Debbie Miller

Musician and naturopathic physician Debbie Miller shares wisdom about coping during high stress moments.  Laughter really is the best medicine... Find Dr. Debbie Miller at: soundmindmedicine.com Find Debbie's music at: thedebbiemiller.com Theme music for the series is by Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Musician and naturopathic physician Debbie Miller shares wisdom about coping during high stress moments.  Laughter really is the best medicine... Find Dr. Debbie Miller at: <a href="https://www.soundmindmedicine.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">soundmindmedicine.com</a> Find Debbie's music at: <a href="http://thedebbiemiller.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">thedebbiemiller.com</a> Theme music for the series is by Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep24 - Debbie Miller

Monique Salhab

Veterans for Peace lifetime member Monique Salhab talks the military industrial complex, the true costs of war, and how Buddhism can help heal. Music in this episode from the Ball of Wax Quarterly #59.  Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey. Visit Veteransforpeace.org and aboutfaceveterans.org https://ballofwax.bandcamp.com/album/ball-of-wax-59-covers https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Veterans for Peace lifetime member Monique Salhab talks the military industrial complex, the true costs of war, and how Buddhism can help heal. Music in this episode from the Ball of Wax Quarterly #59.  Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey. Visit <a href="veteransforpeace.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Veteransforpeace.org</a> and <a href="aboutfaceveterans.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">aboutfaceveterans.org</a> <a href="https://ballofwax.bandcamp.com/album/ball-of-wax-59-covers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ballofwax.bandcamp.com/album/ball-of-wax-59-covers</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep23 - Monique Salhab

Nathan Ellis

18yo high school senior Nathan Ellis talks about the suicides of many of his peers, the impact it’s had on his life, and the importance of talking about pain and grief instead of bottling up your feelings. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, you are not alone:  1-800 273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Music in this episode by Moon Palace and theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/ https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

18yo high school senior Nathan Ellis talks about the suicides of many of his peers, the impact it’s had on his life, and the importance of talking about pain and grief instead of bottling up your feelings. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, you are not alone:  1-800 273-TALK (8255) or <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/</a> Music in this episode by Moon Palace and theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. <a href="https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep22 - Nathan Ellis

Creator, activist, and educator Amber Flame talks about the sudden death of her mom in 2015, the toll that negative body image takes, and how life transforms with snowballing gifts from grief. Episode music by Moon Palace.  Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/ https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Creator, activist, and educator Amber Flame talks about the sudden death of her mom in 2015, the toll that negative body image takes, and how life transforms with snowballing gifts from grief. Episode music by Moon Palace.  Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. <a href="https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep21 - Amber Flame

Kyle Findley-Meier

Musician Kyle Findley-Meier talks masculinity, femininity, and the changes he went through as he began to finally merge those identities.  One vivid quote is that he "put on a shell, and lugged my melting insides around this plane of existence".  Music in this episode by The Sky Colony: http://www.theskycolonymusic.com/ Theme music for the series is "A Bit of A Hard Time" by Julia Massey. https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Musician Kyle Findley-Meier talks masculinity, femininity, and the changes he went through as he began to finally merge those identities.  One vivid quote is that he "put on a shell, and lugged my melting insides around this plane of existence".  Music in this episode by The Sky Colony: <a href="http://www.theskycolonymusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theskycolonymusic.com/</a> Theme music for the series is "A Bit of A Hard Time" by Julia Massey. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep20 - Kyle Findley-Meier

John Barich

Lutheran Father John Barich talks with Moe about grief and loss, the ivory tower of the seminary, and the joys of a loving community.  This episode title is “Gratitude Opens onto Peace” and it really is true.  Transition music by Carrie Biell.  Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey. Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Lutheran Father John Barich talks with Moe about grief and loss, the ivory tower of the seminary, and the joys of a loving community.  This episode title is “Gratitude Opens onto Peace” and it really is true.  Transition music by Carrie Biell.  Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey. Support Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep19 - Father John Barich

Moe talks endometriosis, pain, the pitfalls of Western medicine, and what makes a beautiful colon with an anonymous friend.  Music in this episode by Allison Preisinger from the Jade EP.  Theme music by Julia Massey. Support Allison Preisinger: https://allisonpreisinger.com/music Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Moe talks endometriosis, pain, the pitfalls of Western medicine, and what makes a beautiful colon with an anonymous friend.  Music in this episode by Allison Preisinger from the Jade EP.  Theme music by Julia Massey. Support Allison Preisinger: <a href="https://allisonpreisinger.com/music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://allisonpreisinger.com/music</a> Support Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep18 - Anonymous

Kendra Toth

Educator and mom Kendra Toth shares how a breast cancer diagnosis transformed her life. Music in this episode by Sera Cahoone. Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey.

