You Are Loved
By Crystal Partney
You Are LovedMar 03, 2023
Tender Moments Allows Us To Connect With Our Heart
On the podcast, I'm talking all about reconnecting with our heart and tender moments is something I strongly encourage as we grieve.
Because when we are in touch with what our heart is needing, we can then begin to heal after our own heartaches.
The tender moment that I mentioned at the beginning, that this is the last episode of the You Are Loved podcast.
I really feel in this season of my life I need to focus on Grief Recovery and supporting people just like you with the Grief Recovery Method Program.
If you listened to last week's episode, I go more in depth about Grief Recovery and how it has brought peace to my life since my sister's death.
It has also helped me as a mom find peace in my everyday life with 2 small children.
I have been deeply honored to walk alongside you as you have taken brave steps towards healing.
I would be honored to keep walking with you if feel that the Grief Recovery Method might be the next steps as you continue healing.
Please share and listen to past episodes because each one can still offer support and love. (Even if you have heard it before, you never know what your heart will tune into this time you listen to it)
AS ALWAYS,
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
https://calendly.com/scatteringhope/30min
Grief Recovery is Possible for You to Finally Find Lasting Peace Once Again
When you hear the word "recovery" I am willing to bet you do not think of the word "grief" being used in the same sentence?
I know I certainly didn't when I heard the phrase and met someone who is a Grief Recovery Specialist.
I thought to myself, "wait is that really a "thing?"
Grief recovery...
YES!
It is a "thing" and it is absolutely possible for you so that you can find lasting peace that I know you are probably searching for.
I know that I was searching for it so chances are you might be looking like I was...
For peace.
Love.
Yourself.
Meaning.
All the above...
I share what it was like for me to become certified as a Grief Recovery Specialist and how I can support you even further using the method that has been evidence based for years.
What recovery can look like for you and what is possible when you choose to heal after suicide.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Update On NEW Book Release Scheduled For Tuesday October 3, 2023!
On the podcast, I'm giving you an update on the NEW book, Scattering Hope: A Guide For Losing a Loved One To Suicide, being available for TUESDAY instead of today.
I was hoping to be able to have it available today because it is my mom's birthday and I wanted to say how grateful I am for her love and support since my sister's death.
But the NEW book is scheduled for release on Tuesday October 3rd!
I am forever grateful to be walking alongside you as you begin to heal after this tragedy.
Inside I share my heart and story how I continue to heal years later.
Always remember that there is hope and it comes one day and one baby step at a time.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
My NEW Book Provides a Guide Towards Hope and Healing After This Tragedy
As I shared in last week's episode, the missing link for me when I chose to begin healing was a guide.
Someone who had been through it and came out the other side hopeful for the future and still allowed themselves to feel their feelings and remember their loved one.
It can be easy to forget that we must go through the pain in order to begin healing.
My NEW book, Scattering Hope: A Guide For Healing After Losing a Loved One To Suicide, can provide a guide along your own journey towards healing, love and a peaceful life again.
It is available SEPTEMBER 29, 2023!
May it bring peace and stepping stones as it guides you towards love and hope.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
My NEW Book Is Available On SEPTEMBER 29,2023! A Guide For Healing After Suicide
There have been so many moments throughout my healing journey where I felt myself saying if only I had...
This answer has changed many times since my sister's tragic death but the one answer that has remained the same since then is if I only had a guide.
Someone who has been through this who could guide me and walk alongside me as I begin the healing process.
This would have made all the difference.
To be honest, if there was such a person, I certainly didn't know there was one...
Let alone where to even begin searching for this person.
Inside my NEW book launching SEPTEMBER 29,2023, Scattering Hope: A Guide For Healing After Losing A Loved One To Suicide.
I unpack and share my story of finding myself again after losing my sister by suicide.
This week's episode I talk further about Chapters 1-6.
Next week's episode I will unpack the rest of the book...
I hope that it inspires you and most of all, gives you hope, courage and yes, guides you towards your own healing.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Being a Bright Light in the Sea of Darkness As We Walk For Prevention
I remember what it was like attending my first Out Of The Darkness walk for American Foundation For Suicide Prevention(AFSP) in Salt Lake City, Utah.
