Mourning Glory Grief Podcast

Shownotes Most people think of grief in terms of a single event, usually resulting from the loss of a loved one. But as we’ve learned here on the Mourning Glory Podcast, grief can result/stem from more than just the death of a loved one. Today, we are going to explore some of these other ways grief can affect us like the divorce of parents, infertility, chronic illness, developmental illness, ment...

Shownotes In this replay of episode 12 from season 1, Andrea and Jennifer explore how scripture can help us heal with the help of Catholic author Maureen O’Brien . With her extensive knowledge and reflections she shares in her book, What Was Lost: Seeking Refuge in the Psalms , Maureen shares how the Psalms specifically can help us during times of loss. Maureen O’Brien is the author of two spiritu...

Shownotes Grief has so many facets, and as we know the way in which we handle it can look different. Yet  the common denominator is the experience of loss.. But how we deal with it, and in the manner in which we deal with it varies from person to person. Even if we know we have to address it doesn’t mean we want to or feel ready.  For some, tackling that feeling of sadness and sorrow can be so ove...

Shownotes Do you ever feel unequipped to handle life and all it throws you? Sometimes walking in grief means being brave enough to move forward even when you don’t feel prepared. Today’s episode navigates through the bible passages of Joshua 1:1-9. Andrea looks at the story of Joshua after the death of Moses. This story reminds us that God equips us even in the midst of our grief and even goes bef...

Shownotes After any significant life event, we are often left with so much to reflect on and are often left with feelings of loneliness and emptiness. Sometimes the thought of moving forward is too much for us to handle. What can we do when we are forced to start over? How can we begin to pick up the pieces of brokenness that we feel so that we can begin again? Join Andrea and Jennifer in this fir...

Shownotes As Jennifer and Andrea come to the end of Season 3 they contemplate their journey this year. Andrea shares some mistakes she’s made that have taught her many lessons while Jennifer reflects on her own transformation and what's to come. As the ladies look back on past guests and grief lessons, they discuss plans for the next season that will help them in their own journeys of grief.  Link...

Show Notes: Navigating grief isn’t always easy. But there are many lessons learned in loss that allow us to be grateful. Andrea sits down with her long time friend Felecia Benitez to talk about how loss teaches us what it truly means to be grateful. Felecia is an Associate Clinical Social Workertherapist who works with clients dealing with abuse, and addiction. Her experience with trauma patients...

Shownotes The words grief and joy are not two concepts most think go together. Yet when we understand the meaning and look deeper,  anyone can achieve joy even in the most trying moments. In this episode Andrea gives an update on her new walk with grief. Despite some pretty hard moments, she shares how she  has encountered joy after a long season and how God has led her through the storm. Using bi...

Shownotes The Holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but for many they can also be a time of sadness and even loneliness. This can be one of the most difficult times, especially if it's the first holiday after a loved one has passed away. In this replay from Season 1, The Do’s and Don’ts of the Holidays, Andrea and Jennifer share some tips for navigating the holidays. While a lot has changed...

***WARNING*** This episode discusses suicide and suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available. Call or text 988 to speak with someone. Shownotes So often when our loved ones die unexpectedly, we are left with so many questions, especially right after it happens. We might have regrets of things we wish had or had not said; arguments we may have...

Shownotes As we know in grief, losing a loved one has many challenges. The loss of a parent, a child, a spouse can be some of the most intense losses. Yet losing a sibling has a unique bond. Partly because the bonds of siblinghood share a past and history. While familial relationships vary from person to person, in siblings this is where stories are shared, unique experiences of growing up togethe...

Show Notes In this week’s episode, Jennifer has a candid conversation with Deacon Art Miller about how the murder of his friend, Emmett Till, impacted him as well as the importance of honoring those who have come before us. Our Guest Deacon, author, radio host, revivalist and retired businessman, Deacon Art Miller is the former director of the Office for Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdioce...

Shownotes Last week we talked to Susan Brinkman from Women of Grace about necromancy, mediums and conjuring the dead and as our conversation confirmed God forbids these actions.  Ironically, in today's episode we are going to talk about what the deceased want us to know about heaven and purgatory.  But I promise you we are breaking no rules. As Susan pointed out last week there are disembodied sou...

