Suicide Loss to Light's Podcast

This podcast offers “Loss to Light” guidance for those who are grieving the death of a loved one by suicide. I provide tools to help you develop courage and confidence, feel hope and peace, and find joy and purpose in your life again.

Ep. #38 "Just Ask" 03/23/2023

Ep. #38 "Just Ask" Why is it so hard for us to ask for help when we need it? In this episode I talk about an experience I had when I was so glad I decided to ask. New website link: www.cindyallredcoaching.com /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/26086737

Ep. #37 "What is within my control?" 08/25/2022

Ep. #37 "What is within my control?" In this episode I talk about how hard it is when we have no control over certain things in our lives. I offer 4 suggestions that help during these times when we feel so powerless. If you would like the Zoom link for the free weekly suicide group please send a request to: . /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/24076302

Ep. #36 "The Lies Our Brain Tells Us" 08/11/2022

Ep. #36 "The Lies Our Brain Tells Us" Do you feel like you're a pretty honest person? In this episode I talk about how we sometimes lie to ourselves without even knowing it. I give examples from my own life and tell you what we can do to stop our own suffering. Freej journal prompts and affirmations: Free healing kit: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23975739

Ep. #35 "The Past" 07/28/2022

Ep. #35 "The Past" Do you feel like experiences in your past are holding you back? In my most recent Suicide Loss to Light podcast, we talk about the impact our past has on our lives. Often we believe we will never get over what has happened to us and become victims to our past. In episode #35 we discuss ways to alleviate some of our suffering and see the benefit that comes from living in the present and thinking about what we want our future to look like. Link to schedule a free grief session: https://calendly.com/losstolight/30min /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23861463

Ep. #34 "Baby Steps 07/14/2022

Ep. #34 "Baby Steps Do you feel like it’s impossible to set and reach goals since your loved one died by suicide? In my most recent Suicide Loss to Light podcast, I talk about what I’ve found is the best way to be successful. Link to 4 master classes on feeling better now: Link to speech by Michael A. Dunn "One percent better": /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23714603

Ep. #33 "When a Loved One Has Suicide Ideations" 06/30/2022

Ep. #33 "When a Loved One Has Suicide Ideations" In this episode I share three experiences when I've had those I'm close to tell me they are contemplating suicide. I tell you what they share they felt was helpful and what wasn't during that difficult time. There are 10 common denominators I've found that often bring despair. By pondering on these major challenges maybe we can help find better solutions to these problems. I have to believe there is always hope. Link to talk by Patrick Kearon, “He is risen with healing in his wings; we can be more than conquerors”: Link to 4 master classes: : Link to my website: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23582660

Ep. #32 "Where do You Find Light?" 06/16/2022

Ep. #32 "Where do You Find Light?" What do you do when mindfulness isn’t enough? In this most recent Suicide Loss to Light podcast, I talk about other places I find peace as I continue to search for more light in my life. Where do you find light? Podcast "Choosing Glory" by Lili Anderson "Are we Losing?" Joseph Grenny https://latterdaysaintmag.com/are-we-losing-a-gospel-perspective-on-imperfect-families/ Healing Kit Link: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23307422

Ep. #31 "Severe Depression" 06/09/2022

Ep. #31 "Severe Depression" Do you have a depressed child? In this episode I talk about the stages I’ve gone through as a parent of a depressed son and something I’ve learned that has helped get me through some of the hardest times. Link to Healing Kit: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23306177

Ep. #30 "Expectations of Others After a Loved One's Suicide 06/02/2022

Ep. #30 "Expectations of Others After a Loved One's Suicide Do you feel like people are not there for you and don't understand how hard this is for you? In this podcast episode I talk about how expectations can hurt relationships and what we can do to find connection instead. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23232521

Ep. #29 "Those Special Days Without Your Loved One 05/26/2022

Ep. #29 "Those Special Days Without Your Loved One We are all mourning for those killed at Robb Elementary in Texas. How do we get through such heartbreak? We can and we will. Many days will be hard especially holidays and special events but I hope as I share personal experiences you find hope. Link to 4 master classes on how to feel better now: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23231576

Ep. #28 "Grief and Hard Weeks" 05/19/2022

Ep. #28 "Grief and Hard Weeks" Do you ever have a day or week when a lot seems to just pile up and you wonder how you’re going to keep it all together? Well, this was my week. I want to share with you what one thing helped me the most. Suicide Healing Kit Link: Website: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/23140481

Ep. #27 "What Children Taught Me" 05/12/2022

Ep. #27 "What Children Taught Me" In my most recent Suicide Loss to Light podcast, I talk about how we can find help in unexpected places. My teachers this week were the examples of little children. Come listen as I share the five main things I learned. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22900241

Ep. #26 "Twenty Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me" 05/05/2022

Ep. #26 "Twenty Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me" Often we have preconceived notions about death and suicide. In this episode I talk about 25 things I wish someone had told me. No one can know what it’s like to have someone close to them take their own life unless they’ve experienced it. "Healing Kit" link: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22873625