I wasn't sure what to expect?
Being super nervous and anxious for what it was going to be like attending an event like this as I was walking on behalf of my sister and honoring her memory.
Little did I know that it would become something I looked forward to doing each year that I was able to attend since my first time going.
You see, I was able to look out at the sea of beautiful people as they were walking for their loved one.
Each had a unique story.
One of heartbreak and sorrow.
But there was LOVE too...
Reminders of hope every brave step you took as you walked for your loved one and their life.
I hope you never miss the opportunity to attend a walk in your own backyard among your community.
You will always remember this incredible experience when you are able to attend.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
To Find a walk in your area please check out the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
First Day of Healing Begins with YOU and Your Decision to Do This...
If you are going to start YOUR journey towards healing it truly does begin AND end with you making a choice...
A choice that only you get to make.
Thank goodness we never get to release our own decision to begin healing after this tragedy!
If someone else is trying to convince you that you can't begin healing or that you don't have control well, I give you permission to stand up straight and tell them "they are wrong.."
I realized early on in my own journey towards healing that NOBODY was going to take the decision away from me.
I simply wouldn't allow that to happen.
Why?
Because this is my choice to start healing and begin now.
I want to encourage you to choose hope and take the first brave step.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
*You can purchase my NEW book "Scattering Hope: A Guide For Healing After Losing A Loved One To Suicide."
Special Guest, Alexandra Wyman Joins Me To Discuss Motherhood Now After Her Late Husband's Death
On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest Alexandra Wyman.
If you have found yourself a widow and have little ones at home after this tragedy, you will want to tune into this episode.
Alexandra shares her heart and how she is navigating motherhood now that her husband is gone.
How she handled the question that her young son would ask, "Where is Daddy?"
This is such a hard question that I had to answer for myself when explaining my sister's death to my daughter.
I know that if you are struggling with how to support yourself and your children after this tragedy, you can find comfort after listening to this week's episode.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Alexandra's book, The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death can be found on Amazon.
Ten Things You Can Do For Someone Who Has Lost A Loved One By Suicide
Ten ways doesn't seem like it would be that many considering that there are SO many different ways to either show love or get the support that you are needing in your time of grief.
Let me be honest, when you are grieving the last thing that you want to do is remember to pick up the dry cleaning...
In addition to being one of the ways that you can show that you care, it is often the small things in life that can make a world of difference when we are struggling in the day-to-day routine as we are trying to process our grief too.
I've done these myself and/or been on the receiving end of these suggestions and it has changed my day around, especially when I was in pain from grief.
Use these 10 ideas to give to someone if you find yourself in the thick of grief and need support
Or perhaps you find yourself in a new season and you can show love to someone else who might be grieving?
Either way is an opportunity for you to...
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Helping a Friend Who Has Experienced Losing a Loved One Like You
When you have experienced a tragedy of losing a loved one by suicide, friendships become something that is vital so we don't escape to our own thoughts and within our four walls.
I remember finding myself wanting to be alone after my sister died.
I couldn't fully allow myself to stay in bed all day long because as I've shared in other episodes, my daughter still needed me to be mom even if I didn't feel like it.
This is where having friends who love you unconditionally make all the difference in the world.
If you have someone or multiple friends like this, wonderful!
I'm talking in this week's episode how we can help a friend who has experienced a similar tragedy as this one...
How you can be the friend that you wish you had when you experienced this loss.
Showing up and caring deeply during their time of need is what friends do.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Speaking Of Love, Being A Vocalist For Your Own Healing with special guest La Toya Bond
Have you ever considered becoming a vocalist for your own healing?
My special guest today, La Toya Bond has done this not only for herself but also inspiring others to speak of their loved one and honor them.
I've shared many times on this podcast that I found myself being shy about sharing that my sister took her life.
The person who I was talking to wasn't willing to be a listening ear?
La Toya openly talks about her father and his struggles with his mental health.
