The Selfish Griever
A podcast for grieving parents looking for spiritual support on their grief journey as they find their purpose after loss. We are a community for grievers, discussing all aspects of the grief journey, connecting with your deceased child and Spirituality. The host, Whitney Samorano, has been a grieving mom since June 2020 when her first-born twin son Orion died in an accident when he was two years old. You will hear interviews with grievers on similar paths and experts in Spirituality. Connect with us on IG @theselfishgriever & www.theselfishgriever.com
Episodes
November 17, 2023 • 62 mins
Grieving takes so much energy, and sometimes even when we want a break we can't find a way to stop our brains from running a million miles. I remember when I couldn't sleep at night, or would finally manage to fall asleep only to wake with my mind thinking about Orion and the devastation I felt at his death.
Today's guest, Kenna Cox, is a certified yoga instructor sharing a yoga technique that most haven't heard of Yoga Nidra, whic...
Today's guest, Kenna Cox, is a certified yoga instructor sharing a yoga technique that most haven't heard of Yoga Nidra, whic...
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November 15, 2023 • 27 mins
Being Spiritual, knowing your child is still with you in Spirit helps but it doesn't replace the feeling of holding them in your arms and the absence seems stronger over the holidays. Whitney shares ways that she honors Orion during the holidays, in ways you might not have thought of, and why it's important to her to do so.
If you are doing acts in honor of your child during the holiday season and are sharing them on Instagram, ple...
If you are doing acts in honor of your child during the holiday season and are sharing them on Instagram, ple...
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November 10, 2023 • 60 mins
If you have never heard of breathwork then this episode is for you. Whitney shares how she was first introduced to breathwork in an unexpected setting that did lead to a beautiful mystical experience but also caused some distress to her nervous system. Today's guest, Greg Moran, explains that there are different techniques to breathwork and he uses a more gentle approach so as not to cause the "fight or flight" response to the nerv...
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November 8, 2023 • 19 mins
The holiday season is here and its a hard time of year for grieving parents. Whether its the first holiday season without your child or the 20th, their absence is always noticed. Whitney wants to remind you of something that can be so simple but it absolutely important: Self-Care.
Self-care doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, but it can make a difference in how you move through the holiday season carrying your grief.
For s...
Self-care doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, but it can make a difference in how you move through the holiday season carrying your grief.
For s...
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November 6, 2023 • 10 mins
Alex Suriano works to support grieving women after her son Phillip died at one month old. She has brought together 21 other grief support providers to contribute free resources you can download to support you on your grief journey, including a guide I created "How to Handle The Holidays While Grieving" and a "Guided Meditation For Connecting With Deceased Loved Ones" by Dr. Lenore Matthews who has been a guest on this podcast.
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November 3, 2023 • 66 mins
If you have been receiving messages from your deceased loved one but dismissing them because you think "I'm not a medium I can't be speaking with people on the Other Side," you might be surprised to learn communication with the Other Side isn't reserved only for mediums.
Dr. Lenore Matthew has been using her background in social work to study grief and the effects of mediumship and afterlife communication since her husband Bruno di...
Dr. Lenore Matthew has been using her background in social work to study grief and the effects of mediumship and afterlife communication since her husband Bruno di...
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November 1, 2023 • 26 mins
We all have ideas of how a grief journey should go, the consensus being that the grief gets smaller, easier to carry, as time goes on. In the beginning when everything feels so overwhelming and hopeless, we set our sights on working towards the day that we can make it through without breaking down in tears.
But have we considered the ways our sadness and tears are helping us? Whitney shares in today’s episode that she hasn’t been gi...
But have we considered the ways our sadness and tears are helping us? Whitney shares in today’s episode that she hasn’t been gi...
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October 28, 2023 • 64 mins
After Vanessa's son died unexpectedly from an unexplained illness she found herself struggling to understand how this could happen. She used her experience as a nutritional coach to heal the grief in her mind, body and spirit and wrote a book about her first year after her son's death, Love Untethered. She has since become a certified grief coach and works with her clients to help them heal holistically.
She shares her perspective ...
