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A club no one wants to be in because the initiation is too big of a sacrifice: the loss of a child. Unthinkable. Unimaginable. Warrior Moms is local group in north Atlanta filled with strong, courageous, funny, and fiercely loving women who are surviving and thriving amidst horrific grief. This podcast features Amy Durham and Michele Davis, two of the Warrior Moms, who will guide listeners through their grief journey. Every fourth or fifth episode will showcase another Warrior Mom, the traum ...
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When pediatrician mom of three, Marcy Larson's 14 yo son, Andy, was killed in a car accident in 2018, she felt like her life was over. In many ways, that life was over, and a new one forced to begin in its place. Come alongside her as she works through this journey of healing. She discusses grief and child loss with other grieving parents and those who work to help them in their grief. This podcast is for grieving parents as well as those who support them.
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The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

Dr. Angela Dean / The Broken Pack™, LLC

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On this podcast, surviving sibling, psychologist, and thanatologist, Dr. Angela Dean, helps other grieving siblings share their sibling loss stories. This podcast aims to provide an authentic space for surviving siblings to express their grief and help others navigate the complex emotions associated with this profound, often misunderstood loss. The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss delves into the profound and often overlooked topic of sibling loss, offering a platform for surviving ...
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This space was created for you by someone who gets it – your grief; your foundation-shattering reality; and the question of what the heck do we do with the shattered pieces of life and loss around us. It’s also for the listener who wants to better understand their grieving person, and perhaps wants to learn how to help. Now entering its third season, the Grief and Light Podcast features both solo episodes and interviews with first-hand experiencers, authors, and professionals, who shine a li ...
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Real people. Real problems. Real talk. Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. Hillary McBride and her clients want to help demystify mental health. No actors. No auditions. No artifice. This is what people really sound like when they talk about traumatic births, turbulent divorces, eating disorders and tough childhoods.
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Where’s the Grief is a weekly podcast about loss and grief in everyday life that somehow manages to be consistently funny, surprisingly insightful and easily absorbed. It’s a show that isn’t afraid to face some of the most difficult questions of what it ultimately means to be human, while finding the ever-present comedy in our day-to-day truths, and some of the things we all fear. In each episode, host Jordon Ferber interviews comedians, actors, writers, and others who have experienced tragi ...
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The St Brown Brothers joins two brothers who are both actively playing Wide Receiver in the NFL for rival teams. A show rooted in sibling rivalry includes: football breakdowns, latest NFL news, pop culture and MORE with special guest appearances from other active NFL players in their lives. Stay Tuned! New shows every Wednesday.
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Welcome to three siblings: surviving loss and finding hope, a podcast where three siblings come together to share their personal mental health journeys and the lessons they learned from surviving the loss of both parents. In this podcast, they candidly discuss the impact of depression, suicide, and how they coped with their loss. Each sibling brings a unique background and experience to the table, resulting in a diverse range of stories that are both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Through th ...
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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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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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Shapes Of Grief

Liz Gleeson, Grief Specialist, MSc Bereavement, MA Psychotherapy, PhD Student

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Shapes of Grief is brought to you by Liz Gleeson, an Irish grief therapist. Liz hosts conversations with people about their experience of loss and grief in their lives. Through the recounting of our grief stories, integration can begin to happen, both for the teller and the listener. Everyone has a story of loss and everyone's story offers hope and inspiration to other grievers. Sharing these stories with each other can go a long way in normalising this human experience. Please do become a P ...
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Little Emma's childhood is a tumultuous and traumatic story...from being born to a teenage mother that suffered from mental illness to going into foster care and eventually being adopted. Emma's story touches on many difficult subjects from child abuse and neglect, to molestation, being a teenage runaway, drugs, alcohol, homelessness, sextrafficking, rape, grief, loss and so much more. It's about her will to overcome, her determination to find a place where she finds true connection, this is ...
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As a new parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, I was lost. There was no guide. There was no rulebook. This was not what I had imagined. As I navigated my way through this new reality, I realized something that should have been simple, but was not. A truth that had always been there, but that I had lost sight of for a time - I am not alone. And neither are you. These are the stories of my family, and of families like ours. These are the stories of how we have persevered, cried, bond ...
