Podcast
Tendrils of Grief
Hosted by Susan Ways · EN
Grievers and grief professionals share their personal stories and describe what was helpful for them or their clients in working through grief. This podcast will outline steps to have hope and build meaning into your life.
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Grief – How Internal Family Systems (IFS) Heals Grief
Jul 7, 202500:32:58Tap to summarizeIn this heartfelt episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Jennifer Schrappe — a seasoned therapist, ordained pastor, and compassionate guide for those navigating emotional pain. With two decades of experience, Jennifer leads Chrysalis Enterprises, a private counseling practice based in Columbus, Ohio, where she walks alongside individuals in their journey toward hope, healing, and personal freedom. Jennifer brings a deep spiritual and therapeutic perspective to the conversation, combining her roles as a counselor, pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, and devoted wife and mother of three. In this episode, she shares insights from her years of counseling, the power of faith in the healing process, and how grief can be a transformative experience when approached with empathy and support. Join us for an inspiring discussion on healing through faith, professional support, and community — a conversation that reminds us we are never alone in our grief. Episode Highlights Grief therapy 2025 Christian grief counseling Faith-based healing Trauma-informed therapy Women in ministry mental health Grief and spiritual growth Pastoral counseling for grief Hope and healing after loss Private grief therapy Columbus Ohio Christian therapist podcast guest Church of the Nazarene grief support Grief coach for spiritual women Mental wellness and faith Faith-centered emotional healing Chrysalis Enterprises counseling Connect with Jennifer Schrappe Jennifer Schrappe, MA LPCC-S Director & Supervising Counselor Chrysalis Enterprises of Ohio, LLC 614-805-7430 www.chrysalis.enterprises Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don’t forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Let me hear your thoughts!
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Grief – When Someone Predicts Their Own Death
Jun 30, 202500:34:49Tap to summarizeIn this deeply moving episode of Tendrils of Grief, we welcome Kristina, whose life was forever changed at the age of 13 when her brother Jay made an eerily accurate prediction about his own death. Just days later, he was tragically killed in a bike accident—hit by the green car he had foreseen. Jay’s sudden death sent Kristina down a harrowing path of addiction, rebellion, and searching. Haunted by the question of how he knew, Kristina eventually embarked on a decades-long journey to find meaning and healing in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. Now an author and truth-seeker, Kristina joins us to share insights from her new memoir, What My Brother Knew (releasing May 27—the anniversary of Jay’s death). Her story is a powerful blend of grief, resilience, and the mysterious threads that connect us beyond this life. This is an episode about the long arc of grief, the search for answers, and the unexpected ways healing can unfold. Episode Highlights sibling grief story What My Brother Knew book predicting death stories Kristina grief podcast She Writes Press memoir loss of a brother childhood trauma and grief grief and healing journey signs from the afterlife family grief podcast anniversary grief sibling loss healing mysterious death predictions young sibling death story memoir about grief and resilience Grieving Unexpected Loss Childhood Grief and Its Long-Term Impact Psychic Premonitions in Family Loss Turning Grief into Purpose Memoirs That Explore Sibling Bonds Grief and Addiction Recovery Spiritual Healing After Loss Grief Writing as Therapy Releasing a Book on a Death Anniversary Navigating Family Tragedy Through Storytelling Connect with Kristina Amelong Kristina is releasing a new book on May 27, the anniversary of her brother's death. With respect to your time, there's an overview of her story here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tS9zsvize_RCBInNxe2wiNh-Ag08tZ5M?usp=drive_link And I would be happy to send you an advance copy of "What My Brother Knew" (published by She Writes Press) to check out (print or pdf). Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don’t forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Let me hear your thoughts!
