
Love the horrible thing with Paul Riss - gifts of grief & loss
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05/08/24 • 74 min
If you’re dealing with grief or wondering how you’ll get through it when it happens, this is a must-listen.
Paul Riss shares how to love the horrible thing while going through the gradual loss of his father to dementia. Paul is an avid birder, punk rocker, father of twins, founder of ad agency Round, and known for his CBC Documentary Rare Bird Alert. This is a special one. Enjoy.
Topics include:
- the unexpected gifts of grief
- allowing the emotions
- how to find peace
- how grief can create connection with yourself and others
- how to heal by sharing with others
Resources mentioned
Love the thing that I most wish did not happen - Stephen Colbert with Anderson Cooper
Paul’s Round Agency
Paul’s CBC Documentary Rare Bird Alert – punk rock birdwatcher meets other birders and they're not what you'd expect (many people’s favourite documentary - definitely one of mine).
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer - Chapter17, Contemplating Death
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If you’re dealing with grief or wondering how you’ll get through it when it happens, this is a must-listen.
Paul Riss shares how to love the horrible thing while going through the gradual loss of his father to dementia. Paul is an avid birder, punk rocker, father of twins, founder of ad agency Round, and known for his CBC Documentary Rare Bird Alert. This is a special one. Enjoy.
Topics include:
- the unexpected gifts of grief
- allowing the emotions
- how to find peace
- how grief can create connection with yourself and others
- how to heal by sharing with others
Resources mentioned
Love the thing that I most wish did not happen - Stephen Colbert with Anderson Cooper
Paul’s Round Agency
Paul’s CBC Documentary Rare Bird Alert – punk rock birdwatcher meets other birders and they're not what you'd expect (many people’s favourite documentary - definitely one of mine).
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer - Chapter17, Contemplating Death
Don’t forget to subscribe to the Hell. Happiness. Repeat. Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
Join us for a new episode each week!
Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share with friends!
Take the B*S Belief Detector Test and book your free extended breakthrough session with me.
Ready to take the next step with Hellistic Healing 1:1 Coaching? Visit hellhappinessrepeat.com to learn more, book a free call or get started.
Follow us on Instagram @hellhappinessrepeat for daily content, tips and personal stories.
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