My Mourning Routine

Matt Jacobson, born and raised in Temecula, CA, created LifeBooks to help families capture and cherish the stories of their loved ones. After taking over his family's mattress store, he was inspired by the loss of his father to ensure that his family—and others—would always have a way to preserve memories for generations. His goal with LifeBooks is to make storytelling easy, meaningful, and collaborative, so that every loved one's legacy lives on. Tune in to hear how Matt found purpose after grief, became a more empathetic, grounded individual, created a therapeutic process of remembrance, and came to understand that every day is a blessing. You can connect with Matt and learn more about LifeBooks at https://lifebooks.io/ and via Instagram @lifebooks.io LifeBooks is such a beautiful, collaborative way to honor your loved ones!  Use code LAUREN50 for $50 off your order, as a Project Lead.   ------- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge?  What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do!   Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in.  One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants.  Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

Adam Zuckerman is the Founder of Buried in Work, a leading eCommerce platform specializing in estate planning/organization, end-of-life tasks, and estate transitions.  With a deeply personal motivation stemming from his experience managing his father's estate, Adam is dedicated to simplifying these complex processes for individuals and families nationwide.  As an Eisenhower Fellow, attorney, and MBA, Adam brings a wealth of expertise to his role, combining legal knowledge with entrepreneurial vision to drive innovation in the field of estate planning.  Adam's mission is to empower individuals of all ages to navigate the intricacies of estate planning with confidence and ease. Through Buried in Work, he seeks to revolutionize the way people approach end-of-life preparations, ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to secure their legacy and protect their loved ones. In this episode, Adam shares a bit of his story, why financial organization is crucial at any age, some top tips for how to simplify estate planning and end-of-life tasks, and the importance of starting NOW. You can connect with Adam and learn more about Buried In Work and the incredible resources available to support you at www.buriedinwork.com and via Instagram @buriedinwork ------- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge?  What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do!   Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in.  One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants.  Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

There's power in acknowledging the impermanence and fleeting nature of the fruits of life-- savoring simple moments and people, while sweet and ripe.  This episode is a gentle call-to-action to appreciate and take delight in the bounty before you! [HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY, MARY ELLEN!  You will be forever celebrated!] ------- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge?  What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do!   Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in.  One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants.  Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!          

In this episode, Jessica Fein shares: the incredible ways that her experiences with grief have woven themselves into her DNA; how being "whole" means letting others see where you are broken; how her late daughter, Dalia, showed her how to live; and how, in the darkness, there's always light to be found. Jessica is the author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes and host of the "I Don't Know How You Do It" podcast, which features people whose lives seem unimaginable and who triumph over seemingly impossible challenges.  Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, Psychology Today, The Boston Globe, HuffPost, Scary Mommy, Zibby Mag, Kveller, and more.  Jessica is a relentless warrior in the memory of her dynamic daughter whom she lost to rare disease in 2022.  Her work encompasses hope and humor, grit and grace-- the tools that make up her personal survival kit.  Jessica serves on the Board of Directors of MitoAction.  She's the mother of three, whom she and her husband adopted from Guatemala.  They live outside of Boston with their quasi-service dog, who trained himself. You can connect with Jessica via her website: www.jessicafeinstories.com; through Instagram @feinjessica Facebook @jessica.fein.92 and read her blog posts on  Psychology Today. ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge?  What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do!   Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in.  One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants.  Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!    

It can be difficult to find courage to talk about endometriosis and the effects of the disease on fertility.  In this episode, Julie shares: her personal story of how circumstances beyond her control have shown her what her life's path is meant to be and how she has embraced walking it; dealing with the loss of something she may never have; the importance of finding the right people to support you; and how turning to creativity and making beauty in hardship was the catalyst for her business, Anam Cara Clay Goods. Julie Freeman-Mullins is a Tennessee girl at heart, having lived most of her life in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.  She has been blessed to journey through life with her husband and best friend, Josh.  They have been married since 2012 and have 2 fur babies: Saydi, a yellow lab/pyrenees mix, and Pearl, their sweet cat baby.  Julie has had a varied career, mostly in nonprofit work with a concentration in hospitality where she worked as a professional chef for over 15 years.  Moving to central Virginia in 2018 was a big change for her, but also a change that has brought new and amazing opportunities into her life.  Most days you can find Julie working as the Volunteer Recruitment and Communications Coordinator with Innisfree Village, an amazing community of folks that has been like a second home for her. And in her spare time, she is also the proud owner of a small business, Anam Cara Clay Goods, where she creates handmade polymer clay jewelry.  Her distinct jewelry design gives her the opportunity to share her passion for art while also creating beautiful things for the world to enjoy.  It is also a means by which she can give back in meaningful ways, most specifically with raising awareness about the effects of endometriosis and how we can make a positive impact for the millions of women worldwide being affected by this disease.  Anam Cara Clay Goods is about more than just the products Julie creates, but the intentional ways she can encourage and empower women to explore their own creativity, to feel good about themselves in their hearts, minds, and bodies, and to believe that-- just like a pair of earrings, we are all better together. You can connect with Julie and find her colorful work on Instagram via @anamcaraclaygoods and through her website: www.anamcaraclaygoods.com Sign up for Juile's Soul Friend Newsletter Learn more about The Endometriosis Society of America Learn more about Innisfree Village ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge?  What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do!   Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in.  One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants.  Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

