It began with an auto-immune disease of a young daughter. And it continues to today – a passion for Pamela Groulx to educate people about the importance of gut health and its role in leading a holistic life. Rick discusses with Pamela the role of gut health as it applies to those who are grieving. Tune in to hear the practical insights that Pamela has to share about this subject that impacts all of us.

Pamela Groulx, C.H.N.C.  

Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant ™
Advanced Certification in Pediatric Nutrition

pamela@gut2health.com
www.gut2health.com
https://instagram.com/gut2health
linkedin.com/in/pamela-groulx

 As a result, Anne returned to writing poetry – something she loved to do in her childhood. Through poetry, she was able to express her deepest questions and emotions and discovered who God really was in her most difficult valleys.

Website: annepeterson.com
Facebook Author page: https://www.facebook.com/annepetersonwrites

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"Life is hard. I write words to make it softer."

The Art of Living with Grief

 Carol shares her story of grief following the death of her husband and jazz musician, Brian.

 Learn about how changing the environment in her journey – attending a Catholic convent and practicing silence – led her to a deeper understanding of grief and a new career path to help others in their grief.

 Learn about Carol’s acronym – C.H.O.O.S.E. – and discover how to move forward by focusing on gratitude.

www.carolbanens.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-banens-6a575432/
https://www.facebook.com/carol.banens/
https://www.youtube.com/@carolbanens7544
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Grief Cafe. First Thursday of each month.  9.30am-10.am EST. It is a place where people can come and share their grief stories and feel like they are not alone.  http://www.carolbanens.com/grief-cafe

Kintsugi Your Heart: The Art of Living With Grief can be purchased at:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1739030605

Brian's website for those interested is: www.brainbrowne.com

As a pediatrician, Dr. Nikki learns new lessons and skills in the midst of her deep grief, working through a new chapter as a single mom with three young children.

Find hope in Niki’s story and her renewed sense of purpose as she encourages other moms in her role as a grief coach who has experienced loss herself.

coachingwithnikki@outlook.com

 Learn about the fascinating world of Equine Assistant Therapy, and the role a horse can play with its ability to create a non-judgmental space for those who are on a grief journey.

rebeccacort@comcast.net

Hear about their first encounter, the lessons they've learned from each since then, and their ongoing long-distance friendship as they continue to support each other in their grief across the miles. 

You'll be encouraged and challenged as you hear their amazing and unique story.

Jen will help us reflect upon the foods we purchase and eat. She’ll also take a deep dive into understanding foods that help us sleep better and support brain health.

Why not begin 2024 by examining the foods you ingest and by discovering how to change your eating habits so you can find energy and enjoy life to the max?

https://jenourish.ca/

Book a free discovery call with Jenna

In this episode you will receive a wealth of information about why your body works the way it does and why certain foods help you to thrive as you nourish body, mind, and soul.

You will learn about stress and food, gaining information from current research that will answer many of your food choice questions.
 
You’ll also hear Jenna’s personal story as she was diagnosed with celiac disease at seven years of age. This in turn led to her passion of helping people understand food choices for their ongoing health and happiness.

https://jenourish.ca/

Book a free discovery call with Jenna

These compound losses drove her into deep learning and an ongoing quest for more understanding. 

Audrey’s unexpected calling to companion others in their grief journey as a grief coach will inspire you. I invite you to listen to her story as one who has experienced much loss and now has a passion to serve others in their grief journey.

https://griefcoachacademy.com/

Seven years into Mike Berhardt’s marriage, his wife died.

Writing poetry became a means to express his deep loss on paper.

Reaching out to other grievers, Mike found that, like himself, many others also expressed their experience through poetry. He compiled his first book of poems, Voices of the Grieving Heart.

Thirty years later, during COVID, he gathered more poems and re-contacted the original contributors to hear about their grief journeys 30 years later. These reflections resulted in a second addition of his book.

Hear Mike’s story, his poems, the poems of other contributors and Mike’s thoughts on the sixth stage of grief, Finding Meaning.

https://mikebernhardt.net/

Katie Cowan’s much-loved auntie was in her final days on earth. The terminal diagnosis and placement into palliative care during COVID and subsequent restrictions meant that Katie had limited access to her aunt…

Wouldn’t her aunt want to hear significant stories and memories from friends? 

