Not Your Average Grief Podcast

In this heartfelt conversation that you won't want to miss, Marie Goudreau and I explore the complexities of grief, and share personal stories and insights on how to navigate loss. Marie, a certified death and grief doula, shares her journey with us through grief after losing her partner to cancer and how it led her to support others in their grief.  KeyTakeaways Grief is a personal journey, and e...

Lisa Espinoza is an author and speaker who knows the deep pain of losing someone you love. With raw honesty, humor and practical wisdom, Lisa offers hope for anyone walking through their own season of grief and loss. In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa and I explore the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child. We discussed the challenges of navigating daily life after such a loss,...

Erin Whalen is the Founder of Compassionate Coaching, which guides teams in the helping profession, especially end-of-life and bereavement professionals, to get through their days with more ease. In this episode Erin Whalen shares with us her personal journey through anticipatory grief, discussing her experiences and insights gained from living with the expectation of loss. She reflects on the imp...

In this episode of Not Your Average Grief, I spoke with the incredible powerhouse of a woman, Rhonda Britten. She an Emmy Award Winner, has been on 600 Episodes of Reality TV, is a Bestselling 4X Author "Fearless Living", is named "America's Favorite Life Coach," is a Standing Ovation Keynote Speaker, and has been a fear expert on National TV and Radio for over 30 years. She shared with us her har...

In this heartfelt conversation, I spoke with the lovely Melanie Sessa. We explored the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child.  We discussed the importance of community support, the power of sharing personal stories, and the ongoing nature of grief. Melanie shared her experience of navigating her grief while also supporting others through her Instagram platform, emphasizing that g...

In this episode of Not Your Average Grief podcast, I speak with Stacey Johnson, a women empowerment coach and former clinical therapist, about her personal journey through grief after losing her husband and stepfather within weeks of each other. We discussed the challenges of navigating loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition from therapy to coaching, and the importance of routines and c...

In this episode of Not Your Average Grief, I chat with my beautiful friend and guest Portia Barton. Portia is a mother of seven and a passionate advocate for food allergies. She shares with us her profound journey of grief following the loss of her daughter Charlotte, who suffered from severe food allergies. This conversation delves into the challenges of navigating grief, the importance of self-c...

In this episode of Not Your Average Grief Podcast, I speak with Dr. Lynn Banis, who specializes in helping widows transform their grief into connection and joy. Dr. Lynn shares her personal journey through profound loss, including the deaths of her husband, brother, and mother. She discusses the importance of acknowledging grief, creating meaningful remembrances, and the role of community in heali...

In this episode I speak with Anne Hintz, who shares her profound journey of healing from grief and trauma through the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Anne recounts her experience of finding her mother deceased at a young age and how it impacted her life. She discusses the importance of emotional release and self-awareness, explaining how EFT helped her process her grief and transform her life....

In this episode I speak with Roman Fischer, an actor, model, and high-performance coach. Roman shares his personal journey from struggling with mental health issues and a lack of fitness to transforming his life through nutrition and exercise. He emphasizes the importance of clean eating, mental health, and motivation strategies, particularly in the context of grief and personal challenges. The co...

In this episode of Not Your Average Grief Podcast, my guest is Angela Clement, a certified grief coach & healer. She shares her personal journey through grief after losing her husband to colon cancer. Angela also shares her experiences of early grief, the emotions that overwhelmed her, and her search for hope and healing. She discusses the importance of embracing grief as a natural process and how...

In this episode of Not Your Average Grief, I speak with Laura Walton, a grief expert and coach, about her personal journey through loss and the tools she developed to cope with grief. Laura shares her experiences with significant losses in her life, including the death of her father and her partner, and how these experiences shaped her career in grief counseling. The conversation delves into the i...

