Heart To Heart With Michael

"Heart to Heart with Michael" starts off the new year with returning Guest, Nancy Jensen. She and Michael talk about the path forward from devastation towards peace. Along the way, she shares stories of her own personal healing. Nancy Jensen has been on "Heart to Heart with Michael" at the top of each season since its inception. She is mother to Jessica, a daughter she lost due to complications from her congenital heart defect. In addition to being a long-time to Host Michael Liben, she is also the Producer of "Heart to Heart with Michael."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

What are the lessons we learned in Season 2 of Heart to Heart with Michael? What gems did our Guests share with us? Host Michael Liben takes a look back at 2018, the Guests he interviewed, and what he learned from them. Tune in to hear sage advice and heartfelt messages from Guests from around the world as they share how they celebrate their departed loved ones.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

In this episode of "Heart to Heart with Michael" Anna Jaworski takes charge as the Guest Host and Michael Liben joins his wife Leora as a Guest. Frank Jaworski also joins the show as a Guest. Together they describe their experiences as they traveled through Budapest together. You'll see how these four friends visited Budapest, Hungary and learned about what happened to the Jews in Hungary, how the country fared during World War II and how they acknowledge what happened in their past today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

In this episode of "Heart to Heart with Michael," return Guest, C Jay Anderson shares with Michael shares with Michael why she has gone back to school to become a counselor, why she still celebrates her sons years after they have passed away and how she currently and plans in the future to help other bereaved families. Find out about the nonprofits C Jay has started, what they do and how these nonprofits are grateful celebrations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Julia Wagner is the mother of Lizy, a daughter who was taken from the world far too soon. In this episode of "Heart to Heart with Michael," Julia shares with Michael how she and her family still celebrate Lizy. Julia shares how her faith was instrumental in helping during this traumatic time of grief and the role her religion plays in her beliefs about life after death. She also shares family traditions that keep Lizy's spirit amongst the family and how they are still able to celebrate her today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Matt Creedon is featured in this touching interview with Host Michael Liben. Matt shares what it was like to have two sons born with congenital heart defects, the surgeries they endured and how they affected the family and finally, he remembers Chase and speaks about when Chase passed away. This episode is a glowing tribute to a little boy who touched many lives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Christiana Whallon is the mother of three, two heart-healthy sons and Jaylee who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and an intact atrial septum. She had the Norwood procedure at three days of age. She went into heart failure, which prevented her from being a candidate for the 2nd open-heart surgery, the bi-directional Glenn. Jaylee was listed for a heart transplant at 3 months of age and sadly she passed away at 4 months and 9 days of age.Today Michael and Christiana talk about how her family continues to celebrate Jaylee.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

In this episode, our guest Lynne Machado discusses a little-known law in Texas that forbids hospitals from disconnecting life support from a patient who is pregnant. Lynne’s daughter, Marlise, died in 2013 while she was fourteen weeks pregnant. She was, at the time, declared brain dead. This little-known law was invoked and, against the wishes of her family; and those of Marlise as stated in her DNR, Marlise was put on life support.The family, showing that she was no longer a patient for having met the legal definition of death, went to court to have their daughter removed from life support. Join us for this difficult, yet fascinating story which has now become the subject of a documentary film, “62 Days.” 62 Days can be streamed at http://worldchannel.org/programs/episode/reel-south-62-days until July 16, 2018. There will also be viewings in: •Dallas: Monday, July 23rd 2018, Alamo Drafthouse- Cedars•Houston: Tuesday, July 24th 2018, Rice Media Center•Austin: Thursday, July 26th 2018, Alamo Drafthouse – Mue

