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The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyTae’Lor, What Are You Doing This Weekend?In this mini episode, I take you through what the week leading to Mother’s Day was like for me, and provide encouragement on how to celebrate Mother’s Day as someone going through grief!2024-05-1311 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyHappy Grieving Part 1: I Know What You're Going ThroughIn this episode, I talk about God being empathetic to our grief journey because He is our Creator and experienced grief Himself. 2024-01-0906 min
When Marriage and Purpose CollideThe Truth About Dating an Introvert
In this engaging podcast episode, DJ and Lucretia team up with singles, Tae'Lor and Josh to delve into the complexities of dating introverts. Lucretia, an extrovert, shares her unique perspective on what it's like to date DJ, an introvert. Whether you identify as an introvert seeking relatability or an extrovert looking to gain insight, this episode aims to provide both understanding and knowledge.
Meet Tae'Lor Landa, a Kansas City native and dedicated school counselor. She's also the host of the award-winning podcast "The Grief Journal" and an accomplished author with published books on Amazon. https://ww...2023-10-231h 32The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 53: Broken MirrorOn this episode, I talk about the grief of having a distorted image of myself and a helpful trick that I’ve used to overcome it.2023-09-2315 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 52: Acceptance SpeechIn this episode, I discuss winning an award for Best Podcast, the week leading up to the award show, and my feelings throughout the whole process!2023-08-0620 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 51: Daddy IssuesFather’s Day can be hard for many people. Sit down and listen to the struggles Isaac Freeman and Jonathan M. Jackson faced growing up without having their fathers present and how they persevered through their “Daddy Issues” and became the men they are today! 2023-06-3033 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 50: Hold On, Sis!Join Guest Hosts: Calandra Sumpter and Arlesia Fortson as they dive into the nuances of grieving thy former self! 2023-05-0823 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 47: Silence is GoldenOn this episode, I pass the pen to guest host Elder Monique Hardman as speaks on how she moved forward and navigated herself through healing.2023-04-2618 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 49: A Mile In My Shoes“WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES!” This week we welcome back Monique Hardman! She’s speaks on how personal experience shaped her and made her who she is today! 2023-04-2417 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 48: FYIJoin Tae'Lor Landa and Jonathan Jackson as they dive into talking about the happy times they cherish. Join them in traveling back down memory lane. 2023-04-1716 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 46: We Need To TalkOn this week's episode, I pass the pen to guest hosts Jonathan Jackson and Isaac Freeman as they discuss the almost demise of their friendship.
*Episode does include some background noise due to the nature of the recording.* 2023-03-2023 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 45: Closed for BusinessOn this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Alesha Bowman as she discusses the grief of closing her business. 2023-03-1316 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 44: Grandpa's Lap Pt. 2On this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Vaughan Harrison as he reminisces on the memories that he had with his grandfather and offers his unique perspective on his grief journey.2023-03-0614 min
The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 43: Meet the Grief JournalistIn this episode, I take a step back from discussing my most recent losses and sit in the interviewee's chair, answering the audience's burning questions.2023-02-2014 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 42: Now What Do I Do?On the season finale, I talk about the best way to cope with your grief as you go through the painful yet rewarding grief journey.2022-08-1531 min
The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 41: The Grief JournalistOn this episode, I'm reclaiming my pen and talking about the grief of being the host of The Grief Journal.2022-08-0826 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 40: Parents as TeachersOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Jordon Crusoe as he discusses his time in various roles in the education system, building relationships with students, and the pain of losing students that he helped motivate.2022-08-0134 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 39: Best Friends ForeverOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Katherine Leal. Katherine pens her grief journey after the death of her friend and tells us the unique roles that friends can play in our lives.2022-07-2521 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 38: TwinningOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Daejah Kelly as she describes the relationship that she had with her twin. She discusses life without her twin and her unique perspective on her loss.2022-07-1847 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 37: My First FriendOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Vincentia Simmons who recounts the death of her brother. She describes her process of coming to terms with her loss and the significance of losing a sibling that was close to her.
