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I am a bereaved father, a bereaved son, a bereaved brother & a bereaved friend. Listening to other people's stories of how they cope with their death losses has almost always given me useful tools to use in my journey. The purpose of Heroes in Grief is the same. It is my sincere hope that hearing the remarkable things that grieving people have done to honor their loved ones, or maybe just to cope will encourage you as well. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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The death of one’s child is a grief like no other. As a bereaved parent, part of your very being has been cut off from you, and you must figure out how to live with that part of you missing. You will never be the same, but you can have hope that your life can still have meaning and purpose again, as you learn to live in a way that honors the life of your child instead of being stuck in the deep grief of his or her death. The Grieving Parents Sharing Hope podcast is an outreach of the nationa ...
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"Bereaved But Still Me" is a podcast for the bereaved community that was formerly known as "Heart to Heart with Michael." As we entered Season 5, we decided to rebrand our podcast to make it easier for the bereaved community to find us. We are happy to announce that "Heart to Heart with Michael," was nominated for a 2020 WEGO Health Award. "Heart to Heart with Michael" was a finalist in the Health Podcast category. This was a great honor for our podcast."Bereaved But Still Me" is a product o ...
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Grief Out Loud

The Dougy Center

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Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Grief Out Loud is hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children ...
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We're long-distance friends and bereaved moms who lost sons to SIDS in 2021. Each Monday, we chat life after infant loss. Raw episodes with lots of tears, hopeful episodes on the good days, episodes to help those supporting a griever, and interviews with loss parents and other experts in grief and trauma. :: We started our podcast to document our journeys toward Happier Ever After and hope to provide support and connection for those who have lost a child to SIDS, stillbirth, TFMR, miscarriag ...
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Hospice Quinte's weekly 4-5 minute podcast brings you important information about end of life issues, bereavement, grief, hospice palliative care, and Hospice Quinte's services and events. Hospice Quinte also hosts 15 minute interview specials called "Heart to Heart with Hospice Quinte". Changing Lives and Heart to Heart can also be heard on 91.3 Loyalist Radio in Belleville, ON.
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Former U.S. Navy podcaster and communications professional Michelle Heaton, now shares her personal story about the loss of her teenage son and her subsequent search to find empathy, insight and counsel for the unique pain she was experiencing. Speaking with other bereaved parents who survived the pain and emerged stronger brought her comfort. She recalls a quote from a pastor years ago, "God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called." Now ten years later, Michelle knows the truth ...
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While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss

While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss

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This is a podcast FOR bereaved parents BY bereaved parents. Join your host, Jill Sullivan, as she talks with parents who have lost children of all ages to all types of circumstances. This is a podcast of stories ... stories of devastating loss and grief and heartbreak and struggle ... and stories of hope and healing and faith, and yes, even joy. Underlying every conversation will be the hope we have in Jesus Christ, which makes it possible to not just survive the loss of a child, but to live ...
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Have you ever wanted X-ray specs into human behaviour? Then this is the podcast for you. Listen to ‘brilliant, insightful and wise’ agony aunt and journalist Annalisa Barbieri, as she releases exclusive conversations between her and the trusted specialists she’s consulted over the years, who put a life time’s learning into each conversation. Every week you can learn more about yourself and the people around you. Series 6 launched autumn 2023. Series 7 due in the new year 2024. Make a one off ...
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Conversations in Grief is a podcast from Anam Cara, an organisation setup by bereaved parents to help themselves and all bereaved parents cope with their Grief and loss, and journey on. In this series we’ll be hearing from parents as they share their own unique stories of their children, and their journey through grief. Anam Cara provides information, resources and bereavement support after the death of a child of any age and through all circumstances. Find out more at www.anamcara.ie Produc ...
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Does the thought of having to live in a world without your child cripple you? Do you lay awake at night with the ”what if’s” and the ”why’s” constantly playing in your mind, wondering if you’ll ever feel peace again? Does everything seem hard, even the little things? Do you just want someone to understand how you feel? I see you friend. In this podcast you will find the hope you’re looking for, the healing you’re longing for, and the key to living again after losing your child, all through t ...
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A podcast from Edward where he shares his life journey, struggles and ultimately shares his experience in the hope that it will help others, make people laugh and make a difference...
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"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.' Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as ...
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Embracing Grief

