Shows
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossA Christmas Loss. A Surviving Sibling Who Changes Lives.Send us a message!In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Dr. Christina Zampitella, a licensed psychologist, thanatologist, and founder of the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy in Delaware. Dr. Z lost her brother Damien to a drug overdose on Christmas Day when he was just 22 years old. This episode explores the lifelong impact of sibling loss, the complicated grief that comes with loving someone through addiction, and what it truly means to carry your sibling with you. In this episode you will:Hear Dr. Z...
2026-02-2557 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossThe Broken Pack Returns: Surviving Sibling Loss, Grief, & What's NextSend us a message!After more than 18 months of silence, The Broken Pack™ podcast is back, and Dr. Angela Dean is sharing everything.In this return episode, Dr. Angela Dean, psychologist, thanatologist, bereaved sibling, and host of The Broken Pack™, opens up about why she went quiet, what grief looked and felt like from the inside, and what is coming next for this community of surviving siblings and sibling loss survivors.Where Dr. Dean Has Been: After nearly five years since losing her brother Tony, something shifted in fall 2024. Despite consistently show...
2026-02-2214 min
Vetiver Vibes with EssentriaREPLAY - How to use Aroma Point Therapy and the energetics of essential oils to support menopause with Angela SidloSend us a textIn this episode, Nikki interviews Angela Sidlo from Waves of Change Wellness about Aroma Point Therapy and how it can help with menopause. Angela is an Aroma Point Therapist, Reflexologist, Menopause Success Coach, author & NAHA Director, wellness is her passion. Angela began as a holistic practitioner 20 years ago and still continues to evolve as an early adapter, using cutting-edge technology to help individuals achieve optimal health with essential oils, bodywork and soul-level transformation for women through menopause.In this episode, Nikki and Angela go over
2026-01-2041 min
Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss057: Chronic Illness and Grief with Angela Dean (Part 2)In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Christina Zampitella and Angela Dean continue exploring the complex emotional landscape of chronic illness. From rebuilding identity after diagnosis to understanding the nuances of grief in long-term illness, this episode dives deep into what it means to live fully — even when your body won’t cooperate.
Whether you're navigating illness yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers insight, compassion, and validation for the many ways grief shows up when chronic illness changes everything.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro: Picking up where we left off
1:45 – How relat...
2025-11-2549 min
Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss057: Chronic Illness and Grief with Angela Dean (Part 1)Description:
In this two-part series, Dr. Z sits down with psychologist Dr. Angela Dean for a powerful, candid conversation about chronic illness and its impact on mental health, relationships, identity, and grief. Drawing from their personal and professional experiences, they unpack the uncertainty, systemic barriers, and invisible losses that come with chronic conditions — as well as the deeply emotional work of advocating for yourself (or someone you love) in a complex and often disconnected medical system.
Whether you’re living with a chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or working in the healthcare or mental health spac...
2025-11-1853 min
Menopause is MurderBaby Blues and a Box Hat:In this week’s delightfully dark dive, Marguerite unpacks the Victorian scandal that rocked New Zealand—when Minnie Dean, a respectable lady with a fondness for babies and bonnets, became the only woman ever hanged in the country’s history. Angela’s jaw hits the floor faster than Minnie could buy a secondhand pram as the tale unfolds: missing infants, mysterious hatboxes, and the questionable business model of “baby farming.” Between gasps and giggles, the ladies sift through the murky morality of motherhood, money, and murder in an era when corsets were tight and ethics were looser than a teething ring in a th...
2025-11-131h 04
GRIEF AND LIGHTSibling Loss and Disenfranchised Grief with Dr. Angela DeanHow does life shift when you lose the only person who shared your beginnings — your earliest memories, your inside jokes, your sense of home?In this tender and illuminating conversation, host Nina Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Angela Dean, a licensed psychologist, thanatologist, and founder of The Broken Pack™—an organization and podcast created to validate and support adults grieving the loss of a sibling.***Video is available here.***After the unexpected death of her brother, Tony, Dr. Dean channe...
