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After a career in corporate America, where Don and his family moved around the country, he and his wife, Carol. moved to a city in Texas which she had chosen. Carol had suffered from depression for many years and was unable to let go of the memories from childhood that forever haunted her. Never diagnosed, she definitely experienced the highs and lows of bipolar disease. Having enjoyed a 46 marriage that worked around those emotional swings, Don’s life was turned upside down the day he found Carol lying on the kitchen floor, and later realized that she had taken a massive overdose of the anti-depressantd she had been taking for years. Any loss of a spouse is an overwhelming experience, but one due to suicide adds another layer that touches even more emotions. Don knew he needed help, so he checked out several grief support groups (both in person and online) and others for single seniors – to be around widows and widowers who had experienced their own losses. He also searched and found a therapist experienced with suicide. Those first few years were like being in a fog; but eventually, he saw a little light. Over the years, that light has gotten brighter, and Don has learned how to live with that eternal hole in his heart. Life goes on and does get easier – in time. He now tries to offer insights to others suffering grief, as he received during his darkest hours from those who experienced it before him.

LaKeisha Barron-Brown, a devoted mother, grandmother, motivator, life coach, and community advocate. LaKeisha has an extensive professional background in mental health, higher education and non-profit organizations. In LaKeisha spare time, she is devoted to making an impact in the community. On October 26, 2021, LaKeisha lost her 21-year-old son to COVID-19, and since his passing, she has found strength in serving her community through her grief. She has authored a self-help journal entitled: Loss of Self: Turning Sorrow into Service TM, as well as an autobiography titled Through the Eye of a Crack Soul. LaKeisha recognizes that her strength to “Survive” is a guiding force to inspiring and uplifting others. Most recently, LaKeisha started a clothing line “Determination -N-Ambition.” This line was designed to motivate and elevate men, women and children.

Angela Alexander was born and raised in St. Louis, and currently resides in California. She retired from the Air Force Reserve in 2005, now she’s an Author & Inspirational Speaker of her autobiography titled Miracles in Action ~ Turning Pain into Power and Grief into Peace. God allowed Angela to transform what could have easily devastated her, and her family’s lives forever into a ministry that blesses all who hear this incredible testimony. Angela has been speaking for churches, retreats, conferences, women fellowships, and book clubs since 2000. Get ready to hear this absolutely fascinating, supernatural testimony from the living God we serve!

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Ronia Fraser is a multi-award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach & Clinical Hypnotherapists and a world leading expert in the field of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery. She's a survivor of narcissistic abuse herself. Since 2017 she's been helping abuse survivors from all over the world get back on their feet, regain their mental health and recover who they were always meant to be. Ronia's pioneering approach is widely recognised as one of the most effective, structured and masterful methods for the recovery from complex trauma. Facebook www.facebook.com/rocknrollcoachroni Instagram www.instagram.com/rocknrollcoachroni Website www.roniafraser.com Multi-Award-winning Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coaching ★ London ★ Los Angeles ★ Berlin ★ Lisbon ★ roni@rocknroll.coach | +44 (0)7441 465337 | www.roniafraser.com

Solving the Riddle of Grief & Trauma Healing Why It Is So Hard & How We Actually Heal Healing from Loss and Trauma is rough - Claire has been down in it for over 40 years. She comes from a place she calls The Dark Ugly and has spent many years learning, growing and surviving - from a broken, desperate kid, to a grounded professional supporting clients and organizations across the country. She blends her psych background, coaching, energetic & spiritual work, Trauma Training, and more, and is passionate about having a deep understanding of the damage that we live with, and teaching that we are more than the traumas that shaped us. We will walk through how to set yourself up to succeed at actual healing and processing the Most Difficult Things in Life. Discover what we need from ourselves and what we need from others to create healing that actually WORKS. Claire is a BA, Certified Professional Coach, Grief & Trauma Recovery Strategist, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor and Trauma Survivor, as well as an Interfaith Minister. She is also a Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She has been in private practice for over 15 years, has taught dozens of Grief and Trauma workshops, hosted Grief Retreats, taught twice at The Global Grief Conference and has been a podcast guest across the country. She is also the author of Putting Out the Fire; Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit in the First Week of Loss - which has been called "The most practical advice for the immediately bereaved available today." It is available on her website and on Amazon. Claire offers support for individuals, families and organizations in a variety of virtual ways, and is particularly passionate about DeMystifying & DeStigmatizing Grief & Trauma Healing. Some of her clients call her MaMa Bear, as her approach combines insightful directness with compassionate authenticity. Claire M. Schwartz Owner & Founder Miriam’s Well HealingLLC You Can Heal Your Grief miriamswellhealing@gmail.com https://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/ Facebook Profile: Claire M. Schwartz https://www.facebook.com/claire.m.schwartz.5/ Facebook Page: Miriam’s Well Healing https://www.facebook.com/miriamswellhealing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessgrieving/ @fearlessgrieving LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/clairemschwartz BOOK: Putting Out the Fire https://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/putting-out-the-fire Schedule a No Cost Client Consultation https://www.schedulista.com/schedule/miriamswellhealingllc/choose_time?provider_id=1073797991&service_id=1073972567 Fearless Grieving to Fearless Living 3-Month Portal Program https://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/fearlessgrievingfearlessliving Organizational Support: https://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/organizationalsupport

