Episodes

April 17, 2022

What to Say to Comfort a Grieving Friend or Relative

In Episode 124, we discuss what a bereaved friend or relative goes through when they first learn of someone's death and the wisdom you can offer to help soothe them at this difficult time. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for...

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April 10, 2022

When There is No Funeral

In Episode 123, we talk about how to handle our grief when there is no body to bury and/or what to do when it's not possible or preferred to have a traditional funeral. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 123 - to find...

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April 3, 2022

The Power of Prayer

In Episode 122, we discuss how prayer will help you find peace and comfort during your grieving process after a loved one's death. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 122 -  - to find show notes and all related links...

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March 27, 2022

The Power of Faith

In Episode 121, we discuss how our faith is affected after a loved one's death and ways to reestablish a firm foundation with our God. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 121 -  - to find show notes and all related...

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March 20, 2022

Introducing Grief Authority

In Episode 120, we introduce GriefAuthority.com, created by Mary Mac, to make life easier for the bereaved by providing digital books, courses and services, for those grieving a loved one's death, which are available 24/7 to download wherever you live...

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March 13, 2022

Handling Loneliness and Isolation

In Episode 119, we discuss the overwhelming loneliness and isolation we can feel after a loved one's death and how to help ourselves through these difficult times. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 119 - - to find show...

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March 6, 2022

Handling Guilt and Regret

In Episode 118, we look at how guilt and regret can affect us after a loved one's death and learn how to help comfort and soothe ourselves. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 118 -  to find show notes and all...

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Feb. 27, 2022

Handling Anger

In Episode 117, we discuss how we deal with anger and the numerous individuals whom we still feel anger against including the person who died and ourselves. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 117 - - to find show notes...

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Feb. 24, 2022

Mary Mac Featured in Tuscawilla Today

Excited to share that my work with the bereaved over the past thirty-five years has been featured in the February 2022 edition of Tuscawilla Today magazine. Additional Notes: and please leave a comment.

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Feb. 20, 2022

Handling Stress

In Episode 116, we discuss how stress affects us after a loved one's death and ways we can help ourselves. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 116 - - to find show notes and all related links to help you.

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Feb. 13, 2022

Trusting Life's Timing

In Episode 115, we consider that each of us is here for a particular season on this earth and how we grieve the death of a loved one is up to us alone. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 115 - - to find show notes and...

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Feb. 6, 2022

The Gift of Honesty

In Episode 114, we discuss the very difficult emotions we encounter when a loved one's death caused extreme embarrassment for you and the family and how to release that pain so you can build a new life. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding...

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Jan. 30, 2022

How to Create End of Life Choices

In Episode 113, we consider the courageous act of developing an end-of-life plan for what we would like to happen should we become ill, unable to care for ourselves, or die and the decisions that need to be made so our families know of our desires....

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Jan. 23, 2022

How to Speak About Death and Dying

In Episode 112, we discuss how important it is to speak about death and dying preferably long before imminent death is upon ourselves, our relatives and loved ones. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 112 - - to find show...

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Jan. 16, 2022

Remembering Betty White and Others

In Episode 111, we remember Betty White who died 17 days before her 100th birthday and others who died in 2021 who impacted us. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 111- - to find show notes and all related links to help you.

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Jan. 9, 2022

Guilt After A Sudden Death

In Episode 110, we look at the guilt we feel when someone we love has died suddenly and how we can help ourselves release this pain. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 110- - to find show notes and all related links to...

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Jan. 2, 2022

New Year For You

In Episode 109, we look at the new year, what we have planned for ourselves and how to focus on the positive in our lives even though we are still grieving. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 109- - to find show notes...

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Jan. 1, 2022

Happy New Year 2022

Wishing all my listeners a very Happy New Year. May you know peace, great health, joy and prosperity in 2022 as we remember those who have left us yet are always close in spirit! Visit for your free book "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving...

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Dec. 26, 2021

Trusting Ourselves

In Episode 108, we consider how best to trust ourselves to know what we need during the grieving process and not allow others to dictate how we grieve or our timeframe. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 108 - - to find...

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Dec. 19, 2021

Loving Ourselves

In Episode 107, we discuss how to allow others to love us through our grieving process and how we can love others, as well. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 107 - - to find show notes and all related links to help...

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Dec. 12, 2021

The Gift of Remembrance

In Episode 106, we discuss how we remember our loved ones who have died and the need to concentrate on the good instead of the sorrowful memories. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 106 - - to find show notes and all...

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Dec. 8, 2021

Second Anniversary | The Mary Mac Show | Dec 8 2021

The Mary Mac Show celebrates its second anniversary and thanks all its listeners from around the world in 79 countries ranking it in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. Visit www.TheMaryMacShow.com to subscribe, rate and review as well as share the...

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Dec. 5, 2021

Preparing For The Holiday Season II

In Episode 105, we continue to discuss what to expect during the holiday season after a loved one's death and how to help ourselves through the pain and overwhelm. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 105 - - to find show...

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Nov. 28, 2021

Preparing For The Holiday Season I

In Episode 104, we discuss what to expect during the holiday season after a loved one's death and how to help ourselves through the pain and overwhelm. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 104 - - to find show notes and...

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