Join two moms who talk about what it's like when your child dies from a drug overdose, and what life is like after a drug overdose death. Warning: Conversations may contain triggering material, dark and irreverent humor, and possible cursing. Want to contact us with a thought or topic for discussion? Send us an email at: twomomswithtwodeadkids@gmail.com.
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An outreach of The Empty Chair Endeavor designed to support and equip survivors of child loss in rediscovering life, hope, and joy after unspeakable tragedy. Additionally, our mission involves educating the public about the life altering impact the death of a child has upon survivors, both parents and siblings, and equipping them to better support and minister to them. Join us as guests share their stories of heartbreaking loss and how God has shown up on their journeys to restore hope, mean ...
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There’s nothing wrong with you for caring deeply about your child’s addiction. For five years Heather used tough love while waiting for her daughter to hit rock bottom. Her health deteriorated and her daughter's addiction escalated. The only thing that hit rock bottom was their relationship. Both their journeys changed when Heather discovered compassionate, evidence-based approaches like CRAFT that healed their relationship and the wounds of tough love. Join Heather as she explores tools and ...
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You can't go through life without experiencing loss and trauma the question is how do we deal and live with the grief and pain? Join Nathalie Himmelrich, grief expert and author, talking to people who have experienced grief and trauma first-hand. If you want to be inspired by others who traveled through their grief and trauma, found that healing is possible, and came out the other end knowing they can survive and thrive in life after loss. For more info: www.nathaliehimmelrich.com
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These are the letters that I wrote after my son died. My son died from a drug overdose. He was seventeen. This is what the first year of grief sounds like.
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From entrepreneurship & wellness to sex and period poops—Angie covers it all. Basically everything you talk about in the girl’s bathroom. Angie cuts through the BS with topics and guests - asking the burning questions you want the answers to. There will be giggles, there will be tears. There will be everything in between. A college & corporate dropout, Angie decided to screw the rules & forge her own path. Building an 8 figure brand and a community of loyal BabyGrandmas, Angie shares the rea ...
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At the foundational floor of my core oracle is truth. I have lived to learn only by way of truth do I truly live. Sharing the learned truths of life, I attempt to help us all...all my sisters, all my brothers. My need to help arose after watching my mother try to survive as a homeless mentally incapacitated bag lady on the streets of Baltimore city for over a decade. I try...I try to share, I try to be authentic, and I try to help everyone without imposing assumptions, judgments, or blame up ...
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If you have a heart attack, you go to the hospital. Kid is sick? Call the pediatrician. So why do the rules change when it comes to addiction? When you or a loved one needs immediate help, it’s hard to know where to go or what to do. Start here. Join Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a physician board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, who believes in a comprehensive, compassionate approach to treating addiction. Whether it’s heroin, pain pills, alcohol, meth, food, sex, or anything under th ...
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The Mindfulness and Grief Podcast series, hosted by author and thanatologist Heather Stang, features compassionate insights for coping with grief and life after loss. Designed for bereaved people and grief professionals, you will learn how a mindful approach to grief can help you deal with difficult emotions, cultivate self-care and self-compassion, and honor the relationship that remains. May these teachings be of great benefit. To learn more about Mindfulness and Grief visit the website at ...
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One of the things I miss most is my sense of connection to my son. I lost it when he died, and now I'm always looking for ways to reconnect. Do you, too? In this episode, Astrid and Kevin discuss different means of connecting to their son - the things they've tried, what they're open to, and what has worked for them and, sometimes, not worked. What…
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A Mom’s Journey After Suicide with Deana Morris, Travis's Mom
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By most accounts, March 18, 2023 was just another ordinary day in Abilene, Texas. For Deana Morris and her family it was the day that turned their lives upside down as they discovered their dearly loved 28 year old son Travis had taken his own life. Suicide blindsides loved ones, leaving them with unbearable pain, a lifetime of too many unanswered …
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Send us a text HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie’s website, join the podcast’s Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive upd…
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EP106 How to Navigate the Holidays with Peace and Intention
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The holidays can be one of the most challenging times of the year, especially when your child is struggling with substance use. The stress, uncertainty, and longing for things to be different can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to define your holiday season. In this episode, Heather shares simple yet powerful strategies to help you take care …
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Navigating the Holiday Season with Greg Buffkin
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My Ayahuasca Experience as the Parent of a Child Who Died of a Drug Overdose
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The title says it all.By DeAnne & Astrid
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91 Whitney Lyn Allen | How I Continued Living with Two Toddlers after My Husband Died Following a Bee Sting
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How to Become A Happy & Empowered Wife with Laura Doyle. Respect Is Lubrication. Tips for A Surrendered Marriage.
