I’m Dr. Ray Calabrese and I host the Journey From Grief to Healing Podcast. The Podcast is available on all major podcasting venues. If you’re grieving, experienced grieving, or know someone who is grieving, this podcast will help. I share my grieving journey as I walked through the darkness and into the sunlight. I hope it will help you find your way through.
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Invisible Yet Seen: A Journey Through Grief and Identity in Widowhood
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In Episode 144 of Journey from Grief to Healing, we explore the profound wisdom from Ralph Ellison's timeless novel Invisible Man and how it resonates with the widowed experience. Ellison's reflections on invisibility and identity offer valuable insights for those who have lost a partner and are navigating the difficult path of self-discovery. Thro…
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Finding Light in Grief: Poetry and Personal Reflections
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In Episode 143, we delve into the profound experience of grief through a deeply personal story. A good friend faced the unexpected loss of his beloved dog, discovering him lifeless in the yard alongside a coral snake. This heartbreaking moment serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change, leaving us overwhelmed with sorrow. Join us …
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Journey from Grief to Healing: Embracing the Awakening
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In Episode 142, we explore the inevitability of suffering and grief, a universal experience that touches us all. For those who have experienced the pain of loss, suffering becomes a deep, shared journey. Understanding grief can be transformative, awakening in us empathy, resilience, and the desire to heal. This episode reflects on the poetry of Pat…
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On the Road Again: Embracing Life After Grief
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Welcome to "Journey from Grief to Healing," hosted by Dr. Ray Calabrese. In this episode, Dr. Ray shares his personal journey of loss and the profound lessons learned along the way. Through the lens of Willie Nelson's iconic song "On the Road Again," he explores the excitement of embracing life's possibilities after grief. Dr. Ray emphasizes the im…
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"Finding Peace After Loss: The River of Life and the Poetry of Happiness"
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Trusting the Flow of Life: Reflections on Sara Teasdale's 'Barter' and Jane Kenyon's 'Happiness' In Episode 140, we explore the beautiful lessons found in two evocative poems: Barter by Sara Teasdale and Happiness by Jane Kenyon. These powerful verses remind us of the richness of life and the importance of embracing its mysterious flow. Life, much …
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Rediscovering the Joy of Life: Embracing Carefreeness Amid Grief
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Episode 139: Rediscovering the Joy of Life: Embracing Carefreeness Amid Grief In Episode 139, we explore the importance of finding joy in everyday life, even in the face of grief and challenges. Listen as we discuss how embracing the sights and sounds of life—from kids playing after school to the simple joys of a Starbucks visit—can help you redisc…
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Fresh Air for the Soul: Lessons in Grief and Renewal
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Podcast Title: Journey from Grief to Healing – Episode 138 Description: In this episode, we explore the power of refreshing your home and soul. Just as opening the windows allows fresh air to cleanse your living space, it's important to open the windows to your spirit, especially when coping with grief. Discover how embracing change and breathing n…
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How Gratitude Can Heal: Lessons from Nature and Poetry
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In this inspiring episode, we explore the profound power of gratitude and how it can transform our lives. Set on a beautiful September day in South Texas, we reflect on the everyday gifts that surround us—like a gentle breeze, a gecko changing color, or a delicious cup of coffee. These small, often overlooked moments hold immense value. Through the…
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Description: In this powerful episode, we explore the unpredictable nature of grief and the thoughts that can unexpectedly pull us back into sorrow. While we can't always control the thoughts or emotions that arise, we can choose how long we dwell in them. Join us as we discuss the process of moving forward through grief, learning when to say "enou…
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Will Grieving Ever End? Embracing Life After Loss
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In this heartfelt episode, we explore one of the most pressing questions for those navigating the pain of loss: When will grieving end and living begin? Grieving is a personal, transformative experience that reshapes us. While life will never be the same, joy, happiness, and love can return—but not in the way we once knew. Join us as we discuss how…
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Risking Life Again: Courage, Healing, and Moving Beyond Grief
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In this episode, I reflect on my two-year anniversary of having both hips replaced in a span of three months. I share my journey of pain, uncertainty, and eventual recovery that made me feel like I was 18 again. From walking without a cane within days to rediscovering the joy of living pain-free, this experience was transformative. But the lessons …
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Transforming Grief into Gratitude: A Journey in Three Poems
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Episode 133: Transforming Grief into Gratitude: A Journey in Three Poems Where are you on your grieving journey? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the three stages of grief: from gasping for air in the depths of sorrow to transitioning into a place where the ache remains but healing begins, and finally, reaching a state of gratitude for both wh…
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Grief, Growth, and Change: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Purpose
