Podcast

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 difficult to put into words. Some may ask why I need to create a podcast episode to discuss this. Honestly, there's an unspoken detail associated with grief, one that creates this unrelenting desire to make at least someone understand what you feel as you journey through grief. It's hard to carry it all alone, and I want others to understand they, indeed, are not alone. For those who have not yet been touched by great personal loss, but are helping someone who has, I believe it's important for you to better understand how complicated grief can be.

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 one step at a time. I will also share with you the one way you can be the inspiration for the person you are trying to support through their grief. Learn how to allow yourself grace while providing others with it as well. 

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, the simple, insignificant details of grief that make you do - or not do - certain things in your new life with grief. This episode is perfect for anyone trying to support someone on their grief journey who wants to understand what that person is dealing with daily. It is also appropriate for anyone new to significant personal loss, looking for guidelines to better anticipate what may be in front of you on your journey. Lastly, it is also beneficial for anyone deep on your path with grief, looking for affirmation that what you are experiencing is normal and common. This episode and the entire Journey to Grateful podcast are made for you.

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 memory, I found inspiration and a lesson that I'd like to highlight and provide you a bit of guidance as you walk your path of grief. 

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" and examine details you may need to avoid or face when on your path with grief. I also suggest ways you can grieve your way while still allowing for support and help on your journey. Come with me as you and I, together, discover why it's important for us to "Dare to Grieve".

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 guys dealing with the various aspects of grief, from sudden breakdowns to asking for help. Come along with me as I help guide those new to loss through with bold considerations and ways to take steps forward with life.

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 but feels the need to do it better. Offering support to others is the most selfless thing you can do for someone… often by simply being there for them. You may wonder what support is "supposed to look like" and if you are doing it "right." You may also be wondering how best to support someone after a loss. We will dive in and discuss many options and identify how you can effectively "show up" for someone dealing with 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 discussions or via email and voicemail through the website. A casual walk allows me to discuss common questions or issues as if you were walking right beside me. I invite you to come along with me as I walk and talk about the grief process, what to expect, and a few unknown details that could help you with your journey through grief.

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 you may never consider in life. Perhaps something didn't go as planned, you are now faced with deciding how to handle it going forward. Do you push it aside and move on, never confronting it any further, or do you face it head-on and deal with the messy, uncomfortable feelings before you? How is everyday life for others similar to grief and the decisions you face daily? Maybe the similarities are closer than you think.

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 there when I am in need of redirecting my thoughts and I discover it in a variety of ways. It can be from comments or discussions with friends and family, from a song, or from an article I stumble across online. One thing I've discovered about inspiration, it's always there if you are willing to find it.