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- May 5, 202529 min
Honouring Mother's Day: A Journey Through Grief and Healing
In this heartfelt episode of the Grieving Gracefully with Kelly podcast, host Kelly, a certified grief educator, explores the profound impact of mother-daughter relationships and how grief reshapes them. Joined by Chelsea Ohlemiller, a writer, speaker, and grief advocate, they discuss Chelsea's personal journey of loss after her mother passed away from cancer at age 57. Chelsea shares her transition from teaching to writing, informed by her mother's encouragement, which culminated in her book, 'Now That She's Gone.' The conversation delves into the challenges of grieving a mother, the importance of embracing vulnerability, and finding ways to honour and carry forward a mother's legacy. Chelsea emphasizes the value of patience, self-love, and the continuous journey of healing. The episode offers insights, practical advice, and a sense of community for anyone navigating their grief. 00:00 Introduction to Grieving Gracefully 00:43 Exploring Mother-Daughter Bonds 01:34 Chels' Personal Journey with Grief 04:57 The Impact of a Mother's Legacy 08:15 Navigating Grief and Motherhood 11:42 Honoring and Remembering Loved Ones 22:06 The Emotional Complexity of Grief 26:02 Closing Thoughts and Resources Join the Grieving Gracefully Circle: If you’re looking for a supportive community where you can share your grief journey and connect with others who truly understand, join The Grieving Gracefully Circle! ✨ Encouragement, resources, and real connection await you. 👉 Join here: Grieving Gracefully Circle Resources & Links: 🌍 Get a copy of her book! 📲 Facebook: Connect with Chelsea on Facebook 📲 Instagram: Connect with Chelsea on Instagram 📲 Tiktok: Connect with Chelsea on Tiktok Let’s Stay Connected! 📲 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully 📲 Facebook: Grieving Gracefully Community 📲 LinkedIn: Kelly Sammon
- Apr 29, 202532 min
Healing Through Connection: Reshma's Journey of Grief, Mindfulness, and Resilience
In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon, a certified grief educator, discusses the powerful role that connection plays in healing after loss. Guest Reshma Kearney shares her courageous story of losing her husband to suicide, becoming a solo parent, and rebuilding her life through mindfulness, community, and compassion. Together, Kelly and Reshma explore how grief reshapes identity, the necessity of self-care, and practical, accessible steps to find healing after heartbreak. This inspiring conversation highlights different ways to practice mindfulness, the transformative power of gratitude journaling, and the deep emotional shifts that occur when we walk through grief instead of around it. Reshma reminds us that grief never truly leaves—but it transforms, teaching us invaluable lessons about resilience, presence, and unconditional love. 🎧 Tune in to learn: How connection fosters healing during grief Mindfulness practices that support emotional recovery The emotional shifts that come with deep loss How gratitude and journaling can anchor you in resilience Practical steps for embracing connection and community after loss Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Grieving Gracefully 00:43 Healing Through Connection 01:16 Reshma’s Story of Loss and Resilience 06:46 Mindfulness and Self-Care in Grief 16:54 The Power of Community Support 22:16 Practical Steps for Embracing Connection 25:03 Gratitude and Journaling in Healing 28:31 Lessons Learned from Grief 30:20 Conclusion and Resources ----more----Join the Grieving Gracefully Circle: If you’re looking for a supportive community where you can share your grief journey and connect with others who truly understand, join The Grieving Gracefully Circle! ✨ Encouragement, resources, and real connection await you. 👉 Join here: Grieving Gracefully Circle ----more---- About Reshma: Reshma Kearney is a Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Healing Guide who helps individuals navigate grief and mental health challenges through mindfulness and connection. After losing her husband to suicide, she found herself rebuilding life as a widow and solo parent while supporting her children’s healing. Through her journey, Reshma discovered the transformative power of mindfulness and community in processing grief and building resilience. Today, she shares these tools through mentorship, mindfulness circles, and workshops, creating safe spaces for healing. She is passionate about mental health awareness, grief support, and reminding others that healing isn’t about moving on—it’s about moving forward with love. Resources & Links: 🌍 Reshma Kearney Website 📲 Instagram: Connect with Reshma on Instagram Let’s Stay Connected! 📲 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully 📲 Facebook: Grieving Gracefully Community 📲 LinkedIn: Kelly Sammon
