51 episodes

Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide.

Forward To Joy Alexandra Wyman

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Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide.

    Scars Are Not Always Visible

    Scars Are Not Always Visible

    This week, Alexandra shares how easy it is to assume what someone else has going on. Not everything we, ourselves, have going on is obvious to others. We are called to be more compassionate with others because we don't know what is going on behind closed doors. Also, we all have something we need to maintain our mental and emotional wholeness. No one is immune to needing support to handle life. It's hard to maintain compassion for others and yet it is necessary.
    Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.
    Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.
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    • 21 min
    FTJ Turns 50!

    FTJ Turns 50!

    This week, Alexandra celebrates Forward to Joy turning 50. Such an accomplishment and exciting as the podcast morphs and changes along the way. Alexandra also share the things she has learned since doing this podcast and during the journey of rebuilding her life.
    Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.
    Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.
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    • 22 min
    Yes, Rock the Boat

    Yes, Rock the Boat

    This week Alexandra encourages all her listeners to rock the boat. As we heal, grow and become more grounded in our authenticity, we shift dynamics with those around us and that can be challenging to those relationships. Everyone we are around are mirrors for us. We are also mirrors and we show each other what we need to work on. It's easy to not want to handle the fall out of these shifts but so much more rewarding when we continue on our path to authenticity.
    Boundaries episode: https://www.soundoff.network/show/forward-to-joy/show-1/
    Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.
    Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.
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    • 23 min
    Chat with Nutritionist and Fitness Expert Sabrina Miller

    Chat with Nutritionist and Fitness Expert Sabrina Miller

    This week, Alexandra and Sabrina Miller have a raw, authentic chat about the importance of nutrition and movement when working through the grief process. Additionally, to really make gains and be able to feel the impact of good nutrition and working, it is essential to evaluate the messages and conditions we ascribe to as children. The experiences do not need to be large and can actually just be a flippant comment with a lasting impact.
    Connect or Work with Sabrina: Bodiesbybrina.com
    Instagram: @bodiesbybrina
    Podcast: Veggies and Vices
    Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.
    Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.
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    • 47 min
    What's In Your Basement?

    What's In Your Basement?

    Recently, Alexandra was debating to finish the basement in her house and found that she was paralyzed by the decision. Mentioning it in therapy brought on a huge emotional reaction indicating that there were feelings around items in her basement, that she would have to clean up. Simultaneously, coming out of winter hibernation, Alexandra did some spring cleaning around her house and after doing so, found she had created space for more creativity, pings and messages for how to keep going. She knows that by going through the things in her basement, more messages may come through. She encourages listeners to see what drawers, closets, conversations, situations they might be avoiding, that may lead to some new ideas once they are addressed.
    Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.
    Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.
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    • 17 min
    Ego vs Humility

    Ego vs Humility

    This week, Alexandra talks about the different characteristics of ego and humility. Ego can absolutely have a healthy and necessary perspective. It does not always have to be considered a negative thing. Ego is protective and attempts to keep us self. The more we are our authentic selves and in our self worth, the more we can be aware of how our ego is part of us without succumbing to comparison and impostor syndrome. Humility is about knowing ourselves and truly understanding how we are it all We are the good, the bad and the ugly...and all of that is beautiful.
    Check out Debbie Ford's book: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams https://a.co/d/6K2PiZu
    Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.
    Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.
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    • 18 min

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