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The Death Dialogues Project Podcast

The Death Dialogues Project Podcast

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“I love how real these episodes are. . .” “This podcast was like a beacon of light when I needed it most.” A grassroots movement getting conversations about death, dying & the aftermath out of the closet. Becky Aud-Jennison has worked for the past four decades as a therapist, instructor, presenter, writer—interfacing with Death professionally—it was her own deep loss that motivated her to start this project. Hearing others’ STORIES are what informs us. Join us as we talk all things Death. Fo ...
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Welcome to Hard Beautiful Journey, where vulnerability is our strength and courage is our compass. Hosted by Tiff Carson, who has walked a difficult path of her own, this podcast is a beacon of healing and hope. Join us as we dive deep into the raw, real stories of life—exploring topics like healing, trauma, addiction, mental health, and divorce. Through intimate conversations and personal insights, Tiff Carson and her guests, ranging from experts to everyday heroes, share their journeys of ...
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Welcome to “RAWR The Podcast” with Amy & Grecian, where we talk real and raw with Mama’s who have had to fight and be fierce, who have been thrown curveballs and faced adversity. We discuss everything from premature birth and NICU life, to special needs and infant loss…nothing is off topic! We hope that by opening up and being vulnerable we can break down the walls and start to remove some of the shame and stigma associated with these traumatic experiences, while helping other Mama’s feel le ...
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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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Caregiver Camp Podcast

Caregiver Camp Podcast

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Caregiver Camp Podcast expands the boundaries of thinking around where and how companies can support their caregiving employees. We feature enlightened perspectives across the caregiving landscape: from companies that celebrate caregiver-friendly workplaces to artificial intelligence product developers who are pioneering at-home detection programs for peace of mind. Join us to learn how companies are finding innovative ways to address the very real caregiving challenges we are now all seeing ...
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God and Therapy is a podcast by Christian Therapist, Tara Boddie who uses a fresh and inviting approach to discuss God’s design to use therapy to heal many issues plaguing the minds of believers. Transparent conversations on childhood trauma, church hurt, toxic parenting, and marital issues are just a few of the hard topics that will be addressed using the word of God to bring a fresh perspective and clarity to the listening audience. Tara’s dynamic personality and engaging way of communicat ...
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Introducing “This Is My Story,” a podcast of everyday women sharing their candid stories of struggles and setbacks and how they have shaped their lives. In each episode, we’ll bring you deeply personal authentic conversations with women from all walks of life that will inspire and empower you or simply remind you that you’re never alone in your challenges. Tune in to hear stories that will touch your heart, spark your motivation, and remind you that no matter what life throws your way, you h ...
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From the nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms comes a new podcast about mental health and the things that make us human. Each episode will cover topics we tend not to talk about, including depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
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"Thank you, Momma." These were the last words that Holly's daughter, Brittany, spoke before slipping into unconsciousness and eventually passing away. Holly clings to these words, even now, almost three years after Brittany's death. For 20 years, Holly had been at Brittany's side through her long, complex medical journey, never even spending 24 hou…
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ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 233 Are You Worried About Your Baby's Development - Enroll in Project FIND-OUT - You May Qualify for Free Whole Genome Sequencing LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Project Findout https://projectfindout.org/ CONNECT WITH EFFIE PARKS Website https://effieparks.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/OnceUponAGene Instagram https://ww…
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E10 Karen Sibal Karen Sibal, MA, FMCHC is a functional medicine certified health coach, grief coach, author and mindset expert from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She helps people at midlife transform losses into lifelong gains. As the founder of the Seniors Grief Circle, a tribute project to her late father, Karen connects people on their grief journey…
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After Maxine's son, 19-year-old Chandler, died when his truck caught on fire 7 months ago, she knew that there was no way that she could get through even one day without God's help. Maxine says that she 'fell to her knees and thanked God for every second that she got to be Chandler's Mom.' After walking beside her sister after losing her 14-year-ol…
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Planning a summer vacation should be joyful, right? But what happens when the simple thought of packing your bags brings on a wave of anxiety and sadness? Join us as we unravel our own emotional journeys through vacation planning. Amy and I candidly share the frustration, excitement, and sometimes overwhelming grief that accompany these family trip…
