The Beautiful Side of Grief

130. What's the STORY You Tell Yourself | Ashmeeta Rama Madhav

How are you parenting yourself in your grief? Are you giving yourself the same advice you would give your child? Sometimes we get so mired in our experience we can forget to take a step back to see the big picture.   In this final episode of Season 6, I speak with Ashmeeta Rama, a resilience and grief support advocate, expert, author, and founder of the Growth Story Hub. Ashmeeta shares her profound journey through intense grief, having faced multiple losses including miscarriages, rejection, and the loss of her parents and husband. She discusses how experiences and self-talk shape our emotional responses and reality. Highlighting the power of gratitude, empathy, and self-forgiveness, Ashmeeta emphasizes the importance of embracing our grief and finding empowerment through it. Join me as I delve into navigating grief, the significance of self-parenting, and Ashmeeta's mission to help others realize their worth and potential through storytelling.       Ashmeeta's Bio Ashmeeta Rama Madhav is an educator, resilience and grief support advocate/expert, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong learner. She has been intimately acquainted with grief since her early twenties, having experienced miscarriage, rejection, and the loss of her parents and husband, which exposed her to a range of profound emotions. She is the founder of Growth StoryHub; an organization created to inspire and empower individuals who have lost a loved one (suddenly or to a terminal Illness) and are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, numb, and vulnerable. At the heart of her book, "What’s Your Story?" is her passion for helping others and sharing her experiences. Through her book, she shares her journey through grief and self-discovery intending to provide comfort and inspiration to those confronting similar experiences. Ashmeeta's desire is for others to recognize that profound loss need not signify the end of one's story; rather, it can mark the commencement of a new and meaningful chapter. Her story is one of love, acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, growth, and self-discovery. Her mission is to share the knowledge she's gained through her experiences with others to empower the grieving. Her message is one of hope and healing, and she is here to help guide the grieving to feel alive again. Quote: "Don't let experiences define or destroy you. Take them in that light of them being a teacher and draw the positivity out of it, and embrace, empower, and evolve." ~ Ashmeeta Rama Madhav     Resources:   Ashmeeta's links: Website:     http://www.storyoutellyourself.com [http://www.storyoutellyourself.com] Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/GrowthStoryHub [https://www.facebook.com/GrowthStoryHub] IG:                https://www.instagram.com/growthstoryhub [https://www.instagram.com/growthstoryhub] Twitter:       https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home] Book:           https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Your-Story-Reality-Thinking/dp/B0BHRFTR13 [https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Your-Story-Reality-Thinking/dp/B0BHRFTR13] Additional links: https://www.griefshare.org/ [https://www.griefshare.org/]                               https://choicemutual.com/blog/kids-bereavment/ [https://choicemutual.com/blog/kids-bereavment/]                                https://www.hospicare.org/grief-support/resources/ [https://www.hospicare.org/grief-support/resources/]   Follow me on: Email:          thebeautifulsideofgrief@gmail.com  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief [https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief] Facebook:   https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief] Website:     https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief]   Check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA) on this link: https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA]   Did you find any value in this episode? If so, please leave us a review and rating 💟                      https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews]   And heartfelt Thanks to Gabe Dovaston for the music!

