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Not Your Average Grief Podcast
by Shauna R Dukes
Hi friend, it's Shauna Dukes! I am the author of the best selling book Even If-A Holistic Approach to Grief And Living A Joy Filled Life With Loss, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and a Holistic Grief Coach.If you are emotionally surviving after the death of a loved one and wondering how on earth you will ever be able to move forward, then you are in the right place, and I am so glad you are here.Unfortunately I have survived a lot of loss in my life but none of them wrecked me quite like the death of my 3 year old son. I felt like an emotional zombie for years. I tried every sort of numbing possible(didn't help by the way), read every book I could find on child loss, and did about 1000 google searches looking for answers on how you still live with this level of pain. What I have realized through my journey is that there is a great need for guidance and hope through this complex and painful process. Although I don't believe we ever fully heal from loss in this life, some healing
Episodes
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NAVIGATING GRIEF- A JOURNEY OF LOVE + LOSS WITH MARIE GOUDREAU
In this heartfelt conversation that you won't want to miss, Marie Goudreau and I explore the complexities of grief, and share personal stories and insights on how to navigate loss. Marie, a certified death and grief doula, shares her journey with us through grief after losing her partner to…
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EPISODE 35 | Finding Hope Post Child Loss With Lisa Espinoza
Lisa Espinoza is an author and speaker who knows the deep pain of losing someone you love. With raw honesty, humor and practical wisdom, Lisa offers hope for anyone walking through their own season of grief and loss. In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa and I explore the profound journey of grief...
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EPISODE 34 | Anticipatory Grief: A Personal Journey With Erin Whalen
Erin Whalen is the Founder of Compassionate Coaching, which guides teams in the helping profession, especially end-of-life and bereavement professionals, to get through their days with more ease. In this episode Erin Whalen shares with us her personal journey through anticipatory grief…
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EPISODE 33 | How To Forgive The Unforgivable With Rhonda Britten
In this episode of Not Your Average Grief, I spoke with the incredible powerhouse of a woman, Rhonda Britten. She an Emmy Award Winner, has been on 600 Episodes of Reality TV, is a Bestselling 4X Author "Fearless Living", is named "America's Favorite Life Coach," is a Standing Ovation Keynote...
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EPISODE 32 | Grief Out Loud With Melani Sessa
In this heartfelt conversation, I spoke with the lovely Melanie Sessa. We explored the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child. We discussed the importance of community support, the power of sharing personal stories, and the ongoing nature of grief. Melanie shared her experience…
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EPISODE 31 | Finding Strength In Grief + Community With Stacey Johnson
In this episode of Not Your Average Grief podcast, I speak with Stacey Johnson, a women empowerment coach and former clinical therapist, about her personal journey through grief after losing her husband and stepfather within weeks of each other. We discussed the challenges of navigating loss…
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EPISODE 30 | Navigating Grief With Portia Barton
In this episode of Not Your Average Grief, I chat with my beautiful friend and guest Portia Barton. Portia is a mother of seven and a passionate advocate for food allergies. She shares with us her profound journey of grief following the loss of her daughter Charlotte, who suffered from severe…
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EPISODE 29 | Beyond Casseroles: What Widows Wish Friends & Family Knew With Dr. Lynn Banis
In this episode of Not Your Average Grief Podcast, I speak with Dr. Lynn Banis, who specializes in helping widows transform their grief into connection and joy. Dr. Lynn shares her personal journey through profound loss, including the deaths of her husband, brother, and mother. She discusses the...
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EPISODE 28 | A Path To Healing With Anne Hince
In this episode I speak with Anne Hintz, who shares her profound journey of healing from grief and trauma through the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Anne recounts her experience of finding her mother deceased at a young age and how it impacted her life. She discusses the importance of…
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EPISODE 27 | Mindset Matters: Overcoming Challenges
In this episode I speak with Roman Fischer, an actor, model, and high-performance coach. Roman shares his personal journey from struggling with mental health issues and a lack of fitness to transforming his life through nutrition and exercise. He emphasizes the importance of clean eating, mental...
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EPISODE 26 | Grief- The Pathway To Transformation
In this episode of Not Your Average Grief Podcast, my guest is Angela Clement, a certified grief coach & healer. She shares her personal journey through grief after losing her husband to colon cancer. Angela also shares her experiences of early grief, the emotions that overwhelmed her, and her...
