As I Live and Grieve®

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Summary:
We have established that we each walk our own grief journey, different than others, yet with numerous similarities. We can gain strength and support through the stories of others. Suzanne Anderson is with me today to talk about her journey after the loss of her husband.

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Suzanne has lived on a kibbutz in Israel and taught skiing in the Golan Heights, met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and did Transcendental Meditation and lived for a month in a remote cliff cave in Crete exploring altered states. She has long been on a path of growth and enlightenment, yet her husband's death shook her like an earthquake. "Within 6 months I had lost everything I held most precious – my beloved husband and our future together, our island retreat center home, my cat, my community and my company." Now she guides women, not only through grief, but through transformation.  She is the author of two books, You Make Your Path by Walking and The Way of the Mysterial Woman.

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Website:  https://www.mysterialwoman.com

Credits: 
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. 

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Summary:
So much free advice and guidance can be offered to us as we grieve. It is important, therefore, to be able to decide what might be helpful and what we just have to learn for ourselves. Gary Roe is the perfect resource to help and guide us as we grieve.

Notes:
Gary Roe is the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books including Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart, Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, and Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After a Suicide. Gary’s books have won three international book awards and have been named as finalists eight times. He has been featured on Dr. Laura, The Daily Positive, Wellness, BeliefNet, Thrive Global, and other national media. A trusted and compassionate voice in grief recovery, Gary currently serves as a hospice chaplain and grief counselor for Hospice Brazos Valley in central Texas. Known for his engaging style and sense of humor, he is also a popular speaker at a wide variety of venues. 

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Website:  https://www.garyroe.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. 

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Summary:
In grief we tend to shrink within ourselves at times, a form of protection. Kimberly Brown offers thoughts and tips instead on how to open our hearts in our grief.  Kimberly is a meditation teacher, guide and coach with so many ideas and exercises to help along the way.

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Transformed by practicing traditional Buddhist meditations and contemporary therapeutic techniques, Kimberly teaches others how to create a life of wisdom, love, and compassion—for ourselves, others, and the world. Her book, Navigating Grief and Loss-25 Buddhist Practices to Keep Your Heart Open to Yourself and Others, is definitely one that should be in your hands. Kimberly is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level (CMT-P) with the International Mindfulness Teachers Association, a member of The Mindful Directory, and a graduate of a year-long 200 hour intensive Meditation Teacher Training program (2011). As a Buddhist student of nearly two decades, she regularly participates in silent residential retreats and trains with teachers in the Insight and Tibetan lineages.

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Website:  https://meditationwithheart.com/

Credits: 
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. 

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Summary:
Grief is best understood by personal experience. That explains why supporters who have yet to experience it feel awkward, confused and unable to help. Aly Bird has written exactly the right book to fill the gap. In her words she demonstrates how to be a supportive Grief Ally to those suffering and shares with us today some helpful information.

Notes:
Since her husband’s untimely death, Aly Bird has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of
grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating first-hand
knowledge, led her to create a roadmap for those committed to supporting the
bereaved. An author, coach, speaker and workshop leader, Aly shows a clear path
to those who have the courage to take on the vital role of being a grief ally.

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Website:  www.alybird.com
Social Media:  @thealybird


Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve

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. 

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Summary:
As women, we can't always understand why grief is different for men. John Lewis offers insight into how and what men feel in their grief. Maybe this will help a bit. Listen in...

Notes:
John Lewis is a speaker, motivator, author and single father of two daughters (ages 21 and 24), with his youngest graduating May 2023 from Brandeis University. With the death of his wife in 2016, he navigated the circuitous journey of his grief, finally choosing to rebuild his life. Like everyone else, he did not have an easy time of it, but now shares his journey with others, using it to demonstrate how one can use grief's negative energy to create positive outcomes. His book is titled, "Cook Away Your Grief: Using your Negative Energy to Create a Better Self," and he is about to launch his podcast (May 15, 2023) called "Giving Grief the Middle Finger."

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Website:  jl3motivation.com
Facebook:  JLewisIIIMotivation
Instagram:  jlewisiiimotivation/
LinkedIn:  jlewisiiimotivation


Credits: 
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. 

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Summary:
Music is said to calm us at times, and at other times it can make us scream along with the lyrics. How about using music to assist our emotions in coming to the surface? Could toe tapping, progress to humming, then to getting up on our feet dancing? Why not? Listen to my conversation with Greg - let me know if you think music can help in our grief.

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Greg Halpen is a multi-passionate creative. He's a creativity coach, singer, actor, solo show artist, food photographer, and digital content creator. Greg has an extensive background as a performing artist performing in musical productions in NYC, Upstate NY and across the United States. He studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC and the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Greg has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently studying for his graduate degree in mental health counseling.

