Moving Forward with Mia and Julia

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Dr. Mia Johnson and Dr. Julia Porter have spent the better part of a year interviewing leaders and researching how grief impacts them. They have learned how people are treated when they're grieving and some of the key concepts that we need to focus on to support leaders in a variety of organizations. They will invite guests who are authorities in their field to discuss various aspects of grief, and to help listeners understand how they can not only help grieving colleagues, friends, and family, but to help them take the next step towards making changes to move forward following a loss or traum

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Moving Forward with Mia and Julia

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Episode 5: Ann Shoket on The Importance of Connection 27.02.2025 42:21

Ann Shoket is CEO of TheLi.st and Founder of TheLi.st ( https://theli.st/ ), the Founder of New Power Media, and the Founder of 10 Minutes to Togetherness. ( https://www.10minutestotogetherness.com/ ). She is a Media Brand Builder, a Women’s and Next Gen Expert, Bestselling Author and past Editor-in-Chief of Sevententeen Magazine. With each achievement in her career, it has been Shoket’s mission t...

Episode 4: Liz Wolczko, Grieving After Losing a Child 20.02.2025 1:01:43

Please note that today’s episode is of a sensitive nature. If you have recently suffered the loss of a loved one and aren’t ready for this conversation, consider listening to this episode at a later date. Liz Wolczko is a bereaved mom, sibling and daughter. Her journey with grief began in 1974 with the death of her oldest brother John. Liz’s 26-year-old daughter and only child, Joana, died in 2008...

Book Launch Announcement! 19.02.2025 3:04

We wrote a book! Se share a little bit in this bonus minisode. You can buy Supporting Others: Stories of Grief, Trauma, and Leadership on Amazon today.

Episode 3: Julie Alexandria on Pivoting after a Career Shift 13.02.2025 1:18:50

Today, Julie Alexandria shares her story about pivoting following a career shift and even, the loss of a job. In our research, we've discovered that losing a job has been something that people grieve. Our jobs often shaper our identity and losing them can cause grief and anxiety. We thank Julie for sharing her story and other words of wisdom that we needed to hear. Julie Alexandria is an accom...

Episode 3: Dr. Carly Roman-Woo on Handling Grief in Aging Adults and Caregivers 07.02.2025 33:36

We strive to bring new aspects of grief and grieving with you each week and this week, we were honored to speak with Dr. Carly Roman-Woo about her experiences as a gerontologist. She is currently serving as Program Officer at Archstone Foundation, a private grantmaking nonprofit whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Californians and their caregivers. In her role, Dr. Roman...

Episode 1: Becky Fawcett of Helpusadopt.org on Grief & Infertility 31.01.2025 1:09:21

Becky Fawcett candidly shares her story about grief and infertility, and how it lead her to adopt her two daughters and found Helpusadopt.org. She shares her personal journey and even advises what to do (and what not to do) when you know someone who is grieving. Becky's story is important to start a conversation about something so many are silent about. Disclaimer: There is a tiny bit of profa...

Introduction to Moving Forward with Mia and Julia 24.01.2025 8:13

In this episode, Dr. Mia Johnson and Dr. Julia Porter introduce the podcast, why they feel grief is important to talk about and the impact it had on their own lives, while also sharing what's to come on future episodes.