- Apr 22, 202545 min
The Grief No One Talks About: Breaking the Silence Around Loss, Love, and Healing
Title: The Grief No One Talks About: Breaking the Silence Around Loss, Love, and Healing Description: Why do people avoid talking about grief—and what happens when we finally do? In this episode, Kelly is joined by grief and trauma psychologist Dr. Heather Taylor for a powerful and compassionate conversation about the silence and stigma around grief. Together, they explore how grief impacts identity, the myths behind the "five stages," and the importance of allowing grief to take up space. Whether you're grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insights, encouragement, and real talk about navigating loss and finding yourself again. 🎧 Tune in to learn: Why grief feels so isolating How to move from surviving to truly living after loss Simple mindset shifts that support healing What Dr. Taylor’s personal journey taught her about love, loss, and purpose Join the Grieving Gracefully Circle If you’re looking for a supportive community where you can share your grief journey and connect with others who understand, join The Grieving Gracefully Circle! This space offers encouragement, resources, and a place to heal together. 👉 Join here: Grieving Gracefully Circle About Heather: Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in Washington state, grief specialist, and unapologetic truth-teller when it comes to loss, healing, and what it really means to move forward. As the host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast and founder of Grief is the New Normal Psychological Services, Dr. Heather is on a mission to help people stop whispering about grief—and start owning it, honoring it, and healing through it. With a powerful mix of clinical expertise, lived wisdom, and let’s-get-real energy, she helps people understand that grief isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a process to feel. Through her newest venture, the Professional Grief Collective, she’s also shaking up the mental health space by empowering clinicians, healers and coaches to better support the grieving clients they serve. Resources & Links: 🌍 Grief is the New Normal Website 🌍 Get a copy of Authentically Unapologetic: A Grief Journal 📲 Instagram: Connect with Heather on Instagram 📲 LinkedIn: Connect with Heather on LinkedIn 📲 YouTube: Connect with Heather on YouTube Let’s Stay Connected! 📲 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully 📲 Facebook: Grieving Gracefully Community 📲 LinkedIn: Kelly Sammon
- Apr 15, 202543 min
Grief at Work: Finding Balance and Support
Balancing work while grieving can feel impossible. The emotional weight of loss affects focus, energy, and motivation—but many workplaces don’t acknowledge how deeply grief impacts employees. So, how do you navigate work when you're struggling, and how can companies create a culture of support? In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly sits down with Janet, founder of The Motherlove Project, to discuss the challenges of grieving while working. They explore why grief doesn’t follow a schedule, how it affects mental and physical health, and what workplaces can do to better support employees through loss. Janet shares her personal grief journey and provides real, actionable advice for both employees and leaders. Whether you’re grieving or want to better support a coworker, this episode is filled with valuable insights on navigating grief in the workplace. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🔹 The emotional and physical toll of grief on employees 🔹 How to advocate for your needs at work while grieving 🔹 Practical ways managers and coworkers can offer real support 🔹 The role of compassionate leadership in workplace healing 🔹 Strategies for balancing grief, work expectations, and self-care Join the Grieving Gracefully Circle If you’re looking for a supportive community where you can share your grief journey and connect with others who understand, join The Grieving Gracefully Circle! This space offers encouragement, resources, and a place to heal together. 👉 Join here: Grieving Gracefully Circle About Janet: Janet has spent over 20 years helping organizations manage change and tackle complex issues. After experiencing deep personal loss, she founded The Motherlove Project, a global platform for motherless daughters. She’s also the co-founder of Bloomwell Partners, which helps workplaces become more compassionate and grief-informed. Janet holds master’s degrees in Arts and Public Administration from Queen’s University. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario, with her partner Meghan and their two daughters. Resources & Links: 🌍 Bloomwell Partners 🌍 Motherlove Project Let’s Stay Connected! 📲 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully 📲 Facebook: Grieving Gracefully Community 📲 LinkedIn: Kelly Sammon
