Give Grief A Chance Podcast
A podcast about bringing grief awareness out into the open. A project to help people connect, and share their experiences with grief and loss
Ever wondered what it's like growing up in a funeral home? Come and meet my guest Kevin O'Connor who grew up in an old victorian three story home, which housed not only Kevin and his family , but also his aunt, uncle, and their three daughters, plus, the family mortuary business. Over the years Kevin collected many family letters and audio recordings which have inspired him to write a book called 'Two Floors Above Grief,' it's full of fascinating details and anecdotes about his upbringing as a funeral home child. Enjoy!
Ever found grief to be a bit awkward? Come and join me on this week's episode as I delve into the complexities of navigating the awkwardness of grief. Learn practical coping strategies for both the griever and the supporter, and discover how to embrace vulnerability with compassion. Let's journey through the awkwardness of grief together. Enjoy!
Do you have a spouse or partner that's passed away? Come and listen to this week's episode where I'm chatting with Dr Kimberly Hubenette and anti-aging dentist, widow, author, and inspirational coach who shares her remarkable insights and experiences drawing from her own journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose after the death of her husband Mark. She invites you to explore new possibilities and discover the power within you to live, love, survive, and thrive after a loss.
Ever wondered how the loss of a co-worker impacts us? Come and join me as I explore the intricacies of grieving for a co-worker. Discover the effects on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, along with practical coping strategies to navigate this challenging journey because, when we grieve together, we heal together. Enjoy!
Have you suffered the loss of both of your parents? When you experience successive deaths it usually leads to an overwhelming amount of grief that can affect you in unexpected ways. And coping with the loss of both parents is an incredibly difficult thing to go through. So, on this week's episode I'm offering a few strategies to help make life a little easier. Enjoy!
Do you reach for the bottle when you're feeling stressed or sad? On this week's episode I'm addressing just how common it is for people to to try to numb their emotional pain with alcohol. I'm offering some healthy strategies to help you cope with your grief rather than turning to alcohol to numb those complicated feelings. Enjoy!
Does grief make you feel uncomfortable? On this week's episode I'm talking about how as a society we don't have open and honest conversations about grief. Most of the time we try to ignore our feelings and end up feeling uncomfortable in our own skin. Living with grief and loss can be a challenging journey, so it's important to identify healthy ways to cope with loss and help with the grieving process.
Have you ever wondered how the loss of a parent can reshape family dynamics? Join me on this week's episode as I explore the intricate threads of changing family dynamics after the loss of a parent. I'm talking about the effects of family roles, how birth order, diverse grieving styles, and coping mechanisms influence the dynamic shift. It's an authentic conversation on how death can either bring us together or introduce new challenges. Enjoy!
Have you ever felt the weight of watching your child struggle with alcohol? This week I explore the raw emotions of dealing with an alcoholic son or daughter. Join me ask we look at the heartache, the isolation, and ways for parents to cope, because sometimes we need a bit of guidance on this challenging journey. Enjoy!
Do you have feelings of guilt and fear for your elderly or sick pet? The grief of losing a pet can begin long before their death, and that type of grief you may be feeling is the topic of this week's episode, anticipatory pet grief. Enjoy!
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