Ep. 24 Coaching Lesson 8 Becoming Joyful – A Win in Anyone’s Book!

Welcome to Soul Sisters! A 9-part series on the Grief Talk Podcast, where with my real-life sister Brenda, we offer thought-driven and inspiring topics for your soul!
 
In Part 4, we discuss the impact on our lives from both disability and loss after Brenda's Fibromyalgia diagnosis and prognosis in 1996, and the suicide of Vonne's daughter in 2005. And despite the ups and downs over the years, how we have found and continue to find the will to go on, despite the ups and downs.

This series is for anyone who is bereaved, struggling or wants to enhance their life with the help of angels, a spiritual practice and a deeper connection to your inner power.

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Welcome (0:00)
Chronic pain and its impact on mental and emotional well-being. (0:13)
Fibromyalgia diagnosis and prognosis. (4:20)
Living with chronic illness and finding purpose. (9:42)
Embracing life after near-death experience and losing a child. (18:23)
Grief, spirituality, and finding purpose after loss. (23:42)
Grief, trauma, and healing after loss. (29:21)
Mental health support and medically assisted death. (37:56)
Embracing death and life's meaning. (43:34)
Mortality, spirituality, and working with angels. (49:27)

Connect with Brenda:
https://www.brendarachel4angels.com/

Brenda's book "Broken Spirit, Awakened Soul, My Journey of Healing with the Angels"
https://www.amazon.com/BROKEN-SPIRIT-AWAKENED-SOUL-Journey-ebook/dp/B0CBD3QLW8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Brenda+Rachel+Broken+Spirit&qid=1701376272&sr=8-1

Connect with  Vonne:
https://vonnesolis.com/

Vonne's books:
https://vonnesolis.com/vonne-solis-books/
"Lessons in Surviving Suicide – A Letter to My Daughter"
"Divine Healing Transforming Pain into Personal Power – A Guide to Heal Pain From Child Loss, Suicide and Other Grief"
"The Power of Change"

Episode with Shari Otteman “Leaning Into Our Mortality – Why We Should Contemplate Death”

Audio:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021182/13703249

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/rCpb4hrrupE

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Twice widowed, Emily Thiroux Threatt is an Author, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Facilitator of the Grief and Happiness Alliance. She is the author of "Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief" and her latest book, "The Grief and Happiness Handbook". 

Emily founded the Grief and Happiness Alliance and hosts the Grief and Happiness Podcast to support the grieving, focused on happiness. She is also the creator of The Grief and Happiness Cards, where each of the 52 cards encourages and helps you to find inner peace, love and harmony after loss.

I read and loved Emily’s first book. Listening to her story, this episode offers an amazing and inspiring conversation to help those who are newly or unexpectedly widowed, but really, anyone bereaved find their way back to happiness!

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Welcome. (0:00)
Grief, loss, and finding purpose after tragedy. (1:50)
Grief support for spousal loss. (6:10)
Grief, healing, and self-care. (10:24)
Grief, identity loss, and healing after multiple significant losses. (16:59)
Grief, regret, and living in the moment. (25:57)
Self-love and forgiveness to overcome self-judgment. (30:30)
Smiling, grief, and healing. (34:40)
Coping strategies in grief. (40:29)
Manifesting desires and personal growth. (45:38)
Finding joy and purpose after loss. (52:09)
Grief and connection. (56:53)
Grief and happiness. (1:02:39)
Closing. (1:05:35)

Connect with Emily:
https://www.griefandhappiness.com/
https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/
https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/podcast/

Connect with Vonne:
https://www.vonnesolis.com

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Welcome to Soul Sisters! A 9-part series on the Grief Talk Podcast, where with my real-life sister Brenda, we offer thought-driven and inspiring topics for your soul!

In Part 3 of this series, we discuss exit points, near-death experiences, soul contracts, purpose, breaking free from family dysfunction, trauma, mental health, and manifesting your best life from the power you have within to create what you really want!

This series is for anyone who is bereaved, struggling or wants to enhance their life with the help of angels, a spiritual practice and a deeper connection to your inner power.

