Bereaved But Still Me
"Bereaved But Still Me" is a podcast for the bereaved community that was formerly known as "Heart to Heart with Michael." As we entered Season 5, we decided to rebrand our podcast to make it easier for the bereaved community to find us. We are happy to announce that "Heart to Heart with Michael," was nominated for a 2020 WEGO Health Award. "Heart to Heart with Michael" was a finalist in the Health Podcast category. This was a great honor for our podcast."Bereaved But Still Me" is a product of the Hearts Unite the Globe Network of Podcasts. Our Host is Michael Liben, our Producer is Nancy Taylor Jensen, and our Executive Producer is Anna Jaworski. Our monthly program has been designed to empower, educate, and support the bereaved community. New episodes are broadcast every 1st Thursday of the month.
Episodes
101 episodes
Finding Resilience After Heartbreak: The "Still Loved" Mission
What if the most devastating experiences of your life could become a beacon of hope for others? Autumn and Brandon Cohen join us to share their profound journey through loss and resilience, starting with the stillbirth of their son, Bastion, in...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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29:02
Podcasting as a Pathway to Healing and Hope
What if a shared journey through loss could spark an inspiring platform that brings healing to countless others? Welcome to the eighth season of "Bereaved But Still Me," where our personal stories intertwine with hope and resilience. Join me, M...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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40:41
Writing Through Loss: Two Heart Moms' Stories of Healing and Connection
Can a story of loss become a beacon of hope for others navigating the difficult journey of bereavement? Join us as Sheri Turner and Desiree Vaught share their poignant personal experiences with congenital heart defects and the profound impact o...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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27:37
Honoring a Beacon of Strength: Uri Lahav's Life and Legacy
How do you measure the impact of a life well-lived, especially when that life is cut short by illness? Join us as we uncover the incredible journey of Uri Lahav through the heartfelt stories of his parents, Elisheva and Michael. From their dari...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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29:57
Balancing Love and Reality in Dementia Caregiving: Insights from Karmon Hill
Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional maze of caring for a parent with dementia? Join us as Karmon Hill opens her heart and shares her poignant journey of moving her mother across states and ultimately finding her a memory care f...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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30:01
Addressing an Emerging Need: The Autism and Grief Project
Guests: Dr. Ken Doka, Senior Vice President of Grief Programs at the Hospice Foundation of AmericaAmy Tucci, President and CEO of the Hospice Foundation of America Alex LaMorie Advisory Board Member of th...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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29:27
Honoring a Mother’s Strength and Love: The Liben Family Stories
Can a mother’s love shape an entire family’s destiny? Join us for a deeply moving tribute to Zipporah Liben, the resilient mother of host Michael Liben and a beacon of strength for her family. Alongside Michael are his siblings, Shirah Ozery an...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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38:05
A Parent’s Tale of Grief, Special Needs and the Healing Power of Writing
Join us in this episode as our host Michael Liben opens up about the complexities of explaining death to his children and welcomes the insights of James Robinson who did likewise with his little ones. Together, they'll explore James' son Nadav'...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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34:11
Toni Alexander: Taking Small Steps Through Grief's Passage of Time
How can a person suffering tremendous loss get unstuck in grief? Have you ever felt as though you’re wearing cement boots of grief? How can we move forward in our grief?Join us in this fascinating episode with Toni Ale...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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27:40
Melinda's Encore: Phil Proctor's Tribute to Life, Love, and Laughter
Returning guest, Phil Proctor, is a man who needs no introduction. An actor, voice actor, writer, producer, comedian, podcaster and founding member of the Firesign Theatre quartet. Phil has been in the entertainment industry for 50 years,...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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49:17
Companion Pet Loss - From Grief to Inspiration with Erica Messer
Erica Messer talks with Bereaved But Still Me host Michael Liben about pet loss and how she wasn’t able to find resources to help her cope with her grief. After losing her beloved cat, Wolfgang, she discovered a need for pet-loss resou...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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32:10
Surviving the Unbearable: The Resilience of a Father's Love
Have you ever wondered how the human heart manages to bear the unbearable? How it picks up the shattered pieces and eventually finds its way to healing? Our guest for today's episode, Roy Martin, opens up about a tragic event that forever chang...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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29:03
A Celebration of the Life of Wilodene Perry
Today, we gather around the digital campfire to share the enchanting and hard-hitting story of Wilodene, a tenacious woman who lived with seizures for decades before her genetic heart condition, Long Q-T Syndrome, was discovered. Inviting us th...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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28:25
You Make Your Path by Walking with Suzanne Anderson
Have you ever wondered how to navigate your life after a deeply personal loss? This episode brings you the deeply moving and inspiring story of Suzanne Anderson, a respected psychologist, author, coach, and transformational teacher. We delve in...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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36:03
Thinking about Complicated Grief with Author and Podcaster Theo Boyd
Have you ever found yourself immersed in the endless waves of grief, struggling to find a lifeline? You're not alone. Our guest for this episode, Theo Boyd, a resilient writer, a former teacher, and a survivor of unthinkable loss, is here to sh...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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30:00
The Selfish Griever on Messages from Loved Ones
When we grieve the loss of a loved one, we try our best to keep them with us, to hold them close in our hearts and to tell their stories to others. But can our loved ones reach out to us? Can we open our minds and our hearts to the possibil...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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32:37
When Your Loved One Dies from Dementia
What happens when we lose our loved one after years of living with dementia? How did writing about living with dementia help Melissa Geiser to deal with her grief? What can be learned from years of watching a loved one die from dementia?...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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28:33
From Trauma to Triumph with Alexandra Galviz
What is a grief doula? Why might a young person suffering from great loss determine to write and speak about it? What growth can come from a miscarriage?Alexandra Galviz is a young woman who has experienced a great deal of grie...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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32:24
Widowhood, Wisdom, and Remorse
What happens when we lose our spouse after decades of being together? What is caregiver guilt and how do you recover from that? Why would someone decide to go from being a lawyer to becoming a creative writer?Debbie Weiss is a w...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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28:33
Jewish Aging, Loss of Community, and Anticipatory Grief
This episode of "Bereaved But Still Me" features Rabbi Richard Address.Rabbi Address was ordained from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1972 and began his Rabbinic career in Los Angeles congregations. He also served ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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29:25
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Losing my Identity After a Neck Accident
How does a person react to feeling worse after a therapeutic appointment? What happens when a person almost dies? How does this Christian handle losing her identity as a nurse?Julie Hedenborg was a nurse for 24 year...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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30:00
Phyllis Renfrow and Amy’s House
What is Amy’s House? Where can someone needing a place to stay while receiving a transplant in Central Texas? What can you do to help someone receiving a transplant?Phyllis Renfrow is the executive director of Amy’s House. Amy's House is...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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30:59
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Tara Reynolds and the Wings of Love
What are the Wings of Love? How can someone help a loved one when they’re diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition? Can we still enjoy life after dealing with cancer?Tara Reynolds developed Wings of Love, a 48-card oracle ...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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26:54
Landscape of Loss
How can a mother handle losing a baby? What happened to Jen Burgard after she lost her son, Henry? Why did Jen start a podcast? This episode features Jen Burgard... A native of the upper Midwest, Jen Burgar...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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31:12
Finding Meaning Through Loss
How can a bereaved father introduce his daughter to the world so that she inspires people who never met her? How long should a father grieve the loss of his precious baby? What methods can a person use to overcome the grief of losing a child?
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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31:01
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