Grieving Voices is a podcast started by a lifelong griever for grievers. The mission of Grieving Voices is to change the conversation around grief, and how we address our own and that of others and give grievers a platform for sharing what grief has taught them. Through education and personal story, listeners will learn more effective ways to help themselves and others. The Grieving Voices podcast is part of The Unleashed Heart, LLC. Grief resources and additional support are available at ww ...
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An Invitation for Truth and One Statement That Can Change Everything
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Send Victoria a text message! Unlock the power of deep connections with one simple phrase: "Tell me more." Today, I explore how a single statement can transform relationships and foster emotional honesty. I also explore the impact of inviting others to share their stories, emphasizing the importance of being present and truly listening. Key Takeawa…
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Q&A: What To Do When a Loved One Is Not Coping Well With Death in the Family
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Send Victoria a text message! Let me support you in this week's episode by guiding you through a journey of understanding grief—especially when someone close doesn't seem to be handling a family death well. This isn't just another conversation but an invitation for introspection and growth. Key Highlights: The episode is thoughtfully structured aro…
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Tiff Carson | IVF Struggles, Divorce, Addiction Took My Brother, & Generational Trauma
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Send Victoria a text message! In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Grieving Voices, Tiff shares the impact of generational trauma and the subsequent loss of her brother to a fentanyl overdose. Tiff Carson found her brother Cory’s struggle with addiction frustrating and impossible to understand until he chose to use his voice. It was her…
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Becky Ellis | The Secrets We Keep: A Daughter's Quest for Truth & Healing
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Send Victoria a text message! This week's guest, Becky Ellis, recounts how her father’s concealed World War II experiences shaped their family life, culminating in her powerful memoir Little Avalanches. Join us as we explore themes of secrecy, resilience, and reconciliation. Key Highlights: Discover how Becky navigated through the silence surroundi…
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Ed Owens | A Veteran's Heart Cracked Open By Child Loss
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Send Victoria a text message! This week, I had the privilege of hearing from Ed Owens, vice president of the Grief Recovery Institute, in a deeply moving episode of the Grieving Voices podcast. As Vice President of the Grief Recovery Institute, Ed's narrative isn't just about loss; it’s about discovery—the kind that reshapes lives. From his militar…
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Ann Hince | Tapping Through My Childhood Trauma and Sensing My Way To Peace
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Send Victoria a text message! We encounter moments that shape our journey in profound ways. Ann Hince's story is a testament to such transformation—a narrative woven with threads of grief, self-awareness, and, ultimately, healing. In this week's episode, I had the privilege of hearing from Ann Hince, an inspiring author, speaker, and spiritual guid…
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Send Victoria a text message! Grief isn't merely an emotion; it's a profound energy that demands reflection and immersion into our deepest feelings. But too often, our intellect and ego stand as gatekeepers, preventing the deep emotional healing we desperately need. In this week's solo episode, I speak of the body as a compass through loss. Grief t…
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Yvonne Caputo | Five Wishes That Transformed My Father's End-of-Life, Our Relationship, and My Grief
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Send Victoria a text message! Dive into the depths of grief, joy, and the paradox of emotions with Yvonne Caputo on Grieving Voices this week. From personal tales to professional insights, learn how attentive listening can transform relationships and provide peace in life's transitions. Yvonne reflects on personally challenging life transitions tha…
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Dawn Jackson | Uncovering My Inner Light Through Divorce Death and Career Change
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Send Victoria a text message! In this second heartfelt episode of Grieving Voices Season 5, I welcomed Dawn Michele Jackson, a multifaceted healer specializing in grief recovery. Dawn shares her personal journey through divorce and how it led her to the path of healing not just herself but others as well. With a background in nursing and now a self…
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Send Victoria a text message! In this momentous 200th episode of Grieving Voices, I pause to honor the journey thus far. From heartfelt stories of loss to triumphs in resilience, this podcast has become a beacon for those navigating grief's complex landscape. Join me as I delve into reflections on societal norms around grief, personal growth throug…
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Susan Snow | The Other Side of the Gun: The Aftermath of My Father's Murder
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Send Victoria a text message! In this week's episode, I am honored to host Susan Snow, a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the treacherous waters of trauma and loss. Susan is an inspiring figure as an author, international speaker, and resiliency coach. Susan bravely opened up about her experience following the tragic death of her father, an LA …
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Dave Roberts | Double Rainbows: A Father's Spiritual Awakening Through Child Loss
