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Let's Talk About Grief With Anne

by Anne DeButte

Grief is messy. It's the opposite of linear. It can be dark and wacky, lonely or not, love-filled or seemingly lacking - but it is so very alive. No two people experience this process in quite the same way. These episodes are conversation starters for dealing with dying, death, and grief, part therapy and part storytelling in disguise. They'll shine a light, giving you hope and understanding of how others have managed their grief. Also, they are an insightful guide to life's many losses. You don't have to struggle alone? Please connect [email protected] at https://www.understandinggrief.com

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Episodes

  1. Sherrie Dunlevy with Anne - The Final Journey: Grieving and Letting Go

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, listeners, and welcome to another episode of our grief journey. Today, we will bid farewell to the podcast in this heartfelt episode. Joined by co-host Sherrie Dunlevy, we discuss the emotional journey of letting go, the importance of...

  2. Adam Zuckerman - How Estate Planning Provides Comfort in Difficult Times

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome to our show, everyone. In today's episode, we'll delve into the crucial aspects of end-of-life tasks and estate preparation. These are not just mundane tasks, but they hold significant importance in our lives, whether you've thought about...

  3. Dr. Julie Kaplow - Healing Young Hearts: Effective Strategies for Supporting Children & Youth After Loss

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, listeners, and welcome to another episode of our grief journey. Today, we will discuss with our guest, Dr. Julie Kaplow, how we can better support children and adolescents undergoing grief. You'll learn that children's and youth's grief is...

  4. Natalie Fayman - Balancing Professional Demands and Personal Well-being

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome everyone to our show today. Our topic will be stress and burnout, solutions for busy professionals. Today, we have the insightful Natalie Fayman, a doctor of veterinary medicine. She's also a certified positive intelligence mastery coach...

  5. Marion Agnew - From Sorrow to Strength: How Grief Fuels Change

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, and welcome to our podcast today. We will delve into the intriguing world of grief recovery and human connection. In today's episodes, we will explore a fictional book called Making Up the Gods, which is our guest Marion Agnew's latest…

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  6. Vernon Baumrind - Coping with the Loss in Divorce, the Death of Love

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, dear listeners. Thank you for joining us today as we continue our grief journey. Today, we're going to be delving into divorce. And it's a subject I don't know if society or we readily acknowledge that the pain and grief experienced when a...

  7. Grant Garry and John Farley - The Common Thread of Grief and the Call for Empathy

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome, listeners, to another episode, as we continue once more our journey to explore the depths of grief, love, and the human spirit. Today, we'll discuss their journey into the award-winning documentary “Meet Me Where I Am” with our guests.…

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  8. Mike Oglesbee - The Power of Thought: How Choices Shape Our Lives

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome everyone to another episode in our grief series. As you know, I not only share stories from our guests who have overcome major challenges in their lives, but I also like to introduce you to different modalities that I believe could be...

  9. Star Hansen - Decrypting the Hidden Messages of Clutter

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome to the episode about clearing clutter. It's springtime, the perfect time to release all this stuff from our lives. Our guest today is Star Hansen, a clutter whisperer, and a certified professional organizer. If you feel like a hot mess,...

  10. Alexandra Wyman - The Silent Struggle of Those Left Behind by Suicide

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome everyone to another show in our journey of exploration into grief. I also welcome anyone watching this interview and those who may have discovered us on YouTube. Yep, you can see us and our guests and peek at the faces behind the voices…

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  11. Debra Woog - Navigating Grief as a Competent Woman in Leadership

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome back, listeners, and hi to our new ones who found us on YouTube. This is a new adventure for the Let's Talk About Grief podcast. Please like or comment, especially if there's a topic that we haven't covered and you would be interested in...

  12. Jonathan Fleece - Why End-of-Life Conversations Matter

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello listeners, thank you for joining us. We'll discuss end-of-life conversations and their importance. I hope you agree that you need to be aware of this! However, I am certain others will think, "Oh, I don't need to listen to this. I don't…

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  13. Dr. Keith McNally - Rising Above Feelings of Worthlessness

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome everyone to our heartfelt space, where we weave hope, wisdom, compassion, and an understanding into the fabric of our conversation about one of life's most profound challenges - grief and loss. We recognize that few experiences come as...

