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Summary:
UK's Karen Shaw shares the Energy Alignment Method (EAM) with us as a way to help control emotions, shape our responses to situations and use our positive energies for a better life. Whether assisting us in move forward more comfortably through our grief or merely to allow ourselves to move toward a happier and more fulfilling life, EAM may be your solution to live your truth.

Episode Notes:
EAM seems to have far more followers in the UK than in the States, so don't miss this opportunity to learn about what may be the next therapeutic solution. Karen offers insight into the science behind this method and even gives us a "sample" of EAM we can try ourselves.

Karen is a transformational life and parenting empowerment coach, an emotional rebalancing therapist, Energy Alignment Method Mentor and mother of three wonderful sons. She is the founder of Parenting Magic, a parenting method that enables parents to connect and communicate with their children in a conscious and confident way and author of the Amazon No 1 best-selling book, ‘Parenting Magic: A New Approach to Behaviour & Communication.’  A seed sower, thought leader, way shower and change maker. J A qualified NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist,  life coach,  and  one of the first Energy Alignment Method mentors to be qualified in the world.

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Visit Karen's website and schedule your complimentary Clarity Call!
Website: www.parentingmagic.co.uk  

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Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Join us as Eleanor Ward helps us understand how we can start to manage our Grief, instead of remaining in a "stuck state."

Episode Notes:
Sometimes we feel we just can't move on, but Eleanor's response to that is that we already have, though may be a bit stuck at the moment. She helps us identify triggers that may have caused this and aids us in knowing what we might do to get past it. Eleanor has battled grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, continuous unemployment and found her way back from them all. She has managed to carve out an amazing life helping others when their worlds come crashing down so that they can get back up and do all they were purposed in this life to do. She understands fear, being in a stuck state and missing out on opportunity when it comes calling. Once she understood that nothing and no one could stop her from fulfilling her purpose God had for hear, she completely turned her life around.

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Website:  https://www.eleanorward.com 

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
In this final episode, we want to suggest veterans lessen the burden for their loved ones who will make arrangements after their death, by considering some advance planning. Matthew Marini, Advance Funeral Planning Director for Dignity Memorial, informs us of some of the benefits that may be available -- as well as the key document to show eligibility, the DD-214.

Episode Notes:
Veterans  are usually reluctant to discuss their experiences in military service, especially combat related. Many have avoided interaction with government organizations, like the Veterans Administration, due to mistrust. So, it is incredibly difficult for many families to engage their veteran in discussion about funeral arrangements and knowing which choices to make can be overwhelming. Military funeral? Where to be buried? And if you don't have some up front tips, you may lose out on some reimbursement or assistance from the government. We strongly urge you to talk to your veteran and, if they do not want to discuss arrangements with you, at the very least, obtain a copy of their DD-214 and protect it so it is available for you later. The DD-214 is proof of service and is the key to obtaining veterans benefits after a death.

Food for Thought:  Even if you or the veteran feel a military themed memorial service is too much, or the Presidential Certificate that can be requested is unnecessary, please consider children and grandchildren. This will remain in their memories as a special moment and a letter signed by the President can be passed on for generations as a legacy - something to be proud of.

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www.dignitymemorial.com

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
"Daily,"  is the response to our question, "How often do you think of them?" We are, of course, referring to the countless men and women who served in our military and never returned home. Memorial Day isn't just a long weekend, picnics and parades. For our veterans it is an official reminder of their comrades killed while serving, or those who returned but succumbed later to an injury or illness acquired while serving. Today we hear from three veterans the impact survivor's guilt has and has had on them personally.

Episode Notes:
Mike Herzog, Steve McAlpin and Genero Prieto each respond to our questions. Listen between the words, close your eyes and feel the emotions. They may have left military service, but the evidence of their service remains as they each continue to volunteer and advocate for their brothers and sisters.

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To Find a Nearby Vet Center:
www.irreverentwarriors.com
www.americanveteransarchaeology.org/
www.combatwoundedoftx.com
www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
In the Part 1 of this series, Dr. A. Peter Ziarnowski defines Survivors Guilt and offers insight on its connection to and impact on our military.

In Part 2 of this series, we will hear personally from three veterans how they continue to cope with memories of their comrades who died while on active duty.

Part 3 touches on the benefits made available to family members on the death of their veteran,  and how veterans can help minimize the burden of funeral decisions for their family members.

Episode Notes:
With Memorial Day approaching, memories of soldiers who never made it home are forefront in the minds of veterans. Despite decades passing since their death, our veterans continue to struggle with Survivors Guilt.

Dr. A. Peter Ziarnowski is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with Service men and women and with veterans for almost 5 decades.  During his 5-year career in the Army he served as a Psychologist both at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco and at the US Military Academy at West Point.  Since 1977 he has been counseling veterans in different capacities within the Department of Veterans Affairs.  He currently is the Director at the Rochester Vet Center, a Readjustment Counseling Center for war zone veterans and their families.  Dr. Ziarnowski has over 35 years of teaching experience as an adjunct professor at Monroe Community College as well as a couple of decades at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

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To Find a Nearby Vet Center:
 www.vetcenter.va.gov

For the Rochester, NY, Vet Center:
Rochester Vet Center
2000 S. Winton Rd., Bldg. 5, Suite 201
Rochester, NY 14618
585-393-7608

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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
Do you dream of your loved one in your grief? Are you troubled by those dreams, or do they comfort you? Join us today as Dr. Joshua Black, Ph. D., describes his own investigation of bereavement dreams. There is very little academic research on this topic, so we are certain you will find this discussion enlightening.

Episode Notes:
Dr. Joshua Black is a grief researcher, speaker, author, consultant, online course instructor, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. He has focused all of his MA and PhD research (in psychology) on investigating dreams in bereavement (also known as grief dreams) and continuing bonds from many types of loss (including prenatal loss and pet loss). Most of his academic research and publications have specifically been on dreams of the deceased. Dr. Black is considered one of the world’s leading academic experts in grief dreams. Due to the lack of academic research in this field, Dr. Black has focused his efforts on raising awareness on grief dreams through doing talks, interviews, and developing an online Grief Dreams course. Additionally, he developed a grief dreams website (www.griefdreams.ca) and runs several social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Clubhouse @griefdreams).

www.GriefDreams.ca

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Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary
Dedicated to Shayna Elizabeth 

Our guest today is Brian Smith. Brian knows grief as his  daughter, Shayna, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at the age of 15-1/2. This led him on a spiritual quest which has made him an amazing resource on the subject of death. Today he helps us understand how to recognize signs left by our departed loved ones and adds that synchronicity of signs can reinforce our beliefs.

Episode Notes: 

Brian's spiritual quest after Shayna's transition combined scientific, spiritual and philosophic tenets. This combination of knowledge makes him a sought out resource as an expert on the topic of death. As he offers us a better understanding of various signs we can look for, he also suggests we become more open to noticing these signs, which can offer support and a sense of continued connection to our loved ones.

Brian is a Chemical Engineer, a Life Coach, an Entrepreneur and wears many other hats. His book, Grief 2 Growth: Planted, Not Buried, How to Survive and Thrive After Life's Greatest Challenges is available through his website or on Amazon.

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Website: www.grief2growth.com
Email:  [email protected]

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary 

Our guest today is Gary Roe, who shares with us 3 Key Ways to Process Grief. 

 Episode Notes: 

Gary Roe uses TWA to designate the 3 Key Ways to Process Grief, and adds his personal experience to help others feel supported and a bit more in control. These tasks will help verbalize memories, feelings and regrets and allow you to continue through your grief journey instead of being stuck. 

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, Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After a Suicide, and most recently, Widowed Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Spouse. 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/ 

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
In our grief we often think of how difficult it was to make decisions about funeral arrangements and other details. In today's episodes we introduce you to a unique concept of preparing your details ahead of time to save your loved ones that burden and stress that will face them after your last breath.

Episode Notes:
Our guest is Amy Pickard, who her cosmic calling to create an unconventional advance planning company that would help everyone put their affairs in order and document their end-of-life wishes in order to prevent the pain and red tape from ‘the death duties’. Her business, Good To Go!, was born. But Good to Go!  is not your typical advance planning process. Amy's mission is to change the cultural narrative on how we view death preparedness, dying and the aftermath with a sense of humor, cocktails and a rock and roll death-themed soundtrack, she guides people through their end of life paperwork.

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To reach Amy:
Website:  www.goodtogopeace.org
Email: [email protected] 
All Social Networks: @goodtogopeace

Credits: 
Music by Kevin MacLeod 

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Summary:
Renowned author and bereavement celebrity joins us today to discuss what happens when bereavement and theological beliefs collide.

Episode Notes:
Rev. Dr. Terri Daniel is certified in Death, Dying and Bereavement and is also a  Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, whose life's work is focused on teaching people how to perceive death, grief and loss in a new way. In the last 12 years she has published four books, earned three academic degrees, found a way to reconcile  atheism with mysticism, and helped hundreds of people learn to live, die and grieve more consciously.

She is an end-of-life educator, an interfaith clinical chaplain and a trauma specialist certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association for Death Education and counseling, and in trauma counseling by the International Association of Trauma Professionals. She conducts workshops worldwide for bereaved individuals and bereavement professionals, teaching meditative, ceremonial and therapeutic processes that focus on inner transformation rather than external events. Her work is acclaimed by physicians, hospice workers, grief counselors and clergy for its investigation into the relationship between spirituality and psychology. She is the founder of the Conference on Death and Afterlife Studies, and the Ask Doctor Death podcast.

Terri has a BA in Religious Studies from Marylhurst University, an MA in Pastoral Care from Fordham University, and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from the San Francisco Theological Seminary.


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To reach Terri:
Website:  https://danieldirect.net/
Email:  [email protected]
Register for the Conference:  https://afterlifeconference.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.