2025-11-1254 min
Indigenising Curriculum in PracticeCountry: Angela DeanAssociate Professor Angela Dean discusses Indigenising the geography curriculum by introducing students to the multi-dimensional and complex concept of Country. You can view the transcript for the interview here.
2025-09-3012 min
Relatively In TuneEpisode 20 - Amy Vorpahl (and her sister Angela)You know our guest Amy Vorpahl from Dropout, Geek & Sundry, Nerdist, and countless D&D shows and events.Amy and her sister Angela discuss leading a team of creatives, bravery in building your career, and we all convince Tori to quit her job.
2025-07-101h 02
Awaken Your Soul's JourneyEpisode 48: A Roadmap to the Soul, Healing Through Love and Compassion with Dr. Dean and Holly Kem.In this episode of the 'Awaken Your Soul's Journey' podcast, host Angela welcomes Dr. Dean Samseri and his wife, Holly Kim, co-authors of 'A Roadmap to the Soul.' They discuss their journey from personal struggles with addiction and emotional turmoil to becoming life coaches and spiritual guides. The Samseris share insights into emotional healing, managing grief, and the importance of self-love. They discuss practical tools for coping with anxiety and depression and explain their approach to spirituality and religion. Dr. Dean and Holly emphasize the power of storytelling and the significance of finding a supportive community in the...
2025-01-2041 min
Mom-Me6. Melissa Dean | Motherhood, Midwifery, and Marriage: The Keys to Connection and BalanceMelissa Dean, a midwife and founder of Casa Natal Birth and Wellness Center in Los Gatos, California, discussed her journey from corporate America to becoming a doula and midwife. She emphasized the importance of preconception care, addressing postpartum depletion, and integrating functional medicine. Melissa highlighted the challenges of balancing motherhood, running a business, and maintaining a strong marriage. She stressed the significance of teaching children self-sufficiency and fostering a supportive family environment. Melissa's center was voted the best birth center in the Bay Area in 2024, reflecting her dedication to holistic care and client relationships. "Being a mom is a...
2024-12-0247 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Grief, Potholes, & Scooter Safety: A Surviving Sibling's Advocacy: Kate / LarrySend us a message!In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Kate Chertik, a Pittsburgh woman navigating the devastating grief of losing her brother, Larry, to a fatal scooter accident caused by a city pothole. As a surviving sibling, Kate shares her raw emotions, the impact on her family, and how she turned her grief into advocacy for scooter safety. This episode explores the complexities of sibling loss, the importance of support systems for surviving siblings, and the power of turning tragedy into action.In this episode yo...
2024-05-3153 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Loss After a Tragic Accident: A Surviving Sibling Honors Her Sister's Compassion: Beth / EmilySend us a message!On this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Beth Hoffman, a surviving sibling, joins Dr. Dean to discuss the loss of her sister, Emily. Emily was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident. Dr. Hoffman shares how she navigates life as a sibling loss survivor following Emily's sudden death, including her experience in the ICU and honoring Emily's wish to be an organ donor. They discuss the complexities of sibling grief, the importance of normalizing conversations about loss, and the different ways people cope with the death of a sibling. Dr...
2024-05-221h 12
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossA Brother's Adderall Addiction & A Surviving Sibling's Loss & Love: Taylor / BenSend us a message!In this raw and heartfelt episode of The Broken Pack™:Stories of Sibling Loss, Taylor bravely shares her experience as a surviving sibling after losing her brother Ben to Adderall addiction. Through tears and laughter, she explores the depths of sibling grief, the unexpected signs that Ben is still with her, and the ongoing journey of navigating life after loss. Taylor's story offers solace and hope to others facing the complexities of sibling grief, while shedding light on the devastating impact of addiction.Content Warning: This episode discusses the lo...
2024-05-1645 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Loss & Love Beyond Death, An Enduring Bond : Randye / MitchSend us a message!In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean speaks with Randye, a surviving sibling, who shares her deeply personal story of losing her brother Mitch to cancer over 45 years ago. Her experience challenges the notion that grief fades with time, highlighting the enduring nature of sibling loss and its profound lifelong impact on surviving siblings. Randye speaks to the ways loss transforms us while emphasizing the unbreakable bond that persists between siblings, even beyond death. This episode offers a unique perspective on grief, resilience, and the tr...
