Remember This. Remember Me. (intimate stories about death and grief)

This is a vulnerable, emotional, and deeply honest conversation. Melanie and Andy share their most personal story about the loss of their child, Justin, and how spirituality is the only way helping them through this experience. And now, Andy and Melanie are here to continue their mission, and that is to help others heal, and continue Justin's purpose. Justin was an extraordinary kid, and today, almost 2 years after his physical departure, he continues to communicate, teach, and heal. This conversation is truly a gift. 

In October 2026, Melanie and Andy will be journeying to Bhutan, located in the Eastern Himalayas, to scatter Justin's ashes. This impactful journey will be captured on film and transformed into a documentary. To assist in bringing this special project to life, donations have been set up to contribute towards the filming expenses. Your donation would greatly help in bringing Justin's dream to reality. Thank you for your consideration. 

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Connect with Melanie and Andy 

Connect with Justin through his website 

Miranda May Website 

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Concluding Poem “Eagle Poem” by Joy Harjo 

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Emma Vivian opens up about her breast cancer journey in one of the most vulnerable conversations I’ve had.

She speaks honestly about the physical and emotional toll on losing her hair, her breasts, and her menstrual cycle, and the quiet grief that came with those changes. We talk about friendships changing and how her view of the world has been transformed.

A profound part of Emma’s story is the loss of her childhood best friend, Emily, to the same disease. In the wake of that pain, Emma has confronted survivor’s guilt, ultimately finding a path toward self-love and forgiveness.

Her message is clear: laugh when you can, hold on to hope, and whenever possible, be with family drinking “White Wine In The Sun”. 

I’m deeply grateful for this conversation.

Connect with Emma: 

Emma’s Website 

Emma’s Newsletter “Attempts at Optimism” 

Emma’s Substack 

Tim Minchin’s “White Wine In The Sun” 

Helpful websites to organize support for loved ones: 

CaringBridge 

GiveInKind

Connect with Miranda:

Miranda’s Website

Miranda’s Email

Music rights with Epidemic Sound

“Hall Light” by Victor Lundberg

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I felt like I was talking with a long time friend during this episode. 

Debbie Kadagian opened her heart, spoke her truth, and shared her unique story about the passing of her son, Sean. Throughout this episode Debbie talks about her work as an integrative psychotherapist. She talks about ways we can tune into our own unique blueprint while on the grief healing path. Debbie openly shares her experiences with plant medicine and how she continues to find joy and love in her life by connecting with Sean. 

We go into detail about her book, “The Alchemy of Grief: Conversations in Paint” and she opens up about her experience of painting her way through grief. 

At the end of the episode, I share Sean’s poem, Ebb and Flow written just 10 months before he departed this physical world. 

This is another episode that has left an imprint on my life. Thank you, Debbie. 

Work with Debbie: 

Debbie’s Website  

Debbie Kadagian’s Book, “The Alchemy of Grief: Conversations in Paint”

Connect with Miranda:

Miranda’s Website 

Contact Miranda 

The Soul’s Code book by James Hillman

Song credit: "I'll Walk You" by TAYME

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“Depression almost ended my life. Mindfulness transformed it. Now, my mission is to make mindfulness accessible and practical for anyone seeking authentic, lasting change” - Derek Lakin

Derek is our first guest on "Remember This. Remember Me." This is a real and honest conversation about mental health and how we can find our own unique way to healing. 

We talk about the death of his father, medication and therapy. He opens up about his suicidal depression in 2023 and what ultimately saved his life. Derek shares his personal experience about anger and suffering. And we end the conversation talking about a recent bike accident, which validated Derek is truly making a positive change in the world through mindfulness. 

Connect with Derek:

Derek Lakin Substack: Mindfulness Changes Lives

Pedal Mind Project

Tread Bikely

Miranda's Contact 

Miranda May Website 

Suicide Support

Immediate Suicide Support

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From a "A Spiritual Grief Journey" to "Remember This. Remember Me." 

Welcome to the new show. 

This podcast is a space where we will celebrate life and honor those who have died before us. 

I am calling forward a specific group of guests. If you have listened to this episode and you feel the urge to share your truth, your message, your legacy, please email me: 

https://mirandamay.net/contact-me

I am beyond excited to see where this new show will take us. And I cannot wait to meet our future guests. 

Much love to all of you. 

Love. Unity. Connection. 

Books mentioned in this episode:

Conversations With God (audio version):

Stephen Lives book:

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It wasn't time to step away from podcasting. Thank you for listening to me today. I had to purge this out of my system. 

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This is the last episode for "A Spiritual Grief Journey". I have moved into the world of YouTube. I hope to see you there.

Podcasting has changed my life. There could be a future show...but who knows?

Thank you to everyone who listened. And thank you to my AMAZING guests: Mawgie, Leah, Stephanie, Maddie, Benny & Dr. Nick, Ray, Taryn, Marla, Tia, Kristen, Marla Frees, Sary, Dylan, Danielle, Alyse, Betty, Cleo Childs, and Gina & Spencer Gray.

All of you have made me a better person. So grateful for our conversations, friendship, and the love.

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This is the final interview for " A Spiritual Grief Journey" podcast and it couldn't be more perfect. Because it has come full circle.

Gina and her son, Spencer reminds us the importance of listening to the silence.
It's this message that is the foundation of how we can connect with our loved ones in the spirit world.

This is how we can transform our grief into grace.

I know I say it after every interview, and I'll say it again. But I am a forever changed person after this episode. Thank you Gina and Spencer. So much love and gratitude for you both. 23.

Want a free copy of Gina and Spencer's book? I've got 1 book and I will mail it to the first person who emails me about this episode and what you gained from it.

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Spencer and Gina's Website

Video of Spencer backing up his "truck"

Contact Gina

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In this episode Cleo opens up and talks about her grief healing journey and how creative expression is what really saved her. In 2021, Cleo's mother passed away from Alzheimers, and 6 months later, in the depths of her grief, Cleo heard her mother's voice, words that turned into poetry. And these poems transformed into a musical masterpiece, an album titled, "Moving With". This episode is about how to surrender to grief, how to find grace, discovering our creative force, and the importance of listening to that familiar voice.

Cleo Child's Website: https://cleochilds.com/

"Moving With" album on Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC12hH7su1Y1gek-xAz257tQ?si=_F-sfm7fZ6LaL7Os

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Betty Guadagno is a divine gift to all of us. In this episode Betty shares her Near Death Experience or what she calls, "Spontaneous Kundalini Awakening". This story is profound and it's one you will never forget. I am beyond grateful for this conversation. Thank you Betty!

Betty's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buddhabetty

IANDS link: https://iands.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/

Miranda May's Website: https://mirandamay.net/

Are you feeling called to share your Spiritual Grief Journey? I'd love to hear from you:
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