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What do you do when you can see your loved one’s fight for life fading before your very eyes? You know the unthinkable is inevitable and you are powerless to stop it. In today’s episode our guest Adam Levy talks about his loss and allowing hope for the future. Adam Levy is a songwriter and producer performing his music around the world. In 2012, Adam lost his son Daniel to suicide. Today Adam shares his journey to writing and performing music again and coming to terms with life without his son.  This is our 5th episode highlighting the issues surrounding suicide and we are thankful for the transparent and candid conversation that Adam was willing to engage in. Listen and share our collection of episodes on suicide: https://feeds.captivate.fm/hope-thru-grief/the-complex-issues-of-suicide/     This episode’s closing music is a cover of Never My Love by Adam’s band, Turn Turn Turn and is used by permission. Watch the performance used for today’s music: https://www.mplsdid.com/news_article/show/1117724 To view Daniel’s artwork as mentioned on today’s show: https://thinkpiecepublishing.com/tpp-authors/adam-levy/daniels-art/ To find out more about Adam Levy and Turn Turn Turn please visit their website: https://www.turnturnturnmpls.com/ We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

At the beginning of our grief journey we just try to make it to the next minute or the next hour. As our journey continues, we realize we have to get through all of the “Firsts”. Many of these “Firsts” are very difficult – holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. The journey is long and difficult.  However, what happens when you move into a home filled with grief? Today Elizabeth Smelski joins us to share her personal story of grief and what she experienced when she moved in with her aunt and uncle who had recently suffered the loss of their young son. We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Steve and Cheryl Grissom founded Church Initiative in 1993. In 1998, Church Initiative reached an important milestone by releasing the first edition of GriefShare, a video-based support group that comes alongside grieving individuals. Now in its third edition, GriefShare continues to grow and reach more individuals every year. Currently, over 20,000 churches are equipped with one or more Church Initiative ministry programs. Join us today for a hope filled discussion with Steve Grissom! You’ll hear his journey and the hope that GriefShare brings to so many each day. Steve and Marshall, both veterans of GriefShare, share the hope that they have experienced as attendees and for Steve and his wife Shelly, GriefShare Group leaders. To find out more or join a GriefShare group please visit their website: https://www.griefshare.org  Do you have a GriefShare experience to tell us about? We would love to read your story on a future episode of the show! Send your story to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

The journey of grief is a personal journey, which is different for everyone. Along the way we are all looking for “tools” and bits of wisdom to help us on difficult days and with our journey. Today, we continue our discussion with Mitch Carmody to talk about some examples of signs. Mitch has been on his journey of grief for almost 33-years, since his son Kelly died. Mitch has had many people share with him the signs they have received on their journeys of grief. This episode of “Signs – Part II” will be released on our You Tube Channel (https://bit.ly/HTGPodYouTube) the following week, if you would like to “see” some of these “signs”! We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

The journey of grief is a personal journey, which is different for everyone. Along the way we are all looking for “tools” and bits of wisdom to help us on difficult days and with our journey. We are also mindful of the fact our loved one is not here, but we would like to know they are ok! There are days that we need reminders, or we are looking for “signs” that our loved one is ok. Today Mitch Carmody joins us to talk about some examples of these signs. Mitch has been on his journey of grief for almost 33-years, since his son Kelly died. Mitch has had many people share with him the signs they have received on their journeys of grief. This episode of “Signs – Part I” will be released on our You Tube Channel the following week, if you would like to “see” some of these “signs”! Subscribe Now at: http://bit.ly/HTGPodYouTube Please join us next week for “Signs – Part II” with Mitch Carmody! We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

We all know that we will lose someone important and precious to us in our lifetime. It’s not an ‘if’ but a ‘when’. However, no one is expecting to lose a sibling early in life and the lifetime of unknowns that follow.  In today’s episode we welcome Bethany Adams who lost her younger brother Hudson in 2016 at the age of 19. No one is supposed to leave this world that young and there is no road map to help navigate the lasting impact of such grief. Don’t miss this conversation filled with memories and a ‘what matters most’. To read Bethany’s blog post; ‘Reflections’, please visit our blog: http://hopethrugrief.com/reflections We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

