As a clinical psychologist, consciousness expert, and spiritual intuitive/medium, Dr. Amy Robbins helps humans awaken to life and this can sometimes mean navigating one of life’s biggest challenges: death. While there is tremendous sadness, grief, and pain when one suffers a loss, Amy makes death palpable yet approachable. She believes that by dissecting death, we can start to live life.

Amy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She received her Master's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Amy’s trained in community mental health clinics in the Chicagoland area.

In addition to her clinical practice, Amy is the Director of Mental Health at BIÂN, a holistic wellness club in Chicago. She also delves into all of the fascinating questions about life, death, consciousness, and what it all means with some of the most renowned experts in the field, in her podcast, Life, Death, and the Space Between.

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Mariann Edgar Budde is the bishop and spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and the Washington National Cathedral. Prior to her election in 2011, she was a parish priest in Minneapolis for eighteen years. She has appeared on PBS NewsHour, Meet the Press, Good Morning America, and the Today show, among others. Bishop Budde earned her master’s in divinity and doctor of ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary.

In her new book, How We Learn to be Brave, Bishop Budde explores how key decisions in our lives, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most

courageous selves. Budde weaves stories from her own life, religious texts, the Civil Rights movement, literature, pop culture, and current events to illustrate what goes into "being brave." The decisive moments—some flashy, some subtle—that make up the arc of a lifetime include deciding to stay, deciding to go, deciding to start, accepting what we cannot change, and more.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705987/how-we-learn-to-be-brave-by-mariann-edgar-budde/

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Julie Gilmer, Event Curator with Sendoff, works alongside Kelly Roberts, Sendoff founder with over 15 years experience in the funeral industry.

More about Julie Gilmer in her own words:

“I have experienced grief in several ways. Both of my grandparents, whom I was very close to, passed away. Both my stepfather & my former boss/dear friend husband passed unexpectedly from heart attacks with whom were very special to me. I mention these deaths, because all four of them I was a part of planning their funerals, and not one of them was done traditionally in funeral homes. That just didn't speak to who they were. So, we choose themes...baseball and Superman for example, venues, food and unique touches that felt like them. That helped so much with the grieving process and brought comfort to us all. They were colorful celebrations, and not dark and sad services. When I stumbled on this new company, Sendoff that is reimagining funerals, I felt a strong calling to reach out and see how I could be of service. As an experienced event coordinator, I knew there wasn't a funeral service provider that can plan celebration memorials other than at a funeral home. If you want something other than that, you have to figure it out on your own. After learning about Sendoff, I knew it was something innovative, creative and inspiring that will help people have whatever kind of memorial they want. Not taking away from tradition at all. It's simply about having options. Greif is going to be there, there is no doubt, but if we can take time to laugh, and embrace the good moments in life, comfort is found.”

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Sandi Shortt has been on the path of transformation and self-discovery

since she became a widow with 3 young sons over 30 years ago. That

was when she was faced with the challenge of figuring out who she was

and what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. Her first step was

participating in her own grief therapy and eventually becoming a

facilitator for grief groups. Since then, she has studied many different

therapies and modalities in order to understand herself, others and the

grieving process as well as the depth of self-understanding available to

us throughout the process of doing one’s inner work.

Her psychospiritual training came from Transformational Arts College in

Toronto. Here she taught, did one-on-one therapy with clients and co-

facilitated intensive weekends.

Sandi is a breast cancer survivor and a true inspiration to many as she

continues to learn, grow and share her extensive knowledge with

others who are on their path of self-empowerment and discovery.

After going through treatment for breast cancer, Sandi went on to

study at Ignite Coach School in New York and became a certified

Mindset and Life coach.

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Stuart Sax shares the following about himself:

“My love for broadcast radio began when I was growing up in Chicagoland. One of my favorite radio hosts was Harry Porterfield, who did a regular feature about people in the city. This short segment stayed with me as I grew up and, after realizing a career in live theater was not my calling, I studied broadcasting at Indiana University in the mid-60s. While in college, I was an integral part of the I.U. Student Radio Network. Those were the days of spinning records live and reading the news and lists of where to attend protest rallies. My favorite disc at the time was the extended version of “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly because it ran about 10 minutes. This allowed me enough time to get to the bathroom and back or to take a quick nap. I played that tune at least once every two hours!

