Survived to Thrive Podcast

Ever wondered if your grief reactions are normal after losing someone to suicide? You're not alone. Join us on the Survive to Thrive Podcast as we challenge traditional grief stages and highlight the deeply personal nature of grief. Inspired by Victor E. Frankel's insights, we explore how varied grief experiences are natural responses to such a profound loss. By understanding these react...

How do you navigate the swirling storm of emotions and also deal with major life decisions following the loss of a loved one to suicide? In today's episode we discuss how losing a loved one to suicide can force us to make big changes in our lives. Sometimes it's unexpected financial and sometimes it's relationship changes. But despite the overwhelming pressure to make big changes an...

Have you ever wondered how our brains deal with tragedy? Dive into the fascinating science of how our brains process grief and loss, particularly after a sudden loss. We'll explore the brain's natural mechanisms for self-preservation and how understanding these can both challenge and aid us in our healing journey. Uncover the powerful impact of our thoughts and how entrenched neural path...

Can journaling help heal the wounds of losing a loved one to suicide? Discover how journaling can have a profound impact on our journey towards healing through diving into our subconscious selves. In this heartfelt episode of the Survived to Thrive Podcast, I share the excitement surrounding my newly published guided reflection journal for suicide loss survivors, now available on Amazon. This jour...

Can you really afford to keep pushing your grief aside? Join me on this thought-provoking episode of the Survive to Thrive Podcast, where I reveal actionable strategies for carving out time to process grief, even amidst the chaos of daily life. In this episode we explain why prioritizing your own emotional well-being is essential for effectively supporting others. We’ll also address the inadequaci...

Can joy coexist with profound grief?  A couple weekends ago I visited an adult playground in Las Vegas with some family and we were swept away by childlike joy, even though we have losses of a loved one to suicide. In this episode we explore the often-overlooked complexities of grief and discuss the glimpses of happiness that can surprise us in the most unexpected places. In our second segment, we...

Losing a father to suicide can make Father's Day an incredibly challenging time. What if there were ways to navigate this emotional landscape with both grace and strength? Join me as I unpack the complexities of Father's Day for those who've lost their dads to suicide. Together, we'll explore the intense emotions that this day can evoke, from sorrow and regret to deep-seated gr...

Part three is here. In this episode we dive deep into confidence! We discuss in depth, how  to rebuild your life and self-confidence after experiencing the unthinkable loss of a loved one through suicide.  Suicide loss grief doesn’t just shake your world; it can deeply affect your self-confidence and self-perception. In this episode, we break down how grief impacts various aspects of confidence, f...

Welcome to part 2 of Moving Forward after Unthinkable loss. Have you ever wondered why we instinctively avoid grief, despite knowing that processing it is crucial for healing? This episode promises to explore the deep-rooted reasons behind our resistance to grief, particularly after the unimaginable loss of a loved one to suicide. We discuss the common avoidance behaviors many of us turn to, such...

Grappling with the aftermath of a loved one's suicide is an odyssey that's as personal as it is profound. I've walked through that dark valley myself, and it's from this intimate knowledge that our latest series emerges—Moving forward after unthinkable loss. We kick off with a heart-to-heart about the true nature of grief, moving beyond the myth of predictable stages to paint a...

Today, I'm excited to share a sneak peek into my heartfelt initiative for those healing from the tragedy of suicide loss. You'll learn how the marvel of neuroplasticity isn't science fiction—it's a ticket to revamping your thought processes and revolutionizing your life. Join me for this episode as I draw from my own 'closet organizing' saga, showing you how clearing...

The raw emotion and confusion that follows a loved one's suicide can make every conversation feel like a minefield.  Our latest episode is a candid exploration of this fragile terrain, where we address the importance of not just weathering the storm of conflict but using it as a tool for healing and growth. Through personal stories and insights, we reveal why engaging with conflict, rather th...

This is an episode for the moms who have lost their child to suicide. Mothers Day often brings about painful feelings. This episode is a hopeful reminder that despite losing your child to suicide, your identity as a caring, nurturing, loving mother carries on. As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you...

Just as our home can get cluttered, so can our minds. In this episode we discuss common things we as survivors tend to clutter our minds with and simple tips to help declutter them! As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you to check out our website to sign up for our weekly newsletter, along with othe...

In this episode we speak to the idea of finding meaning. Many people will say there in no meaning in death, but this is not about finding meaning in death. It is merely about peeling back the complex layers of grief and finding what going through this experience really means for us. It is a way to look for the silver linings. It doesn't mean we would ever think losing a loved one was worth it...

Ruminating is when we think the same thoughts over and over again. They are what I like to call thought loops. It is easy to do. Especially when we are trying to make sense of our loss. In this episode we take a deeper dive into what causes rumination and some ideas that you can apply to yourself if you find yourself ruminating. As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empo...

When we lose someone to suicide we can easily get stumped on how to talk to our kids about it. In this episode we explore how children process death, suicide death, and learn how to explain these difficult topics with our children.  As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you to check out our website to...

In our grief journey we find ourselves in trenches and plateaus, This podcast episode explores what these are, the difference between these two phases, and  how to tell where we are at. As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you to check out our website to sign up for our weekly newsletter, along with...

We as human beings have the tendency to blame! It's a way to for us to have a greater understanding of the misfortune. When it comes to grief, one common emotion we feel is blame. Especially when it comes to a loss due to suicide. It gives us a false sense of the reason why our loved one died. In this episode we explore more in depth why we put so much stock into blame. As promised, here are...

So much about the way we are wired wants for us to resist pain at all costs. We don't want to deal with it because it hurts. In this episode we explore how resisting pain can make our pain more painful and how feeling pain is actually good for us. As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you to chec...

Grief seems to be one of the most misunderstood experiences. Those of us who have never been through grief have only the movies, TV shows, and books to paint us a picture of what it looks like. No one likes to talk about grief, and no one really wants to understand it fully because we only want to get through it as fast as possible and move on with our lives. Then someone we love dies, we are thro...

Have you been feeling triggered lately? Are there things people say, news paper articles you have read, movies you have watched that have caused triggers? In this episode we explore what we can do to help prevent ourselves from feeling triggered and practical things we can  do when we feel one coming on. As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide...

Forgiveness is such a loaded word. In this episode we explore forgiveness and how it shows up in our lives as a survivor of suicide loss. We discuss who is difficult to forgive as a  survivor and  the 5 truths about forgiveness that we may not even be aware of. This episode will change the way you think about forgiveness and what it really means. As always, thanks for listening! We are a community...

 Everyone's grief experience is going to look different. There are several reasons for this and in this episode we are going to take a deeper dive into the reasons why and teach us how to give ourselves and others a little more grace.  As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you to check out our we...

Finding yourself again presents challenges after a traumatic loss. In this episode we explore why this is and what we can do to change it. As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you to check out our website to sign up for our weekly newsletter, along with other free materials." Website: https://ww...