Have you or someone you know lost a child? The grief journey for parents who have lost a child is uniquely difficult and can cause overwhelming feelings of guilt. Today, I am re-releasing episode 37 where I was joined by Katie Greer. During a trip to Mexico in 2016, Katie’s four-year-old daughter Marissa drowned. This horrific loss led Katie to self-medicating, isolating herself from loved ones, and intense feelings of anger. Upon discovering the Grief Recovery Method, Katie began to accept that...
Jul 26, 2022•54 min•Ep. 51
“Grief is the doorway into a man’s mature masculinity.” In this episode, back by popular demand, I'm re-releasing episode 28 where I was joined by John Lee Harold. John is a bestselling author of over 25 books, with his most popular being The Flying Boy, and has toured internationally for 30 years. John is a pioneer in the fields of self-help, anger management, recovery, codependency, emotional regression, emotional intelligence, relationships, and men’s issues. His expertise, highly innovative ...
Jul 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 50
How have you maintained communication and support with those in your life that have transitioned to the “ other side ”? There is no one way or “right way”, the only thing that matters is that you lean into what makes you feel most connected. In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Joe McQuillin for a second time. Joe’s life was forever changed on a January morning in 2016, when he received a call that his son, Christopher, along with three of his friends, was missing and soon after his bod...
Jun 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 49
Trigger Warning: This episode talks about gun violence and mass shootings. In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Chelsea Lin Wallace. Chelsea is a former elementary school educator turned children’s author and a poet with a Master’s in Education. She loves teaching children how to express themselves creatively through poetry and writing. Chelsea’s debut picture book, A Home Names Walter , is a comforting story based on her childhood experience moving around frequently and how we can crea...
Jun 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 48
How has the grief you’ve experienced played a role in who you are today? Grief and trauma changes the trajectory of our life, no matter how old we were when the tragedy or loss took place. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Michael Gershe. At just 8 weeks old, Michael survived a drunk driving crash that killed his mother. The grief from this experience impacted his entire childhood and relationships with his father and brother who were also processing their grief. In 2015, Michael fou...
May 31, 2022•52 min•Ep. 47
Has your life changed overnight? We never know what tomorrow can bring, which is why it’s so important to be grateful for what we have today. In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Scott Chesney, a world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach. At the age of 15, Scott woke up with paralysis from a sudden spinal stroke. Since navigating life with paralysis for nearly 35 years, Scott is known as “The Commander in Change” by his clients. His work has been applauded by The United Nations...
May 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 46
How have you continued the legacy of someone that you have lost? Passing on the lessons they instilled in you is a wonderful way to honor their life and navigate your grief. In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Jodi Hope Grinwald. Jodi is a multi-passionate social entrepreneur, a changemaker, non-profit leader, podcast host, Certified Professional Coach, consultant, and speaker. After losing her father to ALS, Jodi co-founded the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation to continue his pass...
May 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 45
How do you stay connected to the loved ones you have lost? We are able to honor the lives of those we have lost while still moving forward on our own when we work to recover from grief. In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Jennifer Osler-Bolton. Jennifer is a wife, widow, mom, and stepmom. After the sudden and tragic death of her first husband, Jennifer had to learn how to navigate life with loss while raising two children and finding balance between grief and hope. Since remarrying and...
Apr 19, 2022•53 min•Ep. 44
Are you grieving and healing trauma from cultural expectations, stereotypes, and standards? In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Poppy Farsijani. Poppy is a journalist, author, motivational speaker, founder of Poppy Farsijani Fragrance, and host of “The Poppy Wellness Show”. As a rebellious Amerian-Iranian teenager living in Brooklyn, Poppy’s family decided to relocate back to their native country of Iran. This new life in Iran stripped Poppy of the Western freedoms that she had grown u...
Apr 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 43
Trigger Warning: This episode covers topics like sexual abuse, sex trafficking, prostitution, and suicide. In this episode, I am joined by the incredibly inspiring Catherine Ann Wilson. Catherine is a survivor of nearly 20 years of early childhood abuse, molestation, bullying, rape, and sex trafficking from 12 to 17 years old. After 20 years of abuse followed by 20 more years ``surviving the surviving”, Catherine has gone through intense healing, self-help, and personal growth. She has since fou...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 42
When we think of dying, we associate the emotions of pain and fear. But with the right support, tools, and resources, it is possible for a loved one to transition with ease…. peacefully. In this episode, I am joined by Christine Rooney. Christine held the hands of her grandmother then two years later her father and then two years after that her mother as they took their final breath. Witnessing those closest to her transition from life to death taught Christine that it was possible for the dying...