After college, my radio career was put on hold because I had to report for military duty. While serving in Vietnam, I set up a “pirate” radio station in my battalion to play music, deliver the news and read letters from the troops. If this sounds familiar, it’s because I was doing what Adrian Cronauer did, only Cronauer was immortalized in the movie "Good Morning, Vietnam" starring Robin Williams.

Upon returning home, my broadcasting dreams took a backseat to a career in the women’s fashion retail arena, which was my family‘s business. That was until I retired and moved to Frisco, Texas, to be close to my grandson. Here I met Mark Wariner, the station owner and producer of KVGI radio. I approached Wariner to offer my services to write and record commercials; instead, Wariner, hearing my baritone voice, asked if I would be interested in hosting my own program.

Having waited for more than 50 years for an offer like that, I jumped at the chance and said that I would like to do a show called "Someone You Should Know." I then started a second show "Something To Talk About." Later, I brought in DFW Networking Diva Christine Deane as my new producer and I added the new talk shows “Trash Talk” with humorist Brandon Novara and “Opposite Saxes” with my wife Lauren.

Who knew that you could have this much fun in retirement??”

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COLIN CAMPBELL is a writer and director for theater and film. The short film he wrote and directed with his beautiful and talented

wife, Seraglio, was nominated for an Academy Award. Campbell teaches screenwriting at Chapman University and theater at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from Columbia University. He is currently developing a solo performance piece titled Grief: A One Man Shit-Show. His most recent book FINDING THE WORDS Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose, offers practical advice on how to survive in the aftermath of loss.

By actively reaching out to their community, performing mourning rituals, and finding ways to express their grief, readers will learn how to live more fully while still holding their loved ones close. Campbell shines a light on a path forward through the darkness of grief.

https://colincampbellauthor.com/

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Aly Bird is the author of Grief Ally; Helping People You Love Cope with Death, Loss and Grief. Since her husband’s untimely death, Aly Bird has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating first-hand knowledge, led her to create a roadmap for the courageous and dedicated individuals who are willing to show up for the people they love with unconditional love, empowerment, and reverence. A speaker and workshop leader, Aly shows a clear path to those who have the courage to take on the vital role of being a grief ally.

Recognizing that there must be a change the way our culture handles grief, Aly is committed to building a support and educational network not only for the ones who have experienced an earth-shattering loss, but the people who are often overlooked: the griever’s loved ones and trusted support system. Aiding in her mission, Aly is currently pursuing a graduate degree in counselling psychology, and a career in grief therapy.

Learn more at https://www.alybird.com

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Debra Borden, better known as The Sous Therapist, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and NJ, and a pioneer in the field of Cooking Therapy. Author of two novels published by Random House, “Lucky Me” and “A Little Bit Married,” as well as the self-help book, “Cook Your Marriage Happy,” Debra has a wealth of experience to share in how to take away the stigma associated with mental health and struggling relationships through her unique approach of putting the kitchen at the center of the problem-solving process. Borden can show your audience how cooking therapy helps diffuse problems and makes it easier to discuss such issues as fairness, perspective, responsibility and gratitude.

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Alexandra Wyman is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide. She is the Author of The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death, Alexandra explores

her journey of mourning and healing after losing her husband. She makes sense of her grief through three phases—Shock and Awe, Now What?, and Finding the Collateral Beauty—to offer a road back to peace and joy for anyone who has lost someone close to them to suicide.

After she lost her husband to suicide in August of 2020, Alexandra found a need to change the rhetoric around suicide. She has spoken at the Colorado School Counselor Association’s annual

conference; the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) annual conference; and Bridging the Divide Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Summit 2022. She has also been a guest on the YouDoWoo podcast. Alexandra practices occupational therapy and lives in Colorado with her son.

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