Episodes

April 1, 2021

The Mary Mac Show | New Podcast Site

Introducing our new site for our podcast, . Please subscribe, rate and review. We appreciate your taking the time to share what you think of the podcast and how it has helped you. Thank you, my friend, my warrior! Additional Notes: !  .

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March 28, 2021

Decisions That Should Wait

In Episode 69, we look at major and minor decisions that should not be made immediately after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: To telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened, fearful or...

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March 21, 2021

Dealing with Guilt after a Sudden Death

In Episode 68, we discuss the guilt we may feel when someone we love has died suddenly and how we can help ourselves release this pain. Additional Notes: Visit to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed,...

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March 14, 2021

Living While Grieving

In Episode 67, we explore how we isolate ourselves for much longer than is healthy and look at ways to allow ourselves to flourish again after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: Visit to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you...

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March 7, 2021

Grieving the Death of a Friend

In Episode 66, we discuss the unique emotions and challenges we experience when we grieve for a friend who has died. Additional Notes: Visit to telephone a trained counselor to speak with whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened,...

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Feb. 28, 2021

Thinking the Unthinkable

In Episode 65, we venture into the dark places we sometimes find ourselves after a loved one's death and look at ways to climb out of that pit toward a better place in life. Additional Notes: Visit at my website to telephone a trained counselor to...

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Feb. 21, 2021

Grieving When Someone Famous Dies | Honoring Rush Limbaugh, Alex Treb…

In Episode 64, we look at the death of celebrities, sports figures, radio and tv personalities, actors and others and discuss why we are affected by their challenges and grieve their deaths. Last year, in episode 10, we spoke about how we feel when...

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Feb. 14, 2021

How to Honor Ourselves on Our Birthday

In Episode 63, we look at ways to help ourselves as we approach our own special day each year after we've experienced a loved one's death. Additional Notes: Treat yourself to our beautiful Something so special for yourself or someone who is grieving...

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Feb. 7, 2021

Preparing for Valentine's Day

In Episode 62, we look at our feelings as Valentine's Day approaches and how to help ourselves through this special, yet melancholy, day. Additional Notes: Treat yourself to our beautiful . Something so special for your collection. Remember, a portion...

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Jan. 31, 2021

Disenfranchised Grief II

In Episode 61, Disenfranchised Grief II, we continue to delve into the trauma and pain mourners feel when they can't fully express their loss after a loved one's death and how to help ourselves cope. Additional Notes: To see my signature Heart of Gold...

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Jan. 24, 2021

Disenfranchised Grief I

In Episode 60, we delve into the trauma and pain mourners feel when they can't fully express their loss after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: If you are feeling shame either because you've imposed it on yourself for what you "think" a certain...

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Jan. 17, 2021

Dealing with Devastating Disappointment

In Episode 59, we discuss how those who claimed to have your back after the death of a loved one, slowly or abruptly exit your life and how others unexpectedly appear at your side. Additional Notes: When you've had serious emotional blows, taking...

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Jan. 12, 2021

Introducing The Mary Mac Store

Today we launched our store where you will find creative products and gifts to comfort those who are grieving a loved one's death. Partial proceeds from all sales will support an organization I established long ago -  , the first national...

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Jan. 10, 2021

The Gift of Simplicity II

In Episode 57, we discuss how simplifying our surroundings and the way we live our life can lead to a calmer everyday existence while we are working through our grieving process. Additional Notes: Just Scream!  A wonderful service where you call...

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Jan. 2, 2021

The Gift of Simplicity

In Episode 57, we discuss how simplifying our surroundings and the way we live our life can lead to a calmer everyday existence while we are working through our grieving process. Additional Notes: Just Scream!  A wonderful service where you call...

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Dec. 31, 2020

New Years Message 2021

Sending New Year Greetings to my listeners from around the world.

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Dec. 26, 2020

New Year | New You

In Episode 56, we take a close look at what we would like to see happen this coming year and what we might do differently to bring more joy into our lives. Additional Notes - Some things that will help along this journey to ease the...

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Dec. 25, 2020

Christmas Message 2020

Sending Christmas greetings around the world to my amazing listeners.   xoxo

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Dec. 19, 2020

Our Most Vulnerable II

In Episode 55, we continue to discuss how best to help our most vulnerable in our lives, our young adults, parents, grandparents and the lonely and alone during the holiday season. Additional Notes: Learn the . Marisa Peer's "" and "" - these are...

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Dec. 12, 2020

Our Most Vulnerable I

In Episode 54, we discuss how best to help our most vulnerable in our lives, our children and teens as we move into the holiday season. Additional Notes: Learn the . Marisa Peer's "" and "" - these are wonderful videos - must watch! .  Choose...

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Dec. 8, 2020

First Anniversary | The Mary Mac Show | Dec 8 2020

Celebrating the first year of The Mary Mac Show podcast and thanking all those who listen from 48 countries around the world. xoxo

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Dec. 5, 2020

Christmas and Hanukkah

In Episode 53, we discuss how to help ourselves through the holidays with specific techniques to make this stressful time more emotionally manageable. Additional Notes: Learn the . Marisa Peer's "" and "" - these are wonderful videos - must watch!...

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Dec. 1, 2020

Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. | Join Me In Donating

The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. is the first national non-profit public charity of its kind that benefits children, teens, young adults and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one in any manner. Made official by Mary...

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Nov. 28, 2020

Difficult Discussions

In Episode 52, we discuss how important it is to gather as a family this season to talk about end-of-life preferences and the best ways to carry them out. xoxo

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