*Episode does contain background noise due to the nature of the recording. 2022-07-1226 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 36: InterdependentOn this episode, I pass the pen to three women: Lori Scoby, Sylvia Harrell, and BJ Thomas-Wilson. Lori talks about how not having her mother impacts her readiness to face future milestones and the rest of her adult years while Sylvia and BJ discuss supporting one another through the loss of each of their children to suicide and how they used their grief to help others.2022-06-271h 12The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 35: Daddy’s GirlOn this episode, I pass the pen to Keisha Brooks who talks about the loss of her father and the impact that a father daughter relationship has on a woman’s life.2022-06-201h 02
The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 34: FuncleOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Chelawnta Lewis, who describes the relationship that she had with her uncle and how much she meant to her. She goes on to discuss the impact of her uncle's life and death had on her today.2022-06-1328 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 33: Grandpa's LapOn this two part episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to my guest speakers - Joy Foster and Jasmine Morgan - as they tells us about their grief journeys after losing each of their grandfathers. Joy tells us what it is like to lose a grandfather while also processing her feelings about her grief while Jasmine recounts her grief journey from her teenage years to today.2022-06-061h 24The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 32: Men Don't CryOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to my guest speaker - Jonathan Jackson - as he tells us his perspective on men expressing their emotions and takes us through his grief journey. Together, we discuss the expectations put on men in terms of grieving and expressing their emotions2022-05-2322 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 31: Grief StylistOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about the stages of grief and why that doesn’t necessarily apply to those that have experienced loss. I will go over the two different styles of grieving - intuitive and instrumental - while providing tips for each grieving style.2022-05-0920 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 30: What's Your Grief Level?On this episode, I talk about how having a positive outlook on the death of your loved one can impact your grief journey.2022-02-2120 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 29: UndecidedOn this episode, I talk about how my grief impacted my faith in God and caused me to distance myself from Him. I also offer tips as to how you can return back to God after the death of your loved one.2022-02-1532 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 28: CricketsOn this episode, I discuss talking about my grief process with other people and how uncomfortable it could be for both sides. 2022-02-0722 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyEpisode 27: Sit by MeIn this episode, I discuss how spending time with my mom's friends and first cousins impacted my grief journey. 2022-01-3110 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 26: Not GuiltyOn this episode, I talk about blaming yourself for the death of your loved one.2022-01-2414 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 25: Shoulda Coulda WouldaMy guest speaker and I discuss the regrets we had during our times with our loved ones before they transitioned.2022-01-1033 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 24: I Said What I SaidOn this episode, I talk about dealing with the various relationships and opinions people had about my loved one.2021-12-2215 min
The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 23: Swipe RightOn this episode, my guest speakers and I talk about the pros and cons of dating while grieving.2021-12-2246 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 22: Small CircleOn this episode, I talk about forming new connections with other people after the death of my mother.2021-12-2224 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 21: I Am My Mother‘s Child On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about losing the parent I had a closer relationship with and rebuilding the relationship with my surviving parent.2021-12-2221 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 20: I‘ll Let You K(NO)WI’m talking about not having the motivation to do basic life activities after the loss of my loved ones. Special Guest; Amber Wesley. This version of the episode includes the recording of the interview.2021-12-2246 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 19: Again?On this episode of The Grief Journal, me and my guest speaker talk about how losing multiple people in a short amount of time can impact the grief journey2021-12-2041 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 18: TriggeredOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about how going to our loved ones' favorite places and specific dates on the calendar can trigger our grief.2021-12-2027 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 17: Remember MeI talk about the importance of videos and pictures to remember my loved ones while my guest speaker talks about using his talent to bring people’s loved ones to life.2021-12-1929 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 16: I.C.UTwo of my guest speakers and I talk about the emotional support the hospital staff provides patients and their families while the patient is in the hospital.2021-12-1942 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 15: I Got the PowerOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about my experience being the power of attorney for my loved ones affairs.2021-12-1919 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 14: Cut the CheckOn this week's episode, I talk about the importance of having a life insurance policy. I also interview a funeral home director and an insurance agent to get their perspective on life insurance policies as it pertains to their businesses.2021-12-1939 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 13: The Big OneOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I'll be talking about the first twelve months without my mom, how I celebrated the one year anniversary of her passing, and the milestones and other big firsts that I had without her.2021-12-1938 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 1: Many Mansions, Many TearsIn this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about the event surrounding my mother's death, funeral and offer some encouragement to those who've experienced loss.2021-12-1941 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 12: Following In Your FootstepsI discuss being my mother's legacy and allowing her name to live on through me.2021-12-1923 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 11: Kickin‘ ItMe and my guest speaker talk about living our best lives and growth after the death of our loved ones.2021-12-1935 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 10: New Loss, New MeMy guest speaker and I discuss our new normals after the death of our loved ones.2021-12-1934 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 9: IrreplaceableI'm discussing filling the void of the loss of a loved one and healthy and unhealthy coping skills.2021-12-1933 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 8: Non-MaterialisticMy guest speakers and I discuss the process of going through our loved ones belongings and attachment to those belongings.2021-12-1958 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 6: Gimme A BreakRecorded from my Instagram Life, my guest speaker and I discuss taking time off from work to grieve.2021-12-1928 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 7: Bah HumbugOn this episode of The Grief Journal, I discuss how I cope with the holidays and offer some tips on surviving the holidays without your loved one.2021-12-1932 min
The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 5: Auto PilotMy special guest and I talk about going through the motions of everyday life after the funeral of our loved ones.2021-12-1953 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 4: Solo DoloMy guest speaker and I discuss the pros and cons of being an only child vs. having siblings while grieving.2021-12-1939 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 3: Phone on SilentI discuss what to do when people stop calling after the funeral.2021-12-1947 minThe Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief JourneyThe Grief Journal Episode 2: Breaking the StigmaMy guest speaker and I discuss the benefits of going to grief therapy.2021-12-1956 min