Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast
I’m Kay Fontana, and have faced profound loss throughout my life, giving me a deep understanding of the pain it brings. My journey began with the loss of my brother to cancer when I was just nine, altering the dynamics of our family as my parents grappled with grief. Later, I experienced the anguish of losing my mother to Alzheimer’s and my father to cancer shortly after his diagnosis. The most heartbreaking of all was the death of my husband and soul mate of 40 years in January 2023 due to multiple health challenges. These losses, including many others - from family and friends to pets - have led me to uncover the secrets of healing and resilience. Drawing from my diverse roles as a firefighter, paramedic, member of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing teams, and a trainer for 9-1-1 dispatchers and hospice volunteers, I have gained valuable insights into grief. As a Life Force Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist, I am here to offer you the wisdom from my experiences. Additionally, apart from exploring the topic of grief, you will discover insights on energy healing, reiki, qigong, meditation, and various alternative methods to foster healing, tranquility, and purpose in your life. Tune in to Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast on Saturdays at 10:00 am to access tools and resources that can aid you in navigating the complex terrain of grief, whether you're dealing with human or pet loss, a divorce, a relocation, retirement, or any other of the 40+ losses life may present. You can also find me at www.HealingOurGrievingHearts.com.
Episodes
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Why Friendships Often Change After Loss [01:53]
- The Secondary Loss No One Talks About [03:35]
- Giving Yourself Permission to Release Expectations [06:08]
- Creating a Circle of Compassionate Connection [08:05]
- A Gentle Invitation to Stay Open [09:59]
- Closing [11:07}
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Grief Feels Isolating [02:37]
- Honoring the Grief Beneath the Grief [05:14]
- Creating a Circle of Support [07:26]
- Finding Peace Within Yourself [09:39]
- Closing [12:20]
Additional Resources
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://purpose.healingourgrievinghearts.com
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media
- https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Beyond the Addiction: Seeing the Whole Person [02:29]
- The Hidden Grief Others Do Not See [05:12]
- Compassion for Them and Compassion for Yourself [08:44]
- Honoring Their Life While Healing Your Own [11:47]
- Closing [13:58]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Avoiding Pain Does Not Make It Disappear [02:38]
- The Healing Power of Feeling Our Emotions [05:23]
- Building Safe Spaces for Your Heart [07:13]
- Courage Is Not the Freedom from Fear [09:01]
- Closing [10:49]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grief Affects More Than Your Heart [02:15]
- D Is for Dopamine [04:34]
- O Is for Oxytocin [06:28]
- S Is for Serotonin [09:11]
- E Is for Endorphins [12:10]
- Bringing Your Daily DOSE Together [14:29]
- Closing [16:54]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- What is Anticipatory Grief? [02:23]
- The Many Emotions Along the Way [04:00]
- Living Between Hope and Acceptance [05:57]
- Caring for Yourself During the Long Goodbye [07:34]
- Love Does Not Wait Until Goodbye [09:33]
- Closing [11:32]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grief Is a Whole-Body Experience [02:26]
- Common Physical Symptoms of Grief [04:32]
- The Nervous System and the Impact of Loss [07:13]
- Listening to What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You [09:00]
- Supporting Your Body Through the Healing Journey [10:40]
- Closing [13:45]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Love Does Not End When a Life Ends [02:01]
- Finding Them in Ordinary Moments [03:43]
- Creating Meaningful Rituals of Connection [05:39]
- Living Their Legacy Through Your Life [07:38]
- Allowing Love to Evolve [09:37]
- Closing [11:35]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grieving the Future You Thought You Had [02:16]
- Learning to Navigate Unfamiliar Territory [04:13]
- Honoring the Love Without Staying Stuck [06:07]
- The Strength You Never Asked to Develop [08:01]
- Creating Meaning in the Life That Remains [09:33]
- Closing [11:37]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Where the Five Stages Came From [02:01]
- Understanding Denial [04:19]
- Understanding Anger and Bargaining [06:12]
- Understanding Depression and Acceptance [09:32]
- Grief Is Not Linear [12:18]
- Closing [13:39]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- The Life You Once Knew Begins to Shift [02:14]
- Grief Changes Relationships [04:42]
- Rediscovering Who You Are [06:45]
- The Spiritual Changes Grief Can Bring [08:59]
- Learning to Live Again [11:03]
- Closing [12:33]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grief Impacts More Than the Heart [02:21]
- What Is Energy Healing? [04:08]
- The Nervous System and Emotional Safety [05:49]
- Reconnecting With Yourself After Loss [07:48]
- Sound Healing and Vibrational Support [09:52]
- Giving Yourself Permission to Heal [11:53]
- Closing [12:51]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Silence Becomes Part of the Journey [01:27]
- Why Some People Avoid the Conversation [03:57]
- Gentle Ways to Open the Door [06:33]
- Caring for Yourself When the Conversation Never Happens [09:39]
- Allowing the Journey to Be Imperfect [12:48]
- Closing [14:55]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- The Many Layers of Loss that Come with Aging [02:34]
- Loneliness and Isolation in later Life [05:33]
- Grief, Health, and Emotional Well-Being [08:12]
- Finding Meaning and Connection After Loss [10:58]
- Supporting the Aging Population with Compassion [13:40]
- Closing [16:14]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- The Invisible Weight of Always Being On [02:09]
- When Your World Becomes Smaller [03:09]
- The Emotional Isolation Beneath the Surface [04:13]
- The Quiet Grief Within Caregiving [06:06]
- The Tension Between Love and Exhaustion [05:49]
- The Disappearance of Personal Space [06:34]
- Finding Small Moments of Return [07:18]
- Allowing Yourself to Receive [08:01]
- Reconnecting with Who You ...
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When “I Love You” Has Nowhere to Land [01:40]
- Love Does Not End, It Transforms [02:57]
- New Ways of Saying “I Love You” [04:16]
- The Sacred Space of Memory and Presence [06:11]
- Learning to Receive Love Again [07:12]
- Trusting the Continuation of Love [08:26]
- Closing [09:19]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grief Does Not Disappear, It Evolves [02:13
- The Unexpected Emotions That Come with Change [03:51]
- Living in the Space Between Who You Were and Who You Are Becoming [05:43]
- Noticing the Quiet Growth Within You [07:27]
- Honoring Who You Are Becoming [09:15]
- Closing [11:21]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- The Waiting and the Slowing Down [03:10]
- The Emotional Landscape Can Shift Quickly [04:38]
- Communication Changes in Subtle but Meaningful Ways [06:18]
- The Physical Changes Can Be Difficult to Witness [07:24]
- You May Question Yourself More Than You Expect [08:29]
- There Are Moments of Grace That No One Talks About [09:25]
- There Is No Perfect Goodbye [10:16]
- After the Final Mo...
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Understanding the Nature of Grief [01:35]
- Understanding the Nature of Depression [02:46]
- Where Grief and Depression Can Overlap [03:55]
- Listening to What Your Heart and Body Are Telling You [05:06]
- Releasing the Need&n...
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics02:38
- The Effort of Holding It Together [02:39]
- When Grief Has No Place to Go [04:13]
- The Body Remembers What the Heart Holds [05:50]
- Allowing Yourself to Be Seen, Even Gently [07:21]
- Resting Without Explaining [08:54]
- You Are Not Meant to Carry This Alone [10:18]
- Closing [11:37]
Additional Resources
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