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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2025 · 1H 5M

How a Theatre Director, Performing Artist and Dramaturg was able to manage loss, grief and becoming a single mother...

from An Artist's Way of Healing Podcast · host Jonathan Palmiotti

Send us Fan MailDo you know the feeling you get when you have suffered an unimaginable loss of a loved one? What about the struggle of becoming a single parent?Tune in as theatre director, performing artist, and dramaturg Melissa Flower Gladney dives head first into the traumatic loss of her husband that she has dealt with, the grief that consumed her at the time, how it inspired her to make a play in his memory, and how she has been able to emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually manage this loss going into her future. In this interview, Melissa also talks about the struggles of becoming a single mother and how loss and becoming a single mom has shaped the trajectory of her life. Finally, Melissa shares her opinion on how grief and trauma should be handled when trying to manage it. If you liked this episode, don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe/Follow! I'm super excited to hear your feedback!  You can also email [email protected]. I would love to hear your stories on how the arts helped heal you!Support the showContact An Artist's Way of HealingFollow An Artist's Way of Healing on Instagram or Facebook!Email us at [email protected] Visit www.anartistswayofhealing.com for more updates!Support the show!Thanks for listening to An Artist's Way of Healing!

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