Forward To Joy http://www.forwardtojoy.com en 2023 Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3673aa44-f505-11ed-8b97-17b703036df0/image/99426d56f6c4210769cf0b6b49d5de59.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Forward To Joy http://www.forwardtojoy.com no episodic Navigating Grief with Heart, Hope and Forward Motion Alexandra Wyman Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide. Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide.

]]> Alexandra Wyman matt@mattcundill.com Joe Nery I had a really heartfelt conversation with Joe Nery about his journey through love, loss, and healing after the suicide of his partner, Christina. He shared pieces of their story, along with what he’s learned about recognizing signs of mental health struggles and how complex grief can be. We talked about coping strategies, the role of support systems, and what it looks like to find your way forward after such a devastating loss.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 154 Alexandra Wyman I had a really heartfelt conversation with Joe Nery about his journey through love, loss, and healing after the suicide of his partner, Christina. He shared pieces of their story, along with what he’s learned about recognizing signs of mental health struggles and how complex grief can be. We talked about coping strategies, the role of support systems, and what it looks like to find your way forward after such a devastating loss.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I had a really heartfelt conversation with Joe Nery about his journey through love, loss, and healing after the suicide of his partner, Christina. He shared pieces of their story, along with what he’s learned about recognizing signs of mental health struggles and how complex grief can be. We talked about coping strategies, the role of support systems, and what it looks like to find your way forward after such a devastating loss. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3662 no Sarah Hanson I had a powerful conversation with Sarah Hanson about her journey of leaving an unsafe relationship and finding her way back to herself. She shared how creative expression became a lifeline in her healing, and how she’s been able to transform her pain into purpose. We talked about resilience, what it means to rebuild after rupture, and where hope can begin to re-emerge.  Connect with Sarah: https://www.sarahhansonwrites.com/Instagram: @sarahhansonwritesOrder Sarah’s book: Conjuring the Hurricane: The Best Way to Save Your Life is Any Way You Can https://a.co/d/01OCAZI8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:35:00 -0000 full 153 Alexandra Wyman I had a powerful conversation with Sarah Hanson about her journey of leaving an unsafe relationship and finding her way back to herself. She shared how creative expression became a lifeline in her healing, and how she’s been able to transform her pain into purpose. We talked about resilience, what it means to rebuild after rupture, and where hope can begin to re-emerge.  Connect with Sarah: https://www.sarahhansonwrites.com/Instagram: @sarahhansonwritesOrder Sarah’s book: Conjuring the Hurricane: The Best Way to Save Your Life is Any Way You Can https://a.co/d/01OCAZI8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I had a powerful conversation with Sarah Hanson about her journey of leaving an unsafe relationship and finding her way back to herself. She shared how creative expression became a lifeline in her healing, and how she’s been able to transform her pain into purpose. We talked about resilience, what it means to rebuild after rupture, and where hope can begin to re-emerge. 


Connect with Sarah: https://www.sarahhansonwrites.com/
Instagram: @sarahhansonwrites
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]]> 3257 Kelly Owen I was honored to chat with Kelly Owen. We had such an honest, expansive conversation about what it really looks like to question your beliefs and come back to yourself. She shared her journey of leaning into authenticity, and how exploring plant medicine, including ayahuasca, became part of her healing and growth. We talked about trust, patience, and the role community plays in supporting deep transformation.Connect with Kelly: https://kellycole.substack.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 152 Alexandra Wyman I was honored to chat with Kelly Owen. We had such an honest, expansive conversation about what it really looks like to question your beliefs and come back to yourself. She shared her journey of leaning into authenticity, and how exploring plant medicine, including ayahuasca, became part of her healing and growth. We talked about trust, patience, and the role community plays in supporting deep transformation.Connect with Kelly: https://kellycole.substack.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I was honored to chat with Kelly Owen. We had such an honest, expansive conversation about what it really looks like to question your beliefs and come back to yourself. She shared her journey of leaning into authenticity, and how exploring plant medicine, including ayahuasca, became part of her healing and growth. We talked about trust, patience, and the role community plays in supporting deep transformation.
Connect with Kelly: https://kellycole.substack.com

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3192 Stacey Johnson In this heartfelt interview, I sit down with Stacey Johnson to explore her personal journey through profound loss and how it inspired her to help women navigate grief, trauma, and self-discovery through coaching and energy work. She shares practical tools, mental models, and powerful insights on managing grief, healing limiting beliefs, and finding joy again after tragedy.Connect with Stacey: Email: stacey@staceyjohnsoncoaching.comYou Tube: Welcome to Calm Mom ConversationsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacey.v.johnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyjohnsoncoaching/Download free reset guide: https://stacey-johnson-coaching.kit.com/c8f2662cfc Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 151 Alexandra Wyman In this heartfelt interview, I sit down with Stacey Johnson to explore her personal journey through profound loss and how it inspired her to help women navigate grief, trauma, and self-discovery through coaching and energy work. She shares practical tools, mental models, and powerful insights on managing grief, healing limiting beliefs, and finding joy again after tragedy.Connect with Stacey: Email: stacey@staceyjohnsoncoaching.comYou Tube: Welcome to Calm Mom ConversationsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacey.v.johnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyjohnsoncoaching/Download free reset guide: https://stacey-johnson-coaching.kit.com/c8f2662cfc Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this heartfelt interview, I sit down with Stacey Johnson to explore her personal journey through profound loss and how it inspired her to help women navigate grief, trauma, and self-discovery through coaching and energy work. She shares practical tools, mental models, and powerful insights on managing grief, healing limiting beliefs, and finding joy again after tragedy.
Connect with Stacey:
Email: stacey@staceyjohnsoncoaching.com
You Tube: Welcome to Calm Mom Conversations
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacey.v.johnson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyjohnsoncoaching/
Download free reset guide: https://stacey-johnson-coaching.kit.com/c8f2662cfc

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3450 no Ashley Jones I interviewed Ashley about her journey from personal tragedy to founding the Memento Foundation. She shared how her own experience with loss led her to discover the healing power of photography and inspired her to create an organization that supports others through grief. During our conversation, Ashley talked about the importance of holistic grief support and the role community plays in helping people feel less alone in their pain. She also offered thoughtful insights on processing grief and shared practical tools that can help people navigate loss in meaningful and compassionate ways. Connect with Ashley: momentofoundation.org                                   ashleynicolejones.com Instagram: @momentofoundation Order a copy of Ashley’s book: https://a.co/d/01UCmUs6 Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 150 Alexandra Wyman I interviewed Ashley about her journey from personal tragedy to founding the Memento Foundation. She shared how her own experience with loss led her to discover the healing power of photography and inspired her to create an organization that supports others through grief. During our conversation, Ashley talked about the importance of holistic grief support and the role community plays in helping people feel less alone in their pain. She also offered thoughtful insights on processing grief and shared practical tools that can help people navigate loss in meaningful and compassionate ways. Connect with Ashley: momentofoundation.org                                   ashleynicolejones.com Instagram: @momentofoundation Order a copy of Ashley’s book: https://a.co/d/01UCmUs6 Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I interviewed Ashley about her journey from personal tragedy to founding the Memento Foundation. She shared how her own experience with loss led her to discover the healing power of photography and inspired her to create an organization that supports others through grief. During our conversation, Ashley talked about the importance of holistic grief support and the role community plays in helping people feel less alone in their pain. She also offered thoughtful insights on processing grief and shared practical tools that can help people navigate loss in meaningful and compassionate ways.


Connect with Ashley: momentofoundation.org
                                   ashleynicolejones.com


Instagram: @momentofoundation


Order a copy of Ashley’s book: https://a.co/d/01UCmUs6


Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3510 yes Dr. Jenn Rapkin In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Jenn Rapkin about her journey into naturopathic medicine and the work she does helping people reconnect with their bodies. During our conversation, she shared the importance of embodiment and how tuning into our physical sensations can help us better understand and process our emotions. Dr. Rapkin also offered practical tools for managing difficult feelings through bodywork and mindfulness. We talked about how building resilience, learning to trust yourself, and allowing space for your emotions can support deep healing and overall well-being.Connect with Dr. Jenn: www.drjennrapkin.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 149 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Jenn Rapkin about her journey into naturopathic medicine and the work she does helping people reconnect with their bodies. During our conversation, she shared the importance of embodiment and how tuning into our physical sensations can help us better understand and process our emotions. Dr. Rapkin also offered practical tools for managing difficult feelings through bodywork and mindfulness. We talked about how building resilience, learning to trust yourself, and allowing space for your emotions can support deep healing and overall well-being.Connect with Dr. Jenn: www.drjennrapkin.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Jenn Rapkin about her journey into naturopathic medicine and the work she does helping people reconnect with their bodies. During our conversation, she shared the importance of embodiment and how tuning into our physical sensations can help us better understand and process our emotions. Dr. Rapkin also offered practical tools for managing difficult feelings through bodywork and mindfulness. We talked about how building resilience, learning to trust yourself, and allowing space for your emotions can support deep healing and overall well-being.
Connect with Dr. Jenn: www.drjennrapkin.com

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 2881 no Chat with Lisa In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Lisa, who shared her journey of homesteading, personal growth, and healing through some of life’s hardest challenges. We talked about the importance of creating a nurturing home environment and how that space can support both family and personal transformation. Lisa opened up about the difficult reality of addiction in her family and the ways it shaped her path. She also spoke candidly about her search for identity and purpose—not just as a mother, but as her own person. Throughout our conversation, Lisa highlighted the power of community, connection, and the tools that have helped her navigate her healing journey. Her story is a powerful reminder that even through struggle, it’s possible to create a meaningful and beautiful life.Connect with Lisa: Instagram: @modernhomesteadwomanWww.modernhomesteadwoman.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 148 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Lisa, who shared her journey of homesteading, personal growth, and healing through some of life’s hardest challenges. We talked about the importance of creating a nurturing home environment and how that space can support both family and personal transformation. Lisa opened up about the difficult reality of addiction in her family and the ways it shaped her path. She also spoke candidly about her search for identity and purpose—not just as a mother, but as her own person. Throughout our conversation, Lisa highlighted the power of community, connection, and the tools that have helped her navigate her healing journey. Her story is a powerful reminder that even through struggle, it’s possible to create a meaningful and beautiful life.Connect with Lisa: Instagram: @modernhomesteadwomanWww.modernhomesteadwoman.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Lisa, who shared her journey of homesteading, personal growth, and healing through some of life’s hardest challenges. We talked about the importance of creating a nurturing home environment and how that space can support both family and personal transformation. Lisa opened up about the difficult reality of addiction in her family and the ways it shaped her path. She also spoke candidly about her search for identity and purpose—not just as a mother, but as her own person. Throughout our conversation, Lisa highlighted the power of community, connection, and the tools that have helped her navigate her healing journey. Her story is a powerful reminder that even through struggle, it’s possible to create a meaningful and beautiful life.
Connect with Lisa: Instagram: @modernhomesteadwoman
Www.modernhomesteadwoman.com

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3555 no Avery Cundill Returns In my engaging conversation with Avery Cundill, we explored themes of personal growth, the importance of setting boundaries, and the journey of making bold life changes. We discussed the challenges of navigating fear, the significance of intentional relationships, and the process of decluttering both physically and emotionally. Our dialogue emphasized the need for self-care, the power of conviction, and the joy that comes from resilience. Avery shared insights from her new podcast, 'The Declutter Queen,' focusing on how to create space in life for what truly matters. Connect with Avery: www.thedeclutterqueen.ca Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:46:00 -0000 full Alexandra Wyman In my engaging conversation with Avery Cundill, we explored themes of personal growth, the importance of setting boundaries, and the journey of making bold life changes. We discussed the challenges of navigating fear, the significance of intentional relationships, and the process of decluttering both physically and emotionally. Our dialogue emphasized the need for self-care, the power of conviction, and the joy that comes from resilience. Avery shared insights from her new podcast, 'The Declutter Queen,' focusing on how to create space in life for what truly matters. Connect with Avery: www.thedeclutterqueen.ca Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In my engaging conversation with Avery Cundill, we explored themes of personal growth, the importance of setting boundaries, and the journey of making bold life changes. We discussed the challenges of navigating fear, the significance of intentional relationships, and the process of decluttering both physically and emotionally. Our dialogue emphasized the need for self-care, the power of conviction, and the joy that comes from resilience. Avery shared insights from her new podcast, 'The Declutter Queen,' focusing on how to create space in life for what truly matters.

Connect with Avery: www.thedeclutterqueen.ca

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3523 no Brittany Bennett In this enlightening conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brittany Bennett, a licensed mental health counselor. Brittany shared her inspiring journey into the field of mental health and what motivated her to write a book on self-care. We explored the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to express their feelings and how the definition of self-care is evolving. Brittany highlighted the significance of mindfulness in our daily lives and the need for intentional living. We also discussed effective communication in therapy and how burnout can impact our emotional well-being. Additionally, we touched on the importance of sleep hygiene, understanding the lethality spectrum in mental health, and how writing a book can be a powerful way to share knowledge and experiences.Connect with Brittany: Website: http://www.botwservices.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-h-bennett-55a84b52/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britthannahb/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 146 Alexandra Wyman In this enlightening conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brittany Bennett, a licensed mental health counselor. Brittany shared her inspiring journey into the field of mental health and what motivated her to write a book on self-care. We explored the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to express their feelings and how the definition of self-care is evolving. Brittany highlighted the significance of mindfulness in our daily lives and the need for intentional living. We also discussed effective communication in therapy and how burnout can impact our emotional well-being. Additionally, we touched on the importance of sleep hygiene, understanding the lethality spectrum in mental health, and how writing a book can be a powerful way to share knowledge and experiences.Connect with Brittany: Website: http://www.botwservices.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-h-bennett-55a84b52/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britthannahb/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this enlightening conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brittany Bennett, a licensed mental health counselor. Brittany shared her inspiring journey into the field of mental health and what motivated her to write a book on self-care. We explored the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to express their feelings and how the definition of self-care is evolving. Brittany highlighted the significance of mindfulness in our daily lives and the need for intentional living. We also discussed effective communication in therapy and how burnout can impact our emotional well-being. Additionally, we touched on the importance of sleep hygiene, understanding the lethality spectrum in mental health, and how writing a book can be a powerful way to share knowledge and experiences.
Connect with Brittany: 
Website: http://www.botwservices.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-h-bennett-55a84b52/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britthannahb/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3180 no Donella Dowdle In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Donella Dowdle about her transformative work in Trauma Touch Therapy. Donella shared her personal journey into this field and the experiences that led her to embrace a healing approach centered on the mind-body connection. She explained how Trauma Touch Therapy creates a safe, supportive space where clients can gently reconnect with their bodies and process trauma without becoming re-traumatized.What stood out to me most was how individualized the work is. Donella emphasized that each session is guided by the client’s needs, comfort level, and pace, empowering them to regain a sense of agency and awareness within their own bodies. We talked about the importance of body awareness in emotional healing and how many people benefit from learning to tune into physical sensations as part of their trauma recovery journey.Our conversation highlighted not only who can benefit from this therapy, but also why creating safety and choice is foundational to deep, lasting healing.Connect with Donella: Donella@healingtouchtherapeutics.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 145 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Donella Dowdle about her transformative work in Trauma Touch Therapy. Donella shared her personal journey into this field and the experiences that led her to embrace a healing approach centered on the mind-body connection. She explained how Trauma Touch Therapy creates a safe, supportive space where clients can gently reconnect with their bodies and process trauma without becoming re-traumatized.What stood out to me most was how individualized the work is. Donella emphasized that each session is guided by the client’s needs, comfort level, and pace, empowering them to regain a sense of agency and awareness within their own bodies. We talked about the importance of body awareness in emotional healing and how many people benefit from learning to tune into physical sensations as part of their trauma recovery journey.Our conversation highlighted not only who can benefit from this therapy, but also why creating safety and choice is foundational to deep, lasting healing.Connect with Donella: Donella@healingtouchtherapeutics.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Donella Dowdle about her transformative work in Trauma Touch Therapy. Donella shared her personal journey into this field and the experiences that led her to embrace a healing approach centered on the mind-body connection. She explained how Trauma Touch Therapy creates a safe, supportive space where clients can gently reconnect with their bodies and process trauma without becoming re-traumatized.
What stood out to me most was how individualized the work is. Donella emphasized that each session is guided by the client’s needs, comfort level, and pace, empowering them to regain a sense of agency and awareness within their own bodies. We talked about the importance of body awareness in emotional healing and how many people benefit from learning to tune into physical sensations as part of their trauma recovery journey.
Our conversation highlighted not only who can benefit from this therapy, but also why creating safety and choice is foundational to deep, lasting healing.
Connect with Donella: Donella@healingtouchtherapeutics.com

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3514 no Ashley Fisher In this conversation, I sit down with Ashley Fisher to talk about how embodiment tools can help unlock emotional release. As she shares her story, I’m struck by her honesty and vulnerability. She describes a powerful moment when she realized that the intense emotions she was feeling weren’t actually about the person in front of her—they were rooted in the pain of a past friendship.Listening to her, I’m reminded how often our emotional triggers have deeper origins than we realize. Ashley’s experience highlights the importance of slowing down, tuning into our bodies, and getting curious about what’s really underneath our reactions. It’s a beautiful reminder that when we’re willing to explore the true source of our feelings, we open the door to healing and real personal growth. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 144 Alexandra Wyman In this conversation, I sit down with Ashley Fisher to talk about how embodiment tools can help unlock emotional release. As she shares her story, I’m struck by her honesty and vulnerability. She describes a powerful moment when she realized that the intense emotions she was feeling weren’t actually about the person in front of her—they were rooted in the pain of a past friendship.Listening to her, I’m reminded how often our emotional triggers have deeper origins than we realize. Ashley’s experience highlights the importance of slowing down, tuning into our bodies, and getting curious about what’s really underneath our reactions. It’s a beautiful reminder that when we’re willing to explore the true source of our feelings, we open the door to healing and real personal growth. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this conversation, I sit down with Ashley Fisher to talk about how embodiment tools can help unlock emotional release. As she shares her story, I’m struck by her honesty and vulnerability. She describes a powerful moment when she realized that the intense emotions she was feeling weren’t actually about the person in front of her—they were rooted in the pain of a past friendship.
Listening to her, I’m reminded how often our emotional triggers have deeper origins than we realize. Ashley’s experience highlights the importance of slowing down, tuning into our bodies, and getting curious about what’s really underneath our reactions. It’s a beautiful reminder that when we’re willing to explore the true source of our feelings, we open the door to healing and real personal growth.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 2998 no Alexandra is featured on Momplex This week, Alexandra is highlighting her conversation with Scottie Durett of Momplex. Scottie empowers women and moms to find meaning and purpose in their lives that is more than being a mom. In her conversation with Alexandra they discuss how no matter what life hands you, there is hope and possibility to find meaning and purpose. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 143 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra is highlighting her conversation with Scottie Durett of Momplex. Scottie empowers women and moms to find meaning and purpose in their lives that is more than being a mom. In her conversation with Alexandra they discuss how no matter what life hands you, there is hope and possibility to find meaning and purpose. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra is highlighting her conversation with Scottie Durett of Momplex. Scottie empowers women and moms to find meaning and purpose in their lives that is more than being a mom. In her conversation with Alexandra they discuss how no matter what life hands you, there is hope and possibility to find meaning and purpose.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3056 yes Dr. Rachel Gibbons In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman speaks with Rachel Gibbons, a consultant psychiatrist and researcher focused on suicide and bereavement. Rachel shares her unexpected journey into this field, driven by her experiences as a clinician facing the tragic loss of patients to suicide. They discuss the profound impact of suicide on both clinicians and families, the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of emotional resilience and support systems. Rachel emphasizes the need for ongoing inner work and therapy in the healing process, as well as the complexities of grief, blame, and the search for joy after loss. The conversation highlights the necessity of compassion in discussions about suicide and the challenges of navigating the fix-it mentality in mental health.Connect with Dr. Rachel: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-gibbons-96620a51/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 142 Alexandra Wyman In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman speaks with Rachel Gibbons, a consultant psychiatrist and researcher focused on suicide and bereavement. Rachel shares her unexpected journey into this field, driven by her experiences as a clinician facing the tragic loss of patients to suicide. They discuss the profound impact of suicide on both clinicians and families, the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of emotional resilience and support systems. Rachel emphasizes the need for ongoing inner work and therapy in the healing process, as well as the complexities of grief, blame, and the search for joy after loss. The conversation highlights the necessity of compassion in discussions about suicide and the challenges of navigating the fix-it mentality in mental health.Connect with Dr. Rachel: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-gibbons-96620a51/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman speaks with Rachel Gibbons, a consultant psychiatrist and researcher focused on suicide and bereavement. Rachel shares her unexpected journey into this field, driven by her experiences as a clinician facing the tragic loss of patients to suicide. They discuss the profound impact of suicide on both clinicians and families, the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of emotional resilience and support systems. Rachel emphasizes the need for ongoing inner work and therapy in the healing process, as well as the complexities of grief, blame, and the search for joy after loss. The conversation highlights the necessity of compassion in discussions about suicide and the challenges of navigating the fix-it mentality in mental health.
Connect with Dr. Rachel: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-gibbons-96620a51/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3386 no Scottie Durrett In this conversation, Scottie Durrett opens up about the challenges of motherhood, expressing the internal conflict between loving her children and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting. She discusses the societal pressures to be a perfect mom and the toll it takes on mental health, ultimately advocating for the importance of self-care and acknowledging one's feelings. Connect with Scottie: Instagram: @scottiedurrettPodcast: Momplex  https://www.soundoff.network/show/momplex-with-scottie-durrett/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 141 Alexandra Wyman In this conversation, Scottie Durrett opens up about the challenges of motherhood, expressing the internal conflict between loving her children and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting. She discusses the societal pressures to be a perfect mom and the toll it takes on mental health, ultimately advocating for the importance of self-care and acknowledging one's feelings. Connect with Scottie: Instagram: @scottiedurrettPodcast: Momplex  https://www.soundoff.network/show/momplex-with-scottie-durrett/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this conversation, Scottie Durrett opens up about the challenges of motherhood, expressing the internal conflict between loving her children and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting. She discusses the societal pressures to be a perfect mom and the toll it takes on mental health, ultimately advocating for the importance of self-care and acknowledging one's feelings.


