Give Grief A Chance

Ever wondered how to set healthy goals while grieving? Join me on "Give Grief A Chance" as we explore the power of setting healthy goals in the midst of grief. Discover practical exercises and tips to nurture your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Your grief matters. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Have you ever heard people talking about resilient grieving?Join me on a profound journey through the intricacies of resilient grieving. Resilient grieving isn't about being strong all the time; it's about honoring your unique journey. Let's embark on this transformative journey together. Your grief matters, and your never alone. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Ever wondered how to navigate the unique journey of grieving the in-laws? Join me on this week's episode where we'll explore the often overlooked path of mourning in-laws. Discover coping strategies, honor your feelings, and remember, there's no one size-fits-all in grief. Subscribe for weekly episodes illuminating the way through loss. Let's give grief the chance it deserves. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Do you find comfort in the afterlife? On this week's episode we explore the role of personal beliefs in the journey through grief. We look at how diverse beliefs about the afterlife provide solace and hope during times of loss. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Have you faced the unique path of grief after losing and Elderly parent? Are you searching for ways to navigate this journey, honor their legacy, and find solace? Join me as we journey through understanding, healing, and embracing cherished memories in this enlightening podcast episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Do you feel stuck, lost, and unmotivated? Do you often feel frustrated, irritated, and tend to blame others? You could be carrying a heavy load of unresolved grief and not even know it. This week I am delving into the impact that unresolved grief has on our lives and finding ways to help us deal and heal. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Do you wish you could return to those special moments from your past? Do you wish you'd asked your grandparents, parents, or siblings more questions about their life? On this week's episode, I'm delving into the importance of memories and various ways we can preserve them. Preserving memories is not just about capturing moments, it's about preserving our essence and passing down a piece of ourselves to future generations. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

'Say Their Name,' the topic of this week's podcast that uncovers the profound power of speaking the departed's name. Join us as we explore the transformative benefits of honoring and remembering those who have passed on. From the tender memories of loved ones to the remarkable ripple effects felt across generations, join us as we unlock the treasures that lie within the simple act of saying their name. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Do you have a rocky relationship with your parents, siblings, or both? It's very common to hear people say that they rarely speak and never spend time together as a family. And let's be honest, it's hard to accept that someone you love and care about wants nothing to do with you, and there you are grieving a living person. Sadly, estrangement is something that's not really talked about, and having to deal with questioning and judgement from others can be incredibly uncomfortable. On this week's episode I shed some light on the complexities of estrangement. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Have you ever felt completely numb after experiencing a loss? We all have our own unique way of grieving and emotional numbness is very common especially when a death happens suddenly and tragically, because that grief hits you when you've not had time to even think about the possibilities of death and that's a lot for our brains to take in and adjust to. There are things that you can do if your feeling emotionally numb, on this episode I'm offering a few ideas to help you through this process. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Where do you find comfort when grieving? In two thousand and eight I experienced my season of grief and a year of massive change in my life. Like many of you, I had to find something that worked for me, and I turned toward spirituality. In that year of multiple losses, my spirituality provided me with a sense of connection, meaning, and hope when facing my heartache. To be honest, meditating and connecting with the universe didn't completely eradicate my grief, what it did help me to do was it altered how I perceived my pain, and be more present with my grief. Today it's my go to, spirituality still helps me to find peace in life, and comfort during any hard times. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

For many people father's day can be a challenging weekend to get through especially if your dad has died, and if you had a complex relationship with him it can add a whole other layer of sadness to the day. But if you've had a loving relationship with your dad, why not celebrate his memory and look at all of the wonderful moments you shared together. On this week's episode I'm offering some ideas on how to celebrate father's day without dad. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Are you an emotional eater or do you find when your feeling upset you have no appetite? The loss of a loved one affects us emotionally but it can also physically affect us and food can have completely different effects on those who are grieving. Even if you love to cook, you might lose your appetite and those foods you onced loved, may make your stomach churn as food becomes the least of your concerns. Or, you can't stop eating as it's part of your coping mechanism. Cooking and eating while grieving is different for everyone just like our grief. So, if you are struggling in this area, this is the podcast for you. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

