You Are Loved

On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest Dr. Tony Hampton.  Some of you may remember Dr. Hampton from our summit that took place on Valentine's Day? He was graciously a speaker at the Healing After Suicide Summit. Dr. Hampton explains what he calls N.E.S.T and why it is so important that we are constantly aware of each letter on a daily basis.  N= Nutrition E= Exercise S= Stress Redu...

Special guest Dr. LaRenda Jones stops by from Beneath The Grief Ministries to discuss grief. She says, "So often we are grieving so many things." I can relate because my sister's death was only one major loss that I was grieving at that time. Little did I know that there were other smaller losses packed into the "big" loss (being sister's death) that I was grieving in a...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about my personal experience between traditional "talk therapy" vs. coaching.   I have been to a counseling many times throughout my healing journey.   The stigma surrounding therapy is still there.   I wish it wasn't because you should never feel ashamed for seeking help and support for yourself.   You are worth feeling well again!  So am I...  We...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can find ways to embrace the season you're in.  If you are grieving, you can still discover ways to embrace the season of grief in a new way.  It may be challenging to learn how to embrace this season of grief but it is still possible.  As I reflect on my season of grief and embracing this new season of life that I'm in. May you find peace...

On the podcast, I'm talking my sister as I reflect on her beautiful life as we approach her 4 year anniversary of her death. Not a day goes by when I don't miss her deeply. I think of her often. What she would be doing... The one thing that helps when the tears come is to remember that still loves me. Remember, YOU ARE LOVED! For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and mo...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how we need to recharge our batteries when we are grieving. Special guest Stacey Seuferer stops by and we continue our fabulous conversation on the podcast. Some of you may remember Stacey from our Healing After Suicide summit that took place last month? We also take a deeper dive into how it is going to be a learning process for everyone involved as you navig...

On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest, Nesreen Ahmed. We take a deeper dive about how we can often seek isolation when we are grieving. How your grief still matters, no matter if it was a sibling like me, or a child or spouse. Supporting ourselves first becomes so important. Especially during grief, remembering we can give ourselves compassion and grace. Knowing our own limits as we disco...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can continue to let love win after suicide. For those of you who were able to join me, I wrapped up a NEW Healing After Suicide Summit on Wed. We talked about resources, tools and having a strong, connected community makes all the difference when it comes to healing and grief. You can access the interviews and be able to purchase a Healing Pass so that...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can continue to find healing, strength and other people who have experienced a similar loss as you as I host the Healing After Suicide Summit! You may find yourself feeling alone as you try to navigate your grief? Perhaps you are wanting someone who has experienced it and wants to help support you... Look no further than the Healing After Suicide Summi...

On the podcast, I'm talking special guest, Steve Bisson. I bet you didn't know that exercise, therapy and  healing go hand and hand? It's true! I didn't know this either, but when you allow exercise to help in the healing process, you will be amazed at how much easier it is to tackle the day and to process all the emotions that can surface. Because let's be honest, No one wants to feel worse...

 I'm talking with special guest Dr. Anna Esparham about how we can manage our physical pain after experiencing a loss of a loved one to suicide. I know that I experienced physical pain in the form of headaches and other symptoms after my sister passed away. We discuss how physical pain can unfold over time. How it usually isn't a sudden thing that we may sometimes think it is... And we take a...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can write resolutions that help you heal. Everyone seems to be thinking about what are their goals and new year's resolutions for the upcoming year? Maybe for most, it’s getting healthy? Changing or incorporating a new fitness goal? What if I asked you about healing? Would you have any resolutions when it comes to your healing? What about grief? Do you...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can begin healing after suicide over the next 12 weeks without the overwhelm. I had never experienced a tragedy of this magnitude before. EVER! Yes, I was no stranger to loss. But to lose a loved one by suicide was a uncharted territory. Not just for me, but for my whole family as well… So where did I begin? Would it be possible to simply start the hea...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can begin the new year with a clean slate. We often tell ourselves that we aren't ready... That we will wait to begin the healing process when we are ready. But I can say my experience was that I couldn't wait until I was ready because I knew deep down that " someday " would never come unless I decided today was as good as any to start the healing proc...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about the "year" that changed everything for me and my family. Yes, you know which year that I'm referring to... But I share how I took a completely different approach. I found it fitting for where we are at currently. With so much uncertainty and unknowns, I wanted to look back on my journey and how it applies to grief. Weathering out the storm- both internally and...

On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest Amy Bishop. We discuss how to find peace through things like yoga. She mentions various documents that she recommends as a death doula to have in place because they are so important. And giving yourself the time and space to grieve. Allowing it be seen and felt. Even though, it might be easier and less painful to sweep it under the rug. Taking moments...

On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest Gwen Kapcia. Gwen joined me when we had the Healing After Suicide summit in July of this year. We go into the holidays and how they can be difficult this time of year. Maybe this is your first holiday without your loved one? Or, Perhaps it's been many Christmas's since then, Yet, We can find ways of remembering them and enjoy the holidays. Remember, Y...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how to get through the holidays without your loved one. This can be difficult because if this is your first Christmas without them, it can be both painful and challenging. I share what it was like our first Christmas without my sister. The feelings that I had after and how to approach the season. May you find peace this holiday. Remember, YOU ARE LOVED! For mo...

On the podcast, I'm talking all about how a thoughtful gift can make all the difference. What do I mean? I share a personally story about getting a terrible gift one holiday and how that made me feel. Because receiving a thoughtful gift can make all the difference to the person getting it. Why? When you take the time to carefully and Yes, thoughtfully think of a gift for someone, They know and fee...

On the podcast, I'm talking about the subscription box that I created with you in mind. Because I remembered feeling like I didn't know how to even begin to process my sister's death? Let alone, where do I start? How? Each month, You receive something in the mail just for YOU! It allows you to process your grief on a month to month way. Maybe you are like me and you don't know where to start? Or,...

On the podcast, I'm talking all gratitude. I go into how expressing gratitude and thanks isn't just for Thanksgiving. We can build our own book or journal our gratitude on a daily basis if we wanted to? Because when we aren't reminded of what we are grateful for, we can get lost in the hustle and bustle of life. Don't you agree? When we pause and slow down for a minute, we can be reminded of our l...

"How much have you been watered?" this is such a powerful question that I invite you to ask yourself.  We are diving deeper into our previous conversation from the Healing After Suicide summit that took place in July. Finding ways to feel more "watered" and How you can remind yourself to be watered on a regular basis. Marisha also talks candidly about her nephew and niece's tragic deaths. Rem...

On the podcast, I'm talking about experiencing your first Thanksgiving without them(your loved one) I share how I wrote in my journal, "This is weird and sad all at the same time." I talk about traditions and I didn't to go over to my parents my Thanksgiving. Why? Because I didn't want to. Yep, It's true... And you get to decide it also... Maybe you create a new tradition this Thanksgiving? One th...

I'm talking about being able to show your grief in a visible way? I remember moments when I was afraid to cry in front of my daughter because I didn't want her to see me "that way" or Feeling sad... Because I had to believe that I had to "keep it together" Do you ever feel this way? Please tell me that I wasn't the only one? But can I share that when I did cry or express my feelings, it opened up...

I'm talking all about how you can begin to let go of the shame and guilt that you might be experiencing. But to be completely honest, at least in my own experience, shame and guilt doesn’t enter my mind with bells and a blow horn. No, shame is more subtle and subdued . If I was going to release the shame and guilt that I felt, I needed to shift my focus and decide if I wanted to let the thought or...