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Grieving Voices

Victoria Volk, The Unleashed Heart, LLC

238 episodes

3 months ago

In this special solo episode, I announce my decision to take a sabbatical from Grieving Voices and reflect on the nature of change, the power of asking "why," and how letting go can create space for new growth. I share my personal journey of questioning the routines and commitments that no longer serve me and the surprising sense of relief and excitement that came with making this decision. Key Points Change is inevitable and often reveals our true nature and patternsThe connection between gr...

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In this special solo episode, I announce my decision to take a sabbatical from Grieving Voices and reflect on the nature of change, the power of asking "why," and how letting go can create space for new growth. I share my personal journey of questioning the routines and commitments that no longer serve me and the surprising sense of relief and excitement that came with making this decision. Key Points Change is inevitable and often reveals our true nature and patternsThe connection between gr...

Show more...

Self-Improvement

Society & Culture,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/238)

Grieving Voices

Embracing Change | A Podcast Sabbatical

In this special solo episode, I announce my decision to take a sabbatical from Grieving Voices and reflect on the nature of change, the power of asking "why," and how letting go can create space for new growth. I share my personal journey of questioning the routines and commitments that no longer serve me and the surprising sense of relief and excitement that came with making this decision. Key Points Change is inevitable and often reveals our true nature and patternsThe connection between gr...

7 months ago

9 minutes

Grieving Voices

Michelle Vignault | My Quest To Create a New Normal After Sibling and Spouse Loss

This week's guest is Michelle Vignault, who opens her heart about the unimaginable journey of losing both her brother to suicide and her husband within just six months. Michelle shares how she was suddenly thrust into solo parenting two daughters, ages 2 and 4 while navigating her own overwhelming grief. With raw honesty, Michelle reveals how writing became her lifeline—beginning as simple notes and evolving into heartfelt letters to her best friend before ultimately becoming her book, ...

8 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Grieving Voices

Christina Keys | A Caregiver in Recovery With a Mission in Advocacy

I sit down with Christina Keyes, a remarkable woman who transformed her life from a career-driven professional to a dedicated caregiver of her mother in 2013, after her mother nearly died of a stroke, only six months after the death of her father. Around this same time frame, Christina was also grieving the loss of a dear cousin who was responsible for Christina getting sober. However, the grief doesn't stop there. Christina was also grieving the end of a 17-year relationship as she knew it w...

8 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Grieving Voices

Dr. Dolores Fazzino | Bridging Intuition & Healing in the Journey Through Grief

In this enlightening episode, I welcome Dr. Dolores Fazzino, a trailblazing thought leader and visionary in the realm of energy healing. With her unique blend of medical intuition and energy expertise, Dr. Fazzino shares her insights on how intuition and trust can facilitate deep healing and transformation, especially in the context of grief. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Fazzino opens up about her personal journey, revealing how her childhood experiences with grief shaped her path toward...

8 months ago

50 minutes

Grieving Voices

Reese Zahner | Pain To Poetry: Losing My Mom To Early Onset Alzheimer's

I had the privilege of sitting down with Reese Zahner, a poet and writer who has beautifully transformed her grief journey into a powerful testament of healing and acceptance under the pen name Cleo Childs. Reese opens up about the profound impact of losing her mother to early onset Alzheimer's, a journey that spanned seven years from diagnosis to loss. Through her candid storytelling, Reese shares how she turned to poetry as a means to process her emotions. We delve into the complexities of ...

8 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Grieving Voices

Ep 233 Erin Whalen | The Anticipatory Grief of My Sister Dying From Cerebral Palsy

In this touching episode, Erin Whalen shares her heartfelt journey of growing up with her beloved sister, Gina, who had cerebral palsy. Through her personal experience of anticipatory grief and loss, Erin found her calling as the founder of Compassionate Coaching, where she now helps end-of-life and bereavement professionals develop essential communication skills. Erin opens up about the profound impact of losing Gina in 2016 and how their unique sister relationship – though different f...

9 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

Grieving Voices

Katie Prentiss | The Slow Goodbye: Mother Loss with Frontotemporal Dementia

This week, I sit down with Katie Prentiss, a filmmaker, actress, and caregiver who transformed her most profound loss into a powerful creative mission. Katie shares her raw and inspiring journey of caring for her mother through frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a challenging form of dementia that impacts personality and communication far differently than traditional memory-loss conditions. At the age of 62, Katie's mother, Maggie, passed away from FTD. Through our conversation, we follow Maggie...

9 months ago

54 minutes

Grieving Voices

Sujala Shastry | A Cross-Cultural Story of Childhood Loss, Growth, and Finding Your Voice

In this soul-stirring episode, we explore the profound journey of Sujala Shastry, who lost her mother to a brain tumor at age 11 in India. Her story illuminates the complex intersection of cultural silence, emotional isolation, and the transformative power of breaking generational patterns around grief. Key Takeaways: The impact of losing a mother in a joint family system that provided physical but not emotional support.How 20 years of survival mode led to disconnection, anxiety, and ...

9 months ago

57 minutes

Grieving Voices

Kenisha Brown-Alexander | An Orphaned Adult with Hope For a Brighter Tomorrow

Kenisha Nichelle is a trailblazer in the sports industry and a passionate advocate for individuals navigating the challenging landscape of grief. Kenisha shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming profound losses, including becoming an orphaned only child with the unexpected deaths of both her father and mother, and how she has channeled her experiences into a mission of healing and empowerment. Key Takeaways: Journey of a Child Griever: Kenisha discusses the unique challenges she fa...

