Podcast, Books, Music and other things that helped me

These are a podcast, books, songs and other things I've personally listened to, read and done, that I have found meaningful so far on my own journey. I'm sharing them because some of them may resonate with you. They aren't recommendations or prescriptions for how you should grieve.

Podcast

All There Is with Anderson Cooper

Mr. Cooper’s podcast is a tremendous resource for me. He understands loss. He understands grief. Listening to each person’s journey gives me understanding into my own journey. The insight, depth and connection his guests have had on their journey with grief are truly inspiring.

Books

Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy; Sheryl Sandberg, Adam Grant

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief; David Kessler

The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief; Francis Weller

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss; Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler

It’s Ok that you’re not Ok; Megan Devine

A Mother’s Story; Gloria Vanderbilt

Music

I’ve been this way before; Neil Diamond

Home; Sara Bareilles (based on an All There Is podcast with Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert)

Salt then Sour then Sweet; Sara Bareilles

I am your child; Barry Manilow

Bridges; Calum Scott

WEBSITES I LIKE

Reasons to Stay ~ Ben lost his brother Sam to suicide and is making great strides to bring awareness, resources and change in the UK; I find him very inspiring.

Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance ~ this is the organization I’ve chosen to support

Hope Floats, Kingston MA; This is where my Support Group is. This is their Resource Page

OTHER SUPPORT MECHANISMS

Therapy
Group Support
Sound Healing & Reiki
Massage therapy