Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast

By Dr. Kay Fontana

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I’m Kay Fontana, and have faced profound loss throughout my life, giving me a deep understanding of the pain it brings. My journey began with the loss of my brother to cancer when I was just nine, altering the dynamics of our family as my parents grappled with grief. Later, I experienced the anguish of losing my mother to Alzheimer’s and my father to cancer shortly after his diagnosis. The most heartbreaking of all was the death of my husband and soul mate of 40 years in January 2023 due to multiple health challenges. These losses, including many others - from family and friends to pets - have led me to uncover the secrets of healing and resilience. Drawing from my diverse roles as a firefighter, paramedic, member of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing teams, and a trainer for 9-1-1 dispatchers and hospice volunteers, I have gained valuable insights into grief. As a Life Force Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist, I am here to offer you the wisdom from my experiences. Additionally, apart from exploring the topic of grief, you will discover insights on energy healing, reiki, qigong, meditation, and various alternative methods to foster healing, tranquility, and purpose in your life. Tune in to Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast on Saturdays at 10:00 am to access tools and resources that can aid you in navigating the complex terrain of grief, whether you're dealing with human or pet loss, a divorce, a relocation, retirement, or any other of the 40+ losses life may present. You can also find me at www.HealingOurGrievingHearts.com.

Episode Date
The Things Grief Makes Harder Than They Used to Be
Sep 19, 2026
Your Next Chapter: Giving Yourself Permission to Live Again
Sep 12, 2026
From Surviving to Rediscovering: Creating a Life After Loss
Sep 05, 2026
Finding Your Direction When Life No Longer Looks the Same
Aug 29, 2026
Who Am I Now? Rediscovering Yourself After the Loss of a Spouse
Aug 22, 2026
The Role of Poetry in Processing Grief
Aug 15, 2026
When Friends Disappear After Loss
Aug 08, 2026
Navigating Grief When Separated from Family
Aug 01, 2026
Beyond the Addiction: Healing the Grief Others Don't See
Jul 25, 2026
The Courage to Feel: Why We Can't Heal What We Avoid
Jul 18, 2026
Finding Your Daily DOSE of Healing
Jul 11, 2026
The Long Goodbye: Understanding Anticipatory Grief
Jul 04, 2026
Your Body is Grieving Too
Jun 27, 2026
Love Beyond Goodbye: Honoring Their Memory in Everyday Life
Jun 20, 2026
The Life You Never Expected to Be Living
Jun 13, 2026
The Five Stages of Grief: What They Really Mean
Jun 06, 2026
When Grief Changes Everything
May 30, 2026
The Benefits of Energy Healing During the Grieving Process
May 23, 2026
What If They Don’t Want to Talk About Dying?
May 16, 2026
Grief and the Aging Population
May 09, 2026
The Loneliness of Being Needed All the Time
May 02, 2026
Saying “I Love You” in a New Way
Apr 25, 2026
When Grief Changes Shape: Noticing Who You Are Becoming
Apr 18, 2026
What No One Tells You About the Final Days
Apr 11, 2026
The Difference Between Grief and Depression
Apr 04, 2026
The Exhaustion of Carrying Grief Invisibly
Mar 28, 2026
How to Leave the Room Without Guilt
Mar 21, 2026
When Love and Resentment Exist Together
Mar 14, 2026
Sound, Silence, and the Language Beyond Words
Mar 07, 2026
Letting Hospice Help You
Feb 28, 2026
Making Peace with What You Cannot Fix
Feb 21, 2026
Grieving in a World That Wants You to Be Fine
Feb 14, 2026
Who Are You Beyond the Role of Caregiver?
Feb 07, 2026
The Grief That Begins Before Goodbye
Jan 31, 2026
Caring for Your Body While Your Heart Heals
Jan 24, 2026
Rediscovering a Sense of Purpose in Daily Life
Jan 17, 2026
The Alchemy of Tears: How Grief Transforms the Soul
Jan 10, 2026
The Quiet Crossing: Grief as a Companion into the New Year
Jan 03, 2026
Awakening the Mystic Within: How Grief Opens Spiritual Doors
Dec 27, 2025
Soul Contracts and the Journey of Goodbye
Dec 20, 2025
Tiny Rituals, Big Comfort: 10 Practices to Feel Supported During the Holidays
Dec 13, 2025
The Courage to Create a New Kind of Holiday
Dec 06, 2025
When Grief Awakens Intuition: Listening to Your Inner Guide
Nov 29, 2025
Building Your Safe Haven: Creating Comfort in Your Own Space
Nov 22, 2025
The Bridge Between Worlds: Feeling Their Presence in Daily Life
Nov 15, 2025
How to Hold Both Pain and Hope at the Same Time
Nov 08, 2025
Releasing the Weight: Letting Go of Guilt and “Should-Haves
Nov 01, 2025
Listening to the Wind: Nature as a Messenger and Healer
Oct 25, 2025
Anchoring Yourself: Practices for Calming Anxiety and Overwhelm
