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Marissa Quintero was born in London to a Colombian father and an Indian mother. She was raised in Colombia and moved to the United States 10 years ago with the intention of giving her sons a better life.
Marissa is a domestic violence survivor, a mental health warrior, and an empowered woman. She discovered running about four years ago during a mental health crisis. She has since run two marathons, including the Boston Marathon most recently this year. Marissa is on a personal goal to complete 50 half marathons before she turns 50 and has already completed 13.
She is on a path of self-healing for herself, her sons, and anyone who might be in need.
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Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease.
George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. We started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure.
Today https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country for PD Awareness. George currently interviews individuals throughout the Parkinson’s community including various foundations, caregivers, and Parkinson’s warriors to help share their stories and causes.
"I am on a mission, and nothing will ever stop me until there is a PD Cure.... nothing. Join me, share and we are a family in this mission toward a cure, always! " https://www.togetherforsharon.com/about-us/#mission
Author, A Son’s Journey from Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate. To order your copy click https://a.co/d/gqUwKJX
Website https://www.togetherforsharon.com/
Email [email protected]
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Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW, is the Community Response Program Coordinator at Dougy Center. Since 2002, Jana has coordinated peer support groups for children, teens, young adults, and adults. She also provides consultation and training for grieving families, students, community members, and professionals locally and nationally. Jana is the host and producer of Grief Out Loud, Dougy Center’s podcast, which features interviews with other professionals in the grief world and those with lived experience of grief. She has also facilitated community responses for schools and community organizations after a death.
https://www.dougy.org/
Grief Out Loud Podcast
Get in touch with Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest
www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com
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Grant Garry is an award winning filmmaker, actor, and singer. He is the director of the documentary Meet Me Where I Am - now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and TUBI.
Grant recently starred as the “Beast” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The San Luis Obispo Opera and as “Professor Callahan” in Legally Blonde: The Musical at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood. Grant Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University. He currently hosts The Where I Am Podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
MEET ME WHERE I AM is the winner of The Audience Award for Best Documentary at Dances with Films. The film is now available on Prime Video, Apple TV, and a few other platforms.
Meet Me Where I Am features individual stories of love, loss, and hope. I was honored to sit down with some of the world’s most renowned grief experts, as well as artists, cultural figures, and everyday individuals to tackle this complex subject. The film features actor Anthony Rapp (Tony Award Winning "Best Musical" RENT, Star Trek: Discovery, Without You - New World Stages Hell’s Kitchen), acclaimed author and grief expert, David Kessler (author, Finding Meaning, ABC’s Good Morning America contributor), Ron Marasco Ph.D. (author, About Grief: Insights, Setbacks, Grace Notes, Taboos), Donna Schurmaan Ph.D. (Sr. Director of Advocacy & Training at The Dougy Center) and actor, brother of the late great comedian Chris Farley, John Farley, among others, to comprise a diverse roster of professionals who inspire us, through personal stories as well as researched-based insights, to move forward with our grief.
Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM (2024)
MEET ME WHERE I AM (2024) - Official Trailer
Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/book-online
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Camilo Russi es autor del libro "El duelo duele... y eso está bien". Camilo es un referente con respecto a la educación sobre la muerte y el duelo, fundador del Death Education Group, y acompañante de duelo.
Fundó eventos educativos como el Congreso Internacional de Educación sobre la Muerte, y como la Escuela de la Muerte, que han apoyado a más de 45,000 personas alrededor del mundo.
Camilo se entrenó como ingeniero, y hace más de una década es conferencista y tallerista internacional para decenas de organizaciones multinacionales.
Escucha la primera entrevista que tuve con Camilo: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/podcast/episode/904069d4/64claridad-sobre-la-muerte-es-libertad-para-la-vida-con-camilo-russi-espanol
Connectate con Camilo Rusi:
https://www.instagram.com/bycamilorussi/?igsh=MXVxZTVzdWczc2o3eg%3D%3D
https://www.deatheducationgroup.com/
Curso virtual de acceso libre para personas en duelo y profesionales involucrados con el duelo. Comienza el 19 de septiembre. Detalles y registro sin costo aquí: https://www.deatheducationgroup.com/4trampasduelo o en Instagram @bycamilorussi
Contacta a Kendra Rinaldi para ser un invitado en el podcast o para ascesoria de duelo:
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Liza Peterson is a yoga teacher and reiki practitioner. She is the owner of Wings Of Resilience Healing where she supports her clients with yoga, reiki, and coaching support. She was inspired to open her business after the sudden loss of both of her parents. Liza is also a competitive ballroom dancer, and loves to perform on the stage. A proud mother of four amazing kids and a Puppy Mom to her cavapoo Penny Lane.
