Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.

This week, I wanted to re-share a past RogersTV episode with you.

This is an inspiring heart-to-heart with Maria Kliavkoff. She is the
Founder of Healthy Mourning. Most of us have grown up in a grief
phobic, mourning avoidant society, so it is no surprise that when
faced with the death of a loved one, we don’t know what to do with
our grief. As a result, most of us bury and carry our grief for years,
and even decades. Healthy Mourning is specially designed to teach everyone how to convert their grief to mourning and move through
the grief process with ease and grace.

To learn more about Maria and her organization:
Healthy Mourning
click here.



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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death. ​

Earlier this year, I mentioned I would continue sharing
my 10 Tips on Navigating Life, Grief and Everything in Between.

This week I am sharing Tip Number 7.
I would encourage you ​to watch this short video, share with your friends and family and of course... feel free to leave your comments below!

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Get Ready for Grief
online program
click here

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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

​Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.

I am here at Sky River Meadows Farm with Jadyn, Tanner and 
the therapy goats! This one just decided to sit on our knee because
HER baby was sitting on our knee!

Watch this short video to learn more about Jadyn and Tanner's
experience as volunteers at the farm!

Have you ever spent some time with a goat?
Where do you Volunteer?

To learn more about volunteering or the wonderful programs
offered at Sky River Meadows Farm click HERE

#ijustshowedup #goattherapy

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.

This just warms my heart (and brings a few tears too...)

There is still lots of good happening in the world.
We just need to look for it.

​Have a fantastic week everyone!

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.
Geordie and I have just arrived at the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary because yesterday Tanner and Geordie found this little injured bird.

This poor little guy looks like he might have some broken legs (or something wrong with his legs). We decided we would do everything we could to help him get the help he needs. We took care of him overnight and arrived here this morning, and it feels really good I have to say.

I am also feeling very grateful for those who Just Show Up for injured, abused and abandoned animals. We are going to make a donation today and I just want to say thank you to those to help animals everywhere and hopefully they can help out our little bird friend “Kanye Nest”
 
If you would like to learn more or make a donation to support the
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary:

please click here







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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death. ​

Earlier this year, I mentioned I would continue sharing
my 10 Tips on Navigating Life, Grief and Everything in Between.

This week I am sharing Tip Number 6.
I would encourage you ​to watch this short video, share with your friends and family and of course... feel free to leave your comments below!

​
To learn more about our
Get Ready for Grief
online program
click here

Purchase your copy
of Love Your Life to Death,
   
​ or audiobook here. 

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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.

I am sitting here in the memorial park in Bracebridge having a
wonderful nostalgic moment. I am remembering June 11th 2018,
when we marched down the main street right into this park and
attended the first Pride Parade in Muskoka…


(Please watch the video to hear the rest of this wonderful story,
​and of course... feel free to comment below!)

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Get Ready for Grief
online program
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here from Love Your Life to Death.
A couple of weeks ago we shared that we moved from Port Sydney back to Huntsville.

With many transitions, there is grief and joy.
We had to say goodbye to our lovely home and neighbours...

(You will need to watch the rest of the video to learn about all the rest :)

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Get Ready for Grief
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp
​

In honour of the 215 children found at the Kamloops 
Indian Residential School in BC, all Indigenous children who never
made it home and residential school survivors and their families whose
lives were changed forever. 


​I am sending love to our Canadian Indigenous Peoples and communities.
I invite you to do the same. 
​

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.
​
2021 is still here and as promised, I mentioned I would continue sharing my 10 Tips on navigating life, grief and everything in between.

This week I am sharing Tip Number 5.
I would encourage you ​to watch this short video, share with your friends and family and of course... feel free to leave your comments below!

​
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Get Ready for Grief
online program
click here

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of Love Your Life to Death,
   
​ or audiobook here. 

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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.
Once again, I am doing my vlog in the forest because I love nature.

This is where my heart heals and my soul sings!
I hope you enjoy this short video and of course...
​feel free to leave your comments below!


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Get Ready for Grief
online program
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Geordie here from Love Your Life to Death.

From time to time, I like to share short video clips from around
the world that will get you right in "The Feels"!

I think this one will do it.

We all know that pets and animals can impact us in so many ways.
I would love for you watch this video and learn more about Peyo.

Peyo really knows how to Just Show Up, and has for so many.
Shout out to "Nana and Grumpa" for sharing the video with us!



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Get Ready for Grief
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death. ​

With excitement, a little nervousness and extreme joy, I am sharing
my newly-released speaker reel and promotional video with my community. I cannot express how deeply grateful I am to my great friend David Dachinger for creating this and truly capturing my message.

For everyone who shared a heartfelt testimonial, whether it became
part of the reel or not, I am forever grateful and touched by your words.

Thank you, for Just Showing Up for me. Please share on
your social media and I'd love to hear your thoughts too! 

Thank you for all of your support and love along the way.
It is the fuel that keeps me going!

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here from Love Your Life to Death.
​
There is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it.

If only we are brave enough to be it.
Sending love to all...



