As I Live and Grieve®

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Broaching the topic of Death with children can be difficult. Knowing the right words to say, when to say them may cause some adults to avoid the topic completely. The National Alliance for Children's Grief might save you. Their website serves as an incredible resource and is exactly the alliance of numerous Professionals and concerned adults that want to help you....

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Are you deciding where to place your loved one’s ashes? Or perhaps you are making your end of life plan to lessen the burden for your family. Listen in as we discuss options with our environment in mind. What about an underwater option that can be visited? Notes: Matthew Marini is Advanced Planning Director for Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes. He is a specialist in all f...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: If you are a widowed parent, you need to listen to this episode - you will definitely benefit from it. For others, it is quite routine to think of someone who is widowed and wonder how they are doing in their grief, but we need to do a better job at appreciating the complexities associated with this when they are also still parenting.  A widow with 2 children is, for ex...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: We believe it was never intended for a parent to have to grieve the loss of a child. Regardless of age, our children remain our children always. Gary Roe is back today to discuss his new book, Broken Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Child , the 3rd book in his God and Grief series. Notes: Gary Roe is the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: There is some comfort to be found sipping a cup of tea, or just in feeling the warmth as you hold the cup in your hands. Listen in today as Rachel Tenpenny shares her journey and how her special tea blend was a comfort in the devastating loss of her twin daughters. Notes: With an idea born from sister wanting desperately to help sister, Rachel and Crystal Tenpenny dove...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Again, we chat about how deeply grief impacts us when our loss is a loving furry child. Coleen has spent decades working with families at this stage and regales us not only with heartfelt tales , but touching tips and ideas that will help your entire family when your pet faces the Rainbow Bridge. Notes: Coleen Ellis, CT, CPLP, founded the first stand-alone pet funeral h...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: It's certainly not easy to move through grief, but when we hear of someone who has reached a point of happiness we often feel a splash of hope in our darkness. Listen in as Susan Hayes relates her story after the death of her husband. She has found joy, despite still grieving her loss. Notes Susan Hayes, the Spark Activator, is the CEO of Active Abundance, LLC. She...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Science has proven that sound or vibration has an impact on substance. Sound Healing employs conscious use of the energy of sound to reach identified goals and promote wellness in the human system, for example, on symptoms of grief. Join us today and David Gibson offers insight into this therapy and how it might help you in your goal for healing. Notes: David Gibson is...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Listen in as we consider a different perspective on Grief with Patricia Jones and John Moir - a perspective presented by Francis Weller, on the 5 Gate of Grief. This consolidates all forms of our grief to help us better understand a bit why moving through life can be at times challenging as we move through these diverse phases of grief, sometimes without even knowing it...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: So, you've decided you are ready to put yourself out there, or maybe you are already in love again after losing your special someone. Listen in as John Polo offers advice and insight into dating a widowed person. Notes: John Polo is a coach, author and speaker. In January of 2016, John lost his wife, Michelle, to cancer. From the rubble of everything that he once k...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Steven Machat is described as an entertainment mogul, also known for his metaphysical knowledge. Listen in as he shares his thoughts on why we exist and where we go after we die. Notes: Steven Machat has been a worldwide entertainment attorney, music publisher, manager of music talent, and record label owner as well as film producer, with a long list of celebrity client...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: We hardly have time to process our loss and the funeral before dealing with the reality of financial paperwork and details. Stacy Francis offers great information as well as an impressive free resource to aid those needing to manage the financial matters after the death of a loved one. You won't want to miss this episode! Details: Stacy Francis is President and CEO...