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Here’s what I’ve been up to lately…
Speaking Grief: Leveraging the Power of Public Media to Create Societal Change
WPSU's Speaking Grief is an effective model for how universities and public media stations can work together to engage communities and advocate for meaningful change in our society. I'm excited to share more about the initiative at the The Outreach and Engagement...
Take Note: Jenn Hepton on Trauma and Grief within the Motherhood Journey
Grateful to Jenn Hepton for courageously sharing her story in the service of others in this Take Note interview.
Education alumna uses degree to increase impact of WPSU documentaries
WE ARE! It was an honor to be profiled as a PSU College of Ed alumna.
End of Life University Podcast Ep. 263 Speaking Grief: A Film to Help Us Get Better at Grief with Lindsey Whissel Fenton
I had a great time talking grief with Karen Wyatt, MD, host of the End of Life University podcast. Karen has such a calming presence and I felt centered and peaceful following this conversation.
Take Note: Kim Ruocco on Suicide Prevention and Postvention
On this episode of WPSU-FM's Take Note, I talked with Kim Ruocco, Vice President for Suicide Prevention and Postvention at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Kim shares some helpful, practical information about how to voice concern and support...
Open to Hope: Speaking Grief
It was an honor to talk with Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on their Open to Hope podcast and web series
Grief Dreams Podcast – Lindsey Whissel Fenton – Speaking Grief
While it might sound weird to use the word “fun” in relation to a conversation about grief, this interview was FUN! Shawn and Josh threw me (in a good way) right off the bat by asking about my martial arts background.
She’s So Reel: Breaking Societal Norms about ‘Speaking Grief’ With Director Lindsey Whissel Fenton
This was my first interview about Speaking Grief that focused on filmmaking and I had wonderful time talking with host AJ Joyce!
Grief documentary from WPSU available nationwide for free beginning Aug. 30
Speaking Grief is coming to a computer screen near you! Check out this Penn State News article about the streaming release of the film.
Take Note: Elizabeth and Christian Brady on Sharing Their Grief Through Writing
Mack Brady was two weeks shy of his ninth birthday when he died unexpectedly from a blood infection on New Year’s Eve in 2012. In the time since, his parents, Elizabeth and Christian Brady, have both used writing as an outlet for their own grief and as a way to help...