Ep. #25 "Catastrophizing" 04/28/2022

Ep. #25 "Catastrophizing" After your loved one's suicide, do you ever find yourself catastrophizing, or feel like you’re living your life just waiting for the “next shoe to drop?” In this episode I give you five things to try if you’re ready to get rid of some of your fear. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22775228

Ep. #24 "Anxiety, Worry, and Stress" 04/21/2022

Ep. #24 "Anxiety, Worry, and Stress" We often feel an enormous amount of anxiety about all the decisions we have to make after a loved one’s suicide. In this episode I talk about worry and stress and when and if it is ever helpful. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22775168

Ep. #23 "Easter Special" 04/14/2022

Ep. #23 "Easter Special" Easter has taken on much greater meaning to me since the suicide of my husband. In the podcast I share with you the scriptures and quotes that have brought the most comfort to me. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22629692

Ep. #22 "Widow Brain" 04/07/2022

Ep. #22 "Widow Brain" Even after all these years it still feels like I have moments of "widow brain." I tell you what this week like was for me and hope you'll check out my Suicide Loss to Light YouTube channel for an Easter special. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22676117

Ep. #21 "Shortly After My Husband's Suicide" 03/31/2022

Ep. #21 "Shortly After My Husband's Suicide" After a loved one's suicide, it can feel like you're going crazy. Just because you feel crazy does not mean you're going crazy. In this episode I share what the first few weeks and months were like for me. Link for "Coping with a Loved One's Suicide" /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22617518

Ep. #20 "No Time to Say Goodbye," by Carla Fine 03/24/2022

Ep. #20 "No Time to Say Goodbye," by Carla Fine In the episode I read you paragraphs from the book, "No Time to Say Goodbye." I hope this book will help you feel validated, courageous, and hopeful as it did for me. Free Coping With a Loved One's Suicide-Healing Kit link: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u9x9h1 /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22423646

Ep. #19 "Who am I now?" 03/17/2022

Ep. #19 "Who am I now?" In this episode I talk about how we can sometimes feel like we don't know who we are anymore after a loved one takes their life. I give you suggestions on what can be helpful and is actually true. Free Coping With a Loved One's Suicide-Healing Kit link: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u9x9h1 /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22423394

Ep. #18 "Fear My Loved One Might Take Their Life" 03/10/2022

Ep. #18 "Fear My Loved One Might Take Their Life" This is not something anyone wants to think about let alone talk about. In this episode I give you the amazing tool that has changed my life in helping me react from a place of love instead of fear. Link for free healing kit: /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22381622

Ep. #17 Guilt After Suicide Part 2 03/03/2022

Ep. #17 Guilt After Suicide Part 2 Guilt is sharp and an unwanted companion. In this episode I tell you the three things that I do that have helped me greatly reduce my feelings of guilt. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22249115

Ep. #16 Guilt After Suicide Part 1 02/24/2022

Ep. #16 Guilt After Suicide Part 1 It is common to feel extreme guilt after a loved one's suicide. In this episode I talk about 3 main categories that guilt falls into and how we are not sentenced to a life of guilt. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22234301

Ep. #15 "How do You Tell Your Story?" 02/17/2022

Ep. #15 "How do You Tell Your Story?" The way we tell any story about our life influences how we feel about ourselves, what we learn, and how we act. In this episode we talk about different ways we can choose to tell our story. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22133585

Ep. #14 "The Wave" 02/10/2022

Ep. #14 "The Wave" We sometimes compare grief to the waves in an ocean. In this episode I talk about what I learned more deeply when a real, 13 ft. wave hit me and could have easily taken my life. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/22071404

Ep. #13 "My Husband's Suicide" 02/03/2022

Ep. #13 "My Husband's Suicide" Have you ever wondered why God didn't save your loved one? In this episode I tell you what has helped me the most. Also, here is the link to my free Grief Journal Prompt and Affirmations! https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/q6f3h0 /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/21766706

Ep #12 "Grief Judgement" 01/27/2022

Ep #12 "Grief Judgement" Do you have people who judge how your grieving? Here are eight truths that might help. This is the link to my free resource: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/q6f3h0 /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/21766121

Ep #11 Life is Excruciating and Glorious 01/20/2022

Ep #11 Life is Excruciating and Glorious In the episode I talk about how we can feel contrasting emotions in any situation, and I give you examples and helpful questions to ask yourself. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/21669122

Ep #10 "Negativity Bias" 01/13/2022

Ep #10 "Negativity Bias" In this episode we talk about how easy it is for the brain to focus on the negative and I give you a challenge for the new year. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/21667508

Ep #9 "Why Do I Do That?" 01/06/2022

Ep #9 "Why Do I Do That?" Why it's easy to do things we'll regret. /episode/index/show/suicidelosstolight/id/21522098

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