Tendrils of Grief

We welcome Heather Hester — LGBTQ+ advocate, coach, author of Parenting with Pride, and host of More Human. More Kind. Together, they explore the intersection of grief, identity, parenting, and unconditional love, offering hope and understanding for families navigating similar journeys. In this episode I open up about my own experience supporting my child, Max, who came out as transgender after the loss of their father. Dive in as Heather offers compassionate insights into how grief and identity transformation often intertwine, what parents can do to support their LGBTQ+ children, and how to move from fear to fierce, informed love with clarity and courage. Listeners will gain heartfelt lessons on: * The connection between grief and self-discovery * How parents can embrace change with empathy and openness * Creating safe spaces for authentic expression and healing * Letting go of expectations and finding peace in the unknown This episode is a must-listen for parents, allies, and anyone seeking to better understand the evolving landscape of identity, grief, and love. Heather and Susan remind us that kindness and belonging aren't just emotions — they're practices that can transform pain into connection and compassion. Episode Highlights * grief and identity * parenting LGBTQ+ children * grief and gender identity * trans youth support * parenting through grief * Heather Hester podcast * More Human More Kind * Parenting with Pride book * grief podcast 2025 * LGBTQ+ parenting * emotional healing after loss * supporting transgender child * grief and transformation * self-compassion and acceptance Know Heather Hester LinkedIn Heather Hester  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hhchrysalismama/overlay/about-this-profile/] Website [https://www.morehumanmorekind.com/] Did you enjoy today's episode? Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being. Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief [https://www.tendrilsofgrief.com/]  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708675396071194] To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Tendrils-of-Grief/dp/B08K584Y7M] Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/id1504765728] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3l0mutQR5aMF2WadITscPV] Audacy [https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief-36147] Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1006722] Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/2794997] Pandora [https://www.pandora.com/] Rephonic [https://rephonic.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief] Tune In [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Tendrils-of-Grief-p1309127/]  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways [https://www.instagram.com/sueways/] Facebook:@ susan.ways [https://www.facebook.com/susan.ways] Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com  Let me hear your thoughts!

We sit down with Misty Reshun — writer, speaker, and founder of Regal Crown Publishing — to explore how grief can become a powerful catalyst for healing, faith, and purpose. After the devastating loss of her son, Misty turned her pain into purpose through her book Sunflowers and Silence: Reflections from the Valley, a memoir and guided journal that offers comfort, reflection, and renewal for anyone walking through loss. Misty shares her journey of transforming heartbreak into hope and how she creates safe spaces for others to feel seen and supported. Through her words, she reminds us that grief and faith can coexist — and that restoration is possible even in silence. Listeners will be inspired by Misty's message of resilience, her reflections on writing through pain, and her mission to uplift parents, women, and faith-seekers through her community projects — Regal Sisterhood Book Club and Regal Xscapes Travel. This episode is a reminder that even in the darkest valleys, the soul can bloom again.   Episode Highlights  * grief healing podcast * Christian grief stories * writing through grief * faith after loss * grief journal prompts * memoirs about loss * spiritual healing podcast * women of faith authors * grief recovery journey * loss and restoration * parenting after loss * faith-based resilience More About Misty Reshun Website: mistyreshun.com [http://mistyreshun.com] Did you enjoy today's episode? Welcome to New Ways Barre. [about:blank] We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being. Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com [susan@tendrilsofgrief.com]  Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief [https://www.tendrilsofgrief.com/]  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.  Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community  Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708675396071194]  To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Tendrils-of-Grief/dp/B08K584Y7M] Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/id1504765728] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3l0mutQR5aMF2WadITscPV] Audacy [https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief-36147] Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1006722] Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/2794997] Pandora [https://www.pandora.com/] Rephonic [https://rephonic.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief] Tune In [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Tendrils-of-Grief-p1309127/] Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways [https://www.instagram.com/sueways/] Facebook:@ susan.ways [https://www.facebook.com/susan.ways]  Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com [susan@tendrilsofgrief.com] Let me hear your thoughts!

