Coming Back: Conversations On Life After Loss

What if we were just humans doing the human thing? Sarah Nannen and I are talking about listening and being present. Sarah Nannen's book, podcast, and work: https://www.sarahnannen.com/meditation Season 8 of Coming Back premieres January 1, 2020! In the meantime... Enter to win one of three scholarships to Life After Loss Academy by entering your email address here: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Join me for LIVE Grief Support on Patreon December 16: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief G

You’re not supposed to compare your griefs with the griefs of others. But can you compare your griefs to each other? Rachel Whalen and I say YES. Rachel Whalen's work: https://unexpectedfamilyouting.com/ Season 8 of Coming Back premieres January 1, 2020! In the meantime... Enter to win one of three scholarships to Life After Loss Academy by entering your email address here: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Join me for LIVE Grief Support on Patreon December 16: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The

Join me January 1, 2020 for a 12-week online course that will help you feel safe in the world again, say goodbye to “the perfect griever,” and love the person loss has forced you to become. Enroll now: http://shelbyforsythia.thinkific.com/courses/life-after-loss-academy In the meantime... Enter to win one of three scholarships to Life After Loss Academy by entering your email address here: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Join me for LIVE Grief Support on Patreon November 25 and December 16: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss

Artist Joanne Fink lost her husband suddenly to a heart attack in 2011. Of course, he was more than just her husband; Andy was her business partner, IT director, and the person who held down the fort when she went to trade shows and client meetings. This week, we’re talking about the sudden need to take on spousal roles when a partner dies, Joanne’s perspective on sympathy greeting cards, and how to be a creative person… even if you’re not good at it. Plus, I’m sharing the final chapter of my book, Permission to Grieve. Joanne Fink’s work, books, cards, and Caremojis: https://zenspirations.com/ https://whenyoulosesomeone.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Apply for private grief guidance with m

In just three years, Rachel Reichblum lost both of her parents to the SAME TYPE OF BRAIN CANCER. Really… what are the odds? Today we’re talking about living in survival mode vs. thriving mode, why it’s necessary to “shelve spirituality” for a while after loss, and the immense pressure to find purpose and meaning after people we love have died. Plus, I’m talking about the things you do not have permission to do in grief and sharing an excerpt from my new book Permission to Grieve. Rachel Reichblum’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatgoodgrief/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Apply for private grief guidance with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-guidance Subscribe to Coming Back: Ap

Thirteen years ago, Kristine Carlson’s husband was on a routine business trip when he died on a flight. The author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Dr. Richard Carlson was—and still is—remembered in very public ways. This week, Kristine and I are talking about not getting the luxury of saying goodbye, dealing with the fear of being sucked under by sorrow, and the wild, impossible interaction Kristine and her daughters had on a flight years after her husband’s death. Plus, I’m talking about practicing permission to grieve in the real world and reading an excerpt from my new book Permission to Grieve. Kristine Carlson’s work, book, and retreats: https://kristinecarlson.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcrui

One year ago, Kristen Meinzer suddenly lost her job. She was left with questions, grief, and the inevitable identity struggle that job loss produces. Today, we're talking about what to DO in the aftermath of sudden loss (and why Kristen embraces being a do-aholic), the difference between forced gratitude and practiced gratitude, and what Dolly Parton and Pollyanna have to do with grief! Also this week, I'm talking about how we all need permission to take grief into the world after a loss and reading an excerpt from my new book, Permission to Grieve. Kristen Meinzer's work, book, and podcasts: https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Apply for private grief guidance with me:

Her first manic episode and hospitalization in October 2018 absolutely changed the way Emily Washcovick saw herself. Today, she's launching Bipolar Brought Balance to slay the stigma surrounding mental health and add her voice to the growing community of mental health advocates. This week, we're talking about regaining trust in yourself after things fall apart, how it's never the JOB of grieving people to educate the non-grieving, and why it's so, so important to set boundaries that honor your mental health. Also this week, I'm talking about how identity changes in the aftermath of loss and reading an excerpt from my new book, Permission to Grieve. Emily Washcovick's work: https://www.bipolarbroughtbalance.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020

In eight years, Miami Knight lost her dad, her sister, and her son. A serendipitous vision board party plus a continued conversation with god brought her to a place where she actively chose and decided to come back. Today, we're talking about how we can visualize a different reality in the aftermath of loss, how loss of faith is like falling out of love with god, and why Miami is on a mission to end gun violence through Bullets 4 Life. Also this week, I'm talking about what it means to have permission to feel and sharing a passage from my new book Permission to Grieve.  Miami Knight's work: https://miamiknightllc.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Apply for private grief guidance with me: http:

"Soldier on" was Hope Edelman's coping method for the sudden death of her mother until seven years later, a broken engagement brought her mother's death roaring to the surface. Hope started writing her New York Times Bestseller Motherless Daughters as a way to comprehend her loss and connect with other motherless daughters. Today we're talking about how death makes us crave truth and clarity, why it's so important to "add the middle" to our stories, and what other cultures have to teach us about grief and loss. Also this week, I'm reminding you that permission to grieve is a practice and reading an excerpt from my new book Permission to Grieve. Hope Edelman's book, coaching, and Motherelss Daughter retreats: https://hopeedelman.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: h

Colorful death doula Alua Arthur is helping people die better. She founded Going with Grace to educate and hold space for people facing their own deaths... or the death of someone they love. Today, we're talking about what we can learn about our own end-of-life by watching others experience death, what happens when we don't agree with the way someone has chosen to die, and the myriad of ways we can all bring more grace to the room when someone is dying. Also this week, I'm talking about WHY having permission to grieve is so important and sharing an excerpt from my new book Permission to Grieve. Alua Arthur's work: http://www.goingwithgrace.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://com

Sarah Nannen got the worst news of her life on a sunny day in 2014: her husband, Reid, had been killed in a military aviation accident. With four kids in tow, Sarah began walking the unexpected road of widowhood. Today, we're talking about how the reality of death in the military often looks like "compartmentalizing the elephant," how breaking the news of a death to kids is really the first of many conversations, and how faith in the aftermath of loss is more about actively hoping than it is about any religious doctrine. Also this week, I'm sharing the concept of self-abandonment and reading a passage from my new book Permission to Grieve. Sarah Nannen's book, podcast, and work: https://www.sarahnannen.com/meditation Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patre

Writer and kindergarten teacher Rachel Whalen is a mother to many, but has just one living child. After two miscarriages and the unexpected stillbirth of her daughter, Dorothy, Rachel conceived and delivered her daughter Frances. Today, we're talking about the differences between parenting a dead child vs. a living one, what makes grieving parents want to try to conceive again after miscarriage and stillbirth, and the powerful message Rachel has for grieving parents who are pregnant. Also this week, I'm talking about the concept of life-rejection and sharing a passage from my new book Permission to Grieve. Rachel Whalen's work: https://unexpectedfamilyouting.com/ Rachel's piece, "Dear Abby, You got it all wrong.": https://www.instagram.com/p/BybbtScn_S9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE gr

Christina Rasmussen had a master's degree in counseling and psychology, but nothing prepared her for the death of her 35-year-old husband in 2006. One snowy day, after running after the mailman to claim her undelivered mail, she realized that she needed to consciously DECIDE to come back to life after loss. This week, we're talking about her book Second Firsts, why Christina believes devastating loss should be a qualification for anyone leading a support group (it's often not), and why we should all be more selfish in our coming back process. Plus, I'm reading an excerpt from my brand new book, Permission to Grieve, which is live TODAY on Amazon. Christina Rasmussens's books and work: https://christinarasmussen.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreo

As we get older (and our griefs get older), self-compassion is the greatest way to honor our humanity according to Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner of Modern Loss. Modern Loss's work: https://modernloss.com/ Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019! In the meantime... Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at  http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019. Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/ Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/ Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.

After her husband took his own life, Marlie Rowell somehow knew that should would come out the other side. Marlie Rowell's work: http://www.suicidewidowetiquette.com Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019! In the meantime... Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at  http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/ Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/ Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple P

Time itself doesn't heal all, but Richard Pryor believes time made the grief of losing his son easier. Richie Pryor's work: https://richiepryor.com/ Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019! In the meantime... Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at  http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/ Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/ Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://a

After R. Glenn Kelly's son died, his managers and direct reports stopped coming by his office to chat. R. Glenn Kelly's work: https://rglennkelly.com/ Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019! In the meantime... Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at  http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/ Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/ Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https:/

Black trans queer poet J Mase III reads his poem, "Grieving Bill of Rights." J Mase III's work: https://jmaseiii.com/ Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019! In the meantime... Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at  http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Meet Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/ Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/ Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://

Musician Neil Davis talks about how music is like "meditation for your brain!" Neil Davis' work: http://www.neildavismusic.com/music Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019! In the meantime... Enter to win a copy of Modern Loss by Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner and And Then I Got Fired by J Mase III by entering your email address at  http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Giveaway winner will be selected at random from list of all qualifying entries on 9/1/2019. Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 7/29 and Monday 8/26 at 8:00pm Central when you pledge just $1/month or more on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Help me get the word out about my new book by joining the Permission to Grieve Launch Team:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptglaunchteam/ Apply for private grief coaching with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-coaching/ Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https