Schtickless

421 - Landslide

This week's episode is about kids going back to school! Meagan and Jeff talk about big changes in their household and what it means for them in a new season of life. Jeff feels the changes as the oldest starts middle school. Meagan comes up with the perfect 3 point episode on the spot. We hope all of the teachers and students have had a great start to the year - and to all the parents out there, we can do it! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schtickless/id1565173712]. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless [https://www.instagram.com/schtickless/] Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/halfcaffdesigns/] Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw] Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You [https://open.spotify.com/album/32K9KOIMnmHXw5yDaAoDlq?si=fQmlpQbRQ4ul6oJsXLjKyw]

420 - Love Persevering - GRIEF Part 3

This week's episode is about processing grief after a loss. Meagan and Jeff wrap up their series on grief giving tips and advice on what to do after the loss as life continues on. Jeff gets emotional quoting a Marvel tv show. Meagan gives some great advice on carrying grief forward in life. Thank you for joining us for this series. We hope it has been meaningful to you. Please share it with someone you think might appreciate it as well. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schtickless/id1565173712]. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless [https://www.instagram.com/schtickless/] Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/halfcaffdesigns/] Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw] Outro: Anchor from the  album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw]

419 - Family Meeting - GRIEF Part 2

This week's episode is on talking to kids about death. Meagan and Jeff share some of their experience about talking to kids about death - but really dive into some advice from a neuro-based parenting method on age-appropriate ways to tell kids someone they love has died. Jeff reflects on the value of sharing the process with his kids. Meagan shares about the need to feeling process our feelings to work through grief. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schtickless/id1565173712]. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless [https://www.instagram.com/schtickless/] Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/halfcaffdesigns/] Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw] Outro: Anchor from the  album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw]

418 - Six Weeks with Dad - GRIEF Part 1A - Interlude

Thank you for listening to a special Saturday edition of Schtickless. This episode is part of the GRIEF series but is not essential listening if you want to wait for the next one. In this episode Jeff shares reflections and the story of the last six weeks with his dad. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death. Cancer. Grief. Loss. Medical Stuff. If you knew my dad, please do something kind in his memory today. This episode is a personal way of talking about how proud of my mom, sister, family, and dad I am. It was the toughest 6 weeks of our life and we did it together. We still miss dad everyday but are so glad we got some time to say goodbye. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schtickless/id1565173712]. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless [https://www.instagram.com/schtickless/] Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/halfcaffdesigns/] Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw] Outro: Anchor from the  album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw]

417 - Tuesdays with John - GRIEF Part 1

This week's episode is on anticipatory grief. WARNING: This episode deals with cancer, death, loss, and grief. We know these are heavy emotions and triggers. We understand if you have to sit this one out - or put it aside until you want to give it a try. We'll be here when you're ready. Meagan and Jeff start a new series on grief talking about their personal experience with anticipatory grief.  Jeff reflects on taking small moments to feel the grief before stepping into everyday life. Meagan talks about the power of feeling and processing emotions. Saturday, July 20th we will upload the full transcript of Jeff's processing of grief from the time leading up to John's death. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schtickless/id1565173712]. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless [https://www.instagram.com/schtickless/] Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/halfcaffdesigns/] Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw] Outro: Anchor from the  album Almost Fiction [https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRtZR8fNpfQBvbz0nvmak?si=_cGrzJxnTxqWYrVS3-Fetw]