Uncomfortable Friend
autor: April McCormick
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The Art of Saying Sorry
The Art of Saying Sorry
O tomto podcastu
Grief is an Uncomfortable Friend. The pain can be unbearable and yet, it's often one of the few things remain after the loss of someone so special. Join me on the journey of "now what" after everything falls apart. My mission is to authentically share my story in an effort to help others feel seen, develop vocabulary around their grief, discuss finding oneself after loss, ways to feel comfort, how to establish meaning, find hope, embrace continued connection, and more. Nothing is off-limits… everyone’s path is unique. I’m honored to have you join me and look forward to your questions, comments, personal stories, and observations. Until we meet again...
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- The Art of Saying Sorry · 31 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 3Send us Fan Mail I experience conflict on a very regular basis, most of it through the decisions I am asked to make at work, but often through the differences in communication…
- Turning 40 · 36 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 2Send us Fan Mail Just over a week ago, I turned 40! In the west, woman are sometimes made to feel like we are over the hill or used up by now... but I'm feeling quite the…
- 2025: The Year of Joy · 16 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 1Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends... Thankful to be back for another season of Uncomfortable Friend. Each year since Lincoln died, I've started looking at a word of the year instead…
- Suffering Well · 26 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 22Send us Fan Mail During mass this weekend, Fr. Bryan had a moving homily around suffering... how life is full of it, and yet, we can find ways to suffer well. Suffering well…
- I'm Not Ready Yet... · 21 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 21Send us Fan Mail About a week ago I had an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting... something that hasn't happened to me in almost 30 years. I worked hard to focus on the next…
- It's OK to not be OK... · 16 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 20Send us Fan Mail We're currently going through some challenges as a company during my day job, and during a leadership meeting today, advice was given about being and modeling…
- Life is in the Transitions - Book Review · 32 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 19Send us Fan Mail Bruce Feiler writes and speaks about how we are no longer in a space where life is linear... in fact, it probably has never truly been that way, yet we in the…
- Give Yourself Some Grace · 3 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 18Send us Fan Mail Life has been getting away from me a bit these last few months. Between starting a new role at work, getting my daughter ready for kindergarten, after school…
- Joy vs. Happiness · 26 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 17Send us Fan Mail There are several definitions of Joy and Happiness all over the internet, and I for one cannot tell you that I definitely know which is which... but I can share…
- Life Didn't Go As Planned, But That's OK with Rebecca Hawkins · 58 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 16Send us Fan Mail Like many of us, growing up, Rebecca had a script in her head of how her life should go. After adopting her children, her husband gave her an ultimatum that…
- Love vs. Fear - Frozen Edition · 37 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 15Send us Fan Mail Way back in Season 1, Episode 28 I discussed the difference between Love and Fear. Today, I honor that but do it Disney Frozen style. I talk about the…
- Living "to the max" while surrounded by grief with Emily Kelly-Peterson · 1 h 2 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 14Send us Fan Mail Emily Kelly-Peterson was surrounded by grief at a very young age. After years of witnessing friends, and even her own father, pass away, she started searching…
- Love at Work · 18 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 13Send us Fan Mail Today I have a very short episode, but one that is extremely meaningful to me. I'm experimenting with what love looks like in the workplace, and how to be more…
- Grief and Joy of Empty Nesting with Roger Kastner · 1 h 9 minSend us Fan Mail I had the honor of meeting Roger toward the end of 2023, and have been blessed to be on his podcast, "What Do You Know To Be True?". Today, he honors me with his…
- Wisdom of a Trusted Friend · 25 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 11Send us Fan Mail We've all been there - in the heat of an argument or frustrating situation where our emotions start taking over. The adrenaline is pumping, harsh words are…
- Walking Through the Wilderness with Patricia Burgin · 47 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 10Send us Fan Mail Speaking with Patty has left a lasting impression on me. Throughout our conversation and her journey, she’s shared two amazing quote that ring true to me… first…
- Generational Trauma: 7 Sneaky Ways it Can Emerge · 38 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 9Send us Fan Mail Let's dive right into the complex topic of generational trauma - the emotional and psychological wounds that can be passed down through families over…
- Legacy of Love: Healing and Navigating Life with Emily Graham · 52 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 8Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Emily Graham, an author, speaker, grief coach, and fellow bereaved mother, to explore the profound journey of…
- The Epic Power of Grace · 28 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 7Send us Fan Mail Grace is the disposition of offering kindness or compassion to yourself or someone else, ESPECIALLY when it's undeserved. Let that sink in for a minute! Today I…
- Struggles in Corporate America - A Story of Grief and Triumph · 57 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 6Send us Fan Mail Ted opens up about his experience navigating the corporate landscape, sharing the grief he felt when his unique skills were overlooked. He takes us through the…