Trisha Conreux Perks and Lori Mitchell

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Welcome to ‘Embracing Grief’ - the podcast that embraces a subject most people avoid- living your best life while riding the waves of grieving a partner. We’re your hosts, Trish and Lori. We are two women, here to share our experiences with losing a spouse as we find a way to embrace the challenges, the changes, the opportunities, the growth, and the wisdom that this life has to offer.
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Our Sam Talking out Loud Podcast series is produced by Our Sam baby loss charity (Charity Registration Number 1191411). Every year more than a quarter of a million people are affected by baby loss in the UK, yet it still remains one of the most taboo and difficult subjects we come across, leaving many bereaved parents isolated and struggling on their own. Each month, Our Sam Talking out Loud podcasts will not only open the door to honest conversations about baby loss from parents and familie ...
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Welcome to the Worst Club Ever - the club of people who have lost a child. We're really glad you found us, and we're so sorry you're here. Losing a child is a horrific experience unlike any other; if you're looking for understanding, resources and community, you've come to the right place. Join bereaved mom and licensed psychotherapist Allie Kramer as she sets out to rebuild her life after the loss of her 4-year-old son to brain cancer. She'll be talking to experts in grief, trauma, medicine ...
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A podcast for parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss of any kind: stillbirth, miscarriage, TFMR, neonatal loss, etc. Sharing real stories of pregnancy & infant loss straight from bereaved parents themselves; telling you all the things they wish the world knew about their baby, their grief, their experiences, and about baby loss in general. Official Podcast Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Things I Wish You Knew Community Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew
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Have you lost a baby in a miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS? Do you feel alone? Are you angry, depressed or struggling with all the emotions infant loss can have? Are you met with unwanted advice, inappropriate encouragement or feel bitter about your loss? Are you wondering where God stands in all this chaos? Do you wonder why America hasn't done much to save babies from preventable stillbirth? Were you able to get a certificate from your state dignifying your baby's life after you lost your b ...
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Life After Child Loss is a personal and deep podcast with focus on, not only my journey, but the journey of other parents all over the world who have lost children of various causes and reasons. It's the grief many don't understand and other's aren't willing to talk about. An in depth, uncensored talk about parent's trying to live a life after they lose their child. Walk with me as I take you on my journey of twists, turns, highs and lows of fighting from merely existing to living, but also ...
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Pregnancy Uncut

Dr Alex Umbers and Dr Kara Thompson

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Pregnancy Uncut is dedicated to exploring the often hidden, untold and traumatic stories of pregnancies and births that have not gone to plan. Hosted by doctors working in Women's Health, Alex Umbers and Kara Thompson, Pregnancy Uncut provides a soft place for hard conversations on topics society has historically considered taboo. Each episode uncovers a unique story through the lens of a courageous guest with first hand experience in complications such as infertility, miscarriage, stillbirt ...
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Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails. Hi my name is Mackenzie and my firstborn son, Maverick John, was stillborn October 5th, 2019 at 39 weeks 2 days. I am passionate about our babies gone too soon regardless if SIDS, Stillbirth, or something else took them. This is a podcast walking through the journey of bereaved motherhood. It is designed to be a support to you wonderful mommas and provide a safe community where the hard often taboo topics are discussed. We also seek to raise awareness ...
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Welcome to the gang...the one you never asked to be part of. The Grief Gang podcast was created after host Amber Jeffrey, Mother died unexpectedly at the age of 19. Struggling with her grief and feelings, she set out to find people who just got it and to share the continuous whirlwind experience of this thing called grief. Through sharing her own experiences, the highs and the really low lows, the funny bits, the naff bits and the really confusing bits, this show aims to show you that you ar ...
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From Loss to Light