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The truth? We aren’t smaller less hairy men ;). OMG. I've waited a year for this conversation with Laura Doyle! She's the NY Times bestselling author of The Empowered Wife + The Surrendered Wife. Laura is on a mission to end world divorce & help women become HAPPY in their marriage again. Feeling frustrated in your relationship? Press play! PRODUCT…
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In this episode, we discuss the benefits of "giving in." Giving in to how we feel. Giving in to the moment. Letting go of the need to get things done. Sometimes, after trauma, we go through a process of redefining what's important in our lives. Our goals are reduced. What it means to accomplish something has a different definition. We have found th…
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Season 10 - Trailer: News About the Upcoming Show
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Send us a text Welcome again to the How to Deal With Grief and Trauma Podcast Season 10. HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie’s website, joi…
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EP105 Manipulation or Desperation? How to Tell the Difference & Respond Effectively
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Heather explores the complex topic of manipulation in the context of addiction and family dynamics. When your child is using substances, it’s common to experience behaviors that feel manipulative or self-serving. However, Heather emphasizes the importance of stepping back to see these actions through a compassionate lens, which can empower parents …
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Discovering Hope in the Aftermath with Kellie Sipos, Emilie's Mom
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In the U.S., approximately 270 people die of a drug overdose every day based upon May, 2024 statistics. For Kellie Sipos and her family, these statistics became very personal on July 22, 2018 when their precious 24 year old daughter, Emilie, lost her battle with an addiction. Far too many parents have have had their lives shattered as a result of t…
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Neither of us is a journaler, although DeAnne recently bought a journal with good intentions. What we can attest to, though, is the power of spontaneous writing exercises to help us understand and see ourselves in different ways. DeAnne discusses her first experience with a writing prompt, a tool many counselors use to help the ones they work with …
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From a Tragic Beginning with Heather Gillis, Bowen's Mom
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April 7, 2011 was the day Heather and her husband Mac had been anticipating with such excitement for 9 months. It was the day their precious, beautiful son Bowen was born. However, within a few short minutes he was whisked away by medical staff because something was very wrong. A day that was supposed to be filled with celebration, suddenly took a …
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Kevin and Astrid continue their conversation while DeAnne is away. Kevin talks about the different ways he deals with grief, which doesn't currently include therapy. Why is that and what does he do in its place? We talk about our current relationship and why we chose to not separate or get a divorce.…
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90 Kiley Hanish | Grieving Parents 10 Years Later
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A Husband. A Father. Introducing Kevin, Garrett's Dad.
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DeAnne is out of town, so Astrid invites her husband Kevin, Garrett's dad, to sit in. What are some of the differences in how two parents can grieve the same child? Do we see the same events differently? Kevin gives his take on the subject of an overdose death.By DeAnne & Astrid
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89 Martina Sandles | Grieving Parents 10 Years Later
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EP104 What To Do When You Can't Stop Crying
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Description: In this episode, Heather offers gentlesupport and guidance for those days when it feels like you can’t stop crying. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotions and unsure of how to move forward,this episode is here to help. Heather shares tools for self-awareness, honoringyour feelings, and finding the willingness to sit with discomfort.…
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hip hop saved my life. how dance helped me get out of depression & find my JOY again.
