"It's time for the gatekeepers of grief work to retire. We're doing things differently now."

Gatekeeping in grief work is not a new concept, but we're going to start pushing back in a way that changes the future of grief support. Listen for ways to disarm harmful hierarchies in grief and how you can reshape your advocacy as a grief supporter.

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"When you're ready, there is hope and support for you."

While traveling abroad, Anne-Marie received an unexpected phone call informing her that her husband and best friend since age 19 had suddenly died of a brain aneurysm. When she realized her circle of support had no idea how to help her heal, she set out to redefine how to support widows through their grief.

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"We are becoming people who look grief square in the face to say, 'We see you, and we are not afraid.'"

Season four of the podcast is here and I have a LOT of exciting things to share with you about what to expect and what you'll gain with Restorative Grief this year.

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"Get your sh*t together."

Win Charles wants you to get your paperwork in place before it's too late. In our conversation, we explore the unique challenges faced by individuals with cerebral palsy when losing a loved one.

Win Charles is an author, podcaster, and motivational speaker who experienced this firsthand after losing her mother in 2010 and her father in 2014. Win shares her journey of recognizing the risk to her independence and emphasizes the importance of being financially and legally prepared. Tune in to learn how to live your dream life, even with a disability, by taking proactive steps for the future.

CW: This episode contains a detailed account of medical crisis and a brief reference to caregiver abuse. Please listen with discretion.

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"We do not live or heal in isolation."

Humans need support and interconnected resonance to heal, so if you're ready to get some of that (translated: healthy friendship), this episode offers an approachable communication strategy to rebuild your confidence in connection.

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"We want growth that seeks liberation & healing for all."

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"Attachment trauma is a trauma of belonging."

When we belong, we feel limitless in our healing work. Here's what to do if your sense of belonging needs to be reclaimed and healed, too.

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I'm taking a break this week! Please enjoy this rich conversation with one of my favorites, Dr. Lucy Hone.

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Resiliency and hope are often complicated topics with grievers, but through her work as a thought leader of resilience psychology, Dr. Lucy Hone uncovered just how accessible both can be in the face of loss. After losing her 12-year-old daughter in a horrific motor accident, Lucy applied her research as an adjunct senior fellow at the University of Canterbury to begin helping people (including herself) cope with disruption, change, uncertainty and loss. Her work is regularly featured in global media and today, we are honored to share her heart and story with you. 

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"The way this book brought my 'YES, ME TOO!' declaration to the surface meant I needed to share it far and wide."

In my work, y'all ask for book recommendations often. Here's why these four are my favorites.

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"What feels like a limit before you is only a door."

Yasmine Cheyenne is a self-healing educator, mental wellness advocate, author, and motivational speaker who helps people cultivate daily practices to build healthy, joyful lives. Her latest book, "Wisdom of the Path: The Beautiful and Bumpy Ride to Healing and Trusting Our Inner Guide" is an engaging invitation into what is possible if we'll only start noticing what's before us.

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