2024-05-061h 10
Harmony in the Hustle Podcast by Angela VassalloEpisode 9: Turn your Book idea into a RealityToday's special guest is Susan Dean, founder of Dean Publishing, shares her journey of starting her own publishing company and helping others write, produce, publish, and promote their books.Over a decade ago, Susan founded Dean Publishing, swiftly establishing it as a trusted brand among leading entrepreneurs, speakers, and coaches. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing talent has resulted in the publication of over 300 authors' stories, enriching countless lives and making dreams a reality for many.As the driving force behind Dean Publishing, Susan proudly operates it as a female-led, family-owned business, with her daughters Chloe...
2024-05-0339 min
The Shift Podcast62. Angela’s Journey To Flight NursingJoin me this week, as I had the opportunity to interview Angela, one of my Flight Prep Group Clients.
She talks about her bumpy road of getting to Flight, and the mindset required to help her get all the way there of getting hired.
She speaks on her thoughts that propelled her through the tough times, and how exactly being involved in the coaching, helped her to cross the finish line in the company and base she wanted to work for.
We also speak of the success of the current group, where 3 people have been hired in the last two...
2024-05-0358 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossPhotography in the Shadows of Surviving Sibling Loss, Decades Later: Dawn / GeoffSend us a message!This episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling Loss explores the enduring impact of sibling loss with guest Dawn Rodgers. Together, Dawn and Dr. Dean delve into Dawn's experience decades after losing her brother, offering support and strategies for navigating this complex and persistent grief.Dawn Rodgers is a surviving sibling who found solace in photography after the loss of her brother. Her book, a photo essay, "Sorrow" acts as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of art in processing grief, honoring her brother's memory while guiding her through he...
2024-04-2448 min
That's BusinessIntegrating Equity in Classrooms with Dr. Tami DeanOur guest on "That's Business" this week is Dr. Tami Dean, the CEO and Founder of Dragonfly Rising, a consulting company focusing on equity in education. Her expertise lies in education, speaking, presenting, and writing. Dr. Tami is committed to building a community rooted in equity and social justice for all students and staff.Website: www.dragonflyrising.orgIG handle: @dragonflyrisingllcPodcast: https://equityhour.buzzsprout.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtamidean/
Warning: Some episodes contain explicit language. Please proceed with caution. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
2024-04-2346 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossLife Interrupted: A Journey of Sibling Loss, Legacy, and Oral Cancer Awareness: Parul / ManuSend us a message!Life Interrupted: Finding Purpose Through GriefIn a deeply moving episode of "The Broken Pack™", Dentist Dr. Parul Dua Makkar shares her sibling loss story of losing her younger brother, Dentist Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer. With Dr. Dean, she explores her special sibling special bond, the harrowing experience of Manu's illness, and how this profound loss has transformed her life.Dr. Makkar describes how the writing of her brother's previously unfinished book, Life Interrupted: A Young Dentist's Journey with Cancer, Legacy, and the Lessons Left Be...
2024-04-1752 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossNavigating Loss Following Medical Aid In Dying as a Surviving Sibling: Steven / JulieSend us a message!In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling Loss , journalist and author Steven Petrow joins Dr. Dean to discuss various aspects of sibling loss, grief, and medical aid in dying. He shares his personal experiences with losing his sister, Julie, to a six-year ovarian cancer experience, navigating his responses to her choice, and their perspectives on end-of-life choices. The conversation highlights the importance of privacy, listening, and respecting the wishes of cancer patients and etiquette in both grief and cancer. Steven Petrow also shares Julie’s voice and hopes for expanding acces...