Mar 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 41
Are you inspired to do something in memory of who you have lost? Continuing their legacy will turn your grief into a gift that will not only help you during your grief recovery, but will make a difference in other’s lives as well. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Catherine “Cat” Curry-Williams. After losing her newborn son Shane in 1997, Cat founded Shane’s Inspiration, a global non-profit which creates inclusive playgrounds and educational programs for children with disabilities. T...
Feb 22, 2022•47 min•Ep. 40
Do you feel as though you have unprocessed grief? Grief isn’t a linear journey with a start and an end, while going through the waves of grief it is important to understand how to process the emotions that come up. In this episode, I am joined by Sonny Mayo, an accomplished recording artist, a board member as well as a program administrator for the non profit organization Rock to Recovery®, Breathwork practitioner, and accountability coach. Grief has played a pivotal role in Sonny’s spiritual tr...
Feb 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 39
What are your intentions for the New Year? Reflect and honor where you are along your grief recovery journey and how you can move forward into this next chapter. In this solo episode, I am talking about New Year intentions and my reflections on some of the top episodes from the past year. The beginning of the year is always a special time for reflection and setting intentions so we can continue growing and unfolding. Since I first started this podcast, my mission has been to open the conversatio...
Jan 25, 2022•53 min•Ep. 38
Have you or someone you know lost a child? The grief journey for parents who have lost a child is uniquely difficult and can cause overwhelming feelings of guilt. In this episode, I am joined by Katie Greer. During a trip to Mexico in 2016, Katie’s four year old daughter Marissa drowned. This horrific loss led Katie to self medicating, isolating herself from loved ones, and intense feelings of anger. Upon discovering the Grief Recovery Method, Katie began to accept that grief is a natural and no...
Jan 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 37
What do you wish you could say to the loved ones you have lost? While you can’t change what happened while they were alive, this episode will inspire you to share messages with those who have left this world. In this episode, I am joined by Corey Dembeck, a local travel journalist and creator of the Telephone of the Wind in the woods of Oregon. The idea for the Telephone of the Wind came from a podcast where he heard about a disconnected rotary telephone installed almost a decade ago in Otsuchi,...
Dec 28, 2021•31 min•Ep. 36
Are you uncomfortable with getting older? While there is increased grief with aging, we can still grow older with enthusiasm and increased longevity. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by the inspiring Dr. Ron Kaiser. For six decades, Dr. Ron has helped individuals of all ages to be the best version of themselves and increase longevity and age with enthusiasm. Dr. Ron is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and Director of Psychology at the Jefferson Headache Center and the author...
Dec 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 35
Do you have mixed emotions around the holidays? The holidays can be particularly difficult if you are estranged or distanced from certain relationships in your life. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by the amazing Candace Pollock. Candace is an attorney, the host of the podcast, The Intentionality Gurus, and the founder of her coaching business, the Advisors Institute. Candace’s true joy is uncovering the root and factors that drive thoughts, feelings and behaviors so her clients can g...
Nov 30, 2021•41 min•Ep. 34
Have you experienced back-to-back challenges throughout your life? As the old saying goes, when it rains it pours, but by taking the time to process and move through our grief, we can conquer anything. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by the wonderful Dr. Marcy Cole. Dr. Marcy Cole is a holistic psychotherapist who works with adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. Throughout this episode, Dr. Cole shared her personal stories of grief. She describes her experience when he...
Nov 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 33
Have you experienced back-to-back challenges throughout your life? As the old saying goes, when it rains it pours, but by taking the time to process and move through our grief, we can conquer anything. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by the courageous Pamela Robins. Pamela experienced the loss of her mother after a long battle with cancer, her own cancer diagnosis two days after her Mother's funeral, the breakdown of her marriage during her cancer recovery, vocal cord paralysis, and m...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 32
Have you experienced multiple losses of loved ones? Every individual grieving process teaches us something new and enhances our appreciation for life. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Emily Thiroux Threatt. After losing her first and second husband, her sister, her father, her mother, and more family members, Emily has experienced an overwhelming amount of grief in her life. Despite her losses, Emily has shared what she has learned about the grieving process and how she still lives ...
