The Changing Perspectives Podcast

Episode Description: In this episode, Jenni and Josh are joined by two special guests as they compare and contrast their thoughts on the Top 10 deaths in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The topic of how deaths in the MCU can guide real life discussions of death, dying and grief are also explored.

Show Description: Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships.

Episode 10, "Parenting Tweens and Teens: Tips on Raising Aliens," is available now! In this episode, Jenni and Josh explore how parenting tweens and teens can often feel like you are living with alien creatures from another planet. Ways to lean into the challenges of raising these aliens and tips for changing the way you approach this phase of parenting are discussed.

Show Description: Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships.

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In this episode, some of the most common myths and misconceptions about hospice and palliative care are explored and explained. Tune in to learn the history of hospice, how to qualify for hospice, what services/supports are available from hospice, and much more.

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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships. 

Show Notes:

Hospice Foundation of America: https://hospicefoundation.org/About-HFA

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: https://www.nhpco.org/

The H Word: http://www.jennibrennan.com/changing-perspectives/the-h-word

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In this episode, Jenni and Josh review 9 tips for reconnecting with and staying connected to your partner.

Resources:

http://www.jennibrennan.com/blog/is-your-marriage-on-the-back-burner-9-ways-to-reconnect-with-your-spouse

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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships. 

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In this episode, Jenni and Josh explore some of the most hurtful comments and actions people have experienced following a death-related loss. Tips for better ways to support grieving individuals are reviewed and discussed. 

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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships. 

Show Notes:

9 Things You Should Never Say to a Grieving Person: https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/grief-what-not-to-say

More Grief Articles: http://www.jennibrennan.com/changing-perspectives/category/grief

Grief Resources: http://www.jennibrennan.com/resources.html

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In this episode, some of the most common myths and misconceptions about organ and tissue donation are explored and explained. Tune in to learn how to become an organ and/or tissue donor, what happens when you have an organ donor sticker on your license, what brain death actually means and much more.

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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships. 

Show Notes:

Ted Talk: "How my son's short life made a lasting impact" https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_gray_how_my_son_s_short_life_made_a_lasting_difference/transcript?language=en

Register to be an organ and tissue donor: https://registerme.org/

U.S. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation: https://www.organdonor.gov/

Red Cross LGBTQ+ Resources: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements/lgbtq-donors.html

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In this episode, Jenni and Josh review their top 10 most painful Disney movie deaths and explore how Disney movies can actually help guide important family discussions about death. Guest host: Associate Producer, Jacob. 

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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships. 

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How do you express love for your partner? Is it through Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, or Physical Touch? In this episode, Jenni and Josh take an on-air quiz to determine their respective "Love Languages." Applications of the quiz and the theory of the "5 Love Languages" are then explored.

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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships. 

Episode Notes/Resources:

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

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In this episode, Jenni and Josh share best practices for navigating the death of a pet and the resulting grief, paying particularly close attention to the needs of grieving children.

Show Description: 

Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships. 

Episode Notes/Resources:

http://www.jennibrennan.com/changing-perspectives/pet-loss-helping-children-to-say-goodbye

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In this episode, Jenni and Josh share best practices for talking to children and teens about wakes and funerals.

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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Josh Brennan, CTBS, and explore a variety of topics including grief, parenting, health and wellness, and relationships.