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listen, friend...if you are feeling stuck & need to find your FIRE FOR LIFE again this convo is for you! We are talking about how dance helped me get out of depression and remember my JOY. Melody Afkami (Founder of Melody DanceFit) is on the show and her class changed my freaking life! Notorious for her humorous and inspirational message to let go …
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DeAnne and Astrid discuss an interview Astrid watched with a mother whose son committed suicide. It prompted them to touch on whether their own children's deaths were accidental, or not. How do you know if an overdose death was accidental? Does it matter? Does it change the loss? We discuss how we react now when we see signs of hardship. How we rel…
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A Rediscovery of Hope After Unspeakable Loss with Yolanda Martinez, David's Mom
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Every 39 minutes of every day, someone in the U.S. dies senselessly at the hands of an intoxicated driver! On January 20, 2015, Yolanda Martinez and her family experienced their worst nightmare when their 14 year old son, David, was killed when their family van was hit by a speeding drunk driver. Although badly injured, their daughter and a niece s…
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88 Rachel Tenpenny | Grieving Parents 10 Years Later
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Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician and addiction expert. (In our conversation I called him a psychologist - sorry.) In this episode we discuss his book, The Myth of Normal, and what we took away from it. One of DeAnne's biggest impressions from the book was the idea that the body often expresses unaddressed trauma in the form of disease. Astrid's b…
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In this short meditation (pairs with ep#102), Heather guides you through a calming practice designed to help you embrace acceptance. Remember, acceptance is a practice—listen to this meditation as often as you need to regain clarity and find peace. Let this be your go-to tool whenever you need a moment of stillness to process and reset. Resources F…
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In this episode, Heather delves into the concept of acceptance, highlighting that it's not a final destination but a continuous practice requiring intention and effort—especially when life unfolds in ways we never anticipated and find unacceptable. We'll define what acceptance really means, why it’s socritical for your peace of mind, and provide th…
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Here we visit The List - topics that have come up for us in our grief journeys that we feel would be worth discussion. What's on the list? What are the things we have faced or continue to face in the process of coming to terms with a death by overdose? We take a look.By DeAnne & Astrid
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Navigating Life After Suicide with David Szweda, Hudson’s dad
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The unthinkable happened on January 17, 2023. David Szweda and his family’s lives would never again be the same, as they learned their 24 year old dearly loved son, Hudson had taken his own life. Such pain and loss leave parents utterly broken, wondering if they’ll survive it … and if they even want to. A father’s heart is to protect and care for h…
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An Accidental Conversation About Animals - the Pets We Love
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In this conversation, we start out discussing the rituals and habits we form to get us through the day. and what happens when these get disrupted. It's interesting to think about how we rebuild ourselves and our days after the deaths of our children. One of those rituals for us has been walking dogs, which segues into a conversation about having pe…
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I overdosed on magic mushrooms. BTS of writing a speech, having a menty b and my inner child freaking out.
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Dude...if you saw my IG Stories last week you know I accidentally tripped balls on mushroom chocolate. LOL. Today my hubby Clay and I share that funny story! Get ready to giggle and get deep on all things mushrooms, my mental breakdown around a speech and writing comedy! Also, enjoy the audio clip of me overdosing on Coconut Cult probitoic yogurt. …
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In this episode, we start out by talking about triggers - the things that bring up old feelings of helplessness and anxiety. Neither of us ever really felt that our children would die. But they did. And that brings up the old saying - Why Not You? Why shouldn't it have happened to us? It can happen to anyone, so why not us? We then segue into an ac…
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Navigating Stillbirth with Erin Maroon, Ashlie’s Mom and co-founder of Ashlie’s Embrace
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After nine long months of waiting for the much anticipated arrival of their first child, a daughter,Ashlie, Erin Maroon and her husband Anthony were crushed and heartbroken as her doctor delivered Ashlie and discovered she was stillborn at full term. Without warning, their long awaited joy and dreams abruptly vanished. How do young parents even beg…
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86 Nathalie Himmelrich | Building Resilience in the Context of Grief and Trauma
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EP101 Overcoming Overwhelm With Guest Debby Kerr-Henry