  14. Dr. Paul Martin - How Rituals Illuminate the Intricate Path of Grief and Healing

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, everyone. I'm thrilled to be here today with our guest, Paul Martin, a highly respected psychologist renowned for his clinical expertise in working with bereaved clients. Today, we will be discussing rituals and how they can support us...

  15. Kim Sorrelle - Finding Light in Grief: Embracing Love and Resilience After Loss

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, everyone and I'm so grateful you're joining us today. Once more, I am honored to introduce our remarkable guest, Kim Sorrelle. She's the author of two books and a speaker whose life shows great resilience in the selfless pursuit of love…

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  16. Harnessing Positive Intelligence: A Game-Changing Approach to Navigate Grief

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome to our show today, listeners. This is Anne, your host. In today's episode, I want to talk to you about mental fitness, grieving a loss, and the support of Positive Intelligence. I will introduce you to something that you may find rather...

  17. Jason Pike - Beyond the Battlefield: A Soldier's Story of Survival and Inspiration

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome, listeners. And I'm thrilled to introduce our next guest, retired Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike, a decorated combat veteran. He's the author of A Soldier Against All Odds, and I hope you'll stick around for this very inspiring…

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  18. Matthew Brackett - Finding the Essence of the Holidays

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome, listeners, to a very special holiday episode. Today, we're going to be delving into a topic that's near and dear to my own heart as I attempt to find the essence of the holidays. We will be exploring the true meaning and experiences...

  19. Dr. Carl Nassar - A Journey through Grief and Trauma, Seeking Connection Amidst the Chaos

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome, listeners, to another Let's Talk About Grief podcast show. Today, we will be delving into the complexities of navigating grief and trauma in today's fast-paced world. How do we stay connected when we often feel so disconnected? I'm...

  20. Lisa Sugarman - The Truth Behind a Loved One's Death

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome to our podcast, dear listeners. I'm Anne, your host. And today, we have a really thought-provoking topic to delve into - suicide. And I'm privileged to have Lisa Sugarman as our guest. Lisa is an incredible parenting author, a syndicated...

  21. Donna Stoneham - It's Never Too Late to Heal a Difficult Relationship

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello and welcome listeners to our show today. I'm Anne, your host and author of Grief's Abyss, a grief coach, and a mental fitness coach. You can pop onto my last recording to find out what a mental fitness coach is all about. Our topic today,...

  22. Julie Ryan - Navigating Holiday Triggers

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, and welcome listeners to another Let's Talk About Grief podcast episode. I'm your host, Anne Debutte, and author of Grief's Abyss: Finding Your Pathway to Peace. Today, with my guest, Julie Ryan, we're going to be sharing some ways that…

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  23. Unlocking Personal Growth and Healing: Transformative Power of Positive Intelligence in Grief Coaching

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Hello, and welcome listeners to the podcast today. I have something a little bit different for you. We will, of course, touch on grief as usual. But what I wanted to share is a way of how you may be able to move through your grief and life in...

  24. Kelly Cervantes - Journey of Resilience: Life, Love, and Epilepsy

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome listeners to our podcast. Today, we have the privilege of hosting the incredible Kelly Cervantes. Kelly is not only an award-winning writer but also a passionate advocate for those navigating the complex world of parenting a child with...

  25. Velma Gallant - Turning Divorce as a Gateway to Self-Discovery

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome listeners to the Let's Talk About Grief Podcast. Our topic today is slightly different from where we normally go. But it's equally as important. It's about divorce. All too often, the person going through a divorce doesn't recognize the...

  26. Theo Boyd - Discovering Purpose After Loss

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome, listeners, to another Let's Talk About Grief podcast episode. This is where we often dive deep into the profound emotions and transformative power of navigating our grief. Our topic today is about multiple deaths and losses experienced...

