Bloom and Grow with Liz Fiedler

Life Happens: https://lifehappens.org/ In this conversation, Liz and Brian Steiner from Life Happens discuss the mission of Life Happens, a nonprofit organization focused on educating consumers about the importance of life insurance and financial literacy. They share personal stories that highlight the impact of having life insurance, especially in times of loss. The discussion emphasizes the need...

In this episode Liz Fiedler interviews Dana Black about her journey through grief and the creation of her podcast, I Swear on My Mother's Grave. They discuss the importance of finding healing resources and the need to process grief in one's own way. They also touch on the challenges of being known as the 'grief girl' and the desire to move beyond grief and explore new avenues. Liz shares her exper...

The conversation covers the journey of grief, the impact of loss, and the importance of seeking support. It also delves into the creation of a grief myths mini-series course and the significance of finding support in grief work. The conversation emphasizes the unique nature of grief and the need for personalized and specialized support. Takeaways Grief is a unique and individual experience, influe...

Moira Khan shares her personal journey of loss and grief, leading to the creation of GriefSpan.com and Grief Span Education. She discusses the impact of her losses, her journey to healing, and the mission to help others through their grief. Liz also shares her own experiences and the importance of seeking professional guidance for healing. Moira discusses the role of a grief educator and the holis...

In this conversation, Liz and Tiffany discuss their experiences as widows and the importance of finding joy and purpose after loss. They also talk about Widows in the Wild, a travel group for widows, and Tiffany's trip around the world with her children. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating life after loss and the power of community and adventure in the healing pro...

Lee Wilcox from the Brighter Days Grief Center discusses the services they offer to support individuals and families experiencing grief. The center provides free grief therapy, counseling, support groups, workshops, and community outreach. They also offer grief camps for children and families. The organization is privately funded through donations, sponsorships, and partnerships. Liz and Lee empha...

The conversation is about grief and the various types of losses that people experience. The guest, Litsa Williams, shares her background as a clinical social worker and how she founded What's Your Grief to provide resources and support for those grieving. They discuss the concept of non-death losses and the importance of acknowledging and validating these types of grief. They also touch on the cha...

In this episode, Liz Fiedler interviews Marcy Larson, the host of the podcast 'Losing a Child, Always Andy's Mom.' Marcy shares her personal experience of losing her son, Andy, in a car accident. The conversation delves into grief, the challenges of navigating a career while grieving, and the importance of community and support. The episode highlights the need for better education and training for...

Summary In this episode, Liz Fiedler interviews Shelby Forsythia, a grief coach and author. They discuss the different types of grief and how to find resources to heal and move forward. Shelby shares her personal grief journey and how it led her to become a grief coach. They also talk about the Life After Loss Academy, an online course that helps people build a good life after loss. The course cov...

In this conversation, Liz Fiedler interviews Amber, the host of The Grief Gang podcast. They discuss their experiences with grief and how it has shaped their lives. Liz shares her journey of losing her husband unexpectedly and becoming a solo parent, while also running a flower farm and starting a podcast. Amber talks about the sudden loss of her mother and how it led her to create The Grief Gang...

In this conversation, Liz Fidler interviews Brad, the host of the Guys and Grief podcast. They discuss the background and purpose of the podcast, which focuses on men who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Brad shares the format and topics covered in the podcast, including interviews with experts and influencers in the grief community. They also discuss the importance of balancing seriousn...

In this episode, Liz Fiddler interviews Jessica, a certified Child Life Specialist, about her work supporting grieving families. Jessica shares her personal journey and how she transitioned from working in the hospital setting to focusing on grief support. She emphasizes the importance of understanding different types of grief and the need for grief literacy in society. Jessica also discusses her...

In this episode, Liz Fiedler interviews Mary Bruno, a letterpress printer, about her journey in starting and growing her small business. Mary shares how she took over her father's letterpress printing equipment and turned it into a successful venture. She discusses the importance of honoring her father's legacy and the deep connection she feels with him through her work. Mary also reflects on her...

