Heroes in Grief

Patricia Mazza Vlamis is an artist and photographer who aspires to use her talents to help othersAs an adult bereaved as a child, others who have experienced loss at a young age are near and dear to her heart. Her hope is that this book will help them process their feelings and remember their loved ones who have died. She is on a mission to create more resources for grieving children.Pat's Book - My Memory Journal: A Coloring Book for Children Who Have Experienced Loss and Grief: https://amzn.to/4sI4FIBPat's Portfolio: https://pmazzavlamis.myportfolio.com/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you!Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast & Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Amy Shaw never set out to become an expert in navigating life’s hardest seasons, but through profound personal loss she gained deep insight into resilience, rebuilding, and purposeful living. She learned how to move forward with clarity, strength, and hope when circumstances offered no easy answers.Today, Amy is a keynote speaker, author, coach, and contemporary artist who brings both compassion and perspective to her work. Her expertise is shaped by years of navigating caregiving, loss, leadership, and rebuilding—both personally and professionally—and by walking alongside others through seasons of grief, transition, strained relationships, financial pressure, and overwhelming family challenges. She helps people gain clarity, regain footing, and move forward with purpose.Known for her warmth, creativity, and grounded presence, Amy brings depth, joy, and an unmistakable sense of life to everything she does. Her work is shaped by faith, lived experience, and a deep belief that even in the most difficult seasons, meaningful growth and lasting impact are possible.Amy's Links: Website - Walk the Red: https://walkthered.com/Book - Navigating Goodbye - A Guide for those Blindsided by Terminal Illness: https://amzn.to/3Z7LOZGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/walktheredcoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-shaw-295270347/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grainofwheat========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you!Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: <a href="https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Karen Bulinski Mathison was born in Buffalo, New York, and has spent her life learning that grief doesn't follow a timeline—it shatters one.She lost her husband to a brain aneurysm. She lost her father to cancer on Christmas, her 50th birthday. She lost the last man she loved, suddenly and without warning. She's navigated pet loss, miscarriage, secondary grief, and the isolation that comes when the world moves on but you're still standing in the wreckage.But loss also taught her something else: that raw, authentic grief work transforms everything.Karen holds a Master's Degree in Mental Health &amp; Wellness with an emphasis in Grief &amp; Bereavement from Grand Canyon University. She's a Certified Death Doula through IAP Career College, a Certified Life Coach, and holds certifications in Art Therapy Coaching and Emotional Trauma First Aid.She combines clinical expertise with lived experience—she's studied grief academically and survived it personally. That combination is rare. That combination is powerful.In 2024, Karen founded The Naked Grief, a comprehensive grief support platform built on a simple truth: grief support should be raw, authentic, accessible, and unapologetic.The Naked Grief's dark, heavy logo isn't accidental. It represents that initial impact—the moment loss rocks hard and cuts like glass. But the communities within are brighter and lighter because support changes the shape of your grief backpack, making it less heavy to carry. It doesn't erase the weight. It makes it bearable.Karen is most proud of three things:The RAW Experience Podcast — Co-hosted with spiritual healer Melissa Bishop, this podcast dissects Friends episodes to identify disenfranchised grief and demonstrate how unaddressed life challenges create a spiral effect. It's grief education disguised as entertainment, reaching people who wouldn't otherwise seek help.The Grief Garden Series — A collection of short stories and creative tools that help people identify the array of emotions experienced during grief as companions walking with us on our healing journey. Characters like Hope, Love, Faith, Resilience, and Pain become guides through loss.Global Grief Awareness — Her mission to make discussing grief a common dialogue that occurs before loss, not just after. Prevention through conversation. Preparation through community.Karen is passionate about one thing: disenfranchised grief—all the losses that come with or separate from the death of a person. The lost promotion due to grief brain. The warning at work because productivity suffered. The trauma and isolation that happens when employers and society don't recognize grief as legitimate.She believes that mental health support in the workplace isn't a luxury—it's a retention strategy, a productivity multiplier, and a basic act of humanity. When people feel seen and supported through life's hardest moments, they don't just survive. They transform.Karen was born in Buffalo, New York, and plans to eventually join her family in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lewiston, Niagara County—a full-circle return to her roots and a reminder that grief, legacy, and connection are all intertwined.She's honored to be here with Tom Bender and the Heroes in Grief community, talking about the losses nobody talks about and the support everyone deserves.Karen's links: Website: thenakedgrief.comSupport Assessment: <a...

With over five years of experience companioning others in grief, Terri believes that healing begins not with fixing, but with feeling. Her work is not about offering quick solutions or rushing through sorrow. It is about holding space gently and patiently, without judgment. She witnesses grief in all its rawness and stays present with it, honoring each person's pain as sacred and deeply personal.Terri’s understanding of grief is not only professional, it is deeply personal. She has experienced profound loss herself, including the deaths of her first husband, her son, her father, and her sister. Each loss shaped her perspective and deepened her compassion. Through her own healing journey, Terri learned that grief doesn’t have a timeline and that love doesn’t end when life does. Her personal experiences allow her to meet others in their grief with genuine empathy, a tender heart, and the knowing that healing is not about moving on, but about learning to live fully while carrying the love forward.Her approach to grief support is rooted in presence and trust. She listens with her heart, not just her ears. This companioning model, one of walking beside rather than leading or pushing, is central to everything she does. Whether in private sessions, community workshops, or conversations sparked by her writing, she offers a steady presence, a soft place to land, and a reminder that you do not have to go through it alone.Terri has had the privilege of co-authoring the best-selling book Unstoppable and sharing her voice in various publications. Yet the deepest honor comes in the quiet moments when someone allows her into their grief. When they cry. When they reflect. When they trust her enough to let their guard down. Terri believes in the possibility of healing, not by forgetting or getting over it, but by learning how to carry both the love and the loss forward.As a Grief Companion &amp; Educator, Terri also teaches others how to walk beside the grieving through her accredited certification programs. These programs reflect the same heart-centered, presence-based philosophy that guides her own work. It is a sacred privilege for her to walk beside someone in their grief, to witness their heartache, and to remind them that even in the midst of sorrow, they are never alone.Terri's links: Website: https://www.myhealingheartscommunity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terri.chaplin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefcoachterri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-terri-chaplin-54043352/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): <a...

