Journey to Grateful
Through the loss of my wife to cancer, I've discovered that many people – my support system included – don't know quite how to navigate through daily life after loss. Whether grieving themselves or wanting to help those they attempt to support, it's an uncharted path for many. I’ve come to understand the most valuable asset my family and friends possess is the ability to lift me up when I’ve needed it most with the simplest of gestures. There is no perfect formula to help someone grieve, the being there, listening, and providing a slice of normal is often exactly what is needed. The most difficult task for those on the outside is understanding the many facets of loss that are present almost every single day. This podcast was created to help us understand the process of loss with the help of those who are living it.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 169
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
EP129 - Revisiting Life's Full Cup
In today's discussion, I want to revisit an earlier episode, Episode #45, titled "What's in Your Cup?" In that episode, I explored the idea that as we journey through our daily lives, we carry within…
EP128 - Facing an Empty Page
Recently, I felt compelled to express my thoughts in a manner different from my usual approach, aiming not just to articulate but to depict a profound understanding of why grief endures indefinitely.…
EP127 - The Inside Out of Self Care
Your thoughts wield significant influence, shaping your experiences and impacting your well-being. The quality of your internal dialogue holds substantial power, often evolving into beliefs that shap…
EP126 - Secondary Loss
It's widely acknowledged that navigating grief is an intricate and challenging process for most individuals. Yet, amidst this recognition, the extent and intricacy of secondary loss often remain unde…
EP125 - Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief refers to the distress that individuals may feel leading up to the death of a loved one or another impending loss, whether days, months, or even years in advance. The experience of…
EP124 - Realities of Moving Forward
Since its inception, the Journey to Grateful podcast has been driven by my mission to offer diverse perspectives on the grieving process, utilizing storytelling, inspiration, insights, and personal e…
EP123 - Groups, Grief, and Gratefulness
The people we surround ourselves with in life hold significant importance. They not only have the power to positively influence our growth and development but also serve as a crucial support system d…
EP122 - Living Beyond Grief
Living Beyond Grief encapsulates the idea that life continues despite the profound challenges posed by loss, and it compels us to navigate this journey in some meaningful way. The persistent question…
EP121 - 5 Empowering Strategies to Help You Reconnect with Life in Grief
In today's episode, "5 Empowering Strategies to Help You Reconnect with Life in Grief," our focus will be on providing actionable concepts to assist you in taking steps forward through the grieving p…
EP120 - You Are More Than Your Bad Days
Just like a book is more than its pages, encompassing the breadth of words, the complexity of details, and the depth of emotions that shape the narrative, so too is your life after losing someone who…
EP119 - Renewing Our Capacity for Love in Grief
I believe it's essential for all of us to intentionally slow down, pause, and observe our surroundings more frequently than we currently allow ourselves. This is not solely because life has a tendenc…
EP118 - The Guilt of Grief
The individuals with whom you choose to surround yourself hold significant importance throughout your entire life, and this influence becomes even more pronounced during times of grief. I count mysel…
EP117 - I Hope You Heal from the Things You Don't Talk About
Join me for a distinctive perspective on how we, as grievers and mourners, can navigate those instances in our grief journey when it feels like we're losing our footing. As we seek a fresh, stable di…
EP116 - It's OK Not to Be OK
I'll confess, I believe the topic of this episode may be long overdue. While I've touched upon this idea in previous episodes, I sense it's time for it to stand on its own. The reason is simple: I be…
EP115 The Value of Grief
Today, I pose a question to you: Does grief possess inherent value? I venture to guess that none of the listeners to this episode have ever contemplated this inquiry, nor have you pondered the potent…
EP114 - Die with Memories, Not Dreams
Approximately two months ago, I came across the phrase, "Die with memories, not dreams." Revisiting it today, I still perceive it as a profound and meaningful mantra to embrace in life. This perspect…
EP113 - Forward Into the New Year
Have you ever found yourself in the company of friends in a laid-back, public environment, only to unexpectedly trip and tumble to the ground? In that moment, as you gather yourself and try to mainta…
EP112 - Ten Things to Know About Grief
In this episode, although it centers on the unique perspective of an individual who has experienced the loss of a child, its overarching message seamlessly extends to encompass any form of loss and g…
EP111 - The Power of Showing Up
Throughout numerous episodes of the Journey to Grateful podcast, I have consistently emphasized the overarching notion of the significance of simply being present for someone grappling with grief. It…
EP110 - I'm With You
Amidst the depths of sorrow, there arises a crucial need for us to be gently nudged toward vital facets of our lives that often get brushed aside. Some of these elements are overt, while others manif…