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Drop me a message or voice note!Today on Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts we’re digging into the emotional complexities of navigating the birthdays of our loved ones who have died.On a personal note, my parents’ birthdays are on May 20th and 23rd—so this has been heavy on my heart lately. But, that just made me want to talk about it more and, hopefully, validate you if you’re feeling some angst and sadness around your loved one’s birthday, too.I’m all about making you feel seen and loved on in this episode today, so we’re kicking this conversation off with a little perspective on why these days can be particularly painful (outside of the obvious). And, I’m providing some practical mindset shifts and five tangible strategies to help you cope.The episode serves as a heartfelt reminder that there is no right way to grieve, and every emotion and memory tied to these milestones is valid and significant.Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!I’m excited to introduce a Life With Grief guest that does some INCREDIBLE work—and is unlike any other guest we’ve had on before.Ashley Spence is a motivational speaker, victim advocate, and founder of DNA Justice Project; a non-profit that focuses on educating the public and policy makers on the value of forensic DNA in the criminal justice system.When Ashley was a 19-year-old college student, she was the victim of a brutal home invasion and rape that nearly took her life. She never saw her attacker's face, and it was a cold case for seven years until he was caught through a forensic DNA match.For Ashley, the levels of grief around this are deep, raw, painful and complex, and we dig into all of this in our conversation.She now testifies all over the country to support legislation that will maximize the use of forensic DNA and advanced DNA technology, and she has worked globally to spark conversations on how to come together to put an end to sexual violence.Ashley’s story is truly one of incredible bravery, profound healing, and taking inspired actions.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about a home invasion and sexual assault.Connect with Ashley:@ashleyespencednajusticeprojecthttps://www.dnajusticeproject.org/https://www.ashleyespence.com/Click here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this special minisode of Morning Sips and Soul Shifts, we’re taking a few minutes to honor Mother’s Day.I’m first sharing the quick origin story behind Mother’s Day with you—because many might not know the inspiring story behind it, AND it’s going to be an important piece to something I share with you later on in the episode. Trust me, you’ll want to hear this—it’s an important mindset shift for days like this!But overall, I want this to be an opportunity for us to acknowledge the complicated emotions so many of us experience on Mother’s Day, and beyond. The episode is all about providing you some much needed comfort and support for grieving your mom or mother figure—and, complex feelings related to motherhood in general.I’m also offering up five gentle, grounding ways to take care of yourself and honor your mother today, while also providing a really important perspective shift I have no doubt will help you take some of the pressure off.Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Anger often lurks beneath the surface while grieving, and the discussion delves into its complexities. It serves as both a protective response and a reflection of lost love. Practical strategies and mindset shifts are shared to help process and honor this intense emotion. Listeners are guided towards healing by learning to transform anger into empowerment. This compassionate journey provides solace for anyone grappling with loss, emphasizing that understanding and expressing anger can lead to growth and recovery.

Drop me a message or voice note!In this gripping second half of our conversation with Negin Cheleh, she shares her harrowing story of surviving domestic abuse, sexual assault, and complex cultural and family dynamics. The conversation delves into the significant struggles and trauma she endured, her path to healing (and what that even means now), and how she has coped.Negin also discusses the creation of PathPal, a supportive app designed to connect individuals dealing with grief and loss. Her story is one of incredible resilience, true hope, and the importance of community in healing from life's darkest moments.Don't forget to tune into episode 115 for part one of this powerful conversation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/115-facing-the-unimaginable-trauma-oppression/id1688812587?i=1000705674986TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses domestic abuse, mental health struggles, sexual assault, and oppression.Connect with Negin:https://www.instagram.com/pathpal_community/https://www.instagram.com/pathpal_app/https://www.mypathpal.com/Download the app: https://apple.co/4h9vejoClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this powerful episode of the Life with Grief podcast we’re welcoming Negin Cheleh, the CEO and founder of Pathpal, to share her deeply moving and harrowing life story. Negin vulnerably shares about her experiences growing up as an Iranian born Muslim in North America, the cultural challenges she faced, and the traumatic events that shaped her life. She bravely recounts the sexual assault she endured at the age of 13, her subsequent struggles with mental health, and the ongoing search for healing.  She discusses the profound impact of these experiences on her personal and professional life, and her journey towards finding purpose and passion through her deep pain and trauma. This episode is an emotional and inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of giving voice to one's story.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses domestic abuse, mental health struggles, sexual assault, and oppression.Connect with Negin:https://www.instagram.com/pathpal_community/https://www.instagram.com/pathpal_app/https://www.mypathpal.com/Download the app https://apple.co/4h9vejoClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul shifts, we're exploring the hidden challenges of grief that extend into everyday, mundane tasks. Think: grocery shopping, running errands, vacuuming... you name it. We're talking about the often-overlooked ways grief affects simple daily activities, because grief is so much bigger and more invasive than just showing up around holidays, anniversaries, and milestones, right?You'll hear some gentle guidance on managing these tasks and the grief we feel in these moments, and leave feeling so validated as we recognize the strength and effort involved in navigating life with grief.Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Today we’re chatting with Susie Stonefield, a transformational creativity coach, grief midwife, expressive artist, and writer. Susie’s work is SO fantastic and beautiful, I can’t wait to share her and her story with you all.In this episode Susie shares her personal story of coming out later in life, the challenges of supporting a child through significant medical issues, and the ongoing journey of caring for her aging mother.You’ll learn more about art journaling as a therapeutic practice—a modality Susie uses, teaches, and swears by herself. And, how it can be pivotal tool for processing grief and fostering creativity.You’ll also gain insight on the profound impact of being present as we’re grieving, the importance of community and having people around us to witness us in our grief process, and Susie offers valuable perspectives on how you can utilize art and art journaling to navigate your own grief journey. Susie is the PERFECT person to shares resources for those interested in exploring art journaling and creative grief work further, and I promise, it’s such a critical aspect of healing you won’t want to miss.Connect with Susie:www.susiestonefield.comwww.instagram.com/creativity_midwifesusie@unfoldart.comClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts we’re digging into “grief brain”—the cognitive and emotional changes that occur during the grieving process. Though not a formal medical diagnosis, grief brain describes how stress hormones affect memory, concentration, decision-making, and speech. As if grief isn’t difficult enough, right?! But fear not—this is very normal, and very much something we can cope with by using the right tools.To that end, I also offer up some actionable tips to support your brain and body to navigate your grieving experience and manage the grief brain.Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Today we’re welcoming DonJay Rice to the podcast, a financial coach specializing in the intersection of money, grief, and trauma.In this episode you’ll gain insight on how past and present grief and trauma influences financial behaviors and decisions. You’ll also gain the importance of understanding your own money messages, how to cope with financial mistakes and uncertainty, and adopting an empowered mindset toward finances.DonJay shares his personal story of overcoming childhood adversities—including navigating a father who had a work disability when he was 8 (then had to become the "man of the house", a mother with extreme anxiety, and two brothers with special needs—and how it shaped his purpose in helping others and how he approaches financial literacy. Particularly, when we experience trauma as he did from a very young age.Seriously, listen closely to this episode you guys! DonJoy also provides some super impactful and practical exercises—one that hit me SO hard and I have since put into practice in my own life, too, and it has been a game-changer.This episode provides such valuable insights and actionable steps for anyone struggling with the complexities of grief and financial management—whether that is you or someone you know.Connect with DonJay:https://www.drumbeatofwealth.com/@drumbeatofwealthClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...