Graham Maxey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Pennsylvania and the Clinical Director for the Center for Grief and Traumatic Loss in Libertyville, Illinois. He holds a B.A and an M.Div. degree from Texas Christian University, and an M.A. in Behavioral Science from the University of Houston/Clear Lake. Part of his job as Clinical Director is to train licensed mental health workers in the Induced After Death Communication therapy technique discovered by Dr. Allan Botkin, Psy.D. He lives in Arlington, Texas with his wife, Shannon, who is a certified grief counselor and evidential psychic medium.Mr. Maxey has trained therapists in the IADC method all over the United States and Canada, as well as in Turin, Italy at the University of Turin, and in Germany at the Milton Erickson Institute in Heidelburg.Graham was invited to produce the program for Humana Medicare insurance on healthy grieving presented in all 39 Humana Neighborhood Learning Centers across the United States and trained all Learning Center directors in its presentation. He was the leader for Humana’s associate grief support group from 2015-2021. As part of the Humana Clinical Education series for licensed mental health associates Mr. Maxey presented on the topic of Counseling Clients Who Have Had Spiritually Transformative Experiences.Graham has been a speaker at the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling conference in 2017, and his address to the International Association for Near-Death Studies in 2015 is still available on YouTube. He co-authored Case Studies in Induced After Death Communication Therapy for the journal Grief Matters: The Australian Journal of Grief and Bereavement. Grief Matters. He is the featured IADC therapist in the documentary film by Stephen Berkley, Life with Ghosts: The Healing Power of After-Death Communication, scheduled to be aired on PBS.He has written two books awaiting publication: Seasons of the Soul: The Repeating Cycle of Psychospiritual Development, and Five Great Things Anyone Can Get from Listening to the Dead—the Mental Health of After Death Communication.Contact Graham: growtherapy: http://www.growtherapy.com/Email: [email protected]========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): <a href="https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manual" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Camille Dan is the mother of Aaron in spirit, his two brothers, one sister, and a grandmother of two. She has professional experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse, a Medical Technical Consultant for Feature Films and Television, and a Private Investment Manager. She is the Self-Published Author of "Aaron's Energy: An Unexpected Journey Through Grief and the Afterlife With My Brilliant Son", publisher and curator of "Gathering at the Doorway: An Anthology of Signs, Visits, and Messages from the Afterlife", and a chapter contributor to "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss, and Healing" and "The Beauty of a Grieving Mother". She founded The Book Club Across the Veil for authors and readers to freely share and promote books and resources on grief, healing, spirituality, metaphysics, afterlife, mediumship, NDE, ancient wisdom, sacred geometry, numerology, and more subjects of this genre, on Instagram and Facebook Groups. She appears on many podcasts, radio, YouTube shows, and live events. She shares Books of the Month with the book club, resources for grief and healing, plus an extensive list of hundreds of 4- and 5-star books of recommended reading. Everything Camille does to honour the memory of her son, Aaron, she does at no charge. All earnings from sales of Camille’s books, “Aaron’s Energy”, “Gathering at the Doorway”, and her upcoming book (tba) are donated to charities listed under Giving.Camille's website: https://www.aaronsenergy.com/Book Club Across the Veil site: https://www.bookclubacrosstheveil.com/Books: Aaron's Energy: An Unexpected Journey Through Grief and teh Afterlife with my Brilliant Son: https://amzn.to/4pTDWXPGathering at the Doorway: An Anthology of Signs, Visits, and Messages from the Afterlife: https://amzn.to/4iXDcy0========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): <a href="https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manual" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Vanessa May is a holistic grief coach and certified grief educator. She is also a nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach and spiritual life coach who has a new book out titled: 'When Grief Takes Everything.' Vanessa has written two other books: ‘Love Untethered: How to Live When Your Child Dies’ and ‘Supporting Your Grieving Client: A Guide for Wellness Practitioners’. She lives in London, UK.Vanessa's Website:&nbsp;www.vanessamay.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/may.wellbeing.griefsupport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticgriefsupportVanessa's books'When Grief Takes Everything' https://amzn.to/4pnDAsb‘Love Untethered: How to Live When Your Child Dies’ https://amzn.to/4pwz5vh‘Supporting Your Grieving Client: A Guide for Wellness Practitioners’ https://amzn.to/48BF2jr========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support &amp; Education, is a Grief Support Specialist/Coach &amp; Grief Educator. Holly’s late husband, Steven, died in December 2010, from glioblastoma. Holly began her work in the grief field more than a decade ago, earning her first certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist. She continued her studies and received her certification as a Grief Educator with world renowned grief expert, David Kessler, as well as being certified as a Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin. Holly believes that learning never stops and recently completed another training and certification as a Grief &amp; Loss Provider with Claire Bidwell Smith. Holly recognizes that grievers don’t need to be fixed, they need to be heard, seen, and supported. Holly’s passion/purpose is to be present for those who have experienced losses by guiding them through the feelings of grief and leading them to a place of peace and hope while honoring their relationships/experiences.Holly says," I normalize grief and invite growth and learning throughout the journey using a heart centered, and holistic approach.”Holly works 1:1 with women who have lost a loved one to a brain tumor or are caring for a loved one diagnosed with a brain tumor, facilitates grief support groups, and leads grief education workshops for various organizations. She is the co-host of the podcast Creating Space for Grief &amp; Hope.Creating Space for Grief &amp; Hope - Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-space-for-grief-hope/id1642783207Website: https://goldenheartgrief.com/ (Grief counseling, Charlotte, NC)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenheartgriefsupport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldenheartgriefsupportLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-gainsboro-3b528833/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone...

Charlene Lam is a curator, grief coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies. After her mother died suddenly in 2013, she leaned into her creativity and instincts as a curator to navigate her grief,&nbsp;an experience that became the foundation of her Curating Grief® philosophy and body of work. Through her platform The Grief Gallery®, she presents exhibitions featuring the belongings of loved ones lost, with installations in London, New York City, and Los Angeles. As a grief coach, she guides people through her signature 10 Object Method™, a creative process that helps them engage with their memories and make space for what truly matters. A proud Chinese-American New Yorker like her mom, Charlene is now based in Lisbon, Portugal and works with clients worldwide.Website:&nbsp;www.curatinggrief.comThe Grief Gallery - for exhibitions and art: www.thegriefgallery.comCharlene Lam - for grief coaching and resources: www.charlenelam.comLinkedIn&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/charclam/Instagram&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/curating_griefYouTube&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@thegriefgalleryThe Grief Gallery’s Free Monthly Gathering - last Wed of every month at 2pm ET: www.charlenelam.com/gathering========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom

About Sweta: From Cancer Scare to Ayurvedic DoctorA few years ago, I found myself on the cancer watch list. It was terrifying and life changing. I realized firsthand how conventional medicine alone wasn’t enough—it gave me tools, but it didn’t offer the complete healing I needed. That’s when I returned to Ayurveda. Through Ayurveda’s ancient wisdom, I not only transformed my own health but also discovered my life’s calling—to become an Ayurvedic Doctor and help others.Through this ancient science, I healed from the inside out. Today, as an Ayurvedic Doctor (AD) trained by Dr. Vasant Lad and other incredible teachers and a Columbia University graduate, I bridge eastern and western approaches to help others reclaim their vitality. This works feels both intuitive and deeply personal.My background in corporate and nonprofit spaces gave me insight into the real-life stressors my clients face every day. Today, I help high-achievers like you restore energy, reduce stress, improve gut health, and live more fully—without having to give up ambition or overhaul your entire life.My journey has taught me that true healing doesn’t require rigid routines or impossible lifestyle changes. Having navigated both corporate burnout and entrepreneurship, I understand the delicate balance between ambition and wellbeing.Order Sweta's books here: https://amzn.to/49gG8D7Sweata's links: Website: https://www.swetavikram.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwetasWordsandWellness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetavikramLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swetavikram/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticWellnessWithSwetaX: https://x.com/swetavikramThe Grounded Leader Podcast: https://thegroundedleader.buzzsprout.com/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalks" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Emilio Parga is the Founder and Executive Director of The Solace Tree, a non-profit grief and loss center for children, teens, adults, and families in Reno, Nevada. He is the author of No Child Should Grieve Alone and many other journals and books for children, teens, and adults experiencing death and loss.Celebrating 23 Years at The Solace Tree, Emilio has co-founded numerous grief centers in Nevada, and one in New York after September 11, 2001. He teaches courses at the University Nevada, Reno and the Nevada School of Medicine on death, dying and loss, and is frequently consulted to support in the aftermath of traumatic events such as school shootings and mass shootings locally and nationally. Emilio works with athletes at the high school and university level when a loved one or teammate has died. He also facilitates national Zoom Meetings for adults who have experienced suicide and first responders through the Nevada Donor Network.As a national speaker, Emilio facilities workshops, professional development for schools K-12, coaches, high school teams, universities, and businesses. He also serves as a bereavement consultant/trainer to social services, hospitals, funeral homes, emergency services, and companies.Solace Tree: Website: https://www.solacetree.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSolaceTreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/solacetreereno/X (Twitter): https://x.com/SolaceTree========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: <a href="https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shop"...

Bernadette Thompson is an Intuitive Ancestral Healer, a certified Grief and Trauma expert, an End-of-Life Doula, and a trauma-informed genealogist. Her journey began with a spiritually transformative experience through her own grief, an awakening that changed everything and guided her to where she is today.As the owner of Tell Me Our Story, Ancestral Healing works with those who feel the ache of loss, helping them navigate their grief and find profound healing through Ancestral Healing and Spirit connections. She has been a panel speaker at 2024 and 2025 International Association of Near-Death Studies conference.Tell Me Our Story, Ancestral HealingWebsite: https://www.tellmeourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TellMeOurStoryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tellmeourstoryancestralhealing/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Karin McLean is a writer and spiritual explorer whose life was forever changed after surviving the tragic accident that claimed her younger brother’s life. Through the powerful signs she began receiving from him, Karin was inspired to dive deep into the mysteries of the afterlife. She now shares her experiences and research to comfort and inspire others, reminding us that our loved ones are never truly gone.Karen's Links:Website:&nbsp;https://authorkarinmclean.comInstagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/authorkarinmclean/Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569015283057Link to purchase Bright Days Do Come: https://amzn.to/4nra3f3========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Jack Gindi – “PapaJack”Founder, I Believe In Me Foundation | Creator, Believe. Become. Be You. | Real Estate Entrepreneur &amp; PhilanthropistJack Gindi, known affectionately as&nbsp;“PapaJack,”&nbsp;is a lifelong entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has turned decades of personal triumphs and setbacks into a mission of empowerment for families worldwide.After building and managing more than half a billion dollars in real-estate transactions—and overcoming bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis—Jack discovered that true wealth isn’t measured in square footage or balance sheets, but in connection, belief, and purpose. That revelation became the foundation of his life’s work.He is the creator of the&nbsp;“I Believe In Me” (IBIM) online course&nbsp;and the&nbsp;“Believe, Become, Be You” (BBBY)&nbsp;movement—transformational programs that teach emotional intelligence, belief, and daily aligned action to parents, teens, and young adults. Jack’s framework, known as the&nbsp;Four Pillars of Life—Body, Being, Balance, and Business—&nbsp;helps families map their dreams and live intentionally through what he calls&nbsp;“Life Mapping.”Through the&nbsp;I Believe In Me Foundation, Jack ensures that every child, regardless of financial means, can access tools to build confidence and resilience. His “no child turned away” model allows those who can afford to give to sponsor those who cannot—creating a cycle of belief and giving that echoes his lifelong philosophy:&nbsp;“We rise by lifting others.”Rooted deeply in family and legacy, Jack’s journey is also shaped by the profound loss of his son Shaun, whose vision of helping kids believe in themselves continues to guide every step of Jack’s work. Whether he’s speaking on podcasts, hosting events, or mentoring young leaders, Jack’s presence is authentic, heart-driven, and filled with the wisdom of lived experience.Today,&nbsp;PapaJack&nbsp;is on a mission to bring emotional intelligence and belief-based living into homes, schools, and communities—one story, one family, one conversation at a time.Jack's links: Book time to meet with mehttps://ibelieveinmefoundation.com/https://believebecomebeyou.com/&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/jack.gindi.90https://www.facebook.com/believebecomebeyoupapajack/https://www.instagram.com/believebecomebeyouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@papajackgindihttps://www.youtube.com/@believebecomebeyou========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingrief" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

