Join us for "Life with Libby Joy" where we explore the incredible journey of womanhood! Each week, we'll dive into exciting topics, share inspiring guests, and spark lively conversations about the changes and connections we encounter. We can’t wait for you to tune in to our very first episode on March 25, 2025—it's going to be a fantastic experience. Let's enjoy the journey together.
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Welcome to the Life With Grief Podcast! Host Tara Accardo, a Grief & Transformational Life Coach, created this podcast and community to normalize the complexities of grief, navigate life after loss and all this entails, and so much more. Each week, consider this your safe space where we work together and dig deep to live a full life with our grief in tow.Tap into the world of healing with Tara and guests and discover guidance, support, tangible coping tools, inspiration, and some laughs alon ...
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Encouraging birth stories of God’s goodness and faithfulness that will break fear and fill you with excitement for your own beautiful birth with God.
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The Stay Grounded Podcast is your go-to resource for conversations that help you become the most grounded, authentic, and loving version of yourself that you can be. Each week, host Raj Jana -- co-founder of Liber8 -- uses his relentless curiosity to interview a diversity of guests who have mastered different concepts for living a life that’s true to them. With the help of Raj’s deep questions and his ability to distill complex subjects into digestible takeaways, regular listeners discover e ...
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115. Facing the Unimaginable: Trauma, Oppression & Resilience with Negin Cheleh, Part 2
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53:42Send 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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84. Raj Jana: Letting Go Of Control - The Hidden Spiritual Key to Alignment, Peace & Power
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1:00:06What if the very thing you're gripping is what’s keeping you stuck? In this soul-expanding episode, Raj Jana reveals how letting go of control is not a weakness—but the most powerful decision you’ll ever make. From breaking free of survival-mode to trusting in divine timing, Raj opens up about his journey from anxiety and chaos… into alignment, pea…
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115. Facing the Unimaginable: Trauma, Oppression & Resilience with Negin Cheleh, Part 1
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56:14Send 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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In this episode, Libby Joy and her friend Jennifer discuss the Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, exploring its impact on personal growth, relationships, and emotional intelligence. They share personal anecdotes and insights on letting go of control, embracing individuality, and the importance of assuming positive intent in interactions. The conversat…
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114. Navigating Grief When the Mundane & Daily Tasks Feels Heavy
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15:33Send 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
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1:12:44Send 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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83. Raj Jana: The Skill NO ONE Taught Us - How to Repair a Relationship
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43:59We’ve mastered how to fight. But no one ever taught us how to repair. In this raw, emotionally electric episode, Raj sits down with his brother-in-growth Alex King to unpack the real reason our relationships—romantic, professional, and personal—fall apart: unseen attachments and unconscious triggers. Raj reveals the invisible architecture behind ev…
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Purposeful living- Embracing life with passion and purpose Part 2
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28:12Summary In this episode of Life with Libby Joy, Libby discusses various topics relevant to women's life journeys, including the appropriate duration of engagement before marriage, the importance of finding one's purpose, and overcoming feelings of imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the need for planning and action in pursuing joy and purpose, while …
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112. What is "Grief Brain" & Why You Keep Forgetting Everything
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10:51Send 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
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1:11:56Send 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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82: Jess Magic: When Heartbreak Becomes Medicine: The Path of Devotion to Love
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1:01:20In this soul-stirring episode of Stay Grounded, Raj welcomes Jess Magic, a "heartist" (heart artist), musical storyteller, and soul-stirring songstress who creates opportunities for people to interact with life from an open heart. Together they explore the sacred medicine of heartbreak and the profound gift of being "broken open" - revealing how ou…
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Purposeful living- Embracing life with passion and purpose
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20:55In this episode of Life with Libby Joy, host Libby Joy explores the themes of womanhood, joy, and finding purpose in life. She discusses the personal journey of deciding whether to dye her hair and transitions into a deeper conversation about discovering one's purpose and passions. Libby shares practical questions and reflections to help listeners …
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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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81. Dr Mickra Hamilton: The Truth About Love, Grief & Healing - How Emotional Release Saved This Doctor's Life
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1:10:55What if the real root of your illness… isn’t in your body—but in your heart? For decades, Western medicine has ignored the most powerful healing force we all have: love. But in this unforgettable episode, Dr. Mickra Hamilton—Air Force Colonel turned longevity visionary—shares the truth mainstream healthcare won’t touch: unresolved grief, lack of to…
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109. Father Loss, Navigating Jealousy, and Balancing Grief & Joy with Leah Stern
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59:52Send 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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Friendship-The joy of genuine connections.
