Heroes in Grief

This week I asked for folks to send me questions that I could answer on the podcast, so I answer a couple & I also share some great news about the podcast!

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Heroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.com

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Rosanne Norris embarked on a spiritual path, in 2018, after her thirty-year-old son, Lee, passed from an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. She is an affiliate leader for an international, non-profit organization, called Helping Parents Heal, a support group for parents.

Rosanne is the author of the book, beLEEve, a Journey of Loss, Healing, and Hope (2020), and a contributor to several anthologies: Ordinary Oneness, The Simplicity of Everyday Love, Grace and Hope (2021), Gathering at the Doorway, An Anthology of Signs, Visits, and Messages from the Afterlife (2022), Ignite Your Inner Fire (2023), Awaken Your Magic, Real Life Manifestation Journeys (2024, Paws and Purpose, Inspiring Animal Tales of Healing and Transformation (2024), Finding Your Path, Illuminated Adventures in Spiritual Awakening and Growth (2024)) and Guided by Spirit, A Quest for Self-Discovery, Insight, and Illumination (2024). Rosanne was featured in the award-winning documentary, “Rinaldi,” the story of Brazilian trans-communication researcher, Sonia Rinaldi, who for over thirty years has brought through images and voices from deceased loved ones.

Additionally, Rosanne is a Reiki Master, and a certified grief educator, trained by the world-renowned, David Kessler.

She can be reached at [email protected]

Book - beLEEve, a Journey of Loss, Healing, and Hope: https://amzn.to/3B3BZUc

Helping Parents Heal Binghamton, NY Chapter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpingparentshealbinghamton

Rinaldi Documentary: RINALDI | We Don't Die Films

Sandra Champlain: Sandra Champlain's We Don't Die

David Kessler: www.grief.com

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Dolores Cruz is the author of two books—Look Around: A Mother’s Journey from Grief and Despair to Healing and Hope, and A Bird Called Wisdom—both written after the sudden death of her 24-year-old son, Eric. She has also published two articles with HuffPost on the topic of grief. She is a Certified Grief Educator and has completed certification as a Grief Yoga instructor.

Dolores continues to honor Eric by volunteering as a facilitator with two grief support groups. The Cruz Family has also provided a music scholarship in Eric’s name at Neighborhood Music School in Los Angeles.

More about Dolores:

Books:

Look Around: A Mother's Journey from Grief and Despair to Healing and Hope - https://amzn.to/4fOHDbv

A Bird Called Wisdom: https://amzn.to/40PtQNE

Website - https://www.doloreslookaround.com/

Blog - https://doloreslookaround.blogspot.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dolorescruzauthor/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550080924331

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dolorescruzauthor?lang=en

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Christine Bailor-Goodlander, BA, RN, BCTMB, LMT, MLD-C, Transformational Life Coach, End of Life Doula:

As a Transformational Life Coach, Christine has trained with The Nurse Coach Collective and The Brave Thinking Institute (Mary Morrisey). Helping individuals discover their limiting beliefs and assisting them in getting past them, is the goal of coaching. Facilitating the uncovering of the internal paradigms that are holding one back from living the life they desire and deserve. The road to self-discovery is not paved with the dialogue of others but of what one finds deep within themself. As an End of Life Doula, she has trained with INELDA as an EOLD and DoulaGivers as a Certified End of Life Doula, Care Consultant and Elder Care Consultant. Christine is a member of the National End of Life Doula Alliance and a Grief Coach. Christine uses her coaching skills to help grieving individuals and those facing death, so that they can move towards transitioning with peace and understanding and so that the grieving can do the same. (www.empyreanendoflife.com) (www.liveyourbestlifecoaching.net)

She is also the owner of The Body Essential Holistic Wellness Center (www.thebodyessential.net), located in Williamsville, New York. She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999, when she placed her full-time nursing career aside to pursue another area of healthcare. She is a Registered Professional Nurse and a Board- Certified Licensed Massage Therapist, holding licensure in New York and Pennsylvania, She graduated from Sisters' Hospital School of Nursing in 1985 and the New York Institute of Massage in 1999. Christine continued her education at St. Joseph's College in Maine in Health Care Administration, Siena Heights University, in Michigan in Applied Science and the CORE Institute in Tallahassee, Florida. Christine has been trained in a wide spectrum of massage practices and has chosen to specialize in Medical, Sports, Rehabilitation and Oncology Massage, pursuing certifications in these areas. She is ACOLS trained in Lymphatic Drainage and CETI trained as a Cancer Exercise Specialist.

