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Grief Observed Podcast

Brad Morrell, LPC-MHSP

Grief Observed Podcast is a series where real people in different stages of life share their personal experiences with grief. The host, Brad Morrell, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in grief counseling. He guides heartfelt conversations, offering listeners a window into the diverse ways individuals process and navigate the complexities of loss. Through these stories, the podcast aims to provide comfort, solace, and a sense of shared understanding for those grappling with their own grief.

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#133
October 27 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 133 Marcy Kelly - Author, Speaker, and Screenwriter (Loss of Son)
Our guest today is Marcy Kelly, a Los Angeles-based author, speaker, and screenwriter. She studied creative writing at UCLA and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Antioch University. Her co-written screenplay, Fool Me Twice, won the Producers Guild of America's Best Screenplay Award. A former communications executive and press liaison for federal government agencies, Marcy also served as the director of Paul Newman's charitable foundation. She writes both fiction and nonfiction, and her work often explores themes of grief, memory, and the enduring bonds between parents and children. Marcy is here today to talk about her new memoir, The Porcelain Heart: A Mother's Memoir of Unexpected Loss, which chronicles the first year following the sudden death of her forty-five-year-old son, Michael. Website: https://www.marcykelly.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy-kelly-983b38400 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcykellyauthor If you would like to be considered for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#132
October 16 · 56 min
Episode 132 Dr. Wesley Carter CEO of Westercove (Loss of Son)
Today on Grief Observed Podcast, my guest is Dr. Wesley Carter. She brings more than 20 years of experience in enterprise technology, including work with IBM and Cisco. She's also an author and the founder and CEO of Westercove where she provides education, guided reflection, and personalized support for people navigating loss. But beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Carter is also a grieving mother. Following the loss of her son, Justin, she recognized something that so many grieving people understand: grief doesn't operate on a schedule, and support isn't always available when we need it most. Website: www.westercove.com Email: drwesley@westercove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mywestercove/ If you would like to be considered to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#131
October 1 · 57 min
Episode 131 Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton, Vice President for TAPS (Suicide loss of Husband)
Our guest today is Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Fellow Thanatologist, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as the Vice President, Intervention, & Postvention, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. WEBSITE: www.taps.org If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988. If you would like to be considered for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#130
September 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 130 David Deane Haskell - Author of Wounded Angels (Loss of Mother)
Today, I’m joined by David Deane Haskell, author of Wounded Angels. David shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, the loss of his mother, and the emotional wounds that followed him into adulthood. Through his story, he explores how our earliest experiences shape the way we see ourselves, how we love others, and how we navigate grief and loss. Website: https://daviddeanehaskell.com/ Book: https://books2read.com/woundedangels If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#129
September 24 · 1 hr
Episode 129 Jillian Rowe Cohen - Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (Loss of Mother)
Today on Grief Observed, I'm joined by Jillian Rowe Cohen, who experienced the sudden and heartbreaking loss of her mother, Shirley, to a rare and fatal brain disorder known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, or CJD. Now, Jillian is sharing her story to raise awareness about this rare disease and to help others who are navigating the painful reality of losing someone they love. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jillianrowecohen TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjillianrowe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianrowecohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jillian-Rowe-Cohen/61593151917358 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jillianrowecohen/ If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#128
September 24 · 1 hr
Episode 128 Mikey the Death Doula
My guest today is Mikey the Death Doula and we discuss the role of a death doula, end of life care, and wills/advance directives. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeythedeathdoula Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeythedeathdoula/ Website: https://www.healingheartshouse.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Mikeythedeathdoula Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mikey-the-Death-Doula/61577988541201/ If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#127
August 26 · 52 min
Episode 127 David Ferrugio - Host of DeadTalks Podcast and Author of You're Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You to Live You're Not Dead Yet (Loss of Father in 9/11 WTC Attack)
Today, I’m joined by someone whose entire life’s work grew out of one of the most profound losses imaginable. David Ferrugio lost his father in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001, when he was just 12 years old. That experience eventually led him to create DEAD Talks, where he has spent years having honest conversations about death, grief, and what it means to actually live. Now, in his new book, You’re Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You to Live, David brings together what he has learned from his own journey and from hundreds of conversations with people wrestling with loss and mortality. Website: https://www.deadtalks.net/ Purchase the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0dtJJTW1 If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#126
August 26 · 55 min
Episode 126 Caroline Shelby - Grief Coach & Author (Loss of Mother)
My guest today is Caroline Shelby. Caroline spent more than a decade caring for her mother through Alzheimer's, and through that experience she came to understand something many families discover the hard way: sometimes grief begins long before someone dies. Today she supports caregivers and people living with anticipatory grief, caregiver grief, and the difficult transition that comes after a loss. She is also an author of Living Beside the Leaving: A Daughter's Story of Alzheimer's, Caregiving, and Loss. Caroline Shelby’s SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Website: https://www.griefclaritylabs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineshelby/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580363698420 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefclaritylabs/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Beside-Leaving-Alzheimers-Caregiving/dp/B0GRGTPWXD/ If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#125
August 20 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 125 Sarah with Embrace (Holistic Grief & Trauma Coach) (Compound/Stacked Grief)
Today, my guest is Sarah, a holistic grief & trauma coach. She was on episode 112. Please go back and listen to that episode when she spoke about the loss of her brother. She is here today to speak about secondary losses and compound/stacked losses. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahgrieftraumacoach If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#124
August 20 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 124 Kim Burditt Bartlett MSW - Black Box Project (Loss of Brother)