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EPISODE 25 | Self-Care & Navigating Grief During The Holidays With Laura Walton
In this episode of Not Your Average Grief, I speak with Laura Walton, a grief expert and coach, about her personal journey through loss and the tools she developed to cope with grief. Laura shares her experiences with significant losses in her life, including the death of her father and her...
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EPISODE 24 | From Darkness To Light With Gina Economopoulos
In this episode Gina Economopoulos shares her personal journey through loss, addiction, and a crisis of faith. She explores how to navigate feelings of hopelessness and despair, offering practical advice on finding hope and a sense of purpose. Audiences will be inspired by her resilience and…
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EPISODE 23 | Trauma & Grief Through The Eyes Of A Nurse With Jennifer Johnson
In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with ER nurse Jennifer Johnson about the complexities of grief in the nursing profession. She explores the emotional toll of caring for patients and their families, the lack of education on grief in nursing, and the importance of vulnerability and...
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EPISODE 22 | A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Trauma & Finding Resilience with Mamoko Uno
In this powerful conversation, I explore with Mamoko Uno the profound themes of grief, loss, and healing through integrative medicine. Mamoko shares her personal journey of losing her mother during the pandemic, the challenges of navigating grief, and the importance of holistic approaches to...
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EPISODE 21 | A Father's Perspective On Grief With Joshua Dukes
This is my absolute favorite podcast episode yet. I have a very impactful, intentional coversation about losing our son Trucker and a father's perspective on grief with my handsome husband Joshua Dukes. We covered a whole range of topics including child loss, cultivating resiliency, and how the...
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EPISODE 20 | The Power Of Grief
This was a beautiful converstion with the lovely Marie Alessi. Marie is a Mother to two boys, a bestselling Author, TEDx & Keynote Speaker. After her husband passed from a brain aneurysm, she found and created her way back to Joy. She instinctively knew it was the only path worthy for their young...
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EPISODE 19 | Overcoming Anxiety & Finding Purpose with Leslie Alvarez
Join me in this epsode for a beautiful conversation with Leslie Alvarez. Leslie is a community management leader and single mother, and shares her story of overcoming adversity and grief. She has experienced challenges such as divorce, financial struggles, and her son surviving a gunshot…
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EPISODE 18 | Self-Care for Grief with Suzy Reading
I hope you will join me for this beautiful conversation filled with hope and practical tools for naviagting grief with Suzy Reading, a chartered psychologist, author & coach. She shares her journey with us of finding purpose and supporting others through stress, loss, and change. She emphasizes…
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EPISODE 17 | What's Good About Today? Finding Purpose with Christopher Cochran
In this episode I have a beautiful conversation with Chris Cochran and child loss and finding purpose. Chris shares his personal story of losing his son to cancer and finding purpose in spreading kindness and gratitude. He discusses with us the importance of pausing, finding joy in everyday...
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EPISODE 16 | Heartbreak to Hope with Patti DiMiceli
In this episode I have a conversation with the lovely, Patti DiMiceli. She shares the story of her daughter Amber's battle with cancer and her journey as a grief educator and end of life doula. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding alternative treatments for Amber and the impact of…
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EPISODE 15 | From Victim To Survivor
In this episode I have conversation with the lovely Susan Snow. She shares her story of losing her father, an LAPD detective, in a tragic ambush when she was 17 years old. She discusses with us the impact of the loss on her life and the challenges she faced in navigating grief and trauma. Susan...
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EPISODE 14 | Suicide & Loss
In this episode, I have a conversation with the lovely Lisa Sugarman. We discuss Lisa's personal experiences with suicide loss and the importance of normalizing conversations about mental health and grief. Lisa shares with us her journey of discovering her father's suicide 35 years after his…
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EPISODE 13 | Grief, Loss & the Goodness of God
In this episode I have a conversation with the beautiful Bridgette Dunbar. BRIDGETT DUNBAR is a Breakthrough Strategist who helps individuals achieve freedom in their mental, emotional, and spiritual health to enhance their overall well-being and relationships. She has been a Licensed Marriage…
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EPISODE 12 | Leaving A Legacy
In this episode, I discuss the concept of legacy building and how to honor the memory of loved ones who have passed away. I share various ways we as a family have honored our son, Trucker, who passed away at 3 years old. These include going on a road trip and randomly blessing people, organizing…
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EPISODE 11 | The Impact of Nutrition On Healing with Shauna Dukes
In this episode I share my personal journey with nutrition and the impact it had during Trucker's cancer treatment. I touch on the importance of nutrition in the context of grief and healing and also provide five simple tips for eating well during difficult times. Takeaways Nutrition plays a...