She goes into details about his tragic death and the death of his wife.
Most of all, how she is Speaking Of Love as she remembers her father.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Making NEW Friendships After This Tragedy, Including the Most Important One of All
Making NEW friends is difficult for everyone.
But if you have lost a loved one by suicide, it can feel like you have all of sudden repelled anyone simply by bravely sharing that you have experienced this tragedy...
Is it possible to even form new connections and yes, friendships now?
My answer is YES!
I share my experience with having to make NEW friendships and connecting with others because of this tragedy.
Sometimes they work beautifully
and other times, not so great...
But this doesn't mean I stop trying and sharing my story about hope and healing.
Above all else: I NEVER stopped discovering the most important friendship, the one that I have with MYSELF.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Transforming the Energy in Our Home and Soul to Create Peaceful Spaces
Have you ever felt like the energy inside your home was off balance?
Or maybe in your soul something was slightly altered?
Today's episode I'm talking all about an ancient technique that has been used for centuries to aid in shifting the energy inside your home to be more relaxing and peaceful.
I also am introducing something has continued to bring me comfort and calm when things are feel out of control.
Both inside my mind and physically.
When I need to change the atmosphere in our home and start feeling better overall, I turn to these things mentioned in this week's episode.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Stopping the Negative Chatter Inside our Mind and Find Rest with Dr. David Hanscom
How do we quiet the noise inside our minds after this tragedy?
My guest today is Dr. David Hanscom and he dives deeper into our conversation around negative, unpleasant thoughts and how we can find solutions for the rabbit hole when it comes to our thinking.
Many times since my sister's death, I've found myself having the same negative thoughts on repeat...
Dr. Hanscom's vast knowledge and wisdom is incredible and bravely shares his own struggles with his mental health and how he was able to find rest from all the constant noise taking place inside his mind.
His answer to solving the mystery of stopping the constant stream of chatter may surprise you...
Give yourself a gift of putting the noise inside your mind at bay and finding rest again.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Find out more about Dr. Hanscom by going to his website,
Bravery Takes Many Shapes and Forms, Having the Courage to Share Your Story
So maybe you are asking yourself, "Why does my story need to be told?"
The tragedy has occurred and now I need to heal.
Yes, healing is the next step on your grief journey and if you don't feel like it is appropriate to share with others, then don't.
That is right!
There were many times when I shared about my sister's story and her death only to be met with blank stares and "oh bless your heart" attitudes...
But another thing happened when I continue being brave and sharing my story...
I was connecting with others in a deeper way that I didn't even know was possible.
We formed this unbreakable connection now and maybe the person I shared with lost a child or a parent by suicide but we immediately gained something from having a spark of courage when we shared our story... hope.
Hope to continue showing up.
Brave when we didn't feel like it.
Courage to keep fighting for our own mental health and sharing our story whenever we got the chance.
I hope that you can feel inspired to share your story today because you never know who needed to hear it today.
Remember, you are loved!
How Forming Bonds Naturally Unites Us Together With Others After This Tragedy
This week I'm talking all about how when we choose to form bonds and maybe even lasting friendships, we can help one another heal after this tragedy.
I remember being shy about sharing what had happened... Even opening up that I lost my sister was hard enough at times. When I felt the environment and the people I was sharing it with were safe, then I would share what I had experienced.
Something magical happened when I did! We formed a bond between the other person or people because I was willing to share what I had been through.
So often we might find ourselves not speaking up or not saying anything about mental health, our own struggles or our loved one's death but when we have a moment of courage, it can transform our relationships for the better.
Remember you are loved!
Using Her Daughter's Light Rather Than In The Shadow Of Her Death With Special Guest Erin B.
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can find your strength by using your loved one's light rather than the shadow of their death as special guest Erin B joins me.
Erin's daughter Dakota tragically took her life.
Erin open up and shares why and how she began healing after her daughter's tragic death.
How as she beautifully said during our interview together, "I'm going to live in the life of Dakota's life rather than in the shadow of her death."
It is absolutely beautiful that Erin is choosing to approach her daughter's life this way.
