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GRIEF AND LIGHT

This space was created for you by someone who gets it – your grief, your foundation-shattering reality, and the question of what the heck do we do with the shattered pieces of life and loss around us.It’s also for the listener who wants to better understand their grieving person, and perhaps wants to learn how to help.Now in its fourth season, the Grief and Light podcast features both solo episodes and interviews with first-hand experiencers, authors, and professionals, who shine a light on the

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56:18

Rebecca Feinglos on Loss, Grieve Leave, and Creating...

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2024/10/22

Host, Nina Rodriguez, sits down with Rebecca Feinglos, a certified grief support specialist and founder of Grieve Leave, to explore her profound journey through loss. After experiencing the death of both parents and navigating the end of her marriage, Rebecca took a courageous year-long 'grieve leave' to fully immerse herself in healing. Together, they delve into the non-linear nature of grief, the powerful impact of loss on identity, and the contrasting experiences of anticipatory versus sud...

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25:44

Grief Support 101: One-on-One, Peer-Led, and...

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2024/10/19

Host Nina Rodriguez explores the complexities of grief and the various support options available for those navigating loss. She discusses the importance of community, the differences between one-on-one support, and peer-led and specialist-led support groups, and addresses common fears associated with sharing grief in a group setting. She addresses common fears associated with joining support groups and the benefits of professional facilitation in creating a safe and nurturing environment for ...

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Finding Light After the Sudden Loss of a Partner |...

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2024/10/08

In this episode, Nina Rodriguez speaks with Charniah Wilson, who shares her journey of navigating grief after the sudden loss of her partner, Ken. Cha discusses how she channeled her grief into creativity through her platform 'Grief is Ghetto,' and 'Cha's Random Thoughts,' where she combines humor and healing. The conversation explores the complexities of grief, the importance of community support, and the lessons learned from loss. Cha emphasizes the significance of breathing through overwhe...

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56:44

The Five Facets of Healing after loss with Annah...

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2024/10/01

In this episode, host Nina Rodriguez speaks with Annah Elizabeth, a grief coach and founder of the Five Facets of Healing™. They discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of recognizing personal loss, and the journey of healing. Annah shares her own experiences with loss, including the death of her son and the betrayal of loved ones, and how these events shaped her understanding of grief. The conversation emphasizes that healing is a personal journey, not a destination, and introduces...

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21:07

5 Years without You: The Ripple Effect

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2024/09/24

Host, Nina Rodriguez, reflects on her journey through grief as she commemorates the fifth anniversary of her brother's passing. She shares personal insights on the emotional complexities surrounding grief anniversaries, the importance of creating meaningful rituals, and the impact of her brother's life on her own. Through a poignant reading of the speech she delivered at his memorial, Nina emphasizes the interconnectedness of life and the enduring legacy of love and remembrance.***Click here ...

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41:48

THE GRIEF COCOON: Transforming Grief through Creative...

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2024/09/16

Multidisciplinary artist, creative grief guide, and podcast host, Gabriela Georges, talks about her journey through loss and how it has shaped her work. She shares the profound influence of her mother, Samira, who passed away shortly after a cancer diagnosis when Gaby was only 20, and how this loss inspired her to create The Grief Cocoon, a podcast and space for individuals to process their grief creatively. This episode explores themes of family dynamics, the impact of grief on personal iden...

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60:27

Bridging the GriefSpan after Losing Her Brother &...

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2024/08/27

Join us for a powerful conversation with Moira Khan, a Certified Grief Educator and creator of GriefSpan, an online grief support community. After losing her mother, brother, and father within just five years, Moira faced the immense challenge of being the last remaining member of her immediate family. ***Click here to watch the video on YouTube***In this episode, she reflects on the impact of these losses on her identity and her decision to start anew in Madrid. Moira shares how her grief jo...

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64:53

Always a Sibling: Navigating Sibling Loss | Annie...

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2024/08/20

In this deeply resonant episode, Annie Sklaver Orenstein, the insightful author of 'Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourners Guide to Grief,' dives into the often-overlooked experience of sibling grief—a complex journey that’s rarely given the attention it deserves. Annie bravely shares her personal story of losing her brother Ben, a heart-wrenching loss that ignited her passion to create a much-needed resource for bereaved siblings.***Click here to watch on YouTube***Nina and Annie explore t...