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Elyse is back to share which crystals might ease some of our symptoms of grief - sadness, anxiety, need to connect with our loved ones beyond. From moonstone to lepidolite and malachite - listen in if your curiosity is piqued. Notes: Elyse Falzone is an Intuitive Healer and Energy Alchemist for CEO's & Spiritual newbies alike. She supports her community to crea...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: When in need, we typically look to our inner circle of family and friends for support, but grief is fickle, sometimes making us feel completely isolated. How important is it to have support as we grieve? And what can you do if you feel you have no support? Listen in as we chat with Dr. Marianne Trent today. Notes: Dr. Marianne Trent is a Clinical Psychologist and specia...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: At some point, the thought 'should I date,' or something like that, arises in our grief. Maybe it is our family or close friends suggesting we get back out there, or our personal desire to not be quite so alone. The concept can be daunting, but John Polo helps make it seem a bit more feasible, and even offers some tips on prepping ourselves to find another lov...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Join us today as Patricia Jones and John Moir offer insight into the Shamanic perspective on grief. Often associated with indigenous or tribal societies, the origins are from Northern Europe and Asia, with a common belief that spirits exist and play an important role in both individual lives and society. Notes: Patricia and John are with Soulful Sorrows, in East Aurora,...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: In grief, we sometimes turn to books, looking for just the right words or phrases that echo our feelings.  While you may not think poetry is what you need at this point, we think you will find exactly what  you need in John Roedel's words. We did. Notes: John Roedel is a comic who unexpectedly gained notability as a writer and poet through his heartfelt Facebook co...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Is grief made easier when you have time before a death, knowing it is coming? Listen in and draw your own conclusion as we chat with Kasey Perkins, Executive Director of Aurora House. It may be this situation allows more time to plan and prepare, but grief, whether you are armed and ready for it, or whether it blindsides you with no warning, is still devastating and ove...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: New to the list of books for the middle-school age level is Heaven’s Bell , by Sherrie Barch, Sherrie introduces an easily understood concept about remaining in touch with our departed loved ones that can be read by or with your tweens.  Best friends deal with a relationship made vulnerable by terminal illness. Though targeted for a specific age group, the concept is ea...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: When we lose someone it is natural to dwell on memories. Our guest, Cindy Mich, has opted to create a legacy using her expertise as a film producer to honor her love, Michael, and go on tour so numerous others will know of him and remember him in his acting career. Notes: Cindy is Sole Proprietor of Cin’s Sweet Creations - Professional Writing/Editing Business, and a Fr...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Today’s episode is one everyone will enjoy. Mike tells his experience of hearing from his father after his father died. Skeptics listen in, as Mike went to great lengths to find his own level of comfort in accepting this beautiful connection from the afterlife. Notes: Mike Anthony is a sometime professional actor, majority time bartender at Hamilton on Broadway. After a...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Deborah Eden Tull, or Eden as she prefers to be called, spent numerous years as a Buddhist monastic. She relates that one of the fundamental teachings of Buddhism is impermanence. We need, therefore, to live our lives to the fullest. Notes: Deborah Eden Tull is a Zen meditation and mindfulness teacher, author, activist, and sustainability educator. Her new book Luminous...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Listen in as we speak with Alexandra Maas, from the Netherlands, about the importance of self-care while grieving. Notes: Alexandra Maas, lives with her son, 2 cats, 2 dogs in a quaint little city in the north of the Netherlands. Besides her passion for her work she has love for creating in cooking, writing and textile designs. After a career of almost 17 years as a Uni...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: A wonderful resource exists in the Rochester, NY area — Camp Heartstrings/Camp Dreams. Listen in as Michele Allman of UR Medicine Home Care helps us understand how children from grades 2 - 11 are supported at this 3-day event. We hope you will be moved to support or start a similar program in your community. Notes: Camp Heartstrings/Camp Dreams is a three day camp for c...

Send us some LOVE! Summary: Journaling is one of the top three recommendations offered by bereavement specialists and therapists alike. Join us today as we chat with Latisha Porter about her book, Journal to Overcome Grief . In a format that combines inspiration and truth with prompts to help those grieving put thoughts and emotions on paper, Latisha's contribution of a resource is a welcome...