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Get Ready for Grief
online program
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here from Love Your Life to Death.

April 16th is Advanced Care Planning Day in Canada. One of the days
I am most passionate about. If you have not had this conversation with your friends, family and loved ones I encourage you to do so.
How? By watching this short video together!

To learn more and get started please visit:

Advance Care Planning Canada


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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here from Love Your Life to Death.

From April 7th-8th, Yom HaShoah commemorates the six million
Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust and the heroism of
the survivors and rescuers. Today, I honour a survivor who has spent
over 25 years creating change by striving to eradicate the word "hate"
and who shares her message of love, gratitude, tolerance and
celebrating our differences. My friend, Eva Olsson.

I am sharing a 3-part short documentary created by 
Beyond the Bars, which explores the Holocaust and Eva's journey,
something we must never forget. I encourage you to watch, share
and light a candle to honour every life that was lost.
​
To be the Evidence that their lives mattered and made a difference. 

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.

I just love this very powerful video by Damian Anthony, and encourage all of you to watch, take a moment and reflect on how you treat people. Is there something you could do differently? Would you do it all over again the same way? How have you Just Showed Up for someone in the past?

I would love to hear your thoughts below!


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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

​Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.

Spring has finally arrived in Muskoka!
I recorded this short video on my "Wednesday Walk" to share my excitement that the snow is FINALLY melting and I can watch all the new beginnings that Spring brings.

Even Sadie (our rescue whoodle) is jumping for joy!
It is my favourite time of the year!

I would love for you to share what Spring means to you in the
comment section below. If you would prefer to post a picture...
please "tag" us on your social media so we can enjoy it too!



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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here from Love Your Life to Death
​
My youngest two children recently turned 16.
As an advocate for organ donation for many years, I wanted to share a short video of Jadyn and Tanner explaining why organ donation is important to them!

Because they are teenagers...
I also included the many outtakes it took to record this 2 minute clip #RegularMom #TeenageLife

Are YOU registered yet??
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Get Ready for Grief
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.
​
2021 is here and as promised, I mentioned I would continue sharing my
10 Tips on Navigating Global Grief.

This week I am sharing Tip Number 4.
I would encourage you ​to watch this short video, share with your friends and family and of course... feel free to leave your comments below!

​
To learn more about our
Get Ready for Grief
online program
click here

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of Love Your Life to Death,
   
​ or audiobook here. 

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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.

Earlier this week, we explored the myth of the 5 Stages of Grief,
and today I am privileged to share Maria Kliavkoff.

Maria is the Founder of www.healthymourning.com, and shares how we convert our grief to mourning. Maria has a great deal of personal and professional experience. She started a hospice and studied with Dr. Alan Wolfelt at the Center for Loss and Life Transition. www.centerforloss.com.

​ I encourage you to watch the show and explore Maria's website and her wealth of resources. "Thank you, Maria, for all that you do to help us understand how to convert our grief to mourning and reclaim our lives and even joy!




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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.
In my nursing career and in my life, I have had many mentors that
have influenced me. Some I have met and some of I learned about.

One of those mentors was Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross, who wrote the
book On Death and Dying and was one of the pioneers in the hospice
and palliative care movements and starting conversations with people who were dying. She really was a trail blazer. She had created the 5 stages of grief and the entire world took those 5 stages and ran with them!

Most people thought this was the only thing she had done. (That is all I had  ever learned in nursing school) But there was SO much more. To this day, many people believe that there are 5 stages and others argue that there is not. What she really was saying is that grief is complex, that it is not linear and there is much more to all of her work.

I have had the privilege of connecting with her son... Ken Ross.

He is a wonderful, amazing human being who founded the
Elisabeth Kubler Ross Foundation to share with the world about everything his mother taught. Did you know she wrote over 24 books?
I had no idea! She started hospice's around the world and so much more. 

I am sharing two links to my #RealLifeTalks television show because
I had the pleasure of having two great conversations with Ken, about
his life and his mothers legacy. You can also learn so much more at their website here

I would encourage you to watch the shows, share the shows on your favourite social media and leave your comments below.

Apparently I have a lot more to learn about Dr Elisabeth Kubler Ross
(and a few more books to read too!)

Enjoy the shows!


Ken Ross Show Part One

Ken Ross Show Part Two
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here from Love Your Life to Death. I am just so excited, humbled and touched that on this past February 16th (2021) it was my Birthday. I turned 56 (woot woot) and in the midst of a Pandemic, and I thought... What can I do to make this special?

Watch this short video to see what I did!!!

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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp

Hi everyone, Yvonne Heath here with Love Your Life to Death.
On Feb 16th,I turn 56 years old! (Woot Woot)

For my Birthday this year, I am celebrating and supporting
my hero, Patch Adams. Please watch this short video, and if you
would like, visit my Facebook page and help support the great work
Patch Adams continues to do. If you are not on Facebook and
would like to make a donation you can donate below.
Thank you so much!!

Donate to
Patch Adams
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​#GetReadyForGrief  #IJustShowedUp