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 [00:56]
Main Topics
- Understanding the Shadows of Grief [01:18]
- Daily Life as a Balancing Act [03:09]
- Finding Light in Small Ways [05:18]
- Practical Tools for Balancing [07:21]
- The Light Within [09:31]
- Closing [11:32]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:56]
Main Topics
- Grief and joy can flow together [02:16]
- Simple acts of self-care [03:51]
- Caring for your spiritual and emotional well-being [04:41]
- Loving act you can do today [05:58]
- Turning acts of self-care into gentle rituals [06:46]
- Journaling prompts to support you [07:50]
- Affirmation [09:32]
- Conclusion [10:02]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:56]
Main Topics
- Beauty and Grace [01:23]
- How beauty shows up [03:22]
- How beauty helps with grief [03:54]
- Soft practices to tune into grace [04:49]
- Sometimes beauty feels far away [08:28]
- Moment of stillness [09:08]
- Conclusion [09:40]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:56]
Main Topics
- What it means to begin again. [01:49]
- Tender barriers to renewal [03:44]
- Six gentle steps to guide you in beginning again [06:11]
- Brief meditation [10:52]
- Conclusion [12:15]
Additional Resources
<...Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:56]
Main Topics
- Spiritual metaphors of the seasons [01:42)
- Autumn and the sacred art of letting go [02:22]
- Winter as a sacred pause [04:15]
- Spring arrives with a whisper [06:28]
- Summer when the earth is alive [08:12]
- Invitations to connect with nature and grief [10:17]
- Conclusion {11:05]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:57]
Main Topics
- The truth about sacred conversations [01:22]
- My story [02:03]
- Trust your intuition [04:46]
- Prepare the space [05:08]
- Questions to ask when the time is right [05:57]
- Dealing with emotions [07:48]
- Practices to support your energy, clarity, and resilience [09:21]
- Closing [10:52]
Additional Resources
03:2803:2Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- How our bodies are triggered by scent [01:41]
- Personal experiences with scent after a loss [02:27]
- How to use scent to support healing [03:49]
- Creating your own healing rituals with scent [05:35]
- Journaling prompt for today [07:27]
- Today's affirmation [08:24]
- Today's poem [08:39]
- Closing [09:25]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- Earth [02:01]
- Water [03:35]
- Fire [05:13]
- Air [06:54]
- Which element resonates with you? [08:28]
- Closing blessing [10:56]
- Conclusion [11:21]
Additional Resources
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://purpose.healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- My personal story after loss [01:27]
- Sacred gifts found in solitude [03:01]
- The fears in solitude [05:50]
- Simple practices to easy into the space [06:30]
- A moment to pause [07:20]
- Recap [08:40]
- Conclusion [09:49]
Additional Resources
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media
- https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- The difference between therapy, grief coaching, and spiritual support
- Our responses to grief
- The role of the therapist
- The role of the grief coach
- The role of the spiritual guide
- Choosing the right kind of support
- Recap
- Conclusion
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- My story [ 01:52]
- The teaching of Religious Science [05:00]
- How grief heightens our intuitive awareness [06:09]
- Grief opens the heart [09:38]
- Conclusion [11:40]
Additional Resources
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media
- https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- My story of letting go [02:12]
- What minimalism means when grieving [03:54]
- A few sacred practices for release personal belongings [06:03]
- Recap [09:01]
Additional Resources
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media
- https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- Emotional bonds between humans and animals [01:32]
- The healing power of animals [02:41]
- Characteristics of different animals to contribute to healing [04:49]
- How to benefit from animals without owning a pet [06:20]
- Conclusion [09:56]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- Jamie's story of 20 years ago [01:20]
- Being honest with children [04:24]
- Hiding our emotions [07:51]
- The need to handle death in our society [09:58]
- Handling anniversaries [12:21]
- Waiting to discard his belongings [14:50]
- Finding support communities [18:35]
- Conclusion [21:34]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- How writing can help process grief [01:38]
- Different types of writing for grief [03:16]
- Developing a regular habit of writing [05:42]
- Notable writers who have written about grief [08:32]
- Summary and Conclusion [09:30]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- Pain x Resistance = Suffering [01:43]
- Pain [02:39]
- Resistance [03:31]
- Suffering [04:20]
- Acceptance and mindfulness [07:57]
- Cognitive-behavioral strategies [08:45]
- Conclusion [10:40]
Additional Resources
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media
- https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- Personal grief vs. ancestral grief [01:50]
- Historical trauma [02:32]
- Transgenerational trauma [03:19]
- Emotional symptoms of ancestral grief [04:05]
- Family dynamics [05:20]
- Cultural symbols and rituals [06:10]
- Questions to ask yourself [06:50]
- Therapeutic practices for healing ancestral grief [07:24]
- The Emotion Code [08:47
- Summary and conclusion [11:04]
Additional R...
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- Research study about complicated grief, COVID-19, and connection to nature [02:06]
- Nature's positive effects on physical health [03:52]
- Biophilia [04:34]
- Getting actively involved in nature [05:23]
- Enjoying nature passively [06:10]
- Practicing mindfulness in nature [06:44]
- Ecotherapy [07:22]
- Challenges to experiencing the healing benefits of nature [08:14]
- Incorporating natu...
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- The significance of rituals [01:40]
- Personal rituals [03:05]
- Community rituals [03:47]
- Cultural traditions [04:26]
- Virtual rituals [05:08]
- Intentions behind rituals [06:17]
- Symbols in rituals [06:50]
- Timing and frequency [07:43]
- Finding new meaning after loss [09:28]
- Conclusion [10:46]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [01:01]
Main Topics
- The role of food during times of loss and grief [01:48]
- Cooking or baking as an outlet when grieving [03:23]
- Comfort foods [04:45]
- Cooking as a way of expressing emotions [05:31]
- Childhood memories [07:28]
- Emotional eating [08:12]
- The dangers of children thinking food is a fix for feelings [09:26]
- Mindful eating [10:11]
- Being mindful when trying to be helpful [11:11]
- Conclus...
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