John DeDakis had a life built on facts, working as a White House correspondent and journalist at CNN. But soon discovered the "Sixth Stage of Grief," finding meaning after experiencing two profound, life-altering losses: his sister's suicide in 1980 and his youngest son's accidental heroin overdose in 2011. He became a different kind of correspondent: one who explores dealing with loss through fiction.
In this powerful conversation, John shares his deeply personal story of being on the scene of his sister's death and later discovering his son's secret struggle with addiction.
This interview is a must-listen for anyone experiencing loss, particularly due to suicide, addiction, or overdose, and for those seeking to understand how to turn tragedy into a source of enduring meaning and strength.
Guest: John DeDakis, former journalist, White House Correspondent, and author of six mystery suspense thriller novels. Grief and loss are subtexts in all six award-winning mystery/suspense/thriller novels written by John. John is a former White House correspondent and former editor on CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.” John is currently a writing coach, manuscript editor, podcaster, and rank amateur jazz drummer.
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Resources Mentioned:
Book: Bullet in the Chamber (based on his son's loss)
Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing (DC-based grief counseling)
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In this poignant episode of The Journeying Soul, we speak with June K. Collins, author of "Momma You Don't Heal". We discuss honoring loss, child loss awareness, and child loss support as June opens up about the profound loss of her son Kaleb and how she actively keeps his legacy alive. She shares her journey of finding inspiration, rebuilding her life, and discovering new purpose in the face of unimaginable grief. June also offers her heartfelt advice to other parents navigating child loss, emphasizing that they are not alone and healing is possible. Join us for this powerful and moving conversation.👍 Like this video!🔔 Subscribe for more Earned Wisdom.💬 Leave your questions in the comments below.💌 Sign up https://thejourneyingsoul.com/#joinme 🌎For full links to today’s guest visit ➡️ https://thejourneyingsoul.com/1020-2🕵️♂️ FIND JuneFACEBOOK: @womensurvivingchildloss. Instagram: @authorjunekraholikLinkedin: @authorJuneKraholikTikTok: @theserenitydreamer📕Read MoreMomma You Don't Heal*****DISCLAIMER:****** This video reflects Helena's personal experiences and views and the views and experiences of her guest and are not a reflection of the Journeying Soul, its parent company, or any entity they represent. This video is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. ALWAYS consult with a licensed provider for diagnosis and treatment.
In this powerful and inspiring interview, Ray Hartjen shares his incredible journey living with multiple myeloma, six years post-diagnosis. Ray's story is more than just a medical narrative; it's a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of living each day to its fullest.Ray opens up about his treatments, including a stem cell transplant, and the daily challenges of managing a chronic illness. He emphasizes the critical need for early detection and encourages everyone to prioritize their health by getting regular check-ups. But beyond the medical details, Ray's message is one of hope, resilience, and the power of perspective.He introduces his powerful mantra, "Punch Today in the Face," a metaphor for seizing each moment and living with intention. Ray discusses the importance of a strong support system, the reality of "cancer ghosting," and the vital role caregivers play. He also shares insights from his book, "Me Myself and My Multiple Myeloma," and reflects on the life lessons he's learned from his experience.This conversation delves into deep topics, from the importance of emotional intelligence to Ray's unique perspective on the "fight" against cancer. We even touch on the nature of reality and what he hopes to discover in the afterlife.
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Join Helena Strauss in this deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, a leading expert in the psychology and physiology of grief. Discover the profound ways loss affects not just our emotions, but our physical health too.
In this episode, Dr. O'Connor delves into:
* The connection between grief and physical health: Learn about the increased risks of heart attack, stroke, and other illnesses after the loss of a loved one.
* Psychoneuroimmunology: Understand how our psychological states, nervous system, and immune system are intricately linked.
* Attachment theory and the "we" brain: Explore how our brains process the loss of a loved one and the impact on our identity.
* The role of inflammation in grief: Discover how grief can trigger inflammation and affect various bodily systems.
* Practical advice for navigating grief: Dr. O'Connor shares valuable insights on seeking medical care and supporting those who are grieving.
* Consciousness and the body: a discussion on where consciousness resides, and the body's role in memory and reaction.
* External pacemakers: How the loss of a loved one disrupts daily routines and physiological rhythms.
Dr. O'Connor, author of "The Grieving Brain" and her new book, "The Grieving Body," brings a unique perspective, blending scientific research with personal experience to shed light on the complex nature of grief. Whether you've experienced loss yourself or want to better understand the grieving process, this conversation offers valuable knowledge and compassionate guidance.
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Are you feeling lost, confused, or even harmed by your spiritual journey? This in-depth video with author, medium, and psychologist Katie Turner, delves into the often-unspoken dark side of spirituality, exploring the phenomenon of "toxic spirituality" and offering guidance on how to navigate its pitfalls.
Identifying Toxic Spirituality: Learn to recognize the red flags of toxic spiritual practices, including spiritual bypassing, gaslighting, and the dangers of "good vibes only" mentalities. We'll discuss how these practices can actually hinder personal growth and healing.
This is a must-hear for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of spirituality and a path to genuine healing and self-discovery. Join us as we unpack the complexities of the spiritual world and empower you to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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In this episode, the Journeying Soul welcomes Marie Alessi. In 2018 Marie's husband Rob died unexpectedly, leaving Marie in shock and with 2 young boys to raise. But Marie was saved by a promise made and a question Rob often asked her. That question became her lodestone enabling her to find joy in grief’s shadow, focus on the positive and create the happiest life possible for her children.
Listen in to hear how she did it, how she learned to navigate the societal expectations put on a young widow, and how she helps people like you to do the same after loss.
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Are you struggling to come to terms with a painful past experience? Do you feel like grief and bereavement are holding you back from living the life you deserve? In this powerful episode, with grief recovery specialist Victoria Volk, we'll explore the transformative power of healing and how it can help you break free from the shackles of your past.
By embracing grief awareness and learning effective bereavement tips, you can begin to heal and move forward. Self-help and personal growth are within your reach - take the first step towards a brighter future today. Discover how to transform your life and unlock a path towards healing, growth, and freedom. 🌎For full links to today’s guest visit ➡️ https://thejourneyingsoul.com/1015-2 0:00 Intro 1:34 First Loss 5:16 Discovering Recovery 7:11 More Than One Thing 10:37 Generational Trauma 12:02 Flipping the Script 15:25 Having the Tools Within 16:29 Reframing 19:36 Victimization 21:40 You Can't Fix Everybody 22:57 The Energetic Toll of Trauma and Feeling Things 25:37 Who Not To Listen To 28:30 Parentified Children 30:18 Don't Fake Being Fine to Yourself 35:53 Moving Forward 38:26 FInal Questions 📕 Read Victoria Volk: The Guided Heart: Moving Through Grief & Finding Spiritual Solace
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In this episode, the Journeying Soul welcomes Elizabeth Fried, an evidential medium who proves that just as there are mediums born with the gift, there are mediums who are made.
After an accidental out of body experience in her 20s, Elizabeth shied away from pursuing a life working with spirit. But it proved to her beyond any doubt that there is a field of spirit and non-physical information that a person can access while on this Earth.
Later, after a full career and many worldly adventures, she began studying at the famous Monroe Institute with all the fervor of a post-college grad eager to get a Masters. Listen in as we discuss how she successfully developed her ability to communicate with guides, loved ones, and pets on the other side.
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In this episode, the Journeying Soul welcomes Thomas Brown. Thomas is the author of 2012 a Bicycle Odyssey, an entertaining & extraordinary book about his journey to spread his brothers ashes across the country.
Thomas journeys both like a hero out of Joseph Campbells Hero with a Thousand faces and like an every day man with doubts and anxieties as he works through both the obstacles life has put in front of him and those he’s put in front of himself.
Join us as we discuss our individual efforts at making meaning from our grief and the physical and artistic journeys that grief has taken us on - as well as the importance of knowing thyself. Or at least trying.
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RISE (revolution inspired by self evolution)
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the Hero with a Thousand Faces
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In this episode, the Journeying Soul welcomes Jan Canty. Jan is a beautiful soul who survived the unraveling of life as she knew it when her husband of 11 years, Al, a PhD with a thriving psychotherapy practice disappeared. It started with strange phone calls and suspect drive-bys and ended when Al was found dismembered and his secret double-life amongst the drug users and prostitutes in their local red district was fully revealed.
Jan is now the author of several books including her latest: What Now? Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide and Suicide.
We discuss what happens when private people become the unwilling subjects of the press and public curiosity and how their souls process emotional trauma when it is used for entertainment - whether classified as news or docudrama.
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What Now? Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide and Suicide
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In this episode, the Journeying Soul welcomes Seph Dietlin, a certified hypnotherapist, angel communication and creator of Divine Dialogue.
