Are you looking for a safe space to talk about grief? Are you a millennial who wants to stop making grief, loss, & death such a taboo topic? Then get ready to love this podcast because creator & millennial host Loryn Denise was where you were not too long ago. After losing both of her parents to cancer, she went on a journey to learn more about grief. Loryn’s bubbly personality & overall positive outlook on life, allows room for open, candid, transparent, & raw conversations on the different ...
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Navigating the Quiet Moments in Grief
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On the final episode of season 5, I discuss the quiet moments in grief. The "quiet" comes shortly after you experience a loss and you feel like everyone has left and you are now left to grieve alone. I share my personal experience with navigating the quiet and tips on how you can navigate it as well. In this episode we discuss: + How grief can be l…
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Collective Grief, Anticipatory Grief, & Cumulative Grief
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On this episode I dive into how collective grief can lead to anticipatory grief which can lead to cumulative grief. We also discuss how to work through every area of that grief in order for you to live you fullest life in the world that is grieving around you. In this episode we discuss: + The difference between collective, anticipatory, and cumula…
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The Grief of Having No Backup Plan
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On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Kevin Buford, owner of LRPflimz, to discuss the grief of not having a backup plan... especially as someone in the creative space. In this episode we discuss: + The grief that comes with not having a contingency plan + The items you should think about including in your backup pl…
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The Grief of Having an Eating Disorder
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On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ms. FitFatandallthat Julia Parzyck on the grief of having an eating disorder. Julia is an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who shared her own journey with struggling with an eating disorder for over 10 years and is now helping others in the space who are recovering. In this episode we discuss: …
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How a Death Doula Can Help Your Grief
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On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Elizabeth Karansky of Farewelling to discuss her journey on becoming a Death Doula and how they can help you in your grieving journey. In this episode we discuss: + What is a Death Doula + How a Death Doula Can Help You in Your Grieving Journey + Why you should embrace your grief + What it re…
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The Grief of Being with a Narcissist
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On this episode I sit down with my good friend Wrenetta Williams to the grief of being with a narcissist. Wrenetta was in a 4-year long relationship with a narcissist and discussed her journey on being with a narcissist, the grief and shame that comes with it, and how to get out of a situation for your safety. In this episode we discuss: + How to r…
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Grief and Finding Your Purpose
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On this episode I sit down with David Richman to discuss Grief and Finding Your Purpose. David is a two time author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. On this episode, we discuss the grief of finding your purpose AND how grief can propel you to find your purpose. I…
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On this episode I have the pleasure of having a conversation with mental health advocate & creator of Express Yourself Black Man Podcast Kofi Forson aka Kizzle. We sit down to discuss the affects of a breakup and the grief it can cause. + The grief of a breakup and not properly processing it + Why grieving is not as accepted for men + Why grieving …
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On this episode I have the pleasure of having a conversation with my friend and industry leading copy and messaging coach for expert coaches and consultants, Cierra Seay. We sit down to discuss the grief of carrying it all as a mother & lessons she has learned by raising 2 kings after the loss of her own mother. In this episode we discuss: + The gr…
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How Long Should it Take to Grieve?
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I'm BAAAAACK! I'm back for Season 5 and I am so excited to be back to share more about this journey of grief. On this We're back for Season 4! On this episode I share my thoughts on the article by the New York Times title "How Long Should it Take to Grieve" that recently came out in March 2022. In this episode we discuss: + Is grief really a disord…
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I have been so blessed to be able to have this amazing platform and create a community of grievers who want to redefine what grief looks like to them and be our best selves. That's why it is important for me to take the necessary break to recharge, process my own grief, and come back better than ever. I'm excited to see what the new year brings and…
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How Grief Can Affect Your Business Pt.2
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On part 2 of this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with my close friend and COO of Client Attraction University, the King of Increase Aundrae Gaskin about how his journey with grief and how it has helped him building a multi-millionaire dollar business. We discuss the mindset you need to have when facing your grief and even how to create an…
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How Grief Can Affect Your Business Pt.1
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On part 1 of this 2 part episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with my brother from another mother Marquel Russell about how his grief has helped him building a multi-millionaire dollar business. We discuss how your experiences in grief can actually aid you in building a business and aiding him in becoming the "King of Client Attraction." In thi…
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On this episode I had the pleasure to speak with Marla Renee Stewart, MA a professional sexologist, intimacy/relationship/sex coach, speaker, and author to discuss the grief surrounding sex. We dive into why it's such a taboo topic, how you can cause grief within yourself from past sexual experiences, and how grief can affect your intimacy. I hope …
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Rewind Episode: How to Overcome Seasonal Grief
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On this special rewind episode, I take you back to season 2 where I discuss how to overcome seasonal grief. I know this holiday can be hard when grieving so I wanted to share to support you in your journey. In this episode we discuss: + What is seasonal grief + Different types of grief that can happen during the holidays + Tips to navigate the holi…
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On this episode I had the honor to speak with director, writer, and amazing mother Tahyna MacManus about the grief of having a miscarriage. After experiencing several miscarriages, Tahyna began documenting her own journey of grieving the loss of losing her baby. Her own journey soon turned into a documentary titled Misunderstandings of Miscarriages…
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The Grief of a Living Parent
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On this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Curtis Jasper, author, speaker, educator, Human Behavior Specialist, and Relationship expert about the grief of a living parent. We discussed grieving a living parent from so many different angles including having an estranged relationship with them or being their long time caregiver. We even do…
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On this episode I had the pleasure to speak to Markisha Guillot, owner of Run From Sin, about the loss of her youngest daughter Iceland when she was just 4 years old. We also talk about the loss that occurred before her daughter passed and how she is able to move forward in her grief and still be a mother & successful business owner living with the…
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The Grief of Losing a Spouse
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On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with a close friend Bianca who lost her spouse at a young age. We discuss the grief that comes with losing a spouse, especially at a young age, and how she has been navigating through her grief and rediscovering who she is outside of being a wife. In this episode we discuss: + The grief that comes with…
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The Affect Grief Can Have on Your Body
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It's my birthday!! Today is my birthday and I wanted to bring on someone who is helping me transform my body from the affects that grief has caused. On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with my body transformation coach J.Lopez aka the Trainer God to discuss the affects that grief has on the body. We dive into the affects we know it has o…
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What You Should Not Say To Someone Who is Grieving
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We're back for Season 4! On this episode I share the things NOT to say to someone when they are grieving. Let's be honest, we all wonder what we should say to someone when they have a loss and sometimes we don't hit the mark. So, I'm here to share some of the most common things people say and give you some better questions or comments to replace th…
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The Grief of Losing a Parent
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On the final episode of season 3, I share my story of the grief of losing a parent. I give full details on what happened with each parent, the emotions I felt, and tips I use every day to live with that grief. In this episode we discuss: + Emotions surrounding the death of your parents + Tips to help you navigate in a world without your parents Lin…
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I’m in the studio ya’ll! In my first (definitely not the last) in person recording, I have the pleasure of having an open and candid conversation with two of my closest friends Fred & Ebonie aka Ebo about the grief in dating. I’ve had so many people request this episode, but you know I had to go deeper with it. Ebo discusses the grief of dating aft…
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On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my favorite couples and good friends Christina & Jordan Artis. They share their journey with infertility and the different grief & emotions they had to go through together & separately. Christina & Jordan have been together for 12 years and married for 6. They candidly discuss their challe…
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Why Therapy is Important While Grieving Pt.2
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On part 2 of this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Ayanna Abrams. Dr. Abrams is the CEO/Founder of Ascension Behavioral Health and co-founder of Not So Strong, an initiative to improve the mental health and relationship functioning of Black women through use of vulnerable storytelling. Her specialties…
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Why Therapy is Important While Grieving Pt.1
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On this episode I bring back our “resident counselor” Justen DeBowles, LPC to talk about the importance of therapy while grieving. Justen has worked to serve his community both in their homes and in his office offering counseling and therapy to Men, women, children, and families with a strong devotion to African Americans and minorities. Justen aim…
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The Grief of Unhealed Childhood Trauma
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On this episode I had the pleasure of having a conversation with John Burnett, a middle school counselor. John has worked with children from elementary all the way to high school and knows a thing or two about childhood trauma. John enjoys building bridges and making connections with students, families, and teachers in hopes of making a positive im…
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How Pre-Planning Your Funeral Can Ease Your Family's Grief
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On this episode I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Michelle Adams, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer at family-owned business, Adams Funeral Services. While times have changed from those early years of the horse drawn hearse and funerals in the family home, the Adams family continues a long tradition of loving care and service to f…
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The Grief of Having an Incarcerated Child
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On this episode, I have a candid conversation with my older sister Lanae on her grief of having a child who is in prison. My nephew, her son, has been in prison for 2 ½ years and we often discuss the effect it has on children with an incarcerated parent but not the other way around. In this episode we discuss: + The guilt that comes from raising a …
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On this episode, I discussed the grief of being a caregiver. As someone who has been a caregiver multiple times in her life, it is important to discuss the grief that comes along with it. Even if you aren’t a caregiver, it is important to know what caregiving entails and ways to support a caregiver in your life. In this episode we discuss: + Why it…
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How Planning Your Estate Can Ease Your Grief
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We're back for Season 3! On this episode I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Stephanie Anderson of The Anderson Law Practice, LLC. The Anderson Law Practice, LLC, is a boutique Atlanta law firm in Buckhead focusing exclusively on legacy creation, asset protection and the efficient transfer of generational wealth. After experiencing fir…
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BONUS EPISODE: How Designing Your Space Can Help With Grief
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On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with my close friend and the best interior designer in the game Jeannelly Jay. Jeannelly is the founder and visionary of Ivyleaf Interior Decor, and interior design company that believes your home should be a reflection of your true essence. We discuss the connection between your space and grief and th…
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The Grief of Friendship Breakups
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On this season 2 finale, I have a open and candid conversation with my Tim about our "breakup" that we had in our friendship. There is a lot of emphasis put on romantic breakups but no one acknowledges how much breaking up with a friend hurts. We get very transparent on our situation that caused us not to talk for a year and how we were able to ove…
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On this episode I share my personal story on something that I have struggled with my whole life... a perfectionism complex. There is a lot of grief that I have caused in my own life because of my struggle with perfectionism and I want to help you break free from that so you don't create any unnecessary grief in your own life! In this episode we dis…
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On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with mother & author April Fore. April and I discuss her journey of losing her daughter Emma Grace due to a perinatal loss after finding out she was determined to have Turner Syndrome. April is the author of the The EGG series which follows the adventures of Emma Grace Godwins, better known as EGG. EGG…
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On this episode I discuss something called Disenfranchised grief. We know the "big things" that can cause us grief, but what about those moments that people don't associate with grief. In this episode we discuss: + What is disenfranchised grief + What are some ways that disenfranchised grief can affect your life + Tips to understanding your disenfr…
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How Your Grief Can Help in Your Success Journey
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On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with my close friend and real estate mogul Davonne Reaves. Davonne is the founder and chief hospitality strategist behind The Vonne Group and the youngest black woman to own a major hotel. Davonne and I had a very honest and transparent conversation about the grief she has experienced in her life and h…
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On this episode I discuss the grief surrounding the world of politics. If you have watched the news, it has been very interesting in the political realm in the U.S so I knew it was important to discuss the grief of it all. In this episode we discuss: + Ways to take care of your mental health during this process + How to get involved to create a pos…
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The Grief of Trying to Commit Suicide
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Join host Loryn Denise for part 2 of her suicide episode where she talks to Author, Minister, & Mental Health Advocate Candace Writes about her surviving suicide, what she has learned from surviving, and how she wants to help others with the same struggle. *TRIGGER DISCLAIMER* Suicide is discussed in this episode. Please make sure to take care of y…
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The Grief of Testing Positive to Covid-19
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On this episode I discuss my experience with having Covid-19. Yep, the super paranoid, super cautious person I am got Coronavirus and it was NOT fun! There is not only a lot physically you have to work through but mentally. So, I am going to share all the grief I went through in my Covid journey! In this episode we discuss: + The grief associated w…
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The Grief of Losing a Loved One To Suicide
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*TRIGGER DISCLAIMER* Suicide is discussed in this episode. Please make sure to take care of yourself and listen to this episode with love & care if you are triggered by suicide. On this episode I talk to a close friend Brian Patrick, founder of Beyond Broken Project. Beyond Broken Project's mission is to increase global awareness and end the stigma…
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Heeeey Season 2! On this season 2 opener I discuss the dreaded seasonal grief. It's holiday season so grief is bound to show it's ugly head whether we are ready for it or not. In this episode we discuss: + What is seasonal grief + Different types of grief that can happen during the holidays + Tips to navigate the holiday season while grieving + Und…
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Wrapping Up Talking About All Things Grief
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On the season finale of season 1, I wrap up the season discussing all things grief. I appreciate you rocking with me for 10 episodes discussing all things grief and I look forward to seeing you in season 2! In this episode we discuss: + The five stages of grief + The myths that are often associated with grief + How to create a positive relationship…
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The Importance of Letting Go of Your Loss While Grieving
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On this episode I discuss what it means to let go of the loss associated with your grief. You can still honor your loss while letting it go in order to move forward into the next season of your life. In this episode we discuss: + What it means to let go of your loss associated with your grief + How to honor your loss while letting it go + How to lo…
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Grief in Your Professional Life
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On this episode I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Denayja Reese an Event Strategist, Producer, & Writer. You may feel grief when it comes to your professional life so it is important to discuss ways to combat those feelings and reimagine a new beginning for yourself. Denayja Reese is an Event Strategist, Producer & Writer whose love …
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The Loss of Your Identity While Grieving
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On this episode I discuss the different type of identity losses you can have during the grieving process. While you are grieving, sometimes you lose yourself in more ways then one and it is more common than you think. In this episode we discuss: + The five types of identity losses that can occur during your grieving process + The difference between…
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The Importance Religion & Spirituality While Grieving
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On this episode I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Cidnee Rich, Intuitive Empath on the "differences" between spirituality & religion and how important they are in the grieving process. Cidnee is a proud ATLien who has been practicing tarot for 7 years. Each tarot reading session is tailored to the individual's comfort level. As an in…
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How Social Media Can Affect You While Grieving
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On this episode I discuss how social media can affect you while grieving. Social media can be a beautiful place for support if it is used properly but if used improperly, it can cause more unnecessary grief. Also, understanding how the media in general (i.e news outlets) can affect your during grief is important for your healing. In this episode we…
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I can't even call this a regular episode, I call this a short audiobook. In light of everything that has happened with George Floyd & Breonna Taylor, I am hurting. My community is hurting. I didn't know how to properly articulate my grief of being black in America so I put it all into this special episode. I am joined by a variety of guests from bl…
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Why Creating Boundaries is Important While Grieving
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On this episode I discuss the importance of creating boundaries while grieving. It's important to have boundaries in general but it is ESPECIALLY important while you are grieving! In this episode we discuss: + How to create healthy boundaries for yourself + How to discuss your feelings when your boundaries are crossed by someone + The importance of…
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