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On the final episode of season 5, I discuss the quiet moments in grief. The "quiet" comes shortly after you experience a loss and you feel like everyone has left and you are now left to grieve alone. I share my personal experience with navigating the quiet and tips on how you can navigate it as well. In this episode we discuss: + How grief can be loud and quiet at the same time + How to navigate when you feel alone in your grieving journey + Tips on how to navigate the quiet moments of grief + Why it is necessary to have those quiet moments in grief This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at: https://betterhelp.com/thistooshallsuck To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com *YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I dive into how collective grief can lead to anticipatory grief which can lead to cumulative grief. We also discuss how to work through every area of that grief in order for you to live you fullest life in the world that is grieving around you. In this episode we discuss: + The difference between collective, anticipatory, and cumulative grief + Why you are experiencing grief from world events + Why you are experiencing collective, anticipatory, & cumulative grief + How one type of grief can trigger another + Tips on how to overcome these different types of grief This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at: https://betterhelp.com/thistooshallsuck To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com *YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Kevin Buford, owner of LRPflimz, to discuss the grief of not having a backup plan... especially as someone in the creative space. In this episode we discuss: + The grief that comes with not having a contingency plan + The items you should think about including in your backup plan as a creative + How grief can affect your creativity Kevin's Information: Instagram: @LRPflimz, @KuttinKev Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LRPflimz This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at: https://betterhelp.com/thistooshallsuck To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com *YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcas Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ms. FitFatandallthat Julia Parzyck on the grief of having an eating disorder. Julia is an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who shared her own journey with struggling with an eating disorder for over 10 years and is now helping others in the space who are recovering. In this episode we discuss: + The different types of eating disorders + The warning signs of having an eating disorders + The different treatments options when recovering from an eating disorder + The grief that can occur when recovering from an eating disorder Julia's Information: Website: www.fitfatandallthat.com Instagram: @fitfatandallthat This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at: https://betterhelp.com/thistooshallsuck To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Elizabeth Karansky of Farewelling to discuss her journey on becoming a Death Doula and how they can help you in your grieving journey. In this episode we discuss: + What is a Death Doula + How a Death Doula Can Help You in Your Grieving Journey + Why you should embrace your grief + What it really means to have an end of life celebration Liz's Information: Website: Www.myFarewelling.com Instagram: @myfarewelling To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX Links mentioned in this episode: Liz's Blog Post: https://www.myfarewelling.com/blog/talking-about-death-with-mom-did-not-kill-either-of-us Planning Your Funeral Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-pre-planning-your-funeral-can-ease-your-familys-grief/id1510472427?i=1000528191307 Estate Planning Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-planning-your-estate-can-ease-your-grief/id1510472427?i=1000524905667 To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I sit down with my good friend Wrenetta Williams to the grief of being with a narcissist. Wrenetta was in a 4-year long relationship with a narcissist and discussed her journey on being with a narcissist, the grief and shame that comes with it, and how to get out of a situation for your safety. In this episode we discuss: + How to recognize the signs of being with a narcissist + The grief of being with a narcissist + How narcissist can manipulate & control you + How to get out of a dangerous situation with a narcissist Wrenetta's Information: Facebook: Wrenetta Williams Email: Wrenetta@me.com To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I sit down with David Richman to discuss Grief and Finding Your Purpose. David is a two time author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. On this episode, we discuss the grief of finding your purpose AND how grief can propel you to find your purpose. In this episode we discuss: + The grief in not knowing & trying to find your purpose + How grief can affect your purpose + Ways to really connect with your purpose + Overcoming grief and trauma to fine your purpose ** Join the Giveaway** 1. Follow @thistooshallsuckpodcast & @davidrichman_cycleoflives on Instagram 2. Tag someone who you think needs the book (or yourself) 3. Extra entry for sharing to your story! David's Information: Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidrichman_cycleoflives Facebook: www.facebook.com/cycleoflives Website: www.cycleoflives.org Buy the Book: https://david-richman.com/cycle-of-lives/ To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: *YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of having a conversation with mental health advocate & creator of Express Yourself Black Man Podcast Kofi Forson aka Kizzle. We sit down to discuss the affects of a breakup and the grief it can cause. + The grief of a breakup and not properly processing it + Why grieving is not as accepted for men + Why grieving a breakup is not as acceptable for men + The affects not going to therapy and properly processing your emotions can have on your mental health Kofi's Information: Instagram: @ExpressYourselfBlackMan Website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/ Podcast: Express Yourself Black Man on all listening platforms Merch: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com/ To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com *YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of having a conversation with my friend and industry leading copy and messaging coach for expert coaches and consultants, Cierra Seay. We sit down to discuss the grief of carrying it all as a mother & lessons she has learned by raising 2 kings after the loss of her own mother. In this episode we discuss: + The grief of raising children without your mother + The grief of the "supermom" or the superwoman complex + Why there is so much weight on mother's carrying it all + What you can do as a mother to avoid the grief of carrying it all Cierra's Information: Instagram: @Cierraseay Million Dollar Messaging Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-messaging/id1615115596 Links Mentioned in the episode: How Planning Your Estate Can Ease Your Grief: https://youtu.be/jZqwcbs3ePw To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com *YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm BAAAAACK! I'm back for Season 5 and I am so excited to be back to share more about this journey of grief. On this We're back for Season 4! On this episode I share my thoughts on the article by the New York Times title "How Long Should it Take to Grieve" that recently came out in March 2022. In this episode we discuss: + Is grief really a disorder? + How long is too long to grieve? + Why putting a time limit on grief is dangerous + Is prolonged grief really a disorder? Links Mentioned in the episode: NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/health/prolonged-grief-disorder.amp.html Disenfranchised grief episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disenfranchised-grief/id1510472427?i=1000510817249 Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com *YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Profitable Podcast Playbook* http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I have been so blessed to be able to have this amazing platform and create a community of grievers who want to redefine what grief looks like to them and be our best selves. That's why it is important for me to take the necessary break to recharge, process my own grief, and come back better than ever. I'm excited to see what the new year brings and excited to see what more we can do on this journey together. I'll be back in 2022 but please take care of yourself in your grief, check out past episodes, and know you are not alone and I am sending you all the love <3.   Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Profitable Podcast Playbook* http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On part 2 of this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with my close friend and COO of Client Attraction University, the King of Increase Aundrae Gaskin about how his journey with grief and how it has helped him building a multi-millionaire dollar business. We discuss the mindset you need to have when facing your grief and even how to create an elite lifestyle in order to unlock the greatness inside of you! In this episode we discuss: + How not to be selfish when it comes to your grief + How to tap into the greatness inside of you even while grieving + How to create an elite lifestyle in order to become your best self   Aundrae.s Information: Instagram: @AundraeVGaskin *DM him "TTSS" for a free gift!   Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Profitable Podcast Playbook* http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On part 1 of this 2 part episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with my brother from another mother Marquel Russell about how his grief has helped him building a multi-millionaire dollar business. We discuss how your experiences in grief can actually aid you in building a business and aiding him in becoming the "King of Client Attraction."  In this episode we discuss: + How grief can show up in your business + How grief can actually positively impact your business + Ways to get out of your own way when grief is holding you back from starting a business   Marquel's Information: Website: paidadplaybook.com Instagram: @MarquelRussell   Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Profitable Podcast Playbook* http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I had the pleasure to speak with Marla Renee Stewart, MA a professional sexologist, intimacy/relationship/sex coach, speaker, and author to discuss the grief surrounding sex. We dive into why it's such a taboo topic, how you can cause grief within yourself from past sexual experiences, and how grief can affect your intimacy. I hope you are ready for this enlightening episode! In this episode we discuss: + The grief around the taboo topic of sex + How grief can interfere with intimacy with your partner + Ways to helping a grieving partner with intimacy + How your past sexual experiences can cause unnecessary grief    Marla Renee's Information: Website: velvetlipssexed.com Instagram: @1marlastewart, @velvetlipssxed, @sdscon Email: marla@velvetlipssexed.com   Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Profitable Podcast Playbook* http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this special rewind episode, I take you back to season 2  where I discuss how to overcome seasonal grief. I know this holiday can be hard when grieving so I wanted to share to support you in your journey.  