Remember This. Remember Me. (intimate stories about death and grief)

This is a vulnerable, emotional, and deeply honest conversation. Melanie and Andy share their most personal story about the loss of their child, Justin, and how spirituality is the only way helping them through this experience. And now, Andy and Melanie are here to continue their mission, and that is to help others heal, and continue Justin's purpose. Justin was an extraordinary kid, and today, almost 2 years after his physical departure, he continues to communicate, teach, and heal. This conversation is truly a gift. 
Concluding Poem “Eagle Poem” by Joy Harjo 

Connect with Melanie and Andy 

Connect with Justin through his website 

Miranda May Website 

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Emma Vivian opens up about her breast cancer journey in one of the most vulnerable conversations I’ve had.
She speaks honestly about the physical and emotional toll on losing her hair, her breasts, and her menstrual cycle, and the quiet grief that came with those changes. We talk about friendships changing and how her view of the world has been transformed.
A profound part of Emma’s story is the loss of her childhood best friend, Emily, to the same disease. In the wake of that pain, Emma has confronted survivor’s guilt, ultimately finding a path toward self-love and forgiveness.
Her message is clear: laugh when you can, hold on to hope, and whenever possible, be with family drinking “White Wine In The Sun”. 
I’m deeply grateful for this conversation.
Connect with Emma: 
Emma’s Website 
Emma’s Newsletter “Attempts at Optimism” 
Emma’s Substack 
Tim Minchin’s “White Wine In The Sun” 

Helpful websites to organize support for loved ones: 
CaringBridge 
GiveInKind

Connect with Miranda:
Miranda’s Website
Miranda’s Email

Music rights with Epidemic Sound
“Hall Light” by Victor Lundberg

 
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I felt like I was talking with a long time friend during this episode. 
Debbie Kadagian opened her heart, spoke her truth, and shared her unique story about the passing of her son, Sean. Throughout this episode Debbie talks about her work as an integrative psychotherapist. She talks about ways we can tune into our own unique blueprint while on the grief healing path. Debbie openly shares her experiences with plant medicine and how she continues to find joy and love in her life by connecting with Sean. 
We go into detail about her book, “The Alchemy of Grief: Conversations in Paint” and she opens up about her experience of painting her way through grief. 
At the end of the episode, I share Sean’s poem, Ebb and Flow written just 10 months before he departed this physical world. 
This is another episode that has left an imprint on my life. Thank you, Debbie. 

Work with Debbie: 
Debbie’s Website  
Debbie Kadagian’s Book, “The Alchemy of Grief: Conversations in Paint”

Connect with Miranda:
Miranda’s Website 
Contact Miranda 

The Soul’s Code book by James Hillman

Song credit: "I'll Walk You" by TAYME
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“Depression almost ended my life. Mindfulness transformed it. Now, my mission is to make mindfulness accessible and practical for anyone seeking authentic, lasting change” - Derek Lakin
Derek is our first guest on "Remember This. Remember Me." This is a real and honest conversation about mental health and how we can find our own unique way to healing. 
We talk about the death of his father, medication and therapy. He opens up about his suicidal depression in 2023 and what ultimately saved his life. Derek shares his personal experience about anger and suffering. And we end the conversation talking about a recent bike accident, which validated Derek is truly making a positive change in the world through mindfulness. 
Connect with Derek:
Derek Lakin Substack: Mindfulness Changes Lives
Pedal Mind Project
Tread Bikely

Miranda's Contact 
Miranda May Website 

Suicide Support
Immediate Suicide Support

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From a "A Spiritual Grief Journey" to "Remember This. Remember Me." 
Welcome to the new show. 
This podcast is a space where we will celebrate life and honor those who have died before us. 
I am calling forward a specific group of guests. If you have listened to this episode and you feel the urge to share your truth, your message, your legacy, please email me: 
https://mirandamay.net/contact-me
I am beyond excited to see where this new show will take us. And I cannot wait to meet our future guests. 
Much love to all of you. 
Love. Unity. Connection. 

Books mentioned in this episode:
Conversations With God (audio version):
Stephen Lives book:

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