Give Grief A Chance

Can you relate to feeling stuck? If so then take a listen to this week's episode about 'accepting what we can't control'. Many things happen in life that we have no control over and when those things happen, we may start to worry and as we know, nothing ever good comes from worrying. One of the best ways to cope with things we can't control is to practice acceptance as it allows us to find the energy to push forward instead of staying stuck as a victim in our situation. Enjoy!

On this week's episode I'm talking about prolonged grief disorder. When it comes to grieving we all have different paths to follow and many people find ways to cope and move through their loss, over time their symptoms of grief begin to decrease enough to allow them to keep moving forward with their life. However, someone who might be struggling with prolonged grief disorder may feel stuck in their emotional pain so much so that it interferes with their daily life, there's a constant yearning and longing for the person who has died and they have no idea how they will ever get their life back together. Many people and can't figure out what's going on with them and don't realize they have it.

On this week's episode I have a chat with Suzanne Falter who's daughter Teal died at the age of 22. Since Teal's death Suzanne has written a memoir called Free Spirited; how my daughter healed me from the afterlife. This incredible but true story proves that there is an afterlife and that those who have passed on have the power to heal us. Suzanne is an intuitive healer who helps people suffering from upset, confusion, and stress and on this episode lovingly shares her journey through grief. Enjoy!

If you have struggled with the loss of a pet, then this episode is for you! Erica Messer is the creator of Wolfie's Wish a place that provides simple healing practices and resources for those suffering from pet loss. From her personal experience after her cat Wolfgang fell off her apartment roof and died, she knew she had to find ways to heal and look at the situation as a learning experience. Erica has developed a deck of grieving cards and has written and illustrated a children's book called 'Tails of Cat Spirits.' Today, she openly shares Wolfie's story and her journey through grief. Enjoy!

On this week's episode I'm talking about looking for some signs that show you might be avoiding your grief. On a daily basis either consciously or unconsciously we use avoidance in some way shape or form, and we will especially use it when we have to deal with thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable and cause pain. Many use avoidance when it comes to grief because they may not want or are not prepared to face their heartache so they will try to avoid. However, avoidance doesn't work for us.

On this week's podcast episode I'm talking about the importance of self-care for caregivers. What do they tell you on an airplane when the oxygen mask comes down in front of you, "please put your own mask on first before assisting anyone else" because, only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. And if you are a caregiver and are not taking care of yourself, overtime the physical, emotional, and mental demands of caring for someone can become exhausting which will soon lead to extreme fatigue and burnout, but by taking care of yourself in a healthy way, will help you to be the best caregiver you want to be. Enjoy!

When you're grieving, you may feel so much heartache and yet still have those moments of happiness and laughter. Sadly, many people feel that it's wrong and disrespectful to be happy and smile in the midst of grief, but the truth is you don't have to let go of the pain to make space for happiness and it's actually healthy to feel happy while simultaneously grieving. Here's where I offer a few suggestions that might help you to become a little happier while grieving. Enjoy!

When two people experience the same type of loss they often assume that they will grieve the same way but, that not true as it depends on the relationship you had with the person who has died. And though your grief may include some similarities that others experience, your feelings are individual to you and every person manifests grief in a way that is appropriate for them. Enjoy!

On this week's episode I'm talking about how new beginnings can be a very exciting time however, starting something new can also bring up emotions such as grief and beginnings can be especially hard during the grieving process and even after.  So I'm offering a few ways to deal with the grief of a new beginning. Enjoy!

On this week's episode of Give Grief a Chance Podcast, I'm talking about how when we are grieving, it's not uncommon for those people we love and have counted on to suddenly disappear. Or, they may distant themselves because they don't know what to say or do and they fear that they may say the wrong thing to you. As many of us know, everyone copes with grief differently and your friends will  too. Enjoy!