The Courage to Hope

In this episode, Kelly has a casual conversation with Bryan Piatt, MA, about how the changingseasons can activate deeper feelings in grief and/or mental health. We explore the connectionbetween the literal seasons (weather) and the metaphorical seasons of life, and how thesetransitions can influence emotional well-being. Awareness of these changes is important forprocessing emotions. A big thank you to Bryan for joining me for this beautiful discussion. Bryan is the host of the“Take What Serves, Leave The Rest” Podcast. You can check out his podcast here: Take WhatServes, Leave The Rest. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-what-serves-leave-the-rest/id1591101308) Thank you for listening. Please remember to like and subscribe to the “See My Grief” podcastto be notified of new episodes. As always, we see your grief and hold a gentle place for it

In this episode, Kelly interviews Hyedi Nelson about her love and grief over the last ten years for her son Charlie who was born and died on July 3rd. We know significant loss takes a lifetime to integrate. Hyedi beautifully shares her authentic and transparent experience as a mother who has experienced child loss. She also discusses the complex grief that can be experienced when one gets pregnant after loss. I appreciate that Hyedi speaks to the ebb and flow of grief over the years. It is evident that love and grief co-exist in the same space.

In this episode, Kelly sits down with her guest Karen, who recently lost her dog, Luna. Luna died suddenly, and unexpectedly, which made dealing with the grief very difficult at first. Karen beautifully shares how her deep love for Luna has also contributed to her profound grief. Animals are the most unconditional beings and they love us regardless. There is a special bond that is unique between the human and animal. To lose them creates a deep void and pain that can last a very long time. We will always miss them. It is important to find people in your life who will create a space for this grief that is extremely valid and not diminish or judge you. We are so grateful to Karen for sharing her beautiful love story with us. As always my friends, we see your grief. More support can be found at https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support

In this episode, Bryan Piatt https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/take-what-serves-leave-the-rest/id1591101308 and I sat down with Colleen Lindstrom https://www.thebronzemedallife.com/ from The Bronze Medal Life. Colleen shares her belief about being average is amazing enough. We also talk about grief, and how society wants us to be high performers even in our sorrow. She courageously shares how she and her husband navigated the loss of their daughter Brady. Trauma changes us always. How we show up in life is enough. Thank you for listening. As always, we see your grief.

In this episode, Kelly speaks about the violence we are experiencing all over the world. Thisepisode is in response to the multiple messages and notes she received from families feelingoverwhelmed in their own traumas from the mass shooting in Maine. Kelly advocates for us tocome back to love as our way of interacting with one another. We are living in a major divide inthe human collective right now. Regardless of political or religious beliefs, may we be able toconnect and heal through loving. In this episode you will hear ways to comfort and supportyourself through these difficult times. Thank you for listening!