Melissa Amos helps the spiritually curious all around the world cultivate their Spirituality, embrace their intuition and break free from past restrictions, so they can live a life of meaning and purpose. Qualified as a Soul Transformation Therapist, Spiritual Counsellor, Akashic Records Reader and Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher, Melissa runs a global community Soul Space which helps its members embrace their full self, quirks and all, and discover more about who they truly are. Her new book Memoirs of a Mystic In Training inspires the reader to understand the thread that weaves through the tapestry of your life, and reminds you of the endless possibilities that are available to us in the marvellous messiness we call our lives. Melissa’s mission is to create ripples of light, by reminding everyone that we are all indeed Mystics in Training, and that we all have access to the mysteries of life. Social media: @themelissaamos (across the platforms) Website: melissa-amos.com/links Free gift melissa-amos.com/superpower - a free 5 day practice to help you tune into your intuition, navigate the world with more ease and make clearer decisions Book: Memoirs of a Mystic, in Training

HOST'S OF THE PODCAST HAPPILY NEVER AFTER

Faith Sage is a published author, podcast host, and grief mentor. Driven by her love of helping women through grief and sharing their stories. Faith takes pride in being a cheerleader for humanity and helping others by sharing their stories and cheering them on. In addition to her primary job functions, Faith Sage has been recognized by The President for her extraordinary commitment to volunteering, her clients for her unending support and by her family for always making time for them. Faith lives in the frozen tundra of Minnesota with her husband and their blended family.

Liz Moyer is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor based in Missouri with a profound journey in mental health and healing. Liz obtained her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX in 2012, and furthered her expertise with a certification in Transpersonal Hypnotherapy. Beyond her professional pursuits, Liz is a devoted mother and stepmother, to five boys ranging in ages of 8 to 26. Liz's life took a profound turn in August 2022 when she experienced the devastating loss of her youngest son, Dylan, at only 23 years old. Faced with unimaginable grief, Liz embarked on an alternative path to healing, pouring her heart into over 100,000 words of journals and letters, a poignant tribute to Dylan's memory and a beacon of hope for others navigating their own grief journey. Through her resilience and determination, Liz discovered a transformative way to honor Dylan's legacy, infusing her memories and conversations with him into her healing process. Inspired by her journey and driven by a desire to foster open dialogue on mental health and life's complexities, Liz is on a mission to establish the Midnight Pickle Podcast—a sanctuary for late-night conversations about the thoughts that keep us awake, from the mundane to the existential. Scheduled to debut by August 2024, the Midnight Pickle Podcast promises to be a platform where anything and everything is up for discussion, offering solace, insight, and connection in the darkest hours. https://www.midnightpicklepodcast.com/

Dante has been a well known comic for 37 years. He was a cast member on season 5 of the NBC show Last Comic Standing with Amy Schummer. He holds the record for winning the most B.E.T. Comedy awards. As an actor, Dante has appeared in over 20 films and TV shows. He has been in many commercials and was the spokesman for Miller Beer. He had his own sitcom on B.E.T. called The Blackberry Inn. He has written, directed and produced multiple films and commercials. He was a writer for Joan Rivers on the hit E! TV show Fashion Police. He owns GOLDEN ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT. www.goldenartistsentertainment.com Dante is a personal manager with many household name clients.

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Tina R. Fornwald is a woman on a mission to help and support others navigate through grief. Since 2017, I have been working in the grief community. As a Grief Coach, I am on this grief journey with you in the hope of helping you develop an amazing life you love and not just exist. Tina was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating high school, she enlisted in the United States Army and Retired in 2020 as Chief Warrant Officer Two. While in the army, she pursued higher education, earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting. Tina was ordained into the ministry in August 2010. While in the army, she met her late husband, Mark W. Fornwald. Tina and Mark married and had two adult children, Catherine and Alexander. Their children were and are the heartbeats of their cherished 32 years together. In 2015, Tina was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the love of Mark, her children, family, friends, and faith, Tina survived several operations and cancer treatments. Then, in 2017, Mark and Tina were enjoying a weekend in Delaware when Mark had a massive heart attack, and the man I loved for 32 years died. The life Tina had come to love was suddenly turned upside down. She sought solace in God to figure out life without Mark in the following days, months, and years. I have learned to live again through the love and support of family, friends, and other widows/widowers, therapy, and my faith. Tina began connecting with other widows and widowers to grasp insight and understanding of this challenging journey, which became instrumental to her well-being. Over the years, Tina became the person other widows and widowers sought out on how to navigate their grief. Tina is the Founder of “Widowhood, Real Talk With Tina,” a registered 501c3 with a mission To create a safe space for candid discussions on the journey of grief while connecting the widowhood community with an extensive range of professionals, materials and support groups to foster encouragement, healing, and hope not just to live but create a life where they thrive. As Tina learned to find her way in life, love found her again in Fred M. Jackson, whom she wed in February of 2022. I hope the candid discussions, recommended resources, and the ability to connect with others on this journey bring you hope and encouragement. Website: https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/ Email: widowhoodrealtald@gmail.com Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@widowhoodrealtalkwithtina Twitter: https://twitter.com/WidowhoodRTWT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/widowhood_real_talk_with_tina/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrtwtf?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087265187351

HARD TALK BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN

Currently an IT Solution Architect at Bot Consulting LLC, Holly Bot found her life tragically detoured in 2010 by a long prison sentence. Holly is an award-winning blogger, published author and host of the podcast "From Surviving to Living." She desires to encourage others to grow closer in their walk with Jesus. It is her hope that in sharing her story you will find your own being re-written in a personal relationship with Christ. Website: https://www.hollybot.me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.aho.14 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt2R_12DoxQaKrXo7c7IVLw Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Here-There-Holly-Aho/dp/1411675401/

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in this episode i sit down with La Toya and we dive into the unexpected passing of her father and the impact it had on her life and the work she does

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