The Grief Mentor | Life After Child Loss, Hope and Healing For Grieving Moms, Bereavement, Christian Grief Support
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S2 Ep 65Overcoming Hurdles in Grief And Loss | God Let My Child Die So Why Pray?
Welcome to Q & A with The Grief Mentor. Have you wondered Why Pray? While working with a client recently I was asked Why pray? She was a grieving mom, broken hearted struggling to see God in her Grief. Living without her child didn't make sense to her. Why would God let her child die, and if this was all part of his plan then why pray anyway? I answer that question today. If this is you, stick me as we move through this most difficult question as we face the death of our children. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 64Overcoming Hurdles In Grief And Loss | How To Make Peace With The Holidays
Grief Tip Week With The Grief Mentor What's your biggest hurdle of grief? What's the one thing you struggle with the most? It can be difficult to pick one, but to find peace in the chaos, we work step by step. One thing those of us that grieve all have in common, is facing those special days and holidays and what to do about it. And that's the step that we're going to focus on today. I know you don't want to hear this. But Thanksgiving is five weeks away, and Christmas is in nine weeks. To get through this time of year, you need a plan. Not having a plan going into the holidays when your grieving is like driving your car without headlights in the dark. Stop wasting time and create a plan with The Grief Mentor to make this season managable. The longer you put if off the more overwhelmed you will feel. If this is the first holiday season or if its the second or third, let me help you take away the dread and create a plan. When you learn to live in the tension of what was and what is it will bring rays of hope into the darkness. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Email me at [email protected] Video Referred To In The Podcast
S2 Ep 63Identify Triggers And Restore Peace In The Chaos With These 4 Simple Steps
Grief Tip With The Grief Mentor Today we discuss all things triggers. We are going to define what they are, how they affect your grief journey, and what to do about them. Are you ready to make you a priority in your grief journey? It's time! You of all people realize how fragile life is. There is no more to time to waste, make the decision that is going to make a difference in your life today. Get The Help You Need Here! Become A Grief Mentor Insider: Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected] with your question or just to chat about whats on you mind.
S2 Ep 62Functional Nutrition vs Mainstream Diet. | Whats The Difference? | How To Manage Food In Grief With Michelle Gentile
It's October friend, and you know what that means, the holidays are right in front of us. For those of us who grieve, we understand that seasons bring layers of grief. Starting from now all the way to the end of the year, for those who grieve, it's a triggering season. Often during these times, we reach out to things for comfort that are not so healthy. My guest today is a functional nutrition coach. She's going to share with us how to manage food during our grief. We're going to talk briefly on the difference between functional medicine and mainstream medicine and a new area of research, epigenetics. If you've been struggling with conventional nutrition plans, that's one size fits all that separates nutrition from the rest of our bodies, as if nutrition exists by itself, outside of the mind, body, and spirit, you are going to want to listen to this episode. My guest is Michelle Gentile. Do you need help in seeing a way forward in your grief? Are you stuck and can't decide what your next step is? I'm here to help! One Step At A Time! Related episodes on Health and Wellness Surrounding Food In Your Grief Journey: Grief & Nutrition: Emotional Eating After Loss with Margie Odom Food & God's Grace: Overcoming Diet Mentality with Brandice Lardner
S2 Ep 615 Steps To Using Pain For Purpose | What You Need To Find Clarity For Your Vision
Real Talk with The Grief Mentor Have you wondered if you would ever reach a place in your grief journey where you could use your pain for purpose? In todays episode I remove the overwhelm and make it simple by giving you what you need to use your pain for purpose. What's holding you back from using your pain for purpose? Are you wrestling with God asking him how He could let you down when you needed him the most? Do you feel betrayed, crying in the night asking Him: "Do you see me God? Do you even love me? Wondering how a "good" God could let your loved one die? I get it, because I was there too. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Episodes referred to in this podcast: What's Holding You In The Place Of Dread? Have You Come To The Crossroads? While Were Waiting Retreat For Child Loss
S2 Ep 60How To Support Child Loss By Still Birth | Living And Dying Before They Were Born.
