Even though everyone’s grief journey is unique, there are still expectations and preconceived notions for how someone is supposed to grieve. “How can I be strong? Am I grieving right? Is it okay to feel this way?” These are some of the things that men as widowed fathers can think and feel throughout their grief. Today’s Grief Refuge podcast episode is an interview with Dr. Justin Yopp, psychologist and member of the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital. ...
Feb 15, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Throughout the grief journey, there comes a time when you contemplate your purpose. You may feel more lost than ever or deeply inspired to be a source of hope and healing for others. “What do I do now?” becomes a fundamental question for how to move forward. The answer dictates whether grief takes over or if your story of loss can transform into a one of continued love. Today’s Grief Refuge podcast episode is an interview with Pat Sheveland, the Creator and Director of the Confident Grief Coachi...
Feb 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The U.S. military serves as defense of the state and its interests against external armed threats. Many members lose their lives as part of active duty, other types of service, accidents, and other causes. What happens when everyday becomes a memorial for the families of the fallen? Today’s episode is an interview with Laura Herzog, Founder of Honoring Our Fallen. Laura shares more about the organization and the services and types of care it provides. If you need more support for your grief jour...
Jan 15, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Setting goals in life can be helpful. How helpful is setting goals in your grief? This episode explores the answer to this important question, offers some suggestions for goals to set, and also provides an alternative if setting goals doesn't feel right at this time. If you need more grief support, download the Grief Refuge app for daily companionship, comfort, care, and compassionate guidance for managing grief (on iOS and Android )....
Jan 01, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 42
How is grief managed in the hospice setting? In this conversation with Helen Bauer and Jerry Fenter from “The Heart of Hospice,” we discuss grief in hospice settings and how to help people live a high quality end of life experience. Do you need more grief support? Download the Grief Refuge app for daily companionship, comfort, care, and compassionate suggestions for managing grief (on iOS and Android )...
Dec 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 41
When you are grieving, faith can have a lasting impact on how you perceive the world. You can lose faith. You can grow in faith. On today’s episode, Reid interviews Gary Roe, the author of several books on grief, about his source of faith and how he leans on it to navigate the challenging thoughts and feelings that grief brings to life. Do you need more grief support? Download the Grief Refuge app for daily companionship, comfort, care, and compassionate suggestions for managing grief (on iOS an...
Dec 01, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Guilt is a common emotion one feels in grief. This episode explains 5 different types of guilt that grievers often feel: Survivor Guilt, Relief-Guilt, Joy-Guilt, Magical Thinking, and Long Standing Personality Factors. An overview of each one is provided. Is grief making your grief feel worse? Download the Grief Refuge app for more support and comfort (on iOS and Android )...
Nov 15, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Sometimes you just need to process grief in a way that's different from the norm. Sometimes you need something more than talking through your feelings. Sometimes you need more than a good cry. Sometimes you need to do something that allows you to express exactly what you’re feeling. On today’s episode, Gabriela Georges from The Grief Cocoon shares her expertise in helping to hold space and time for people to explore their grief in creative and healing ways. Get more support and comfort for your ...
Nov 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
You may not recognize her name but you will know her sorrow. It is a tremendous honor to interview Patty Reis on the Grief Refuge Podcast. Patty is one of the rare people in this world who has felt the depths of despair and has made choices to be a source of light in someone else’s dark- when it’s needed most. Enjoy this meaningful interview: shared from one grieving Soul to another. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS and Android ) for more grief support....
Oct 15, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Is there a way to live well, even while grieving? Grief Refuge welcomes Andrèa Grace Phillips from Griefway to share more about the loss of her son, Roman, and their continued relationship. Andrèa also shares how their connection and commitment to each other influences the services of Griefway: which includes grief guidance, support groups, and retreats for people in need. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS and Android ) for more grief support....
Oct 01, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It’s often a watch or another piece of jewelry. It be can heirloom items as unique as giraffe statues or it can weigh over 900 lbs. Whatever the sentimental object is, it has meaning and it keeps a connection to the special person you lost. On this Grief Refuge podcast episode, Reid narrates an article he wrote with his grief companioning colleague, Belinda Kock, to speak to the hard decisions of what to do with sentimental objects when coping with grief. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app...
Sep 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In times of brokenness, weakness, and despair, it’s not uncommon to have an experience that feels more than human. A connection to the Divine, communicating with a loved in Spirit form, and feelings of complete peace and grace: these are often labeled Transpersonal experiences. On this Grief Refuge podcast episode, Reid interviews Scott Janssen about his social work in hospice and what is shared when patients know sacred space is being held for them. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iO...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 34
“Preparing for death doesn’t mean you’re ever prepared.” A wise message from “Tina,” a Grief Refuge community member who shares her story of adapting to life after the loss of her mother. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS and Android ) for more grief support.
