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Grief Tips with The Grief Mentor Today we're going to have a little fun with Christmas. 1. I'm going to teach you how to have a mindset shift during the most difficult time of the year for those who grieve.   2. We are going to discuss 5 interesting facts about Christmas that you may not know.  3. I'm leaving you with a challenge that will help you manage your grief during the holidays. I pray you...

Q & A with The Grief Mentor Last week on the podcast I shared an intimate moment between me and The Holy Spirit where  I heard the voice of God, not audibly, but in my spirit. It was a special moment that I will never forget because he comforted me and turned a dreadful experience into an unexplainable peace. I'll include the link to that podcast below.  Today I cover 4 points regarding hearing th...

Real Talk With The Grief Mentor Today is a very special episode. As the 30th marks the fifth anniversary of the death of our son, Andrew.  My husband and I share our life with you today.   1. We share our biggest struggle in the beginning, and our biggest struggle now. 2. We share the first time we went to the crash site, and how each of us processed the experience of physically standing in the pl...

Grief Tip For Thanksgiving Day How can your broken heart learn to live in the tension of your loss? I would be deceiving you if I said there was a path to quickly get there. Because there is not. In fact, there is nothing quick about grief at all. But there's one thing I want to remind you of that is overlooked. And that's where we are going to start our discussion today. Thanksgiving is in two da...

* BONUS EPISODE This is Thursday, yes, I know I don't normally release a podcast on Thursdays. However, this is a bonus episode that I can't wait to share with you. I have a guest today and Tony, my husband assists me in interviewing him. We discuss grief, lament, God's goodness, and the pain that we suffer here on this earth. This episode is special to me because Tom is involved in a ministry in...

Grief Tip With The Grief Mentor How do you reframe your thoughts? Because let's face it, our thoughts determines our beliefs and our beliefs determines our actions. How you frame your grief will determine how you live your life. But how do you sort it all out? Where do you start? Grief brain can keep you stuck in confusion and the chaos of all the thoughts that is coming in your mind quicker than...

Real Talk with The Grief Mentor Why do we feel so lonely when we're grieving? Even if you have lots of people around you, grief can still make you feel lonely and isolated. That's the topic of our discussion today. How to overcome loneliness when someone you love dies. Because friend, you need peace in your heart, a starting point and courage to take the next step.  Have you wondered how to reach...

Welcome to Q & A with The Grief Mentor. Have you wondered Why Pray? While working with a client recently I was asked Why pray? She was a grieving mom, broken hearted struggling to see God in her Grief . Living without her child didn't make sense to her. Why would God let her child die, and if this was all part of his plan then why pray anyway? I answer that question today. If this is you, stick me...

  Grief Tip Week With The Grief Mentor What's your biggest hurdle of grief? What's the one thing you struggle with the most? It can be difficult to pick one, but to find peace in the chaos, we work step by step.  One thing those of us that grieve all have in common, is facing those special days and holidays and what to do about it. And that's the step that we're going to focus on today. I know you...

Grief Tip With The Grief Mentor Today we discuss all things triggers. We are going to define what they are, how they affect your grief journey, and what to do about them. Are you ready to make you a priority in your grief journey? It's time! You of all people realize how fragile life is. There is no more to time to waste, make the decision that is going to make a difference in your life today. Get...

Real Talk with The Grief Mentor Have you wondered if you would ever reach a place in your grief journey where you could use your pain for purpose? In todays episode I remove the overwhelm and make it simple by giving you what you need to use your pain for purpose.  What's holding you back from using your pain for purpose? Are you wrestling with God asking him how He could let you down when you nee...

This is Q & A week with The Grief Mentor. The question I answer today is: How To Support Child Loss By Still Birth | Living And Dying Before They Were Born. Today's  episode is dedicated to all the moms and dads who have suffered the loss of their child by stillbirth. Do you understand stillbirth? Do you know what it means to have a child die by stillbirth?  Todays podcast was inspirted by Kristin...

