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The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThe Mary Mac Show 5th AnniversaryToday we celebrate my podcast's fifth anniversary! We are now heard in 130 countries and so grateful to our many listeners around the world who believe in our work and share with others.If you haven't already done so, please subscribe, follow, like, comment and write us to tell us if there are other topics you'd like to hear about. Especially subscribe on Spotify and Apple so you will be notified of each week's episode.And visit my amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac to pick up my books and my journal...2024-12-0119 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathUsing Psalm 91 As Your Shield in Troubling Times#prayer #christian #psalm91 #spiritualprotectionIn Episode 250, I discuss how Psalm 91 can bring you peace, especially if you are feeling oppressed in this dangerous world. It is important to be aware of demonic forces yet not to fear them.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/xOthH_WYkFYFind my digital books to help you in these dangerous times, here: bit.ly/themarymacshow and please sign up for my email list because social media is so unpredictable these days.Find my journal collection, and my other paperback books, here which...2024-09-2912 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathParents What If There Was No Electricity? Could Your Children and Teens Adjust to a Tech-Free Life?#tech-free #screen-free #noelectricityIn Episode 249, I speak to your family members about what would happen if the electricity went out, not just for a short time, but for a long time.I also launch my new book "The Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Children, Teens and Family Adjust to a Technology-Free Lifestyle Before a Long-Term Blackout or EMP Crisis."Additionally, I am shifting my focus for The Mary Mac Show to include guests and episodes based upon sharing knowledge to help you adjust to life in this dangerous world.Children and...2024-09-2224 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathHow To Prepare For a Blackout#blackout #emp #preparation In Episode 243, I discuss the importance of preparing for possible blackouts or EMP's (Electromagnetic Pulse) in your country and how to speak with your family, especially your children, about what can happen to your lifestyle should this become reality.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/ga0nkURtKgEFind my journal collection, and my other books, here which are available worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/author/marymacPlease share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episodes.Important...2024-08-1112 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThe Power of Prayer#prayer #christian #marymacjournalcollectionIn Episode 242, I discuss how prayer can comfort and bring peace so you can withstand all the turmoil to come in our uncertain world.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/RgF9_3cVuI0Find my journal collection, and my other books, here which are available worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/author/marymacPlease share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episodes.#powerofprayer #prayer #christian #themarymacshow #marymac #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving...2024-08-0419 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThe Top 11 Regrets People Have At The End of Life#regrets #dying #death #endoflifeIn Episode 241, I review the top 11 regrets the dying have at end of life.With so much going on in the world, we never truly know when our last breath will be. Consider these points and how you might change things in life so you don't have these regrets.Watch video version here - https://youtu.be/Z9Bj_2DjfM0If you'd like to support our podcast, please use the links below:PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY82024-07-2818 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathSuper Hero Saves Wife and Daughter at PA Trump Rally | Assassination Attempt#PATrumpRally #CoreyComperatore #AttemptedAssassinationIn Episode 239, I speak about Corey Comperatore, Super Hero who was shot and killed at the Butler, Pennsylvania Trump Rally on Saturday, July 13, 2024 while shielding Allyson and her mother. We also pray for President Trump for a full recovery, his family and America after this attempted assassination.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/QHMUj4vJn7UPlease SHARE, LIKE and COMMENT so this episode with rank higher in the algorithms to reach more people. SEO Keywords:Prayers for Super Hero Corey...2024-07-1525 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathMary Mac | Time for a Break#grief #grievingalovedonesdeath #christianityMany thanks for all your support. Time to take a break after almost 5 years of my podcast. Please leave your questions about grief, death and dying below in the comment section to be answered in future episodes.Pick up my books: Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One's Death, How to Help a Grieving Child After a Loved One's Death and my Journal Collection at https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac.To donate to this podcast, please click here.To watch the video version, go here.2024-06-2305 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathRemembering Our Fathers#fathersday #grief #fatherfiguresIn Episode 237, we discuss the challenges we face after the death of our father or father figures, those struggling and longing to become fathers, those who have buried children as well as how we can help ourselves during our grieving process.Additional Notes:Visit Crisis Connections at my website or call 988 when in distress to speak with a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or any host of emotions.You can watch Marissa Peer’s “I Am Enough” meditation.Receiv...2024-06-1624 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Candy Lockner's son Dylan Corum#grief #opioids #fentanylIn Episode 236, I welcome Candy Lockner who shares the life and death of her precious son, Dylan Cain Corum who died by fentanyl poisoning at the age of 23.He is survived by his mother, Candy Lockner, his dad Chris Corum, brother Zakary Corum, sister-in-law Brye and niece Charlee, nephew Cross and nephew Cain which is Dylan's middle name.He loved riding motorcycles and working in the oil fields.Watch our video version here - https://youtu.be/rdj7ZoJE_IQRead our corresponding blog here...2024-06-0940 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Amber Hall's son Charley Alvin Whisenhunt#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide In Episode 235, I welcome Amber Hall who shares the life and death of her precious son, Charles "Charley" Alvin Whisenhunt who died by fentanyl poisoning at the age of 23.He is survived by his mother, Amber Hall, his father Charles, his stepfather Kermit and siblings Alexander, Freedom, Bentley, RubyAnn, Nicholas and Rowdy.Charley was a lover of nature, the mountains, football and especially his family. He took good care of his younger siblings and they miss their Uncle Bubba.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be...2024-06-021h 01
