The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's Death

In Episode 82, we discuss the challenges we face after the death of our husband or wife and how widows and widowers struggle to build a new life. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Even if it is a suicide hotline, do not think they cannot...

In Episode 81, we discuss the challenges we face after the death of our father or father figures, those longing to become fathers, those who have buried children as well as how we can help ourselves during our grieving process. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful...

In Episode 80, we discuss the challenges we face after the death of a parent or parents and how we can help ourselves during our grieving process. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Get my book " Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a...

In Episode 79, we discuss how our faith is challenged after the death of a loved one and how we might reconnect and rebuild our relationship with God. Bless you my warrior, my friend! xoxo

In Episode 78, we honor the memory of those who were killed in the military and how we are affected by their deaths. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique here for Stress and Overwhelm . It will soothe y...

In Episode 77, we discuss how we tend to feel invisible while attending gatherings after a loved one's death when others don't know how to treat us. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique here for Stress...

In Episode 76, we discuss the painful subject of grieving when a parent is emotionally or physically absent. They may still be with us or have died, yet the hurt lingers. Learn ways to cope and reduce these scars. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of...

In Episode 75, we remember our mothers and mother figures who made an impact on our lives. We also discuss the pain of bereaved mothers, ladies who struggle to bear the title and those who will never be called "Mom." Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host...

In Episode 74, we discuss the anxiety and stress our children and teens can face after a loved one's death and how to help them deal with their difficulties and challenges. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom Te...

In Episode 73, we discuss the various intellectual challenges we go through after the death of a loved one and ways to help ourselves cope through these challenges. For my listeners in India and around the world who are being affected again by the Coronavirus, below is a list of the episodes I shared in 2020 when we were locked down in the USA: Episode 16 - Coronavirus | Dealing with Fear and the...

In Episode 72, we share the life of HRH the Prince Philip, his devotion to HRH The Queen Elizabeth II, who was married for 73 years and died on April 9, 2021 at age 99, two months shy of his 100th birthday. We also discuss widowhood and its affect on the Queen as she approaches her 95th Birthday only a few days after her husband's funeral and burial. Additional Notes: There are many wonderful docu...

In Episode 71, we discuss how to alert your employer and colleagues of the death of a loved one and what to expect when you return to work. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique here for Stress and Overw...

In Episode 70, we look at Easter and Passover and how helping others, even though we ourselves are grieving, will uplift us while bringing joy to others. Additional Notes: To telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions, visit Crisis Connections at my website   Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique here for...

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In Episode 69, we look at major and minor decisions that should not be made immediately after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: To telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions, visit Crisis Connections at my website   Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique here for Stress and Overwhelm . It will soothe y...

In Episode 68, we discuss the guilt we may feel when someone we love has died suddenly and how we can help ourselves release this pain. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique here for Stress and Overwhelm...

In Episode 67, we explore how we isolate ourselves for much longer than is healthy and look at ways to allow ourselves to flourish again after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique h...

In Episode 66, we discuss the unique emotions and challenges we experience when we grieve for a friend who has died. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique here for Stress and Overwhelm . It will soothe y...

In Episode 65, we venture into the dark places we sometimes find ourselves after a loved one's death and look at ways to climb out of that pit toward a better place in life. Additional Notes: Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions. Learn the Emotional Freedom T...

In Episode 64, we look at the death of celebrities, sports figures, radio and tv personalities, actors and others and discuss why we are affected by their challenges and grieve their deaths. Last year, in episode 10, we spoke about how we feel when our heroes share about their terminal illnesses or have died.  We revisit this discussion now that Alex Trebek and Rush Limbaugh have succumbed to thei...

In Episode 63, we look at ways to help ourselves as we approach our own special day each year after we've experienced a loved one's death. Additional Notes: Treat yourself to our beautiful Heart of Gold "I Remember" Teeshirt at The Mary Mac Store. Something so special for yourself or someone who is grieving a loved one's death. Remember, a portion of all proceeds help fund The Foundation for Griev...

In Episode 62, we look at our feelings as Valentine's Day approaches and how to help ourselves through this special, yet melancholy, day. Additional Notes: Treat yourself to our beautiful Heart of Gold "I Remember" mug . Something so special for your collection. Remember, a portion of all proceeds help fund The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. , the first national non-profit public charity w...

In Episode 61, Disenfranchised Grief II, we continue to delve into the trauma and pain mourners feel when they can't fully express their loss after a loved one's death and how to help ourselves cope. Additional Notes: To see my signature Heart of Gold "I Remember" Tees, Hoodies and other products at The Mary Mac Store , either for yourself or as a gift for someone grieving the death of a loved one...

In Episode 60, we delve into the trauma and pain mourners feel when they can't fully express their loss after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: If you are feeling shame either because you've imposed it on yourself for what you "think" a certain death means to you, or because others are making your feel that way, you might find solace in this EFT Tapping Video by Arianna Opper, D.O .  She has...

In Episode 59, we discuss how those who claimed to have your back after the death of a loved one, slowly or abruptly exit your life and how others unexpectedly appear at your side. Additional Notes: When you've had serious emotional blows, taking Bach's Rescue Remedy can be very helpful. (Does contain alcohol, so be aware.) A few drops on your tongue and a short nap can calm you. Also, you can fin...