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
Episodes
215 episodes
Closure
Today, we're joined by Tara Wild, who shares an extraordinary story that unfolds during the pandemic. As Tara and her husband, Darcy, navigate the challenges brought by COVID-19, they discover the value of family time amidst the chaos. The narr...
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38:51
Post Holiday Reboot
The conversation delves into the complexities of navigating grief after the holidays, focusing on practical strategies for healing and reflection. Listeners are encouraged to embrace creativity, set attainable goals, and seek community support ...
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22:58
Neurodiversity and Grief
Imagine realizing in your 50s that the challenges you've been facing your entire life are actually symptoms of ADHD. That's exactly what happened to our guest, Carolyn Jenkins, a veteran special education teacher with more than four decades of ...
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41:42
Everyday Awakening
Discover how spirituality can be a beacon of light during times of loss with Catherine Duncan, an integrative spiritual consultant, ordained minister, and former hospice chaplain. Catherine shares her wisdom on finding meaning beyond religion, ...
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29:22
Getting Through the Holidays - HOLIDAY BONUS EPISODE!
Shelby Forsythia, the grief coach renowned for her compassionate wisdom, returns us for a special holiday episode of "As I Live and Grieve." She shares her personal journey into the world of grief, a journey that began amidst the chaos of what ...
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42:52
Holiday Reflections: A Message from Your Departed Loved One
As we navigate the holiday season, I take a moment to share my personal reflections and explore how these times can stir both joy and heartache. This solo episode offers a heartfelt letter from an imagined perspective of our late loved ones, ch...
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Embracing Gratitude in Grief
Emily Thiroux Threatt's journey through loss and love offers an intense tale of resilience and renewal. From her cherished days with her first husband, Jacques Thoreau, a passionate bioethicist, to the unexpected path that led her to her second...
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31:10
The Grief Cup
John Polo returns to "As I Live and Grieve," bringing with him a moving account of enduring love and transformation. Discover the compelling ways love can persist beyond loss, and how John found the courage to open his heart again to his fiancé...
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31:24
Teen Grief
How do you find the strength to rebuild your life after an unexpected tragedy? Today we sit down with Clarissa Maul, a remarried widow and dedicated bereavement advocate, who opens up about her harrowing journey following the sudden death of he...
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30:01
Listen to the Silence, with Gina Gale Gray
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. D...
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31:29
Traumatic Grief and the Younger Generation
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 nee...
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29:21
Our Dead Dads2
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 ...
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38:00
Grieve Leave
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 perspe...
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34:21
About Grief - This and That, with Warren Kozak
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 eye...
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32:53
The Fine Art of Grieving
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...
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36:08
Tell Your Stories
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 a...
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30:06
Grief and TBI
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 juven...
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28:33
Finding Meaning and Purpose
How does one find purpose after devastating loss? We sit down with Kjell Phillips as he shares his heart-wrenching yet inspiring journey of transformation after the profound losses of his mentor, Vince Kramer. Kjell's move from California to Co...
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32:38
Breath Taking
Ever wondered how to redefine joy amidst profound loss? Join us in a moving conversation as we welcome Jessica Fein, the author of "Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes." Jessica takes us through her family's heartre...
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32:52
A Hospice Chaplain's Perspective
Ever wondered how simple acts of kindness can bring peace to someone in their final moments? Join us in this heartfelt episode featuring John Wenderlein, a dedicated hospice chaplain who shares his unique journey from seminary to the profound w...
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39:28
Letters to Zachary
What happens when the dreams you had for your children are replaced by unexpected medical challenges? Meet Jason Tuttle, a devoted father whose life took a turn with a rare diagnosis in his son, Eagle-Barrett syndrome. Jason opens up about the ...
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33:47
Waving GoodBye, with Warren Kozak
Our guest today is Warren Kozak, who shares his deeply moving journey through grief following the death of his beloved wife, Lisa. From the joyous early years of building a family to the difficult periods of Lisa's illness and eventual passing ...
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32:22
Never the Same Again
Have you ever wondered why some losses hit harder than others, and how we can truly process the grief that follows? Join us as we explore profound questions with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a counseling and sports psychologist, who shares her unique ...
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