Very inspiring to listen to this week's episode and also hear about the Healing Retreat that Erin is hosting in Mexico.
For more information about her upcoming retreat you can find it here.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
The Podcast Celebrates It's ONE Year Anniversary!
On the podcast, I'm talking all about the podcast celebrating it's ONE Year anniversary of being born!
I am deeply honored and touched that you my dear lister are tuning into each episode.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to share my heart with you and hope that it can bring comfort and peace to your journey towards healing after suicide.
During this week's episode, I give a preview of all the episodes that I've done up to this point.
This way you can search for a special guest or listen to me share personal experiences as I continue healing after my sister's death.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
A Loving Approach to Your First 30 Days At a Time As You Begin the Healing Process
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you taking 30 days at a time can help you simply start the grieving and healing process.
I remember often not sure where to begin healing myself?
Even something like counseling was a mystery.
Do I go now or do I wait until I'm ready?
If there is such a thing as "ready"...
I discuss the journal that I wrote for you to serve as a stepping stone in the direction for your healing.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Rediscovering your Faith and Spirituality After This Tragedy with Special Guest Danielle Roberts
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can bring spirituality into your healing with special guest Danielle Roberts.
I remember vividly having my own experience with faith and spirituality being shaken after this tragedy.
Many sleepless nights asking, "God, why did this happen?"
Even saying, "How could you(God) let this happen?"
Honestly these questions are something that I still struggle with in seeking answers myself.
I don't know where you are in your faith or spirituality after this tragedy?
Perhaps as you tune into this weeks episode with Danielle, you'll be able to have clarity?
Danielle opens up about her own struggles and how her faith reminded her that God was still with her in the darkest moments.
That for Danielle, letting God take some of the heaviness off.
Even if you find yourself like I did, questioning your relationship with God or your faith, know that you are not alone because I found this to be true for myself.
And that questioning is normal.
Still today, I have a NEW relationship with my faith.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Making Your Own Version of Lemonade When it Comes Time for Healing After This Tragedy
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can make your own version of lemonade.
Remember that this is YOUR healing and discovering how you can heal from this tragedy is completely up to you.
Another thing to note... if you don't feel like you want to make lemonade, you don't have to!
Please don't ever feel like you have to look or process or anything for that matter when it comes to healing after this tragedy.
I cannot tell you how many times people suggested some version of lemonade to me but I simply wasn't ready to start the healing process.
Guess what?
It's FINE.
When you are feeling up to the baby step journey, tune into this week's episode for inspiration on how you can continue to heal.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Healing our Inner Child from Our Trauma with Dr. Olga Salinas
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can find healing our inner child from our trauma that we have experienced with special guest Dr. Olga Salinas.
You may remember Dr. Salinas from our summit on Valentine's Day?
If you are NEW to this podcast, you are in for a great conversation about how we can heal from the trauma that we have experienced.
Not just as we have lost a loved one by suicide, but the traumas that we might have experienced as children or simply in our day-to-day life growing up.
We dive deeper into our conversation that allows you to notice patterns that might have occurred in your life and how we can bring healing.
Things such as tapping, making sure that we are having positive conversations and feeling safe.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Using the Power of Essential Oils to Bring Natural Healing and Comfort with special guest Arin Fugate
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can find healing using the power of essential oils with special guest Arin Fugate.
You may remember from our summit that we hosted on Valentine's Day?
Arin was a speaker and talked about her upbringing. Being raised in a cult and how she made the brave escape to reclaim her life and how she found hope again in her own moments of darkness.
Arin talks about essential oils and how they can aid in the healing process.
I highly recommend giving them a try (essential oils) even if you might be hesitant.
The oils have made such a difference in my own healing process and there are a variety to choose from.
If you are interested in any of the essential oils she mentions, I've created a shopping bag where you can purchase all of the oils she recommends on this week's episode.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Essential Oils Shopping Bag
Stopping the Negative Spirals of "What If.." After Losing a Loved One By Suicide With Special Guest Caro Brookings
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can find ways to shake some of the guilt that you might be experiencing as I sit down with special guest Caro Brookings.