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Welcome (0:00)
Recap of Part 1 and 2 (0:14)
Today’s episode on exit Points, near-death experiences, family dysfunction and manifesting. (1:54)
Exit points. (4:53)
Near-death experiences at age 4. (10:18)
Death, exit points, soul contract, purpose. (17:40)
Knowing when we’ll die. (20:19)
Dysfunction, personal responsibility and spiritual growth. (24:10)
Spiritual practices, unconditional love and light. (30:33)
Childhood dysfunction and its impact on adulthood. (40:11)
Childhood abuse and feeling powerless. (48:02)
Childhood and mental health. (52:44)
Trauma, parental relationships, and your drone self. (57:57)
Manifesting a better life despite childhood trauma, choice. (1:04:31)
The power within, believing and acceptance. (1:10:36)
What’s on next episode (1:13:04)

Connect with Brenda:
https://www.brendarachel4angels.com/

Brenda's book "Broken Spirit, Awakened Soul, My Journey of Healing with the Angels"
https://www.amazon.com/BROKEN-SPIRIT-AWAKENED-SOUL-Journey-ebook/dp/B0CBD3QLW8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Brenda+Rachel+Broken+Spirit&qid=1701376272&sr=8-1

Connect with Vonne:
https://vonnesolis.com/

Vonne's books:
https://vonnesolis.com/vonne-solis-books/

"Lessons in Surviving Suicide – A Letter to My Daughter"
"Divine Healing Transforming Pain into Personal Power – A Guide to Heal Pain From Child Loss, Suicide and Other Grief"
"The Power of Change"

Want Coaching?Book your Pre-Coaching Zoom call with Vonne at the below link to find out more:
https://calendly.com/vonnesolis/one-on-one-coaching-with-vonne-solis
 

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On this episode, my guest is Nick Shaw. Nick is a bereaved dad, accomplished executive coach, author and speaker known for his profound insights into personal transformation, self-discovery, and authentic leadership. 

With the 2023 release of his debut book, My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love, Nick shares a compelling narrative about his experience losing his son, William, at just nine years old and offers a thought-provoking and supportive guide to help readers and audiences alike who hear Nick speak, embrace a more fulfilling and purposeful existence.

Nick and I enjoyed a frank yet poignant conversation about loss, vulnerability and the resilience within us all to withstand and triumph over any tragedy and personal suffering.

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Grief, loss, and finding meaning after tragedy. (1:44)
Grief, love, and resilience after child loss. (8:10)
Grief, resilience, and the loss of a child. (12:06)
Grief, resilience, and finding inspiration after losing a child. (16:42)
Grief, spirituality, and the afterlife. (22:23)
Parenting and grief after losing a child. (25:25)
Parenting, communication, and identity. (31:22)
Grief, loss, and acceptance after child death. (38:19)
Accepting life's events and moving forward after tragedy. (44:44)
Grief, loss, and healing after childhood trauma. (49:34)
Vulnerability in grief and leadership. (57:40)
Final thoughts (1:04:07)
Closing (1:05:57)

Connect with Nick:
https://www.meetnickshaw.com/

Get Nick’s book “My Teacher My Son” on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nick+shaw+my+teacher%2C+my+son&i=stripbooks-intl-ship&crid=3SMQ982GTDJK8&sprefix=Nick+Shaw+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C142&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_10

Connect with Vonne:
https://vonnesolis.com/vonne-solis-about/

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Welcome to Soul Sisters! A 9-part series on the Grief Talk Podcast, where with my real-life sister Brenda, we offer thought-driven and inspiring topics for your soul!
 
In Part 2 of the Soul Sisters Series, we discuss the choice we make to be here and the conflict this can present for anyone (but especially light and energy workers) to overcome the darkness of sometimes our personal world and the world in which we live. We also share what keeps us going. How we all can feel inspired when facing struggle and uncertainty, regardless of our experiences, when we understand the power that we have within to shape our lives any way we want to.
 
This series is for anyone who is bereaved, struggling or wants to enhance their life with the help of angels, a spiritual practice and a deeper connection to your inner power.

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Welcome (0:00)
Sisterhood, angels, and personal growth. (0:16)
Healing, manifesting, and sharing messages with the world. (5:13)
Finding inspiration and purpose despite challenges. (10:39)
Near-death experiences and spiritual guidance. (15:39)
Coping with trauma and grief through self-care and spiritual guidance. (21:10)
Perspective and motivation for personal growth. (26:52)
Spirituality, purpose, and afterlife. (32:26)
Grief, suffering, and the power of love. (37:51)
Empathy, spirituality, and personal choice. (45:59)
Personal power and choice in difficult situations. (52:38)