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October 25, 2023 • 23 mins
Since Orion's death Whitney has been asking herself, "who am I?" This drive to know the answer, to find a way to keep living her life now after traumatic loss and devastating changes, has taken her down a lot of paths and she is realizing now it's not just about whether you can recognize who you are, what truly makes you happy, but also can you embrace it no matter the self-judgment and fear?
The best part of seeking the answer to ...
The best part of seeking the answer to ...
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October 20, 2023 • 62 mins
It's hard to imagine that souls are ageless when your child has died before you even got to meet them. But today's guest, Fiona, has no doubt that her daughter who was stillborn is still around her and older than a newborn. She shares the incredible telepathic connection that she shares with her daughter now as her daily guide, which started with Fiona building through the Sign Game which any parent can play with their child on the...
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October 18, 2023 • 23 mins
Whitney always dreamed of being a mom. She knew she was going to be the best mom, keeping her kids safe and raising them to be amazing people. Until one night the unexpected happened and her twin son Orion died in an accident. Whitney started to ask herself, “Was this my fault?”
Are you a huge fan of the show? Just 20 patrons sponsoring $4.99/month can cover our monthly production costs. Will you join this circle of support? Your ge...
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October 13, 2023 • 57 mins
A grieving father navigates the heartbreaking loss of his daughter, finding solace and strength through the support of his Jewish community and traditions in the ongoing journey of mourning, while embracing the power of memories to keep her spirit alive.
Michael Liben is also the host of the podcast Bereaved But Still Me.
Click Here to listen to Whitney's interview on his podcast.
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Michael Liben is also the host of the podcast Bereaved But Still Me.
Click Here to listen to Whitney's interview on his podcast.
Click Here to watch the full episode on YouTube.
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October 11, 2023 • 23 mins
“Secondary loss” has become a common term in the grief community to refer to all the other things that change in addition to your loved one not being physically here anymore. A frequent secondary loss is of friends and family who disappear from your life. But what about if you're the one who decides to end the relationship?
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October 6, 2023 • 62 mins
Whitney had never been to therapy before Orion died. She felt overwhelmed trying to learn who she should talk to and where to find them, and ended up working with some of the wrong therapists before she found the right ones. Whitney asked her grief counselor to share what are some signs you should be considering therapy, what kind of therapies are there and how to know if your therapist is a good fit. We hope you enjoy and that thi...
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October 4, 2023 • 26 mins
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October 3, 2023 • 6 mins
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Season 2 starts tomorrow and I am so excited to finally share all the episodes that I have been working on during the break. Please click here to leave a review and let me know if you like the new episodes.
Season 2 starts tomorrow and I am so excited to finally share all the episodes that I have been working on during the break. Please click here to leave a review and let me know if you like the new episodes.
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June 30, 2023 • 18 mins
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Do you know who you are? Have you been questioning that more since the passing of your child? Is there an "old you" that you miss? And maybe most important...
Do you know who you are? Have you been questioning that more since the passing of your child? Is there an "old you" that you miss? And maybe most important...
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June 28, 2023 • 29 mins
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If you've been on the fence about mediation, or convinced yourself that its too hard, then today's episode is for you. Whitney shares 3 common misconceptio...
If you've been on the fence about mediation, or convinced yourself that its too hard, then today's episode is for you. Whitney shares 3 common misconceptio...
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June 23, 2023 • 53 mins
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How aware are you of your own personality traits? Have you considered how those might be impacting the way that you grieve? What if more self-awareness cou...
How aware are you of your own personality traits? Have you considered how those might be impacting the way that you grieve? What if more self-awareness cou...
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June 21, 2023 • 24 mins
**I'm not going to say trigger warning, because honestly thats every episode on this podcast. But today's episode is highly emotional, so please don't listen until you're in a safe space. This episode will always be here, so you can skip it and come back if necessary.
Today marks the third year without Orion here to hug. Whitney shares a part of her grief journey that she doesn't see mentioned often, especially since it is somethin...
Today marks the third year without Orion here to hug. Whitney shares a part of her grief journey that she doesn't see mentioned often, especially since it is somethin...
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