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Let's shake up the world of grief theory! Ever wondered why the traditional five stages of grief don't seem to fit your own experience? Or questioned why this widely recognized model is still so prevalent? Join us as we challenge this flawed concept with Dr. Terri Daniel, a bereavement counselor who brings a fresh perspective on grieving. We'll delve into the origins of the five stages theory and why it may not be the most viable approach for everyone.

Moving beyond the five stages, we're thrilled to be joined by Robert Niemeyer, the man who coined the term "meaning making," and also David Kessler. Get ready to discover a new understanding of grief as we reveal the four tasks of grief, the six Rs of grieving, and the two styles of grieving. We'll also explore different grief experiences using the Loss and Restoration Model. As we wrap up, we'll shed light on the various credentials and certifications in grief counseling. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of grief or for professionals aiming to make a difference in the field of grief counseling.

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Website:  www.deathgriefandbelief.com
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We're taking you on a profound journey, a deep exploration into the power of sound healing with our special guest, Lana Ryder. From her beginnings in herbal medicine to her successful integration of sound healing into her massage therapy practice, Lana's story is captivating. Her encounter with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor's work, which utilizes crystal and Tibetan bowls in his oncology practice, ignited her passion for sound healing and its potential for alleviating grief. Join us as we engage in an enlightening discussion about the effectiveness of sound healing, delving into the depth of belief, and the fascinating nuances of the placebo effect.

Embarking on the second half of our conversation, Lana guides us along her path into the realm of sound healing. Offering insights into the necessary precautions when using sound for healing, she emphasizes the importance of seeking a well-trained and experienced sound healer. Listen in as we uncover the profound impact sound healing can have on those dealing with grief, and how it has revolutionized Lana's massage practice. We invite you, our listeners, to engage with us, share your questions, and suggest topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes. It's an enlightening journey you won't want to miss as we navigate the world of sound healing.

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Website: https://www.SoundwiseHealth.com /

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Have you ever wondered about the mysteries of the spirit world and psychic abilities? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Liz Peterson, a spiritual explorer with extraordinary psychic abilities. She's not just your average psychic; she's a seer, a seeker, and an interpreter of dreams. We delve into Liz's intriguing world, learning about her extraordinary ability to bridge the gap between this world and the next. From exploring the longing to connect with lost loved ones to decoding messages from dream visitations, Liz’s insights are as comforting as they are fascinating.

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What if the symphony of healing vibrations could alleviate not only physical but emotional distress? Get ready to journey into the mystical world of sound healing with our special guest Barb McIntosh, a gifted sound healer who has mastered the art of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and harmonic instruments over the past 15 years. Through spirit-guided messages and intuitive learning, Barb taps into the power of sound, turning harmonic vibrations into instruments of healing.

Listen in as Barb shares the inspiring story of how she healed her friend's foot injury using sound vibrations, and learn about the growing realm of virtual sound baths. These immersive experiences offer the soothing waves of healing sounds right in the comfort of your home - a blessing for those grappling with deep grief or physical inability to leave their homes. Barb's generosity shines through as she offers free sound baths for first-time participants. Don't miss this episode where we explore the magic and science of sound healing with Barb McIntosh. Be ready to immerse yourself in a beautiful symphony of healing vibrations with us.

Barb is an accomplished Sound Energy Healer, Reiki Master and End of Life Doula. Her Sound Baths skillfully and effortlessly connect her clients to an inner dimension of wholeness and profound release. Barb uses a combination of energy healing techniques and powerful harmonic sounds to put your body and mind into deep relaxation, bringing healing, relief and balance to people going through any big life change, in particular those in cancer treatment and recovery as well as those in end of life care.

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Barb Sounds: Frequency Medicine for Life Transitions
Services and Booking: Heal.me/barbsounds
Event Tickets: barbsounds.eventbrite.ca
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Podcasts & Videos: YouTube.com/@barbsounds 

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Summary:
We talk about feeling paralyzed by our grief, so today I chat a bit more about this feeling with Henry-Cameron Allen, who has a fascinating personal story. If you don't know what a peregrine is, you can Google it and learn it is a bird. Yet now, for those who have lost a child, the word Peregrine has an entirely new meaning. Listen in...

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Henry-Cameron Allen is an Artist, Crooner; Theatre Director; Life Skills Mentor/Counselor; Parenting 2.0's; Global Presence Ambassador; Board Member and
Director of Documentaries & Film Festivals; Executive Director, The Lost Travelers Club; Judge for Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards, School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University; Waldorf/Steiner School teacher and admissions director; Ordained Spiritual Humanist Clergy. In short, Henry-Cameron Allen is an amazing presence to connect with in our grief.