This is Q & A week with The Grief Mentor. The question I answer today is: How To Support Child Loss By Still Birth | Living And Dying Before They Were Born. Today's episode is dedicated to all the moms and dads who have suffered the loss of their child by stillbirth. Do you understand stillbirth? Do you know what it means to have a child die by stillbirth? Todays podcast was inspirted by Kristin and Daniel Naylor and their daughter Abby, born July 13, 2018. Abby's bday boxes! Kristin's Etsy Shop! Follow Kristin on Instagram: Kristin's Instagram! Follow Kristin on Facebook: Kristin's Facebook! Are you exhausted carrying the weight of your grief? Finding Peace In The Chaos Starts Here
S2 Ep 59An Unforgettable Story Of Child Loss | Courage To Survive In The Face Of Trauma For The Grieving Mother
Have you ever heard a story that changed your life? In todays episode your going to hear a hard story. But if you stay tuned to the end, you will hear a story thats been made beautilful by the hand of God. Meet Arlo and Capri Weiskopf, they have four children and live in Maryland. One day their life changed forever. Do you struggle in the hard places of grief? Is it difficult for you to forgive someone in your story? Do you need courage to keep going inside the walls that grief has surrounded you in? Do you need hope? Is your marriage struggling to survive? Then this episode is for you. Are you exhausted carrying the weight of your grief? Do you need help in seeing a way forward in your grief? Are you stuck and can't decide what your next step is? I'm here to help! Take Your Next Step Here
S2 Ep 58The Key To Living Life After Loss Starts With This ONE Thing.
Grief Tip with The Grief Mentor: Do you spend most of your time living in the past or the future? Today I take you on a journey, so much our time in grief feels surrounded by darkness. Sometimes it's difficult to see a ray of light pushing through the crevices in the walls that surround us. I pray that the Holy Spirit uses our time together to bring a ray of light into your grief. Do you believe it's possile to learn to live again after loss? I'm here to encourage you that it is possible! Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Grief Survival Guide Here Need some inspiration on how to survive loss: The Grief Mentors Devotion Book Grab the Playlist: Here Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected] with your question or just to chat about whats on you mind. Related Episodes: Episode referred to during podcast Be Thankful? No Thank You!! Related Episode: The Family Reunion Part 3: Jospeh's Purpose Is Revealed. In this episode Jacob, Joseph's father, had to make a decision. It was unfamilar and he was scared. He took a step of faith at the crossroad, listen to see what happended.
S2 Ep 57Manage Your Childs Personal Belongings With These 6 Steps
Today in Real Talk with the Grief Mentor we tackle the dread of what to do with the belongings of the one you love. Make a plan with me today to do the thing, whatever it is that you have been putting off because of the dread and the overwhelm. Let's connect: Are you struggling with day to day life, trying to manage your grief but feel stuck. Do you need a gentle nudge in the right direction? Book a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Here Grief Survival Guide Here Need some inspiration on how to survive loss: The Grief Mentors Devotion Book Grab the Playlist: Here Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 56How Do I Help Her?: Life After 61 Years Of Marriage.
Q&A with Your Grief Mentor: I received a message from a precious DIL who is asking how to help her MIL grieve well, after the death of the love of her life. Today I break down her question step by step giving her direction on what to do for her MIL to be seen and heard as well as grieve within her family and community. Let's connect: Are you struggling with day to day life, trying to manage your grief but feel stuck. Do you need a gentle nudge in the right direction? Book a first steps session Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 55Grief Tip with The Grief Mentor: Are Your Thoughts Controlling Your Life?
How's your thought life? Do know the difference between negative thoughts and thoughts of condemnation? Do all of your conversations with your living family focus on the death of the one you love? Are your thoughts keeping you in turmoil and preventing you from living the life you have left on this earth? What if I told you it's possible to be free from the weight of your thoughts? Would you believe me? Are you ready to break free from your thought bondage? Book a first step session here! Get The Grief Mentor's Devotion Here: Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief by Teresa Davis Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here
S2 Ep 54The Gift Of Life: One Child At A Time.
Do you want to make a difference in child sex trafficking? Have you seen or heard of the movie "Sound Of Freedom?" I want to open your eyes to the life of a child in Romania. The truth is guys, we can't change the whole world, but we can change the life of one, and that starts with one generation at a time. And today my guest is Rachel Ross. Rachel Ross is the founder of Forget Me Not Ministries. She's a graduate of Lincoln Christian College, and she prayed for an opportunity to do God's work in Romania since she was at the young age of 13 when she was living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Little did she know that God would not only answer that prayer, but would bless her beyond belief by the lives of the abandoned and abused children that she would care for in Romania and their families and those who serve faithfully serve alongside her as well. Go Here for FMN Auction Sept 16, 2023 Info: FMN Sponserships for a Child: https://fmnministries.org/sponsor-a-child FMN Sponserships for a Teen: https://fmnministries.org/sponsor-a-teen/ FMN Sponserships for Employment: https://fmnministries.org/sponsor-employment/ FMN Prayer Team: https://fmnministries.org/get-involved/pray/ FMN Donations Items Needed: https://fmnministries.org/get-involved/donate/ Let's connect: Are you feeling overwhelmed with the chaos of grief? Take The First Step Here! DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 53Behind The Scenes With The Grief Mentor: You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are
Go behind the scenes with Teresa as she gives you a peek behind the curtain in Real Talk with The Grief Mentor as she helps you discover that you are stronger than you think you are. Scripture referenced 2 Corinthians 12:9 Let's connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 52The Grief Round Table: Tools For The Journey.