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathMemorial Day | Remembering Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice#memorialday #military #sacrificeIn Episode 234, we discuss our pain after someone we love, who was serving in the military, is killed in action and how our lives are suddenly turned upside down.Youtube link (audio only) - https://youtu.be/oCBLasTfbgE Support the channel by subscribing, liking and commenting.Additional Notes:Places to visit:TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) if you've experienced the military death of a loved one. They also help children and teens with camps and programs.TAPS International which helps families around the...2024-05-2624 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Angela Marie's son Nick Rucker II#fentanyl #opioids #fentanylawareness In Episode 233, I continue my conversation with Angela Marie Parkerson who shares the life and death of her son Nick Rucker who died by fentanyl poisoning at 24. Nick is survived by his mother Angela Marie, brother Brandon and sisters Courtney and Hannah. He is also loved and missed by his seven nephews and one niece.Nick was a lover of nature and enjoyed the mountains and hiking.He was murdered in Kentucky and, unfortunately, it has been an uphill battle to gain justice for him.To...2024-05-1948 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Angela Marie's son Nick Rucker I#opioids #fentanyl #poison #murderIn Episode 232, I welcome Angela Marie Parkerson who shares the life and death of her son Nick Rucker who died by fentanyl poisoning at 24. Nick is survived by his mother Angela Marie, brother Brandon and sisters Courtney and Hannah. He is also loved and missed by his seven nephews and one niece.Nick was a lover of nature and enjoyed the mountains and hiking.He was murdered in Kentucky and, unfortunately, it has been an uphill battle to gain justice for him.To build awareness...2024-05-121h 06
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Crystal Crane Marroquin's Brother DaWayne Morris#opioids #fentanyl #poisonIn Episode 230, I welcome Crystal Crane Marroquin who shares the life and death of her brother DaWayne Morris who died by fentanyl poisoning at 48. Crystal is our first sibling to appear as our guest and I'm grateful for her perspective.DaWayne is survived by his mother, Faye and two sons, Brody 23 and Beau 18. Crystal is 5 years younger than her brother DaWayne.Crystal is very active in fentanyl awareness in Oklahoma and is a member of Families Supporting Families in the Drug Crisis in Oklahoma. You can join this...2024-04-2844 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Kimberly Grunberg's 23 year-old son Sean Patrick Bertucci#opioids #fentanyl #poison #homicide In Episode 229, I welcome Kimberly Grunberg who shares the life and death of her son Sean who died by fentanyl poisoning at 23.Sean is survived by his mother, Kimberly, his Dad, Dan Bertucci, his sister, Amanda and stepbrother Kasen.Kimberly and another Angel Mom created "Dancing With Our Angels" to help other families soothe the pain of losing a child to substance use.Watch our video version here - https://youtu.be/UBf9S67ZPuQRead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/04/21/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-kimberly-grunberg-sean-patrick-bertucci-ep229/2024-04-211h 17
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Dr. Keith Montgomery's daughter Lea Marie#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide In Episode 228, I welcome Dr. Keith Montgomery who shares the life and death of his precious daughter, Lea Marie who died by fentanyl poisoning two days before her 31st birthday.She is survived by her father, Dr. Keith, her mother, Dr. Debra and her younger brother, Alex.Dr. Keith also speaks of his activism to help young people understand the dangers of fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/coylDfzyXEURead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/04/014/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-dr-keith-montgomery-lea-marie-ep228/Please...2024-04-1455 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Mareka Cole's 25 year-old sons Mario and Marek III#carfentanil #murder #grief In Episode 227, I continue my conversation with Mareka Cole, in Part III, who shares the deaths of her 25 year-old sons, Mario to a motorcycle accident and Marek to carfentanil poisoning.Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/q9vu_d_G4Q8Read our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/04/07/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-mareka-cole-two-sons-ep227/Visit Drug Induced Homicide at https://www.druginducedhomicide.org to learn more about the organization where Mareka and her family are very active in Sacramento...2024-04-071h 03
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Mareka Cole's 25 year-old sons Mario and Marek II#carfentanil #murder #grief In Episode 226, I continue my conversation with Mareka Cole, in Part II, who shares the death of her 25 year-old sons, Mario to a motorcycle accident and Marek to carfentanil poisoning.Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/-l-tF1QLvgMRead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/31/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-mareka-cole-two-sons-ep226/Visit Drug Induced Homicide at https://www.druginducedhomicide.org to learn more about the organization where Mareka and her family are very active in Sacramento, California area.2024-03-3150 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Mareka Cole's 25 year-old sons Mario and Marek I#carfentanil #murder #grief In Episode 225, I welcome Mareka Cole, in Part I, who shares the deaths of her 25 year-old sons, Mario to a motorcycle accident and Marek to carfentanil poisoning.Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/SShrf_57UsMRead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/24/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-mareka-cole-two-sons-ep225/ Visit Drug Induced Homicide at https://www.druginducedhomicide.org to learn more about the organization where Mareka and her family are very active in Sacramento, California area.Please share...2024-03-2452 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathHow To Use Narcan to Save a Friend Dying of Fentanyl Poisoning#fentanyl #opioids #narcanIn this very concise episode, Rebekah Brown teaches us what happens when an individual has been poisoned by fentanyl, what to look for, and how to administer Narcan in an effort to save their life.To purchase Narcan and keep it in your car/glovebox/backpack for emergencies, go here.To watch all my conversations with parents who have experienced Death By Fentanyl of their children, watch the full playlist on youtube here.Very Important to watch, listen, like, comment and share on all your social media profiles. 