In this episode we discuss: + What is seasonal grief + Different types of grief that can happen during the holidays + Tips to navigate the holiday season while grieving + Understanding your grief triggers during the holiday season    Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Youtube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I had the honor to speak with director, writer, and amazing mother Tahyna MacManus about the grief of having a miscarriage. After experiencing several miscarriages, Tahyna began documenting her own journey of grieving the loss of losing her baby. Her own journey soon turned into a documentary titled Misunderstandings of Miscarriages (MuM) which documented the women (and couples) grieving their loss and discussing the many myths surrounding having a miscarriage. Her transparency & journey of having multiple miscarriages and grieving is one that is inspiring and will definitely help anyone who has experienced such a loss. In this episode we discuss: + The grief that comes with having a miscarriage  + The "12 week" rule when it comes to having a miscarriage + Ways to support someone grieving a miscarriage  + Ways to communicate with a partner grieving the miscarriage + Ways to honor your lost baby   Tahyna's Information: Website: https://www.mumdocumentary.com/ Instagram: @tahynamacmanus   Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Purposeful Podcast Playbook* Purposefulpodcastplaybook.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Curtis Jasper, author, speaker, educator, Human Behavior Specialist, and Relationship expert about the grief of a living parent. We discussed grieving a living parent from so many different angles including having an estranged relationship with them or being their long time caregiver. We even dove into the difference between coping vs managing your grief. Grab your pens and paper (and your edges because he snatches them) because he drops so may gems!   In this episode we discuss:  + Different ways you can grieve your living parents  + How to try and mend a relationship with estranged parents  + Ways you can grieve who your parents were before an illness + Ways you can grieve a parent being their longtime caregiver + The difference between coping vs managing your grief    Dr. Curt's Information: Email: iamdrcurt@gmail.com Instagram: @Iamdr.curt Facebook: @DrCurtisDJasper Youtube: @DrCurtisDJasper Twitter: @DrCurtisDJasper   Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Purposeful Podcast Playbook* Purposefulpodcastplaybook.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I had the pleasure to speak to Markisha Guillot, owner of Run From Sin, about the loss of her youngest daughter Iceland when she was just 4 years old. We also talk about the loss that occurred before her daughter passed and how she is able to move forward in her grief and still be a mother & successful business owner living with the pain of losing her daughter. In this episode we discuss: + The grief that comes with losing a child + Ways to try and fill the "hole" that is left from losing a child + How to still be a parent to you other children while grieving the loss of a child +Reasons to not give up when grieving the loss of a child   Markisha's Information: Website: https://www.runfromsin.com/ Discount Code for TTSS Listeners 25% off: LIVE Instagram: @RunfromSin Facebook: @RunfromSin Personal Facebook: Jesus Child    Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with a close friend Bianca who lost her spouse at a young age. We discuss the grief that comes with losing a spouse, especially at a young age, and how she has been navigating through her grief and rediscovering who she is outside of being a wife. In this episode we discuss: + The grief that comes with losing a spouse + Dating after losing a spouse + How to redefine yourself after losing a spouse Bianca's Information: Instagram: @Bianca.Pearson Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's my birthday!! Today is my birthday and I wanted to bring on someone who is helping me transform my body from the affects that grief has caused. On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with my body transformation coach J.Lopez aka the Trainer God to discuss the affects that grief has on the body. We dive into the affects we know it has on the body but also what type of grief it can cause when you no longer recognize yourself anymore. J. Lopez has solidified his position as the #1 body transformation coach for female entrepreneurs looking to hit their body goals in 90 days or less.  In this episode we discuss: + The affects that grief has on your body  + The grief caused when you no longer recognize yourself + How you can get out of your own way when transforming your body after grief has affected it + Why having routine is important (entrepreneur tips)   J. Lopez's Information: Instagram: @thetrainergod Facebook: @trainwithjlopez LinkedIn: Joseph Lopez Website: https://trainergod.com/   Links mention in this episode:  6 Physical Effects of Grief Donate to the #SpiritofGW Fundraiser - Donate Here   Connect with Loryn Denise:  * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy