Survived to Thrive Podcast

The jarring disconnect between your shattered world and the normal workplace environment can feel impossible to navigate after losing someone to suicide. Whether you're returning after a few days of bereavement leave or struggling months later, this episode walks through the complex reality of grief in professional settings and offers practical guidance. Grief fog isn't just emotional—it...

Grief serves as a natural healing mechanism after losing someone to suicide, but certain thought patterns and behaviors can transform it from a healing tool into an obstacle that keeps us stuck. • Grief is love with nowhere to go - an extension of our deep connection with the person we lost • Our brains physically rewire in response to loss as they try to understand our new reality • Signs grief i...

Grief physically changes your brain, magnifying minor frustrations and triggering disproportionate emotional responses to life's small annoyances. Understanding the neuroscience behind these reactions can help survivors of suicide loss develop practical strategies to regain perspective when everyday stressors feel overwhelming. • Grief impacts three key brain areas: the prefrontal cortex, lim...

We explore the healing power of making future plans after suicide loss, demonstrating how looking forward can create purpose and stability while honoring our grief journey. Planning isn't about forgetting our loved ones but choosing to live fully despite loss, integrating our grief into a meaningful future. • Grief after suicide loss often leaves survivors feeling stuck in survival mode, resi...

Closure after suicide loss—it's what so many of us desperately seek,yet what if closure isn't something we're meant to have? What if it's not even real? In this deeply compassionate exploration of grief after suicide loss, Amy challenges the common belief that we need answers and understanding before we can heal. She reveals how the pursuit of closure can actually keep us stuck...

In this episode we explores the possibility of loving life again after suicide loss, challenging the painful lie that grief tells survivors about never finding happiness after such devastating loss. • Healing doesn't mean "moving on" from your loved one but carrying them with you as you create a meaningful life • Feeling joy isn't betraying the person you lost - loving your lif...

Join us for a heartfelt exploration of how the people in our lives shape our grief and healing journey. In today’s episode, we discuss the often-overlooked influence of our relationships on how we process loss, particularly when it comes to the complex emotions surrounding the suicide of a loved one. Host Amy Miller sheds light on emotional differentiation and its importance in navigating grief wi...

Grief is an overwhelming journey, especially after the loss of a loved one to suicide. In this episode of the Survived to Thrive Podcast, Amy Miller explores the profound complexities surrounding grief and the often misunderstood concept of victim mentality. Many survivors find themselves trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts, questioning their worth and the fairness of their circumstances. Howe...

This episode highlights the journey of reconnecting with oneself and others after a profound loss, urging survivors to challenge isolation through mindset shifts and action. Listeners learn the importance of empathy, practical steps for engagement, and the healing potential of reconnection despite ongoing grief.  • Acknowledging feelings of isolation during grief  • Exploring how disconnection can...

Navigating the reactions of others while grieving can be challenging and painful, but it also offers an opportunity for growth and understanding. This episode delves into how to maintain emotional peace, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim the narrative around grief, emphasizing that others' reactions reflect their own experiences rather than our worth or healing.  • Understanding mixed react...

This episode focuses on the challenges and implications of over-drinking as a coping mechanism for those grieving a suicide loss. Here we provide actionable steps to help reclaim personal power and shift from unhealthy patterns towards healing. • Addressing the normalization of over-drinking in grief  • Emphasizing compassion instead of judgment towards oneself and others  • Understanding emotiona...

This episode explores the theme of change as a vital part of the healing journey for survivors of suicide loss. We discuss the importance of acknowledging current feelings, making small shifts, setting intentions, building supportive networks, and reframing perspectives on change that honors lost loved ones.  • Recognizing the dual nature of change: fear and opportunity  • Emphasizing that moving...

Setting goals and dreaming again after a devastating loss can be daunting, but it is also a pathway to rediscovering joy and purpose. We explore the importance of small goals, celebrating progress, and envisioning a future while honoring those we've lost.  • Exploring how to reclaim joy after loss  • Importance of setting small, manageable goals  • Benefits of structure, hope, and personal ag...