Connect with Brenda:
https://www.brendarachel4angels.com/

Brenda's book "Broken Spirit, Awakened Soul, My Journey of Healing with the Angels"
https://www.amazon.com/BROKEN-SPIRIT-AWAKENED-SOUL-Journey-ebook/dp/B0CBD3QLW8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Brenda+Rachel+Broken+Spirit&qid=1701376272&sr=8-1

Connect with Vonne:
https://vonnesolis.com/

Vonne's books:
https://vonnesolis.com/vonne-solis-books/

"Lessons in Surviving Suicide – A Letter to My Daughter"
"Divine Healing Transforming Pain into Personal Power – A Guide to Heal Pain From Child Loss, Suicide and Other Grief"
"The Power of Change"

Want Coaching? Book your Pre-Coaching Zoom call with Vonne at the below link to find out more:
https://calendly.com/vonnesolis/one-on-one-coaching-with-vonne-solis

Subscribe to the podcast! Share your favourite episodes! Connect with Vonne on LinkedIn and Facebook.

My guest on today's episode is bereaved mom, author and curator of the “Shining a Light on Grief” book series, Susan Lataille. Susan lost her only child in March 2017. She has experienced all of the emotions of grief and learned many lessons along the way.

In this episode, Susan shares what she’s learned in her grief and how she helps others through the Shining a Light on Grief book series and writing as a healing modality. Susan is a shining example of how we can all stay inspired and motivated amidst our most painful and distressing losses that often leave us without hope and a vision for a brighter future.

It was an honour to speak with her in this candid and moving episode. Transcript and chapters available.

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Welcome (0:00)
Grief, loss, and healing with a bereaved mother. (0:57)
Grief, family, and legacy after son's death. (3:00)
Losing her child to brain tumour. (8:30)
Grief, trauma, and spirituality after losing a child. (14:22)
Afterlife communication and grief healing. (17:33)
Grief, healing, and recognizing health issues. (23:55)
Grief, self-sabotage, and healing after loss. (28:38)
Grief, healing, and inspiration. (35:22)
Healing, self-care, and creativity in grief. (41:40)
Grief, healing, and writing as a form of therapy. (48:21)
Last thoughts and resources (53:49)

Connect with Susan:
https://www.shiningalightongrief.com
https://www.facebook.com/ShiningALightOnGriefWithSusan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlataille/

Connect with Vonne:
https://vonnesolis.com
www.linkedin.com/in/vonnesolis
https://www.facebook.com/vonnesolisconsulting
https://youtube.com/@grieftalkwithvonnesolis

Mentions:
John Lerma M.D., Author “Into the Light”
Louise Hay, Author “You Can Heal Your Life”

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Welcome to Soul Sisters! A 9-part series on the Grief Talk Podcast, where with my real-life sister Brenda, we offer thought-driven and inspiring topics for your soul!

Coming from totally opposite experiences and wildly different personalities, as Authors and Angel Healing Practitioners, in every episode enjoy our robust conversation where we share how we survived extreme childhood trauma, the suicide of Vonne’s daughter in July 2005 and multiple disabilities that Brenda endured after a Fibromyalgia diagnosis in 1994.  Events that challenged the will of both sisters to live.

In Part 1, we share how the church influenced our lives, and how our introduction to spirituality guided us to withstand the tragedy and disabilities that we would ultimately triumph over, to celebrate and honour our lives today with joy, peace and love in our hearts.

This series is for anyone who is struggling and wants to enhance their life through a deeper connection to your Soul!

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Spirituality, sisterhood, and personal growth. (0:00)
Spiritual awakening and religious upbringing. (5:09)
Spirituality, memories, and personal growth. (10:33)
Spirituality, church, and personal growth. (15:16)
Religion, spirituality, and personal growth. (19:50)
Spirituality, church, and personal growth. (24:45)
Manifesting, tithing, and church politics. (30:11)
Manifesting, trust, and deserve. (36:24)
Trust, healing, and creating one's reality. (42:01)

Connect with Brenda:
https://www.brendarachel4angels.com/

Get Brenda's book "Broken Spirit, Awakened Soul, My Journey of Healing with the Angels"
https://www.amazon.com/BROKEN-SPIRIT-AWAKENED-SOUL-Journey-ebook/dp/B0CBD3QLW8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Brenda+Rachel+Broken+Spirit&qid=1701376272&sr=8-1