Connect with Scottie: 
Instagram: @scottiedurrett
Podcast: Momplex  https://www.soundoff.network/show/momplex-with-scottie-durrett/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3252 yes Psychic Medium Kim Moore In this episode, Alexandra chats with psychic and medium, Kim Moore, who shares her profound journey into the world of mediumship following the tragic loss of her partner. Kim discusses her initial skepticism, the signs she received from the other side, and the various ways spirits communicate with us. She explains the different types of psychic abilities known as the Claire's, and delves into what happens after death, emphasizing the continuity of connection with our loved ones. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries in mediumship and the unique experiences of working with children. Throughout the episode, Kim offers insights into the nature of energy, the significance of signs, and the healing power of love, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and understanding about life after death.Connect with Kim: Website: www.readingsbykim.comFacebook: Medium & Psychic Kim MooreInstagram: readingsbykimTikTok: ReadingsByKim Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 140 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, Alexandra chats with psychic and medium, Kim Moore, who shares her profound journey into the world of mediumship following the tragic loss of her partner. Kim discusses her initial skepticism, the signs she received from the other side, and the various ways spirits communicate with us. She explains the different types of psychic abilities known as the Claire's, and delves into what happens after death, emphasizing the continuity of connection with our loved ones. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries in mediumship and the unique experiences of working with children. Throughout the episode, Kim offers insights into the nature of energy, the significance of signs, and the healing power of love, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and understanding about life after death.Connect with Kim: Website: www.readingsbykim.comFacebook: Medium & Psychic Kim MooreInstagram: readingsbykimTikTok: ReadingsByKim Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Alexandra chats with psychic and medium, Kim Moore, who shares her profound journey into the world of mediumship following the tragic loss of her partner. Kim discusses her initial skepticism, the signs she received from the other side, and the various ways spirits communicate with us. She explains the different types of psychic abilities known as the Claire's, and delves into what happens after death, emphasizing the continuity of connection with our loved ones. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries in mediumship and the unique experiences of working with children. Throughout the episode, Kim offers insights into the nature of energy, the significance of signs, and the healing power of love, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and understanding about life after death.
Connect with Kim: 
Website: www.readingsbykim.com
Facebook: Medium & Psychic Kim Moore
Instagram: readingsbykim
TikTok: ReadingsByKim

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3993 yes Play Therapist Matt Canale In this conversation, Matt shares his journey into play therapy, influenced by his upbringing and family background. He discusses the importance of co-regulation, the role of parents in emotional development, and how children's behaviors often communicate their feelings. The conversation also highlights the significance of repair in relationships, the power of naming feelings, and the concept of interoception in understanding emotions. Matt emphasizes that unregulated emotions can lead to anxiety and poor relationships, and he concludes with practical advice for parents on nurturing emotional health in their children. Connect with Matt: www.fingertothemooncounseling.comwww.playtherapyconnection.comEmail: Matt@fingertothemooncounseling.comPhone: 970-626-7476 Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 139 Alexandra Wyman In this conversation, Matt shares his journey into play therapy, influenced by his upbringing and family background. He discusses the importance of co-regulation, the role of parents in emotional development, and how children's behaviors often communicate their feelings. The conversation also highlights the significance of repair in relationships, the power of naming feelings, and the concept of interoception in understanding emotions. Matt emphasizes that unregulated emotions can lead to anxiety and poor relationships, and he concludes with practical advice for parents on nurturing emotional health in their children. Connect with Matt: www.fingertothemooncounseling.comwww.playtherapyconnection.comEmail: Matt@fingertothemooncounseling.comPhone: 970-626-7476 Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this conversation, Matt shares his journey into play therapy, influenced by his upbringing and family background. He discusses the importance of co-regulation, the role of parents in emotional development, and how children's behaviors often communicate their feelings. The conversation also highlights the significance of repair in relationships, the power of naming feelings, and the concept of interoception in understanding emotions. Matt emphasizes that unregulated emotions can lead to anxiety and poor relationships, and he concludes with practical advice for parents on nurturing emotional health in their children.

Connect with Matt: www.fingertothemooncounseling.com
www.playtherapyconnection.com
Email: Matt@fingertothemooncounseling.com
Phone: 970-626-7476

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3038 no Welcome to 2026 In this episode of Forward to Joy, Alexandra reflects on the emotional shifts and energetic changes that come with the New Year, particularly as we transition into 2026. She discusses the importance of community, personal growth, and emotional awareness, encouraging listeners to contemplate what changes they want to make in their lives. Alexandra emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, setting boundaries, and understanding grief as part of the healing process. She invites listeners to join her on this journey of transformation and growth throughout the year. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full 138 Alexandra Wyman In this episode of Forward to Joy, Alexandra reflects on the emotional shifts and energetic changes that come with the New Year, particularly as we transition into 2026. She discusses the importance of community, personal growth, and emotional awareness, encouraging listeners to contemplate what changes they want to make in their lives. Alexandra emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, setting boundaries, and understanding grief as part of the healing process. She invites listeners to join her on this journey of transformation and growth throughout the year. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Forward to Joy, Alexandra reflects on the emotional shifts and energetic changes that come with the New Year, particularly as we transition into 2026. She discusses the importance of community, personal growth, and emotional awareness, encouraging listeners to contemplate what changes they want to make in their lives. Alexandra emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, setting boundaries, and understanding grief as part of the healing process. She invites listeners to join her on this journey of transformation and growth throughout the year.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1123 no Wrapping Up 2025 In this final episode of 2025, Alexandra reflects on a year filled with love and loss, emphasizing the importance of healing, finding joy in difficult moments, and the continuous journey of personal growth. She shares insights on letting go of expectations, protecting one's energy, and the significance of dreaming and setting intentions for the new year. The episode serves as a reminder to appreciate the journey and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 137 Alexandra Wyman In this final episode of 2025, Alexandra reflects on a year filled with love and loss, emphasizing the importance of healing, finding joy in difficult moments, and the continuous journey of personal growth. She shares insights on letting go of expectations, protecting one's energy, and the significance of dreaming and setting intentions for the new year. The episode serves as a reminder to appreciate the journey and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this final episode of 2025, Alexandra reflects on a year filled with love and loss, emphasizing the importance of healing, finding joy in difficult moments, and the continuous journey of personal growth. She shares insights on letting go of expectations, protecting one's energy, and the significance of dreaming and setting intentions for the new year. The episode serves as a reminder to appreciate the journey and the lessons learned along the way.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1432 no Alexandra is featured on She Diaries This week, Alexandra is highlighting her interview on the She Diaries podcast with Krista Gregg. The conversation focuses on resilience and misconceptions that can arise with a loss by suicide. Krista does a great job asking poignant questions to help create an understanding that loss is not always predictable.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 136 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra is highlighting her interview on the She Diaries podcast with Krista Gregg. The conversation focuses on resilience and misconceptions that can arise with a loss by suicide. Krista does a great job asking poignant questions to help create an understanding that loss is not always predictable.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra is highlighting her interview on the She Diaries podcast with Krista Gregg. The conversation focuses on resilience and misconceptions that can arise with a loss by suicide. Krista does a great job asking poignant questions to help create an understanding that loss is not always predictable. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3308 no Alena Returns This week, Alexandra discusses preparing for the holidays and reflects on the past year. She chats about exploring the importance of setting intentions rather than resolutions, the significance of taking time for contemplation, and the ongoing journey of managing grief. Alexandra also chats with her friend Alena about the upcoming holidays, tools to get through them and all the randomness that comes with preparing for the holidays.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 135 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses preparing for the holidays and reflects on the past year. She chats about exploring the importance of setting intentions rather than resolutions, the significance of taking time for contemplation, and the ongoing journey of managing grief. Alexandra also chats with her friend Alena about the upcoming holidays, tools to get through them and all the randomness that comes with preparing for the holidays.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses preparing for the holidays and reflects on the past year. She chats about exploring the importance of setting intentions rather than resolutions, the significance of taking time for contemplation, and the ongoing journey of managing grief. Alexandra also chats with her friend Alena about the upcoming holidays, tools to get through them and all the randomness that comes with preparing for the holidays. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 4627 no Phil Weiss Returns In this conversation, Phil Weiss returns and introduces the EVOKE life planning process, which helps individuals align their financial goals with their personal values. The discussion also touches on the significance of building trust in financial advisory relationships and how life planning can aid individuals in overcoming loss and envisioning a fulfilling life. Phil shares insights on the emotional aspects of financial management, including feelings of shame and guilt, and highlights the importance of safety, security, and freedom in achieving financial well-being.Connect with Phil: Website: https://apprisewealth.com/Instagram: phweiss11Facebook: AppriseWealth Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 134 Alexandra Wyman In this conversation, Phil Weiss returns and introduces the EVOKE life planning process, which helps individuals align their financial goals with their personal values. The discussion also touches on the significance of building trust in financial advisory relationships and how life planning can aid individuals in overcoming loss and envisioning a fulfilling life. Phil shares insights on the emotional aspects of financial management, including feelings of shame and guilt, and highlights the importance of safety, security, and freedom in achieving financial well-being.Connect with Phil: Website: https://apprisewealth.com/Instagram: phweiss11Facebook: AppriseWealth Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this conversation, Phil Weiss returns and introduces the EVOKE life planning process, which helps individuals align their financial goals with their personal values. The discussion also touches on the significance of building trust in financial advisory relationships and how life planning can aid individuals in overcoming loss and envisioning a fulfilling life. Phil shares insights on the emotional aspects of financial management, including feelings of shame and guilt, and highlights the importance of safety, security, and freedom in achieving financial well-being.
Connect with Phil: 
Website: https://apprisewealth.com/
Instagram: phweiss11
Facebook: AppriseWealth

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3182 no Larry’s Story In this heartfelt conversation, Alexandra and Larry Carlat explore the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child. Larry shares his personal story of losing his son Rob and how it led him to write a survival guide for grieving parents. They discuss the importance of community, the role of writing in healing, and the unique challenges faced by men in expressing their grief. The conversation emphasizes the transformation that can occur through grief, the significance of maintaining connections with loved ones, and the moments of joy that can emerge amidst the pain. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 133 Alexandra Wyman In this heartfelt conversation, Alexandra and Larry Carlat explore the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child. Larry shares his personal story of losing his son Rob and how it led him to write a survival guide for grieving parents. They discuss the importance of community, the role of writing in healing, and the unique challenges faced by men in expressing their grief. The conversation emphasizes the transformation that can occur through grief, the significance of maintaining connections with loved ones, and the moments of joy that can emerge amidst the pain. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this heartfelt conversation, Alexandra and Larry Carlat explore the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child. Larry shares his personal story of losing his son Rob and how it led him to write a survival guide for grieving parents. They discuss the importance of community, the role of writing in healing, and the unique challenges faced by men in expressing their grief. The conversation emphasizes the transformation that can occur through grief, the significance of maintaining connections with loved ones, and the moments of joy that can emerge amidst the pain.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3636 no Dr. Mark Sinyor This week, Alexandra talks to Dr. Mark Sinyor is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Staff Psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and lead of Sunnybrook’s Suicide Prevention Research Collaborative. He has developed a mental health program using Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban for middle schoolers to learn distress management and healthy coping skills. Connect with Dr. Mark Sinyor: mark.sinyor@sunnybrook.ca Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 132 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks to Dr. Mark Sinyor is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Staff Psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and lead of Sunnybrook’s Suicide Prevention Research Collaborative. He has developed a mental health program using Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban for middle schoolers to learn distress management and healthy coping skills. Connect with Dr. Mark Sinyor: mark.sinyor@sunnybrook.ca Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks to Dr. Mark Sinyor is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Staff Psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and lead of Sunnybrook’s Suicide Prevention Research Collaborative. He has developed a mental health program using Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban for middle schoolers to learn distress management and healthy coping skills.

Connect with Dr. Mark Sinyor: mark.sinyor@sunnybrook.ca

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3413 no Prepping for the Holidays This week, Alexandra discusses navigating the holiday season while dealing with grief. She emphasizes the importance of creating new traditions, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Alexandra shares personal experiences and offers practical advice for managing emotions during this challenging time, encouraging listeners to find moments of joy amidst their grief. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 131 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses navigating the holiday season while dealing with grief. She emphasizes the importance of creating new traditions, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Alexandra shares personal experiences and offers practical advice for managing emotions during this challenging time, encouraging listeners to find moments of joy amidst their grief. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses navigating the holiday season while dealing with grief. She emphasizes the importance of creating new traditions, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Alexandra shares personal experiences and offers practical advice for managing emotions during this challenging time, encouraging listeners to find moments of joy amidst their grief.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1266 no Mushroom Mamasita Bijoulea Finney  In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Bijou Finney explore the transformative power of psychedelics in healing, particularly through microdosing. Bijou shares her journey from biohacking to becoming a psychedelic facilitator, emphasizing the importance of integrating various healing modalities. They discuss the significance of addressing grief and trauma, the necessity of personalized approaches to healing, and the empowerment that comes from trusting oneself. The conversation highlights the need for safe spaces in healing and the importance of integration after psychedelic experiences.Connect with Bijou: Instagram:@mushroommamasita Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 130 Alexandra Wyman  In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Bijou Finney explore the transformative power of psychedelics in healing, particularly through microdosing. Bijou shares her journey from biohacking to becoming a psychedelic facilitator, emphasizing the importance of integrating various healing modalities. They discuss the significance of addressing grief and trauma, the necessity of personalized approaches to healing, and the empowerment that comes from trusting oneself. The conversation highlights the need for safe spaces in healing and the importance of integration after psychedelic experiences.Connect with Bijou: Instagram:@mushroommamasita Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Bijou Finney explore the transformative power of psychedelics in healing, particularly through microdosing. Bijou shares her journey from biohacking to becoming a psychedelic facilitator, emphasizing the importance of integrating various healing modalities. They discuss the significance of addressing grief and trauma, the necessity of personalized approaches to healing, and the empowerment that comes from trusting oneself. The conversation highlights the need for safe spaces in healing and the importance of integration after psychedelic experiences.
Connect with Bijou: Instagram:@mushroommamasita

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]]> 3648 no Chat with Kacy Howell In  this enlightening conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Kacy delve into the transformative power of astrology and its role in personal growth and self-discovery. Kacy shares her journey into astrology, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's natal chart as a roadmap for navigating life's challenges. The discussion covers the significance of planetary shifts, the twelve zodiac signs, and practical applications of astrology in everyday life. They explore the concept of surrendering to the process of change and the collective energy that influences us all. Ultimately, the conversation highlights astrology as a valuable tool for healing and understanding oneself.Connect with Kacy:Instagram: @kacylhowell Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 129 Alexandra Wyman In  this enlightening conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Kacy delve into the transformative power of astrology and its role in personal growth and self-discovery. Kacy shares her journey into astrology, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's natal chart as a roadmap for navigating life's challenges. The discussion covers the significance of planetary shifts, the twelve zodiac signs, and practical applications of astrology in everyday life. They explore the concept of surrendering to the process of change and the collective energy that influences us all. Ultimately, the conversation highlights astrology as a valuable tool for healing and understanding oneself.Connect with Kacy:Instagram: @kacylhowell Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In  this enlightening conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Kacy delve into the transformative power of astrology and its role in personal growth and self-discovery. Kacy shares her journey into astrology, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's natal chart as a roadmap for navigating life's challenges. The discussion covers the significance of planetary shifts, the twelve zodiac signs, and practical applications of astrology in everyday life. They explore the concept of surrendering to the process of change and the collective energy that influences us all. Ultimately, the conversation highlights astrology as a valuable tool for healing and understanding oneself.
Connect with Kacy:
Instagram: @kacylhowell

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]]> 3392 no Accepting This week, Alexandra delves into the complex journey of acceptance following the loss of a loved one. Drawing inspiration from Mary Frances O'Connor's book, The Grieving Body, Alexandra shares her personal struggles and insights on how acceptance is not a linear process but a fluid journey. She explores the emotional roller coaster of grief, the pressure of societal expectations, and the importance of embracing each moment as it comes. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 128 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra delves into the complex journey of acceptance following the loss of a loved one. Drawing inspiration from Mary Frances O'Connor's book, The Grieving Body, Alexandra shares her personal struggles and insights on how acceptance is not a linear process but a fluid journey. She explores the emotional roller coaster of grief, the pressure of societal expectations, and the importance of embracing each moment as it comes. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra delves into the complex journey of acceptance following the loss of a loved one. Drawing inspiration from Mary Frances O'Connor's book, The Grieving Body, Alexandra shares her personal struggles and insights on how acceptance is not a linear process but a fluid journey. She explores the emotional roller coaster of grief, the pressure of societal expectations, and the importance of embracing each moment as it comes.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 693 Bob’s Story In this episode, Alexandra Wyman interviews her brother-in-law Bob, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and healing through chronic pain, addiction, and recovery. Bob discusses his experiences with multiple surgeries, the impact of chronic pain on his mental health, and the importance of therapy and support systems. He emphasizes the need for connection, purpose, and community in overcoming life's challenges, and offers encouragement to those struggling with similar issues. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0000 full 127 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, Alexandra Wyman interviews her brother-in-law Bob, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and healing through chronic pain, addiction, and recovery. Bob discusses his experiences with multiple surgeries, the impact of chronic pain on his mental health, and the importance of therapy and support systems. He emphasizes the need for connection, purpose, and community in overcoming life's challenges, and offers encouragement to those struggling with similar issues. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Alexandra Wyman interviews her brother-in-law Bob, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and healing through chronic pain, addiction, and recovery. Bob discusses his experiences with multiple surgeries, the impact of chronic pain on his mental health, and the importance of therapy and support systems. He emphasizes the need for connection, purpose, and community in overcoming life's challenges, and offers encouragement to those struggling with similar issues.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3221 no The Stories We Create In this episode, Alexandra explores the complex relationship between grief and the stories we tell ourselves. She emphasizes the importance of understanding different perceptions and the role of empathy in navigating grief. Alexandra encourages listeners to reach out and connect with others, highlighting that we often project our own narratives onto others' experiences. The conversation serves as a reminder to be mindful of our perceptions and to foster open communication in times of hardship. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 126 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, Alexandra explores the complex relationship between grief and the stories we tell ourselves. She emphasizes the importance of understanding different perceptions and the role of empathy in navigating grief. Alexandra encourages listeners to reach out and connect with others, highlighting that we often project our own narratives onto others' experiences. The conversation serves as a reminder to be mindful of our perceptions and to foster open communication in times of hardship. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Alexandra explores the complex relationship between grief and the stories we tell ourselves. She emphasizes the importance of understanding different perceptions and the role of empathy in navigating grief. Alexandra encourages listeners to reach out and connect with others, highlighting that we often project our own narratives onto others' experiences. The conversation serves as a reminder to be mindful of our perceptions and to foster open communication in times of hardship.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 908 no Diving into Ketamine with Heather Aberg and Dr. Dana Lerman In this episode, Dr. Dana Lerman and Heather Aberg discuss the transformative potential of ketamine-assisted therapy. They share their personal journeys into this field, the mechanisms by which ketamine operates in the brain, and the importance of integrating therapeutic practices with the use of ketamine. The conversation delves into the significance of individualized treatment approaches, the concept of ego death, and the precautions necessary for those considering this therapy. They also explore the accessibility of ketamine therapy for various age groups and the profound impact it can have on healing from trauma and grief. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 125 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, Dr. Dana Lerman and Heather Aberg discuss the transformative potential of ketamine-assisted therapy. They share their personal journeys into this field, the mechanisms by which ketamine operates in the brain, and the importance of integrating therapeutic practices with the use of ketamine. The conversation delves into the significance of individualized treatment approaches, the concept of ego death, and the precautions necessary for those considering this therapy. They also explore the accessibility of ketamine therapy for various age groups and the profound impact it can have on healing from trauma and grief. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Dr. Dana Lerman and Heather Aberg discuss the transformative potential of ketamine-assisted therapy. They share their personal journeys into this field, the mechanisms by which ketamine operates in the brain, and the importance of integrating therapeutic practices with the use of ketamine. The conversation delves into the significance of individualized treatment approaches, the concept of ego death, and the precautions necessary for those considering this therapy. They also explore the accessibility of ketamine therapy for various age groups and the profound impact it can have on healing from trauma and grief.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3464 no Disenfranchised Grief I discuss the concept of disenfranchised grief—when our losses aren’t openly acknowledged or supported by our communities. Drawing from my own experiences after my husband’s death, I share how isolating it can feel when you can’t grieve with those you wish could support you. I offer tips for navigating this kind of grief, such as creating personal rituals, finding new communities, and sharing positive memories. I emphasize the importance of naming and acknowledging our grief, even when it feels unfair, and remind listeners that they are not alone on this journey. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 124 Alexandra Wyman I discuss the concept of disenfranchised grief—when our losses aren’t openly acknowledged or supported by our communities. Drawing from my own experiences after my husband’s death, I share how isolating it can feel when you can’t grieve with those you wish could support you. I offer tips for navigating this kind of grief, such as creating personal rituals, finding new communities, and sharing positive memories. I emphasize the importance of naming and acknowledging our grief, even when it feels unfair, and remind listeners that they are not alone on this journey. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I discuss the concept of disenfranchised grief—when our losses aren’t openly acknowledged or supported by our communities. Drawing from my own experiences after my husband’s death, I share how isolating it can feel when you can’t grieve with those you wish could support you. I offer tips for navigating this kind of grief, such as creating personal rituals, finding new communities, and sharing positive memories. I emphasize the importance of naming and acknowledging our grief, even when it feels unfair, and remind listeners that they are not alone on this journey.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1060 no Laylani’s Story This week, Alexandra chats with Laylani Colibri Jack. Laylani Colibri Jack (lay-la-nee - co-lee-bree) is a transformational speaker, Compassionate Transition Coach, and best-selling author of The Compassion Code. Through her LIGHT Method™, she helps individuals and organizations navigate change, grief, and burnout—while equipping everyday people to become a “Middle Class of Care” capable of showing up with compassion, clarity, and confidence in life’s hardest moments. Ways to connect with Laylanilaylanicolibri.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@laylanicolibrihttps://www.instagram.com/lovenotesfromyourmom Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 123 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats with Laylani Colibri Jack. Laylani Colibri Jack (lay-la-nee - co-lee-bree) is a transformational speaker, Compassionate Transition Coach, and best-selling author of The Compassion Code. Through her LIGHT Method™, she helps individuals and organizations navigate change, grief, and burnout—while equipping everyday people to become a “Middle Class of Care” capable of showing up with compassion, clarity, and confidence in life’s hardest moments. Ways to connect with Laylanilaylanicolibri.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@laylanicolibrihttps://www.instagram.com/lovenotesfromyourmom Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats with Laylani Colibri Jack. Laylani Colibri Jack (lay-la-nee - co-lee-bree) is a transformational speaker, Compassionate Transition Coach, and best-selling author of The Compassion Code. Through her LIGHT Method™, she helps individuals and organizations navigate change, grief, and burnout—while equipping everyday people to become a “Middle Class of Care” capable of showing up with compassion, clarity, and confidence in life’s hardest moments.