Rachel Greenbaum is the daughter of the late Horror and Speculative novelist T. M. Wright's first marriage to Sally Edwards. In this episode of Heart to Heart with Michael, Rachel commemorates her father, his many talents and the way his gifts are still living on today. She shares how his talent has been passed down to her children and her and how those talents have manifested themselves. Rachel also shares about how important it is to celebrate her father and the significance grief traditions are in the healing process.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Today's program features Anna Jaworski talking about her mother Carol Daigneault who passed away on February 16, 2018. Anna shares with Michael what they did when they got together, how their relationship changed over time and how she celebrates what she and her mother shared.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Dear Friends: Remembering Phil AustinPull up a cheese log as Michael andPhilip Proctor huddle in a back boothat the Hanging Athenian Gardens Restaurantto celebrate the life and times offellow Firesigner Phil Austin. In this episode,guest Biologist, Doctor Proctor reads is own bio,and reflects on the true meaning of friendship.It's all snails and adventure on an iTunes appnear you. This episode is sponsored in part by TheHanging Athenian Gardens Restaurant, and by Shoplifters Supermarket.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Join Michael as he sits by the crackling cellophane with the Firesign Theater's Philip Proctor who will be celebrating the life and times of fellow Firesigner Peter Bergman. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but mostly you'll be inspired. Philip will also reveal just who is the 'fifth crazy guy.'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Cameron Miller is our Featured Guest for February 2018. Cameron's son, Shaun, became a YouTube sensation when he made a YouTube video called "My Final Goodbye" and he has inspired people all over the world with his story and his philosophy of life. On today's program Cameron shares with Michael how he continues to celebrate Shaun's life, the projects he has in the works to help others understand who Shaun was and as a lasting legacy to Shaun.For more information about Shaun, you can buy his book here: https://smile.amazon.com/Awesome-Ride-Shaun-Miller-ebook/dp/B00AIEU4FE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515449821&sr=8-1&keywords=shaun+miller or check out the website for the foundation his father started in his memory, the Shaun Miller Foundation at https://www.theshaunmillerfoundation.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Nancy Jensen joins Michael again as the first Guest of Season 2! This year Nancy will talk about ways she continues to celebrate Jessica. She'll talk about the importance of Silly Socks and how you can also use Silly Socks to celebrate your loved ones. Finally, Nancy will share how working with Hearts Unite the Globe: A Nonprofit Organization for the Congenital Heart Defect Community keeps Jessica ever present in her life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Pastor James Driskell has a vast amount of experience in caring for those going through loss in hazardous situations. Pastor Driskell served in the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve for 29 years with over 2,000 hours of operational time on Coast Guard boats. He was involved in a variety of situations to comfort the dying, injured and survivors. As a Police Chaplain he has been called on scene to comfort victims, families of suicide, homicide, and drug overdose victims. He earned a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education as a chaplain in a very large senior housing and medical center. Join us as he shares tips with Michael for dealing with grief during the holidays.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

This month, Michael sits down with Kristine Brite McCormick, mom to Cora, who died at only five days old of an undiagnosed CHD. Krisitne talks about her ebooklet, "When Your Friend's Baby Dies" as well as ways to find happiness during the holiday season. Kristine has also advocated for "Cora's Law" which mandates hospitals to conduct heart defect screening in newborn children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Mia Moreno is the "Heart to Heart with Michael" Guest this week. She talks about her gratitude for her life, despite suffering from chronic illness.Mia and Michael investigate how her chronic illness has affected other relationships in her life. Tune in to hear her expound on how her faith has helped her and why she believes it's so important for people living with chronic illness to talk about it with their loved ones.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

This month "Heart to Heart with Michael" features Dawn Fuller. She is best known as Canada’s Laugh Lady, is a Registered Clinical Counselor with 37 years counseling experience in a variety of areas, author of the book The Heart of Joshua, and the mother of a child born with serious medical problems. While learning to traverse the bureaucracy of the medical world, she advocated for her child’s health care, and even his life. Tune in as Michael talks with Dawn about the importance of laughter in dealing with grief and much, much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

C Jay Anderson-McKay is the mother of four; two in heaven, two here on earth. C Jay has founded two non-profits. The first, “Grief Bridge” is a non-profit organization with the mission to close the gap between the bereaved and the world by way of education and grief work centered around God's Word. The second non-profit is called “JAWS,” which stands for John-Benjamin Action 2 Walk Safely. JAWS’ mission is teaching children to work safely and defensively. C Jay talks with Michael about how losing two children affected her life, what it's meant to her to start to non-profits and how others can move forward after the devastation that is inevitable when a mother loses a child.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

This episode of "Heart to Heart with Michael" features returning Guests Jackie Renfrow and her mother Wilodene Gist. Featured in July, this mother-daughter duo talked to Michael about losing loved ones to a misdiagnosis. In today's episode this dynamic duo talk to Michael about what it means to suffer loss after loss generation after generation. They talk about what helps them to continue even after their loved ones are gone and they also talk about what survival means to them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.