Welcome to Episode 6 in the Grief Round Table Miniseries. The topic today centers on tools for the journey. Each guests shares what was most impactful in their early grief and beyond. This is the last episode in this series. If you've learned something, or gained strength for your journey please reach out and let me know. These ladies have opened their hearts and let you in to most the precious vulnerable parts of their stories because they know what's it like to be where you are. Out of their compassion to make a difference in your life they've stretched out their hand to you with their stories. The road of grief and loss can be isolating and lonely but they want you to know that if they survived you can too. And not only have they survived they are living the life they've been given believing that as each day passes they are one day closer to their reunion with the one they love. To hear each guest personal story of loss listen here: The Stories of 5 Courageous Women Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 51The Grief Round Table: Gratitude And Grief-Do They Sit Well With One Another?
Welcome to Episode 5 in The Grief Round Table Miniseries. The topic today is gratitude. Grief and graditude do they sit well with one another? What are we supposed to be thankful for? We discuss the role of gratitude or the lack of and how that manifested in their grief journeys. During this episode each guest takes a moment to speak to you personally and encourage you right where you are in your grief journey. To hear each guest personal story of loss listen here: The Stories of 5 Courageous Women How are you doing balancing the past, present and future in your grief journey? The struggle is real and I want to help you with honoring your memories and living in the moment. It's a daily challenge, but with intention it is possible. By evaluating your view at the crossroads, you will learn what's holding you back from celebrating the one you love and seeing the memories as the treasures they are. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 50The Grief Round Table: Are You Angry?
Welcome to Episode 4 in The Grief Round Table Miniseries. The topic today is Anger. Is it wrong to be angry when someone you love you dies? Are you angry with yourself, or someone you love, or maybe your angry at God? I get it, because I was angry at God too. We take the lid off of anger today and discuss the role it played in each guests grief journey. To hear each guest personal story of loss listen here: The Stories of 5 Courageous Women Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 49The Grief Round Table: The Healing Effect Of Forgiveness.
Today is Episode 3 of the Grief Round Table Miniseries. The topic today is forgiveness. If someone you love died at the hands of another or you've struggled to forgive yourself or someone you love for the death of your loved one, this episode will bring to the surface the steps needed to forgive and shine the light on the freedom that forgiveness brings to your life. Each guest shares their personal struggle of forgiveness. Through their vulnerablity you will see that grief is hard and the circumstances surrouding their loved ones death could have robbed them and their families of the peace needed to face life after death. They are overcomers of what the enemy meant to kill, steal and destroy. Forgivness is an act of self care, while this may be a new concept for you I encourage you to consider the cost of not forgiving to your mental and physical health. To hear each guest personal story of loss listen here: The Stories of 5 Courageous Women Learning to be your own best advocate is key to surviving grief. I want to help you become an advocate for yourself, but here's the thing, while grieving your ability to think clearly is skewed, much less how to know and understand what your needs are. Boundaries In Grief is the key to restoring peace in the chaos. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 48The Grief Round Table: Managing The First's.
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Grief Round Table Miniseries. Our topics include how to answer tough questions that come up in casual conversation regarding child loss and what to do about special days like birthdays and holidays. Each guest gives their view of how to celebrate the one they love on those really hard days that none of us expected to ever learn to manage. To learn more about each guests personal story of loss, listen to Episode #47:The Stories Of 5 Courageous Women Do you dread the days on the calendar that mark a birthday or anniversary of the one you love? The truth is having a plan going forward will reduce the dread and provide a way for you to include the one you love going forward in your grief journey. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here! Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Let's make a plan together! DM me on social media: Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 47The Grief Round Table: Stories Of 5 Courageous Women.
