Jenny Tschiesche
Jenny is joining me to discuss how to maintain your health when your world has fallen apart and you lose interest in food. This is a common feature in grief. However, it is essential to maintain healthy eating for your mind and body.
Jenny and I discuss simple and effective things you can do and set in place. Also, if you have a friend or relative who is going through a period of grief, how you can help and what you can do for them to keep them healthy as they make the transition to their new life.
Jenny Tschiesche (pronounced Teeshee) is a presenter and nutrition expert and the
founder of LunchboxDoctor.com. she is also a regular contributor to the national press, BBC radio and TV.
Jane Bytheway
Jane lost her son Mathew, age 9 years old, eleven years ago. Parents often wonder if it is possible to ever be truly happy after that most tragic event.
August 2018, we discuss how you find happiness after losing a child for my Happiness channel.
Back then, I was blissfully unaware that that fate was awaiting me.
In the Good Grief Conversation, Jane and I continue our discussion, with me now completely understanding her pain and journey.
Laura Stack
Laura was enjoying a great career as an author and speaker, when her 19 year old son, Johnny, took his life due to psychosis, triggered by High Potency Marijuana.
Losing Johnny took her on a new passionate journey. Working relentlessly, she is now determined to let more parents and children know of the risks to “dabbing” high-THC marijuana through her charity, www.johnnysambassadors.org
Join us as Laura shares her story, her determination and the driving force and creativity behind deep grief.
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Nicky Pattinson
I have known Nicky for many years. I previously interviewed her for my Happiness Millionaire book and we spoke about the loss of her four month old son, Jackson. Nicky's life was smashed apart thirty years ago and not a day goes by with out her thinking of Jackson. She is an inspiration and has gone on to create a joyful and fulfilling life.
She was a rock for me, when I lost Murray. We all need a Nicky. She offers support to many women who lose children. It seems to be something you do when you join this club.
Join Nicky and me as we discuss living an inspired life after the loss of a child.
Dr. David Hamilton
Hay House author, speaker and scientist. After a long career in pharmaceuticals developing drugs for cancer and heart disease, David discovered the power of the placebo effect and became curious about the ability of the human body and mind to heal itself. He now uses science to inspire health of mind, body and spirit.
David is also featured in the award-winning documentary, HEAL.
In this conversation, I discuss with David the scientific effect of grief on the body and mind and how self-care and kindness can heal a broken heart.
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Suzanne Falter
Author, Speaker and Podcast Host, Suzanne Falter, lost her 22 year old daughter, Teal, in 2012. Since then, Suzanne’s work has shifted significantly as she found her own way back to joy, peace and balance.
Her 'Surrender to Joy' book, was inspirational in my journey and it brings me joy to introduce her to you.
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Dr Eben Alexander
Dr Eben Alexander is a Neurosurgeon who experienced a 7-day near death experience, an experience that changed his life forever.
As part of my journey of grief, I found great comfort and inspiration from Dr Eben Alexander's books, Proof of Heaven and The Map of Heaven, were great comfort to me as I constantly searched for where Murray had gone.
Lucy Hone, PhD
Author of 'Resilient Grieving'. Lucy lost her 12 year old daughter in a car accident on the way to the beach. A fun family day ended in tragedy. I would like to bring Lucy to you to discuss how you survive the bleak days and go on to find meaning in your life, as she has done.
Toby Mac
Toby Mac is a Christian hip hop recording artist, music producer, songwriter and author. Tragically, he lost his 21 year old son, Truett, last November.
When our children enter adulthood, often they also become our friends, our close friends. That is how it was for Toby.
After his son's death, he wrote and performed the song, '21-Years' (available on spotify). I honestly resonate with his words and his pain.
We all lead a new path now. It would be great to speak with Toby about finding new inspiration and love when our loved ones become an angels.
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The Young Family
Their mother died of breast cancer in 2012 and a few years later their dad died of cancer too. He was a New York fire fighter and his cancer was related to working on the 9/11 disaster.
He also had a dream to develop a chopping board that he had designed and was in the middle of making his dream come true when he lost his life.
His children have gone on the make his dream come true and find purpose in their lives. Their story is so inspiring, I would love to talk with them to find where they get their personal strength from each day.
Take a look at their pitch on Shark Tank, America's Dragon's Den.
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Anita Moorjani
Author of 'Dying to be Me'. A story of her near death experience and how that healed her cancer. For me, I find near death experiences (NDE's) partly answer my question, 'Where has Murray gone?' NDE's provide a little insight to a possible other dimension, a place where perhaps our spirit goes once we no longer have a use for our bodies. Join me with this investigation as I question Anita about her experience.
Dr George Bonanno PhD
Dr George Bonanno is the author of 'The Other Side of Sadness: What the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss.
He is known for a pioneer in research of bereavement and trauma and the controversial introduction of resilience in grief.
He isn't in full agreement of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's five stages of grief, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. I am sure there is more to it than this but I would like to know why he disagrees with these stages and what more does his research show that can help people to discover their new existence and how they move forward with their grief and loss.
Cheryl Sandberg
Cheryl Sandberg is the chief operating officer for Facebook and the founder of LeanIn.org.
Two years after unexpectedly losing her husband, she co-authored the book 'Option B', with Adam Grant, American Psychologist.
She couldn't have option A, a complete family life with her husband and two children. She now makes the most of her Option B.
I found her book pretty useful. Not one for the early days of grief but when I began to gain emotional strength, I felt I could take onboard their approach to building resilience in order to find joy once more.
I want to know how Cheryl's heart is now?
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