Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life Podcast

Judith Hancox is a trauma recovery specialist and a licensed clinical social worker with a body, mind, and spirit approach to emotional recovery. She has a Master's in Social Work, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she is also a Board Certified Expert in Trauma Stress. Furthermore, she is the author of three books and she is currently working on her fourth titled Transitioning Trauma – Grief and PTSD.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:If it is PTSD, the shock gets locked in.A lot of people feel they have to stay sad to honor their child.We take our trauma with us wherever we go. The best way to release it is from our earthly body.An amazing story about George Anderson, a world-famous medium, and the spirit of a little girl who was pestering him.SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS JUDITH:What is the link between complicated grief and PTSD?How does Shiome Therapy, which you created, accelerate trauma recovery by using both traditional and non-traditional modalities?What is a feeder memory that is usually a childhood memory that feeds into a present trauma?SHOW LINKS:shiome.com (trauma) judithhancox.com (grief & complicated bereavement)CONTACT INFORMATION:You can reach Judith at judith.appointments@gmail.com

Dr David Roland is a gifted writer, presenter and psychologist. His first two books that are published internationally are his memoir titled How I Rescued My Brain and The Confident Performer. David’s latest book titled The Power of Suffering: growing through life crises poses the following profound question: When our world is turned upside down, what does it do to us, how do we survive it and how do we grow as a result? The book details David’s personal investigation into the nature of human suffering by drawing together the inspiring real-life stories of 11 incredible people who survived devastating crises and grew in transformative ways. David not only narrates these stories, but he also examines them through the lens of post-traumatic growth. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: · David’s devastating life crisis that turned his internal compass away from his own needs to love. · Why some people stay stuck in their suffering while others flourish. · The “hero’s journey” that leads to Post Traumatic Growth. · How giving life meaning makes a difference for people who are suffering. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS DAVID: · How does suffering open a person up to become a new version of him or herself? · Does time truly heal? · How do children who have suffered greatly acquire post-traumatic growth? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support

Yvonne Heath specializes in bringing death out of the closet. This inspiring nurse-turned-author, speaker, and changemaker has written an incredibly wise book titled Love Your Life to Death. It is a compelling narrative that addresses navigating life to its final passage, motivating people to live their lives fully to help them die peacefully. Yvonne has spoken internationally to medical professionals, business leaders, government staff, and volunteer organizations. She has also created empowering workshops, keynotes, and an online program that has changed thousands of lives. She is also a TV and radio host, a blogger, and has done a Ted X Talk.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:The lessons Yvonne has learned about quality in life as opposed to quantity of life.How accepting aging helps us to accept dying and why each of us should be afraid of an unlived life.People need “a post” to hang onto in times of despair.How to explain “the circle of life” to a child. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS YVONNE:Why are people so scared to death of death?What is “the talk?” And how does preparing for death mitigate the suffering that comes with grieving?How can we all create more understanding and acceptance regarding aging? SHOW LINKS:www.loveyourlifetodeath.com CONTACT INFORMATION:Email: yvonne@loveyourlifetodeath.com

Melissa Lyon’s mission is to share the joy and freedom that is created when we live in the moment and consciously choose our thoughts and reactions. Her passion is to help us cultivate a comforting and healing mindset that allows us to get the most out of our experiences.Both are reflected in Melissa’s unique and wise children’s book that is filled with encouraging words to help a child cope with loss. It is titled I Will Always Love You. Melissa has also written a wise book about pet loss called Until We Meet Again. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:The miracle that inspired Melissa to write her first book, and how it changed her life.Her book about pets and loss is interwoven with the Law of Attraction as the pet gives permission to love again.While reading I Will Always Love You to a child, the reader is also healing.Why it is important to create an environment focused on hope and love, especially after experiencing loss. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MELISSA:What is “Thought Nutrition” and how does deliberate thinking nourish our souls?Why should each of us release feelings of guilt and how can we do this?What is your heartwarming story about how I Will Always Love You helped a grieving 12-year old girl?

Dr. Eben Alexander, Speaker and Author of the New York Times best-selling book Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife with Karen Newell, co-founder of Sacred Acoustics audio focuses on special binaural beat technology for meditation. Eben and Karen are the co-authors of Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:The real reason we exist is about learning and teaching. There is tremendous scientific literation supporting the concept of reincarnation.How specialized binaural beat technology has enabled Karen to reach expanded states of awareness.While most people conceive health on a physical, mental, and emotional level, there is an all-important spiritual level that also affects health.The hardships and difficulties in life can gift us with tremendous learning. It is the silver lining of growth, learning and teaching together.SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS EBEN AND KAREN:What is remote viewing?Why is the continuity of souls important in addressing grief?How are we all connected through the binding force of unconditional love and its unlimited power to heal?SHOW LINKS:www.ebenalexander.com and www.sacredacoustics.com  CONTACT INFORMATION:You can reach Eben at info@ebenalexander.com  