About Reshma: I’m a mom, a widow, and someone who knows the heart-wrenching pain of unexpected loss. In 2022, my husband died by suicide. In an instant, I became a solo parent responsible for 3 grieving children. This would be my hardest role yet.Our loss was unfathomable and I understand firsthand the deep questions, the uncertainty, and the overwhelming struggle to keep going. But through my journey, I’ve discovered that healing is possible, even when it feels impossible, and I’m here to help you find your way through it.In the midst of uncertainty, I turned to what I already knew: mindfulness. My children and I began practicing mindfulness many years ago, before my husband passed away, but I didn’t fully understand its depth until I needed it the most. It’s helped me stay grounded through the chaos of grief, find light in times of darkness, and build resilience as I faced parenting and life’s demands. Mindfulness has allowed me to honor my emotions, support my children through their own struggles, and rediscover moments of joy during the hardest times.In addition to my personal experience with grief, healing, and mindful parenting, I hold a Master’s degree in Public Health and am a yoga teacher— trauma-informed and kid-certified. These qualifications, combined with my lived experiences, guide my work and allow me to offer practical tools to help you feel more present, resilient, and connected on your journey. Welcome Home! Reshma's website: www.reshmakearney.comInsagram: https://www.instagram.com/reshmakearney/Email Reshma: [email protected]========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Hannah's Bio: Hi, I’m Hannah—a coach, writer, and lover of wild places.My work is for people who want to reconnect with their whole and wild selves. I weave modern science, resilience psychology, and ancient wisdom to help you navigate life’s challenges and create your own path to aliveness.Once upon a time, I was a type-A doer—always hustling, always striving. My background is in engineering, endurance sports, and big adventures. I was all forward momentum and high-functioning control.But the year I turned 30, a wave of deep personal loss cracked my world open. The grief shattered my old definitions of success, and I was forced to rebuild my life from the inside out. I began unlearning the parts of me that were built for survival instead of wholeness. And I slowly returned to the wisdom of my body, the power of story, and the steady rhythm of my innate nature.Fast forward to nowI guide others through that same wilderness of uncertainty, suffering and the unknown—through coaching, writing, conversation, and time outdoors.I don’t promise quick fixes. I offer depth, presence, compassion and practical tools for navigating the very real challenges of being human.Hannah's website: https://www.hannahrae.nz/Rewild You podcast: https://www.hannahrae.nz/podcast========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Nina created the&nbsp;Grief and Light Podcast&nbsp;after the sudden and unexpected loss of her only sibling, Yosef, as an authentic exploration of grief and life after loss. Through each conversation, she aims to give a voice to the griever’s experience, and foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world.&nbsp;Beyond the podcast, Nina extends her heart-centered support through&nbsp;The Community,&nbsp;monthly circles,&nbsp;1:1 grief tending sessions,&nbsp;speaking engagements, active presence on&nbsp;social media, and forthcoming in-person retreats.​She has been featured in various publications and podcasts, regularly contributes to&nbsp;Get Griefy Magazine,&nbsp;co-authored&nbsp;Resilient A.F.: Stories of Resilience (2025), and completed the&nbsp;Grief Care Professional Certificate Program&nbsp;under renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author of&nbsp;It's OK That You're Not OK, Megan Devine.​Nina is based in Miami, FL, and open to aligned collaborations, speaking engagements, and opportunities both virtually and IRL.​Get to know more at&nbsp;@griefandlight.========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: <a href="https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Wendela Whitcomb Marsh is an award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and autism expert specializing in late-diagnosed autism. Following a long and fulfilling career in education, she took early retirement to write. She has had eight books about autism published since then, garnering 6 prestigious book awards so far. She has been featured on podcasts, spoken in many venues, been interviewed on panels, provided webinars and trainings, and she appears in an upcoming documentary about autism, The Neurodivergent Gift: Unboxing Autism. Dr. Wendy is also the founder and CEO of Adult Autism Assessment &amp; Services, a neurodiversity-affirming group practice. Her team of clinicians provides autism and ADHD assessment, counseling, and life coaching for adults across the country, identifying autism even when it has been masked well.Wendela has three adult children, two of whom are transgender and autistic. Her late husband of 27 years was also autistic. Dr. Wendy holds a religious studies doctorate in pastoral counseling with specialization in autism. Since retiring from a 40 year career in special education and educational psychology, she moved from California to Oregon with her three children. Now she writes books about autism, has a nationwide group practice providing adult autism assessment and services, and has an online church, The SWAN Church: Scripture &amp; Worship for All Neurotypes, to provide spiritual support for people who have felt marginalized, including those who are neurodivergent and/or on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.Wendy's website: https://wendelawhitcombmarsh.com/Wendy's books: https://amzn.to/4pz9EcWAdult Autism Assessment: https://adultautismassessment.com/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Jane Meakin is a gifted international medium known for her compassionate and evidential readings that bring comfort and connection to those seeking messages from the spirit world. With warmth and sensitivity, she helps reconnect you with loved ones who have passed, delivering messages of love, reassurance, and healing. Jane is especially honoured to work with Helping Parents Heal, offering bereaved parents a heartfelt bridge to their children in spirit. Her readings provide deep personal insight, peace, and spiritual support - all from the comfort of your own home via a Zoom video call.Jane's website: Jane Meakin | International MediumHelping Parents Heal: www.helpingparentsheal.org ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Tara Accardo is a Grief and Soul Purpose Coach and host of the Life With Grief Podcast. After losing her parents to cancer within six months of each other and navigating a traumatic birth experience, her journey of grieving led her to create Losses Become Gains—a community for fellow grievers that serves tools, resources, inspiration, and guidance on how to navigate grief, loss, and moving forward in life with both in tow.&nbsp;Through her podcast, one-on-one coaching and other modalities of support, Tara’s passion, calling, and commitment to uplifting and empowering fellow grievers runs deep.Losses Become Gains website: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with Tara: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraLife With Grief podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-with-grief-podcast/id1688812587Losses Become Gains Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegainsLife With Grief podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

A native New Yorker turned Coloradan, Amanda McKoy Flanagan masterfully combines urban insights with a nature-inspired philosophy in her approach to love and loss. Certified intuitive loss + empowerment coach, writing coach, energy healer, and motivational speaker, Amanda is the author of the award-winning inspirational memoir Trust Yourself to Be All In: Safe to Love and Let Go and host of the Sol Rising podcast. Empowering individuals to navigate life's toughest transitions with clarity, healing, and creative expression, Amanda focuses on holistic wellness, guiding clients toward emotional and spiritual recovery by releasing trauma and regaining balance. Offering a transformative approach to living fully, Amanda provides actionable insights for overcoming challenges by embracing the power of one’s own inner wisdom, natural resilience, and capacity for change.Links for Amanda: Amanda's website: https://www.amandamckoyflanagan.com/Sol Rising podcast: 'YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesolrisingpodcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sol-rising/id1675376192Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sUF9yQkEXl5j925qqM1J1?si=a87c3eacafee4a28&nbsp;Amanda's book; "Trust Yourself to Be All In: Safe to Love and Let Go: https://amzn.to/4oYmL74Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandamckoyflanagan/Amanda's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandamckoyflanagan========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any

