Lisa Chase McFarland + Carol Banens

The Grief Gurus

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The Grief Gurus Healing Community is a virtual space for women who are carrying grief—whether it’s recent or something that’s been with you for a long time. You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to share your story. You don’t have to be in a certain place. You can simply come and listen. Most people move through grief quietly, trying to make sense of it on their own. This space offers something different—a place to be around others who understand, without needing to explain. Everything inside the community is optional. You can engage as much or as little as you want, at your...

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Lisa Chase McFarland + Carol Banens

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Angry Birds 08.06.2023 21:24

When's the last time you were mad as hell and how did you know? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com/ Carol B...

Let's Get Still 31.05.2023 10:13

Ever tried to meditate but found yourself giving up before the magic started happening? Announcing: Intro to Meditation , a four part meeting series with Healing Coach Lisa McFarland! We're breaking this transformative habit down into ten steps over a four week live virtual event series. Join us Wednesday evenings in June at 6:30pm by registering in advance with this link: R E G I S T E R N...

Happy 24th Birthday Son Zach! 25.05.2023 17:36

How can we tell if the decision we make is the best one for us? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com/ Carol Banens...

Two Thumbs Up! 18.05.2023 25:14

Try this experiment to flex your empathy muscles! Plus find out why this is a good skill to have, especially when someone is grieving. https://lisamcfarland.com/two-thumbs-up/ Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gri...

Dammit. Sick, again! 10.05.2023 20:15

A reflection on how we make things harder on ourselves than they need to be, and the value of having a minimum of one old friend on speed dial. Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.f...

She's a Keeper. 28.04.2023 21:45

When will the sneak attacks of grief stop harassing my broken heart? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com/ Carol B...

Grief Maintenance 20.04.2023 25:33

What can cutting the lawn, especially for the first time of the warm season teach us about our grief and healing? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa M...

And on the Third Day... 06.04.2023 23:52

What does Spring mean to you and can it teach us anything about healing from grief? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarla...

Lean on Me 30.03.2023 24:08

What are some of the barriers between our pain and receiving the healing we seek? And how can we learn to cultivate them for ourselves and in support of others? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebo...

Unconscionable Pain 23.03.2023 14:38

Can the mechanism of death further complicate our efforts at building a healing path? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfar...

Pain & Suffering: What is the difference and why should we care? 16.03.2023 25:47

If you have ever tried to distinguish between pain and suffering you know how hard that can be. This episode takes a deep dive into this contrast, and looks at some reasons why we might be inspired to increase our ability to distinguish between the two. Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://ww...

Brain Blunders & Grief 09.03.2023 22:23

#let's-stop-making-shit-up Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com/ Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/ Info...

Double Trouble 02.03.2023 18:27

Discussion of the unique experience of grieving more than one loss at a time. Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com...

The Power of Won't 23.02.2023 21:10

You may know a lot about willpower, but have you ever tried flexing your "won't-power" muscles? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFa...

Where's the Grief? 16.02.2023 18:49

Connecting the former "Where's the Beef?" post to our opinions about how fast or slow we should "heal" and how to decide which people we should confide in when sharing our grief with others. Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus In...

Where's the Beef? 09.02.2023 17:54

Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com/ Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/ Information on books written and publ...

I Can See Clearly Now 02.02.2023 19:07

What can Winter teach us about healing? Blog Post Found Here: https://lisamcfarland.com/i-can-see-clearly-now/ Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa Mc...

Complaining is Optional 26.01.2023 19:28

Many of our thoughts can be kept to ourselves, but why should we try not to complain? Blog Link Here: https://lisamcfarland.com/complaining-is-optional/ Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : http...

The Remedy 19.01.2023 13:04

Are physical pain and emotional pain the same? What relieves them? You're invited to schedule a complimentary intro session at: https://lisamcfarland.com/collaborate/ Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgu...

January Jeans 19.01.2023 15:06

What's your "Get with the program!" plan, this January? If you don't have one you might want to listen in. Complimentary Coaching Calendar available here: https://lisamcfarland.com/collaborate/ Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus I...

Decorations & Emotions 12.01.2023 15:49

How do you deal with them and can getting still help? Curious about life coaching (and tools for healing like meditation)? Access my calendar for a casual complimentary chat: https://lisamcfarland.com/collaborate/ Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus In...

Possibilities 13.12.2022 21:40

There are none if we check out. Click Here for Blogpost Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com/ Carol Banens: https:...

Mourning is Selfish. 23.11.2022 15:40

Find Blogpost Here Agree or Disagree? Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https://lisamcfarland.com/ Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/...

Dump this word today! 21.11.2022 13:40

Blog Post Found HERE What word seems to so pervasively threaten our personal well being? Details on what this word is and what it threatens self-preservation. Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook...

Friend or Foe: How will you relate to your grief this holiday season? 16.11.2022 17:54

Link to Blog Post Here I am trying something radical this year, see if you might want to join me! Show Notes + Resources: Grief Gurus Healing Community : www.thegriefgurus.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/ Lisa McFarland : https...