9 months ago

55 minutes

Grieving Voices

Angela Clement | Love Endures, Even After Loss

In this powerful episode, I sat down with Angela Clement, who shared her moving journey of losing her husband Blaine to stage four colon cancer in October 2021 after 35 years together. Their life on their ranch underwent dramatic changes when Blaine fell ill, leading to multiple transitions, including selling their ranch, Angela's early retirement as a school principal, and relocating to be closer to medical care. Through her journey, Angela discovered the transformative power of energy heali...

9 months ago

48 minutes

Grieving Voices

Jillian Faldmo | Navigating Grief & Loss with Biofield Tuning

In this collaborative conversation recorded for our respective podcasts, I sat down with fellow Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner (and Biofield Tuning Trainer) Jillian Faldmo. We discussed the grief journey, the complex emotions that arise when we experience loss, how grief can manifest differently for each individual, and how our respective paths led each of us to energy healing work. Jillian shares how her early experience with health issues and a feeling of detachment in chil...

10 months ago

1 hour 46 minutes

Grieving Voices

Takeaways and Reflections From 2024

In this week's New Year's Eve episode, I reflect on 2024 as a year of laying the groundwork for future growth. As we look forward to 2025, I want to emphasize themes like introspection and personal development that can help us all prepare for a more balanced and fulfilling year ahead. Reflecting on the past year often brings up negatives, but it's crucial to focus on lessons learned. Inspired by Mel Robbins' podcast episode about conducting yearly audits, I plan to engage with her seven-ques...

10 months ago

23 minutes

Grieving Voices

Get Out of Your Own Way in Grief & In Life

On this Christmas Eve episode, I extend warm, festive greetings to all listeners, no matter how you celebrate. Inspired by my recent newsletter, The Unleash Letters, I reflect on the past year's experiences and energies while looking forward with hope to 2025. I discuss the power of self-reflection as a healing tool—especially for those grieving—and encourage everyone to consider what energies from 2023 they carried into 2024 and how these might impact their future. I've experienced a shift...

10 months ago

18 minutes

Grieving Voices

Holiday Grief Series: Why We Need To Look At the Past

In this final episode of the Holiday Grief Series, I explore the power of reflecting on our past, especially when dealing with grief during the holiday season. It's about facing those tough memories head-on, much like a buffalo charges through a storm to find peace faster. By confronting these feelings directly, we gain insight into ourselves and can make better choices for our future. Reflecting on history isn't just personal; it applies to society, too. Understanding past events helps us b...

10 months ago

16 minutes

Grieving Voices

Holiday Grief Series: How To Effectively Manage Stress & Anxiety

Welcome to the third episode of my Holiday Grief Series! In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked challenges of the holiday season. While this time of year is traditionally filled with joy and celebration, it can also bring about stress and anxiety that lurk beneath the surface. Key Takeaways: Understanding Holiday Stressors: I explore various sources of holiday stress, including family dynamics, social pressures, environmental factors, and financial concerns. Whether you're feeling ...

11 months ago

13 minutes

Grieving Voices

Holiday Grief Series | Ways To Honor Those We've Lost

In Episode 2 of my holiday grief series, I explore the tender journey of honoring lost loved ones during the festive season—a time that often brings a mix of joy and sorrow. As your host, I want to assure you that feeling these emotions is completely normal. Reflecting on my own experiences, I've learned that traditional ways of handling grief—like keeping feelings bottled up or avoiding memories—usually don't bring comfort. One story shared by a podcast guest really resonated with me; she g...

11 months ago

10 minutes

Grieving Voices

Holiday Grief Series | How To Deal With Estrangement

In the first episode of a four-part series on holiday grief, I discuss estrangement and its impact during the holiday season. Estrangement, a form of alienation within families, can arise from conflicts over values or unresolved trauma and affects relationships between parents, children, grandparents, siblings, and even extended family members. It often stems from disputes over values, lifestyles, past trauma, or unresolved issues. The holiday season is typically seen as a time for joy and...

11 months ago

8 minutes

Grieving Voices

Christopher Cochran | What's Good About Today?: A Father's Mission To Honor His Son's Legacy

In this heartfelt episode of Grieving Voices, Chris Cochran shares the inspiring legacy of his late son Christian, who faced terminal cancer with remarkable positivity and resilience. Despite his illness, Christian lived life to its fullest up until his untimely death at the young age of 23—all while asking, "What's good about today?" Christian's spirit continues to inspire through Chris's nonprofit, What's Good About Today?, and the book that bears the same name. Today's episode highlights...

11 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Grieving Voices

Helen Gretchen Jones | Signs, Synchronicities, and Spirit Teams: A Guide to Spiritual Connections

Helen Gretchen Jones, a death doula and intuitive channeler, shares her inspiring journey into shared death experiences and spiritual consciousness. With a rich background in art history, theology, sound therapy, Reiki, hypnosis, and past-life regressions, Helen now dedicates herself to supporting the dying and those they love in life and after death. The innate gift of connecting with those who have crossed over has profoundly shaped her understanding of life and death, despite those aroun...

12 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

Grieving Voices

Delyla Ovalle-Bowyer | Do Grief Differently Helped Me Pick Up The Pieces After Father Loss, Bipolar Misdiagnosis, Career Loss, & More

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with my former Do Grief Differently client, Delyla Ovalle-Bowyer, a dedicated research associate at UT Austin's Texas Center For Disability Studies. Delyla shares her transformative journey into special education and advocacy after initially struggling to find direction in life. The conversation is especially poignant as it marks the second anniversary of her father, Fred Bowyer's passing—a pivotal moment that led Delyla to seek help with me through my one...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute