This is a big week. Big in terms of events and emotion. In this context I am thrilled to feature this interview with Bobby Moss.  Bobby is an amazing human and I had the pleasure of connecting with him a few months ago to hear, learn and be edified by his journey of love, loss and life.  Like so many of us life changes permanently and profoundly.  I know you will be moved and inspired!  
 
 Also this is the week of Camp Widowed San Diego. Camp Widow® is a unique and incredible experience. This innovative program provides practical tools and research-informed resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or partner. Camp Widowed combines a conference format, an inspiring retreat, and a reunion with great friends. If you're planning on attended we’d love to meet you!

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This week's episode I talk about the importance of community and connection.  I have chosen with intention to be a part of different communities and share how they have added to my life and I'm told allowed me an add in positive way to others as well.  There's a perception that widowed persons are unhappy most of the time but as I continue my journey and share in the journey of others I have found that I am better than happy...hope you enjoy.

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If everything around you seems dark, look again you may be the light. Is the quote that inspired this podcast.  It's easy and normal to fall into negative thinking. In fact your brain is wired to work that way.  It can be made worst by getting stuck in this pattern.  But I've recently been encouraged by moments when I've allowed myself to listen to others when they are struggling. I have discovered that sometimes this leads to a discovery that I may in fact - in the midst of all my struggles - be light for someone else's darkness.  We  can't always access this capacity but when we can it comes with moments of healing and deep human connection. Enjoy.

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You may have heard this phase and it can be confusing and frustrating...it was for me at first.  There's so much to discuss in this week's episode because it is a rich and complex topic.  It involves deeply held feelings and differing perspectives.  But I offer some touchstones for navigating this emotionally charged area.  I share my perspective and what I learned with you that helps me navigate my feelings and the feelings others in your life might have on love after loss.

I hope you enjoy and if you do please like and share or maybe leave a review.  

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

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Today's episode talks about what to do when your "crystal ball" gets broken.  We through life feeling certain about our plans and our direction in life and when we loose or person uncertainty and fear come flooding in. It can leave us feeling paralyzed and stuck.  Today I offer some of what helped - still helps - me when I'm feeling stuck.  

Also it really helps me to help more people if you take a moment to like, share or write a review.  

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So with all the holiday meals it got me thinking about grief as an ingredient in life.  It has the unusual quality of making the sweet ingredients in life more bitter but also the bitter ingredients more sweet.  That's this week's podcast.

In addition I'm so happy to back! I've taken a few weeks off.  This has been a season of grief like no other.  This time of year has always been tough but this year in particular I've been "pancaked" by losses that seem to come every 3 or 4 years on cycle that I wish would end.  

The podcast and my coaching practice have been transformed/ reborn to focus on our journey as widowers.  So many good things to come and  I'm excited to share with you.

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For today's episode I thought about two seemingly different painful experiences.  I look at the similarities in our responses and in how we can deal with each using some of the same tools.  

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In a not to Pink Floyd today's episode is called another brick in the wall.  I walk through how we often deal with pain by putting up walls.  We think the walls protect us but in fact they isolate us when we most need to expose the pain we are going through.

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This episode is about being in indecision.  We can get stuck here due to fear, lack of trust and their emotional cousin perfectionism. Not deciding is a decision in itself. I talk about how to move forward and why to move forward. Enjoy.

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I don't really think hiking sucks but this weekend's hike proved to be a good metaphor for life.  I was reminded of how we view change and challenge in life.  It was funny, encouraging and enlightening.  
 
 Enjoy.

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