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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, Stephanie Kendrick. www.asiliveandgrieve.com

As I Live and Grieve Kathy Gleason, Stephanie Kendrick - CoHosts

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    • 4.8 • 17 Ratings

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, Stephanie Kendrick. www.asiliveandgrieve.com

    Continuing Bonds Through Grief, with Dave Roberts

    Continuing Bonds Through Grief, with Dave Roberts

    Summary:
    It's so hard to let go when we lose someone, so don't feel you have to. Dave Roberts shares how he was able to remain connected to his daughter after her death. Finding linking objects and continuing to include your loved one in your daily routine can you manage your grief in a more fulfilling manner. Listen in...

    Notes:
    David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at  Pratt MWP School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Dave  has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed  articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television. In 2021,he co-authored and published a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister.

    Contact:
    www.asiliveandgrieve.com
    info@asiliveandgrieve.com 
    Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve 
    Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve 


    To Reach Dave:
    Website:  http://bootsyandangel.com
    E-mail : bootsyandangel@gmail.com
    Book Website: http://psychologyprofessorandminister.com
    Book Purchasing Information: When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister
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    Credits: 
    Music by Kevin MacLeod 


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    Make Your Path in Grief, with Suzanne Anderson

    Make Your Path in Grief, with Suzanne Anderson

    Summary:
    We have established that we each walk our own grief journey, different than others, yet with numerous similarities. We can gain strength and support through the stories of others. Suzanne Anderson is with me today to talk about her journey after the loss of her husband.

    Notes:
    Suzanne has lived on a kibbutz in Israel and taught skiing in the Golan Heights, met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and did Transcendental Meditation and lived for a month in a remote cliff cave in Crete exploring altered states. She has long been on a path of growth and enlightenment, yet her husband's death shook her like an earthquake. "Within 6 months I had lost everything I held most precious – my beloved husband and our future together, our island retreat center home, my cat, my community and my company." Now she guides women, not only through grief, but through transformation.  She is the author of two books, You Make Your Path by Walking and The Way of the Mysterial Woman.

    Contact:
    www.asiliveandgrieve.com
    info@asiliveandgrieve.com
    Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve
    Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

    To Reach Suzanne:
    Email:  suzanne@mysterialwoman.com
    Website:  https://www.mysterialwoman.com


    Credits: 
    Music by Kevin MacLeod 

    • 34 min
    The Myths and Lies of Grief, with Gary Roe

    The Myths and Lies of Grief, with Gary Roe

    Summary:
    So much free advice and guidance can be offered to us as we grieve. It is important, therefore, to be able to decide what might be helpful and what we just have to learn for ourselves. Gary Roe is the perfect resource to help and guide us as we grieve.

    Notes:
    Gary Roe is the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books including Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart, Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, and Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After a Suicide. Gary’s books have won three international book awards and have been named as finalists eight times. He has been featured on Dr. Laura, The Daily Positive, Wellness, BeliefNet, Thrive Global, and other national media. A trusted and compassionate voice in grief recovery, Gary currently serves as a hospice chaplain and grief counselor for Hospice Brazos Valley in central Texas. Known for his engaging style and sense of humor, he is also a popular speaker at a wide variety of venues. 
    Contact: 
    www.asiliveandgrieve.com
    info@asiliveandgrieve.com 
    Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve 
    Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve 
    To Reach Gary Roe: 
    Website:  https://www.garyroe.com/ 
     
    Credits: 
    Music by Kevin MacLeod 



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    Open Your Heart in Grief, with Kimberly Brown

    Open Your Heart in Grief, with Kimberly Brown

    Summary:
    In grief we tend to shrink within ourselves at times, a form of protection. Kimberly Brown offers thoughts and tips instead on how to open our hearts in our grief.  Kimberly is a meditation teacher, guide and coach with so many ideas and exercises to help along the way.

    Notes:
    Transformed by practicing traditional Buddhist meditations and contemporary therapeutic techniques, Kimberly teaches others how to create a life of wisdom, love, and compassion—for ourselves, others, and the world. Her book, Navigating Grief and Loss-25 Buddhist Practices to Keep Your Heart Open to Yourself and Others, is definitely one that should be in your hands. Kimberly is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level (CMT-P) with the International Mindfulness Teachers Association, a member of The Mindful Directory, and a graduate of a year-long 200 hour intensive Meditation Teacher Training program (2011). As a Buddhist student of nearly two decades, she regularly participates in silent residential retreats and trains with teachers in the Insight and Tibetan lineages.

    Contact:
    www.asiliveandgrieve.com
    info@asiliveandgrieve.com
    Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve
    Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve

    To Reach Kimberly:
    Email:  kim@meditationwithheart.com
    Website:  https://meditationwithheart.com/


    Credits: 
    Music by Kevin MacLeod 

    • 25 min
    Grief Ally, with Aly Bird

    Grief Ally, with Aly Bird

    Summary:
    Grief is best understood by personal experience. That explains why supporters who have yet to experience it feel awkward, confused and unable to help. Aly Bird has written exactly the right book to fill the gap. In her words she demonstrates how to be a supportive Grief Ally to those suffering and shares with us today some helpful information.

    Notes:
    Since her husband’s untimely death, Aly Bird has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of
    grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating first-hand
    knowledge, led her to create a roadmap for those committed to supporting the
    bereaved. An author, coach, speaker and workshop leader, Aly shows a clear path
    to those who have the courage to take on the vital role of being a grief ally.

    Contact:
    www.asiliveandgrieve.com
    info@asiliveandgrieve.com 
    Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve
    Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve 

    To Reach Aly:
    Website:  www.alybird.com
    Social Media:  @thealybird


    Credits: 
    Music by Kevin MacLeod 

    • 29 min
    Men, Grief and Growth, with John Lewis

    Men, Grief and Growth, with John Lewis

    Summary:
    As women, we can't always understand why grief is different for men. John Lewis offers insight into how and what men feel in their grief. Maybe this will help a bit. Listen in...

    Notes:
    John Lewis is a speaker, motivator, author and single father of two daughters (ages 21 and 24), with his youngest graduating May 2023 from Brandeis University. With the death of his wife in 2016, he navigated the circuitous journey of his grief, finally choosing to rebuild his life. Like everyone else, he did not have an easy time of it, but now shares his journey with others, using it to demonstrate how one can use grief's negative energy to create positive outcomes. His book is titled, "Cook Away Your Grief: Using your Negative Energy to Create a Better Self," and he is about to launch his podcast (May 15, 2023) called "Giving Grief the Middle Finger."

    Contact:
    www.asiliveandgrieve.com
    info@asiliveandgrieve.com 
    Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve
    Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve 

    To Reach John:
    Website:  jl3motivation.com
    Facebook:  JLewisIIIMotivation
    Instagram:  jlewisiiimotivation/
    LinkedIn:  jlewisiiimotivation


    Credits: 
    Music by Kevin MacLeod 

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

RSB5 ,

Beautiful podcast and Real!

This podcast provides us with such a variety of resources and topics to help ourselves and/or loved ones explore grief. Well done and worth a listen. Thank you Kathy and Stephanie!

nishaa7 ,

Inspiring!

This podcast is so open and honest that it makes me feel better about my own life. I always turn to it when I’m in need. The host does such a great job of keeping the guest comfortable as well which is so refreshing to see. Would highly recommend to just about anyone.

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So much love!

This podcast is amazing. Heart felt energy and real life stories. If you are looking genuine heart...connect with them.
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