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Send Victoria a text message! Grief is a teacher, a harsh one, but it comes bearing profound lessons. In today's heart-touching episode of Grieving Voices, I sit down with Dave Roberts, whose personal odyssey through loss is nothing short of inspiring. He shares his intimate experiences following the passing of his daughter to a rare cancer. From g…
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Denise Dielwart | Living a Reinvented Widow Life
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Send Victoria a text message! In the quiet after-hours of our bustling lives, we often overlook the profound journeys that shape us. For today's episode, I had the honor of speaking with Denise Dielwart on Grieving Voices—a woman who turned her deepest sorrow into a beacon of hope for thousands. After the sudden death of her husband left her in des…
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Angie Hanson | Chapters of Loss and a Resilient Heart
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Send Victoria a text message! Having endured the deaths of her one-year-old son, followed by her husband, brother, and sister-in-law, this week's guest Angie Hanson's journey through grief has been nothing short of harrowing. Yet from the depths of despair emerged a mission to alter perceptions around grief—a calling that led to the creation of But…
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Rising Tides: Mental Health Tips For Women Small Business Owners
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Send Victoria a text message! Welcome to today's episode, which focuses on mental health awareness and celebrating women entrepreneurs for May Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode I will share my experiences from a recent women's business summit in North Dakota where I met an array of incredible female business owners. FEATURED EPISODE CO…
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Lisa Sugarman | Shielded From the Truth
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Send Victoria a text message! This week on Grieving Voices is a mental health discussion with Lisa Sugarman – a multifaceted advocate who has overcome personal tragedies to make an impact. As a suicide loss survivor and crisis counselor, her insights are invaluable during Mental Health Awareness Month. Lisa's journey is one marked by unexpected tur…
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Scott Forrester | Coping with Widowhood: A Story of 50+ Years of Love, Loss, and Learning
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Send Victoria a text message! In the quiet aftermath of a personal storm, Scott Forrester found solace and strength in the Feldenkrais method. His journey is not just about physical recovery; it's a poignant narrative of resilience amid life’s harshest trials – loss, grief, and reinvention. Forrester’s story began with an accident that challenged c…
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David Chotka | A Walk in Faith: Synchronicities or Divine Appointments?
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Send Victoria a text message! On this episode of Grieving Voices, I welcomed David Chotka, founder and director of Spirit Equip Ministries. With four degrees and extensive experience as a pastor and conference speaker, David shares insights from his journey through grief personally and within his community. David discusses the challenges pastors fa…
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Leah Hadley | The Power of an Intentional Divorce
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Send Victoria a text message! In a world where life's transitions often have heavy financial implications, Leah Hadley is a beacon of guidance and support. On this episode of Grieving Voices, Leah—founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions—shared her journey from investment analyst to empowering individuals through som…
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Managing Overwhelming Grief On Significant Dates & Milestones
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Send Victoria a text message! Today's episode is about navigating significant dates and other reminders after a loss. Anniversaries, birthdays, holidays—these milestones can be poignant reminders that reopen the chapters of our grief, not to mention the special places that flood the heart with memories, and then the waves of emotion follow. But her…
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Stepping Back To Move Forward: Lessons From Spirit
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Send Victoria a text message! For this week's episode, I drew inspiration from an oracle deck by creator Colette Baron-Reid called Postcards from Spirit. Its message to you, my audience, and myself was the importance of stepping back to observe our thoughts and behaviors. This card pull reading inspired me to share my personal experience in decisio…
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Denise Schonwald | Critical Care Nurse to Holistic Healing: Empowering Emotional Wellness
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Send Victoria a text message! Welcome to another profound episode of Grieving Voices, where we explore the emotional intricacies of dealing with loss and healing. Today's guest is Denise Schonwald, a registered nurse turned nationally licensed therapist. With her holistic approach to care that encompasses mental, physical, and spiritual well-being,…
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Sabrina Fletcher | Clara Was Wanted: My TFMR Loss Story
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Send Victoria a text message! In a world where discussions about loss are often shrouded in silence, there's a particular kind of grief that remains even more hidden—termination for medical reasons (TFMR). Today on Grieving Voices, I had the honor of speaking with Sabrina Fletcher, a compassionate pregnancy loss doula who brings solace to parents f…
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Kris Carr | Mourning the Darkness of Loss To Fully Embrace the Light
