The Sacred Journey Through Grief

Send a text In this episode, I explore how laughter can be a surprising but powerful part of the grieving process. From personal stories to science-backed benefits, I show how humor offers moments of relief, connection, and even healing. Whether spontaneous or intentional, laughter has a place...even in our deepest sorrow. Topics Covered: • Why laughter can be a healthy and healing response to gri...

Send a text Many approaches to grief focus on your thoughts, but healing goes deeper. In this episode, I share practical ways to access your core beliefs, and why acceptance in grief isn’t passive…it’s a powerful, active choice. When you learn to work with what’s underneath the surface, your transition from active grief to rebuilding your life becomes joyously possible. Topics Covered: • How to re...

Send a text While grief stirs up all kinds of emotions, it also brings up a slew of uncomfortable and repetitive thoughts…but what if trying to “fix” those thoughts misses the deeper truth? In this episode, I explore the difference between thoughts and the powerful beliefs that live underneath them. And why therapies like CBT, DBT and ACT often miss the mark. Understanding this distinction between...

Send a text You’ve probably heard the term “grief work” tossed around by counselors and coaches. But what does it really mean?  In this episode, I take a closer look at what grief work actually is, why it’s more than just “feeling your feelings,” and how it can guide you toward healing and transformation. Topics Covered: Why the term grief work feels vague (and why that matters) The deeper layers...

Send a text Grieving is a process of sorting—sorting through memories, emotions, beliefs, as well as the physical belongings. But this sorting isn’t just about organizing; it’s about discovering who you are now and what truly matters moving forward. In this episode, I explore tips for emotionally preparing to go through their belongings, tips for actually going through their things, and the deep s...

Send a text In this final episode of our interview, Deb Bedula and I continue the conversation on grief, healing, and the ripple effects of compassion and connection. We talk about supporting children, stabilizing parents, and embracing continuing bonds with those we've lost.  And though it’s getting a little better, we lament the lack of adequate grief education for counselors and coaches. S...

Send a text In Part 2 of my conversation with Deb Bedula, we explore some of the less talked about aspects of grief…the words we use, the cultural traditions we come from, and the trust we build with others can all play a big role in how we experience and express grief. We talk about how language can be both comforting and hurtful, why men sometimes feel like they need to grieve in private, and ho...

Send a text In this episode, I am interviewed by one of my former hospice bereavement clients, Deb Bedula.  We share our stories of death, grief and rebuilding meaningful and happy lives. Together, we explore the unique journey that grief entails, including insights into how we process loss, grow through self-reflection, and ultimately rebuild our lives in ways that honor our past and embrace the...

Send a text In this episode, I explore a surprising yet powerful tool for healing through grief: curiosity. While grief often feels like something we want to escape, getting curious about it can open new pathways for understanding and growth. I discuss how heart-centered curiosity allows us to navigate the toughest questions: Why did this happen? Who am I becoming? What does life look like now? Jo...

Send a text In this episode, I talk about the stages of grief…what they are, where they came from and why you can ignore them.  The 5 stages of grief have become nothing more than a cultural cliché used to describe political and sports losses, and bear little resemblance to the real experiences of people who are grieving. Though they were revolutionary when first published by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross...

Send a text In this episode, I talk about falling apart…what it is, why we fear it and why falling apart might not be such a bad thing. Falling apart is actually not the worst thing that can happen. What you really need to worry about is NOT falling apart. As scary as it is, it is a necessary part of grief, and the more you resist it, the harder your grief can become.  Stick with me here. I explai...

Send a text In this episode, I share one of the better portrayals of grief, particularly the grief following the death of a spouse, I’ve seen on television or in the movies. It’s NOT the 5 Stages and it’s NOT mental health diagnostics. So I take you through the storyline of Emily’s grief in the Gilmore Girls, “A Year in the Life”, sharing what I think they got right and what they didn’t, along wit...

Send a text In this episode,  I talk about the single most important thing everyone needs to know in the first few weeks and months following the death of their person...and most do not.  So many people go through their grief wondering if they're doing this grief thing right.  Given the advice our culture so blithely hands out, it's little wonder so many worry that they are doing it all...