This episode emphasizes how to navigate the new year while dealing with grief, especially after losing a loved one to suicide. We discuss five meaningful goals to help survivors prioritize their emotional well-being, honor their loved ones, foster connections, care for their bodies, and rediscover joy amidst grief so that you can have a BETTER New Year. In this episode we will discuss: • Fostering...

In this episode, we explore the complexities of grief following a loved one's suicide, focusing on what burdens we carry unnecessarily and understanding our responsibilities in the grieving process. We aim to provide clarity, compassion, and hope, discussing the nuances of guilt, the importance of honoring lost loved ones, and the vital need for self-forgiveness to foster healing. • Exploring...

Grief can feel like a full-body renovation, tearing down the structures we thought were permanent. Seven years since losing my sister to suicide, I'm sharing a personal journey through the chaos of grief and the transformative power it holds. As the holidays approach, this episode reflects on the overwhelming process of mourning, revealing our deepest vulnerabilities and offering a path to re...

Losing a loved one to suicide is a heartache that's especially poignant during the holiday season. Join me, Amy Miller, as I open up about my own journey through grief after the loss of my sister around Thanksgiving. Together, we'll explore the raw, often overwhelming emotions that surface during this time of year, and how to navigate the expectations that come with holiday traditions. W...

Unlock the keys to strengthening your marriage through grief on this episode of the Survived to Thrive Podcast. Grieving after a suicide can shatter communication, leaving couples feeling isolated and misunderstood. But what if you could turn these challenges into opportunities for deeper connection? We'll explore how emotional withdrawal and miscommunication often arise in grieving relations...

After experiencing the heart-wrenching suicide loss of a beloved family member, I found myself adrift in an emotional storm, much like those hurricanes that recently battered Florida and North Carolina. This episode of the Survive to Thrive Podcast invites you to navigate these turbulent waters with me, as we explore the raw resilience required to endure life's most challenging moments. Toget...

When life hands us problems, especially after suicide loss, sometimes we find ourselves in one of these two groups of people. Dwellers or solvers. In this episode we explore why we have a tendency to handle problem in these 2 categories. Dwellers focuses too much on the past which can cause us to get stuck.  Solvers can make decisions too quickly without fully understanding the actual problem. We...

After the gut-wrenching loss of my sister, I found myself navigating a labyrinth of strained family dynamics, professional uncertainty, and the crushing isolation of relocating to a new state. On this week's episode of the Survived to Thrive Podcast, I open up about the multifaceted grief that can follow such a tragedy. My aim is to shed light on the commonality of these experiences among sur...

Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of "what ifs" and "if onlys" after losing a loved one to suicide? Join us for a heart-to-heart conversation where we introduce a powerful exercise to shift those suffocating thoughts to the more compassionate "even if." Allow yourself to breathe easier by recognizing that even the most experienced professionals face losse...

This is part 2 of our live 3 part series. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the guilt and regret following the loss of a loved one to suicide? Today on Navigating the Aftermath of Suicide Loss (Part 2), we tackle the difficult journey of navigating through these intense emotions, offering a path towards healing and understanding. First, we reflect on our personal beliefs about the loss, encouragin...

When my sister disappeared, my world turned upside down, and the emotional chaos that ensued was overwhelming. Join us in the Survived to Thrive Podcast with Amy Miller as we embark on a heartfelt journey through the aftermath of suicide loss. This special three-part series is dedicated to providing you with practical tools and strategies to navigate the complex landscape of grief, transforming yo...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to rise from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of success? This episode of the Survived to Thrive Podcast promises to reveal the extraordinary resilience and perseverance displayed by Olympic athletes, particularly focusing on their journey through grief and loss. With the recent 2024 Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we dissect the inspiring journeys of Tar...