Wouldn’t connecting with the many people that her aunt had touched during her lifetime be helpful in her aunt’s last chapter? 

Wouldn’t it be important for people to share their most impactful stories?

In this podcast, you’ll hear how Katie solved this problem and how it made a difference in her auntie’s last days. Katie will also reflect upon why we might want to consider last words and how the concept of a living memorial might impact our own last chapter.

https://tellmenow.ca/

Following the death of his father, Richard Allen began an in-depth search to understand his grief experience. This led to him write three books, each book focusing on a different aspect of grief that he discovered through his own grief journey and through research. 

In this interview, he speaks about his experience and shares some of his wisdom, applying it to a holiday grief experience.

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For two decades, she has helped hundreds of families in the midst of grief which led to her writing her book, When Flowers Are Not Enough.

Jennifer offers her wisdom as it relates to Holiday Grief and provides some profound insights that will help lighten your grief during one of the most difficult times of the year, when so many people are experiencing joy – and you, sadness.

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Listen to her powerful story and she moves from deep sadness and anger towards peace and forgiveness.

You will be deeply touched by the events in her life that changed her heart and have now become her life’s message to help other people experiencing the hold that un-forgiveness has on their life.

https://annettestanwick.com/

One father’s story of the minutes he shared

John and his wife, Susan, were expecting triplets. The prospect of raising three children simultaneously was part of their everyday conversation and future dreams.

Then complications led to the death of all three infants.

John and Susan chose to honour the few minutes they had with each child. In this interview, John inspires us to look at each brief moment as a valued gift to be viewed with gratitude.

John Sirpilla is a best-selling author who offers his listeners some important principles on how to live with loss. His words are sure to encourage and equip you on your own personal journey of grief.

https://www.encourage33.com/

To purchase Johnny's book:

Life is Hard but I'll Be OK: The Power of Hope Emerging through Pain and Learning to Live with Gratitude please go to amazon.com

The death of her only daughter, Tiffany, pushed Sharon into a deep pursuit of God, as she searched for meaning and purpose.

Following Tiffany’s tragic accident and death, Sharon chose to move intentionally into her grief in order to explore her future.

Coming out the other side 27 years later, Sharon now shares what she has learned along the path of grief and how it gave her a new purpose, leading her to pen her latest book, Riding the Waves of Grief.

https://enlightenedgrieving.blog/

https://www.amazon.ca/RIDING-WAVES-GRIEF-Strategies-Drowning/dp/B09P2R548C

Listen to the deeply moving story of his mom, Shirley, as she describes the grief journey following her son’s death.

She speaks about the turning point in her grief journey where she began ask some important questions. Those questions led her to a different understanding of pain and God’s new purpose for her life.

In this podcast, you will discover practical tools on companioning people in their grief journey. Shirley has distilled her own learning and wisdom into an online course entitled Hope Heroes.

You will be surprised at how the title of her book came into being and how it prepared a mom for the tragic news of her son’s death.

To purchase the book or course please go to: https://shirleythiessen.com/

Learn how  “grief woke Katty up” leading her to write her book, The ButterflyYears: Journey Through Grief Toward Hope.

Tune in and discover some grieving practices that were helpful to Katty during her journey and may be helpful to you as well.

Please use the discount code  to purchase the book:  https://www.butterflyyears.com/discount/Story15

https://www.butterflyyears.com/

Still strong, even in the missing

Hayden Lewis was 24 years old when his big sister died of cancer. 

Seven years later, Hayden shares about his journey with Rebekah, his sister, including the few weeks prior to her death. You’ll hear about his grief as the only remaining child in his family, his transition through loss and how he continues to remember his sister in his new chapter.

 Why is it important to be open to mysterious and unexplainable experiences that help us in our grief? How does one make meaning of past events?

 Learn how Reg and his two adult children chose to honour Monica on the 10th anniversary of her passing.

