Best Victoria Volk The Unleashed Heart Llc Podcasts (2023)

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Grieving Voices

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The Gift and Grief of Self-Doubt 31:11

2d ago31:11

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Today's episode is an example of the type of content that I enjoy sending within my bi-weekly newsletter, The Unleashed Letters. I received lovely feedback on my last newsletter, which included a personal story about a time when I experienced self-doubt (and fear), so much so that it changed the trajectory of my life. Who knows where I would be tod…

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Navigating Tears Through Changes and Transitions 45:01

9d ago45:01

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Changes and transitions are inevitable; we can't stop the world from turning and time marching on. Our lived experience is filled with phases and stages of life, and through those phases and stages, we are given the opportunity to grow through the changes and transitions that change us. In today's episode, I share several examples of the changes an…

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Q&A | Why Do I Struggle In Friendships and Find Parenting Unfulfilling? 23:09

16d ago23:09

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In today's episode, I share an a-ha realization with you: a question I've wondered about myself for the past eighteen years. I answer my own question in today's episode regarding relationships with friends, my kids, and myself. An important aspect of growth is self-awareness. Sometimes, we need to hear the right thing at the right time, unlocking a…

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An Announcement and A Poem 17:59

23d ago17:59

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This week's episode is a special announcement and a poem for you. Wednesday, August 30th, is National Grief Awareness Day, and National Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st here in the U.S. In light of these special days, I feel encouraged to host a virtual gathering this coming September, which is perfect timing because it will coincide with Worl…

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Phoebe Leona: Where Are They Now? | Magic in the Mess 55:00

1M ago55:00

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This week, we catch up with the previous Grieving Voices guest, Phoebe Leona. I had received a newsletter from Phoebe providing some updates that, I felt, would be a great episode to talk about the potential/impending loss of something she had built with love, sweat, tears, and probably plenty of finances, too. Sometimes, to grow and evolve, we nee…

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Dr. Amirah Hall | The Aftermath and Awakening of a Near-Death Experience 1:02:29

1M ago1:02:29

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This week's guest is no stranger to death. By the age of 20, she had attended 20 funerals. As an adult, she buried her father while, at the same time, her marriage was ending and her health was deteriorating. Little did Amirah know at the time that all of that loss would lead her on a path of self-discovery, understanding, and acceptance of the gif…

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Q&A | When Is It Too Soon To Start a New Relationship? 19:26

1M ago19:26

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This week's episode is about: Learning when you will be ready for a new relationship. Learning why awareness, understanding, and communication are vital to building relationships. I share what it was like when my mom started another relationship after my dad died. Do Grief Differently™️ and YouMap® support grievers in setting themselves up for succ…

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6 Tips For Getting Out of a Slump 26:33

2M ago26:33

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In this week's episode, we dive deep into self-improvement and personal growth. Today's episode is about: Exploring the dynamic between motivation and determination and why determination is often more potent in overcoming challenges (including grief). Discovering the key differences between these concepts and how harnessing determination can lead t…

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The Grief of Burnout and Not Knowing Yourself 41:26

2M ago41:26

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In today's episode, I will cover the other two pillars of YouMap®: Skills and Personality. If you listened to last week's episode, I discuss the first two pillars of YouMap®, which are the Strengths and Values. This week, I'm diving deeper into: The difference between Preferred and Least Preferred Skills The 6 Personality Interest Types (as they re…

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The Grief of Not Knowing Your Strengths and Values 41:26

2M ago41:26

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Grief puts this veil over your face. When you're bogged down emotionally, it can feel like a chore to make it through the day, much less connect emotionally with others (or yourself). Once you address the emotional weight, little by little, you see potential where you saw heartbreak. You feel connection where you once felt disconnected. And you rec…

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What It's Like Working With Me 13:54

2M ago13:54

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In today's episode, you will learn what I bring to the table when choosing to work with me. I use aspects of my YouMap® to illustrate what's in it for you as a client and more. Today, there are far more options for grief support than were available five, ten years ago, and beyond. There are several training programs online that one can take to work…

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Q&A | My Son's Death is the Elephant in the Room 15:41

3M ago15:41

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Today's Q&A is a great reminder for all of us that we express our grief differently and in our own timing. However, when emotions run high, and the loss seems unbearable, as is often the case with child loss, more grief will often add to the pain and heartbreak within family dynamics. We must remember that 75% of how we respond to life's challenges…

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Patti Herr: Where Are They Now? | Grief, Grace & Gratitude in Motherhood 35:46

3M ago35:46

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Patti was my second guest on this podcast back in 2020. In our first recording, Patti shares more about what it was like being a young widow and later dealing with infertility with her now husband. In this follow-up episode, Patti shares some wonderful surprises God had in store for her in the last three years, including the impact working through …

