17. The times I had to say goodbye

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10/15/23 • 33 min

Saying goodbye is a heartbreaking experience, whether the death is unexpected or there’s been time to say goodbye when someone is ill.

Today we look at not only the different types of deaths that you may experience through your life, but how every day can be an opportunity to make time for loved ones and show them you care.

In this episode we cover:

The two types of goodbyes we will face with loved ones
The shock of an unexpected death
Deaths we have more time to prepare for when someone is ill
There’s no easy way to say goodbye but there is a good way to live every day
A personal story about a grandfather passing
How your own stuff can get in the way of death
Family complications post death
Allowing other people in to hold space for you
Navigating grief months after a passing
Making time for people who matter
Living with no regrets
Treating every farewell as if it is the last.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Show notes: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/podcast
Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au
Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/
Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510
Email: [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW. I would be ever so grateful if you would leave a review on Apple or Spotify.

Saying goodbye is a heartbreaking experience, whether the death is unexpected or there’s been time to say goodbye when someone is ill.

Today we look at not only the different types of deaths that you may experience through your life, but how every day can be an opportunity to make time for loved ones and show them you care.

In this episode we cover:

The two types of goodbyes we will face with loved ones
The shock of an unexpected death
Deaths we have more time to prepare for when someone is ill
There’s no easy way to say goodbye but there is a good way to live every day
A personal story about a grandfather passing
How your own stuff can get in the way of death
Family complications post death
Allowing other people in to hold space for you
Navigating grief months after a passing
Making time for people who matter
Living with no regrets
Treating every farewell as if it is the last.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Show notes: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/podcast
Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au
Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/
Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510
Email: [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW. I would be ever so grateful if you would leave a review on Apple or Spotify.

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16. The Magic of Singing – Why Collective Singing is Something You Should Try

Singing can support our mental health, our energy and most of all - make us feel good!

Singing teacher Steph Carson joins us to share her love of music and how you don’t need to be Kylie Minogue to open your mouth and sing from the heart.

In this episode we cover:

● What is a melody and a harmony

● Breaking down some other singing terminology

● Why singing is so important in culture and ceremony

● How music can evoke different emotions in people

● Music affecting other parts of your life positively

● Overcoming the fear of joining a choir or pub singing

● A bit of Dutch courage can help!

● Singing can create strings of connection.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● Show notes: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/podcast

● Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au

● Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/

● Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510

● Email: [email protected]

● Steph Carson Macapella profile: https://www.macapella.com/presenters

If you enjoyed this episode, SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW. I would be ever so grateful if you would leave a review on Apple or Spotify.

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18. Teaching our children how to maintain connection

Smiles are contagious - and when we share these it can help give us a lift. But how do we navigate helping our children connect with others, particularly when their relationships can be so dependent on who is in their class this year?

Join me as I chat about the importance of connection, happy hormones and warding off loneliness.

In this episode we cover:

● The power of a smile

● Challenging yourself to say hello to everyone you meet

● Overcoming fear of rejection and being worthy

● Yearning to be part of something bigger

● Avoiding people burnout

● How to manage different personalities that come up

● Modelling behaviour for children

● Our responsibility to teach children about connection

● Teaching children to get happy hormones, rather than synthetic ones later

● Small talk is a fundamental part of connection