Grief Round Table Miniseries. Today is the first episode in a 6 part Miniseries Titled "Grief Round Table." You will meet 5 courageous women that have suffered devastating loss. They are here to share their stories with you because they want to make a difference in your life. For the next 5 weeks you will hear their stories, their struggles in the hard places, and what they did to survive. Our prayer is that you will gain strength for your journey and see that there is Hope in the midst of Grief. This episode that you will hear today is not an interview style podcast. Each guest will share their story with you followed by a short music interlude that leads to the next guest. There are 5 total guest and each monologue last about 15 minutes. Its important to listen to this episode first so you will be familiar with each of their stories going forward into the next 5 episodes. Guest of the Grief Round Table: Meet Valerie Nichols and her daughter Nora. Nora had a normal birth but after several months of special needs care she was diagnosed with Leigh Syndrome. She went to her heavenly home at age 21 months in 2018. Meet Cheryl Harrington and her son Brenton. Brenton loved life to the full, after a devastaing motorcycle accident, a decision had to be made, Brenton went to his heavenly home at the age of 23 in 2018. Meet Olga Zapolska and her son Pasha. Pasha lived in the states for his high school education, 6000 miles away from his family. On his way home from school one afternoon the car he was riding in was hit by a drunk driver. Pasha went to his heavenly home at the age of 18 in 2015. Meet Tonya Esler and her son Trafton. Trafton's life was full of adventure and he loved helping start up companys be the best they could be. Trafton was eventually diagnosed with Bipolar disorder which turned the light bulb on for his family into the struggles that Trafton faced on a daily basis. Trafton went home suddenly after experiening a puplmonary embolism at the age of 30 in 2018. Meet Jennifer Harris and her son Calvin. Calvin was the fourth child and came unexpectedly, he was the joy of his family. He started running a fever just after Thanksgiving, nothing usual, he went to sleep and never woke up. He went to his heavenly home at age 22 months in 2018. In the following episodes we will take a deep dive into the hard places of grief. We discuss how to manage unforgivenss of self and others, we take the lid off of anger and explore what that looks like in the life of a grieving mother. We talk about the hard days and what to do about them. The last episode we explore what life looks like through the lens of grief going forward. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me at [email protected]
S2 Ep 46The Myths Of Grief: Where Do I Go From Here?
Grief Tips With The Grief Mentor Episode 46 Myths vs Facts reveal the reality of your grief journey. The unexpected brings everyone to a crossroad, which path will you choose? Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor
S2 Ep 45The Prison of Guilt: The Devil Belongs In The Pit Not You
Real Talk with The Grief Mentor Punishment is harsh coming from another, but the walls of guilt that line your heart and soul delivers a daily dose of punishment that will destroy you from the inside out. Today I teach you how to place the blame on whom the blame belongs. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor
S2 Ep 44Grief & Nutrition: Emotional Eating After Loss With Margie Odom
Margie Odom is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Emotional Eating Coach and Author specializing in helping individuals stop yo-yo dieting by learning groundbreaking tools, achieving stress management and rediscovering trust in themselves. She has over 20 years experience as a mental health practitioner, she is a graduate of Emory University, University of Georgia and Western Kentucky University. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety treatment, trauma and compulsive overeating. Today we explore how to overcome the trap of emotional eating while grieving. Margie's relaxed approach brings clarity and simplicity into the mind of the emotional eater, because she's been there. Connect with Margie here: ttps://weightwithin.com/ Interested in Margie's coaching programs:https://weightwithin.com/courses/ Visit her facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/weightwithin Visit her instragram page here:www.instagram.com/theweightwithin Want a first steps session with The Grief Mentor? Go Here!
S2 Ep 43Inside The Mind Of A Grieving Mother: Grief Is Messy
Q & A with The Grief Mentor. One of the questions I hear over and over is how do I process my grief, honor my loved one and live my life? Today I share an experience that reflects how I processed my grief, while honoring Andrew. The complexity of grief is messy, its unpredicitable, but with the right tools is managable. Thats the key, right guys, incorporating grief into our everyday lives, because our love for them never leaves us, it grows stronger Link for the Grief Guide: Grief Guide Link for the spotify playlist: Grief Playlist Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Would you like your struggle with grief addressed on the podcast? Email me @ [email protected] Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here
S2 Ep 42Managing Thoughts In Grief: Is Your Perspective Keeping You Stuck?
