Today I sit down with grief coach and author Shelby Forsythia to explore how grief—far from being an enemy—becomes our most profound teacher. Shelby shares her raw journey of losing her mother at 21, the ‘four years of hell’ that reshaped her life, and how a stolen wallet unlocked her path to becoming a ‘student of grief.’ Together, we unpack the myths of ‘moving on,’ the power of tiny grief mantras, and how synchronicities (like palindromes!) connect us to loved ones beyond the veil. If you’ve ever felt ‘stuck’ in loss or wondered how joy and sorrow coexist, this conversation is your roadmap. Join us as we honor grief not as an end, but as a sacred beginning 00:00 Shelby’s Grief Journey Intro 03:30 "Four Years of Hell" Losses 06:33 Mother’s Cancer & Hospice 08:24 Facing Mortality 11:59 Ignoring Grief 14:06 Stolen Wallet Breakthrough 17:30 Debunking Grief Myths 21:48 Becoming Grief Coach 26:33 Grief Beyond Death 28:24 Joyful Events as Grief 33:17 Grief Growth Journaling 38:51 Library of Reminders 42:06 Palindromes as Signs Shelby Forsythia· shelbyforsythia.com (Free grief resources, podcasts, courses) 13· Books: Your Grief, Your Way; Permission to Grieve· Podcast: Grief Grower · Course: Life After Loss Academy JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chasing Peace
Today’s conversation with former Clinton/Gore speechwriter Tom Rosshirt left me speechless. In his book Chasing Peace, Tom reveals how crippling anxiety and 'complicated grief' nearly destroyed him—until neuroplasticity and spirituality rewired his brain. We explore fear as the root of physical illness, dissolving self-image traps, and why embracing ALL feelings is the essence of true peace. If you’ve ever felt stuck in perfectionism, avoidance, or unexplained symptoms, this episode is your roadmap to freedom. Plus: My course for therapists on spiritually informed therapy opens soon! Join us as we bridge science and soul.TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW00:00 Tom Rosshirt & Book Intro 00:54 Health Crisis Begins 04:02 Failed Avoidance Strategy 06:27 Devastating Brain Scans 08:21 Fear = Illness Root 09:07 Neuroplasticity Discovery 12:37 Self-Image Trap Exposed 15:46 Presidential Pressure Cooker 21:48 Breakdown to Breakthrough 28:31 Spirituality & Ego Release 33:40 New Success Metrics 39:15 Dignity Index Launch 44:33 Bill Maher Case Study 54:57 Final Takeaways TOM ROSSHIRT 📖 Chasing Peace https://shorturl.at/qXSdzhttps://shorturl.at/Mt4Bv JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsBrought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Induced After Death Communication: A New Grief Treatment!
Exploring the emerging field of grief therapy with Dr. Tom Nehmy, a clinical psychologist specializing in Induced After Death Communication (IADC). We dive into how IADC uses EMDR techniques to help clients process sadness and facilitate after death communications, offering new pathways for healing. Tom shares his personal journey, the clinical research supporting IADC, and what differentiates genuine after death communications from imagination. We also touch on the role of intuition in therapy, the impact of spiritual experiences on grief recovery, and the growing need for spiritually-informed clinical practices. Head to the podcast page for episode notes, Dr. Nehmy’s resources, and further reading on IADC. 0:00 - Amy introduces Dr. Tom and IADC therapy 2:34 - Tom Niemi’s personal journey with grieving and after death communications 10:41 - Amy and Tom explain EMDR and its use in trauma therapy 18:20 - Dr. Nehmy details the IADC therapy process and origins 23:07 - What qualifies as an after death communication (ADC) 34:06 - Research and effectiveness of IADC for grief 45:45 - Acceptance, commonalities with NDEs DR. TOM NEHMY https://www.tomnehmy.com/https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Nehmy/e/B07Q5ZNVXC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Living with Ghosts
This week’s conversation with filmmaker Stephen Berkley left me in awe. His documentary Life with Ghosts reveals how his mother’s crippling grief transformed when she began communicating with spirits. We explore automatic writing, induced after-death communication therapy (IADC), and why therapists MUST listen to clients’ spiritual experiences. As a psychologist and medium, I’m passionate about bridging science and spirituality—especially for those drowning in loss. If you’ve ever felt a loved one’s presence or questioned the afterlife, this episode is your validation. Plus: I’m launching a course for clinicians on spiritually informed therapy! Join me as we tear down the walls between grief and grace.00:00 Film "Life with Ghosts": Grief & the Afterlife 00:54 Podcast Intro & Stephen Berkley Welcome 02:03 Stephen's Mother: Complicated Grief Crisis 04:04 Ethel’s Automatic Writing Revelation 06:09 Skepticism vs. Spiritual Connection 12:37 Grief Counselor’s Dismissal of ADC 15:46 Scientific Backing: Dr. Dewi Rees Study 21:48 Induced After-Death Communication28:31 Stephen’s Personal Spirit Communication Practices 33:40 Mainstreaming ADC: Research & Resistance 39:15 Therapists & Spiritual Openness41:48 Film Impact & PBS Release 44:33 Where to Watch & Closing TEPHEN BERKLEY· Watch Life with Ghosts: lifewithghosts.com· www.grief2growth.com In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all mean**Dr. Amy Robbins | HostPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Spiritually Informed Therapy Webinar
https://dramyrobbins.myflodesk.com/sitwebinardramyrobbins.myflodesk.comWhat is a spiritually informed therapist? webinarLearn what a spiritually informed therapist is, and how becoming one can help you in your practice.11:34dramyrobbinshttps://www.dramyrobbins.com/spiritually-informed-therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sobre Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins
Dr. Amy Robbins explores life, death, and what it all means. She has the unique perspective of a clinical psychologist and medium focused on expanding consciousness and opening listeners to our miraculous universe.Through interviews with fascinating professionals, leading experts, and researchers in the fields of brain science, mediumship, psychology, near-death experiences, consciousness, grief, transitions to death, and alternative forms of healing, we explore life and death from psychological, spiritual, and scientific perspectives. Put your preconceived notions aside and learn how to live in the now by exploring life, death, anxiety, consciousness, and the space between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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