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You have found a podcast about surviving life after a suicide loss, which is nothing short of devastating, leaving you not knowing how to begin picking up the leftover pieces of your shattered heart. The host, Melissa Bottorff-Arey, who lost her 21-year-old son Alex to suicide on August 7, 2016, speaks to this from her own experiences. You will hear her have honest, hard conversations with other loss survivors, healers, and mental health experts on the podcast. She also produces shorter, solo episodes where she shares her own thoughts & experiences in this journey (thus far). She explores relevant topics and asks the hard questions. Nothing is 'off limit' as she delves into all areas of this grief, such as trauma, hope, healing, self-care, legacy & stigma. Melissa believes we learn to live alongside our grief, not get over it. We can make a difference only through authentic, meaningful connections and mindful choices. For a supporter or educator, these conversations hold nuggets of awareness and shine a spotlight on suicide and grief honestly and unapologetically. As a suicide loss griever, one can find the comfort of a community and hope for a little brighter tomorrow. Melissa wants to help others, like herself, go from surviving to finding a life with meaning, maybe even happiness, amid their own leftover pieces.
[Please NOTE: This podcast is for only relational, informational, and entertainment purposes. It candidly and openly discusses sensitive and sometimes activating topics. There will be no in-depth or graphic descriptions of the method, but merely the possible mention of suicide, murder, rape, and the like. Be guided and care for yourself accordingly. Also, Melissa is not a doctor or licensed therapist, and nothing on this podcast should be taken in place of, or as, medical/mental health advice or recommendations.]
Episode | Date |
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Because Legacy Matters; The Little Tin Man & His Big Heart
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May 12, 2024 |
Josh Halu of Psychedelic Exchange; Plant Medicine & Trauma Treatment
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Apr 22, 2024 |
How to Begin Healing After Suicide Loss; Transform with Support & Tools at Casa Alternavida
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Apr 07, 2024 |
Behind the Coffee Cup; A Sister's 'Anger to Love' Walks
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Mar 25, 2024 |
Mindsets, Motivation & Monkeys" Pt 3; I'll Get You My Pretty...
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Mar 19, 2024 |
The Military, 1st Responders & Suicide; 2X Loss Survivor & Marine Widow Speaks Up
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Mar 11, 2024 |
Mindsets, Motivation & Monkeys" Pt 2; How DO you find a way?
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Mar 04, 2024 |
Mindsets, Motivation & Monkeys" Pt 1; What IF Asked Yourself THIS Question?
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Feb 29, 2024 |
The Final Salute LLC; A Sister Honors her Brother's Life
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Feb 19, 2024 |
Deciphering the Words People Use; Untangling Acceptance
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Feb 13, 2024 |
Moms Leaving a Legacy; Healing, Bonding ...& a Book
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Feb 05, 2024 |
What's New Here; I Am Back & Why I Paused the Podcast
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Feb 05, 2024 |
Serendipities & Synchronicities; An Essay to (My) Alex
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Feb 05, 2024 |
A Daughter's Love; Life After the Suicide Loss of Her Mum
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Oct 30, 2023 |
Life After Suicide Loss; A Friend-to-Friend Round Table Discussion
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Oct 30, 2023 |
Practice Makes Perfect; Discussing this Big Concept
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Oct 25, 2023 |
Listen to Me as a Guest; Learn From People Who Lived It Podcast
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Oct 24, 2023 |
Leaving a Lasting Legacy; Remembering Them in Life After Suicide Loss
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Oct 01, 2023 |
Widow Abby Dart Speaks Up; 19 Years After Husband’s Suicide
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Sep 17, 2023 |
Life After Suicide Loss; Will Our 'Old Self" Ever Be Relevant Again?
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Sep 10, 2023 |
Jill Cowan of Healing to the Max; Narrative Therapy and Healing After Suicide Loss
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Sep 03, 2023 |
The Words in Life After Suicide; Do You Say Angelversary or Death Day?
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Aug 21, 2023 |
Healing vs. Grief OR Brain vs. Mind; Our Life after Suicide Loss
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Jul 30, 2023 |
Life After Suicide Loss of a Child; The 3 Universal Needs Moms Share
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Jul 02, 2023 |
Talking with Two Stepdads; Leaning Into the Love AND the Loss
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Jun 26, 2023 |
Is "Suicide Prevention" the Right Messaging; What ARE the Alternatives?