Ways to connect with Laylani
laylanicolibri.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@laylanicolibri
https://www.instagram.com/lovenotesfromyourmom

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3226 no Quote of the Month Quote this month is “Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow.” Credit given to both Oprah Winfrey and Albert Einstein. So often we are raised not to trust ourselves and to have to rely on others or habits outside of ourselves to be able to function. Resilience is about looking inward and finding our own inner strength that exists to overcome what life hands us. We can do it. It is not easy, but we can do it.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0000 full 122 Alexandra Wyman Quote this month is “Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow.” Credit given to both Oprah Winfrey and Albert Einstein. So often we are raised not to trust ourselves and to have to rely on others or habits outside of ourselves to be able to function. Resilience is about looking inward and finding our own inner strength that exists to overcome what life hands us. We can do it. It is not easy, but we can do it.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Quote this month is “Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow.” Credit given to both Oprah Winfrey and Albert Einstein. So often we are raised not to trust ourselves and to have to rely on others or habits outside of ourselves to be able to function. Resilience is about looking inward and finding our own inner strength that exists to overcome what life hands us. We can do it. It is not easy, but we can do it. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 615 Financial Guidance with Phil Weiss This week, Alexandra chats with Phil Weiss. Phil is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Registered Life Planner (RLP®). He is passionate about empowering women through financial independence, providing the necessary tools and knowledge. Having seen his mother struggle with stage 4 breast cancer and his father’s inability to handle finances, Phil managed the situation by taking over the family's financial responsibilities, including negotiating with creditors, paying overdue bills, and ensuring his mother's medical expenses were covered. Through this hands-on experience, he gained a deep understanding of the challenges women face during new beginnings, driving his mission to prevent other women from facing such financial instability. Ways to connect with Phil:Website: https://apprisewealth.com/Instagram: phweiss11Facebook: AppriseWealth Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 121 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats with Phil Weiss. Phil is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Registered Life Planner (RLP®). He is passionate about empowering women through financial independence, providing the necessary tools and knowledge. Having seen his mother struggle with stage 4 breast cancer and his father’s inability to handle finances, Phil managed the situation by taking over the family's financial responsibilities, including negotiating with creditors, paying overdue bills, and ensuring his mother's medical expenses were covered. Through this hands-on experience, he gained a deep understanding of the challenges women face during new beginnings, driving his mission to prevent other women from facing such financial instability. Ways to connect with Phil:Website: https://apprisewealth.com/Instagram: phweiss11Facebook: AppriseWealth Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats with Phil Weiss. Phil is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Registered Life Planner (RLP®). He is passionate about empowering women through financial independence, providing the necessary tools and knowledge. Having seen his mother struggle with stage 4 breast cancer and his father’s inability to handle finances, Phil managed the situation by taking over the family's financial responsibilities, including negotiating with creditors, paying overdue bills, and ensuring his mother's medical expenses were covered. Through this hands-on experience, he gained a deep understanding of the challenges women face during new beginnings, driving his mission to prevent other women from facing such financial instability. 
Ways to connect with Phil:
Website: https://apprisewealth.com/
Instagram: phweiss11
Facebook: AppriseWealth

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]]> 3266 no 3 Elements of Suicide Prevention This week, Alexandra chats about her ideas on the 3 components of suicide prevention. They include genuine connection, healthy coping skills, and finding meaning and purpose. Not all three things are necessarily easy to maintain or find, and yet engaging all three is doable. Alexandra takes an upstream approach hoping that if adults can start to work on themselves, they can guide young children on how to do the same. Doing so can help larger groups and communities have better brain health. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 120 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about her ideas on the 3 components of suicide prevention. They include genuine connection, healthy coping skills, and finding meaning and purpose. Not all three things are necessarily easy to maintain or find, and yet engaging all three is doable. Alexandra takes an upstream approach hoping that if adults can start to work on themselves, they can guide young children on how to do the same. Doing so can help larger groups and communities have better brain health. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about her ideas on the 3 components of suicide prevention. They include genuine connection, healthy coping skills, and finding meaning and purpose. Not all three things are necessarily easy to maintain or find, and yet engaging all three is doable. Alexandra takes an upstream approach hoping that if adults can start to work on themselves, they can guide young children on how to do the same. Doing so can help larger groups and communities have better brain health.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1071 yes Tami’s Story This week, Alexandra chats with Tami about her grief after suddenly losing her dad and the family dog. Through her process, Tami was able to tap into her intuitive skills and begin a journey of self-discovery. She has turned her grief into an opportunity to help others. Connect with Tami: tamipsanders@verizon.net Connect on Instagram Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 119 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats with Tami about her grief after suddenly losing her dad and the family dog. Through her process, Tami was able to tap into her intuitive skills and begin a journey of self-discovery. She has turned her grief into an opportunity to help others. Connect with Tami: tamipsanders@verizon.net Connect on Instagram Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats with Tami about her grief after suddenly losing her dad and the family dog. Through her process, Tami was able to tap into her intuitive skills and begin a journey of self-discovery. She has turned her grief into an opportunity to help others. 
Connect with Tami: tamipsanders@verizon.net


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]]> 3138 no We Are Strong Enough This week, Alexandra is inspired by a quote by Caroline Myss, “Whatever is in me is stronger than what is out there to defeat me.” This quote is a good reminder that no matter what life throws at us, we have the strength within us. We have to work through all the conditioning we receive that tells us we aren’t strong to find our inner strength. We all have it. We just have to believe we have it. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 118 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra is inspired by a quote by Caroline Myss, “Whatever is in me is stronger than what is out there to defeat me.” This quote is a good reminder that no matter what life throws at us, we have the strength within us. We have to work through all the conditioning we receive that tells us we aren’t strong to find our inner strength. We all have it. We just have to believe we have it. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra is inspired by a quote by Caroline Myss, “Whatever is in me is stronger than what is out there to defeat me.” This quote is a good reminder that no matter what life throws at us, we have the strength within us. We have to work through all the conditioning we receive that tells us we aren’t strong to find our inner strength. We all have it. We just have to believe we have it.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 689 no Clearing Space With Amy Alexandra is a big believer in clearing physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and every kind of space you can. Doing so, helps move stagnant energy and increase creativity, no matter how that creativity comes in. Alexandra’s good friend Amy has been systematic in how she clears her space and has a process to doing so. Enjoy the helpful tips for how to breakdown a project to clear some space.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:01:00 -0000 full 117 Alexandra Wyman Alexandra is a big believer in clearing physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and every kind of space you can. Doing so, helps move stagnant energy and increase creativity, no matter how that creativity comes in. Alexandra’s good friend Amy has been systematic in how she clears her space and has a process to doing so. Enjoy the helpful tips for how to breakdown a project to clear some space.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alexandra is a big believer in clearing physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and every kind of space you can. Doing so, helps move stagnant energy and increase creativity, no matter how that creativity comes in. Alexandra’s good friend Amy has been systematic in how she clears her space and has a process to doing so. Enjoy the helpful tips for how to breakdown a project to clear some space. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3242 Building Community This week, Alexandra chats about the importance of building community during the grief process. Sometimes, people we think will show up for us don’t and others will. Experiencing grief can be isolating. Alexandra gives some suggestions for how to start building community when feeling isolated or lonely.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 116 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about the importance of building community during the grief process. Sometimes, people we think will show up for us don’t and others will. Experiencing grief can be isolating. Alexandra gives some suggestions for how to start building community when feeling isolated or lonely.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about the importance of building community during the grief process. Sometimes, people we think will show up for us don’t and others will. Experiencing grief can be isolating. Alexandra gives some suggestions for how to start building community when feeling isolated or lonely. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1258 yes Melissa Returns This week, Melissa Vera returns to discuss how being able to work through a loss does not mean that other losses will not be impactful. She tragically lost two dear friends and discusses how she began grieving them. Additionally, Melissa and Alexandra discuss a different type of grief and that of what is happening in the current US climate around immigration. Families are being ripped apart, racial profiling is occurring and there is an underlying anxiety that exists for families wondering if they will be targeted. Check out Melissa’s original episode here: https://www.soundoff.network/show/forward-to-joy/melissas-story/Connect with Melissa: Insta: @frugalmomWebsite: adventuresfrugalmom.comFacebook: Adventures of Frugal Mom Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 115 Alexandra Wyman This week, Melissa Vera returns to discuss how being able to work through a loss does not mean that other losses will not be impactful. She tragically lost two dear friends and discusses how she began grieving them. Additionally, Melissa and Alexandra discuss a different type of grief and that of what is happening in the current US climate around immigration. Families are being ripped apart, racial profiling is occurring and there is an underlying anxiety that exists for families wondering if they will be targeted. Check out Melissa’s original episode here: https://www.soundoff.network/show/forward-to-joy/melissas-story/Connect with Melissa: Insta: @frugalmomWebsite: adventuresfrugalmom.comFacebook: Adventures of Frugal Mom Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Melissa Vera returns to discuss how being able to work through a loss does not mean that other losses will not be impactful. She tragically lost two dear friends and discusses how she began grieving them. Additionally, Melissa and Alexandra discuss a different type of grief and that of what is happening in the current US climate around immigration. Families are being ripped apart, racial profiling is occurring and there is an underlying anxiety that exists for families wondering if they will be targeted.

Check out Melissa’s original episode here: https://www.soundoff.network/show/forward-to-joy/melissas-story/
Connect with Melissa: Insta: @frugalmom
Website: adventuresfrugalmom.com
Facebook: Adventures of Frugal Mom

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3363 no Shavaun’s Story Shavaun Scott, author of her memoir, Nightbird, shares her story of working through her grief and rebuilding her life and herself after her husband died by revenge suicide. Shavaun shares about the healing she has done in reconciling being in an abusive relationship for as long as she was and not allowing her grief to keep her from putting one foot in front of the other. Nightbird: https://a.co/d/7lrFBc4https://www.shavaunscott.com/  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:10:00 -0000 full 114 Alexandra Wyman Shavaun Scott, author of her memoir, Nightbird, shares her story of working through her grief and rebuilding her life and herself after her husband died by revenge suicide. Shavaun shares about the healing she has done in reconciling being in an abusive relationship for as long as she was and not allowing her grief to keep her from putting one foot in front of the other. Nightbird: https://a.co/d/7lrFBc4https://www.shavaunscott.com/  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shavaun Scott, author of her memoir, Nightbird, shares her story of working through her grief and rebuilding her life and herself after her husband died by revenge suicide. Shavaun shares about the healing she has done in reconciling being in an abusive relationship for as long as she was and not allowing her grief to keep her from putting one foot in front of the other. Nightbird: https://a.co/d/7lrFBc4
https://www.shavaunscott.com/ 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 2914 Pity This week, Alexandra was inspired by a quote from Maya Angelou: “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” This reminded Alexandra of when others have treated her with pity and made her feel inferior. All too often we can become paralyzed by grief and what we are going through, but it doesn’t have to define us.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:50:00 -0000 full 113 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra was inspired by a quote from Maya Angelou: “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” This reminded Alexandra of when others have treated her with pity and made her feel inferior. All too often we can become paralyzed by grief and what we are going through, but it doesn’t have to define us.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra was inspired by a quote from Maya Angelou: “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” This reminded Alexandra of when others have treated her with pity and made her feel inferior. All too often we can become paralyzed by grief and what we are going through, but it doesn’t have to define us. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 780 Journaling This week, Alexandra talks about journaling. She discusses the research-backed benefits of journaling as well as some prompts that can be helpful when building a habit around journaling. Writing in a notebook may not work for everyone, however, there are other ways to engage in journaling through voice memos. There are also apps that can help with reflection and journaling.  Grief Journaling Prompts: https://www.griefrecoveryhouston.com/journal-prompts-for-grieving-loss/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 112 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about journaling. She discusses the research-backed benefits of journaling as well as some prompts that can be helpful when building a habit around journaling. Writing in a notebook may not work for everyone, however, there are other ways to engage in journaling through voice memos. There are also apps that can help with reflection and journaling.  Grief Journaling Prompts: https://www.griefrecoveryhouston.com/journal-prompts-for-grieving-loss/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about journaling. She discusses the research-backed benefits of journaling as well as some prompts that can be helpful when building a habit around journaling. Writing in a notebook may not work for everyone, however, there are other ways to engage in journaling through voice memos. There are also apps that can help with reflection and journaling. 

Grief Journaling Prompts: https://www.griefrecoveryhouston.com/journal-prompts-for-grieving-loss/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1006 Hold the Belief This week is super short and sweet message from Alexandra about holding the belief and hope not only for ourselves but for others. Sometimes we have to borrow belief and hope from others until we can find it ourselves. Be that person for another and continue building community. We are not alone. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:30:00 -0000 full 111 Alexandra Wyman This week is super short and sweet message from Alexandra about holding the belief and hope not only for ourselves but for others. Sometimes we have to borrow belief and hope from others until we can find it ourselves. Be that person for another and continue building community. We are not alone. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week is super short and sweet message from Alexandra about holding the belief and hope not only for ourselves but for others. Sometimes we have to borrow belief and hope from others until we can find it ourselves. Be that person for another and continue building community. We are not alone.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 581 Lorne’s Story Lorne shares her vulnerable story of how she lost her husband by suicide leaving her a single parent to two kids. There were no signs, she did not see it coming and yet she figured out how to put one foot in front of the other to start her grieving process and guide her kids. Lorne is an example of finding moments of joy in the aftermath of tragedy.  Lorne’s interview on She diaries:  https://brightskyhouse.com/2025/04/21/lornes-story-what-life-looks-like-one-year-after-suicide-loss/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:44:00 -0000 full 110 Alexandra Wyman Lorne shares her vulnerable story of how she lost her husband by suicide leaving her a single parent to two kids. There were no signs, she did not see it coming and yet she figured out how to put one foot in front of the other to start her grieving process and guide her kids. Lorne is an example of finding moments of joy in the aftermath of tragedy.  Lorne’s interview on She diaries:  https://brightskyhouse.com/2025/04/21/lornes-story-what-life-looks-like-one-year-after-suicide-loss/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lorne shares her vulnerable story of how she lost her husband by suicide leaving her a single parent to two kids. There were no signs, she did not see it coming and yet she figured out how to put one foot in front of the other to start her grieving process and guide her kids. Lorne is an example of finding moments of joy in the aftermath of tragedy. 

Lorne’s interview on She diaries:

 https://brightskyhouse.com/2025/04/21/lornes-story-what-life-looks-like-one-year-after-suicide-loss/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 3723 IASP 2025 This week, Alexandra shares a few of the bigger themes and take-aways from the International Association of Suicide Prevention World Congress 2025. Though the conference focused on suicide prevention, there were lessons and themes that can apply to grief and other types of loss. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:55:00 -0000 full 109 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra shares a few of the bigger themes and take-aways from the International Association of Suicide Prevention World Congress 2025. Though the conference focused on suicide prevention, there were lessons and themes that can apply to grief and other types of loss. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra shares a few of the bigger themes and take-aways from the International Association of Suicide Prevention World Congress 2025. Though the conference focused on suicide prevention, there were lessons and themes that can apply to grief and other types of loss.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1330 no Loss of Routines This week, Alexandra chats about another aspect of grief related to routines shifting and changing. When we lose someone we are close to we also lose the routines and habits we had with them. No matter how prepared or not we are for a loss our bodies and cells anticipate and hold onto the routines. It takes time and healing for our bodies to accept the shift and change. Huberman LabHealing From Grief and Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connorhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1SJy7X8fA6IlmaRjgxAaPK?si=hfA7jCIpQo6Ab-GEY9QxsQ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 108 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about another aspect of grief related to routines shifting and changing. When we lose someone we are close to we also lose the routines and habits we had with them. No matter how prepared or not we are for a loss our bodies and cells anticipate and hold onto the routines. It takes time and healing for our bodies to accept the shift and change. Huberman LabHealing From Grief and Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connorhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1SJy7X8fA6IlmaRjgxAaPK?si=hfA7jCIpQo6Ab-GEY9QxsQ Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about another aspect of grief related to routines shifting and changing. When we lose someone we are close to we also lose the routines and habits we had with them. No matter how prepared or not we are for a loss our bodies and cells anticipate and hold onto the routines. It takes time and healing for our bodies to accept the shift and change.

Huberman Lab
Healing From Grief and Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SJy7X8fA6IlmaRjgxAaPK?si=hfA7jCIpQo6Ab-GEY9QxsQ

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]]> 918 no Zoom Out This week, Alexandra chats about the idea of zooming out. Grief can force us to have tunnel vision and to get sucked into day to day life so we miss the big picture. There is a thru line in our lives and zooming out can help us recognize and see it. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 107 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about the idea of zooming out. Grief can force us to have tunnel vision and to get sucked into day to day life so we miss the big picture. There is a thru line in our lives and zooming out can help us recognize and see it. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about the idea of zooming out. Grief can force us to have tunnel vision and to get sucked into day to day life so we miss the big picture. There is a thru line in our lives and zooming out can help us recognize and see it.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 935 no Compassion Fatigue This week, Alexandra chats about compassion fatigue and how this can apply to the grief process. Compassion fatigue is often related to those in helping positions and careers. She posits that grief provides a great opportunity for compassion fatigue to creep up. The symptoms can look like other things and really be about compassion fatigue. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 May 2025 19:53:00 -0000 full 106 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about compassion fatigue and how this can apply to the grief process. Compassion fatigue is often related to those in helping positions and careers. She posits that grief provides a great opportunity for compassion fatigue to creep up. The symptoms can look like other things and really be about compassion fatigue. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about compassion fatigue and how this can apply to the grief process. Compassion fatigue is often related to those in helping positions and careers. She posits that grief provides a great opportunity for compassion fatigue to creep up. The symptoms can look like other things and really be about compassion fatigue.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1041 no Loneliness This week Alexandra talks about the loneliness that can arise with loss. There can be a deep seated loneliness from childhood experiences that pile up or there can be a loneliness from losing someone who you were close to. Either way, there is help and support available. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 105 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra talks about the loneliness that can arise with loss. There can be a deep seated loneliness from childhood experiences that pile up or there can be a loneliness from losing someone who you were close to. Either way, there is help and support available. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra talks about the loneliness that can arise with loss. There can be a deep seated loneliness from childhood experiences that pile up or there can be a loneliness from losing someone who you were close to. Either way, there is help and support available.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 715 Moments of Joy It can be easy to get sucked into the negative parts of grief. Our moments of joy create a chance for us to grow around our grief. This week, Alexandra talks about moments of joy she has experienced that she never thought she would. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 104 Alexandra Wyman It can be easy to get sucked into the negative parts of grief. Our moments of joy create a chance for us to grow around our grief. This week, Alexandra talks about moments of joy she has experienced that she never thought she would. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It can be easy to get sucked into the negative parts of grief. Our moments of joy create a chance for us to grow around our grief. This week, Alexandra talks about moments of joy she has experienced that she never thought she would. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 1237 no Sh*t Happens Sometimes life hands us experiences that are awful and challenge us. Awful feelings can arise and we have a choice in how we want to handle our feelings and respond. Often, we go to blame. Blaming people. Blaming things. All this does is deflect from really feeling the feels and working through them. Life happens for us, not to us. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 103 Alexandra Wyman Sometimes life hands us experiences that are awful and challenge us. Awful feelings can arise and we have a choice in how we want to handle our feelings and respond. Often, we go to blame. Blaming people. Blaming things. All this does is deflect from really feeling the feels and working through them. Life happens for us, not to us. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sometimes life hands us experiences that are awful and challenge us. Awful feelings can arise and we have a choice in how we want to handle our feelings and respond. Often, we go to blame. Blaming people. Blaming things. All this does is deflect from really feeling the feels and working through them. Life happens for us, not to us.


Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠.


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]]> 947 yes The Let Down This week, Alexandra chats about the period of time after a grief burst or a time of stress that she calls the Let Down. What this looks like is different for every person but can involve exhaustion, a need for rest and taking time to recharge and repair. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠, or send her an email at ⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 102 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about the period of time after a grief burst or a time of stress that she calls the Let Down. What this looks like is different for every person but can involve exhaustion, a need for rest and taking time to recharge and repair. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠, or send her an email at ⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about the period of time after a grief burst or a time of stress that she calls the Let Down. What this looks like is different for every person but can involve exhaustion, a need for rest and taking time to recharge and repair.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠, or send her an email at ⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠.


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]]> 741 no Layers of Grief This week, Alexandra talks about how individualized each grief experience is while also highlighting similarities of the grief journey. There are some elements of grief that can be similar among people which hopefully encourages community and unity. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 101 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about how individualized each grief experience is while also highlighting similarities of the grief journey. There are some elements of grief that can be similar among people which hopefully encourages community and unity. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about how individualized each grief experience is while also highlighting similarities of the grief journey. There are some elements of grief that can be similar among people which hopefully encourages community and unity.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.


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]]> 869 no FTJ Turns 100 This week, Forward to Joy has officially been around for 100 episodes! This is such a huge accomplishment for Alexandra and to celebrate she shares the top 10 things she has learned since Shawn died and also since starting this podcast. This is one you’ll want to save and listen to multiple times. <3 Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 100 Alexandra Wyman This week, Forward to Joy has officially been around for 100 episodes! This is such a huge accomplishment for Alexandra and to celebrate she shares the top 10 things she has learned since Shawn died and also since starting this podcast. This is one you’ll want to save and listen to multiple times. <3 Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Forward to Joy has officially been around for 100 episodes! This is such a huge accomplishment for Alexandra and to celebrate she shares the top 10 things she has learned since Shawn died and also since starting this podcast. This is one you’ll want to save and listen to multiple times. <3


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]]> 1763 no Introducing: Forward to Joy with Alexandra Wyman Hi, I’m Alexandra Wyman, and welcome to Forward to Joy. This podcast was born out of my own journey through grief, healing, and finding a way to embrace joy again after deep loss. I created this space to have real, honest conversations about the messy, complicated, and beautiful process of navigating life after loss. Each week, I’ll be sharing stories — both my own and from incredible guests — that shine a light on grief, mental health, resilience, and the tools that can help us keep moving forward. This isn’t about fixing or forgetting — it’s about finding meaning, hope, and even joy in the midst of the pain. Whether you're grieving yourself, walking alongside someone who is, or simply curious about what healing can really look like, you're in the right place. New episodes weekly! I’d love for you to join me on this journey Forward to Joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:07:00 -0000 trailer Alexandra Wyman Hi, I’m Alexandra Wyman, and welcome to Forward to Joy. This podcast was born out of my own journey through grief, healing, and finding a way to embrace joy again after deep loss. I created this space to have real, honest conversations about the messy, complicated, and beautiful process of navigating life after loss. Each week, I’ll be sharing stories — both my own and from incredible guests — that shine a light on grief, mental health, resilience, and the tools that can help us keep moving forward. This isn’t about fixing or forgetting — it’s about finding meaning, hope, and even joy in the midst of the pain. Whether you're grieving yourself, walking alongside someone who is, or simply curious about what healing can really look like, you're in the right place. New episodes weekly! I’d love for you to join me on this journey Forward to Joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hi, I’m Alexandra Wyman, and welcome to Forward to Joy.