7 caregivers share their answers and lived experience

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

A group of caregivers from the Voices in Motion choir – a choir for people with dementia –  share their wisdom and lived experience.

They share their perspective on these two questions:

1.     What is something you wish you had known about dementia before experiencing it firsthand?

2.     What is your message to a person who is just beginning the journey following a dementia diagnosis?

 They will take you into their lives and give you a snapshot of what it means to journey with a loved one who has dementia.

Rev. Ed Skutshek, past president of Canadian Association of Lutheran Congregations and past pastor of Grace Lutheran, Kelowna encourages and challenges us to be open to the possibilities that God has for us in the next chapter following retirement.

Learn from Pastor Ed as he shares his retirement story and how God when you are open to his leading always has something for you in the next chapter of your life.

Sometimes the grief path that follows a death teaches us unique ways that help us not only cope but also experience moments of joy again.

Kimberley Pittman-Schulz shares her personal story of grief and loss, offering us practical insights from her recently published best-selling book, Grieving Us: A Field Guide for Living with Loss Without Losing Yourself.

 https://www.poetowl.com/

https://www.poetowl.com/aboutthestory

In this podcast, you’ll hear Wendy share her powerful story. Her goal is to help break down the stigma that surrounds dementia by bringing it into the public arena through the arts.

Leslie McBain’s son, Jordan, died of an overdose at age 24.

This is one mom’s story of grief and loss. You’ll learn about Moms Stop the Harm, an organization that is having a huge impact on thousands of people’s lives. Her story and the movement she’s involved in will help us look at drug addiction through a different lens.

https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/

First responder and paramedic, David Kopperud, is here to tell us about the changing landscape of his work as a result of COVID, how paramedics have adjusted to the changing circumstances, and how David personally manages his own mental health in the midst of trauma and loss in in his everyday work.

It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. Karen shares her ups and downs, her journey that includes loss, self-examination, hope and joy restored.

What makes it different?

Anna Spray, an Anglican priest shares her professional experience of coming alongside women who have experienced a miscarriage and opens up to share her own personal story.

Anna helps us open up the conversation in an area of grief that still remains silent by many.

 Reg had worked alongside Sherry and Ron for 15 years. Then he was diagnosed with cancer and died.

A deep friendship had developed between the “3 Muskateers” that went beyond the working relationship. Now there’s a special person missing in their lives each time they come to work.

Sherry talks about this relationship – the grief that is unique to a co-worker who has died – and shares her insight 

The Twists and Turns of His Parents’ Journey

 Dawson was diagnosed with Leukemia at 18 months. After numerous treatments, hospital visits and the hope brought by remission, he died at age 3.

 As Steve and Karen navigated the loss of their special boy, a new path emerged. It was a chapter that would still include their son, but with a different purpose they believed was from above.

Listen to their powerful story of faith, hope, love and purpose.

Available on amazon
Comfort for the Day: Living Through the Seasons
by Karen and Steven Nicola

"I went to one of the author's workshops and found the information I received very helpful in how to support those who are grieving. I began giving this book out to friends who are going through grief. I keep a couple of the books on hand and even though I have not experienced grief recently, I have browsed through the book and found the prompts for daily writing very inspirational. Friends who have received the books as a gift truly love the material that helps them through the days following the death of a loved one. Sharing the book has been an excellent way to reach out and share love to those going through grief."

Contact Steven and Karen for grief coaching or to access other programs, resources and services.   https://comfortfortheday.com/

Meet Linda Schaumleffel

Linda’s life changed when a serious car accident left her with brain injury and ensuing complications.

Listen to the amazing story of this Olympian – how she turned her story of loss into one of passion and legacy in order to help others.

 Wendy continued, “I would liken it to If I was in a fire, I was trying to get away.”

Hear Wendy’s gripping story as she honestly shares her journey with Bipolar and offers us wisdom and hope to live fully as one diagnosed with Bipolar disorder.

Rescue from Darkness by Wendy Roste
https://www.amazon.ca/Rescue-Darkness-memoir-Bipolar-Disorder-ebook/dp/B07BXLPWSP

Contact Wendy:
email: wroste@gmail.com

Neil Beresin, is now an inter-faith chaplain, a specialist in grief, loss and transition, and poetry plays a major role in his work.

