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Grief Haven
by Julie Derks
Welcome to Grief Haven, the podcast where healing begins and understanding deepens. Hosted by Julie Derks, this heartfelt and empathetic series provides a safe haven for anyone navigating the intricate landscape of grief. In this raw and authentic space, Julie fearlessly delves into all the dimensions of grief, offering solace, wisdom, and support to those who feel lost or alone on their healing journey. With each episode, she passionately explores the many aspects of grief, leaving no stone unturned, and no emotion unaddressed.
Episodes
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There's A Lot To Be Angry About
Anger...it was one of my top emotions that I felt intensely and for a long time, but it's one of those emotions we feel we shouldn't experience with grief. Anger is very common amongst many grievers and there are so many reasons to feel anger following the death of a loved one. In life, we often...
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How Grief Changes You.
Losing someone you love changes you forever. It instantly changes how you look at life and learning who you are now and all the lessons that go along with grief had a life long effect on you. It feels like for the worst in the beginning when you're navigating unknown waters. Julie dives into her...
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Will I Ever Be Ok?
A question we all ourselves in grief....will I ever be ok again? It doesn't feel like you will when you're sliding into that deep dark hole of grief. Everything is so raw, painful and overwhelming. It just doesn't seem possible. Join Julie on today's episode as she shares why it's so hard to feel...
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What Acceptance Really Is
What does coming to acceptance really mean in grief? On today's episode, Julie talks about how the blocks she built up around acceptance kept her stuck in her healing. Through her personal experience of navigating the aftermath of her husband's passing, Julie sheds light on the transformative…
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Changing Your Relationship With Your Emotions
We all experience emotions. They are a huge part of our lives and we spend a lot of time thinking about them and reacting to them. In grief, they tend to consume us like a tidal wave and your left with feeling your drowning especially if you have never been taught how to deal with these intense...
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Secondary Losses
In this episode of Grief Haven, Julie delves into the complex ripple effect of secondary losses that often follow the initial loss of a loved one. They are often overlooked but add multiple layers to your grief journey. Drawing from her personal experience as a widow, Julie compassionately…
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The Misleading Nature of the 5 Stages of Grief
The concept of the five stages of grief, popularized by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, has been widely accepted as the standard model for understanding the grieving process. However, in today's episode of Grief Haven, Julie challenges the idea that everyone experiences grief neatly in these five stages....
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Grief Triggers
In today's powerful episode of Grief Haven, we delve into the universal experience of grief triggers. These triggers can be anything that holds significance to our lost loved ones, catching us off guard and intensifying our pain. Julie compassionately explores the overwhelming nature of grief...
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Choices
We don't always get a say in the cards we are dealt in life, especially when a loved one dies. So after a death, we often feel like we have no more control over our emotions or life. But in this episode I want to talk about the choices you can still make for yourself. Implementing small positive...
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The Forgotten Grievers
In today's episode, Julie sits down with Carla Mitchell from Puddle Jumper Publishing, an author and illustrator of a collection of bereavement stories for children, death doula and social worker. As the conversation unfolds, Carla generously shares her wealth of knowledge and profound wisdom on...
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'Tis The Season To Be Griefy
In this episode, Julie dives into the deeply emotional experience of grief during the Christmas holidays. She explores how the holiday season can magnify the intensity of mourning and how it may feel even more challenging to navigate this time of year. Drawing from personal experiences and...
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Wisdom Beyond Loss with Chelsea DeFelice
Join Julie as she sits down with Chelsea who shares her transformative journey as she navigates the depths of grief after losing her husband. In this episode there is invaluable insights, experiences, and profound wisdom gathered from their individual grief journeys. Through heartfelt...
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Condolences....What to Say or Do??!
Condolences, they can leave you feeling speechless and unsure of how to provide comfort & support to someone who has lost a loved one. In this episode, Julie offers valuable insights to help navigate through the uncomfortableness of not knowing what to say. Reflecting on her own personal journey...
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Navigating Children's Grief
In this episode, Julie shares her experience navigating her boy's grief. Navigating the unpredictable terrain of children's grief can present a multitude of challenges. These young hearts are often ill-equipped to understand the complexities of death and the flood of emotions it brings. As...
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Death dates
In this episode, Julie dives into her own experience and challenges with death dates. Death dates are a unique and profound challenge that we all face. They carry an undeniable weight, reminding us of the finite nature of our existence. They evoke a myriad of emotions, from sorrow and grief to...
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Experiencing The Wide Range Of Emotions
In this episode, discover how your emotions can be so entangled within each other. Gain a deeper understanding of the rollercoaster of emotions that weave their way through the fabric of your life during times of loss and transition and help to understand how to untangle them and understand what...
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The Raw & Real Truths About Grief
In this episode, I talk about how there in no guidebook to help us on our journey, as grief does not have a blueprint; everyone grieves differently. Recognizing these raw and real truths about grief will help you navigate your grief journey and break down your own blocks you may be placing on…
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Episode 1: Introduction To My Grief Journey
In this episode, I open up about my personal journey through grief after losing my husband, Jason. With raw vulnerability, I recount the early days of incomprehensible pain, when every step seemed insurmountable and hope appeared out of reach. Through intimate conversations, I reflect upon the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Grief Haven, the podcast where healing begins and understanding deepens. Hosted by Julie Derks, this heartfelt and empathetic series provides a safe haven for anyone navigating the intricate landscape of grief. In this raw and authentic space, Julie fearlessly delves into all the dimensions of grief, offering solace, wisdom, and support to those who feel lost or alone on their healing journey. With each episode, she passionately explores the many aspects of grief, leaving no stone unturned, and no emotion unaddressed.
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Welcome to Grief Haven, the podcast where healing begins and understanding deepens. Hosted by Julie Derks, this heartfelt and empathetic series provides a safe haven for anyone navigating the intricate landscape of grief. In this raw and authentic space, Julie fearlessly delves into all the...
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Grief Haven is created and hosted by Julie Derks.
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