Some of you may remember Caro from the summit that we hosted on Valentine's Day when Caro was a speaker?
I know that I experienced guilt in the early days after my sister's death.
If I am being honest, I think we can all experience feelings of guilt or constant negative spirals of "what if.."
This is natural AND normal.
We take a deeper dive on the previous conversation from the summit in this week's episode.
I know that if you have been feeling weighted down by your thoughts, you'll love our conversation.
And Caro is also hosting her own summit so be sure to tune into find out more about it and how you can register.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Finding Safe People Who Won't "downplay" Your Emotions
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can open up to someone to discuss the pain that you're experiencing.
I know that was a complete gamechanger for me was being able to get off what was on my heart and to stop my mind from the racing thoughts that we all have.
A few suggestions that I have are:
- Find someone who you don't have to censor yourself around.
- Being able to talk open and freely is key
- Don't let anyone downplay your emotions, EVER!
Tune into this week's episode for more suggestions on how you can learn NEW ways to begin healing after this tragedy.
Because when you are able to finally talk to someone (a trained professional, a good friend or anyone who you trust),
You will feel like a weight has been lifted off your heavy shoulders.
I promise!
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
Find Out How to Protect Your "nest" So That You Can Live a Life with Meaning Again with special guest Dr. Tony Hampton
On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest Dr. Tony Hampton.
Some of you may remember Dr. Hampton from our summit that took place on Valentine's Day?
He was graciously a speaker at the Healing After Suicide Summit.
Dr. Hampton explains what he calls N.E.S.T and why it is so important that we are constantly aware of each letter on a daily basis.
N= Nutrition
E= Exercise
S= Stress Reduction AND Sleep
T= Processing Our Trauma
Be sure to tune in to this week's episode because I know that you are in for a great conversation as we take a deeper dive into each of these letters and so much more!
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
https://linktr.ee/drtonyhampton For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking https://scatteringhope.com/podcast/
If you're ready to create your path forward, schedule a Hope and Healing Plan, below.
https://letsmeet.io/crystalpartney/hope-and-healing-plan
Dr. LaRenda Jones Stops by from Beneath The Grief Ministries
Special guest Dr. LaRenda Jones stops by from Beneath The Grief Ministries to discuss grief.
She says, "So often we are grieving so many things."
I can relate because my sister's death was only one major loss that I was grieving at that time.
Little did I know that there were other smaller losses packed into the "big" loss (being sister's death) that I was grieving in addition.
Dr. Jones opens up about losing several clients by suicide and how she still thinks about them on a regular basis.
She says, "Pay attention."
And always be thinking, "How can I help someone today?"
Even giving someone a bottle of water, can save their life.
Dr. Jones reminded me that sometimes it truly is the little, small gestures that can make a huge impact on someone's life.
Remember, you are loved! For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking https://scatteringhope.com/podcast/ If you're ready to create your path forward, schedule a Hope and Healing Plan, here.
"Talk Therapy" vs. Coaching, I Share My Personal Experience with Both
On the podcast, I'm talking all about my personal experience between traditional "talk therapy" vs. coaching.
I have been to a counseling many times throughout my healing journey.
The stigma surrounding therapy is still there.
I wish it wasn't because you should never feel ashamed for seeking help and support for yourself.
You are worth feeling well again!
So am I...
We all secretly crave feeling like we did before this tragedy occurred.
I know for me personally, I needed to talk to someone about what was going on and how to better process my emotions.
Coaching became a big part of my healing journey because I didn't realize that this was the missing piece of the puzzle for me?
Honestly, I thought that therapy was enough.
Until it wasn't all that I knew I needed.
I needed BOTH, a counselor AND direction.
Tune into this week's episode as I unpack my personal experience why I needed both and if you are ready to take your next steps forward, I'd love to support you by scheduling a Hope and Healing plan.
This is where we sit down and map out what YOU want to see going forward.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED! For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking https://scatteringhope.com/podcast/ If you're ready to create your path forward, schedule a Hope and Healing Plan, here.