Neil Beresin, M.Ed. (he/him)  
Grief and Loss Support Services (Private Practice)
https://griefandpoetry.com/

 Rick Bergh invites you to consider developing a “relationship with loss” by identifying the problem stories that are the heaviest in your life and by adding healthy interventions to lighten their impact.

Why might it be important to bring the generations together?

Seniors are often well versed in various life transitions that include resilience in loss.

Why do seniors and young people need each other?

We invite Dr. Debra Sheets, Associate Professor, School of Nursing at the University of Victoria into this important discussion.

For more information about Memory Café Victoria
Contact: Debra Sheets, Ph. D., MN, RN
Email: dsheets@uvic.ca

As one who continues to live with the side effects of his concussion, Mark shares his personal story and offers an honest perspective on prevention, education and treatment.

Please contact Mark through his facebook account.
https://www.facebook.com/mark.myrehaug

Conversations about the hopes and dreams of bringing their first child into the world occupied the minds of Stef and Layna, the parents-to-be.

Then, the unthinkable. Could it really be true? No heartbeat of our precious baby?

Listen to a mother who continues to miss and love her child who would have been 14 years old. Discover how they have chosen to include their first child, Madelaine, in their family forever.

Two couples. Each one has a partner with dementia.

Hear the heartfelt stories of how they met, their life together, the interruption of a dementia diagnosis and how they live their lives day to day on this journey.

This interview was recorded prior to COVID.

The best way to be educated about dementia is to learn from a person who is on the dementia journey themselves.

Tune in and learn from Jim Mann, recent recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of British Columbia, in recognition for his dedicated advocacy work in helping break down the stigma that can often surround dementia.

Diagnosed at age 58 with Alzheimer’s Disease, Jim gives listeners deep insights from his lived experience.

As an advocate for the rights of people with dementia, he has been acknowledged as the single-most influential person in Canada for countering negative stereotypes and promoting an inclusive society in which persons with dementia can make an active and meaningful contribution.

Where did they come from? Do you know?

They were dropped off in a van. Three huge garbage bags full.

Hundreds of colorful knitted winter toques. But who made them? Where did they come from? No one seems to know. It’s a mystery.

Meet Sharon Rottier a home care nurse in Westlock, Alberta. 

Learn about the grief reaction that’s turning our time of celebration and joy into a sense of sadness – and how to deal with it.

Rick will help us prepare for a COVID Christmas, encouraging us to plan ahead for a very different Yuletide this year.

One woman’s journey with multiple loss and her new story of joy and love.

When I first spoke with Autumn Tolle-Jackson, I said to myself, this is too much for one person. 

It’s not fair.

Autumn experienced two miscarriages, a cousin, grandfather, husband and a child die within a very short period of time.

And then when I heard Autumn  talk about your new story I asked myself, “How did Autumn do that?”

Transition, adaptation, discovering love and joy again, a new chapter that is good

You don't want to miss this episode and learn some nuggets of grief wisdom from Autumn and hear about the book she published around her stories and journey.

The book, Boldly into the Darkness: Living with Loss, Growing with Grief.

You can learn more about Autumn and find other resources on her website.

www.growingwithgrief.com

 He invites us to consider our own grief and mourning practices as we take a closer look at how Canada honors its war veterans and remembers those who gave their lives for our freedom.

A ritual found in her family heritage introduced her to the significance of the Day of the Dead which set her on a course of heathy grieving.

Once you hear Teresa’s story, you may even want to consider how to include this celebration in your own life. It’s a way to remember loved ones who have died and recognize their ongoing importance in in your life.

But how can I be thankful?

Bereavement educator and grief counselor, Rick Bergh, reflects upon the challenge of grief on the holiday of Thanksgiving.

He shares the wisdom from his first wife, Pam, that continues to impact him every Thanksgiving weekend. He also talks about the importance of family conversations that need to include both a recognition of the loss as well as the ability to celebrate. 

Exploring loss from both sides

Those in the funeral industry experience loss every day. The calling to be a funeral director is a vocation that requires deep compassion and the ability to be present when difficult emotions are expressed by family members who are grieving.

