In today's episode of Tendrils of Grief, we have the privilege of speaking with Patricia Roos, a former professor of sociology at Rutgers University, whose life took a tragic turn in 2015 when her 25-year-old son, Alex, passed away from a heroin overdose.

Guided by her academic background in sociology, Patricia embarked on a deeply personal journey to make sense of the devastating loss that her family endured. This journey led her to write a compelling and insightful sociological memoir, Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction, which was published by Rutgers University Press in May 2024.

Patricia brings a unique perspective to the conversation, blending her professional expertise with her lived experience as a grieving mother. In this episode, she shares her insights into the complex factors surrounding addiction, the challenges faced by families navigating this crisis, and the process of healing and rebuilding life after such a profound loss.

Join us for a poignant and enlightening discussion as Patricia opens up about her personal story, the creation of her memoir, and her mission to bring awareness and understanding to the multifaceted issue of addiction and its impact on families.

Episode Highlights

·       Grief and Loss

·       Addiction and Recovery

·       Heroin Overdose

·       Sociological Perspectives on Grief

·       Healing After Loss

·       Parenting Through Addiction

·       Memoir of Grief

·       Surviving Alex book

·       Rutgers University Press

·       Coping with Child's Death

·       Sociology of Addiction

·       Parental Grief and Addiction

·       Addiction Crisis in Families

·       Mental Health and Addiction

·       Substance Abuse Awareness

·       The Opioid Crisis

·       Mental Health Awareness

·       Breaking the Stigma of Addiction

·       Navigating Grief During the Holidays

·       The Role of Family in Recovery

·       Mothers Speaking Out on Addiction

·       Raising Awareness of Substance Abuse

·       The Impact of Grief on Mental Health

·       The Intersection of Sociology and Personal Experience

·       Memoirs that Heal: Stories of Loss and Recovery

·       The Role of Education in Understanding Addiction

·       Community Support for Families Facing Addiction

·       How Grief Transforms Lives

·       The Hidden Epidemic: Parental Grief Over Addiction

·       How to Support a Loved One Through Addiction

Know more About Patricia Roos

Link to her book:

Surviving Alex: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction: Roos, Patricia A.: 9781978837027: Amazon.com: Books

 Visit her page at www.patroos.com

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In today's episode of the Tendrils of Grief podcast, we are joined by David Woods Bartley, a man who has faced both incredible successes and profound challenges. David's journey has taken him from leading a nationally recognized nonprofit to battling severe depression and surviving a suicide attempt.

Through his own recovery, David has become a passionate advocate for mental health, shining a light on issues like suicide, male sexual trauma, and mental illness. With certifications in Mental Health First Aid, SafeTALK, and QPR suicide prevention, David is committed to moving these critical conversations from the shadows into the public eye.

David has delivered over 800 presentations worldwide, including TED talks, where he shares his message of hope and resilience. Join us as David discusses his journey from "mental hellness" to wellness, and his ongoing mission to help others find healing and strength in the face of adversity.

Episode Highlights

·       Suicide Prevention

·       Male Sexual Trauma Awareness

·       Clinical Depression Recovery

·       Mental Health First Aid

·       TED Talks on Mental Health

·       SafeTALK Certification

·       QPR Suicide Prevention

·       Resilience in Mental Health

·       Servant Leadership in Mental Wellness

·       Overcoming Childhood Trauma

·       Suicide Awareness and Support

·       Mental Wellness Journey

·       Public Speaking on Mental Health

·       Trauma-Informed Care

·       Breaking Mental Health Stigmas

·       Mental Health in 2024: Emerging Trends and Strategies

·       The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Male Populations

·       Suicide Prevention Initiatives and their Impact

·       The Role of Resilience in Mental Health Recovery

·       The Global Mental Health Crisis: What Can Be Done?

·       From Darkness to Light: Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Mental Illness

·       How Trauma Affects Mental Health and Recovery Processes

·       The Future of Mental Health Advocacy: Moving Conversations Forward

·       Effective Tools and Techniques for Suicide Prevention

·       The Power of Storytelling in Healing from Trauma

Know more About David Woods Bartley

FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/david.w.bartley.5

LIKEDIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-woods-bartley-96325512/

INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/davidwoodsbartley/

CHECK HIM OUT https://www.ted.com/talks/david_woods_bartley_how_connection_saved_my_life?trigger=5s

https://www.ted.com/talks/david_woods_bartley_how_to_save_a_life_by_sitting_down?trigger=5s

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Harms—a woman of extraordinary resilience and wisdom. From a distinguished 30-year career in dentistry to navigating unimaginable personal losses, Dr. Harms shares her remarkable journey of transformation, healing, and hope.