Angie Hanson & Michelle Cowan

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The Loss to Light Podcast is hosted by two brave widows who believe in rebuilding after unexpected life experiences. The podcast will help inspire others by learning how to enjoy life no matter what season you are in. Our main focus will be guiding people along as they find their light on their journey when it’s dark. This podcast will feature stories of loss and resilience, faith and hope, darkness to light, and lots and lots of bravery. This podcast will have guests that have not only expe ...
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I used to think that being a good dad was all about managing the chaos. Providing, being a good husband, feeding the dogs, volunteering at school, and making sure the homework gets done. And, if you can do all that in a nice suburban neighborhood, you're probably really doing well. I checked these boxes on most days and figured I was doing alright. Then, on Nov. 1, 2015, my daughter Galia said "Dad, my leg hurts." I thought it was nothing; it turns out it was something. Acute Myeloid Leukemi ...
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The Deep C Podcast is for families, caregivers, friends and community who are supporting a child through a cancer diagnosis. While every ounce of your being is used to carry your child, this podcast is here to carry you.When you're bedside at the hospital, sitting in a waiting room for the millionth appointment, or just need to feel like you're not alone in this dark place - come find us. Our conversations will match the ones you're already having in your head. No topic is off limits, no fea ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fmpaula-fontenelle/subscribe Here we will create a safe community to fight the stigma surrounding suicide. I will interview specialists, survivors, and individuals who have a story to tell. We will cover a variety of themes: grief, warning signs, risk factors, contagion, youth, and most importantly, what can be done to prevent suicide. To contact me, send a message to pfontenelletherapist@gmail.com Visit my page: www.understandsuicide.com Facebook Pag ...
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Counselor Prince Offei, a psychotherapist & psychologist, hosts "Making a Difference in Mental Health Show", which is twice a week podcast. He shares on how important our mental health is, and everything you need to know about mental health, mental disorders, psychology and general wellness. He also interviews worldwide professionals on the show. Find the host on all social media platforms with the name "Counselor Prince Offei", and make sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE and COMMENT on any podcast app ...
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So, What Next? is focused on conversations society forgets, neonatal mortalities and infertility issues in Uganda and Africa at large. This podcast is set to raise awareness about infertility, pregnancy loss and baby loss - the struggles to conceive babies, carry pregnancies to tern and dealing with pre-term babies, how do these struggles affect women and couple's lives. Based off a book, written by the host of the show, Denise Kekimuri with the same title; she went through two consecutive l ...
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This podcast explores the impact of pregnancy and baby loss, gives you a chance to hear about people’s personal experiences, and learn more about the work being done to support bereaved families and save babies’ lives. It's hosted by Jen Coates, Director of Bereavement Support and Volunteering at Sands, and Caroline Verdon, broadcaster and journalist. Both have been personally touched by baby loss. You’ll hear from all parts of the baby loss community – from parents, to healthcare profession ...
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Finding me is a bi-monthly podcast helping women transition from barely surviving to truly thriving after escaping domestic abuse. The cases of domestic abuse is rising at an exponential rate, much of the effort by the police and civil agencies and charities is focused on getting women and children out of immediate danger, whilst it is of course the right thing to do, it is not where the story ends. A woman who has experienced domestic abuse, will often suffer the ramifications of that abuse ...
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Losing a child is something no parent ever wants to go through. While it’s understandable that a parent wouldn’t want to even imagine something that tragic happening to them, it can and does unfortunately happen to people every day. July is Bereaved Parents Month and to mark the event, this episode of Changing Lives will cover some strategies for d…
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Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional maze of caring for a parent with dementia? Join us as Karmon Hill opens her heart and shares her poignant journey of moving her mother across states and ultimately finding her a memory care facility. We discuss the delicate balance of respecting her mother’s past as an esteemed educator while con…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional maze of caring for a parent with dementia? Join us as Karmon Hill opens her heart and shares her poignant journey of moving her mother across states and ultimately finding her a memory care facility. We discuss the delicate balance of respecting her mother’s past as an est…
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Communication is such an important part of the human experience. We all come from different backgrounds and with different experiences, but being able to communicate with each other and share our own perspectives brings us closer together. When Chezik's 3-year-old son, Yori, drowned in a backyard pool, she was unexpectedly thrust into a completely …
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The journey of rediscovering who you are after losing your child is such a process. And it can seem overwhelming. In today’s episode, I break down how to start this journey into two phases with steps that you can start taking today in the process of rediscovering the new you after child loss. This is such a process, friend. It won’t happen overnigh…
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This is the last episode, episode six, in Series 8 and in it I talk to UKCP registered family and systemic psychotherapist and John Cavanagh who is also a registered mental health nurse. John specialises in child and adolescent mental health. Often children will manifest with a mental health problem that is indicative of what's going on in the fami…