- Apr 8, 202536 min
Moving Forward With Loss: Why It's More Than Just Moving On
Grief can feel like a battle between holding on and moving forward. Society often tells us to "move on," but what if that’s not the answer? In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon sits down with Litsa Williams, grief therapist and co-founder of What’s Your Grief, to unpack the emotional tension between grieving and rebuilding life after loss. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “get back to normal” or guilt for finding joy again, this conversation is for you. 💙 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why healing isn’t about leaving grief behind ✔️ How to honor your loved one while still moving forward ✔️ Practical ways to handle societal pressure to "move on" ✔️ The role of self-compassion in your grief journey If you’ve been struggling with the fear of forgetting or feel stuck between the past and the future, this episode offers reassurance, understanding, and tools to help you navigate life after loss. 🔗 Resources & Connect with Litsa Williams: 🌎 whatsyourgrief.com 📖 What’s Your Grief: Lists to Help You Through Any Loss 💙 You don’t have to grieve alone. Join The Grieving Gracefully Circle for a supportive community, expert guidance, and exclusive grief resources. Sign up here
- Apr 1, 202537 min
Reclaiming Your Identity: Finding Strength After Loss
Grief doesn’t just change our emotions—it can reshape our entire sense of self. In this powerful episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly sits down with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a licensed counseling and sport psychologist, to explore how loss impacts identity and how we can rebuild after deep grief. Together, they discuss the emotional and psychological shifts that come with loss, common misconceptions about grief, and practical strategies for navigating the journey of self-discovery. Dr. Trujillo shares insights on embracing change with self-compassion, the importance of community, and how to find strength in the midst of uncertainty. Whether you’re currently grieving or reflecting on how loss has shaped you, this episode offers valuable guidance, validation, and hope. 💙 Looking for a supportive space to navigate grief? Join The Grieving Gracefully Circle—a compassionate community where you can find connection, healing, and support. Sign up here About Dr. Natasha Trujillo Dr. Trujillo is a counseling and sport psychologist in private practice in Denver, CO. She specializes in working with current and former athletes and performers on issues related to grief and loss, eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, identity development, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and performance psychology. ✨ Want more from Dr. Natasha Trujillo? Connect with her here: 📖 Get her book: www.aswntsa.com 🌍 Website: www.npttherapy.com 📲 Instagram: @npttherapy Episode Breakdown 00:00 Welcome to Grieving Gracefully 00:43 Exploring Identity After Loss 00:57 Introducing Dr. Natasha Trujillo 01:59 Understanding the Impact of Loss on Identity 03:31 Navigating Misconceptions About Grief 04:43 Coping Strategies and Self-Reflection 05:17 The Importance of Communication and Connection 06:00 Embracing Grief and Moving Through It 06:32 Positive Self-Talk and Validation 14:09 Individualized Grief Support 28:53 Rebuilding Identity After Loss 35:30 Final Thoughts and Resources
- Mar 25, 202553 min
Navigating Unexpected Waves of Grief with Lisa from Reimagining Grief
Episode Overview In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon speaks with Lisa, grief activist and founder of Reimagining Grief, about the unpredictable nature of grief waves. They explore how these waves affect us emotionally, physically, and mentally, while sharing practical tools for managing them with self-compassion and awareness. Kelly and Lisa discuss the role of breath work, emotional expression, and vulnerability in healing. They also provide guidance on preparing for grief triggers and shifting societal perceptions of grief. Through personal stories and expert insights, this episode offers meaningful advice for those navigating loss. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction to Grieving Gracefully with Kelly 00:43 – Understanding sudden waves of grief 01:11 – Meet Lisa: A grief activist’s journey 05:23 – Defining grief waves 09:26 – Navigating unexpected grief waves 18:13 – Communicating your grief needs 28:46 – The importance of emotional expression 32:33 – Embracing emotions as part of healing 33:01 – Introducing the Grieving Gracefully Circle 33:54 – Practical tools for managing grief waves 36:47 – Personal stories of grief and healing 38:54 – The power of breath and mindfulness 40:52 – Elizabeth Gilbert’s insight on grief 43:30 – Shifting our mindset towards grief 52:30 – Final advice and practical tips 57:43 – Conclusion and support resources About Lisa Keefauver Lisa Keefauver, MSW is a Grief Activist who transformed her personal and professional experiences with loss into a mission to reimagine grief. As host of a top-rated grief podcast, TEDx and keynote speaker, adjunct professor, and author of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss, she is expanding our collective story of grief. Connect with Lisa Keefauver Click here to connect with Lisa Follow Lisa on Instagram Join the Grieving Gracefully Community Join The Grieving Gracefully Circle for support, community, and exclusive grief resources: Click Here to Join! Follow Grieving Gracefully on Instagram: Click Here Subscribe to the Podcast for more heartfelt conversations on grief and healing. Contact Us For inquiries, collaborations, or support, reach out to us at: 📩 Click Here to Email Us 🌐 Click Here to Visit Our Website
- Mar 18, 202537 min
Messages from Beyond: Navigating Grief with Hope
Messages from Beyond: Navigating Grief with Hope 🎙 Episode of the Grieving Gracefully with Kelly Podcast Episode Overview In this insightful episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon, a certified grief educator, sits down with Jessica Lynn, a renowned psychic medium, to explore the mysteries of the afterlife and how we can continue our connection with loved ones beyond this physical world. Jessica shares her personal journey into mediumship, which began after the loss of her beloved Nana. She opens up about her experiences receiving messages from the spirit world, what happens after we pass, and the concept of a life review. Throughout this heartfelt discussion, Jessica provides practical tools to help those grieving recognize signs from their loved ones, raise their vibration, and embrace the presence of spirit in their daily lives. If you've ever wondered about life after death, how to feel closer to a loved one who has passed, or how spirit communicates with us, this episode is filled with comfort, clarity, and hope for your grief journey. Episode Breakdown & Key Takeaways 🔹 00:00 | Introduction to Grieving Gracefully Kelly introduces the mission of Grieving Gracefully and sets the tone for today’s powerful conversation. 🔹 00:45 | Exploring the Afterlife with Jessica Lynn Jessica Lynn shares her expertise as a psychic medium and how she connects with spirits beyond the physical world. 🔹 01:16 | Jessica's Journey to Mediumship Jessica recounts her deeply personal story of losing her Nana, the event that led her to discover her intuitive gifts. 🔹 06:22 | Messages from the Other Side What do spirits want us to know? Jessica reveals the common messages that loved ones share from the afterlife. 🔹 11:07 | Understanding Life After Death Jessica explains the concept of a life review—what happens when we transition from the physical to the spiritual realm. 🔹 16:48 | Connecting with Spirits and Recognizing Signs Jessica discusses the different ways spirits communicate—through dreams, symbols, and synchronicities—and how we can become more aware of their presence. 🔹 29:21 | Daily Practices for Peace and Connection Practical steps to raise your vibration, stay open to messages from loved ones, and find comfort in grief. 🔹 34:05 | Final Thoughts and Farewell Kelly and Jessica reflect on the importance of maintaining a connection with those who have passed and embracing healing. Connect with Jessica Lynn ✨ Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicalynnemediumship ✨ Visit her website: www.jessicalynnemediumship.com ✨ Listen to her podcast Talk Spirit To Me, ranked #1 on the Apple Charts for Spirituality: 🔹 Spotify 🔹 Apple Podcasts Jessica has read for celebrities, professional athletes, musicians, and business owners. Her incredible work has been featured on The Morning Show on Channel 7, 7News, The Australian, Marie Claire, Mamamia, and Body+Soul. She conducts her readings online to connect with people all over the world. Join the Grieving Gracefully Community Looking for deeper support on your grief journey? Join the Grieving Gracefully Circle, a compassionate community designed to help you find healing and connection. Inside, you'll gain access to: ✔️ Monthly events & guest speakers ✔️ Exclusive grief support resources ✔️ Private community discussions ✔️ 1:1 coaching with Grief Coach Kelly 💙 Join today: Grieving Gracefully Circle Stay Connected with Kelly 💌 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully 💌 Website: www.grievinggracefully.com 💌 Podcast: Grieving Gracefully with Kelly (available on all streaming platforms) 🎧 If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message today.
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