If you or anyone you know have had feelings of relief around a death, then this is the episode to listen to. When it comes to grieving we can feel a wide range of emotions but, sometimes when a loved one dies you may feel a sense of relief. When that happens, people often feel bad and are ashamed of their emotions, and scared to say how they are feeling for fear of being judged. If you think about it, feelings of relief can be one of the hardest feelings to admit. However, it's important to know that those feelings are normal even if they feel wrong. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Are you in the process of deciding whether to euthanize your beloved pet? This week's episode is all about one of the hardest decisions a pet owner may ever have to make, saying goodbye and euthanizing a pet. And there are many reasons why pet owners decide to euthanize, maybe your animal is suffering with an illness that has no cure, a senior pet that needs expensive medical treatment or they have aggression problems. Whatever the cause, making a decision is never easy but, more often than not it is the most compassionate thing you can do for your furry friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Do you know that jealousy while grieving is quite a common reaction. And it can show up for many different reasons but, it's important to remember that we are human and we can hold more than one feeling in our hearts we can feel jealous that someone got to live while your loved one did not, and still be glad that the person has returned to good health and gets to live another day. Grief encompasses a wide range of emotions and if you're carrying feelings of jealousy, then this episode is for you. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Spending mother's day without your mum is never an easy thing, for many it can be tempting to want to hide away and pretend it's just another day. But if you've had a loving relationship with your mother, why shouldn't you celebrate her memory. On this week's episode I offer a few ideas on how to celebrate mother's day without her. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Coping with the loss of a spouse or partner can be incredibly challenging for many different reasons and it may take a while for you to learn to live without the person physically in your life. However, if your thinking of dating again but feel confused and conflicted, then this is the episode for you because I offer a few suggestions on the do's and don'ts of dating after a loss. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

There comes a day when every person will face the heartbreaking reality of losing someone or something that they love. As many of us know, grieving can be exhausting and even frightening, sadly, one of the hardest things to do is to learn to live life without the person physically with you. On this episode I offer a few suggestions to learning how to live without your loved one. From my heart to yours. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Come and listen to this week's episode I offer a few tips on how to release the burden of guilt that you might be holding on to in your grief. Sadly, guilt is everywhere in grief and it's a common yet complex emotion. Often it makes the griever feel that somehow, someway, they have failed in their duties, obligations, or they have done something wrong and that, can lead to feelings of insecurity, unworthiness, blame, self-judgement and much more. The sad part is that guilt does not have to be rational to be be real so that means even though it's not based on reality, we may still feel it. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

If you're wondering how to talk to your children about death then this episode is for you. We need to find ways to teach our kids about one of life's important truths because, when it comes to the topic of death many parents often fail to provide honest information to their children as we think it's a morbid topic to talk about. Even though it's not always easy it is necessary so, I'm offering some do's and don'ts of ways to talk to your child about death. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Do you notice ways that you are bearing witness to your grief and to others? Author, public speaker, and death and grieving expert David Kessler says that each person's grief is as unique as their fingerprint but, what everyone has in common, is no matter how they grieve, they share the need for their grief to be witnessed. And that's the topic of this week's episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Despite the passing of time, pain from long ago can stay with us and begin to affect our relationships, work, the hobbies we love, and eventually our health because, those wounds usually stem from unresolved grief that's maybe never been acknowledged and it's just been left unattended to. Now, many people wonder if it's possible to heal those wounds from trauma, rejection or heartache, especially if they've tried everything and they feel that it hasn't helped. However, there are ways and there are people who can help you. So, if you're struggling with emotional pain caused from an event long ago, this is the episode for you. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

This week's episode is all about how we start to experience goodbyes at an early age and even though they are part of life, goodbyes hurt. Whether it's the end of a romantic relationship, death of a loved one, moving away from family and friends, or saying goodbye to co workers, it's never an easy thing to do and it's something that we never really think about. So, how do you prepare yourself for such gut wrenching pain? This is where I offer a few guidelines for managing your goodbyes. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

The death of a loved one or a beloved pet can be devastating and one of the hardest things we will experience. Part of the grieving process is learning how to cherish the memories without holding onto the pain. On this week's episode I had a Chat with Megan Stevens who is the owner of a small business called 'Tree Of Hope Creations' a place where she and her team are known for the love and compassion they put into their customized keepsake pieces which they shape using breast milk, hair, ashes, and more. She feels honored to create and heal her own grief through helping others. Knowing that her beautiful pieces help us to keep our memories close to our hearts. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