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Website: https://www.henryallen.org/

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Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
Sound healing has piqued my curiosity for quite some time now, but it has proven difficult to find someone I felt had enough knowledge and credibility to answer my questions. Enter Rich Goodhart - whose comments prompted even more curiosity! This, then, is the first of several episodes on sound healing. Listen to our conversation as it will give you some fundamentals about sound healing and, I think, may make you even more intrigued. Then, stay tuned for other episodes in upcoming weeks!

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Rich Goodhart is an internationally recognized and respected world music multi-instrumentalist, composer and recording artist working with world music in non-traditional forms, as well as a Master Shamanic Sound Healing practitioner, poet, writer, instrument builder and Qigong/Tai Chi instructor. He has composed, produced, arranged and engineered eight albums of progressive World Music, and is the author of two books including The Sound Inside The Sound.

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Website: www.richgoodhart.com

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Summary:
For some, the pandemic is but a distant memory - yet for others it is part of their lives forever, a time when they lost someone dear to them.  Today 's guest, Martha Greenwald, has created a legacy opportunity for these survivors in her Who We Lost project.  Join us as we learn more about how we can all participate.

Notes:
Martha Greenwald is a poet, editor, and experienced educator who founded the non-profit WhoWeLost Project in 2020 as a way to honor those who had died due to the coronavirus. With an emphasis on respecting the mourner as well as the mourned, the original website (www.whowelost.org) has evolved and inspired the anthology Who We Lost: A Portable COVID Memorial. The project is careful to sidestep politics and offers a safe space where comments, judgments, and trolls are never allowed. Both the website and the anthology engage with the audience/reader and asks them to participate in the memorialization, providing writing prompts specific to the experience of losing someone during the timeframe of the pandemic. 

Martha’s first book of poetry, Other Prohibited Items, won the Mississippi Review Prize for poetry. She has been a Wallace Stegner Fellow at Stanford and a Pearl Hogrefe Fellow at Iowa State. She’s working on a memoir titled Shiva Bullies, which springs from her father’s tragic death and explores the universality of experiences that haunt those left behind following traumatic loss.

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To Reach Martha:
Website: www.whowelost.org, www.marthagreenwald.net,
https://beltpublishing.com/products/who-we-lost-writing-to-remember-the-pandemic
Instagram: @whowelostusa, @marthagreenwaldwriter
TikTok: @whowelost.org

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Summary:
Tweens and teens can have a difficult time with grief as they understand the concept of loss, but have many questions about what comes after? Does anything come after? As parents and grandparents we would like nothing better than to have stock answers, but oftentimes we have the same questions. Our guest today, John "David" Anderson, has written several books with loss and grief in a plot both suitable for and recommended for ages 8-14, that may help with this issue. Listen in...

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John David Anderson is an American writer of middle-grade fiction. His works include Finding Orion, Ms. Bixby's Last Day, Stowaway, One Last Shot, Riley's Ghost, and numerous others.  Anderson attended Indiana University, where he received an undergraduate degree in English literature, and the University of Illinois, where he received a master's degree in the same. He is a full-time writer and frequent presenter at schools across the country. His books have been featured on many state and library reading lists.

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Website: http://www.johndavidanderson.org/
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Summary:
In addition to posing a new concept of grief, we use the analogy of a caterpillar in its cocoon, or chrysalis. Just as the caterpillar is encased in darkness,  we in our grief often feel shut out, isolated. And like the caterpillar is faced with unimaginable turmoil as it morphs into a butterfly and can only move forward in life by struggling to escape the chrysalis, we in our grief can only progress by inconceivable steps to redefine ourselves and feel confident in what can only be described as a new life - never the same life, never the same self. Having introduced this perspective, we are asking your help with a new venture. Listen in...

Link to our questionnaire - Tell Us Your Story, https://form.jotform.com/232484291458059

Notes:
Dorian Johnson is author of the book, The View from Above: One Fathers Memoir of Grief Guided to Grace, in which he describes retracing the trails his son hired one year ago to the day -- a hike from which his son never returned. Through Dorian's introspection he has connected life's virtues and documented them in a table modeled after the Periodic Table. Dorian is a motivational speaker, digital marketer, content creator, influencer and an award winning author.

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Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
Is there a time in your grief where you have felt guilty? Guilty for a decision you made or didn't make? Guilty because you lived, yet your loved one died? Perfectly normal. Listen to my conversation with Marie Scott. I think it may help.

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Marie Scott is a bestselling author, Certified Health Coach, Practitioner of Functional Medicine and a fellow widow after 30 years with her husband, Dave. She has a passion to help widows and widowers gain health, humor and love back into their live using her 7 Steps to Healing After Loss. Marie’s book, “Finding Meaning (and Humor) in Widowhood, Firehouses & Organic Vegetables: 7 Steps to Healing After Loss,” is written for widows and widowers to inspire them to live well, laugh more, and even find love again.

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Website:  https://www.mariescottwellness.com/
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Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.