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51:23

The Healing Power of Grief Dreams with Dr. Joshua Black

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2024/08/14

Dr. Joshua Black, leading grief and bereavement researcher, speaker, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast, shares his journey into the field of grief dreams (e.g., dreams of the deceased), and the profound insights they offer into the grieving process and continuing connections beyond death. ***Click here to watch on YouTube***Dr. Black also explores the statistics and research findings on grief dreams, highlighting the prevalence of positive dreams and the potential for dream recall to incre...

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55:29

MENDED MAN: Oscar Guerrero on Losing his Son,...

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2024/08/07

In this conversation, Oscar 'O.G.' Guerrero shares his story as a father navigating the devastating and sudden loss of his two-year-old son, Ollie, and how he has found a way to channel his grief into helping other men heal from trauma and loss. ***Watch this episode on YouTube***Oscar delves into the immediate challenges and trauma faced after the loss, the process of forgiveness, dreams and encounters with his son, and the transformation of his purpose through coaching and podcasting. He di...

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60:36

Margo Fowkes on Losing her son, creating community,...

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2024/07/30

"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.” This quote by Isak Dinesen inspired today’s guest, Margot Fowkes, to create Salt Water, a virtual community where grievers can share their stories and honor their loved ones.Margo is the founder and president of OnTarget Consulting and author of the award-winning book, LEADING THROUGH LOSS: HOW TO NAVIGATE GRIEF AT WORK, helps leaders create more compassionate workplaces by acknowledging and speaking openly about grief.***Watch ...

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23:06

Is Joy Possible After Loss?

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2024/07/22

How can we unlock joy after loss? This episode explores the possibility of experiencing joy after loss and provides guidance on incorporating self-compassion and joy into the grieving process. It emphasizes the importance of honoring each moment, leaning into curiosity, and rewarding the questions that arise. Nina shares tips for cultivating joy, such as setting reminders for gratitude and using mantras, and discusses the complexities of feeling joy after loss, including guilt, betrayal,...

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50:10

Start Where You Are: Megan Gluth-Bohan's...

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2024/07/16

Megan Gluth-Bohan's path to success has been anything but a straight line, shaped by her challenging upbringing and personal struggles. Growing up in rural Iowa below the poverty line, Megan faced dysfunction, trauma, and difficult circumstances. She struggled with alcohol and drug use, which led to her getting kicked out of college. However, she eventually turned her life around, went back to college, and graduated with a degree in history. Megan's journey continued with law school, where sh...

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42:01

TENDING GRIEF: The healing power of care in community...

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2024/07/10

Camille Sapara Barton, author of 'Tending Grief, Embodied Rituals for Holding Our Sorrow and Growing Cultures of Caring Community,' discusses the importance of tending to grief and creating communal spaces for grief. They emphasize the need to process grief through the body, and draw inspiration from the grief rituals of the Dagara people, who see grief as a generative force that supports the well-being of the community. They also highlight the significance of incorporating joy and pleasure i...

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54:14

Grief and Resilience: Tools for 'Bouncing Forward'...

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2024/06/25

In this conversation, Blair Kaplan Venables, a grief and resilience expert, shares her personal journey of resilience and how she turned her pain into purpose after experiencing multiple losses, including the loss of both parents and a pregnancy. She discusses the concept of resilience and defines it as 'bouncing forward' from a challenging experience.Blair also introduces the Navigating Grief Framework, which consists of five tools she developed to help others navigate their own healing proc...

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32:04

The First Five Years of Grief | Season 3 Premiere

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2024/06/20

The first five years of grief:Year One: Shock and FogYear Two: Year of PermanenceYear Three: The Year of Inflammation and New NormalsYear Four: The Pivot YearYear Five: The Year of RebirthIn this episode, Nina Rodriguez reflects on the first five years of her grief journey after the loss of her brother. She shares the different stages and experiences she went through, and discusses the importance of allowing grief to unfold in its own time, and the physical impact it can have on the body. Nin...

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47:45

Compassionate Leadership: On a mission to build...

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2024/05/07

Janet Gwilliam-Wright , a grief awareness advocate and educator, shares her personal experience of losing her mother and how it shaped her life. She launched the Mother Love Project as a platform for motherless daughters to share their stories, and co-founded Bloomwell Partners, a global training and consulting firm working to build more compassionate and grief-informed workspaces. In this conversation, Janet discusses the importance of honoring and remembering our loved ones, the complexitie...

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54:19

Soulful Sorrow: A Holistic Approach to Healing after...

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2024/05/01

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52:17

Finding Freedom: Healing Racial Trauma through the...

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2024/04/23

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49:14

LOVE, LOSS & LOL: Finding the gifts in the midst of...

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2024/04/16

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