As most of us know, there's no manual on how to heal after a loss. Some people just seem to get on with it, they move through their grief and before you know it are back into life again. However, there are a few who have a hard time adjusting to their new normal, they may feel left behind or stuck, some feel like they are in limbo, they don't know where to turn or what to do, everything has changed and they can't get used to it. If that sounds like you, listen to this week's podcast episode where I'm talking about prolonged adjustment disorder. Enjoy!    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Can you relate to feeling stuck? If so then take a listen to this week's episode about 'accepting what we can't control'. Many things happen in life that we have no control over and when those things happen, we may start to worry and as we know, nothing ever good comes from worrying. One of the best ways to cope with things we can't control is to practice acceptance as it allows us to find the energy to push forward instead of staying stuck as a victim in our situation. Enjoy!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I'm talking about prolonged grief disorder. When it comes to grieving we all have different paths to follow and many people find ways to cope and move through their loss, over time their symptoms of grief begin to decrease enough to allow them to keep moving forward with their life. However, someone who might be struggling with prolonged grief disorder may feel stuck in their emotional pain so much so that it interferes with their daily life, there's a constant yearning and longing for the person who has died and they have no idea how they will ever get their life back together. Many people and can't figure out what's going on with them and don't realize they have it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I have a chat with Suzanne Falter who's daughter Teal died at the age of 22. Since Teal's death Suzanne has written a memoir called Free Spirited; how my daughter healed me from the afterlife. This incredible but true story proves that there is an afterlife and that those who have passed on have the power to heal us. Suzanne is an intuitive healer who helps people suffering from upset, confusion, and stress and on this episode lovingly shares her journey through grief. Enjoy!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

If you have struggled with the loss of a pet, then this episode is for you! Erica Messer is the creator of Wolfie's Wish a place that provides simple healing practices and resources for those suffering from pet loss. From her personal experience after her cat Wolfgang fell off her apartment roof and died, she knew she had to find ways to heal and look at the situation as a learning experience. Erica has developed a deck of grieving cards and has written and illustrated a children's book called 'Tails of Cat Spirits.' Today, she openly shares Wolfie's story and her journey through grief. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I'm talking about looking for some signs that show you might be avoiding your grief. On a daily basis either consciously or unconsciously we use avoidance in some way shape or form, and we will especially use it when we have to deal with thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable and cause pain. Many use avoidance when it comes to grief because they may not want or are not prepared to face their heartache so they will try to avoid. However, avoidance doesn't work for us.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's podcast episode I'm talking about the importance of self-care for caregivers. What do they tell you on an airplane when the oxygen mask comes down in front of you, "please put your own mask on first before assisting anyone else" because, only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. And if you are a caregiver and are not taking care of yourself, overtime the physical, emotional, and mental demands of caring for someone can become exhausting which will soon lead to extreme fatigue and burnout, but by taking care of yourself in a healthy way, will help you to be the best caregiver you want to be. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

When you're grieving, you may feel so much heartache and yet still have those moments of happiness and laughter. Sadly, many people feel that it's wrong and disrespectful to be happy and smile in the midst of grief, but the truth is you don't have to let go of the pain to make space for happiness and it's actually healthy to feel happy while simultaneously grieving. Here's where I offer a few suggestions that might help you to become a little happier while grieving. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

When two people experience the same type of loss they often assume that they will grieve the same way but, that not true as it depends on the relationship you had with the person who has died. And though your grief may include some similarities that others experience, your feelings are individual to you and every person manifests grief in a way that is appropriate for them. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I'm talking about how new beginnings can be a very exciting time however, starting something new can also bring up emotions such as grief and beginnings can be especially hard during the grieving process and even after.  So I'm offering a few ways to deal with the grief of a new beginning. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode of Give Grief a Chance Podcast, I'm talking about how when we are grieving, it's not uncommon for those people we love and have counted on to suddenly disappear. Or, they may distant themselves because they don't know what to say or do and they fear that they may say the wrong thing to you. As many of us know, everyone copes with grief differently and your friends will  too. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

The holiday season is here and wherever you look everyone seems to be gearing up for fun and festivities. However, if your grieving this time of year may not feel the same for you as it can be a sad reminder of a past or recent loss. On this week's episode, I offer a few ideas to help you survive and come through the holiday experience in one piece. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I'm offering a few suggestions for dealing with grief in healthy ways because many people turn to some type of substance as a way to try to cope with their grief. Sadly, grief and addiction can be deeply linked and the risk of developing substance use disorder can be even greater when experiencing a loss because, people often try seek temporary relief and soothe their pain by using some type of substance.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Grief is the emotional suffering that you feel when someone or something you love is taken away. How you grieve depends on many factors, some people can start to feel better in weeks or months and sadly some carry their emotional pain around for years. While your emotions can be consuming, they are not permanent states. On this week's episode I'm sharing fifteen tips to help you navigate through the grieving process in a compassionate and healthy way. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

