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In this special minisode of Morning Sips and Soul Shifts, we’re taking a few minutes to honor Father’s Day.

I want this to be an opportunity for us to acknowledge the complicated emotions so many of us experience on Father’s Day and beyond. The episode is all about providing you some much needed comfort and support for grieving your dad or father figure.

I’m also offering up some gentle, grounding ways to take care of yourself and honor your father today, while also providing a really important perspective shift I have no doubt will help you take some of the pressure off.

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Today we’re welcoming Kelsey Mora, a Child Life Specialist and Therapist, to chat all about the intricacies of navigating grief with children.

The conversation covers Kelsey's personal and professional journey, starting from her teenage years when she lost a friend to leukemia, to her current role in private practice. We explore the balance between honesty and hope when discussing serious health issues and death with children, and the importance of clear and age-appropriate communication.

You’ll gain SUCH valuable insights into effective strategies for supporting grieving children and engaging in difficult conversations about loss and illness.

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In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, we’re exploring the complex emotions us grievers face when we begin to experience joy after a significant loss. And, how difficult it can be to tap into and relearn what joy even is and means now.

We chat about the guilt often associated with feeling happiness post-loss, and I serve you practical advice on integrating joy into a grief-stricken life. This episode is here to be a gentle guide toward finding balance and healing after loss.

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Today we’re welcoming Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss as she so vulnerably and thoughtfully shares her experience with infertility, miscarriages, and failed adoptions—and how she’s redefining motherhood.

The episode delves into how these experiences impacted her marriage, self-worth, and what it means to not have the motherhood experience she had always dreamed of. And, how she’s navigating this now.

She also offers incredibly helpful and impactful guidance on coping with this grief—the silent grief, if you will—the value of seeking support, and finding acceptance amidst it all. 

This powerful chat finishes up with Elizabeth telling us how she has turned this pain into purpose, emphasizing what healing and growth through adversity has looked like for her.

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In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts we’re digging into the sudden and overwhelming waves of grief that can strike during everyday activities. Doing laundry, scrolling on social media, at the grocery store, a TV show… it feels like anything could be a trigger.

So, let’s take a few minutes to talk about why these grief waves occur, how they affect our nervous system, and I’m also offering up practical advice and five helpful strategies to manage and ride through them.

Remember, my friend: grief is a non-linear process, so be super gentle with yourself and allow the waves to go and come—it’s an important part of the healing process!

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Today we’re digging into the hefty topic of facing uncertainty and the unknown after experiencing loss.

In this conversation we’re talking about why the unknown can be especially painful and scary for us as grievers, but also how it also has the potential to be our greatest teacher and a space for personal growth rather than a source of fear.

Today is all about reframing our approach to the unknown, and we talk about some practical steps you can put into practice right now like creating rituals, following micro desires, and how to cultivate self-trust.

The episode is all about providing you comfort and empowerment, reminding you of your inherent resilience and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead—even in the midst of grief.

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Today on Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts we’re digging into the emotional complexities of navigating the birthdays of our loved ones who have died.

On a personal note, my parents’ birthdays are on May 20th and 23rd—so this has been heavy on my heart lately. But, that just made me want to talk about it more and, hopefully, validate you if you’re feeling some angst and sadness around your loved one’s birthday, too.

I’m all about making you feel seen and loved on in this episode today, so we’re kicking this conversation off with a little perspective on why these days can be particularly painful (outside of the obvious). And, I’m providing some practical mindset shifts and five tangible strategies to help you cope.

The episode serves as a heartfelt reminder that there is no right way to grieve, and every emotion and memory tied to these milestones is valid and significant.

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I’m excited to introduce a Life With Grief guest that does some INCREDIBLE work—and is unlike any other guest we’ve had on before.

Ashley Spence is a motivational speaker, victim advocate, and founder of DNA Justice Project; a non-profit that focuses on educating the public and policy makers on the value of forensic DNA in the criminal justice system.

When Ashley was a 19-year-old college student, she was the victim of a brutal home invasion and rape that nearly took her life. She never saw her attacker's face, and it was a cold case for seven years until he was caught through a forensic DNA match.

For Ashley, the levels of grief around this are deep, raw, painful and complex, and we dig into all of this in our conversation.

She now testifies all over the country to support legislation that will maximize the use of forensic DNA and advanced DNA technology, and she has worked globally to spark conversations on how to come together to put an end to sexual violence.

Ashley’s story is truly one of incredible bravery, profound healing, and taking inspired actions.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about a home invasion and sexual assault.

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In this special minisode of Morning Sips and Soul Shifts, we’re taking a few minutes to honor Mother’s Day.

I’m first sharing the quick origin story behind Mother’s Day with you—because many might not know the inspiring story behind it, AND it’s going to be an important piece to something I share with you later on in the episode. Trust me, you’ll want to hear this—it’s an important mindset shift for days like this!

But overall, I want this to be an opportunity for us to acknowledge the complicated emotions so many of us experience on Mother’s Day, and beyond. The episode is all about providing you some much needed comfort and support for grieving your mom or mother figure—and, complex feelings related to motherhood in general.

I’m also offering up five gentle, grounding ways to take care of yourself and honor your mother today, while also providing a really important perspective shift I have no doubt will help you take some of the pressure off.

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Today we’re addressing one of the most common, invasive emotions we can feel as we’re grieving: anger.

In this episode we’re breaking anger down so we can better understand and cope with it as we’re grieving, and beyond. 

As a very natural part of the grieving process—but also being one of the most difficult emotions to cope with—I’m giving you some practical strategies, tools, and mindset shifts for managing and metabolizing your anger. 

You’ll be guided on how to honor your anger, while also working towards healing and reclaiming your power after going through something devastating—whatever that looks like for you. The episode serves as a compassionate guide for those grappling with anger during or after a loss, providing both solace and actionable advice. 

I've been there myself, y'all. Anger can be so overwhelming and seep into so many aspects of our life. But remember, we're in this together. 

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