My Mourning Routine

In this tender episode, Molly Reeder shares: the questions that arose within after her miscarriage, and how she embodies the answers; how her work as an artist invites curiosity and healing; her take on the supportive power of Nature; and lessons learned from grief. Molly Reeder is an artist specializing in botanical, plant & food story. She paints large scale detailed watercolors of edible & plant-based subjects, highlighting their unique beauty and innate healing. She is particularly inspired by the weaving threads within land and plant ancestry, and the wisdom of the natural world. Molly seeks meaningful collaborations through the lens of her artwork, where her paintings and illustrations help to support and showcase community & human rights organizations, and especially environmental/climate activism efforts. Molly is an herbalist in training with TwinStar Tribe Herb School based out of Asheville, NC. She incorporates plant medicine into specific creative workshops and offerings. You can find her on Instagram @mollyreeder ; Waxing and Weaving on Substack and through mollyreeder.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 would like to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mymourningroutinepodcast 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! Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

In this raw, inspirational episode, Vincent Van den Broeck talks about the importance of Authenticity; how a second-chance at life isn't just about surviving but becoming; and shares his wisdom on living fully after nearly dying.  His book, Everything is Impossible Until It Is Done, is a story about awareness, responsibility, and perspective — toward yourself, and toward everyone who plays a role in your life's journey.   Vincent is a Brussels-based entrepreneur, restaurateur, and survivor of a near-fatal car accident that changed his life forever. On October 11th, 2024, he was struck whilst riding a scooter in a collision at 55 kilometers/hr in a 30 kilometer/hr zone.  The impact left him with multiple fractures and major brain trauma.  Doctors gave little hope with most injuries of this severity having only a 10% survival rate.  He spent weeks in a coma and three months in intensive rehabilitation, but recovery didn't stop there — it became a daily mission.  Against all odds, he not only regained his strength but came back stronger than before: working out 7 times a week, running a business, and building new creative projects.  Vincent's story is living proof that resilience, mindset, and community can make the impossible possible. You can connect with Vincent on Instagram @vincentinthekitchen, check out his Impossible Until It's Done Club at www.theuidclub.com and find his book, Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done, wherever books are sold! ----- 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 would like to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mymourningroutinepodcast 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! Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day.  In anticipation of this day, Lauren opened a call for submissions with an invitation to write a "Letter to Grief" to be shared with you here on My Mourning Routine. Thank you to Breana Field, Jessica Norby, Alicia Henry, Erin James, Matt Trybus, Jen Schmid, Shawn Decker, and Suzy Cincinnati for contributing to this special community episode!  No one can do your grieving for you, but you don't have to do it alone. ----- 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 would like to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mymourningroutinepodcast 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! Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

20 years ago today, July 22, 2006, Judith McCauley took her last breath on this earth.  In this heartfelt memorial episode, Lauren reflects on sweet Judith's life; caring for her in her final months at Innisfree Village; and the tremendous, beautiful impact she made on the trajectory of Lauren's life.   Special thanks to Susan L. McCauley for contributing early memories of her sister to share here. Donations may be made to the Judith McCauley Memorial Fund at Innisfree Village, 5505 Walnut Level Road, Crozet, VA 22932, 434-823-5400. ----- 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 would like to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mymourningroutinepodcast 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! Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.

In this candid conversation, Laura Jaye Cramer shares: how she continues to process the grief and guilt around both her father and brother's tragic deaths by suicide; the before & after "self" revelation in the wake of loss; how your body can force you to rest; and how turning pain into Art led her to create an entire publishing company that supports others through life's many seasons. Laura is the founder of Waiting Room Publishing, an independent media company putting smart, human-centered print magazines into healthcare, senior living, and end-of-life waiting rooms across the United States. Waiting Room Publishing publishes four titles — The Grand Life, Vital Years, Candlelight, and Gigi — each built for a specific audience and environment where people are unusually open and receptive. Before launching Waiting Room Publishing, Laura spent over a decade in journalism, brand strategy, and marketing. She brings a rare combination of editorial instinct, audience-first thinking, and distribution strategy to often overlooked demographics. Laura speaks on the intersection of media and the future of print — and is especially interested in how physical media creates connection in clinical and end-of-life settings. She lives in Seattle, WA with her Great Dane, Cowboy.  You can connect with Laura at www.laurajayecramer.com and can find Candlelight Magazine on Instagram and at www.waitingroompublishing.com ----- If you or someone you know needs mental health support, the following resources are available to provide help: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; For any mental health crisis or emotional distress, including thoughts of suicide; Call or text 988 National Helpline: Provides confidential treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use challenges for free, 24/7; Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Trevor Project Lifeline: Dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth in crisis; Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678 Boys Town National Hotline: Provides 24/7 support, including Spanish-speaking counselors and translation services for over 140 languages; Call 800-448-3000; text "VOICE" TO 20121 Crisis Text Line: Offers 24/7/365 Emotional support and resources for any type of crisis; text "HEAL" TO 741-741 Teen Line: Provides peer support by teens for teens via hotline, text line, message board, and email; Call 800-852-8336 (6-10pm) or text "TEEN" to 839-863 (5:30-9:30pm) Your Life Your Voice: Offers multiple ways for youth to connect with counselors 24/7 for tips on coping skills, grief, and more; Call 800-448-3000 You Are Not Alone Network: Provides a Native Youth Crisis Hotline and additional resources, including state and national resource guides and wisdom from Elders; Call 1-877-209-1266 ----- 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 would like to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mymourningroutinepodcast 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! Sign up for Lauren's newsletter here.