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This Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?How to Avoid Becoming a Narcissist Magnet - A Roadmap to Healthy Relationships After LossDo you find yourself attracting the wrong type of person once you start dating after loss? Join us today as Shar Stephenson & Diana Rice unpack how the vulnerability of loss can make you susceptible to attracting narcissists. This impactful conversation includes many tips & tools to help you establish healthy relationships. Everyone can benefit from this episode, not only those currently experiencing grief. PT. 3 of the 'Dating After Loss' series. Today’s guest is Diana S. Rice, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH18034). With over 25 + years caring for high risk, under-served ind...
2023-06-161h 36This Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Dating after Loss - Why a Written Plan is Important - PT 2Are you thinking about dating after loss? In Part 1 of this series Dr. Deb and Shar discussed how to know if you are ready to date. If you missed the first episode in the Dating After Loss Series, we recommend you listen to the last episode and then come back to this one."Am I looking for other people & places to fill holes, or where I'm really making a decision that I'm absolutely whole already whether I have a person in my life or not. The other one is rediscovering you doesn't equate to losing you." Shar
2023-05-2158 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Dating After Loss... Am I ready? PT 1This episode is the first of a series on dating after loss and what you can expect. If you have recently experienced loss, this topic may be sensitive. If so, we encourage you to press pause and jump over to Season 1 and start at the beginning. In this episode, Dr. Deb has an open conversation with Shar Stephenson on dating after loss, why she thought she was ready, the challenges of dating through grief along with a few pitfalls to avoid. Information weaved into this discussion is gathered from grief experts, licensed therapists along with personal...
2023-04-1839 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?I Beat Up My Pillow! Am I Making Progress?Do you feel as if you are going backwards in your grief journey? Where some days are good even great but then WHAM! And grief rushes in again. It can be challenging to see the progress made in those moments. In this episode Shar Stephenson shares raw and transparent talk that will help encourage and remind that you are not alone AND IN FACT you are making steady progress as she offers tools she uses in these moments.In this episode:Understand why we can feel we are going backwardsWays to see progressTools that help and heal...
2023-03-0216 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?New Year's CogitationsAs we embrace this new year, we share our gratitudes, lessons learned, and our vision for this next year. We also offer up some suggestions for dealing with this possibly first new year without your loved one. We remain committed to you, our listeners, as we approach the year anniversary of This Beautiful Ugly's launch. We request your feedback to help us better create valuable content for you. Leave comments and share with us topics you want to hear on any of our social media channels. Thank you!Mentions:Grief ShareLifeThrive (check out the fr...
2023-01-2434 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Don't You Know I'm Grieving? Breaking Free To Laughter, Love and Life with Quantum Leap TechniqueDo you find yourself stuck in the grief process or just wishing the pain would go away? Join us today for this epic conversation where you will walk away with tools that can immediately transform your pain into more joy & happiness. Sound too good to be true? Check it out to see how it is possible.Mark Scherer is our guest today. Mark developed the QLT (Quantum Leap Technique) after 30 years of studying Consciousness, Language, Spiritual Law, & Quantum Physics. The QLT has helped thousands of people transform their lives in powerful ways.Our topics today i...
2022-11-151h 02This Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Dr. Deb's Quick Nutrition Tips to Support Your Body Through GriefOur co-host Dr. Deb Harrell shares a few quick nutrition tips to help you through the stress of grief, and everyday life.Deb is a Naturopathic Doctor, Speaker, & Author of HEAL: Your Path to Thriving. She is the founder of Well.Farm Retreats & PureLightHealth. She inspires & equips people to thrive - body, soul and spirit through her inspirational holistic classes, talks, and retreats. Deb uses a "food as medicine" approach to health. She is a passionate wellness warrior on a mission to impact future generations.Today you will learn w...
2022-10-2509 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Uniquely Me. Uniquely You. Developing a Common Language Through GriefOur grief journey is unique to us; we can often feel misunderstood or may not understand why others grieve differently. Our guest, Dr. Chuck Coker, unpacks how understanding our temperaments and mindsets can benefit us and others' grief process. For more than 30 years Chuck has focused his career on people’s development. Chuck's landmark study released in 2012 capped four years of research in the UK about human data management. He founded LifeThrive to help with the human element in business & organizations. He teaches emotional intelligence worldwide & has authored sev...
2022-09-1243 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?The Paths We Take - Summer ReflectionSeasons come & seasons go, but the love for our loved one remains. At times we see forks on our paths. With all our entangled emotions through grief, it can be challenging to know how to make wise and healthy decisions. Decision making can be overwhelming & honestly challenging along the way. Join co-host Shar Stephenson today for an honest conversation about this beautiful ugly journey where she offers guidance & encouragement.Shar lost her husband/best friend/business partner/soul mate in December of 2020. She birthed this podcast to help other people walking through grief. Shar & her...
2022-08-2321 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Just Write!Whether you are currently going through the grieving process or not, this episode shows you the transformative power of a hand-written letter or note in this digital world. A must listen for everyone who wants to move through the grieving process in a healthy way or simply add value to other people's lives.Today’s guest is Ashley Davis. Ashley is the author of A Life Through Letters and a TedX Charlotte speaker on The Power of Written Communication in a Technological Age. Building & growing relationships is a...
2022-07-121h 05This Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?The Art of Grieving - Putting Emotions to CanvasFeel a need to be able to express yourself in a way that words can’t? There are times in our grieving process that we can’t articulate in words the intense emotions we feel. Yet there is a deep longing to be able to express these emotions in some way that is satisfying & that will facilitate the healing process. Join us in this conversation to hear the power of art therapy in the grieving process.Today’s guest is Preston Zeller. Preston is a filmmaker and & intuitive abstract artist who was deeply impacted by his...