This podcast was born out of my own journey through grief, healing, and finding a way to embrace joy again after deep loss. I created this space to have real, honest conversations about the messy, complicated, and beautiful process of navigating life after loss.

Each week, I’ll be sharing stories — both my own and from incredible guests — that shine a light on grief, mental health, resilience, and the tools that can help us keep moving forward. This isn’t about fixing or forgetting — it’s about finding meaning, hope, and even joy in the midst of the pain.


Whether you're grieving yourself, walking alongside someone who is, or simply curious about what healing can really look like, you're in the right place.


New episodes weekly! I’d love for you to join me on this journey Forward to Joy.

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]]> 46 no Read The Room This week is short and sweet as Alexandra chats about the importance of reading the room, especially with grief. When experiencing a loss, we get to decide what we want to share, when and how. It is not okay for others to project their discomfort onto us nor ours onto them. Be empowered to work through your grief the way you need to. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 99 Alexandra Wyman This week is short and sweet as Alexandra chats about the importance of reading the room, especially with grief. When experiencing a loss, we get to decide what we want to share, when and how. It is not okay for others to project their discomfort onto us nor ours onto them. Be empowered to work through your grief the way you need to. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week is short and sweet as Alexandra chats about the importance of reading the room, especially with grief. When experiencing a loss, we get to decide what we want to share, when and how. It is not okay for others to project their discomfort onto us nor ours onto them. Be empowered to work through your grief the way you need to.


Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.


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]]> 905 no Re-run Chat with Sabrina Miller This is one of Alexandra’s favorite episodes, and such a good reminder as the weather starts to get warmer. It's also good to have favorite episodes for when a podcast host loses her voice. Hopefully, Alexandra will get her voice back soon and will be back to new episodes. Enjoy! Connect or Work with Sabrina: Bodiesbybrina.com Instagram: @bodiesbybrina Podcast: Veggies and Vices Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000 bonus 98 Alexandra Wyman This is one of Alexandra’s favorite episodes, and such a good reminder as the weather starts to get warmer. It's also good to have favorite episodes for when a podcast host loses her voice. Hopefully, Alexandra will get her voice back soon and will be back to new episodes. Enjoy! Connect or Work with Sabrina: Bodiesbybrina.com Instagram: @bodiesbybrina Podcast: Veggies and Vices Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is one of Alexandra’s favorite episodes, and such a good reminder as the weather starts to get warmer. It's also good to have favorite episodes for when a podcast host loses her voice. Hopefully, Alexandra will get her voice back soon and will be back to new episodes. Enjoy!


Connect or Work with Sabrina: Bodiesbybrina.com

Instagram: @bodiesbybrina

Podcast: Veggies and Vices


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]]> 2898 no Dr. Tara Perry This week, Alexandra had the honor of speaking with special core trauma transformation specialist Dr. Tara Perry. She is a subconscious mind expert who has been featured in Fox News, Esquire, Lifetime Television for Women, and more. Over the last 25 years, she has successfully treated celebrities, Olympic athletes, first responders, doctors, parents, and children. Tara’s passion is working with people to resolve their grief and deepest suffering. Enjoy this chat! Ways to connect with Dr. Tara: Website: https://consulttara.com Podcast: Next Level Healing (also found on YouTube) Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:55:00 -0000 full 98 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra had the honor of speaking with special core trauma transformation specialist Dr. Tara Perry. She is a subconscious mind expert who has been featured in Fox News, Esquire, Lifetime Television for Women, and more. Over the last 25 years, she has successfully treated celebrities, Olympic athletes, first responders, doctors, parents, and children. Tara’s passion is working with people to resolve their grief and deepest suffering. Enjoy this chat! Ways to connect with Dr. Tara: Website: https://consulttara.com Podcast: Next Level Healing (also found on YouTube) Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra had the honor of speaking with special core trauma transformation specialist Dr. Tara Perry.

She is a subconscious mind expert who has been featured in Fox News, Esquire, Lifetime Television for Women, and more. Over the last 25 years, she has successfully treated celebrities, Olympic athletes, first responders, doctors, parents, and children. Tara’s passion is working with people to resolve their grief and deepest suffering. Enjoy this chat!


Ways to connect with Dr. Tara:


Website: https://consulttara.com


Podcast: Next Level Healing (also found on YouTube)


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]]> 3024 no Trauma This week, Alexandra talked about the science of trauma and how it can look different for children and adults. We often only see the surface of what people are experiencing, and there could be so much more underneath. It’s helpful to understand what trauma looks like and how it can impact people, since we are interacting with each other throughout our day. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 97 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talked about the science of trauma and how it can look different for children and adults. We often only see the surface of what people are experiencing, and there could be so much more underneath. It’s helpful to understand what trauma looks like and how it can impact people, since we are interacting with each other throughout our day. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talked about the science of trauma and how it can look different for children and adults. We often only see the surface of what people are experiencing, and there could be so much more underneath. It’s helpful to understand what trauma looks like and how it can impact people, since we are interacting with each other throughout our day.


Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.


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]]> 1118 no Affirmations This week, Alexandra talks about affirmations. While they can be very useful, alone they are not as effective with healing deep core beliefs that may impact us negatively. We need to use other modalities to help require our brains and then affirmations can be a useful tool for setting intentions. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 96 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about affirmations. While they can be very useful, alone they are not as effective with healing deep core beliefs that may impact us negatively. We need to use other modalities to help require our brains and then affirmations can be a useful tool for setting intentions. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about affirmations. While they can be very useful, alone they are not as effective with healing deep core beliefs that may impact us negatively. We need to use other modalities to help require our brains and then affirmations can be a useful tool for setting intentions.


Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.


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]]> 935 no Regrets This week, Alexandra discusses her thoughts on regrets, where they come from and how to heal from having them. Regrets arise when we are attached to an outcome we think would happen if we made a different decision. There’s no way to know if that is truly how it would go. Healing internally can lead to alleviating the feelings around regrets. The Midnight Library Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 95 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses her thoughts on regrets, where they come from and how to heal from having them. Regrets arise when we are attached to an outcome we think would happen if we made a different decision. There’s no way to know if that is truly how it would go. Healing internally can lead to alleviating the feelings around regrets. The Midnight Library Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses her thoughts on regrets, where they come from and how to heal from having them. Regrets arise when we are attached to an outcome we think would happen if we made a different decision. There’s no way to know if that is truly how it would go. Healing internally can lead to alleviating the feelings around regrets.


The Midnight Library


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]]> 1229 no Mary's Story This week, Alexandra has an enlightened conversation with Mary D’Agostino. Mary’s wisdom is inspiring and a must listen. She has handled so much of life with grace and imparts her knowledge. Mary has taken all that she has learned and offers this guidance through a variety of opportunities. Connect with Mary: marydagostino.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 94 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra has an enlightened conversation with Mary D’Agostino. Mary’s wisdom is inspiring and a must listen. She has handled so much of life with grace and imparts her knowledge. Mary has taken all that she has learned and offers this guidance through a variety of opportunities. Connect with Mary: marydagostino.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra has an enlightened conversation with Mary D’Agostino. Mary’s wisdom is inspiring and a must listen. She has handled so much of life with grace and imparts her knowledge. Mary has taken all that she has learned and offers this guidance through a variety of opportunities.


Connect with Mary: marydagostino.com


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]]> 3698 no Unanswered Questions This week, Alexandra discusses the unanswered questions that come along when someone dies. No matter how much notice we have that someone may be dying, there is a part of those we love that we won’t know. Finding out about the parts we didn’t know before someone died, will lead to those unanswered questions. The hope is that as we heal, the desire for those answers will lessen. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:17:00 -0000 full 93 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses the unanswered questions that come along when someone dies. No matter how much notice we have that someone may be dying, there is a part of those we love that we won’t know. Finding out about the parts we didn’t know before someone died, will lead to those unanswered questions. The hope is that as we heal, the desire for those answers will lessen. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses the unanswered questions that come along when someone dies. No matter how much notice we have that someone may be dying, there is a part of those we love that we won’t know. Finding out about the parts we didn’t know before someone died, will lead to those unanswered questions. The hope is that as we heal, the desire for those answers will lessen.


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]]> 895 no Sadness This week Alexandra talks about sadness in grief. Sadness requires time so we can grow around it. It will still morph and change. Often around sadness are other feelings such as anger, frustration and even joy. We can still use our other strategies to help us manage our sadness. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 92 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra talks about sadness in grief. Sadness requires time so we can grow around it. It will still morph and change. Often around sadness are other feelings such as anger, frustration and even joy. We can still use our other strategies to help us manage our sadness. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra talks about sadness in grief. Sadness requires time so we can grow around it. It will still morph and change. Often around sadness are other feelings such as anger, frustration and even joy. We can still use our other strategies to help us manage our sadness.


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]]> 726 no Burden This week, Alexandra chats about feelings of being a burden. Grief is isolating and it can be difficult to work through without a community. Grief is not something to take on alone. It is helpful and important to find a community to help you. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 91 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about feelings of being a burden. Grief is isolating and it can be difficult to work through without a community. Grief is not something to take on alone. It is helpful and important to find a community to help you. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about feelings of being a burden. Grief is isolating and it can be difficult to work through without a community. Grief is not something to take on alone. It is helpful and important to find a community to help you.


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]]> 980 no Hopeless/Helpless This week, Alexandra talks about feelings of hopelessness and helplessness that are common when dealing with grief. Losing a loved one can make us question what our life’s purpose is and where to find meaning. Our trajectory changes which can make us feel helpless and hopeless. Finding a community and an anchor to help us take one step at a time, is essential. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 90 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about feelings of hopelessness and helplessness that are common when dealing with grief. Losing a loved one can make us question what our life’s purpose is and where to find meaning. Our trajectory changes which can make us feel helpless and hopeless. Finding a community and an anchor to help us take one step at a time, is essential. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about feelings of hopelessness and helplessness that are common when dealing with grief. Losing a loved one can make us question what our life’s purpose is and where to find meaning. Our trajectory changes which can make us feel helpless and hopeless. Finding a community and an anchor to help us take one step at a time, is essential.


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]]> 1365 no Anger This week, Alexandra talks about the importance of working through anger. Referencing Dr. Hawkins’ book Letting Go, she discusses how anger can serve us and also limit us. Pick up Letting Go as an audiobook here. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 89 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the importance of working through anger. Referencing Dr. Hawkins’ book Letting Go, she discusses how anger can serve us and also limit us. Pick up Letting Go as an audiobook here. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the importance of working through anger. Referencing Dr. Hawkins’ book Letting Go, she discusses how anger can serve us and also limit us.


Pick up Letting Go as an audiobook here.


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]]> 1470 Betrayal This week Alexandra dives into the activating feelings that come with grief. Betrayal can be experienced in different ways. It is typical and necessary. It is also important to find ways through the feelings rather than stay with them for too long or to ignore them. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full 88 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra dives into the activating feelings that come with grief. Betrayal can be experienced in different ways. It is typical and necessary. It is also important to find ways through the feelings rather than stay with them for too long or to ignore them. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra dives into the activating feelings that come with grief. Betrayal can be experienced in different ways. It is typical and necessary. It is also important to find ways through the feelings rather than stay with them for too long or to ignore them.


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]]> 1282 no Make Your Own Rules This week, Alexandra talks about how when going through grief, the rules of what we have followed for the structure and trajectory of our lives changes. We get to make up our own rules when we take the blank canvas we become during grief and rediscover who we are and who we want to be. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:30:00 -0000 full 87 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about how when going through grief, the rules of what we have followed for the structure and trajectory of our lives changes. We get to make up our own rules when we take the blank canvas we become during grief and rediscover who we are and who we want to be. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about how when going through grief, the rules of what we have followed for the structure and trajectory of our lives changes. We get to make up our own rules when we take the blank canvas we become during grief and rediscover who we are and who we want to be.


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]]> 1199 yes Happy New Year! This week, Alexandra chats about how she likes to bring in the new year and set intentions for the upcoming year. She reflects on things to leave behind in 2024 and what she would like to do in 2025 as an encouragement to all listeners. May this new year bring abundance, light and love. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full 86 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about how she likes to bring in the new year and set intentions for the upcoming year. She reflects on things to leave behind in 2024 and what she would like to do in 2025 as an encouragement to all listeners. May this new year bring abundance, light and love. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about how she likes to bring in the new year and set intentions for the upcoming year. She reflects on things to leave behind in 2024 and what she would like to do in 2025 as an encouragement to all listeners. May this new year bring abundance, light and love.

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]]> 904 no Happy Holidays! No matter where you are or what you are doing Alexandra wants you to know that you are not alone. No matter where you are in your process, it is right. Many blessings, joy and comfort in this holiday season. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:17:00 -0000 full 85 Alexandra Wyman No matter where you are or what you are doing Alexandra wants you to know that you are not alone. No matter where you are in your process, it is right. Many blessings, joy and comfort in this holiday season. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices No matter where you are or what you are doing Alexandra wants you to know that you are not alone. No matter where you are in your process, it is right. Many blessings, joy and comfort in this holiday season.

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]]> 241 no There’s No Getting Over It This week, Alexandra talks about the pressure to get over the loss of a close one. There is the idea of moving on, getting back to life, be grateful for what you have. And yet, after a major loss, there’s no getting over it. We move forward and can take steps to heal but that loss will always be felt in one way or another. Reach out to Alexandra at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com for a copy of You Should Be Over “It” ~ Thoughts by Sharon White Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000 full 84 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the pressure to get over the loss of a close one. There is the idea of moving on, getting back to life, be grateful for what you have. And yet, after a major loss, there’s no getting over it. We move forward and can take steps to heal but that loss will always be felt in one way or another. Reach out to Alexandra at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com for a copy of You Should Be Over “It” ~ Thoughts by Sharon White Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the pressure to get over the loss of a close one. There is the idea of moving on, getting back to life, be grateful for what you have. And yet, after a major loss, there’s no getting over it. We move forward and can take steps to heal but that loss will always be felt in one way or another.

Reach out to Alexandra at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com for a copy of You Should Be Over “It” ~ Thoughts by Sharon White

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1048 no Mirror, Mirror This week, Alexandra chats about triggers or activators. When we are activated by what others are doing, it can be a reflection of ourselves- something we need to heal and most likely is from our childhood. It can scary to look at ourselves especially when upset by the activation but it is an opportunity for more awareness. Books: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000 full 83 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about triggers or activators. When we are activated by what others are doing, it can be a reflection of ourselves- something we need to heal and most likely is from our childhood. It can scary to look at ourselves especially when upset by the activation but it is an opportunity for more awareness. Books: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about triggers or activators. When we are activated by what others are doing, it can be a reflection of ourselves- something we need to heal and most likely is from our childhood. It can scary to look at ourselves especially when upset by the activation but it is an opportunity for more awareness.

Books:

Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams

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]]> 1062 no The Regulation of Co-Regulation This week Alexandra dives into what does regulation mean, what are the different types of regulation and what is this thing called co-regulation? It is all so important and the first step is to become aware of when we are dysregulated. Once we do that, we can start taking steps for how to respond versus react. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000 full 82 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra dives into what does regulation mean, what are the different types of regulation and what is this thing called co-regulation? It is all so important and the first step is to become aware of when we are dysregulated. Once we do that, we can start taking steps for how to respond versus react. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra dives into what does regulation mean, what are the different types of regulation and what is this thing called co-regulation? It is all so important and the first step is to become aware of when we are dysregulated. Once we do that, we can start taking steps for how to respond versus react.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1115 Can’t Judge A Book by Its Cover This week Alexandra circles back to chat about the importance of understanding that we never really know what is going on for someone, especially children. Things can look great on the outside and yet, someone can still be struggling on the inside. Rather than compare, let’s work on true connection. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000 full 81 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra circles back to chat about the importance of understanding that we never really know what is going on for someone, especially children. Things can look great on the outside and yet, someone can still be struggling on the inside. Rather than compare, let’s work on true connection. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra circles back to chat about the importance of understanding that we never really know what is going on for someone, especially children. Things can look great on the outside and yet, someone can still be struggling on the inside. Rather than compare, let’s work on true connection.

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]]> 1484 When Manifestations Come In This week, Alexandra shares about a manifestation that came in and how it did in an unexpected way. We don’t get a say in how it will happen but we certainly set things in motion when we declare what we desire and it comes from an aligned place. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0000 full 80 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra shares about a manifestation that came in and how it did in an unexpected way. We don’t get a say in how it will happen but we certainly set things in motion when we declare what we desire and it comes from an aligned place. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra shares about a manifestation that came in and how it did in an unexpected way. We don’t get a say in how it will happen but we certainly set things in motion when we declare what we desire and it comes from an aligned place.

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]]> 917 no Where’s the Love? This bonus episode has some tidbits from Alexandra in response to the US election. This is not an episode about who is right or wrong. This is an episode encouraging connection, love and finding ways to realize we are all humans just trying to figure out life. Jenna Zoe Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-design-with-jenna-zoe/id1637626050?i=1000675754686 Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:26:37 -0000 full 79 Alexandra Wyman This bonus episode has some tidbits from Alexandra in response to the US election. This is not an episode about who is right or wrong. This is an episode encouraging connection, love and finding ways to realize we are all humans just trying to figure out life. Jenna Zoe Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-design-with-jenna-zoe/id1637626050?i=1000675754686 Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This bonus episode has some tidbits from Alexandra in response to the US election. This is not an episode about who is right or wrong. This is an episode encouraging connection, love and finding ways to realize we are all humans just trying to figure out life.

Jenna Zoe Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-design-with-jenna-zoe/id1637626050?i=1000675754686

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]]> 1426 Friend Chats with Alena & Alexandra This week Alena and Alexandra come back together and jump into their ideas about generational trauma. They share tips on how they have each started working on identifying their ancestral patterns and healing from them. It’s especially hard to realize what we have already passed on to kids and Alena and Alexandra talk about that as well. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 78 Alexandra Wyman This week Alena and Alexandra come back together and jump into their ideas about generational trauma. They share tips on how they have each started working on identifying their ancestral patterns and healing from them. It’s especially hard to realize what we have already passed on to kids and Alena and Alexandra talk about that as well. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alena and Alexandra come back together and jump into their ideas about generational trauma. They share tips on how they have each started working on identifying their ancestral patterns and healing from them. It’s especially hard to realize what we have already passed on to kids and Alena and Alexandra talk about that as well.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 3521 It Can All Be Perfect and Still Go Wrong This week, Alexandra chats about a recent reminder she received that sometimes we can do all the things, and still things can go wrong. We can use all the strategies, set everything up well, do whatever we can... and things can still go wrong. It’s a harsh life reminder, but a good and necessary one. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 77 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about a recent reminder she received that sometimes we can do all the things, and still things can go wrong. We can use all the strategies, set everything up well, do whatever we can... and things can still go wrong. It’s a harsh life reminder, but a good and necessary one. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about a recent reminder she received that sometimes we can do all the things, and still things can go wrong. We can use all the strategies, set everything up well, do whatever we can... and things can still go wrong. It’s a harsh life reminder, but a good and necessary one.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 791 no Tara’s Story This week, Alexandra chats with Tara Simpson who also lost her husband to suicide. Tara talks about her process after he passed, especially with her 4 children who were young. Tara is vulnerable and raw, truly letting the listener feel the emotional rollercoaster that loss can bring. Connect with Tara- simpsontarad@gmail.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 76 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats with Tara Simpson who also lost her husband to suicide. Tara talks about her process after he passed, especially with her 4 children who were young. Tara is vulnerable and raw, truly letting the listener feel the emotional rollercoaster that loss can bring. Connect with Tara- simpsontarad@gmail.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats with Tara Simpson who also lost her husband to suicide. Tara talks about her process after he passed, especially with her 4 children who were young. Tara is vulnerable and raw, truly letting the listener feel the emotional rollercoaster that loss can bring.

Connect with Tara- simpsontarad@gmail.com

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]]> 3565 yes Getting Woo with TFT This week, Alexandra talks about her experience with Thought-Field Therapy. She has been working with her TFT therapist for 5 years now and it has completely changed her life. Alexandra gets a little woo as she talks about her recent experience and session. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 75 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about her experience with Thought-Field Therapy. She has been working with her TFT therapist for 5 years now and it has completely changed her life. Alexandra gets a little woo as she talks about her recent experience and session. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about her experience with Thought-Field Therapy. She has been working with her TFT therapist for 5 years now and it has completely changed her life. Alexandra gets a little woo as she talks about her recent experience and session.

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]]> 1421 no Melissa's Story This week, Alexandra gets to chat with Melissa Vera, podcast host of Chats From the Blog Cabin. Melissa has taken so many of her experiences and personal growth to help others. Through her own loss experiences, Melissa has gained so much wisdom and shares it with the Forward to Joy community. Connect with Melissa: Instagram- @frugalmom Website: adventuresfrugalmom.com Facebook: Adventures of Frugal Mom Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 74 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra gets to chat with Melissa Vera, podcast host of Chats From the Blog Cabin. Melissa has taken so many of her experiences and personal growth to help others. Through her own loss experiences, Melissa has gained so much wisdom and shares it with the Forward to Joy community. Connect with Melissa: Instagram- @frugalmom Website: adventuresfrugalmom.com Facebook: Adventures of Frugal Mom Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra gets to chat with Melissa Vera, podcast host of Chats From the Blog Cabin. Melissa has taken so many of her experiences and personal growth to help others. Through her own loss experiences, Melissa has gained so much wisdom and shares it with the Forward to Joy community.

