Best Daily podcasts with Spence Podcasts (2025)

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119. Breaking Silence: A Fight for Justice After Trauma with Ashley Spence 1:01:58

7h ago1:01:58

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Send us a text I’m excited to introduce a Life With Grief guest that does some INCREDIBLE work—and is unlike any other guest we’ve had on before. Ashley Spence is a motivational speaker, victim advocate, and founder of DNA Justice Project; a non-profit that focuses on educating the public and policy makers on the value of forensic DNA in the crimin…

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118. Grieving and Missing Your Mom this Mother's Day? This Message Is For You 25:55

4d ago25:55

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Send us a text In this special minisode of Morning Sips and Soul Shifts, we’re taking a few minutes to honor Mother’s Day. I’m first sharing the quick origin story behind Mother’s Day with you—because many might not know the inspiring story behind it, AND it’s going to be an important piece to something I share with you later on in the episode. Tru…

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117. Navigating Anger in Grief: How to Understand It, Cope, and Transform From It 52:23

7d ago52:23

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Send us a text Today we’re addressing one of the most common, invasive emotions we can feel as we’re grieving: anger. In this episode we’re breaking anger down so we can better understand and cope with it as we’re grieving, and beyond. As a very natural part of the grieving process—but also being one of the most difficult emotions to cope with—I’m …

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Episode 142: Chris Snyder 46:52

9d ago46:52

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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 142! Today we’re talking to Chris Snyder, Equipment Manager at Mt. Hawley Country Club in Peoria, Illinois. Mt. Hawley is a private 18-hole course spread across 110 scenic acres next to Peoria Lake. Chris has been at the course for over 30 years, surviving everything from a decade witho…

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116. Facing the Unimaginable: Trauma, Oppression & Resilience with Negin Cheleh, Part 2 53:42

12d ago53:42

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Send us a text In this gripping second half of our conversation with Negin Cheleh, she shares her harrowing story of surviving domestic abuse, sexual assault, and complex cultural and family dynamics. The conversation delves into the significant struggles and trauma she endured, her path to healing (and what that even means now), and how she has co…

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115. Facing the Unimaginable: Trauma, Oppression & Resilience with Negin Cheleh, Part 1 56:14

14d ago56:14

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Life with Grief podcast we’re welcoming Negin Cheleh, the CEO and founder of Pathpal, to share her deeply moving and harrowing life story. Negin vulnerably shares about her experiences growing up as an Iranian born Muslim in North America, the cultural challenges she faced, and the traumatic events tha…

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114. Navigating Grief When the Mundane & Daily Tasks Feels Heavy 15:33

17d ago15:33

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Send us a text In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul shifts, we're exploring the hidden challenges of grief that extend into everyday, mundane tasks. Think: grocery shopping, running errands, vacuuming... you name it. We're talking about the often-overlooked ways grief affects simple daily activities, because grief is so much bigger and more inv…

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113. Processing Loss Through Art, Living Authentically & Healing Through Grief with Susie Stonefield 1:12:44

21d ago1:12:44

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Send us a text Today we’re chatting with Susie Stonefield, a transformational creativity coach, grief midwife, expressive artist, and writer. Susie’s work is SO fantastic and beautiful, I can’t wait to share her and her story with you all. In this episode Susie shares her personal story of coming out later in life, the challenges of supporting a ch…

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112. What is "Grief Brain" & Why You Keep Forgetting Everything 10:51

24d ago10:51

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Send us a text In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts we’re digging into “grief brain”—the cognitive and emotional changes that occur during the grieving process. Though not a formal medical diagnosis, grief brain describes how stress hormones affect memory, concentration, decision-making, and speech. As if grief isn’t difficult enough, ri…

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111. Empowering Financial Wellness Through Grief & Trauma with DonJay Rice 1:11:56