My name is Megan, and I have been a Nurse since 2003. I have spent the majority of my career in Canada and the United States, working in Long Term Care and helping with death and dying.&nbsp;I have worked alongside hospice for the bulk of my career, understanding the complexities that come along with a terminal diagnosis. I am part of the&nbsp;Death Positive Movement, helping others accept that death is a reality and a natural part of our lifespan. By accepting this reality, I can help plan for your death and minimize the pain of your loss, by changing your grief into gratitude.&nbsp;Solace Through Death website: https://www.solacethroughdeath.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solacethroughdeath/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegJL.S1/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Elreacy is a thanatologist, death educator, and certified grief educator with a background in global and behavioral health. Her multidisciplinary approach aims to advance public awareness while facilitating and contributing to critical discourse surrounding death, dying, and bereavement in our world. She is especially passionate about dismantling barriers that prevent access to equitable bereavement care and deathcare.&nbsp;Elreacy is currently serving as the Vice President of the National Home Funeral Alliance and&nbsp;a U.S. Ambassador to the Association for the Study of Death and Society. You can connect with her on instagram @elreacydock&nbsp;or via her website at&nbsp;www.elreacydock.com.&nbsp;David Kessler's website: www.grief.com ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

As an award-winning author and grief advocate, Sheila K. Collins discovered the transformative power of art in healing after enduring the loss of two adult children. A former dancer and social work professor, she began performing the book she wrote about her experiences of loss, Warrior Mother: Fierce Love, Unbearable Loss and the Rituals that Heal. On tour she realized how deeply our Western culture struggles with grief—fearing it and not knowing how to respond to others’ loss. This inspired her groundbreaking work in The Art of Grieving: How Art and Art Making Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives, where she asks, “What if grieving were a skill we could practice and master, like an art form?” Sheila reveals how the arts—dance, music, storytelling, and more—are natural medicines that can help us metabolize loss and live fully, offering a fresh, hopeful perspective on grief.Sheila K. Collins website: https://sheilakcollins.com/Sheila's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/sheilakcollinsBook: 'The Art of Grieving: How Arts and Art-Making Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives: https://amzn.to/45hxSz6========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

In 2007, at 27 years old, and after 7 years of being her Caregiver, Sundari Malcolm lost her mother to Breast Cancer. 4 years later, her father died from the complications of Brain Cancer. Those experiences redirected her life and she's made it her mission to equip people with the tools they need to manage life’s greatest transitions. Sundari is a Birth, Grief and Death Doula. She is a Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation teacher. A contributor to&nbsp;Help Texts&nbsp;and a Grief expert with the&nbsp;For Grief Speakers Bureau. She is the Author of the book&nbsp;Grief Gems&nbsp;and the founder of&nbsp;A Healing Doula Academy. failure—grief and death doulas are more needed than ever.OFFER:If you’re listening and feel called to deepen your relationship with grief and death—and to hold them both as sacred—Sundari invites you into community. In these times of global shift and polycrisis—climate collapse, displacement, systemic. As a gift to this podcast family, use&nbsp;code TOM20&nbsp;for&nbsp;20% off enrollment&nbsp;in A Healing Doula Academy. This is more than training—it’s a spiritual path, a return to ritual, and a container where transitions become sacred medicine.Buy Sundari's Book 'Grief Gems' https://amzn.to/40N9ZxWHere are a few more ways to connect with me!Work With Me at&nbsp;A Healing DoulaBecome A Student with&nbsp;The AcademyHire Me&nbsp;To Speak As A Grief Expert========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalks" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Baylie's Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing tragedies and providing legal solutions for families facing medical dilemmas related to college life.Background:The foundation was established in memory of Baylie Grogan, who suffered catastrophic injuries during her sophomore year at the University of Miami due to a drugging incident that went tragically wrong. This led to her being hit by a car while attempting to navigate her way home, resulting in a six-week stay in intensive care before she passed away at the age of 19. Her story highlights the vulnerabilities young adults face and emphasizes the lack of adequate support systems in place at educational institutions.Mission:The mission of Baylie's Wish Foundation is to "be the change you wish to see in the world." The foundation focuses on several key areas:Preventing Legal Challenges: It aims to create awareness and develop frameworks to help families navigate legal issues related to medical emergencies and college experiences.Implementing Safety Education: The foundation actively works on educational programs designed to prepare students for the hidden dangers they might encounter, including issues like substance abuse, date rape drugs, and personal safety while attending college.Advocating for Legislative Change: The organization seeks to introduce laws such as "Baylie's Law," which would require colleges to provide students with essential medical and legal forms, such as healthcare proxies and HIPAA release forms, upon admission.Activities:The foundation engages in various activities to fulfill its mission, including:Public Speaking: Shawnee Baker, Baylie's mother and co-founder, shares her story and important safety information with students, parents, and educators to raise awareness about the risks associated with college life.Community Outreach: It collaborates with local police and safety organizations to spread awareness and educate young adults on recognizing and responding to dangerous situations.Publishing and Fundraising: The foundation supports its mission through book sales and donations, with proceeds directed toward its programs and initiatives.By advocating for policy change and fostering education on safety and legal preparedness, Baylie's Wish Foundation aims to create a safer environment for college students and prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies. It stands as a testament to Baylie’s legacy and the changes her story aims to inspire.Book: Baylie: A Life Shattered. A Promise Kept. A Secret Revealed: https://amzn.to/4md0znzWebsite: https://www.baylieswish.org/Helping Parents Heal: www.helpingparentsheal.org========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: <a

