The Changing Perspectives Podcast
Lean in to honest conversations about grief, mental heath, relationships, and parenting with your hosts, Jenni and Josh. As married high school sweethearts, Jenni and Josh blend their personal experiences with their professional experiences in the fields of counseling, hospice, bereavement, and education as they explore heavy topics through a lens of hopefulness and humor.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 121
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
Episode 21: Managing Anxiety
In the episode, Jenni and Josh dive into a topic that impacts over 40 million Americans or nearly 20% of the population: anxiety. Causes of and triggers for anxiety are explored and the impact on qua…
Episode 20: "Dead to Me" Review
In this special episode, the first "Pint-Sized Perspectives" episode, Jenni and Josh provide a quick review of the new Netflix series "Dead to Me." The grief experiences of the loved ones left behin…
Episode 19: What Does an Apology Mean to You?
In this episode, Jenni and Josh complete Dr. Gary Chapman's Apology Language Profile and explore how they approach the concept of apologies in their various relationships, including their marriage, …
Episode 18: Progressive Funeral Care
In this episode, Jenni and Josh speak with Melissa N. Unfred, The Modern Mortician, about progressive changes within the death and funeral care industry. Alternatives to embalming and cremation, such…
Episode 17: Supporting Children's Grief in the Classroom
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh share and explore 10 tips and strategies for teachers, school staff and education administrators to utilize to provide better support for grieving…
Episode 16: Supporting Children's Grief in the Classroom
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh review data from their recent poll of school teachers around the topic of grief and loss in the classroom. Statistics and information around the g…
Episode 15: Myths about Walt Disney World
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh explore 7 of the most common myths and misconceptions about their family's favorite vacation spot: Walt Disney World. Tips and strategies to impro…
Episode 14: Repairing your relationship
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh complete the Gottman Institute's Repair Attempts Quiz and explore how they approach resolving conflict in their relationship. Tips, strategies, an…
Episode 13: Myths about Funeral Directors
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In this episode, some of the most common myths and misconceptions about funeral directors and the funeral service industry are explored. Tune in to learn the role of the funeral …
Episode 12: Exploring Children's Grief
Episode Description: In this episode, Jenni and Josh explore 7 of the top needs of grieving children. Tips on how to best provide support to children and teens when they are grieving are reviewed and…
Episode 11: Death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Episode Description: In this episode, Jenni and Josh are joined by two special guests as they compare and contrast their thoughts on the Top 10 deaths in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The topic of h…
Episode 10: Parenting Tweens and Teens
Episode 10, "Parenting Tweens and Teens: Tips on Raising Aliens," is available now! In this episode, Jenni and Josh explore how parenting tweens and teens can often feel like you are living with alie…
Episode 9: Myths About Hospice
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In this episode, some of the most common myths and misconceptions about hospice and palliative care are explored and explained. Tune in to learn the history of hospice, how to qu…
Episode 8: Improving Your Relationship
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh review 9 tips for reconnecting with and staying connected to your partner.
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Episode 7: Providing Support After a Death
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh explore some of the most hurtful comments and actions people have experienced following a death-related loss. Tips for better ways to support grie…
Episode 6: Myths About Organ and Tissue Donation
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In this episode, some of the most common myths and misconceptions about organ and tissue donation are explored and explained. Tune in to learn how to become an organ and/or tissu…
Episode 5: Death and Disney
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh review their top 10 most painful Disney movie deaths and explore how Disney movies can actually help guide important family discussions about deat…
Episode 4: Do You Speak "Love"?
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How do you express love for your partner? Is it through Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, or Physical Touch? In this episode, Jenni and Josh t…
Episode 3: Navigating Pet Loss
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh share best practices for navigating the death of a pet and the resulting grief, paying particularly close attention to the needs of grieving child…
Episode 2: How to Talk to Children About Wakes and Funerals
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In this episode, Jenni and Josh share best practices for talking to children and teens about wakes and funerals.
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Join your hosts, Jenni Brennan, LICSW and Jos…