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Joined by writer and author Dr. Kelly S. Thompson, she shares openly about the tumultuous relationship she had with her sister Megan while her sister struggled with addiction, and then about reconnecting prior to losing Megan to cancer. Her story is layered with complex emotions and is one so many will relate to. 

Kelly is the author of the following:

Still, I Cannot Save You, A memoir of sisterhood, love and letting go (Feb 14, 2023)

Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the Forces (2019)

You can find her here: 

kellysthompson.com
[email protected]

www.facebook.com/KellySThompsonWritingandEditing

Twitter: KellyS_Thompson

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Joined by Sheila Squillante, author of the newly released book "All Things Edible, Random, and Odd: Essays on Grief, Love, and Food" joins us to tell the story of losing her dad in her early twenties.

Sheila is open to visiting book clubs or doing readings/book events- reach out to her if you are interested! Find her on IG @sheilasquill, Tiktok @sheilasquillante, or visit her website- www.sheilasquillante.com

To buy her book- https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/sheila-squillante-all-things-edible-random-odd-preorder?fbclid=IwAR0RX1SuqQm1YpstOSl36_w6PE6r9hw6-agPSohnrzvmBtWKi0UKiAteTLE_aem_AQSB9l7UvMz7RwSL1-reqTI4aE7ZTgRcIaqlynXpA36h1pCgT1iqIE-HD54lI4W1_pI

To read an excerpt- https://lithub.com/meals-and-memories-sheila-squillante-on-writing-to-remember-her-father/?fbclid=IwAR3XEa3vV3D5FDDaa7dqkoemIhWeYUJsauMC3dibtnWufq9I78b2Epf0MkM_aem_AQSZyubJJwRjBu6E6veNM9svmT30jucDI3a7zAA0jdTb97Bmoyi5BWfepc3T2xWBfkA

To find Sheila on Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/sheila.squillante?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Or on Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/sheilasquill.bsky.social

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Jill Johnson, author of "Compounding Your Confidence" and founder of Johnson Consulting Services, joins us to discuss the year her incredibly motivated and accomplished career in business was put on pause as she faced two back to back difficult losses. She discusses the way her grief changed her perspective on life, and how she found new purpose when her Mom left her with one final challenge. That challenge led her down a path of legacy work and genealogy research- taking her all over the world.

To connect with Jill, visit her website at www.jcs-usa.com or find her on Social Media and LinkedIn @JillJohnsonUSA

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Joined by Dr. Barbara Hopkinson, founder of A Butterfly's Journey, a nonprofit for resilience after loss, certified advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, speaker and author- we discuss her long winding story of loss from her parents to two babies and later her 21-year-old son followed by her second husband. Her grief took her to the brink of taking her own life, a brink she is grateful she came back from to go on and see her grandchildren born and growing happily.

Barbara is author of a memoir titled “A Butterfly’s Journey… Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child”, and the first in a series of photo books “Faces of Resilience”, as well as co-author of 8 other books. Barbara is a member of IAOTP, LOANI, and GSFE (Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs).

To find or connect with Barbara, visit her website- http://abutterflysjourney.org 
or Contact her for a free 30 minute call:  +1 617-410-6309  You can reach her by email- [email protected] 

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Sara Roccisano from Embolden Adventures tells her journey from working a high power job on Wall St. to a continuous string of job losses and unemployment. Working through the grief of her identity, she re-examined what she wanted out of this life and forged her own entirely different path.

To check out Sara's adventures, inquire about speaking, or information about her upcoming book release, please visit http://www.emboldenadventures.com

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Desiree, a certified grief educator and coach, joins us to openly share the stories of how she lost each of her parents. One to sudden loss, one to a slow decline from a neurologic disease that required Desiree to become a caregiver.  Join us to find the connection that can happen when we talk about our grief and see where in life it takes us.

To connect with Desiree, check out her website, www.desireedoucet.com, or some of her free resources below: 

"Understanding Grief: 12 Essential Insights", anyone may download it here: https://desireedoucet.com/understanding_grief/

A free webinar on "Graceful Grief during the Holidays" - can be accessed here: https://desireedoucet.com/graceful_grief_mc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desiree.doucet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedoucetcoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireedoucet/

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Michael Gershe, comedian and author, was just a baby when his life was changed forever by a drunk driver. We discuss the long lasting impacts of the accident and the ways grief has continued to show up in his life. Michael shares with us how he is a comedian and a public speaker against drunk driving, and how he has processed his grief over his lifetime.

To follow or get in touch with Michael, find him on Facebook @MichaelGershe, on Instagram @GershePix, or at his website www.themagicoflife.org

His book, "The Magic of Life: A Son's Story of Hope after Tragedy, Grief, and a Speedo" can be found on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. 

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Shelly Edwards Jorgensen, author of the memoir "Beautiful Ashes", joins me for a conversation about surviving domestic violence, sexual assault, and homicide.  We also discuss the flaws in the criminal justice system that often re-traumatizes victims and in Shelly's case, did not actively protect her.

To find Shelly's memoir, go to her website, www.beautifulashesmemoir.com. 

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Lucy's Dad Brian joins us to share her story and spread awareness about DIPG. He gives an honest look into what it means to be a grieving Dad and continues to share Lucy with the world while fundraising for treatment advances. You can find more about their story at their website http://www.lucyslegacy.net/#/ or on Facebook @Lucy's Legacy. To learn more about DIPG or donate to the lifesaving research being done, check out https://rundipg.org/

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When Jana lost her Mom at just 20 years old she was on the brink of adulthood, closing one chapter and beginning the next. We talk to her much later, 24 years after her mother's death and discuss all that has happened in that time- including her work as a psychotherapist and how her personal grief helped her validate and comfort others.

You can find Jana as the host of the Podcast, She Illuminated, or at her website, www.janafuchscoaching.com

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