Grieving Gracefully with Kelly Podcast

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In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon, a certified grief educator, discusses the powerful role that connection plays in healing after loss. Guest Reshma Kearney shares her courageous story of losing her husband to suicide, becoming a solo parent, and rebuilding her life through mindfulness, community, and compassion.

Together, Kelly and Reshma explore how grief reshapes identity, the necessity of self-care, and practical, accessible steps to find healing after heartbreak. This inspiring conversation highlights different ways to practice mindfulness, the transformative power of gratitude journaling, and the deep emotional shifts that occur when we walk through grief instead of around it.

Reshma reminds us that grief never truly leaves—but it transforms, teaching us invaluable lessons about resilience, presence, and unconditional love.

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How connection fosters healing during grief

Mindfulness practices that support emotional recovery

The emotional shifts that come with deep loss

How gratitude and journaling can anchor you in resilience

Practical steps for embracing connection and community after loss

00:00 Introduction to Grieving Gracefully

Reshma Kearney is a Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Healing Guide who helps individuals navigate grief and mental health challenges through mindfulness and connection. After losing her husband to suicide, she found herself rebuilding life as a widow and solo parent while supporting her children’s healing.

Through her journey, Reshma discovered the transformative power of mindfulness and community in processing grief and building resilience. Today, she shares these tools through mentorship, mindfulness circles, and workshops, creating safe spaces for healing. She is passionate about mental health awareness, grief support, and reminding others that healing isn’t about moving on—it’s about moving forward with love.

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In this episode, Kelly is joined by grief and trauma psychologist Dr. Heather Taylor for a powerful and compassionate conversation about the silence and stigma around grief. Together, they explore how grief impacts identity, the myths behind the "five stages," and the importance of allowing grief to take up space.

Whether you're grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insights, encouragement, and real talk about navigating loss and finding yourself again.

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Why grief feels so isolating

How to move from surviving to truly living after loss

Simple mindset shifts that support healing

What Dr. Taylor’s personal journey taught her about love, loss, and purpose

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Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in Washington state, grief specialist, and unapologetic truth-teller when it comes to loss, healing, and what it really means to move forward. As the host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast and founder of Grief is the New Normal Psychological Services, Dr. Heather is on a mission to help people stop whispering about grief—and start owning it, honoring it, and healing through it. With a powerful mix of clinical expertise, lived wisdom, and let’s-get-real energy, she helps people understand that grief isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a process to feel. Through her newest venture, the Professional Grief Collective, she’s also shaking up the mental health space by empowering clinicians, healers and coaches to better support the grieving clients they serve.

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Balancing work while grieving can feel impossible. The emotional weight of loss affects focus, energy, and motivation—but many workplaces don’t acknowledge how deeply grief impacts employees. So, how do you navigate work when you're struggling, and how can companies create a culture of support?

In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly sits down with Janet, founder of The Motherlove Project, to discuss the challenges of grieving while working. They explore why grief doesn’t follow a schedule, how it affects mental and physical health, and what workplaces can do to better support employees through loss.

Janet shares her personal grief journey and provides real, actionable advice for both employees and leaders. Whether you’re grieving or want to better support a coworker, this episode is filled with valuable insights on navigating grief in the workplace.

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Janet has spent over 20 years helping organizations manage change and tackle complex issues. After experiencing deep personal loss, she founded The Motherlove Project, a global platform for motherless daughters. She’s also the co-founder of Bloomwell Partners, which helps workplaces become more compassionate and grief-informed. Janet holds master’s degrees in Arts and Public Administration from Queen’s University. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario, with her partner Meghan and their two daughters.

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Grief can feel like a battle between holding on and moving forward. Society often tells us to "move on," but what if that’s not the answer?

In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon sits down with Litsa Williams, grief therapist and co-founder of What’s Your Grief, to unpack the emotional tension between grieving and rebuilding life after loss. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “get back to normal” or guilt for finding joy again, this conversation is for you.

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If you’ve been struggling with the fear of forgetting or feel stuck between the past and the future, this episode offers reassurance, understanding, and tools to help you navigate life after loss.