Connect with Melissa: Instagram- @frugalmom

Website: adventuresfrugalmom.com

Facebook: Adventures of Frugal Mom

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 3533 Living for Myself This week, Alexandra shares how she has entered a new phase where she is able to start making choices for herself rather than for hours she and Shawn would have done things. Instead of being reactionary, she is more responsive. DABDA Info: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2022/5-stages-of-grief?format=amp Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 73 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra shares how she has entered a new phase where she is able to start making choices for herself rather than for hours she and Shawn would have done things. Instead of being reactionary, she is more responsive. DABDA Info: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2022/5-stages-of-grief?format=amp Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra shares how she has entered a new phase where she is able to start making choices for herself rather than for hours she and Shawn would have done things. Instead of being reactionary, she is more responsive.

DABDA Info: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2022/5-stages-of-grief?format=amp

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]]> 1002 no Finding Collateral Beauty This week, Alexandra talks about the third phase she experienced where started to see joy and beauty around her. To do this meant to zoom out and be open to moments that showed that she could keep moving forward. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 72 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the third phase she experienced where started to see joy and beauty around her. To do this meant to zoom out and be open to moments that showed that she could keep moving forward. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the third phase she experienced where started to see joy and beauty around her. To do this meant to zoom out and be open to moments that showed that she could keep moving forward.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1072 no Now What? This week, Alexandra talks about the next phase in grief she experienced. She had to start working through her grief while also having to engage in more “normal” things like work, daycare, house maintenance, car maintenance. All these things needed to be handled while also trying to start working through grief emotions. She felt like she was stuck in two different worlds. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 71 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the next phase in grief she experienced. She had to start working through her grief while also having to engage in more “normal” things like work, daycare, house maintenance, car maintenance. All these things needed to be handled while also trying to start working through grief emotions. She felt like she was stuck in two different worlds. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the next phase in grief she experienced. She had to start working through her grief while also having to engage in more “normal” things like work, daycare, house maintenance, car maintenance. All these things needed to be handled while also trying to start working through grief emotions. She felt like she was stuck in two different worlds.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 847 no Shock and Awe This week, Alexandra rewinds a bit to talk about the experience of shock right after a major event. It is different for every person and is really an automatic protective measure for us. She talks about her own experience and wants to ensure everyone knows that it is different for every person. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:12:44 -0000 full 70 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra rewinds a bit to talk about the experience of shock right after a major event. It is different for every person and is really an automatic protective measure for us. She talks about her own experience and wants to ensure everyone knows that it is different for every person. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra rewinds a bit to talk about the experience of shock right after a major event. It is different for every person and is really an automatic protective measure for us. She talks about her own experience and wants to ensure everyone knows that it is different for every person.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 841 no Signs This week, Alexandra chats about the different types of signs that loved ones can send us. It’s different for every person and some people don’t believe in signs. It’s about being open to them and seeing what messages our loved ones are sending. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 69 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about the different types of signs that loved ones can send us. It’s different for every person and some people don’t believe in signs. It’s about being open to them and seeing what messages our loved ones are sending. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about the different types of signs that loved ones can send us. It’s different for every person and some people don’t believe in signs. It’s about being open to them and seeing what messages our loved ones are sending.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 890 The S Word This week, Alexandra chats about how stressful managing stress can be. When we embark on healing and changing ancestral patterns while also handling our daily lives, things can feel overwhelming. This week is a reminder to take things low, have compassion for ourselves and start with one thing at a time. It’s not easy but doable. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about how stressful managing stress can be. When we embark on healing and changing ancestral patterns while also handling our daily lives, things can feel overwhelming. This week is a reminder to take things low, have compassion for ourselves and start with one thing at a time. It’s not easy but doable. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about how stressful managing stress can be. When we embark on healing and changing ancestral patterns while also handling our daily lives, things can feel overwhelming. This week is a reminder to take things low, have compassion for ourselves and start with one thing at a time. It’s not easy but doable.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 803 no The Trust Fall This week, Alexandra talks about how the past does not have to be an indicator for the future. Rather, it can build the trust we have in ourselves to handle things when life happens. Life events can feel daunting and overwhelming and yet it is possible to trust ourselves to be resilient and resourceful to handle what comes our way. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 67 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about how the past does not have to be an indicator for the future. Rather, it can build the trust we have in ourselves to handle things when life happens. Life events can feel daunting and overwhelming and yet it is possible to trust ourselves to be resilient and resourceful to handle what comes our way. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about how the past does not have to be an indicator for the future. Rather, it can build the trust we have in ourselves to handle things when life happens. Life events can feel daunting and overwhelming and yet it is possible to trust ourselves to be resilient and resourceful to handle what comes our way.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1100 no Bonus Episode: Irene Interviews Alexandra Enjoy this extra episode of Alexandra being interviewed by Irene Weinberg of the Grief and Rebirth Podcast. Connect with Irene at her website: https://ireneweinberg.com/ Books: They Serve Bagels in Heaven: https://a.co/d/apiPOhb Good to the Last Drop: https://a.co/d/3Ig26Cr Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:43:14 -0000 full 66 Alexandra Wyman Enjoy this extra episode of Alexandra being interviewed by Irene Weinberg of the Grief and Rebirth Podcast. Connect with Irene at her website: https://ireneweinberg.com/ Books: They Serve Bagels in Heaven: https://a.co/d/apiPOhb Good to the Last Drop: https://a.co/d/3Ig26Cr Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Enjoy this extra episode of Alexandra being interviewed by Irene Weinberg of the Grief and Rebirth Podcast.

Connect with Irene at her website: https://ireneweinberg.com/

Books:

They Serve Bagels in Heaven: https://a.co/d/apiPOhb

Good to the Last Drop: https://a.co/d/3Ig26Cr

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 3733 Irene’s Story This week, Alexandra gets to chat with podcast host and author, Irene Weinberg. Irene and Alexandra met when Alexandra was on Irene’s podcast as a guest. They hit it off immediately and just knew they were supposed to be in touch. Irene has definitely taken a very difficult situation and turned it around to find meaning and purpose in her life. She has found moments of joy and has helped many people through their grief journey.  Connect with Irene at her website: https://ireneweinberg.com/ Books: They Serve Bagels in Heaven: https://a.co/d/apiPOhb Good to the Last Drop: https://a.co/d/3Ig26Cr Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 65 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra gets to chat with podcast host and author, Irene Weinberg. Irene and Alexandra met when Alexandra was on Irene’s podcast as a guest. They hit it off immediately and just knew they were supposed to be in touch. Irene has definitely taken a very difficult situation and turned it around to find meaning and purpose in her life. She has found moments of joy and has helped many people through their grief journey.  Connect with Irene at her website: https://ireneweinberg.com/ Books: They Serve Bagels in Heaven: https://a.co/d/apiPOhb Good to the Last Drop: https://a.co/d/3Ig26Cr Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra gets to chat with podcast host and author, Irene Weinberg. Irene and Alexandra met when Alexandra was on Irene’s podcast as a guest. They hit it off immediately and just knew they were supposed to be in touch. Irene has definitely taken a very difficult situation and turned it around to find meaning and purpose in her life. She has found moments of joy and has helped many people through their grief journey. 

Connect with Irene at her website: https://ireneweinberg.com/

Books:

They Serve Bagels in Heaven: https://a.co/d/apiPOhb

Good to the Last Drop: https://a.co/d/3Ig26Cr

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 3551 The F Word This week, Alexandra discusses her ideas about forgiveness, which is that it is a choice that does not involve the other person. This does not mean that when we forgive we condone what has happened or that no one involved can be held accountable. It means that we want to release the intensity and severity of our emotional and potentially physical reaction when activated by an interaction or event. It is the decision to work through the pain and move forward. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 64 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses her ideas about forgiveness, which is that it is a choice that does not involve the other person. This does not mean that when we forgive we condone what has happened or that no one involved can be held accountable. It means that we want to release the intensity and severity of our emotional and potentially physical reaction when activated by an interaction or event. It is the decision to work through the pain and move forward. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses her ideas about forgiveness, which is that it is a choice that does not involve the other person. This does not mean that when we forgive we condone what has happened or that no one involved can be held accountable. It means that we want to release the intensity and severity of our emotional and potentially physical reaction when activated by an interaction or event. It is the decision to work through the pain and move forward.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1204 Oh Compassion This week, Alexandra chats about compassion. The moments that call for compassion are those when we feel called to negatively judge another. We don’t know what is happening before a scenario. We don’t know what the context is of what is going on around us. We don’t know what is going on under the surface. Those moments are when we can be more compassionate and again, zoom out for more clarity.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 63 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about compassion. The moments that call for compassion are those when we feel called to negatively judge another. We don’t know what is happening before a scenario. We don’t know what the context is of what is going on around us. We don’t know what is going on under the surface. Those moments are when we can be more compassionate and again, zoom out for more clarity.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about compassion. The moments that call for compassion are those when we feel called to negatively judge another. We don’t know what is happening before a scenario. We don’t know what the context is of what is going on around us. We don’t know what is going on under the surface. Those moments are when we can be more compassionate and again, zoom out for more clarity. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1093 no Callie’s Story This week, Alexandra talks to Callie, one of the first people she was put in touch with after Shawn died. Callie also lost her partner to suicide and shares her story on Tom’s death and how she has found meaning and purpose through launching a new program to help children learn healthy coping skills.  To connect with Callie: www.mindfulmusicians.org Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 62 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks to Callie, one of the first people she was put in touch with after Shawn died. Callie also lost her partner to suicide and shares her story on Tom’s death and how she has found meaning and purpose through launching a new program to help children learn healthy coping skills.  To connect with Callie: www.mindfulmusicians.org Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks to Callie, one of the first people she was put in touch with after Shawn died. Callie also lost her partner to suicide and shares her story on Tom’s death and how she has found meaning and purpose through launching a new program to help children learn healthy coping skills. 

To connect with Callie: www.mindfulmusicians.org

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 2706 yes What’s Love Got To Do With It? This week, Alexandra jumps into the idea of love and what she feels it truly means to love others. It’s not just about romantic relationships or friendships. To truly love is to understand human connection and bridge the gap of division to see people for who they are and their experiences. Love is about zooming out and truly being there for others no matter what differences come up. This does not mean that boundaries cannot be set or that we cannot stick up for ourselves when needed. It is about how we do that.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 61 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra jumps into the idea of love and what she feels it truly means to love others. It’s not just about romantic relationships or friendships. To truly love is to understand human connection and bridge the gap of division to see people for who they are and their experiences. Love is about zooming out and truly being there for others no matter what differences come up. This does not mean that boundaries cannot be set or that we cannot stick up for ourselves when needed. It is about how we do that.  Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra jumps into the idea of love and what she feels it truly means to love others. It’s not just about romantic relationships or friendships. To truly love is to understand human connection and bridge the gap of division to see people for who they are and their experiences. Love is about zooming out and truly being there for others no matter what differences come up. This does not mean that boundaries cannot be set or that we cannot stick up for ourselves when needed. It is about how we do that. 

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1210 no Amy’s Story This week, Alexandra chats with her good friend Amy who made a decision on her own to start healing childhood wounds. Amy shares about the tools she uses to help her release and surrender old patterns and family dynamics. She embraces vulnerability to share about her childhood home and how her healing journey continues while her parents still live in her home.  If you’d like to connect with Amy, reach out to Alexandra at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 60 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats with her good friend Amy who made a decision on her own to start healing childhood wounds. Amy shares about the tools she uses to help her release and surrender old patterns and family dynamics. She embraces vulnerability to share about her childhood home and how her healing journey continues while her parents still live in her home.  If you’d like to connect with Amy, reach out to Alexandra at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats with her good friend Amy who made a decision on her own to start healing childhood wounds. Amy shares about the tools she uses to help her release and surrender old patterns and family dynamics. She embraces vulnerability to share about her childhood home and how her healing journey continues while her parents still live in her home. 

If you’d like to connect with Amy, reach out to Alexandra at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 3139 no When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left This week, Alexandra talks about how to change a perspective when it feels like things are just not going well. She references the children’s book When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni. The idea is that when things are tough take off the feelings that are hard- fear, worry, frustration- to zoom out and see the big picture. This also offers a chance to trust ourselves that we can handle whatever comes from the situation.  Links to the books mentioned: When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left: https://a.co/d/09UKcm5Z The Color Monster: https://a.co/d/02EdmlWG Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 59 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about how to change a perspective when it feels like things are just not going well. She references the children’s book When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni. The idea is that when things are tough take off the feelings that are hard- fear, worry, frustration- to zoom out and see the big picture. This also offers a chance to trust ourselves that we can handle whatever comes from the situation.  Links to the books mentioned: When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left: https://a.co/d/09UKcm5Z The Color Monster: https://a.co/d/02EdmlWG Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about how to change a perspective when it feels like things are just not going well. She references the children’s book When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni. The idea is that when things are tough take off the feelings that are hard- fear, worry, frustration- to zoom out and see the big picture. This also offers a chance to trust ourselves that we can handle whatever comes from the situation. 

Links to the books mentioned:

When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left: https://a.co/d/09UKcm5Z

The Color Monster: https://a.co/d/02EdmlWG

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1358 no Chat with Avery Rich This week, Alexandra welcomes back one of her favorite people and guests, Advanced Certified Yoga Instructor Avery Rich. Alexandra follows up on her yoga practice, the benefits she is experiencing and what she has noticed emotionally. Avery continues to provide her expert guidance in an accessible and encouraging way. Connect with Avery: Journey Into Yoga podcast- https://www.averyrich.com Join Avery’s newsletter for how to declutter: Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 58 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra welcomes back one of her favorite people and guests, Advanced Certified Yoga Instructor Avery Rich. Alexandra follows up on her yoga practice, the benefits she is experiencing and what she has noticed emotionally. Avery continues to provide her expert guidance in an accessible and encouraging way. Connect with Avery: Journey Into Yoga podcast- https://www.averyrich.com Join Avery’s newsletter for how to declutter: Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra welcomes back one of her favorite people and guests, Advanced Certified Yoga Instructor Avery Rich. Alexandra follows up on her yoga practice, the benefits she is experiencing and what she has noticed emotionally. Avery continues to provide her expert guidance in an accessible and encouraging way.

Connect with Avery:

Journey Into Yoga podcast- https://www.averyrich.com

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]]> 3211 Doing vs. Being This week, Alexandra talks about the ideas around doing versus being. So often we fill our days up with doing and can miss opportunities for embracing our being. When we slow down and sit in quiet we can start thinking about and feeling into our being. Who we are changes and evolves. We can get caught up in the busy, losing who we are becoming. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 57 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the ideas around doing versus being. So often we fill our days up with doing and can miss opportunities for embracing our being. When we slow down and sit in quiet we can start thinking about and feeling into our being. Who we are changes and evolves. We can get caught up in the busy, losing who we are becoming. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the ideas around doing versus being. So often we fill our days up with doing and can miss opportunities for embracing our being. When we slow down and sit in quiet we can start thinking about and feeling into our being. Who we are changes and evolves. We can get caught up in the busy, losing who we are becoming.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1492 Quieting the Busyness How often do you describe yourself as busy? Life is just busy. The thing about busyness is that it can also be a tactic to avoid looking at ourselves, our feelings and events that have impacted us. It’s not necessarily a conscious decision. It can be a protective mechanism. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 56 Alexandra Wyman How often do you describe yourself as busy? Life is just busy. The thing about busyness is that it can also be a tactic to avoid looking at ourselves, our feelings and events that have impacted us. It’s not necessarily a conscious decision. It can be a protective mechanism. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How often do you describe yourself as busy? Life is just busy. The thing about busyness is that it can also be a tactic to avoid looking at ourselves, our feelings and events that have impacted us. It’s not necessarily a conscious decision. It can be a protective mechanism.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1034 no Apathy Vs. Surrender This week, Alexandra dives into the differences between apathy and surrender. She has been working on surrendering more which led to questions around apathy. Apathy tends to have feelings of helplessness and hopelessness with a “What’s the point?” attitude. Where surrender still has action attached to it. True surrender still requires us to trust ourselves that we can handle whatever comes our way. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 55 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra dives into the differences between apathy and surrender. She has been working on surrendering more which led to questions around apathy. Apathy tends to have feelings of helplessness and hopelessness with a “What’s the point?” attitude. Where surrender still has action attached to it. True surrender still requires us to trust ourselves that we can handle whatever comes our way. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra dives into the differences between apathy and surrender. She has been working on surrendering more which led to questions around apathy. Apathy tends to have feelings of helplessness and hopelessness with a “What’s the point?” attitude. Where surrender still has action attached to it. True surrender still requires us to trust ourselves that we can handle whatever comes our way.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1068 no Chat with Erik Petersen This week, Alexandra chats with Licensed Professional Counselor, Erik Petersen about the importance of emotional and mental wholeness when working through grief. All the thoughts and feelings associated with grief can be very overwhelming and difficult to manage. Erik gives some great guidance on how to start working through the grief process. Connect with Erik: https://www.lifeafterlosscolorado.com/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 54 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats with Licensed Professional Counselor, Erik Petersen about the importance of emotional and mental wholeness when working through grief. All the thoughts and feelings associated with grief can be very overwhelming and difficult to manage. Erik gives some great guidance on how to start working through the grief process. Connect with Erik: https://www.lifeafterlosscolorado.com/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats with Licensed Professional Counselor, Erik Petersen about the importance of emotional and mental wholeness when working through grief. All the thoughts and feelings associated with grief can be very overwhelming and difficult to manage. Erik gives some great guidance on how to start working through the grief process.

Connect with Erik: https://www.lifeafterlosscolorado.com/

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]]> 3213 no Spirituality Journey to Wholeness This week, Alexandra continues discussing the area of spirituality and how evaluating the messages we get as children about morality, value systems and spirituality can impact our spirituality as adults. It helps to determine if those messages still align with our current lives. If so, great! And if not, then we can take steps to figure out what does align. Please note that Alexandra does not suggest that others follower her spiritual views. Rather, she encourages all to evaluate their own. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 53 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra continues discussing the area of spirituality and how evaluating the messages we get as children about morality, value systems and spirituality can impact our spirituality as adults. It helps to determine if those messages still align with our current lives. If so, great! And if not, then we can take steps to figure out what does align. Please note that Alexandra does not suggest that others follower her spiritual views. Rather, she encourages all to evaluate their own. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra continues discussing the area of spirituality and how evaluating the messages we get as children about morality, value systems and spirituality can impact our spirituality as adults. It helps to determine if those messages still align with our current lives. If so, great! And if not, then we can take steps to figure out what does align. Please note that Alexandra does not suggest that others follower her spiritual views. Rather, she encourages all to evaluate their own.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1452 no There Is No Such Thing As Good, Bad and Ugly This week, Alexandra explains her discomfort with the idea of the good, bad and ugly. We are all good and have parts or pieces of ourselves that others perceive to be negative. Those parts and pieces come from us as kids to protect us and keep us safe. We are all good inside. Links: Episode 295: https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-295/ Episode 296: https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-296/ Letting Go: The Path of Surrender: https://a.co/d/f0IFKT6 The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams: https://a.co/d/6K2PiZu Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 52 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra explains her discomfort with the idea of the good, bad and ugly. We are all good and have parts or pieces of ourselves that others perceive to be negative. Those parts and pieces come from us as kids to protect us and keep us safe. We are all good inside. Links: Episode 295: https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-295/ Episode 296: https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-296/ Letting Go: The Path of Surrender: https://a.co/d/f0IFKT6 The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams: https://a.co/d/6K2PiZu Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra explains her discomfort with the idea of the good, bad and ugly. We are all good and have parts or pieces of ourselves that others perceive to be negative. Those parts and pieces come from us as kids to protect us and keep us safe. We are all good inside.

Links:

Episode 295: https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-295/

Episode 296: https://momastery.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things-ep-296/

Letting Go: The Path of Surrender: https://a.co/d/f0IFKT6

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams: https://a.co/d/6K2PiZu

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1036 Scars Are Not Always Visible This week, Alexandra shares how easy it is to assume what someone else has going on. Not everything we, ourselves, have going on is obvious to others. We are called to be more compassionate with others because we don't know what is going on behind closed doors. Also, we all have something we need to maintain our mental and emotional wholeness. No one is immune to needing support to handle life. It's hard to maintain compassion for others and yet it is necessary. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 51 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra shares how easy it is to assume what someone else has going on. Not everything we, ourselves, have going on is obvious to others. We are called to be more compassionate with others because we don't know what is going on behind closed doors. Also, we all have something we need to maintain our mental and emotional wholeness. No one is immune to needing support to handle life. It's hard to maintain compassion for others and yet it is necessary. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra shares how easy it is to assume what someone else has going on. Not everything we, ourselves, have going on is obvious to others. We are called to be more compassionate with others because we don't know what is going on behind closed doors. Also, we all have something we need to maintain our mental and emotional wholeness. No one is immune to needing support to handle life. It's hard to maintain compassion for others and yet it is necessary.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1320 no FTJ Turns 50! This week, Alexandra celebrates Forward to Joy turning 50. Such an accomplishment and exciting as the podcast morphs and changes along the way. Alexandra also share the things she has learned since doing this podcast and during the journey of rebuilding her life. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 50 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra celebrates Forward to Joy turning 50. Such an accomplishment and exciting as the podcast morphs and changes along the way. Alexandra also share the things she has learned since doing this podcast and during the journey of rebuilding her life. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra celebrates Forward to Joy turning 50. Such an accomplishment and exciting as the podcast morphs and changes along the way. Alexandra also share the things she has learned since doing this podcast and during the journey of rebuilding her life.

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]]> 1388 no Yes, Rock the Boat This week Alexandra encourages all her listeners to rock the boat. As we heal, grow and become more grounded in our authenticity, we shift dynamics with those around us and that can be challenging to those relationships. Everyone we are around are mirrors for us. We are also mirrors and we show each other what we need to work on. It's easy to not want to handle the fall out of these shifts but so much more rewarding when we continue on our path to authenticity. Boundaries episode: https://www.soundoff.network/show/forward-to-joy/show-1/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 49 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra encourages all her listeners to rock the boat. As we heal, grow and become more grounded in our authenticity, we shift dynamics with those around us and that can be challenging to those relationships. Everyone we are around are mirrors for us. We are also mirrors and we show each other what we need to work on. It's easy to not want to handle the fall out of these shifts but so much more rewarding when we continue on our path to authenticity. Boundaries episode: https://www.soundoff.network/show/forward-to-joy/show-1/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra encourages all her listeners to rock the boat. As we heal, grow and become more grounded in our authenticity, we shift dynamics with those around us and that can be challenging to those relationships. Everyone we are around are mirrors for us. We are also mirrors and we show each other what we need to work on. It's easy to not want to handle the fall out of these shifts but so much more rewarding when we continue on our path to authenticity.