2024-03-1705 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Delana Pritchard's 24 year-old son Gavin#fentanyl #opioids #death #griefIn Episode 223, I welcome Delana Pritchard who shares the life and death of her 24 year-old son Gavin Long who was poisoned by fentanyl.She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625Please also visit the following sites to learn more:Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation - https://druginducedhomicide.org/The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3158411607788563...2024-03-1056 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebekah Brown's 18 year-old son Cole II#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 222, in Part II, I continue my discussion with Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18 and her activism to help young people understand the dangers of this illicit illegal drug. On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey from then until now.She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families...2024-03-0346 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebekah Brown's 18 year-old son Cole I#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 221, in Part I, I welcome Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18. On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey from then until now.She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/1159579930856625 Please also visit the following sites to learn more:2024-02-2543 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Debbie Howland's 24 year-old daughter Ava Michelle#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 220, Debbie Howland joins me and shares the tragic death of her only child, Ava Michelle, who died of fentanyl poisoning at age 24. Debbie experienced the death of her husband when Ava was only two years old and raised her as a widow/single mother.She is the State Representative for the Pennsylvania Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1474860332644287 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625Please also visit the following national sites to learn more: 2024-02-181h 03
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Chris Didier's 17 year-old son Zach killed by one pill | Part II#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide #opioids #grief #deathIn Episode 219, in Part II, I continue my conversation with Chris Didier of VOID: Victims of Illicit Drugs, as he shares the tragic death of his 17 year-old son Zach to one pill of fentanyl.When Zach ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, he had no idea that the percocet, he thought he was getting, was instead filled with fentanyl and indeed killed him with just one pill, one time.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/Mu1Yv88tVdI...2024-02-111h 10
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Chris Didier's 17 year-old son Zach killed by one pill | Part I#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide #opioids #grief #deathIn Episode 218, in Part I, I welcome Chris Didier of Stop The Void, as he shares the tragic death of his 17 year-old son Zach to one pill of fentanyl.When Zach ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, he had no idea that the percocet, he thought he was getting, was instead filled with fentanyl and indeed killed him with just one pill, one time.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/BG3lJX6yF9gRead our corresponding blog...2024-02-041h 01
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebecca Kiessling's 2 sons killed same evening | Part II#fentanyl #opioids #griefIn Episode 217, in Part II, I continue my conversation with Rebecca Kiessling about the fentanyl deaths of her two sons on the same evening on July 29, 2020.Rebecca has endured incredible sorrow, not only from the deaths of Caleb, 20 and Kyler, 18 who both died on the same night from fentanyl, but she also had two miscarriages and the death of a special needs child who died at 33 days old.She is very active in the fentanyl awareness community, attending the Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally https://www.lvof.org in Washington...2024-01-281h 12
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebecca Kiessling's 2 sons killed same evening | Part I#fentanylpoisoning #fentanylcrisis #deathbyfentanylpodcastseriesIn Episode 216, in Part I, I speak with Rebecca Kiessling about the fentanyl deaths of her two sons on the same evening on July 29, 2020.Rebecca has endured incredible sorrow, not only from the deaths of Caleb, 20 and Kyler 18 who both died on the same night from fentanyl, but she also had two miscarriages and the death of a special needs child who died at 33 days old.She is very active in the fentanyl awareness community, attending the Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally https://www.lvof.org in Washington, DC each...2024-01-211h 16
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Christine Capelouto's Daughter Alex killed by 1/2 Oxy Pill Pt II#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide In Episode 215, Part II, I continue my discussion with Christine Capelouto about her daughter, Alex's death by 1/2 of one tablet of oxycontin laced with fentanyl and her activism to gain justice.When Alex ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, she had no idea that the pain pill she expected had enough fentanyl in it to kill her.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/Du5pULiGEUURead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/01/14/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-christine-capelouto-daughter-alex-partII-ep215/Visit Drug Induced Homicide...2024-01-141h 02
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Christine Capelouto's Daughter Alex killed by 1/2 OxyContin Pill Part I#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide In Episode 214, Part I, I speak with Christine Capelouto about her daughter, Alex's death by 1/2 of one tablet of oxycontin laced with fentanyl.When Alex ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, she had no idea that the pain pill she expected had enough fentanyl in it to kill her.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/KCayDwVX5KcRead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/01/07/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-christine-capelouto-daughter-alex-partI-ep214/ Visit Drug Induced Homicide at https://www.druginducedhomicide.org to learn more...2024-01-0756 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathFourth Anniversary | The Mary Mac Show | Dec 8 2023Today we celebrate my podcast's fourth anniversary! We are now heard in 109 countries and so grateful to our many listeners around the world who believe in our work and share with others.If you haven't already done so, please subscribe, follow, like, comment and write us to tell us if there are other topics you'd like to hear about. Especially subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube to help us in the algorithms.You can also check out my corresponding blog here.And visit my amazon author page at https://www.amazon.com/author...2023-12-0814 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | The Pharmacist Dan Schneider's Crusade Against OxyContin #purduepharma #sacklerfamily #danschneider #thepharmacist #netflix In Episode 209, Part II, I speak with Dan Schneider of the Netflix Series "The Pharmacist" about his crusade against OxyContin Pill Mill Doctor and Purdue Pharma.OxyContin has been causing deaths and addictions which ruined the lives of families for decades.On Monday, December 4th, 2023, the US Supreme Court will hear the case of the Sackler family, who owns Purdue Pharma, who is trying to claim bankruptcy so they will not be liable for the countless law suits brought against them by bereaved families. If you...2023-12-031h 29
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | The Pharmacist Dan Schneider's son Danny Murdered By Drug Dealer#murder #danschneider #thepharmacist #netflixIn Episode 208, Part I, I speak with Dan Schneider of the Netflix Series "The Pharmacist" about his son Danny's murder by a drug dealer.When Dan did not get the justice he sought, he took it into his own hands and found the witness who saw what happened.Read my corresponding blog - https://marymac.info/2023/11/26/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-the-pharmacist-dan-schneider-son-danny-partI-ep208/ to learn more about his journey to solve his son's murder.In the second part of our conversation, next week, we discuss how Dan put a pill mill doctor out...2023-11-261h 11
