Special Encore Presentation: Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World - PART TWO - An Interview with Francis Weller, MFT
May 24, 2014
Hosted by Marianna Cacciatore
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Episode Description
We are replaying part two of one of our most listened-to shows—our interview with Francis Weller MFT, whose work is deeply attentive to the issue of grief. Francis writes, “For nearly thirty years I have worked with individuals in my practice as a psychotherapist and in workshop settings. The one persistent emotion that has touched everyone is grief. It may be the grief we finally allow ourselves to feel for the life we did not choose. It may be our sorrow for losses that happened early in our life, losses that we were unprepared to grieve. It may be for relationships that fell apart, friendships that have vanished, times of violation and abandonment, or for the suffering we feel for our ravished earth.” Francis is author of the book, Entering the Healing Ground – Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World. My worn-out copy is filled with notes in the margin, underlined passages and highlighted words. It is one of the best books on grief I have ever read. Please join us tomorrow for PART TWO of my conversation with Francis Weller. If you’d like to listen to PART ONE, click here. You won’t want to miss this interview.
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Today’s news is filled with stories that break our hearts. On Bread for the Journey Radio, you’ll hear stories that help mend it back together. Join Marianna Cacciatore as she interviews ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things, often small and always meaningful, to make our world a better place. Some, like Marianna, have suffered a tragedy, and, as a result, have created something beautiful to bring others healing. Others are helping women in crisis, making life better for children living in poverty, greening their neighborhood, or any number of creative things that make their community more beautiful, healthy, and connected. These women, men and young people inspire us to think about our own lives, and what we can do to make a difference in the world. Their stories become Bread for our Journey, inspiration and nourishment for a life well lived.
Marianna Cacciatore
Most would agree Marianna Cacciatore’s life has been one well-lived. Through her work over 25 years with people who are working to bring about a better world, she has a unique vantage point from which to tell the stories we don’t generally hear in the media today. Marianna possesses the rare gift of presence, a deep listening which evokes in people the desire to tell their story.
Having suffered a childhood tragedy that spiraled downward into her teens and young adult years, she eventually turned things around and created a grief center that has brought healing to thousands of people. She recounts the full story in her book, Being There for Someone in Grief. Today, she serves as a Lifetime Emeritus Board Member of Tu Nidito in Tucson, Arizona, the parent agency for the organization she founded in 1988 called Children to Children, a Center for Children and Families in Grief.
Everyday Marianna meets ordinary people doing extraordinary things through her work as Executive Director of Bread for the Journey, a philanthropic organization with 20 locations nationally. Each volunteer-run chapter practices neighborhood philanthropy in their respective communities, helping everyday people bring their community-minded ideas to life. The Bread for the Journey vision is to nurture the seed of generosity in every human heart and Marianna’s life is a living expression of just that. Join her as she ignites the heart of generosity in you.
Episode Directory
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
- 5/31/2014: Special Encore Presentation: Caring for One Another at Neighborcare Health – An interview with Tricia Madden and Mark Aytch Listen Now
- 5/24/2014: Special Encore Presentation: Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World - PART TWO - An Interview with Francis Weller, MFT Listen Now
- 5/17/2014: Special Encore Presentation: Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World – PART ONE – An interview with Francis Weller, MFT Listen Now
- 5/10/2014: Getting Kids Excited About School: An Interview with Thom Markham, Ph.D. Listen Now
- 5/3/2014: What Would Love Do? An Interview with Jane Brunette Listen Now
