Uncomfortable Friend
April McCormick
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Grief is an Uncomfortable Friend. The pain can be unbearable and yet, it's often one of the few things remain after the loss of someone so special. Join me on the journey of "now what" after everything falls apart. My mission is to authentically share my story in an effort to help others feel seen, develop vocabulary around their grief, discuss finding oneself after loss, ways to feel comfort, how to establish meaning, find hope, embrace continued connection, and more. Nothing is off-limits… everyone’s path is unique. I’m honored to have you join me and look forward to your questions, comments, personal stories, and observations. Until we meet again...
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S3E3 The Art of Saying Sorry
Send a textI experience conflict on a very regular basis, most of it through the decisions I am asked to make at work, but often through the differences in communication with those I work with, care…
S3E2 Turning 40
Send a textJust over a week ago, I turned 40! In the west, woman are sometimes made to feel like we are over the hill or used up by now... but I'm feeling quite the opposite. 40 has felt refreshing,…
S3E1 2025: The Year of Joy
Send a textHey Friends... Thankful to be back for another season of Uncomfortable Friend. Each year since Lincoln died, I've started looking at a word of the year instead of a resolution. For me,…
S2E22 Suffering Well
Send a textDuring mass this weekend, Fr. Bryan had a moving homily around suffering... how life is full of it, and yet, we can find ways to suffer well. Suffering well doesn't mean that we suffer…
S2E21 I'm Not Ready Yet...
Send a textAbout a week ago I had an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting... something that hasn't happened to me in almost 30 years. I worked hard to focus on the next right steps until I could get…
S2E20 It's OK to not be OK...
Send a textWe're currently going through some challenges as a company during my day job, and during a leadership meeting today, advice was given about being and modeling strong leadership and what…
S2E19 Life is in the Transitions - Book Review
Send a textBruce Feiler writes and speaks about how we are no longer in a space where life is linear... in fact, it probably has never truly been that way, yet we in the west believe it's the way…
S2E18 Give Yourself Some Grace
Send a textLife has been getting away from me a bit these last few months. Between starting a new role at work, getting my daughter ready for kindergarten, after school activities, and my parents…
S2E17 Joy vs. Happiness
Send a textThere are several definitions of Joy and Happiness all over the internet, and I for one cannot tell you that I definitely know which is which... but I can share my current understanding of…
S2E16 Life Didn't Go As Planned, But That's OK with Rebecca Hawkins
Send a textLike many of us, growing up, Rebecca had a script in her head of how her life should go. After adopting her children, her husband gave her an ultimatum that shattered her expectations.…
S2E15 Love vs. Fear - Frozen Edition
Send a textWay back in Season 1, Episode 28 I discussed the difference between Love and Fear. Today, I honor that but do it Disney Frozen style. I talk about the characters, how they show up in both…
S2E14 Living "to the max" while surrounded by grief with Emily Kelly-Peterson
Send a textEmily Kelly-Peterson was surrounded by grief at a very young age. After years of witnessing friends, and even her own father, pass away, she started searching for answers and stumbled upon…
S2E13 Love at Work
Send a textToday I have a very short episode, but one that is extremely meaningful to me. I'm experimenting with what love looks like in the workplace, and how to be more intentional about where I…
Grief and Joy of Empty Nesting with Roger Kastner
Send a textI had the honor of meeting Roger toward the end of 2023, and have been blessed to be on his podcast, "What Do You Know To Be True?". Today, he honors me with his presence as we talk about…
S2E11 Wisdom of a Trusted Friend
Send a textWe've all been there - in the heat of an argument or frustrating situation where our emotions start taking over. The adrenaline is pumping, harsh words are flying, and it feels like things…
S2E10 Walking Through the Wilderness with Patricia Burgin
Send a textSpeaking with Patty has left a lasting impression on me. Throughout our conversation and her journey, she’s shared two amazing quote that ring true to me… first "The most important thing…
S2E9 Generational Trauma: 7 Sneaky Ways it Can Emerge
Send a textLet's dive right into the complex topic of generational trauma - the emotional and psychological wounds that can be passed down through families over generations. I talk today about 7…
S2E8 Legacy of Love: Healing and Navigating Life with Emily Graham
Send a textIn this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Emily Graham, an author, speaker, grief coach, and fellow bereaved mother, to explore the profound journey of grief and healing. Emily opens…
S2E7 The Epic Power of Grace
Send a textGrace is the disposition of offering kindness or compassion to yourself or someone else, ESPECIALLY when it's undeserved. Let that sink in for a minute! Today I delve into the profound…
S2E6 Struggles in Corporate America - A Story of Grief and Triumph
Send a textTed opens up about his experience navigating the corporate landscape, sharing the grief he felt when his unique skills were overlooked. He takes us through the challenges of finding his…
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