Previous episodes with Liza Peterson:
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/podcast/episode/c0b82416/17-mourning-doves-with-liza-peterson
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/podcast/episode/9170d94f/104-home-is-within-me-with-liza-peterson
Contact Liza:
Instagram @wingsofresiliencehealing
Website wingsofresiliencehealing.com
Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast or for coaching:
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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In this heartfelt episode, we chat with Ona Gritz , her new memoir, Everywhere I Look, won the Readers’ Choice Gold Award for Best Adult Book. We talk about her profound grief journey following the tragic loss of her sister, Angie. Ona unravels the mystery and tragedy of Angie’s murder and shares her own awakening to loss, grief, guilt, and the truth.
Ona Gritz holds a Master of Arts in poetry from the creative writing program at New York University. She is the author of August Or Forever, a Reader’s Choice and Wishing Shelf finalist in middle grade fiction. Her nonfiction has appeared in Brevity, The Guardian, The New York Times, River Teeth, The Rumpus, The Utne Reader, and been named Notable in The Best American Essays and Best of the Year in Salon. Her earlier books include On the Whole: A Story of Mothering and Disability and Geode, a finalist for the Main Street Rag Poetry Book Award. She won the Poetry Archive Now Worldview 2020 Competition and has received many other honors for her poems, which have been widely anthologized. Ona lives with her husband, writer Daniel Simpson, near Philadelphia. For more information, please visit her website: https://www.onagritz.com/.
To connect on social media: https://www.instagram.com/onagritz/
Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast or to find out more about her offerings:
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Sheri Ramirez
is memoirist, social media vlogger, and certified life coach while working full time as a middle school teacher for the deaf. She lives in Saint Augustine, Florida with her husband, 10 year old twin boys, and energetic 8 year old daughter. She was once a young widow at age 22 after tragically and unexpectedly losing her husband to a brain aneurysm resulting from his chronic kidney disease. She is now married to her current deaf husband for over twelve years, he has brought Sign Language and deaf culture to their home. Through both marriages she has learned to heal her loss, suppressed grief, and the destruction of self-inflicted infidelity. Sheri's mission is to increase healing and advocating for self-love to all those she comes in contact with by sharing her vulnerable story of redemption and life coaching services.
Connect with Sheri: www.sheriramirez.com
Instagram: @saltyselflove
Contact Kendra Rinaldi for Grief Coaching services or to be a guest on the podcast.
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Gabriela Georges is a multi-disciplinary artist, creative grief guide and founder of The Grief Cocoon. Her work is inspired by her beloved mother, Samira, who she lost to cancer at the age of twenty. She supports people to creatively process, befriend, and transform their grief through creative writing, movement, rituals, and community connection. Through The Grief Cocoon, Gabriela offers creative online workshops, a podcast, educational online content, a mobile community app, and 1:1 support.
thegriefcocoon.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegriefcocoon/
- https://www.instagram.com/gab_georges/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thegriefcocoon
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thegriefcocoon
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thegriefcocoon
Contact Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the podcast
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Tyndale novelist Cheryl Grey Bostrom, M.A., writes surprising prose and poetry that reflect her keen interest in nature and human behavior. The author of four books, her most recent include her international best seller Sugar Birds—the winner of more than a dozen fiction awards, and Leaning on Air, endorsed as “a reader’s dream,” and a “cross-generational masterpiece." An avid photographer, she and her veterinarian husband live in the rural Pacific Northwest.
