Redefining Grief with Herdyne Mercier, LCSW

Episode Notes

In today’s episode of the Redefining Grief podcast, we have Paul Mompremier with us who walks us through his struggles of growing up with a father that hasn’t always been the most supportive. He also talks about his books and tells us his key mantra in life.

Paul is an author, a model, and truly an intellectually inspiring person. He talks about his past experiences in the podcast and also sheds light on how this will a...

Do you miss or wish you had a relationship with your father? Do you find it emotionally draining to even process the emotions of thinking about your absent father? In today's episode, Herdyne has a real open and honest chat with Jay Cameron. Jay shares his emotional truth about his father that shook him emotionally for years and then he said enough was enough. Jay also shares how dealing with the pain was the key to healing. 

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With a longstanding history of taking brands and businesses to the next level of success, Gerald’s leadership, innovation, and business acumen leave only two words to describe him: Empire Builder. Today he’s building a family empire that includes several multi-unit real estate holdings, a transportation company, brand management division, and now transformation arm via his speaking, coaching programs, and new book, Don’t Just Sta...

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Do you find yourself feeling lost, hopeless, discourage, and simply point questioning God? In today's episode, Herdyne has a raw and honest heart to heal chat with Darren Bennett. Darren is the brother to the amazing Sheriff's Deputy Shannon Bennett. They are honoring his life in a loving chat about love, forgiveness, and hope. Darren teaches us the power of how turning toward Christ ...

Have you ever questioned when will you get married? Do you find yourself in a cycle of back-to-back family or friends death? In this episode, Herdyne and Faith have a genuine heart to heal chat about her journey of grief. 

Faith Dickens is a certified counselor, author, speaker, and Chief Executive Officer of Live Again Counseling Services. Live Again Counseling Services was created to assist people in processing grief, pain, trauma...

In today's heart to heal chat, Herdyne and Trina have an open dialogue about sometimes healing requires you to say good-bye to the dream of what was supposed to be the dream of having a relationship with a mother who might be ready to love, support, and care for you in an emotional matter. 

Trina Casey is the creator of this real-life books publishing•certified family trauma professional•cbt coach•children’s book author•EQ based...

If you’re a parent, then you aware the parenting is not easy. You know that parenting takes work. As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. What happens to those dreams when you learn that your child was murdered? What does healing look like for you? You might even think can your heartache have purpose. Join us as Sybrina Fulton speak from her heart of going from heartbreak to social change. 

After the death of her ...

Do you feel like a victim? Do you feel like things are not going your way? You find yourself saying life is hard? In this episode, Herdyne talks to Kara Vaval talk about her journey from heartbreak to evolution to becoming her best self. 

Kara Vaval is the President and founder of Vaval Law, formerly the Vaval Injury Law Group. Kara practices mainly in the areas of Personal Injury Land Family Law.

Kara is a dedicated attorney and co...

Do you find yourself stuck in your grief story? Are you asking, "Why me?". Can a shift in perspective have you look at grief differently? In today's episode, Herdyne has a heart-to-heal wisdom chat with Tanya King. 

Tanya believes with persistence, dedication, and passion Tanya joined the direct selling world and reached the top in record time. Tanya grew up seeing first-hand what it meant to work hard and selflessly. He...

Pain is not Permanent

For many people, the pain of our past has a way of crippling our future. In this episode I talk to a young lady who was determined to change her story. Samantha Jean Washington is a trauma-informed personal and group trainer. She is the founder of Mended Fitness, the training that heals. She provides a safe space for trauma survivors to train their bodies and their minds to break free from their past and live t...

Are you missing your mother? Mother’s Day is coming up and it can be a hard time for those children missing their mothers. In today’s episode, Jeri-Lyn Wash will have an honest chat about her grief journey and the beauty it birth.  

Jeri-Lyn Wash is a mother, a sister, a leader, and a mentor to many. She was born in Gary Indiana and moved to Fort Lauderdale FL when she was only 13 years old. Jeri has two wonderful children. Jeri s...

Have you ever made a decision you had a hard time overcoming or forgetting? Have you ever had a secret you feared others would judge you for making? That decision left you feeling alone and isolated. You might have even felted judged by those you loved.

In today's podcast episode, Herdyne has a heart to heal conversation about the powers of turning your beauty into ashes with Latoya Mathews.

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Your grief experience may have started with a nightmare becoming a reality. What do you do in those moments? On today’s episode Herdyne speakes with Tatiana Fortune who experienced great loss and found a way to overcome. 

Tatiana Fortune, MSW is the founding Senior Center Director of the Golden Gate Senior Center. Under her leadership, the center was established as the 2nd Senior Center in Collier County. In her role, she oversees t...

Do you want to support someone who is grieving? Do you sometime worry whether or not you will say the wrong words? In this episode, Herdyne will be sharing 3 tips on what support looks like as well as what actions tips and statements you can make to help. 

The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialis...

Do you remember your first hearbreak? When was the last time you spoke about it? In today's episode, Herdyne and her best friend Izmane talk about the first time their hearts broke together. It's their personal experince about the day their best friend died. They will honor Sha-Sha life in this episode as well as talk about the days after many years of not discussing it. 

Are you having a hard time finding peace during your grief journey? Altough grief is a nornal reaction to any loss. Grief is still messy. Today's episode is packed with so many wisdom tools. Join me in learning the importance of finding peace. 

The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and empower grievers and those who are supporting grievers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Specialist, Herdy...

What do we all have in common in regards to dealing with the conoavirus. All our lives and what we thought was normal has been changed. This uncertainty maybe causing us to experience an emotional roller coaster of grief. This is causing us to really examine our emotions on a much deeper level. In this episode, you will learn healthy ways on how to cope during these times. 

The Redefining Grief Podcast is designed to educate and em...

This episode Herdyne Mercier, LCSW will introduce to you the fifth anchor she believes will be the foundation of Redefining Grief. This Restoration Anchor will definitely help you realize that redefining grief is a pivotal anchor in helping you understand that grief is a normal and natural reaction to any loss. The purpose for this podcast is to address the ways people grieve as well as how you can support grievers.

The Redefining...

This is my truth. I question God. "Why me?", "Why now?", "Are you even listening?" I felt like he was not listening to my prayer requests. My faith took a hit and my emotions spiriual out of control. Fear, doubt, worry, and hopelessness took the place of faith. Those were some hard times. I am happy to to report. I tapped back in to my faith anchor and life is much better, not easy but better.  I pray this e...