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EP.20 Season 2 Premiere: Demystifying the "Anatomy of Grief" a Series
Host: Nina Rodriguez | IG: @griefandlight
Season 2 is a deliberate exploration of the "Anatomy of Grief," aiming to demystify the misunderstood aspects of grief and offer a platform for diverse voices to share their unique stories, resources, experience, education and more. We're not just talking about grief; we're redefining what it means to be grief-informed. By challenging societal norms and advocating for a grief-informed world, this season aims to provide ... READ MORE
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EP. 21 Grace on Ice: Skating through Sibling Grief 30 Years Delayed
Guest: Judy Lipson, Founder, Celebration of Sisters
Author & Philanthropist | IG: @celebofsisters
Is it possible to begin grieving a loss after 30 years?
Join us as we delve into the profound impact of grief on our lives and the importance of opening up the conversation surrounding it. Judy Lipson is the author of Celebration of Sisters: It Is Never Too Late To Grieve, winner of Literary Titan’s 2021 Silver Award. The sole survivor of three sisters, Judy founded Celebration of Sisters, an annual ice-skating fundraiser benefiting Massachusetts General Hospital, and as a way to commemorate the lives and memories of her beloved sisters Margie and Jane. Judy was the keynote ... READ MORE
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EP. 22 Anatomy of Grief Series:
What's your grief bias?
Host: Nina Rodriguez | IG: @griefandlight
What is your grief bias? (Hint: You have one. We all do.) Our beliefs about grief, or grief biases, define how we show up for ourselves and each other. They become particularly evident when we experience a loss or life-altering circumstances. Inspired by the profound insights gained from Megan Devine's Grief Care Professional Certificate Program, this episode peels back the layers of treating grief as a disease or personal failing, the societal pressures and expectations that shape our collective experience, and what role our grief-phobic culture ... READ MORE
EP. 23 Sacred Encounters:
Carlos Duran's journey
"from gangster to healer"
Guest: Carlos Duran @carlosduranlive | Founder of @operation_purify and @savage.encounter
Growing up, Carlos faced the challenges of a violent and abusive household that left him feeling separate, disconnected, and profoundly alone.
His journey took an unexpected turn when he found himself in the serene landscapes of Costa Rica. There, fate led him to a Shaman who introduced him to ... READ MORE
EP. 24 | Cat's Cosmic Compass: Navigating Loss, Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom
Guest: Catherine Baars, Astrologer @cats_astrology
For as long as she can remember, Cat's relationship with her father was strained due to his substance use disorder, which eventually led to their estrangement and a final reconciliation before he passed. She bravely shares insights into the delicate interplay between death and spirituality, shedding light on her own healing journey from religious trauma ... READ MORE
EP. 25 | From Heartache to Hope:
Kathy Wagner's memoir
HERE WITH YOU
Guest: Kathy Wagner, Author, HERE WITH YOU | @kwagnerwrites
Kathy Wagner is a grief-focused writer and author, and a mother of three grown children who understands the profound pain of loss. Her journey includes the devastating experience of losing her son Tristan to fentanyl poisoning in 2017. In this episode, we discuss her beautiful memoir, "Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction," where she candidly shares the highs, lows, and the resilience that emerged from her family's journey through addiction, recovery, and .... READ MORE
EP. 26 | Anatomy of Grief Series: Grief Time is Not Linear
Host: Nina Rodriguez | IG: @griefandlight
"Everybody else rushed me past the agony, but grief is the one and only voice that told me, 'take as long as you need'." J.S. Park – As Long As You Need
Life-altering loss and grief can alter our perception of time, an effect experienced by many grievers that I like to call "grief time".
Grief time is non-linear, both a blink and an eternity. Grief also demands your time and ... READ MORE
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EP. 27 | Grieving with Grace: Dr. Mekel Harris' Grief-Informed Approach to Relaxing into the Pain
Guest: Mekel Harris, Ph.D., Psychologist, Author, TEDx Speaker | @drmekel
How does grief impact our mental health, and what strategies can we employ to nurture our well-being through times of loss and transition? Join us as we explore the intersection of grief and mental health with the amazing Dr. Mekel Harris, Memphis-based licensed psychologist [...] She shares insights into her own grief experience and the ripple effect it had on her career after the loss of her beloved mother to pancreatic cancer. ... READ MORE
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EP. 28 | Quantum Healing:
Bridging Science and Spirituality with Casey Stevens
Guest: Casey Stevens, Spiritual Psychotherapist, Conciousness Coach & Founder of @shrinkbigger
Casey shares her deeply personal journey of transformation, from navigating the loss of her husband and ensuing grief to embracing her true calling as an embodied healer. Through candid reflections and profound insights, Casey delves into the fusion of clinical expertise with mystical guidance, offering listeners a glimpse into her unique approach to healing and ... READ MORE
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EP. 29 | Butterflies and Halos: Angie's Story of Love, Loss and Legacy
Guest: Angie Hanson, Owner & Creator of @butterfliesandhalos
The death of a young person, a baby, a spouse or a sibling can be particularly devastating, due to the traumatic and out-of-order elements surrounding the loss.
Surviving one loss can feel unbearable. But all four?