28d ago1:11:56

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Send us a text Today we’re welcoming DonJay Rice to the podcast, a financial coach specializing in the intersection of money, grief, and trauma. In this episode you’ll gain insight on how past and present grief and trauma influences financial behaviors and decisions. You’ll also gain the importance of understanding your own money messages, how to c…

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Episode 141: David Gummo, CTEM 59:56

30d ago59:56

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Send us a text Meet David Gummo, CTEM, Equipment Manager at Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point, New York. Sands Point is a private 18-hole golf and skeet club where David manages a mostly Toro fleet, with a few pieces of John Deere and a lone Jacobsen. David shares how his journey began at just 14 years old in a vocational high school outdoor pow…

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110. The "Grief Hangover" is REAL! 8:22

1M ago8:22

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Send us a text In this special Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts minisode we explore the concept of the 'grief hangover'—the emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that follows an intense wave of grief. You’ll learn why grief hangovers occur, how they are actually a GOOD sign of emotional processing, and discover four essential tips for managing them…

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109. Father Loss, Navigating Jealousy, and Balancing Grief & Joy with Leah Stern 59:52

1M ago59:52

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Send us a text Join me in welcoming Leah Stern to the podcast, who is not only training to be an associate marriage and family therapist but is also a fellow griever who lost her father. In this episode you’ll gain insights on coping with father or parent loss, anticipatory grief, surviving the first year after a death, and jealousy and other darke…

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108. Your 90-Second Pep Talk for When Grief Sucks 4:01

1M ago4:01

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Send us a text This minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts provides a short, powerful pep talk to support you as you navigate wherever you are in your grief journey—particularly if your grief is just unrelenting on any given day. Here we're emphasizing presence and self-awareness, acknowledging the profound human experience of grief, and rememberi…

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107. Navigating Caregiving, Mental Illness, and Living a Fulfilling Life with Debbie Weiss 58:42

1M ago58:42

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Send us a text Today we’re chatting with Debbie Weiss, who is an author, speaker, and digital creator. Debbie lost both her father and husband after being a caregiver to both of them. In this episode we talk about the process of caregiving for her father since the age of 17, followed by the mental and physical illness her husband suffered from for …

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Episode 140: Jim Merritt 53:10

1M ago53:10

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Send us a text In this episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Jim Merritt, founder and CEO of JRM, Inc. Jim’s journey in the turf industry began as a teenager working on golf courses, eventually leading to a successful career as a superintendent in North Carolina. Frustrated with the quality of aerification tines in the early 1990…

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106. The Emotional Espresso Shot: A Quick Reframe for Difficult Days 5:46

2M ago5:46

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts! As the "mourning sips" name implies, today we're taking a sip of emotional espresso, if you will. I'm here to give you a fast, practical mindset shift for when grief feels simply unbearable. If today feels heavy, if you woke up with that familiar ache in your chest, or if y…

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Welcome to Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts! 2:06

2M ago2:06

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Send us a text Welcome to Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts! The new iteration of the Life With Grief Podcast where you can drop in and get bite-sized pieces of audible content to start your day on a high note, and get some extra love and support in your journey of life with grief and beyond. Named after my love of taking those first morning sips of a go…

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104. The Silent Sorrow: Navigating Disenfranchised Loss & Grief 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

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Send us a text We’re diving into the concept of disenfranchised grief—the “silent sorrow”, as I sometimes call it. This is grief that’s often not openly acknowledged, socially validated or publicly mourned, which makes it especially challenging to navigate. In this conversation we’re chatting about various examples of disenfranchised grief that are…

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103. Parent & Brother Loss and Embracing a New You with Moira Khan 59:37

2M ago59:37

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Send us a text Moira Khan is a Certified Grief Educator and Coach, and the founder of GriefSpan. Moira has truly turned her pain into purpose after the loss her parents and brother in the span of five years—all while trying to navigate her grief as COVID-19 come along, and caring for two toddlers. Moira provides 1:1 grief support to clients all ove…

