Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between| Explorando el duelo en cada cambio de la vida/Exploring Grief through Life's Transiti

Kendra Rinaldi

Bilingual Podcast by Kendra Rinaldi Grief, Gratitude, and the Gray in Between: Exploring grief beyond death—identity, migration, divorce, and life’s joyful transitions like motherhood, marriage, and career change. / Explorando el duelo más allá de la muerte—identidad, migración, divorcio y las transiciones alegres de la vida como la maternidad, el matrimonio y los cambios profesionales.   It is a bilingual podcast  each episode features heartfelt interviews with individuals sharing their personal grief journeys, conversations with experts offering tools and insights, and solo episodes where host Kendra Rinaldi reflects on topics that matter. Together, we honor grief in all its forms and learn tools we can use to help us navigate it. Duelo, Gratitudy todos los matices de por medio: historias de cambio, amor y resiliencia es un pódcast bilingüe, en ingles  y en español,  que explora las muchas caras del duelo—no solo por pérdidas, sino también por las transiciones de la vida. Desde cambios de identidad y migración hasta divorcio, maternidad, matrimonio y transformaciones profesionales, profundizamos en la complejidad emocional del cambio. A través de conversaciones sinceras, historias personales y perspectivas expertas, honramos el duelo en todas sus formas y celebramos el crecimiento que lo acompaña.  https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

  1. 5일 전

    When People Leave: A Conversation on Grief, Family Secrets, and Finding Your Voice with Leslie A. Rasmussen

    Leslie A. Rasmussen was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. She went on to write television comedies for Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, Drew Carey, as well as The Wild Thornberrys and Sweet Valley High. After leaving the business to raise her boys, Leslie obtained a master's degree in nutrition and ran her own business for ten years. More recently, Leslie has been published on Huffington Post over twenty times and speaks on panels discussing female empowerment. She’s a member of the Writers Guild of America, as well as Women in Film and the UCLA Alumni Association. After Happily Ever After is Leslie’s debut novel and has won over fifteen awards, and her second novel, The Stories We Cannot Tell, has won eleven awards. Leslie has been interviewed about it on NPR and XM radio. Leslie’s latest novel, When People Leave, was released in May 2025. When Leslie isn’t writing, she enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with friends. Leslie lives in Southern California with her husband and two sons.Links: https://www.lesliearasmussen.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/leslierauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesliearasmussenauthor  Show Themes: Grief in Life's Transitions: A heartfelt discussion about how grief isn't limited to death but is a natural part of major life changes, like children leaving for college or moving into new chapters of life. Art, Grief, and Humor: Leslie explores how writing can be a powerful tool to process grief and how humor is a vital and natural part of healing, often reflecting a loved one's personality. The Power of Perspective: Discover how art takes on a new life when shared, highlighted by a reader who saw one of Leslie's books not just as a story, but as a "love story of a woman falling in love with her life". Finding Meaning and Community: Leslie shares her belief that storytelling helps people feel less alone, starts important conversations, and reminds us that everyone is navigating their own struggles. Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for a free discovery call griefgratittudepodcast@gmail.com https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/ https://www.instagram.com/griefgratitudepodcast

    44분
  2. Grief & Joy in the College Transition for Parents & Teens

    8월 28일

    Grief & Joy in the College Transition for Parents & Teens

    Show Highlights: Understanding Grief in Life Transitions: Kendra introduces the concept of grief not just as a response to loss, but as an emotion felt during significant life transitions, specifically focusing on children going to college This is a major change that can bring about complex emotions for both parents and teenagers. Kendra's Personal College Experience: Reflects on her own experience of leaving Colombia at 18 to attend college in the U.S., highlighting the different communication methods of the time (calling cards, letters) and how being in a new environment might have made her personal adjustment "easier" than for her family back home, who felt her absence more acutely in familiar surroundings. The Coexistence of Joy and Grief: Emphasizes that it's "okay to feel grief and also to be excited for your kids" as they embark on their college journey. The episode explores this "complex" emotional landscape where joy and sadness can exist simultaneously. Grief from a Student's Perspective: Discusses that teenagers themselves will also experience grief as they leave for college, particularly after returning home and realizing what they've missed, or when they miss their friends, relationships, and established routines. Validating and Honoring Emotions: Stresses the importance of naming these emotions as "grief" to acknowledge their multifaceted nature and the many other feelings (like regret) that can accompany it. Open Communication and Support: Encourages honest conversations with your children, letting them know you're excited for them but also miss them, which helps validate their own mixed emotions. Connecting with others who are experiencing similar changes is also vital. Invitation for Accompaniment: If you are going throgh a life transition and want someone to walk alongside you as you figure it out. Reach out for a FREE 15 min Discovery call email: griefgratitudepodcast@gmail.com