Today we're joined by Kim Burditt Bartlett MSW, a suicide loss survivor and prevention advocate. After losing her brother Jon, a Marine veteran, to suicide in 2010, Kim has dedicated her career to supporting grieving families. She now serves as Senior Manager of Family Engagement for the Black Box Project at Stop Soldier Suicide. Kim’s Website: https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/blackboxproject If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#123
August 17 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 123 Zahna - Recording Artist (Love & Loss)
Today, I'm honored to be joined by recording artist Zahna. Many of you know her through her powerful music, but behind the songs are remarkable stories of resilience, faith, chronic illness, and the kind of losses that often go unseen. I am thankful to go a little deeper into some of those emotions today and to speak about the full story behind her new song “Love & Loss”. Zahna's Website: https://zahnaofficial.com/ Music used with permission: “Love & Loss” written and performed by Zahna. Used with the express written permission of the copyright holder for inclusion in Grief Observed Podcast. All rights to the musical work and sound recording remain with the copyright holder. If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#122
August 6 · 56 min
Episode 122 Cathy Williams - Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Trainer
Today, my guest is Cathy Williams, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer. We speak about grief and how her work can help those who are dealing with grief issues. Cathy William’s Information: Email: cathy@intuitiveself.com.au Grief support: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/grief-tending Heart Wisdom Book: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/category/all-products If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#121
July 29 · 56 min
Episode 121 Trap Gambino - CEO of Made Fight League (Loss of a Daughter)
Today, I am joined by Trap Gambino. He is the CEO of Made Fight League, an entrepreneur, entertainer, and fighter. He is also the father of a little girl named Katana Rose. She was 3 years old when she died in 2022 of Acute Leukemia. Trap speaks about his grief. Find Trap at https://www.instagram.com/trapdaddymma If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#120
July 9 · 56 min
Episode 120 Wesley Cullen Davidson - Author (Loss of a Son)
My guest today is Wesley Cullen Davidson, a journalist, author, and grief survivor whose son, Graham, died from an overdose at the age of 33 after struggling with substance use for more than two decades. Wesley's story is one of relentless love, impossible decisions, unanswered questions, and the lifelong grief that follows addiction. If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Email: griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
#119
July 8 · 51 min
Episode 119 Dr. Alan R. Cohen, MD (Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Author)
My guest today is Dr. Alan R. Cohen. He is a pediatric neurosurgeon with more than four decades of experience treating critically ill children at institutions including Boston Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins. He is here today to discuss his memoir Comfort Always: Healing in the Age of Technology.
#118
April 1 · 52 min
Episode 118 Kristen with LyfeRelease - Life Coach (Loss of Fiance))
My guest today is Kristen from LyfeRelease. She is a life coach and here to speak about the loss of her fiancé as well as the loss of a friend. She also speaks about her business LyfeRelease. Website: https://lyferelease.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lyferelease Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyferelease/ If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com. I will have the email in the show description. ______________________________________________________________________________ Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to Schedule a screening today to find your risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease. Life Line Screenings are easy, painless and provide peace of mind or early detection. CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to see convenient locations near you. Only $159 for a package of 4 vital screenings (special package pricing 50% off), includes: Carotid Artery Screening Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Atrial Fibrillation
#117
February 4 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 117 Marie Crews - Certified Health Coach/Author (Loss of Son/Mother)
My guest today is Marie Crews, a certified health and wellness coach, retreat facilitator, and best-selling author. Website: www.mariecrews.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marieeurecrews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowermentandgriefguide If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com. I will have the email in the show description. ______________________________________________________________________________ Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to Schedule a screening today to find your risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease. Life Line Screenings are easy, painless and provide peace of mind or early detection. CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to see convenient locations near you. Only $159 for a package of 4 vital screenings (special package pricing 50% off), includes: Carotid Artery Screening Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Atrial Fibrillation
#116
January 22 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 116 Cait Medugno - Growing Up Grieving Podcast (Loss of Parents)
My guest today is Cait Medugno from The Growing Up Grieving Podcast. She discusses grief and losing her parents. Website: https://www.growingupgrieving.com Growing Up Grieving Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-grieving-podcast/id1757881598 If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com. I will have the email in the show description. ______________________________________________________________________________ Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to Schedule a screening today to find your risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease. Life Line Screenings are easy, painless and provide peace of mind or early detection. CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to see convenient locations near you. Only $159 for a package of 4 vital screenings (special package pricing 50% off), includes: Carotid Artery Screening Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Atrial Fibrillation
#115
January 21 · 1 hr
Episode 115 Natalie Lobartolo (Loss of Boyfriend)
My guest today is Natalie Lobartolo. She speaks on the loss of her boyfriend 9 years ago. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattylob/ Email: natalie.lobartolo@gmail.com If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com. I will have the email in the show description. Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to Schedule a screening today to find your risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease. Life Line Screenings are easy, painless and provide peace of mind or early detection. CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to see convenient locations near you. Only $159 for a package of 4 vital screenings (special package pricing 50% off), includes: Carotid Artery Screening Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Atrial Fibrillation
#114
January 16 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 114 Kate Stampanato - Funeral Director/Embalmer
My guest today is Kate Stampanato. She is a funeral director and embalmer. Kate tells her story of how she started her career and speaks about the funeral industry. ___________________________________________________________________ If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com. I will have the email in the show description. Also, find me on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to Schedule a screening today to find your risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease. Life Line Screenings are easy, painless and provide peace of mind or early detection. CLICK HERE http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2565&aff_id=2425 to see convenient locations near you. Only $159 for a package of 4 vital screenings (special package pricing 50% off), includes: Carotid Artery Screening Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Atrial Fibrillation

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