Grief Tips with The Grief Mentor. How do you evaluate yourself to assess if you are processing your grief in a healthy way? This is the first of a monthly episode titled Grief Tips With The Grief Mentor. Today I give you an assessment tool that will open your eyes to see your grief journey from a different perspective. Processing grief in a healthy way requires intention and I'm here to help you do just that. Link to explore if you've come to rely on substances of any kind to manage your grief: Celebrate Recovery Link to spend time with people who get what your going through in person or online: Grief Share Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Would you like your struggle with grief addressed on the podcast? Email me @ [email protected] Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor
S2 Ep 40How To Get Your Joy Back In Grief: Mama Mockingbird By Sauni Wood
Real Talk With The Grief Mentor is a new segment debuting today. The pain and intensity of grief can be nearly unmanageable in the early stages. My hope and prayer is to not only give you tools for your journey but give you hope that you will survive it. Listen in as I share a story from my early days of grief. This episode is dedicated to my dear friend Tammy Ward and her precious son Joey that went to heaven on October 3, 2004. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Would you like your struggle with grief addressed on the podcast? Email me @ [email protected] Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor
S2 Ep 39Food And Grief: Overcoming With Brandice Lardner
Brandice takes us on her journey of food freedom, from the young age of 15 she learned the harshness of diets in the modeling world. This lead her on the path to bulimia and eventually requring treatment to recover from her unhealthy relationship with food. Brandice is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, Homeschool Mom, and Jesus Girl whose mission in life is to help women ditch the diet mentality and find peace with food and their bodies so that they are better equipped to do the great things God has called them to do. Today she helps us see that freedom from food captivity is possible. The answer is not in the food or ways to control the food. The diet mentality has created an epidemic of obestiy in our country. If you've used food to comfort your aching heart while grieving and now your in a place you feel there is no coming back from or if you've had a life long struggle with food additciton, this episode is for you. Connect with Brandice on your website@ the grace filled food plate Chew The Word Bible Study : https://gracefilledplate.com/chew-the-word/ Join Brandice's waiting list for her platinum 6 months course here: https://gracefilledplate.com/platinum/ Find Brandice's Books and Bible Studies here:https://shop.gracefilledplate.com/collections/bible-studies Find a course right for you here: https://shop.gracefilledplate.com/collections/courses Listen to her podcast here: https://gracefilledplate.com/podcast Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here
S2 Ep 38Spiritual Warfare: What Is It? And How Does It Apply In Grief?
Spiritual Warfare, what is it and what role does it play in your grief journey? I break this deep subject down into 3 simple steps. I set the stage for you to understand what it is, how to become a warrior and win the battle. Scriptures referenced: Phillipians 4:6-8, 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7, Luke 10 :18, Job 1:6-7, Revelation 12:7-9, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 10:5 Ephesians 6:10-18 Link mentioned: Armor Of God Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Would you like your struggle with grief addressed on the podcast? Email me @ [email protected] Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here
S2 Ep 37Finding Joy In The Midst Of Grief: Cliche' or Truth?
Joy and grief are antonyms. So why am I doing a show centered around Joy, on a podcast for those who grieve? Good question! I avoided this topic from the get go. Why? Because nothing is more offensive to a grieving heart then a shallow glib comment like "choose joy." First and foremost if that's all someone can muster up to say to someone who is grieving it's better not spoken at all. Tammy White Hurst is an author, blogger, and full time speaker. I choose her to talk about Joy today and she said Yes! This is not a show on how to grin and bear it, fake it til you make it or give a false sense to everyone that all is well with your soul when inside your breaking into a million pieces. That is not our purpose here. I know that if your listening to my podcast its because your hurting. So please don't tune us out. Our purpose is to give you a new perspective of Joy. Not happiness, happiness is a feeling, its situational there is a difference. We are going to talk about the kind of joy that is not explainable in human terms. Connect with Tammy: https://tammywhitehurst.com/ Tammy Blog's daily on her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TammyWhitehurstSpeaker Tammys Youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/Joy4theJourney Invite Tammy to speak at your event: https://tammywhitehurst.com/speaking-topics/ Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here
S2 Ep 36Boundaries In Grief: How To Be Your Own Best Advocate
Boundaries, what is a boundary and how do you apply a boundary while grieving? This episode will give you a simple step to help you be your own best advocate. It's simple but powerful and will help you find balance. I still refer to it today and I'm 4 years into my grief journey. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Would you like your struggle with grief addressed on the podcast? Email me @ [email protected] Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor
S2 Ep 35Let's Do It Scared: Taking Steps Of Faith In The Face of Adverstiy
Taking steps of faith especially while grieving can seem like a mountain too high to climb. In this episode I share the path that lead me to where I am today. Grief has taught me I'm capable of doing hard things, much harder than I ever imagined and I want to help you do the same. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Would you like your struggle with grief addressed on the podcast? Email me @ [email protected] Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here
S2 Ep 34Managing Our Thoughts: How To Reframe A Memory
Todays is a Q & A episode. The person who submitted this question request to remain anomomous but my heart tells me she speaks for so many. She told me about a recurring memory that has played over and over in her mind for seven years since her husbands death. I unpack this memory and give her a new way to process the events leading up to her husband's death. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Would you like your struggle with grief addressed on the podcast? Email me @ [email protected] Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor
S2 Ep 33Grieving The Loss of Calla: How To Grieve With Children with Ben and Crystal Woods
Ben and Crystal's daughter Calla was rescued to heaven in July 2019 at the age of 9 and they are here to share their story with us today. Together Ben and Crystal lead The Brave Way Home, a discipleship ministry aimed at calling and equipping fellow wayfarers, fellow believers, to deeper living, with eyes fixed on Jesus and hearts set on Heaven. We want to see Heavenly thinking invade Earthly living and encourage a wayfaring perspective that is anchored in eternity and changes how we live, love and lead in the here and now! Connect with Ben and Crystal @ : Here Find support from The Grief Mentor here: Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here
S2 Ep 32The Chaos of Grief: What You Need to Know to Manage it.