David is a Functional Consciousness and Energy Coach. His amazing ability to see energy enables him to help individuals release embedded patterns of behavior, resulting in stronger personal intuition, enhanced self-healing abilities and sustainable resilience in their daily lives. Lilla is a Business Professional and Shining Light Parent, which means that even though her daughter Alex has left her physical body, her light has continued to shine in her mother’s heart and home. After a tragic car accident ended her daughter Alex’s life, a devastated Lilla found her way to David who helped her to re-connect to her self-love, enhance her intuition and self-heal her grief. SPECIAL OFFER!Also for Grief and Rebirth listeners, you can get a four-session group workshop from David for only $249!  Note – the first session will be closer to two hours due to questions, etc. This four-session group workshop is a reduced rate of $249/per person. You can also get a two-session group workshop for $149/per person. To sign up, please email us at hello@ireneweinberg.com. BONUS!Use HEAL50 for $50 off of one private with David and Heal100 for $100 off of a series of four privates.Get David's book, Conversations Through My Soul of Presence. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:The profound Near-Death Experience that transformed David’s life.How her deceased daughter Alex guided Lilla to heal her grief.How David’s unique healing work brought incredible transformation into Lilla’s life.Alex’s amazing Directive to Lilla about David.  SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS DAVID AND LILLA:David, what exactly is a Functional Consciousness and Energy Coach, and what does a person’s energy look like to you?Lilla, how has your work with David enabled you to enhance your connection to Alex?As the Founders of Heart and Soul Productions, you have offered to facilitate a special grief healing workshop for Grief and Rebirth podcast. What would it be like?

Irene Weinberg is the author of the 5 – Star reviewed book titled They Serve Bagels in Heaven: One couple’s story of love, eternity and the cosmic importance of everyday life. She is also the Creator and Host of this podcast called Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life. Having been asked many times to share details of her own life-changing spiritual awakening that happened when her husband Saul died next to her in a tragic car accident, Irene strays from interviewing grief and trauma specialists, healers, mediums and people who have inspiring stories to being interviewed herself! Enlisted to interview Irene for this touching and inspiring interview is her dear friend and one-time sister-in-law Carolyn Parrs, who was an intrinsic part of Irene’s life when she was transformed by her profound spiritual awakening. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Who Irene was before the car accident.The three amazing and profound messages Irene received that led to Irene’s spiritual awakening.The Heavenly Directive Irene received just after the accident.The Divine Plan between Irene and Saul that led her to write They Serve Bagels in Heaven and create Grief and Rebirth Podcast. SOME QUESTIONS CAROLYN ASKS IRENE:What was your life like after the accident?What prompted you to start this podcast?What role does awareness of the bigger picture play when it comes to healing?

Jamie Clark’s remarkable talents include psychic intuition, mediumship, remote viewing, the ability to locate lost people and animals, and he is also known to be able to help people with business decisions. In addition, Jamie is the Author of the children’s book, “The Adventures of Roko and Tookee, The Kids from Mars,” the host of Psychic Evolution podcast and he is the creator of the Psychic Evolution Training Cards. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Jamie’s experience seeing Jesus when he was a child.How the Universe began co-creating with Jamie to help him create abundance in his life.The way Jamie’s intuitive gifts help people who are searching for life direction and guidance.How Jamie connected with a man who was in a coma, enabling the man to save his own life.  SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS JAMIE:Why do you call death “graduating life?”What are the scientific studies you participate in that prove scientifically that there is life after death?How are you able to locate lost people and animals through your skill called Remote Viewing?  SHOW LINKS:www.jamieclark.net CONTACT INFORMATION:You can reach Jamie at insight@jamieclark.net

Mitch Carmody is a grief educator, a writer, an author, a grief nutritionist, and an intuit who has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families navigate the uncharted territory of death, dying, and the bereavement process. After suffering many familial losses from a young age and ultimately the death of his nine-year-old son from cancer in 1987, Mitch struggled not only with the grief journey but also with how grief is processed and perceived in this country. In 2002, he published a book called Letters to My Son: A Journey Through Grief, which has reached the bereaved in every state and 7 countries. As a trained hospice volunteer, Mitch has also helped many loved ones and their families through the dying process.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Dead is not gone.Amazing signs from Mitch’s son that have not stopped in over 30 years.The difference between passive grieving and proactive grieving.A fascinating story that has to do with the date December 1st.SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MITCH:What is the importance of recognizing continuing connections on the grief journey?What is a grief nutritionist?How do you help to heal the broken hearted?SHOW LINKS:http://heartlightstudios.net/CONTACT INFORMATION:Email: heartlightstudios@gmail.com

