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Summary:
Today’s episode is one everyone will enjoy. Mike tells his experience of hearing from his father after his father died. Skeptics listen in, as Mike went to great lengths to find his own level of comfort in accepting this beautiful connection from the afterlife.

Notes:
Mike Anthony is a sometime professional actor, majority time bartender at Hamilton on Broadway. After a personal experience completely shifted his understanding of how the universe works, Mike turned to science for answers. Now spending his time investigating and writing about various lines of evidence suggesting we are much more than the bodies we drive around, a portion of Mike's story is featured in the 2021 Netflix series, “Surviving Death.” Mike is also the author of Life At Hamilton, a collection of stories chronicling his time bartending at the Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton: An American Musical.

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Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
Deborah Eden Tull, or Eden as she prefers to be called, spent numerous years as a Buddhist monastic. She relates that one of the fundamental teachings of Buddhism is impermanence. We need, therefore, to live our lives to the fullest.

Notes:
Deborah Eden Tull is a Zen meditation and mindfulness teacher, author, activist, and sustainability educator. Her new book Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown will be released in September 2022, published by Shambhala Publications.

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Website: www.deborahedentull.com

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
Listen in as we speak with Alexandra Maas, from the Netherlands, about the importance of self-care while grieving.

Notes:
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 specialised in Masculine Grief - the Grief of Men. In her work, the story of the client is leading. 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 lifes' journey. Alexandra works with the 6 months grief mentoring program "Good Mourning" and with VIP (very intensive program) days on Creating your own Grief Self Care Plan.

If you are interested in Self Care in Grief and you would like to have a little taste of working with Alexandra, you are most welcome to subscribe to her "7 days of SelfCare in Grief". You can do so by writing an email to [email protected], with the subject text "7 days". You will receive 7 consecutive days of information on grief, tips on how to work your way through your grief, journaling prompts and pages, and other bonus material.

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Contact Alexandra:
Facebook:  Cuppa Grief, Alexandra Maas
Email:  [email protected] 

Subscribe to her "7 days of SelfCare in Grief" by sending an email to [email protected], with the subject text "7 days". You will receive 7 consecutive days of information on grief, tips on how to work your way through your grief, journaling prompts and pages, and other bonus material.

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:
A wonderful resource exists in the Rochester, NY area — Camp Heartstrings/Camp Dreams. Listen in as Michele Allman of UR Medicine Home Care helps us understand how children from grades 2 - 11 are supported at this 3-day event. We hope you will be moved to support or start a similar program in your community.

Notes:
Camp Heartstrings/Camp Dreams is a three day camp for children (entering grades 2-11 in September 2022) who are adjusting to the death of a loved one. Developed by Licensed Master Social Workers, this camp promotes understanding, acceptance, healing and hope through a comprehensive program of activities, as well as plenty of fun. It is staffed by credentialed professionals and trained volunteers, and is sponsored by UR Medicine Hospice (a program of UR Medicine Home Care), Pittsford Youth Services, and Dreams from Drake.

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Website:  https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/home-care/hospice-care/camp-heartstrings.aspx

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:
Journaling is one of the top three recommendations offered by bereavement specialists and therapists alike. Join us today as we chat with Latisha Porter about her book, Journal to Overcome Grief. In a format that combines inspiration and truth with prompts to help those grieving put thoughts and emotions on paper, Latisha's contribution of a resource is a welcome addition to the griever's collection.

Notes:
Latisha Porter is the proud author of Journal To Overcome Grief, A Personal Journey to Healing. A professional by day, writer by night, and an advocate for inspiring others to overcome life’s obstacles. Since the loss of her mom, Latisha has strived to use her positive and uplifting blogging platform to not only encourage herself while grieving, but to encourage others who may be going through some of the same experiences. Her inspiring words offer hope to those who have lost their voice, courage, and strength. Allow yourself to journal to overcome grief so you can move forward and trust your journey one journal entry at a time.  

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Contact Latisha: 

Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/latishaporter
Website: https://renewinspiration.com
Facebook: https://fb.me/LatishaPorter2021
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/grieftohealing

FREE Grief Affirmations Guide: https://renewinspiration.com/grief-affirmations/


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:
When the symptoms of grief hit us, we would do most anything for relief. This week we are exploring the use of crystals for healing these adverse side effects of loss -- anxiety, depression, anger, sleeplessness, etc. Listen in as Elyse shares her simple method for exploring healing crystals and check below for her very generous offer!

Notes:
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 

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:
John Polo has captured thoughts in his book, Widowed. Rants, Raves and Random, that most of us feel but are reluctant to utter except when completely alone. This is an episode not to miss -- and a book that is a must for everyone grieving.

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. 

“I have been broken so many times in my life, and yet here I am even after thinking that I could never go on. It is possible to rebuild. Yourself, and your life. My goal is to help people through their pain and struggles, so that they can create - and enjoy - a better tomorrow.” 

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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:
Losing a sibling is devasting at any age, but when our children are small it adds complexity that challenges the entire family. Listen in today as our guest, Michele Benyo relates her experience as one child battles cancer and another child tries to understand what is happening and what is to happen.

Episode Notes:
As a family educator, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist™️, and early childhood parent coach, Michele's goal is to equip parents with the tools to discover their own heart-led wisdom. Her mission is to give grieving families hope and help parents claim the wisdom and gifts within themselves to choose new dreams for their children and for themselves. 

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To Reach Michele: 

Website:  www.goodgriefparenting.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:
Our favorite psychic medium returns to chat about intuition. Many of us eagerly await signs from our loved ones, some smile as they recall a sign they have received. How much is due to our skill level for intuition? Or are signs something everyone is able to look for? Listen in…

Episode Notes:
Ada May has been a professional Psychic Medium for over a decade and a half working with individuals both in the United States and abroad.  Having been highly intuitive all of her life, it wasn’t until her mid-thirties that one of those little life altering moments happened and she realized what her abilities were.  This discovery started her quest in learning and studying as much as possible about this intuitive world we all live in, whether we know it or not. Now, twenty years later and nearly a decade and a half of being a professional psychic medium Ada is still impassioned and inspired to help others understand spirit communication, intuition, metaphysical events and more.

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Website:  https://naturallistening.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 Notes:
After calling hours are over and those priority tasks are completed, a series of choices arise:  should I remove my wedding band? will people tell me to think about dating? will I still be able to see my step-grandchildren? We call these the nitty gritty parts of grief -- the inevitable choices that keep bringing the reality of your loss into your daily life. Sometimes our heads spin with doubt, uncertainty, panic. Listen in today as we chat about these choices and others, and offer our thoughts on how you might deal with them.

Episode Notes:
Marj graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management and returned to Roberts to complete her Masters of Social Work.  While working in mental health as a therapist, she experienced Hospice as a family member when her father died with Hospice support.  This experience fueled her desire to work with the dying.  She transitioned to Hospice Social Work in 2010, where her role concentrated on supporting terminally ill patients as they navigated the last stage of their lives.  She was drawn to Hospice because of the focus on dignity and comfort of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.  In 2019, she accepted the position of Executive Director of Aurora House Comfort Care Home in Spencerport, NY, a two-bed Hospice House.  More recently Marj has been working with the Medicare population for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. In her spare time, Marj also officiates wedding ceremonies as an ordained Minister.

Contact: 

www.asiliveandgrieve.com
[email protected] 
Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve 
Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve 

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.