My guest on The Beautiful Side of Grief in this episode is helping people overcome the hurt and overwhelm that comes from the chaos happening in their lives...

For some, it's sickness. For others, it's incarceration. Or the loss of a loved one. In fact, it's one of those lists that is endless.

Noah Asher is Helping People Find Purpose Within Their Pain and Their Past through the 3 H's - Hope, Help, Humor. He is the owner of The Chaos Movement where they help authors market their books so they can share their message and be heard. Noah has written and not long released an award-winning Christian book - Chaos Overcoming the Overwhelm. It’s a collaboration of real people experiencing real pain, learning how to overcome the overwhelming.

His passion is helping anyone, no matter what their situation, find that hope, passion and purpose again in their lives. So we are going to have a chat about what happened in his own life to take him on this incredible mission of helping others and what you can do to help navigate any chaos you may be experiencing in your life right here and now, today.

Noah's Bio

Noah Asher is the author of the Award-Winning Christian Book, CHAOS: Overcoming the Overwhelming. He is also the owner of The Chaos Movement where they help authors market their books. Noah speaks at prisons and rehabs across the country bringing Hope, Help, Humor to a hurting world. For more information on Noah Asher and all that he is doing, check out: www.TheNoahAsher.com

Quote:

"Something that I realized when we can kind of make jokes about our situation, about our chaos, we own it instead of it owning us" ~ Noah Asher

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Can you imagine how you would cope if your only child KNEW they were going to die, and you were only 27?

On The Beautiful Side of Grief today I get to speak to Amber's incredible mum, Patti DiMiceli who went through this with Amber at the tender age of 41/2.

Amber was not afraid.

She even picked out the clothes she wanted to wear to Heaven

The story of how Patti and Amber prepared for this event - which she describes it as a Miracle, will bring tears to your eyes - so make sure you have some tissues handy before listening!

How Patti viewed this event is also profound - it is one that has elevated and sustained her, and many others around the world, since Amber's death.

This is a beautiful conversation with a lady I consider an Angel herself with all the incredible work she is doing to ease the pain of others and bring light into their world.

(This is Part 1. Part 2 where we explore the many tools and resources Patti uses in helping others, will feature in Season 7).

Patti's Bio

Born in the City of Angels (LA, California) at the Queen of Angels Hospital, Patti knew she was chosen at an early age, though she didn’t know why. And then she discovered a small lump behind her daughter, Amber’s ear, in August of 1979. It was a discovery that would change her life, her destiny, and the world. Her story, chronicled in Amber’s book, Embrace the Angel, challenges the notion of death and invites us to harness the power of “Crossing the Threshold” to enrich the lives of others…to transform this world for the better. Using the tools, skills, and talents given to her by The Divine, Patti created Tobias & Co. LLC, a company devoted to elevating others, offering hope and inspiration to the bereaved and critically ill, and sharing her unique creations that delight the senses, soothe the soul, and lift the spirit.

She has featured in the Associated Press, the Bridgeport Post, the National Enquirer, The Capital, Natural Health Village, the Milford Citizen, New Haven Register, the New Haven Advocate, and on The Morning Show NYC with Regis and Kathy Lee, Channel 30 News, New Haven, CT, Good Day Boston, WUSA News, Washington, DC, WBAL News, Baltimore, MD.

Patti has also been named Milford’s Renaissance Woman by the New Haven Advocate.

Quote:

"I was standing in line getting something for Amber and I heard 'turn around', and I turned around and there was a big rack of keys, big golden keys, and the words, 'give this to Amber, and tell her it's the key to heaven'." ~ Patti DiMiceli

Resources:

Patti's links:

Websites: https://www.PattiDiMiceli.com

https://www.TobiasandCompany.com

https://www.embracetheangel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PattiDiMiceli

IG: https://www.instagram.com/embracetheangel/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-d-b0b2854/

Book: https://www.embracetheangel.com/

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Check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA) on this link:

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In this episode we explore the grief related to abuse - and more specifically narcissistic abuse. If you have a close relationship with your family - think for a moment what that relationship would look like if they set you for a lifetime of abuse as you were growing up, and then into your adulthood. Instead of giving you the love and support you deserved, they chose to cover their own tracks from possible exposure, by making you out to be the bad guy and supporting your abusive partner instead. Truly, It's enough to send anyone crazy! Having the courage to stand up for yourself and speak your truth becomes the death of your family and loved ones. To all intents and purposes - you are a whistleblower - and that's an incredibly courageous, risky, and heartbreaking situation to be in.

