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One Bright Star - Life After Loss
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One Bright Star's Life After Loss podcast focuses on the journey that parents and families face after the death of a child or loved one. Each episode, your hosts Erica Fischer and Alicia More bring you the personal stories of families who have faced this unimaginable heartache. Other topics include: coping with guilt, processing grief, finding meaning in life, paying tribute, honoring and remembering a beloved, confronting a broken heart and further discussing the ongoing mission of One Bright Star of being a resource to families who have suffered the death of a child. OneBrightStar.org
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One Bright Star's Life After Loss podcast focuses on the journey that parents and families face after the death of a child or loved one. Each episode, your hosts Erica Fischer and Alicia More bring you the personal stories of families who have faced this unimaginable heartache. Other topics include: coping with guilt, processing grief, finding meaning in life, paying tribute, honoring and remembering a beloved, confronting a broken heart and further discussing the ongoing mission of One Bright Star of being a resource to families who have suffered the death of a child. OneBrightStar.org
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×Being a teenager is hard enough as it is. Losing a friend and classmate is even harder. Add in Covid 19 during these years and it became overwhelming. Our podcast guest had to deal with all of these and she joins us to talk about her journey. During the onset of Covid, our local community was shaken by the deaths of two popular and well-known students. As a teen at the time, our guest talks about her struggle with being alone and becoming introspective about her own mortality. She explains the difficulty and how death is processed very differently by each person. Many times a death in the teenage years is the first time that grief and loss becomes a reality. Join us for an open discussion about teen grief and loss. OneBrightStar.org…
1 One Bright Star Children's Memorial Service 9/29/2024 50:49
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50:49One Bright Star held its annual fall children's memorial service on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Erlandson Park in Mankato, Minnesota. The program featured a welcome message from Erica Fischer, executive director and Becca Roberson, president of One Bright Star; music by In A Bind piano and vocals; an invocation prayer read by Matt Sipe; guest speaker, Danielle Duffey; a poem: As We Remember Them, read by Chris Oldenburg; One Bright Star poem read by founding mother Linda Janavaras and the reading of the children's names by Kristine Schimek.…
1 Waiting To Exhale: Joan's Journey To Faith's Lodge 20:59
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20:59Mankato, Minnesota nonprofit, One Bright Star, offers grants to families and individuals to attend a grief retreat in Danbury, Wisconsin called Faith's Lodge. It's a safe place for families to gather who have suffered child loss. On this Life After Loss podcast, we are joined by Joan Stanford. Her son, Jeremy, died in 2019 to veterans suicide. Joan was the first recipient of a One Bright Star grant to attend Faith's Lodge. She describes her experience over the three-day weekend and outlines what others can expect when they attend. She said it was empowering to share her story with others who have suffered a similar loss. She felt she could finally breathe and exhale since the loss of her son five years ago. She said the experience was healing and felt she was not alone on her grief journey. The experience made Joan feel special and she also felt able to give others hope in letting them know that they could also find meaning and happiness in their lives following such a tragic loss. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, help is available. Please dial or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. OneBrightStar.org…
1 Grief Needs An Expression: Danielle's Mourning Routine 23:11
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23:11Danielle Duffey returns to our podcast three years after her first appearance to talk about her ongoing grief journey. In 2016, she and her husband lost their 17-month old son, Blake, to a medical mystery called: Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). Danielle felt very much alone, suffering in silence and feeling like she was drowning in her grief. She didn't know how to express her sorrow and couldn't move forward for years. She discovered that journaling and using targeted journal prompts became her lifeline to self-reflection and helped her to find gratitude. It gave clarity which allowed her to love herself like she never had before. Join us for Danielle's story of finding distinction between grief and mourning and how she began to heal once she started to mourn. OneBrightStar.org…
1 A Coversation With Mankato Nonprofit, Wings Of Hope 20:14