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Ed Bisch's 18 yo Son Eddie killed by ONE OxyContin Pill#oxycontin #death #onepillIn Episode 206, I speak with Ed Bisch of Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP) about his son Eddie’s death at age 18 in 2001 from one OxyContin pill.Just a few months shy of his high school graduation, Eddie didn’t realize the danger in one such pill. And Ed, his father, was in shock that something like this could be happening.Ed's immediate response was to alert the schools in Philadelphia so other young people would not be killed.This turned into an over 20- year crusade to bring Purd...2023-11-121h 08
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Andrea Thomas' 32 yo Daughter Ashley#fentanyl #poisoning #death In Episode 205, I speak with Andrea Thomas, of Facing Fentanyl Now and Voices of Awareness, about her daughter Ashley's death at 32 to fentanyl poisoning.Ashley is Andrea’s first born and when she was killed by fentanyl back in 2018 the world was not as educated about this scourge as they are now as a result of her activism and that of many other parents who endure this sorrow.In an effort to deal with excruciating pain she suffered from pancreatitis, Ashley searched for relief.Her boyfriend, who unknowingly ga...2023-11-051h 06
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Paula Santos Young's 33 yo Son Andrew#fentanyl #poisoning #death In Episode 204, I speak with Paula Santos Young, of Achieve Greatness, about her son Andrew's death at 33 to fentanyl poisoning.She shares how Andrew secretly struggled with PTSD and depression as well as an aversion to taking pills of any kind. He died of fentanyl poisoning which was laced in marijuana.She and her husband Phil now runs Achieve Greatness, a program Andrew started and is now a non-profit in memory of Andrew with the goal of continuing to help others.Please visit the following sites to learn...2023-10-2952 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Terry Almanza's 18 yo Daughter Sydney#ecstasypoisoning #druginducedhomicide #death In Episode 203, I speak with Terry Almanza, Founder and CEO of Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation, about her daughter Sydney's death at age 18 to ecstasy poisoning.Terry is a former Chicago Police Officer having served 28 years on the job and now is committed to helping others who have had children die of poisonings through her organization.She believes drug dealers are getting away with murder and rallies others to push for better laws and justice in their communities.Please visit the following sites to learn more:Visit The...2023-10-221h 00
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Tammy Plakstis' 29 yo Son Dylan#fentanyl #death #fentanylpoisoningIn Episode 202, I speak with Tammy Plakstis, Moderator of the Fentanyl Awareness Coalition's FB group, about her son Dylan's death at age 29 to fentanyl poisoning.She bravely shared Dylan's unexpected illness and how it affected him, Tammy and her family.Dylan did want his organs donated and it took a few more days after he could not be saved from fentanyl poisoning, for this to be completed. He saved many lives.He is also survived by his father and five other siblings.Tammy creates awareness and...2023-10-151h 07
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Diane Urban's 25 yo Son Jordan#fentanyl #death #fentanylpoisoningIn Episode 201, I speak with Diane Urban, founder of the Association of People Against Lethal Drugs (APALD), about her son Jordan's death at age 25 to fentanyl poisoning.Diane turned her pain into a powerful organization to help others and spread awareness of this deadly drug.They hold rallies in every state to engage the public, bereaved families and especially to get the politicians to do more on this issue.Please visit the following sites to learn more and to get involved:Visit the Association of People...2023-10-0841 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Andi Sommerfeld Lee's 28 yo Daughter Amanda#fentanyl #death #fentanylpoisoningIn Episode 200, I speak with Andi Sommerfeld Lee, Vice President of the Fentanyl Awareness Coalition, about her daughter Amanda's death at age 28 to fentanyl poisoning.Andi speaks candidly about Amanda's addiction and how it devastated her family over many years. It completely consumed Andi as she tried to save her daughter's life.Affectionately called "Mana", she is survived by her stepdad Rick Lee, whom Andi has been married to for 22 years, her brother Mike, a veteran, who was 32 when Amanda died and many loving relatives and friends. Andi...2023-10-011h 05
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Steve Filson's 29 yo Daughter Jessica#fentanyl #death #fentanylpoisoningIn Episode 199, I speak with Steve Filson, Secretary of Victims of Illicit Drugs (VOID) about his daughter Jessica's death at 29 to fentanyl poisoning.Steve is an Air Force Veteran as well as spending 31 years as a former San Bernardino County Sheriff and in the Police Department in Southern California, including eleven years in the Homicide Squad and five years in Narcotics.We discuss Jessica's life and how, after giving birth to her daughter, Elara, was given opioids for the pain associated with an epidural which ultimately caused her continued use...2023-09-2448 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Laura Woody's 29 yo Son Jimmy#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #fentanyldeath In Episode 198, I speak with Laura Woody, administrator of Lost Voices of Fentanyl and Founder of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren While Grieving The Loss Of A Child, about her son Jimmy's death at 29 to fentanyl poisoning.We discuss the challenges grandparents face when their children leave children behind. When grandparents need to raise another generation, their personal retirement plans are shattered and their financial strain is overwhelming. They did not anticipate such a dilemma. We also discuss the 3rd Annual Rally in Washington DC this Saturday, September 23rd. Go here for...2023-09-171h 40
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Ed Kobilis' 20 yo Son Eddie#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #fentanyldeath In Episode 197, I speak with Ed Kobilis, President of the Fentanyl Awareness Coalition, whose son Eddie was 20 when he died by fentanyl poisoning from only one lethal pill.Visit the Fentanyl Awareness Coalition and get involved - https://www.the-fac.orgTheir facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/theFACoalitionRead my corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2023/09/10/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-ed-kobilis-20-yo-son-eddie-ep197/Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/FT3_9XWxqLAPlease like, comment and share this episode with others who could benefit from...2023-09-1057 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | April Babcock's 25 yo Son Austen#fentanyl #poisoning #death In Episode 196, I speak with April Babcock, who founded Lost Voices of Fentanyl after the death of her son, Austen at age 25. We speak candidly about how our government is failing us and how this illegal, illicit, counterfeit drug should be considered a weapon of mass destruction.Their 3rd Annual Rally will be on Saturday, September 23rd on the lawn in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC. Please attend whether you are a bereaved parent or someone who supports these families. Details about the Rally and all its...2023-09-031h 14
