Grief and illness are definitely related. This week, I'm sharing resources for further reading on how our bodies "keep score" of the trauma we have experienced. Season 5 of Coming Back premieres January 2, 2019! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win two copies of The Grief Recovery Method Handbook when you support Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 12/31/2018. Winner will receive two copies of The Grief Recovery Method Handbo...
Dec 12, 2018•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast My dad is getting remarried this weekend, so I'm sharing a few wedding stories that remind me of my mom including details I learned about her wedding after her death. Season 5 of Coming Back premieres January 2, 2019! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win two copies of The Grief Recovery Method Handbook when you support Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 12/31/2018. Winner will receive two copies of The Grief Recovery Method ...
Dec 05, 2018•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part of life after grief is letting yourself do things you'd think were "silly" or "weird" before. This week, I give myself permission to get nostalgic and revisit my younger self this time of year. Season 5 of Coming Back premieres January 2, 2019! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win two copies of The Grief Recovery Method Handbook when you support Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 12/31/2018. Winner will receive two copi...
Nov 28, 2018•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the end of Season 4 of Coming Back! I'm sharing some final thoughts with you from this season's episodes as well as some upcoming events, including another double-book giveaway! Enter the giveaway by supporting Coming Back on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 12/31/2018. Winner will receive two paperback copies of The Grief Recovery Method Handbook, a set of three Coming Back themed stickers, and a ha...
Nov 22, 2018•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Death didn't exist in Glen Lord's family—at least not in his childhood. After losing his four-year-old son Noah to complications of a tonsillectomy, he found himself angry and lost. Realizing the need for genuine, accurate information on grief, Glen founded The Grief Toolbox and the Walking Through Grief Support Series to connect with others in the midst of loss. Today we're talking about what it's like to grow up in a death-averse home, the three things we need to recover from grief, and the pr...
Nov 14, 2018•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Herb Knoll walked away from his life after his wife died of pancreatic cancer. In finding little to no support for widowers in books and grief groups, he forged his own path, spending nine years interviewing widowers and experts. The result of his research is his book, The Widower's Journey. This week, we're talking about anticipatory grief and how a number of caregivers fall ill during the caregiving process, what it's like to have losses occur on holidays and birthdays, and what men need in or...
Nov 07, 2018•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast A premonition dream of her daughter's death was became reality in 2009 when Lynda Cheldelin Fell lost her third child, Aly, in a car accident. Shortly after, her husband suffered a stroke leaving him with permanent disabilities. This "double whammy" of grief brought Lynda to a place that she describes as "far more than the '5 Stages.'" Today we're talking about how grief turns us into 2.0 versions of ourselves, how our lives after loss are made up of collateral blessings, and what it's like to g...
Oct 31, 2018•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robin Chodak lost her husband to suicide in 2005 and was instantly plunged into a world of myths and misinformation about suicide. Today, we're talking about the complications of grief due to suicide, the burden of saying "suicide is preventable," and what really helped Robin do a 180 in the aftermath of her husband's death. Also this week, I'm sharing my three biggest fears in the wake of my mom's death that I revealed in an interview on Moments of Hope with Lynda Cheldelin Fell. Experience a w...
Oct 24, 2018•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peggy Langenwalter and Trish Comer had their respective rugs pulled out from under them when their husbands died. "Widow" became their new, unwelcome reality and dealing with the loss of a spouse became their daily focus. On this first group discussion on Coming Back, we're talking about what it's like to take on the role of a deceased partner, how grief doesn't give a damn about convenience, and how everyone's voices are heard when we welcome grievers to a round table. Also this week, I'm talki...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cathy Cheshire wants you to change your mind, AKA the thoughts you think about grief. This week, we're talking about the losses that challenged her to develop mindfulness, including the deaths of her two sons, and the belief that grievers can heal themselves when given the right tools to do so. We're covering what it feels like to be punished for telling the truth about your loss, learning to love the people who could not love us, and how grief work is essentially a practice of "giving people ba...
