As I Live and Grieve®

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Summary:
People so often underestimate the devastation caused by losing a child during pregnancy. They do not understand the complexity of losing a child, losing dreams and a life raising that child and sometimes losing the ability to have another child. Elyse Falzone, who has previously been a guest talking about crystals, returns to share her intimate story of loss. Listen in...

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Elyse Falzone is an Intuitive Healer and Energy Alchemist for CEO's & Spiritual newbies alike. She supports her community to create intimate relationships with their Intuition, activate their unique DNA and awaken their Divine spiritual gifts. She connects with her clients  through immersive & interactive experiences, guiding and holding space for them to let go,  open and expand...allowing them to honor their inner voice and live out their souls’ expression every day. In addition, she is the creator and facilitator of the Certified Healers Course, Co-Founder of Awake & Soulful Podcast & Retreats and is sought out as a master energy healer and guest expert for retreats, workshops and stages around the world.

SPECIAL: If you want to learn more about crystals, Elyse is offering a 50% discount for her  All About Crystals (Healing and Chakra) Course. Enter PODCAST50 as you  register  at  https://www.elysefalzone.com/crystalscourse.

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To Reach Elyse: 

Website: www.elysefalzone.com
Instagram: _awakenyoursoul
Facebook Group: Soul Sisters & Misters

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:
What a beautiful analogy it might be to consider our grief as a chrysalis surrounding us, in some ways isolating, in others protecting us as we heal. Then, at some point, we break through the layers in a type of rebirth, having redefined ourselves and our lives. Listen in as Meg Nocero shares her personal story as told in her book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief.

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Meg Nocero, is a former trial attorney turned TEDx inspirational speaker, empowerment coach, and award-winning author of three books: The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine, and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. Nocero appeared on stage in Miami with Oprah in 2014, on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as MSNBC, CBS, Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and an IG Live called Amazing Authors. She also founded the award-wining S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that host uplifting networking events and provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. She is currently working on a screenplay for Butterfly Awakens and a novel, The Sunrise of a Soul’s Bliss.

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Website:  www.megnocero.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:
Our grief can take many shapes as we work through it, cope with the numerous symptoms and emotions. Sometimes we take care of ourselves, sometimes not; sometimes we know where we are headed, sometimes not. Today, Debra  (or Deb D as she calls herself) shares her journey from the Land Downunder.

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 Debra has practiced and taught spiritual development and healing practices for over twenty five years and takes great delight in activating magic in others Debra has created a community of Magic Curious people who interact either in the membership or one to one with her. In her work Debra assists people to shift from disenchantment to enchantment, stuck to flow, and loss to possibility. Her work involves activating the magic within so you can become the magic weaver and healer that you need. Her expertise: Reiki Master, TCM Practitioner, Meditation and Intuition Teacher, Grief Guide, Oracle and Energy Reader, and Master Storyteller. Debra is the author of A Series of Surrenders ~ A Memoir of Grief. In 2022.

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Contact Deb D:
Website:  www.biglifemagic.com
Book:  https://bit.ly/ASeriesofSurrenderstheBook  

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:
Sometimes we, as women, are so lost in our own grief that we lose sight of the fact that the men in our lives are also grieving. We also need to be aware that men grieve differently than we do. Listen in as Tony offers more insight into how men grieve and what we can do to support them, as they try to support us.

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Tony Lynch is a certified grief coach, specializing in men's grief. He is also the organizer of the Global Grief Network on Facebook, a group hosting international collaboration of grief specialists that offers an annual conference that is free to both presenters and attendees.  Tony also hosts the Memories of Us podcast and a Grief - Let's Talk About It panel discussion with 3-6 grief specialists from around the world.

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Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve 
Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve 

To Reach Tony:
Facebook: memories of us ltd
Instagram: men's grief support
YouTube:  griefletstalkaboutit
YouTube:  memories of us podcast
Website:  www.memoriesofus.org

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 we grieve, how do you view your furry friend - as a responsibility and a chore OR a source of comfort and support? Dr Renee Alsarraf chats with us today about her experiences and the unconditional love of our four-legged children.

Notes:
Dr. Renee Alsarraf has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous veterinary clinical trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and has lectured both locally and on the national level. She completed a medical oncology residency in New York City at The Animal Medical Center. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and is married to a veterinary ophthalmologist. They have one son, whom she cherishes, as well as Dusty, her beloved, bossy, six-year-old female boxer.