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Episode 139: Carl Michael 41:39

2M ago41:39

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Send us a text In Episode 139 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Carl Michael, Equipment Manager at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, FL. Growing up in the turf industry, Carl's journey began when his family bought a golf course in foreclosure, teaching themselves the business from the ground up. After completing a two-year ag and me…

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102. Secondary Losses: What They Are and How to Cope 52:56

2M ago52:56

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Send us a text We’re digging into the often unspoken and unacknowledged grief: secondary loss. This episode dives into the deep pain and complexities that secondary loss can cause, from loss of identity to financial instability to loss of security & safety, and so much more. We’ll explore the feelings of unpredictability and grief that can come wit…

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101. Navigating Grief and Healing Through Fiction with Author Lauren Evans 59:34

2M ago59:34

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Send us a text Today we’re joined by Lauren Evans, author of the highly relatable fictional novel, “Casket Case”. I serendipitously found this novel in an airport and was immediately drawn to it, then proceeded to finish it very quickly because it was THAT good! In this episode we're talking all about Lauren's book, which intertwines themes of love…

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Episode 138: Live From CTS 2025 in San Diego 51:32

2M ago51:32

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Send us a text In Episode 138 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we’re live from the trade show floor at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego! This special episode features conversations with three industry pros sharing their experiences, insights, and takeaways from the event. Justin Wilkerson, a first-time attendee, braved a Wyoming…

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100. 10 (Unique!) Ways to Cope with Anxiety as You're Grieving + Our 100th Episode! 40:50

3M ago40:50

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Send us a text We’re reached 100 EPISODES of the Life With Grief Podcast!! In this milestone 100th episode—in addition to expressing my very deep gratitude for each and every one of you—I wanted to do a couple of things… One, make a VERY exciting announcement about the future of Losses Become Gains and the direction of the podcast. Two, to give you…

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099. Reimagining Grief Support & a Culture of Care with Jordan Arogeti of SupportNow 50:41

3M ago50:41

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Send us a text Today we’re welcoming Jordan Arogeti to the podcast! Jordan is the CEO and co-founder of SupportNow, and we’re digging into Jordan’s journey to creating a platform designed to offer comprehensive and compassionate support during major life events. We not only talk about the truly wonderful and unique functionalities of SupportNow tha…

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Episode 137: Anthony Donofrio 58:12

3M ago58:12

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 137 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast. Today, we’re talking to Anthony Donofrio, Equipment Manager at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, BC. Marine Drive is an 18-hole private club where Anthony leads a team consisting of one full-time technician and one part-time grind technician. The club primarily uses Toro mower…

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098. Parent Loss, Non-Traditional Loss and Grief as Our Guide with Travel Expert & TV Host, Kathy McCabe 1:20:17

3M ago1:20:17

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Send us a text I’m so thrilled to welcome travel expert, host, and executive producer of Dream of Italy and Dream of Europe on PBS, Kathy McCabe. Kathy is so incredibly talented, and when you’re watching one of her shows, you’d never know some of the trials and tribulations she’s endured. I think this is such a beautiful example of never really kno…

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097. How Travel & Exploration Can Help Us Grieve, Grow, and Transform 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Send us a text In case you didn’t already hear, I co-host another podcast called Taste Toast Travel with my husband, John, and I'm so excited to bring you an episode that bridges grief and travel in the most beautiful way. We're digging into healing through travel, and how the act of travel and exploration can help us grieve, heal, and transform. N…

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Episode 136: Jim Nedin 1:47:59

3M ago1:47:59

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Send us a text On this special episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we welcome a true icon in the turf industry, Jim Nedin. With an incredible 62 years of experience, Jim’s journey began at the age of 9, working in a lawnmower shop, and has grown into an extraordinary career filled with innovation, education, and expertise. From his first golf c…

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096. Empowering Your Legacy and Simplifying Estate & End-of-Life Planning with Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work 54:21