Connect with her at CherylBostrom.com
Contact Kenera Rinaldi for Grief Coaching information or to be a guest
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Ashmeeta Rama Madhav is an educator, grief support advocate/expert, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong learner. She has been intimately acquainted with grief since her early twenties, having experienced miscarriage, rejection, and the loss of her parents and husband, which exposed her to a range of profound emotions. Her story is one of love, acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, growth, and self-discovery, a narrative that resonates with those who have faced loss or are on a path of self-discovery following loss.
Through her personal experiences, Ashmeeta has developed a deep appreciation for the significance of personal growth within the journey of the soul. Her mission is to share the knowledge she's gained with others. At the heart of her book, "What’s Your Story?" is her passion for helping others and sharing her experiences. Through this book, she shares her personal journey through grief and self-discovery with the intention of providing and inspiration to those confronting similar experiences.
Ashmeeta's desire is for others to recognize that profound loss need not signify the end of one's story; rather, it can mark the commencement of a new and meaningful chapter. Her message is one of hope and healing, and she is here to help guide the grieving to feel alive again.
https://storyoutellyourself.com/
Contact Kendra Rinaldi to schedule a free discovery coaching call or to be a guest on the podcast
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/resources
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Marisa Renee Lee is an award-winning advocate, writer, and speaker on coping with grief and loss of all forms. The past two decades of her life have been marked by loss: first of her mother, then of a much-wanted pregnancy and her fertility, and finally of the early and tragic deaths of her cousin Ebonee to COVID and more recently Imani to domestic violence. These losses transformed her life and led her to question what grief really is and what healing truly requires.
As a leading grief advocate, Marisa regularly offers incisive and compassionate advice on managing life after loss with unique insights for women and African American communities. In 2022 her first book, an instant bestseller, Grief is Love Living with Loss was released. Grief is Love has since been awarded a Gold Award from Nautilus Book Awards’ Better Books for a Better World and was recently acquired by Al Roker Entertainment for a docuseries.
Connect with Marisa
https://www.marisareneelee.com/about
Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn
Contact Kendra Rinaldi for grief coaching or to be a guest on the podcast To be a guest on the podcast:
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Emily P. Bingham is a certified grief educator, grief coach, widow, and founder of moveTHRU. After the loss of her husband in 2019 to Uveal Melanoma, she started moveTHRU to create new meaning out of her tragedy by helping others heal. Emily has worked with hundreds of clients in both private and coaching groups. Additionally, she has reached millions of followers through her social media content. Her goal is to help anyone who has experienced a loss embrace grief through movement and mindset. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver and a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University. She lives with her newly blended family of six in Denver, Colorado.
Emily’s book, Love & Grief: Find Healing, Meaning, and Purpose in Life After Loss offers tools for embracing grief, managing it, and identifying coping strategies inside a practical, reassuring guide.
There is no right or wrong way to ride grief, but having gone through the process of grief herself after losing her husband at a young age, Emily’s writing provides an extra layer of comfort, inspiration, and solidarity. As a spiritual life coach and widow, Emily has amassed a social media following of over 35 thousand people, offering coaching, tips, and testimonials about her own grief journey.
https://www.movethrugrief.com/
https://www.instagram.com/emilypbingham/
More information abotu coaching with Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.kendrarinaldi.com/
To be a guest on the podcast:
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Nathan Peterson is a seasoned singer-songwriter, speaker, and author whose career spans over 25 years in the music industry. Known for his raw, emotive music and profound insights into the human experience, Nathan has carved out a unique space in the hearts of his listeners.
On March 11, 2016, he lost his daughter Olivia.
After she passed away, she published two books. The first one is entitled "So Am I", to share what he had learned during her life and the second one is "Dance Again" which is his process and practice of grieving, of hurting, of healing, of depression, of anger, of hope, of being. It is his life, his journey, during the 14 months following Olivia's burial.
Nathan's writing and music are infused with his experiences of profound grief, resilience, and healing, fostering a calming presence and a deep connection. His ability to support individuals in their journey to a more present, connected, and restful life has made him a profound voice in both the music and speaking arenas.