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It was just a normal Wednesday when Jim Polk and his 29-year-old son Daniel walked into a university concert venue together. What unfolded over the next few moments would change Daniel's parents' lives forever and lead them to completely re-examine their faith. As a pastor and pastor's wife, Jim and Patty Polk bring a unique perspective to our conv…
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It seems many of us struggle to hear from God after the death of our child. We wonder why He has abandoned us when we need Him more than we ever have before. This was not Laura's original topic for this episode, but God directed her to change it unexpectedly, a few hours before she was planning on recording. Links Mentioned in this episode: To get …
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Send me a Text Message Join Brian Smith on Grief 2 Growth as he welcomes Sheila Clemenson, a transition coach and author of "Over the Rainbow." Sheila shares her poignant journey through grief after losing her husband to ALS and how she transformed her personal tragedy into a mission to help others. This episode delves into the complexities of care…
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Today we chat with Rose Marie and her two incredible sisters Lisa and Tonia about caring for her while she cares for her son during his cancer treatment. Rose Marie’s 16yr old son was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in December 2023, which means they are still in very active treatment. Her son’s tumour was on his lower right tibia and, despite Rose Mar…
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Death Cafes and Death Salons have been around for over a decade now and are continuing to grow in popularity. Maybe you’ve heard of them, but some might not know what they are or why people are organizing them. In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over Death Cafes and Death Salons so that you’ll be ready should you wish to attend on…
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Listen to Part 1 ⁠HERE⁠.This is part 2/3 in our interview series with Judith's sister Ilana about how significantly their relationship changed after Aiden's loss. We're using a framework for life transitions Ilana mentions in a later episode by ⁠Bruce Feiler⁠: - The Long Goodbye: where they mourn the "old" relationship - The Messy Middle: in which …
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Hannah was amazingly patient with most aspects of her regularly-scheduled appointments at Children's Hospital, and never complained about the endless blood draws, blood pressure checks, and repetitive questions from her doctors and nurses. But she hated the antibiotic breathing treatment she had to endure every month, which required her to be zippe…
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Kelci Jager, a Certified Life Coach, Grief Coach, Registered Nurse, and Author of the book “A Million Miracles and the One That Never Came” found herself navigating the challenging terrain of grief when she lost her 40-year-old husband to leukemia. Left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life as a solo parent to their four sons, Kelci faced the…
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What happens when your deepest faith is tested by unimaginable suffering? In this episode, I talk with David Libby, who explains how he and his family contracted Lyme disease. He shares the emotional and physical toll of watching his wife and daughters endure excruciating pain, while he himself became their primary caregiver despite his own illness…
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I have thought a lot recently about blame in the context of grief. When a child dies, it is natural for feelings of blame to emerge. Whether we blame ourselves, blame our child, blame another person, or even put the blame on God, there is a lot of it to go around. Additionally, others can be very vocal about where they feel the blame should be plac…
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We all know how powerful God’s word is, especially in helping us make it through our grief journey. But why? Why is it so powerful? In this episode, I go into 4 reasons why God’s word has so much power and how you can use it to help you make it through hard situations that come up in your life and in your grief journey. 🔗Links Mentioned in Episode:…
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Very early on in my career as The Guardian's Agony Aunt the letters started coming in about family estrangements - the "should I cut X out of my life" style questions. Back then, cutting a family member out was anathema to me but over the years, i came to understand why some people sought it out. The thing is, cutting someone out is rarely the end …
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Sometimes we can't really begin to understand grief - ours or anyone else's - if we don't have space to talk about the death. The context surrounding how someone died matters and can shape our grief in meaningful ways. This was true for Kari Lyons-Price, MSW, who was a caregiver for her parents, Hal and Sylvia, for many years. They died three years…
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I believe every bereaved parent asks the question, "What If ... ?". Cody and April Quillen bring a new perspective to that question in today's episode, which is a continuation of our conversation from last week. If you missed last week’s episode, I encourage you to go back and listen to hear the story of their harrowing escape from Mexico when thei…
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Send me a Text Message In this enlightening episode, Brian D. Smith speaks with Mònica Esgueva about her journey of integrating Eastern wisdom with Western pragmatism, her transformative encounters with Tibetan Lamas, and her latest book, Seven Levels of Wisdom. Mònica shares practical guidance on navigating stress and anxiety, aligning your career…
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Send me a Text Message In this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith engages in a profound conversation with Ani Lodro Palmo, a Tibetan Buddhist nun with a deep commitment to helping others navigate personal growth and spiritual awakening. Through her wisdom and experiences, Ani sheds light on the unseen connections between our earthl…