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Episode 10 | The Healing Is In The Feeling
In this conversation with my new friend Emily Gould, a fellow mother who has lost a child to cancer, we discussed Emily's experience with her daughter's cancer diagnosis, the brutal treatments they went through, and the challenges of navigating grief. We also talked about finding hope and…
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Episode 9 | Top Tips For Managing Grief
In this solosode, I share my three biggest tips for managing grief, and all the complicated emotions that come with it. There are no shortcuts, but I have learned a few tricks along the way, and am happy to be at a place where I can share and help others. Takeaways Grief is a transformative...
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Episode 8 | The power of Holding Space: Witnessing a Friend's Grief with Meili Coon
In this episode I speak with my beautiful friend MeiLi Autumn Coon. She is the owner and makeup artist for MeiLi Autumn Beauty, creator of Radiant You events, and inner beauty advocate, writer, mother, sister, daughter, beloved child of God. You can find her on instagram @meiliautumnbeauty...
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Episode 7 | Visualization & Processing Trauma with Marlo Lemmon
In this episode I spoke with my gorgeous friend Marlo Lemmon and we discussed how we have found purpose in our pain. Marlo also provides us with helpful techniques for dealing with trauma memories and replacing them with new, more peaceful memories. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of...
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Episode 6 | Healing, Feeling & Legacy with Susanna Cromwell
In this podcast episode, I speak with my dear friend Susanna Cromwell about her experience losing her mother at a young age. Our conversation touches on cultural mourning practices, the importance of acknowledging all aspects of loss, and the impact of grief on family dynamics. We also discuss…
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Episode 5 | Do you believe in signs? With Shauna Dukes
In this episode, I discuss my belief in signs and the spiritual realm. I share stories and my perspective that the spiritual realm is all around us, and that signs from loved ones who have passed away are love notes from God letting us know that they are ok. Key Takeaways Believing in Signs and…
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Episode 4 | How to support a grieving friend with Shauna Dukes.
In this episode, I share how to support a grieving friend and what has been helpful to me. I talk about the importance of being patient and understanding, as the grief process is complex and individual. Takeaways Show up and be present for your grieving friend, even when it feels uncomfortable.…
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Episode 3 | The power of mindset in healing with Shauna Dukes.
In this episode, I discuss the importance of mindset in healing and how our thoughts shape our reality. Grief has many complicated layers and our thoughts around healing will either help us or hinder us. Topics Discussed The Power of Mindset Limiting Beliefs and Healing The Layers of Grief...
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Episode 2 | Can you see the gifts in the ashes? With Shauna Dukes
In this episode, I share my experience of finding gifts and hope in the midst of the worst time in my life. I discuss the importance of community support and the impact it had on my family during our journey. I also share stories of how friends and family, total strangers, the Maui Fire…
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Episode 1 | My Story and how I got here with Shauna Dukes.
In this episode, I share my personal journey of grief and how I got to this point in my life. I open up about all the death in my family and the devastating loss of my son, Trucker to cancer. I also explore the concept of grief as a beautiful expression of love and the importance of finding hope...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi friend, it's Shauna Dukes! I am the author of the best selling book Even If-A Holistic Approach to Grief And Living A Joy Filled Life With Loss, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and a Holistic Grief Coach.If you are emotionally surviving after the death of a loved one and wondering how on earth you will ever be able to move forward, then you are in the right place, and I am so glad you are here.Unfortunately I have survived a lot of loss in my life but none of them wrecked me quite like the death of my 3 year old son. I felt like an emotional zombie for years. I tried every sort of numbing possible(didn't help by the way), read every book I could find on child loss, and did about 1000 google searches looking for answers on how you still live with this level of pain. What I have realized through my journey is that there is a great need for guidance and hope through this complex and painful process. Although I don't believe we ever fully heal from loss in this life, some healing
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Hi friend, it's Shauna Dukes! I am the author of the best selling book Even If-A Holistic Approach to Grief And Living A Joy Filled Life With Loss, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and a Holistic Grief Coach.If you are emotionally surviving after the death of a loved one and wondering how on...
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