Oct 10, 2018•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Seven years of non-stop losses drove Annah Elizabeth to ask, "What makes some people resilient and others crumble under the weight of grief?" That questioning led her to uncover her system of recovering from grief, The Five Facets of Healing. Today we're talking about how we spend the rest of our lives finding resolution for grief, how the second and third year of loss tend to be the hardest to cope with, and how not believing you're healing is a weird part of the healing process. Also this week...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast A suicide attempt was Barbara J. Hopkinson's wake-up call. In a brief moment, she realized she had a choice to make: live and dwell in her losses or choose the long, hard, road of resilience. This week, we're talking about Barbara's wide array of losses including her 21-year-old son, Brent, her 30-year marriage, and her right eye. We're covering how a lifetime of losses can all feel and look different, how debilitating grief can be, and how coming back is ultimately a choice. Also this week, I'm...
Sep 26, 2018•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sharon Ehlers has a logical mind, one that made her skeptical of energy work and healing when it crossed her path in the aftermath of two devastating losses by suicide. Now, eight years later, she owns and operates Grief Reiki, a business that helps people cope with the energy of grief—an energy that affects the body, mind, and spirit. Today we're talking about what Reiki is and how it can help a grieving heart, how Sharon is bringing Reiki on the 2019 Bereavement Cruise, and what skeptics can d...
Sep 19, 2018•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Diane Speer was nine when she was cornered at a memorial dinner by her uncle, who unloaded the traumatic grief of losing his son onto her. From that day on, she was terrified of wakes and funerals. Today, the death her grandmother, the death of her mom, and three near-death experiences (NDEs) have cracked her open to her calling: helping people "transition" from life to death through mindfulness. We're talking about how grief makes us comfortable with death and loss, the role of intuition in gri...
Sep 12, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Linda Findlay's daughter, Aubrie, lived for exactly two hours and nine minutes. Aubrie's time on the earth was incredibly short but the impact she left on Linda was profound. What began as a support group to heal from her devastating loss morphed into an aftercare service for funeral homes and a series of books, followed by Linda's biggest undertaking yet—the Bereavement Cruise, now in its third year. She's on a mission to show grievers that joy and grief can coexist. Today we're talking about h...
Sep 05, 2018•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast I asked breakup coach Chelsea Leigh Trescott a hot button question: "Do you believe people are better off alone?" Chelsea Leigh Trescott's work and podcast: http://breakupward.com/ Season 4 of Coming Back premieres next week on September 5, 2018! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Grief Works and You Are Not Alone by supporting Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 8/31/2018. Winner will receive a copy of Grief Work...
Aug 29, 2018•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes it's the little things we miss the most. This week, Michele Neff Hernandez talks about why she misses her husband, Phil, every time it rains. Michele Neff Hernandez's work: https://www.soaringspirits.org/ Camp Widow: https://www.campwidow.org/ Season 4 of Coming Back premieres September 5, 2018! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Grief Works and You Are Not Alone by supporting Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patro...
Aug 22, 2018•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Music isn't created in a bubble. Hear how Ruth Ungar drew spiritual inspiration from Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors." Ruth Ungar's music + The Mammals: http://www.themammals.love/ Season 4 of Coming Back premieres September 5, 2018! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Grief Works and You Are Not Alone by supporting Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 8/31/2018. Winner will receive a copy of Grief Works by Juli...
Aug 15, 2018•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Working with grief and death calls for a day off. Here's what doggy caretaker Kim Skarritt would do with a day to herself. Kim Skarritt and Silver Muzzle Cottage: http://silvermuzzlecottage.com/ Season 4 of Coming Back premieres September 5, 2018! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Grief Works and You Are Not Alone by supporting Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 8/31/2018. Winner will receive a copy of Grief Wor...
Aug 08, 2018•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast When Debbie Augenthaler's husband died, his friends asked to do something special to honor him. Debbie Augenthaler's work and book: http://www.debbieaugenthaler.com/ Season 4 of Coming Back premieres September 5, 2018! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Grief Works and You Are Not Alone by supporting Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 8/31/2018. Winner will receive a copy of Grief Works by Julia Samuel and You Ar...