We discuss how one really bad day in 2002 led to Seph’s direct connection with spirit and how you too can develop communication with angels. ...And we talk Timeline Upgrades, Unity Consciousness, High Vibrating Beings, and, most importantly, avoiding the Hammer of Destruction when the New Earth comes!
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Dolores Cannon
The Three Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth
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In this episode, I welcome Tammy Young, a psychic medium from Austin, TX and author of Afterlife Bonds.
Tammy discovered the existence of a brother she never knew she had after a consultation with a psychic from the UK who was adamant that something in a DNA database would reveal another branch of her family. And she was right! A DNA search led to a brother named Matt and so much more.
Shortly after Tammy’s initial contact with Matt, her psychic abilities began to deepen and Tammy sensed that his health was in danger. She became determined to meet him in person sooner rather than later.
Although, Tammy’s sense was right and she could not save him, they forged a strong bond and now Matt is one of her spirit guides.
Plus, we discuss tips on developing your own afterlife bonds with the loved ones you’ve lost.
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Afterlife Bonds: How Spirit Communication Turned My Grief into a Journey of Joy
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In this episode, I welcome Mandy Capehart, author of Restorative Grief. Watch as she discusses her theories of grief, what non-grievers need to know, and where she is after losing her mother 6 years ago.
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The Restorative Grief Project on Facebook
📕Books by Mandy Capehart
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In this episode, I welcome master meditation teacher, Tom Cronin.
Tom is the producer and author of the Portal as well as the most gentle Alpha male, I think I’ve ever met. Watch as he reveals his evolution from a hard-partying bonds broker to the serene seeker of stillness he is today. We discuss the opportunities to be found in crisis and the peace that people are capable of even in tumultuous times.
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The Stillness Project on Facebook
Watch the Portal (It’s free just for signing up!)
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Deep Calm A Practical Guide to Stop Anxiety and Panic
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In this episode, I welcome Corbie Mitleid, psychic medium and author. Join us in our wide-ranging discussion as we talk about the state of America, secrets of past lives, the ethics of psychic counseling, and how to develop your own channeling abilities and much, much more.
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📕Read Corbie Mitleid
THE PSYCHIC YELLOW BRICK ROAD: How to Find the Real Wizards and Avoid the Flying Monkeys
You’ve Got the Magic, Who Needs A Genie?
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Opening to Channel: How to Connect with Your Guide (Sanaya Roman)
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A Special Halloween Edition! We welcome spirit medium, Daniel Jackson, author of “The New Beginning.”
Listen in as tells the unusual and dark story of the hauntings that led to him develop his abilities as a medium and predict the day of his own death.
And see what he thinks of the state of the world.
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Beyond the Veil on EtherealTV.net
📕Read More by Daniel Jackson
The New Beginning: My Awakening as a Spirit Medium
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I welcome Chris Cochran, author of “What’s Good About Today,” a book of gratitude and remembrance inspired by the death of his son, Christian, three years ago at the young age of 23.
We discuss his beautiful son, his after-death communications, and what Chris has learned and is still learning from grief.
Listen in as we share in Chris’ process of making meaning from incomprehensible loss.
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In this episode, I welcome Dr. James Doty, Stanford neurosurgeon and author of the books Mind Magic and Into the Magic Shop and much, much more.
We discuss his colorful life, famous friends, and how he pulled himself out of a childhood of poverty and abuse with the power of intention.
Listen in as we talk how to rewire your brain and open your heart to manifest.
And learn why billionaires shouldn’t live any longer than is absolutely necessary.
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THE CENTER FOR COMPASSION AND ALTRUISM RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
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Lessons from the Magic Shop (audio)
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On today’s show, the Journeying Soul welcomes a woman you just want to hang with: Kimberly Warner. Kim is the mind and heart behind Unfixed Media, a production company showing the world how chronic illnesses and rare conditions broaden the human soul.
We discuss the propulsive power of illness and dive into the magic of our how inner experience shapes illness and how illness in turn shapes our inner world.
And I struggle to pronounce “mal de debarquement” to the chagrin of my high school french teachers.
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The Unfixed Community on YouTube
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NYT Documentary "That's What I Would Have Liked, to Live in a Wild Sea"
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On today’s show, the Journeying Soul welcomes sweet Simon Bown. Simon is a UK-based clinical hypnotherapist specializing in past-life regressions and the host of two podcasts: Our Paranormal Afterlife and the Alien UFO Podcast.
We discuss high strangeness, the oversoul, time slips and some of his weirdest encounters. We also discuss Simon’s experiences in the hypnotherapy room as well as his own regressions and what he thinks it all means.
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