Send us a textWe all grieve - many of us know Death more intimately than others yet Death is very much a part of being Alive. Mix in Love and thus grief is born. Sharing the memories of our loved ones and your own experiences walking through that grief with others allows you to connect at a very human level. There are various ways to connect with others, but the way I really enjoy is face to face where you see & feel the exchange of emotions.November 18th, 2021 is Children's Grief Awareness day - Please share this link with someone whose child is grieving the loss of a loved one.Other useful links:Compassionate FriendsFriends of Karen - very near and dear to our hearts ❤️Please take a moment to like, follow or subscribe plus also leave a review. Your feedback is the World to us.Sign up at BrookesLight.org for more information Stay safe & Love and LightCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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Life lessons from trauma
Send us a textHow do you answer the question - "How are you" or "What have you been up to?"Do you find your response being something like.."Busy""Working a lot""Not much time for anything, really"Then you need to listen to Mark & Kyle share their lessons learned since the Pearson family's hellish journey through Pediatric Cancer and the loss of Brooke. There are life lessons at every turn, if you open your eyes to see them. Being present with those you love and mindful of your surroundings. Not sweating the small things as there will always be there. Finding fulfillment in your life and living with an abundant mindset will help you discover something else.Please take a moment to like, follow or subscribe plus also leave a review. Your feedback is the World to us.Sign up at BrookesLight.org for more information Stay safe & Love and LightCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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It's not failure - it's a choice - Get back in the saddle
Send us a textWe are back behind the mic!What was supposed to be a small break for the holidays turned into a four month break for Kyle and Mark due to Life Happening; and that's ok. They go over what happened and why reframing & acceptance got them back in the seat again. Sign up at BrookesLight.org for more information Rate, Review and Subscribe to this Podcast.Stay safe & Love and LightCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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Sympathy & Empathy - Which one you need and when
Send us a textHow are you?At least you...Common phrases folks utter when they want to offer support but yet don't know how or are uncomfortable in the silence and want to make you feel better. Most of the time, because they are uncomfortable. It's understandable - how do you attempt console a parent that just said good bye to their child when you have nothing to compare it to? It's uncomfortable for you and damn worse for them.What a person in need of empathy needs is a human connection - They don't want someone to fix the problem - unless you can truly cure their situation - If not, then sit with them. Be the shoulder to lean on, to listen to what they have to say. That would mean the World to any person reeling from the grief of loss.In this episode - Mark invites his amazing wife to the show and she share some nuggets of truly useful information that would help anyone walking through the darkness.A great video on Empathy is by Brene Brown - Inspiring leader on the topic of Shame & Empathy. Check out her TED Talk.Brene Brown's TED talk on empathyAnother great site on Sympathy vs. Empathy - Click hereSign up at BrookesLight.org for more information Rate, Review and Subscribe to this Podcast.Stay safe & Love and LightCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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The Struggle
Send us a textI think we can all agree that for the first time in a very, very long time people around this planet have struggled in some manner. Financially, physically, mentally & spiritually - Whether you lost a job, a home, your vehicle or the worst loss of all - a Loved one. The struggle is real and many of us deal with it the same or differently, however, we must all experience it as it helps us grow - it becomes a part of us and we all have a choice on how we handle it.This episode is especially important as Kyle is experiencing some tough times that he helps work out right on the show.Mark mentioned renowned public speaker Josh Shipp on the episode and here is the YT video where he explains the saying "It's actually our imperfections that make us human and our humanity that makes us influential."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBiaCai6WDgSign up at BrookesLight.org for more information Rate, Review and Subscribe to this Podcast.Stay safe & Love and LightCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Welcome to the Brooke's Light Podcast - We are super excited to start off what we feel will be the beginning of something wonderful through the power of vulnerability and transparency. In 2018, my daughter - Brooke Pearson - was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive and rare form of cancer. During this journey of ups and downs we learned so much and it through it all Brooke's memory has shown us the Light. Her legacy has taught us that through the power of connecting with others, being vulnerable and courageous we can help others - even though they may not even know they need us. We understand - You are not alone!! This podcast is just the beginning of the Brooke's Light Foundation
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