Hello Reader, Like you, I know firsthand how hard Thanksgiving can feel when you are grieving. The days leading up to it can be full of pressure, memories, and questions about how you will get through a holiday that looks different now. You are not alone in feeling this way. In this week’s Mindfulness & Grief Podcast, I walk you through seven mindful tips that can help you care for your heart before Thanksgiving arrives, during the gathering, and afterward when the day settles. You can also...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This week’s theme focuses on something many people find especially hard during the holidays: deciding whether to say yes, no, or maybe to invitations and events. Any decision can feel exhausting when grief is part of your life, so I created a set of resources to help you choose what feels right for you. If you prefer to listen, there’s a new podcast episode that gently walks you through how to check in with yourself, make a clear decision, and say no with kindness. 🎙️ You can...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me on the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast. 2021, to be exact. A lot has happened since then. Divorce, moving, working closely with private clients and groups, starting the Mindfulness & Grief Coach Certification, writing my book Navigating Loss, and revising Living with Grief (formerly Mindfulness & Grief). Not to mention a lot of life chapters in between. The podcast ended up on the back burner for a while. And I’ve missed it. Now I’m back...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, The days after Labor Day often bring a change in pace. Kids go back to school, vacations end, and the holidays begin to peek around the corner. For some, it feels like a fresh start. But for others, especially those who are grieving, this shift can feel unexpectedly heavy. In my latest blog post, Facing Fall: A Journaling Practice for Seasonal Grief Triggers, I explore why this time of year can stir up so much emotion, and how a simple mindfulness-based journaling exercise can...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Just checking in — you clicked to learn more about the Mindfulness & Grief Coaching Certification, so I want to make sure you know I would love to have you join me live today at 12:00 pm ET. During this one-hour session, I will: Walk you through the 8-Step Mindfulness & Grief Framework Show what a realistic week in the program looks like Answer your questions about time, tuition, and support If you cannot make it today, there will be another session on Wednesday, September 3 at...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I’m so excited to share something that means so much to me: enrollment is now open for the September 2025 Mindfulness & Grief Coaching Certification. If you love mindfulness, and help people navigate grief, this is for you. This 12-week, live online program is designed for grief professionals, meditation teachers, and yoga teacher / therapists who want practical, clinical tools to support their clients and themselves. You’ll learn the 8-Step Mindfulness & Grief Framework,...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I love supporting grieving people inside the Awaken Community—and I also love teaching clinicians how to do this work with more clarity, confidence, and care. That’s why I’m excited to invite you to my upcoming webinar through the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC): Mindfulness-Based Grief Therapy: Cultivating Resilience, Compassion, and Meaning After Loss 🗓️ Live on Tuesday, July 15, 2025* 🕐 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT 🎓 Earn 1 CE hour through ADEC *Can't...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Before we dive into this month’s Awaken Grief Support Schedule, I want to share something from the heart. As you know, this work is deeply personal to me. Helping others navigate grief is not just my profession—it’s my meaning. It’s the path I found through my own losses, and the one I walk every day alongside you. The tools I share in Awaken aren’t just techniques—they come from lived experience, from clinical study, and from the stories and strength of this very community....
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, We’re often told that acceptance is the last stage of grief, something we reach once the pain fades and life feels normal again. But grief doesn’t unfold in stages (don't get me started). And acceptance isn’t about “moving on”—it’s about making space for what’s already here without fighting against it. In last week’s Meditation & Journaling class in Awaken, members embodied this idea through a guided meditation and journaling practice designed to help you sit with what...
9 months ago • 1 min read