Aug 01, 2018•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Megan Devine was not ready to memorialize her partner, Matt. Megan Devine's work and book: http://www.refugeingrief.com/ Season 4 of Coming Back premieres September 5, 2018! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Grief Works and You Are Not Alone by supporting Coming Back on Patreon. Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 8/31/2018. Winner will receive a copy of Grief Works by Julia Samuel and You Are Not Alone by Debbie Augenthaler, a set of t...
Jul 25, 2018•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the end of Season 3 of Coming Back! I'm sharing some final thoughts with you from this season's episodes as well as some upcoming events, including another double-book giveaway! Enter the giveaway by supporting Coming Back on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Winner will be selected at random from the list of all active patrons as of 8/31/2018. Winner will receive one paperback copy of Grief Works, one paperback copy of You Are Not Alone, a set of three Coming Back themed sti...
Jul 18, 2018•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea Leigh Trescott broke up with a life that wasn't serving her. After leaving home for college, Chelsea found herself in the thick of depression, anorexia, and a string of long-distance relationships—triggered by the massive fear of not living up to others' expectations. Learning to face her loss of identity, connection, time, and self-respect led her to start Breakupward, a movement and coaching practice that encourages men and women to "break up" with the beliefs and people that no longer...
Jul 11, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michele Neff Hernandez, founder of Soaring Spirits International, wasn't panicked when she found out her husband was hit by a car on his regular bike ride. He was strong and capable. But when he died, her life and the lives of her children were turned upside down. This week, Michele is sharing a suitable alternative to the dreaded, "How are you?," telling a touching story about how her kids continue to grieve, and reminding us of the power of finding loss stories that look like our own. Also on ...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Musician Ruth Ungar found out about her dear friend Hubie's death on Facebook of all places. This was her first taste of sudden, earth-shattering loss. We're talking about the healing power of "good clean dirt," what it was like for Ruth to find out about Hubie's death on Facebook (while she and her husband were on tour), and how music creates a beautiful space for all of us to grieve. Plus, I'm sharing The Mammals' magical song inspired by Hubie's death, "When My Story Ends." Also on the show t...
Jun 27, 2018•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marni Henderson and her sons had just 15 months to make memories and say goodbye after her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Today, we're talking about Marni's decision to pull her sons out of school to spend time with their dying father, what it's like facing big milestones after loss, and one of my favorite books—Second Firsts—that led Marni to get trained as a Life Reentry Practitioner. She's also talking about the annual widow's retreat she leads that's going to Belize this year! Als...
Jun 20, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tara Caffelle lost her ex-husband to suicide in 2015. His death was just one of four others she experienced that year. This week, we're talking about navigating a year of losses, crafting a disclaimer for your grief, and where our loved ones live in our bodies. We're also discussing Tara's brand new book, Grief: A Love Story. Also on the show, I was marinating in suicide this week after the public coverage of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain's suicides and came face-to-face with an uncomfortable ...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kim Skarritt runs Silver Muzzle Cottage, a nonprofit where senior, disabled, and hospice dogs are reminded how much they're loved before they die. We're talking about the compassion fatigue that often plagues caregivers, how Kim and her volunteers say goodbye to loving dogs over and over and over again, and the legacy that Kim wants to leave on the earth when she dies. Also this week, I'm announcing my role as a featured presenter on the 2019 Bereavement Cruise! Receive more information on the 2...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast On an ordinary Monday morning, Debbie Augenthaler's husband, Jim, died suddenly in her arms. On that day, she not only lost her husband, best friend, and life partner, but her dream of having children him, their future plans, their home, and their circle of still-married friends. This week Debbie and I are talking about the layered losses that show up after a major loss occurs, the gifts that loss grants us that we can use to help others, and her new book, You Are Not Alone. Also on the show thi...
May 30, 2018•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast After "unhitching" herself from her high-conflict marriage, Sunny Joy McMillan ran... FAR. After three years of running, she was hit with massive grief for her ex-husband and the life she no longer lived. We're talking about the losses we create ourselves (like chosen breakups, moves, and job changes) and how you can never really outrun grief. Plus, she's offering all of my Grief Growers a FREE copy of her book, Unhitched: Unlock Your Courage and Clarity and Unstick Your Bad Marriage. Also on th...
May 24, 2018•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