Talk about the little wins in life-- Lauren's been gentler on herself and you should be, too (gentle on yourself, that is)!  This is a quick episode to encourage you to loosen your grip on --and maybe re-evaluate-- life's commitments, especially if you really just need a bit of rest, snacks of course, and replenishment.  What can you do to honor yourself and what's happening in your life right now?  It's okay to put the brakes on for a minute.  Or a month.  Or change course.   ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge?  What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do!   Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in.  One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants.  Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541

It's Mother's Day and that brings up a whole fat bag of feelings for many.  Regardless of the quality of connection you possess with your mother, Lauren distills this "holiday" into an opportunity to draw attention to the radiant marvel that you are!  Buckle up for a cosmic comparison! ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541

Death is an inevitable part of life.  How do we continue to live, after loss?  This is an open-air recording from the forest, where Lauren offers insight on how to move through the many "firsts" after a loved one dies: first birthdays, anniversarys, holidays, activities without them... Prepare for these sneaky days, fortify yourself with that which best serves you in the moment, and know that you don't have to do it alone.   ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541

What have you done for you lately?  (Cue Janet Jackson and some super thick shoulder-pads...) Ah, the idea of even a brief pause from your busy day-to-day.  What does that mean to you, and for you-- and why is it important?  This short episode is a chance for you to think about how you choose to recharge, and the many creative ways that you can make that happen. ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

We made it through-- and to-- another beautiful season!  Let's celebrate!  Vernal Equinox has come again in the Northern Hemisphere and ushers us into all things spring!  In this episode, Lauren offers you a few questions and reflections to make the most of this fertile season!  ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

When's the last time you asked for help?  This short episode touches on our interconnectedness and the importance that we all play in each other's lives, as well as a time-sensitive request:  Lauren's casting a net to help build a care support team for her friend undergoing a bone marrow transplant.  If you or anyone you know is available for a unique caregiving opportunity near Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for mid-April through mid-June 2024, whether it be a nurse, retiree, or someone simply with a big heart and a flexible schedule, please contact Lauren directly at lauren@laurensamay.com Any leads are greatly appreciated. ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

Spring is nigh, daffodils are popping, and it's time to let life flow!  Lauren shares how learning to recognize and accept all parts of your being is imperative for stepping through the threshold into the next season of your blooming. ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

In this episode, Artist + Intuitive Medium Allison Pharmakis shares how she has come to find beauty and deeper connections in loss; how grief has shifted the ways she interacts with humans, at large; what led her to fully embrace and offer mediumship; and how Spirit is ever-present and ready to be of service, if we know how to invite it in. Pharmakis has possessed the unique gift of connecting with the deceased since her childhood.  She is a facilitator of healing between the living and the dead, and uses automatism (spirit guided writing and drawing) to help channel and connect the past and the present.  Although this was an intuitive ability bestowed upon her, she fine tuned her role as vehicle and vessel.  As a teenager, Pharmakis realized that utilizing the medium of automatic drawing helped her to see her visions more clearly.  She uses the medium of automatism to connect with spirits, as well as the Tarot. Her Visual Mediumship Sessions and Multi-Deck Intuitive Tarot Readings are hands-on and intimate, yet create a safe environment for beginners, and the more experienced, alike.  During each Visual Mediumship Session - which is tailored and personalized to her client - Pharmakis creates an original piece of artwork.  She not only aims to heal and inspire, but to supply her clients with the tools to integrate the experience and to strengthen themselves from within. Allison is part of a large team of Psychics, Mediums and Federal Agents (Find Me Group) who assist law enforcement task forces by helping to locate missing people internationally. You can connect with Allison on Instagram via @mediumforthemessage @apharmakis or through www.mediumforthemessage.com ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

This is a short episode to remind you to keep things in perspective.  Lauren's behind on recording this week, shares why, and how choosing a less reactive response to things that happen in life helps maintain one's peace-- because who doesn't need that?! ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

A special Valentine's Day message... with a twist!  Freshly emerging from a silent retreat, Lauren introduces a concept she resonated with that was shared by a fellow participant and ties it to a Hallmark Holiday.  It's a short episode that very well may change the entire course of your life!  No joke.  ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

In this tearful episode, Lauren reflects on recent highs and lows of life that she experienced in a matter of hours: from meaningful connections to news of a friend's death, and dancing her way through it all.  This vast spectrum of emotion is Life-- will you let it inspire you to lean into living, just a little (or substantially) more?   ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

