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In 2015 I co-founded the International Grief Council with Lo Anne Mayer and Daniela Norris. We're hosting our first weekend retreat in Aug-Sept. 2018 at a charming Quaker House in Oxford, U.K. Tune in to get a taste of what we have in store for you. www.internationalgriefcouncil.org

When I was grieving the death of my mother who died in January 2009, these are the 12 things that got me through it.

Kids bring an open curiosity to life...and death. With their refreshing honesty and innocence, they teach us important life lessons that serve us well, especially when we're grieving a loss.

My guest Saiisha calls herself a Soul Guide who combines Ancient Wisdom with Practical Spirituality. In this fascinating conversation, Saiisha and I spoke about the many aspects of living a soul-centered life.

What do you say or do for someone who is grieving a loss? I share 5 specific ways in which you can support someone who is in the season of grief.

Preoccupied with his successes and monetary gains, Dr. Parti scoffed at the idea of an afterlife...until he found himself there. A changed man today, he travels and teaches about purpose and values to anyone who will listen.

As humans we've been conditioned to assess how much further we need to go, not how far we've come. How can we take stock of how much we've accomplished as a way to train our brain to focus on the positive?

In this episode, I address the importance of emotional honesty and give you some ideas on how to practice emotional honesty.

Honest conversations are tough. So we shove stuff under the rug and pretend it never happened. Here are 9 reasons why this is so hard.

Marissa Moss' graphic memoir Last Things is a poignant story of love, loss, and a life redeemed. She describes the real challenges of caregiving in this candid conversation.

The stories we tell shape our lives on a daily basis. We have the power to embrace a narrative that is nurturing.

She was 45 when her 17-year-old Joe died instantly. Now in her eighties, Dorothy is one of the most joyful, inspiring, delightful women I know. How did she transform her pain?

Beginning my day with intention has made a remarkable difference in the levels of peace, joy, and ease I experience. Here are my top 5 daily practices.

What I learned about grief and loss from meandering through the forest preserve trails.

Do you honor your grief and make time for it? Or are you inviting distractions into your life as a way to avoid it?

When you learn what these mistakes are, you can review your own grief journey and course-correct of necessary.

Rest heals the soul when we're wracked by deep loss and feel trapped in an emotional tsunami. Debra Mae shares her insights about rest and rejuvenation.

When we take the energy of pain and transform it into the energy of purpose, our lives become imbued with meaning and joy.

For over 14 years, Kathie Nitz cared for her mother who had dementia. Listen to her speak about loving a parent through dementia and helping her transition without any regrets.

Not everyone is able to listen and bear witness to your story of loss. Be sure to find a safe container to receive your story.