A2Z Healing Toolbox

Breathe. Stretch. Move. Repeat.  Lean into your own emotional and physical healing by taking tiny steps forward both internally (mind) and externally (body). Learn how to integrate even the tiniest of movements into your life in order to heal- one moment at a time. You won’t want to miss this conversation with Susan’s extraordinary trainer, the motivational Tori Brillantes- fitness professional, h...

Deliberate daydreaming and multi-sensory fantasy. How can these imagery-based mind-states promote our healing? And how can imagery work when grievers may be tired, depressed, anxious, listless, resistant or distracted? Join Susan as she explores the power of the imagination with the inspiring Belleruth Naparstek- psychotherapist, author, guided imagery pioneer and creator of the Health Journeys au...

Harness your own healing by leaning into right-brain modalities such as painting, coloring, doodling and drawing. In this episode, Susan chats with the inspirational Joanne Fink- calligrapher, designer, author and teacher- about the power of mindful creativity while living with profound loss. You don't have to navigate grief and trauma alone! Contact Susan Hannifin-MacNab and A2Z Healing Toolbox J...

Why is it that when grief and trauma strike, our social world also turns upside down? Are there tips for navigating the friend-family-colleague relational changes that accompany our new post-loss environment? Join Susan as she chats with widowed grief coaches John Polo and Caroyn Gower, co-authors of The Stupid Sh*t People Say to Grievers. Find out more about Susan Hannifin- MacNab and and her wor...

How can peer mentors ( both official and unofficial) help in the healing process? And how can we find others who can buoy us up in times of great darkness? In the episode Susan chats with Mel Shore and Anita Coyle-founders of Widow We Do Now? - about the beauty and power of reaching a hand back to help others, while at the same time ensuring help for ourselves. Find out more about the Widow We Do...

This episode highlights Healing Tool E, Energy Therapies with guest Jenny Sellers. Jenny is a Reiki Master and Spiritual Coach who launched The Groves of Zen, an energy-based business focused on bringing balance to the energy body, which in turn helps support the physical body. Learn how to tap into the energy source in your own body to help heal grief and trauma. You may have heard the saying "th...

Susan talks with blogger and author Sara Ruble. Through her web site Spirit Teaches.org Sara shares her powerful story of losing her only child Scott at age 19 and how she was able to somehow find meaning and balance in a new life without Scott. Sara continues her communication with Scott today and she brings a new understanding of our spiritual and soul planned journeys, the afterlife/everlife, a...

How can imagery-based journaling help with the healing process? Can even the non-artist step into art journaling with success and confidence? In this episode, Susan chats with Jennifer O’Brien- educator, manager and author of The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal- about the power of pictorial journaling for releasing emotional pain. Dealing with grief? You are not alone. Find out more about Susan...

When the world quakes beneath your feet, how can you get a handle on the myriad of life changes that accompany the grief and trauma experience? Are there tips, tools and new ways of thinking to make handling the new environment easier? Join Susan as she chats with the amazing Rachel Kodanaz- author of multiple best-selling books including Finding Peace, One Piece At a Time. Get the book- Finding P...

Propel your own healing by joining hands and leaning into the power of group support. In this episode, Susan chats with Michele Neff Hernandez- Author, Founder, CEO and Group Guru- who leads millions of widowed people worldwide. Find out more about Michelle Neff Hernandez Get the book Different After You-Rediscovering Yourself and Healing After Grief and Trauma Work with Susan Hannifin-MacNab and...

What do boundaries have to do with self-care? A lot, it turns out! Sit back, relax and enjoy this authentic conversation with author Teresa Beshwate, Master of Public Health and Sudden Widow Coach. Find out more about Teresa Beshwate- The Sudden Widow Coach Susan Hannifin-MacNab A2z Healing ToolBox Join the Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to find the funny inside enormous pain... and why would we even want to do that? Can laughter really help our healing? Join Susan as she chats with Kelley Lynn- comedian, author, actress and widow- about inserting laughter during the toughest of times. Find out about Kelley Lynn - Comedian, Author, Actor, Speaker, Grief Coach Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab and the A2Z Hea...

What does self-compassion have to do with eating while grieving? How can we retrain our brain from over-eating or under-eating as we live with profound loss? In this episode, Susan chats with Lizzie Merritt- Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach- about harnessing new nutritional habits to help us along the way. Get in touch with Lizzie Merritt -Professional Weight Loss Coach here Find out how to naviga...

How is it possible for grievers to open up to small bits of joy again? Are there tips, tools and new ways of thinking to make this process easier? Join Susan as she chats with coach Robert Pardi- author of Chasing Life- about the power of examining your positives while living with uncertainty and loss. Find out about Robert Pardi author of Chasing Life here Work with Susan Hannifin-MacNab! Find ou...

Can animals really help promote healing? What can we do to integrate more fins, feathers, and fur into our lives? Join Susan as she chats with the inspiring Dr. Nancy Saltzman- educator and author of Radical Survivor- about the power of adding animals to our grief and trauma healing journey. Find out about Dr. Nancy Saltzman and her book Radical Survivor here Get tools to navigate through grief an...

Is it possible to utilize the skills of research, investigation, and collaboration during the difficult process of terminal diagnosis, profound loss and life rebuilding? Join Susan’s enlightening conversation with Tom Nishioka- widowed father, business professional and psychologist of life – as they uncover the power of doing your homework during times of great need. Find out more about Susan Hann...

Propel your own healing by joining hands with others and leaning into the power of group support. In this episode, Susan chats with Casey Gauntt- father, son, writer, and leader of an unlikely fraternity that supports grieving dads. Find out about Susan Hannifin- MacNab here Find out about Casey Gauntt and his book Write Me Something Beautiful here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Can writing help with your healing process? Is there a correct way to begin? In this episode, Susan chats with John Polo- author, speaker and widow coach- about the power of simple written and pictorial journaling for releasing pain, trauma and grief. Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab and the A2z Healing Community here Find out about Coaching with John Polo Learn more about your ad choices...

Why is it so hard for grievers to ask for help? What can we do to assist someone who is grieving? Join Susan as she chats with the energetic and inspiring Kim Hamer- author of 100 Acts of Love- about the power of organizing your support network to harness the help you really need. Find out about Kim Hamer and her book 100 Acts of Love here Find out more about Susan Hannifin-MacNab or book a sessio...

 Harness your own healing by leaning into right-brain modalities such as light, sound, color and imagery. In this episode, Susan chats with Jim Spelman- artist, writer, coach, father and widower- about the power of mindful creativity while living with profound loss. Find out about Jim Spelman and his art here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sit back, relax and enjoy this authentic self-care conversation with Paula Stephens- exercise physiologist, wellness coach, mindfulness teacher and Buddhist chaplain. Find out more about Paula Stephens here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan explores the beautiful concept of chipped teacups by sharing her own story of grief, trauma and continued healing. She invites you to participate in an interactive workshop session, reviews common grief and trauma reactions in adults, and uncovers twenty-six powerful A to Z healing tools that are the basis of upcoming podcast episodes. Find out about Susan Hannifin-MacNab Learn more about yo...