The Oracle of Light

After the loss of a loved one, we can find that our grief isn't shifting. In this episode, Shauna shares common reasons why your grief may not be shifting and what you can do about it. 

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Losing a child is a loss like no other. And, it is a loss misunderstood by many. On my good days the lingering pain from losing Jack was still there just under the surface. Here is what I know from my nine years of meandering through the inconceivable...

It can be difficult to know what to say when someone has lost a child. It's often easy to believe that our words are more likely to offend than comfort, to make a situation worse rather than better. We may not know what to say, but also know that the worst thing is to say nothing at all.

I recently asked the grieving mothers I have the honor to work with, if there are things people said to them that helped with their loss. that...

After the loss of a child, you won’t ever “just get over it,” but you can move through your loss into a full life filled with meaning and hope. In this episode, Shauna will share the 5 ways that she personally learned to live again after the loss of her son, Jack...

1. Only be around positive people and situations 

2. Figure out what you don't want to do 

3. Everything is Figureoutable 

4. Think about how you'd like to re...

In this episode of The Oracle of Light Podcast, we are joined by Joshua Black, PhD. He is a grief researcher, speaker, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast.

His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. As one of the leading academic experts in grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Dr. Black has directed his efforts on raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon th...

Oftentimes, when someone makes us wrong for something it's because they wouldn't choose it for themselves or they don't understand what you're going through. Fear also plays a huge role when someone makes you wrong for wanting to connect with your child on the other side. Fear of the unknown, fear of even more pain, and a fear that something bad will happen when you do connect. 

What I know for sure is that making t...

Losing a sibling can be a huge loss for a child. How a child reacts to their sibling dying will depend on their age, their personality and understanding, as well as their family situation. In this episode, learn what you can say to children after they have lost sibling. 

Some things you can say to a child are: 

In this episode, we are going to take a look at the 3 reasons why you may not be connecting with your crossed over child and what you can do about it. I know first hand how frustrating it can be to want so desperately to make that connection, but you are not able to. 

The 3 reasons are... 

In this episode you'll meet Tracy Slobodian of Soul Essence Keepsakes. Tracy shares her passion for incorporating your loved one's ashes in her hand made Life Beads. 

“Life Beads were inspired by those I have loved… and still love that have sadly passed on.  In that love and respect, I found inspiration.  I wear my Life Beads and feel the strength and spirit of my loved ones and with that connection, I find peace and joy. A...

One thing I know for sure is that I'm not the same person I was before I lost my son Jack. Something else I've learned is that over time it has gotten easier for me since he's been gone from the physical world. Jack would have been 9 this year and the early years after losing him literally brought me to my knees. In honoring my grief and mourning, I've become a more resilient, loving and stronger version of who I us...

In this episode, I invite you into a sacred space where Maria shares her dedication to revolutionizing the way we think about grief and mourning so that together we create compassionate grief communities worldwide. Through her work, she teaches the keys to healthy mourning so that we may grow through our grief journey with ease and grace. Healthy Mourning is specially designed to teach everyone how to convert their grief to mournin...

Grief is change. It changes our life, our plans, our routines, and most of all it changes us. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that can happen to any of us. But, the feeling of losing ourselves can make it even harder to cope with our loss. In this episode Shauna shares how grief changes us and the myriad of opportunities available to us.

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When you experience deep loss, your heart remembers how things used to be and does not easily give way to the changes it must accept.

And in healing, you come to accept that things have permanently changed, but know what it is possible to peacefully coexist with life’s givens – that include losing a l...

Each New Year brings New Healing, New Peace, and New Hope. In this episode I'm joined by Chelsea Ohlemiller from Happiness, Hope & Harsh realities. In our time together, we discuss ways to have your grief enter into a new phase of hope for the New Year... 

For most, the holidays are referred to as "the most wonderful time of the year." Surviving the holidays when you've lost a loved one is a totally different experience that can seem unimaginable to get through. In this episode, Shauna shares tips for surviving, and even finding new joy and memories throughout the upcoming holiday season. 

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Find comfort in traditions that remind you of your loved one, ...

The heartache from losing a child can be unbearable. The pain and sorrow can often feel like an overwhelming tsunami of emotions. In this episode, Shauna shares tools and ideas to help you navigate your loss, and learn new ways to find relief from your grief. 

You can learn more or schedule a session at www.livealifeyoulove.org or email shauna@livealifeyoulove.org

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As the veil is thinner with the energy of Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to Embrace Your Inner Witch! In this episode, Shauna guides you to step into your most playful, intuitive, divinely feminine and authentic self! Yes, and a little magic too! 

You can learn more or schedule a session at www.livealifeyoulove.org or email shauna@livealifeyoulove.org

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Grief triggers can be best described as sudden reminders that your child or loved one has died that generate powerful emotional responses within you. It can feel overwhelming when your grief gets triggered leaving you wondering what happened and if things will ever get better as you grieve the loss of your loved one. 

In this episode learn what grief triggers are and how you can manage them when they show up. 

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