Emotional Duct Tape

Today, we chat with fellow griever and grief educator, Emily Bingham. She tells us about the grief associated with the passing of her husband and the trajectory that took on her life. She shares tons of resources, and we talk about movement and allowing ourselves to feel. We also get some perspective from her on what it is like to date after going through a spouse's death. We hope you learn something new!   Follow Emily: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilypbingham/ Website: https://movethrugrief.com/about/ moveTHRU Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/576571653182202 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emily_movesthru_grief   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/bT9ppeS9 Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com  

Today, we talk with artist Ali Waller. Her grief story is one that involves sexual assault and how her own experiences and that of others inspired "/200." In each exhibition, she invites other survivors to make casts of their chests and creates a space to acknowledge their shared pain but also their strength. She talks about the ups and downs her grief has brought, the experience she shares with her subjects, and the impact of her project. Trigger warning: This week's episode does cover sexual violence. Listener discretion advised. Follow Ali: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicekayw/ Website: https://www.aliwaller.shop/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicewaller   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/bT9ppeS9 Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com  

Today is an EDT first and we're sure its going to hit close to home. We are talking with our friend Liv about the grief associated with losing a pet. She talks about her experience fostering (and sometimes losing) kittens she has cared for. She talks about compassion fatigue, the joy and sadness that comes with fostering animals and all that she has learned along the way. We are definitely putting a trigger warning on this episode for those who have experienced pet loss. Follow Liv at: Tiktok: @houseofsixcats Instagram: @house_of_six_cats Resources for fostering kittens / kitten care: https://www.kittenlady.org https://www.kittenlady.org/kitten-care https://www.kittenlady.org/supplies https://www.kittenlady.org/books   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/bT9ppeS9 Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

We are so excited to have this one be our first episode of 2022. We chat with Derek, a chaplain who was worked in both prison and hospital systems. We learn about what a chaplain is and how his role helps people process grief. He also tells us about the shared human experience of grief and how he works to not take the weight of his role with him in life. Follow Chaplain Derek on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chaplainderek   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Our 40th and final episode of 2021 is a great one! We sit down with Abbey from The Mortals Cafe, a death-centric coffee shop that encourages conversation around mortality. We talk about the history of "death cafes," the people and conversations who come into the shop and how she aims to equip people in thinking about their existence.   Follow The Mortals Cafe: Website: https://www.themortalsgr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themortalscafe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themortalsgr/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Today is World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Our guest Alicia tells us about her childhood beginning with her parents divorce. She talks about the pressures and abuses she suffered through many years of her life and how she has worked (and is working) to overcome them. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode does discuss child abuse. Follow Alicia: https://allmylinks.com/thegirlwiththedreads05   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Our guest this week is Adelle Archer, CEO and Co-founder of Eterneva. Her company specializes in turning the ashes of loved ones and pets into diamonds. We talk about the grief that led her to start this company, what its like to work so closely with those in mourning, and the reactions when people receive this wonderful token of those they have lost.   Learn more about Eterneva: Website: www.eterneva.com Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@eterneva Instagram: www.instagram.com/eterneva   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

This week we are joined by writer and mental health advocate Rachel Havekost. We first noticed her videos on Tiktok in which she danced through her grief. She joins us to talk about her journey with divorce, mental illness and more. We talk about the highs and lows in navigating that and she talks about the theraputic process of writing her book. Such a wonderful soul and such a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it!   Follow Rachel: Website: https://www.rachelhavekost.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_havekost/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelhavekost Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachel_havekost Blog: https://medium.com/@rachel.havekost   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

EDT is now international! We had the most wonderful conversation with our new friend, Alex Locker. She talks about how the passing of her parents inspired her to create a community for others to grieve and share memories (and recipes) of those no longer with us. We also talk about the effects of experiencing grief at a young age and, of course, FOOD! Learn More About The Grief Kitchen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegriefkitchen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegriefkitchen/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Today, we talk to the good "cemetarian" herself, Alicia Williams! While going through an extremely difficult divorce and custody battle, she turned to cleaning gravestones as a way to cope and heal. She talks to us about hardship, hope, and headstones. We hope you enjoy!   Follow Alicia's Journey: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladytaphos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladytaphos   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

We're back after a brief hiatus! Today's guest is Tamara Sellman. She tells us about the grief in living with chronic illness. We talk about how it affects family and friends, how its important to feel what you need to, and how all of this inspired her to write a book!   Learn more about Tamara, follow her on social, and buy her book here: http://www.tamarasellman.com/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Today, we are joined by Corey's friend Audrey! She talks about the grief experienced when ending a best friendship. We dive deep into toxic people vs toxic situations, self-worth when grieving the end of a friendship and so much more. Follow Audrey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auwie596/ Audrey's Blog: https://www.audsblogs.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuWie596 Audrey and Corey's Movie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/442C3vsoiIWpTin1SOX0Qa   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com  

Today, we are joined by Blu Sanders! He talks about the experience of losing his dad to ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease.) He and Corey share their experience of losing a parent to the disease and how this journey inspired him to write a book about it! For Blu's book, music, photography and more, visit http://www.blusanders.com/ Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

This week, we talk with our friend Lyndie. She tells us about how an accident ended her career with the military, the grief process of losing her "normal," and how she found her authentic self through it all. https://vetoga.org/ https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

We are joined this week by Matt and Allison from Hope For The Day, a non-profit movement empowering one-on-one conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. We talk about their amazing organization and their own personal health journeys, how the pandemic changed their work and a few stories about the lives they have impacted. We also discussed Sip of Hope, their subsidiary coffee company which offers an open space for peer-to-peer connection. Learn more about Hope For The Day: Hope for the Day website: https://www.hftd.org/ Sip of Hope: https://sipofhope.com/ Find local resources available to you: https://www.hftd.org/find-help   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

We are joined by New York Times Bestselling author Matthew Paul Turner. He tells about his experience coming out as a gay man and the grief that came from living his truth. He tells us about reconciling the hurt he knew it would bring his wife, the mental undoing of damage from his religious background, and how his new book (co-authored by the now deceased Rachel Held Evans) helped him heal long before it was released. This was such a special conversation for us and we hope you enjoy it! Follow Matthew Paul Turner: Buy his new book "What is God Like?" here: https://amzn.to/3B7Kcly Twitter: https://twitter.com/heympt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MatthewPaulTurner/ https://matthewpaulturner.com/ Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Today, we are joined by Dr. Melissa Mork. She shares how her experiences with loss and a conversation with her father led her to work in grief support. We talk about how to respond to someone dealing with loss, the common misconception of "getting over" your grief, and so much more. Follow Dr. Melissa Mork at: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.melissa.mork? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDY95vmtLdB66llaAl76AHw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.melissa.mork/ https://www.melissamork.com/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Its not often that we talk about workplace grief and today we get to do that! We speak with Christina Romelus who talks about how the fear of failure kept her in a job that ultimately burned her out. We talk about how experience quitting a job (and starting a company) during a pandemic, and the importance of acknowledging your mental bandwith. Learn more about Christina's company work: https://www.politicalm.com/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emotionaldtpod Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

This week, we talk with Aaron Sorrels. He talks the situations in his life that fueled alcoholism and how he now uses comedy to help others and to share a few laughs. Follow Aaron at: https://theunemployedalcoholic.com/ https://cleancomedytime.com/   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emotionaldtpod Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Imagine finding out about the death of a parent through a stranger on social media. For Jackie Gayton Cooper, this was a reality. This week, we talk with her about the estranged relationship with her father, processing his passing, and what she discovered as she begin to sort through his life.   Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emotionaldtpod Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com