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Jim Rauh's 37 yo Son Thomas#fentanyl #poisoning #death In Episode 195, I speak with Jim Rauh, who founded Families Against Fentanyl after the death of his son, Thomas at the age of 37. We speak candidly about how this illegal, illicit drug should be considered a weapon of mass destruction.Visit Families Against Fentanyl - https://www.familiesagainstfentanyl.org - where Jim and his staff are committed to working with families, communities and politicians about this deadly drug.And their facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesAgainstFentanylRead my corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2023/08/27/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-jim-rauh-37...2023-08-2759 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Amy Neville's 14 yo Son Alexander#fentanyl #death #onepillcankillIn Episode 194, I speak with Amy Neville, who founded the Alexander Neville Foundation after the fentanyl death of her son at the age of 14.Visit the Alexander Neville Foundation where Amy is committed to assisting families who also endured the tragic death of a loved one by fentanyl.And their facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ANFHELPLearn more about Fentanyl and the upcoming "Fentanyl Awareness Day" on August 21st - https://facingfentanylnow.org/Read my corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2023/08/20/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-amy-neville-14-yo-son-alexander-ep194/2023-08-201h 14
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | He Needs $2 Billion Ft. Michael J. Gray#fentanyl #poisoning #death In Episode 193, I share my second conversation with Michael J. Gray, Founder of The Fentanyl Awareness Coalition and the Actus Foundation, who discusses his plan to significantly decrease fentanyl deaths in children starting at age 12 and offers his paradigm shift to fight this epidemic.Last year over 110,000 children, teens, and adults died from fentanyl poisonings from illegal, counterfeit pills and powder and it's believed the numbers are even higher.Most victims died after taking only ONE pill, ONE line of cocaine, ONE high of heroin, ONE laced joint. They didn't...2023-08-131h 53
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Jaime Puerta's 16 yo son Daniel#fentanyl #death #onepillcankillIn Episode 191, I speak with Jaime Puerta, Co-Founder of VOID (Victims of Illicit Drugs), who discusses the death of his son, Daniel to fentanyl poisoning by what he thought was an oxycodone pill and had only taken one-half of it. Yet it killed him.We also speak about Jaime's advocacy work and the documentary by Dominic Tierno and Christine Wood entitled "Dead On Arrival" exposing the illegal drug trafficking of fentanyl from Mexico and four parents who tell their painful story of how this claimed their children's lives and the affects on...2023-07-301h 17
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathEnough Fentanyl to Kill EVERY American! Educate Yourself NOW About This Illegal DrugIn Episode 190, I speak about the dangers of fentanyl which can take a loved one's life with one dose. The days of experimenting with drugs is over. Learn how to teach your children, grandchildren and other loved ones before it's too late.Read my corresponding blog here.Watch our corresponding video on youtube - hope you'll subscribe, like and comment.Please share this episode with EVERYONE in your circle of influence! And please subscribe, like and especially comment on how this may have affected your family. People need to know more about this...2023-07-2330 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Stephanie Hellstern's 16 yo Son Kyle#fentanyl #death #onepillcankillIn Episode 189, we begin our Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series featuring Stephanie Hellstern whose 16 year-old son, Kyle, died of fentanyl poisoning by the use of just one lethal pill.Stephanie has become an advocate in this area so other families do not have to go through the sorrow and pain she had felt from losing her son.She is the Founder, Director, CEO at North Texas Fentanyl Coalition NTXFC - https://www.facebook.com/northtexasfentanylcoalition and Founder, Director, CEO at Kyle Still Speaks - https://www.facebook.com/KyleStillSpeaks2023-07-161h 44
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath of a Father | Marc HooverIn Episode 188, I speak with Marc Hoover of Batavia, Ohio and host of the "Catch My Killer" podcast, as he shares his father's life and death with us, his struggle with cigarettes and horrors of his service in the Vietnam War. Please visit Marc's podcast - Catch My Killer - where he speaks with families who struggle with the unsolved murders of their loved ones as well as missing person cases.Read my corresponding blog here.Watch our corresponding video on youtube - hope you'll subscribe, like and comment.Please share...2023-07-091h 00
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDeath of a Mother | Janae WattersonIn Episode 187, I speak with Janae Watterson of Enumclaw, Washington who shares her mother's death in a car accident when she was 17 and a passenger in the car. She speaks about how it affected her intensely for decades and what she did on her road to recovery.Please visit Janae's salon named in honor of her mother - Salon Kathleen.Read my corresponding blog here.Watch our corresponding video on youtube - hope you'll subscribe, like and comment.Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it....2023-07-0249 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathIntroducing The Mary Mac Show Journal CollectionIn Episode 186, I share my new Journal Collection to help you heal, vent, release your anger, frustration, anxiety in anticipation of or the death of a significant loved one in your life.It's so important not to allow all your emotions to remain harbored inside only to manifest themselves into physical and mental symptoms. Anticipating the death of a loved one or after someone has died can be one of the most difficult experiences of your life. Every one of us deals with our grief in a different way. But if...2023-06-2510 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathBereaved Mothers Podcast Series | Death of a Young AdultIn Episode 181, we continue our Bereaved Mothers Podcast Series featuring Raina of Southern California whose son Josiah had been diagnosed with cancer at 20 yet succumbed to a motorcycle accident at age 29.Watch the interview at our YouTube Channel - The Mary Mac Show. Please subscribe, rate and share with others who might be hurting and in need of this knowledge.Additional Notes:Please visit my corresponding blog for links to help you. I appreciate your subscribing and rating my podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc.Visit Raina's website - https://www.RainaIrene.l...2023-05-2151 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathBereaved Mothers Podcast Series | Death of a TeenIn Episode 180, we continue our Bereaved Mothers Podcast Series featuring Lisa