Grief is chaotic and messy. It leaves you confused, disorganized and unrecongizable to yourself and the ones you love. How do you manage it? Today I share a mental picture of what intense grief looks and feels like and what it takes to manage it! Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Find group support here: Grief Share Find group support for additiction here: Celebrate Recovery Find support through individual counseling here: Psychology Today Find support in a devotion book from The Grief Mentor here: Finding Hope And Healing in the Midst of Grief Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book @ Here
S2 Ep 31Grieving The Loss of a Childhood: Unmothered with Phylis Mantelli
This episode is for all who didn't have a role model of a mother in their life. It speaks to the hurt and grief that grows when your mom didn't meet your needs when you needed her the most. Phyllis Mantelli, Author of Unmothered- Life With a Mom Who Couldn't Love Me is my guest. Phylis describes the loss of her childhood and the grief that followed her into her adult life. But the story doesn't end there. Phylis shows us it is possible to love those who caused us harm or left us in dangerously vulnerable circumstances. She describes feeling a prescence with her that she didn't understand until she was an adult and a mom herself. It's a story of redemption and breaking generational dysfunction. It's a story of forgiveness that is only possible through the eyes of the Father. Connect with Phylis here: https://www.phylismantelli.com/ Find group support here: www.griefshare.org Find group support for additiction here: www.celebraterecovery.com Find support through individual counseling here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Find support in a devotion book from The Grief Mentor here: HERE Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @Here Email me your question or topic of interest @ [email protected] Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here
S2 Ep 30Grief Intensity: Should We Compare Loss?
This is the first Q&A episode. Question submitted by Marti Jackson. "Why do we measure grief(either our own to others or under value others grief journey) and what truths do we need to know to stop this? Listen in as I discuss this important topic that is often misunderstood. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book Here
S2 Ep 27Alcohol and Grief: Drinking to Cope with Denise Bowens
Denise Bowen and I discuss the path of addiction after the death of her father at a very young age. She shares the struggle of getting sober and the joy of living the life she loves because now she is "free to be me." Visit Denise's website @ https://denisebowens.com/ Find more info about Graciously Broken @ https://graciouslybroken.com/index.html Find a celebrate recovery group @ https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow Teresa on Facebook @ Here Follow Teresa on Instagram @ Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book @ Here
S2 Ep 29How to Live in the Moment with Teresa Davis
Often when we grieve we live in the past or in the future. I give you 3 steps to help you live in the moment. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/griefmentor Follow me on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/griefmentor Email me your question or topic of interest @ [email protected]
S2 Ep 28Complicated Grief: Symptoms and Causes with Tom Gilbert
Tom Gilbert and I discuss the signs and symptoms of complicated grief, how to recongize it and what to do about it. Tom's insightful knowledge into the mind and emotions of those who grieve give him the ability to articulate difficult aspects of grief with compassion and wisdom. This is an episode that all of us who have experienced loss should listen to as its packed full of take aways for your journey. Tom holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois and a Master of Theology from Azusa Pacific University. Find a Grief Share group near you @ Here Find a celebrate recovery group near you @ Here Reach out to Tom @ [email protected] Connect with The Grief Mentor: Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Get your free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist @ Here Order the devotion book Here Follow Teresa on Facebook @ Here Follow Teresa on Instagram @ Here Email Teresa your question or topic of interest @ [email protected]
S1 Ep 26How to Rest Well with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith brings her expertise today to teach us how to rest. "The result of missing out on the rest we need is high achieving, high producing chronically tired burned out individuals" says Dr. Saundra. Spoiler alert, sleep is not rest. I was desperate for relief from the exhaustion of grief. I stumbled on a podcast where Dr. Suandra was being interviewed about her book Sacred Rest. I read it cover and to cover. Our bodies require 7 different types of rest that we need to be healthy funtioning individuals. On her website she has a quiz that will allow you to see which areas of rest that are deficient in your life. Visit restquiz.com to take the quiz. She understands grief as she recently lost her Father, unexpectedly. Her advice is full of wisdom and I can't wait for you to listen. My favorite quote from today's episode "we rest at the level of our trust." To connect with Dr. Suandra visit her website @ Ichoosemybestlife.com. Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Join my email list here: Here. Connect on FB here: Here And Instagram Here Finding Hope and Healing Devotion Book can be found here: Here If this episode touches your heart and helps you in any way, would you leave a review? I would be most appreciative.