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39:29In this episode of Life with Libby Joy, host Libby Joy and her guest Jennifer Irving explore the multifaceted nature of friendship, discussing its evolution over time, the importance of honesty and boundaries, and the impact of social media on our perceptions of relationships. They reflect on personal experiences, the joy that friendships bring, an…
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108. Your 90-Second Pep Talk for When Grief Sucks
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4:01Send 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
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58:42Send 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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80. Libby & Andy Drish: How to Transform Relationship Death into Lifelong Devotion
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1:08:59In this deeply intimate conversation, I sit down with Libby and Andy Drish, a couple who have mastered the delicate balance between devotion and freedom in their 15-year relationship. Starting young and admittedly anti-relationship, they've navigated through volatile beginnings to discover a level of harmony most couples never experience. What sets…
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Summary In this episode of Life with Libby Joy, Libby discusses the journey of womanhood, touching on the concept of chivalry, the importance of self-care, and the various stages of life. She emphasizes the need for mutual respect in relationships and explores the challenges and joys of different life stages, from plotting and building to maintaini…
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106. The Emotional Espresso Shot: A Quick Reframe for Difficult Days
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5:46Send 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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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
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1:00:29Send 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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79. Raj Jana: Becoming an Energy Billionaire
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42:06This episode explores how to view your work, business, and creative projects through the lens of energy rather than conventional metrics. As I've grown in my spiritual journey, I've started to see everything as energy flows – when something isn't working between team members, I see stuck energy; when sales aren't flowing, there's likely a kink in t…
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Summary In the inaugural episode of 'Life with Libby', Libby Joy introduces her mission to inspire and inform women about their life journeys, focusing on joy amidst struggles. She shares personal anecdotes, discusses the importance of self-acceptance, and encourages listeners to find joy in everyday moments. Libby emphasizes the need for mental he…
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103. Parent & Brother Loss and Embracing a New You with Moira Khan
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59:37Send 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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78. Dr Jack Saul: Using Community To Heal Trauma
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1:00:28In this very special episode of Stay Grounded, Raj sits with the incredible Dr. Jack Saul. As the founding director of the International Trauma Studies Program, Jack has dedicated his life to enhancing the natural resilience and coping capacities of individuals, families, and communities that have endured or are threatened by traumatic events. Jack…
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102. Secondary Losses: What They Are and How to Cope
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52:56Send 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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77. Raj Jana: Practical Tools For Preventing Burnout
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29:04Burnout isn't just prevalent in today's culture—it's practically glorified. We've been conditioned to believe that pushing harder, running faster, and sacrificing more is the only path to success. But I've discovered there's a fundamental flaw in this approach: when we're fueled by fear, anxiety, or scarcity, we're drawing from a finite energy sour…
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101. Navigating Grief and Healing Through Fiction with Author Lauren Evans
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59:34Send 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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76. JP Newman: Holding Space For Our Pain (Re-release Edition)
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55:00* This episode was originally filmed the week after the October 7 attack in Israel. * Last week on October 7th, there was a grueling terrorist attack on innocent Jewish people. Since then, there have been heartbreaking levels of carnage happening to innocent Palestinian people. My heart breaks for humanity. This podcast is not about choosing a side…
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75. Michael Clark: Finding Joy In Your Inner Work
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1:01:00I'm beyond excited to share this powerful conversation with my brother Michael Clark - one of my dearest friends, advisors, mentors, and someone I truly love and look up to. He’s a spiritual seeker, successful entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has devoted himself to a life of service. In this conversation, we talk about the why behind the work. …
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100. 10 (Unique!) Ways to Cope with Anxiety as You're Grieving + Our 100th Episode!
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40:50Send 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
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50:41Send 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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74. Dr Zach Bush: Breaking Free From Emotional Addiction
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1:06:01Dr. Zach Bush brings a unique perspective to understanding human emotions and healing, drawing from his 17-year background in academic medicine running ICUs and bone marrow transplant units, combined with his deep study of Chinese medicine, energy healing, and nature's intelligence. After leaving conventional medicine in 2010, he established an int…
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73. Nasya Miller: Finding Grace in Life's Transitions
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58:09Nasya Miller, a transition clarity coach and founder of Wide Open Spaces, brings years of experience helping people navigate major life changes with intention and purpose. Her unique approach combines practical frameworks with deep emotional intelligence, helping clients move from confusion to clarity during life's most pivotal moments. Key Takeawa…
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098. Parent Loss, Non-Traditional Loss and Grief as Our Guide with Travel Expert & TV Host, Kathy McCabe
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1:20:17Send 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
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39:51Send 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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