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Grief doesn’t just change our emotions—it can reshape our entire sense of self. In this powerful episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly sits down with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a licensed counseling and sport psychologist, to explore how loss impacts identity and how we can rebuild after deep grief.

Together, they discuss the emotional and psychological shifts that come with loss, common misconceptions about grief, and practical strategies for navigating the journey of self-discovery. Dr. Trujillo shares insights on embracing change with self-compassion, the importance of community, and how to find strength in the midst of uncertainty.

Whether you’re currently grieving or reflecting on how loss has shaped you, this episode offers valuable guidance, validation, and hope.

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Dr. Trujillo is a counseling and sport psychologist in private practice in Denver, CO. She specializes in working with current and former athletes and performers on issues related to grief and loss, eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, identity development, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and performance psychology.

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00:00 Welcome to Grieving Gracefully

In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon speaks with Lisa, grief activist and founder of Reimagining Grief, about the unpredictable nature of grief waves. They explore how these waves affect us emotionally, physically, and mentally, while sharing practical tools for managing them with self-compassion and awareness.

Kelly and Lisa discuss the role of breath work, emotional expression, and vulnerability in healing. They also provide guidance on preparing for grief triggers and shifting societal perceptions of grief. Through personal stories and expert insights, this episode offers meaningful advice for those navigating loss.

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00:00 – Introduction to Grieving Gracefully with Kelly

Lisa Keefauver, MSW is a Grief Activist who transformed her personal and professional experiences with loss into a mission to reimagine grief. As host of a top-rated grief podcast, TEDx and keynote speaker, adjunct professor, and author of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss, she is expanding our collective story of grief.

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In this insightful episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon, a certified grief educator, sits down with Jessica Lynn, a renowned psychic medium, to explore the mysteries of the afterlife and how we can continue our connection with loved ones beyond this physical world.

Jessica shares her personal journey into mediumship, which began after the loss of her beloved Nana. She opens up about her experiences receiving messages from the spirit world, what happens after we pass, and the concept of a life review. Throughout this heartfelt discussion, Jessica provides practical tools to help those grieving recognize signs from their loved ones, raise their vibration, and embrace the presence of spirit in their daily lives.

If you've ever wondered about life after death, how to feel closer to a loved one who has passed, or how spirit communicates with us, this episode is filled with comfort, clarity, and hope for your grief journey.

🔹 00:00 | Introduction to Grieving Gracefully

🔹 00:45 | Exploring the Afterlife with Jessica Lynn

🔹 01:16 | Jessica's Journey to Mediumship

🔹 06:22 | Messages from the Other Side

🔹 11:07 | Understanding Life After Death

🔹 16:48 | Connecting with Spirits and Recognizing Signs

🔹 29:21 | Daily Practices for Peace and Connection

🔹 34:05 | Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Jessica has read for celebrities, professional athletes, musicians, and business owners. Her incredible work has been featured on The Morning Show on Channel 7, 7News, The Australian, Marie Claire, Mamamia, and Body+Soul. She conducts her readings online to connect with people all over the world.

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In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly sits down with Dr. Joshua Black, a leading expert in grief dreams, to explore the role dreams play in the grieving process. Josh shares his personal journey of loss and how a profound dream about his late father transformed his healing.

Together, they discuss different types of grief dreams, their meanings, and how they reflect our emotions. They also address common concerns, such as why some people don’t remember dreams of their loved ones, and share practical tips for processing and interpreting these experiences.

Whether you’ve had a vivid dream of a lost loved one or are longing for one, this episode offers hope, insights, and comfort.

Joshua Black, PhD, is a grief and bereavement researcher, speaker, educator, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His research focuses on grief dreams and continuing bonds after loss, as well as bereavement in the context of homelessness. As one of the leading academic experts in grief dreams—dreams of the deceased—Dr. Black is dedicated to raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon and its impact on the grieving process.

00:00 – Introduction to Grieving Gracefully with Kelly

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In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, I sit down with grief expert and author Brooke Carlock to discuss the loneliness that often comes with grief. Brooke shares her personal journey and how it led her to support others navigating loss.

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This conversation offers support and guidance for anyone struggling with grief or supporting a loved one through loss.

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