Angie tells her story of immense loss — a journey marked by the departure of her one-year-old son, Garret, her beloved husband, Jack, her resilient brother, Seth, and her sister-in-law... READ MORE
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EP. 30 | Anatomy of Grief Series: What the heck is grief anyway?!
Host: Nina Rodriguez | IG: @griefandlight
"Grief is not this OR that; it's this AND that." - Nina Rodriguez
Grief thrusts us into the messy middle, which in time may become the magical middle.
But what the heck is it anyway?! The irony of this universal experience is that it's so unique to each experiencer, the answer of what is it depends on who you ask.
That said, there are some words, descriptions and frameworks that seem to describe aspects of big-picture GRIEF, that when understood, may give us the tools needed to understand and navigate through this nuanced experience.... READ MORE
EP. 31 | GRIEVING ROOM: Sibling Loss, Imperfect Goodbyes and Making Space for Grief
Guest: Leanne Friesen, Author & Host @grieving.room
“Grieving room is endangered in a culture that thinks it is more helpful to rush past grief than to lean into it.”
Leanne Friesen is the brilliant soul behind the groundbreaking book, "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss."
As the curator of the popular Instagram platform, @grieving.room, she has cultivated a nurturing space for those navigating the tumultuous waters of grief.
With a profound understanding that grief defies easy solutions, Leanne advocates for ..... READ MORE
EP. 32 | The Alchemy of E-motion: Navigating Sibling Loss and Trauma Through Movement and Intuition
Guest: Eileen Kielty, Creator & Founder @kaia.evolutions @ekielty
What role does creative expression play in navigating the complexities of grief?
Eileen Kielty, founder of Kaia Evolutions, a culmination of her life’s work and a love letter to her sister, Katie, who died by suicide in June of 2019.
She has degrees in both dance and psychology, as well as extensive training in somatic integration, embodiment and intimacy practices, and is passionate about ... READ MORE
EP. 33 | To Kera~ Love, Mom: Getting Griefy and Leaving No Legacy Behind with Kera Sanchez
Guest: Kera Sanchez, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, GET GRIEFY Magazine, Legacy Letters Journal | @getgriefymagazine @legacylettersjournal
In this episode, we deep dive into the reality of experiencing life's duality in its fullness as guest, Kera Sanchez, experienced both the birth of her daughter and the unexpected loss of her mother only a few days apart.
She shares how her grief left her with no choice but to turn "lemons into lemonade" as she learned to navigate loss and joy through the power of dark humor and community.
Kera channeled her love for her mother through her creative gifts, creating legacy journals, a first-of-its-kind magazine for grievers ... READ MORE
EP. 34 | Love and Grief: How Emily P. Bingham learned to MOVETHRU grief as a young widow
Guest: Emily P. Bingham, Author, Spiritual & Grief Coach, Founder of MoveTHRU | @emilypbingham
Emily P. Bingham is a certified grief educator, grief coach, widow, and founder of moveTHRU, which she created after the loss of her husband, Ian, in 2019.
Her book -- LOVE AND GRIEF: Find Healing, Meaning & Purpose in Life After Loss -- teaches readers how to survive early grief, how to find meaning and purpose as you grow from this experience, and how to rebuild a life where you ultimately thrive.
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EP. 35 | Love, Loss and LOL: Finding the gifts in the midst of Life's Sh*t
Guest: Lindsey Kane Leaverton, Author, Speaker, Singer, Songwriter, Wealth Manager | @lindseykaneleaverton
In this candid episode, we delve into various pivotal moments that shaped Lindsey's life and personal story, including undergoing conversion therapy, reconciling her faith and lived reality within a conservative religious community, experiencing various traumas, losses, and finding the little miracles and hope in life's most challenging moments... READ MORE
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EP. 36 | Finding Freedom:
Healing Racial Trauma through the Ocean Within
Guest: R.G. Shore, Author and Founder, Northwest Wisdom | @northwest_wisdom
THE OCEAN INSIDE ME is an award-winning and Amazon best-selling, spiritual memoir about healing racial trauma as a person of color incarcerated in an almost all-white prison. Amidst harsh conditions and blatant racism, R.G. Shore learned to meditate by going into his body, befriending his shadow, and learning to sit with the traumas held by his younger self... READ MORE
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EP. 37 | Soulful Sorrow:
A Holistic Approach to Healing after Pregnancy Loss
Guest: Lauren "Lolo" Paz, Founder, A Soulful Sorrow | @asoulfulsorrow
Lauren "Lolo" Paz, founder of A Soulful Sorrow, discusses the profound journey of grief and finding healing, meaning, and spiritual reconnection after pregnancy loss.mShe highlights the lack of resources and support for women navigating this complex terrain, and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to healing, addressing the ... READ MORE
EP. 38 | Compassionate Leadership:
On a mission to build compassionate organizations
Guest: Janet GWilliam-Wright, co-founder of Bloomwell Partners, and creator of Motherlove Project | @janetgwilliamwright @bloomwellpartners @motherloveproject
Janet Gwilliam-Wright , a grief awareness advocate and educator, shares her personal experience of losing her mother and how it shaped her life.She launched the Mother Love Project as a platform for motherless daughters to share their stories, and co-founded Bloomwell Partners, a global training and consulting firm working to build more compassionate and grief-informed workspaces.
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