Parentless Podcast
Introducing Parentless Podcast hosted by Stephanie Releford, a show dedicated to helping individuals navigate the grief and challenges that come with losing a parent. Stephanie herself has experienced the loss of both parents by the age of 30, and she uses her own personal experiences to help others who are going through a similar journey. Through her podcast, Stephanie interviews individuals who have lost a parent, providing a platform for open and honest conversations about the different aspects of grief and coping with loss. With over 50 episodes, Parentless Podcast is a valuable resource for anyone who has lost a parent or knows someone who has. Parentless Podcast is part of the Back Home Media network, where you can find a variety of other shows that provide support and insight for individuals dealing with challenging life circumstances. If you want to show your support for Stephanie and Parentless Podcast, visit patreon.com/parentlesspodcast. Your contribution will help ensure that Stephanie can continue to provide a valuable resource for those who are struggling with the loss of a parent. So tune in to Parentless Podcast today and join Stephanie on a journey of healing and growth.
Episodes
November 20, 2023 • 44 mins
Parentless Podcast Episode 76: "Grief Refuge: Soul Work"
Guest: Reid Peterson, Founder of Grief Refuge
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Reid Peterson, who has turned the profound loss of his father and stepfather into a pathway of support for others. As the founder of Grief Refuge, Reid shares his journey through sorrow and how it led him to create a sanctuary for those navigating the complexities of grief.What You'll Lea...
Guest: Reid Peterson, Founder of Grief Refuge
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Reid Peterson, who has turned the profound loss of his father and stepfather into a pathway of support for others. As the founder of Grief Refuge, Reid shares his journey through sorrow and how it led him to create a sanctuary for those navigating the complexities of grief.What You'll Lea...
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June 19, 2023 • 7 mins
BONUS
Life Jacket Ep, Messages to Dad 2023
Thank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages.
This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
Voicemail...
Life Jacket Ep, Messages to Dad 2023
Thank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages.
This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
Voicemail...
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June 5, 2023 • 66 mins
75, It's Just You and Me Now, Kid
Bryna Talamantez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Texas. She has dealt with death and grief from a young age. Being that she was so young, she didn't realize that anything was out of the ordinary about her life. She spent a lot of time in hopsitals as her dad received care over the years, witnessed her mom giving him CPR, and experienced several instances of other people pickin...
Bryna Talamantez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Texas. She has dealt with death and grief from a young age. Being that she was so young, she didn't realize that anything was out of the ordinary about her life. She spent a lot of time in hopsitals as her dad received care over the years, witnessed her mom giving him CPR, and experienced several instances of other people pickin...
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May 18, 2023 • 13 mins
BONUS
Life Jacket Ep, Messages to Mom 2023
Thank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages.
This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
Voicemail...
Life Jacket Ep, Messages to Mom 2023
Thank you to everyone that participated in this project! This was NOT easy and I appreciate your willingness to share these messages.
This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
Voicemail...
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May 3, 2023 • 40 mins
74, Pastor Russ
Emma's dad, Russell, a band-bus driving, blues harmonica playing farmer, died from a heart attack when she was 20. He was a young 46, very active, and his death was extremly unexpected.
Emma and her family found out after his death that his consumption of energy drinks affected his blood, which then affected his heart.
We discuss complicated grief, having friends in "the club", and the lasting effects of experiencin...
Emma's dad, Russell, a band-bus driving, blues harmonica playing farmer, died from a heart attack when she was 20. He was a young 46, very active, and his death was extremly unexpected.
Emma and her family found out after his death that his consumption of energy drinks affected his blood, which then affected his heart.
We discuss complicated grief, having friends in "the club", and the lasting effects of experiencin...
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April 9, 2023 • 33 mins
73, Copenhagen Snuff
Valerie's dad died from an overdose when she was 14. Her parents were divorced and she had just been dropped off from a visit with her dad not long before she got the call, finding the police on the other end of the phone instead of her father.
Valerie spent years battling addiction following the loss of her father. She has traveled a rough path, but counts her blessings today as she celebrates 3+ years of sobri...
Valerie's dad died from an overdose when she was 14. Her parents were divorced and she had just been dropped off from a visit with her dad not long before she got the call, finding the police on the other end of the phone instead of her father.
Valerie spent years battling addiction following the loss of her father. She has traveled a rough path, but counts her blessings today as she celebrates 3+ years of sobri...
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March 1, 2023 • 73 mins
72, I Mother Myself
Melissa is a licensed mental health counselor and is on a mission to help others. Melissa's mother, Julie, passed away in October 2010 from ocular melanoma, something which the family knew she had beaten previously, and they didn't expect to come back.
Melissa discusses how her releationship with her mother changed from that of parent/child to patient/caregiver. Melissa was there for her mother and is appreciativ...
Melissa is a licensed mental health counselor and is on a mission to help others. Melissa's mother, Julie, passed away in October 2010 from ocular melanoma, something which the family knew she had beaten previously, and they didn't expect to come back.