of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada whose daughter Katie was 17 when she was killed in a car accident in 2015.Watch the interview at our YouTube Channel - The Mary Mac Show. Please subscribe, rate and share with others who might be hurting and in need of this knowledge.Additional Notes:Please visit my corresponding blog for links to help you. I appreciate your subscribing and rating my podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc.Join Lisa's facebook page here. Lisa's book Journey to Healing: A...2023-05-1441 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathBereaved Mothers Podcast Series | Death of a Young ChildIn Episode 179, we continue our Bereaved Mothers Podcast Series featuring CarolAnn of Franklin, Wisconsin whose son Luka was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor at 7 and died at age 11 in 2018.Watch the interview at our YouTube Channel - The Mary Mac Show. Please subscribe, rate and share with others who might be hurting and in need of this knowledge.Additional Notes:Please visit my corresponding blog for links to help you. I appreciate your subscribing and rating my podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc.To purchase CarolAnn's excellent book on her journey t...2023-05-071h 03
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathBereaved Mothers Podcast Series | Death of an InfantIn Episode 178, we continue our Bereaved Mothers Podcast Series featuring Lisa of New Berlin, Wisconsin who experienced the loss of her daughter Ari Harper who died in her arms just shy of 10 hours.Watch the interview at our YouTube Channel - The Mary Mac Show. Please subscribe, rate and share with others who might be hurting and in need of this knowledge.Additional Notes:Please visit my corresponding blog for links to help you. I appreciate your subscribing and rating my podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc.To attend Lisa's Bereaved Mother's D...2023-04-3049 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathBereaved Mothers Podcast Series | StillbirthIn Episode 177, we continue our Bereaved Mothers Podcast Series featuring Samantha of Frisco, Texas who experienced the stillbirth death of her son, Ace at 34 weeks and a miscarriage/pregnancy loss this month.Watch the interview at our YouTube Channel - The Mary Mac Show. Please subscribe, rate and share with others who might be hurting and in need of this knowledge.Additional Notes:Please visit my corresponding blog for links to help you. I appreciate your subscribing and rating my podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc.Thank you for supporting my podcast:2023-04-2330 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathBereaved Mothers Podcast Series | Miscarriage | Pregnancy LossIn Episode 176, we start our Bereaved Mothers Podcast Series featuring Celeste from Fort Worth, Texas who experienced the traumatic loss of her child through miscarriage/pregnancy loss at 7 weeks.Watch the interview at our YouTube Channel - The Mary Mac Show. Please subscribe, rate and share with others who might be hurting and in need of this knowledge.Additional Notes:Please visit my corresponding blog for links to help you. I appreciate your subscribing and rating my podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc.Thank you for supporting my podcast:PayPal – don...2023-04-161h 04
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathBereaved Mothers Podcast SeriesBeginning this Sunday, April 16th through May 21st, Mary Mac welcomes 6 amazing women who share their unique experiences regarding the death of a child - Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Death of an Infant, Death of a Young Child, Death of a Teen and Death of a Young Adult.It will be simultaneously available in video format at www.YouTube.com/@themarymacshowWe appreciate your sharing it far and wide to women who may have experienced the death of a child at any age.Please also subscribe, rate and review on Apple, Spotify, etc. as well...2023-04-1401 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathHow to Prepare for the Holidays IIIn Episode 158, we continue to discuss what to expect during the holiday season after a loved one's death and how to help ourselves through the pain and overwhelm.Please visit my corresponding blog for additional notes and links - https://marymac.info/2022/12/11/the-mary-mac-show-how-to-prepare-for-the-holidays-ii-grief-podcast-ep158/www.MaryMac.infowww.TheMaryMacShow.comwww.Patreon.com/themarymacshow - help support this podcast and attend our LiveStream Bereavement Support Groups with Mary Mac teaching and answering your questions.www.GriefAuthority.comwww.FoundationforGrievingChildren.org/donate/2022-12-1120 minThe Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThird Anniversary | The Mary Mac Show | Dec 8 2022Today we celebrate the podcast's third year and thank Alan, my engineer who makes my episodes sound incredible and has worked with me from the very beginning.I also wish to thank all the listeners in 90 countries for their love and support.We also speak about my patreon page and do hope you will sponsor my work with The Mary Mac Show as well as learn about my new Livestream Bereavement Support Groups for general bereavement as well as for those grieving the murder of a loved one.You can also check out...2022-12-0809 minThe Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThe Gift of EmbraceIn Episode 152, we discuss the value of embrace, touch and hugs to ward off despair, depression, fear, stress, loneliness and isolation after a loved one's death and instead to soak in love, peace and calm.Please visit my corresponding blog for further information and links to serve you.Additional Notes:My book Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death is perfect for those beginning their journey. Pick up my Bundle of Hope books to help you.Visit Crisis Connections at my website to telephone a trained counselor to sp...2022-10-3013 minThe Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathIntroducing Our Online CommunityIn Episode 141, I welcome my listeners in over 85 countries and others to join a new online membership - The Mary Mac Show Community which I've created to help them feel supported through their grieving process.Visit https://marymac.info/the-mary-mac-show-community/ or www.TheMaryMacShow.com to learn more.We look forward to having you join us!2022-08-1412 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathIntroducing Grief AuthorityIn Episode 120, we introduce GriefAuthority.com, created by Mary Mac, to make life easier for the bereaved by providing digital books, courses and services, for those grieving a loved one's death, which are available 24/7 to download wherever you live in this entire world. Visit www.GriefAuthority.com to learn more. Also go to my corresponding blog at https://marymac.info/2022/03/20/the-mary-mac-show-introducing-grief-authority-podcast-ep120 to follow the backstory. 