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Q&A | The Grief of a Midlife Crisis 26:23

3M ago26:23

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Did you know that the term "midlife crisis" was coined by Elliot Jacques, a psychoanalyst who came up with the term in 1965 after noticing significant changes in one of his middle-aged clients? A lot has changed since 1965; the way we eat, how we eat, what we drive, societal views about marriage and children, etc. It's as if Mr. Jacques saw the wri…

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Jordan Brodie: Where Are They Now? | Redefining Success & Grief with Best Friend and Brother Loss 1:20:09

3M ago1:20:09

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This "Where Are They Now?" episode with Jordan is a follow-up to the first conversation we recorded on 01/19/2021. Jordan's first episode went live as episode 44 on 4/27/2021. You may want to check out that episode first, then come back to this follow-up episode. In this follow-up episode, Jordan shares about the devastating loss of his older broth…

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Q&A | What Can I Do To Support Myself in My Grief? 17:25

4M ago17:25

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The question, "What can I do to support myself in my grief," has a simple answer in four words that I don't share in the episode but is explored through the self-reflection exercise contained in the episode. What are the four words? Get - To - Know - Yourself. ✨ In this week's episode, you will do just that. Before you listen, I suggest you get in …

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Melody & Gracelyn | Luna Peak Foundation: Filling a Gap in Cancer and Grief Support 47:28

4M ago47:28

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Melody and Gracelyn are an aunt and niece team behind Luna Peak Foundation and Luna Peak Publishing. Through their nonprofit, they publish photography books, engaging workbooks, and children's books that show people they are not alone in grief. Their work helps dispel stereotypes about cancer and grief and provides resources for the whole family to…

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Laurie-Ann Murabito | An Eternal Optimist 51:58

4M ago51:58

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Being an eternal optimist means always looking on the bright side and having hope, no matter what obstacles might attempt to push you off your path. Some people may not necessarily be eternal optimists. However, they've become incredibly good at reframing a challenging situation for the better. I would say I am more of a "reframing" type. However, …

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Tough Love | I Don't Have Time To Work On Myself 15:10

4M ago15:10

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Taking mental health seriously and prioritizing it is the job of the individual. Even if you find yourself in a situation where you are forced to prioritize your mental health, that doesn't necessarily equate to successful results. The effort you make, along with your intention, will create positive outcomes. W…

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Q&A | How Can I Best Help My Child In Their Grief? 16:22

5M ago16:22

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When tragedy strikes or challenging times knock on a family's door, the children involved can feel cast aside or as if they are an afterthought while the adults are experiencing their emotional crisis. However, it doesn't have to be that way. As adults become more knowledgeable about grief, learning new tools and new information, beliefs about grie…

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Quandell Wright | Where Are They Now? 48:17

5M ago48:17

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Quandell's first episode was Ep. 28 | The Scars of Abuse, Poverty, and Shame, recorded in October 2020 and went live on January 5th, 2021. Listening to Quandell's first episode is recommended to appreciate where Quandell was and how far he's come in his life. He asks one question in this episode: "How do you grieve?" It's a question we all would be…

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Q&A | Is There Such a Thing as Complicated Grief? 10:07

5M ago10:07

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Many grief terms have come about to describe grief: abbreviated absent anticipatory chronic collective complicated distorted disenfranchised inhibited delayed masked normal The American Psychological Association describes complicated grief as grief that seems to deviate from what’s expected, interfering with the ability to function. Isn't that grie…

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Bill Gross | Farm Rescue: Planting Seeds of Hope 44:42

6M ago44:42

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Bill Gross, the founder of the non-profit Farm Rescue, has been traveling the world with his career as a UPS pilot for the past 30 years. However, his heart never left or forgot the farm he called home in ND. He knew he wanted to give back to ND farmers once he retired; however, a chance conversation prompted him to ask himself: "Why wait?" We don'…

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Q&A | Is Closure Possible? 9:41

6M ago9:41

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It happens often; we hear people say they want or need closure. We also hear it on crime shows and true crime documentaries, too. However, what feels more accurate, and what would be a more helpful expression of what those left behind genuinely desire? Listen to this quick Q&A on closure and discover why it's unhelpful and what would be a more accu…

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Susana Morell | Hearts Matter Project: "Bad" Children or Hurting Children? 1:01:45

7M ago1:01:45

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Susana is no stranger to grief. As a young child, she was a victim of sexual abuse. As a young adult, she lost her mother, later becoming her father's caretaker, only to eventually lose him. The death of her nephew to suicide was when she realized that she could do something - that she needed to do something. Susana would put her strengths, skills,…

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Q&A | Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? 9:12