Oct 19, 2021•50 min•Ep. 31
Have you lost a partner or known someone else who has? When the person you love the most passes on, grieving may show you a unique perspective about your relationship that you hadn’t recognized before. In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Patrick Long. Patrick is a father and widower born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2019, Patrick lost his wife, Melanie, to breast cancer. During the months after her passing, Patrick endeavored to follow his lifelong dream of being an author and...
Oct 05, 2021•46 min•Ep. 30
Do you have someone in your life that has limited time on Earth left? When we are expecting death, it can be hard to understand and work through our grief while the person is transitioning. In this solo episode , I am talking about how expected deaths bring a different grief recovery experience than the unexpected ones. If you know someone that has been given a timeline for the amount of life they have left to live, you may be experiencing unexpected emotions that are different from other grief ...
Sep 21, 2021•18 min•Ep. 29
“Grief is the doorway into a man’s mature masculinity.” In this episode, I am joined by John Lee. John is a bestselling author of over 25 books, with his most popular being The Flying Boy, and has toured internationally for 30 years. John is a pioneer in the fields of self-help, anger management, recovery, codependency, emotional regression, emotional intelligence, relationships, and men’s issues. His expertise, highly innovative work, and early involvement in the Men’s Movement have led him to ...
Sep 07, 2021•39 min•Ep. 28
Have you experienced the loss of an animal? Our connection with the animals in our lives is strong and losing a furry soulmate is devastating. While this episode has solely focused on the grief experience for humans, it is important to acknowledge the grief recovery process after losing an animal. In this episode, I am joined by internationally acclaimed animal communicator, Candi Cane Cooper. Candi was born with the gift of connecting and speaking with animals who are alive and those who have c...
Aug 24, 2021•55 min•Ep. 27
Do you find that the pain from your previous relationships impacts your ability to build new stable and healthy relationships? In this episode , I am joined by the incredible transformational relationship mentor Gary Salyer. After experiencing dysfunctional relationships throughout his adolescence, Dr. Gary Salyer has taken what he has learned to help singles and couples rewrite the rules for love in their brains so they can create a love that lasts. Dr. Gary speaks to a national audience as a f...
Aug 10, 2021•57 min•Ep. 26
Are you struggling to transform your life? When you begin your healing process from past or current trauma, you will begin your soul recovery journey and create change for your life. In this episode, I am joined by Ester Nicholson. Ester is a renowned vocalist, former addict, teacher, and author of Soul Recovery – 12 Keys to Healing Dependence. After recovering from addiction and rising to vocalist success, Ester finally realized what her healing called her to: A mission worth living for. Soul R...
Jul 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 25
Is emotionally eating one of your coping mechanisms? No matter how minor or extreme your emotional eating habits are, today’s episode can help you take simple steps towards a life without the obsession with food. In this episode, I am joined by Tricia Nelson, an emotional eating expert. Tricia Nelson lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Tricia has spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. Tricia is a...
Jul 13, 2021•40 min•Ep. 24
In the grief recovery process, you have to do the self-care that you don’t want to do. Self-care isn’t about face masks and bubble baths but it’s about taking the action you don’t want to do but you know it will help you. In this episode, I am joined by Robert Radnoti, an engineer, track coach at Pepperdine University, hypnosis specialist, and an incredible man on a mission to help the world! Robert is on a journey of exploration into the natural healing properties of mind, body, and spirit. Whe...
Jun 29, 2021•49 min•Ep. 23
Have you known or lost anyone in your life due to cancer? The pain and suffering that cancer causes isn’t a quick recovery process - don’t forget to give yourself grace and take the time needed to recover through the grief and trauma. In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful, inspiring, and resilient Julia Evans. Julia has battled and beat cancer not once, but twice, and is now the founder of the non-profit, Coloring Over Cancer. As a survivor of Lymphoma of the brain and breast cancer and ...
Jun 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 22
