Let's Talk About Grief With Anne

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been delving into death that is well-recognized and supported by our communities. Now I’d like to spotlight and explore one of the losses that isn’t.  That’s why I’m happy to be discussing with Chloe Detrick the topic of disenfranchised grief, which, unfortunately, the death of a friend comes under.   Here’s what we...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! How many times have you picked up an old photo with people in it that you have absolutely no idea who they are? Perhaps your parents or close relatives have died. And there’s no one in your family to ask. Thanks to technology, there’s a way – an app, to be exact, to get these answers. Our guest, Darren Evans, tells us about the app After Cloud.  H...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! We're going to be discussing death of a spouse and how to cope when your world is turned upside down. Aly Bird, who's lived this experience, realized the importance of support from friends and family after her husband died tragically. Here's what we talk about: Having a relatively positive "outlier experience" as a widow a...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Our discussion today is again about sibling loss. We speak with Dr. Jennifer Kaplan as we look at it through her lens, a sister whose brother sadly died during her childhood. Her grief not only shaped her life, but it would also lead her into the field of social work and bereavement services.  As part of her doctoral thesis, she developed the Inve...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Grief doesn’t always have to be directly related to death. In this episode, we speak with Stacy Francis. Why are so many women not engaged with money? It’s 2023 – it’s time for women to make financial decisions independently. 80% of women will end up alone the stats show us. Stay tuned!   Here’s what we talk about: A piece of history that contribu...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we speak with Tara Storch. She shares how their daughter’s passing has changed her life’s trajectory in a significant way. From the five lives that her daughter saved through organ donation, Tara has taken that inspiration to start the national foundation, with her husband Todd. Taylor’s Gift is to create more awareness and help m...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we speak with Colin Campbell. He shares what he learned about grief after a drunk driver killed both of his children in a tragic car accident. He discusses the importance of doing something bigger than yourself and how to properly support someone who is grieving. Stay tuned!   Here’s what we talk about: Finding meaning and purpose...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we speak with Robert Pardi. He shares how he became his wife’s shield during her cancer journey, the realizations and lessons he gained from writing his first book, and how we can use grief and love to reimagine life. Stay tuned!   Here’s what we talk about: What prompted Robert to write his first book, "Chasing Life," a...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You!  In this episode, we speak with Ani Naqvi, a survivor of the 2004 tsunami, which has undoubtedly affected thousands of lives. We’ll be exploring how she navigated through this event (and all the changes it brought to her life) to become a better person for herself and others.  Stay tuned! Here’s what we talk about: Life is not just getting a job,...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we speak with AJ Coleman. He shares how he navigated experiencing hearing loss, job loss, crippling anxiety, and widowhood. Stay tuned! Here’s what we talk about: Fighting through a spiral of chaos of raising a newborn, moving, finding a job, and dealing with his wife’s cancer Picking up the pieces and coping with his wife’s passi...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we speak with Michele Benyo. She shares her family's grief journey following the death of her son from cancer and talks about sibling loss and the effects it has on the family and the remaining siblings. Mommy half of me is gone is what her 3-year-old daughter said to her.  She knew then she needed to find ways to help her na...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we speak with Sarah Hines. She delves into understanding death and grief, how it can transform us, and why we should acknowledge and welcome it into our lives.  Here’s what we talk about: Why grief should be welcomed into your life Understanding who you were before becoming who you needed to be Breaking through traditional funeral...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we speak with Matthew Brackett. He discusses the relationship with oneself, dealing with change, identity crisis, and self-hatred, and how we can transform for the better despite grief and pain. Here’s what we talk about: How change and crisis are all part of our human journey The transformative power of pain Sharing your experien...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we’re with William Peters. He talks about the idea of a shared death experience and why we should reevaluate our views on death and the afterlife. Here’s what we talk about: ●      How COVID has changed people’s views about death and dying ●      Recognizing death as both a natural process and a human experience ●      What is the...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we’re with Rich Allen. He talks about his book, his experiences with his father’s loss, ways of dealing with his grief, and a lot more.  Here’s what we talk about: ·         Rich’s experience with dealing with the loss of his father ·         Watching a loved one’s last breath  ·         Going through grief through the support of...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Peg Conway discovered the art of writing helped her heal and work with the grief that had been buried since childhood.   It was her friend's accident (not fatal) that brought her grief and emotions to the surface.  They felt familiar, and Peg recalled feeling this way after her mom died.   During her journey, she discovered the many "aft...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! When two people share a passion, the interview topics fly out the window.  Dr Lamia's new book Grief Isn't Something to Get Over: Finding a Home for Memories and Emotions After Losing A Loved One. was impetuous and brought us together.  Dr Lamia shares why grief is considered a disorder in a person grieving for over a year.  Is there suc...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Looking back on the bread crumbs life leaves for us, it may seem our choices aren't leading us anywhere.  Reid Peterson, my guest has had many careers, his most fulfilling one is helping others navigate their grief journey. From a doctorate program in transpersonal psychology to educational roles and the tech world, would appear to have posit...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! When the unthinkable happens and your familiar life disappears in minutes how do you recover, rebuild and put down roots, smile and live life again? Andrea Carter Brown shares how with her new book September 12.  The reader is taken on a journey through her poetry chronicling these events and her new life in LA.  Where she began to see the power o...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! "Grief is love" was the belief that helped my guest Ivan Maisel work through the loss of his son Max. Unfortunately, suicide still has so much uncomfortableness and stigma surrounding out.  How do you remain open to sharing with family and friends that your child died by suicide?  Those were decisions, the family made and Ivan speaks abo...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! David Richman made a promise to his sister June that he'd run the track to support her team raise funds for cancer care.  His daughter was concerned that he smoked.  These two events changed his life. He continues to run marathons, and bike long distances raising funds for cancer awareness, research and care. He rode 5,000 miles from Californ...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Grief is very patient, chose not to deal with it and grief fades into the background waiting patiently.  Some life events may happen that cause you to finally face it as my guest Sherrie Dunlevy did. Through her life experiences, no matter how many deaths and losses she has experienced, she firmly believes that it's a choice to live life as a...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Life as we know it changes with death but when a sibling dies, the survivor often has to navigate these changes alone.    Society doesn't recognize their need to grieve and will often ask "how their parents are doing?" Leaving them feeling their grief isn't as important, they aren't supported in the same way.   Often survi...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! People who have lost loved ones may find themselves struggling with how best to move forward when they cannot bring themselves or those left behind go on living as if nothing happened.  It is often hard to fully participate when your heart is heavy.  In this episode, you'll discover how Interfaith Minister Patty Furino helped to change a Prof...

Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! When a child dies, it's a parent's worse nightmare.  It's death out of turn they say.  Dave was ecstatic when his baby daughter was born and her death would ultimately shatter his world.      My guest David Roberts, a psychology professor shares in the interview, he didn't have a burning desire to teach about death, dying and l...