Ligia Houben MA, FT, FAAGC, CPC, CHT, is the founder of My Meaningful Life, LLC and The Center for Transforming Lives in Miami, Fl where she consults with individuals and families; by offering coaching/support, groups and workshops. Ligia is the author of four books on grief: The self-help book Transform Your Loss. Your Guide to Strength and Hope, Counseling Hispanics Through Loss, Grief, and Bereavement. A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, and Transforming Grief and Loss. Workbook (for coaches and mental health professionals). And her book in Spanish “Déjame vivir mi duelo…y sanar de adentro hacia afuera”.Website: https://ligiahouben.com/Books: Allow Me to Live My Grief...: and Heal from the Inside Out: https://amzn.to/3IV3Ut1Spanish edition: https://amzn.to/44PIp5LTransform Your Loss: Your Guide to Strength and Hope: https://amzn.to/45epzoISpanish edition: https://amzn.to/4eYips5Counseling Hispanics Through Loss, Grief, And Bereavement: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals: https://amzn.to/46RXWTLTransforming Grief &amp; Loss Workbook: Activities, Exercises &amp; Skills to Coach Your Client Through Life Transitions: https://amzn.to/4nXWSE5========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Gwen Mysiak is on a very personal journey. She was doing communications for Public Broadcasting in Buffalo and was not looking for a career change. But in 2010, her cousin’s son received a terminal cancer diagnosis when he was 13. That’s when everything changed for her.Gwen Connected with Brian Moorman, the former Bills Punter, who started P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. P.U.N.T. stands for perseverance, understanding, need, and teamwork.“I took over as Executive Director in 2012,” Mysiak said. “The one thing I learned when I started, is that there is a total lack of support for the bereaved population. Within a year I established a bereavement retreat here in Western New York. It’s modeled after the program that former New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin’s Foundation was running. I brought it to Buffalo and for ten years we’ve been bringing families together for a Bereavement Retreat in Ellicottville.”In addition, P.U.N.T provides financial, emotional and other support to families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis.“It’s hard enough to think about a child having cancer, let alone not making it. But it’s those families who need us the most. Their hope is gone, their child is gone, their finances are decimated and they’re trying to figure out how to breathe again.”Gwen's passion to help those who are bereaved has now expanded to help the whole Western New York area through the WNY Compassion Connection. The mission of WNY Compassion Connection is to help grieving children and families navigate their journey to healing and resilience through the power of peer support and grief literacy within a safe, caring environment and through building up a grief sensitive community.We envision a place where every grieving child and family finds the support, understanding, and resources they need to navigate their grief journey. We aim to create a community where healing, resilience, and hope flourish, empowering young people and families to thrive despite their loss. WNY Compassion Connection: https://wnycompassionconnection.org/P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative: https://puntpediatriccancer.org/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: <a href="https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Liz Quinn&nbsp;is a writer, podcast host, and grieving mom who shares her story to help others feel less alone in theirs. After losing her daughter Alivia, and later both of her parents, Liz turned to writing and creating community as a way to process her grief and honor their memory.She is the host of the&nbsp;Healing Hearts Podcast, and a co-author of&nbsp;Stories of Friends and Family Lost, an anthology of personal stories about love, loss, and the people we carry with us. Her next book—another collaborative anthology focused on healing—releases this August.Through her podcast, blog, and writing, Liz speaks honestly about what it means to live with grief, and how healing often looks like learning to hold joy and sorrow at the same time.Healing Hearts podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/08PxtTeYYuaL31Ks1P2IYX?si=54580d631044412cBlog Link: https://healingheartsreflections.blogspot.com/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

From Kim: I am a mother, teacher, speaker, writer and grief educator who tries to be a merchant of hope in this world as well as work hard as an advocate to draw awareness to grief, trauma, mental health and suicide prevention. Let's connect &amp; collaborate! Kim on Substack: https://substack.com/@hopefullykimberlyKim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefullykimberlyGriefShare: https://www.griefshare.org/WNY Compassion Connection: https://wnycompassionconnection.org/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Kristina Amelong’s powerful memoir, “What My Brother Knew” (She Writes Press, May 27, 2025) begins with a chilling prophecy — her brother Jay's precise prediction of his own tragic death — and unfolds into a profound exploration of grief, healing, self-discovery and spiritual awakening.As a boy, Jay Amelong predicted the accident that caused his death, down to the color of the car that hit him. “I will die young, while riding my bike,” he told friends and family repeatedly. “It won’t be much longer, I want you to be prepared.” These were baffling words to hear from the mouth of a content 13-year-old — but when Kristina Amelong was only 17, her brother’s tragic death unfolded exactly as he said it would, radically changing her life.Propelled down a self-destructive path of drug addiction and reckless sex, Kristina spent much of her young adult years wanting to die. Once or twice she came close. Always, Jay’s bizarre story and his inexplicable acceptance of his own death lived in her body.More than 30 years after losing Jay, Kristina embarks on a journey of discovery, seeking truth about herself, her brother, and the universe. The result of her investigation is a memoir that defies belief. Charting a life path from loss and abuse to healing and spiritual awakening, “What My Brother Knew” demonstrates the transformative power of facing the mystery of death head-on and our incredible ability, as humans, to do just that.Buy 'What My Brother Knew' here: https://amzn.to/3T1tdvqKristina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.amelongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimalhealthnetwork/Center for World Philosophy &amp; Religion: https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Tessa says; "I am happy to discuss my experience of losing a parent, and growing up with grief.&nbsp;I feel that that experience made me who I am.&nbsp;It made me empathetic, self sufficient and determined.&nbsp;Founding my business gave me a purpose and a channel to help others.&nbsp;Many clients have reported back that they felt a lift in their own grief, knowing that they have done something purposeful."This Was Them website: https://www.thiswasthem.co.uk/Tessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bereavedchildTessa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thiswasthem/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, is a licensed counseling psychologist, grief specialist, and the founder of Grief is the New Normal Psychological Services. She is also the host of the Grief is the New Normal&nbsp;podcast and the creator of the Professional Grief Collective—an initiative focused on equipping clinicians with the tools and confidence to better support grieving clients.With a blend of clinical insight, lived experience, and a direct, compassionate approach, Dr. Taylor is dedicated to reshaping how individuals and professionals understand grief. Her work centers on de-stigmatizing conversations around loss, helping people recognize that grief is not a condition to “fix,” but a natural and necessary process to be acknowledged and honored.Through her voice, platforms, and community-based efforts, Dr. Taylor is leading a movement to normalize grief, foster healing, and elevate the quality of care across the mental health field.LinkedIn:&nbsp;www.linkedin.com/in/heather-taylor-psyd-licensed-psychologistInstagram: @grief_is_the_new_normalYouTube: @grief_is_the_new_normalSubstack: @drheathertaylorWebsite:&nbsp;www.griefisthenewnormal.comGrief Journal: Authentically Unapologetic:&nbsp;https://a.co/d/heNccGZ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Annah is creator of The Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing, a revolutionary program that helps you live your best life, even in the face of adversity. She is a transformation and spiritual coach; a published author, TEDx, keynote and community speaker; an energy medicine practitioner and teacher, and an international medium. Annah’s coaching, workshops, and training programs include academic and alternative modalities designed to meet your unique and preferred needs. Her writings and work have been featured in numerous magazines, radio and TV programs, and live events, such as NC-NASW conferences.Annah's book 'Digging for the Light: One Woman's Journey from Heartache to Hope': https://amzn.to/3SvK1KLAnnah's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thefivefacetsofhealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annahelizabethheals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnahElizabethHealGrief/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnahElizabethTheFiveFacetsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annah-elizabeth-244b2ab0/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