As one of only two CORE Certified Structural Integrative Therapists in the Western New York area, Christine provides clients with an individual treatment regime, combining her specialized skills to obtain maximum benefit from the work. Christine is a past member of the faculty at the New York Institute of Massage and has also served as a Teaching Assistant in several settings. She is a Continuing Educator and the owner of BE Continuing Education, which offers a variety of CE programs for massage therapists. She is an active member of American Massage Therapy Association, where she served on the Executive Committee as the 23/24 National Association President, Society for Oncology Massage and American Holistic Nurses Association. Christine is a previously a BOD member of AMTA NY and past BOD member of the National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists. 

Personal responsibility is highly valued by Christine and this is evident in her work, as she encourages her clients to explore what their bodies are saying to them and to discover the why behind it. She encourages her clients to take an active role in their healing process. Her clientele covers a wide demographic, and everyone is welcomed equally across the spectrum. Christine has gathered a highly qualified group of practitioners to provide services out of The Body Essential, where they strive to remain at the forefront of the holistic healthcare world to always bring their clients the best in health and wellness services in the Western New York region.

Kerry Ybarra, BSN, RN, Reiki Practitioner, End of Life Doula:

I graduated from nursing school in 2015, and began my career as a nurse on a medical/surgical unit. As a nurse, I often saw suffering where there need not be. As medical professionals, our goal is to do everything possible to keep someone alive. What happens when that is no longer possible? Everyone panics and we allow fear to take over, instead of seeing death as a natural human process. Being born means we all must die.

I ignored my calling then, however I would take care of patients on hospice and would sneak into their rooms and remind them they were on their way to meet loved ones they had lost.

Covid came, which ultimately ended my career in the hospital and I switched to homecare nursing. It was there, I met a patient who will forever be very dear to my heart. He was dying of terminal cancer. He was young and he did not want to leave his wife of 17 years and 12 year old son. I naturally felt pulled to guide him through the dying process. I felt like this is my soul’s work. After he passed I knew that this is why I am here.

I completed the INELDA death doula course in November 2023 to become a trained Death Doula. I have since worked with clients and their families to help ease the intense suffering that comes during death. I believe, death is not a medical event, it is a human event meant to be shared with those closest to us and the higher power calling us home. It is in the sacred space created in the end that allows families to feel comfortable discussing their hopes, fears, and wished in a way that creates intention and closure while incorporating wellness, peace, and beauty. I work with individuals and their families as a journey guide through advance care planning, resources, and support as well as a spiritual guide. I help them navigate through hospice, vigil, and the grieving process with compassion, love, support and understanding that this is a sacred time.

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Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingrief

Heroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.com

Contact Tom: [email protected]

Tom's GriefTalks page: https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalks

You also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you!

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Soulmates Tom & Warren talk about Warren's angel child Nolan & his amazing talents, men's grief & the stigma of grief in our society.

Links for Nolan:

Nolan's Spotify Channel: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yDDSqXwz4bwQ8pzWoDZ2T?si=haLI-hXMSQClRQ0MpN0Ryw

Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund: www.nolangibbons.org

Helping Fathers Heal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/381539785967854

Helping Parents Heal: www.helpingparentsheal.org

Compassionate Friends: www.compassionatefriends.org

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Heroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.com

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You also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you!

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Lisa K. Boehm’s life was forever changed when her daughter Katie died in a car accident. Despite the immense heartache, Lisa found a way to rebuild her life with gratitude and intentional living, honoring her daughter's memory. She is the author of Journey to HEALING: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss, a certified grief educator, and the creator of The Angel Moms Podcast, where she helps bereaved mothers carry their pain and rediscover joy. Lisa speaks on resilience, sharing her message of hope, healing, and human connection.

