Grief and Rebirth- Finding the Joy in Life with Author and Podcast Host Irene Weinberg
Author of They Serve Bagels in Heaven: One couple's story of love, eternity, and the cosmic importance of everyday life, Irene Weinberg is a traumatic loss survivor-losing her husband next to her in a tragic car accident. This tragedy is ultimately what sparked her own healing and spiritual journey inspiring her to guide others through her podcast. Grief & Rebirth-Finding the Joy in Life allows Irene to feature a variety of captivating guests ranging from grief and trauma specialists to remarkable people, authors and survivors alike, with healing stories to share.
AJ experienced devastating grief when he lost his 33-year-old wife Cory to brain cancer, leaving him alone to raise their 1-year-old daughter Zoey. He also faced accepting his hearing impairment, learning to deal with anxiety and panic attacks, and recovering from job losses. But rather than succumbing to despair, AJ chose to embrace, accept, and grow from the challenges before him.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR THINGS LIKE:
The “life script” that AJ believes is already partially written when we are born, and the stopping points and forks in the road that can be life-altering and influence our life script.
How AJ overcame the bullying and resulting social challenges he endured during his childhood due to his hearing impairment, and how he did not let his impairment define him.
Losing Cory when he was 33 years old led AJ to discover his life’s mission.
AJ’s “why” vs. “where” principle when it comes to coping with different types of grief and moving forward.
The ways AJ perceives Cory is now an angel in his and Zoey’s life.
How AJ has handled the tough questions Zoey has asked him about her mom.
AJ’s 5 steps to success as a single parent.
AJ’s experiences with job loss, and how he bounced back each time.
SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS AJ COLEMAN:
Why do you compare losing someone you love with a marathon?
What healing modalities have you utilized to overcome trauma, panic attacks, anxiety, and guilt about dating once again?
What would you like to explain to us about our “comfort zones” and “trade-offs?”
What do you mean when you say that “you are your own power source?”
What is your wise guidance about finding happiness no matter what obstacles are in the way?
How did the spiritual transformation you had in Israel change your understanding of your life’s purpose, your hearing impairment, and all the setbacks you have experienced?
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About Irene Weinberg
Irene Weinberg is an author, podcast host, and trauma survivor who finds purpose in guiding others to their own healing journey. Her memoir, They Serve Bagels in Heaven, shares her personal experiences and reflections after losing her beloved husband of seventeen years next to her in a horrific car accident. Despite her devastation and grief, Irene found hope in giving her story along with leading others to come together and share their powerfully insightful testimonies on her podcast Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life.
In addition to hosting her podcast, Irene also offers a fall book club featuring books with poignant messages, stories and wisdom for readers to embark on a literary journey of healing, enlightenment, and evolution.
They Serve Bagels in Heaven
THEY SERVE BAGELS IN HEAVEN: One Couple's Story of Love, Eternity, and the Cosmic Importance of Everyday Life is based on the true life story of Irene Weinberg, whose husband Saul died next to her in a tragic car accident. The amazing messages Irene received before, during and after the accident contained a Directive from Heaven, opening her to a profound Spiritual Awakening that took Irene on a healing journey from devastating loss to a renewed sense of inner strength, spiritual wisdom and passion for life. After reading this funny, touching and inspiring eternal love story, you will gain comfort, solace and wisdom from its healing messages about love, crossing over, past lives, what heaven does about evil, soul mates, healing both in heaven and on Earth and more. You will surely both laugh out loud and weep when you read this earthy, humorous and magical story. As THEY SERVE BAGELS IN HEAVEN embraces you, it will change your perceptions about today and give you hope for tomorrow. A healing salve for your soul!
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