In this inspiring episode of The Tendrils of Grief Podcast, Edit B Kiss — a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker — to explore how true healing begins from within. After a successful 15-year career in petroleum engineering, Edit took a leap of faith and transitioned into the world of holistic healing and mind-body transformation. Today, she helps people move from emotional pain and burnout to peace, clarity, and empowerment in just 30 days by blending ancient energy healing practices with modern neuroscience and habit transformation techniques. In this episode, Edit shares her powerful insights on: * The science behind rewiring the brain for peace and success * How energy healing and neuroscience work together to dissolve emotional blocks * Why self-awareness and consistency are key to breaking negative patterns * Her personal story of transformation from corporate success to soul-centered living * Actionable tools to start your own healing and mindset reset journey If you're ready to embrace your full potential, let go of limiting beliefs, and find balance in every area of your life, this conversation is a must-listen. Episode Highlights * holistic healing * neuroscience of transformation * emotional healing * mind-body connection * stress relief and burnout recovery * personal growth podcast * emotional wellness coach * 30-day transformation * self-healing, mental health and mindfulness * energy healing methods * spiritual awakening podcast Know Edit B Kiss  Website [https://editbkiss.com] - editbkiss.com [https://editbkiss.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/editbkiss] - editbkiss [https://www.instagram.com/editbkiss] LikedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/editbkiss] - linkedin.com/in/editbkiss [https://www.linkedin.com/in/editbkiss] Facebook- bkissedit [https://www.facebook.com/bkissedit] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestess] - @MagicalKarmaPriestess [https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestess] The Gap Filler Success https://a.co/d/bkJWUTL [https://a.co/d/bkJWUTL] Special Promotion for anyone who will buy the book and leaves a review on Amazon before 23rd of October will receive a free Source memory healing session. Skool community https://www.skool.com/release-with-ease [https://www.skool.com/release-with-ease] Did you enjoy today's episode?   Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being.   Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief [https://www.tendrilsofgrief.com/]  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community   Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708675396071194]   To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Tendrils-of-Grief/dp/B08K584Y7M] Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/id1504765728] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3l0mutQR5aMF2WadITscPV] Audacy [https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief-36147] Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1006722] Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/2794997] Pandora [https://www.pandora.com/] Rephonic [https://rephonic.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief] Tune In [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Tendrils-of-Grief-p1309127/]  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways [https://www.instagram.com/sueways/] Facebook:@ susan.ways [https://www.facebook.com/susan.ways] Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com  Let me hear your thoughts!

We sit down with Dr. Jerry Woodbridge — a Christian author, grief advocate, and lifelong educator whose mission is to bring comfort, understanding, and faith-based healing to grieving children and their caregivers. With over 40 years of experience in education and a deeply personal connection to grief after losing her husband in 2004, Dr. Woodbridge has turned her sorrow into purpose. Through her writing and teaching, she empowers families to navigate loss with compassion and faith. Her acclaimed books — Joy Overcame Sorrow (a children's guide to grief), Joy's Journal (a companion for healing through writing), and Trading My Sorrows for the Joy of the Lord (a reflective look at widowhood and faith) — serve as invaluable tools for both children and adults learning to process emotions and find peace. Now an assistant professor at Liberty University, Dr. Woodbridge continues to inspire others with her message that, while grief is universal, joy can still be reclaimed through faith, storytelling, and love. In this episode, Dr. Woodbridge shares: 💛 How faith and community can bring light to life's darkest moments 📖 The importance of storytelling and journaling in children's emotional healing 👩‍👧 How parents, teachers, and caregivers can support grieving children 🙏 Her personal journey through widowhood and the strength found in God's promises Join us for a conversation filled with wisdom, empathy, and faith — a reminder that even in sorrow, joy is always within reach. Episode Highlights * Dr. Jerry Woodbridge podcast interview * Christian grief healing 2025 * Helping children cope with grief * Faith-based healing after loss * Widowhood and faith journey * Grief resources for kids and families * Journaling for grieving children * Christian author grief books * Teaching kids about loss and hope * Liberty University Christian educators * Turning grief into joy podcast * Emotional healing through storytelling * Finding joy after sorrow Know Dr. Jerry Woodbridge YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@jerrywoodbridge1749/videos] - Jertt L. Woodbridge1749 [https://www.youtube.com/@jerrywoodbridge1749/videos] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jerrywoodbridge7/] - jerrywoodbridge7 [https://www.instagram.com/jerrywoodbridge7/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jerry.woodbridge.7] - Jerry Woodbridge.7 [https://www.facebook.com/jerry.woodbridge.7] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jerry-woodbridge-88a7a0144/] -  Dr. Jerry Woodbridge [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jerry-woodbridge-88a7a0144/] Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jerry-Woodbridge/author/B07DH13WQS?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] - Jerry Woodbridge [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jerry-Woodbridge/author/B07DH13WQS?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] Blog [https://jerrylwoodbridge.blog/] - JerryLWoodbridge.blog [https://jerrylwoodbridge.blog/] Website [drjerrylwoodbridge.com] - drjerrylwoodbridge.com [drjerrylwoodbridge.com] Did you enjoy today's episode?   Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being.   Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief [https://www.tendrilsofgrief.com/]  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community   Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708675396071194]   To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Tendrils-of-Grief/dp/B08K584Y7M] Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/id1504765728] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3l0mutQR5aMF2WadITscPV] Audacy [https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief-36147] Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1006722] Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/2794997] Pandora [https://www.pandora.com/] Rephonic [https://rephonic.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief] Tune In [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Tendrils-of-Grief-p1309127/]  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways [https://www.instagram.com/sueways/] Facebook:@ susan.ways [https://www.facebook.com/susan.ways] Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com  Let me hear your thoughts!