Boundaries episode: https://www.soundoff.network/show/forward-to-joy/show-1/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1479 no Chat with Nutritionist and Fitness Expert Sabrina Miller This week, Alexandra and Sabrina Miller have a raw, authentic chat about the importance of nutrition and movement when working through the grief process. Additionally, to really make gains and be able to feel the impact of good nutrition and working, it is essential to evaluate the messages and conditions we ascribe to as children. The experiences do not need to be large and can actually just be a flippant comment with a lasting impact. Connect or Work with Sabrina: Bodiesbybrina.com Instagram: @bodiesbybrina Podcast: Veggies and Vices Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 48 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra and Sabrina Miller have a raw, authentic chat about the importance of nutrition and movement when working through the grief process. Additionally, to really make gains and be able to feel the impact of good nutrition and working, it is essential to evaluate the messages and conditions we ascribe to as children. The experiences do not need to be large and can actually just be a flippant comment with a lasting impact. Connect or Work with Sabrina: Bodiesbybrina.com Instagram: @bodiesbybrina Podcast: Veggies and Vices Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra and Sabrina Miller have a raw, authentic chat about the importance of nutrition and movement when working through the grief process. Additionally, to really make gains and be able to feel the impact of good nutrition and working, it is essential to evaluate the messages and conditions we ascribe to as children. The experiences do not need to be large and can actually just be a flippant comment with a lasting impact.


Connect or Work with Sabrina: Bodiesbybrina.com

Instagram: @bodiesbybrina

Podcast: Veggies and Vices


Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.


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]]> 2898 no What's In Your Basement? Recently, Alexandra was debating to finish the basement in her house and found that she was paralyzed by the decision. Mentioning it in therapy brought on a huge emotional reaction indicating that there were feelings around items in her basement, that she would have to clean up. Simultaneously, coming out of winter hibernation, Alexandra did some spring cleaning around her house and after doing so, found she had created space for more creativity, pings and messages for how to keep going. She knows that by going through the things in her basement, more messages may come through. She encourages listeners to see what drawers, closets, conversations, situations they might be avoiding, that may lead to some new ideas once they are addressed. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 47 Alexandra Wyman Recently, Alexandra was debating to finish the basement in her house and found that she was paralyzed by the decision. Mentioning it in therapy brought on a huge emotional reaction indicating that there were feelings around items in her basement, that she would have to clean up. Simultaneously, coming out of winter hibernation, Alexandra did some spring cleaning around her house and after doing so, found she had created space for more creativity, pings and messages for how to keep going. She knows that by going through the things in her basement, more messages may come through. She encourages listeners to see what drawers, closets, conversations, situations they might be avoiding, that may lead to some new ideas once they are addressed. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Recently, Alexandra was debating to finish the basement in her house and found that she was paralyzed by the decision. Mentioning it in therapy brought on a huge emotional reaction indicating that there were feelings around items in her basement, that she would have to clean up. Simultaneously, coming out of winter hibernation, Alexandra did some spring cleaning around her house and after doing so, found she had created space for more creativity, pings and messages for how to keep going. She knows that by going through the things in her basement, more messages may come through. She encourages listeners to see what drawers, closets, conversations, situations they might be avoiding, that may lead to some new ideas once they are addressed.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1087 no Ego vs Humility This week, Alexandra talks about the different characteristics of ego and humility. Ego can absolutely have a healthy and necessary perspective. It does not always have to be considered a negative thing. Ego is protective and attempts to keep us self. The more we are our authentic selves and in our self worth, the more we can be aware of how our ego is part of us without succumbing to comparison and impostor syndrome. Humility is about knowing ourselves and truly understanding how we are it all We are the good, the bad and the ugly...and all of that is beautiful. Check out Debbie Ford's book: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams https://a.co/d/6K2PiZu Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000 full 46 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the different characteristics of ego and humility. Ego can absolutely have a healthy and necessary perspective. It does not always have to be considered a negative thing. Ego is protective and attempts to keep us self. The more we are our authentic selves and in our self worth, the more we can be aware of how our ego is part of us without succumbing to comparison and impostor syndrome. Humility is about knowing ourselves and truly understanding how we are it all We are the good, the bad and the ugly...and all of that is beautiful. Check out Debbie Ford's book: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams https://a.co/d/6K2PiZu Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the different characteristics of ego and humility. Ego can absolutely have a healthy and necessary perspective. It does not always have to be considered a negative thing. Ego is protective and attempts to keep us self. The more we are our authentic selves and in our self worth, the more we can be aware of how our ego is part of us without succumbing to comparison and impostor syndrome. Humility is about knowing ourselves and truly understanding how we are it all We are the good, the bad and the ugly...and all of that is beautiful.

Check out Debbie Ford's book: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams https://a.co/d/6K2PiZu

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1155 no Heartmath with Jacque Timple This week, Alexandra has the honor to speak with Certified HeartMath Coach, Jacque Timple. Something as simple as breathing, which sometimes can seem so hard, is actually a fantastic way to benefit us all in multiple ways. Just doing some intentional breathing can help the aging process, bring down our energy (in a good way), help others with their anxiety, help with attention and the list goes on. This was such a fun conversation and definitely worth tuning into for all the amazing things that HeartMath can do for us on a daily basis. And breathing is free! Feel free to reach out to Jacque on Instagram @jacque_timple. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 45 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra has the honor to speak with Certified HeartMath Coach, Jacque Timple. Something as simple as breathing, which sometimes can seem so hard, is actually a fantastic way to benefit us all in multiple ways. Just doing some intentional breathing can help the aging process, bring down our energy (in a good way), help others with their anxiety, help with attention and the list goes on. This was such a fun conversation and definitely worth tuning into for all the amazing things that HeartMath can do for us on a daily basis. And breathing is free! Feel free to reach out to Jacque on Instagram @jacque_timple. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra has the honor to speak with Certified HeartMath Coach, Jacque Timple. Something as simple as breathing, which sometimes can seem so hard, is actually a fantastic way to benefit us all in multiple ways. Just doing some intentional breathing can help the aging process, bring down our energy (in a good way), help others with their anxiety, help with attention and the list goes on. This was such a fun conversation and definitely worth tuning into for all the amazing things that HeartMath can do for us on a daily basis. And breathing is free!

Feel free to reach out to Jacque on Instagram @jacque_timple.

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]]> 3048 no Rediscovering the Self This week, Alexandra shares about her own experience with working through childhood pattern and messages. There are so many ideas and tips out there for self-discovery and personal healing that some will say they are the ultimate resource, a guru. Alexandra cautions against following gurus because there are always others that we are learning from. After a big loss, we don't just rebuild our lives and livelihood but rebuild ourselves as well. Who we are, what are our interests, what is meaningful to us- all is part of the rebuilding process. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 44 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra shares about her own experience with working through childhood pattern and messages. There are so many ideas and tips out there for self-discovery and personal healing that some will say they are the ultimate resource, a guru. Alexandra cautions against following gurus because there are always others that we are learning from. After a big loss, we don't just rebuild our lives and livelihood but rebuild ourselves as well. Who we are, what are our interests, what is meaningful to us- all is part of the rebuilding process. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra shares about her own experience with working through childhood pattern and messages. There are so many ideas and tips out there for self-discovery and personal healing that some will say they are the ultimate resource, a guru. Alexandra cautions against following gurus because there are always others that we are learning from. After a big loss, we don't just rebuild our lives and livelihood but rebuild ourselves as well. Who we are, what are our interests, what is meaningful to us- all is part of the rebuilding process.

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]]> 1285 no Award-Winning Podcast Host Rebecca Johnson This week, Alexandra chats with Rebecca Johnson, host of the Love Is Not Dead Just My Husband podcast. Widow to widow, their conversation covers so much from finding ways to move forward to questioning how to even tackle dating. Rebecca shares her wisdom, which is a treat for all. Ways to connect with Rebecca: Instagram- @Loveisnotdead_justmyhusband Facebook- Love is not dead, Just my husband TikTok- @widowyourway Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 43 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats with Rebecca Johnson, host of the Love Is Not Dead Just My Husband podcast. Widow to widow, their conversation covers so much from finding ways to move forward to questioning how to even tackle dating. Rebecca shares her wisdom, which is a treat for all. Ways to connect with Rebecca: Instagram- @Loveisnotdead_justmyhusband Facebook- Love is not dead, Just my husband TikTok- @widowyourway Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats with Rebecca Johnson, host of the Love Is Not Dead Just My Husband podcast. Widow to widow, their conversation covers so much from finding ways to move forward to questioning how to even tackle dating. Rebecca shares her wisdom, which is a treat for all.

Ways to connect with Rebecca:

Instagram- @Loveisnotdead_justmyhusband

Facebook- Love is not dead, Just my husband

TikTok- @widowyourway

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]]> 2804 Oh Those Impostors This week, Alexandra chats about impostor syndrome. It is so easy to feel like an impostor when we step out of our comfort zone. Stepping out of our comfort zone is where the most growth can happen and yet feeling like an impostor can lead to self-doubt and not trusting ourselves. Alexandra encourages everyone to keep going even with impostor syndrome because whatever you are doing is needed and it’s needed to be done specifically by you. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 42 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about impostor syndrome. It is so easy to feel like an impostor when we step out of our comfort zone. Stepping out of our comfort zone is where the most growth can happen and yet feeling like an impostor can lead to self-doubt and not trusting ourselves. Alexandra encourages everyone to keep going even with impostor syndrome because whatever you are doing is needed and it’s needed to be done specifically by you. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about impostor syndrome. It is so easy to feel like an impostor when we step out of our comfort zone. Stepping out of our comfort zone is where the most growth can happen and yet feeling like an impostor can lead to self-doubt and not trusting ourselves. Alexandra encourages everyone to keep going even with impostor syndrome because whatever you are doing is needed and it’s needed to be done specifically by you.

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]]> 727 no The Curse of Comparison-itis This week, Alexandra talks about the slippery slope of comparision-itis. We all do it. It’s easy to do with how much access we have to seeing what others’ have going on in their lives. It’s easy to see what others are doing and wish we were doing the same. No one has had life turn out the way they thought it would. It’s a hard trap to avoid but also feasible. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 41 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the slippery slope of comparision-itis. We all do it. It’s easy to do with how much access we have to seeing what others’ have going on in their lives. It’s easy to see what others are doing and wish we were doing the same. No one has had life turn out the way they thought it would. It’s a hard trap to avoid but also feasible. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the slippery slope of comparision-itis. We all do it. It’s easy to do with how much access we have to seeing what others’ have going on in their lives. It’s easy to see what others are doing and wish we were doing the same. No one has had life turn out the way they thought it would. It’s a hard trap to avoid but also feasible.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 901 no What About Me? This week, Alexandra talks about a perspective or block that some people have when their needs were not fully met as a child and are not currently met now. This is the “What About Me” perspective. It is hard for us to put others first or be able to meet others’ needs when we are relying on our needs to be met externally. The goal is to release others from meeting our internal needs. It is within ourselves to feel safe, secure, soothed and seen. Healing what parts of these areas our parents or caregivers couldn’t give us, helps us rely on ourselves for what our true needs are. Alexandra makes several references to Episode 38, which you can listen to here: https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-widows-club/quiet-the-shoulds-and-shout-out-the-nos/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 40 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about a perspective or block that some people have when their needs were not fully met as a child and are not currently met now. This is the “What About Me” perspective. It is hard for us to put others first or be able to meet others’ needs when we are relying on our needs to be met externally. The goal is to release others from meeting our internal needs. It is within ourselves to feel safe, secure, soothed and seen. Healing what parts of these areas our parents or caregivers couldn’t give us, helps us rely on ourselves for what our true needs are. Alexandra makes several references to Episode 38, which you can listen to here: https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-widows-club/quiet-the-shoulds-and-shout-out-the-nos/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about a perspective or block that some people have when their needs were not fully met as a child and are not currently met now. This is the “What About Me” perspective. It is hard for us to put others first or be able to meet others’ needs when we are relying on our needs to be met externally. The goal is to release others from meeting our internal needs. It is within ourselves to feel safe, secure, soothed and seen. Healing what parts of these areas our parents or caregivers couldn’t give us, helps us rely on ourselves for what our true needs are.

Alexandra makes several references to Episode 38, which you can listen to here: https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-widows-club/quiet-the-shoulds-and-shout-out-the-nos/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 815 no Self-Worth vs. Deservingness This week, Alexandra continues laying the groundwork for becoming more aware of the messages and projections from childhood that impact us as adults. She touches on what is self-worth versus self-confidence. Self-worth is about how we feel about ourselves and self-confidence is about how we think about ourselves. Deservingness is about what kind of life we want for ourselves and how it is accessible when it is from our true authenticity. Quieting what is around us and becoming grounded in who we are is what this process is all about because it helps us really heal our grief and past experiences. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 39 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra continues laying the groundwork for becoming more aware of the messages and projections from childhood that impact us as adults. She touches on what is self-worth versus self-confidence. Self-worth is about how we feel about ourselves and self-confidence is about how we think about ourselves. Deservingness is about what kind of life we want for ourselves and how it is accessible when it is from our true authenticity. Quieting what is around us and becoming grounded in who we are is what this process is all about because it helps us really heal our grief and past experiences. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra continues laying the groundwork for becoming more aware of the messages and projections from childhood that impact us as adults. She touches on what is self-worth versus self-confidence. Self-worth is about how we feel about ourselves and self-confidence is about how we think about ourselves. Deservingness is about what kind of life we want for ourselves and how it is accessible when it is from our true authenticity. Quieting what is around us and becoming grounded in who we are is what this process is all about because it helps us really heal our grief and past experiences.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1153 no Quiet the Should’s and Shout Out the No’s This week, Alexandra talks about how much Should’s and Supposed To’s can keep us from really being our truly authentic selves. Being caught up in what others are projecting onto us can prevent us from making decisions that are authentic. Thinking about the should’s and supposed to’s is more about the person who may be talking to us versus what is really right for us. On the other hand, saying “No” is very powerful. It’s possible to say “No” without having to provide a reason or a justification for the “No.” It is important to be honest about what really does or does not work for us and using “No” helps us be confident about what we really want or don’t want. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 38 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about how much Should’s and Supposed To’s can keep us from really being our truly authentic selves. Being caught up in what others are projecting onto us can prevent us from making decisions that are authentic. Thinking about the should’s and supposed to’s is more about the person who may be talking to us versus what is really right for us. On the other hand, saying “No” is very powerful. It’s possible to say “No” without having to provide a reason or a justification for the “No.” It is important to be honest about what really does or does not work for us and using “No” helps us be confident about what we really want or don’t want. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about how much Should’s and Supposed To’s can keep us from really being our truly authentic selves. Being caught up in what others are projecting onto us can prevent us from making decisions that are authentic. Thinking about the should’s and supposed to’s is more about the person who may be talking to us versus what is really right for us. On the other hand, saying “No” is very powerful. It’s possible to say “No” without having to provide a reason or a justification for the “No.” It is important to be honest about what really does or does not work for us and using “No” helps us be confident about what we really want or don’t want.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 822 no Blasts from the Past This week, Alexandra talks about ancestral and familial patterns and how they can impact our lives. Not only do old patterns impact our lives but they can impact our grief process. This is a good starting point for recognizing what messages from our childhood contribute to how we make decisions as adults. How our caregivers and other important adults in our lives were raised and influenced as kids, can have a direct impact on our own lives. Giving some thought to this helps to increase awareness and understanding. It’s a good first step to healing the past. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 37 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about ancestral and familial patterns and how they can impact our lives. Not only do old patterns impact our lives but they can impact our grief process. This is a good starting point for recognizing what messages from our childhood contribute to how we make decisions as adults. How our caregivers and other important adults in our lives were raised and influenced as kids, can have a direct impact on our own lives. Giving some thought to this helps to increase awareness and understanding. It’s a good first step to healing the past. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about ancestral and familial patterns and how they can impact our lives. Not only do old patterns impact our lives but they can impact our grief process. This is a good starting point for recognizing what messages from our childhood contribute to how we make decisions as adults. How our caregivers and other important adults in our lives were raised and influenced as kids, can have a direct impact on our own lives. Giving some thought to this helps to increase awareness and understanding. It’s a good first step to healing the past.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1042 no You Have to Heal the Past to Heal the Present Today Alexandra dives into the importance of healing past grief and trauma in order to truly face grief in the present. Certain blocks can arise when dealing with grief that can cause us all to end up stuck. When this happens, it is important to evaluate what might be causing these blocks and hurdles. Alexandra shares a process she created to really start to look at a variety of aspects in wellness including physical, nutritional, emotional, mental, spiritual and cellular. It is also important to look at the 4 S’s that Dr. Dan Siegel discusses that we all need as we are growing up- to be seen, soothed, secure and safe. The 4 S’s are important for healthy attachment. Combining an understanding of what we need as children for healthy attachment with an understanding of how messages we have received along the way helps us to understand what limiting core beliefs we have. This creates an opportunity to identify what might be blocking our current grief process. Grief Recovery Handbook: https://a.co/d/bdVOXon Dr. Dan Siegel- The Power of Showing Up: https://a.co/d/0G4ZwUz The Whole Brain Child: https://a.co/d/f4OGV6P Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000 full 36 Alexandra Wyman Today Alexandra dives into the importance of healing past grief and trauma in order to truly face grief in the present. Certain blocks can arise when dealing with grief that can cause us all to end up stuck. When this happens, it is important to evaluate what might be causing these blocks and hurdles. Alexandra shares a process she created to really start to look at a variety of aspects in wellness including physical, nutritional, emotional, mental, spiritual and cellular. It is also important to look at the 4 S’s that Dr. Dan Siegel discusses that we all need as we are growing up- to be seen, soothed, secure and safe. The 4 S’s are important for healthy attachment. Combining an understanding of what we need as children for healthy attachment with an understanding of how messages we have received along the way helps us to understand what limiting core beliefs we have. This creates an opportunity to identify what might be blocking our current grief process. Grief Recovery Handbook: https://a.co/d/bdVOXon Dr. Dan Siegel- The Power of Showing Up: https://a.co/d/0G4ZwUz The Whole Brain Child: https://a.co/d/f4OGV6P Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today Alexandra dives into the importance of healing past grief and trauma in order to truly face grief in the present. Certain blocks can arise when dealing with grief that can cause us all to end up stuck. When this happens, it is important to evaluate what might be causing these blocks and hurdles. Alexandra shares a process she created to really start to look at a variety of aspects in wellness including physical, nutritional, emotional, mental, spiritual and cellular. It is also important to look at the 4 S’s that Dr. Dan Siegel discusses that we all need as we are growing up- to be seen, soothed, secure and safe. The 4 S’s are important for healthy attachment. Combining an understanding of what we need as children for healthy attachment with an understanding of how messages we have received along the way helps us to understand what limiting core beliefs we have. This creates an opportunity to identify what might be blocking our current grief process.

Grief Recovery Handbook: https://a.co/d/bdVOXon

Dr. Dan Siegel- The Power of Showing Up: https://a.co/d/0G4ZwUz

The Whole Brain Child: https://a.co/d/f4OGV6P

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1483 no Hot Mess Mama Days This week Alexandra shares how being a parent, single parent and a parent with grief is really hard. Children just know what hot buttons to push with their parents and it's all in a continued need to feel safe and secure. It seems the opposite of what we would all think, that it is an attempt to push us away and yet, it's really to connect with us. This can be incredibly hard to keep in mind when our own capacity as adults is not great and then add a layer of grief. In the end, we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have. And the biggest message of all is we are all not alone. We can come together as a community and support each other as we navigate this thing called life. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full 35 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra shares how being a parent, single parent and a parent with grief is really hard. Children just know what hot buttons to push with their parents and it's all in a continued need to feel safe and secure. It seems the opposite of what we would all think, that it is an attempt to push us away and yet, it's really to connect with us. This can be incredibly hard to keep in mind when our own capacity as adults is not great and then add a layer of grief. In the end, we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have. And the biggest message of all is we are all not alone. We can come together as a community and support each other as we navigate this thing called life. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra shares how being a parent, single parent and a parent with grief is really hard. Children just know what hot buttons to push with their parents and it's all in a continued need to feel safe and secure. It seems the opposite of what we would all think, that it is an attempt to push us away and yet, it's really to connect with us. This can be incredibly hard to keep in mind when our own capacity as adults is not great and then add a layer of grief. In the end, we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have. And the biggest message of all is we are all not alone. We can come together as a community and support each other as we navigate this thing called life.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 908 no The Dreaded But Very Necessary Chat with Kids This week, Alexandra dives into the difficulty with talking to kids about grief and death. It is hard to figure out how to manage our own reactions, let alone our kids' reactions. It's important to be honest with children at an age-appropriate level and there are some resources to help. Alexandra offers a few suggestions for ways to allow kids to bring up their passed loved one and to help keep channels of communication open. Book- Finding the Words: How to Talk with Children and Teens about Death, Suicide, Homicide, Funerals, Cremation, and other End of Life Matters by Dr. Alan Wolfelt https://a.co/d/1OQpXZR Judi's House: https://judishouse.org/ The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr: https://a.co/d/0gZf9UX Spot Books: https://a.co/d/eR44Izj Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full 34 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra dives into the difficulty with talking to kids about grief and death. It is hard to figure out how to manage our own reactions, let alone our kids' reactions. It's important to be honest with children at an age-appropriate level and there are some resources to help. Alexandra offers a few suggestions for ways to allow kids to bring up their passed loved one and to help keep channels of communication open. Book- Finding the Words: How to Talk with Children and Teens about Death, Suicide, Homicide, Funerals, Cremation, and other End of Life Matters by Dr. Alan Wolfelt https://a.co/d/1OQpXZR Judi's House: https://judishouse.org/ The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr: https://a.co/d/0gZf9UX Spot Books: https://a.co/d/eR44Izj Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra dives into the difficulty with talking to kids about grief and death. It is hard to figure out how to manage our own reactions, let alone our kids' reactions. It's important to be honest with children at an age-appropriate level and there are some resources to help. Alexandra offers a few suggestions for ways to allow kids to bring up their passed loved one and to help keep channels of communication open.