Melissa discusses how her releationship with her mother changed from that of parent/child to patient/caregiver. Melissa was there for her mother and is appreciativ...
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February 12, 2023 • 74 mins
71, Widows Aren't Invited Out on Saturday Nights
Susan Kendal comes to us from Canada.She has experienced many deaths in her own family in a short amount of time. Susan's father suffered from heart disease for over 10 years. He was then diagnosed with chronic lymphoma, but was often unable to receive the needed treatments and medications due to his heart disease. Susan's husband passed away in 2014 while she was helping her father a...
Susan Kendal comes to us from Canada.She has experienced many deaths in her own family in a short amount of time. Susan's father suffered from heart disease for over 10 years. He was then diagnosed with chronic lymphoma, but was often unable to receive the needed treatments and medications due to his heart disease. Susan's husband passed away in 2014 while she was helping her father a...
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December 2, 2022 • 57 mins
70, Just Tell Joe
Elizabeth "Liz" Entin shares about the loss of her father, Richard. She lost him later in his life several months after a stroke, but it was still a shock when he died. Liz's life did a complete 180 in some aspects, as she started to explore exactly what happens after we die.
Liz hosts her own podcast and has written a book based on her experiences of her exploration into the afterlife so far. Liz shares about her...
Elizabeth "Liz" Entin shares about the loss of her father, Richard. She lost him later in his life several months after a stroke, but it was still a shock when he died. Liz's life did a complete 180 in some aspects, as she started to explore exactly what happens after we die.
Liz hosts her own podcast and has written a book based on her experiences of her exploration into the afterlife so far. Liz shares about her...
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November 16, 2022 • 69 mins
69, I Did the Best I Could
As an only child who was born on her dad's 40th birthday, Dani spent 9 years with her best friend. Dani fondly recalls her dad, Bob, pulling her out of Kindergarten to watch track practice for the Indianapolis 500. Now, the race is a family staple and Dani looks forward to gathering with her uncles each May to watch.
After Bob passed, Dani had 3 more years with her mom, Linda. They spent most of those y...
As an only child who was born on her dad's 40th birthday, Dani spent 9 years with her best friend. Dani fondly recalls her dad, Bob, pulling her out of Kindergarten to watch track practice for the Indianapolis 500. Now, the race is a family staple and Dani looks forward to gathering with her uncles each May to watch.
After Bob passed, Dani had 3 more years with her mom, Linda. They spent most of those y...
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November 6, 2022 • 76 mins
68, It Feels Like He's in the Room
Griever. Son. Fatherless. Motherless. Husband. Coach. Optimist. Counselor
David Pope hails from London. David's not afraid to share his tips as both a griever and a grief counselor. David is also not afraid to show us his most vulnerable self, which embodies his passion for others in their grief journeys.
David explores being Parentless as he discusses his mother and father and the impact they h...
Griever. Son. Fatherless. Motherless. Husband. Coach. Optimist. Counselor
David Pope hails from London. David's not afraid to share his tips as both a griever and a grief counselor. David is also not afraid to show us his most vulnerable self, which embodies his passion for others in their grief journeys.
David explores being Parentless as he discusses his mother and father and the impact they h...
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August 27, 2022 • 67 mins
67, My Twin Flame
Jordyn Hakes, host of The Horny Housewife Podcast, shares her precious mom, Tami, with us. Tami passed away in her sleep when she was 57 and Jordyn was 30. Jordyn describes her mom as a Charismatic Christian and a Christian version of herself. Tami was a badass mom and loved listening to Kiss and Tom Petty.
Jordyn grew up in Texas, and now lives on the West coast. She speaks of the shift in the relationship with he...
Jordyn Hakes, host of The Horny Housewife Podcast, shares her precious mom, Tami, with us. Tami passed away in her sleep when she was 57 and Jordyn was 30. Jordyn describes her mom as a Charismatic Christian and a Christian version of herself. Tami was a badass mom and loved listening to Kiss and Tom Petty.
Jordyn grew up in Texas, and now lives on the West coast. She speaks of the shift in the relationship with he...
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August 15, 2022 • 52 mins
66, They Called Her Mama Cass
Janet's mom died the day Janet graduated high school. If that doesn't set the tone for your life, followed directly by some shitty treatment by your remaining family which heavily impacts your future, I'm not sure what does.
Janet lives in Canada and is a "badass boss lady" just like her mama, Cass. She is proud to be a public servant. Janet has come a long way from the 18 year old girl whose life blew ...
Janet's mom died the day Janet graduated high school. If that doesn't set the tone for your life, followed directly by some shitty treatment by your remaining family which heavily impacts your future, I'm not sure what does.
Janet lives in Canada and is a "badass boss lady" just like her mama, Cass. She is proud to be a public servant. Janet has come a long way from the 18 year old girl whose life blew ...
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June 14, 2022 • 62 mins
65, Thank God for Jesus Christ
Thank God for Jesus Christ. Those were Deborah Ann Mays' last words. Her daughter, Andrea Powell, will never forget hearing her mother speak those words. Andrea shares those memories with us, along with the everlasting impression that Deborah Ann left on the earth and those that knew her.
