Where's The Grief?

In this episode, Jordon sits down with bartender Alissa Atkinson, whose brother James died three years ago in a freak motorcycle accident.

We talk about the difficulty of denial versus acceptance, what it means to have a vested interest in wanting to believe in otherworldly energies, and how to cope with stupid questions and/or comments that people make.

You can visit Alissa behind the bar at Precious Metal in Bushwick most nights,

Precious Metal is located at 143 Troutman St in brooklyn

Follow them on Twitter @PreciousMetalBar

Follow Alissa on  Instagram @AlissaMayNot

In this episode, Jordon sits down with Author Robert Goor to talk about his recently published book, "Dear Andrew . . ."

Rob was an engineer in the robotics department of GE in 1988 when his 8 year old son Andrew was struck and killed by a truck right in front of him. In the ensuing aftermath, Rob struggled to maintain his relationship to Andrew, and began writing letters to him as a way of keeping his connection and allowing him a space to express his deepest emotions.

We talk about the importance of helping others can be, and about how impactful is is to share ones own story as a way of giving others hope.

Find out more about the book HERE

In this episode, Jordon sits down with author Dr. Meryl Ain, who, along with her husband and brother, have written a book called "The Living Memories Project; Legacies that Last." The book is a collection of personal stories from people from every walk of life, and many types of loss represented, describing the ways in which they honor their lost loved ones, and carry their spirits forward with them.

We talk about how important it is to continue our relationships with those we have lost, and especially how helpful and healing it can be to reach out and help others along in their own journeys towards acceptance and hope.

A Living Memories Project Journal has also been recently published to encourage you to find ways to tell your own story.

Purchase the book from AMAZON HERE

CLICK HERE to go to the Facebook Page.

Follow her on twitter @DrMerylAin

In this episode, Jordon sits down with comedian and actress Brandy Rowell!

Brandy lost her mother when she was 22 just after graduating college, and her father 7 years later, just as she was coming into her own as a performer and as a person.

We talk about the importance of community, and the need to connect with people who not just let you be yourself, but encourage the best of you to come out.

Eddie Brill is a comedian, actor and writer who has spent the better part of his life making people laugh. He is also no stranger to grief and loss. Eddie has lost a sister, a brother, his father and his step-father, as well as numerous friends and colleagues.

In addition to having spent 17 years as the warm up comedian (and eventually comedy talent coordinator) for the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS, he appeared on the 4th Annual Russell Ferber Foundation Comedy Fun!draiser, (I'm well aware that my families annual benefit show is not nearly on the same level as Letterman, but there are many fewer spots available.)

In this episode we talk about the accumulation of loss, and of love, and the notion that the show must go on.

In this episode, Jordon sits down with fellow Native NY’er, podcaster and comedian Chris Faga.

Chris’s mother died of a drug overdose when he was 16 years old, and his father died of a stroke only a few years later. We discuss how hard it is to lose your parents at such a young age, and how it can prepare you for other losses down the line.

We also talk about the death of his cousin Lisa, and how important it is to remember and share the funny stories of those who have passed.

Check out Chris’s podcast High Society Radio at http://newtrashcity.com/

Follow Chris on Twitter @HSRadioShow

Oh Boy!

Well, after a much needed break, I am back.

In this episode I explain myself and my absence, and hopefully also share a few stories you may relate or connect to.

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In this episode Jordon sits down with his good friend Joey Richardson, a comedian and musician, who wrote the theme song for this podcast.

Joey's sister Lisa died of a brain tumor almost 10 years ago now, and he has since  struggled to make sense of his artistic identity along with his personal identity.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode are survivors guilt, sibling rivalry, and the power of denial as a coping mechanism.

Check out Joey's web series Gustavo and Friends at http://www.gustavoandfriends.com/

Also check out his other video's at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ7P6BVLTH5CIEmaor_JhA

In this episode, Jordon turns the tables on Dr. Heidi Horsley, who has interviewed Jordon on both her Radio and TV shows several times.

Dr. Heidi Horsley is an internationally known grief expert, licensed psychologist, social worker and bereaved sibling.  She co-hosts the award winning television series and radio show, Open to Hope.  She is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and in private practice in Manhattan.  Dr. Heidi speaks throughout the country, on finding hope following trauma and tragedy.

Find out more about Heidi and all the good work she does at http://www.opentohope.com/

http://www.drheidihorsley.com/

Follow her on twitter https://twitter.com/opentohope

In this episode, Jordon Sits down with Bill Williams, Bill an accomplished director, theater teacher/acting coach, leader of creativity workshops, freelance writer, and addiction advocate. Bill's son William died of a drug overdose on December 2nd, 2012, and since that time Bill and his wife have pledged to do all they can to raise awareness about the disease of addiction and help to erase the stigma of talking about it.

In addition, Bill was also one of MY theater teachers when i was in high school, so this was a very full-circle moment that I had interviewing him.

Read about what Bill is up to at http://billwilliamsblog.blogspot.com/

and Find out info about his "Where There's a Will" Fund at https://www.facebook.com/WhereTheresAWillFund