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News Over Noise – Ep. 3: What’s Missing From Economic News?
Thank you to Bob Frick, Navy Federal's corporate economist, for breaking down economic news in a way that makes sense to average folk like me. For tips on how to curate your news feed and make informed decisions about your finances, check out the latest episode of...
Grief and Special Days: Maintaining, Adapting, and Releasing Traditions
Are you struggling with how handle cherished traditions when your person isn’t there to share them? Or feeling unsure of how to communicate boundaries around your grief? Watch this Speaking Grief webinar, moderated by yours truly, for expert insight from Alesia K....
I’m Your Neighbor: Jim Bowers
What a treat to profile Jim Bowers, PA-based climbing/bouldering legend, WPSU's digital series "I'm Your Neighbor." Jim loves rocks. He loves climbing up them, he loves traversing them, he even loves making them. Jim has established hundreds of bouldering and...
News Over Noise Ep. 2: What Happened to Local News?
Consuming quality local journalism has a profound impact on civic engagement. People vote more, get more engaged in their community, and trust each other more. So, what happens when local news outlets start disappearing? In this episode of News Over Noise, hosts Leah...
NACG: Listen on Repeat Q&A
I was honored to be invited by Vicki Jay, CEO of the National Alliance for Children's Grief, to discuss the role listening plays in effective grief support. Watch the conversation here.
Medium: Digital Care Kit for Grieving
I’ve spent the past several years creating Speaking Grief, a learning resource that works to create a more grief-aware society. As part of the making of this project, I’ve read dozens of books, listened to many hours of podcasts, watched loads of videos, interviewed...
Medium: Supporting Grief: When Less is More
"But if you’ve ever grieved or sat with a grieving person, you know that words can be inadequate at best and hurtful at worst. I firmly believe that my not saying much (albeit out adherence to the rules, although he was not aware of this) freed this man to speak his...
Medium: The Places We Find Ourselves
In this piece, I tackle the question: what is one faulty self-concept you’re currently working to redefine? Check it out, then be sure to like the article and follow me on Medium for more!
News Over Noise Ep. 1: News Avoidance and Why It Matters
I'm excited to share the first episode of the first podcast I've produced: Introducing: News Over Noise If you find yourself avoiding the news, you're not alone. But what's turning you off is likely not the news itself—it's the noise surrounding it. News over...
Medium: They Have Dentists in Maryland…and Trainers in Connecticut
Contemplating a change in your life? Check out my latest piece on Medium.