  27. Ahmard Vital - When Grieving Turned Into an Inspiration

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome, listeners, to the Let's Talk About Grief show. Today, I am truly humbled and honored to introduce our next guest, Ahmard Vital, a motivational consultant, international speaker, and author of I Am More Than Enough. He's empowering people...

  28. Ronald Kimmons - Sibling Loss and its Emotional Toll

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome listeners as we dive into another profound and often overlooked topic, and that's sibling loss. Uncovering the profound power of writing as a tool for navigating grief, we sit down with author Ronald Kimmins, who beautifully intertwines…

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  29. Donna Tashjian - Turn Your Baggage Into Luggage

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome, listeners, to another podcast episode. Today, we have the privilege of hosting our remarkable guest, Donna Tashjian. Donna's not only an experienced coach with over 25 years of expertise. She's also an ordained minister, author, founder,...

  30. Krishma Tule Arora - Journey Through Grief: Confronting Cultural Beliefs and Finding Healing

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Have you ever wondered about the impact of cultural beliefs on grief and loss? You're in for a profound exploration today as we engage with our guest, Krishma Tule Arora. Krishma will take us on a deeply personal journey, discussing her…

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  31. Susan Gold - From Darkness to Light: What Freedom from Trauma Brings

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Welcome to today's show, where we dive deeper into more transformative journeys and inspiring stories. In today's episode, we are honored to introduce our special guest, Susan Gold. Susan is a remarkable author whose latest memoir, "Toxic Family:...

  32. John Jarman - Hidden Trauma: Why It Matters and How to Recognize It

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In our previous conversation, we mentioned that we needed more discussions to help us understand childhood trauma. Today, with our next guest, we will be delving a little deeper into it. Additionally, we will continue our journey with grief. I...

  33. Colin Kingsmill - Planned Passing

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! On the show today, we’re going to be discussing a rather contentious, difficult topic, but it is one that Canada adopted. We’re going to be talking today about assisted suicide – and that’s when a person chooses their exit. How does the person’s...

  34. Dr. Gina Moffa - Therapists Deal with Losses Too

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Today's topic is a particularly poignant one as we delve into the world of motherless daughters. Our special guest today is Dr. Gina Moffa, who is not only a licensed psychologist based in New York but has a grief and trauma-informed practice.…

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  35. Michelle Hord - Unthinkable Loss: Navigating the Uncharted Territory of Grief

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Today’s episode is a difficult but very important one. It’s about coping with the loss of a child when the unthinkable occurs. Our guest today is Michelle Hord, the author of a new book, The Other Side of Yet: Finding Light in the Midst of...

  36. Donna Conley - How a Nightmare Turned Out to be Childhood Trauma

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the origins of unresolved grief in childhood trauma and the unique impact of sibling loss. We’ll dive into this topic, exploring how unresolved grief can manifest and how our guest worked through hers.…

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  37. Shirley B Novak - Dealing with the Death of an Ex-Spouse

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Today we’re going to be discussing remaining resilient when navigating life’s challenges. Regardless of what the challenges are, it could be a death, divorce, job loss, or a tragic accident out of your control. Why do some of us crumble under the...

  38. Jeanne Demers and Natalie Glynn - "Tapping" Into Unresolved Grief and Stuck Emotions

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Today’s topic is going to be around grieving unresolved grief. How can you recognize if you may have some lingering, unresolved grief? We’re also going to be passing a modality called EFT and how it benefits grief. Stay tuned, as we will be doing...

  39. Zane Landin - Positivity from Grief

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! As you know, we've often spoken about the death of a parent before on our podcast. And today we're continuing with this discussion. And this one centers around the time of COVID. And how that impacted on a family or a person's ability to feel the...

  40. Sara Bader - The Book of Pet Love and Loss

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In past episodes, we’ve spoken about pet loss. However, this time our discussion is a little different. We’ll be looking at the grief experienced by familiar cultural figures and the bond that they had with their pets. Yes, we’ll also be talking...

