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Deathly HonestGrief, October, and Game 7: The Endings We CarryThis episode begins in a place you might not expect: the end of baseball season. But as Kelli Lyles reveals, sometimes the things that crack our hearts open aren't funerals or anniversaries — they're the quiet endings that sneak up on us. Join Kelli as she unpacks what happens when nostalgia, October memories, and one emotional Game 7 collide… and how grief can rise in the most ordinary and surprising moments.
Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist, and certified death midwife, as she gently (and...
2025-11-0239 minDeathly HonestSeasonal Grief: When Our Bodies RememberAs the days grow shorter and autumn settles in, Kelli explores the idea of seasonal grief—the way shifting seasons and anniversaries stir memories our bodies still hold. In this episode, she reflects on fall as both cozy and complicated, sharing personal stories of loss, nostalgia around her children’s birthdays, and the deep emotions tied to October after losing both parents that month. It’s an honest conversation about how our bodies remember, why certain times of year feel heavier, and how to gently honor those feelings as we move through the seasons.
Deathly Honest is an inv...
2025-09-1438 minDeathly HonestLetting Go, Holding On: Motherhood, Grief, and the Art of Bird LaunchingOn this episode of Deathly Honest, Kelli reflects on the emotional terrain of “bird launching”—her tender term for the experience of raising children and sending them into the world. She shares her own story of transitioning from active motherhood to the quieter role of observer, and the unexpected grief that comes with it. This is a deeply honest conversation about letting go, holding on, and the evolving identity of motherhood.
Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist, and certified death midwife, as she ge...
2025-07-3046 minDeathly HonestGrieving the Mother You Never Had: The Lifelong Pain of Narcissistic MothersGrief doesn’t only show up after a death—it can live with us for a lifetime when we've been shaped by a narcissistic parent. In this episode of Deathly Honest, Kelli Lyles explores the deep, often invisible grief that comes from having a mother who could never truly see, love, or nurture you. She discusses what this kind of loss feels like, how it impacts our sense of self, and what healing might look like when there's no apology or closure. If you’ve ever felt alone in mourning a relationship that others don’t understand, this conversation is for y...
2025-06-0635 minDeathly HonestLife, LatelyOn this episode of Deathly Honest, Kelli talks about life, lately, and the new projects she has coming down the line. She touches on "bird launching," motherhood and postpartum grief, and daughters of narcissistic mothers.
Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience.
Visit https://kellilyles.com to learn more about grief guidance with Kelli Lyles.
Yoga for Grief is a free video series from Kelli...
2025-05-1218 minDeathly HonestLeanna's StoryKelli is joined by her first guest, Leanna, who gets deathly honest about losing her dad to cancer.
Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience.
Visit https://kellilyles.com to learn more about grief guidance with Kelli Lyles.
Yoga for Grief is a free video series from Kelli Lyles Grief Guide designed to help your nervous system achieve rest and relaxation.
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2025-03-011h 44Deathly HonestKelli Lyles Gets Deathly HonestMeet your host, Kelli Lyles — grief counselor, gerontologist, and certified death midwife—as she embarks on a deeply personal journey that was always within her. In this debut episode, Kelli shares the inspiration behind Deathly Honest and her mission to create open, unfiltered conversations about death, dying, grief, and aging. Her goal is simple: to bring honesty, compassion, and a little levity to the topics we so often avoid.
Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist and certified death midwife, as she g...
2025-02-2141 minDeathly HonestWelcome to Deathly Honest: An IntroductionHere's what to expect from Kelli Lyles – grief counselor, gerontologist, certified death midwife, and the host of Deathly Honest!
Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience.
Visit https://kellilyles.com to learn more about grief guidance with Kelli Lyles.
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2025-02-2000 min
What's Up Broadway?'Revival Red' is on The Music Man MarqueeBroadway News
The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS, which airs from 9 AM until noon, will feature live performances from the casts of Broadway's Chicago and Waitress.
Kinky Boots Tony Award winner Billy Porter has landed a spot on Insider's 100 People Transforming Business, which "profiles 100 business leaders across 10 distinct sectors who are innovating, sparking trends, and tackling global challenges." The Broadway veteran has also made a splash on television, winning an Emmy Award for his work on Pose and becoming the first gay Black man to be nominated and win in any lead acting category at the Primetime Emmys...
2021-11-2534 min
All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr#196 - Life in the NICU with Kelli KelleyHer pregnancy was picture perfect until she unexpectedly went into labor at 24 weeks. Kelli Kelley joins Julie Lyles Carr to talk about the mental and emotional needs of moms and dads who are going through the neonatal intensive care unit experience with their babies, and the life-changing organization she started as a result of her own experience. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3AXhl36
2021-09-2936 min
American Patchwork & Quilting PodcastGuests: Marci Debetaz, Carole Lyles Shaw, Shannon Fraser, and Kelli Fannin join Pat for a chat!Marci Debetaz is Marci Girl Designs and she hosts these wonderful Finish-A-Long! Who doesn’t need encouragement to finish? She also started sewing with Barbie clothing just like me, I knew I'd love her!------Like many of you, I was first drawn to Carole Lyles Shaw’s work by her color! She is a modern quilt maker, teacher, and author of Patriotic Modern Quilts. She great tips today about being bold with color!--------Shannon Fraser has a style you recognize right away. Her use of improv is wonderful and I lo...
2019-03-1859 min