Monday Morning Conversations with Nancy and Dan

Karen Peloquin joins us in a difficult conversation about the story of her brother, David who died by suicide. Karen’s work involves assisting others who have experienced this devastating loss of a family member and the associated grief that accompanies it. Her brother’s heart felt letter and his struggle is compassionately expressed in her words. This episode contains a disclaimer and refers to 988 the National Crisis Hotline for anyone who feels triggered by this episodes content.

Traumatic events like the plague of school shootings continues to confound us as we struggle to make sense of the events and motivations of individuals involved in these heinous crimes. Gun violence and the grief that it causes to families where children have been lost grows out of the soul grief that occurs when people are taught to believe in one thing and then are confronted with the realization that their lives expose them to much different circumstances. It creates a tension that some can’t handle and they explode in violent acts.

In this episode we asked returning guest, Joe McCullough to talk about the latest Lyceum Movement topic that will feature an examination of the crisis of male loneliness in our culture. How young men need to be mentored and initiated into society and made a part of the community. These conversations need to be ongoing and focus on the types of solutions that are possible as we look at new ways to interact.

The Lyceum Movement is an organization that promotes an exchange among different viewpoints and opinions. It has historical roots back as far as Roman times but in the United States it took hold in the 1860’s as a way for townsfolk to become informed through conversation and dialogue. It was recently been reconstituted in the Midwest to engage people in conversation about topical subjects that need to be examined discussed and new pathways charted. We welcome Joe McCullough into the studio to share his thoughts on current topics.

Season 2 starts with a guest who offers insight into how conflict is managed and why it takes resilience in our relationships. How this affects community and how accountability plays a role in developing sustainable communities with honesty, trust and knowing how to show up.

Our series on grief in Season One concludes with this episode. When we change an unwanted pattern of behavior we open ourselves to the possibility of change and thereby healing. Listen in as we explore the ramifications of changing patterns and what opportunities arise from it.

As we discuss the difficulties of experiencing loss, however large or small your loss might be. It is important to discuss the resources that will help you get through the unfamiliar feelings and emotions. Talking about the process that you go through can allow you to move forward in your life, even if it is one step at a time. This involves a transformation of thought and feeling that is the goal of getting unstuck from the pain you are experiencing

In our conversations we focused on the places and situations where grief might show up for you and how you can recognize and approach the pain you will experience when grief enters.

Monday Morning Conversations with Nancy and Dan explore why having difficult conversations can help you when you are dealing with grief and loss.

We dive into the story of the loss of our daughter and how it affected our lives going forward. Find out how we were able to handle a loss that no parent ever wants to consider.