26 episodes
grief/relief Moe Provencher
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 30 Ratings
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Join host Moe Provencher every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for conversations with some of her favorite people, as they share stories of loss with each other and examine how grief has transformed their lives. You'll hear laughter, sometimes tears, and always profound intimacy. The grief/relief podcast hopes to normalize conversation around the often painful and taboo topic of grief, to explore how change can be beautiful, and how loss affects our lives in unexpected ways. We want to know - how do different people react to loss in all of its forms? Where do they find hope? How does one survive? These candid discussions provide a positive way to engage about grief, bring each other some support through hard times, and also give us a little fun along the way.
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Debbie Miller: musician and physician talks Covid-19 stress relief tactics
Musician and naturopathic physician Debbie Miller shares wisdom about coping during high stress moments. Laughter really is the best medicine...
Find Dr. Debbie Miller at: soundmindmedicine.com
Find Debbie's music at: thedebbiemiller.com
Theme music for the series is by Julia Massey:
https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey
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Monique Salhab, a Veteran for Peace
Veterans for Peace lifetime member Monique Salhab talks the military industrial complex, the true costs of war, and how Buddhism can help heal.
Music in this episode from the Ball of Wax Quarterly #59. Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey.
Visit Veteransforpeace.org and aboutfaceveterans.org
https://ballofwax.bandcamp.com/album/ball-of-wax-59-covers
https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey
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Nathan Ellis and the grief of teen suicide
18yo high school senior Nathan Ellis talks about the suicides of many of his peers, the impact it’s had on his life, and the importance of talking about pain and grief instead of bottling up your feelings.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, you are not alone: 1-800 273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Music in this episode by Moon Palace and theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey.
https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/
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Amber Flame: on losing her mom and the snowball effects of grief
Creator, activist, and educator Amber Flame talks about the sudden death of her mom in 2015, the toll that negative body image takes, and how life transforms with snowballing gifts from grief.
Episode music by Moon Palace. Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey.
https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/
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Kyle Findley-Meier
Musician Kyle Findley-Meier talks masculinity, femininity, and the changes he went through as he began to finally merge those identities. One vivid quote is that he "put on a shell, and lugged my melting insides around this plane of existence".
Music in this episode by The Sky Colony: http://www.theskycolonymusic.com/
Theme music for the series is "A Bit of A Hard Time" by Julia Massey.
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Father John Barich
Lutheran Father John Barich talks with Moe about grief and loss, the ivory tower of the seminary, and the joys of a loving community. This episode title is “Gratitude Opens onto Peace” and it really is true. Transition music by Carrie Biell. Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey.
Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey
Customer Reviews
Yes!!!
Raw and inspiring content with top-notch production. Highly recommended!
Each episode more joyful and tender
Every time I think I’ve heard my favorite episode, the next conversation grabs my heart even more firmly.
Bracing tonic for the soul
“Laughing through the tears is my favorite emotion.” I love this quote from the episode with the Biell sisters. The idea of grieving bringing emotions together shines through in every conversation. We all need to find a way to create a new way to feel an experience that otherwise it could be too much. Just like shart-ing, laugh-crying can be a great relief.