To find yourself - the trade-off is to lose your family. This is what victims of abuse typically encounter when they leave their abusive situations, and there are probably some of you listening right now who will be able to relate to this.

So, if you have been set up for this type of situation, how on earth do you go about extricating yourself?

That is what Dana Diaz is going to share with us today. She is the author of Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse detailing the many decades she endured this type of abuse. When she finally ended the cycle of abuse, she was exiled and ghosted by friends, family, acquaintances in her son's school and in her church. She takes us through that - including how to identify some red flags for anyone who might be in a similar situation, and why it is so important for anyone who is experiencing this type of abuse to do find their way out.

Dana's Bio

Dana S. Diaz studied journalism and psychology at DePaul University. While there’s no better teacher than life experience and Dana has had life-long experiences with narcissistic abuse, her education did give her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims.

Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She strives to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process. Her first book, chronicling her own abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement.

Quote:

"In a lifetime with narcissists, nobody ever asked me what I want because they didn't care what I wanted. They only cared what they wanted." ~ Dana Diaz

Resources:

Dana's links:

Website: https://danasdiaz.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danasdiazauthor

IG: https://www.instagram.com/danas.diaz

Gasping for Air: https://www.amazon.com/Gasping-Air-Stranglehold-Narcissistic-Abuse/dp/B0C6WBCWNG/

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Check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA) on this link:

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Do you believe in the unbelievable? That you have within you, the ability to heal yourself of anything? And not just yourself, but your family too? That you can get to use the term NED - No Evidence of Disease* - such a cool term!

It almost seems unbelievable until you listen to Candace who has seen life differently from a very young age. This led her into energy healing at a time it was still in the closet. Since those early days she has become a World Renowned Healer, creating the Silvers Healing ModalityTM and being aTeacher of that, as well as being a Human Behavioral Expert featured on Gaia and other global platforms, which feature just some of her quantified medical miracles. Yes. Miracles.

This is a fascinating conversation that hopefully allows you to think of your life and what is possible, differently.

(* I know this is possible as a Specialist recently didn't believe I no longer had Crohn's so ordered an MRI - and sure enough, I no longer have evidence of Crohn's - all through energy healing!!)

Candace's Bio

Candace Silvers is a world-renowned healer, human behavioral expert, creator of the Silvers Healing ModalityTM, and founder of the Silvers Healing AcademyTM. Candace has healed thousands of people all over the world with chronic pain, digestive issues, cancer diagnoses, loss of vision, and countless other serious health concerns. With her expertise in human behavior, Candace is not only an incredible healer, but she is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, constantly channeling innovative ideas, solutions, and ways in which we can heal our bodies and our world, through a newfound awareness.

Quote:

"If life is happening to you, you're screwed. If life is happening for you, then everything is your oyster and pearls are everywhere." ~ Candace Silvers

Resources:

Candace's links:

Website: https://www.candacesilversstudios.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CandaceSilvers/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/candace_silvers/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6iGVeRnll_BdezYr4y1YQ

Gaia TV's "Beyond Belief": https://www.gaia.com/video/the-power-of-energy-healing

Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39564ubCmeQ

The Silvers Healing Academy: https://www.candacesilversstudios.com/the-silvers-healing-academy

Email: office@candacesilvers.com

Today I am talking to a young guy, John Kimble, who really ventured on the wrong side of life. He wanted to be a gangsta, he had no remorse around the things he did, he robbed houses, sold drugs, had addictions, had attempted suicide a couple of times, had multiple felonies and eventually ended up in a psych ward diagnosed as a sociopath. That's some heavy stuff to go through. Yet, he makes no excuses. He has turned that all around to now having his own fitness centre KimbleFit - and now helps others of all ages find the life they want - through the same means he helped himself.

This is an inspirational conversation of overcoming the self. To pause, center yourself, and reflect on who you are and where you want to head. It's about looking within and at your mindset. We go to grassroot levels of commitment, discipline, and being accountable... incredible wisdom from someone who is just 18 years of age!

And a heads up, we briefly touch on the theme of suicide ideation and what you can do around that.

