See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with Kelly

A Space to Grieve

In this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey speak about the importance of have a designated space to BE with our grief. Cemeteries are not for everyone. Listen to hear ways to honor yourself and your loved one who has died. Today, we have so many options for creating this loving space.There is no wrong way to do this.

Is What I'm Doing Enough?

In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly talk about how profound moments of perspective and gratitude are for our happiness. Kelly shares a beautiful story about a woman she worked with that sheds light on what it means to truly be in the now. We often pressure ourselves to do more before ever appreciating what we have already done.

Compassion Through Struggle

Jeffrey and Kelly welcome Bryan Piatt back for the second time to continue a conversation on how important it is to have compassion for ourselves. All too often we shame ourselves for the natural experience of being human. We must allow for grace in difficult periods and speak in a loving manner to ourselves as we would to a child. Bryan shares ways he practices self compassion and why these rituals are essential to quality of life. 

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Exploring Therapy

In today’s episode, Kelly and Jeffrey talk about mental health with Josh Ward, creative designer, writer and founder of the YupItsJosh Podcast. Over the past several months, the world has experienced a greater need for telemedicine to provide mental health therapy amid a global pandemic. Josh shares his experience finding and working with a therapist in a virtual setting, and Kelly discusses some important considerations for making therapy decisions wherever the venue. We are grateful to Josh for taking the time to share his story!

Words to Live By

A perfect way to start off the new year of 2021! In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly talk about the importance of the words we speak to ourselves and others. A mantra is a word or set of words that serve as reminders of what matters -- to help keep you centered and create a sense of peace. We encourage you to practice using a mantra as a grounding tool in your life.

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Brighter Days

This episode highlights the importance of reaching out for and accepting support after the death of a loved one. Jeffrey and Kelly interviewed Carolyn Kinzel, executive director of Brighter Days Grief Center in Eden Prairie, MInnesota. Brighter Days exists to support all members of the family throughout their bereavement experience.

Since our interview, the center has acquired the Youth Grief Services from Fairview Health Services. Please check out their website as they offer extensive services. Grief is not meant to be experienced alone. We are grateful for this beautiful resource!

www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org

Connection During a Covid Thanksgiving

A special edition of the CWK podcast for these unusual times with Covid amid Thanksgiving and the holidays. These days can be extremely isolating. While we may be physically apart, we can still find ways to connect psychologically and socially. We are meant to connect as humans. It only takes one person to change our day for the better.

We wish all of our listeners the best of the season, filled with gratitude and love for you and your loved ones.

The Physical Experience of Grief

In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly discuss the way grief can manifest in our physical body. Grief can surface as physical symptoms such as pain, muscle aches and discomfort. It is always important to be seen by your medical provider to rule out disease, however. Hear Kelly share how her grief often manifests in her chest and heart which is common given her mom died from a heart attack.

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Wishing for More Time

In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly have a conversation about the gift of time beyond it being a cliché. From years of working in end of life care, Kelly shares some of her insights to instill within us that each moment is what we have. No matter the length of our life, these moments are meaningful. It is beautiful to realize how truly profound even the simplest experiences can be.

After Death: Our Loved Ones' Wishes

In this episode Jeffrey and Kelly talk about the conversations Kelly has had with hundreds of dying people at the end of their lives. Because so many common themes have been presented by the dying, we feel they can apply to the majority of situations whether an expected or unexpected death occurred. We are each worthy of our grief...and even moments of joy. Our loved ones want us to continue living in their honor.

A note on our production: We mentioned our new podcast recording equipment, so here it is -- the RodeCaster Pro. Here's Jeffrey with the setup at Studio B in Chicago.