196 episodes
Grieving Voices Victoria Volk, The Unleashed Heart, LLC
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Grieving Voices is a podcast started by a lifelong griever for grievers. The mission of Grieving Voices is to change the conversation around grief, and how we address our own and that of others and give grievers a platform for sharing what grief has taught them. Through education and personal story, listeners will learn more effective ways to help themselves and others. The Grieving Voices podcast is part of The Unleashed Heart, LLC. Grief resources and additional support are available at www.theunleashedheart.com
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Rising Tides: Mental Health Tips For Women Small Business Owners
Send Victoria a Text Message!Welcome to today's episode, which focuses on mental health awareness and celebrating women entrepreneurs for May Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode I will share my experiences from a recent women's business summit in North Dakota where I met an array of incredible female business owners.FEATURED EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:Rachael Howard from 3andMe Mobile Coffee discusses how scheduling "me time" is essential for her well-being as an entrepreneur and mother....
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Lisa Sugarman | Shielded From the Truth
Send Victoria a Text Message!This week on Grieving Voices is a mental health discussion with Lisa Sugarman – a multifaceted advocate who has overcome personal tragedies to make an impact. As a suicide loss survivor and crisis counselor, her insights are invaluable during Mental Health Awareness Month.Lisa's journey is one marked by unexpected turns. From being a content creator in the parenting space to confronting the harsh realities of mental illness following revelations about her father's...
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Scott Forrester | Coping with Widowhood: A Story of 50+ Years of Love, Loss, and Learning
Send Victoria a Text Message!In the quiet aftermath of a personal storm, Scott Forrester found solace and strength in the Feldenkrais method. His journey is not just about physical recovery; it's a poignant narrative of resilience amid life’s harshest trials – loss, grief, and reinvention.Forrester’s story began with an accident that challenged conventional healing methods. Physical therapy couldn't mend what was broken within him. Then he realized that our struggles often lie deeper than mus...
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David Chotka | A Walk in Faith: Synchronicities or Divine Appointments?
Send Victoria a Text Message!On this episode of Grieving Voices, I welcomed David Chotka, founder and director of Spirit Equip Ministries. With four degrees and extensive experience as a pastor and conference speaker, David shares insights from his journey through grief personally and within his community.David discusses the challenges pastors face daily in dealing with grief within their congregations. He recounts his first funeral service—a daunting task for someone who had not yet experien...
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Leah Hadley | The Power of an Intentional Divorce
Send Victoria a Text Message!In a world where life's transitions often have heavy financial implications, Leah Hadley is a beacon of guidance and support. On this episode of Grieving Voices, Leah—founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions—shared her journey from investment analyst to empowering individuals through some of their most challenging moments, including divorce, of which she brings her personal experiences into her work with others.Leah navigated person...
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Managing Overwhelming Grief On Significant Dates & Milestones
Send Victoria a Text Message!Today's episode is about navigating significant dates and other reminders after a loss. Anniversaries, birthdays, holidays—these milestones can be poignant reminders that reopen the chapters of our grief, not to mention the special places that flood the heart with memories, and then the waves of emotion follow.But here's what I've learned: While it may seem like these days are there to test our resolve, they also offer us an opportunity for reflection and honoring...