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The journey through grief often begins long before we realize it. For Cindy Bain, it started at age five when she witnessed her father's fatal heart attack and secretly believed she caused his death by failing to open a bottle of ginger ale he requested during his distress.

This powerful episode reveals how childhood grief can shape our lives for decades when left unaddressed. Cindy takes us through her evolution from a grief-stricken child to becoming a registered nurse working in intensive care units, and finally discovering her calling as a Reiki Master with over 23 years of experience in energy healing. She explains how Reiki—which means "spiritually guided life force energy"—works to release emotional blockages, reduce stress, and promote healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Unlike conventional treatments, Reiki isn't something "done to you" but requires openness and willingness to change. She describes how energy healing can address what she calls "ancestral baggage"—inherited beliefs and limiting patterns that operate at the subconscious level, affecting how we move through grief and other life challenges.

Whether you're struggling with recent loss or carrying unresolved grief from years past, this episode offers both comfort and practical pathways toward healing. Cindy even provides a free gift for listeners—access to a one-hour course on healing ancestral baggage that includes a guided Reiki experience you can try at home. Ready to explore how energy healing might support your grief journey? This conversation opens the door to possibilities you may never have considered.

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Death isn't the end—it's a transformation. What if our consciousness is like a glass of ocean water that, when poured back into the sea, becomes one with its source again? This profound conversation with Michael Hirshorne, author of "Taking a Chance on Life," challenges our understanding of what happens when we die and how we might maintain connections with loved ones who have passed on.

Michael shares his remarkable journey from a 30-year career as an analytical accountant to becoming a spiritual explorer seeking answers about life, death, and what lies beyond. Drawing on Einstein's principle that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed, he presents a compelling case for consciousness continuing after physical death.

The discussion bridges the gap between science and spirituality, suggesting that quantum physics might help explain metaphysical phenomena. For those who struggle with skepticism yet long for connection with departed loved ones, this episode provides both comfort and practical guidance. Michael recommends several resources, including Anita Moorjani's "Dying to Be Me" and his own book, which explores these concepts further.

Whether you're seeking ways to communicate with someone you've lost or simply curious about what might await us all beyond this life, this conversation will leave you with new perspectives to consider. As Kathy notes, sometimes the most profound connections happen when we stop analyzing and simply remain open to receiving them.

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At just 17, Susan Snow's world shattered when her father, an LAPD detective, was assassinated in front of her brother's elementary school. That night changed everything and launched Susan into 14 years of undiagnosed PTSD, creating a life where she merely existed rather than lived.

Susan takes us through her harrowing journey with raw honesty – from the initial trauma to the years spent hiding behind an emotional mask of "strength" while battling insomnia, depression, and panic attacks. The story takes a powerful turn when, years later, the Columbine shooting triggers a response that finally leads her to proper help. "In that moment, I had hope," Susan reveals about her eventual PTSD diagnosis. "I knew I wasn't crazy. I knew I could heal."

This episode delves deep into the crucial intersection between grief and trauma, especially when violence is involved. Susan, now an author and trauma resiliency coach, shares the practical tools that helped her heal and the transformative realization that while trauma doesn't disappear, it becomes manageable with the right support. Her insights on finding trauma-competent therapists and recognizing when you're in fight-or-flight mode offer invaluable guidance for anyone struggling with grief complicated by trauma.

As she powerfully states, "When you get to the other side and your pain no longer hangs over you like a cloud, the feeling is priceless." Connect with Susan at susansnowspeaks.com where she offers coaching and her book "The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency."

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