What happens when your profession and industry are turned upside down because of a global pandemic?

Come and learn some of the challenges in the funeral industry as a result of COIVD-19 and how funeral homes are adapting, reaching out and continuing to become even more important in our changing society.

Meet: David Williamson

How one caregiver discovered that her husband had a new talent

 She had a whiteboard in her kitchen for to-do and grocery lists. When she came home, it was covered in bright artwork that was created by her husband who has Loui body disease.. Ever since then, he’s created many works for art and their home has become a gallery for his newfound talent and joy, even in the midst of COVID.

 Meet: Al and Pat

But what happens when you add into the mix one other challenge: COVID-19. 

Come and hear from Maria Howard, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. as she shares some of the extra challenges those with dementia and their caregivers have been forced to deal with the last seven months and then provides some practical advice to help us engage people on a dementia journey.

How I coped when I couldn’t see my partner and the surprise event that I didn’t expect

It’s hard enough being away from a loved one who has memory loss and who is a resident at an extended care facility.

But what if you couldn’t visit them at all because of COVID restrictions? 

How do you cope with that? Susan-Rose and Bram were among those who had to manage that all-too-frequent scenario.

And then something happened that created a memory to never be forgotten. 

Meet: Susan Rose

Why do people keep on coming back for more?

A dementia choir in Victoria rose to the occasion, figuring out the technology in order to keep on singing and then recording O Canada in their own homes – the version used by the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s for its Walk for Alzheimer’s. The choir has continued to sing (online) throughout this pandemic. 

Listen to Erica Phare-Bergh the artistic director and choral conductor of Voices in Motion reflect back on the last 6 months and what she has learned from the choir.

It was a choir for people with dementia and caregivers. 

Little did Priscila know that these choristers would give her a peak into their world and inspire her to write and publish a book about her experience as a 17-year old. 

You’ll be intrigued by her story.

Meet: Priscila Kumar

Are you interested as to which words are generally gratefully received by a grieving person?

In this episode we will examine some of the most helpful words people can share on Facebook that are appreciated by a person who has just openly shared sad news of the loss of a loved one.

Is it time to speak a different language when we talk about grief to ourselves and with those around us?

Ricks wife Erica  interviews Rick to share an important component in his grief philosophy reflecting back this past week on the 12 anniversary of his first wife Pam’s death.

The grief of not knowing and the fear of wondering what’s ahead

Meet Candice Bentley-Bergh. 

Grief and loss enter our lives in many different forms. How about waiting ten years for a diagnosis in the prime of your young adult life?

Tune it to It’s All About the Story and be inspired by a young women’s perseverance and determination to never give up, despite her many challenges along the way.

You will be touched by Candice’s story as she shares her difficult journey with Lyme disease, what she learned about herself, what she learned about others and the next chapter she’s been longing for.

Understanding the grief of parishioner and priest alike

Meet Bishop Charlie Masters – Anglican Network in Canada

The church is an important place for many individuals. Gathering together as a community is a significant part of many people’s weekly routine and support system.

Priests and pastors, whose role it is to engage church members, have been learning how best to care for and meet the needs of their members, often at a distance.

Come and learn about the many losses that those in church communities face in the midst of COVID.

Retirement comes to all of us at some point in our lives. We prepare for it. We look forward to it. We get ready to say goodbye to a career and hello to a new life moving forward.

But what if your retirement time frame happened to land during COVID-19 when getting together is an important part of our transition?

COVID is challenging us to do retirement differently.

The changing face of hospice care

Meet Pansy Angevine

A hospice is a special place. It’s a final home for loved ones to live out the last days of their life

in compassionate care and love. It is a place to gather as family and friends and to have those final conversations with the people we love before they die.

 COVID-19 has thrown a curve ball into the role of hospice. Come and learn from Pansy Angevine as she shares the challenges of both family and staff in how best to care for a person who is drawing near to their last breath.

Bringing hope to our elderly

Meet Shelley Morris

Seniors in care centers are experiencing many types of loss due to COVID-19 restrictions.