The journey of grief, while different for everyone, is also common in some respects.  No one knows how grief will affect you and there will be very difficult days ahead.  Some days will be much worse than others and at different points something will come up that triggers a memory or experience that can take you right back to where you were early on. These triggers can come at you in many, many different ways. It could be a song, it could be a place, it could be a previous trip it could even be seeing someone in similar clothing. No matter the manner, the trigger can take you right back to a place you haven’t been to in weeks, or even years. We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Our ongoing conversation about suicide continues in this Part III episode as we continue to build on the conversations of Part I in Episode 9 and Part II in Episode 13. Of course as we taped this episode in late September 2020, we are still the uncertainty and isolation of the #COVID19 pandemic. As a suicide survivor and advocate Marshall shares stories of other survivor families who have so many questions and so few answers in the immediate aftermath. Don’t miss this very candid conversation about everything from what to include in the obituary to dealing with feelings of personal responsibility.   The only thing missing from our conversation is you. Are you a suicide survivor?  We welcome your comments, suggestions and would love to hear your story.  Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Grief is a topic no one wants to study, or learn about, until you are in it. It’s a “if it hasn’t happened to me yet, I certainly don’t want to mention it” kind of thing. Herb Knoll lost his wife Michelle to cancer in 2008 after having been her care giver for 39 months. When Herb went to find a book about grief as a widower, he discovered there were none! So, Herb began researching and writing his book The Widower’s Journey: Helping Men Rebuild After Their Loss, available on Amazon. After completing the book Herb decided there still wasn’t enough support for Widowers, so he started the Widower’s Support Network.  Herb is also founder and host for the Widower’s Journey Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/widowers-journey/id1473762540). Please join us for an interesting discussion with Herb Knoll on today’s Hope Thru Grief as we touch on subjects like why are men so vulnerable, why the support material for widower’s so limited and what are the challenges in grief for men? If you’d like to purchase a copy of Herb’s book The Widower’s Journey: Helping Men Rebuild After Their Loss you may contact Herb directly at Herb@widowerssupportnetwork.com and if you mention the discount code Hope you’ll receive a 15% discount of the purchase price of his book! We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Today we welcome back the show Mr. Alan Pedersen from, Angels Across the USA Tour. This is of course, as the title denotes the second part of our conversation with Alan. If you missed episode 15 please press pause and listen to Part I and then come back and pick up the remaining conversation here in episode 16. In today’s discussion Alan talks about many things such as understanding how your kids grieve differently and realizing just how important it is to find support that works for you. His wisdom and understanding gained through his journey provide so much hope that you can help but smile! Alan has been on his journey of grief for over 19 years. The loss of his 18-year old daughter changed the direction of his life. Alan has spent the past 17 years helping others with their grief, writing and singing his songs and leading grief organizations. Alan has a unique message and delivery as he signs some of his “Love” songs about grief and talks about the grief journey at hundreds of small groups across the country! Alan’s van is covered with thousands of “butterflies” of our angels with their name and home city. “Our angels” travel with Alan on these cross-country trips. Alan offers up valuable insights into the process and journey of grief as well as valuable tools for dealing with your grief.  If you’d like to help sponsor Alan’s tour you may go here to fund your angel’s butterfly on his van: https://angelsacrosstheusa.org/Sponsor-The-Tour  We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Today we welcome Mr. Alan Pedersen from, Angels Across the USA Tour to our show. Alan has been on his journey of grief for over 19 years. The loss of his 18-year old daughter changed the direction of his life. Alan has spent the past 17 years helping others with their grief, writing and singing his songs and leading grief organizations. Alan has a unique message and delivery as he signs some of his “Love” songs about grief and talks about the grief journey at hundreds of small groups across the country! Alan’s van is covered with thousands of “butterflies” of our angels with their name and home city. “Our angels” travel with Alan on these cross-country trips. Alan offers up valuable insights into the process and journey of grief as well as valuable tools for dealing with your grief.  If you’d like to help sponsor Alan’s tour you may go here to fund your angel’s butterfly on his van: https://angelsacrosstheusa.org/Sponsor-The-Tour We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical, or mental health treatment, please contact a medical, or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Our legacy is something that we all begin to consider as life happens around us. The longer our journey gets the accumulated wisdom gives us a perspective that our lives need to be about more. About helping others. About leaving the world a better place. Today you’ll meet someone whose intentional legacy building is something you’ve likely  heard of and maybe participated in. Meet Howard Dayton. Howard started Compass Ministries in 2009, which is now located in 80 countries, this was after starting Crown Ministries in 1985, and merging with Christian Financial Concepts in 2000 to form Crown Financial Ministries. Crown taught over 50 million people in 88 countries God’s way of handling money! All while serving as CEO for over 35 year’s with no salary! Howard has written 8 books (working on his 9th), 4 audio books, 1 Bible, 6 Studies and 2 DVD’s. He was host of Money Matters a 20-year radio program with co-host Steve Moore. The broadcast peeked in 2007 when it was carried on 2,000 stations with about 2 million weekly listeners!  You find out more about Howard here: https://www.excellenceingiving.com/boa-bio-howard-dayton or visit his Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-dayton-220a0baa. We think you’ll be as excited to hear his journey through grief as well find life takeaways from his overwhelming desire to help people and finish strong!   The only thing missing from our conversation is you! We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 In this Part II episode we build on the conversation of Part I in Episode 9. We are weeks further into the #COVID19 pandemic and continue our review of statistics and trends surrounding this type of loss, particularly with social distancing and isolation.  Numbers and trends only tell part of the story. Guilt is an emotional experience that accurate or not can cause a suicide survivor to bear responsibility and shame for things they have absolutely no control over. As a suicide survivor Marshall gives heartfelt insight and advice that anyone feeling the weight of guilt from the loss of a loved one should not miss. The only thing missing from our conversation is you! We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Our storyteller is back and continuing to share real life experiences of grief, the lessons learned, and finding hope for the future! Dr. Joel C. Hunter, CEO and founder of Community Resource Network, in Altamonte Springs Florida continues our conversation from last week and Episode 11. Today, in Part II, Dr. Hunter takes us through the process of dealing with unanswered questions, the worry of salvation for our lost loved ones, and surviving grief during the #COVID19 global pandemic. Dr. Hunter finishes with a discussion on his commitment to social justice as a decades long civil rights activist, the death of George Floyd. and Black Lives Matter. If like us, you needed a little hope through all of what life is throwing at us right now, you won’t want to miss Dr. Hunter’s hopeful and uplifting attitude shares his heart for humanity with us! Please don’t miss this special episode of Hope Thru Grief and share it with your friends and family! And, as a special bonus we are providing the video recording of Part I of our conversation with Dr. Hunter on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oRFoTdzkYG4. To find out more about Dr. Hunters current endeavors visit his website: https://joelhunter.com, on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/drjoelchunter, and Twitter; https://twitter.com/drjoelhunter. We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Have you ever wanted to listen to a renowned storyteller describe their journey of grief to you by way of a series of short stories? Please meet Dr. Joel C. Hunter, CEO and founder of Community Resource Network, in Altamonte Springs Florida. In today’s episode Dr. Hunter takes us through his earliest memories of grief and then shares the story of the loss of his granddaughter and son. Dr. Hunter describes the added pain of double grief and how he and his wife Becky have been living the past 7 years as a tribute to their son and granddaughter. Dr. Hunter finishes this Part I episode with a clear answer on the always difficult “Why” question.  His answer may not be what you expected.  Marshall and Steve discuss these topics and more with Dr. Hunter as they find common ground in their collective grief journeys from each losing a son too soon. Please don’t miss this special episode of Hope Thru Grief and share it with your friends and family. Be sure to join us next week for Part II of the conversation with Dr. Joel C. Hunter! Many of you may know Dr. Hunter as the Senior Pastor of Northland Church in Longwood for an amazing 32 years, you can find out more about Dr. Hunters current endeavors by visiting his website: https://joelhunter.com, and connect on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/drjoelchunter, and Twitter; https://twitter.com/drjoelhunter. We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

