The Grief Sisters Podcast

Rev. Angela Williams Gorrell, Ph.D. & Coach Stefanie Poulin RDHBS, CLC, LBCPRC

Grief is messy, complicated, and challenging. Sisters Coach Stefanie and Dr. Angela bring raw honesty through their story of losing 4 family members in 7 weeks. The show provides compelling interviews and deep discussions as well as a bit of humor! If you are feeling stuck, seeking motivation, running on auto-pilot, or just looking for a grief family, you are in the right place! Together, we will explore what it feels like to live with pain, sorrow, and fear. Let us support one another as we discuss grief and as impossible as it may seem, even open ourselves to Joy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support

21 Episodes

Catch up with the Grief Sisters! Recap season 2 and learn how they plan to breath life into Season 3!
5/3/2023
39:18
Coach Stef & Dr. Angela share new things they are doing in their lives, the ways they are rebuilding after grief, and what they gained from season 2! They highlight their favorite moments and insights from season 2 guests, which will help you figure out which episodes will be especially helpful to you and people you love! The Grief Sisters want to hear what you think so please email them: [email protected] Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
An episode of HOPE. You are worthy of care!
4/26/2023
52:04
Our guest, Macy Workman, will be a healing BALM to your soul. You will be so encouraged by her words. Trust me, this is the pick-up you need. She talks about living with chronic pain that began when she was just five years young. Macy reflects on the grief of not being believed, what she realized lately about letting others care for her, what it’s like to be a mom with chronic pain, and what she has done when she struggled with whether her life was worth living. You will hear amazing things you can do to make an impact on others. This is an episode of HOPE. Notes: Instagram: @macyworkman1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.a.workman.3 Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
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An interview with NBA Athletic Trainer, Scottie Parker! How to navigate the Grief of Chronic Pain!
4/19/2023
1:02:59
It’s NBA playoffs time and today’s episode is with Scottie Parker, the Head Athletic Trainer for the Atlanta Hawks! Scottie has actually worked with three professional sports teams. Coach Stef and Scottie realize they love the same football team and we learn what it felt like for Scottie to be a part of a Super Bowl Champion Team, the Seattle Seahawks! You will also hear about the grief of injury and chronic pain, what it means for Scottie to live at the intersection of movement and meaning, and about Scottie’s loss of a loved one to suicide. Scottie gets vulnerable about the deep sorrow he lives with and shares quotes, books, and music that helped him keep moving forward. You can connect with Scottie on Instagram @scottiegoodness Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
Finding meaning after the loss of a spouse.
4/12/2023
48:45
Angie Gray gets real about becoming a widow at 31. You will hear how she learned to be gentle with herself and even do things for her “future self” when she could not quite imagine the future she was living toward. Angie shares how helpful a dog companion can be, what talk therapy can do for you, what touch therapy is, and a special place that helped her, Camp Widow. If you’re looking for relief, Angie has a lot of ideas for you and will help you to do beautiful things for your future self. This is the website for Angie’s business, Nashville Neuromuscular Care, which focuses on relieving pain: www.nncweb.com In this episode, Angie talks about Will, her husband who passed away from cancer. He was an artist. You can listen to Will Gray’s album, Honeysuckle Wine, on Spotify. Additionally, Broke* is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by Will Gray. The film is an autobiographical account of Gray's attempt to break into the music business. Broke* features appearances by Kelly Clarkson, Seth Godin, John Legend, Buddy Miller, Isaac Slade of The Fray, and Don Was. You can view it on Youtube Primetime, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google play Movies. Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
How to talk suicide with Youth & Why you should! Helen says: If it's Mentionable it's Manageable!
4/5/2023
1:00:15
We invite you to listen in to Coach Stef interviewing Helen Aragon. Helen is a retired Middle School Counselor with extensive experience helping Middle School students and staff through difficult life circumstances, including grief, loss, depression, anxiety and suicide prevention. Helen will charm you with her lovely voice and her stories. Learn powerful tools to help talk about suicide with teens and others! 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. NMConnect App - NMCALNM Crisis Linehttps://nmcrisisline.com › nmconnect-app "A Friend Asks" App | The Jason Foundation, Inc.The Jason Foundationhttps://jasonfoundation.com › Get Involved › Students Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
Is it possible to forgive and heal after divorce and loss? With Rev. Dr. Stillwell.
3/29/2023
53:07