Embracing The Season You're In, Even If You Are Grieving Or Not
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can find ways to embrace the season you're in.
If you are grieving, you can still discover ways to embrace the season of grief in a new way.
It may be challenging to learn how to embrace this season of grief but it is still possible.
As I reflect on my season of grief and embracing this new season of life that I'm in.
May you find peace in every season that you find yourself in.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED! For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here If you're ready to create your path forward, schedule a Hope and Healing Plan, here.
I'm Reflecting On My Sister as We Approach the 4 Year Anniversary of Her Passing
On the podcast, I'm talking my sister as I reflect on her beautiful life as we approach her 4 year anniversary of her death.
Not a day goes by when I don't miss her deeply.
I think of her often.
What she would be doing...
The one thing that helps when the tears come is to remember that still loves me.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here
If you're ready to create your path forward, schedule a Hope and Healing Plan, here.
Discovering New Ways to Recharge As You Take Each Moment As It Comes with special Guest Stacey Seuferer
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how we need to recharge our batteries when we are grieving.
Special guest Stacey Seuferer stops by and we continue our fabulous conversation on the podcast.
Some of you may remember Stacey from our Healing After Suicide summit that took place last month?
We also take a deeper dive into how it is going to be a learning process for everyone involved as you navigate even little things like public settings.
Because we need to be able to express how we are feeling in the moment and love ourselves in the process.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here
If you're ready to create your path forward, schedule a Hope and Healing Plan, here.
Avoiding the Natural Desire to Isolate when your Grieving with special guest Nesreen Ahmed
On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest, Nesreen Ahmed.
We take a deeper dive about how we can often seek isolation when we are grieving.
How your grief still matters, no matter if it was a sibling like me, or a child or spouse.
Supporting ourselves first becomes so important.
Especially during grief, remembering we can give ourselves compassion and grace.
Knowing our own limits as we discover what is healthy for us and what is not good in terms of our own mental wellbeing.
Example, grieving alongside someone vs. trying to manage their grief on top of your own.
Because you are worth putting yourself first.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here
If you're ready to create your path forward, schedule a Hope and Healing Plan, here.
Remembering to Let Love Win after Suicide, Especially on the Rough Days
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can continue to let love win after suicide.
For those of you who were able to join me, I wrapped up a NEW Healing After Suicide Summit on Wed.
We talked about resources, tools and having a strong, connected community makes all the difference when it comes to healing and grief.
You can access the interviews and be able to purchase a Healing Pass so that you can continue learning and growing in your healing journey.
Because we are always growing and evolving in our journey.
Part of this, is reminding ourselves to always let love win after suicide.
Tune in as we discuss how you can choose love and truly let love win.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here
If you're ready to create your Hope and Healing Plan, schedule your session here.
Invitation to Let Love Win After Suicide at the Healing After Suicide Summit
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can continue to find healing, strength and other people who have experienced a similar loss as you as I host the Healing After Suicide Summit!
You may find yourself feeling alone as you try to navigate your grief?
Perhaps you are wanting someone who has experienced it and wants to help support you...
Look no further than the Healing After Suicide Summit starting on Valentine's Day.
Our theme is Let Love Win After Suicide.
Beginning on Feb. 14 & 15th
I invite you to register and join me and the other amazing speakers as we discuss how YOU can heal after this tragedy and Let Love Win.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here
To save your spot for the summit, please register here
If you're ready to create your Hope and Healing Plan, schedule your session here.
Exercise, Therapy and Healing With guest Steve Bisson
On the podcast, I'm talking special guest, Steve Bisson.
I bet you didn't know that exercise, therapy and healing go hand and hand?
It's true!
I didn't know this either, but when you allow exercise to help in the healing process, you will be amazed at how much easier it is to tackle the day and to process all the emotions that can surface.
Because let's be honest,
No one wants to feel worse but when you are grieving, it can be extremely helpful in moving your body.
If running a half marathon isn't your thing... find what is and allow movement and being physically active to aid in your healing.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here
If you're ready to create your Hope and Healing Plan, schedule your session here.
