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EP 43: Gratitude & Grief Nov 29, 2021

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"Be happy and be grateful for experiences"

Today's episode is a minute with Alisha. She shares her life's update, second Thanksgiving experience without Moe and the importance of having a self-care system.

In this episode you can expect to hear: -Why it is difficult to be grateful -Gratitude is the gift of grief -How gratitude heals grief -Being grateful for everything you have -Trust in God's plan

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 42: Conquering Grief Bully ft J.Nicole Jones Nov 22, 2021

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"Believing in a higher power has allowed me to keep going"

J.Nicolem Jones, the New Jersey native, is the host and producer of The Grief Bully Podcast. The podcast serves as a vehicle to help the audience navigate their grief, mental health and overall personal wellness. She is a Life Impacting Communicator and the author of the successful guided journal, "The Grief Bully". She educates people through her platforms on how to create a healthier, thriving, and manageable grief journey.

In this episode you can expect to hear: -How communication and podcasting helps beat grief -Being vocal is a great coping skill -The advantage of having a support system -How to conquer grief bully -How to get back up after a series of loss -And a lot more!

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 41: Widowed And Winning ft Vioree Brandon Nov 15, 2021

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"I am in a great place because I've overcome fear"

Vioree Brandon is the picture of a renaissance woman, filled with grace, and burdened with an unmistakable call, the devoted quality leader that embodies an entrepreneurial spirit, who lives a life of faith, passion, and purpose. An artistic visionary, author, speaker, transformational widow coach, founder of Divine Enterprise LLC, (a creative and arts-based collective that is home to several faith-based brands) Vioree is also the other half of the coaching duo, The Bounce Back Academy and hosts her own private coaching practice. She can be seen on Fox 39 Miami and The CW (WSFL-TV), as host of Widowed and Winning TV at The Connect Show. None of these accomplishments outweigh her role as a devoted wife and mother of three. Vioree is known for her compassion and candor which allows her to meaningfully connect with clients and audiences around the world. She teaches principles and practical skills that inspire others to live with passion and purpose. She establishes a heart connection with any audience, either by boldly proclaiming her passion for the Lord or by opening up about her tragedy to triumph as a widow with three young children who have not lost sight of God's grace and faithfulness. Her on-fire approach to living acknowledges that she is destined for greatness. From the streets of Brooklyn, NY to small towns and major cities across the globe; Vioree accomplishes this mission through authorship, speaking on stages both large and small, workshops, and more. She lives in motion, on purpose, and without apologies. With a sure call and God's hand, she has no plans on stopping.

In this episode you can expect to hear: -Young widows need support as well -It's okay to ask WHY? It helps with self-discovery -Every year has different learnings -You can't put time on grief -How was it raising kids while dealing with grief -Overcoming fears in a new relationship -And a lot more!

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 40: Anticipated But Unprepared ft LaCharmine (L.A) Jefferson and Tonia Wilson Nov 08, 2021

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"I would love to be just heard. I just need a hug"

Today I sit down with not one but two flying widows, LaCharmine (L.A) Jefferson and Tonia Wilson.

LaCharmine (L.A) Jefferson is also a Telcom professional and author of contemporary women's fiction and creative non-fiction works. She has independently published two novels and contributed to two anthology projects and she's the writer behind this blog site. She's the mother of a 26 yr old daughter and 17-year-old son, grandmother to one baby girl and proud owner of a 4 yr old rescue dog, Honey.

Tonia Wilson was widowed in July 2017. She is a Telcom professional by day and a Pure Romance consultant by night. She is the mastermind behind our IG page and the tech-savvy one behind the podcast. She is the mother to a vibrant six-year-old, whom she affectionately calls Ox.

In this episode you can expect to hear: -Seeking a therapist when struggling with grief -Finding a support group system -How do you grieve if you didnt say goodbye -Widows deserve to have that final moment -Dating as part of moving forward

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 39: Growing Around Grief ft Maya Tyler Nov 01, 2021

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"You CAN bounce back, and you can do it beautifully."

Maya is an author, creative thought leader and entrepreneur renowned for her self-made #NextYou strategy, which takes a refreshingly relatable and logical approach to putting one's life back together to create a "life you can actually LOVE, after loss."

What sets Maya apart is her creative approach to supporting women in a niche that most people are unaware of – widowhood LIFE. She provides experience with and access to the "little known" yet crucial information needed for widows to create, curate, and financially support a new, independent, stable life after loss. Unlike other grief and loss coaches in this space, Maya has a step-by-step process that you can see, touch and implement – and in her clients as well as in her own life, she proves daily that it WORKS.