Book- Finding the Words: How to Talk with Children and Teens about Death, Suicide, Homicide, Funerals, Cremation, and other End of Life Matters by Dr. Alan Wolfelt https://a.co/d/1OQpXZR

Judi's House: https://judishouse.org/

The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr: https://a.co/d/0gZf9UX

Spot Books: https://a.co/d/eR44Izj

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]]> 1651 no Phew, We Made It! This week Alexandra talks about the plan for this year for The Widows Club and taking healing to the next level through examining the different areas of holistic wellness: emotional, mental, physical, nutritional, spiritual and cellular. This helps to understand the grief process more and how to make healthy decisions for how to approach all the experiences life brings. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:19:42 -0000 full 33 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra talks about the plan for this year for The Widows Club and taking healing to the next level through examining the different areas of holistic wellness: emotional, mental, physical, nutritional, spiritual and cellular. This helps to understand the grief process more and how to make healthy decisions for how to approach all the experiences life brings. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra talks about the plan for this year for The Widows Club and taking healing to the next level through examining the different areas of holistic wellness: emotional, mental, physical, nutritional, spiritual and cellular. This helps to understand the grief process more and how to make healthy decisions for how to approach all the experiences life brings.

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]]> 1140 no Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024. This week, Alexandra chats about her end of year rituals and how she likes to bring in the new year. The focus is less about New Years resolutions or a manifestation list and more about internally, what she wants to leave behind and what she wants to embrace. Manifestation lists are great and she recommends checking out the To Be Magnetic community for more information on how to go about writing one of those. While 2023 has been rocky, hopefully the lessons learned will help set up 2024 for even more gratitude and greatness. Happy New Year! To Be Magnetic- tobemagnetic.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full 32 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about her end of year rituals and how she likes to bring in the new year. The focus is less about New Years resolutions or a manifestation list and more about internally, what she wants to leave behind and what she wants to embrace. Manifestation lists are great and she recommends checking out the To Be Magnetic community for more information on how to go about writing one of those. While 2023 has been rocky, hopefully the lessons learned will help set up 2024 for even more gratitude and greatness. Happy New Year! To Be Magnetic- tobemagnetic.com Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about her end of year rituals and how she likes to bring in the new year. The focus is less about New Years resolutions or a manifestation list and more about internally, what she wants to leave behind and what she wants to embrace. Manifestation lists are great and she recommends checking out the To Be Magnetic community for more information on how to go about writing one of those. While 2023 has been rocky, hopefully the lessons learned will help set up 2024 for even more gratitude and greatness. Happy New Year!

To Be Magnetic- tobemagnetic.com

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]]> 975 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Have an End of Day Ritual This week Alexandra chats about the importance of having an end of day ritual after a busy or stressful day. It could be a hot shower or a hot bath. It could be journaling or going to bed early. It could be exercising or moving. There are many options. Having an end of day ritual can help to release any inadvertent energy we take on from others and situations we are in. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full 31 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra chats about the importance of having an end of day ritual after a busy or stressful day. It could be a hot shower or a hot bath. It could be journaling or going to bed early. It could be exercising or moving. There are many options. Having an end of day ritual can help to release any inadvertent energy we take on from others and situations we are in. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra chats about the importance of having an end of day ritual after a busy or stressful day. It could be a hot shower or a hot bath. It could be journaling or going to bed early. It could be exercising or moving. There are many options. Having an end of day ritual can help to release any inadvertent energy we take on from others and situations we are in.

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]]> 552 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Be Open to Changing Traditions This week, Alexandra talks about the possibility of changing traditions. She also mentions that it can be helpful to have a therapist or a friend available should any activating situations not be resolved with the strategies we already use. While changing traditions can impact others and they may react largely, we ultimately need to do what is best for us. And this can include changing our traditions. If you travel and don’t want to, then don’t. If you don’t travel and want to, then do. It’s okay to spend part of a day instead of a full day with family. It’s okay to have items delivered instead of going to the store. Find what works for you. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full 30 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the possibility of changing traditions. She also mentions that it can be helpful to have a therapist or a friend available should any activating situations not be resolved with the strategies we already use. While changing traditions can impact others and they may react largely, we ultimately need to do what is best for us. And this can include changing our traditions. If you travel and don’t want to, then don’t. If you don’t travel and want to, then do. It’s okay to spend part of a day instead of a full day with family. It’s okay to have items delivered instead of going to the store. Find what works for you. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the possibility of changing traditions. She also mentions that it can be helpful to have a therapist or a friend available should any activating situations not be resolved with the strategies we already use. While changing traditions can impact others and they may react largely, we ultimately need to do what is best for us. And this can include changing our traditions. If you travel and don’t want to, then don’t. If you don’t travel and want to, then do. It’s okay to spend part of a day instead of a full day with family. It’s okay to have items delivered instead of going to the store. Find what works for you.

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]]> 591 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Plan Responses This week, Alexandra talks about the importance of having planned responses for potential situations. This does not mean you are bringing about negative events. This is not a “What you think about you bring about” situation. This is an opportunity to feel prepared for what comes your way. This is a way to feel more secure and grounded, which will lead to increased trust in ourselves to handle whatever situations arise. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full 29 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about the importance of having planned responses for potential situations. This does not mean you are bringing about negative events. This is not a “What you think about you bring about” situation. This is an opportunity to feel prepared for what comes your way. This is a way to feel more secure and grounded, which will lead to increased trust in ourselves to handle whatever situations arise. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about the importance of having planned responses for potential situations. This does not mean you are bringing about negative events. This is not a “What you think about you bring about” situation. This is an opportunity to feel prepared for what comes your way. This is a way to feel more secure and grounded, which will lead to increased trust in ourselves to handle whatever situations arise.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 553 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Have Strategies Ready to Go This week, Alexandra chats about the importance of having strategies ready to go. We all have tools and resources that can help us handle life and our grief. It’s important to know what these strategies are and feel prepared to use them when needed. What may work one day may not work the next, however, it is a good idea to have multiple resources ready to handle a variety of situations. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full 28 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about the importance of having strategies ready to go. We all have tools and resources that can help us handle life and our grief. It’s important to know what these strategies are and feel prepared to use them when needed. What may work one day may not work the next, however, it is a good idea to have multiple resources ready to handle a variety of situations. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about the importance of having strategies ready to go. We all have tools and resources that can help us handle life and our grief. It’s important to know what these strategies are and feel prepared to use them when needed. What may work one day may not work the next, however, it is a good idea to have multiple resources ready to handle a variety of situations.

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]]> 624 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Only Own What is Yours This week, Alexandra discusses the importance of just owning what is our own feelings and responses. When getting into the holiday season, it can be very easy to take on others’ emotions and feelings. This week’s tip is just own what is yours. We cannot be responsible for how others feel and react to what we do or situations we are involved in. It is not always easy to do this. We are responsible for how we deliver information and our own reactions/responses. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full 27 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses the importance of just owning what is our own feelings and responses. When getting into the holiday season, it can be very easy to take on others’ emotions and feelings. This week’s tip is just own what is yours. We cannot be responsible for how others feel and react to what we do or situations we are involved in. It is not always easy to do this. We are responsible for how we deliver information and our own reactions/responses. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses the importance of just owning what is our own feelings and responses. When getting into the holiday season, it can be very easy to take on others’ emotions and feelings. This week’s tip is just own what is yours. We cannot be responsible for how others feel and react to what we do or situations we are involved in. It is not always easy to do this. We are responsible for how we deliver information and our own reactions/responses.

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]]> 566 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Start Journaling This week Alexandra chats about the importance of letting go of the energy we take on from others. When we don’t have a good outlet, holding onto negative energy or the energy of others can start to impact us physically. Journaling is a way to help release some of that energy. It gives us a place to be raw, vulnerable and uninhibited with our thoughts and feelings. Sometimes the idea of sitting down, opening a book and writing can be overwhelming. So, use voice memos. Use your note section in your phone. Venting with a friend can be helpful, however, this is also a benefit to actually writing down your thoughts and feelings. Inna Segal: The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness https://a.co/d/dtpRE3C Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full 26 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra chats about the importance of letting go of the energy we take on from others. When we don’t have a good outlet, holding onto negative energy or the energy of others can start to impact us physically. Journaling is a way to help release some of that energy. It gives us a place to be raw, vulnerable and uninhibited with our thoughts and feelings. Sometimes the idea of sitting down, opening a book and writing can be overwhelming. So, use voice memos. Use your note section in your phone. Venting with a friend can be helpful, however, this is also a benefit to actually writing down your thoughts and feelings. Inna Segal: The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness https://a.co/d/dtpRE3C Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra chats about the importance of letting go of the energy we take on from others. When we don’t have a good outlet, holding onto negative energy or the energy of others can start to impact us physically. Journaling is a way to help release some of that energy. It gives us a place to be raw, vulnerable and uninhibited with our thoughts and feelings. Sometimes the idea of sitting down, opening a book and writing can be overwhelming. So, use voice memos. Use your note section in your phone. Venting with a friend can be helpful, however, this is also a benefit to actually writing down your thoughts and feelings.

Inna Segal: The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness https://a.co/d/dtpRE3C

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]]> 612 no Chat with You Do Woo Podcast Host Allison Cullen This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun conversation with Allison Cullen. Allison Cullen is the host of The You Do Woo Podcast. She spent the past 15 years working as both a business manager in the music industry and a business coach in the health & wellness world. She also a background in counseling and certification in Human Design. She started her business & podcast in early 2020 when the world was in a state of disarray and she knew that fellow mommas & entrepreneurs needed to be able to make sense out of our current reality. Starting in 2020 and continuing through 2027 there is an evolution in human consciousness happening that is requiring us as humans to tap into our intuition and start making decisions from our own authority. Human Design might be the most prominent tool you will find to help you navigate through the next few years. In addition to Human Design readings Allison also offer courses on manifestation, time-bending, and the feminine art of getting rich. Connect with her on Instagram @youdowoo and send her a DM to say hi! Click here to grab your free Human Design Chart & Cheat Sheet: https://youdowoo.mykajabi.com/human-design-cheat-sheet Click here to subscribe & listen to You Do Woo: https://www.youdowoo.com/podcast Click here to connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/youdowoo/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full 25 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun conversation with Allison Cullen. Allison Cullen is the host of The You Do Woo Podcast. She spent the past 15 years working as both a business manager in the music industry and a business coach in the health & wellness world. She also a background in counseling and certification in Human Design. She started her business & podcast in early 2020 when the world was in a state of disarray and she knew that fellow mommas & entrepreneurs needed to be able to make sense out of our current reality. Starting in 2020 and continuing through 2027 there is an evolution in human consciousness happening that is requiring us as humans to tap into our intuition and start making decisions from our own authority. Human Design might be the most prominent tool you will find to help you navigate through the next few years. In addition to Human Design readings Allison also offer courses on manifestation, time-bending, and the feminine art of getting rich. Connect with her on Instagram @youdowoo and send her a DM to say hi! Click here to grab your free Human Design Chart & Cheat Sheet: https://youdowoo.mykajabi.com/human-design-cheat-sheet Click here to subscribe & listen to You Do Woo: https://www.youdowoo.com/podcast Click here to connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/youdowoo/ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun conversation with Allison Cullen. Allison Cullen is the host of The You Do Woo Podcast. She spent the past 15 years working as both a business manager in the music industry and a business coach in the health & wellness world. She also a background in counseling and certification in Human Design. She started her business & podcast in early 2020 when the world was in a state of disarray and she knew that fellow mommas & entrepreneurs needed to be able to make sense out of our current reality. Starting in 2020 and continuing through 2027 there is an evolution in human consciousness happening that is requiring us as humans to tap into our intuition and start making decisions from our own authority. Human Design might be the most prominent tool you will find to help you navigate through the next few years. In addition to Human Design readings Allison also offer courses on manifestation, time-bending, and the feminine art of getting rich. Connect with her on Instagram @youdowoo and send her a DM to say hi!

Click here to grab your free Human Design Chart & Cheat Sheet: https://youdowoo.mykajabi.com/human-design-cheat-sheet

Click here to subscribe & listen to You Do Woo: https://www.youdowoo.com/podcast

Click here to connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/youdowoo/

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 3471 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Set Boundaries This week, Alexandra chats again about the importance of boundaries. They can be temporal, emotional, mental, spiritual, sexual, etc. Boundaries can be set for ourselves. They can be set with others. They can even be planned for when spending time with family and friends throughout the holiday season. They can also be planned for when we are out and about in the frenzied holiday energy. Dr. Nedra Tawwab has a great book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace that can help offer suggestions for how to set boundaries. Setting boundaries does not always have to be overt but can be helpful during the holidays. Dr. Tawwab’s book: https://a.co/d/1IEWCLl Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 24 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats again about the importance of boundaries. They can be temporal, emotional, mental, spiritual, sexual, etc. Boundaries can be set for ourselves. They can be set with others. They can even be planned for when spending time with family and friends throughout the holiday season. They can also be planned for when we are out and about in the frenzied holiday energy. Dr. Nedra Tawwab has a great book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace that can help offer suggestions for how to set boundaries. Setting boundaries does not always have to be overt but can be helpful during the holidays. Dr. Tawwab’s book: https://a.co/d/1IEWCLl Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats again about the importance of boundaries. They can be temporal, emotional, mental, spiritual, sexual, etc. Boundaries can be set for ourselves. They can be set with others. They can even be planned for when spending time with family and friends throughout the holiday season. They can also be planned for when we are out and about in the frenzied holiday energy. Dr. Nedra Tawwab has a great book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace that can help offer suggestions for how to set boundaries. Setting boundaries does not always have to be overt but can be helpful during the holidays.

Dr. Tawwab’s book: https://a.co/d/1IEWCLl

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 606 no How to Avoid an Energetic Hangover: Set an Intention This week, Alexandra jumps into tips that can help throughout the holiday season. It can be a stressful time and can activate grief. Even just being out and about can expose us to the frenzied energy of others around us. It can be exhausting, stressful and at the end of the day, not enjoyable. The first tip is to set an intention of the day. How would you like your day to go? How would you like to respond to what may happen during your day? There is no predictability to the day, however, setting an intention can help guide us throughout our day, even when we are sharing the holidays with family and friends. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 23 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra jumps into tips that can help throughout the holiday season. It can be a stressful time and can activate grief. Even just being out and about can expose us to the frenzied energy of others around us. It can be exhausting, stressful and at the end of the day, not enjoyable. The first tip is to set an intention of the day. How would you like your day to go? How would you like to respond to what may happen during your day? There is no predictability to the day, however, setting an intention can help guide us throughout our day, even when we are sharing the holidays with family and friends. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra jumps into tips that can help throughout the holiday season. It can be a stressful time and can activate grief. Even just being out and about can expose us to the frenzied energy of others around us. It can be exhausting, stressful and at the end of the day, not enjoyable. The first tip is to set an intention of the day. How would you like your day to go? How would you like to respond to what may happen during your day? There is no predictability to the day, however, setting an intention can help guide us throughout our day, even when we are sharing the holidays with family and friends.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 675 no Chat with Advanced Certified Yoga Instructor Avery Rich This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun chat with Advanced Yoga Instructor Avery Rich. A former lawyer, Avery continues to help people problem solve, only now her methods are on the yoga mat. Teaching into her second decade, Avery resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is a little far for Alexandra to attend Avery's classes. Luckily, Avery has a podcast which breaks down yoga poses and provides an opportunity to practice each pose. Avery has an insight into yoga and explains the positive impact of yoga in a way that is easily digestible and encourages all of us to find good quality yoga instructors and their classes. Avery can be reached: @journeyintoyogapod on IG. Book recommended: The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal You can also check out Avery's website here, and remember to check out Journey Into Yoga on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 22 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun chat with Advanced Yoga Instructor Avery Rich. A former lawyer, Avery continues to help people problem solve, only now her methods are on the yoga mat. Teaching into her second decade, Avery resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is a little far for Alexandra to attend Avery's classes. Luckily, Avery has a podcast which breaks down yoga poses and provides an opportunity to practice each pose. Avery has an insight into yoga and explains the positive impact of yoga in a way that is easily digestible and encourages all of us to find good quality yoga instructors and their classes. Avery can be reached: @journeyintoyogapod on IG. Book recommended: The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal You can also check out Avery's website here, and remember to check out Journey Into Yoga on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra gets to have a fun chat with Advanced Yoga Instructor Avery Rich. A former lawyer, Avery continues to help people problem solve, only now her methods are on the yoga mat. Teaching into her second decade, Avery resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is a little far for Alexandra to attend Avery's classes. Luckily, Avery has a podcast which breaks down yoga poses and provides an opportunity to practice each pose. Avery has an insight into yoga and explains the positive impact of yoga in a way that is easily digestible and encourages all of us to find good quality yoga instructors and their classes.

Avery can be reached: @journeyintoyogapod on IG.

Book recommended: The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal

You can also check out Avery's website here, and remember to check out Journey Into Yoga on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 2726 no Chat with Best-Selling Author and Grief Coach Crystal Partney This week, Alexandra gets to talk with a fellow suicide survivor and best-selling author, Crystal Partney of the You Are Loved podcast. They chat about how to find ways to heal after such a loss as well as find meaning and purpose after someone dies. Crystal also created prevention and aftermath care boxes to help people find simple ways to care for themselves. Crystal is an absolute resource through the grief process. Connect with Crystal: Instagram: scattering.hope Owl and Thistle care boxes: owlandthistle.com You Are Loved podcast- available anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 21 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra gets to talk with a fellow suicide survivor and best-selling author, Crystal Partney of the You Are Loved podcast. They chat about how to find ways to heal after such a loss as well as find meaning and purpose after someone dies. Crystal also created prevention and aftermath care boxes to help people find simple ways to care for themselves. Crystal is an absolute resource through the grief process. Connect with Crystal: Instagram: scattering.hope Owl and Thistle care boxes: owlandthistle.com You Are Loved podcast- available anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra gets to talk with a fellow suicide survivor and best-selling author, Crystal Partney of the You Are Loved podcast. They chat about how to find ways to heal after such a loss as well as find meaning and purpose after someone dies. Crystal also created prevention and aftermath care boxes to help people find simple ways to care for themselves. Crystal is an absolute resource through the grief process.

Connect with Crystal:

Instagram: scattering.hope

Owl and Thistle care boxes: owlandthistle.com

You Are Loved podcast- available anywhere you listen to your podcasts.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 2130 no Diving Into Dating This week Alexandra shares about her first real dating experience since Shawn died. She has learned 3 things about dating as a widowed mama: 1) there are so many logistics!! 2) the capacity to date now looks so different than before and 3) opening up to allow another person into our personal space requires vulnerability. If you have tips about how to date, please send them on to Alexandra! Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 20 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra shares about her first real dating experience since Shawn died. She has learned 3 things about dating as a widowed mama: 1) there are so many logistics!! 2) the capacity to date now looks so different than before and 3) opening up to allow another person into our personal space requires vulnerability. If you have tips about how to date, please send them on to Alexandra! Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra shares about her first real dating experience since Shawn died. She has learned 3 things about dating as a widowed mama:

1) there are so many logistics!! 2) the capacity to date now looks so different than before and 3) opening up to allow another person into our personal space requires vulnerability.

If you have tips about how to date, please send them on to Alexandra!

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 1082 no It’s Okay to Feel the Feels This week Alexandra talks about how often we embrace celebrations of life to not focus on the sadness and avoid the discomfort with death. She proposes and encourages that we can embrace it all. We can be sad and celebrate our loved one’s life. We can remember the good times and the harder times. We don’t have to always be strong. It’s okay to take on all the feels and show others, including our kids, how we can work through it all. Link: It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 19 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra talks about how often we embrace celebrations of life to not focus on the sadness and avoid the discomfort with death. She proposes and encourages that we can embrace it all. We can be sad and celebrate our loved one’s life. We can remember the good times and the harder times. We don’t have to always be strong. It’s okay to take on all the feels and show others, including our kids, how we can work through it all. Link: It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra talks about how often we embrace celebrations of life to not focus on the sadness and avoid the discomfort with death. She proposes and encourages that we can embrace it all. We can be sad and celebrate our loved one’s life. We can remember the good times and the harder times. We don’t have to always be strong. It’s okay to take on all the feels and show others, including our kids, how we can work through it all.

Link: It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 879 no Financial Guidance with Rick Salmeron This week Alexandra talks with financial advisor and expert, Rick Salmeron, about all things financial. Out of all the different things that have to be done after the loss of a loved one, managing finances can be very stressful. Rick breaks down the process into simple, digestible tips. He approaches the process with empathy and care. Rick chats about some Do’s and Don’ts for how to handle finances. Such a rich conversation! Feel free to reach out to Rick and check out his services below: www.Salmeronfinancial.com Insta: @ricksalmeron or www.instagram.com/ricksalmeron Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SalmeronFinancial LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/ricksalmeron Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:09:00 -0000 full 18 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra talks with financial advisor and expert, Rick Salmeron, about all things financial. Out of all the different things that have to be done after the loss of a loved one, managing finances can be very stressful. Rick breaks down the process into simple, digestible tips. He approaches the process with empathy and care. Rick chats about some Do’s and Don’ts for how to handle finances. Such a rich conversation! Feel free to reach out to Rick and check out his services below: www.Salmeronfinancial.com Insta: @ricksalmeron or www.instagram.com/ricksalmeron Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SalmeronFinancial LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/ricksalmeron Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra talks with financial advisor and expert, Rick Salmeron, about all things financial. Out of all the different things that have to be done after the loss of a loved one, managing finances can be very stressful. Rick breaks down the process into simple, digestible tips. He approaches the process with empathy and care. Rick chats about some Do’s and Don’ts for how to handle finances. Such a rich conversation!

Feel free to reach out to Rick and check out his services below:

www.Salmeronfinancial.com

Insta: @ricksalmeron or www.instagram.com/ricksalmeron

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SalmeronFinancial

LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/ricksalmeron

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 2180 no The Ups and Downs of an Elevator Speech This week, Alexandra chats about the dreaded elevator speech when you have to tell someone about your situation. There’s no preparing for what kind of reaction you’ll get with the exception of having an arsenal of responses. There’s no right or wrong way to handle an elevator speech either. It will morph and change just like the grief process does. Send in your funny stories about sharing your situation with others, so Alexandra can share them on the show! Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 17 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra chats about the dreaded elevator speech when you have to tell someone about your situation. There’s no preparing for what kind of reaction you’ll get with the exception of having an arsenal of responses. There’s no right or wrong way to handle an elevator speech either. It will morph and change just like the grief process does. Send in your funny stories about sharing your situation with others, so Alexandra can share them on the show! Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra chats about the dreaded elevator speech when you have to tell someone about your situation. There’s no preparing for what kind of reaction you’ll get with the exception of having an arsenal of responses. There’s no right or wrong way to handle an elevator speech either. It will morph and change just like the grief process does. Send in your funny stories about sharing your situation with others, so Alexandra can share them on the show!