Managing Physical Pain After Losing a Loved One by Suicide with Special Guest Dr. Anna Esparham
I'm talking with special guest Dr. Anna Esparham about how we can manage our physical pain after experiencing a loss of a loved one to suicide.
I know that I experienced physical pain in the form of headaches and other symptoms after my sister passed away.
We discuss how physical pain can unfold over time.
How it usually isn't a sudden thing that we may sometimes think it is...
And we take a closer look on how we can start to feel better.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
For more details including guest information, resources mentioned and more, please check out our love notes from this episode by clicking here
If you're ready to create your Hope and Healing Plan, schedule your session here.
Writing Resolutions Centered Around Healing That Can Stick This Time
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can write resolutions that help you heal.
Everyone seems to be thinking about what are their goals and new year's resolutions for the upcoming year?
Maybe for most, it’s getting healthy?
Changing or incorporating a new fitness goal?
What if I asked you about healing?
Would you have any resolutions when it comes to your healing?
What about grief?
Do you have goals or benchmarks that are centered around the grieving process?
I will be fully transparent and say that I probably didn’t either after my sister passed away.
But I quickly discovered why I needed to set benchmarks, resolutions, or other things like this...
Because I wasn’t the only one grieving in my household.
So as I began discovering how I could make healing become part of my daily life
Having resolutions that not only help you heal but these ones can actually stick this time around.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
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Starting Fresh in The New Year In 12 Weeks Together To Craft The Life You Want After Suicide
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can begin healing after suicide over the next 12 weeks without the overwhelm.
I had never experienced a tragedy of this magnitude before.
EVER!
Yes, I was no stranger to loss.
But to lose a loved one by suicide was a uncharted territory.
Not just for me, but for my whole family as well…
So where did I begin?
Would it be possible to simply start the healing process?
Yes!
Rather than feeling as if I had to know everything all at once and have every detail in place.
I concluded that I could simply give myself the gift of starting somewhere rather than not at all.
I could give myself the gift of starting.
If I’m honest,
Starting can be the hardest.
We get to decide!
We get an amazing opportunity each day (since this is the beginning of the new year) what better time than now?
To get a clean slate…
A fresh start…
Tune in as I invite you to heal together.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
P.S. It is my sister's birthday today and I think it is fitting that I'm discussing healing today on her birthday and inviting you to give yourself the gift of starting.
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Allow This New Year=New Beginnings for your Restorative Healing by host Crystal Partney
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how you can begin the new year with a clean slate.
We often tell ourselves that we aren't ready...
That we will wait to begin the healing process when we are ready.
But I can say my experience was that I couldn't wait until I was ready because I knew deep down that "someday" would never come unless I decided today was as good as any to start the healing process.
Letting the new year= new beginnings.
Tune in as I invite you to make a plan for your healing after suicide as we have begun a new year.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
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What 2020 taught me about resiliency and grief
On the podcast, I'm talking all about the "year" that changed everything for me and my family.
Yes, you know which year that I'm referring to...
But I share how I took a completely different approach.
I found it fitting for where we are at currently.
With so much uncertainty and unknowns, I wanted to look back on my journey and how it applies to grief.
Weathering out the storm- both internally and externally.
What it means to give yourself the "gift of pause".
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
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Observing and Witnessing your Grief like a Detective Being Curious with Special Guest Amy Bishop
On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest Amy Bishop.
We discuss how to find peace through things like yoga.
She mentions various documents that she recommends as a death doula to have in place because they are so important.
And giving yourself the time and space to grieve.
Allowing it be seen and felt.
Even though, it might be easier and less painful to sweep it under the rug.
Taking moments to process and be with it.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
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Continuing to Heal During the Holidays with Special Guest Gwen Kapcia
On the podcast, I'm talking with special guest Gwen Kapcia.
Gwen joined me when we had the Healing After Suicide summit in July of this year.
We go into the holidays and how they can be difficult this time of year.
Maybe this is your first holiday without your loved one?