After losing her ability to practice dentistry due to nerve damage, Kim pivoted her life’s work to support others through grief and major life transitions. With grace and compassion, she reflects on the suicides of her mother and son, and the death of her beloved husband—losses that reshaped her purpose and fueled her calling as a grief counselor, death doula, and international speaker.

Dr. Harms also shares how her son's legacy lives on through the 65 Eric Harms Memorial Libraries in Rwanda—built in partnership with Books for Africa—creating lasting change through education and hope.

Whether you're navigating your own grief or supporting someone through theirs, this episode offers powerful lessons in resilience, faith, and turning pain into purpose.

Episode Highlights

• grief transformation stories

• grief support for widows

• overcoming loss and trauma

• death doula experiences

• Dr. Kimberly Harms grief

• healing after suicide loss

• legacy after loss

• widow support groups

• grief coaching for Baby Boomers

• Books for Africa libraries

• faith-based grief healing

• female grief speakers

• life after loss inspiration

• grief and legacy planning

• turning pain into purpose

Know Dr. Kim Harms More

Website

 https://www.drkimberlyharms.com/

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In today’s solo episode, I open up about the ongoing evolution of my grief journey after losing my husband, Paul. I reflect on how my grief has shifted over time—from a gaping wound to a quiet, ever-present companion. It hasn’t been easy. The emotional challenges, the deep inner work, and the conscious choices I’ve had to make are all part of this path toward finding moments of peace and even joy.

I share from the heart about how grief transforms as life moves forward, how healing doesn’t mean forgetting, and why it’s so important to honor your own unique process. Whether you’re just beginning your grief journey or have been walking it for years, I hope this episode brings you comfort, understanding, and a reminder that healing is possible—even when it feels out of reach.

Episode Highlights

• Long-term effects of grief and trauma

• Mindfulness and emotional healing

• Grief and personal transformation

• Solo reflections in mental health podcasts

• Neuroplasticity and grief recovery

• Grief narratives and storytelling

• Mental wellness in widowhood

• Sustainable self-care in emotional healing

• Creating meaning after loss

• Podcasting as a healing platform

• Top Alternatives to Talk Therapy for Trauma Recovery

• grief healing journey 2025

• how grief changes over time

• evolving through grief

• solo podcast on grief

• grief after losing a spouse

• long-term grief support

• emotional resilience in grief

• grief transformation podcast

• mindful grief practices

• living with loss

• hope after loss

• processing grief in 2025

• solo grieving podcast episode

• grief podcast for widows

• personal stories of grief

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In this powerful episode of the Tendrils of Grief podcast, we are joined by Todd and Gina Goodwin, board-certified members of the National Guild of Hypnotists and the dynamic duo behind Goodwin Hypnosis. With over 15 years of experience, Todd and Gina have helped thousands of people overcome emotional and behavioral struggles stemming from unresolved trauma.

Specializing in trauma-informed care, the Goodwins utilize evidence-based, neuroscience-aligned hypnosis techniques to help clients break free from negative patterns, unwanted habits, and lingering emotional pain. Through private sessions and online programs like The Liberated Mind Project and Break the Chains of Smoking, they empower individuals to regain control of their mental and emotional well-being.

Join us as Todd and Gina share their unique approach to healing, discuss the science behind hypnosis, and offer hope to those who feel stuck in their grief or trauma. If you're seeking practical tools for transformation outside of traditional therapy, this conversation is for you.

