Grief: Ebbs and Flows

This podcast is dedicated to talking about grief. Losing a loved one is difficult. Let’s talk about how it impacted you and how you’ve grown in your experience with grief. Join host AJ in his grief journey to connect and share others' stories as well. Grief doesn't have to be losing a loved one; it could be losing a friendship, a break up of a relationship, a divorce, losing a job, etc. Let's discuss.

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Episodes

Some Things are better left unsaid

Join host AJ as he talks about lost motivation, his anger and depression stage of grief, some quotes from friends, a brief post from his recent published blog, and a story about another passing that has impacted him almost in the same way as losing his father.

Oct 31, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10

More Firsts in a long year of firsts

Join host AJ as he discusses some more firsts in a long year of firsts without his father. His reaction to birthdays and the continued exhaustion that plays a role in grief.

Sep 16, 2024•23 min

Grief Comes & Goes and Ebbs & Flows

Join host AJ as he talks about grief and the struggles when a moment comes up unexpectedly. This time a moment came up while AJ was cleaning.

Aug 19, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9

When you are ready

Join host AJ as he discusses waiting until you are ready to start processing grief related things. Exploring boxes, reaching out for help, talking to others, etc. When one person is ready, isn't the same time for someone else.

Aug 06, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Taking Breaks in Grief

Join host AJ as he talks about taking breaks, knowing your limits, and knowing what you can handle. From his experience of cleaning out a dentist's practice and knowing what he can and cannot handle, AJ believes it is crucial to take a break sometimes.

Jul 19, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7

God Puts People in our Lives for a Reason

Join host AJ as he shares a few relationships that have impacted his life, as well as his renewed faith in the Lord and how God heals and provides.

Jul 10, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Grief Free For All

In this episode, join host AJ as he covers a few topics. Included in this episode are keeping connections with others, some words on coping mechanisms, and a bit of validation when it comes to grief processing.

Jul 01, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The First Times

Join host AJ as he discusses his first experiences without his father. FIrst holidays, first sporting events, first birthdays, etc.

Jun 23, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Confronting the stages of grief

Join host AJ as he tackles the stages of grief for what they mean in the loss of his loved ones. AJ also adds two more stages to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' five stages, which include guilt and exhaustion.

Jun 16, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Initial Lessons in Grief after six months

Join host AJ as he dives into six lessons learned in the first six months of grieving his father's and his close friend of his father's, Tom's losses. He also has a personal reflection about the upcoming Father's Day holiday and how tough this holiday is going to be for him.

Jun 11, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ebbs and Flows Pilot

In this first episode of this podcast series, join host AJ as he explains his introduction to grief following the loss of his father and his father's best friend in about six weeks. These losses have impacted AJ in a way that he had never imagined. It is essential to talk about grief.

Jun 04, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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