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In this conversation, Blair Kaplan Venables, a grief and resilience expert, shares her personal journey of resilience and how she turned her pain into purpose after experiencing multiple losses, including the loss of both parents and a pregnancy. She discusses the concept of resilience and defines it as 'bouncing forward' from a challenging experie…
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Tom & Kelly discuss Kelly's new book called The Grief Experience. Kelly Daugherty, a seasoned social worker with over two decades in the clinical field, is a Fellow in Thanatology: the study of death, dying, and bereavement. Anchored in Malta, NY, she owns Greater Life Grief Counseling and the Center for Informed Grief, LLC. Her commitment to the d…
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Today's guest, Pat, says that when her son Alex (all his friends called him Clarke) was young, her family would have been considered a 'good' family. She and her husband were college professors with great jobs and an amazing son who was both intelligent and athletic. They enjoyed backyard barbecues with friends and neighbors. They had no idea that …
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The first five years of grief: Year One: Shock and Fog Year Two: Year of Permanence Year Three: The Year of Inflammation and New Normals Year Four: The Pivot Year Year Five: The Year of Rebirth In this episode, Nina Rodriguez reflects on the first five years of her grief journey after the loss of her brother. She shares the different stages and exp…
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And it's a wrap for Season 6 of TGG podcast! What a whirlwind of a season it's been. One I'll never forget, that's for sure. I decided for this final episode, I wanted to hit the pavement again. Get outside in nature to bring this season to a close. Thank you all, for your continuous love and support for this podcast. It means more than you'll ever…
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While I am on a podcast break I will be reposting an episode or two of my old episodes! Here is one I really enjoyed with Jennie Ogilvie - EP56. Have you ever met someone and you walk away from the conversation you've had a bit stunned, and a whole lot relieved? Those are the emotions I had after having a recent reading with my next guest. Jennie O…
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Tom & Jean discuss Jean's multiple losses; mother to cancer, father to cancer & sudden loss of her husband. All of it while trying to raise her children. How the losses led to her examining her spirituality, how it changed & motivated her to let her life transformation work to help others. Jean also has an upcoming book titled The Woke Widow, hmmm,…
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Welcome to this years Father's Day episode 2024. The episode where we get to hear directly from TGG audience on this special and difficult day for many. If you're a regular listener, you'll know the score with these episodes. If you're new here, this episode consists of submissions from TGG audience sharing their loved ones, memories and advice for…
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When listener, Carolyn, sent us a list of topics that she thought would be great for our Livestream chats, several stood out to us as great ideas. The first one we decided to tackle concerned the Work of Grief and even more specifically having an annual grief plan in place. To be honest, the idea of a grief plan both intrigued me and gave me anxiet…
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ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 232 Understanding Genetic Counseling - Essential Insights for Parents – Navigating Appointments, Referrals, Testing, and Insurance with Expert Abby Turnwald MS CGC Abby Turnwald is a genetic counselor here to talk about genetic testing and the crucial role genetic counselors play in guiding families through the complexity…
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Rachel Tenpenny McGonigle ~ The Grief Gal Tom & Rachel discuss Rachel's tragic loss of her two baby girls and how that drove her to analyze her grieving process. She shares her determination and how it manifested itself in how she helps people with the holistic approach she incorporates. Rachel's bio: Rachel Tenpenny McGonigle is a life-after-loss …
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This week, I'm talking about getting older than your loved one who died. It's been a topic that has come up most recently in my group circles and when sharing this with TGG community, it seemed to be something that was on their brains too. It can be a hugely daunting and unknown feeling reaching the age your person died. These are years and ages th…
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When grieving mom, Olga, is feeling down and defeated, she will watch a video that her late son, TJ, asked to make while she was working on a project herself. In the video, TJ says, 'We are dedicated and motivated. We do not give up. Even if we are sad, we do not give up. Never.' At the time, TJ was a happy, healthy young 5-year-old boy. He was a j…
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If you’ve ever been to Newfoundland, you know it’s a place where fog can envelop you so deeply, you don’t know where you’re going or where you came from. When two men, born in the same rural Newfoundland hospital on the same day, discover an unbelievable 52-year-old secret, it changes the way they see themselves forever. But this isn’t the end of t…