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Send Victoria a text message! In this heartfelt episode of Grieving Voices, I'm joined by the remarkable Kris Carr, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. Known as a force of nature and recognized as one of Oprah's Super Soul 100 influential thought leaders, Kris shares insights from her latest book "I'…
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Greg Barnsdale | A Mortician & Financial Planner on Waking Up To Mortality
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Send Victoria a text message! Are you truly living if you're ignoring the inevitable end? This question might feel heavy, but Greg Barnsdale doesn't shy away from it; he has built a movement around it. Greg is not your typical undertaker. With his diverse background as a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Executor Advisor, and death doula - top…
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Alexandra Cole | Coping with Grief: Self-Care, Parenting, and Life with Human Design
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Send Victoria a text message! Are you ready to embark on a journey that could transform your understanding of purpose, parenting, and personal healing? This week on Grieving Voices, I welcomed Alexandra Cole, a former corporate consultant turned human design coach. After a decade in the Fortune 500 sector, Alexandra pivoted to guiding individuals a…
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Send Victoria a text message! When grappling with profound loss; it's during these times that we look to our friends for comfort, only to realize that some may have taken a step back just when we needed them most. If you've ever felt let down by the people you expected to be there for you during tough times, this discussion is for you. In this epis…
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Send Victoria a text message! How often have we heard or even played 'the guilt and blame game' in relationships? This emotional turmoil hinders healing and obscures the path to genuine connection. In today's episode, we dive deep into the complex themes of self-love, self-acceptance, and navigating loss. Healing isn't just about moving past grief;…
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Supporting Yourself When It's a Less Than Happy Valentine's Day
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Send Victoria a text message! In the quiet moments of early morning, as the world stirs awake and you're left with your thoughts, do you ever reflect on what self-love truly means? How often do we pause to consider that perhaps the most enduring relationship we'll ever have is with ourselves? As Valentine's Day approaches, hearts and flowers flood …
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What Is Your Grief Story? | An Excerpt From My Book
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Send Victoria a text message! In the quiet moments of reflection, we often find ourselves face-to-face with our deepest losses. Join me today as I embark on a unique episode of "Grieving Voices," where I read an excerpt from my self-published book, "The Guided Heart: Moving Through Grief and Finding Spiritual Solace." Let's discover how my own expe…
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Send Victoria a text message! Today's episode of GrievingVoices takes a deep dive into the complex emotion of anger, especially for us Human Design Manifestor-types navigating loss and trauma. I open up about my battle with anger following life's curveballs and how it can be misunderstood or mishandled. As someone who has walked through the fire of…
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Mandy Capehart | The Integration of Grief and Restoration of Self
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Send Victoria a text message! In this week's heartfelt episode, we dive into the complexities of grief with my special guest, Mandy Capehart – a trauma-informed certified grief educator and somatic embodiment life coach. Mandy shares her journey through grief, which led her to establish the Restorative Grief Project, an online community dedicated t…
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Send Victoria a text message! Have you ever felt like a ship adrift, disconnected from your true north? In this profound journey we call life, alignment with our authentic selves is often clouded by the fog of grief and loss. But what if I told you there's a compass waiting to guide you back to yourself? Tune in to this week's episode of "Grieving …
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Kiki Tyler | Best Friend Loss & A Midlife Awakening
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Send Victoria a text message! In the symphony of life, each person's journey hits a unique set of notes, creating a melody that resonates with their experiences. Welcome to another episode of Grieving Voices, where we explore the therapeutic and transformative power of sound healing. Today's guest is the incredibly talented sound healer, Kiki Tyler…
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Send Victoria a text message! In a world constantly throwing curveballs our way, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if we could find wisdom in unexpected places? In this week's episode, I share some personal key takeaways from my 2023 life experience that might just inspire you to view your daily challenges through a new lens. From never under…
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Debbie R. Weiss | Finding Strength in Struggle: Weight Loss, Widowhood, & Wisdom
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Send Victoria a text message! In this episode of Grieving Voices, we welcome the remarkable Debbie Weiss, a life strategist who has spent over five decades helping others while overcoming her own daunting life challenges. As an author and podcaster, she offers hope and motivation to many through her memoir "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can" and as a …
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Zane Landin | Empowerment Over Stigma and Keeping My Mom's Legacy Alive
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Send Victoria a text message! Zane Landon, a mental health and disability advocate and founder of Positive Vibes magazine, actively promotes mental health awareness, wellness, and inclusion. Despite battling his own mental health, Zane showed up to the Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., to advocate for youth mental health policie…
