Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between

Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between

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Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between episodes

  • 86. The Gift of Second Chances- With Diana Kupershmit
    Diana Kupershmit holds a Master of Social Work degree and works for the Department of Health in the Early Intervention program, a federal entitlement program servicing children birth to three with developmental delays and disabilities. She has published online in the Huffington Post, Manifest Station, Mutha Magazine, Power of Moms, Motherwell Magazine, Still Standing Magazine, and Her View From Home. On the weekends, she indulges her creative passion working as a portrait photographer specializing in newborn, family, maternity, and event photography. She lives in New York City. After their oldest daughter, Emma, died unexpectedly at eighteen years of age, Diana began writing to make sense of the grief of losing a child. Her memoir, Emma’s Laugh, the Gift of Second Chances, is a tribute to, and celebration of Emma’s life.
    Contact Diana Kupershmit- http://www.dianakupershmit.com
    http://www.instagram.com/picsbydk
    Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest in the podcast or for coaching:
    https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
    59 min
  • 85. I Masked My Grief- with Corchele Smith
    Corchele Smith is the founder of a non profit, called Because of Breklyn. It’s mission is to help families who have experienced or will experience pregnancy, infant and child loss by giving them an unstuffed bear.
    In May 2016 her daughter, Breklyn, unexpectedly passed away 10hrs after birth. During that very difficult time they were given and un-stuffed Bear. Their Brek-Bear has helped to bring comfort and healing through the log grief journey. Since then they have been providing Bears to families.
    During our conversation, Corchele shares about her grief journey, and how she would hide her grief by pretending to be ok on the outside.. That led to a deep depression which she also hid and eventually turned to a point in my life where I was suicidal. Once she hit rock bottom and finally reached out for help is when she started truly experiencing, processing and coping with her grief and all the emotions that come with that. She did this by journaling, finding gratitude everyday, meditating, doing random acts of kindness but most importantly allowing herself to feel the deep dark feelings and also the highest and brightest feelings as well. Her own experience, has led her to now want to help others their grief journey as well.
    Links to get in touch with Corchele Smith and to find out more about Because of Brecklyn:
    https://becauseofbreklyn.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/becauseofbreklyn/
    https://www.instagram.com/because_of_breklyn/
    To Contact Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the podcast https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
    47 min
  • 84. Ask Open Ended Questions- With David Richman
    An entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and
    philanthropist, David Richman uses the lessons
    learned in his life to enrich and inspire others. As a
    former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he
    needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on
    what he wanted out of life. With his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack, David discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. Now, David shares the interconnected stories of others overcoming obstacles—specifically cancer—in his second
    book Cycle of Lives.
    Cycle of Lives was created as the result of many years of
    dedication to raising awareness and funds for cancer
    research and care. David first started to form the idea
    in 2007, after his sister was in the last few weeks of her battle
    with brain cancer.
    David made a commitment to his sister before her passing—
    he would run 24 hours and raise money to support the fight
    of others. Over the last 15 years, David completed several
    more events: 24-hour runs, an 87-mile run from Cancun to
    Tulum in the heat of a Mexican summer, a 104-mile run along
    the Pacific Coast Highway, long bike rides, and various other
    endurance events.
    Hundreds of people have supported and joined David in these
    events, and together, they have raised tens of thousands of
    dollars along the way for exceptional organizations like the
    American Cancer Society and Moffitt Cancer Center. In the
    spirit of continual support, David is donating the profits from
    book sales to the various cancer-related charities featured in
    Cycle of Lives.
    Connect with David Richman:
    https://david-richman.com/cycle-of-lives/
    https://david-richman.com/
    Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching:
    https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
    58 min
  • 83. Scattering Hope - With Crystal Partney
    Crystal Partney is an author, speaker, and founder of Scattering Hope and Owl and Thistle. The day before her 32nd birthday in 2019, would be the day that changed her life forever. Little did Crystal know, she would receive the devastating news that her sister Gina had taken her life that morning. She needed how to begin healing after this tragedy. Shortly after her sister's passing, she felt compelled to help others experiencing a similar journey as her. Know that there is always hope and that you do not have to begin your journey towards healing alone. She is here for you.
    Contact Crystal Partney: https://scatteringhope.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/scatteringhope
    Contact Kendra to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
    56 min
  • 82. Strength Comes In Reaching Out- With Nickcole Byrd
    Nickcole Byrd, author of The Widow’s Oil, Discovering God’s Purpose in the midst of Grief, shares her journey after the death of her husband in 2019. In this conversation she shares her experiences and insights of what she's learned from this grief experience.
    She sees that a lot of Christians struggle with grieving and are afraid to speak up about it because they are supposed to be people of Faith. Many pass on therapy because they are taught they should pray about the hurt they are experiencing. She shares how therapy has played a part in her and her family's journey, and wants people to know that there is strength in reaching out for help. In her words "I have made it a commitment to distill all stigmas about emotional health amongst the black and faith communities .My message of hope is the method of faith and therapy are a perfect combination in healing and moving forward."
    Contact Nickcole Byrd: https://www.nickcolelives.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/nickcole.byrd
    https://www.instagram.com/nickcole_byrd/
    Contact Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the Podcast:
    https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
    55 min
  • 81. Spirit Vessel- With Jessica Wertz & Amanda Wertz McClellan.
    Spirit Vessel was created in 2019 by the sister team of Founder and CEO, Jessica Wertz and Co-Founder, Amanda Wertz McClellan.
