Good Grief

Good Grief

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Good Grief episodes

  • Teen Grief: Resilience is in our DNA

    In today's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews a mother-daughter author team, Clarissa and Fiona Moll. They discuss the unexpected loss of their husband/father in a hiking accident, which left them both with a lot of grief—part of the discussion centers around the specific needs of grieving teens.


    https://www.instagram.com/mollclarissa/
    https://clarissamoll.com/
    https://www.amazon.com/Hurt-Help-Hope-Conversation-about-ebook/dp/B0CW1FFH3T


    28 min
  • My Mother Abandoned Me

    In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Dr. Shannon Wood, an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Shannon Wood is a seasoned professional with a deep-rooted passion for empowering individuals in the Human Services field. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience, Shannon is committed to making a positive impact in public health and human services.


    Shannon shares how she was abandoned by her biological mother when she was just 7 years old. She and her brothers went to live with their 26-year-old cousin. Shannon discusses how these circumstances led to her living most of her life feeling inadequate, rejected, and not knowing her worth.

    25 min
  • Happy Birthday to the Child I Lost

    In this episode, Dr. Christine Malone shares her story of losing her child, Ian Riley Malone. Dr. Malone discusses Ian's traumatic birth injury and how it ultimately led to his passing at just four years old.

    Make sure to read Dr. Christine Malone's book, The Day I

    Became the Spider Killer: A Memoir of Trauma, Tragedy & Survival. Available on Amazon, Audible, & Barnes and Noble.

    Happy heavenly birthday to Ian on September 4th. We love you to the moon and back.


    30 min
  • Losing a Son to Addiction

    In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Pat Roos, a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Rutgers University and author of Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction. Pat's son lost his battle with addiction at the age of 25.


    Website: patroos.com

    Book: Surviving Alex: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction: Roos, Patricia A.: 9781978837027: Amazon.com: Books


    35 min
  • Grief: She Will Never Be The Same Again

    In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a Denver-based psychologist and therapist. Dr. Trujillo discusses her book ⁠And She Was Never the Same Again⁠. Dr. Malone and Dr. Trujillo share stories of her grief, how she dealt with that grief, and ultimately, how that grief changed her.



    22 min
  • My Childhood Trauma and Addiction

    In this episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Ryan Skinner, president of Cracking the Code. Ryan talks about his childhood trauma and addiction problems. He shares how he cracked the code on how to achieve fulfillment and success in his life.


    linktr.ee/crackingthecodewithryanskinner





    14 min
  • Overcoming My Trauma

    In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Celeste Mergens, author, speaker, and founder of the global-winning nonprofit Days for Girls. Celeste shares how she overcame the trauma she went through in her life.


    https://celestemergens.com/

    https://www.daysforgirls.org/

    26 min
  • Wounded Healers

    In this episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Blanca E Rodriguez, Owner/CEO of Wounded Healer, LLC. Blanca shares her story of losing her father in a tragic event that lead her down the path of becoming a wounded healer.


    https://www.facebook.com/r.blancae

    https://www.facebook.com/Woundedhealer1965

    www.linkedin.com/in/blanca-e-rodriguez-58b20490

    https://www.instagram.com/woundedhealer.blancae/

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVUGRv670Hed7yLIKOkdUVg

    https://www.threads.net/@woundedhealer.blancae

    https://[email protected]?lang=en


    29 min
  • Genealogist: Ancestral Healing

    Dr. Christine Malone interviews Bernadette Thompson, Owner of Tell Me Our Story. Bernadette is a Genealogist trained in Grief and Trauma, and an End of Life Doula. Bernadette shares the story of her grief, including the loss of her husband to alcoholism. She then shares her experiences with ancestral trauma and healing.


    Learn more about Bernadette Thompson here: https://www.tellmeourstory.com/


    22 min
  • I Lost My Wife to Cancer

    In this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Warren Kozak, an award-winning journalist and author of Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss. Warren shares his story of the loss of his wife of 20 years, how he's grieved her loss, and his advice to others going through the same situation.

    Read Warren's book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/waving-goodbye-warren-kozak/1144186416


    41 min

About Good Grief

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Good Grief is a compelling and inspiring podcast that delves deep into the stories of individuals who have triumphed over adversity, trauma, and tragedy. Hosted by Dr. Christine Malone, each episode unveils the raw and honest narratives of guests who have faced life's most challenging moments head-on. Through candid conversations, guests share their journeys of resilience, shedding light on the strategies, mindset shifts, and support systems that empowered them to rise above their darkest hours.