2024-04-0950 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Loss, Secondary Losses, & Ambiguous Grief: Heather / MelissaSend us a message!Grieving the Unexpected: A Sister's Loss and Big Changes after Surviving Sibling Loss UnexpectedlyIn this episode, Dr. Angela Dean speaks with Heather Mercer about the sudden loss of her sister, Melissa, to a heart attack shortly after giving birth. Heather shares her journey of navigating profound grief, complex custody battles, and the ripple effects of unexpected loss. They explore how Melissa's passing left a void, affecting family dynamics and resulting in additional secondary and ambiguous loss. Heather's story highlights the unique challenges of sibling l...
2024-04-0343 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSurviving Sibling Loss & Stigma Following Addiction Related Death: Sara / DanSend us a message!Surviving Sibling Loss & Stigma: Sara / DanThe Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss features Dr. Dean interviewing Sara McCann, who recounts losing her brother Dan to substance use disorder. In this conversation, Sara unpacks the unique challenges faced by surviving siblings and the stigma surrounding addiction. Prepare to be moved by Sara's raw account and Dr. Dean's expertise as they shed light on sibling loss. Sara's experience underscores the profound grief of surviving siblings and the need for greater support after sibling loss. By a...
2024-03-2837 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossAn Oncology Nurse's Sibling Loss Story: Cally / SarahSend us a message!An Oncology Nurse's Journey of Grief and Loss: Navigating Sibling Loss , Knowledge, and DevastationIn this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, surviving sibling Cally Marzolf-Adams, an oncology nurse shares her difficult sibling loss story of losing her sister, Sarah, to metastatic pancreatic cancer. Through her conversation with Dr. Dean, Cally shares her profound story of love, loss, and heartbreas, highlighting the challenges and coping mechanisms involved. Her knowledge as an oncology nurse both prepared her and haunted her as s...
2024-02-0155 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossYour Heart's Voice: Sibling Love, Intuition, & Loss: Renée / RobertSend us a message!Your Heart’s Voice: A conversation about Sibling Loss , Intuition, and Living with LossIn this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, host Dr. Angela Dean talks to Renée Green Murphy, author and surviving sibling, about losing her brother Robert in a tragic automobile accident. Renée shares her experiences of grief from sibling loss and honoring Robert through her award-winning children's book, Your Heart's Voice.She describes the overwhelming grief, the unfathomable pain of sibling loss, and the emptiness she ex...
2024-01-2552 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossThe Echo of Sibling Grief: Decades Later: Eric / KyleSend us a message!Sibling Loss Decades Later : A Heartfelt Conversation with Eric GraceSurviving sibling Eric Grace shares his sibling loss experience of losing his brother, Kyle, in a tragic car accident over 25 years ago. Through his story, Dr. Dean and Eric explore the complexities of sibling loss, grief, and the lasting impact on surviving siblings.Eric and Dr. Dean explore the impact his sibling loss has had on his life, views about death and living, his work in helping others , and his purpose in living. ...
2024-01-1753 min
Excite Church Sermons10 December 2023 - MY STORY - Angela Dean10 December 2023 - MY STORY - Angela Dean by Excite Church
2023-12-1212 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Loss, Organ Donation, & a Sister's Grief: Kelly / JoshSend us a message!Sibling Loss and Organ Donation: A Conversation with Kelly StifflerIn this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Kelly Stiffler about losing her younger brother, Josh, from a seizure. Josh was an organ donor and Kelly shares how this loss has affected her and the family. We also explore how different roles and relationships mean grieving the same person differently, including how she is grieving differently from her sister, Kate who we heard from in the first episode of this season.Dr. Dean and Kelly discuss h...
2023-12-0754 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Suicide Loss: Surviving, Writing, & Loving in a Pandemic: Linzi / StuartSend us a message!Sibling Loss survivor and author, Linzi Meaden, shares What Suicide Left BehindLinzi shares her story of losing her only sibling, her brother, Stuart, to suicide during the pandemic. Linzi shares how writing in her journal led her to writing her book, What Suicide Left Behind: Navigating Your Own Grief Journey, to normalize grief from suicide loss and to help others feel less alone in their journeys.Linzi’s work as a trauma therapist has given her insights into the unique challenges fac...
2023-11-2957 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossUnresolved Issues & Surviving Sudden Sibling Loss: Jillian / BrandonSend us a message!Jillian’s Sibling Loss Story: Unresolved Issues, Family Conflict, and the Loss of a Sibling to SuicideIn this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, surviving sibling Jillian Prouse, a mother and a teacher, shared her personal journey of grief and loss, highlighting the weight of unspoken words, the impact of suicide, and the need for support. Jillian discusses losing her brother, Brandon to suicide less than a year ago. Her heartbreak and grief have been complicated by challenging family situations and her own pregnancy loss.J...
2023-11-2233 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossUntimely, Unexpected, and Heartbreaking Complicated Circumstances in Sibling Loss: Kassy / RheannaSend us a message!Kassy’s Sibling Loss Story: Untimely, Unexpected, and Heartbreaking CircumstancesIn this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Kassy Bowes about losing her younger sister, Rheanna, due to abdominal sepsis as a complication from a medical intervention. Listen as Kassy shares how losing her 19-year-old sister , Rheanna, shattered her world, challenged her beliefs in the afterlife, and how finding connection with Rheanna has helped her move with her grief.Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It...
2023-11-1652 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Loss Due to Brain Cancer: Anticipatory Grief, Brotherly Bonds, and Legacy-Building: Chris / MichaelSend us a message!Sibling Loss Due to Brain Cancer: Chris's Anticipatory Grief, Continuing Bonds, and Legacy-Building In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean speaks with surviving sibling Dr. Chris Ban, an oral surgeon and Jeopardy champion, who opens up about the anticipatory grief of and profound grief after losing his brother Michael to astrocytoma.Listen as Chris shares how learning to grieve his brother for the duration of his illness and after his death has affected him and how...
2023-11-0841 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossSibling Loss and Organ Donation: Katie / JoshSend us a message!Sibling Loss and Organ Donation: A Conversation with Katie KuehnIn this episode, Dr. Angela Dean explores sibling loss and organ donation with Katie Kuehn, who lost her brother Josh to a seizure. Josh was an organ donor, and Katie shares how his decision to give life to others has impacted her family and the importance of organ donation. She also vulnerably shares the impact that his gift of life to others has made upon her. Katie and Dr. Dean also delve into the challenges an...
2023-11-011h 02
Shameless Leadership819: Dr. Angela Lauria: Navigating the World After an Adult Autism DiagnosisDr. Angela E. Lauria is the founder of The Author Incubator™ and creator of the Difference Process™ for writing a book that matters. In 2018, The Author Incubator was ranked #275 on the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies and #87 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360. Angela won the Stevie Award’s Coach/Mentor of the Year Award and her program, The Author’s Way, was named Coaching Program of the Year and she was named by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 10 most inspiring entrepreneurs to watch – one of only 2 women. I’ve seen Angela’s work online for years as we’ve circled each...
2023-11-011h 01
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossMoving With Sister Grief: The Somatic Work in Coping with Sibling Loss: Stefanie / JenSend us a message!Coping with Sibling Loss: A Journey of Grief and Transformation with Stefanie JosephIn this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, surviving sibling, Stefanie Joseph, shares her sibling loss experience of losing her sister Jen to bacterial meningitis during the pandemic. She shares how difficult losing her sister was and how her grief has influenced her work as a business coach and grief support specialist as well as changes in family dynamics, her somatic work, and her podcast (previously called a...
2023-07-2650 min
The Broken Pack™: Stories of Sibling LossThe Invisible Threads of Sibling Loss and Surviving Siblings: Dr. Dawn DiRaimondo / MichaelSend us a message!The Invisible Threads of Sibling Loss and Surviving Siblings: A Conversation with Dr. Dawn DiRaimondoIn this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, a podcast, psychologist Dr. DiRaimondo shares her personal experience with sibling loss with our host, psychologist and thanatologist, Dr. Angela Dean. Together the psychologists, both sibling loss survivors explore and share insights for surviving siblings to cope with their grief.Dr. DiRaimondo noted that her heartbreaking loss of her brother Michael significantly changed her life and led her t...
2023-07-191h 09