    Spirit Vessel was conceived in 2018 when Jessica was working in her ceramic studio in Oregon. Recognizing how her connection with grief became a great catalyst in her own life she was inspired to create a healing and empowering impact on others lives during some of our most challenging times. After sharing this vision with her sister, Amanda, the company was formed.
    We live more full and conscious lives by having the ability to address the most important aspect of our life - our death.
    Through restoring the use of intimate ceremony around death, Spirit Vessel creates a guideline for meaningful connection through interaction.
    Spirit Vessel carries the understanding that by acknowledging what hurts we can then allow it to heal. When we can grieve, we honor who and what we love.
    The Spirit Vessel studio is located in southwest New Mexico, nestled in the hills of the Gila National Forest. Each urn is handmade and mindfully crafted with love.
    Jessica Wertz - CEO and Founder:
    As an artist, adventurer and visionary Jessica has spent more than a decade as a self-employed ceramic artist living in seven different states. After establishing her career in the San Francisco Bay Area, she moved to the deep woods of Oregon to build a studio where she spent years living in the wilderness. During this time she had deeper conversation and insight around living consciously and creating from that space.
    Her work in ceramics has always been a journey into finding the meaningful connections in our lives and what nourishes us. Her work transitioned with her intention to create a space that allows us to feel the complexities of our lives, find ease in the discomfort of grief, and reconnect to ourselves with a deep acceptance. Jessica feels a deep sense of curiosity for the journey of the soul and how we weave our love in this world and into the next.
    Amanda Wertz McClellan - Co-Founder:
    As a passion driven business woman and proud working mom, Amanda’s desire to create positive impact has always been her north star. Over the last ten years her professional life has ranged from sales and marketing in technology to health and wellness companies. Each role has enabled her to develop rewarding skills, offered new challenges and opportunities to grow.
    As proud as she is of her professional career, nothing compares to the joy of raising her two daughters alongside her husband. Their youngest was born with a very rare and life-threatening genetic breathing syndrome which alters how the family lives. As a result of her daughter’s diagnosis and care, her family is frequently confronted with the line between life and death. Living so close to the possibility of loss has given Amanda a profound perspective into what truly matters in life.
    Contact Jessica and Amanda:
    http://www.SpiritVessel.com
    http://instagram.com/my.SpiritVessel
    Contact Kendra to be a guest or for coaching:
    http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com
    47 min
  • 80. Invisible Realm Of Feelings- With Diana "Didi" Mogrobejo
    Diana “Didi” Mogrobejo shares her journey after the unexpected death of her newborn grandson. She shares how the support of a community, her spiritual beliefs, the power of prayer and her art were all essential parts of process.
    Didi is a Colombian painter, fashion designer, actress, and model. She explores the invisible realm of feelings. Light, mirrors, pathways, dreams, and blood – a few of the vehicles of the natural world emerge readily in the works of the artist. Examining the realm of inner feelings, she reflects and the power of thought leads her to see patterns of the mystical world eventually discovery of the “baten” of sacred literature. Her own veils and that of others have become apparent. New images and messages of greater depth have emerged, and collective transformation is created.
    Diana studied fashion design in Bogota, Colombia and fashion merchandising in Miami. She lives in Los Angeles and is currently working on her new International art movement project called ‘NEHA® which stands for Non-Emotional High Art.
    Contact Didi Mogrobejo: https://www.instagram.com/dmogrobejo/
    Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com
    59 min
  • 79. I'm Always Looking For The Signs- With Meg Nocero
    Meg Nocero is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, a success coach, and attorney for justice.
    After her mother's death to breast cancer, Meg's life changed more than she expected. In her book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief (She Writes Press – will be released on September 7, 2021) Nocero takes us through her grieving process and a journey from Miami to the coveted El Camino Trail. Like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, her process shows us how the pain of loss can catapult us into unexpected growth.
    Contact Meg Nocero and order her book https://prbythebook.com/experts/meg-nocero/
    Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching:
    http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com
    1 hr 2 min
  • 78. Humor Is My Grieving Tool- With Tawny Platis (*E)
    Tawny Platis has been a podcaster and comedian since 2017. Her podcast, Death Is Hilarious, was #10 on Scary Mommy’s 2021 list, “17 Of The Best Grief Podcasts To Help You ThroughThis Difficult Time.” Her comedy sketches have also been featured in publications like LADbible.
    She is a sponsored streamer on the app Pococha and hosts funny, death centric game nights Sunday-Thursday on the app. She also works as a voice actor and has provided services for Similac, Emmis Communications on WIBC Indiana, Sawyer, and USA Today bestselling authors Anna Applegate and Angela Sanders. Before creating Death Is Hilarious, she created the comedy and history podcast, The Dirty Bits, along with her late husband, George.
    She lives in San Diego with her longtime friend and dog, Barbara Streisand.
    In this interview Tawny shares about how she's been using humor as her tool to navigate her grief, after the sudden death of her husband George just 2 years ago. As an atheist, she has found comfort in metaphysics, and also in the idea of time not being linear and that she and George were, are and will always be connected.
    Connect with Tawny Platis https://www.instagram.com/thatdeathpod/
    https://www.tawnyvoice.com/
    Tik Tok and Pococha @tawnyplatis
    Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching:
    https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
    52 min
  • 77. I Would Run To Clear My Mind - With Jason Matu Green (*E)
    Jason Matu Green has become an industry insider developing and producing formats for both linear network and digital brand platforms. His innovative approach to story, look and feel can be seen on such television series as T-Pain’s School of Business, Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce, and his most recent series Circles & Squares.
    In this candid conversation Jason talks about how it was to care for his first wife Damina, while she was living with cancer. He also shares how running helped him clear his mind to be able to be more present as her caretaker. We talk about her death, his grief, music, family and friends. And we also talk about how he met his wife Tara and the role she also played in Damina's journey.
    Follow more of Jason Matu Green's journey on his youtube channel CIRCLES & SQUARES
    https://youtu.be/NVt9oe5d8R8
    Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: http//www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com
    1 hr 25 min

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