Best Hope Thru Grief Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Never My Love with Adam Levy 1:04:27

3+ y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

What do you do when you can see your loved one’s fight for life fading before your very eyes? You know the unthinkable is inevitable and you are powerless to stop it. In today’s episode our guest Adam Levy talks about his loss and allowing hope for the future. Adam Levy is a songwriter and producer performing his music around the world. In 2012, Ad…

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Living in a House of Grief with Elizabeth Smelski 1:02:35

3+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

At the beginning of our grief journey we just try to make it to the next minute or the next hour. As our journey continues, we realize we have to get through all of the “Firsts”. Many of these “Firsts” are very difficult – holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. The journey is long and difficult. However, what happens when you move into a home fil…

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Faith, Hope, & GriefShare with Steve Grissom 1:01:34

3+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Steve and Cheryl Gr…

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Looking for “Signs” with Author & Artist, Mitch Carmody – Part II 1:30:37

4y ago1:30:37

1:30:37

The journey of grief is a personal journey, which is different for everyone. Along the way we are all looking for “tools” and bits of wisdom to help us on difficult days and with our journey. Today, we continue our discussion with Mitch Carmody to talk about some examples of signs. Mitch has been on his journey of grief for almost 33-years, since h…

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Looking for “Signs” with Author & Artist, Mitch Carmody – Part I 1:19:42

4y ago1:19:42

1:19:42

The journey of grief is a personal journey, which is different for everyone. Along the way we are all looking for “tools” and bits of wisdom to help us on difficult days and with our journey. We are also mindful of the fact our loved one is not here, but we would like to know they are ok! There are days that we need reminders, or we are looking for…

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Reflections 59:22

4y ago59:22

59:22

We all know that we will lose someone important and precious to us in our lifetime. It’s not an ‘if’ but a ‘when’. However, no one is expecting to lose a sibling early in life and the lifetime of unknowns that follow. In today’s episode we welcome Bethany Adams who lost her younger brother Hudson in 2016 at the age of 19. No one is supposed to leav…

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Time, Travel, and Triggers 1:10:22

4y ago1:10:22

1:10:22

The journey of grief, while different for everyone, is also common in some respects. No one knows how grief will affect you and there will be very difficult days ahead. Some days will be much worse than others and at different points something will come up that triggers a memory or experience that can take you right back to where you were early on.…

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The Complex Issues of a Loss Like No Other – Suicide Part III 42:18

4y ago42:18

42:18

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Our ongoing conversation about suicide continues in this Part III episode as we continue to build on the conversations of Part I in Episode 9 and Part II in Episode 13. Of course as we taped this episode in late September 2020, we are still the uncertainty and isolation of the #COVID19 pandem…

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Herb Knoll and His Widower Support Group 46:33

4y ago46:33

46:33

Grief is a topic no one wants to study, or learn about, until you are in it. It’s a “if it hasn’t happened to me yet, I certainly don’t want to mention it” kind of thing. Herb Knoll lost his wife Michelle to cancer in 2008 after having been her care giver for 39 months. When Herb went to find a book about grief as a widower, he discovered there wer…

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“Thanks For the Little While” with Alan Pedersen – PART II 37:53

4y ago37:53

37:53

Today we welcome back the show Mr. Alan Pedersen from, Angels Across the USA Tour. This is of course, as the title denotes the second part of our conversation with Alan. If you missed episode 15 please press pause and listen to Part I and then come back and pick up the remaining conversation here in episode 16. In today’s discussion Alan talks abou…

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“Thanks For the Little While” with Alan Pedersen 49:17

4y ago49:17

49:17

Today we welcome Mr. Alan Pedersen from, Angels Across the USA Tour to our show. Alan has been on his journey of grief for over 19 years. The loss of his 18-year old daughter changed the direction of his life. Alan has spent the past 17 years helping others with their grief, writing and singing his songs and leading grief organizations. Alan has a …

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Finishing Well With Mr. Howard Dayton 56:20

4y ago56:20

56:20

Our legacy is something that we all begin to consider as life happens around us. The longer our journey gets the accumulated wisdom gives us a perspective that our lives need to be about more. About helping others. About leaving the world a better place. Today you’ll meet someone whose intentional legacy building is something you’ve likely heard of…

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The Complex Issues of a Loss Like No Other – Suicide Part II 40:46

4y ago40:46

40:46

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 In this Part II episode we build on the conversation of Part I in Episode 9. We are weeks further into the #COVID19 pandemic and continue our review of statistics and trends surrounding this type of loss, particularly with social distancing and isolation. Numbers and trends only tell part of …

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The Community Organizer: Dr. Joel C. Hunter - Part II 50:17

4y ago50:17

50:17

Our storyteller is back and continuing to share real life experiences of grief, the lessons learned, and finding hope for the future! Dr. Joel C. Hunter, CEO and founder of Community Resource Network, in Altamonte Springs Florida continues our conversation from last week and Episode 11. Today, in Part II, Dr. Hunter takes us through the process of …

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The Community Organizer: Dr. Joel C. Hunter - Part I 49:27

4y ago49:27

49:27

Have you ever wanted to listen to a renowned storyteller describe their journey of grief to you by way of a series of short stories? Please meet Dr. Joel C. Hunter, CEO and founder of Community Resource Network, in Altamonte Springs Florida. In today’s episode Dr. Hunter takes us through his earliest memories of grief and then shares the story of t…

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A Comfort In Times Of Trouble: Pastor Harvey Carpenter 49:58

4y ago49:58

49:58

What if your job and your talents were immersed in grief? Meet Pastor Harvey Carpenter of Journey Christian Church in Apopka Florida (https://journeychristian.com/). Harvey has a heart of empathy that has equipped him to walk alongside those in the grief. Having been called to do over fifteen hundred funerals in the last 12 years for people and fam…