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In this episode, I dive into how daily routines, like going to the gym, often reflect life’s bigger challenges. From overcoming boredom on the elliptical to reading Robert Crais' thrilling novels, I discuss how small adjustments can change our perspectives. I explore how changes in life—both trivial, like adjusting to a new gym schedule, and profou…
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The Cedar Chest Moment: Symbolizing the End of Grieving
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In this deeply personal episode, we explore the journey of life after grief. Many believe that grief never ends, but with time, the grieving process does shift, allowing room for acceptance and healing. Through vivid analogies and reflections, we discuss how grieving isn't a sudden event, but rather a slow progression, like navigating a road filled…
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Transforming Grief: Tai Chi, New Friendships, and Wordsworth’s Wisdom
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In Episode 130 of the Journey from Grief to Healing podcast, we explore the profound impact of making new connections after loss, drawing inspiration from a recent Tai Chi class. Discover how engaging in new activities like Tai Chi can help combat feelings of isolation and promote healing through meaningful interactions. As we delve into a guided v…
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The Power of Grief: Transforming Pain into Purpose
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Episode 129: Transforming Grief Through Life's Tragic Moments In this powerful episode of Journey from Grief to Healing, we explore the devastating impact of unexpected tragedy. A family on their way to celebrate a new chapter in their daughter's life is suddenly taken by a fatal accident. This heartbreaking story opens a discussion on the inexplic…
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Coping with Change: Moving On Without Giving Up
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In Episode 128 of the Journey from Grief to Healing podcast, we explore the inevitable changes that life brings as we approach the fall equinox. Just as the seasons shift, so do our lives, relationships, and personal journeys. Join us as we discuss the lessons that nature, poetry, and music offer in accepting and adapting to these changes. We refle…
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Overcoming Grief by Letting Go - Understanding the Emotional Impact of Clinging to Past Memories
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Welcome to Episode 127 of the Journey from Grief to Healing Podcast! In this episode, we explore the powerful metaphor of a dog's treasured rubber bone and how it mirrors our own struggles with holding onto past hurts and painful memories. Join us as we delve into the emotional and physical impact of clinging to our "rubber bones" and how it can hi…
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Overcoming the Slide: Practical Tips for When Your Grief Feels Overwhelming
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Welcome to episode 126 of the Journey from Grief to Healing podcast, hosted by Dr. Ray Calabrese. In this episode, Dr. Ray shares his personal struggles with grief and the strategies he employs to navigate the difficult days. Discover how simple actions like taking a walk, visiting a coffee shop, or practicing gratitude can help manage the emotiona…
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The Healing Power of Joyful Memories in Grief
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In this episode of the "Journey from Grief to Healing" podcast, we explore the two doors in our minds that hold our memories—one filled with pain, sorrow, and suffering, and the other brimming with moments of love, joy, and strength. We discuss how choosing to focus on positive memories can fuel our healing process and help us find strength in the …
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Unlocking the Storehouse of Joyful Memories
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Welcome to Episode 125 of the Journey from Grief to Healing podcast with Dr. Ray Calabres. In this episode, Dr. Ray explores the two doors in our minds that hold our memories: one filled with pain and sorrow, and the other overflowing with love, joy, and strength. Dr. Ray encourages listeners to focus on the positive memories that fuel our strength…
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Finding Peace in Silence: A Grief Journey Inspired by Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven
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Episode 123: Finding Peace in Silence and Music Welcome to Episode 123 of the Journey from Grief to Healing Podcast. In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the profound questions that often accompany grief: "Why did it happen?" As I recount my personal journey while my wife Babe was in hospice, I explore the intense emotions and the silence that …
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The Power of Music and Memories in Healing from Grief - Episode 122
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ourney from Grief to Healing Podcast - Episode 122: Embracing Memories and Melancholy In this heartfelt episode, I find solace at a Starbucks, sipping on a grande iced green tea while reflecting on the South Texas heat and the parallel journey of enduring grief. Join me as I share personal anecdotes from my garden and draw parallels between mosquit…
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The Unconditional Love and Grief of Losing a Pet
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In Episode 121 of the "Journey from Grief to Healing" podcast, we delve into the profound sorrow and deep connection we share with our pets. When a friend walked into the gym with the heartbreaking news that his dog had passed away, it brought back memories of my own experiences with pet loss. Pets are more than just animals; they are loyal friends…
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Navigating Anniversary Grief: Choosing Gratitude Over Sadness
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In Episode 120 of the "Journey from Grief to Healing" podcast, we explore the profound emotions and memories tied to the anniversary of a loved one's passing. As the anniversary of Babe's death approaches, host Dr. Ray reflects on the inevitability of these significant days and the choice to embrace gratitude over sorrow. Drawing inspiration from A…