Andrea grew up being the only girl amongst her brothers, so the bond between mother and daughter was close. Andrea...
Thank God for Jesus Christ. Those were Deborah Ann Mays' last words. Her daughter, Andrea Powell, will never forget hearing her mother speak those words. Andrea shares those memories with us, along with the everlasting impression that Deborah Ann left on the earth and those that knew her.
Andrea grew up being the only girl amongst her brothers, so the bond between mother and daughter was close. Andrea...
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June 1, 2022 • 66 mins
64, Grieving Is Breathing
If you've listened to more than one episode in the last several months, you have heard me talking about Tim and his great idea. You know. The one where he wants to raise enough money to help put at least one person through therapy for one year. That's right. We have arrived. It's time for you to meet Tim Harris. Generally I have a lot of words to insert here, but Tim tells it best as he shares about his be...
If you've listened to more than one episode in the last several months, you have heard me talking about Tim and his great idea. You know. The one where he wants to raise enough money to help put at least one person through therapy for one year. That's right. We have arrived. It's time for you to meet Tim Harris. Generally I have a lot of words to insert here, but Tim tells it best as he shares about his be...
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May 18, 2022 • 28 mins
63, Patience Is a Virtue
Kyndra Crump often finds herself making jokes - she's more of the laugh instead of cry type. She comes to us from Atlanta. She has worked on building herself as a comedian and she hosts The Kyndra Crump Show. Kyndra is currently earning her PhD in Child Psychology.
Kyndra and her father, Trupiedo Crump, did not always have a smooth relationship, and Kyndra has not had a chance to grieve the loss of her fath...
Kyndra Crump often finds herself making jokes - she's more of the laugh instead of cry type. She comes to us from Atlanta. She has worked on building herself as a comedian and she hosts The Kyndra Crump Show. Kyndra is currently earning her PhD in Child Psychology.
Kyndra and her father, Trupiedo Crump, did not always have a smooth relationship, and Kyndra has not had a chance to grieve the loss of her fath...
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April 27, 2022 • 58 mins
62, Clemmie and the Octopus of Grief
December in Thailand. Christmas. Family and friends brought together for a holiday at the beach. The last Christmas before everything would change unexpectedly the next day.
Clemmie Clough, 31, recalls her mother saying, "remember to take the cushions inside," when they saw something strange happening with the sea. Clemmie was 13. She was swept away, along with her mother, sister, and others who...
December in Thailand. Christmas. Family and friends brought together for a holiday at the beach. The last Christmas before everything would change unexpectedly the next day.
Clemmie Clough, 31, recalls her mother saying, "remember to take the cushions inside," when they saw something strange happening with the sea. Clemmie was 13. She was swept away, along with her mother, sister, and others who...
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April 11, 2022 • 56 mins
61, Homicide Loss - LVM ADVNTGE
Don't let the LOSS take over your MIND, use it to your ADVNTGE.
Rebecca Benny was 17 and in high school the day she had to gather her friends and tell them her mom had been killed. She was closer to her father than her mother at the time, and she has been left with the task of figuring out her complicated relationship with her mother now as a motherless daughter. Besides gathering her friends that day...
Don't let the LOSS take over your MIND, use it to your ADVNTGE.
Rebecca Benny was 17 and in high school the day she had to gather her friends and tell them her mom had been killed. She was closer to her father than her mother at the time, and she has been left with the task of figuring out her complicated relationship with her mother now as a motherless daughter. Besides gathering her friends that day...
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March 5, 2022 • 59 mins
60, One Nine Three
Danielle Remigio has not only shown up for herself, but her younger sister and a larger extended family. She hasn't only shown up once, twice, but three times, and each of these times she has written and given her person's eulogy. Danielle is one of many, but shouldered a lot of the loss in her family over the last several years, and presenting the eulogies was just a portion of how she supported her family.
Danie...
Danielle Remigio has not only shown up for herself, but her younger sister and a larger extended family. She hasn't only shown up once, twice, but three times, and each of these times she has written and given her person's eulogy. Danielle is one of many, but shouldered a lot of the loss in her family over the last several years, and presenting the eulogies was just a portion of how she supported her family.
Danie...
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February 17, 2022 • 60 mins
59, They Called Her Winnie
Mershon Niesner lost her mother when she was 8 years old. Her mom, Winnifred, was 34. Mershon and her father made a go of it living on their own. It was 1954 and you didn't hardly see a single father raising a daughter. But Mershon's dad made it work for the both of them.
Coming to us at a young 76 years old, Mershon has the honor of being the person with the most grief experience in the history of Parentl...
Mershon Niesner lost her mother when she was 8 years old. Her mom, Winnifred, was 34. Mershon and her father made a go of it living on their own. It was 1954 and you didn't hardly see a single father raising a daughter. But Mershon's dad made it work for the both of them.
Coming to us at a young 76 years old, Mershon has the honor of being the person with the most grief experience in the history of Parentl...
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