2022-03-2011 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathSecond Anniversary | The Mary Mac Show | Dec 8 2021The Mary Mac Show celebrates its second anniversary and thanks all its listeners from around the world in 79 countries ranking it in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. Visit www.TheMaryMacShow.com to subscribe, rate and review as well as share the podcast with at least three others who are grieving a loved one's death. With Blessings and Gratitude, Mary Mac2021-12-0907 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathGrieving the Death of a SiblingIn Episode 88, we discuss our feelings and pain after the death of a sister or brother, stepsister or stepbrother, the nuances of our relationship and how to help ourselves through the grieving process. Additional Notes: If you've liked The Mary Mac Show and it's helped you, consider buying me a coffee! And remember to leave me a note, too! I'd love to hear from you. My book Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death is perfect for those beginning their journey. Visit the Crisis Connections on my website to...2021-08-0816 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathIntellectual ChallengesIn Episode 73, we discuss the various intellectual challenges we go through after the death of a loved one and ways to help ourselves cope through these challenges. For my listeners in India and around the world who are being affected again by the Coronavirus, below is a list of the episodes I shared in 2020 when we were locked down in the USA: Episode 16 - Coronavirus | Dealing with Fear and the Unknown Episode 17 - Coronavirus | Dealing with Uncomfortable Change and Small Griefs Episode 18 - Coronavirus | The Possibility of Dying Episode 19...2021-04-2524 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathHow to Honor Ourselves on Our BirthdayIn Episode 63, we look at ways to help ourselves as we approach our own special day each year after we've experienced a loved one's death. Additional Notes: Treat yourself to our beautiful Heart of Gold "I Remember" Teeshirt at The Mary Mac Store. Something so special for yourself or someone who is grieving a loved one's death. Remember, a portion of all proceeds help fund The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., the first national non-profit public charity which benefits children, teens, young adults after a loved one's death which I established many years...2021-02-1420 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDisenfranchised Grief IIIn Episode 61, Disenfranchised Grief II, we continue to delve into the trauma and pain mourners feel when they can't fully express their loss after a loved one's death and how to help ourselves cope. Additional Notes: To see my signature Heart of Gold "I Remember" Tees, Hoodies and other products at The Mary Mac Store, either for yourself or as a gift for someone grieving the death of a loved one, please go here. Find grief resources here. Call the national organization which best suits your grief to find local support groups or...2021-01-3115 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDisenfranchised Grief IIn Episode 60, we delve into the trauma and pain mourners feel when they can't fully express their loss after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: If you are feeling shame either because you've imposed it on yourself for what you "think" a certain death means to you, or because others are making your feel that way, you might find solace in this EFT Tapping Video by Arianna Opper, D.O. She has a very soothing voice and aura. If you'd like to explore her other videos, please go here. To see m...2021-01-2420 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathDealing with Devastating DisappointmentIn Episode 59, we discuss how those who claimed to have your back after the death of a loved one, slowly or abruptly exit your life and how others unexpectedly appear at your side. Additional Notes: When you've had serious emotional blows, taking Bach's Rescue Remedy can be very helpful. (Does contain alcohol, so be aware.) A few drops on your tongue and a short nap can calm you. Also, you can find our new collections of creative products and gifts for yourself or others who are grieving at The Mary Mac Store. We...2021-01-1717 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathIntroducing The Mary Mac Store Today we launched our store where you will find creative products and gifts to comfort those who are grieving a loved one's death. Partial proceeds from all sales will support an organization I established long ago - The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., the first national non-profit public charity which benefits grieving children, teens and young adults who have experienced the death of a loved one by any means. Our initial collections include Heart of Gold which proudly displays the F4GC's logo as well as the American Flag Heart and Flowing American F...2021-01-1204 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathOur Most Vulnerable II In Episode 55, we continue to discuss how best to help our most vulnerable in our lives, our young adults, parents, grandparents and the lonely and alone during the holiday season. Additional Notes: Crisis Connections at my site - www.MaryMac.info. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this h...2020-12-2014 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathOur Most Vulnerable IIn Episode 54, we discuss how best to help our most vulnerable in our lives, our children and teens as we move into the holiday season. Additional Notes: Crisis Connections at my site - www.MaryMac.info. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product).2020-12-1317 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathFirst Anniversary | The Mary Mac Show | 12 8 2020Celebrating the first year of The Mary Mac Show podcast and thanking all those who listen from 48 countries around the world. www.MaryMac.info xoxo2020-12-0908 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathChristmas and HanukkahIn Episode 53, we discuss how to help ourselves through the holidays with specific techniques to make this stressful time more emotionally manageable. Additional Notes: Crisis Connections at my site - www.MaryMac.info. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.M...2020-12-0620 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathFoundation for Grieving Children, Inc. | Join Me In DonatingThe Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. is the first national non-profit public charity of its kind that benefits children, teens, young adults and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one in any manner. Established by Mary Mac, the plans for this organization started in the late 1980's after the murder of her 11-year old stepdaughter. Your kind donation of any amount, either one time or recurring each month, goes to assist young people who are grieving a parent, grandparent, sibling or other significant person in their life. Visit www.F...2020-12-0106 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThe Gift of ThanksgivingIn Episode 51, we remember our loved ones at Thanksgiving and work toward honoring all we do have as opposed to what we do not have. Additional Notes: Pick up my book Holiday Grief | How to Cope with Stress, Anxiety and Depression After a Loved One's Death and others. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. When we feel so badly, we need to rebuild ourselves. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate w...2020-11-2216 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathPreparing Yourself for the Holiday SeasonIn Episode 50, we learn what to expect during the holidays after we've experienced a loved one's death and ideas and tips on how to prepare ourselves to not become overwhelmed. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. When we feel so badly, we need to rebuild ourselves. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. www.MaryMac.info - Thank you for sponsoring The Mary Mac Show! x...2020-11-1520 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathGrieving For A NationIn Episode 48, with the United States' election upon us, we look at the correlation between the death of a loved one and the grief we feel for people and country. Visit here to lend your voice to the conversation. Much Love, Mary Mac xoxo2020-11-0107 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathSocial Challenges IIIn Episode 47, we continue to discuss our challenges to reengage socially with family and friends after a loved one's death and ideas on how to do that effectively. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. www.MaryMac.info - Thank you for sponsoring The Mary Mac Show! xoxo2020-10-2519 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathSocial Challenges IIn Episode 46, we discuss the struggles we face from family and friends who don't understand our pain and grief. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. www.MaryMac.info - Thank you for sponsoring The Mary Mac Show! xoxo2020-10-1820 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathPhysical ChallengesIn Episode 45, we look at how our bodies are effected after the death of a loved one and how to help ourselves during this stressful time. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. www.MaryMac.info - Thank you for sponsoring The Mary Mac Show! xoxo2020-10-1117 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThe Power of ForgivenessIn Episode 43, we discuss the very difficult topic of forgiveness, how it affects our emotions, physical body and spirit and what needs to be done to regain your peace so you can heal. Additional Notes: Here you will find a search of several EFT/Emotional Freedom Technique videos by Brad Yates on the topic of forgiveness which I believe will be of great benefit for you. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. www.MaryMac.info - Thank you for sponsoring The Mary Mac Show! x...2020-09-2723 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathWhat Really Helps Us During Our Grieving Process III In Episode 42, we complete our three-part series which looks at effective ways to help ourselves as we move through our grieving process. Additional Notes: My favorite journal by Peter Pauper Press. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info...2020-09-2020 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathWhat Really Helps Us During Our Grieving Process IIIn Episode 41, we continue to look at effective ways to help ourselves as we move through our grieving process. Additional Notes: My favorite journal by Peter Pauper Press. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info - Thank you f...2020-09-1319 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathWhat Really Helps Us During Our Grieving Process IIn Episode 40, we begin to look at effective ways to help ourselves as we move through our grieving process. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info - Thank you for sponsoring The Mary Mac Show! Ask M...2020-09-0616 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathWhen You Couldn't Say GoodbyeIn Episode 39, we discuss the many types of deaths where we couldn't be present to say goodbye, how that affects us and ways to deal with this pain. Additional Notes: Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info - Thank you f...2020-08-3020 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathThe Gift of LoveIn Episode 38, we learn the value of not only allowing ourselves to be loved during the grieving process, but to extend bits of love to others even when we feel we are too overwhelmed to do so. Additional Notes: Marisa Peer's "Loving Yourself" and "I Am Enough" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the p...2020-08-2316 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathUnderstanding Pet Loss IIIn Episode 34, we speak about how we are treated by others after we have experienced a pet's death, what to do with their belongings, how to help children, ways to memorialize them and when or if to get another pet. Additional Notes: Visit my site for support during Pet Loss. You will find a long list of hotlines, groups and other resources to help you. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Here are two specific videos that will help you. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate wi...2020-07-2623 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathUnderstanding Pet Loss IIn Episode 33, we discuss the complex emotional challenges surrounding pet loss and what we can expect while grieving a pet's death. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Here are two specific videos that will help you. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast. Visit www.MaryMac.info for your free ebook. Ask Mary Ma...2020-07-1915 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathPet Loss | Missing JoshuaIn Episode 32, Mary discusses the life and death of Joshua, a beloved dog who comforted her through one of the most painful times in her life. Visit her blog at www.MaryMac.info to see photos of Joshua. 2020-07-1224 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathOur Loved One's Belongings In Episode 31, we discuss how the bereaved struggle with when or if to release their loved one's belongings, and how to best deal with this difficult process. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast. Visit www.MaryMac.info for your free ebook. Ask Mary Mac on Facebook2020-07-0519 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathUnnecessary DeathsIn Episode 30, we discuss the irresponsible acts that individuals take that lead to their own deaths or the deaths of others and how we are left to cope with their recklessness. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info Ask Mary Mac on Facebook xoxo2020-06-2821 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathFather's Day | Sweet and BittersweetIn Episode 29, we remember our fathers and father figures who made an impact on our lives. We also discuss the pain of bereaved fathers, men who with their wives struggle to bear a child, and those who will never be called "Dad." Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info Ask Mary Mac on Facebook2020-06-2124 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathHow to Help a Grieving Friend or Relative | Practical SupportIn Episode 28, we discuss what to do to lend practical support to a bereaved friend or relative especially during the early days. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info Ask Mary Mac on Facebook xoxo2020-06-1425 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathHow to Help a Grieving Friend or Relative | Emotional SupportIn Episode 27, we discuss what to do to lend emotional support to a bereaved friend or relative especially during the early days. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates. Meditation Videos to help you rest. Choose which resonate with you. Bach's Rescue Remedy Products can be ordered here. (please note this has alcohol within the product). www.MaryMac.info Ask Mary Mac on Facebook xoxo2020-06-0721 min
The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's DeathWelcomeWelcome to the Mary Mac Show where we will be talking about your feelings, experiences, pain and grief following a loved one's death. Visit us at MaryMac.info.2019-12-0719 min