first things first, i think we recorded this episode the day my dad died. so, thats weird.

secondly, this episode is very light hearted even though it is about some pretty heavy shit. thats just how we do things.

for everyone navigating life through cancer, because we don't do grief "right"

you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person

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This episode is dedicated to Socks the cat.

for everyone who needs a little spiritual awakening, because we don't do grief "right"

join me and Meredith as we talk about grief, healing, inner child work and a little witchy shit.

Thank you for your patience. It is very much appreciated!

Meredith's website: meredithkelly.com

instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/_meredith_kelly/

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for the ones who hold everyone else together, because we don't do grief "right"

being the strong one is a heavy thing to carry.

sometimes saying "no" is the strongest thing you can do.

you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person.

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Idaliz Romero is an author, widow advocate, and the founder of Bloom After Loss. After experiencing the loss of her husband, she discovered that journaling became more than a way to process grief. It became the path that helped her rediscover herself and her purpose.

Today, she gently walks alongside other widows, encouraging them to put their hearts on paper, honor their loved ones, and believe that life can bloom again after loss. Through her books, social media community, and authentic storytelling, Idaliz offers hope, compassion, and a safe place for women to remember they are not alone.

Her message is simple: every story matters, every heart deserves hope, and every new beginning starts one page at a time.

Here is her website:

https://bloomingafterloss.com/

for everyone who doesn't want to feel it, to heal it. Because we don't do grief "right"

I thought healing would feel like relief.

i was.....so very wrong.

you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person.

@mourningpeoplepodcast

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for everyone who convinces themselves that indecision is safer than pain, because we don't do grief "right"

the path to self-discovery changes how you see things.

you start noticing how often good people sacrifice themselves for others.

there's grief in healing......

there's grief in realizing what you accepted for far too long.

and yes, i quit my job.

you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person

@mourningpeoplepodcast

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for those of us who blur the line between "who are you" and "who am I." Because we don't do grief right, and sometimes we don't do healing right either.

find me on the socials @mourningpeoplepodcast

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you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person.

p.s. i love my mom. but my therapist taught me that even if me and my mom have a good relationship, there are still abandonment wounds. who would have guessed ?

this episode discusses child loss and addiction. please listen with care.

Today I sit down with Misty Parenzan, a Christian author, speaker, wife of 23 years, and mom of nine who is passionate about faith, marriage, healing, and redemption. After overcoming trauma and a decade-long addiction, she now shares raw, hope-filled messages about God’s transforming power. Misty is the author of He Was Always There and The Unoffendable Wife, and loves encouraging women, marriages, and families to pursue healing, freedom, and deep connection.

www.mistyparenzan.com

@mistyparenzan

you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person.

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@mourningpeoplepodcast

for everyone who has a really hard time with waiting because we don't do grief "right"

sometimes we just need to breathe. sometimes we just need a friend to sit in discomfort with us and remind us that we're safe.

thats what this is for. i hope it helps.

reach out anytime you feel that pull

@mourningpeoplepodcast

you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person

for everybody who doesn't do grief "right"

Today I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Wade Simmons, a Filmmaker, funeral service provider, and entreprenuer from Chicago.

He lives by this motto: "Everybody is somebody" Talking with him you really get to know that this is something he truly feels.

He graduted from Worsham College of Mortuary science in 2018 and from Flash Point Chicago in 2020.

He is passionate about both funeral service and film . Wade also trained for prowrestling with Chicago style wrestling he truly lives by "life is an adventure so enjoy the ride."

you're not alone, you’re a Mourning Person

Find Wade on Instagram @Wadejedi99

email me at [email protected]