Coming Back: Conversations on life after loss

Colorful death doula Alua Arthur is helping people die better. She founded Going with Grace to educate and hold space for people facing their own deaths... or the death of someone they love. Today, we're talking about what we can learn about our own end-of-life by watching others experience death, what happens when we don't agree with the way someone has chosen to die, and the myriad of ways we can all bring more grace to the room when someone is dying. Also this week, I'm talking about WHY having permission to grieve is so important and sharing an excerpt from my new book Permission to Grieve.

Alua Arthur's work: http://www.goingwithgrace.com/

Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve

Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Apply for private grief guidance with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-guidance

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Sarah Nannen got the worst news of her life on a sunny day in 2014: her husband, Reid, had been killed in a military aviation accident. With four kids in tow, Sarah began walking the unexpected road of widowhood. Today, we're talking about how the reality of death in the military often looks like "compartmentalizing the elephant," how breaking the news of a death to kids is really the first of many conversations, and how faith in the aftermath of loss is more about actively hoping than it is about any religious doctrine. Also this week, I'm sharing the concept of self-abandonment and reading a passage from my new book Permission to Grieve.

Sarah Nannen's book, podcast, and work: https://www.sarahnannen.com/meditation

Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve

Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Apply for private grief guidance with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-guidance

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Writer and kindergarten teacher Rachel Whalen is a mother to many, but has just one living child. After two miscarriages and the unexpected stillbirth of her daughter, Dorothy, Rachel conceived and delivered her daughter Frances. Today, we're talking about the differences between parenting a dead child vs. a living one, what makes grieving parents want to try to conceive again after miscarriage and stillbirth, and the powerful message Rachel has for grieving parents who are pregnant. Also this week, I'm talking about the concept of life-rejection and sharing a passage from my new book Permission to Grieve.

Rachel Whalen's work: https://unexpectedfamilyouting.com/

Rachel's piece, "Dear Abby, You got it all wrong.": https://www.instagram.com/p/BybbtScn_S9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve

Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Apply for private grief guidance with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-guidance

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

I sat down again with Darwyn M. Dave of Dealing with My Grief to talk about my new book Permission to Grieve as well as how my grief has changed since our first conversation in February 2018.

Full episode online here:
http://www.dealingwithmygrief.com/podcast/episode-176

Christina Rasmussen had a master's degree in counseling and psychology, but nothing prepared her for the death of her 35-year-old husband in 2006. One snowy day, after running after the mailman to claim her undelivered mail, she realized that she needed to consciously DECIDE to come back to life after loss. This week, we're talking about her book Second Firsts, why Christina believes devastating loss should be a qualification for anyone leading a support group (it's often not), and why we should all be more selfish in our coming back process. Plus, I'm reading an excerpt from my brand new book, Permission to Grieve, which is live TODAY on Amazon.

Christina Rasmussens's books and work: https://christinarasmussen.com/

Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve

Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia

Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Apply for private grief guidance with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-guidance

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

As we get older (and our griefs get older), self-compassion is the greatest way to honor our humanity according to Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner of Modern Loss.

Modern Loss's work: https://modernloss.com/

Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019.
2. Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/
3. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/
4. Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

After her husband took his own life, Marlie Rowell somehow knew that should would come out the other side.

Marlie Rowell's work: http://www.suicidewidowetiquette.com

Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019.
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/
4. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/
5. Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Time itself doesn't heal all, but Richard Pryor believes time made the grief of losing his son easier.

Richie Pryor's work: https://richiepryor.com/

Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019.
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/
4. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/
5. Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

After R. Glenn Kelly's son died, his managers and direct reports stopped coming by his office to chat.

R. Glenn Kelly's work: https://rglennkelly.com/

Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019.
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/
4. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/
5. Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Black trans queer poet J Mase III reads his poem, "Grieving Bill of Rights."

J Mase III's work: https://jmaseiii.com/

Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019!

In the meantime...

1. Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019.
2. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia
3. Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/
4. Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/
5. Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com

Subscribe to Coming Back:

• Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE
• Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k
• Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr
• YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil
• Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t
• TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl

Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/

To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email [email protected].

Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/