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Ep. 567 Grief in the Aftermath of Suicide with Laura Jaye Cramer

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Learn how a beautiful magazine about grief was inspired by the devastating loss of two loved ones to suicide.

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About the guest:

My guest Laura Jaye Cramer is the founder of Waiting Room Publishing, an independent media company putting smart, human-centered print magazines into healthcare, senior living, and end-of-life waiting rooms across the United States. Today we share together our experiences with grief after suicide loss and how we are each navigating that journey. We also discuss Candlelight Magazine, which Laura created out of her own grief. The magazine features poetry, articles, art, and photo essays about grief for end-of-life spaces like funeral homes, hospice care, and palliative care. Learn more at her websites:

laurajayecramer.com

waitingroompublishing.com

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In this episode:

  • How Laura’s own grief experience inspired her to create Candlelight Magazine
  • How typical reading material in waiting rooms doesn’t match the needs of grieving people
  • How grief can be like a “waiting room” where we wonder when things will change
  • The overwhelming grief experienced by Laura of two family suicide deaths within 3 months
  • Why many grief groups don’t work well for suicide survivors
  • Feelings of abandonment and betrayal after a suicide loss
  • Talking about suicide may help people find the tools they need to cope
  • The need for a specific community of “grief friends” who understand suicide loss
  • Navigating “before” and “after” versions of yourself following traumatic loss
  • How to subscribe to Candlelight Magazine

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Ep. 440 Nights of Grief and Mystery with Stephen Jenkinson

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Enjoy this deep and soulful conversation with “The Griefwalker” Stephen Jenkinson.

My guest Stephen Jenkinson is the author of the award-winning book Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul and the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School. He discusses the Nights of Grief and Mystery project, which he created with singer/songwriter Gregory Hoskins, and how they have been touring the world with this profound musical and storytelling show. Stephen shares his thoughts on the crises of our contemporary society and how to proceed in the midst of our deep sorrow. Learn more about Stephen’s work at his website:

orphanwisdom.com

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This episode includes:

  • How Stephen views his “audience” as allies
  • Tips for being fully present during performances on tour
  • A reading of the Invocation from the show
  • “Rage is what you do when you don’t know how to have a broken heart”
  • Why happiness is a by-product of living life a certain way, not a goal of life
  • Why age + experience does not add up to wisdom
  • How the second half of life differs from the first (and what to do about it)
  • “Crisis” literally means the place where the roads cross and a choice must be made
  • Why Stephen says hope doesn’t belong in a time such as ours

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