Matt Jacobson, born and raised in Temecula, CA, created LifeBooks to help families capture and cherish the stories of their loved ones. After taking over his family’s mattress store, he was inspired by the loss of his father to ensure that his family—and others—would always have a way to preserve memories for generations. His goal with LifeBooks is to make storytelling easy, meaningful, and collaborative, so that every loved one’s legacy lives on.

Tune in to hear how Matt found purpose after grief, became a more empathetic, grounded individual, created a therapeutic process of remembrance, and came to understand that every day is a blessing.

You can connect with Matt and learn more about LifeBooks at https://lifebooks.io/ and via Instagram @lifebooks.io

LifeBooks is such a beautiful, collaborative way to honor your loved ones! Use code LAUREN50 for $50 off your order, as a Project Lead.

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You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge? What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do! Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in. One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants. Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

Adam Zuckerman is the Founder of Buried in Work, a leading eCommerce platform specializing in estate planning/organization, end-of-life tasks, and estate transitions.

With a deeply personal motivation stemming from his experience managing his father's estate, Adam is dedicated to simplifying these complex processes for individuals and families nationwide. As an Eisenhower Fellow, attorney, and MBA, Adam brings a wealth of expertise to his role, combining legal knowledge with entrepreneurial vision to drive innovation in the field of estate planning.

Adam's mission is to empower individuals of all ages to navigate the intricacies of estate planning with confidence and ease. Through Buried in Work, he seeks to revolutionize the way people approach end-of-life preparations, ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to secure their legacy and protect their loved ones.

In this episode, Adam shares a bit of his story, why financial organization is crucial at any age, some top tips for how to simplify estate planning and end-of-life tasks, and the importance of starting NOW.

You can connect with Adam and learn more about Buried In Work and the incredible resources available to support you at www.buriedinwork.com and via Instagram @buriedinwork

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You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge? What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do! Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in. One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants. Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

There's power in acknowledging the impermanence and fleeting nature of the fruits of life-- savoring simple moments and people, while sweet and ripe. This episode is a gentle call-to-action to appreciate and take delight in the bounty before you!

[HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY, MARY ELLEN! You will be forever celebrated!]

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You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge? What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do! Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in. One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants. Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

In this episode, Jessica Fein shares: the incredible ways that her experiences with grief have woven themselves into her DNA; how being "whole" means letting others see where you are broken; how her late daughter, Dalia, showed her how to live; and how, in the darkness, there’s always light to be found.

Jessica is the author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes and host of the “I Don't Know How You Do It” podcast, which features people whose lives seem unimaginable and who triumph over seemingly impossible challenges. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, Psychology Today, The Boston Globe, HuffPost, Scary Mommy, Zibby Mag, Kveller, and more. Jessica is a relentless warrior in the memory of her dynamic daughter whom she lost to rare disease in 2022. Her work encompasses hope and humor, grit and grace-- the tools that make up her personal survival kit. Jessica serves on the Board of Directors of MitoAction. She's the mother of three, whom she and her husband adopted from Guatemala. They live outside of Boston with their quasi-service dog, who trained himself.

You can connect with Jessica via her website: www.jessicafeinstories.com; through Instagram @feinjessica Facebook @jessica.fein.92 and read her blog posts on Psychology Today.

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You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge? What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do! Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in. One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants. Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

It can be difficult to find courage to talk about endometriosis and the effects of the disease on fertility. In this episode, Julie shares: her personal story of how circumstances beyond her control have shown her what her life's path is meant to be and how she has embraced walking it; dealing with the loss of something she may never have; the importance of finding the right people to support you; and how turning to creativity and making beauty in hardship was the catalyst for her business, Anam Cara Clay Goods.

Julie Freeman-Mullins is a Tennessee girl at heart, having lived most of her life in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. She has been blessed to journey through life with her husband and best friend, Josh. They have been married since 2012 and have 2 fur babies: Saydi, a yellow lab/pyrenees mix, and Pearl, their sweet cat baby. Julie has had a varied career, mostly in nonprofit work with a concentration in hospitality where she worked as a professional chef for over 15 years. Moving to central Virginia in 2018 was a big change for her, but also a change that has brought new and amazing opportunities into her life. Most days you can find Julie working as the Volunteer Recruitment and Communications Coordinator with Innisfree Village, an amazing community of folks that has been like a second home for her. And in her spare time, she is also the proud owner of a small business, Anam Cara Clay Goods, where she creates handmade polymer clay jewelry. Her distinct jewelry design gives her the opportunity to share her passion for art while also creating beautiful things for the world to enjoy. It is also a means by which she can give back in meaningful ways, most specifically with raising awareness about the effects of endometriosis and how we can make a positive impact for the millions of women worldwide being affected by this disease. Anam Cara Clay Goods is about more than just the products Julie creates, but the intentional ways she can encourage and empower women to explore their own creativity, to feel good about themselves in their hearts, minds, and bodies, and to believe that-- just like a pair of earrings, we are all better together.

You can connect with Julie and find her colorful work on Instagram via @anamcaraclaygoods and through her website: www.anamcaraclaygoods.com

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You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge? What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do! Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in. One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants. Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond!

Talk about the little wins in life-- Lauren's been gentler on herself and you should be, too (gentle on yourself, that is)! This is a quick episode to encourage you to loosen your grip on --and maybe re-evaluate-- life's commitments, especially if you really just need a bit of rest, snacks of course, and replenishment. What can you do to honor yourself and what's happening in your life right now? It's okay to put the brakes on for a minute. Or a month. Or change course.

How delicious would it be for your soul to share the parts of loss that greater society doesn't acknowledge? What if you had a safe space to gather with others, to lighten the load of your grief, and let your heart be heard? ... Now you do! Join Lauren for a special, supportive monthly check-in. One hour, over Zoom, from the comfort of home, in sweatpants. Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541

It's Mother's Day and that brings up a whole fat bag of feelings for many. Regardless of the quality of connection you possess with your mother, Lauren distills this "holiday" into an opportunity to draw attention to the radiant marvel that you are! Buckle up for a cosmic comparison!

Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541

Death is an inevitable part of life. How do we continue to live, after loss? This is an open-air recording from the forest, where Lauren offers insight on how to move through the many "firsts" after a loved one dies: first birthdays, anniversarys, holidays, activities without them... Prepare for these sneaky days, fortify yourself with that which best serves you in the moment, and know that you don't have to do it alone.

Newsletter subscribers receive a special session discount code to use for 22% off Monthly Grief Circles-- forever, so sign up first here!

You can connect with Lauren on Instagram via @lauren.samay and @mymourningroutinepodcast, on Facebook @lauren.samay.coaching or through www.laurensamay.com

If you are tuning in and finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to rate and review My Mourning Routine on Apple Podcasts-- it means so much and helps make a bigger, connecting splash in the podcasting pond: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-mourning-routine/id1654068541