Shawn Decker is a musician, author and internet pioneer and has commandeered a life driven by creativity and shaped by medical adversity.  Diagnosed with HIV at age 11, before the advent of the effective treatments, Shawn's parents were told that he had six months-to-two-years to live.  That was in 1987. At age 14, he skipped his exams to meet Depeche Mode through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  He was crowned Homecoming King at Waynesboro High School in Virginia in 1992, and credits his poor attendance record for the win. At age 20, Shawn opened up about living with HIV by posting one of the first online blogs in 1996. After moving from Waynesboro to Charlottesville, Virginia, Shawn fell in love with the local music scene and, most importantly, a fellow HIV educator, Gwenn.  Educating together as a sero-diverse couple- where one partner is HIV positive and the other is HIV negative- Shawn and Gwenn have shared their love story with millions of people.  And in some very unique ways.  From educational programming on the BBC, MTV, VH1 and even Hong Kong TV, to a Bed In in a Grand Central Station storefront on World AIDS Day.  Their candor, humor and openness inspired the inclusion of a sero-diverse couple's storyline on the scripted MTV series, Shuga which has educated teenagers and young adults around the world.  Shawn has been a contributing writer for Poz Magazine since 1997 and his humorous memoir, My Pet Virus: The True Story of a Rebel Without a Cure, was published by the Penguin Group in 2006.  From 1992 until 2022, he wrote and performed music as Synthetic Division, cutting his teeth in the basement of Tokyo Rose restaurant, an iconic Charlottesville music scene. His new band, Nouveau Vintage, makes their debut on March 9 at the Please Don't Tell Album Release party, sharing the stage with Charming Disaster and DJ Cadybug.  This Spirit Ball takes place at the Southern Cafe & Music Hall in downtown Charlottesville, VA. In this episode, Shawn talks about his life; the importance of breaking down the stigma and discrimination around HIV; his thoughts on death and living; how music has influenced and supported him through many ups and downs; the song that his mother used to contact him from beyond the grave; words of wisdom; and what lies ahead. You can connect with Shawn, his writings, and music at shawnandgwenn.com; raredisease.net ; poz.com and through Instagram @shawndecker & @nouveauvintagemusic ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

Marsha Gray Hill was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina, before marrying her husband, Gregg, and becoming Mrs. Marsha Hill in 1976.  Her adventurous life of raising five children alongside her eldest son's burgeoning professional tennis career included lots of love and way too many drives down I-95 in a massive Southwind camper. Fifteen grandchildren later, Marsha is still a southern girl, splitting her time between Georgia and Florida.  Her family is her pride and joy, and while caring for her mother throughout the COVID pandemic, she experienced firsthand what it's like to advocate for a deteriorating parent. This experience inspired her to become a voice for compassion and human dignity, which led her to write her debut book, Grief and Grit(s): A Daughter's Journey of Love and Loss When the World Was Upside-Down, published by Forefront Books and distributed by Simon and Schuster-- hitting shelves far and wide on February 13, 2024! In this episode, Marsha shares her touching story of caring for her mother with Alzheimer's in the especially challenging time of early-Covid-19; how this experience led her to write a book, both to honor her mother and be a source of support for caretakers and grievers alike; and offers words of advice for anyone facing the responsibility of caring for a loved one who is no longer able to advocate for themselves.   You may connect with Marsha through her website:  https://marshagrayhill.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshagrayhill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marshagrayhill ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541 Sign up for Lauren's newsletter  here.

"Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives." Last week, in Episode 57, Re-envisioning by Releasing: How to Make Space for the New, by Courageously Letting Go of the Old , Lauren spoke about how many people use the New Year as a time to re-envision what they would like to bring into their lives.  But there's an often over-overlooked step needed to welcome all that is waiting: Make space for the new!  This episode is about examining what you would like to make space FOR, while remembering that life is swiftly passing, like sands through an hourglass.  The world needs you doing the little things that light you up, so that you can light the way for others, and share and strengthen the love that is so desperately needed on this earth, far and wide.  What's one thing that you can do TODAY to awaken your spirit? Listen to the music of We Are Star Children here. To learn more about the significance of being a Star child, the gift of being in a band during Lauren's journey through grief, and how music has been a buoy to her spirits, Listen to My Mourning Routine Podcast, Episode 31: We Are Star Children here. ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! Sign up for Lauren's newsletter  here. You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541  

This is one you'll want to save and come back to, anytime you find yourself on the bittersweet cusp of change! It's now 2024, and many use the New Year as a time to re-envision what they would like to bring into their lives.  But an over-overlooked step to take, to make that space for the new, is to recognize what cannot stay.  What are you leaving behind— to open the door for all that is waiting you?  May what comes to you and for you be even greater than you could have imagined!  Here's to facing our fears to clear the path forward— and for us to get out of our own ways. Happy New Year to you!  And Happy New Moment! ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation for Grief to support you on your journey! Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here. You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541