We talk with Nicole Baker Fulgham, Founder & President of The Expectations Project. We talk about her grief journey after her beloved father's death due to COVID-19 and the relentless grief that accompanies a loss during a global pandemic. She wrote an insightful piece for Medium and talk about loss during a global event and how it carries its own burdens for the griever. We talk about how that impacted her grief. 

The Expectations Project works to close the education inequality gap by putting hope in action. The Expectations Project engages with the faith community and encourages their time and talents to be invested in their communities' public schools.

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We welcome photographer and entrepreneur Jessica White to talk about how she is finding her way after the death of her beloved husband, Nathan. She shares their story, the practices that have brought her comfort, what it's like grieving with children, and the importance of resilience. Follow her journey, @jessicawhitephoto.

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We sit down to talk with Rabbi Richard F. Address, D.Min, the founder and director of jewishsacredaging.com. Rabbi Address served for over three decades on staff for the Union for Reform Judaism. His work now focused on creating awareness and resources for congregations on the implication of the emerging longevity revolution. We talk about his work, grief during this time, and the importance of rituals, and how they can bring comfort. We also have a great conversation about the Wizard of Oz.

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We sit down and talk with Ashley Fields of @Orphan_ish. She began her Instagram postings in 2019 following the heartbreak of losing her Dad & Mom in three short months. She began blogging about the experience of being an adult orphan and what happened to her when her whole world changed after the death of her parents. 

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Our guest for this conversation is COVID Survivors for Change founder Chris Kocher. We talk about a year into the pandemic, what we have learned, and the importance of supporting those who are grieving. You may have seen the empty chair memorials in Washington D.C. and around the country hosted by COVID Survivors for Change. These memorials are just part of their mission. COVID Survivors for Change was started to elevate survivors’ voices, finding community in tragedy, and empowering our neighbors and lawmakers to better respond to this pandemic and future ones, too.

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In this episode, we talk with entrepreneur and Chief Cookie Officer of Wackym’s Kitchen, Paul Wackym. Our conversation is about a different kind of grief, grief after a catastrophe. Paul talks about living through his home being destroyed by fire and how resilience played a role in his healing. Paul has an amazing background in fashion design, luxury product development, and a successful customer-focused business, which he attributes to grace & resilience. Wackym’s Kitchen was started in 2008, and the award-winning cookies are found in the best grocery stores and specialty stores across the country.

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We are joined by COVID loss advocates Sabila Khan & Marla Sarrel on creating community and purpose in the midst of grief. Sabila co-moderates the COVID-19 LOSS SUPPORT FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS Facebook group, which she started after her beloved father's death. The group has supported thousands of grievers during the pandemic. Marla created the #thisjabsforyou campaign to encourage getting vaccinated in memory or honor of someone they love. Marla's husband died early in the pandemic, and she sees this as a way to honor him.  

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We join COVID Loss Advocate Rosie Davis & Face Of COVID artist Hannah Ernst for a conversation about the Yellow Heart Memorial, currently on exhibit at the Irving Archives and Museum in Irving, Texas. We talk about how Rosie dreamed up the memorial, Hannah's artwork & how it provides comfort for those who have lost a loved one due to COVID. This is the first of a two-part conversation about grief during COVID. Link Here to add your loved one's name to the Yellow Heart Memorial or visit their Facebook page to learn more.

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We host Rev. Alice Hernandez again for a discussion on grief in the military. Alice is the Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. She supervises students studying to be hospital Chaplains. Alice is also Deputy Wing Chaplain at the Air Force Reserve Joint Reserve Naval Station in Ft. Worth, supporting the 301st Fighter Reserve. We talk about what the last few months have been like for her, those she serves, and talk about personal ways to cope during this time.

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We welcome Bill Tammeus to the podcast to talk about his new book. Love, Loss, and Endurance: A 9/11 Story of Resilience and Hope in an Age of Anxiety.  Bill talks about his and his family's grieving experience after the death of his nephew on 9/11. We also discuss the rise in religious and political extremism and how our country is dealing with this since 9/11.

Bill is the former Faith section columnist for The Kansas City Star. He came to The Star in 1970 as a reporter, spent nearly 27 years on the paper’s editorial page, mostly writing the daily "Starbeams" column, and then moved his column in March 2004 to the weekly Faith section. He took formal retirement in mid-2006 but continued as Faith section columnist on a freelance basis until mid-November 2008. In addition to this daily blog, Bill writes columns for The Presbyterian Outlook and, from March 2010 until September 2018, wrote columns for the online edition of the National Catholic Reporter. He also writes a monthly column for Flatland, KCPT-TV's digital magazine.

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