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20:14The mission of One Bright Star is to be a resource to families who have lost a child to death. As part of that mission, OBS also tries to align with and support other local nonprofits that have a similar mission. We are joined on this Life After Loss podcast by Mankato, Minnesota nonprofit, Wings of Hope. Chris Oldenburg and DeeAnn Wacker lead this organization with its mission of serving families who have lost a child in pregnancy, stillbirth and newborn death. It has a memorial site at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato and hosts events throughout the year to honor and remember these children. Join us for a discussion about how this organization got its start and how it serves families in need during a very difficult time in their lives. WingsOfHopeMankato.com OneBrightStar.org…
Tiffany Ward joins our podcast to talk about the extraordinary life of her mother, Cheryl. Although her mom's passing was just a short time ago, Tiffany beams as she talks about their relationship and how Cheryl touched so many lives. Because Cheryl had so many life experiences, she connected very easily with others and helped them navigate through their own trials and tribulations. At one point, Tiffany found herself grieving her mom's loss even before she had passed. She learned to cherish every moment which allowed her and Cheryl to enjoy their open and deep relationship while her mom was in hospice. Tiffany speaks about the signs that her mom leaves for her since her passing, to just let her know that everything is alright. Join us for a heartwarming discussion about a family's love and the lasting legacy that Cheryl leaves behind. OneBrightStar.org…
1 Faith's Lodge: A Safe Place For Hope And Healing 18:37
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18:37One Bright Star board of directors members Tracy Davies and Nicole Van Sickle join our podcast to talk about their own grief journey. Both have suffered the death of a child and share their stories about a grief journey that is emotional and ongoing. Part of that journey brought them to a retreat in Wisconsin called Faith's Lodge. It's a safe place where parents and families come to explore their inner-most feelings with others who have the shared experience of losing a child. One Bright Star is proud to be able to help families attend the retreat through a grant program that will offset the cost of the three-night, four day stay at the lodge. Nicole and Tracy talk about their personal experience at the lodge and help answer questions about what to expect at the venue. Both agree, that it was the single best decision they've made to help them through their loss and to navigate through their grief. If you or someone you know is suffering through the loss of a child, please share this podcast with them to know there is help available through One Bright Star. More information at: FaithsLodge.org and OneBrightStar.org…
Executive Director, Erica Fischer and board member, Alicia More, take a look back at 2023 and discuss everything One Bright Star was able to accomplish for its grieving families. From setting up grant programs to help parents attend retreats at Faith's Lodge in Danbury, Wisconsin to Mothers of Angels events to connecting with bereaved parents through Comfort Conversations, OBS, with the help of its many financial supporters was able to do so many great things to serve its mission. They also talked about updating the OBS website, adding Bereavement Bags and Cassie's Cuddles at the local hospital, updating the Star Grief Journal, annual OBS board retreat with guest speaker, pastor Jillene Gallatin, annual Celebration of Life Gala and the Life After Loss Podcast. Join us for a recap of 2023 and a look ahead at what's in store for 2024!…
Join us for part two of our conversation with Jillene Gallatin, Senior Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca, Minnesota. Jillene talks about the, "seasons of grief" rather than the stages of grief. People's misconception is that one moves through the stages rather than, often times, returning to a previous iteration of the process. At the age of 14, Jillene lost her mother, Mina Jean, to suicide. She speaks about the people in her life who helped her cope and understand her feelings and emotions. She discusses her grief journey which returned to anger when she reached the age that her mother passed away at and her sense of being paralyzed by fear. Jillene reinforces the notion that anger is not the final stop, it's not the end and she speaks about the importance of knowing the resources available in the community and the people to reach out to. She also helps us understand that we don't have to have all the answers when we are with the bereaved, but to stay with them as they navigate through the process. OneBrightStar.org…
Jillene Gallatin is the Senior Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca, Minnesota. She joins our podcast to talk about grief and how important it is for people to share their story. Jillene shares her personal story of facing grief and loss when she was fourteen years old and the tragedy of losing her mother to suicide. She talks about questions that don't have answers, feeling isolated and "holding a sacred space" for people to be able to tell their stories and the importance for others to listen to those stories. This discussion was also impactful for One Bright Star's Executive Director, Erica Fischer, as she is on the front lines as she comforts and listens to families who have suffered death. Erica shares her emotional interactions and how she feels such a personal connection to each and every family she talks to. Please join us for part one of our two-part discussion with Pastor Jillene. OneBrightStar.org…