Sandy Alemian utilizes an impressive array of modalities to help people heal. She is a Spirit Medium, an Inspirational Speaker, a Certified Bereavement Facilitator and a Certified Hypnotherapist. Sandy is also the author of two books: Congratulations…it’s an angel and What Was God Thinking?  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How Sandy consciously prepared to help people with loss. Sandy’s spiritual awakening when her infant daughter died and how Sandy was able to connect with her daughter’s soul. God speaks to each person in a language he or she understands.Why past life information is important to an understanding of a person’s current life.  SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS SANDY:Does Spirit have a sense of humor and do you have a cute story illustrating this? What is a medium’s different view of death and grieving? How do you access the wisdom of God and the perspective of Spirit to help people, which you call Crossroads Coaching? SHOW LINKS:www.sandyalemian.com CONTACT INFORMATION:You can reach Sandy at sandyalemian@gmail.com

Kerri Hummingbird is a Soul Guide who inspires people to live their lives wide awake with authenticity, passion, and purpose that positively impacts others. Her third book is the international bestseller titled The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama. Kerri, who has served as a social activist, a leader and philanthropist, is also the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and the Host of the Soul Nectar Show.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Why being empathetic is a super-power. The personality crust covers up the truest self, called the Divine Spark and how they are both integral to transcending the human drama.The 3 waves of volunteers described in her book The Second Wave, and why Second Wave people have a serious interest in self-help.What the triangle of Disempowerment is and the differences….and similarities…. between the Victim, the Rescuer and the Perpetrator.  SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS KERRI:You say that a New Age is dawning. Is this all part of the Age of Aquarius? Why do you state that The Second Wave is for people who have always felt like an outsider, the black sheep of the family, felt a pull to return home to heaven, or feel a deep call to lift the planet with their gifts? How did you become aware that part of your deceased dad’s essence has joined yours for the next part of your soul’s journey?  SHOW LINKS:kerrihummingbird.com CONTACT INFORMATION:You can reach Kerri at kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com

Susan Wysoki is the Author of a powerful, inspiring new book called WINKS from Heaven and a Transformation Life Coach for grief groups and individuals touched by loss, especially parents who have lost children. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How Spirit saved her father’s life during the Holocaust when he was 12 years old.The heartbreaking story of Susan’s 18 – year old daughter Jessica’s death from stage 4 Colon Cancer.The undeniable and uplifting ways Jessica has proven to Susan that she is on the Other Side, aware of everything going on in her family members’ lives.The heavenly story about how Susan connected with the famous author Mitch Albom, who wrote the books Tuesdays With Morrie, The 5 People You Meet in Heaven and more. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS SUSAN:What led you to become a transformation life coach who helps people find hope out of heartbreak? What are some of the dramatic winks from Heaven you’ve received and continue to receive, from Jessica?Do you have an inspiring story about someone whose grief has been transformed by working with you? SHOW LINKS:winksfromheaven.netwww.goodgriefcounseling.net CONTACT INFORMATION:You can reach Susan at swysoki@hotmail.com.

Riz Mirza is widely known as the country’s premier trance channel medium and he is also an Author, a Psychic and a Shaman. Riz has a new book titled The 9 Keys: Messages from the Spirit Guides to Unlock Your Life and Awaken Your Soul. The 9 Keys contains 9 chapters with amazing, life-changing, channeled words of wisdom from significant heavenly Spirit Guides. Princess Diana is one of them…Yes, THE Princess Diana….and I just love that her channeled chapter is dedicated to the subject of healing.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:The time Riz saw Abraham Lincoln in spirit.Princess Di channeled “You must be unafraid to die to truly live.” Every one of us has a “soul contract.” The difference between a psychic, a medium, and a Trance Channel and how our spirit guides connect with us. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS RIZ:What do you experience when you trance channel?Is there religion on the Other Side?What insights and guidance can you share with us about the worldwide pandemic we are all experiencing? SHOW LINKS:https://www.rizmirza.com/ CONTACT INFORMATION:Email: Riz@rizmirza.com

Marilyn Kapp is a beloved and respected Medium to many celebrities. Her impressive client list includes winners and nominees for Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, Director’s Guild Awards, Writers Guild Awards, Outstanding Achievement in Casting Awards, and International Film and Music Critic Awards. Her new wise and profound book is titled, Love Is Greater Than Pain: Secrets from the Universe for Healing After Loss. In it she shares her keen understanding of the afterlife and the beauty in the transition from the physical to the spiritual plane, helping those who are dying, as well as those left behind. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Marilyn’s first experience communicating with her deceased grandfather when she was 2 years old. How famed Nobel Peace Prize laureate and acclaimed author Elie Weisel became Marilyn’s friend and mentor. Our deceased loved ones go through an adjustment period with a life review that allows them an expanded understanding of the life they led on the physical plane.Channeled insights Marilyn has received about the pandemic. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MARILYN:Do animals reincarnate like we humans do? Are deceased spouses okay with our marrying again? What happens to the souls of those who commit acts of evil?  SHOW LINKS:www.marilynkapp.com CONTACT INFORMATION:Email: marilyn@marilynkapp.com

