Give Grief A Chance

Are you keeping busy to avoid your grief? In this week's episode I'm exploring the delicate balance between busyness and stillness when grieving. Staying busy can be a distraction from our emotions, but when we stop, the pain surfaces. I'm discussing how busyness can lead to suppressed emotions and unhealthy behaviors, and the importance of finding stillness for healing. Join me as I g...

How do you pick yourself up after a loss? In this week's episode I'm talking about the reality of dealing with many of life's losses. From the emotional toll to the physical challenges, I'm exploring different ways grief can impact us. Join me as I offer practical steps to mentally, emotionally, and physically lift yourself up after a loss. Enjoy!

Have you ever struggled with grieving someone you had a complicated relationship with? In this week's episode I'm exploring the challenging emotions that come with losing someone you didn't always get along with. I discuss why it's important to allow yourself to grieve, even if the relationship was difficult, and I'm sharing practical tips for handling these complex feelings. E...

Is Father's Day a difficult time for you or someone you know? Join me on this week's episode of "Give Grief A Chance" as I dive into an overlooked and often challenging experience of dads grieving on Father's Day. I'll explore the emotional impact, share practical tips for coping, and discuss how to create personal rituals to honor loved ones. Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered why grief makes it so hard to concentrate? On this week's episode I explore how grief affects our concentration and cognitive function. I share practical suggestions to help improve focus, and discuss ways to support yourself and others during this challenging time. Let's walk this path together and give grief the space it needs to heal.

Are you in need of emotional healing? In this latest episode, I dive into the concept of emotional weight-those hidden burdens from life's many losses that can affect our mood, energy, and health. From job loss to unfulfilled dreams, I explore how these unseen griefs impact us and how we can start to heal. Join me as I uncover practical steps to lighten your load and find new joy in life.

How can you take care of your elderly parents while also preparing for a happier later life for yourself? In this episode, I have a chat with Linda Raddon, the founder of Happier Later Life. Linda shares her personal journey and practical advice on how caregivers can balance caring for their loved ones with planning for their own future and happiness. Learn how to prioritize your well-being and cr...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by grief, unsure of how to navigate through the sorrow and pain? Join me on this week's episode as I explore the the power of making space for our grief. Life is filled with losses-big and small-and it's essential that we honor and make room for the grief that accompanies them. In this episode I look at why creating space for grief is crucial, how to do it in...

Ever wondered how small rituals can help us through tough times of grief? Tune into this week's episode of "Give Grief A Chance" as I explore the power of creating simple daily rituals to help support us on our journey. From morning gratitude practices to bedtime reflections, discover twenty beautiful ideas to nurture your heart and soul every day. Let's walk this path together a...

Have you ever been grieving and felt like people are avoiding you? Join me on this week's episode as we look at why people avoid us or the subject of loss. Sadly, grief avoidance is still common and it happens to thousands on a daily basis, but it doesn't have to be that way. We all can learn to be there and support each other. Enjoy!

Ever wondered how mindfulness can enhance the aging process? Join me on this week's episode as I explore the benefits of "Mindfulness and Aging." Discover some practical ways to cultivate mindfulness and embrace the journey of aging with grace and resilience. Enjoy!

Do you have aging parents that you worry about? As parents get older many adult children often find that caregiving responsibilities fall to them. On this week's episode I'm offering some suggestions to help ease those worrisome feelings and becoming a parents caregiver can be difficult to adapt to as it sheds light on a change in your parents life as well as a new chapter in your relation...

How do you help a partner struggling with a loss? If your partner, spouse, or someone close to you is going through grief, it can be extremely difficult to watch them suffering and hard to know what you can do to help them. Join me on this week's episode as I offer some strategies to help your loved one navigate this hard time and even emerge stronger on the other side. Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered how healing energy can support you through the journey of grief? Come and join me as I explore the profound connection between emotions, loss, and the healing power of Reiki. From understanding the process of grieving to discovering how Reiki can release pent-up emotions, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance to anyone navigating the complexities of grief. Learn...

Wondering how to find light in the midst of darkness? Tune into my latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Brooke Carlock, as she shares her journey from profound loss to purposeful living. Get ready for raw honesty, practical advice, and a sprinkle of sarcasm! Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about navigating grief and rediscovering hope. Enjoy!

Have you ever felt like your heart and mind were at odds with each other during times of grief? On this week's episode I'm unraveling the complexities of how our brains cope with loss and trauma, and offer ten practical strategies to navigate this emotional terrain with grace and resilience.

Ever wondered what life is like growing up in a funeral home? Come and meet my guest Kevin O'Connor who grew up in an old victorian, three story home which housed not only his family, but his aunt, uncle, their three daughters, plus the family mortuary business. Over the years Kevin collected many family letters and audio recordings, and has written a book called 'Two Floors Above Grief&#3...

Ever found grief to be a bit awkward? Come and join me on this week's episode as I delve into the complexities of navigating the awkwardness of grief. Learn practical coping strategies for both the griever and the supporter, and discover how to embrace vulnerability with compassion. Lets journey through the awkwardness of grief together. Enjoy!

Do you have a spouse or partner that's passed away? Come and listen to this week's episode where I'm chatting with Dr Kimberly Hubenette an anti-aging dentist, widow, author, and inspirational coach, who shares her remarkable insights and experiences drawing from her own journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose after her husband Mark passed away. She invites you to explore...

Ever wondered how the loss of a co-worker impacts us? Come and join me as we explore the intricacies of Grieving for a Co-worker. Discover the effects on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, along with practical coping strategies to navigate this challenging journey because, when we grieve together, we heal together. Enjoy!

Have you suffered the loss of both of your parents? When you experience successive deaths it usually leads to an overwhelming amount of grief which can affect you in unexpected ways. And coping with the loss of both parents is an incredibly difficult thing to go through. So on this week's episode I'm offering a few suggestions of ways to help make life a little easier. Enjoy!

Do you reach for the bottle when your feeling stressed and sad? On this week's episode I'm addressing how common it is for many people to try to numb their emotional pain with alcohol. I'm offering some healthy strategies to help you cope with your grief rather than turn to alcohol to numb those complicated feelings. Enjoy!

Does grief make you feel uncomfortable? On this episode I'm talking about how as a society we don't have open and honest conversations around grief. Most of the time we try to ignore our feelings and end up feeling uncomfortable in our own skin. Living with grief and loss can be a challenging journey, so it's important to identify healthy ways to cope with loss and help with the grievi...

Have you ever wondered how the loss of a parent can reshape family dynamics? Join me in this week's episode as I explore the intricate threads of changing family dynamics after the loss of a parent. I'm talking about the effects on family roles, how birth order, diverse grieving styles, and coping mechanisms influence the dynamic shift. Its an authentic conversation on how death can either...

Have you ever felt the weight of watching your child struggle with alcohol? This week we explore the raw emotion of dealing with an alcoholic son or daughter. Join me as we explore the heartache, the isolation, and ways for parents to cope, because sometimes we need a bit of guidance on this challenging journey. Enjoy!