Website: www.griefsupportformoms.com

Email: [email protected]

Book: https://amzn.to/3UkDqE7

Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingrief

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Sara Rian is an American poet, self-published author, mother, wife, licensed therapist, and griever living in Metro Detroit. She has been drawn to grief poetry ever since her mother's death in 2018. Her mother embraced the power of words through her own love notes and poems and had always wanted to publish a book. As a mental health professional, suicide loss survivor, and grieving human, Sara shares her work with others to let them know that they are not alone in their big love or big grief. This has also been a way for her to help make her mother’s wish come true as she is the inspiration behind every poem and book.

Book: Find Me There: https://amzn.to/3YfkxDJ

Book: Loving The Gone: https://amzn.to/3YgomZH

Book: We Are Carried: https://amzn.to/3A6KCNl

Book: When Bones Bloom: https://amzn.to/40bCkyf

Book: My Momma Has A Momma Too: https://amzn.to/407dsYH

Sara's website: https://www.sararianbooks.com/

Sara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_rian_books/

Sara's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553870953082

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Heroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.com

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From Kelly...I am a Pet Loss Grief Coach and Certified Grief Educator, honored to walk with others through the challenging journey of pet loss. Having supported many individuals and families, and navigated my own losses, I am dedicated to addressing topics in pet loss that often go unspoken. My passion is in writing about the many unique aspect of pet loss and offering pet parents both compassionate understanding and valuable insights.

Kelly's website: www.griefeverafter.com

Grief Ever After Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/griefeverafter

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Christina Stiverson is a certified grief coach, retired US Air Force officer, fitness professional, and President of Foundation for Addie’s Research. Christina became passionate about rare pediatric cancer research and helping other mothers through grief after her 3-year-old daughter passed away in 2016. Her transformational story recently captured the hearts of millions when she was featured by Tony Robbins on his Time to Rise Summit. Amidst her volunteer work and coaching business, Christina finds immense joy in her life as a wife and mother to her three beautiful girls. 

In this episode Christina shares her story of how she turned the worst moment of her life into her most rewarding, and how she reshaped the pain of her daughter’s death. She also talks with us about her experience taking an end-of-life class and how it helps her live more in the present moment.  

Combined with her extensive background, personal story, and gratitude mindset, Christina is dedicated to helping others lead an extraordinary life empowered by loss and driven by self-discovery. 

Episode Links: 

Coaching Website:  https://www.graduategrief.com 

Foundation for Addie’s Research: https://www.addiesresearch.org 

Tony Robbins Priming: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/priming 

Christina’s e-mail: [email protected]

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Tom, Dolores & Anne-marie discuss the book Shining Light Parents Speak from Helping Parents Heal.

What are the odds that the four mothers behind this book (all formerly strangers) each have a son ‘on the other side’, who passed in a single-vehicle vehicle accident?

A hopeful new book launched at the annual conference for non-profit grief support group, Helping Parents Heal Inc, will help thousands of parents globally who have lost a child – as well as many others living with profound grief.

Based on interviews with 130 parents around the world, the book was created by four ‘shining light’ parents who have each had children cross over, and published by Mark Pitstick MA DC,1 who has a long-term interest in afterlife research.

A child’s passing is said to be the most difficult of all losses, and yet these 130 ‘shining light parents have each managed to infuse their lives with meaning, love, joy and grace.

Some have lost multiple children; others have lost only children – all precious souls who continue to communicate and make their presence known from the other side.

Free Kindle download of the book until 10/1//24: https://amzn.to/3ztnRmG

Anne-marie's links:

Instagram at artforharry_by_annemarie (www.instagram.com/artforharry_by_annemarie/)

TikTok at Art for Harry (www.tiktok.com/@artfofnhf9k)

Dolores' link:

Website: https://www.doloreslookaround.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolores-cruz-9505054b/

Blog: https://doloreslookaround.blogspot.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolorescruzauthor/

Book: Look Around: A Mother's Journey from Grief and Despair to Healing and Hope

Book: A Bird Called Wisdom: Poems on Grief, Transformation, and Renewal

Helping Parents Heal: www.helpingparentsheal.org

Mark Pitstick: Soul Proof - If you really knew, how would you live?

Suzanne Giesemann: www.suzannegiesmann.com

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Contact Tom: [email protected]

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Thank you!!!