Ep. 136 Part 5 Grace and Growth

I'm back briefly after a long hiatus! In this episode I describe some health issues that began shortly after the previous episode and how I set out to manage them. I have been listening to my heart as a messenger for my soul and have been making some big changes in my life. You'll hear an update of what's going on right now and what to expect in the near future. I love sharing my own journey of spiritual growth and healing on this podcast so I will probably continue to provide updates from time to time.

In this concluding episode of the series on my grief travel through Italy I share some insights I gathered on a subsequent trip that introduced me to a doctor who became a saint. This episode includes: The life of Dr. Giuseppe Moscati who was later canonized as a saint Embracing the fact that death comes for everything and only love lasts Why I'm saying goodbye to this podcast for awhile Get my latest books here.

In this 10th episode in the grief travel series we visit the city of Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii for the final novena prayer. This episode includes: The disappointment that comes from being attached to expectations The universality of loss and grief throughout time and space The inevitability of death and the need for self-forgiveness

In this 9th episode from the series on grief travel in Italy we travel to the beautiful city of Assisi and learn about the beloved St. Francis of Assisi. This episode includes: The story of St. Francis His message of love, simplicity and care for nature being usurped by commercialization How life is not meant to go according to our plans and we have to learn to surrender Get my latest books Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

In this episode of my ongoing series on grief travel through Italy I visit the village of Cortona Italy and learn how to carry the guilt that accompanies my grief. This episode includes: How an artist portrayed his grief in his paintings A patron saint who overcame guilt and shame to bring blessings to the poor and sick How nature can depict our losses and grief and inspire us to keep on Get my latest books Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

This episode is Part 7 of my ongoing series on grief travel through Italy. If you haven't done so already I recommend you listen to the previous 6 episodes first! Today we travel to Siena Italy where I came face-to-face with the depths of my grief. This episode includes: How Siena became "frozen" in time after the Black Death Finding peace in an ancient hospital chapel Wisdom from St. Catherine Get my books here. Support this podcast to keep it on the air

In this episode of my series on grief travel through Italy we journey to the Cinque Terre region, which is a stunningly beautiful collection of 5 small villages along the Ligurian coast. This episode includes: How nature reminds us to be fully present in the moment Nurturing the 5 senses can help us carry grief Why we need community to deal with death and dying Death brings darkness but the light is always still present Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

In part 5 of the series on my grief travel through Italy we visit more sites in the great city of Florence and learn about grace, gratitude and growth. This episode includes: The great flood of Florence The 5 gratitudes Sacred geometry at San Miniato Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

In part 4 of the ongoing story of my grief travel through Italy we arrive in Florence and learn about the history of the Renaissance which began in this beautiful city. This episode includes: How the Black Death influenced the birth of the Renaissance The remarkable expansion of consciousness that took place during the Renaissance Michelangelo and his sorrow Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

Part 3 of the grief travel story takes place in Trastevere, the Jewish Ghetto of Rome, and an island in the Tiber River. This episode includes: A funeral in one of Rome's oldest churches A 2000 year old bridge Heroism at a hospital during WW2