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 1065 yes Flexibility is Key for This Failed Gymnast In this episode, Alexandra recalls several instances where flexibility is a must. No matter how we plan for something, another thing can happen and wipe out our plans. Whether it is Buddy getting sick, a schedule change, clients canceling…there is always room for flexibility. This may challenge our feelings of security with predictability but it is a must! Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:12:40 -0000 full 16 Alexandra Wyman In this episode, Alexandra recalls several instances where flexibility is a must. No matter how we plan for something, another thing can happen and wipe out our plans. Whether it is Buddy getting sick, a schedule change, clients canceling…there is always room for flexibility. This may challenge our feelings of security with predictability but it is a must! Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Alexandra recalls several instances where flexibility is a must. No matter how we plan for something, another thing can happen and wipe out our plans. Whether it is Buddy getting sick, a schedule change, clients canceling…there is always room for flexibility. This may challenge our feelings of security with predictability but it is a must!

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 860 no Marie Scott of Marie Scott Wellness This week, Alexandra gets the opportunity to chat with author and wellness coach Marie Scott about her journey, after her husband of 30 years died of esophageal cancer. Marie took her grief journey and found purpose in helping other widows and widowers find their health, energy and strength to keep moving forward. She has even found love again and celebrates 4 years with her partner. Definitely reach out to Marie below! https://www.mariescottwellness.com/?r_done=1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariescottwellness/ https://www.facebook.com/mariescottwellness https://www.instagram.com/mariescottwellness/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMaa6DTytmtrOhB3CT7b63A Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 15 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra gets the opportunity to chat with author and wellness coach Marie Scott about her journey, after her husband of 30 years died of esophageal cancer. Marie took her grief journey and found purpose in helping other widows and widowers find their health, energy and strength to keep moving forward. She has even found love again and celebrates 4 years with her partner. Definitely reach out to Marie below! https://www.mariescottwellness.com/?r_done=1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariescottwellness/ https://www.facebook.com/mariescottwellness https://www.instagram.com/mariescottwellness/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMaa6DTytmtrOhB3CT7b63A Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra gets the opportunity to chat with author and wellness coach Marie Scott about her journey, after her husband of 30 years died of esophageal cancer. Marie took her grief journey and found purpose in helping other widows and widowers find their health, energy and strength to keep moving forward. She has even found love again and celebrates 4 years with her partner. Definitely reach out to Marie below!

https://www.mariescottwellness.com/?r_done=1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariescottwellness/

https://www.facebook.com/mariescottwellness

https://www.instagram.com/mariescottwellness/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMaa6DTytmtrOhB3CT7b63A

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 2261 no The Anniversary This week Alexandra discusses her experience with the anniversary of Shawn’s death. There is no predictability of how things will go, what feelings will come up or how to handle it all. As much as Alexandra thought there might be, there just isn’t and this year she really experienced it. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve but she encourages all to ride the waves. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 14 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra discusses her experience with the anniversary of Shawn’s death. There is no predictability of how things will go, what feelings will come up or how to handle it all. As much as Alexandra thought there might be, there just isn’t and this year she really experienced it. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve but she encourages all to ride the waves. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra discusses her experience with the anniversary of Shawn’s death. There is no predictability of how things will go, what feelings will come up or how to handle it all. As much as Alexandra thought there might be, there just isn’t and this year she really experienced it. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve but she encourages all to ride the waves.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1417 yes Surrender Is the Key to Opportunities This week, Alexandra talks about how opportunities come out of surrender. Rather than focus on controlling the outcome of a situation or when an opportunity will come through, focus on the small steps and actions you can take toward whatever your goal is. Opportunities will find you at the most random times, when you are open to them. It is not about how perfect the environment or you are for the opportunity, it's about how ready you are for the opportunity. How you look or act does not create the opportunity. Continue to work on your personal growth, take those small steps toward what you want and do it from a place of worth, not ego, and things will fall into place. Atomic Habits- https://a.co/d/gEkMnVZ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 13 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra talks about how opportunities come out of surrender. Rather than focus on controlling the outcome of a situation or when an opportunity will come through, focus on the small steps and actions you can take toward whatever your goal is. Opportunities will find you at the most random times, when you are open to them. It is not about how perfect the environment or you are for the opportunity, it's about how ready you are for the opportunity. How you look or act does not create the opportunity. Continue to work on your personal growth, take those small steps toward what you want and do it from a place of worth, not ego, and things will fall into place. Atomic Habits- https://a.co/d/gEkMnVZ Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra talks about how opportunities come out of surrender. Rather than focus on controlling the outcome of a situation or when an opportunity will come through, focus on the small steps and actions you can take toward whatever your goal is. Opportunities will find you at the most random times, when you are open to them. It is not about how perfect the environment or you are for the opportunity, it's about how ready you are for the opportunity. How you look or act does not create the opportunity. Continue to work on your personal growth, take those small steps toward what you want and do it from a place of worth, not ego, and things will fall into place.

Atomic Habits- https://a.co/d/gEkMnVZ

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 929 no Signs of Suicide This week Alexandra dives into the biggest question: are there signs of suicide? Short answer- No. This is very frustrating because with signs, we can predict who will die this way. We can ensure it won’t happen to us. Suicide does not discriminate. Life does not discriminate. This doesn’t mean we don’t check in on our loved ones. It does mean that we can do so in a more specific way to work on our connection with each other. Alexandra offers tips for how to work on that connection and encourages all to show people how much we care about them. Dial 988 if feeling suicidal or knowing that someone is considering harming themselves or others. Link to article mentioned: https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/a-16-year-old-pocketed-50000-for-her-award-winning-discovery-in-the-brains-of-people-who-died-by-suicide/amp_articleshow/101087442.cms Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 12 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra dives into the biggest question: are there signs of suicide? Short answer- No. This is very frustrating because with signs, we can predict who will die this way. We can ensure it won’t happen to us. Suicide does not discriminate. Life does not discriminate. This doesn’t mean we don’t check in on our loved ones. It does mean that we can do so in a more specific way to work on our connection with each other. Alexandra offers tips for how to work on that connection and encourages all to show people how much we care about them. Dial 988 if feeling suicidal or knowing that someone is considering harming themselves or others. Link to article mentioned: https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/a-16-year-old-pocketed-50000-for-her-award-winning-discovery-in-the-brains-of-people-who-died-by-suicide/amp_articleshow/101087442.cms Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra dives into the biggest question: are there signs of suicide? Short answer- No. This is very frustrating because with signs, we can predict who will die this way. We can ensure it won’t happen to us. Suicide does not discriminate. Life does not discriminate. This doesn’t mean we don’t check in on our loved ones. It does mean that we can do so in a more specific way to work on our connection with each other. Alexandra offers tips for how to work on that connection and encourages all to show people how much we care about them.

Dial 988 if feeling suicidal or knowing that someone is considering harming themselves or others.

Link to article mentioned: https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/a-16-year-old-pocketed-50000-for-her-award-winning-discovery-in-the-brains-of-people-who-died-by-suicide/amp_articleshow/101087442.cms

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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]]> 1144 no If You Give A Mouse A Cookie This week, Alexandra describes having a moment out of the favorite books, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, where she started in one place and ended up right back where she started. Going through this, brings up two themes: 1) That sometimes through grief or even life, we can feel like we have ended up right where we started. Not necessarily that we have gone backwards, but that we can feel we have made progress and healed something and that theme will come right back. 2) Delegate, delegate, delegate. It can be very overwhelming to try to handle all of the responsibilities we have: a house, work, children, finances, etc. Being able to ask for help is hard and yet necessary. We are not responsible for how people react. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 11 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra describes having a moment out of the favorite books, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, where she started in one place and ended up right back where she started. Going through this, brings up two themes: 1) That sometimes through grief or even life, we can feel like we have ended up right where we started. Not necessarily that we have gone backwards, but that we can feel we have made progress and healed something and that theme will come right back. 2) Delegate, delegate, delegate. It can be very overwhelming to try to handle all of the responsibilities we have: a house, work, children, finances, etc. Being able to ask for help is hard and yet necessary. We are not responsible for how people react. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra describes having a moment out of the favorite books, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, where she started in one place and ended up right back where she started. Going through this, brings up two themes:

1) That sometimes through grief or even life, we can feel like we have ended up right where we started. Not necessarily that we have gone backwards, but that we can feel we have made progress and healed something and that theme will come right back.

2) Delegate, delegate, delegate. It can be very overwhelming to try to handle all of the responsibilities we have: a house, work, children, finances, etc. Being able to ask for help is hard and yet necessary. We are not responsible for how people react.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1069 no There's No Break From Life This week, Alexandra shares how life amped up in a short period of time, making her feel very overwhelmed and stressed. As much as it would be nice if life would give us a break after having such a loss and having to go through so much, the truth is life doesn't stop. Things don't always get easier. Life is an ocean and while things are calm at times, they are also intense at others. It is important to identify what tools we can use when we feel good so that when stress increases, we are able to access those tools. Those tools can change daily and yet it is important to figure out what those tools are. When we are stressed, it can be difficult to start looking for tools and therefore, it is better to find those tools when we are not so stressed. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 10 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra shares how life amped up in a short period of time, making her feel very overwhelmed and stressed. As much as it would be nice if life would give us a break after having such a loss and having to go through so much, the truth is life doesn't stop. Things don't always get easier. Life is an ocean and while things are calm at times, they are also intense at others. It is important to identify what tools we can use when we feel good so that when stress increases, we are able to access those tools. Those tools can change daily and yet it is important to figure out what those tools are. When we are stressed, it can be difficult to start looking for tools and therefore, it is better to find those tools when we are not so stressed. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra shares how life amped up in a short period of time, making her feel very overwhelmed and stressed. As much as it would be nice if life would give us a break after having such a loss and having to go through so much, the truth is life doesn't stop. Things don't always get easier. Life is an ocean and while things are calm at times, they are also intense at others. It is important to identify what tools we can use when we feel good so that when stress increases, we are able to access those tools. Those tools can change daily and yet it is important to figure out what those tools are. When we are stressed, it can be difficult to start looking for tools and therefore, it is better to find those tools when we are not so stressed.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1080 no Sometimes We Get Passed by A Kid's Jeep This week, Alexandra discusses how slow healing can be. There is no equation or predictability to grief. There are good days and bad days and those are all different for each person grieving. Take time, be patient, be kind to yourself and sometimes the process takes just one step at a time. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 9 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses how slow healing can be. There is no equation or predictability to grief. There are good days and bad days and those are all different for each person grieving. Take time, be patient, be kind to yourself and sometimes the process takes just one step at a time. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses how slow healing can be. There is no equation or predictability to grief. There are good days and bad days and those are all different for each person grieving. Take time, be patient, be kind to yourself and sometimes the process takes just one step at a time.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1056 no Alena Gourley: Grief and All the Things This week, Alexandra has her first guest on The Widows Club Podcast, Alena Gourley! Alena is a LSW is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, psychic, medium and spiritual guide specializing in hypnotic healing and past life regression. She customized all her sessions to her client's beliefs and needs. Alena works together with her clients to heal current or past relationship issues, physical, mental or emotional traumas or pain, such as phobias, anxieties, addictions, depression and anxiety, improving sports performance, stress management, weight loss and a positive body and food relationship. Self-Love, Self-Acceptance and Self-Forgiveness is her driving force. In this episode, Alena shares about the loss of her child and other close family members. She and Alexandra discuss parts of their grief process such as talking to their children, how to assist children when they have a fear around death. They talk about how they have changed since their losses. Alena provides some advice of things that people can do in the immediate aftermath that may be helpful, such as bringing specific types of meals, checking in and truly listening to what someone else may need. Both Alexandra and Alena also chat about strategies and tools they have used to help along their healing journey. Connect with Alena: FB: Celebrate Every Step Instagram @celebrateeverystep Tiktok and Youtube: Celebrate Every Step Additional Links: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body In the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD. https://a.co/d/3oDO15t The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal. https://a.co/d/2GljN6o Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full 8 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra has her first guest on The Widows Club Podcast, Alena Gourley! Alena is a LSW is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, psychic, medium and spiritual guide specializing in hypnotic healing and past life regression. She customized all her sessions to her client's beliefs and needs. Alena works together with her clients to heal current or past relationship issues, physical, mental or emotional traumas or pain, such as phobias, anxieties, addictions, depression and anxiety, improving sports performance, stress management, weight loss and a positive body and food relationship. Self-Love, Self-Acceptance and Self-Forgiveness is her driving force. In this episode, Alena shares about the loss of her child and other close family members. She and Alexandra discuss parts of their grief process such as talking to their children, how to assist children when they have a fear around death. They talk about how they have changed since their losses. Alena provides some advice of things that people can do in the immediate aftermath that may be helpful, such as bringing specific types of meals, checking in and truly listening to what someone else may need. Both Alexandra and Alena also chat about strategies and tools they have used to help along their healing journey. Connect with Alena: FB: Celebrate Every Step Instagram @celebrateeverystep Tiktok and Youtube: Celebrate Every Step Additional Links: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body In the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD. https://a.co/d/3oDO15t The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal. https://a.co/d/2GljN6o Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra has her first guest on The Widows Club Podcast, Alena Gourley! Alena is a LSW is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, psychic, medium and spiritual guide specializing in hypnotic healing and past life regression. She customized all her sessions to her client's beliefs and needs. Alena works together with her clients to heal current or past relationship issues, physical, mental or emotional traumas or pain, such as phobias, anxieties, addictions, depression and anxiety, improving sports performance, stress management, weight loss and a positive body and food relationship. Self-Love, Self-Acceptance and Self-Forgiveness is her driving force.

In this episode, Alena shares about the loss of her child and other close family members. She and Alexandra discuss parts of their grief process such as talking to their children, how to assist children when they have a fear around death. They talk about how they have changed since their losses. Alena provides some advice of things that people can do in the immediate aftermath that may be helpful, such as bringing specific types of meals, checking in and truly listening to what someone else may need. Both Alexandra and Alena also chat about strategies and tools they have used to help along their healing journey.

Connect with Alena:

FB: Celebrate Every Step

Instagram @celebrateeverystep

Tiktok and Youtube: Celebrate Every Step

Additional Links:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body In the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD. https://a.co/d/3oDO15t

The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal. https://a.co/d/2GljN6o


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]]> 2694 no Letting Go Throughout the grief process, there are many opportunities to grow and heal, which also means we have to let go of some things. Not necessarily our person, but things that hold us back from growing. Forgiveness is crucial and this week, Alexandra dives into what forgiveness means to her and how to take the first steps to do so. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full 7 Alexandra Wyman Throughout the grief process, there are many opportunities to grow and heal, which also means we have to let go of some things. Not necessarily our person, but things that hold us back from growing. Forgiveness is crucial and this week, Alexandra dives into what forgiveness means to her and how to take the first steps to do so. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout the grief process, there are many opportunities to grow and heal, which also means we have to let go of some things. Not necessarily our person, but things that hold us back from growing. Forgiveness is crucial and this week, Alexandra dives into what forgiveness means to her and how to take the first steps to do so.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1253 no It’s Not Always About You This week, Alexandra gets even more personal in sharing about an altercation where two close people decided to say unkind and disrespectful things to her, about her and Buddy. She shares her Pimple Principle, the importance of understanding how others and ourselves communicate and 3 ways to know that when someone is yelling/venting or “going off” it is not about you but about them. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:17:20 -0000 full 6 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra gets even more personal in sharing about an altercation where two close people decided to say unkind and disrespectful things to her, about her and Buddy. She shares her Pimple Principle, the importance of understanding how others and ourselves communicate and 3 ways to know that when someone is yelling/venting or “going off” it is not about you but about them. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra gets even more personal in sharing about an altercation where two close people decided to say unkind and disrespectful things to her, about her and Buddy. She shares her Pimple Principle, the importance of understanding how others and ourselves communicate and 3 ways to know that when someone is yelling/venting or “going off” it is not about you but about them.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1475 no Safety and Security This week Alexandra discusses the ideas around safety and security during the grief process. So much of losing a loved one can trigger a feeling of a lack of security and safety. There is physical safety and also there is mental and emotional safety. Often, when we feel triggered emotionally, we try to feel better with external strategies, such as shopping, binge watching shows, tackling house projects. The emotional need won’t go away until we are able to truly face it intrinsically. Tapping into our tools and resources can help us start to feel more emotionally safe which can decrease the need for the external input. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 5 Alexandra Wyman This week Alexandra discusses the ideas around safety and security during the grief process. So much of losing a loved one can trigger a feeling of a lack of security and safety. There is physical safety and also there is mental and emotional safety. Often, when we feel triggered emotionally, we try to feel better with external strategies, such as shopping, binge watching shows, tackling house projects. The emotional need won’t go away until we are able to truly face it intrinsically. Tapping into our tools and resources can help us start to feel more emotionally safe which can decrease the need for the external input. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alexandra discusses the ideas around safety and security during the grief process. So much of losing a loved one can trigger a feeling of a lack of security and safety. There is physical safety and also there is mental and emotional safety. Often, when we feel triggered emotionally, we try to feel better with external strategies, such as shopping, binge watching shows, tackling house projects. The emotional need won’t go away until we are able to truly face it intrinsically. Tapping into our tools and resources can help us start to feel more emotionally safe which can decrease the need for the external input.

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

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]]> 1487 no There Really Is No Balance This week, Alexandra discusses the idea of finding balance during the grief process. Fifty-fifty balance doesn’t really exist because here are so many moving parts and that is okay. It is also okay to take one thing at a time, having grace for ourselves and not getting caught up in all the things we are not getting done. We cannot do it all and it is important to ask for help from our village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:59:34 -0000 full 4 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses the idea of finding balance during the grief process. Fifty-fifty balance doesn’t really exist because here are so many moving parts and that is okay. It is also okay to take one thing at a time, having grace for ourselves and not getting caught up in all the things we are not getting done. We cannot do it all and it is important to ask for help from our village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses the idea of finding balance during the grief process. Fifty-fifty balance doesn’t really exist because here are so many moving parts and that is okay. It is also okay to take one thing at a time, having grace for ourselves and not getting caught up in all the things we are not getting done. We cannot do it all and it is important to ask for help from our village.

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]]> 1202 no The 3 Bs- Boundaries, Boundaries, and more Boundaries https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-widows-club/the-3-bs-boundaries-boundaries-and-more-boundaries/ This week, Alexandra discusses the importance of setting boundaries when beginning the grief process. She talks about being a People Pleaser and having to work through and heal childhood experiences in order to embrace the grief journey in front of her. There are different types of boundaries, including physical, emotional, mental, temporal, energetic. Alexandra provides examples of each type of boundary that she had to set in her process. Links: Nedra Tawwab's book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself https://a.co/d/2ZqJTNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 May 2023 21:38:00 -0000 full 3 Alexandra Wyman This week, Alexandra discusses the importance of setting boundaries when beginning the grief process. She talks about being a People Pleaser and having to work through and heal childhood experiences in order to embrace the grief journey in front of her. There are different types of boundaries, including physical, emotional, mental, temporal, energetic. Alexandra provides examples of each type of boundary that she had to set in her process. Links: Nedra Tawwab's book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself https://a.co/d/2ZqJTNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Alexandra discusses the importance of setting boundaries when beginning the grief process. She talks about being a People Pleaser and having to work through and heal childhood experiences in order to embrace the grief journey in front of her. There are different types of boundaries, including physical, emotional, mental, temporal, energetic. Alexandra provides examples of each type of boundary that she had to set in her process.

Links:

Nedra Tawwab's book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself https://a.co/d/2ZqJTNF

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]]> 1859 yes Alexandra's Story Part 2: The Aftermath https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-widows-club/alexandras-story-part-2-the-aftermath/ Sensitivity Alert! The topic of suicide is discussed throughout this podcast. Please access what resources you need and take breaks as needed. This week, Alexandra shares more about her story after her husband's death, including the additional trauma and drama that occurred. She discusses how she initially was handling, or not handling, the loss and starting to work through the grief process. Please note that the focus is on Alexandra's personal experience and any tips or suggestions made are based off of her own experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 May 2023 21:36:00 -0000 full 2 Alexandra Wyman Sensitivity Alert! The topic of suicide is discussed throughout this podcast. Please access what resources you need and take breaks as needed. This week, Alexandra shares more about her story after her husband's death, including the additional trauma and drama that occurred. She discusses how she initially was handling, or not handling, the loss and starting to work through the grief process. Please note that the focus is on Alexandra's personal experience and any tips or suggestions made are based off of her own experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sensitivity Alert! The topic of suicide is discussed throughout this podcast.

Please access what resources you need and take breaks as needed. This week, Alexandra shares more about her story after her husband's death, including the additional trauma and drama that occurred. She discusses how she initially was handling, or not handling, the loss and starting to work through the grief process. Please note that the focus is on Alexandra's personal experience and any tips or suggestions made are based off of her own experience.

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]]> 1797 yes Welcome to the Widow's Club, Alexandra's Story Part 1 Sensitivity Alert! The topic of suicide is discussed throughout this podcast. Please access what resources you need and take breaks as needed. No one wants to be part of the Widow's Club and yet we could all use more resources for how to navigate not only being part of this club but also the grief process and journey. In this initial episode, Alexandra shares her story on becoming a widow and losing her husband to suicide. She shares details of events leading up to his death and the day of. Please note that the focus is on Alexandra's personal experience and any tips or suggestions made are based off of her own experience. Alexandra's book: https://a.co/d/hbym04c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 May 2023 21:31:00 -0000 full 1 Alexandra Wyman Sensitivity Alert! The topic of suicide is discussed throughout this podcast. Please access what resources you need and take breaks as needed. No one wants to be part of the Widow's Club and yet we could all use more resources for how to navigate not only being part of this club but also the grief process and journey. In this initial episode, Alexandra shares her story on becoming a widow and losing her husband to suicide. She shares details of events leading up to his death and the day of. Please note that the focus is on Alexandra's personal experience and any tips or suggestions made are based off of her own experience. Alexandra's book: https://a.co/d/hbym04c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sensitivity Alert! The topic of suicide is discussed throughout this podcast. Please access what resources you need and take breaks as needed.

No one wants to be part of the Widow's Club and yet we could all use more resources for how to navigate not only being part of this club but also the grief process and journey. In this initial episode, Alexandra shares her story on becoming a widow and losing her husband to suicide. She shares details of events leading up to his death and the day of. Please note that the focus is on Alexandra's personal experience and any tips or suggestions made are based off of her own experience.


Alexandra's book: https://a.co/d/hbym04c

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