In this episode, Christian talks about his Grandpa Lonnie. After Chris’s biological dad left the family, Lonnie took on the father figure role in Christian’s life. We talk about that dynamic, trying to make our deceased loved ones proud and navigating loss during times when your personal relationships are going through changes.

In this mini episode, I had the honor of talking with Lindsay Cercone, who is a Death Doula in the Boston area. Lindsay explains what exactly a Death Doula is, the schooling she went through, her experience thus far, and her goal of normalizing the death conversation. You can find Lindsay on Instagram @ritualrootsholistic and on her website www.ritualroots.net

Today, Wendy tells us all about the life and love of her mom, Gwynna, who passed away unexpectedly in 2013. We discuss the extremely difficult day that she passed and how it impacted Wendy, Gwynna’s own struggles when her own mom died, and the power of a strong, tight knit family.

Today’s mini episode is all about my favorite coping mechanism: yoga and meditation. I talk about what got me into my practice, my personal recommendations if you’re newly into yoga, and trying aerial yoga. Enjoy and namaste!

Alycia shares the love and loss of two extremely important men in her life. Her older brother, Dougie, and her dad, Doug SR, who passed within 7 weeks of each other in 2011. We discuss grieving differently for separate people, managing anger after loss and the importance of honoring your loved ones in the little ways. You can find Alycia on Instagram @heavenaffiliated_alyciabolanes and on TikTok @alyciabolanes

On the first not-so-mini, mini episode, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Psychic Medium, Alycia Bolanes. Alycia’s firsthand experience with grief motivated her to help others through mediumship. We talk about connecting to Spirit, handling skeptics, the dreams she has for her future, and so much more. You can find Alycia on Instagram @heavenaffiliated_alyciabolanes and on TikTok @alyciabolanes

For our first Father’s Day episode, I had the great pleasure of talking with Tim about his dad, Guy. We discuss his dad being diagnosed with ALS (before the ice bucket challenge), finding his way out of self alienation and into his safe coping mechanisms, and becoming a father without his father physically beside him. One big take away: it’s okay to cry with your kids! Also, you can see Tim’s art on instagram @ichor_ink

**BOOK REC TIME!** Today, I’m talking about the first book I read that helped me understand my grief and my fear of death a little more. “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory” by Caitlin Doughty

In this episode, my brother and I are talking together for the very first time about our mom, Colleen; her life, her death and the lasting effects she had on both of us. We get extremely honest and open about our childhood, generational alcoholism, and finding our ways to healthy coping mechanisms. Trigger warning at the top of the episode.