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Jun 18, 2023 |
A Dads Roundtable Discussion; Three Dads talk Grief, Loss & Feelings
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Jun 11, 2023 |
What to Watch (or Not); When Grief Insomnia Hits
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May 27, 2023 |
Sibling Roundtable Talk; Cara, Sienna & Parker Talk Suicide Loss of Their Siblings
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May 15, 2023 |
The Legacy Project; Listen to Moms Talk about Remembering Their Kids
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Apr 16, 2023 |
How To Avoid a Psychic Scam or Medium Scam; Two Inches Off the Ground Podcast
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Apr 03, 2023 |
Let's Go Down the Rabbit Hole; Ask Melissa Suicide Loss Q & A Session
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Feb 26, 2023 |
A Roundtable Discussion; 8 Brave Moms Speak about Grief, Healing & their Amazing Kids
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Feb 24, 2023 |
Child Loss by Suicide; How Parents Heal (aka: it IS possible to heal)
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Feb 13, 2023 |
Facing Choices After Loss; Purpose Over Despair with Carey Conley
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Jan 29, 2023 |
Lisa Marie Presley: WHY Her Death Derailed Me
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Jan 23, 2023 |
Movement, Signs & the Love of a Dog; A Mom Living Forward after Suicide Loss
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Jan 15, 2023 |
The New Year Griefy Blues; Is This Normal??
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Jan 09, 2023 |
This is NOT a Suicide Prevention Podcast; Does that Even Matter?
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Dec 13, 2022 |
Kelli Nielson is The Grief Guru; Moving Forward & Embracing Healing
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Dec 04, 2022 |
I Don't Want You to Miss Out!; Updates & Holiday Tips from The Rabbit Hole
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Dec 02, 2022 |
Lisa Johnson of Honor Connor; How to Walk & Talk for Hope
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Nov 20, 2022 |
Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss; Caro Brookings Interview Series
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Oct 26, 2022 |
Dr. Lenore Matthew; Melding Science & Spirit in Healing after Suicide Loss
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Oct 16, 2022 |
Opening to the Presence of Your Pain; Marianne Gouveia of EricsHouse
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Oct 02, 2022 |
Movies, Series & Documentaries; About Suicide Loss & Grief
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Sep 27, 2022 |
Men Grieve Too; A Dad Talks about the Suicide Loss of his Son
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Sep 18, 2022 |
Scattering CJ; A Global Community from the Ashes
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Sep 04, 2022 |
I Love You & So Do Others; Amber Carroll of "We Are Team Jake"
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Aug 28, 2022 |
Author A.S.King Talks; Suicide IS Normal AND Tragic
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Aug 23, 2022 |
My Carefully Cultivated Life: Rebuilding After Suicide Loss
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Aug 14, 2022 |
Six Years Later; My Family Sits Down to Reflect
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Aug 11, 2022 |
Season 3 Recap; Meaningful Conversations Revisited
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Jul 25, 2022 |
Relationships After Suicide Loss; Is Implicit Bias Involved?
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Jul 17, 2022 |
What to Say; What Not to Say (TO Suicide Loss Grievers or AS a Griever in Response)
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Jun 26, 2022 |
Secret's from Wonderland; Story Time for Grievers
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Jun 12, 2022 |
When You are in Such Very Different Places; Marriage After Loss of a Child to Suicide
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Jun 05, 2022 |
Are We Too Sensitive?; Why the Empathetic Become Changemakers
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May 29, 2022 |
Accepting She Died by Suicide; Erin's Yoga is Healing Grief & Trauma
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May 22, 2022 |
Grief Waves Years After Loss; Different or the Same?
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May 15, 2022 |
Dan Maigler - From Tale to Tail; A Mission in Paws for Patrick
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May 08, 2022 |
Caro's Mum Died by Suicide; Being the Change to Help Others
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Apr 29, 2022 |
Lynn Brooks-Lewis's Story; "I Choose to Live" after the Suicide Loss of her Son
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Apr 24, 2022 |
Finding Clarity After Suicide Loss; Is it Even Possible?
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Apr 19, 2022 |
My Best Friend died by Suicide; His Lasting Impact
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Apr 10, 2022 |
Suicide Can Happen in Any Family; A Mother's Humble Realization
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Mar 28, 2022 |
How Long Does Grieving Take; Is Something Wrong with Me?
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Mar 21, 2022 |
Seven Years After Suicide Loss; A Widow & Her New Hopes
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Mar 13, 2022 |
Funerals during a Pandemic; Plus Tools, Signs and Healing from Trauma
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Feb 27, 2022 |
Trauma Induced Creativity; Why Helping Helps Us
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Feb 20, 2022 |
Saving Military Lives; A Legacy to their Son
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Feb 13, 2022 |
What has Helped Me the Most after Suicide Loss?; Part 3 Time & Self Care
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Feb 08, 2022 |
Suicide by Firearm; Two Survivors United for Change
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Feb 06, 2022 |
What has Helped Me the Most after Suicide Loss?; Part 2 Tools and Practices
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Jan 30, 2022 |
What has Helped Me the Most after Suicide Loss?; Part 1 Community and Support
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Jan 23, 2022 |
Anne Moss Rogers: Emotionally Naked
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Jan 16, 2022 |
Season Two ReCap; What Did You Miss?
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Jan 02, 2022 |
Synchronicities and Redefined Motherhood; Reality After Suicide Loss
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Dec 27, 2021 |
The Ho (Ho) Hum(bug); Holidays After Suicide Loss
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Nov 28, 2021 |
Toward Hope After Suicide Loss; The What, Why and How
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Nov 22, 2021 |
A Mother's Love is Forever; Calvin's Legacy Lives On
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Nov 07, 2021 |
Contact with Spirit; Down the "Psychic" Rabbit Hole for Halloween
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Oct 31, 2021 |
Fear and Grief after Suicide Loss; Where they Intersect
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Oct 24, 2021 |
Allowing Her Loss to "Count"; How Art Became Laura's Therapy
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Oct 19, 2021 |
To Watch or Not to Watch; Suicide as Subject Matter on Screen
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Oct 10, 2021 |
Grief Began Before Loss: Suzanne Howes' Story
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Oct 03, 2021 |
What If It's All in Our Minds; The Path to Less Suffering
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Sep 26, 2021 |
Sharon Ehler's; Grief Reiki Founder & Author
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Sep 19, 2021 |
Imogen's Mom; A Good Mourning Legacy
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Sep 06, 2021 |
Why I Do This; Let Me Share My Reasons
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Aug 29, 2021 |
Linzi Meaden; What Suicide Left Behind
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Aug 22, 2021 |
Your "Why" After Suicide Loss; The How & Why to find IT!
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Aug 15, 2021 |
Two Inches Off the Ground; Where Metaphysical Meets Practical
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Aug 09, 2021 |
Being "That' (Whispered About) Person; Discussion & Tools
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Aug 01, 2021 |
Victoria Moore; The Suicide Widow / Mom Balancing Act
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Jul 25, 2021 |
The Sunshine of his Life; My Amazing Son Alex
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Jul 18, 2021 |
Rebecca Jax Holistic Healing; Grief is a Mystical Journey
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Jul 04, 2021 |
Tools Part 2; Engaging Your Senses In Grief Healing
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Jun 27, 2021 |
No More "S" Word; A Daughter's Legacy
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Jun 20, 2021 |
Acceptance & Change after Suicide Loss; "You used to be ..."
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Jun 13, 2021 |
Greif Dreams; What DO They Mean?
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Jun 06, 2021 |
BONUS 2 "The Fog is Real; THIS is your Brain on Trauma"
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May 30, 2021 |
BONUS! What is Clubhouse; Is it a 'Safe Space' for Grievers?
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May 16, 2021 |
"Are They Really Gone?; Alchemy of Science and Spirit"
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May 02, 2021 |
Season 1 ReCap; What Should I Listen to Next?
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Apr 25, 2021 |
Chellor's House of Rocks; Finding a Healing Community
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Apr 18, 2021 |
Breaking the Cycle; Shame & Stigma & Suicide
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Apr 11, 2021 |
Creating "Esther & Astor" ; A Sister's Love Lives On
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Apr 04, 2021 |
BONUS EPISODE; Guided Sleep Meditation
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Mar 31, 2021 |
Birthdays, Holiday & Hard Days; Here's How I Survive it All
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Mar 29, 2021 |
Sharon Survived; How She Defined Her Why
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Mar 21, 2021 |
Joey Somebody; Sibling Loss, Vulnerability and the Male Ego
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Mar 07, 2021 |
Oracle Cards; My Grief inside Woo-ville
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Feb 28, 2021 |
Brenda's Brutal Reality of Child Loss by Suicide; Delayed Grief & Finding Her New Self
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Feb 21, 2021 |
Teasers, Plans & Hopes; We are just getting Started!
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Feb 14, 2021 |
Unpacking My Unconscious Mind; Transformation to a Radical Life
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Feb 07, 2021 |
What Am I Watching (aka "Binging"); My Thoughts & Recommendations
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Jan 31, 2021 |
Rejoining the Land of the Living; Mary's Brave Life
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Jan 24, 2021 |
Tools Part 1; Books, Apps & Podcasts Oh My!
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Jan 17, 2021 |
Learning to Support a Griever; When Our Love Met Tragedy
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Jan 10, 2021 |
The New Year; The Suck AND The Hope
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Jan 03, 2021 |
Forever 15; A Lasting Tribute to Rader
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Dec 27, 2020 |
Grief Tools; What are Mine?
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Dec 20, 2020 |
Trauma to Bipolar; When Suicide Becomes an Option
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Dec 13, 2020 |
Chasing Joy; Can We Find It?
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Dec 06, 2020 |
Shelby Forsythia; Your Grief, Your Way
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Nov 29, 2020 |
The First Year; Survival & Beyond
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Nov 23, 2020 |
Above The Rug; A Suicide Widow's Tale
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Nov 22, 2020 |
The F***ing Holidays; Ho Ho NO
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Nov 21, 2020 |
A Brother Lost; An Unbreakable Bond
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Nov 20, 2020 |
FEAR; It's Here, What Now?
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Nov 19, 2020 |
Finding Support; Founding a Group
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Nov 18, 2020 |
Intro Episode - START HERE; Meet Melissa
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Nov 17, 2020 |