There are times when physical hurts can lead to psychological distress or psychological distress can go to the body in the form of physical pain. Kim discusses with Ken in this episode how massage therapy can be of physical and mental benefit. Treatments can be corrective, proactive or maintenance in nature. Nevertheless, the literal and metaphorical release of hurts in our bodies can bring relief.

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What we eat, how we eat, when we eat can be habitual. "While you form habits, your habits form you", says Gabrielle McGrath a register dietician and nutrition coach who is the founder of the Wellpower Method. When we are grieving or struggling in our day to day we may fall back on old habits of eating – healthy or not. What behaviors around eating do you want to reinforce or extinguish? In this episode Ken and Gabrielle will talk about the impact of food on how we are doing mentally as well as physically. Food, and the absence or abundance of it, is always present in our lives and in our thinking.

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Pets are part of our family; they are with us through perhaps some of our biggest life moments, they love us unconditionally and consistently show up for us. They are never too busy, overscheduled or don't have time. In this episode Ken and E.B. discuss the complexities of the process when a pet dies.

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The narrative as a play unfolds often has underpinnings of grief and/or non-death loss. Even in comedies! Sometimes, this is obvious and sometimes it's a bit more subtle. The entrance into the characters psyche in the live format that is theatre can be powerful. Also, the "audience as a group" can validate and break down any feelings of isolation the viewer may be having. Mark has been a local to Boston theatre director for over 20 years and in this episode he and Ken discuss the access and education we get into characters management of the loss.

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Breathing is the first thing we do when we are born, the last thing we do before dying and every moment in between. We breathe every day, but do we know how to do it? Do we know what purpose it serves for us beyond the obvious? Do we know how to get maximum benefit and how breathing can impact our mental health? Franny is a yoga instructor who emphasizes the critical nature of breathwork in her practice. She shares her appreciation of breathwork with Ken in this episode.

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Like grief itself there are a great number of misperceptions about what goes on in a counseling session, what people get out of counseling and how counseling may not be for everyone (even though that's what others want for them). Ken Barringer speaks about some of what he's learned in his many years as a licensed mental health counselor with a specialty in grief and loss.

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In this episode, you'll hear Antonio Vargas talk about the pivot he made over twenty years ago from computer programming to working with and in nature. There is much to gain mentally and physically from walking into a landscape of plants and flowers whether you created the space or are the beneficiary of a space created by others. Landscapes naturally slow us down, and seem to demand we pay attention to them whether it's a forest, park, your backyard or one plant on your desk.

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In this episode Ken talks with psychologist and author, Matt Hersh about the growing field of energy psychology. Matt has been practicing for many years using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). These techniques are an evidenced based treatment method. The increased use and efficacy in helping people find relief from suffering is growing within the field of mental health. Matt has also recently published a book on Self-Care for helping professionals called the Thriving Therapist.

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In this episode Ken sits with the Cofounder and CEO of Modern Loss, Rebecca Soffer. They discuss the development of the Global Community that is Modern Loss and how the telling of your story and having it validated is such a pathway to healing. Rebecca blends a warm, caring and a straightforward (at times humorous) approach to moving through grief. They also discuss how she came from a journalism background to speaking internationally on the topic of grief.

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In this episode Ken and Sabbi talk through taking a compassionate approach in connecting with others and using that same perspective to support oneself. Sabbi has a master's degree in Traditions in Yoga and Meditation from SOAS, University of London. She continues to be inspired by these traditions and brings this artistry to her yoga and meditation practice. Sabbi is also trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

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