    10분
  3. How to Share Your Story Before You Feel Ready

    8월 20일

    How to Share Your Story Before You Feel Ready

    Hey friends—this episode’s a little different. I went rogue and recorded it straight from my phone, just me sharing some raw, unfiltered thoughts on grief. I talk about how grief isn’t just about big losses—it’s something we all feel, every single day. Even little things, like when dinner doesn’t turn out the way we hoped, can bring up that feeling. That’s why this podcast isn’t just for people going through major loss—it’s for everyone. It’s wild to think it’s been over 5 years since I started this show. I’ve learned so much, and one big thing is this: if we wait until we feel “ready” to share our stories, we might miss the chance to help someone who needs to hear it right now. So I’m here to remind you—your gifts, your voice, your story? They matter. Don’t wait. This episode is a gentle nudge that you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. I hope it helps you feel seen, and maybe inspires you to share your own story too. Grief is heavy, yes—but it doesn’t have to be depressing. There’s so much growth and connection that can come from it. And hey—if you’re in the middle of a life transition and feel that little nudge to have someone walk alongside you as you figure out what this next chapter looks like, I’d be honored to connect. I offer a FREE discovery call to see if working together feels like the right fit. Just head over to my website to inquire and take that first step. https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/resources

    13분
  4. Sanación y Comunicación Intuitiva con María Paulina

    7월 17일

    Sanación y Comunicación Intuitiva con María Paulina

    María Paulina tiene un título en educación y por más de 15 años enseñó a niños, adolescentes y adultos. Sin embargo, siguiendo las directrices de su alma, desde hace poco más de 10, se dedica a la comunicación intuitiva. Con el deseo de apoyar procesos de transformación en personas y animales a través de la comunicación intuitiva, precisamente, creó Amada Vida Mía… desde donde presta varios tipos de consultas y enseña comunicación animal, entre otras cosas. Y es la fundadora del Hogar Animal El Rincón. Además, María Paulina ha escrito 3 novelas tranformativas, un libro de autoayuda y un libro testimonial de edición limitada sobre la vida de un gran tenor colombiano. Porque escribir es algo que lleva dentro desde niña. https://www.mariapaulina.co/ Canal de Youtube: https://youtube.com/@yosoymariapaulina?si=5SSE96nqhtVi9W15 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yosoymariapaulina?igsh=eGxwdjBiZjk3MDMy&utm_source=qr Temas que hablamos: • Experiencias Intuitivas Tempranas: Desde los cuatro años, María Paulina sintió un profundo "dolor de mundo" y vivió experiencias de desdoblamiento y viajes espontáneos a vidas pasadas, lo que transformó su visión de la existencia. • Transición a la Comunicación Intuitiva: La grave enfermedad de su hija en 2014 la llevó a la meditación, abriendo sus canales para que seres fallecidos y animales comenzaran a comunicarse con ella, un proceso que describe como "soltar las riendas" y ser su yo auténtico. • Nueva Percepción de la Muerte: Su comunicación con el "otro lado" ha transformado su relación con la muerte de dolorosa a una certeza de "plenitud absoluta" para quienes parten, aunque el dolor humano por la ausencia física sigue presente. • Inquietudes Comunes de Clientes: La pregunta más frecuente que recibe es "¿están bien?" (personas o animales fallecidos), especialmente cuando la muerte fue por eutanasia, buscando aliviar la culpa y traer tranquilidad. • Proceso de Comunicación: María Paulina no requiere objetos físicos (salvo foto de animales para centrar la energía); los seres se manifiestan con claridad solo durante las consultas, razón por la cual se describe como "comunicadora intuitiva" en lugar de médium. • Mensaje de Animales Fallecidos (Honrar la Vida): Los animales que han partido piden a sus humanos "honrar la vida de ellos en lugar de sufrir su muerte", recordando su felicidad y contribuciones, lo que ayuda a cortar un hilo energético para su evolución. • Mensaje de Animales Fallecidos (Animales "Atrapados"): Si persiste la inquietud sobre un animal fallecido, se recomienda buscar un comunicador animal que pueda liberarlo de un estado de "atrapamiento" del otro lado. • Acompañar la Muerte Animal: Al acompañar a un animal moribundo, lo más importante es la "quietud energética" y un acompañamiento digno (calma, sosiego, poca interrupción física) para que su alma pueda desprenderse en un entorno amoroso. Contacta a Kendra Rinaldi https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