Educator and mom Kendra Toth shares how a breast cancer diagnosis transformed her life. Music in this episode by Sera Cahoone. Theme music is “A Bit of a Hard Time” by Julia Massey.

S2 Ep17 - Kendra Toth

We're back at it for Season 2! Host Moe Provencher spends some time filling listeners in on how the off-season has been, and what kinds of conversations about loss and change to expect in upcoming episodes.   Theme music is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

We're back at it for Season 2! Host Moe Provencher spends some time filling listeners in on how the off-season has been, and what kinds of conversations about loss and change to expect in upcoming episodes. Theme music is "<a href="https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Bit of a Hard Time</a>" by Julia Massey. Support Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S2 Ep16 - The Off Season

The final episode of Season One is a retrospective that includes a handful of bonus excerpts from half a dozen guests from the inaugural season. Music in this episode by Sera Cahoone. Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Support Sera Cahoone: https://www.seracahoone.com/ Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

The final episode of Season One is a retrospective that includes a handful of bonus excerpts from half a dozen guests from the inaugural season. Music in this episode by Sera Cahoone. Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Support Sera Cahoone: <a href="https://www.seracahoone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.seracahoone.com/</a> Support Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S1 Ep15 - Retrospective

Join host Moe Provencher every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for conversations with some of her favorite people, as they share stories of loss with each other and examine how grief has transformed their lives. You'll hear laughter, sometimes tears, and always profound intimacy. The grief/relief podcast hopes to normalize conversation around the often painful and taboo topic of grief, to explore how change can be beautiful, and how loss affects our lives in unexpected ways. We want to know - how do different people react to loss in all of its forms? Where do they find hope? How does one survive? These candid discussions provide a positive way to engage about grief, bring each other some support through hard times, and also give us a little fun along the way.

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Janie McDermott

Moe talks with Janie McDermott, who shares her grief of going blind in her early thirties, as a Deaf woman with three young daughters and divorce looming on the horizon. https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc http://thelighthousefortheblindinc.org/ https://www.tactilecommunications.org/ https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/ https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Moe talks with Janie McDermott, who shares her grief of going blind in her early thirties, as a Deaf woman with three young daughters and divorce looming on the horizon. <a href="https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc</a> <a href="http://thelighthousefortheblindinc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thelighthousefortheblindinc.org/</a> <a href="https://www.tactilecommunications.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tactilecommunications.org/</a> <a href="https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S1 Ep08 - Janie McDermott

The second in a two-part series, Moe talks with Molly, Cat, and Carrie Biell about their experiences as young children when their mom went blind.  There are lessons about resilience, the powerful bond that siblings share, and we also manage to use a fart metaphor to discuss the importance of not minimizing one's own suffering.  Music in this episode by Moon Palace.  Theme music is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey.  https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/  https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey  https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/

The second in a two-part series, Moe talks with Molly, Cat, and Carrie Biell about their experiences as young children when their mom went blind.  There are lessons about resilience, the powerful bond that siblings share, and we also manage to use a fart metaphor to discuss the importance of not minimizing one's own suffering. Music in this episode by Moon Palace.  Theme music is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. <a href="https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a> <a href="https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/</a>

S1 Ep09 - The Biell Sisters

Jordan Compton

Moe talks with dancer, photographer, organizer and all-around storyteller Jordan Compton. They explore the mental health dimensions of grief, and specifically how OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) precipitated her loss of a potential career in ballet. https://iocdf.org/ https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/ https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time

Moe talks with dancer, photographer, organizer and all-around storyteller Jordan Compton. They explore the mental health dimensions of grief, and specifically how OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) precipitated her loss of a potential career in ballet. <a href="https://iocdf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://iocdf.org/</a> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/</a> <a href="https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/</a> <a href="https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time</a>