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How Trauma and Grief Influence Us with Justine Lette
Jun 24, 202500:38:53Tap to summarizeSusan, your host, welcomes Justine Lette to today’s episode. Justine is an internationally recognized hypnotherapy trainer, owner of Hypnosis New Zealand, and creator of the Golden Thread Trauma Transformation Protocol. Justine is an expert in using hypnotherapy to help clients overcome grief, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. As a Professional Member of The International Association of Counselling and The Australia and New Zealand Mental Health Association, Justine runs a successful clinic in Rotorua and via Zoom, where she specializes in using trauma-informed hypnotherapy to help clients manage anxiety and depression. Justine has helped hundreds of clients overcome these issues and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Justine’s expertise in trauma-informed hypnotherapy has made her a sought-after speaker and trainer, delivering workshops and seminars internationally. Her passion for helping others improve their lives through hypnotherapy has led her to create the Golden Thread Trauma Transformation Protocol, a unique approach that combines hypnotherapy with cutting-edge neuroscience. With her extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Justine is dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of trauma-informed hypnotherapists. Her commitment to excellence and passion for her work have made her a leading expert in the field. Key Takeaways: Justine talks about her career journey. Justine shares the importance of finding the root cause of symptoms and how she assists people in getting the resolution they did not find and desperately need. Stop running away from grief! Pain in your body could be a result of emotional suffering. Justine talks about how trauma impacts the body. How can we avoid falling into returning patterns? Ask yourself: Who do you have space for in your life? What are they bringing to your life? Justine explains trauma-informed hypnotherapy and leads us on a hypnotherapy activity to reveal the sensations in our bodies. Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com If you find this episode helpful, please donate Meet Justine Lette Visit Justine Lette’s website
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Grief – Birthdays From Beyond – Cards from Heaven
Jun 17, 202500:33:43Tap to summarizeIn this touching episode of Tendrils of Grief, we sit down with Molly, founder of Birthdays from Beyond, to explore the healing power of preserving love and memories in the face of loss. When Molly’s father was diagnosed with cancer, she was struck by the painful realization that he wouldn't be there to celebrate future birthdays with her. Wanting to hold onto his presence, she gave him a stack of blank cards and asked him to write birthday messages for the years to come. That beautiful and emotional gesture inspired her to create Birthdays from Beyond, a heartfelt way for people to stay connected with their loved ones even after they’ve passed. Molly shares how this act of love became a mission—to help others capture meaningful messages, memories, and life lessons from their parents or grandparents, allowing those words to be treasured for years to come. In this episode, we talk about: How grief inspired Molly’s vision The importance of creating emotional keepsakes Navigating anticipatory loss with intention The legacy of love through written words This conversation is a powerful reminder that even after loss, connection and comfort can continue in meaningful and lasting ways. Episode Highlights legacy grief support anticipatory grief healing how to preserve memories after loss birthday letters for after death grief rituals and healing connecting with loved ones after death memory keepsakes for grief emotional healing after losing a parent birthdays after loss grief-inspired businesses Connect with Molly Pearson Website: www.birthdaysfrombeyond.com Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don’t forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Let me hear your thoughts!
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I lost my best friend and no one acknowledges my grief
Jun 9, 202500:34:13Tap to summarizeIn this deep episode of Tendrils of Grief, I’m joined by Hannah Rumsey—writer, performer, and podcaster based in Chicago—whose journey through grief began with the sudden loss of her best friend, Lauren, in 2015. What began as a deeply personal experience of loss soon blossomed into a powerful mission to give voice to an often overlooked kind of grief: the loss of a close friend. From her one-woman show 42 Days of Summer to her memoir-in-progress L is for Lauren, Hannah has channeled her sorrow into storytelling that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced profound friendship and heartbreaking loss. She’s also the Founder and Director of Friends Missing Friends, a podcast and community offering peer support groups specifically for those grieving the death of a friend. Join us for an honest, moving, and empowering conversation about the depth of friend-loss, the healing power of creativity, and the importance of finding community in grief. Whether you’ve lost a friend or are supporting someone who has, this episode is a beautiful reminder that grief of all kinds deserves space, understanding, and love. Episode Highlights Grieving a best friend Creative grief healing Coping with friend loss Hannah Rumsey Friends Missing Friends Peer support for grief Grief podcast episodes Processing grief through storytelling Grief after losing a friend Tendrils of Grief podcast Connect with Hannah Rumsey Website: friendsmissingfriends.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsmissingfriends/ Grief Groups: friendsmissingfriends.com/griefgroup Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don’t forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Let me hear your thoughts!
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A Tsunami of Misery with Yolanda Copes-Stepney
Jun 13, 2022Tap to summarizeSusan, your host, welcomes you to another episode of The Tendrils of Grief Podcast, this time she is accompanied by Yolanda Copes-Stepney who is a founder, development producer, anti-racism and EDI educator, and podcaster. After gaining her degree in journalism, she went on to become a PR, events, and digital content specialist working for national and global brands. In 2016 she founded Speak&Do, representing influencers, talent, and speakers. Yolanda considers herself an anti-racism activist and mental health advocate who strives to break down barriers and passionately challenges the status quo in the quest for equality and equity. Today, Yolanda shares her grief story that started after she lost her grandmother and best friend, someone she “could not possibly love any more.” Yolanda openly talks about a series of losses that changed her life completely and how she managed to allow herself to grieve and heal. Key Takeaways: Yolanda shares her grief story that started in 2016 when her grandmother passed away. Yolanda shares the devastation she felt when she was gone. Nine people in Yolanda’s family died within 20 months; every time she was processing a loss, another one happened. Yolanda and Susan talk about the several losses resulting from someone you love passing away. Susan shares about her prayer journal and how she had to teach herself to be more specific with her requests since they tend to manifest exactly how she framed them. Everything happens and it’s up to us to find the meaning of it. Yolanda gained resilience as a consequence of all the work she did to heal and process all the losses in her family. Be aware of what you think and say, intentions are powerful. Life is going to keep moving whether you like it or not! Grief is like a scribble, messy and ugly, Yolanda shares an explanation of grief she once heard from a psychologist that exemplifies how grief is experienced. Many people think they are grieving incorrectly, but whatever you are doing is OK, don’t force yourself to grieve in a specific way. When you are grieving, you lose friends but also gain others. There will be a day when it is going to hurt a little bit less, and that will be a great day! Keep this in mind: You will feel better. Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Meet Yolanda Copes-Stepney Follow Yolanda on Instagram and LinkedIn
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