The Rev. Dr. Stillwell talks music, forgiveness, and healing with us. His words will be a balm to your soul. He has led Divorce Recovery workshops for over 30 years. If you know the grief of rejection or failure, reimagining your future, or putting your life back together again, his reflections on moving forward will bring you comfort and inspire you. Dr. Stillwell’s Website: http://drjamesstillwell.com Connect with Dr. Stillwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamesstillwellministries/ Divorce Recovery in central KY: https://forksbaptist.org/divorce-recovery/ If you live in central KY, the Fall 2023 semester of Divorce Recovery Workshop will begin in September at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church in Midway, Kentucky. Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
You have a right to Sleep! Especially after a loss. Listen and sleep better tonight.
3/22/2023
58:24
So many great nuggets and tips for sleep and health in this episode. Today we interview Dr. Angela's long time friend Sanjeev Javia AKA "Jeevers". As a nutritional biochemist and CEO of Javia Wellness, he has spent his life finding solutions to some of life's biggest hurdles and how to support your body through trauma, aging and stress in general.. Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape BlissLights Star Projector. https://amzn.to/3TPrWaB Proze Products. Use promo code Joy for a discount! https://www.proze.com/product/nodzzz/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
(Bonus) Get Calm NOW! Learn Calming, Breathing and Guided Meditation Techniques with Dr. Angela
3/15/2023
12:29
Dr. Angela shares the process of guided meditation and how to use this meditation as a form of healing and relief from suffering. Enjoy! We hope that you find this episode especially helpful! ( Get your free guided meditation journal at thegrefsisters.com ) Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at https://www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at https://www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found. https://amzn.to/3ZmRvS9, always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape. https://amzn.to/3J3I2bo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
Tedashii will give you Big Virtual Hug you didn’t know you needed! Navigating the grief storm. S2E1
3/8/2023
1:15:41
Known for his distinct, deep voice and versatile flow, Texas-born artist Tedashii is on this week’s episode of The Grief Sisters podcast and yes, he sings! This heartwarming conversation is full of hard-won wisdom and a love for fatherhood. You will be inspired and moved. He talks about the effects of the pandemic on his work and shares about the death of his one year old son. He reflects on who rescued him afterward, what helped him to keep going, and what Chase means to him. Subscribe to Tedashii’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tedashii9047 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tdashii Website: https://Tedashiionline.com Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at https://www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found. https://amzn.to/3ZmRvS9 always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape. https://amzn.to/3J3I2bo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support
Coach Stef recaps the best of Season 1, shares her heart about why February is hard, and introduces The 5 Steps to Rise From Grief and Trauma Program!
2/8/2023
21:14
Coach Stef is with us today summarizing Season 1 and giving us a tease into what is in store for Season 2! It's gona blow your mind! Listen in as she shares her heart about how February triggers her. She also gives her perspective on the first season of The Grief Sisters Podcast and introduces The New 5 Steps to RISE Private Membership Program and how you can Join for only $15! Join The Grief Sister’s Book Club & Support Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefsistersbookclub Find resources at https://www.thegriefsisters.com Join The 5 Steps to RISE from Grief and Trauma Private Member Group. https://www.griefresource.org/5-steps-to-rise-from-grief Connect with Coach Stef at https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.poulin and on Instagram @stefaniepoulinofficial Connect with Dr. Angela on Instagram: @angelagorrell and on Facebook (Angela Williams Gorrell). Find out more about Angela’s speaking at https://www.angelagorrell.com Find Angela’s books on Amazon and beyond: The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost & Found. https://amzn.to/3ZmRvS9, always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape. https://amzn.to/3J3I2bo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grief-sisters/support

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The Grief Sisters Podcast

Rev. Angela Williams Gorrell, Ph.D. & Coach Stefanie Poulin RDHBS, CLC, LBCPRC

21 Episodes

Catch up with the Grief Sisters! Recap season 2 and learn how they plan to breath life into Season 3!

An episode of HOPE. You are worthy of care!

An interview with NBA Athletic Trainer, Scottie Parker! How to navigate the Grief of Chronic Pain!

Finding meaning after the loss of a spouse.

How to talk suicide with Youth & Why you should! Helen says: If it's Mentionable it's Manageable!

Is it possible to forgive and heal after divorce and loss? With Rev. Dr. Stillwell.

You have a right to Sleep! Especially after a loss. Listen and sleep better tonight.

(Bonus) Get Calm NOW! Learn Calming, Breathing and Guided Meditation Techniques with Dr. Angela

Tedashii will give you Big Virtual Hug you didn’t know you needed! Navigating the grief storm. S2E1

Coach Stef recaps the best of Season 1, shares her heart about why February is hard, and introduces The 5 Steps to Rise From Grief and Trauma Program!