S1 Ep 25Surviving The Holiday: Tips And Strategies For When The Holidays Don't Look the Same
This episode speaks to all the things that hover over us after we lose someone we love or a way of life that is no longer the same. We discuss realistic expectations, and how to ask for help. It's a vulnerable time and our emotions make it difficult to focus and make decisions. It's ok to say NO! It's ok to set boundaries and be good to yourself. We talk about exit strategies, how to manage the emotions and know when to take a break. How to handle decorations and traditions and ways to serve even when your heart is broken. I share with you examples of what to do to bring your loved one into the future with you. If this episode touches your heart and helps you in any way, would you leave a review? I would be most appreciative. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here
S1 Ep 24Where We Were Then and Where We Are Now and The Steps We Took To Get There-In Remembrance of Our Son Andrew Davis
This episode is dedicated to our son Andrew. Tony and I want to share what we've learned along the way and to give you tools for your grief journey. These are some highlights from the episode: Safe people, how to know whose safe. How to set boundarys when you need them the most and how to be your own best advocate. Offences, what to say and not to say. Memories/Picture, howto manage them and bring them into your future. My reading list, well sorta, I gave an overview of the most impactful books I've read. What to do about music, how to stay present. Realistic expectations,how to reframe your thoughts and renew your mind. We share for the first time publically about our DIL's remarriage. Triggers, how to recognize them and manage them by examples I've used in my own journey. I briefly discuss EMDR. We talk about the real physical place of Heaven and where literally it is right now. We discuss how to allow the wounds of grief to heal, and how to move from pain to purpose and the steps we took to get there. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here Order the devotion book Here While We're Waiting: retreats for bereaved parents: Here
S1 Ep 23Faith and Suicide A Mother's Story with Lisa Armstrong
Lisa Armstrong shares the heart of a mother when facing the suicide death of her son, Jacob. This is a hard story, but Lisa came today to share with you what she's learned on her journey. Words can't explain the depth of pain a mother experiences when her child dies. You will hear the pain in Lisa's voice but she wants to comfort you with the comfort she's been given. If your listenning because you lost your child to suicide or if your listenning because you want to know how to comfort someone who has experienced death by suicide you will hear heartbreaking words but you will also hear life giving words. It's been 4 years since Jacob went to his heavenly home. Lisa shares words of wisdom that lead the way toward healing in your journey. If this episode spoke to your heart would you leave a review? Let Lisa and I know that we are making a difference for your journey. Connect with Lisa here: [email protected] Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here I have some free resources, A Grief Survival Guide and a Grief Worship Playlist that you can request on my website. Here Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief is a devotion for the brokenhearted. It covers the spiritual journey after Andrew's death. Find it here: Here I
S1 Ep 22The Devil Intended To Harm Me: But God!
Joseph's purpose is revealed to him and his entire family. Jacob finds out Joseph is alive and on the way to see him in Egypt he had a dream. God told him 5 important things that he needed to hear. It all comes full circle, the dream of Joseph is fulfulled and God's promise to Jacob is kept. You won't believe what his brothers did after Jacob died. After everything Joseph did for his family they still doubted him. This episode wraps up the Joseph series. I'm blessed and humbled to share it with you because honestly my time of discovery in God's word is what kept me sane after Andrew's death. He opened my eyes to see everything fresh and new and to teach me what I needed know for the journey. He will do the same for you! Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Join my newsletter Here Findind Hope and Healing In The Midst of Grief Here
S1 Ep 21Life After Loss with Rachel Faulkner Brown
Rachel Faulkner Brown, Author, Speaker and Podcaster shares her story of loss with us today. Rachel was a widow at the young age of 24 and again just 7 years later. She candidly shares her most vulenerable moments. Rachel teaches us what it means to be emotionally healthy and how being a performer of her faith and placing a spirtual bandaid on her grief left her open for a path of unforgiveness. She did find love again but this time what she and her husband had to face was something she was not familiar with and brought her grief fast and furious to the surface. She wants us to learn from what she could have done better. Rachels spiritual walk is inspiring and I can't wait for you to hear how God has paved the way for her to use her pain for purpose like only He can do. Books mentioned: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser Grace Revealed by Jerry Sittser The Other Half of the Church by Jin Wilder Praise songs mentioned; Give Me Jesus by Fernado Ortega Might Wave by Sarah Reeves To connect with Rachel and her minstries visit the following: bestillminstries.net neveralonewidows.com Connect With The Grief Mentor Here: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here To join my newsletter, free Grief Guide and or Grief Playlist visit Here To order Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief visit Here
