Not Your Average Grief Podcast

In this episode I share my personal journey with nutrition and the impact it had during Trucker's cancer treatment. I touch on the importance of nutrition in the context of grief and healing and also provide five simple tips for eating well during difficult times. Takeaways Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting the body during grief and illness. Eating real, nutrient-dense food can positive...

  In this conversation with my new friend Emily Gould, a fellow mother who has lost a child to cancer, we discussed Emily's experience with her daughter's cancer diagnosis, the brutal treatments they went through, and the challenges of navigating grief. We also talked about finding hope and choosing to assign meaning to tomorrow. Emily shared with us how her daughter's love and light continue to s...

In this solosode, I share my three biggest tips for managing grief, and all the complicated emotions that come with it. There are no shortcuts, but I have learned a few tricks along the way, and am happy to be at a place where I can share and help others. Takeaways Grief is a transformative process, similar to a butterfly's transformation. Promote the release of happy hormones by engaging in activ...

In this episode I speak with my beautiful friend MeiLi Autumn Coon. She is the owner and makeup artist for MeiLi Autumn Beauty, creator of Radiant You events, and inner beauty advocate, writer, mother, sister, daughter, beloved child of God. You can find her on instagram @meiliautumnbeauty @meilicoon  We discuss friendship during grief, as well as the collective grief experienced by the community...

In this episode I spoke with my gorgeous friend Marlo Lemmon and we discussed how we have found purpose in our pain. Marlo also provides us with helpful techniques for dealing with trauma memories and replacing them with new, more peaceful memories. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of building a support team and gaining perspective on what truly matters in life. We share personal experie...

In this podcast episode, I speak with my dear friend Susanna Cromwell about her experience losing her mother at a young age. Our conversation touches on cultural mourning practices, the importance of acknowledging all aspects of loss, and the impact of grief on family dynamics. We also discuss the importance of allowing oneself to feel and mourn, as well as the power of vulnerability in the healin...

In this episode, I discuss my belief in signs and the spiritual realm. I share stories and my perspective that the spiritual realm is all around us, and that signs from loved ones who have passed away are love notes from God letting us know that they are ok.  Key Takeaways  Believing in Signs and the Spiritual Realm  Signs from Trucker Boy  The White Flower  Signs from Loved Ones  Slowing Down and...

In this episode, I share how to support a grieving friend and what has been helpful to me. I talk about the importance of being patient and understanding, as the grief process is complex and individual.  Takeaways Show up and be present for your grieving friend, even when it feels uncomfortable. Be patient and understanding, as grief is a complex and individual process. Set reminders to remember t...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of mindset in healing and how our thoughts shape our reality. Grief has many complicated layers and our thoughts around healing will either help us or hinder us.  Topics Discussed The Power of Mindset Limiting Beliefs and Healing The Layers of Grief Affirmations for Healing Finding Hope in Grief If you are grieving right now, you are not alone. You can ord...

In this episode, I share my experience of finding gifts and hope in the midst of the worst time in my life. I discuss the importance of community support and the impact it had on my family during our journey. I also share stories of how friends and family, total strangers, the Maui Fire Department, and the FDNY showed up for us and blessed us beyond measure. Topics discussed Community support can...

In this episode, I share my personal journey of grief and how I got to this point in my life. I open up about all the death in my family and the devastating loss of my son, Trucker to cancer. I also explore the concept of grief as a beautiful expression of love and the importance of finding hope and support in the midst of grief. We are not meant to do this alone. Topics Discussed Life is like a b...