Have you ever heard a story that changed your life? In todays episode your going to hear a hard story. But if you stay tuned to the end, you will hear a story thats been made beautilful by the hand of God.  Meet Arlo and Capri Weiskopf, they have four children and live in Maryland. One day their life changed forever.  Do you struggle in the hard places of grief? Is it difficult for you to forgive...

Grief Tip with The Grief Mentor: Do you spend most of your time living in the past or the future? Today I take you on a journey, so much our time in grief feels surrounded by darkness. Sometimes it's difficult to see a ray of light pushing through the crevices in the walls that surround us. I pray that the Holy Spirit uses our time together to bring a ray of light into your grief. Do you believe i...

Today in Real Talk with the Grief Mentor we tackle the dread of what to do with the belongings of the one you love. Make a plan with me today to do the thing, whatever it is that you have been putting off because of the dread and the overwhelm.  Let's connect: Are you struggling with day to day life, trying to manage your grief but feel stuck. Do you need a gentle nudge in the right direction? Boo...

Q&A with Your Grief Mentor: I received a message from a precious DIL who is asking how to help her MIL grieve well, after the death of the love of her life. Today I break down her question step by step giving her direction on what to do for her MIL to be seen and heard as well as grieve within her family and community.  Let's connect: Are you struggling with day to day life, trying to manage your...

How's your thought life? Do know the difference between negative thoughts and thoughts of condemnation? Do all of your conversations with your living family focus on the death of the one you love? Are your thoughts keeping you in turmoil and preventing you from living the life you have left on this earth? What if I told you it's possible to be free from the weight of your thoughts? Would you belie...

Do you want to make a difference in child sex trafficking? Have you seen or heard of the movie "Sound Of Freedom?"  I want to open your eyes to the life of a child in Romania. The truth is guys, we can't change the whole world, but we can change the life of one, and that starts with one generation at a time. And today my guest is Rachel Ross. Rachel Ross is the founder of Forget Me Not Ministries....

Go behind the scenes with Teresa as she gives you a peek behind the curtain in Real Talk with The Grief Mentor as she helps you discover that you are stronger than you think you are.  Scripture referenced 2 Corinthians 12:9  Let's connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Become A Grief Mentor Insider :  Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/g...

Welcome to Episode 6 in the Grief Round Table Miniseries. The topic today centers on tools for the journey. Each guests shares what was most impactful in their early grief and beyond. This is the last episode in this series. If you've learned something, or gained strength for your journey please reach out and let me know. These ladies have opened their hearts and let you in to most the precious vu...

Welcome to Episode 5 in The Grief Round Table Miniseries.  The topic today is gratitude. Grief and graditude do they sit well with one another?  What are we supposed to be thankful for? We discuss the role of gratitude or the lack of and how that manifested in their grief journeys.   During this episode each guest takes a moment to speak to you personally and encourage you right where you are in y...

Welcome to Episode 4 i n The Grief Round Table Miniseries. The topic today is Anger. Is it wrong to be angry when someone you love you dies? Are you angry with yourself, or someone you love, or maybe your angry at God? I get it, because I was angry at God too. We take the lid off of anger today and discuss the role it played in each guests grief journey.   To hear each guest personal story of loss...

Today is Episode 3 of the Grief Round Table Miniseries. The topic today is forgiveness. If someone you love died at the hands of another or you've struggled to forgive yourself or someone you love for the death of your loved one, this episode will bring to the surface the steps needed to forgive and shine the light on the freedom that forgiveness brings to your life.  Each guest shares their perso...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Grief Round Table Miniseries. Our topics include how to answer tough questions that come up in casual conversation regarding child loss and what to do about special days like birthdays and holidays. Each guest gives their view of how to celebrate the one they love on those really hard days that none of us expected to ever learn to manage.   To learn more about each gues...

Grief Round Table Miniseries. Today is the first episode in a 6 part Miniseries Titled "Grief Round Table." You will meet 5 courageous women that have suffered devastating loss. They are here to share their stories with you because they want to make a difference in your life. For the next 5 weeks you will hear their stories, their struggles in the hard places, and what they did to survive. Our pra...