What if your job and your talents were immersed in grief? Meet Pastor Harvey Carpenter of Journey Christian Church in Apopka Florida (https://journeychristian.com/).  Harvey has a heart of empathy that has equipped him to walk alongside those in the grief. Having been called to do over fifteen hundred funerals in the last 12 years for people and families from all walks of faith, Harvey has a unique perspective and insights into the grief process. Join this candid conversation with Marshall and Steve and find the insights and takeaways from a pastors perspective. We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation at the links below! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Because suicide is such a unique loss, for both the loved one and the suicide survivors, we have decided to break this into several episodes over the next few months In this Part I episode we review some of the many statistics surrounding this type of loss.  Reviewing the numbers helps us set a baseline for understanding the scope and reach of this type of loss, as well as to understand the increasing need for medical intervention and education. In the past 20 years the numbers of suicides increased by 30%! This also means there is an ever-increasing number of suicide survivors that need help in their journeys of grief.  Dissecting topics like “no common component”, the iceberg analogy and reviewing the large number of “famous celebrities committing suicide”.   Marshall and Steve discuss these topics, as well as a few more in this episode of Hope Thru Grief. We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Dealing with grief while leaning into a support network of family and friends to get us through is hard enough. Enter the global pandemic of 2020, #COVID19.  In an instant everything has become new and more difficult. Most of the available support is now done through technology and isolation. Socially distancing ourselves to stay safe is something our minds understand. Our hearts, not so much.  Today Marshall and Steve breakdown the effects that a global pandemic has on those that have or will find themselves in grief during and because of #COVID19.  How has the pandemic affected you and/or your family and loved ones? Do you have questions or maybe a tip to help make it through? We welcome your comments and questions. Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and we might read your response on the next episode! Please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.org Tune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts! Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately. Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