Episode Highlights

• trauma-informed hypnosis

• healing trauma without therapy

• neuroscience-based hypnosis

• emotional healing techniques 2025

• alternative trauma recovery

• hypnotic healing for grief

• evidence-based hypnosis methods

• stop smoking with hypnosis 2025

• trauma release hypnosis programs

• digital healing programs for mental health

• subconscious mind healing

• grief and trauma transformation

• online hypnosis for anxiety

• non-therapy emotional support

• hypnosis for habit change

• Neuroscience Meets Hypnosis: The Future of Trauma Healing

• The Rise of Digital Hypnosis Therapy Programs

• Breaking Free from Trauma Without Traditional Therapy

• How Hypnosis Is Reshaping Mental Health Care

• Trauma-Informed Coaching: A New Path to Emotional Wellness

• Rewiring the Brain for Healing: The Science Behind Hypnosis

• Quitting Smoking Through Subconscious Reprogramming

• The Role of Hypnosis in Grief and Habit Recovery

• Healing Emotional Pain Without Reliving Trauma

• Top Alternatives to Talk Therapy for Trauma Recovery

Connect with Todd and Gina

Website : https://goodwinhypnosis.com/

YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@GoodwinHypnosis/about

Todd's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddgoodwinhypnotist/

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• In this heartfelt episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Jennifer Schrappe — a seasoned therapist, ordained pastor, and compassionate guide for those navigating emotional pain. With two decades of experience, Jennifer leads Chrysalis Enterprises, a private counseling practice based in Columbus, Ohio, where she walks alongside individuals in their journey toward hope, healing, and personal freedom.

  Jennifer brings a deep spiritual and therapeutic perspective to the conversation, combining her roles as a counselor, pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, and devoted wife and mother of three. In this episode, she shares insights from her years of counseling, the power of faith in the healing process, and how grief can be a transformative experience when approached with empathy and support.

  Join us for an inspiring discussion on healing through faith, professional support, and community — a conversation that reminds us we are never alone in our grief.

   

  Episode Highlights

  • Grief therapy 2025

  • Christian grief counseling

  • Faith-based healing

  • Trauma-informed therapy

  • Women in ministry mental health

  • Grief and spiritual growth

  • Pastoral counseling for grief

  • Hope and healing after loss

  • Private grief therapy Columbus Ohio

  • Christian therapist podcast guest

  • Church of the Nazarene grief support

  • Grief coach for spiritual women

  • Mental wellness and faith

  • Faith-centered emotional healing

  • Chrysalis Enterprises counseling

  Connect with Jennifer Schrappe

  Jennifer Schrappe, MA LPCC-S Director & Supervising Counselor Chrysalis Enterprises of Ohio, LLC 614-805-7430 www.chrysalis.enterprises

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In this deeply moving episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Kristina, whose life was forever changed at the age of 13 when her brother Jay made an eerily accurate prediction about his own death. Just days later, he was tragically killed in a bike accident—hit by the green car he had foreseen.

Jay’s sudden death sent Kristina down a harrowing path of addiction, rebellion, and searching. Haunted by the question of how he knew, Kristina eventually embarked on a decades-long journey to find meaning and healing in the aftermath of unimaginable loss.

Now an author and truth-seeker, Kristina joins us to share insights from her new memoir, What My Brother Knew (releasing May 27—the anniversary of Jay’s death). Her story is a powerful blend of grief, resilience, and the mysterious threads that connect us beyond this life.

This is an episode about the long arc of grief, the search for answers, and the unexpected ways healing can unfold.

Episode Highlights

• sibling grief story

• What My Brother Knew book

• predicting death stories

• Kristina grief podcast

• She Writes Press memoir

• loss of a brother

• childhood trauma and grief

• grief and healing journey

• signs from the afterlife

• family grief podcast

• anniversary grief

• sibling loss healing

• mysterious death predictions

• young sibling death story

• memoir about grief and resilience

• Grieving Unexpected Loss

• Childhood Grief and Its Long-Term Impact

• Psychic Premonitions in Family Loss

• Turning Grief into Purpose

• Memoirs That Explore Sibling Bonds

• Grief and Addiction Recovery

• Spiritual Healing After Loss

• Grief Writing as Therapy

• Releasing a Book on a Death Anniversary

• Navigating Family Tragedy Through Storytelling

Connect with Kristina Amelong

Kristina is releasing a new book on May 27, the anniversary of her brother's death. With respect to your time, there's an overview of her story here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tS9zsvize_RCBInNxe2wiNh-Ag08tZ5M?usp=drive_link And I would be happy to send you an advance copy of "What My Brother Knew" (published by She Writes Press) to check out (print or pdf).