S1 Ep 20Family Reunion-Bonus Part 2 of 3 of the Joseph Series-Joseph Reveals Himself
Family Reunion-Part 2 of 3-Joseph Reveals Himself 20 years had passed since Joseph had those dreams, and now he is seeing the whole picture unfold right in front of him. What a sweet time this must have been for Joseph. Do you think he longed for reconciliation with his family? Do you? Are you separated from your family? Has your family wronged you. Have you been hurt in such a way that it changed the course of your life? Do you long for reconciliation? In this episode his brothers return to Egypt with his brother Benjamin. You won't believe what happens! Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Join my newletter here:Here Find Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief in paperback and Kindle, as well as my story here Here
S1 Ep 19When Bad Things Happen To Good People, Is God Listening? with George Ross
Today we continue our conversation with George Ross about why God allows bad things to happen to good people. We are going to take a trip through the book of Job, and break down what that big churchy word "sovereignty" means in terms anyone can understand. We discuss how to discern when we are being tested and when God allows punishment, and finish up discussing if God really listens, when we pray. Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here Follow me on Facebook @ Here Follow me on Instagram @ Here
S1 Ep 18When Bad Things Happen to Good People with George Ross
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. When I began to pray about who to ask for this episode, I was looking for someone that has a heart for the broken hearted. Someone who could convey the heart of God in a way that could be understood by everyone. Someone who could reflect the God of compassion who cares deeply about our sorrows and to help us to understand the mystery of God's Sovereignty, with the help of the Holy Spirit I found the right person. My Guest Today Is George Ross.He and Sue Linn have been married and in ministry together for 44 years. George and his family moved from Las Vegas, Nevada in March of 1999 to begin serving at Northside Christian Church. He has served there for the past 24 years. His current role is Teaching Pastor. He is passionate about his daughter' and son's ministries, his grandchildren, the local pastors, and helping the "Finishing Well" crowd at Northside to finish well. Connect with The Grief Mentor Here: Become A Grief Mentor Insider : Here Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here Order the devotion book Here
S1 Ep 17Family Reunion-Bonus Part 1 of 3-The Joseph Series-Joseph Family Comes To Town
Bonus Part 1 -Family Reunion in the Joseph series. When I was preparing for these episodes I was trying to figure out a way to get them all in less than 30 minutes. And it just is not possible guys. I am here to teach the word of God and I'm excited about it. This bonus section will be divided into three parts Joseph's family comes to town looking for food. We see the dreams come true that Joseph had that made his brothers hate him and plot to kill him. The brother's don't recognize Joseph, but oh, does he recognize them. The story is fascinating! And applicable to our grief journeys. Joseph for the first time in all his troubles wept when he saw his family. His family roots were deep and he had been deeply wounded by their betrayal. Many of you know that I've written a devotion book, Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief is a 30 day devotional with two bonus devotions. One from my daughter, Sarah, from the perspective of the grieving sibling. Then one from our daughter-in-law Erica, the grieving spouse. Very rich material there from these girls. And I can't wait to have you read it. Here Let's Connect: Want a first step session with the Grief Mentor? Go Here
S1 Ep 16Grief and Marriage with Wade and Clarissa Thaxton
Wade Thaxton returns to the show today with his wife Clarissa. They are here to talk about their grief journey's and how their marriage survived against incredible odds. They're honesty and vulnerability permeates the entire episode. They share the hards parts and not so pretty parts and how they got through it to the other side. They will give you incredible tools for the journey showing by example there is a way. It's not always easy but there is a way through it. Join us for 55 minutes, it just might change your life. Let's Connect: Visit Here for resources for your grief journey. Finding Hope and Healing in the Midst of Grief is available Here
S1 Ep 15God's Timing Is Not Our Timing! Part 4 of 4-The Joseph Series
Joseph's time in prison ends. But not for 2 long years. He interpreted dreams for Pharaoh's cup bearer and baker. His interpretation was correct, one died, one lived. The cupbearer lived and was restored to chief cupbearer but he failed to honor Joseph by reporting to Pharaoh what happened in prison. Until one unexpected day, Pharaoh had a dream. God's timing becomes a reality in Joseph's life. Are you waiting for God to bring a harvest from your weeping and sorrow? Listen in as we gain strength for our journey from Joseph's life. Let's Connect: Visit the Here for resources for your journey. Finding Hope and Healing is available here: Here