Mark Pitstick is a Certified Past Life Regression Therapist, the Director of the Soul Phone Foundation, the Founder of Greater Reality Living Groups, and the author of the Helping Parents Heal monthly newsletter column titled “Evolved Souls Don’t Need Long Earthly Lives.” He is also the author of three books that address soul proof, life, death and the afterlife, and holistic guidance for radiant wellness. Furthermore, he has created an uplifting movie called Soul Proof, based on his book titled Soul Proof. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Scientific evidence that proves that life continues after physical death.Albert Einstein said that it is an optical illusion that we are separate from God.Mark’s pivotal spiritual experience during yoga in 1997.Why evolved souls don’t need long Earthly lives. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MARK:What is spiritual amnesia? How does adversity help each of us to grow and learn? What is the importance of healing and completing “unfinished business” in this lifetime?

Chris Lippincott is an Evidential Medium, a best-selling Author on Amazon and a Reiki Healer who has a passion for letting people know that the bonds of love between our two worlds are eternal and that the spirit world is much closer to us than we realize. Chris’ book Spirits Beside Us: Gain Healing and Comfort from Loved Ones in the Afterlife is the #1 best seller in its category on Amazon. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS CHRIS: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support

Maria Verdeschi is a psychic medium, an author, a Master Reiki Practitioner, a Pranic Healer, a workshop leader and a speaker who has a passion for letting people know that our loved ones who have crossed over are still with us and want to help us.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:●    The difference between a psychic and a medium. ●    How Maria’s mother’s death inspired Maria’s book titled There is No Death, Only Life and helped Maria discover her soul purpose. ●    How our loved ones who have crossed over help us and guide us.●    The signs of reassurance people receive from the Other Side. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MARIA:●    How did you discover your gift of mediumship as a young child? ●    What are some of the amazing experiences you have had with people in a coma?●    What is it like to live on the Other Side?SHOW LINKS: Mariaverdeschi.comCONTACT INFORMATION: You can reach Maria at mariaverdeschi0424@gmail.com

Mark Ireland is the Co-Founder of Helping Parents Heal, which has 90 affiliate groups worldwide and 17,000 members. Mark is also the author of two important books that balance spiritual acceptance with critical thinking, shedding light on the evidence for the continuity of life after physical death.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:●    Mark’s dad Richard Ireland was a renowned 20th-century medium whose clients included Mae West, Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty in Gunsmoke), Glenn Ford, and Mamie Eisenhower plus Mark’s personal experience with Mae West when he was a boy.●    How Mark’s original path changed after the passing of his son Brandon. ●    Cynics vs skeptics, religious concerns over the paranormal, and rigid skepticism. ●    The relationship between artistic talent and the psychic is itself a talent. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MARK:●    How does knowing that physical death is not the end help to illuminate the importance of the life we are living now? ●    What are mediumship research studies and how do you screen mediums?●    What is synchronicity?SHOW LINKS: https://www.markirelandauthor.comLink to listen/download song referenced during the interview:DOWNLOAD HERE!!CONTACT INFORMATION: You can reach Mark at irelandmarks@gmail.com

Austyn Wells is a best-selling author, spiritual medium and soul gardener who empowers individuals to create soul-centered lives. Austyn is also a certified grief counselor who powerfully combines her intuition and mediumship with shamanism, energy medicine, and sacred ceremony to bring about healing. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How the Spirit world came to Austyn to answer a prayer and show Austyn her future when she was 5 years old. Why many people are experiencing scary nightmares during the pandemic. Coronavirus is an educator in a global classroom. Austyn’s sacred experience honoring her mom both as her mom was dying and after her mother transitioned.  SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS AUSTYN:In what ways do you help people reacquaint themselves with their essence which is their soul?What are the spiritual opportunities, or spiritunities as you call them, in this global classroom we are all in right now? What motivated you to become a grief counselor with a specialty for children grieving in addition to your calling as a medium?  SHOW LINKS:austynwells.comSoul Conversations: A Medium Reveals How to Cultivate Your Intuition, Heal Your Heart, and Connect with the Divine CONTACT INFORMATION:Email: info@austynwells.com

Listen in as Mark gives insight to the Coronavirus - where we're at and where we're heading during this shockwave we are all experiencing, the lessons we can learn from it, and the potential positive things that can come out of it. "Every generation has its crisis - this is ours. It’s presenting the world a lesson." - Mark Anthony  Watch the FULL video with audience readings here.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support