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In this episode, Heather welcomes Debby back for another deep conversation about wellness and the overwhelming pressures many women face today. They discussed why so many women are on the edge ofburnout—juggling multiple roles like mother, spouse, friend, and employee while feeling unseen and disconnected from themselves. Heather and Debby dive int…
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How many of us have wished for a sign from our loved one? Did you get one? A lot? None? In this episode we discuss some of our experiences with signs.By DeAnne & Astrid
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There's the Shock, and Then There's the Realization That They Are Not Coming Back
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In today's episode, we welcome our friend Beth, who also lost a child to a drug overdose. We talk about coming out of the shock of experiencing the death of a child, into the realization that they are not coming back. We can be so hard on ourselves. Can we practice self-compassion and self-love?By DeAnne & Astrid
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A Conversation with Kim Erickson, Austin's Mom
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"GOD rescued me when Austin went to Heaven by allowing me to understand that Heaven is a real place, more wonderful than we can imagine." Kim Erickson, noted speaker, and author of "Surviving Sorrow: A Mother's Guide to Living with Loss." Losing her beautiful 3 year old son, Austin, to a strep throat infection in April 2008, Kim's life was shattere…
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85 Deb Dana | Loss Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory
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In this episode, you’ll learn six impactful changes that cantransform your approach to loving your child through their addiction. These insights will help you reduce the chaos using practical tools. You’ll also learn the value of shifting your focus from trying to control the situation or your child to controlling what is within your power—you. By …
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When your child dies from an overdose, many of us harden to life. We become frozen, paralyzed, and turn to stone. In this episode, we discuss practicing going from hard to soft. Frozen to unfrozen. We also talk about where we find support in this journey and what that support might look like.By DeAnne & Astrid
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84 Nathalie Himmelrich | Understanding the Difference Between Grief and Depression
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Our Story Part 2 with Guest Host Danielle Zapchenck
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A continuation of Greg and Cathy Buffkin's story of losing our beautiful 26 year old son Ryan to suicide in October 2015. Ours is a journey from the brokenness of unspeakable loss and pain to experiencing GOD's goodness as He began making something beautiful from all those broken pieces and restoring meaning, purpose and hope to our lives. Please c…
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LIVE HOTLINE: “how do I have more fun in my life?!”
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Do you need some more Vitamin F (FUN)?! If yes, press play! Want my help or advice?! DM me “hotline” on IG to be one of my next hotline callers! Or send me a voicemail on my website, www.angielee.com. If you need no bullshit big sister advice if you should quit your job, do an enema or end your situationship with Chad…I'm your girl. From entreprene…
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What Are We Doing? Are We Supposed To Be Doing Something?
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In this episode, we discuss how the ways in which we care for ourselves have changed. This discussion leads into a conversation about finding meaning. Is it out there to find?By DeAnne & Astrid
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In this episode we discuss what it means to heal. Is there a definition for it? Is it possible to heal from grief? Or is grief a chronic condition - something to be endured but never truly healed? Interwoven into the conversation is the question of how to hold love and loss at the same time.By DeAnne & Astrid
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Holidays and All the Stuff That Goes With It
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Holidays. When your child dies, what do you do about holidays? Do patterns change or stay the same? Cling to the old ways, or make new ones? We've pretty much decided that you can do whatever the hell you want to do. And you can make a change anytime you want to. And somehow, that led to a discussion about what we did with their things. Keep them? …
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Our Story with guest-host Danielle Zapchenck
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In this 2 part interview, our friend Danielle Zapchenck , host of The Parable Podcast, guest-hosts for me as we dive into the journey my wife Cathy and I have been living since October 25, 2015 when our beautiful 26 year old son Ryan took his own life. While our story is one of deep tragedy and brokenness, it's more than that. It's one where GOD en…
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What do we do with our memories of our children? The photos? When your child dies of an overdose, memories can get very loaded. Even the good ones can be painful. Are all of our memories ruined? We discuss.By DeAnne & Astrid
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83 Stephanie Sarazin | Understanding Ambiguous Grief
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