Nathan's work and interviews have been featured at Upworthy, Open To Hope, The People of Peoria, Post Consumer Reports and Tiny Buddhahttps://nathanpeterson.net
https://www.instagram.com/nathanpeterson/?ref=nathanpeterson.net
Contact Kendra Rinaldi for Grief Coaching or to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Nacida en Colombia, América del Sur, la vida de Martie M. Smith ha sido una aventura, marcada por 49 mudanzas que la han expuesto a diversas culturas y experiencias. Emergió de estas transiciones con una profunda comprensión de la humanidad mundial y una perspectiva única sobre los desafíos de la vida. Martie se está convirtiendo en un faro de resiliencia y transformación. Su viaje vital la equipó con una sabiduría invaluable adquirida mediante la superación de adversidades y abrazando el poder de la fe. Su historia es un testimonio de la capacidad del espíritu humano para elevarse por encima de las adversidades. Ella es una entrenadora bilingüe, entrenadora personal y veterana de la Fuerza Aérea que no solo sirvió a este país, sino que también nutrió una profunda pasión por ayudar a otros a desbloquear su potencial. Su camino, marcado por cirugías y traumas, le ha brindado una gran cantidad de lecciones de vida, que ahora comparte con una determinación inquebrantable. Martie reside en Carolina del Norte junto a su esposo de 40 años. Adoptó una misión dedicada a inspirar a otros a vivir vidas impulsadas por un propósito llenas de flexibilidad y resiliencia. ¡Planifica, prepárate y espera aprender valiosos consejos de su legado que desea dejar atrás!
Contacta a Martie Smith https://martiemsmith.com/
Contacta a Kendra Rinaldi https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com
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Andrea Turnbow Andrea Turnbow is the founder of The Grief Nook (formerly Autumn Winds Coaching) and is a Certified Grief Educator and Trauma and Resilience Life Coach. After experiencing a miscarriage during her first pregnancy, she set out to become the grief support provider that she and her husband needed at that difficult time. After the tragic loss of her grandfather and other life-altering losses over the years, she was guided further down the path of grief work to help normalize the grief process, and lessen the stigma around topics that are considered taboo. She guides anyone who has been impacted by pregnancy loss, loss of a loved one, or life-altering loss through their unique grief journeys.
@andreathegriefcoach: https://www.instagram.com/andreathegriefcoach/
@thegriefnook: https://www.instagram.com/thegriefnook/
Website: https://www.thegriefnook.com/
Email: [email protected]
Contact Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest on the podcast:[email protected] https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Key Takeaways:
· Autumn’s Impact: The loss of Autumn, Andrea’s child, ignited her passion to validate others’ grief, particularly those experiencing early pregnancy loss.
· Turning Point: In 2022, Andrea faced her grandpa’s passing. This pivotal moment led her to reevaluate her career and embrace her calling to support others.
· Hospice Experience: Being with her grandpa during his final days in the hospital and hospice profoundly affected Andrea. It motivated her to advocate for those who lack a support system during grief.
· No Expectations: Grieving doesn’t follow a timeline. Andrea emphasizes that everyone processes loss differently, and there’s no rush to reach a specific point.
· Validation and Connection: Seeking validation and connecting with others are essential for healing.
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Martha Hunt Handler is the award-winning author of Winter of the Wolf, a novel that tells the story of Bean, an empathic and spiritually evolved teenage girl who sets out to discover the truth about the mysterious death of her beloved brother and finds herself on a journey of healing and self-discovery.
The novel is inspired by the death of Martha's best friend's 12-year-old son and covers several important themes, including suicide, grief, spirituality, humans connection to nature, shamanism, and native Inuit culture.
It is an Amazon bestseller and was chosen as a Barnes and Noble Top Indy Pick.
Apart from being a successful author, Martha is an environmentalist and fierce wolf advocate. She serves as the Board President of the Wolf Conservation Center, where 100% of her author proceeds go to support the organization.
https://marthahunthandler.com/
https://nywolf.org/
In this heartfelt episode I sit down with author Martha Hunt Handler to explore the intricate process of writing her novel, “Winter of the Wolf.” Martha’s journey from a sprawling rural landscape to bustling cities shaped her perspective, and her passion for environmental causes and wolf conservation adds depth to her storytelling.