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National Grief Awareness Week | 10 Tips for Grieving Hearts to Nurture Hope During the Holidays
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Send Victoria a text message! In this episode, we're continuing the grief education in honor of National Grief Awareness Week on December 2nd-8th. Last week, I shared facts, staggering statistics, and insights about grief, many of which surprised me! So many people will be going into this Christmas missing a loved one or wishing a relationship woul…
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National Grief Awareness Week | Facts, Stats, and Grief in the Workplace
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Send Victoria a text message! December 2nd-8th is National Grief Awareness Week. So, I thought I would do what I do best, and that is to bring attention to grief education. The better prepared and educated we are about grief, the more connected, empathetic, and patient we become. In this week's episode, I will share facts, statistics, and insights …
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Karla Helbert | My Son, Theo, Is Always With Me
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Send Victoria a text message! Society will often say to bereaved parents (or guardians), "I cannot imagine your loss..." when expressing their sympathy. However, these words can feel like a thousand paper cuts to the bereaved because, if they're anything like my guest, Karla, they want you to imagine, even briefly. As Karla shares in this week's ep…
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Part II | Supporting Children Through Divorce and The Holidays
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Send Victoria a text message! This episode is a follow-up to the last one to bring awareness to Children's Grief Awareness Day on November 16th, 2023. In this episode, I dive into supporting children through divorce and their challenges during the holidays. We must recognize that children experience various forms of grief and that parents play a cr…
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Send Victoria a text message! In light of November 16th being Children's Grief Awareness Day, I recount my experience as a child griever in today's episode. Back in the '80s, and still very much today, the topic of grief was uncomfortable and not something people openly shared their feelings about. Not to mention, the resources that exist today did…
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Amy Douglas | The Manifestation of Grief Through Our Human Design
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Send Victoria a text message! Amy joins me for a second recording, and this time, we're digging into the energy centers of the Human Design tool. According to MyHumanDesign.com, where you can discover your Human Design, it's a roadmap for living your life. It can teach you to recognize that not all advice is the best advice for you. Additionally, H…
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Send Victoria a text message! The global pet market is worth $261B. Additionally, U.S. pet owners will spend nearly $110B on their pets this year, with $490M on Halloween costumes alone. These stats (and more) are shared on this week's episode and are provided by PetKeen.com. More importantly, there are an estimated 14 million pet deaths each year …
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Maha Bodhi | Part II: The Pet Loss & The Surrender That Cracked Me Open
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Send Victoria a text message! This week's guest, Maha Bodhi, who previously appeared on the podcast in season 3, shares her experience of saying goodbye to her dog and the grief she experienced as a result. Having to choose what she felt was right for her pet versus hoping nature would take its course is a struggle many pet owners face when their p…
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Amy Douglas | From Betrayal and Loss To Manifesting Joy
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Send Victoria a text message! How much betrayal and loss can the heart take within less than two years? Today's guest shares how betrayal, loss, unsurmountable grief, and a decline in health catalyzed her personal growth. Amy chose to empower herself by getting a life coach and learning new tools that enabled her to recalibrate her life and move fo…
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Biofield Tuning: Raising Voltage & Harmonizing the Body
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Send Victoria a text message! Biofield Tuning is a type of sound healing that helps to relieve emotional and physical stress. It is a holistic wellness modality that uses the vibration from tuning forks to induce targeted relaxation and to recalibrate our vibrational rhythms from stressors that deplete us. Your biofield or aura is the electromagnet…
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Send Victoria a text message! What is your opinion or belief about crying? What has been your life experience with crying? As a child, were you told to stop being a "crybaby?" Or, if you wanted to cry, your parent would give you something to cry about? If you reflect on your relationship to crying for a moment, you may see that the patterns and beh…
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Dr. Amirah Hall Part II | Quantum Energy Tools to Discover Your Divine Design
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Send Victoria a text message! In this Part II episode with the previous guest, Dr. Amirah Hall, we dig deeper into the energetics of our life experience. A near-death experience catapulted Amirah into a realm of energy work she had not anticipated finding herself doing. However, it's also probably what saved her from herself. As she states in this …
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Send Victoria a text message! 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. …
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