Today we are discussing the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Our goal in this episode is to begin moving the conversation out of the dark and allow survivors to grieve without guilt or shame.

We have two incredible guests today. The courageous father Robert Torrano, who was willing to share about the loss of his Son David to suicide.

And Bradford Leary, the grief counselor and Thanatologist from Hospice of the Valley San Jose, a Division of Sutter Care at Home, who is helping guide Robert through his grief journey.

I'd like to thank our sponsors, Darlene Fisher - Life Celebrations and Los Gatos Memorial Park.

Our guest today is Dr Erin Hartnett has completed both a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degrees.  She specializes in combining the healing properties of both of these treatment options.  She has been in private practice for the last six years.

She treats anxiety, grief, stress, pain, and insomnia using acupuncture, herbal formulas and nutrition. 

What many do not know is that your body also reacts to Grief and that there are physical treatment Dr. Erin can apply to help with your grief process.

You'll get to hear about this amazing process and many other health related topics.

Dr Erin is committed and passionate about helping you on this journey of a longer, healthier life.

What most people are unaware of is how grief and loss are amplified during the holiday season. 

In this episode of Guiding Grief, you will learn methods and of resources to help you or your loved one better cope with their grief through the holidays.

Today we welcome Amy Daly and Kristina Swanson, experts in their respective fields from Hospice of the Valley a Division of Sutter Care at Home.  We are honored to have them on guiding grief to share their expertise.

This Episode our focus is making sure that we have an opportunity to use this platform to talk to individuals about preparing themselves for the holidays.

Please like and share this post with others who may need to hear this at their time of loss or anticipated loss.

Our Guest today is Nick Sanchez. Nick is a Silicon Valley native who has been curious about human interaction and how we connect since a young age. As a lover of the arts and philosophy, Nick spends many hours gathering as much information as possible about how meaning, purpose, death, and existence impact our daily lives on an individual and communal level. 

After becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Nick began honing in his therapeutic skills within the Existential Humanistic Community, and is currently seeing clients in his Private Practice while continuing to study under the leading minds within the Existential Humanistic Community.

Episode One of a series of interviews and conversations are the one thing we ALL have or will experience that no one is talking about.   GRIEF

Today I talk with Ryan Wright; 

 Ryan believes that one of the main reasons God put him on the planet is to help people in the midst of crisis.   

He has 30 years of Pastoral experience in 3 different church communities.  And is currently on staff at Bethel Church in San Jose CA and serves as a volunteer Chaplain with the Santa Clara Police Department.  

Ryan served as a chaplain, after 9/11, at ground zero in New York City immediately following the attacks on the World Trade Center.  

He speaks often in our community at public events and is called regularly by community leaders to help in crisis situations.  Ryan also works with several local funeral homes and conducts 3-6 funerals a month assisting families who are going through personal crisis and loss.