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The Leftover Pieces: Suicide Loss Conversations
Suicide loss changes everything. This show is about life after suicide—real talk and practical support for grief after suicide: parents, partners, siblings, and friends finding their footing again. Each week, we explore what helps in suicide bereavement so you can keep going with honesty and hope.
Hosted by Melissa Bottorff-Arey, whose 21-year-old son, Alex, died by suicide in 2016, the podcast blends intimate conversations with survivors, healers, and mental health experts with short solo “Daily Nugget” episodes you can actually use. We cover child loss, trauma and nervous-system care, anniversaries and seasons, stigma, faith and meaning, legacy, and the everyday practices that make life livable again. You’ll hear grounded tools, language that honors your person, and the reminder that you are not broken—you are grieving.
For supporters and educators, these episodes offer insight into the realities of suicide grief and what genuine, non-fixing support looks like. If you’d like to share your story or expertise, you can request to be a guest via my website. 💜
Content Note
This podcast speaks candidly about difficult experiences and may feel activating. We avoid method details and graphic description. Please care for yourself as needed. I’m not a doctor or licensed therapist; nothing here is medical or mental-health advice.
The Leftover Pieces: Suicide Loss Conversations
Two Inches Off the Ground; Where Metaphysical Meets Practical
Today I have a vibrant and enlightening conversation with Jennifer, aka J India. She is not a suicide loss survivor but IS an attempt survivor and a trauma survivor turned healer. This is a very relevant conversation for us as trauma survivors.
Jennifer is the producer and host of "Two Inches Off the Ground," a podcast where the metaphysical meets the practical. Her master’s degree in creative writing combined with her former 10-year-career as a book editor bring storytelling and entertainment to the forefront of her podcast content. She loves being a voice for the metaphysical world and hopes that she assists in healing the collective with her words and energy. You can follow her @twoinchesofftheground on Instagram.
LINKS as referenced by J India during the conversation:
- Ayurveda Diagnosis and Intro” episode 9 of "Two Inches Off the Ground" Podcast
- Ayurveda Experience with Saskia” episode 16 of "Two Inches Off the Ground" Podcast
- Dr. John Douillard of https://lifespa.com - one of the two best AV practitioners in the US.
- Take the dosha quiz to find your dosha (constitution)
- ChakraPro app
- Chakra Dance To Change Your Life” by Natalie Southgate
Lion’s Gate Portal (link to Sage Goddess as a trusted source for information) read about it here
Here are crystals as recommended by ME (also great for all new moon intention setting work) :
- For Energy & Follow Through : Carnelian, Amethyst & Citrine
- For Grounding to Mother Earth: Petrified Wood, Orthoceras & Moss Agate
- For Manifestation & Raising Consciousness: Lapis Lazuli, Shiva Lingam, Larvikite/Nuummite
- Bonus - For Heart/Self-Love - Rose Quartz. Pink Calcite or Strawberry Quartz for gentle love OR Malachite & Rhodochrosite for healing trauma in the heart
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