As I Live and Grieve®

Send us some LOVE! Let's shake up the world of grief theory! Ever wondered why the traditional five stages of grief don't seem to fit your own experience? Or questioned why this widely recognized model is still so prevalent? Join us as we challenge this flawed concept with Dr. Terri Daniel, a bereavement counselor who brings a fresh perspective on grieving. We'll delve into the orig...

Send us some LOVE! We're taking you on a profound journey, a deep exploration into the power of sound healing with our special guest, Lana Ryder. From her beginnings in herbal medicine to her successful integration of sound healing into her massage therapy practice, Lana's story is captivating. Her encounter with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor's work, which utilizes crystal and Tibetan bowls i...

Send us some LOVE! Have you ever wondered about the mysteries of the spirit world and psychic abilities? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Liz Peterson, a spiritual explorer with extraordinary psychic abilities. She's not just your average psychic; she's a seer, a seeker, and an interpreter of dreams. We delve into Liz's intriguing world, learning about her extraordinary...

Send us some LOVE! What if the symphony of healing vibrations could alleviate not only physical but emotional distress? Get ready to journey into the mystical world of sound healing with our special guest Barb McIntosh, a gifted sound healer who has mastered the art of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and harmonic instruments over the past 15 years. Through spirit-guided messages and intuitive learni...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: We talk about feeling paralyzed by our grief, so today I chat a bit more about this feeling with Henry-Cameron Allen, who has a fascinating personal story. If you don't know what a peregrine is, you can Google it and learn it is a bird. Yet now, for those who have lost a child, the word Peregrine has an entirely new meaning. Listen in... Notes: Henry-Cameron Allen...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Sound healing has piqued my curiosity for quite some time now, but it has proven difficult to find someone I felt had enough knowledge and credibility to answer my questions. Enter Rich Goodhart - whose comments prompted even more curiosity! This, then, is the first of several episodes on sound healing. Listen to our conversation as it will give you some fundamentals ab...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: For some, the pandemic is but a distant memory - yet for others it is part of their lives forever, a time when they lost someone dear to them.  Today 's guest, Martha Greenwald, has created a legacy opportunity for these survivors in her Who We Lost project.  Join us as we learn more about how we can all participate. Notes: Martha Greenwald is a poet, editor, and e...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Tweens and teens can have a difficult time with grief as they understand the concept of loss, but have many questions about what comes after? Does anything come after? As parents and grandparents we would like nothing better than to have stock answers, but oftentimes we have the same questions. Our guest today, John "David" Anderson, has written several books...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: In addition to posing a new concept of grief, we use the analogy of a caterpillar in its cocoon, or chrysalis. Just as the caterpillar is encased in darkness,  we in our grief often feel shut out, isolated. And like the caterpillar is faced with unimaginable turmoil as it morphs into a butterfly and can only move forward in life by struggling to escape the chrysalis, we...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Is there a time in your grief where you have felt guilty? Guilty for a decision you made or didn't make? Guilty because you lived, yet your loved one died? Perfectly normal. Listen to my conversation with Marie Scott. I think it may help. Notes: Marie Scott is a bestselling author, Certified Health Coach, Practitioner of Functional Medicine and a fellow widow after...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: It's no secret that discussing grief with children is often awkward and heart-wrenching, so much so that we turn to books for help. Listen in today as I talk with Tom Crice, author of Birds of a Feather: A Children's Story of Love, Loss, and What Came Next . In this gentle story, the topic of grief is subtle, assuming that role in life that our grief takes as...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: It’s my turn to speak - to tell my story in one piece instead a comment here and there. It’s also my turn to let you, the listener, know how much you have helped me. In providing resources for you, I found new and exciting alternatives, curious concepts, and inspirational ideas. It’s time for a break - for introspection, relaxation, and exploration. There will be a gap...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: With the loss of a loved one, a person feels blindsided, devastated and often very alone, as it appears others around them just don't "get it." If we are lucky enough to find someone who does "get it," their words of support and encouragement make a huge difference in a grief journey. Gary Sturgis "gets it." Comments: Gary Sturgis surv...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: We've talked before about how you pass someone at the mall or grocery store that might be grieving, but we can't tell -- and how special it might be to quietly acknowledge to them that you empathize with them in their loss. Andre Roupp chats with me about how generations ago you could easily tell who was grieving by the clothes they wore, buntings draped on th...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: What is your first thought if someone suggested there was beauty to be found in our grief? I'm a lifelong skeptic, so I immediately thought "impossible." However, this does make sense. Listen in... Notes: Dorian Johnson is author of the book, The View from Above: One Fathers Memoir of Grief Guided to Grace , in which he describes retracing the trails his...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Suicide has a stigma for grievers that only adds to the already horrifying burden. A sense of guilt, shame, and disgrace we cannot imagine makes grief even more unbearable. Alexandra Wyman chats with me today to help me, and you, better understand how complex this issue can be. Notes: Alexandra Wyman is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of su...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Every so often you hear or see a commercial reminding you to put your affairs in order for your personal end of life so your loved ones won't have the burden of choosing what they think you wanted. The piece that is missing from this is that should you do it ahead of time, you are giving them a huge gift in their initial grief.  Whether "prepared" for you...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: A recent change in the mental health field has upset therapists and grievers alike, as one type of grief was recently tagged with a DSM-5 diagnosis code, making it an official mental health disorder. Marj and I discuss this and come to a conclusion. See if you agree. Notes: Marj Smith, LCSW, has over 15 years of experience  with specialties in grief and life transitions...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Join our conversation today as Cindy Burns offers her insight on grief.  She lost her husband 10 years, to the exact day, that she lost her father. Married 31 years, they raised 6 sons. In her grief, she felt alone, leaving her sons to grieve themselves without adding to their worry. Like many, she stuffed feelings, going on as she thought others expected her to. Years...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: It's so hard to let go when we lose someone, so don't feel you have to. Dave Roberts shares how he was able to remain connected to his daughter after her death. Finding linking objects and continuing to include your loved one in your daily routine can you manage your grief in a more fulfilling manner. Listen in... Notes: David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: We have established that we each walk our own grief journey, different than others, yet with numerous similarities. We can gain strength and support through the stories of others. Suzanne Anderson is with me today to talk about her journey after the loss of her husband. Notes: Suzanne has lived on a kibbutz in Israel and taught skiing in the Golan Heights, met Maharishi...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: So much free advice and guidance can be offered to us as we grieve. It is important, therefore, to be able to decide what might be helpful and what we just have to learn for ourselves. Gary Roe is the perfect resource to help and guide us as we grieve. Notes: Gary Roe is the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books including Comfort for the Grieving Spou...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: In grief we tend to shrink within ourselves at times, a form of protection. Kimberly Brown offers thoughts and tips instead on how to open our hearts in our grief.  Kimberly is a meditation teacher, guide and coach with so many ideas and exercises to help along the way. Notes: Transformed by practicing traditional Buddhist meditations and contemporary therapeutic techni...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Grief is best understood by personal experience. That explains why supporters who have yet to experience it feel awkward, confused and unable to help. Aly Bird has written exactly the right book to fill the gap. In her words she demonstrates how to be a supportive Grief Ally to those suffering and shares with us today some helpful information. Notes: Since her husband’s...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: As women, we can't always understand why grief is different for men. John Lewis offers insight into how and what men feel in their grief. Maybe this will help a bit. Listen in... Notes: John Lewis is a speaker, motivator, author and single father of two daughters (ages 21 and 24), with his youngest graduating May 2023 from Brandeis University. With the death of his...