  41. Dr. Lee Warren - Healing from a Grieving Neurosurgeon's Perspective

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! On today’s show, we’re going to be discussing the tragic death of an adult child that’s been deemed a homicide. And it’s one where many questions never get answered, we’ll hear how our guest found himself enrolled in the graduate school of human...

  42. Zoya Bokhoor - Feeling is Healing

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Our topic continues with a theme that’s been threading throughout many of our episodes, and that is child death. As parents, we’re supposed to care, love and protect our children. And when one of them dies, it’s out of order. We’re the ones that...

  43. Tracee Dunblazier - You Don’t Have to be Happy All the Time!

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! I’m really excited to be speaking on this topic of transformative grief. For those of you who have followed us for a while, you’ll discover that the majority of my guests have been transformed by their own grief. And I have to include myself here...

  44. Karla McLaren - Grief is a Supportive Emotion

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we’re talking about grief itself. How many of us know what to do when we're experiencing grief? Certainly, it isn't something that's taught or modelled very often. So, it's natural we flounder in its midst. I'm certain there'll…

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  45. Edward Miskie - Getting the Life You're Supposed to Have

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Today we’re going to be discussing a grief that is felt and is present even when there isn’t a death of someone we love. Instead, it’s the death of the life and the world we thought we had when we’re given a terminal health diagnosis. And this…

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  46. Judy Lipson - Sisters, Skating, and Support

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Today we’re going to be talking about unresolved grief. Grief can be sneaky, and it often shows up when we least expect it. That’s why it’s important to know the events behind the grief to understand its nature. But we experience grief in many...

  47. Noémi Beres - Healing Through Art: A Daughter's Journey of Grief

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! In this episode, we feel the kind of grief at the death of beloved family members, especially those of our parents and the matriarchs of our family. Our parents teach us about love and how to survive in the world, but it’s our grandparents that...

  48. Maribeth Decker - People Grieve for Pets Too!

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Society doesn’t seem to recognize our need to grieve for our pets. That’s about to change. Our guest today, Maribeth Decker, is an intuitive animal communicator, a medical intuitive energy healer, and the founder of Sacred Grove. She is the…

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  49. Suzanne Jabour - Creating a Grief Friendly Workplace Culture

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! Losing a loved one, as we know, is never easy. And it can be especially tough when the person grieving is also trying to balance the duties and responsibilities of their job, especially with the emotions that they are experiencing. In today's...

  50. Lindsey Rogers-Seitz - A Love Reborn After A Love Was Lost

    Do let us know what you found helpful - thank You! This episode is particularly challenging emotionally, as we are exploring the unimaginable tragedy of losing an infant due to "Hot Car Syndrome" (heat stroke). Thankfully, we have a remarkable guest with us today who wants to create awareness...

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About this show

Grief is messy. It's the opposite of linear. It can be dark and wacky, lonely or not, love-filled or seemingly lacking - but it is so very alive. No two people experience this process in quite the same way. These episodes are conversation starters for dealing with dying, death, and grief, part therapy and part storytelling in disguise. They'll shine a light, giving you hope and understanding of how others have managed their grief. Also, they are an insightful guide to life's many losses. You don't have to struggle alone? Please connect [email protected] at https://www.understandinggrief.com

Hosted by

Anne DeButte

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Let's Talk About Grief With Anne have?

Let's Talk About Grief With Anne has 108 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 14, 2024.

What is Let's Talk About Grief With Anne about?

Grief is messy. It's the opposite of linear. It can be dark and wacky, lonely or not, love-filled or seemingly lacking - but it is so very alive. No two people experience this process in quite the same way. These episodes are conversation starters for dealing with dying, death, and grief, part...

How often does Let's Talk About Grief With Anne release new episodes?

Let's Talk About Grief With Anne publishes monthly, based on its 108 episodes since September 2018.

Who hosts Let's Talk About Grief With Anne?

Let's Talk About Grief With Anne is created and hosted by Anne DeButte.
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