We welcome Jill Amy Sager—an award-winning author, public speaker, intuitive Tarot reader, and spiritual channel whose story is as inspiring as it is transformative. Jill's journey began in the late 1970s when she first studied Tarot, never imagining that it would lead her to channel wisdom from the Universe—what she lovingly calls "Guidance." Over time, her gift as a spiritual medium grew, and today she serves an international clientele, offering clarity, healing, and connection through the Tarot and intuitive messages. Born with a physical disability, Jill spent much of her childhood in hospitals, facing the stigma of being a disabled child in the 1960s. What once left her feeling unworthy ultimately became the foundation of her strength. She credits the wisdom of the Tarot and the love of Universal Guidance for transforming her self-image and helping her embrace a life of confidence and purpose. Her creative journey is just as remarkable. Once a percussionist, Jill became an author when her book Beginning Hand Drumming: A Guide to Recreation and Wellness was published by Carl Fischer Music. Since then, her work has been featured in outlets such as Women Writers, Women's Books, Story Circle, Awakened Magazine, The Register Guard, Silver Birch Press, Authority Magazine, and The Power of Each Breath: A Disabled Women's Anthology. * In this episode, Jill shares:   How Tarot can be a tool for empowerment and spiritual guidance   Her experience of overcoming stigma and disability to embrace her worth   The evolution from musician to writer to intuitive healer   How "Guidance" continues to shape her life and inspire her global community Join us for an uplifting conversation about resilience, spirituality, and the transformative power of trusting Universal wisdom. Episode Highlights * ill Amy Sager podcast Tarot reading for guidance 2025 * Spiritual medium and channeling wisdom * Disability and empowerment stories * Intuitive healing and Tarot * Overcoming stigma and finding purpose * Tarot for self-confidence and healing * Women authors in spirituality 2025 * Spiritual guidance podcast episodes * Resilience and transformation stories Know  Jill Amy Sager https://jillamysager.com/ [https://jillamysager.com/]   Did you enjoy today's episode?   Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being.   Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief [https://www.tendrilsofgrief.com/]  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community   Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708675396071194]   To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Tendrils-of-Grief/dp/B08K584Y7M] Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/id1504765728] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3l0mutQR5aMF2WadITscPV] Audacy [https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief-36147] Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1006722] Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/tendrils-of-grief/2794997] Pandora [https://www.pandora.com/] Rephonic [https://rephonic.com/podcasts/tendrils-of-grief] Tune In [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Tendrils-of-Grief-p1309127/]  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways [https://www.instagram.com/sueways/] Facebook:@ susan.ways [https://www.facebook.com/susan.ways] Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com  Let me hear your thoughts!