People often struggle with what to say to someone who is grieving during the holidays, and finding the right words to express your love and support can be though. However, it's important not to try to force holiday cheer on someone but instead, offer to be there for them. On this week's podcast episode I suggest a few ideas how to show up and be there for them, plus a few things to write or say to your grieving person.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

This past week I have really appreciated being outside and taking in those big deep breaths as I've been dealing with Covid. Now, most of us don't pay much attention to our breath and at the best of times we're not breathing properly for optimal health. Focusing the breath and doing breathing exercises while grieving can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and regular deep breathing can also reduce tension in the body and help keep us in the present moment. This episode is about the benefits of mindful breathing plus, I offer a simple breathing exercise that you can start with. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

If you're heading into Thanksgiving missing a loved one who has recently died, know that you're not alone. The holidays can trigger so much sadness as everything for you is different and your world has been shattered into a million pieces. How can you make it through the holidays? What can you do to get mentally prepared for this time of year? Come and listen to this week's episode as I offer some suggestions to help you navigate grief during Thanksgiving.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Francesca Lynn Arnoldy who is an author, community Doula, and death advocate. She was the original creator of the highly popular doula training program at the University of Vermont. And is the author of 'Map of Memory Lane' a picture book for children. As most of us know children are naturally curious and this book helps adults to supply clear answers to difficult questions about end of life. Francesca can be found reflecting on birth, death, and life with a doula heart on her website, Francescalynnarnoldy.com.    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

There are many ways to approach the grieving process and as we know, everyone approaches grief differently therefore, everyone copes with their grief differently. When I was grieving and felt those intense feelings coming to the surface I knew I had to take a break from my grief and go out for a walk, run, or bike ride which worked wonders for me. However, it's important not to pressure yourself into exercise especially if you aren't the most athletic person or just dread the thought of doing it. On this episode I offer a few suggestions on ways to help you to move your body and the benefits it offers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

I don't know about you, but when I'm on social media some of my favorite feeds are those of animals, and there are so many videos and photos dedicated to our pets and other types of animals. I think most of us just feel good when we are around our furry friends and if you own a dog it gives you the opportunity to get out of the house and be around other people. When you're facing a significant loss, you might want to lean on a pet for some extra support because they love you and just the act of touching, stroking, and hugging, a pet can be calming and offer feelings of comfort and connection.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Another wonderful chat with Rhona Barton who is the host of 'Believe in ME' podcasts which are all about inspiring women who are living with or who have recently been diagnosed with, M.E. ( Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) realise that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Rhona lived with ME for almost ten years, and she knows all about the debilitating pain, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms associated with post-exertional malaise, the body and brains inability to recover after expending even small amounts of energy. I had a few more questions to ask Rhona about ME, and as always she is a wealth of information and openly shares here experience about this chronic illness.     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I'm talking about using guided meditations to help you while your grieving. Plus!.. I'm giving you a short guided sleep meditation so, it's  important that you DO NOT listen to this podcast while you are driving or operating machinery, please wait until you are in a safe place where you can get comfortable without any distractions.. preferably, in bed.. ENJOY!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

This week on Give Grief a Chance podcasts I'm talking about adapting after a loss. For many when someone dies, the heartache and pain that comes with that loss can be so overwhelming, and on top of the pain you have to try to adjust and and adapt to a life without your loved one and find new ways of living in a different and unwelcome reality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Our lives are made up of many different relationships but, one of the most important ones you can have is with yourself. Having a relationship with yourself is like any other relationship it's full of ups and downs and you have to tend to it to get the most out of it. How do you find yourself again after you've experienced a loss? Listen to this week's episode where I offer a few suggestions to rekindle your relationship with you!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

The death of the queen has stirred up grief all over the world, and it's perfectly normal to grieve the death of someone you didn't personally know but they inspired you and felt important to you. The queens death can be difficult for people on many levels as it can bring up emotions from previous losses and be a reminder that at this moment in time, those we loved so deeply are no longer with us. Whether you knew the queen personally or, you knew of her, your feelings are valid. So come and listen to this week's episode where I go deeper into queen Elizabeth's death and how it can affect us.    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