    1시간 7분
  5. A Caregiver's Journey Through  Love and Loss with Tony Stewart

    6월 26일

    A Caregiver's Journey Through Love and Loss with Tony Stewart

    Tony Stewart has made award-winning films for colleges and universities,, written software that received rave reviews in The New York Times and the New York Daily News, designed a grants-management application that was used by three of the five largest charities in the world, and led the development of an international standard for the messages involved in buying and selling advertisements, for which he spoke at conferences across Europe and North America. Carrying the Tiger is his first published book. Tony and his late wife Lynn Kotula, a painter, traveled extensively in India and Southeast Asia, staying in small hotels off the beaten track and eating delicious food with their fingers when cutlery wasn’t available. Inspired by the experience of writing Carrying the Tiger, Tony is now studying to become a Certified Grief Educator. www.tonystewartauthor.com Show Highlights: •Tony Stewart, author of Carrying the Tiger, shares his deeply personal memoir, chronicling his wife Lynn's 6.5-year battle with stage four cancer and his profound grief journey. •Discover how Tony's daily writings to friends on CaringBridge evolved into his book, serving as a "love story told almost entirely by actions" that allowed Lynn to live fully despite her illness. •Hear Tony describe the final weeks of Lynn's life in home hospice as "the best two weeks of my life," a "miraculous" time of deep physical care and spiritual connection. •Learn about Lynn's powerful and comforting last words: "Don't bother me. I've got a lot to do," which left Tony with a sense of mystery and spiritual insight. •Tony bravely discusses finding new love after immense loss, and the complexities of honoring Lynn's memory while opening his heart to a new relationship. •Explore the meaningful origin of the book's title, "Carrying the Tiger," which stems from a Tai Chi concept of facing and making challenges less threatening. •Gain insight into why Carrying the Tiger is described by readers as an inspiring and joy-filled experience, rather than a depressing one, despite its difficult subject matter. Reachout to Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or have her as a guest https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

    51분
  6. Navigating Pet Loss Grief: Honoring Our Beloved Animals with Beth Bigler

    6월 19일

    Navigating Pet Loss Grief: Honoring Our Beloved Animals with Beth Bigler

    Beth  Bigler is a Pet Loss Grief Counselor, end-of-life animal companion doula, and pet chaplain. She works with individuals and families before, during, and after the loss of their beloved animal companion. She’s also known for her Instagram account @honoringouranimals where she shares daily original content and tips about pet loss grief which are a unique blend of tools, compassion, and “telling it like it is.” She works closely with animal care workers, veterinary professionals, and other pet industry brands on grief training and awareness. She is a regular contributor to podcasts, articles, and other media. Her debut book, Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing After Pet Loss is published by Quarto Books.  Beth is also a seasoned film/television professional, college instructor, and mom to a five-year-old son and two divine felines! The best way to learn about Beth is through her Instagram @honoringouranimals or website: www.honoringouranimals.com Other podcast episode with Beth Recommended Pet Loss Books For Kids 6 and UnderFind Momo Everywhere by Andrew KnappRemembering by Xelena GonzalezThe Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith ViorstThe Invisible Leash by Patrice KarstRemembering Blue Fish (Daniel Tiger) by Becky Friedman Show Highlights: •Beth Bigler, a certified pet loss grief counselor, explains why pet loss is often a "disenfranchised grief," lacking societal acknowledgment despite being as intense, or even more profound, than human loss due to disrupted routines and deep emotional bonds. •Gain insight into compassionate euthanasia, understanding it as a medical decision to ensure a "good death" for beloved pets, emphasizing dignity and avoiding suffering. •Discover practical tools and strategies for coping with grief, including managing guilt and "what ifs," and developing self-compassion, noting how these skills are foundational life tools applicable to all major life events.. •Learn valuable tips for parents on supporting children through pet loss, advocating for honest, age-appropriate language, recognizing that children grieve in spurts, and involving them in memorializing rituals. •Explore Beth's new book, "Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing After Loss," a practical resource offering daily guidance on coping, identity, and maintaining connection with beloved pets. •Understand the power of maintaining daily rituals with your beloved, like greeting their photo, to comfort your brain and foster a sense of continuity after physical absence. •Reflect on "anticipatory grief" and the concept that "your goodbye begins on day one," encouraging gratitude for every moment spent with your beloved animal. Connect with Kendra Rinaldi at https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

    47분
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Bilingual Podcast by Kendra Rinaldi Grief, Gratitude, and the Gray in Between: Exploring grief beyond death—identity, migration, divorce, and life’s joyful transitions like motherhood, marriage, and career change. / Explorando el duelo más allá de la muerte—identidad, migración, divorcio y las transiciones alegres de la vida como la maternidad, el matrimonio y los cambios profesionales.   It is a bilingual podcast  each episode features heartfelt interviews with individuals sharing their personal grief journeys, conversations with experts offering tools and insights, and solo episodes where host Kendra Rinaldi reflects on topics that matter. Together, we honor grief in all its forms and learn tools we can use to help us navigate it. Duelo, Gratitudy todos los matices de por medio: historias de cambio, amor y resiliencia es un pódcast bilingüe, en ingles  y en español,  que explora las muchas caras del duelo—no solo por pérdidas, sino también por las transiciones de la vida. Desde cambios de identidad y migración hasta divorcio, maternidad, matrimonio y transformaciones profesionales, profundizamos en la complejidad emocional del cambio. A través de conversaciones sinceras, historias personales y perspectivas expertas, honramos el duelo en todas sus formas y celebramos el crecimiento que lo acompaña.  https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

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