4M ago54:21

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Send us a text Today we’re chatting with Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work, an incredible resource that simplifies estate planning, end-of-life tasks, and estate transitions. Might not sound like the sexiest topic in the world, right? I totally get it. But this is IMPORTANT stuff here. I speak from my own experience of going through a three year pro…

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095. Meditation on Awakening Your Intuition (Especially Through Grief!) 12:48

4M ago12:48

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Send us a text Welcome to your Meditation on Awakening Your Intuition! In case you missed it in last week's episode (episode 94: 10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch with Your Intuition), I mentioned that I was going to be popping on with a very special episode, and that day has arrived! This is a special meditation on awakening your intuition, particularl…

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094. 10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch with Your Intuition 30:25

4M ago30:25

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Send us a text We’re diving into a topic that’s as powerful as it is deeply personal: intuition. We’re going to unpack what intuition is, why it’s so important to get in touch with and trust it, and I’ll be sharing 10 simple ways you can start strengthening your connection to this inner compass. Whether you’re navigating a major life decision or ju…

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093. Pet Loss, Finding Fulfillment and Transformational Growth with Christine Passo 1:06:16

4M ago1:06:16

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Send us a text Join me in welcoming Christine Passo to the podcast, who is certified in Life Purpose Coaching, Life Transformation Coaching, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Today we’re sharing her really powerful journey through various forms of grief and loss. From coping with death to financial loss, to relationship loss and the devastating loss …

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Episode 135: Ron McCall 1:01:38

4M ago1:01:38

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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Ron McCall, Equipment Manager at The Highlands at Harbor Springs Resort, home to 81 holes of golf. With over 40 years in the industry, Ron shares his inspiring journey from owning a lawn care company to becoming a self-taught expert technician and advocate for veterans in golf. Ron recounts how a health …

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092. Los Angeles Fires & Natural Disaster Loss and Grief 33:54

4M ago33:54

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Send us a text In light of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, I couldn’t help but acknowledge this with special episode of the Life With Grief Podcast. As a Northern Californian who’s no stranger to fires and other natural disasters, this episode is not only about acknowledging the tragedy that continues unfolding and showing love to the thousan…

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091. Creating Purpose from Pain & Loss with Zachariah Thompson of The Scatter Joy Project 1:12:33

4M ago1:12:33

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Send us a text Frieds, I’m beyond honored and excited to share the story of Zachariah Thompson of The Scatter Joy Project with you today. Without giving away too much of his story, Zach's first experience with grief was when he lost his beloved uncle, Joe, when he was in 7th grade. That, and a very frightening health scare with his mom when he was …

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090. How to Approach a New Year Without Your Loved One 1:02:44

4M ago1:02:44

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Send us a text It’s the first episode of 2025—get excited, y’all! Today, we’re focusing on entering the new year while still navigating the challenges and emotions of grief, because they didn’t miraculously go away at the strike of midnight on December 31st, right? This chat centers on the difficulties us grievers face day in and day out, but espec…

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Episode 134: Zach Spence 50:09

4M ago50:09

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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 134! Today, we’re chatting with Zach Spence, Equipment Manager at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club in Savannah, GA. The Landings features six championship courses, and Zach oversees equipment for the Palmetto and Terrapin Point layouts. Zach shares his journey from tinkering in Flori…

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089. Determining Your Word for the New Year (and How to Do It!) 43:48

5M ago43:48

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Send us a text Let’s close out 2024 on a high note! In this episode we’ll chat about the importance of determining a “word of the year” as a tool for personal development, growth, and bringing in all the good vibes and energy into a new year. I’ll walk you through a detailed process of how to reflect on the past year, how to identify your core valu…

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088. Listener Angel Card Readings: Messages from the Universe for 2025! 45:20

