Episode 7: Danelle Spence - Saving Maxine: A Relentless Battle with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Guest: Danelle Spence R.Psych Danelle Spence is a Registered Psychologist based in Calgary and the co-author of Saving Maxine, a memoir chronicling her mother’s eighteen-month medical crisis and the profound impact it had on their family. Through that experience - navigating the year-long stint in the ICU, medical uncertainty, advocacy, anticipatory grief, and ultimately loss - Danelle’s personal world and professional lens changed in lasting ways. In her private practice, Root Psychology, she integrates brain-based approaches, attachment theory, EMDR, and developmental science to support her clients. But after living inside her mother’s medical journey, Danelle’s work deepened; she developed a clearer understanding of medical trauma, lived PTSD, the nervous system under prolonged stress, the complexity of family caregiving, and the quiet, enduring grief that shapes people long before and long after loss. Topics Discussed: * Changes in hope and strength * Trauma in the body * The impact on the body and emotional challenges that happen when you are chronically in trauma * Support and feeling heard/seen * Understanding goals of care * Mental toll that happen when being a caregiver * Balancing and navigating healthcare systems Visit Danelle's Websites https://rootpsychology.com/ [https://rootpsychology.com/] Read their Book Saving Maxine [https://www.amazon.ca/Saving-Maxine-Relentless-Guillain-Barr%C3%A9-Experiences/dp/1069500704] Host: Kirsten White, R. Psych (Lark and Raven Wellness) www.larkandravenwellness.com [http://www.larkandravenwellness.com/] Music by SoulProdMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=128699] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=128699] Podcast policy & disclaimer [https://www.larkandravenwellness.com/podcast-policy]

Episode 5: Alanna Knobben - Community Supports & Personal Grief Journeys

Guest: Alanna Knobben Author, Grief Mentor, Educator Alanna Knobben is the founder of Carry You With Me. Alanna is an author, community builder, international speaker and grief mentor. She is dedicated to helping others transform their grief and cherish the love that remains after the death of a loved one. Carry You With Me includes the treasured storybook, online community, meaningful mementos collection, live workshops, education and the Carry You With Me Online Program and grieving hearts support gatherings. Alanna is a member of the Global Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance’s (PLIDA) leading the Member Engagement Committee and collaborates with various bereavement organizations across North America. Topics Discussed: * What is grief * Different kinds of support. * Giving support after experiencing grief. * Holding space for grief * Challenges in supporting someone who is grieving * Finding Community * Child Loss - the many experiences of losing a child. * Labels and theory about finding certainty * Comparing in grief. * Intentionality to each support we are offering. * Writing a story book and sharing these grief expressions with others. * Loss of self Visit Alanna’s Website https://carryyouwithme.com/ [https://carryyouwithme.com/] The Bridge - Grief Group Support “A six week online group session (over a three month period) to offer you support, reflection, tools and transformation as you explore and integrate your grief and love after the death of a loved one.” https://carryyouwithme.com/thebridge [https://carryyouwithme.com/thebridge] Carry You With Me Online Program https://carryyouwithme.com/cywm-program [https://carryyouwithme.com/cywm-program] Carry You With Me Storybook “Carry You With Me is a heartfelt story written from a Mother’s perspective on love, loss, healing and hope. Messages that speak to all touched by the loss of a pregnancy, infant or child.” https://carryyouwithme.com/mementos/p/cywm-storybook [https://carryyouwithme.com/mementos/p/cywm-storybook] Host: Kirsten White, R. Psych (Lark and Raven Wellness) www.larkandravenwellness.com [http://www.larkandravenwellness.com] Music by SoulProdMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=128699] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=128699] Podcast policy & disclaimer [https://www.larkandravenwellness.com/podcast-policy]

13 de sep de 202440 min

Episode 7: Danelle Spence - Saving Maxine: A Relentless Battle with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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