In this episode of Bloom and Grow with Liz Fiedler , we sit down with Tami Kruzel, the inspiring head of Bri's Lodge, a nonprofit dedicated to providing grief support for those who have lost loved ones. Tami shares the touching story behind Bri's Lodge, which was founded in honor of her daughter, BriAnna, by family and friends who wanted to continue her legacy of kindness and compassion. Before es...

We sit down with the lovely Martyna, the person behind the Dating After Death instagram account. Dating After Death: https://www.instagram.com/datingafterdeath/?hl=en Drew's Book Store: https://www.drewsbookstore.com/ Martyna's book, "Green Card Marriage": https://amzn.to/43c2ikG

This week Liz Fiedler sits down with Liz Gleeson of the Shapes of Grief Podcast. As a grief therapist, Gleeson explores meaningful conversations with everyday people about their experience of loss and how they navigated the grieving process. Normalizing grief and helping people to feel a little less alone. This week the two Liz's explore the topics of bereavement, training the right people to help...

In this episode, Liz sits down with one of her late husband’s best friends Tony Hoaglund to talk about the very awkward and taboo subject of life insurance. We know it’s never fun to talk about the “what ifs” but the fact is, 100% of people die. When Liz called Tony and asked what he thought of this idea, they both agreed Josh would be not only supportive, but encouraging of bringing up this tough...

In this episode, Liz sits down with one of her late husband’s best friends Tony Hoaglund to talk about the very awkward and taboo subject of life insurance. We know it’s never fun to talk about the “what ifs” but the fact is, 100% of people die. When Liz called Tony and asked what he thought of this idea, they both agreed Josh would be not only supportive, but encouraging of bringing up this tough...

In this episode, Liz sits down with one of her late husband’s best friends Tony Hoaglund to talk about the very awkward and taboo subject of life insurance. We know it’s never fun to talk about the “what ifs” but the fact is, 100% of people die. When Liz called Tony and asked what he thought of this idea, they both agreed Josh would be not only supportive, but encouraging of bringing up this tough...

When my husband first passed away, I found myself looking for a source of comfort with those I can relate to. While I loved the idea of formal support groups, a newly widowed mom doesn't always have the time or resource to devote to attending something formal. Sometimes the hours of comfort are found from scrolling an instagram feed and finding something relatable. To me, Amanda's account "She Sti...

Evermore is a national nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of bereaved people. Bereavement is largely undocumented and thus a “hidden” problem in the United States and throughout the world. In addition to the immense personal tragedy people experience, it’s a problem with vast health, economic, and social consequences. To address these consequences, Evermore is accelerating last...

www.widowgoals.org our facebook group www.facebook.com/widowed2soonm IG @widowed2soon to learn more about Grief Recovery https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/michelle-bader Spotify Apple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrow.llc/ Email: podcast@sunnymarymeadow.com Our mission is simple: Make it easier to grow through grief. Thank you for blooming & growing with us.

This week we sit down with Dana Frost from the Forced Joy Project. Website: www.forcedjoyproject.com Substack (where I write about grief): https://forcedjoyproject.substack.com/ Forced Joy Club: https://forcedjoyclub.com/ Instagram: @forcedjoyproject Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrow.llc/ Email: podcast@sunnymarymeadow.com Our mission is simple: Make it easier to grow through grief...

This week, we sit down with Christine from She Climbs Mountains non-profit. She Climbs Mountains is a non-profit organization based in the Twin Cities serving adult women and girls ages 8-18 (Girls Rise Up) who have experienced mother loss through death at any age. Through monthly support groups, informal gatherings, workshops, and formal events for women, and a mentor program in partnership with...

A day late and a dollar short? Maybe. I decided to pause putting out this episode until AFTER the holidays. I didn't want to cause any anticipatory grief or nervousness that wouldn't have existed otherwise. Maybe you weren't dreading the holidays and my episode made you feel guilty for that. Either way, bloom & grow. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrow.llc/ Email: podcast@sunnyma...