Heroes in Grief

• E73 - Vanessa May - Author - Certified Grief Educator - Holistic Grief Coach

  Vanessa May is a holistic grief coach and certified grief educator. She is also a nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach and spiritual life coach who has a new book out titled: 'When Grief Takes Everything.' Vanessa has written two other books: ‘Love Untethered: How to Live When Your Child Dies’ and ‘Supporting Your Grieving Client: A Guide for Wellness Practitioners’. She lives in London, UK.Vanessa's Website: www.vanessamay.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/may.wellbeing.griefsupport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticgriefsupportVanessa's books'When Grief Takes Everything' https://amzn.to/4pnDAsb‘Love Untethered: How to Live When Your Child Dies’ https://amzn.to/4pwz5vh‘Supporting Your Grieving Client: A Guide for Wellness Practitioners’ https://amzn.to/48BF2jr========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast & Tom's suggestions: https://linktr.ee/heroesingrief/shopThank you!!!

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• E72 - Holly Gainsboro - Grief Support Specialist/Coach & Grief Educator

  Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education, is a Grief Support Specialist/Coach & Grief Educator. Holly’s late husband, Steven, died in December 2010, from glioblastoma. Holly began her work in the grief field more than a decade ago, earning her first certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist. She continued her studies and received her certification as a Grief Educator with world renowned grief expert, David Kessler, as well as being certified as a Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin. Holly believes that learning never stops and recently completed another training and certification as a Grief & Loss Provider with Claire Bidwell Smith. Holly recognizes that grievers don’t need to be fixed, they need to be heard, seen, and supported. Holly’s passion/purpose is to be present for those who have experienced losses by guiding them through the feelings of grief and leading them to a place of peace and hope while honoring their relationships/experiences.Holly says," I normalize grief and invite growth and learning throughout the journey using a heart centered, and holistic approach.”Holly works 1:1 with women who have lost a loved one to a brain tumor or are caring for a loved one diagnosed with a brain tumor, facilitates grief support groups, and leads grief education workshops for various organizations. She is the co-host of the podcast Creating Space for Grief & Hope.Creating Space for Grief & Hope - Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-space-for-grief-hope/id1642783207Website: https://goldenheartgrief.com/ (Grief counseling, Charlotte, NC)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenheartgriefsupport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldenheartgriefsupportLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-gainsboro-3b528833/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone...

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• E71 - Charlene Lam - curator, grief coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies.

  Charlene Lam is a curator, grief coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies. After her mother died suddenly in 2013, she leaned into her creativity and instincts as a curator to navigate her grief, an experience that became the foundation of her Curating Grief® philosophy and body of work. Through her platform The Grief Gallery®, she presents exhibitions featuring the belongings of loved ones lost, with installations in London, New York City, and Los Angeles. As a grief coach, she guides people through her signature 10 Object Method™, a creative process that helps them engage with their memories and make space for what truly matters. A proud Chinese-American New Yorker like her mom, Charlene is now based in Lisbon, Portugal and works with clients worldwide.Website: www.curatinggrief.comThe Grief Gallery - for exhibitions and art: www.thegriefgallery.comCharlene Lam - for grief coaching and resources: www.charlenelam.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/charclam/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/curating_griefYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thegriefgalleryThe Grief Gallery’s Free Monthly Gathering - last Wed of every month at 2pm ET: www.charlenelam.com/gathering========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom

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• E70 - Sweta Vikram - Author, Corporate Wellness Speaker, & Ayurvedic Doctor

  About Sweta: From Cancer Scare to Ayurvedic DoctorA few years ago, I found myself on the cancer watch list. It was terrifying and life changing. I realized firsthand how conventional medicine alone wasn’t enough—it gave me tools, but it didn’t offer the complete healing I needed. That’s when I returned to Ayurveda. Through Ayurveda’s ancient wisdom, I not only transformed my own health but also discovered my life’s calling—to become an Ayurvedic Doctor and help others.Through this ancient science, I healed from the inside out. Today, as an Ayurvedic Doctor (AD) trained by Dr. Vasant Lad and other incredible teachers and a Columbia University graduate, I bridge eastern and western approaches to help others reclaim their vitality. This works feels both intuitive and deeply personal.My background in corporate and nonprofit spaces gave me insight into the real-life stressors my clients face every day. Today, I help high-achievers like you restore energy, reduce stress, improve gut health, and live more fully—without having to give up ambition or overhaul your entire life.My journey has taught me that true healing doesn’t require rigid routines or impossible lifestyle changes. Having navigated both corporate burnout and entrepreneurship, I understand the delicate balance between ambition and wellbeing.Order Sweta's books here: https://amzn.to/49gG8D7Sweata's links: Website: https://www.swetavikram.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwetasWordsandWellness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetavikramLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swetavikram/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticWellnessWithSwetaX: https://x.com/swetavikramThe Grounded Leader Podcast: https://thegroundedleader.buzzsprout.com/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker):

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• E69 - Emilio Parga - Executive Director SolaceTree.org - Pediatric Thanatologist

  Emilio Parga is the Founder and Executive Director of The Solace Tree, a non-profit grief and loss center for children, teens, adults, and families in Reno, Nevada. He is the author of No Child Should Grieve Alone and many other journals and books for children, teens, and adults experiencing death and loss.Celebrating 23 Years at The Solace Tree, Emilio has co-founded numerous grief centers in Nevada, and one in New York after September 11, 2001. He teaches courses at the University Nevada, Reno and the Nevada School of Medicine on death, dying and loss, and is frequently consulted to support in the aftermath of traumatic events such as school shootings and mass shootings locally and nationally. Emilio works with athletes at the high school and university level when a loved one or teammate has died. He also facilitates national Zoom Meetings for adults who have experienced suicide and first responders through the Nevada Donor Network.As a national speaker, Emilio facilities workshops, professional development for schools K-12, coaches, high school teams, universities, and businesses. He also serves as a bereavement consultant/trainer to social services, hospitals, funeral homes, emergency services, and companies.Solace Tree: Website: https://www.solacetree.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSolaceTreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/solacetreereno/X (Twitter): https://x.com/SolaceTree========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: [email protected]'s GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (for anyone helping those in grief): https://get-griefy-small-business-collective.mn.co/share/d6W3Hzr6rS1NIhee?utm_source=manualYou also can help support Heroes in Grief by using our affiliate links to wherever you do your online shopping or ordering. Message Tom at [email protected] to inquire or get a link. No extra charges or any cost to you! Visit the Heroes in Grief shop for products discussed on the podcast & Tom's suggestions:

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