7M ago9:12

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The question on today's podcast is one I have heard a lot and one I've also asked myself if I'm being honest. It's normal and natural to ask ourselves questions like this, and it doesn't mean that you mean any ill will towards others. It also doesn't mean other people are "bad"; bad things should happen to them instead. I see this question as an ex…

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Jill Batiansila | Together, We Heal 49:20

7M ago49:20

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Jill's father walked out of their home when she was sixteen months old and didn't return. He died in a plane crash, and her life was forever changed. Fortunately, her mental health was of the utmost importance, having received counseling and therapy throughout her childhood and adulthood. During that time, the groundwork was being laid to prepare h…

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Q&A | Why Am I Struggling More With My Spouse's Death Than My Parents' Death? 8:48

8M ago8:48

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In this first Q&A episode, Ruth asks why she's struggling more with her spouse's death than the death of her parents. In my response, I share a perspective you may find helpful when considering your losses. Whether you've been married for five, fifteen, or forty years, or your parents died when you were young or in your fifties, death may finalize …

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A Podcast Announcement 22:44

9M ago22:44

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What is to come in 2023 for Grieving Voices? Tune in to this episode to find out all of the details. Before you listen, I want to share that this episode came to be after months and months of stewing and contemplation, trying to logically come to a resolution of what to do about Grieving Voices. Should I stop podcasting? Take a sabbatical? I wasn't…

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Takeaways & Reflections | Grief Over Family Dynamics 25:35

9M ago25:35

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What does family mean to you? Who makes up your family? Not only those you claim by blood but those you choose, who show up when life throws curveballs? There are reasons to grieve family; the family you wish you had and even the family you may wish you didn't have, too. We can't choose our family, but we have a say in their role in our lives. And,…

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Kevin Boon | The Masks We Wear 44:56

9M ago44:56

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When you fill out your calendar, do you intentionally set time aside to reflect and for introspection? Probably not. Most of us don't do so. However, as Kevin shares in this episode, doing so for his grief has made all of the difference in his life. Kevin speaks to the cumulative losses of his career, his father, his mother, and subsequent divorce.…

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Genesis Amaris Kemp | Caregiving, Covid, and Corporate Grief 40:07

9M ago40:07

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Grief is cumulative, and it's cumulatively negative. Every loss we experience stacks on top of those before it. For Genesis Amaris Kemp, attending funerals started becoming a regular occurrence. Add the loss of loved ones before the Covid pandemic (and during) to the loss of a job during the same timeframe, and it can be challenging to find solid f…

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Dan Goldberg | Finding the Glory 1:12:58

10M ago1:12:58

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Was your childhood filled with joy and surrounded by love and support? There may have been some challenging times for your parents or even for you, but what if you indeed did have the ideal life? Dan's childhood was amazing. So when grief hit home hard, and hard it did, he was ill-prepared. He had experienced the death of his grandparents, but even…

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Melissa Reilly | A Longing That Never Leaves 57:01

10M ago57:01

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Melissa's episode embodies several different ways one may experience grief. And as she shares each story, she also provides insight into loss from her perspective as a clinical psychologist. At age 4, her older sister (age 7) died of leukemia. Melissa's earliest memories are related to her sister battling leukemia for eighteen months and being boun…

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Takeaways & Reflections | Be Your Own Hero 22:48

10M ago22:48

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We are all going to die. However, none of us know when, although some may know how (as with a terminal illness). One thing we can do for ourselves and our loved ones, not knowing when our last day will come, is to prepare for it. We will spare our loved ones from making many complex (and conflicting) decisions. You can be your own hero and that of …

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Tim Heale | Glass Half-Full Approach to Life 1:06:58

10M ago1:06:58

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Tim's grief was compounded by the loss of his best friend and then-wife within a year of each other. It's enough to send anyone into a tailspin as it did for Tim. He found himself at the lowest point in his life. Grief-stricken, he found solace in a bottle until a friend asked him if he thought he had been drinking too much. From then on, he consid…

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Betsy Smith | The Bulldog Advocate & Caregiver 46:50

11M ago46:50

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According to Johns Hopkins, 240,000 medical error deaths occur every year. Betsy learned that when it comes to the healthcare system and being a caregiver, becoming informed and a fierce advocate is the only option. Betsy learned real-life experience about medical advocacy while her husband survived prostate cancer, only to be diagnosed with bone m…

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Jen Kidwell | Death, Legacy, and the Law 1:11:34

11M ago1:11:34

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What do you want to happen if you are incapacitated while on your deathbed or after you die? If you don't have a will, that decision may be left up to the state. These are big questions that often don't have answers for those who are left behind. In the most emotional moments, the family is left to make decisions that weren't theirs. Each of us has…