129. BREAKING FREE: Overcoming Anxiety, Procrastination, and Perfectionism | Daniel Packard

In addition to grief, do you experience anxiety, fear, depression, procrastination, perfectionism, or any number of other conditions that hold you back from being able to live the life you want? Have you spent more more money than you care to recall on doctor's visits, therapists, books, apps, healing modalities, to maybe feel a little better though still essentially in the same place? Do you have HOPE within YOU that there is a way to get through what you are experiencing?   If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, then you need to take a listen to this episode! It's likely to change the entire way you think about yourself and what you have been experiencing.   Daniel Packard used the logic of his mechanical enginnering background to delve in and solve his own crippling feelings of anxiety, depression and PTS. The unique appraoch of his Nervous System Reset programme is guaranteed to give you the results you are after or you don't pay. Yes, that's right. You only pay for this system when you get results. That is how confident Daniel is that this system will be life-changing for you. It's based on evidence and measurable results that you get to see for yourself. I encourage you to bring your fear, anxiety and skepticism and take a listen to incredible episode. Oh... And I did I mention the results are permanent??   00:00 Introduction to the Episode 03:57 The Importance of Courage and Feeling 06:09 Daniel's Passion and Joy in Helping Others 09:57 The Engineering Approach to Emotional Struggles 23:23 The Root Cause of Anxiety and Fear 27:27 Understanding the Mechanical Approach 39:16 Role Play: Feeling Safe vs. Unsafe 40:34 Understanding the Link Between Care and Safety 41:45 Self-Care and Internal Safety 44:17 Signs of Neglecting Self-Care 48:35 The Importance of a Comprehensive System 50:50 Real-Life Success Stories 53:19 The Power of a Complete Toolkit 58:15 Overcoming Skepticism and Embracing Change 01:06:55 Final Thoughts   Daniel's Bio Daniel Packard is a U.C. Berkeley Mechanical Engineer and Anxiety Solution Pioneer whose research company engineered world's only permanent anxiety solution program where you only pay at the end of the program, once you have clear, measurable results. Daniel's passion for inventing and results came from his father. As a child growing up in Berkeley, CA, Daniel's father (who was a scientist and inventor) told a 10 year old Daniel two things that stuck with him for the rest of his life . His dad told him 'If something isn't working, invent something better.' And 'If you want to really make people's lives better...results matter.' After, staying in an abusive relationship too long, Daniel ended up with severe anxiety and PSTD. After spending 10 years and $100,000 trying solve his anxiety, he learned that a trillion dollars is spent globally on mental health, but not getting people in pain permanent results. Remembering what his dad told him, that 'results matter' and because he was trained in engineering school to know how to engineer solutions to complex problems, Daniel took a stand against the mental health industry and started his own research company with the goal to see if it was possible to reverse engineer a process from scratch that could solve anxiety permanently in a short period of time. Daniel and his team were not therapists or doctors or psychologists. They were not traditional experts, they were outsiders. Because they were outsiders they were open to discovering what the experts had missed. Daniel and his team made the huge breakthrough discovery that even though the experts say anxiety is a problem of the mind , the research revealed anxiety is actually a problem of the body. Based on this discovery Daniel and his team spent a total of 8 years, working with over 3000 people (from 5 continents) to develop, test and perfect an innovative 6 -week program that in just 6 weeks solves all forms of anxiety permanently with an industry leading 90% success rate. This 6 - week program called Nervous System Reset has helped hundreds of individual clients but also over 3000 people at over 300 companies and universities all over the world. Including the South African government which asked to make Nervous System Reset a part of the national mental health curriculum. Based in his mission to take a stand against the mental health industry which takes people’s money and doesn’t deliver permanent results, people who join Nervous System Reset only pay at the end of the process once they have clear, measurable permanent results. Daniel’s company is the only one in the world to offer a permanent anxiety solution with backed up results. This is because Daniel passionately believes what his dad told him years ago, which is that if you really want to make people's lives better...results matter. Fun facts: Daniel was a professional stand-up comedian for 15 years. He loves peach gelato. He's a surprisingly groovy dancer.     Quote: "When you're in pain, you want to be free of this. You want real results. And that's what our passion is." ~ Daniel Packard     Resources:   Daniel's links: Website:    https://www.danielpackard.com/ [https://www.danielpackard.com/] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/danielpackardpublic/ [https://www.facebook.com/danielpackardpublic/] IG:               https://www.instagram.com/danielpackard/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielpackard/] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/user/danielpackard [https://www.youtube.com/user/danielpackard] To view videos and/or book a FREE call to see if this system is the right fit for you: https://www.danielpackard.com/ [https://www.danielpackard.com/]   Follow me on: Email:          thebeautifulsideofgrief@gmail.com  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief [https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief] Facebook:   https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief] Website:     https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com] YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief]   Check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA) on this link: https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA]   Did you find any value in this episode? 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128. Taylor's Gift: More than ORGAN DONATION | Tara Storch

This is a heartwarming and powerful episode. Making the decision to donate your child's organs must have to be one of the toughest decisions any parent would have to make. Yet, it can also yield incredible rewards.   Tara shares her poignant story of navigating the loss of her 13-year-old daughter, Taylor, after a tragic skiing accident. Tara and her husband Todd made the life-changing decision to donate Taylor's organs, leading to the creation of the Taylor's Gift Foundation to promote organ donation and provide grief support for donor families. Through her narrative, Tara emphasizes the importance of outliving oneself by making a lasting difference in the lives of others.   Taylor's Gift, the book that Tara and Todd co-authored sharing this inspirational journey has featured on platforms such as Good Morning America and recognized by People magazine. It's a message of compassion, hope, and resilience that is not to be missed.   00:00  Introduction to Tara Storch's Story 02:04  The Tragic Skiing Accident 04:18  The Decision for Organ Donation 08:36  Founding Taylor's Gift Foundation 10:47  Meeting the Organ Recipients 13:34  Providing Grief Support 17:43  Navigating Personal Grief 24:05  Showing Up for a Grieving Friend 24:47  Understanding Grief and Compassion 25:49  Supporting Grieving Children 27:59  The Journey of Healing and Resilience 30:42  Outlive Yourself: Leaving a Lasting Legacy 34:02  Fundraising and Community Support 36:37  Reflections on Grief and Strength 44:06  Conclusion and Final Thoughts       Tara Storch's Bio   Tara is president and co-founder of Taylor’s Gift Foundation and is a marketing professional, award-winning author, and community leader. Tara and her husband Todd, co-authored the award-winning book, Taylor’s Gift, which was recognized as the ‘Most Inspirational Book’ at the Books for A Better Life Awards in New York City. She and her husband were also recognized as “Heroes Among Us” by People Magazine. Opening up about her journey of finding hope and purpose after the loss of their daughter Taylor, she speaks publicly across the nation about her powerful “Outlive Yourself” message. Sharing her journey on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Ellen Show, People Magazine, and other national and international media, she brings a message of inspiration that touches lives worldwide. She is the proud mother to three children - Taylor, Ryan, and Peyton. She and her husband, Todd currently live in the Dallas, Texas area.   Quote: "How do you want to outlive yourself and leave a lasting difference in the lives of others?." ~Tara Storch     Resources:   Tara's links: Website:     https://www.taylorsgift.org/ [https://www.taylorsgift.org/] Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/taylorsgift [https://www.facebook.com/taylorsgift] IG:                https://www.instagram.com/taylorsgiftfoundation/ [https://www.instagram.com/taylorsgiftfoundation/] LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylorgiftfoundation/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylorgiftfoundation/] Tara's personal website: https://www.tarastorch.com/ [https://www.tarastorch.com/]   Follow me on: Email:          thebeautifulsideofgrief@gmail.com  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief [https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief] Facebook:   https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief] Website:     https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief]   Check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA) on this link: https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA]   Did you find any value in this episode? If so, please leave us a review and rating 💟                      https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews]   And heartfelt Thanks to Gabe Dovaston for the music!

127. CHAOS! Overcoming the Overwhelm Today | Noah Asher

My guest on The Beautiful Side of Grief in this episode is helping people overcome the hurt and overwhelm that comes from the chaos happening in their lives... For some, it's sickness. For others, it's incarceration. Or the loss of a loved one. In fact, it's one of those lists that is endless.      Noah Asher is Helping People Find Purpose Within Their Pain and Their Past through the 3 H's - Hope, Help, Humor. He is the owner of The Chaos Movement where they help authors market their books so they can share their message and be heard. Noah has written and not long released an award-winning Christian book - Chaos Overcoming the Overwhelm.  It’s a collaboration of real people experiencing real pain, learning how to overcome the overwhelming.   His passion is helping anyone, no matter what their situation, find that hope, passion and purpose again in their lives. So we are going to have a chat about what happened in his own life to take him on this incredible mission of helping others and what you can do to help navigate any chaos you may be experiencing in your life right here and now, today.     Noah's Bio   Noah Asher is the author of the Award-Winning Christian Book, CHAOS: Overcoming the Overwhelming. He is also the owner of The Chaos Movement where they help authors market their books. Noah speaks at prisons and rehabs across the country bringing Hope, Help, Humor to a hurting world. For more information on Noah Asher and all that he is doing, check out: www.TheNoahAsher.com [http://www.TheNoahAsher.com]   Quote: "Something that I realized when we can kind of make jokes about our situation, about our chaos, we own it instead of it owning us" ~ Noah Asher     Follow me on: Email:          thebeautifulsideofgrief@gmail.com  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief [https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief] Facebook:   https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief] Website:     https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief]   Check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA) on this link: https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA]   Did you find any value in this episode? If so, please leave us a review and rating 💟                      https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews]   And heartfelt Thanks to Gabe Dovaston for the music!

126. The Power of Pebbles & ANGELS | Patti DiMiceli

Can you imagine how you would cope if your only child KNEW they were going to die, and you were only 27? On The Beautiful Side of Grief today I get to speak to Amber's incredible mum, Patti DiMiceli who went through this with Amber at the tender age of 41/2. Amber was not afraid. She even picked out the clothes she wanted to wear to Heaven The story of how Patti and Amber prepared for this event - which she describes it as a Miracle, will bring tears to your eyes - so make sure you have some tissues handy before listening! How Patti viewed this event is also profound -  it is one that has elevated and sustained her, and many others around the world, since Amber's death.   This is a beautiful conversation with a lady I consider an Angel herself with all the incredible work she is doing to ease the pain of others and bring light into their world.   (This is Part 1. Part 2 where we explore the many tools and resources Patti uses in helping others, will feature in Season 7).     Patti's Bio Born in the City of Angels (LA, California) at the Queen of Angels Hospital, Patti knew she was chosen at an early age, though she didn’t know why. And then she discovered a small lump behind her daughter, Amber’s ear, in August of 1979. It was a discovery that would change her life, her destiny, and the world. Her story, chronicled in Amber’s book, Embrace the Angel, challenges the notion of death and invites us to harness the power of “Crossing the Threshold” to enrich the lives of others…to transform this world for the better. Using the tools, skills, and talents given to her by The Divine, Patti created Tobias & Co. LLC, a company devoted to elevating others, offering hope and inspiration to the bereaved and critically ill, and sharing her unique creations that delight the senses, soothe the soul, and lift the spirit.   She has featured in the Associated Press, the Bridgeport Post, the National Enquirer, The Capital, Natural Health Village, the Milford Citizen, New Haven Register, the New Haven Advocate, and on The Morning Show NYC with Regis and Kathy Lee, Channel 30 News, New Haven, CT, Good Day Boston, WUSA News, Washington, DC, WBAL News, Baltimore, MD. Patti has also been named Milford’s Renaissance Woman by the New Haven Advocate.     Quote: "I was standing in line getting something for Amber and I heard 'turn around', and I turned around and there was a big rack of keys, big golden keys, and the words, 'give this to Amber, and tell her it's the key to heaven'." ~ Patti DiMiceli     Resources:   Patti's links: Websites:   https://www.PattiDiMiceli.com [https://www.PattiDiMiceli.com]                  https://www.TobiasandCompany.com [https://www.TobiasandCompany.com]                  https://www.embracetheangel.com/ [https://www.embracetheangel.com/] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PattiDiMiceli [https://www.facebook.com/PattiDiMiceli] IG:            https://www.instagram.com/embracetheangel/ [https://www.instagram.com/embracetheangel/] LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-d-b0b2854/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-d-b0b2854/] Book:        https://www.embracetheangel.com/ [https://www.embracetheangel.com/]   Follow me on: Email:          thebeautifulsideofgrief@gmail.com  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief [https://instagram.com/beautifulsideofgrief] Facebook:   https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://facebook.com/thebeautifulsideofgrief] Website:     https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com] YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief [https://www.youtube.com/@thebeautifulsideofgrief]   Check out A Letter of Hope & Aroha (aLoHA) on this link: https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/p/aLoHA]   Did you find any value in this episode? If so, please leave us a review and rating 💟                      https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews [https://thebeautifulsideofgrief.com/reviews]   And heartfelt Thanks to Gabe Dovaston for the music!