As we discuss the difficulties of experiencing loss, however large or small your loss might be. It is important to discuss the resources that will help you get through the unfamiliar feelings and emotions. Talking about the process that you go through can allow you to move forward in your life, even if it is one step at a time. This involves a transformation of thought and feeling that is the goal of getting unstuck from the pain you are experiencing

In our conversations we focused on the places and situations where grief might show up for you and how you can recognize and approach the pain you will experience when grief enters.

Monday Morning Conversations with Nancy and Dan explore why having difficult conversations can help you when you are dealing with grief and loss.

We dive into the story of the loss of our daughter and how it affected our lives going forward. Find out how we were able to handle a loss that no parent ever wants to consider.

A few years ago we started a radio program about Being with Grief and having the difficult conversations we tend to avoid. How to get better at having them and what grief can do that prevents us from living the life that we were meant to. We invite you to listen to our story about the journey that grief took us on after we lost our 17 year old daughter and how we found meaning purpose and joy again.

On this episode,our returning guest Jenn Closi updates us on the work she is doing as the president of SN COPS, Southern Nevada Concerns of Police Survivors organization. Jenn, the mother of two lost her husband Phil during the COVID pandemic. She fought to have Phil’s death classified as a line of duty death and now she helps other families who have lost their loved one.

Jenn Closi is a returning guest who updates us on her work as president of the Southern Nevada Concerns of Police Survivors. Jenn, a mother of two works with the survivors of police personnel who have died in a line of duty death. After her husband, Phil’s death due to Covid during the pandemic, Jenn fought to have his name recognized. Now she helps others find a life of meaning and purpose after loss.

On this episode, we interview our friend Binesikwe who works in the ancient healing traditions of yoga, massage and more. Find out the interesting connection and observations she makes between healing, wellness and grief

Andy Campbell joins us for a conversation about the resilience needed to face the trauma that we face throughout our lives. Andy shares some of his core values that helped him bridge the losses that can get you stuck in grief. The music that was edited from this episode was 38 Special - Hold on Loosely and the conversation revealed that if you hold on too tight you might not be available to grab the lifeline that just might be available.

Initial disclaimer - Spotify does not allow our thematic music selection to be included. We mention and advise you if you listen to Peter Paul and Mary’s song - Don’t laugh at me for context to this episode.

Marilyn Shannon is a returning guest with a lot to say about how connection needs empathy to allow true communication to occur.