Connect with  Vonne:
https://vonnesolis.com/

Get Vonne's books:
https://vonnesolis.com/vonne-solis-books/

"Lessons in Surviving Suicide – A Letter to My Daughter"
"Divine Healing Transforming Pain into Personal Power – A Guide to Heal Pain From Child Loss, Suicide and Other Grief"
"The Power of Change"

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In this episode, my guest Jessica Frasier (LCP) offers practical strategies to help adults and their children grieve healthy to cope after any loss. After losing two loved ones to suicide and a brother to drunk driving, Jessica understands the harmful patterns that unresolved grief creates. Her early experience of unhealthy grieving led her to the work she does today as the founder of Hope Again Counseling located in Friendswood, Texas.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, Jessica counsels bereaved adults and bereaved children. She has also provided counseling services in schools, private practice, trauma and grief centers and educates businesses about mental health and grief in the workplace.

This was an enlightening and invigorating conversation that contributes greatly to our awareness of and about loss, grief, recovery and healing.

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Welcome (0:00)
Loss, grief, and healing with Jessica Frasier. (0:22
Grieving, hope, and healing after suicide loss. (4:33)
Grief, hope, and seeking help. (9:58)
Grief, guilt, and connection. (15:10)
Emotional literacy and healing in Western culture. (20:00)
Emotional pain, grief, and healing through community support. (24:03)
Unhealthy grieving and the need for connection and listening. (28:48)
Grief, trauma, and healing through storytelling and support. (33:48)
Grief and healing for children and adults. (39:36)
Supporting children through grief and loss. (44:36)
Grief, stigma, and honesty. (49:19)
Disenfranchised grief and loss. (54:33)
Grief, loss, and healing after tragedy. (1:00:15)

Connect with Jessica:

Website
www.hopeagaincounseling.com
Email
hopeagaincc@gmail.com
Facebook
www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling
Instagram
www.instagram.com/hope.again.counseling

Mentions:

Dougy Center
https://www.dougy.org/

National Alliance for Children’s Grief
https://nacg.org/

Connect with Vonne
https://vonnesolis.com/ 

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As a bereaved mom with 18 years plus in my grief and Grief Coach, I'll take you through each of these tips and offer insights into how you can enjoy hassle free holidays every season and every year!

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0:00   Welcome
0:15   Introduction
0:50   Tip 1 Remembering
3:40   Tip 2 Honouring You
4:55   Tip 3 Feelings
7:52   Tip 4 Be Gentle
8:28   Tip 5 Traditions
9:42   Tip 6 Say No!
13:01 Tip 7 Self-Care
15:55 Tip 8 Don't Force Your Feelings
18:39 Tip 9 Don't Compare
21:17 Tip 10 Share

Connect with Vonne:

Website
https://vonnesolis.com

Newsletter
https://vonnesolis.ck.page/298792f488

Books (by Vonne Solis)
https://vonnesolis.com/vonne-solis-books/

“Lessons in Surviving Suicide – A Letter to My Daughter”
“Divine Healing Transforming Pain into Personal Power – A Guide to Heal Pain From Child Loss, Suicide and Other Grief”
“The Power of Change”

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With her background as a Registered Nurse and now as a Financial Coach, once financially flush yet living paycheck to paycheck with mounting debt, my guest Amanda Jacob, helps women with their financial health who are tired of living paycheck to paycheck and are ready for financial freedom.

With a major twist to her story, unexpectedly going from a family of 3 to a family of 6, Amanda shares how this wouldn’t have been possible with the same peace of mind if she hadn’t already created financial freedom in her life to comfortably meet the challenges of this life change.

Amanda shares how this dramatic life event helped her create a new life plan with the old dreams lost but with the joy knowing she wouldn’t change a thing for the world. Tune in to hear her story and how she can help you uncover your dreams and pursue your passions with the financial skills you need to find your financial freedom!

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Welcome (0:00)
Grief, finances, and debt management with Amanda Jacob. (0:21)
Financial preparedness and debt management. (1:09)
Money mindset, emotional spending, and financial literacy. (10:40)
Financial upbringing and its impact on adulthood. (18:00)
Money beliefs and their impact on financial decisions. (25:01)
Financial freedom, debt, and personal growth. (30:07)
Adapting financial dreams for a growing family. (36:05)
Taking in 3 new kiddos and financial planning. (41:10)
Managing finances and finding peace in money management. (47:03)

Connect with Amanda
https://lifechangesbyyou.com

Connect with Vonne
https://vonnesolis.com

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