As CEO of one of Victoria’s most successful seniors’ residences, Shelley knows how tough isolation can be for our seniors. What are these difficult days bringing to staff, residents and families? How can we be sensitive to their needs? 

Seniors in care centers are experiencing many types of loss due to COVID-19 restrictions.

As CEO of one of Victoria’s most successful seniors’ residences, Shelley Morris knows how tough isolation can be for our seniors. What are these difficult days bringing to staff, residents and families? How can we be sensitive to their needs? 

COVID -19 has been very challenging for seniors in isolation.

A group of post-secondary students who wanted to make a  difference, and share their skills, came together and did someting about it.

Learn about their story and hear about the many ways they are reaching out to our valuable seniors under one platform. www.wiseandwellvic.com

Why we need to talk about it

Meet Dr. Kelli Palfy

Male sexual abuse. It’s one of the hidden and disenfranchised areas of grief that has remained a closed door.

Dr. Plaffy shares about her newest book (Men Too: Unspoken Truths about Male Sexual Abuse) and her counseling practice that shines a light on the many losses men are struggling with and the stories of hope for those who have discovered a different path.

Where do you find the strength to adapt to a loss that limits the way you live?

Meet Barb – a wife, a grandma and a woman who lives her life to the fullest and touches every person she meets with a message of gratitude, joy and purpose.

Listen in as Barb shares her incredible journey from loss to hope.

What we all should know

Meet: Neil van Heerden – Living Edge

Come and hear the stories of the Living Edge Community, an organization that reaches out the marginalized of our society by providing fresh food each week.

What do we need to know about those who are marginalized in our community to better understand some of their needs?

How is COIVD -19 impacting this community since COVID -19?

What kinds of grief and loss are specific to this vulnenable population?

Have you ever wondered how people are coping in these strange times?

How are you managing the losses that have come barging into your life?

What can you do to alleviate the anxiety of the unknown?

Join Rick Bergh, Bereavement Educator and Narrative Therapist, as he shares SEVEN strategies on how to cope with loss and manage stress during these uncertain times.

IN THIS LIFE RADIO SHOW, YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to recognize 3 zones of living

• How to mitigate bad stress

• What research has to say about healthy alternatives to help you manage

With COVID-19 still very much part of life, it’s important to stay connected, share resources, and learn from each other. What are your survival tactics for getting through this time of loss? Be ready to phone in and share your thoughts with us.

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How do you manage the responses and attitudes of people around you who are uncomfortable talking about suicide?

Do you wonder what makes grief different following suicide?

Join Rick Bergh as he interviews a father who shares the raw and real story of the death of his son and the hope and wisdom that he gained in the aftermath.

In this live radio show you will:

• Explore the importance of remembering practices

• Learn about reclaiming the identity of a person through story

• Consider the significance of story integration

Everyday 10+ Canadians die by suicide. According to the latest information available through statistics Canada, it is estimated that 4,157 suicides took place in Canada in 2017, making it the 9th leading cause of death.

• Have you ever wondered how children experience grief?
• Have you even been surprised by a child’s response following the death of someone important to them?
• Are you curious about how children grieve depending upon their age?

Join Rick Bergh as he interviews Allyson Whiteman, Child and Youth Counsellor at the Victoria Hospice.

In this live radio show you will learn:

• How to understand children’s grief through the Development Stages Model
• How to best engage children in different age groups
• How to best build resilience into a child during their grief journey

You will also meet two adults – both who lost parents as children. They will reflect upon the challenges of being a child on a journey with grief.

Have you ever considered the brain’s role in a healthy transition after a loss?

Is brain fog a real thing?

What should we know about the brain under stress?

What are neurochemicals and why are they important in our brain health?Join Rick Bergh, First Memorial’s bereavement educator and grief counsellor, as he interviews Dr. Stuart MacDonald, Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria. Rick will also invite a surprise guest to help us experience a healthy brain “super stimulus” that can easily be included in your grief journey.

Learn to recognize the warning signs of allostatic load.

Discover why we need healthy brain interventions in our grief journey.

Be fascinated by the differences between the brain and the mind.