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The Complex Issues of a Loss Like No Other – Suicide Part I 58:20

4y ago58:20

58:20

Because suicide is such a unique loss, for both the loved one and the suicide survivors, we have decided to break this into several episodes over the next few months In this Part I episode we review some of the many statistics surrounding this type of loss. Reviewing the numbers helps us set a baseline for understanding the scope and reach of this …

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The #COVID Conundrum 1:00:41

4y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Dealing with grief while leaning into a support network of family and friends to get us through is hard enough. Enter the global pandemic of 2020, #COVID19. In an instant everything has become new and more difficult. Most of the available support is now done through technology and isolation. Socially distancing ourselves to stay safe is something o…

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Cats Love Peanut Butter With Mr. Brian Mahon 49:36

4y ago49:36

49:36

This week Marshall and Steve welcome special guest Brian Mahon. Brian’s daughter Amy died on April 5, 2018 from bowel cancer at age 32. Receiving a terminal diagnosis and knowing that you are going to die can create an extended grieving process that puts you face to face with the inevitable each and every day. Is it possible to do more than simply …

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Kubler-Ross Model Five Stages of Grief 41:20

4y ago41:20

41:20

Everyone tries to break grief down into a list of neat little stages. However, grief doesn’t always work, or feel that way. Everyone may experience the emotions of grief differently and in a much different order. Today we will examine and discuss in detail Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ model of the Five Stages of Grief*. Dr. Kubler-Ross developed this…

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Behind The Podcast 56:11

4y ago56:11

56:11

Creating a weekly podcast is a lot of work! Why would anyone put so much effort into a project like this if it wasn’t important? The answer is simple; they wouldn’t. This week we pull back the curtain to give you a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the who, the when, and the why behind Hope Thru Grief. One of those that help pull it all together each wee…

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Often-Asked Questions About Grief 33:28

4y ago33:28

33:28

No one knows the correct way to experience grief because everyone’s journey of grief is different. However, many people ask how long will I be grieving and when can I expect to be finished? In today’s episode Marshall & Steve provide their thoughts on this difficult question. Some people ask is it possible to grieve something I will never experienc…

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Finding Hope On Father's Day 16:43

4y ago16:43

16:43

Father's Day can be a fun and rewarding day to celebrate the dad's in our lives. But what about those fathers who have lost their sons? Marshall and Steve have words of wisdom and encouragement for all the dads who are struggling with loss. If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, this is for you. Don't miss this heartfelt message of hope f…

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My Story: Steve Smelski 53:58

4y ago53:58

53:58

Hope Thru Grief features co-hosts Marshall Adler & Steve Smelski discussing their journeys of grief, after losing their sons and other family members. They have changed their focus in life since their son’s deaths and have been helping others to find the support and answers they have been searching for. Steve and his wife, Shelly, had an ideal life…

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Early Grief: Jordan’s Story 37:48

4y ago37:48

37:48

No one makes a grief plan to outline how we are going to deal with the inevitable. No matter the form of loss we likely won’t be prepared to deal with everything that comes our way in the face of personal tragedy. And then we realize that it isn’t just ourselves that we need to worry about. Spouses, family, friends, we all deal with grief different…

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My Story: Marshall Adler 37:32

4y ago37:32

37:32

Hope Thru Grief features co-hosts Marshall Adler & Steve Smelski discussing their journeys of grief, after losing their sons and other family members. They have changed their focus in life since their son’s deaths and have been helping others to find the support and answers they have been searching for. Marshall is a successful lawyer practicing in…

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Hope Thru Grief 3:24

4y ago3:24

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Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you struggling with grief? Don’t understand why the world has moved on and you are stuck? Wondering what will help? Have you lost all hope you will get back to any kind of “normal”? Hope Thru Grief features co-hosts Marshall Adler & Steve Smelski discuss their journeys of grief, after losing their sons and ot…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Hope Thru Grief Podcast

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Hope Thru Grief

Hope Thru Grief Podcast

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Never My Love with Adam Levy 1:04:27

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Living in a House of Grief with Elizabeth Smelski 1:02:35

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Faith, Hope, & GriefShare with Steve Grissom 1:01:34

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Looking for “Signs” with Author & Artist, Mitch Carmody – Part II 1:30:37

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Looking for “Signs” with Author & Artist, Mitch Carmody – Part I 1:19:42

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Reflections 59:22

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Time, Travel, and Triggers 1:10:22

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The Complex Issues of a Loss Like No Other – Suicide Part III 42:18

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Herb Knoll and His Widower Support Group 46:33

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“Thanks For the Little While” with Alan Pedersen – PART II 37:53

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“Thanks For the Little While” with Alan Pedersen 49:17

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Finishing Well With Mr. Howard Dayton 56:20

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The Complex Issues of a Loss Like No Other – Suicide Part II 40:46

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The Community Organizer: Dr. Joel C. Hunter - Part II 50:17

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The Community Organizer: Dr. Joel C. Hunter - Part I 49:27

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A Comfort In Times Of Trouble: Pastor Harvey Carpenter 49:58

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The Complex Issues of a Loss Like No Other – Suicide Part I 58:20

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The #COVID Conundrum 1:00:41

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Cats Love Peanut Butter With Mr. Brian Mahon 49:36

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Kubler-Ross Model Five Stages of Grief 41:20

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Behind The Podcast 56:11

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Often-Asked Questions About Grief 33:28

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Finding Hope On Father's Day 16:43

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My Story: Steve Smelski 53:58

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Early Grief: Jordan’s Story 37:48

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My Story: Marshall Adler 37:32

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Hope Thru Grief 3:24

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