The Grief Journey of a Mom and Her Three Young ChildrenNikki Paul openly shares her grief journey following the traumatic death of her husband as result of a vehicle accident. As a pediatrician, Dr. Nikki learns new lessons and skills in the mi

Awkward Moments at the Water Cooler: Engaging a griever returning to work

Mar 24th, 2024 41m 1s

It’s happened to many of us – we return to work following the death of a loved one. We’re anxious. Our co-workers are afraid to say or do the wrong thing. Suzanne Jobour returned to work with trepidation following the death of her son, Ben. She

Equine Assisted Therapy: What a horse can offer in a grief journey

Feb 23rd, 2024 38m

Becky Cort combines two passions in her profession of caring for those who are experiencing loss: her compassion for people and her love of horses. Learn about the fascinating world of Equine Assistant Therapy, and the role a horse can play wit

Leaving on a Jet Plane..... And finding a grief friend

Feb 8th, 2024 29m 49s

Lisa and Monica first met on a flight from Las Vegas to Calgary. Little did they know that they would become best friends because of their common grief journey - both had experienced the death of a parent.Hear about their first encounter, the l

The Foods We Eat – Part 2 Nutritional options for sleep & brain health

Jan 25th, 2024 41m 12s

Holistic nutrition professional and Red Seal chef, Jenna Den Hoed, joins us for a second episode about nutrition and health.Jen will help us reflect upon the foods we purchase and eat. She’ll also take a deep dive into understanding foods that

Food, Stress and Health – Part 1: Holistic wisdom about the foods we eat

Jan 11th, 2024 29m 57s

Holistic nutrition professional and Red Seal chef, Jenna Den Hoed, takes us into the fascinating world of foods for healthy living.In this episode you will receive a wealth of information about why your body works the way it does and why certa

Around the Kitchen Table: One end-of-life conversation at a time

Dec 21st, 2023 45m 57s

How do you start a conversation about your own end of life? And when is a good time to talk about it? Holly Stubbs’ story – of learning from her Nan at an early age and her ongoing experience as an end-of-life educator, death doula and funeral

From Darkness to Light: One Persons Journey with Anorexia and Bulimia.

Nov 24th, 2023 33m 23s

In this podcast, host Rick Bergh interviews Jackie Maxwell, who shares her personal experience with eating disorders, specifically anorexia and bulimia. Jackie discusses the challenges she faced, the impact on her mental and physical health, an

One Brick at a Time: From Deep Loss to New Calling

Aug 24th, 2023 45m 18s

Audrey White experienced eight significant losses in a short period of time – both her mother and father died, followed by her brother’s murder.These compound losses drove her into deep learning and an ongoing quest for more understanding. Audr

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jun 21st, 2023 29m 53s

Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 32, Jana and her husband Cory’s hopes and dreams took a different direction. Jana shares candidly the many challenges of living daily with this disease and the losses she experienced. She also o

Writing Poetry – A Griever’s Friend

May 30th, 2023 42m 54s

Writing Poetry – A Griever’s FriendSeven 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 expresse

TELL ME NOW: Long-distance words that matter at the end of life

May 16th, 2023 43m 21s

TELL ME NOWLong-distance words that matter at the end of life 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 ha

Viewing Grief Through a Holiday Lens

Dec 21st, 2022 46m 21s

Viewing Grief Through a Holiday LensFollowing 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 disco

Holiday Grief

Dec 6th, 2022 37m 25s

Jennifer Thom entered into the funeral profession as a result of a personal family tragedy. It drove her to consider the importance of communicating honestly about death, dying and grief.For two decades, she has helped hundreds of families in t

My Brother was Murdered: A Journey Toward Forgiveness

Sep 1st, 2022 45m 8s

In this podcast, Anette Stanwick openly shares her personal grief journey following the murder of her brother. Listen to her powerful story and she moves from deep sadness and anger towards peace and forgiveness.You will be deeply touched by th

Infant Death… Times Three: One father’s story of the minutes he shared

Jul 19th, 2022 42m 52s

Infant Death… Times ThreeOne father’s story of the minutes he sharedJohn and his wife, Susan, were expecting triplets. The prospect of raising three children simultaneously was part of their everyday conversation and future dreams.Then complica

How My Daughter’s Death Changed Me

Jul 7th, 2022 44m 10s

How My Daughter’s Death Changed MeThe 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

I Am the Resurrection… A story of deep loss, living hope and a life changed

Apr 16th, 2022 44m 48s

Jordan was married for 12 days. Then tragedy struck. He died in a workplace accident.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 g

The Butterfly Years: Journey Through Grief Toward Hope

Apr 2nd, 2022 33m 7s

Katty Douraghty joins me for a fascinating interview, reflecting upon her grief journey. In 2011, Katty's mother, father and step-mother all died within a 4-month period.It was following her mom’s death that she experienced something unusual,

Terry Died by Suicide: One Mom's Story of the Years That Followed

Mar 19th, 2022 43m 25s

Terry died by suicide at the young age of 29. His mom, Barbara, reflects upon her journey and shares her wisdom about the type of grief she experienced following the suicide. Barbara will share her story and tell us how she continues to honour

Love for a Big Sister: Still strong, even in the missing

Feb 24th, 2022 23m 38s

Love for a Big SisterStill strong, even in the missingHayden 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

Widowed at age 47, Reg Harbeck reflects upon his grief journey ten years later.

Feb 10th, 2022 38m 3s

Widowed at age 47, Reg Harbeck reflects upon his grief journey ten years later. 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 hi

Two Important Questions About Dementia: 7 caregivers share their answers and lived experience

Jan 25th, 2022 43m 44s

Two Important Questions About Dementia7 caregivers share their answers and lived experienceJanuary 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

The Voice of Retirement: Is it really about finishing?

Jan 11th, 2022 47m 31s

For some, retirement can be filled with loss and uncertainty. We are excited at first, but then purpose and meaning comes streaming into our lives as the days unfold. Rev. Ed Skutshek, past president of Canadian Association of Lutheran Congreg

Home for the Holidays: What that means for refugees from Afghanistan

Dec 18th, 2021 34m 29s

Rona is from Afghanistan. She is a newcomer to Canada. She openly shares her story about her experience. Some call this holiday season “the happiest time of the year.” But what’s it like to be separated from loved ones who are still back in you