Themes Explored:
Growth Through Loss: Martha’s personal experiences and grief shaped her novel, mirroring the healing process. Spirituality and Nature: The novel weaves spirituality, shamanism, and our connection to nature into its fabric. Inuit Culture: Indigenous wisdom and resilience play a vital role. -
In this solo episode, I discuss the important distinction between the concepts of grieving and mourning. Grief refers to the internal emotions and personal journey one experiences after a loss or major life transition. Mourning describes the external, communal expressions and rituals related to grief.
Key topics covered:
Common misuse of "grieving" and "mourning" as interchangeable terms Grieving as the inner emotions of sadness, anger, etc. that occur involuntarily after a loss Mourning as outward rituals/practices that people can choose to participate in to express their grief Examples of mourning rituals based on religion or culture Other mourning practices: journaling, support groups, listening to meaningful songs, reading old letters How both grieving and mourning help us adapt to change and loss over time Reflection questions: What mourning practices are helpful for you? How do you see grieving and mourning show up in your life?I offer an open invitation to share any reflections on this topic with me via email. Understanding the difference between these two related concepts can aid in processing any losses we experience.
If you or anyone you know is looking to have someone walk alongside them during ther grief journey, contact me for a Discovery call.
https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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Shannon Spruill, a native of Brooklyn, New York, now resides in Buffalo, NY. For the past 37 years, Shannon Spruill has been happily married to Esau Spruill Jr. Together, they have been blessed with three sons named Derek, Brian, and Patrick. She has achieved academic success, graduating Suma Cum Laude from Bryant and Stratton College with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and obtaining a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. For the past 26 years, Shannon has been an Account Executive at Ingram Micro.
Despite her successful career, Shannon felt a calling to pursue her lifelong passion for writing. Although fiction was her initial desire, she decided to share her personal journey instead. Her first book, "My Reflection in the Mirror," was released on December 1, 2010. It delves into the personal demons she had to overcome, with the hope of inspiring and empowering other women.
Tragedy struck on October 4, 2013, when Shannon lost her son Brian in a devastating automobile accident. Instead of succumbing to darkness, Shannon found solace in her faith and began helping other parents who have experienced the loss of a child. She also published her second book, "The Shattered Mirror: Picking up the Pieces," which explores her journey of coping with her son's death. Combining both books, she published a revised edition titled "Tribulation to Victory: Birth of a Queen" in April 2018. This book became a bestseller, and Shannon is currently working on her 14th book.
In addition to her writing career, Shannon is the CEO and Founder of Parents Pushing Past Their Grief Inc. Parents Pushing Past Their Grief Inc. mission is to provide support, comfort, and resources to parents who have experienced the devastating loss of a child. Shannon wanted to create a safe and understanding community where parents can find solace, share their stories, and connect with others who have gone through similar experiences.
Shannon's journey is one of resilience, faith, and a commitment to helping others. Her accomplishments as an author, entrepreneur, and community advocate are a testament to her strength and determination.
Website: www.ppptg-inc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/findinghopeinthemidstofheartache
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DNYXYzmvbaDm0ASs5RsJg
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/parents-pushing-past-their-grief-inc/
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Mary Hayashi is an award-winning author who is among this country’s most accomplished champions for diversity and women’s rights. As a national healthcare leader, public affairs consultant, non-profit director, and former California State Assemblymember, Mary has dedicated her life to serving America and its most vulnerable citizens.
Her book, Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation. “In this book, I hope to provide insight into the many facets of my life as a girl growing up in Korea; as an Asian American immigrant; as a survivor who lost her older sister to suicide; as a national health care advocate; as an elected official; and as an advocate for women’s rights. Each of these parts of my life has provided its own challenges, lessons, successes, and struggles, and the sum of these experiences has made me who I am.”
Mary has been the driving force behind meaningful reforms to expand the coverage of healthcare. She also established unprecedented partnerships in support of social causes that previously had no financial or public backing.
https://www.maryhayashi.com/about/
Episode Highlights:
Mary shares insights from her book, "Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation." The book is not just about politics; it's a journey of self-discovery, inspiring women to chart their unique paths. Discusses her upbringing in South Korea, the loss of her older sister to suicide, and the impact on her life choices.Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast or to inquire about coaching with her: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
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