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To Reach Renee:
Website: www.sitstayhealbook.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:
If the thought of putting yourself back out there to find a new love, not as a replacement, but because you know you aren't meant to be alone, you must listen to Debbie Weiss share her experiences.  Why? Well - trust me - just listen.

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Debbie's memoir, Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search For Love,  is about creating a new life and finding her voice after spending 32 years with her husband who died in 2013. "I was fifty, and had never before been on my own. I was also extremely cautious, having lost my mom at ten so I learned early that those we love can vanish at any time. " Debbie learned, as a widow, about how taking small steps forward can add up to a new life. These lessons include not dating until you've healed, joining groups, proactively reaching out to new people, and most importantly, forgiving yourself when you stumble. With an MFA in Creative Writing at age 56, she gave up a career as a lawyer,  and eagerly shares her story with us.

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To Reach Debbie
Facebook: Debbie Weiss


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:
Grief 2 Hope is, according to the cover, "A mother's memoir of devastation to determination." Hope Reger is proof positive that moving forward doesn't mean you can't look back. Using her grief to propel herself forward, she created Grief 2 Hope as a support for those grieving, and at the same time creating a legacy for her son. Listen in ...

Notes:
In Hope's own words: "I created, developed and facilitated Grief 2 Hope to honor my son and to keep his memory alive.  I believe I was given this pain for purpose and positivity. To provide kindness, support, and love to all grievers. I want to provide value with a safe place of peace, hope, and support in a family atmosphere. For all to come and be their authentic self,  know we all understand, and know no one is alone in this journey."

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To Reach Hope:
Website:  www.grief2hopesupport.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:
We've talked about helping children who are grieving, but Katie Lear adds activities and play to her therapy modalities. Her specialty is helping tweens and this conversation will make you smile as she tells her stories. Her book is filled with activities  that will support parents, teachers and everyone who wants to help ease the grief journey for children. 

Notes:
Katie Lear is a counselor, play therapist, and drama therapist who combines research-based coping skills with creative play to help tween girls live better lives with anxiety and OCD. She's based in Charlotte, North Carolina, but also meets clients online throughout the states of North Carolina, New York, and Florida. Her first book, A Parent's Guide to Managing Childhood Grief: , was published in July by Adams Media and Simon & Schuster, and was recently featured in the New York Times. Her writing and commentary on children's mental health has appeared in Parents Magazine, Business Insider, New York Times Kids, and National Geographic, as well as on websites like WebMD and Healthline. When she's not counseling, you can find her playing Dungeons & Dragons with middle schoolers through her sister business, Young Dragonslayers.

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Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve 
Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve 

To Reach Katie: 

Website:  https://www.katielear.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. 

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Summary:
Holiday season is upon us and adds a complexity to our grief. Whether it be memories that trigger a resurgence of grief symptoms, or fear of being around family and friends who we feel may not understand our emotions, this upcoming season may already be adding stress to our days. With special comments on men and grief, Alexandra Maas chats with us about this important issue.

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Alexandra Maas, lives with her son, 2 cats, 2 dogs in a quaint little city in the north of the Netherlands. Besides her passion for her work she has love for creating in cooking, writing and textile designs. After a career of almost 17 years as a Union board member and policy worker for Police, Military Personnel and Construction Workers she started her own counseling practice in 2005. Alexandra is one of the very few counselors in the world who specialise in Masculine Grief - the Grief of Men. All grief support is highly individually customised as all grief journeys are unique. She combines warm, comforting presence with deep wisdom, a love for stories and humor. Her greatest passion is to find the jewels in your grief, and hand them back to you as healing tokens on your life journey.

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

Contact Alexandra:
Facebook:  Cuppa Grief, Alexandra Maas
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. 

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Summary:
Words are important and sometimes can settle your emotions. Likewise, they can add to the intensity. However, words don't always come easily for us. Poetry can speak for us, mirroring our thoughts and helping us to acknowledge our emotions.  Listen in as Kara Bowman talks about her poems and treats us with a few readings.

Notes:
Kara Bowman, LMFT, CT, CCTP, C-GC, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in grief and trauma. She holds advanced certifications in Grief Counseling, Trauma, and Thanatology (the study of death and dying). Kara is passionate about helping people who are grieving through her private practice, as a hospice volunteer, by giving talks to the public and training therapists. Kara lives with her husband in Santa Cruz, California.

Contact:
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Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

To Reach Kara:
Website:  www.karabowman.com 
Website:  www.griefpoetry.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.