Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast
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I’m Kay Fontana, and have faced profound loss throughout my life, giving me a deep understanding of the pain it brings. My journey began with the loss of my brother to cancer when I was just nine, altering the dynamics of our family as my parents grappled with grief. Later, I experienced the anguish of losing my mother to Alzheimer’s and my father to cancer shortly after his diagnosis. The most heartbreaking of all was the death of my husband and soul mate of 40 years in January 2023 due to multiple health challenges. These losses, including many others - from...
How to Set Boundaries While Grieving
#35
Last Saturday at 5:00 PM
Introduction
Topic Introduction [01:01]Main Topics
Why setting boundaries is important [02:05]Open communication [03:02]Prioritizing self-care [04:02]Navigating social situations [05:15]Managing expectations[06:06]Managing communications [07:02]Establishing time limits [07:58]Practicing assertive communication [08:48]Limiting exposure to triggers [09:40]Being selective about sharing information [10:36]Responding to communications [11:33]Practicing self-compassion [12:26]Conclusion [13:20]Additional Resources
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#34
11/23/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction [01:01]Main Topics
Why create a healing space? [01:25]The Elements of a healing space [02:04]Designing your space with intention [03:33]Tools and practices for healing [08:51]Conclusion [11:35]Additional Resources
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#33
11/16/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction [01:01]Main Topics
Creating new traditions [Reaching out for support [Honor their memory [Navigating social obligations [Take time for self-care [Conclusion [Additional Resources
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#32
11/09/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction [01:01]Main Topics
Exploring through art [01:56]Exploring through music [08:40]Exploring through creative expression [13:42]Conclusion [16:18]Additional Resources
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#31
11/02/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction - What is Resilience? [01:01]Main Topics
Different types of resilience [02:34]Gregg Braden on resilience [04:02]Mental resilience [05:49]Physical resilience [07:43]Spiritual resilience [10:45]How mental, physical, and spiritual resilience helps emotional resilience [11:51]Conclusion [14:08]Additional Resources
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#30
10/26/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction [01:01]Main Topics
Types of dementia [01:21]Grief from having a family member with dementia [03:59]Anticipatory grief and other feelings from having a family member with dementia [04:10]Strategies for creating a healthier emotional environment [11:20]Conclusion [15:14]Additional Resources
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#29
10/19/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction[01:01]Main Topics
Why is faith important? [01:28]What causes a loss of faith? [02:01]What are the effects of losing one's faith? [06:31]How do you restore faith? [09:05]Conclusion [11:35]Additional Resources
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#28
10/12/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction - Your Purpose and Passion [01:01]Main Topics
Living a purposeful life [01:51]What are you passionate about? [02:46]What is your purpose? [04:19]Live according to your value. [06:00]Find out what others like about and see in you. [06:48]Recognize how life should feel. [07:24]Embrace your fears. [08:26]Finding my purpose. [09:25]Conclusion [10:21]Additional Resources
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#27
10/05/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction of Gratitude [01:01]Main Topics
The importance of gratitude [02:01]Gratitude affirmations [03:55]Keeping a list of gratitudes [05:39]Keeping a journal [06:41]Be alert to goodness in your life [07:29]Save notes of gratitude [08:14]Random acts of kindness [08:45]Writing letters of appreciation [09:23]Gifts of appreciation [09:55]The gift of time [10:27]Conclusion [11:10]Additional Resources
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#26
09/28/2024
Introduction
Topic Introduction - Empty Nest Syndrome [01:01]Main Topics
Daily interactions [01:37]Role as caregivers [02:45]Loneliness [03:58]Fear [05:39]Nostalgia [06:32]Sense of purpose [07:39]Shifting parent-child dynamics [08:40]Transition into new life stages [09:54]Emotions resembling the grieving process [11:08]Redefining lives [11:52]Conclusion [12:34]Additional Resources
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