Recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss. It's always a blast to chat with Claire who has been on the podcast before. We spoke about her newest book "Conscious Grieving", why she wrote it and practical ways to engage in your grief.
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148 - Practical steps to get through Grief & Loss | Claire Bidwell Smith

DEAD Talks w/ David Ferrugio engages with death a little differently. Each new guest shares their experience with death, grief and loss in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about death” taboo. You could cry, but you might also laugh as well.

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Rosemary Ringer died and came back in her near-death experience. After she lost her husband traumatically her heath started declining. She was diagnosed with cancer and miraculously came back fully healed with no explanation from the doctors. In this episode we discuss the details of her near death experience, what she saw, the meaning of her NDE and what it all means. 
 
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158- She died and came back fully healed | Rosemary Ringer

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Luci Lampe as she opens up about her deeply personal grief journey through the end of her 17-year marriage. Luci courageously shares the raw, unfiltered reality of coping with divorce, offering a powerful narrative on the physical and mental challenges she faced.
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157 - Relationship Grief and Growth | Luci Lampe

His one fatal mistake took his life when he was drinking and driving. Dr. Hoeflinger lost his son to a drinking and driving incident. He is joined by his son Kevin as we dive into the familial dynamic of grief and loss. We learn how a father grieves, how a brother grieves and the relationship between a father, son and family in the midst of profound loss. Dr. Hoeflinger is a neurosurgeon famously known in social media. 
 
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156 - One Fatal Mistake Took His Life | Dr. Brian Hoeflinger & Kevin Hoeflinger

We follow the poignant and uproarious journey of Miles Wood, a man grappling with the profound loss of his mother to ovarian cancer. Through his candid narration, Miles shares the intimate moments of caring for her until her last breath, lamenting the unsaid words and longing for one more chance to express his love. Alongside his grief, Miles reveals the void left by never knowing his father, humorously detailing his quest to find him. Despite the weight of his past, Miles's infectious humor and genuine warmth invite us into his world, where laughter becomes a balm for the soul and love endures even in the darkest of times. Join him on this rollercoaster of emotions as he navigates grief, longing, and the pursuit of connection, proving that amidst life's trials, there's always room for laughter and love.
Miles is an actor, writer and comedian you can find on social media for his hilarious sketch comedy with "Aging Millenials"
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155 - Navigating Grief: How Men Can Handle Emotions | Miles Wood

The importance of estate planning before you die is something a lot of people should consider as it relates to our death and leaving our assets securely behind for our loved ones. We discussed the Probate process when someone dies without a will or a trust, the importance of a will vs a trust and organizing your assets before you die so the loved ones we leave behind can grieve a little easier. Kern Singh is a Founding Partner & President of the Singh Law Firm, and has served as trusted counsel to his clients for over a decade. Mr. Singh has been named “Super Lawyer Rising Star,” by SuperLawyers (a distinction awarded only to the top 2.5% of Attorneys in the country).
 
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148 - Practical steps to get through Grief & Loss | Claire Bidwell Smith

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