Where's The Grief?

In this episode I talk with Author Emma G Rose about her new book "Assembling Ella," a contemporary fantasy novel that incorporates Emma's own feelings about loss and life into the story. After the death of her cousin, Emma moved halfway across the world, and began to write as a way to cope and entertain at the same time. We talk about the importance of family support, as well as the isolation we all feel individually after a major loss.

Follow Emma @EmmaGWriter

Get the book at https://www.emmagauthor.com/

In this episode I talk to author Kathy Benjamin about her new book, "It's Your Funeral! Plan The Celebration of a Lifetime Before it's too Late!" Part instructional guide, and part workbook, Kathy manages to tackle a difficult topic with equal amounts of seriousness and whimsey. When people die, very often the task of figuring out what one's final wishes were and how to carry them out falls to the family left behind. This book helps start the conversation about how we want to be remembered, and that we should be at least as prepared as Nicholas Cage.

Get the book at Quirk Books!

Follow Kathy @KathyBenjamin

In this episode, I talk with Comedian Stuart Preston about his new book, "The Grief Trip; Learning to Heal WITH Grief and Psychedelics." After his son Ian died by suicide, Stuart began an unorthodox journey of self discovery and has continued to find ways to express his feelings through comedy and performance. It's important to note that the use of drugs to cope, even when done for medicinal purposes, can still be dangerous, and should always be done responsibly, supervised by an expert. Stuart himself is quick to point out his unique process, and uses it as a way to start some interesting conversations with his community.

Get the book and find out more at http://TheGriefTrip.com

Here's my conversation with Author Autumn Toelle Jackson, whose new book, "Boldly Into The Darkness; Living with Loss, Growing with Grief & Holding on to Happiness" provides insight into her process of healing after the loss of her husband, a cousin and a child in the span of just a few years. We talk about how important community is, and why having a bouncy-castle makes any event more fun, even a funeral.

Get the book and follow Autumn at https://growingwithgrief.com/

Hooray! After a much needed month off for my own sake and sanity, I am back with more grief! I talked with Michael Lalor, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Trellis Hospice and Palliative Care about the difficulties this past year and half have brought in being able to properly grieve. Already a difficult topic to tackle without a pandemic, we talk about how important it is to understand the human element and bring some normalcy to an otherwise unspoken yet expected life event.

Find out more about Michael on his LinkedIn Page!

In this special SOLO episode, I check in with you guys regarding why there aren't as many new episodes this month. July 6th marked 19 years since the death of my brother Russell, and as such I tend to take July off of doing too much.

Also, This Wednesday, July 14th is the 16th Annual Russell Ferber Foundation Comedy FUN!draiser!

Tickets for our IN PERSON or our VIRTUAL LIVE STREAM are both available! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

In this episode, I sat down with ANOTHER fellow grief podcaster, Dr. Joshua Black, from the Grief Dreams Podcast!

After dreaming about his late father, Joshua began studying the effects of dreams on healing trauma and moving through loss. Through his work and his podcast he is able to connect with people on a deep level about understanding the nature of life and death.

Follow Joshua's podcast and learn more at https://www.griefdreams.ca

In this episode I talk with fellow grief podcaster Tawny Platis! Before Tawny's husband George passed away in their home in November 2019, the two had a popular podcast together. After his untimely death, Tawny coped with the trauma by starting a podcast where she was able to talk with other creative types who use dark humor and jokes to combat their grief. We talk about the difficulties of being widowed at 29, and finding ways to give ourselves permission to laugh at the absurdity of it all.

Follow Tawny @TawnysVoice

In this episode I sat down IN PERSON! with my friend Tim Lavigne, whose band ToshioBand new album, Lock Your Doors, comes out June 25th. The album was partially inspired by the Tim's mother who instilled a love of music in him, and who continues to inspire years after her untimely passing. We talk about how freeing it can be to own who we are and find ways not to let our past dictate our future.

Find out more about Tim and GET THE ABLUM at https://toshioband.com/ and follow them @ToshioBand

In this episode, I interview author Eric Hodgdon about his book, A Sherpa Named Zoi, about his journey back into the light after the death of his daughter, Zoi. In the years since her passing Eric has managed to find more meaning in her life than in her death, and helps others to harness their inner strengths to overcome adversity.

We talk about the importance of moving forward while continuing to embrace the suck.

Check out https://erichodgdon.com for info on his seminars, or to get the book!

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