Uncomfortable Friend

By: April McCormick
  • Summary

  • Grief is an Uncomfortable Friend. The pain can be unbearable and yet, it's often one of the few things remain after the loss of someone so special. Join me on the journey of "now what" after everything falls apart. My mission is to authentically share my story in an effort to help others feel seen, develop vocabulary around their grief, discuss finding oneself after loss, ways to feel comfort, how to establish meaning, find hope, embrace continued connection, and more. Nothing is off-limits… everyone’s path is unique. I’m honored to have you join me and look forward to your questions, comments, personal stories, and observations. Until we meet again...

    © 2024 Uncomfortable Friend
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Episodes
  • It's OK to not be OK...
    Sep 25 2024

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    We're currently going through some challenges as a company during my day job, and during a leadership meeting today, advice was given about being and modeling strong leadership and what our people need right now... and frankly, that just made me angry. If I've learned anything over the last six years navigating grief, it's that it's OK to be mad, and sad, and angry... it's OK to feel frustrated, annoyed, and overwhelmed... AND it's OK to share it with others. So here is to me, and to any of you who are feeling not OK. Phone a friend, discuss the challenges, then find some productive ways to cope... because on the other end of all of those feelings will come gratitude for all the things that are going right.

    Apple Podcasts now has a new feature called FanMail! You can text the show and offer your thoughts, suggestions, or if you'd like to be a guest. Just be sure to leave a name and email if you'd like to hear back from me. Or, if you'd like to leave Lincoln a note, you can always contact him (me) at lincoln.m.mccormick@gmail.com.

    Until we meet again <3

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    16 mins
  • Life is in the Transitions - Book Review
    Sep 11 2024

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    Bruce Feiler writes and speaks about how we are no longer in a space where life is linear... in fact, it probably has never truly been that way, yet we in the west believe it's the way things "should" be. After reading his work, "Life is in the Transitions", I've mapped out my own personal journey, and reflect on it today (along with a book review) and share his amazing insights on the deck of disruptors, the phases of a lifequake, and the tips he shares for navigating through the messiness/suffering we all unfortunately experience for the sake of evolution and growth. Special shout out to coach, Jennifer Winnick PCC, for the recommendation!

    Resources:

    • Deck of Disruptors - Bruce Feiler
    • Ted Talk - The Secret to Mastering Life's Transitions


    If you'd like to be a guest on the show, have a topic you'd like me to cover, or would like to give me feedback of any kind, you can send me fan mail via your podcast listening app and/or write to me at lincoln.m.mccormick@gmail.com.

    Until we meet again <3

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    32 mins
  • Give Yourself Some Grace
    Aug 28 2024

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    Life has been getting away from me a bit these last few months. Between starting a new role at work, getting my daughter ready for kindergarten, after school activities, and my parents coming to visit, I just haven't had the time. I'm sure you can related, so here's your reminder this week to give yourself some grace... especially if you think you don't deserve it... especially if you need a break... especially for no reason at all other than to practice being a human being (instead of a human doing).

    I look forward to the next time...

    Until we meet again <3

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    3 mins

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