Grieve Love Heal

Aug 14 2023 1
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We all lose people we love, so let's talk about it. Grieve Love Heal is produced by Valerie's House, a nonprofit organization in Southwest Florida that supports grieving children and families after the loss of an immediate family member. The Grieve Love Heal podcast explores emotions and scenarios associated with loss and brings awareness to the impact grief can have on a person's life. For more information, visit www.valerieshouse.org, call (239) 204-5804, or email [email protected].

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Addressing the Hidden Problems in Bereavement Care with Joyal Mulheron, Founder of Evermore

Aug 14 2023 48 mins  
Evermore is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of bereaved children and families. Valerie’s House had the honor of sitting down with Joyal to discuss how the bereavement care system in America needs to change. Whether it’s funeral cost gouging, unjust employment termination, or lack of access to social security, these issues can affect anyone who

Remembering Those Who Died In Service To Our Country

May 23 2023 51 mins  
Over time the meaning of Memorial Day has been overshadowed by cookouts, parties, big sales, and a long weekend to kick off summer. While we can appreciate the fun things that come along with this time of year, it’s important for us to recognize those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.We are honored to sit down with Valerie’s House Gold Star Mother, Kim Haye

Grief & Loss in the Black Community: A conversation empowering children and families in communities of color to ask for help

Feb 06 2023 66 mins  
Grief & Loss in the Black Community: A conversation empowering children and families in communities of color to ask for help. A special podcast produced by Valerie’s House, Inc. (With special guests Tasheekia Perry-Harris and Janee Robinson) These two women have overcome many obstacles in their lives, including devastating losses. Tasheekia is the founder of Crowning Daughter

Back to School as a Grieving Student

Aug 08 2022 9 mins  
This episode of the Grieve Love Heal podcast talks about going back to school after experiencing a significant loss. It highlights two Valerie's House teens who went back to school with the weight of grief. This episode is also intended to educate schools on how to best support students who have lost a loved one. Please use this as a resource to raise awareness for grieving student

A Candid Conversation with Founder and CEO Angela Melvin

Nov 16 2021 35 mins  
This episode of Grieve Love Heal features a personal interview with Valerie's House Founder and CEO Angela Melvin. She shares her own experience of childhood grief after losing her mother in a tragic car accident. Melvin reveals details she's never shared before and talks about the challenges of making her dream for Valerie's House a reality, as well as what she has learned along t

Q&A with a Grief Counselor: Amy Strom

May 25 2021 22 mins  
In this episode of Grieve Love Heal, we speak with our first of, hopefully, many grief experts! Valerie's House Director of Partnerships and Clinical Support, Amy Strom, joins us to answer common questions about grief, and especially childhood grief, based on her more than 20 years of clinical experience. She is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified school social work spec

Mother's Day Without Mom

Apr 24 2021 62 mins  
TV commercials, school projects, and greeting card displays make it nearly impossible to forget Mother's Day, which can be really tough for people whose mothers aren't here anymore. In this episode, Valerie's House Founder & CEO Angela Melvin, who lost her mother when she was 10, talks to 3 dads and another woman whose mom passed away when she was a child about how they handle

33, Widowed, and Raising Grieving Kids

Apr 02 2021 68 mins  
A Valerie’s House mom, widow, and mother of 5 named Jessica joins Valerie's House Communications Coordinator Alexa on this episode of Grieve Love Heal. Jessica opens up about the sudden death of her husband when he was only 33 years old and shares her experiences in solo parenting their five children in the two years since he passed away. Support the Show.

After Someone You Love Takes Their Own Life

Feb 25 2021 68 mins  
Content warning: In this episode, we discuss death by suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or text HOME to 741-741 to connect with a Crisis Text Line Counselor. You can also find a variety of resources about discussing suicide loss and preventing su

Signs from Our Loved Ones

Dec 30 2020 53 mins  
In this emotional episode, we’re joined by licensed clinical social worker Aman Singh and members of the Valerie’s House community to discuss the signs they have received from their loved ones who have passed away. From dragonflies to actually feeling the touch of their deceased loved one, these first-hand accounts about grief and signs from their late family members are honest