An episode you shouldn't miss! Omar Perez is a regular guy who has suffered one of life's greatest losses but has also had one of lifes most remarkable experiences. This is the most genuine testimony that I have ever heard of a near-death experience. Check it out to see if you agree. Helping Fathers Heal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelpingFathersHealHelping Parents Heal: www.helpingparentsheal.org ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Jeff M. Abbott lives with his wife, daughter and rescue dog in southern California, and is the author of Signs Dreams and Bullets. A transformational story of healing and discovering hidden in grief are great gifts of change and growth. An expansion of love I didn't know existed. Your relationship with your loved one isn’t over; it can become even deeper now.&nbsp;Signs Dreams and Bullets book: https://amzn.to/3FdsMuDJeff's website: https://jeffmabbott.com/Jeff's email: [email protected]'s daughter Jen's song: https://youtu.be/UmyYy7oqXjA?si=paYi496dcEUs90oJHelping Fathers Heal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelpingFathersHealHelping Parents Heal: www.helpingparentsheal.org ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Tom discusses our humanness and how to better be there for someone experiencing grief and loss. ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Your host Tom Bender shares some updates and a couple Spirit stories. Links mentioned on the episode: Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/WNY Compassion Connection: https://wnycompassionconnection.org/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Erin Blechman is an author, speaker, and Certified Grief Educator whose mission is to elevate the conversation around grief and loss, mental illness, and suicide.Her book, My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide, chronicles the eighteen months following the devastating loss of her own beloved son, Max to suicide after his long battle with mental illness. She offers grief support to bereaved parents through online groups and community talks that seek to build greater understanding of mental illness, suicide, loss and grief. Erin lives part-time in both Pennsylvania and Florida with her husband, Bill and Max’s former dog, Emmylou. Their son, Sam, and his wife, Julia, reside in Pa. My Unexpected Journey is her first book.Follow Erin on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/erin.blechman/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/erin.blechmanauthor), and LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-blechman-1b45b42b0/) @erin.blechman and on her website at https://erinblechman.com/.Erin's book 'My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide': https://amzn.to/4hSARm1========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

LeAnn Hull was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona where she married Clay Hull and together raised four children. While raising their kids, she and Clay owned and operated a construction company named Arizona Window Center for 30 years. Being self-employed allowed them the time to invest in their children’s lives and in the community in which they lived.After the tragic loss of her 16-year-old son in 2012, Andy to suicide, LeAnn founded a non-profit organization called Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation. The mission of this group is to raise awareness of the high rate of suicide while providing coping skills to deal with life’s challenges. With a “You Matter!” approach, we offer education, support and encouragement which will lead to lives being saved.LeAnn continues to impact the lives of people all over the world through her “What’s In Your Tool Box?” talk which teaches healthy coping skills using her first hand experience, her certification as a Grief Educator and Mental Health First Aid.In 2019, LeAnn published her book titled, “How To Live When You Want To Die”, which details her journey of survival and trauma leading to a place of hope and healing. In addition, she writes for several monthly newsletters mentoring parents who have lost children in hopes of helping them achieve healing.In 2014 and 2019, LeAnn worked on legislation in Arizona which led to two new laws, signed by the current Governors, mandating suicide education in all the school districts. She continues to be interviewed by various news and radio stations, as a resource on suicide prevention and mental health.LeAnn’s background in construction, as well as her OSHA certifications, lends itself to incorporating her “Toolbox’ talk into the safety programs, workshops and talks.Currently, LeAnn is working on a new book, recording podcasts, writing blogs and is a sought-after trainer for schools and businesses all over the Country.Andy Hull's Sunshine Foundation: Website: https://andyssunshine.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andyhullsunshineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyhullsunshine/Book 'How To Live When You Want To Die': https://amzn.to/43NyrBu ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No...

Angie Hanson is a grief educator, certified grief coach, and the founder of Butterflies + Halos, a grief-focused stationery and support brand. As a multi-time author, she shares her personal experiences of love, loss, and resilience to help others navigate grief with grace and hope. She is the author of Chapters of a Resilient Heart, a deeply personal memoir on grief and healing, and a contributing author in Resilient A.F.: Stories of Resilience, Volume 2. She is also releasing two more co-authored books, Grace &amp; Grit: Stories of Overcoming Life’s Hardest Challenges with Resilience, and the upcoming Stories of... anthology, where she honors the legacy of her late husband. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and grief coaching, she creates space for healing, connection, and the power of resilience.Website: www.butterfliesandhalos.comSocial media sites: @butterfliesandhalosAngie's book 'Chapters of a Resilient Heart': https://amzn.to/4i8LjXeOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine':www.getgriefymagazine.com========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Passionate about promoting healing, Jacob L. Cooper, best-selling author of Life After Breath and The Wisdom of Jacobs’s Ladder, is a Near-Death Experiencer and sought-after speaker on mental health, spirituality - consciousness, offering elevating seminars and individualized services to help others find purpose and connect to their inner power. Website: www.jacoblcooper.comSocial Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobcooperlcswInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobcooperlcsw/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC28gZ-EhU3DKtP38WDYUoyg Email- [email protected]: “Life After Breath”- https://amzn.to/3XqfKzY“The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder" - https://amzn.to/3D4z278Helping Parents Heal: www.helpingparentsheal.org========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Trunnis is the author of the 'Stories of...' &amp; '4Ps of You' book franchises. He also hosts a podcast (4P's of You). He is a small business, corporate, and higher education consultant. Trunnis earned a PhD in public policy administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from Walden University. He also earned an MBA from Anderson University and a BBA with a major in human resource management from Marian College. Dr. Goggins is a veteran of the US Navy. Earning five Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals. He works in his spare time to develop veteran programs designed to assist in the transition to civilian life by active duty soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. Trunnis lives in Asheville North Carolina with his family.'Stories of...' book links: 'Stories of Children Lost': https://amzn.to/4kfRRF9'Stories of Veterans: from military to civilian life': https://amzn.to/3ELogmw'The 4 P's of You' book: https://amzn.to/3D3zD8W========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Carla Kaufman Sloan is an Emmy winning writer and television producer with three decades of experience in creating, writing, and developing TV shows.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mother of two sons, Carla co-established Caleb and Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation (ccawesomefoundation.org) with her husband, Chris, after the tragic death of their seven year old. The accident occurred in their home swimming pool due to faulty high-voltage lighting.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reeling in shock and grief, they turned their focus to helping other children in need, prioritizing kids who have suffered the loss of a parent or sibling.&nbsp;&nbsp;The foundation has grown significantly since 2015 to serve hundreds of thousands of people through a Legacy fund for children to attend Experience Camps, a week long summer program for children suffering grief, massive hurricane relief campaigns, providing school supplies for kids all over America and personal aid to parents who have suffered the loss of a child.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most recently Carla finished writing a book about grief and her new found belief in continued consciousness and experiences with the other side.&nbsp;You can watch the book's progression on Carla's social media platforms. Carla is now a medium who can be contacted on VerySoul.com and she proudly co-hosts a Helping Parents Heal affiliate group in Miami for parents who believe their children who have left their bodies are with them in a new and different capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carla’s mission is to spread Calder’s light from her home base in&nbsp;Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;She lives there with her husband Chris, her teenage son, Caleb and Brussels Griffon dog, Charlie.socialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlasloan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carla.k.sloanFoundation:&nbsp;ccawesomefoundation.orgCaleb and Calder Sloan's Awesome Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAwesomeFoundSubstack: Sacred Connections - Carla Kaufman SloanSuzanne Giesemann: https://suzannegiesemann.com/The Telepathy Tapes: https://thetelepathytapes.com/Mark Anthony's Book 'The Afterlife Frequency': https://amzn.to/4k2HvrPzKUs0b8Df5PfJHAKp8Bj========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our...

Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer (also known as The Psychic Lawyer) is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. Mark was named a notable graduate by the Arthur Findlay College of Psychic Science in England. He is a Spiritual Awakenings International Circle of Honor Honoree, was awarded the Visionary of the Year by Best Holistic Life and the OMMIE (OH-ME) Award for Best Psychic Medium. Mark’s latest Triple Award Winning bestseller The Afterlife Frequency was also considered for a Pulitzer Prize. PrettyProgressive.com designated it one of the top books about faith in God, and The Afterlife Frequency is recommended by film legend and spiritual icon Shirley MacLaine. Mark appears nationwide on TV and Radio including CBS TV’s “The Doctors Gaia TV, and Discovery Channel. He co-hosts the award-winning livestream show “The Psychic and the Doc” on Transformation Network. This Psychic Explorer travels to mystical locations in remote corners of the world to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena. He is a featured speaker at conferences, expos and universities which include Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Yale. Mark Anthony is the author of three bestselling books. His latest, The Afterlife Frequency has won multiple awards, ranked as one of the top books about faith and was up for a Pulitzer. His other bestselling books are Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity. He is also a VIP Executive Contributor for “Best Holistic Life Magazine.” Mark Anthony website: www.AfterlifeFrequency.comMark Anthony's Skype name: MediumMarkAnthonyShort video about The Afterlife Frequency https://youtu.be/4OhvCktctTI Link to order “The Afterlife Frequency” from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aTbBtCMark Anthony Social Media LinksYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4D-QL39hvNQNUyHG8kORgFacebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkAnthonyThePsychicLawyer/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/psychiclawyermarkanthony/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/healgriefwithbelief/X https://twitter.com/PsychicLawyerBlue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/markanthonyjd.bsky.socialIMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5490696/?ref_=tt_ov_st_smCoast to Coast AM https://www.coasttocoastam.com/guest/anthony-mark-55145/ Best Holistic Life Magazine https://www.bestholisticlife.com/writers/mark-anthony/Helping Parents Heal (mentioned on the show): <a href="https://www.helpingparentsheal.org" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Rev. Dr. Timothy Gahles (Fr Lazarus) is an Eastern Orthodox Priest who currently works as a Bereavement Counselor for Hospice. A former Wall Street Trader at the NYSE, Dr. Gahles left that life to follow his calling to help people after having been through 9-11 and having lost a lot of friends. He is married with six children (And still sane!) and lives in the US. Dr. Gahles has a Bachelors in Theology and Counseling, a Masters in Theology and Counseling, and a Doctorate in Ministry on Patristic Nosology (Death, Dying, Illness and Suffering) having studied under Dr. John Behr a Patristic Scholar and Orthodox Priest from Oxford University. Dr Gahles is also a Certified BioEthicist in end of life care from the National Catholic BioEthics Center in Philadelphia, Pa.&nbsp;Contact him at: [email protected]========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page: https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

E33 Mauri Coover - Founder and President of Laurel's Love Center for Grief and Hope. Mauri shares about her multiple child losses and about her beautiful daughter Laurel &amp; the amazing things available at her Western New York grief &amp; hope center. Episode links: Laurel's Love/Grief Center website: https://laurelslovecenter.org/Laurel's Grief Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLC15/Laurel's Grief Center Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llc0429/Save the Michaels of the World: https://www.savethemichaels.org/Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page: https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Fara Gibson is an Evidential Medium and a Best Selling Author with a simple goal of healing this world one person at a time. Fara says that she was born with her gift of mediumship. Now, Fara is sharing Heaven's Validations for people all over the world while Heaven paves the path to those she touches with Heaven's love. She makes it her goal with each reading to challenge your loved ones in heaven to give her validations that others wouldn't know because your faith that your loved ones carry on after physical life is the most important part of her journey. She says that a reading with an honest Medium should truly feel like a visit with Heaven. Fara has written and published 4 books Because she feels that the more we know, the less we fear when it comes to having a loved one in heaven.Fara's website: https://faragibson.com/Fara's books: 'How Do I Live Life When My Child Is In Heaven: From Shattered To Healing': https://amzn.to/40juUaV'Heaven's Voice Is Within Your Soul: A Journey To Discover Your Abilities To Connect And Speak With Heaven': https://amzn.to/3PDpqTs'Looking Into The Windows Of Heaven: Through The Eyes Of Psychic Medium Fara Gibson': https://amzn.to/4atdz3N'Heaven Is Within Us': https://amzn.to/40h9POe========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page: https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

Sandra Champlain is the author of the #1 international best selling book "We Don't Die - A Skeptic’s Discovery of Life After Death" and host of "We Don't Die Radio" and "Shades of the Afterlife” with nearly 700 combined episodes. She organizes online medium classes, courses, demonstrations and the non-denominational weekly “Sunday Gathering.” Sandra is a highly respected author, speaker, entrepreneur who is committed to make a difference in the lives of others. Website: https://www.wedontdie.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandrachamplainYouTube - We Don’t Die Radio: https://bit.ly/WeDontDieRadioYouTubeShades of the Afterlife Podcast: https://bit.ly/ShadesoftheAfterlifePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page: https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

This week I asked for folks to send me questions that I could answer on the podcast, so I answer a couple &amp; I also share some great news about the podcast! ========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page: https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast &amp; Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!