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A Journey of a thousand steps. A widow and widower - where they are now.

Release Date: 03/17/2025

Grief – How Internal Family Systems (IFS) Heals Grief

Tendrils of Grief

In this heartfelt episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Jennifer Schrappe — a seasoned therapist, ordained pastor, and compassionate guide for those navigating emotional pain. With two decades of experience, Jennifer leads Chrysalis Enterprises, a private counseling practice based in Columbus, Ohio, where she walks alongside individuals in their journey toward hope, healing, and personal freedom. Jennifer brings a deep spiritual and therapeutic perspective to the conversation, combining her roles as a counselor, pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, and devoted wife and mother of three....

Grief – When Someone Predicts Their Own Death

Tendrils of Grief

In this deeply moving episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Kristina, whose life was forever changed at the age of 13 when her brother Jay made an eerily accurate prediction about his own death. Just days later, he was tragically killed in a bike accident—hit by the green car he had foreseen. Jay’s sudden death sent Kristina down a harrowing path of addiction, rebellion, and searching. Haunted by the question of how he knew, Kristina eventually embarked on a decades-long journey to find meaning and healing in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. Now an author and truth-seeker, Kristina...

How Trauma and Grief Influence Us with Justine Lette

Tendrils of Grief

Susan, your host, welcomes Justine Lette to today’s episode. Justine is an internationally recognized hypnotherapy trainer, owner of Hypnosis New Zealand, and creator of the Golden Thread Trauma Transformation Protocol. Justine is an expert in using hypnotherapy to help clients overcome grief, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. As a Professional Member of The International Association of Counselling and The Australia and New Zealand Mental Health Association, Justine runs a successful clinic in Rotorua and via Zoom, where she specializes in using trauma-informed hypnotherapy to help clients...

Grief – Birthdays From Beyond – Cards from Heaven

Tendrils of Grief

In this touching episode of Tendrils of Grief, we sit down with Molly, founder of Birthdays from Beyond, to explore the healing power of preserving love and memories in the face of loss. When Molly’s father was diagnosed with cancer, she was struck by the painful realization that he wouldn't be there to celebrate future birthdays with her. Wanting to hold onto his presence, she gave him a stack of blank cards and asked him to write birthday messages for the years to come. That beautiful and emotional gesture inspired her to create Birthdays from Beyond, a heartfelt way for people to stay...

I lost my best friend and no one acknowledges my grief

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In this deep episode of Tendrils of Grief, I’m joined by Hannah Rumsey—writer, performer, and podcaster based in Chicago—whose journey through grief began with the sudden loss of her best friend, Lauren, in 2015. What began as a deeply personal experience of loss soon blossomed into a powerful mission to give voice to an often overlooked kind of grief: the loss of a close friend. From her one-woman show 42 Days of Summer to her memoir-in-progress L is for Lauren, Hannah has channeled her sorrow into storytelling that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced profound friendship...

The Tomb of Your Grief is actually a womb waiting for your rebirth

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Today in Tendrils of Grief, host Susan welcomes guest Ted Neil, an author and advocate who shares his deeply personal and transformative journey through grief. Together, they explore the complex emotions of loss, the often-unspoken aspects of male grief, and the healing power of storytelling. Ted opens up about how writing helped him process the pain of losing loved ones and how grief has reshaped his perspective on life, purpose, and connection. This episode offers an honest and insightful look into how we carry grief, how it evolves over time, and how we can find meaning and hope even in the...

From dealing with a special needs child, the loss of her husband and surviving an abusive 2nd marriage to fierce women’s advocate

Tendrils of Grief

In today’s episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Julie Barth, a mother of six, trauma survivor, and tireless advocate for women facing life-altering adversity. Julie’s story is one of extraordinary resilience—navigating her daughter Tayt’s diagnosis with Primordial Dwarfism, her husband Colin’s heartbreaking battle with stage-four pancreatic cancer, and the deep wounds of emotional and financial abuse that followed. As the founder and CEO of The Colin James Barth Outreach, Julie has turned her personal grief and trauma into a beacon of hope for women-led households in crisis. Her...

Grief – Losing a Son to Suicide – A Healing Journey

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In this powerful episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Lynn Lewis—Certified Grief Educator, speaker, author, and the visionary force behind Destined To Thrive Grief Coaching. After the devastating loss of her son in August 2019, Lynn made a courageous decision: not to be consumed by her grief, but to live fully in the aftermath. Lynn shares her deeply moving journey, including how embracing self-love has transformed the way she navigates grief. Her story, titled “I Choose to Live in the Aftermath,” is a testament to resilience, healing, and the daily choice to keep moving forward....

Grief – Your timeline, your experience and your story

Tendrils of Grief

In this heartfelt episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Jillene Gallatin, whose journey through grief began at the tender age of 14 when she lost her mother to suicide. At a time when grief resources were scarce—especially for teenagers—Jillene was left to navigate unimaginable loss on her own. That life-altering experience became the catalyst for her lifelong dedication to grief advocacy and mental wellness. Now an ordained pastor in the ELCA since 2001, Jillene brings deep spiritual insight and compassion to her work as a certified 300-hour yoga teacher specializing in Grief Yoga and...

How To Heal When Grief Triggers Childhood Wounds With the Adult Chair Modality

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This week on Tendrils of Grief, we're joined by Jill Vyn, a Master Adult Chair Coach and compassionate empowerment guide for high-achieving women, professionals, and entrepreneurs. With a background as the co-founder and co-director of a nonprofit, Jill brings both heart and experience to her transformative coaching work. Jill’s journey is deeply rooted in personal grief—losing her father at just six years old left her carrying a silent belief that she was unworthy of love. It wasn't until later in life, through energy healing and self-discovery, that she began to unravel that identity...

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In this episode of Tendrils of Grief, we reconnect with Phil Pinti, a Marine Corps Veteran, Federal Government employee of 17 years, and an experienced recreational ultra runner. Phil, a graduate of West Chester University, resides in Ellicott City, Maryland, with his fiancée, Kellie, and their three children.

The last time we spoke with Phil in June 2021, we were both in different places—personally and in our grief journeys. Since then, Phil has continued pushing his limits, taking on the grueling 2021 Desert RATS ultra-running endurance event, a six-day stage race covering 150 miles across the Kokopelli Trail from Fruita, Colorado, to Moab, Utah. His journey is featured in the documentary A Long Way From Nowhere, available on the Audacious Report YouTube channel, where runners share the physical and emotional discoveries that come with endurance racing.

Join us as Phil reflects on his experiences with grief, resilience, and the life lessons he's gained through pushing his physical and mental limits in one of the most extreme endurance events in the world.

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