2022-06-2146 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Teen GriefDavid Kessler said that teenagers grieve in a very teenage way. This can often look like everything is just fine but don’t be fooled, teenagers are grieving even though it may not be apparent. As a parent or caregiver do you struggle knowing what to say or do for your grieving teenager? As a grieving teen do you just want to be left alone by the adults in your life and fade into the background? Join us in this valuable discussion full of helpful tools for teens that are grieving as well as for the adults trying to...
2022-06-0750 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?When Ramona Smiles - Holding Other's HandLosing a child and then losing a second child shatters life and the reason for existing. How could anyone find strength to heal from such devastating loss? In today’s episode we sit in with Ramona as she shares how she found peace and healing from the loss of two of her three children, and now her husband of 63 years.She would admit that at the age of 84 she may not hear or write very well, but what she can do is be present with other’s pain. As Ramona shares her deep faith, we a...
2022-05-2345 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Miracles in Being Present - PT 2Grief has layers that can often be unpeeled at the most unexpected moments. We take a deeper dive into The Ministry of Presence and see how the beauty of presence is revealed through grief's ugliness.Join us with co-host Deb Harrell, a Naturopathic Doctor and author of HEAL: Your Path to Thriving. Deb uses a holistic approach to wellness including whole-food plant-based nutrition, stress management, lifestyle counseling, and more. Deb was visited by grief at the young age of 11 when her older brother Bobby died in a car accident. Deb felt unseen as she...
2022-05-1038 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?The Ministry of Presence - Pt. 1 Tapping into Ancient WisdomDo you know someone who avoids you because they are uncomfortable not knowing what to say because you are grieving? Have you ever had a well-meaning person say something stupid to you that made you angry? American culture is largely unprepared to be present with people in their grief and pain. This conversation will help you learn to be fully present with others and encourage them without saying a word, with practical tips and tools that can be a win-win for both you and the other person. Learn how to truly carry one another's burdens by tapping into an...
2022-04-191h 08This Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?How Do I Talk to a Child about Grief and Loss?Episode 4 - How Do I Talk to a Child about Grief and Loss?“Mommy, where’s Grandpa?” Oh no! The dreaded question. Discussing loss with little ones can be emotionally tricky. But what if we had a tool that could help us have healthy conversations about loss, death, and grief? Today’s guest is Andrea Dorn, a mom, MSW, LISW-CP psychotherapist, and author of the Mindful Steps Series™. She has worked in the field with adults and children for over a decade. Our conversation is about how navigating the loss and grief pro...
2022-04-0652 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Ep. 4 How Do I Talk to a Child about Grief and Loss?“Mommy, where’s Grandpa?” Oh no! The dreaded question. Discussing loss with little ones can be emotionally tricky. But what if we had a tool that could help us have healthy conversations about loss, death, and grief? Today’s guest is Andrea Dorn, a mom, MSW, LISW-CP psychotherapist, and author of the Mindful Steps Series™. She has worked in the field with adults and children for over a decade. Our conversation is about how navigating the loss and grief process can be a challenging and unpredictable experience, especially for children and why starting healthy conversations...
2022-04-0552 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?When Memories Live Inside "Things"Today’s conversation is with Shar Stephenson, who lost her husband in December, 2020. She is the mom of 3 grown sons. Shar co-facilitates a grief support group in her community, is the co-founder of Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters and the non-profit Bud & Bloom, which supports local organizations helping underserved communities.In this episode we'll discuss:How memories live inside things.How to ask yourself questions to help know how and when to release belongings.A healthy perspective on “getting rid” of things.How to effectively communicate with f...
2022-03-2231 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Still Here, Now What?In this episode, we will introduce you to the hosts of the podcast as they have an in depth conversation of why they felt the need and importance to create This Beautiful Ugly. We discuss how this podcast will support listeners who have experienced loss and know grief. We're glad you're here.Share this with friends and please follow, like and leave an honest review. For more information on Diana S Rice, LMHC’s counseling services: www.throughthevalleytherapy.comQu...
2022-03-0825 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Why Would I Need Permission to Grieve?Loss is hard enough, why would I need to permission to grieve?Today’s guest is Connie Sanchez, a licensed therapist with over 32 years specializing in loss/grief, depression, anxiety, adult children of alcoholics, PTSD, military trauma, and she has a passion to help others find healthy identity as they heal.In this episode we'll discuss:How the stigma around grief can hamper a person’s healingHow we can use grief as a tool for healingHow to effectively communicate with your employers and othe...
2022-03-0831 minThis Beautiful Ugly - Still here. Now what?Trailer -This Beautiful UglyIt wasn't supposed to be this way, but we’re still here, thrusted into an unwanted society called grief, Now What? Fellow members, Shar Stephenson and Dr. Deb Harrell, ask you to walk with them on a journey of rediscovery, exploring who we are now while finding meaning through this beautiful ugly. This Beautiful Ugly WebsiteHTTP://WWW.THISBEAUTIFULUGLY.COMIG @thisbeautifuluglyIG @vegannaturopathPodcast powered by community Creators Space ProductionsMusic by Mark Zaden https://youtu.be/rs4wqsxUBDoLogo Credits - Johnny Webster May ...
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The Mind Over Finger PodcastThe Fischoff Experience: The JudgesExperience the 2019 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition from the perspective of the judges who listened to the participants. They talk about their experience at Fischoff, give us insight as to what they're looking for in a group when they're judging, and they'll answer the questions that my listeners sent me before I left! Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition: https://www.fischoff.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischoffchambermusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFischoff/ Marc Reese – Trumpet – Winds/Brass Junior Division - https://www.lynn.edu/campus-directory/marc-reese Marc...
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