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 [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Loss Changes What Matters [02:17]
- The Courage to Stop People-Pleasing [05:32]
- No Longer Settling for Relationships That Don't Nourish Us [08:50]
- Rediscovering the Freedom to Choose Differently [13:12]
- Honoring Your Worth While Embracing Who You're Becoming [15:47]
- Closing [18:00]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Loving Someone Doesn't Mean Loving Everything [02:36]
- When Relief and Grief Exist Together [04:39]
- The Guilt of Discovering What You Enjoy [06:44]
- Giving Yourself Permission to Hold Both Truths [08:44]
- Closing [10:49]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When the Past Starts to Feel Like Another Lifetime [02:16]
- Grieving the Person You Used to Be [04:06]
- Memories Aren’t Instructions [05:54]
- Meeting the Woman You Are Now [08:29]
- You Are Still Becoming [10:25]
- Closing [12:41]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When the Life You Knew Is Gone [02:28]
- The Freedom to Stop Living by "Should" [04:43]
- Rediscovering the Person Beneath the Roles[07:00]
- When Freedom and Guilt Show Up Together [09:08]
- Freedom to Create What Comes Next [11:25]
- Closing [15:35]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Simple Tasks Require More Energy [02:16]
- When Your Brain Does Not Seem to Cooperate [04:25]
- When Socializing Feels Different [06:50]
- When Milestones, Traditions, and Ordinary Moments Hurt [09:11]
- When Moving Forward Feels Harder Than Standing Still [11:19]
- Closing [15:31]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Living Again Feels Like Betrayal [02:12]
- Permission to Want Something Again [04:03]
- Your Life Can Hold Grief and Joy Together [06:23]
- Discovering the Direction of Your Next Chapter [08:18]
- Navigating New Horizons: Your Compass for What Comes Next [10:56]
- Closing [13:40]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Survival Has Been Your Full-Time Job [02:51]
- Rediscovering the Woman Beneath the Grief [04:53]
- Giving Yourself Permission to Want More [07:07]
- Creating a Life That Reflects Who You Are Becoming [09:08]
- Following the Compass Toward What Comes Next [11:23]
- Closing [13:21]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When the Future You Imagined Disappears [02:10]
- You Do Not Need the Whole Map [04:19]
- Listening for Your Inner Compass [06:55]
- There Is More Than One Direction Toward Healing [09:35]
- Introducing Navigating New Horizons: The Compass Rose Framework [11:31]
- Closing [14:28]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When “We” Becomes “I” [02:05]
- Grieving the Person You Used to Be [04:16]
- Rediscovering the Woman Who Is Still Here [06:45]
- Moving Forward Without Leaving Love Behind [09:06]
- Giving Yourself Permission to Discover What Comes Next [11:03]
- Closing [13:02]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Ordinary Words Are Not Enough [02:29]
- Reading Poetry as a Healing Practice [04:23]
- Writing What the Heart Wants to Say [06:35]
- Poetry as a Spiritual Practice [09:01]
- Letting Poetry Become Part of Your Healing [11:21]
- Closing [15:31]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Why Friendships Often Change After Loss [01:53]
- The Secondary Loss No One Talks About [03:35]
- Giving Yourself Permission to Release Expectations [06:08]
- Creating a Circle of Compassionate Connection [08:05]
- A Gentle Invitation to Stay Open [09:59]
- Closing [11:07}
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- When Grief Feels Isolating [02:37]
- Honoring the Grief Beneath the Grief [05:14]
- Creating a Circle of Support [07:26]
- Finding Peace Within Yourself [09:39]
- Closing [12:20]
Additional Resources
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/
- https://purpose.healingourgrievinghearts.com
- https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media
- https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Beyond the Addiction: Seeing the Whole Person [02:29]
- The Hidden Grief Others Do Not See [05:12]
- Compassion for Them and Compassion for Yourself [08:44]
- Honoring Their Life While Healing Your Own [11:47]
- Closing [13:58]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Avoiding Pain Does Not Make It Disappear [02:38]
- The Healing Power of Feeling Our Emotions [05:23]
- Building Safe Spaces for Your Heart [07:13]
- Courage Is Not the Freedom from Fear [09:01]
- Closing [10:49]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grief Affects More Than Your Heart [02:15]
- D Is for Dopamine [04:34]
- O Is for Oxytocin [06:28]
- S Is for Serotonin [09:11]
- E Is for Endorphins [12:10]
- Bringing Your Daily DOSE Together [14:29]
- Closing [16:54]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- What is Anticipatory Grief? [02:23]
- The Many Emotions Along the Way [04:00]
- Living Between Hope and Acceptance [05:57]
- Caring for Yourself During the Long Goodbye [07:34]
- Love Does Not Wait Until Goodbye [09:33]
- Closing [11:32]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grief Is a Whole-Body Experience [02:26]
- Common Physical Symptoms of Grief [04:32]
- The Nervous System and the Impact of Loss [07:13]
- Listening to What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You [09:00]
- Supporting Your Body Through the Healing Journey [10:40]
- Closing [13:45]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Love Does Not End When a Life Ends [02:01]
- Finding Them in Ordinary Moments [03:43]
- Creating Meaningful Rituals of Connection [05:39]
- Living Their Legacy Through Your Life [07:38]
- Allowing Love to Evolve [09:37]
- Closing [11:35]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Grieving the Future You Thought You Had [02:16]
- Learning to Navigate Unfamiliar Territory [04:13]
- Honoring the Love Without Staying Stuck [06:07]
- The Strength You Never Asked to Develop [08:01]
- Creating Meaning in the Life That Remains [09:33]
- Closing [11:37]
Additional Resources
Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:53]
Main Topics
- Where the Five Stages Came From [02:01]
- Understanding Denial [04:19]
- Understanding Anger and Bargaining [06:12]
- Understanding Depression and Acceptance [09:32]
- Grief Is Not Linear [12:18]
- Closing [13:39]
Additional Resources
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