Trish and Lori catch up for the first time in over a month.  Trish shares the unexpected solitude she experienced over the holidays. She talks through how she's working through the emotions and processing the events over the last 6 months with her hip surgery, returning to work, getting through the holidays, and in some ways sitting in a victim mindset.  With her Law of Attraction Planner in hand, Trish is looking at what she wants to get out of this new year.  She's getting back into the routine of things by starting a "75 Medium" routine. Lori spent the holidays with her fam ..read more

Trish and Lori look ahead to the holidays and discuss how they are including their children in celebrations.  Choosing what to continue to do for holiday traditions can help you include your loved one in the celebration, but not all traditions feel 'good' to continue.  Trish shares an excerpt from Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening.  A resource she utilizes regularly ..read more

We're so excited to share with you an interview we did with Stephanie Sarazin. Stephanie's a writer, researcher, and experiential expert in ambiguous grief. Her work began with her own experience of midlife trauma, which sparked an ambitious journey spiritually and around the world to understand name and heal the grief she found within her. Her efforts reveal the first of its kind definition for ambiguous grief, whereby grief is the onset of a loss of a loved one who is still living.  And where in the experience of hope presents as a stage of the grieving process. Stephanie's work brings ..read more

Trish and Lori wanted to get this episode out to you in light of the US Thanksgiving Holiday. November is filled with significant dates for both women as they wade through birthdays, death days, and holidays. Lori talks about her experience taking her sons to their first KidznGrief Support group.  She was surprised to hear another surviving-spouse-solo-mom discuss the emotional impact of Veteran's Day.  Once again, it was a reminder that you're not alone.  Veteran's Day continues to be one of those days that grief shows up significantly for her. Trish recounts the November da ..read more

Today, Trish and Lori take some deep breaths sharing all the life work that's coming up: solo-parenting teenagers, creating positive habits, building awareness, facing emotions, and reaching toward goals.  All of this with the added layer grief. The women work through these real life scenarios using inquiry, reflection, reframing, asking for help, check-ins, and lots of deep breath resets. It's complicated.  It's real.  It's what happens when two women get vulnerable while embracing grief.life  ..read more

Hips Don't Lie Takeaways Allowing the presence of enjoyment without letting fear take over Trish's and Hip Pain- Can’t go on like normal; breaking up big tasks into Resource: Louise Hay Heal Your Body  Prioritizing social and relationship connections over fear and shame Journal Prompt: What CAN I do? How CAN I? These small things are wins!   Grieving takes practice.  When we repress our grief, emotions, stresses, and traumas, our body takes on all that we 'push away'.  Trish and Lori speak to moving through the emotions of grief and the importance of release.  Given ..read more

Grief comes in many forms and for many reasons.  This week Trish discusses what' surfacing in regards to her upcoming hip surgery.  She talks about how she's approaching her ever growing to-do list as her mobility has decreased, and she shares a story about purchasing a cane for walking assistance. Both women discuss the connection between the body, trauma, stress, and emotions- especially in relation to the hips. Lori and Trish share the effects of their growing work in gratitude and their growth in showing up for connections without self-judgement.   As always, there's sol ..read more

You saw that right, an episode under 10 minutes :)  Trish and Lori have lots of exciting things for listeners this season to include, "The Grief Brief".  Lori will recap highlights from each episode, prompt a thought provoking challenge to journal about, and share useful resources. Attention spans and grief don't always get along, so here's your Ep. 01 recap: Reflections on Season 1 Summer Adventures Creating Connections Back to School Communication Intentional Mental Health Days Journal Prompt Inspired by Mel Robbins 90 day win; 90 day claim Love the Grief Brief? Be sure to give ..read more

The beginning of Season 2 lends itself to reflection, recognition of 'wins', back to school resets, and a look ahead. Join Trish and Lori as they look back at the last year of life, growth, and grief.   Relationships and connection will a big part of Season 2.  Trish vulnerably discusses the desire to welcome a new companion into her life.  Lori will be intentionally creating local friendships to build the support system she's seeking.  Both women describe the impact of strong connections- with their children, with their families, with their friendships, etc. Back to Sch ..read more

Join Trish and Lori for the final episode of Season 1.  The women reflect on the intentional changes they have made in their lives in the face of grief and discuss their recent family vacations.   Lori sits in gratitude as she talks about the lessons, love, and perspective chats with her grandmother gave her while vacationing. Trish gives details about her cruise to Alaska and reflects on the gratitude she has for her relationship with her teenage son.   The women challenge listeners to start a gratitude practice- Write down three things you are grateful for every day.  ..read more