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Heroes in GriefE41 - Erin Blechman - Author - Speaker - Certified Grief Educator - Suicide & Mental IllnessErin Blechman is an author, speaker, and Certified Grief Educator whose mission is to elevate the conversation around grief and loss, mental illness, and suicide.Her book, My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide, chronicles the eighteen months following the devastating loss of her own beloved son, Max to suicide after his long battle with mental illness. She offers grief support to bereaved parents through online groups and community talks that seek to build greater understanding of mental illness, suicide, loss and grief. Erin lives part-time in both Pennsylvania and Florida with...2025-03-2356 min
The 4P’s Podcast With Trunnis Goggins II🎙️ Healing After Loss with mother, speaker and author Erin BlechmanIn this heartfelt episode, host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with Erin Bleckman to discuss her journey of loss, healing, and finding purpose after the passing of her son, Max. 💔✨
💡 Key Highlights:
🛤️ Erin’s Unexpected Journey: Discover how journaling helped Erin heal and led to her powerful book, My Unexpected Journey.
💬 The Power of Grief Counseling: Learn how Erin transitioned to becoming a certified grief educator and is now helping others find light in their darkest moments.
🎸 Tribute to Max: Erin shares memories of Max’s humor, music, and compassionate nature, ensuring his legacy lives on.
🌱 Finding...2025-02-1531 min
Dreamvisions 7 Radio & TV NetworkMake Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Grief, Hope, and HealingGrief, Hope, and Healing with Erin Blechman On this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli talks Erin Blechman On June 3, 2020, she lost our eldest son, Max, to suicide after his long battle with mental illness. His death has been the most devastating experience of her life and put her on the path to become an author, speaker, and certified Grief Educator. She is an author, speaker, and Certified Grief Educator whose mission is to elevate the conversation around grief and loss, mental illness, and suicide. Her book, My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide, chronicles...2025-01-1756 min
Teens Tap InHealing After Loss: A Conversation on Navigating Grief with Erin Blechman*** WARNING: This episode touches on sensitive topics, including suicide and mental illness, so please listen with care. If you are experiencing active symptoms of severe depression and/or suicidal ideation, contact Resolve Crisis Network at (888) 796-8226 or go to your local emergency room. We strongly encourage you to listen with a trusted adult and process your thoughts with them after listening. ***
In this episode of Teens Tap In, Kate and Grace sit down with Erin Blechman—an author, speaker, and certified Grief Educator—to discuss the profound and complex journey of grief and healing. Erin shares insights from...2025-01-1646 min
The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss ConversationsLet's 'Get Griefy': Change Makers & Hope SpreadersToday, I share some resources, talk about a few change makers and read a few inspiring messages for this season - for every season, really. Today, hear me discuss the past, present and future (no, it's not a holiday tale filled with chain clanking ghosts) and then dip into some exciting, hope-filled options and resources -- and the incredible people behind them! Be sure to stay 'til the end where I read an article that I wrote for the 4th Quarter Get Griefy magazine. And...2024-11-2049 min
GRIEF AND LIGHTBeyond Platitudes: Erin Blechman Talks Candidly About Suicide Loss and Supporting GrieversIn this deeply moving episode, grief educator Erin Blechman opens up about her profound journey through loss after the death of her son, Max. Erin invites us into her experience of navigating the unique pain of suicide loss, sharing stories of Max’s life, his struggles, and the love that continues to shape her every day. She candidly explores the complexities of grief, the strength it takes to push past well-meaning but hurtful platitudes, and the necessity of compassion when facing tragedy. Erin discusses how her own healing journey has inspired her to support other bereaved parents, of...2024-11-041h 01
The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss ConversationsErin Blechman's Unexpected Journey; Reflections After Losing My Son to SuicideToday I share my conversation with fellow (suicide loss) bereaved mom, author & speaker Erin Blechman. We discuss her incredible son Max, life after suicide loss of a child and her book My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide. Everyone will have a takeaway from this one.....& Erin & I share so many of the same realities...including that hope does come back AND that time alone does not ‘fix’ anything (it’s what we do with that time that matters)! In her own words:"The loss of my Max has been devastating," shares...2024-10-211h 07
Stop Faking FineSurviving the Storm: Finding A Way Forward After the Loss of a ChildEP44. Have you ever felt like you’re living in constant fight or flight, trying to process grief while keeping it all together?In this deeply moving episode, Erin Blechman shares her powerful journey of loss and resilience after the tragic suicide of her son, Max. She bravely delves into the complex emotions of grief and the unique challenges of losing a child to mental illness. Through her raw and heartfelt story, Erin sheds light on the misunderstood nature of mental illness and the vital importance of open conversations about depression and suicide.Jo...2024-10-101h 02
Grief is the New Normal Podcast with Dr. Heather TaylorGrief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #29 Reflections from 'My Unexpected Journey': Navigating Child Loss & Suicide with Erin BlechmanIn this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor is joined by Erin Blechman to discuss deeply personal and sensitive topics, including child loss and suicide. Erin shares her heart-wrenching journey of losing her son Max to suicide and her subsequent path to healing, which includes writing a book titled 'My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide' and becoming a certified grief educator. The conversation addresses powerful themes such as the stigma surrounding mental illness, the complexities of grief, and the importance of community support. Erin emphasizes the need for compassionate conversations...2024-09-1637 min