S1 Ep07 - Jordan Compton

Paula Pessotto

Moe talks with LMHC Paula Pessotto about Brazil, existential phenomenology, dancing, and more. Music in this episode by Carrie Biell. Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey.   Support Paula Pessotto:  Psychology Today Support Carrie Biell:  When Your Feet Hit The Stars Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Moe talks with LMHC Paula Pessotto about Brazil, existential phenomenology, dancing, and more. Music in this episode by Carrie Biell. Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Support Paula Pessotto: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ana-paula-pessotto-seattle-wa/324602?preview=1&amp;return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmember.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fhome&amp;_ga=2.268309836.371027385.1555384821-1583332470.1513615961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Psychology Today</a> Support Carrie Biell: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-your-feet-hit-the-stars/301583754" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> When Your Feet Hit The Stars</a> Support Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S1 Ep13 - Paula Pessotto

David Llama

Moe sits down with filmmaker David Llama. They talk grieving the militarization of the US/Mexico border, the difficult realities of walking around the US as a green card carrying Mexican, and small ways to make the world a better place.  Check out David's work at elanimal.tv Theme music is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey  griefreliefpodcast.com instagram.com/thegriefreliefpodcast/

Moe sits down with filmmaker David Llama. They talk grieving the militarization of the US/Mexico border, the difficult realities of walking around the US as a green card carrying Mexican, and small ways to make the world a better place. Check out David's work at <a href="http://elanimal.tv/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">elanimal.tv</a> Theme music is <a href="https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">"A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey</a> <a href="https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">griefreliefpodcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegriefreliefpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/thegriefreliefpodcast/</a>

S1 Ep06 - David Llama

Moe chats with her 84yo uncle Laval about some different ways to experience grief, her new tattoo inspired by a French motto of his, finding the confidence to be ourselves, and the human capacity to learn and grow. Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey.  Music in this episode composed by Sera Cahoone. https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time http://seracahoone.com/ http://griefreliefpodcast.com/

Moe chats with her 84yo uncle Laval about some different ways to experience grief, her new tattoo inspired by a French motto of his, finding the confidence to be ourselves, and the human capacity to learn and grow. Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey.  Music in this episode composed by Sera Cahoone. <a href="https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://juliamassey.bandcamp.com/track/a-bit-of-a-hard-time</a> <a href="http://seracahoone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://seracahoone.com/</a> <a href="http://griefreliefpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://griefreliefpodcast.com/</a>

S1 Ep03 - Laval Provencher

Moe talks with afrose fatima ahmed: poet, poetic tarot reader, and embodied writing coach.  They talk about the sudden death of afrose's sister Afifa, the tangle of emotions that traumatic loss brings, and the incredible poem that came from moving through the grieving process. Music in this episode by Carrie Biell.  Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Read the poem Season's Grievings: https://afrosefatimaahmed.com/2016/07/15/your-grief/  Support afrose and receive poetic gifts at www.patreon.com/afrosefatimaahmed  Support Carrie Biell:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-your-feet-hit-the-stars/301583754  Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Moe talks with afrose fatima ahmed: poet, poetic tarot reader, and embodied writing coach.  They talk about the sudden death of afrose's sister Afifa, the tangle of emotions that traumatic loss brings, and the incredible poem that came from moving through the grieving process. Music in this episode by Carrie Biell.  Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Read the poem Season's Grievings: <a href="https://afrosefatimaahmed.com/2016/07/15/your-grief/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afrosefatimaahmed.com/2016/07/15/your-grief/</a> Support afrose and receive poetic gifts at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/afrosefatimaahmed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/afrosefatimaahmed</a> Support Carrie Biell: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-your-feet-hit-the-stars/301583754" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-your-feet-hit-the-stars/301583754</a> Support Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a>

S1 Ep11 - afrose fatima ahmed

Yva Las Vegass

Moe has a conversation 18 years in the making, with musician and performer of small miracles Yva Las Vegass.  They talk about the grief of racism, smoking crack as relief, music, and the things in between. Buy Yva's album: https://monikerrecordsss.bandcamp.com/album/i-was-born-in-a-place-of-sunshine-and-the-smell-of-ripe-mangoes Theme music is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Support Julia Massey: https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey  https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/

Moe has a conversation 18 years in the making, with musician and performer of small miracles Yva Las Vegass.  They talk about the grief of racism, smoking crack as relief, music, and the things in between. Buy Yva's album: <a href="https://monikerrecordsss.bandcamp.com/album/i-was-born-in-a-place-of-sunshine-and-the-smell-of-ripe-mangoes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://monikerrecordsss.bandcamp.com/album/i-was-born-in-a-place-of-sunshine-and-the-smell-of-ripe-mangoes</a> Theme music is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. Support Julia Massey: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey</a> <a href="https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/</a>

S1 Ep10 - Yva Las Vegass

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