1 Cal's Corner: Where Love And Compassion Meet 21:16
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21:16Becca and Dan Sharpsteen were excited to welcome their first child into the world. A full-term pregnancy and the eager anticipation of a newborn, soon turned to tragedy when they learned their son, Cal, would be stillborn. That twisted turn of events started a grief journey that has been an emotional roller coaster for the young couple. Becca joins our Life After Loss podcast to share their story and to help others who have suffered such a loss. She talks about the time in the hospital they spent with their son, holding him, singing to him, reading and trying to capture what memories they could with a boy who wasn't going to be coming home. The couple has channeled their emotions and energy into something to honor and remember their son called, "Cal's Corner." It's a mobile bookshelf stationed at the hospital and includes titles to help families who have suffered stillbirth, miscarriage or infant loss which will enable them to process their own grief and to further discuss the loss with surviving or future children. It also includes some favorite children's books that parents can read to their lost child while still in the hospital which helps them to cope and create memories. Please join us for the emotional story of Cal and the lasting legacy his life created. OneBrightStar.org…
1 Pregnancy After Loss: Joy And Sadness Can Coexist 22:44
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22:44Dena and Travis Iverson suffered the stillbirth of their daughter, Cassie. They already had a son, Clayton, and they knew they wanted more children but it was a complicated process. Dena joins our podcast to talk about the emotional toll Cassie's loss took on them but they pushed forward, even after having three additional miscarriages. Dena wants her message for others to be that there is no fast-track to healing, it will wait for you, and people need to allow themselves to, "feel the feelings" and not feel guilty after a loss. The Iverson's now have another son, Charlie and a daughter, Caylee. Dena tells her story to help others and talks about the projects she immersed herself in to not only help in her family's grief journey, but for the benefit of others who are suffering loss. Joy and sadness can live together and we hope you join us for Dena's inspirational story. OneBrightStar.org…
Joan Stanford lost her son, Jeremy Reinarts, to veteran suicide in 2019. Jeremy was an Iraq war vet. Upon his return to civilian life, he suffered with mental illness, PTSD, and, like many veterans, had a difficult time with reintegration. Joan talks about her struggle with loneliness and the difficulties in her life with processing her sons death and her continued journey to keep Jeremy's memory alive. Joan says, "there are no rainbows" in her story. It's raw, difficult and emotional. Joan believes that Jeremy didn't want to die but that he didn't know how to live. He had dreams and goals and he had helped many people in his life but his personal struggle was too much for him to overcome. Joan wants to educate people on how to help those that are grieving. She says dealing with grief starts with being able to talk about it. Please join us for an impactful, emotional and straight-forward podcast discussing grief and finding joy in that grief. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, help is available. Please dial or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support.…
1 The Importance Of Expressing Emotion In Time Of Grief 21:27
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21:27Our local community has suffered several losses in the past few months and it has taken a toll on many people. Death educator, Lynn Waterbury, joins us to talk about teen grief, the importance of expressing our emotions and coming together and addressing people's mental health needs in times of profound loss. Waterbury discusses the need for people to not just offer words of comfort or a praying hands emoj, but to take action and reach out to those individuals in a meaningful way and to show them we are there in their time of need. She also talks about there being no wrong way to grieve and how everyone is on their own timeline in their grief journey.…
1 A Funeral Director's Perspective On Death, Grieving And Loss 19:37
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19:37Jonna Hruby is a funeral director with Mankato Mortuary and a board member with One Bright Star. She is often times the first person that people come into contact with after a death. In her role, Jonna shares how important it is to help people begin the grieving process and be supportive and empathetic along the way. She details how difficult it is, not only for families, but also for her personally as a funeral director. Making sure all of the details are in place according to the directions from the family is a big part of her position. Being a wife and mother, Jonna knows how overwhelming death can be for a family, and she can fully put herself in the shoes of the bereaved. She feels like her career chose her and she helps people not only during the immediate process but sometimes even years later. Please join us for our podcast outlining a different perspective on death and grieving.…
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