5M ago45:20

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Send us a text Are you ready for some BEAUTIFUL and powerful messages from the angels today?! I’m doing something I’ve never done on the podcast before—pulling and reading angel cards and giving a message to three wonderful Life With Grief Podcast listeners, plus one card for all of the podcast listeners as a collective. Trust me, these are message…

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087. Set Intentions Over Resolutions: Here's Why and How To Do It! 35:20

5M ago35:20

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Send us a text Let’s dig into the importance of setting intentions versus resolutions as we approach the new year—the big ol’ 2025! We’ll talk about the significance of understanding the “why” behind our intentions, allowing for a more flexible, heart and soul-centered approach to personal growth. Through the lens of grief and loss (although this a…

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Episode 133: Alex Tessman 48:06

5M ago48:06

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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Alex Tessman, Equipment Manager at Sheep Ranch Golf Course, part of the renowned Bandon Dunes Resort in Bandon, OR. Sheep Ranch is a public 18-hole championship course, and Alex is one of nine techs maintaining the resort’s seven courses. Alex’s journey started as a high schooler raking bunkers at Pacifi…

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086. Navigating Social Media & Our Mental Health as We're Grieving 43:40

5M ago43:40

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Send us a text Let’s talk about the complexities and nuances of social media and grief. Particularly during the ever-emotionally charged holiday season, social media can be both a place of inspiration, comfort, and support, but also a place where we can run into imposter syndrome, comparison, isolation, and a whole lot of emotional triggers. We’ll …

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085. Why Grief Has No Timeline and Reflecting on 5 Years Without My Mom 44:32

5M ago44:32

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Send us a text I wasn’t planning on doing this episode this year, but frankly, I’m feeling griefy… so here we are! The more I reflect on it being five years since my mom died, the more I realized how much my grief has truly changed in that time, how the loss of my mom was affected me short and long term, and why I’m more convinced than ever there i…

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084. Happiness, Hope, and Harsh Realities of Mother Loss with Chelsea Ohlemiller 53:16

5M ago53:16

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Send us a text Chelsea Ohlemiller is a wife and mother of three, a grief educator, and author who writes to encourage and comfort those who are grieving. Her mother passed away suddenly in 2017 at the age of 57 from cancer, and it was after her mom’s death that she suddenly felt the urge to write and make her proud. Now, she uses her story to help …

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Episode 132: Live From the 2024 Carolinas Conference 1:07:25

5M ago1:07:25

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Send us a text Join Chad Kintzer, Justin King, Jake Teeter, Bryan Epland, CTEM, Moe Rateb, and host Trent Manning as they recap the highlights of the 2024 Carolinas Conference and Tradeshow and TETAC annual education events. From the latest equipment advancements to top-notch education sessions, our guests share their takeaways, including insights …

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083. Coping with Seasonal Depression: Tools for Navigating the Darker Days 29:11

6M ago29:11

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Send us a text The days are growing shorter and daylight is lessening, which means seasonal depression—also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—can affect so many of us. Especially for those grieving during the holiday season.Let’s talk about the difficulties associated with the holidays and this overall darker season of life—literally and e…

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082. Day 5 of Holiday Grief: Grief & Gratitude Around the Holidays... Can They Coexist? 20:18

6M ago20:18

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Send us a text Day 5 of the 5 days of holiday grief is here!For the last episode of this mini-series, I want to talk about the balance of grief and gratitude around the holidays. And, explore the question of whether these two things can even co-exist.So many of us struggle with these contradictory emotions of grief and gratitude during the holiday …

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081. Day 4 of Holiday Grief: Reimagining the Holidays & How to Move Forward 18:50

6M ago18:50

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Send us a text Day 4 of the 5 days of holiday grief is here!Today we’re digging into re-imagining the holidays after we go through a loss, and talking about how to even begin moving forward—which I know can feel so impossible sometimes.The holidays, an anniversary, a birthday, or any other day that holds special meaning can feel like everyone aroun…

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