather who sexually abused his sisters. He confronts his painful past and shares how his sister's abuse affected him as well. You can find Keeper'...

In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Speaker, Coach, Therapist, and Author Jude Holland. Jude shares her story of losing her mom, and finding out her partner was cheating, which ultimately led her into the arms of her abuser. Visit her website here to learn more: https://judeholland.coach/

In this episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews business owner, entrepreneur, poet and author, Mike Cinelli. Mike shares how he eventually overcame and healed from his twenty-year heroin and crack cocaine addiction. You can learn more about Mike Cinelli here: https://mikecinelli.com/

In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews a friend, Tammy. Tammy shares her perspective of having a mother with dementia and how it has impacted her life.