Gerard talks about losing their son and daughter and having almost died himself, from a cardiac arrest. Gerard was pronounced dead not once but twice in the span of 30 minutes. 

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about being in the depths of despair, losing hope, faith and how to come back from darkness into the light of joy and feeling love again. 

Resources Mentioned

Living Hope book by Gerard Long

https://www.facebook.com/awakeningtogod/
 https://www.instagram.com/awakeningtogod/ 
https://www.youtube.com/c/AwakeningtoGod
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-long-93900633/
 https://twitter.com/atg_ministries 

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Liz Martin’s son and daughter in-law had a healthy pregnancy. When the contractions started, they went to hospital to deliver their baby, but when they got to the hospital, there was no heartbeat.  
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the grief of having a stillborn and the effects it has on the family. We talk about the strength to keep going and hope for the joy of creating a family. 

Martika’s Resources

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Kristine Carlson talks about the loss of her husband Richard. Who cowrote the book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. 
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about Kristine’s new book Heartbroken Open, and how it has helped her through her grief. 

Resources Mentioned

www.kristinecarlson.com
www.dontsweat.com 

Martika’s Resources

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Danny talks about his many years of experience as a funeral service professional before and after covid. 

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how Covid-19 has affected the way the funeral industry handles their dead, from embalming to cremation. 

Resources Mentioned

 [email protected] 

Martika’s Resources

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Tricia lost her daughter, Annabelle 6 years ago. Annabelle died at 6 days old of a two-chamber heart and Trisomy 18. Tricia tells how she found hope in dark times.

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about avoiding the pain of grief, dealing with all the emotions, and moving through the pain. Tricia wrote a book called “When Wishes Change” to share her journey of hope to help others.

Resources Mentioned

Website: www.whenwisheschange.com 

Martika’s Resources

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Harriet talks about the positive effects of doodling: 
helps you relax, 
stay calm and 
express unwanted feelings in a kind way.  

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the different types of doodling, and how to use pictures and mandalas to help you through your grief. 

Grief Doodling is beneficial and for all ages!

Resources Mentioned

www.harriethodgson.com 

Martika’s Resources

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Shelley talks about her 30 years experiences as a nurse and how watching people die helped her become more spiritual and less clinical.  

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about having more discussions around death and the end of life. Shelley shares her stories of caring for the dying and what she’s learned from their passing.  

Resources Mentioned 

www.shelleyfknight.com 

Martika’s Resources

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Christine talks about preparing for our death, getting our plans in place for our own funerals.  

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about death conversations with our families and how important it is to have these discussions before a loved one dies. 

Resources Mentioned

www.soulfulceremonies.com.au

Martika’s Resources 

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Melissa talks about her son’s suicide, the stigma around it, healing her leftover pieces and the signs our loved ones leave behind. 

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the stigma of suicide, stages of grief and how she learned to grow in strength and resilience. Melissa’s Podcast the Left-over Pieces: suicide loss. She felt called to help others into a place of healing. 

Resources Mentioned

https://www.instagram.com/theleftoverpieces/

The leftover Pieces: Suicide loss conversations Podcast 

Martika’s Resources

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After losing her husband, Marie Scott decided to go back to school to become a wellness coach. Her book ‘Finding Meaning and Humor in Widowhood, Firehouses and Organic Vegetables’ was inspired after her husband’s death.

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about memories of our loved ones and to write them down. Marie talks about her ‘7 steps’ course and the power of functional medicine.   

Resources Mentioned

www.mariescottwellness.com

Martika’s Resources 

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