Aug 15, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 33
It’s hard to find support for your grief. It’s even harder to find a community that can provide the support you need. On this episode, I interview Sara Cobb from My Grief Connection- who is putting her heart and Soul into making it easier to find your community of grief support. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS or Android ) for grief support every day....
Aug 01, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
It's common to honor a loved one who has passed. How about honoring your grief? This episode talks you through what it means to honor your grief, why it's important, and how to do it. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS and Android ) for more grief support.
Jul 15, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Professionals call it "Prolonged Grief:" grief after the first year. It's taboo'd and can invoke feelings of shame if your grief still hurts. Karyn Arnold from Grief In Common joins me for a conversation about managing grief in the 2nd year of loss- when you can feel even more isolated because you're still grieving but the world has moved on. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS and Android ) for more grief support....
Jul 01, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Today, I'm sharing a personal story from my own experience. This story is one of many on the Grief Refuge app. If you're not getting enough grief support right now, download the app ( iOS and Android ).
Jun 15, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Parents are in a difficult situation when they have to hold their grief and the grief of their children. This episode is an interview with Mia Mendoza, Program Director at the Children's Grief Center of New Mexico. Mia shares more about the general ways children grieve and how adults can grieve around (and with) children. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS and Android ) for more grief support....
Jun 01, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In a culture of striving to move forward and get ahead, grief can put someone in a very uncomfortable and unfamiliar position. 5 Unspoken Truths About Grief will help you better understand your grieving process and provide support along your journey. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app (on iOS and Android ) for more comfort and solace while grieving....
May 14, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
There are a lot of people feeling a lot of pain for the loss of their pet. Today I interviewed Coleen Ellis from Two Hearts Pet Loss Center to have a deep and meaningful conversation regarding pet related grief. Be sure to download the Grief Refuge app ( iOS and Android ) for more grief support....
May 01, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Regret really hurts. It hurts emotionally and psychologically. Grief related regret can result in self judgment, sadness, shame, or depression. Some ways to work through grief related regret include reframing, apologizing, self compassion, and forgiveness. Listen to the full episode for all the details. #grief #griefsupport #griefjourney #griefhurts #dealingwithgrief #loveandloss #griefawareness #griefwork #griefislove #griefhealing #griefrefuge
Apr 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In life, it's common to care take and put someone else's needs before yours. In grief, it's common to get lost in emotions; not knowing what's true or real. When grief hits, it helps to set clear boundaries. This podcast episode will help you learn how. Download the Grief Refuge app for more comfort and support on your grief journey.
Apr 01, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It's easier than ever to find grief support on Facebook. There are dozens of groups made to help you feel comfort and support. But do these groups really help? This episode discusses some of the ways grief support groups on Facebook can help and hurt you. #grief #griefandloss #griefsupport #healing #griefjourney
Mar 15, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Grief can be overwhelming and it helps to have tools to cope with loss and all the feelings it creates. Today, I interviewed Heather Stang, the Director of the Mindfulness and Grief Institute about how mindfulness helps with grief. Learn more about Heather's new book From Grief to Peace here . #grief #loss #copingwithloss #mindfulnessandgrief #healing
Mar 01, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It's comforting to listen to other people share the story of their losses. In this episode, four wonderful people share parts of their personal stories. They share what they miss the most about their special loved ones. Narrated by Reid Peterson from Grief Refuge #grief #loss #griefsupport #griefandloss
Feb 15, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We all want to feel better when we're grieving. We also know feeling better isn't as simple as turning on the light switch. This episode shares important ways to help your healing process. #grief #loss #healing
Feb 01, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Sometimes loss can be so detrimental. All you can do is lean into it and see where it takes you. Hear Benjamin Allen's story and wisdom shared from his grief and healing in the afterloss. Follow Benjamin's page on Facebook . Contact Benjamin via his website . #grief #loss #healing
Jan 17, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Grief will change your life. In what way and how much really depends on you. Listen to four stories from people who experienced grief in unique ways. Get more support at griefrefuge.com #grief #loss #bereavement #healing #life #death #griefsupport #love
Jan 03, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Grief is a type of pain that can imprison hope. This episode shares 9 different ways to find hope when grief feels hopeless. More grief support at griefrefuge.com
Dec 21, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The stages of grief won't help. What will depends on how honest you are with your feelings. Get more grief support at griefrefuge.com #grief #loss #bereavement #healingfromloss
Dec 03, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 16