Oct 18, 2025
Honoring Your Loved One By Living Fully
Oct 11, 2025
Sacred Signs: How to Recognize the Love That Still Surrounds You
Oct 04, 2025
The Whisper of Dreams - What They May Be Telling You
Sep 27, 2025
Breathing with Spirit: Simple Practices for Calming the Heart
Sep 20, 2025
Trusting the Unknown: Finding Peace Without All the Answers
Sep 13, 2025
The Soul’s Compass: Finding Direction When the Path Feels Lost
Sep 06, 2025
From Numbness to Aliveness: Reconnecting with Your Senses
Aug 30, 2025
Finding Your Light in the Shadows- Balancing Grief and Daily Life
Aug 23, 2025
Reclaiming Joy Through Small Acts of Self-Care
Aug 16, 2025
Moments of Grace - How to Notice Beauty in the Everyday
Aug 09, 2025
The Gentle Art of Beginning Again- Steps for a Tender Rebirth
Aug 02, 2025
Grief and the Seasons - How Nature Reflects Our Emotions
Jul 26, 2025
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Death
Jul 19, 2025
The Role of Scent in Memory and Healing
Jul 12, 2025
Grief and the Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air in Healing
Jul 05, 2025
Finding Strength in Solitude: Embracing Alone Time
Jun 28, 2025
The Role of Therapy and Counseling in Healing
Jun 21, 2025
Exploring the Connection Between Grief and Intuition
Jun 14, 2025
Grief and Minimalism: Letting Go of Physical Possessions
Jun 07, 2025
How Your Animal Friends Can Help You Heal
May 31, 2025
Episode 60 - Motherhood and Loss: Managing Grief as a Single Parent
May 24, 2025
Writing as a Tool for Processing Grief
May 17, 2025
Pain is Inevitable, but Suffering is Optional
May 10, 2025
Understanding Ancestral Grief
May 03, 2025
The Role of Nature in the Healing Process
Apr 26, 2025
Rituals of Remembrance
Apr 19, 2025
The Connection Between Grief, Loss, and Food
Apr 12, 2025
The Role of Forgiveness in the Grieving Process
Apr 05, 2025
Understanding the Grief of Caregivers
Mar 29, 2025
Coping with Grief During Major Life Transitions
Mar 22, 2025
Exploring Grief Through Movies
Mar 15, 2025
The Intersection of Grief and Spirituality
Mar 08, 2025
How to Talk to Children About Death
Mar 01, 2025
Grief and Community Service: Turning Pain into Purpose
Feb 22, 2025
The Role of Storytelling in Healing from Grief
Feb 15, 2025
What Triggers You?
Feb 08, 2025
Grief and Relationships: Love After Loss
Feb 01, 2025
Understanding Grief Through Books
Jan 25, 2025
Navigating Grief Anniversaries and Special Dates
Jan 18, 2025
The Role of Humor in Healing Grief
Jan 11, 2025
Grief in the Workplace
Jan 04, 2025
Facing the New Year After Loss
Dec 28, 2024
How the Nature of Death Affects the Grieving Process
Dec 21, 2024
Rituals and Traditions of Different Cultures Around the World
Dec 14, 2024
The Science of Grief: What Happens in the Brain
Dec 07, 2024
How to Set Boundaries While Grieving
Nov 30, 2024
Creating a Healing Space at Home
Nov 23, 2024
Grief During the Holidays
Nov 16, 2024
Exploring Grief Through Art, Music, and Creative Expression
Nov 09, 2024
How to Build Resilience in the Face of Grief
Nov 02, 2024
When You Have a Family Member with Dementia
Oct 26, 2024
When You Have Lost Your Faith
Oct 19, 2024
Finding Your Purpose and Passion After Loss
Oct 12, 2024
Ways to Express Gratitude in Challenging Times
Oct 05, 2024
Grief from Empty Nest Syndrome
Sep 28, 2024
When We Grieve People We've Never Met
Sep 21, 2024
When Grief is Absent
Sep 14, 2024
When Grief is Collective
Sep 07, 2024
Grief and Finding Meaning and Growth After Loss
Aug 31, 2024
A Meditation for Grief
Aug 24, 2024
When Losses Are Intangible
Aug 17, 2024
Numbing the Pain Won't Heal It
Aug 10, 2024
A Look at Sound and Vibrational Therapies for Grief
Aug 03, 2024
Embracing Self-Compassion - A Path to Healing
Jul 27, 2024
Grief and Loss During Times of Global Conflict, Crisis, or Disaster
Jul 20, 2024
What Happens When Children Grieve?
Jul 13, 2024
The Experience of Anticipatory Grief
Jul 06, 2024
Grief and the Role of Social Media and Technology
Jun 29, 2024
How to Get Your Daily D.O.S.E. of Happiness
Jun 22, 2024
Holistic Healing for Grief
Jun 15, 2024
Grief and the Physical Manifestations of Loss in the Body
Jun 08, 2024
When Grief is Complicated
Jun 01, 2024
How to Honor Your Loved One Even After the Funeral
May 25, 2024
When Your World Falls Apart When You Lose Your Spouse
May 18, 2024
Adding Energy Healing to Our Toolbox
May 11, 2024
When We Lose Our Pets, Our Companions
May 04, 2024
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal
Apr 27, 2024
The Many Types of Loss
Apr 20, 2024
Understanding the 5 Stages of Grief
Apr 13, 2024
Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast: What is Grief Anyway?
Apr 06, 2024
Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast Trailer
Apr 01, 2024