This week Marshall and Steve welcome special guest Brian Mahon. Brian’s daughter Amy died on April 5, 2018 from bowel cancer at age 32. Receiving a terminal diagnosis and knowing that you are going to die can create an extended grieving process that puts you face to face with the inevitable each and every day. Is it possible to do more than simply live and get by post diagnosis, or can life be lived in service and in hope that inspire others? Amy’s story will leave you both inspired and hopeful. To find out more about Amy’s journey and dedication to sharing her journey to help others go to her website: http://www.catslovepeanutbutter.com.We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugrief Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.orgTune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts!Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately.Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski

Everyone tries to break grief down into a list of neat little stages. However, grief doesn’t always work, or feel that way. Everyone may experience the emotions of grief differently and in a much different order. Today we will examine and discuss in detail Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ model of the Five Stages of Grief*. Dr. Kubler-Ross developed this model in 1969. The model includes the stages of:(2:05) Overiew Kubler-Ross model(4:14) Denial* (8:31) Anger* (13:01) [Guilt](16:53) Bargaining* (19:53) Depression*(25:51) Acceptance*(31:40) [Control](37:32) [Additional Clinical Lists for Another Time]While Dr. Kubler-Ross identified 5 particular stages or parts, it is important to realize there are many subsets and emotions for each of these. It is also important to realize grief “is not linear” so you may not experience these in this order, or only once. Because Dr. Kubler-Ross developed this model from observing patients experiencing grief, rather than from a personal experience, we don’t necessarily experience grief in this order. There are many links to different pages discussing this model, here are two of them: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/ and https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief/   Marshall and Steve discuss these topics, as well as a couple more in this episode of Hope Thru Grief. We welcome your comments and questions! Send an email to hopethrugrief@gmail.com and please share our show with anyone you know that is struggling with loss and grief. You can find us on the internet to continue the conversation!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopethrugriefTwitter: https://twitter.com/HTGPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopethrugriefWebsite: http://hopethrugrief.com.Subscribe & Share: https://hope-thru-grief.captivate.fm/listenJordan Smelski Foundation: http://www.jordansmelskifoundation.orgTune in for new episodes every Thursday morning wherever you listen to podcasts!Marshall Adler and Steve Smelski, co-hosts of Hope Thru Grief are not medical, or mental health professionals, therefore we cannot and will not give any medical, or mental health advice. If you, or anyone you know needs medical or mental health treatment, please contact a medical or mental health professional immediately.Thank youMarshall AdlerSteve Smelski