In this episode Gina Economopoulos shares her personal journey through loss, addiction, and a crisis of faith. She explores how to navigate feelings of hopelessness and despair, offering practical advice on finding hope and a sense of purpose. Audiences will be inspired by her resilience and guided by her insights on embracing faith and perseverance to overcome life's darkest moments. Takeaways Gr...

In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with ER nurse Jennifer Johnson about the complexities of grief in the nursing profession. She explores the emotional toll of caring for patients and their families, the lack of education on grief in nursing, and the importance of vulnerability and support in processing these experiences. Jennifer shares her personal stories, coping mechanisms, and i...

In this powerful conversation, I explore with Mamoko Uno the profound themes of grief, loss, and healing through integrative medicine. Mamoko shares her personal journey of losing her mother during the pandemic, the challenges of navigating grief, and the importance of holistic approaches to health. We discuss the impact of relationships on grief, the process of building resilience, and the signif...

This is my absolute favorite podcast episode yet. I have a very impactful, intentional coversation about losing our son Trucker and a father's perspective on grief with my handsome husband Joshua Dukes. We covered a whole range of topics including child loss, cultivating resiliency, and how the hard was different as a father watching our family navigate pediatric cancer while still working and hol...

This was a beautiful converstion with the lovely Marie Alessi. Marie is a Mother to two boys, a bestselling Author, TEDx & Keynote Speaker. After her husband passed from a brain aneurysm, she found and created her way back to Joy. She instinctively knew it was the only path worthy for their young boys. Her husband had taught her the concept of two choices - and this one was made in Rob's honour, t...

Join me in this epsode for a beautiful conversation with Leslie Alvarez. Leslie is a community management leader and single mother, and shares her story of overcoming adversity and grief. She has experienced challenges such as divorce, financial struggles, and her son surviving a gunshot violence. However, the turning point for her was the sudden death of her partner. Leslie emphasizes the importa...

I hope you will join me for this beautiful conversation filled with hope and practical tools for naviagting grief with Suzy Reading, a chartered psychologist, author & coach. She shares her journey with us of finding purpose and supporting others through stress, loss, and change. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and cultivating daily habits that promote well-being. Suzy's toolkit include...

  In this episode I have a beautiful conversation with Chris Cochran and child loss and finding purpose. Chris shares his personal story of losing his son to cancer and finding purpose in spreading kindness and gratitude. He discusses with us the importance of pausing, finding joy in everyday moments, and making connections with others.  He emphasizes the power of love and the resilience that can...

  In this episode I have a conversation with the lovely, Patti DiMiceli. She shares the story of her daughter Amber's battle with cancer and her journey as a grief educator and end of life doula. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding alternative treatments for Amber and the impact of her daughter's death on her life. Patti also talks about the importance of sharing our stories and conn...

  In this episode I have conversation with the lovely Susan Snow. She shares her story of losing her father, an LAPD detective, in a tragic ambush when she was 17 years old. She discusses with us the impact of the loss on her life and the challenges she faced in navigating grief and trauma. Susan also talks about the lack of resources and support for young people dealing with loss and the importan...

In this episode, I have a conversation with the lovely Lisa Sugarman. We discuss Lisa's personal experiences with suicide loss and the importance of normalizing conversations about mental health and grief. Lisa shares with us her journey of discovering her father's suicide 35 years after his death and how it changed her perspective on mental illness. We also discuss the power of storytelling and v...

In this episode I have a conversation with the beautiful Bridgette Dunbar. BRIDGETT DUNBAR is a Breakthrough Strategist who helps individuals achieve freedom in their mental, emotional, and spiritual health to enhance their overall well-being and relationships. She has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for more than a decade, pastoral counselor, and leader in personal and spiritual dev...

In this episode, I discuss the concept of legacy building and how to honor the memory of loved ones who have passed away. I share various ways we as a family have honored our son, Trucker, who passed away at 3 years old. These include going on a road trip and randomly blessing people, organizing a 5K run in his honor, hosting a youth dive tournament, and creating stickers with Trucker's shaka imag...