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Navigating the Grieving Swamp: Lessons from My Childhood
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In Episode 118 of the "Journey from Grief to Healing" podcast, we explore the metaphor of feeling lost and alone in the grieving process. Reflecting on childhood memories of picking wild blueberries in the Hockomock Swamps of southeastern Massachusetts, host [Your Name] draws parallels between the physical experience of getting lost in the swamp an…
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From Cocoon to Butterfly: Breaking Free from Grief
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Welcome to Episode 117 of Journey From Grief to Healing. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between joy and sorrow and how life’s unpredictability shields us from unbearable burdens. Imagine knowing the exact moment a loved one would depart—such knowledge would rob us of life’s spontaneous joy and celebrations. Through personal reflec…
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From Grief to Healing: Understanding the Sacredness of Tears"
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In Episode 116 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," I recount a poignant moment with Babe during her final days in hospice. As I lay next to her, holding her hand and praying, a chaplain asked me a question that led to an unexpected revelation. This episode explores the profound impact of tears in coping with grief, drawing on the wisdom of writer W…
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Poetry and Healing: Insights on Grief and Moving Forward
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In Episode 115 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we delve into the profound and personal process of moving on after the loss of a loved one. Early in the grieving period, many of us hear well-intentioned advice about moving on and enjoying life, but these words often feel empty. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to move on and how i…
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Embracing Life Amidst Grief: Pattern Interrupts and Healing
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Welcome to Episode 114 of "Journey from Grief to Healing" with Dr. Ray Calabrese. In this episode, Dr. Ray shares his personal journey of healing after the loss of his wife, Babe, and explores the concept of pattern interrupts to cope with emotional trauma. Dr. Ray reflects on the notion that it takes a year of grieving for every three years of a r…
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From Gym Encounters to Deep Connections: A Journey Through Grief
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In Episode 113 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we delve into a profound encounter at the gym that brings unexpected connections and shared experiences of grief. Host Ray recounts a chance meeting with Mark, an acquaintance from two years ago. Mark's story of recent personal tragedies reveals the deep, unspoken bond formed through shared sufferi…
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Grief Has No Time Frame: Reflections from a Heartfelt Conversation
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In Episode 112 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we delve into a poignant personal experience that transformed my understanding of grief. Twenty years ago, while engrossed in my work at Starbucks, an unexpected visit from my elderly church friend, Nick, led to a profound conversation about loss and sorrow. Nick, mourning the anniversary of his wi…
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Healing After Loss: Embracing Memories and Moving Forward
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Each morning, I start my day by checking my iPhone and iPad for messages, emails, and sports scores. Recently, I played a love song playlist suggested by Apple Music. These songs, once tear-inducing, now bring back cherished memories of my life with Babe, making me smile. Reflecting on my reaction to the songs, I realized how far I've come in my gr…
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Finding Light in the Darkness: Hope and Healing Through Grief
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Welcome to Episode 109 of "Journey from Grief to Healing" with Dr. Ray Calabrese. In this episode, Dr. Ray delves into the profound feelings of loneliness and despair that accompany the loss of a loved one. Drawing inspiration from Walter D. Lamar's poignant poem "Alone," he explores the metaphorical 'winter' that engulfs those who grieve. Dr. Ray …
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Navigating the Grieving Road: Choosing Life Over Waitingx
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Welcome to Episode 111 of "Journey from Grief to Healing" with Dr. Ray Calabrese. In this episode, Dr. Ray draws a powerful analogy between the challenging road of grief and the frustratingly congested Loop 1604 in San Antonio. Both paths are filled with uncertainties, delays, and the necessity to keep moving forward despite the obstacles. Dr. Ray …
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Journey from Grief to Healing: Lessons in Patience and Hope
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In this special Father's Day episode of "Journey from Grief to Healing," I reflect on the importance of connections in the grieving process. My five daughters reached out with loving messages, and neighbors and parishioners also shared their kind wishes. These interactions highlight a key strategy for coping with grief: maintaining connections. Whi…
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The Intersection of Grief and Life: A Path to Rediscovery - Journey from Grief to Healing, Episode 106
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Welcome to Episode 106 of Dr. Ray Calabrese's' podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing. In this episode, Dr. Ray explores the challenging paths of grieving and living, comparing them to treacherous roads that can be both daunting and transformative. Through vivid metaphors, Dr. Ray describes the darkness and uncertainty of grief, akin to driving on …
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Triumph Over Grief: Choosing Life and Love
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Welcome to Episode 105 of "Journey from Grief to Healing" with Dr. Ray Calabrese. In this poignant episode, Dr. Ray explores the resilience of the human spirit through the inspiring story of Helen Keller, who overcame immense challenges to become a beacon of hope for many. Dr. Ray reflects on Keller's powerful words, emphasizing that while the worl…