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Susan, your host, welcomes Justine Lette to today’s episode. Justine is an internationally recognized hypnotherapy trainer, owner of Hypnosis New Zealand, and creator of the Golden Thread Trauma Transformation Protocol. Justine is an expert in using hypnotherapy to help clients overcome grief, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. As a Professional Member of The International Association of Counselling and The Australia and New Zealand Mental Health Association, Justine runs a successful clinic in Rotorua and via Zoom, where she specializes in using trauma-informed hypnotherapy to help clients manage anxiety and depression. Justine has helped hundreds of clients overcome these issues and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Justine’s expertise in trauma-informed hypnotherapy has made her a sought-after speaker and trainer, delivering workshops and seminars internationally. Her passion for helping others improve their lives through hypnotherapy has led her to create the Golden Thread Trauma Transformation Protocol, a unique approach that combines hypnotherapy with cutting-edge neuroscience. With her extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Justine is dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of trauma-informed hypnotherapists. Her commitment to excellence and passion for her work have made her a leading expert in the field.

Key Takeaways:

• Justine talks about her career journey.

• Justine shares the importance of finding the root cause of symptoms and how she assists people in getting the resolution they did not find and desperately need.

• Stop running away from grief!

• Pain in your body could be a result of emotional suffering.

• Justine talks about how trauma impacts the body.

• How can we avoid falling into returning patterns?

• Ask yourself: Who do you have space for in your life? What are they bringing to your life?

• Justine explains trauma-informed hypnotherapy and leads us on a hypnotherapy activity to reveal the sensations in our bodies.

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In this touching episode of Tendrils of Grief, we sit down with Molly, founder of Birthdays from Beyond, to explore the healing power of preserving love and memories in the face of loss.

When Molly’s father was diagnosed with cancer, she was struck by the painful realization that he wouldn't be there to celebrate future birthdays with her. Wanting to hold onto his presence, she gave him a stack of blank cards and asked him to write birthday messages for the years to come. That beautiful and emotional gesture inspired her to create Birthdays from Beyond, a heartfelt way for people to stay connected with their loved ones even after they’ve passed.

Molly shares how this act of love became a mission—to help others capture meaningful messages, memories, and life lessons from their parents or grandparents, allowing those words to be treasured for years to come.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How grief inspired Molly’s vision

• The importance of creating emotional keepsakes

• Navigating anticipatory loss with intention

• The legacy of love through written words

This conversation is a powerful reminder that even after loss, connection and comfort can continue in meaningful and lasting ways.

Episode Highlights

• legacy grief support

• anticipatory grief healing

• how to preserve memories after loss

• birthday letters for after death

• grief rituals and healing

• connecting with loved ones after death

• memory keepsakes for grief

• emotional healing after losing a parent

• birthdays after loss

• grief-inspired businesses

Connect with Molly Pearson

Website: www.birthdaysfrombeyond.com

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In this deep episode of Tendrils of Grief, I’m joined by Hannah Rumsey—writer, performer, and podcaster based in Chicago—whose journey through grief began with the sudden loss of her best friend, Lauren, in 2015. What began as a deeply personal experience of loss soon blossomed into a powerful mission to give voice to an often overlooked kind of grief: the loss of a close friend.

From her one-woman show 42 Days of Summer to her memoir-in-progress L is for Lauren, Hannah has channeled her sorrow into storytelling that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced profound friendship and heartbreaking loss. She’s also the Founder and Director of Friends Missing Friends, a podcast and community offering peer support groups specifically for those grieving the death of a friend.

Join us for an honest, moving, and empowering conversation about the depth of friend-loss, the healing power of creativity, and the importance of finding community in grief. Whether you’ve lost a friend or are supporting someone who has, this episode is a beautiful reminder that grief of all kinds deserves space, understanding, and love.  

Episode Highlights

• Grieving a best friend

• Creative grief healing

• Coping with friend loss

• Hannah Rumsey Friends Missing Friends

• Peer support for grief

• Grief podcast episodes

• Processing grief through storytelling

• Grief after losing a friend

• Tendrils of Grief podcast

Connect with Hannah Rumsey

Website: friendsmissingfriends.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsmissingfriends/

Grief Groups: friendsmissingfriends.com/griefgroup

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