Or,
Perhaps it's been many Christmas's since then,
Yet,
We can find ways of remembering them and enjoy the holidays.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
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How to get Through the Holidays without them
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how to get through the holidays without your loved one.
This can be difficult because if this is your first Christmas without them, it can be both painful and challenging.
I share what it was like our first Christmas without my sister.
The feelings that I had after and how to approach the season.
May you find peace this holiday.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!
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Thoughtful Gift Ideas This Season
On the podcast, I'm talking all about how a thoughtful gift can make all the difference.
What do I mean?
I share a personally story about getting a terrible gift one holiday and how that made me feel.
Because receiving a thoughtful gift can make all the difference to the person getting it.
Why?
When you take the time to carefully
and
Yes,
thoughtfully think of a gift for someone,
They know and feel how much you care and love them.
They FEEL LOVED!
How amazing is that?
Tune into this episode to show that the people in your life are loved.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
A Mental Health Subscription Box for Healing After Suicide and Prevention
On the podcast, I'm talking about the subscription box that I created with you in mind.
Because I remembered feeling like I didn't know how to even begin to process my sister's death?
Let alone,
where do I start?
How?
Each month,
You receive something in the mail just for YOU!
It allows you to process your grief on a month to month way.
Maybe you are like me and you don't know where to start?
Or,
You have someone in your life who is struggling and could use a special gift this holiday season?
Let me help you and those in your life feel love this season.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
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Creating Your Book of Gratitude's: Expressing Gratitude and Thanks isn’t just for Thanksgiving
On the podcast, I'm talking all gratitude.
I go into how expressing gratitude and thanks
isn't just for Thanksgiving.
We can build our own book or journal
our gratitude on a daily basis if we wanted to?
Because when we aren't reminded of what we are grateful for,
we can get lost in the hustle and bustle of life.
Don't you agree?
When we pause and slow down for a minute,
we can be reminded of our loved one and find happy memories to replace the not-so pleasant ones.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
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How much have you been watered? with special guest Marisha Stewart
"How much have you been watered?" this is such a powerful question that I invite you to ask yourself.
We are diving deeper into our previous conversation from the Healing After Suicide summit that took place in July.
Finding ways to feel more "watered"
and
How you can remind yourself to be watered on a regular basis.
Marisha also talks candidly about her nephew and niece's tragic deaths.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
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Your first Thanksgiving without Them with host Crystal Partney
On the podcast, I'm talking about experiencing your first Thanksgiving without them(your loved one)
I share how I wrote in my journal, "This is weird and sad all at the same time."
I talk about traditions and I didn't to go over to my parents my Thanksgiving.
Why?
Because I didn't want to.
Yep,
It's true...
And you get to decide it also...
Maybe you create a new tradition this Thanksgiving?
One that both brings you gratitude and remembers them.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
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Admitting that We Grieve by Crystal Partney
I'm talking about being able to show your grief in a visible way?
I remember moments when I was afraid to cry in front of my daughter because I didn't want her to see me "that way"
or
Feeling sad...
Because I had to believe that I had to "keep it together"
Do you ever feel this way?
Please tell me that I wasn't the only one?
But can I share that when I did cry or express my feelings,
it opened up the conversations between both of us!
How amazing it became that I was able to share what I was feeling with her when I did.
Share your feelings with someone you love today and watch how it makes you feel.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
Let Go of Shame and Guilt after a Suicide Loss
I'm talking all about how you can begin to let go of the shame and guilt that you might be experiencing.
But to be completely honest,
at least in my own experience,
shame and guilt doesn’t enter my mind with bells and a blow horn.
No, shame is more subtle and subdued.
If I was going to release the shame and guilt that I felt, I needed to shift my focus and decide if I wanted to let the thought or feeling of shame, stay and take root.
Psychologists call this “reframing.”
Although,
I didn’t know that was what I was doing at the time.
I was reframing the thoughts that entered my mind rather than trying to avoid them in the first place.
Tune in as I discuss more how to release the shame and guilt that you might be experiencing.
Remember, YOU ARE LOVED!!!
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