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
EP69 - Christmas, Grief, and Something Good
In this episode, I thought I'd speak of the holidays - the expectations we all feel and the truth we all must face. Not only as we approach Christmas or New Year's Eve but right after… those suddenly…
EP68 - Assumptions of Grief and Men
Today's episode title may say a lot or be a bit intriguing at best, but its underlying message here is simple. Men need to toss aside the perceived norms of how they think the world expects them to a…
EP67 - Progress, Faith, and the Universe
In this episode, I briefly discuss the differences between "moving forward" and "moving on." The overarching idea is to progress on this journey in whatever way that is supposed to look. I then take …
EP66 - The Other Side of Yes
In this episode, I explore a deceivingly simple idea, which is quite simply to stop saying no and begin saying yes. The thought process here is first to be willing to discover what yes can provide fo…
EP65 - Approaching the Holidays
The holidays… a daunting time of year when you are on your path of grief. In this episode, I provide you with my honest take on how best to approach this specific time of year and the steps you can t…
EP64 - Living Forward Through Your Grief
Today's episode will focus on the idea of adjusting your mindset, preparing yourself to take those first steps forward, and allowing yourself to live forward. I'm not suggesting we move on. However, …
EP63 - Dear Lost, Grieving Friend
This episode is a letter, of sorts, to anyone new to the loss of a close loved one. In addition, it will benefit anyone on their grief path needing a reminder of how grief will continue to affect the…
EP62 - The Days are Long and the Years are Short
There are times when the motivation for this podcast is quite simple. An event that leaves an impression on a grieving soul. A milestone needing a bit more explanation than a quick overview. Or the c…
EP61 - Facing Change and All That it Brings
Change is constant in life, but more so with grief. Around every corner after the passing of your loved one, change rears its ugly head to challenge you one more time. Life changes can also cause gri…
EP60 - Explaining Grief While Living It
In today's episode, I find myself needing to discuss the impossibility of explaining grief accurately. From a widower's point of view, I find there's so much about the process of grief that is quite …
EP59 - Life is Like a Pencil
Inspiration is a tool I use often on my journey with grief to help me through difficult days. In this episode, we will explore the importance of inspiration in grief and the idea of moving forward on…
EP58 - The Weirdness of Grief
In this episode, I discuss specifics about grief of which you may not be aware. Unless you are months or years into your grief, you most likely have not been confronted with the weirdness of grief, t…
EP57 - The Good Ol' Days
In today's episode, I face a memory from 2015, which was presented its;f just this past weekend. I discovered there was much inside this memory that I hadn't considered in quite a while. Within the m…
EP56 - Dare to Grieve
Dare to Grieve. If the title of this episode is the only thing you walk away with, I will be confident that I have made a difference. In this episode, I explain the meaning behind "Dare to Grieve" an…
EP55 - Guys and Grief
Let's talk about guys, grief, and stereotypical myths. Today I lay down some honesty and share with you my take on grief as it relates to men and how men can best approach it. I offer suggestions for…
EP54 - Showing Up for Others in Grief
In this episode, I examine how to support someone grieving or dealing with a great illness. This episode is for everyone who is trying their best to support a friend or family member through grief bu…
EP53 - Walking Through Grief
For episode #53 I’m taking you on a walk for a more authentic discussion of the grief process from my point of view. Today's content will be pulled from questions I’ve received in face-to-face discus…
EP52 - Honesty, the Blank Page, and Being Uncomfortable
Join me for an unconventional episode as I discuss facing honesty, the blank page, and being uncomfortable. Pulling back the curtain and revealing how grief can be similar to common everyday issues y…
EP51 - Inspiration in Grief
In this episode, I'd like to talk about inspiration and how it helps me pick myself up when I'm down. It's an important part of how I move forward in this life experience with death and loss. It's th…
EP50 - Top Ten Common Grief Myths
In today’s episode, I’ve created a list of what I believe are the Top Ten Common Grief Myths. There are far more than ten, but I've chosen the most common, many with a higher impact on the grief comm…