Give Grief A Chance

Are you thinking about looking for grief support? If so, then this episode is for you because, I'm talking about many different ways to go about finding support that feels right for you, and not forgetting self-care that can help provide moments of respite, comfort, and healing. Enjoy!

'Say Their Name,' the topic of this week's podcast that uncovers the profound power of speaking the departed's name. Join us as we explore the transformative benefits of honoring and remembering those who have passed on. From the tender memories of loved ones to the remarkable ripple effects felt across generations, join us as we unlock the treasures that lie within the simple act of saying their...

Do you have a rocky relationship with your parents, siblings, or both? It's very common to hear people say that they rarely speak and never spend time together as a family. And let's be honest, it's hard to accept that someone you love and care about wants nothing to do with you, and there you are grieving a living person. Sadly, estrangement is something that's not really talked about, and having...

Have you ever felt completely numb after experiencing a loss? We all have our own unique way of grieving and emotional numbness is very common especially when a death happens suddenly and tragically, because that grief hits you when you've not had time to even think about the possibilities of death and that's a lot for our brains to take in and adjust to. There are things that you can do if your f...

Where do you find comfort when grieving? In two thousand and eight I experienced my season of grief and a year of massive change in my life. Like many of you, I had to find something that worked for me, and I turned toward spirituality. In that year of multiple losses, my spirituality provided me with a sense of connection, meaning, and hope when facing my heartache. To be honest, meditating and c...

For many people father's day can be a challenging weekend to get through especially if your dad has died, and if you had a complex relationship with him it can add a whole other layer of sadness to the day. But if you've had a loving relationship with your dad, why not celebrate his memory and look at all of the wonderful moments you shared together. On this week's episode I'm offering some ideas...

Are you an emotional eater or do you find when your feeling upset you have no appetite? The loss of a loved one affects us emotionally but it can also physically affect us and food can have completely different effects on those who are grieving. Even if you love to cook, you might lose your appetite and those foods you onced loved, may make your stomach churn as food becomes the least of your conc...

If you or anyone you know have had feelings of relief around a death, then this is the episode to listen to. When it comes to grieving we can feel a wide range of emotions but, sometimes when a loved one dies you may feel a sense of relief. When that happens, people often feel bad and are ashamed of their emotions, and scared to say how they are feeling for fear of being judged. If you think about...

Are you in the process of deciding whether to euthanize your beloved pet? This week's episode is all about one of the hardest decisions a pet owner may ever have to make, saying goodbye and euthanizing a pet. And there are many reasons why pet owners decide to euthanize, maybe your animal is suffering with an illness that has no cure, a senior pet that needs expensive medical treatment or they hav...

Do you know that jealousy while grieving is quite a common reaction. And it can show up for many different reasons but, it's important to remember that we are human and we can hold more than one feeling in our hearts we can feel jealous that someone got to live while your loved one did not, and still be glad that the person has returned to good health and gets to live another day. Grief encompasse...

Spending mother's day without your mum is never an easy thing, for many it can be tempting to want to hide away and pretend it's just another day. But if you've had a loving relationship with your mother, why shouldn't you celebrate her memory. On this week's episode I offer a few ideas on how to celebrate mother's day without her. Enjoy!

Coping with the loss of a spouse or partner can be incredibly challenging for many different reasons and it may take a while for you to learn to live without the person physically in your life. However, if your thinking of dating again but feel confused and conflicted, then this is the episode for you because I offer a few suggestions on the do's and don'ts of dating after a loss. Enjoy!

There comes a day when every person will face the heartbreaking reality of losing someone or something that they love. As many of us know, grieving can be exhausting and even frightening, sadly, one of the hardest things to do is to learn to live life without the person physically with you. On this episode I offer a few suggestions to learning how to live without your loved one. From my heart to y...

Come and listen to this week's episode I offer a few tips on how to release the burden of guilt that you might be holding on to in your grief. Sadly, guilt is everywhere in grief and it's a common yet complex emotion. Often it makes the griever feel that somehow, someway, they have failed in their duties, obligations, or they have done something wrong and that, can lead to feelings of insecurity,...

If you're wondering how to talk to your children about death then this episode is for you. We need to find ways to teach our kids about one of life's important truths because, when it comes to the topic of death many parents often fail to provide honest information to their children as we think it's a morbid topic to talk about. Even though it's not always easy it is necessary so, I'm offering som...

Do you notice ways that you are bearing witness to your grief and to others? Author, public speaker, and death and grieving expert David Kessler says that each person's grief is as unique as their fingerprint but, what everyone has in common, is no matter how they grieve, they share the need for their grief to be witnessed. And that's the topic of this week's episode. Enjoy!

Despite the passing of time, pain from long ago can stay with us and begin to affect our relationships, work, the hobbies we love, and eventually our health because, those wounds usually stem from unresolved grief that's maybe never been acknowledged and it's just been left unattended to. Now, many people wonder if it's possible to heal those wounds from trauma, rejection or heartache, especially...

This week's episode is all about how we start to experience goodbyes at an early age and even though they are part of life, goodbyes hurt. Whether it's the end of a romantic relationship, death of a loved one, moving away from family and friends, or saying goodbye to co workers, it's never an easy thing to do and it's something that we never really think about. So, how do you prepare yourself for...

The death of a loved one or a beloved pet can be devastating and one of the hardest things we will experience. Part of the grieving process is learning how to cherish the memories without holding onto the pain. On this week's episode I had a Chat with Megan Stevens who is the owner of a small business called 'Tree Of Hope Creations' a place where she and her team are known for the love and compass...

As most of us know, there's no manual on how to heal after a loss. Some people just seem to get on with it, they move through their grief and before you know it are back into life again. However, there are a few who have a hard time adjusting to their new normal, they may feel left behind or stuck, some feel like they are in limbo, they don't know where to turn or what to do, everything has change...

Can you relate to feeling stuck? If so then take a listen to this week's episode about 'accepting what we can't control'. Many things happen in life that we have no control over and when those things happen, we may start to worry and as we know, nothing ever good comes from worrying. One of the best ways to cope with things we can't control is to practice acceptance as it allows us to find the ene...

On this week's episode I'm talking about prolonged grief disorder. When it comes to grieving we all have different paths to follow and many people find ways to cope and move through their loss, over time their symptoms of grief begin to decrease enough to allow them to keep moving forward with their life. However, someone who might be struggling with prolonged grief disorder may feel stuck in thei...

On this week's episode I have a chat with Suzanne Falter who's daughter Teal died at the age of 22. Since Teal's death Suzanne has written a memoir called Free Spirited; how my daughter healed me from the afterlife. This incredible but true story proves that there is an afterlife and that those who have passed on have the power to heal us. Suzanne is an intuitive healer who helps people suffering...

If you have struggled with the loss of a pet, then this episode is for you! Erica Messer is the creator of Wolfie's Wish a place that provides simple healing practices and resources for those suffering from pet loss. From her personal experience after her cat Wolfgang fell off her apartment roof and died, she knew she had to find ways to heal and look at the situation as a learning experience. Eri...

On this week's episode I'm talking about looking for some signs that show you might be avoiding your grief. On a daily basis either consciously or unconsciously we use avoidance in some way shape or form, and we will especially use it when we have to deal with thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable and cause pain. Many use avoidance when it comes to grief because they may not want or are not...