**This episode was recorded prior to some of the other episodes of Season 3. Shownotes  We talk about the role of spirituality in death a lot on the show, but with everything there are always two sides to the conversation. Sometimes in loss, people feel despondent enough  to want to contact the dead.  With popular shows that glamorize avenues such as mediums, holistic healing, yoga, reiki and othe...

**This episode was recorded prior to some of the other episodes of Season 3. Shownotes When our loved ones pass away, there can often feel a sense of regret or bargaining. “If I only did this, if I had finished that, they never got to…” these are common feelings when a person passes away, questioning if their time was spent well, or if it was complete. And sometimes we want to preserve their memor...

St. Elizabeth of Hungary once said after hearing the news of her husband’s death. “The world is dead to me, and all that was pleasant in it,” ( The Saints on Healing Through Grief ). Grief can bring about intense physical changes as well as emotional. It’s not uncommon to feel for the first year to find physical symptoms that might hinder the body's need for rest. It’s not uncommon to feel for the...

We’ve mentioned some saints before here on the Mourning Glory Podcast including St. Faustina, St, Elizabeth Ann Seton, and recently touched on St. Dymphna. Some saints are more well-known than others like St. Teresa of Avila, St. Catherine of Sienna and St. John Bosco, just to name a few. However, one saint in particular, St. Therese of Lisieux seems to generate a mixed reaction. Yet, she suffered...

CS. Lewis once said when describing grief, “I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. Sorrow, however, turns out to be not a state but a process.” (Lewis, A grief observed , 2015)  As many of us know, we can’t control grief and there's no GPS to navigate it. It’s  very much a process, something that takes time to heal, and takes one step at a time not always forward but in circ...

Merriam-Webster defines grief as “deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement; a cause of such suffering.”  If we look at grief from that perspective, it’s pretty clear cut. But what if there’s more to it than this seemingly simple definition? But what if there’s more to it than this seemingly simple definition?  In this week’s episode, guest Jeannie Ewing helps us explore a broad...

Many seasons of life can be somewhat predictable like graduations, weddings, etc. What happens when we experience seasons that are unexpected? What if these seasons include suffering? In this week’s episode, Andrea and Jennifer explore these seasons and discuss the different ways we can experience FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). In addition to sharing updates from their summer, Andrea and Jennifer sha...

In the final episode of Season 2, Andrea and Jennifer share an update on their Word of the Year and reflect on some of their favorite moments of Season 2. Links from the show Word of the Year  (S1 E17) Surrender Novena from The Healing Heart of Jesus The Three C’s of Finding Peace in Challenging Times  S1 E16 Our Saint Posse: St. Faustina with Allison Gingras  Restless by Audrey Asaad   Books abou...

We talk a lot about grief and loss and suffering on the Mourning Glory Podcast but not just when it relates to death. Sometimes it is the loss of identity we may experience when we become parents or the loss of particular seasons of life. Listen as Jennifer discusses these topics and more, including how we can find the joy in letting go with our guest, Danielle Bean . Danielle is an author, speake...

Friendships evolve over time just like anything else. And so do we. But what happens when we lose friendships as a result of wanting to better ourselves? Our guest in today’s episode is Erin McCole Cupp, CTRC. She is grateful to be recovering from compulsive overeating, binge eating behaviors, and developmental and betrayal trauma. As a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, she coaches, writes and teac...

There are more unmarried people today than there ever have been in history. Some may choose to stay single but there is a large number who to desire to be married. Julieanne Bartlett writer and life coach understood this when she watched for many years while her friends begin to get married as she remained single. Longing for marriage she tried dating sites, blind dates, all of the suggested metho...

In this episode, Andrea and Jennifer explore the life of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of persons suffering from cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. Reflecting on their own experiences with encountering Saint Peregrine as well as the healing he provided to others for decades, Andrea and Jennifer share how they've each been impacted by him and other saints. About Saint Pereg...