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Takeaways & Reflections | Spiritually Challenged: Releasing Anger & the Story 34:50

11M ago34:50

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There are two camps of grievers; those who talk about their grief and share their stories and those who keep their grief and stories hidden. Regardless of the camp, you find yourself in, there is one common denominator that is often present with most, if not all, grievers - anger. There is a caveat to sharing your story, though. As we look for mean…

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Christian de la Huerta | Awakening the Soul of Power 1:09:45

11M ago1:09:45

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Christian is one of nine children born and raised in Cuba during turbulent times and in the Catholic faith. His parents instilled in him the importance of excelling and reading. These early lessons laid a foundation. However, those lessons also set the stage for a desire to escape and not be seen. Introversion and depression plagued his adolescence…

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Scott Deluzio | Seeing Red: A Gold Star Brother & Brothers in Arms 1:10:41

12M ago1:10:41

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Less than 1% of Americans serve in the U.S. military. That leaves 99% of Americans who will never understand the cost of serving their country, particularly during wartime. Scott shares his path to emotional freedom from the scars of war after deploying to Afghanistan with his brother, Steven. Rather than Scott celebrating homecoming with his broth…

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Kimberly Bell | The Imprint of Fear and Feeling Unwanted To Finding My Voice 57:26

12M ago57:26

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Every human being experiences trauma to some degree. We don't have to experience "Big T Traumas" for those experiences to leave an imprint on our hearts and bodies. At age 5, Kimberly had such an experience after witnessing her father physically abuse her mother while she and her older sibling were present. And, because they were in a vehicle, ther…

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Takeaways & Reflections | How To Grieve 30:37

12M ago30:37

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People say you have to move on or that you should "be over it by now." However, no one tells you or shows you how to do it. For me, after struggling to get beyond the pain of my trauma and losses for 30+ years, the Grief Recovery Method was the how. Naysayers and doubters are welcome. 🤗 I was a skeptic, too. How could a process or method help me mo…

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Phil Cohen | The Pursuit of Healing After an Ocean of Tears 1:05:25

1y ago1:05:25

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They say it's unnatural to lose a child. And, there's no word for a parent who has lost a child other than griever, which somehow doesn't embody all a parent experiences—much less childless parents. What is a word for a parent whose only child dies? As it turns out, there's maybe only one that might describe that inconsolable feeling - lost. Phil f…

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Reid Peterson | Discovering a Legacy with Grief 45:44

1y ago45:44

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Reid is the creator of the Grief Refuge app and supports grievers through publishing daily audio messages that soothe and comfort people pained by grief. Grief is something Reid grew up knowing well. As a young adult, his biological father, who struggled with alcohol abuse, died by suicide. Fortunately, his stepfather came into his life as a child …

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Martika Whylly | Learning How to Grieve with Ease 56:52

1y ago56:52

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They say it's unnatural for a parent to outlive and bury a child. Likewise, it's not natural for a child to bury their parent. There is no hierarchy of loss. We all grieve at 100%, and there are no half-grievers. Therefore, all losses are felt at 100%, too. So, who's to say what loss is worse than the next? However, for a moment, put yourself in th…

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Takeaways & Reflections | Finding Our Way Home to Self 11:09

1y ago11:09

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Finding our way home to self is the journey we’re all on in the physical plain. So that hopefully, when our time is drawing near, we will have experienced a life well-lived. A life filled with joy and more importantly, one of peace. In this week's episode, I share a bit about my journey finding my way home back to myself. And also discuss the stori…

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Ram Dass | Learning How to Write a New Song with Grief 56:43

1y ago56:43

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Ram Dass Khalsa is a singer-songwriter who, through the loss of his newborn son to Trisomy-18, learned how to write a new song as he learned how to grieve healthily. It would take Ram Dass several years to learn what it means to grieve healthily, and growing up with "yogi" parents, taught him the importance of being in his body. However, he never l…

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Kyira Wackett | Collateral Damage to Adversity Rising 1:11:19

1y ago1:11:19

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Imagine identifying your parent for a crime, knowing that what you disclose will send your only parent to prison. Imagine moving 11x by the time you were in the 5th grade. And imagine being the child of a parent who, for most of your childhood, was struggling with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Kyira was no stranger to chaos and uneasiness. She was …

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Stephanie Cerins | Paving a Path to Happiness After Childhood Loss 1:10:40

1y ago1:10:40

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We all have intuition. And we all have the power to tap into the intuition within us, too. However, sometimes our intuition doesn't feel good to us. As was the case the day that Stephanie's father wasn't coming home as was expected. She looked out the window, saw his car but didn't see him and instinctively knew something wasn't right. At the age o…

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