If you or anyone you know have been diagnosed with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) I encourage you to come and listen to my guest on this week's episode. Rhona Barton lived with ME for almost 10 years, she was bed bound and wheelchair bound before finding her feet again and coming through the otherside. Rhona is a coach, author, and podcaster, who helps women with ME, she offers 1:1 coaching as well as group sessions plus, has a plethora of tips to the listeners of her podcast. Today we have a fun and informative blether together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

This week I had a wonderful chat with Deanna Aliano who at the age of 47 did her first painting for a close friend and since that day Deanna realized how much she loves to paint. After the death of her the death of her father she turned to her craft to help express her grief. Deanna is the caregiver for her mum and her art continues to help her bring any repressed or difficult feelings out into the open instead of holding onto her grief.        --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

When grief is taking its toll on your emotions it can also be affecting your relationships or marriage. On this week's episode I talk about ways to help each other during these challenging times because there are many health issues that can arise from not grieving. Therefore, it's important to find ways to cope, take care of ourselves and support each other, because your spouse or partner may grieve very differently than you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I'm talking about something called expat grief. Even if your moving to a new country for positive reasons, like a better job or a better life, it's not always easy and there are challenges to face plus moving in itself, is a major grief event. I believe that a lot of expats suffer from this type of grief as it's not only centered around death, it's many losses, so it's important to recognize that these thoughts and feelings that come up from time to time are normal and natural. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

When you suffer a broken heart there is no set formula for getting back on your feet and jumping into life again, that's because everyone's grief is unique to them. Whether it's the loss of a job or a loved one lost to death, it's important to know that you can get on the road to being happy. On this week's podcast episode I offer a few suggestions to help you start moving forward, so that you can let go of emotional pain and get back into life again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

I don't think anyone wants to see another person suffering we only want them to feel better, and when it comes to helping people who are grieving most of us try to offer some comforting advice. However, in the moment when we are trying to be helpful we might say things that negatively affects the griever. On this week's episode we take a look at a few of those comments and explain why they can be so painful to the griever.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Come and listen to this week's episode where I get to chat with entrepreneur, life coach, and author Cindy Baumann. In 2007 Cindy's fast track life came to a screeching halt when she had to deal with the unthinkable. Cindy received the news that her twenty six year old son Shaun had suddenly died. In Cindys book Grief Warrior you will find authentic accounts of gut wrenching grief, and after years of struggling Cindy was lead on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

On this week's episode I'm offering a few ways to help you find motivation after a loss. Grief can make you lose the will to do the simplest of things that used to make you feel happy, and finding motivation can be the last thing on someones mind after experiencing a significant loss. However, it is possible to heal from your pain and suffering and learn to live a full and happy life again.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

The truth is that having difficult conversations can make people clam up because they feel very uncomfortable don't know what to say. Talking about death, getting older, health issues, painful feelings, or any type of loss can be challenging and intimidating, but these difficult conversations are very necessary. Listen to this week's episode as I go deeper into this subject and offer a few helpful tips.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

This week I had a wonderful chat Sherrie Barch who's passion for storytelling and making room for serious and heavy conversations was a strong motivation for her to write her children's book called Heaven's Bell. The book was written to create a safe space for families to have conversation about death and dying. It encourages the sharing of memories and is meant to bring readers of all ages comfort and hope, wrapped in a shell of smiles and entertainment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

Let's be honest... no one likes to be lied to, but I'll bet at some point in your life you've lied about your painful feelings following a loss. Sadly, most of us have been given a lot of misinformation surrounding grief and loss, and we've learned how to lie about how we really feel after all, we don't want to bring others down or burden them with our sad and painful feelings.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

For many people, dealing with, and having those difficult conversations can be hard. This week I had a chat with David Richman whose book The Cycle of Lives takes the reader on an unexplored journey uncovering the emotion behind cancer. David biked 5,00 miles in six weeks to meet fifteen of the books participants while sorting out his own emotions over having lost his sister to cancer years before. He is totally authentic and open, and courageously encourages others to do the same.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message

This week I'm talking about complicated grief. Now, grief is different for everyone, some people may experience intense periods of grief, but over time those feelings begin to to ease and they are able to move forward and adjust to a new reality without the person they have lost. However, for others, their feelings can become chronic and debilitating, their grief doesn't seem to improve over time, sadly, it affects the person's ability to live a full and satisfying life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane81/message