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Tom & Jane discuss Jane's new book; The Fine Art of Grieving as well as such topics as the weirdness of grief! Jane's links: BOOK WEBSITE: https://www.thefineartofgrieving.com/ JANE EDBERG WEBSITE: https://www.janeedberg.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefineartofgrieving/?hl=en JANE EDBERG FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jane.edberg/…
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In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Kate Chertik, a Pittsburgh woman navigating the devastating grief of losing her brother, Larry, to a fatal scooter accident caused by a city pothole. As a surviving sibling, Kate shares her raw emotions, the impact on her family, and how she turned her grief int…
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When I am suddenly stuck in traffic on a busy freeway, feelings of panic quickly build inside me. My heart starts beating faster. My hands begin to feel sweaty. It can feel difficult to breathe. As I tightly grip the steering wheel, visions of another car accident come into my mind. I say to myself over and over, 'I can't do this. I can't do this.'…
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Join me for a rogue, stompy, out of breath griefy walk. I decided to pick up the phone, head out and just record. Enjoy the waffle as I fill you in on where I'm at with grief at this present moment. I hope you enjoy it! (and the sounds of nature too) Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and …
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Tom & Andy discuss child loss & its aftermath as men in today's world. Andy shares what has helped him and also his involvement with Helping Parents Heal & Helping Fathers Heal. There are also some amazing stories of Andy's son Josh connecting with him from the spirit world. Andy is also one of the 25 dads who told their story in the new book; Help…
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In this episode I got to talk to Author Courtney Deane about her new book, "When Happily Ever After Fails." Courtney's father died when she was just 14, and her mother when she was just 28. In order to process her grief and make sense of her feelings about her own identity as a now parentless person, Courtney wrote a romantic comedy novel about a y…
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Today's guest, Jason, has always felt a bit unique as a dad. Early in their marriage, Jason and his wife decided that when they had children, he would be the stay-at-home parent. I was actually surprised to learn that 1 in 5 stay-at-home parents are now stay-at-home dads. What makes Jason's story more unique, however, is that both of his children h…
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ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 230 Balancing Rare Disease Advocacy and Family - Navigating the Complexities and Embracing Imperfections with Nikki Stusick Nikki Stusick is the mom of a child with an initial VUS diagnosis and then a different pathogenic diagnosis. We talk about the complexities of balancing advocacy work, family life, when to choose one…
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On this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Beth Hoffman, a surviving sibling, joins Dr. Dean to discuss the loss of her sister, Emily. Emily was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident. Dr. Hoffman shares how she navigates life as a sibling loss survivor following Emily's sudden death, including her experience in the…
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This week, I'm speaking with End of Life Doula, Anna Lyons. Anna also fronts the incredible online platform Life, Death, Whatever which was one of the first accounts I came across when I started Grief Gang! In this episode, Anna shares with us what brought her to this line of work, what is the role of an end of life doula and why we find as a socie…
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What a beautiful interview we had with Anna Howard, lovingly referred to as "Annie" in her early years. Her wisdom is beyond her twenty-three years and shares important advice for other siblings who have lived losing their beloved sibling. For Annie, she lost her best friend, Ashley. This episode Annie, a successful, young hairdresser, tells her gr…
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Moira suffered the losses of her mother, brother & father, her entire family in just a 5 year span. She has now taken what she has experienced & learned from those losses & more to help others through their grief. Hear her story & the ways that she is now helping. Connect with Moira: GriefSpan.com: https://www.griefspan.com/ Instagram: https://www.…
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ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 229 Uniting Strengths - Rare Disease Collaboration on a Shared Patient Registry Through Sanford Cords with Cure Mito and Hope for PDCD Leaders Frances Muenzer Pimentel and Sophia Zilber Frances Muenzer Pimentel and Sophia Zilber have united the Hope for PDCD Foundation and the Cure Mito Foundation to launch a global joint…
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When today's guest, Heather, lost her precious 4-year-old son, Jake, 13 years ago, her life was turned upside-down. Jake (or Jakey as he was often called) was medically fragile and suffered from chronic seizures, as well as additional medical complications, but Heather never allowed herself to think that he would die. Heather left her job as a spec…
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In this raw and heartfelt episode of The Broken Pack™:Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Taylor bravely shares her experience as a surviving sibling after losing her brother Ben to Adderall addiction. Through tears and laughter, she explores the depths of sibling grief, the unexpected signs that Ben is still with her, and the ongoing journey of navigat…