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Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

To Reach Greg:
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Website:  https://creativevisionaryincubator.com/

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve

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. 

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Summary:
He's baaack! John returns to chat about taking care of ourselves while grieving. He offers a unique perspective about others around us. You really need to listen to this one...

Notes:
John Polo is a coach, author and speaker. In January of 2016, John lost his wife, Michelle, to cancer. From the rubble of everything that he once knew, consumed by desperation and despair, John held on long enough until he found his hope. And he slowly rebuilt. Today John helps others through his social media, books, coaching, workshops, speeches and podcasts. From grief to dating, self-growth and everything in between, John offers a style of coaching that is not only effective, but also very personal and unique.  John is the author of three books, host of two podcasts and has worked with clients on thousands of coaching sessions. He has been featured on People.com, NBC, The Huffington Post, Yahoo, Fox and more.

Contact:
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Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve
Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

To Reach John:
Email:  [email protected]
Website:  johnpolocoaching.com

 Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve

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. 

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Summary:
With the pandemic mostly behind us, thoughts of those we lost remain. Victoria Noe realized the loss of numerous friends and shares how we often are unsupported in this grief. Despite how close or important these relationships were, they are not usually recognized as valid.

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Deep into her fourth career, St. Louis native Victoria Noe is a Chicago-based award-winning author, speaker and activist with two degrees in theater. Her Friend Grief series - the result of a promise she made to a dying friend - recognizes the importance of friendships in shaping our lives. Noe’s long-time HIV/AIDS activism then led her to write F*g Hags, Divas and Moms: The Legacy of Straight Women in the AIDS Community, the groundbreaking book that honors the women who changed the course of the epidemic. An accomplished public speaker, she has presented at ACT UP/London, Mt. Sinai Hospital, the Muse and the Marketplace, BookExpo America, and Open Hand/San Francisco as well as libraries and bookstores around New York state and the Midwest. During COVID, she presented regularly and led writing groups online. Noe’s newest book, What Our Friends Left Behind: Grief and Laughter in a Pandemic, about people who have grieved a friend during the pandemic, will be published in June, 2023. Try to keep up with her at victorianoe.com. 

 Contact:
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Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

To reach Victoria:
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www.victorianoe.com
Facebook:  facebook.com/VictoriaNoeAuthor
Instagram:  Instagram.com/victorianoe1131
LinkedIn:  LinkedIn.com/victorianoeauthor 

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve

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. 

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Summary:
One of our favorite guests returns today, John Polo, along with Carolyn Gower. They have launched a brand new book, The Stupid Sh*t that People Say to Grievers. If you are grieving, this book may make you smile, or even laugh - it certainly will let you know you are not alone in hearing comments that were absolutely no help. Sadly, every comment in the book is something someone heard while they were in despair after losing someone they loved. Listen to our conversation. Prepare yourself to start nodding as you hear something that was said to you.

Notes:
John Polo is a coach, author and speaker. In January of 2016, John lost his wife, Michelle, to cancer. From the rubble of everything that he once knew, consumed by desperation and despair, John held on long enough until he found his hope. And he slowly rebuilt. Today John helps others through his social media, books, coaching, workshops, speeches and podcasts. From grief to dating, self-growth and everything in between, John offers a style of coaching that is not only effective, but also very personal and unique.  John is the author of three books, host of two podcasts and has worked with clients on thousands of coaching sessions. He has been featured on People.com, NBC, The Huffington Post, Yahoo, Fox and more. 

Carolyn Gower is a Grief Coach and Certified Grief Educator, whose husband, Tony, died a brief 6 years into their marriage, leaving Carolyn feeling alone and misunderstood. It wasn't long before she recognized just how grief illiterate our society is.  Now she dedicates herself to helping others find their way through grief. 

Contact:
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Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve
Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

To Reach John:
Email:  [email protected]
Website:  johnpolocoaching.com

To Reach Carolyn:
Website:  carolyngowercoaching.com

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve

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. 

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Summary:
Loss creates a hole in our lives. We tend to look for that loss to heal, for the wound to close, for the hole to be replaced by something. Instead, Deva Joy shares her perspective of "whole" and "hole." Listen in...

Notes:
Deva Joy Gouss, LCSW, believes the most important aspect in a therapeutic relationship is the safety and sense of connection between therapist and client To enhance that connection, she brings her “personal toolbox” that has grown rather extensive through the years, including experiential approaches such as Psychomotor Therapy, Transactional analysis, Trauma Resiliency Method, Emotional Freedom Technique, EMDR and Brain Spotting, Mindfulness practice, Energy medicine work, Movement therapy, etc. You can learn more about Deva Joy and her services on www.healingheartcommunications. com.

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Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

To Reach Deva Joy
Website:  www.healingheartcommunications.com
Email:  [email protected]
                       

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve

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.