To date, Maya has been a beacon to thousands of widowed moms across the globe and has been featured in lifestyle and mental health podcasts, coaching interviews, TV spots. She is currently speaking on a National level for widows at the world renowned Camp Widow 2021 in both San Francisco, CA and in Toronto, Canada.

She lives happily with her 3 children and life partner in Southern Maryland.

In this episode, you can expect to hear: -Life is unexpected -What is it like to lose a husband at the age of 27 -Grief helps you grow -How to cope with grief as a Mother -How dating can help you move forward

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 38: Self-Discovery After The Loss ft. Kristin Bethune Oct 25, 2021

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"Who I was in my marriage was not me at all."

In this episode, we are joined by a fly widow who is dealing with the aftermath of her loss. The death of Kristin's husband serves as a wake-up call for her. She was able to discover her life's purpose and develop into a better version of herself.

Kristin Bethune is an Author, Podcaster and mother of two beautiful children Kollin and Karsyn. She is a graduate of Kaplan University where she earned her bachelors' degree in Health Science. After losing her husband back in 2016 she started on this amazing journey of self-discovery. She calls herself "The Healing Widow" because although the loss of her husband made her a widow the focus is now on her healing journey. Her book "After The Loss, My New Life Journey" can be purchased on Amazon. You can find her on FaceBook and Instagram @The Healing Widow. She also has her own Podcast Channel called "Her Widow Wisdom" which can be found on most major podcast platforms.

In this episode you can expect to hear: -Marriage is not always a happy experience. -An unhappy marriage separates you from yourself. -God will shake us in order to bring out our best selves. -Allowing God to speak to you. -Always reach out to others and surround yourself with people who understand what you're going through. -And a lot more!

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 37: What Makes You Happy? Oct 18, 2021

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"Give yourself grace for whatever you have to do."

In this week's episode, Alisha is going solo. She's reflecting on her most significant date. A date of liberation from a previous abusive relationship, a date when she had a positive pregnancy test but discovered it was an ectopic pregnancy, a date when she reflects and realizes that everything happens for a reason, that she passed the test, and she deserves to be happy.

In this episode you can expect to hear:

-Never share all of your wishes with everyone.

-The Law of Attraction.

-What we are experiencing is merely a test.

-You must be gentle with yourself and extend yourself grace.

-Happiness is within you. Find the key to your happiness.

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 36: Keep Moving ft Shelley McKinley Oct 11, 2021

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"We have choices to make, we get to choose who we keep in our life, and who we let go." Today we are joined by another fly widow, Shelley McKinley. She was a widow for three years, and in this episode, she talks about how she coped and what she did to regain her wings and be able to fly again.

Dr. Shelley McKinley, the mother of two sons and a career educator, was married for 20 years before becoming a widow. Leaning on her gifts of writing and teaching, she shares experiential lessons gained since becoming a widow in her new book, 'From Wed to Widow: A Guide to Self-Care, Self-Love, and Self-Discovery.' Shelley offers a glimpse into the emotional and day-to-day repercussions of widowhood to therapists, family members, and anyone else seeking to help a new widow. Shelley wrote 'From Wed to Widow' to turn her pain into purpose and help other new widows move toward healing and acceptance of their new reality.

In this episode you can expect to hear:

-Coping journey. -Acknowledging your feelings in the first year and being proactive in the second. -Your family are the best people to lean on while you're going through grief. -The adjustment period. -How to respond to other people's judgments.

Connect with Shelley @drshelleyrmckinley Get a copy of her book: Wed To Widow

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 35: Unexpected Loss ft Beth Wacome Keck Oct 04, 2021

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"When you're ready at a certain time to be vulnerable, pick the safe people to be vulnerable with and let them be part of your healing." In today's episode we are joined by Beth Wacome Keck, another widow who has surprisingly lost a husband. She shares some healing techniques that are very helpful for widows experiencing post-traumatic stress.

In this episode you can expect to hear: -A numb heart after loss. -The definition of "Good Day" before and after loss. -How do you feel about attending weddings after losing your husband? -How do your children cope with the loss of your husband? -Find joy and rediscover who you are.

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

EP 34: My Husband, My Best Friend ft Gina Carter Sep 27, 2021

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"Do not listen to people especially if they are not in your shoes" Another week has passed, and today Gina Carter joins us to discuss how she was able to fly again after being robbed by death twice. She discusses how her feelings have transformed from her first year as a widow to the present.

In this episode you can expect to hear: -What was life like without a husband. -Death comes by surprise. Never take your husband for granted. -Moving forward doesn't mean you forget the person. -Lossing a father from a challenging relationship. -A piece of advice to the widows.

Connect with Gina @iam_ginamarie Check Gina's book Robbed By Death Twice

You can connect with us @flywithalishareed

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