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Finding Sunshine in Grief: A Journey Towards Healing and Hope
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In Episode 104 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we explore the approaching summer solstice and its symbolic significance in the grieving process. The extended daylight hours symbolize a shift from darkness to light, mirroring the emotional journey of moving from grief to healing. The narrator discusses the therapeutic effects of sunlight on both…
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The Seasons of Sunflowers and Grief: A Journey of Healing
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In this heartfelt episode of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we explore the metaphor of sunflowers and their life cycles to understand our own journeys through loss and healing. Join me as I share my experience of planting sunflowers in San Antonio, Texas, and the lessons learned from their growth and bloom. From the early planting in February to …
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From Misplaced iPhones to Heartfelt Healing: Overcoming Grief
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In episode 102 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we explore a relatable anecdote about misplacing an iPhone to illustrate a deeper message about loss and healing. The narrator recounts the frustrating search for their phone, only to find it hidden in plain sight. This experience is likened to the way we often overlook sources of happiness and hea…
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Conquering the Blues: A Path to Finding Joy Again
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In Episode 101 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we delve into the common experience of the blues, those sudden, unanticipated feelings of sadness. Triggered by small things like shadows, songs, or specific dates, the blues can affect anyone. Through the lens of songs by Merle Haggard and Neil Diamond, we explore how these feelings, though univer…
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Episode 100: Boxes of the Past: How Memories Can Heal a Grieving Heart
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Welcome to Episode 100 of "Journey from Grief to Healing" with Dr. Ray Calibers. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Ray shares a deeply personal story about a day that began with routine and ended with a poignant discovery. As he navigates through a typical morning, an insistent thought leads him to a box of memories that had been untouched for years. …
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From Cornfields to Clarity: Lessons in Grief and Healing
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In Episode 99 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," I recount my experience of living in central Illinois as a professor. Having only known Illinois through its cities and airports, I was unprepared for the endless stretches of cornfields that greeted us. A memorable drive with Babe through these vast fields highlighted my struggle to navigate the fl…
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From Ebb to Flow: Journeying Through Grief Toward Renewal
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In Episode 98 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we explore the profound impact of grief through the lens of Brenda Lee's 1962 hit song "All Alone Am I." The song's lyrics resonate deeply with those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, partner, or lover, capturing the essence of loneliness and emotional isolation. Author Jeanette Winterson's…
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Avoiding Negative Energy: Strategies for Staying Positive Amidst Grief ~ Episode 97
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In the heart-touching episode 97 of 'Journey from Grief to Healing', Dr. Ray Calabrese emphasizes the importance of surrounding ourselves with positive influences as we process loss and continue our journey towards healing. He uses the example of a colleague whose unpredictable mood swings serve as a reminder to maintain an environment of love, pos…
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From Coastal Storms to Emotional Clarity: Understanding Grief’s Dense Fog ~ Episode 96
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In this episode of "Journey from Grief to Healing," we explore the metaphor of fog to describe the disorienting journey through grief. Drawing parallels between the thick fogs of the Massachusetts coast and the mental fog of grieving, we delve into how both limit visibility and challenge our sense of direction. Grieving, much like navigating a dens…
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Climbing the Mountain of Grief: Insights from a Solo Journey | Episode 95
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In Episode 95 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," Dr. Ray Calabrese explores the solitary nature of grieving through a powerful metaphor of climbing a mountain. The episode opens with reflections on how grieving, though often shared in groups or with friends, remains a profoundly personal journey. It also touches on the frustration with political a…
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Dancing with Grief - Learning to Live with Loss and Love Again
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In Episode 94 of "Journey from Grief to Healing," Dr. Ray Calabrese reflects on the complex journey of grieving and healing, inspired by the profound insights of Carl Jung and Stephen King. Dr. Ray shares personal stories of navigating life's unpredictable paths alongside the enduring memory of a beloved partner, drawing parallels between the unpre…
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Bouncing Back: Resilience Through Grief, Inspired by a Fig Tree
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Welcome to "Journey from Grief to Healing" with Dr. Ray Calabrese. Episode 93 presents a heartwarming comparison to grieving and resilience, inspired by a fig tree named Figgy. In this touching episode, Dr. Ray draws parallels between the resilience his fig tree, Figgy, showed after surviving adverse weather conditions and the resilience humans sho…
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