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To say we are honored to witness such joy and bravery is an understatement. Emily McHenry, you amaze us. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and joy. When Emily McHenry speaks about her brother Jamie, you can hear the love and loss in every word. Our heartfelt conversation with Emily reveals the poignant journey of a sibling's bond tested by the unti…
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Dr. Dean & Tom discuss the unique dynamics surrounding those who lose a sibling as well as the formation & mission of The Broken Pack. Show links: Podcast: : https://thebrokenpack.com/podcast/ (or wherever you listen to podcasts) Website: thebrokenpack.com Facebook: @BrokenPack Instagram: @thebrokenpack TikTok: @the_broken_pack YouTube: @thebrokenp…
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"What now?" This is the question that today's guest Bridget asked herself after she and her family made the difficult decision to remove her 28-year-old son, Preston, from life support following his car accident while on a trip to Florida. Bridget had watched her own mother live through the nightmare of child loss when Bridget's 13-year-old brother…
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ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 228 Strength In Unity - The Power of Consolidated Rare Disease Advocacy, Collaborative Breathroughs, and the Every Cure Initiative with Dr. David Fajgenbaum Dr. David Fajgenbaum is is a groundbreaking physician-scientist, disease hunter, speaker, and national bestselling author of Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn …
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This week I'm speaking with Dan Fischer, founder of One Last Wave Project. Dan's project caught my eye some years back and I've been besotted ever since. After Dan's father died, he turned to their shared love of adventure and nature. One day, Dan stuck a sticky note to a surf board with his father's name on it and the lightbulb moment happened. Th…
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Janet Gwilliam-Wright , a grief awareness advocate and educator, shares her personal experience of losing her mother and how it shaped her life. She launched the Mother Love Project as a platform for motherless daughters to share their stories, and co-founded Bloomwell Partners, a global training and consulting firm working to build more compassion…
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In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean speaks with Randye, a surviving sibling, who shares her deeply personal story of losing her brother Mitch to cancer over 45 years ago. Her experience challenges the notion that grief fades with time, highlighting the enduring nature of sibling loss and its profound lifelon…
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Make sure and check out all of Kera's great resources at the links below! Please remember to Subscribe, rate, review the podcast. It really helps!!! Thank you! https://www.getgriefymagazine.com/ https://www.legacylettersjournal.com/ Virtual magazine link- https://issuu.com/legacylettersjournal Amazon links: https://amzn.to/4bHdx87 get Griefy 1 http…
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When a listener suggested that we talk about grandparents and grief, I thought that it would be a good topic for one of my Livestream episodes with Gwen, but I never realized how much I would learn myself. As you all know, Andy's 20th birthday was last week so I did not prep as much as I normally do for Livestream episodes. I did not have days of q…
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In our latest episode, we're joined by Melissa Crouch, my cherished youngest sister, who bravely shares her journey through the valleys of grief following the murder of my son, her nephew Carter. With raw emotion, she opens up about their close-knit relationship, the joyous moments they spent together, and the shattering day our world turned upside…
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The echo of loss resonates beyond what we can see, touching those who stand beside us in the shadows – our siblings. As we embark on our Sibling Series here at Warrior Moms, Amy and I hold space for the often-overlooked warriors who bear the weight of grief alongside us. The series unpacks the emotional odyssey of brothers and sisters who have expe…
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Lauren "Lolo" Paz, founder of A Soulful Sorrow, discusses the profound journey of grief and finding healing, meaning, and spiritual reconnection after pregnancy loss. She highlights the lack of resources and support for women navigating this complex terrain, and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to healing, addressing the physical, e…
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This week I'm talking about anticipatory grief. It's been a topic I've wanted to cover for some time, but never quite found the words to share my experience with it. I hope this episode can make all those who resonate with it be seen and heard in their experience! Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief…
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WARNING: This episode discusses child loss, Fentanyl poisoning, and accidental overdose. Please listen with caution if you feel you may be activated by any of the content. (Sorry for the several alert tones. We were on a tight time schedule. No time to record again. They do not happen throughout the whole broadcast.) Tom welcomes Chris Ryan, a bere…
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