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Have you ever stopped to think that your tears could possibly be a gift from God? That is something Laura explores in today’s talk, along with a few other observations that may be helpful to those who are grieving the loss of their child. Links Mentioned in this episode: To get My Grief Journey for only $5 (through July) click here. (Be sure to che…
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Camila Caster with ⁠PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy⁠ shares her story on her perfect surrogacy pregnancy that ended in stillbirth. She shares if she had more education on things to look for in pregnancy how she could have saved her baby. Her mission now is to end preventable stillbirth, empower women through education and making a difference in congre…
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For the next 3 weeks, we're interviewing Judith's sister Ilana about how their relationship was affected after Aiden died. The effect was significant. We're using a framework for life transitions Ilana mentions in a later episode by Bruce Feiler: - The Long Goodbye: where they mourn the "old" relationship - The Messy Middle: in which they shed old …
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E13 Thanatologist Michaelene Dowers Tom & Michaelene discuss work in the death care industry & children's grief. Michaelene has a site for her work in each field; QuietusBee.com & Pollen.Care (links below). Quietus Bee: https://www.quietusbee.com/ Quietus Bee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietus_bee/ Pollen Curated Grief Support: https://po…
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Hannah approached every MRI with remarkable composure. She never needed any kind of sedation ... just her headphones and a Carrie Underwood CD. The biggest stress for her was the insertion of the IV because she was such a "hard stick". I've wondered if maybe she didn't really understand the life-or-death nature of these scans, or if she was just th…
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From the first email I received concerning Gwyneth and her son, Laird, I was struck with how important friendship was in Gwyneth's life. You see, Gwyneth was not the one who first wrote to me about her story. It was her dear friend, Caroline. Caroline wrote that Laird had been her son's best friend and that she had promised to do whatever she could…
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Grief affects us in so many different ways - emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually. Our entire being is affected. I believe there are certain things we need to prioritize in our healing journey. Today I’m bringing you 4 things to prioritize. While these aren’t the only 4 things, I wanted to bring these to you today as I think they are some…
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What is attachment and how does attachment theory different from the primary real-life attachment we learnt as babies? The two often get confused. In this episode I talk to child, adolescent and adult psychotherapist Dr Graham Music who has been described as "one of the most deep thinking child psychotherapists in the world." We talk about these di…
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In May of 2023, Sweta Vikram was overwhelmed with grief. In the span of three days, her father died, her father-in-law died, and it was the 9-year anniversary of her mother’s death. When she looked for information on how to survive the maelstrom of emotions, she found reassurances that she would eventually get to the other side, but nothing that sh…
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Cody and April Quillen were enjoying a long-awaited family vacation in Mexico when their daughter Catie experienced a serious health crisis. In today's episode they share the harrowing tale of their experience with the Mexican healthcare system, culminating in them having to kidnap their daughter from the hospital to get her back to the United Stat…
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Kayleigh Kennedy is a cancer mom, mindset coach and the powerhouse behind Limitless Coaching where she helps clients break free from their limitations and unlock their full potential by giving them tools and practices to get them “unstuck” - but how do we apply the same tools to our kids' cancer diagnosis? The answer is GRATITUDE. Yes, finding thin…
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When his partner Maddy went into labour with their second child, Matt was excited to meet the new addition to their family, but a cord prolapse leading to emergency surgery, saw him instead, alone in a waiting room looking at the seemingly motionless hands of a clock. When Baby Wren was born, she required intensive breathing support, and soon after…
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Send me a Text Message Host: Brian Smith Guest: Jes Kerzen, co-author of A Mind Beyond Words Summary: In this episode, Brian Smith sits down with Jes Kerzen, a retired teacher whose life took a transformative turn after meeting Asher, an autistic boy with extraordinary spiritual insights. Jes and Asher's journey, detailed in their book A Mind Beyon…
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When we are in that dark pit of grief after child loss, we are in a very vulnerable place, making us an easy target for the enemy to get a foothold. It might be through things we were taught about God that make us angry at Him. It could be through our desperate need for peace, causing us to go down a path we would not have gone down before. Today's…
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Moving on...that's what we all must do after a loss. As I moved ahead, even simple tasks like laundry made me want to leave behind my baby. I noticed my body changing as my milk started coming in, and the bills that arrived were unexpected. It was painful when my family departed, and it seemed like everyone was prepared to move on except for me. LE…
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Announcing... As Long As I'm Living podcast sponsorships! We've released 155 episodes of our podcast, and Alina has edited every single one of them. It's a LOT, and she's tired. We want to ensure that making ALAIL is sustainable so that we can keep going for as long as we have things to say. There are a couple of ways you can support the podcast (b…
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