As I Live and Grieve

Kathy Gleason, Kelly Keck - CoHosts
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As I Live and Grieve

It’s time for grief to come out of the basement, or wherever we have stuffed it to avoid talking about it. When you suffer a loss you need support, comfort, and a safe place to heal. What you are experiencing is painful but normal, unique but similar, surreal but very, very real. As grief advocates we understand and want to provide support, knowledge and comfort as you continue to live and grieve. Host, Kathy Gleason; Producer, Kelly Keck. www.asiliveandgrieve.com

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Listen to the Silence, with Gina Gale Gray

    Send us some LOVE!Have you ever felt that silence holds more than just the absence of sound? In this heartfelt episode, Gina Gale Gray opens up about her astonishing journey with her son, Spencer, who taught her the unique language of telepathic communication. Despite living without the ability to speak or move independently for 23 years, Spencer communicated profound insights that transformed Gina’s understanding of love and connection. Gina shares her expertise on the extraordinary senses k...

    31 min

  2. NOV 12

    Traumatic Grief and the Younger Generation

    Send us some LOVE!Ever wondered how to effectively support children and teens through the unimaginable pain of traumatic loss? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Levin, a licensed therapist who specializes in traumatic grief, to uncover the essential steps needed for crisis support and stabilization. Jennifer enlightens us on the particular needs of young individuals facing sudden and unexpected deaths, especially within school environments. How do you distinguish between grief and depressi...

    29 min

  3. NOV 5

    Our Dead Dads2

    Send us some LOVE!Imagine starting a podcast from a light-hearted joke among friends, only to find it transforming into a deeply meaningful project. That's exactly what happened to Nick Gaylord, the creator of "Our Dead Dads." Join us as we welcome Nick back to share the deeply personal story behind his podcast, which began with humorous banter among his brothers and friends who, like Nick, have lost their fathers. In this episode, Nick delves into the bittersweet memories of his father and h...

    38 min

  4. OCT 29

    Grieve Leave

    Send us some LOVE!How do we support a generation grappling with profound loss? We explore this critical question with Rebecca Feinglos. Rebecca's journey through the loss of both parents by age 31, coupled with a challenging divorce, has shaped her unique perspective on grief. We also tackle the often overlooked intersection of grief and the workplace. Misconceptions abound that grief is a private matter, yet acknowledging and supporting an employee's grief can lead to increased loyalty and d...

    34 min

  5. OCT 22

    About Grief - This and That, with Warren Kozak

    Send us some LOVE!What happens when the love of your life is taken away by an unforgiving illness? Join us as we welcome back Warren Kozak, who courageously shares the heart-wrenching story of losing his wife, Lisa, to a rare form of cancer. Through Warren’s eyes, we experience the profound loneliness and emotional turmoil that accompanies the death of a spouse. Warren sheds light on the Jewish mourning practice of shiva, which unexpectedly became a beacon of hope, helping him and his daughte...

    33 min

  6. OCT 15

    The Fine Art of Grieving

    Send us some LOVE!Can art heal the deepest wounds of our hearts? In this powerful episode, we bring you the moving story of Jane Edberg, an accomplished artist and former art educator, who has navigated the unthinkable grief of losing her 19-year-old son through the transformative power of creativity. Jane shares how her art evolved from processing childhood trauma to confronting the immense sorrow of losing a child. She recounts a deeply personal moment where, with the support of her daughte...

    36 min

  7. OCT 8

    Tell Your Stories

    Send us some LOVE!Have you ever wondered how storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing and connection? Join us as we chat with Diane Wyzga, a woman whose extraordinary journey from US Navy nurse to litigation consultant, and eventually to podcast creator and founder of Quarter Moon Story Arts, as she shares how storytelling plays an essential role in the grieving process, offering comfort and closure through shared memories. We explore how conversations about loved ones who have passed ...

    30 min

  8. OCT 1

    Grief and TBI

    Send us some LOVE!What if life's most daunting challenges could be transformed into a source of profound strength and purpose? Listen in as we chat with Naomi Riley, a consultant and advisor whose story of resilience will leave you inspired. Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at a young age, Naomi was told she would be wheelchair-bound by her late teens. Defying these grim medical predictions, her determination was unwavering. Then later, in 2017 she was struck by a distracted drive...

    29 min
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About

It’s time for grief to come out of the basement, or wherever we have stuffed it to avoid talking about it. When you suffer a loss you need support, comfort, and a safe place to heal. What you are experiencing is painful but normal, unique but similar, surreal but very, very real. As grief advocates we understand and want to provide support, knowledge and comfort as you continue to live and grieve. Host, Kathy Gleason; Producer, Kelly Keck. www.asiliveandgrieve.com

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  • Creator
    Kathy Gleason, Kelly Keck - CoHosts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 As I Live and Grieve
  • Show Website
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