John's Bio

From psych ward and felonies to fitness trainer and life coach. Coming out to be CEO of KimbleFit, online personal trainer, life coach, and former amateur boxer. Going around helping people heal with their vices, addictions, fitness, nutrition, and mindset, just as he did himself.

Quote:

"The only thing that really helped me was truly being honest and accountable for my internal feelings, what I was feeling." ~ John Kimble

Resources:

John's links:

Website: https://www.kimblefit.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimble_fit?igshid=ZGNjOWZkYTE3MQ==

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Want to check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA)? View on this link

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Sometimes we can just be too close to a situation. We don't want to see what is right in front of us. This was true for Rev. Jocelyn when she was facing her beloved father's battle with Alzheimer's. She initially didn't want to see her strong, capable, and loving dad was having issues with memory loss right before her eyes. When she did face it, however, she decided that she was going to her best, along with her brother, to find the happy moments and memories in this journey, as well as supporting their mum, who was his primary caregiver.

This is a great conversation about being human, and being vulnerable, even when you supposedly have all the tools, knowledge, and expertise, as Jocelyn does in the field of trauma and grief. It highlights how you can bring joy into a situation that seems overwhelming. How you can also use these opportunities to ask all those questions you've always wanted to know the answers to. This is also a wonderful conversation around caregiving and how to support your loved ones in that role. Enjoy!

Jocelyn's Bio

Jocelyn is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Jocelyn's background as a journalist, executive director of a nonprofit, and community leader allows her to connect with people from all walks of life. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in journalism. After receiving her B.A., she earned her master's degree in social work and her master's degree in theological studies. Jocelyn published her first book in 2019, called Breaking the Power of the Mask.

Jocelyn is an ordained minister and the President of Faith on the Journey, a Christian Counseling company specializing in grief and trauma. She is a Master Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute and the founder of the Women in the Ministry which helps women to start, grow, and sustain transformative ministries that change the world.

Quote:

"The beautiful side of grief is that there's certain memories that we have with our loved ones that bring us tremendous joy." ~ Rev. Jocelyn Jones

Resources:

Jocelyn's links:

Website: https://www.jocelynjjones.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectwithJocelyn/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynjjones/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-j-jones/

FREE Grief Resource: https://faithonthejourney.org/grief

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Want to check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA)? View on this link

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In this episode I have the privilege of talking to a very beautiful soul, Nathalie Himmelrich, around some very sensitive and confronting topics. Nathalie is a passionate writer, holistic counsellor, coach, woman & mother. Her areas of specialty are relationships, grief, and trauma, with a passion to help people find their inspiration for healthy grieving. Nathalie knows this topic well through the insights gained from her own traumatic experiences around grief. We explore the tough decisions she had to make for her sick child in utero, and subsequent passing. Dealing with her mum's depression and her death shortly after the birth of her twins. The difference between active and passive grief, and how we have been textured by our grief through our experiences, beliefs, and understandings. We also take a look at modelling our grief and the ever-changing nature of it.

This is a very rich conversation, peppered with personal insights, that allows you to sit comfortably with your grief, in whatever form that may take. These are areas of grief we don't typically speak about, so I am grateful for Nathalie sharing so much invaluable information around bridging these gaps.

Following this conversation I had the privilege of sharing my own story on Nathalie's podcast How to deal with Grief and Trauma. You can find the link to this in the links below.

Nathalie's Bio

Nathalie Himmelrich is a published author, holistic therapist, and coach. As a therapist, she specializes in helping both men and women navigate relationships, and in supporting individuals dealing with trauma, traumatic losses, and those experiencing grief. As an author, she has written numerous grief resource books. As a public speaker, she presents at international conferences and workshops. She has written 6 grief resource books and numerous articles on the topics of grief and trauma. She is also the host of the podcast How to Deal with Grief and Trauma.

Quote:

"But in all of those losses, the one variable is yourself. And that is, how have you been textured by grief in your life?." ~ Nathalie Himmelrich

Resources:

Nathalie's links:

Website: https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mymissbliss/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nhimmelrich

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliehimmelrich/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/NathalieHimmelrich

Nathalie interviewing me: https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/68-helen-morris-the-beautiful-side-of-grief/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief

Want to check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA)? View on this link

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