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Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide.

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Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide.

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English


Episodes
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Psychic Medium Kim Moore

1/21/2026
In this episode, Alexandra chats with psychic and medium, Kim Moore, who shares her profound journey into the world of mediumship following the tragic loss of her partner. Kim discusses her initial skepticism, the signs she received from the other side, and the various ways spirits communicate with us. She explains the different types of psychic abilities known as the Claire's, and delves into what happens after death, emphasizing the continuity of connection with our loved ones. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries in mediumship and the unique experiences of working with children. Throughout the episode, Kim offers insights into the nature of energy, the significance of signs, and the healing power of love, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and understanding about life after death.Connect with Kim: Website: www.readingsbykim.comFacebook: Medium & Psychic Kim MooreInstagram: readingsbykimTikTok: ReadingsByKim Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:33

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Play Therapist Matt Canale

1/14/2026
In this conversation, Matt shares his journey into play therapy, influenced by his upbringing and family background. He discusses the importance of co-regulation, the role of parents in emotional development, and how children's behaviors often communicate their feelings. The conversation also highlights the significance of repair in relationships, the power of naming feelings, and the concept of interoception in understanding emotions. Matt emphasizes that unregulated emotions can lead to anxiety and poor relationships, and he concludes with practical advice for parents on nurturing emotional health in their children. Connect with Matt: www.fingertothemooncounseling.comwww.playtherapyconnection.comEmail: Matt@fingertothemooncounseling.comPhone: 970-626-7476 Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:38

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Welcome to 2026

1/7/2026
In this episode of Forward to Joy, Alexandra reflects on the emotional shifts and energetic changes that come with the New Year, particularly as we transition into 2026. She discusses the importance of community, personal growth, and emotional awareness, encouraging listeners to contemplate what changes they want to make in their lives. Alexandra emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, setting boundaries, and understanding grief as part of the healing process. She invites listeners to join her on this journey of transformation and growth throughout the year. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:43

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Wrapping Up 2025

12/31/2025
In this final episode of 2025, Alexandra reflects on a year filled with love and loss, emphasizing the importance of healing, finding joy in difficult moments, and the continuous journey of personal growth. She shares insights on letting go of expectations, protecting one's energy, and the significance of dreaming and setting intentions for the new year. The episode serves as a reminder to appreciate the journey and the lessons learned along the way. Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:52

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Alexandra is featured on She Diaries

12/24/2025
This week, Alexandra is highlighting her interview on the She Diaries podcast with Krista Gregg. The conversation focuses on resilience and misconceptions that can arise with a loss by suicide. Krista does a great job asking poignant questions to help create an understanding that loss is not always predictable. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:55:08

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Alena Returns

12/17/2025
This week, Alexandra discusses preparing for the holidays and reflects on the past year She chats about exploring the importance of setting intentions rather than resolutions, the significance of taking time for contemplation, and the ongoing journey of managing grief. Alexandra also chats with her friend Alena about the upcoming holidays, tools to get through them and all the randomness that comes with preparing for the holidays. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:17:07

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Phil Weiss Returns

12/10/2025
In this conversation, Phil Weiss returns and introduces the EVOKE life planning process, which helps individuals align their financial goals with their personal values. The discussion also touches on the significance of building trust in financial advisory relationships and how life planning can aid individuals in overcoming loss and envisioning a fulfilling life. Phil shares insights on the emotional aspects of financial management, including feelings of shame and guilt, and highlights the importance of safety, security, and freedom in achieving financial well-being.Connect with Phil: Website: https://apprisewealth.com/Instagram: phweiss11Facebook: AppriseWealth Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:02

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Larry’s Story

12/3/2025
In this heartfelt conversation, Alexandra and Larry Carlat explore the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child. Larry shares his personal story of losing his son Rob and how it led him to write a survival guide for grieving parents. They discuss the importance of community, the role of writing in healing, and the unique challenges faced by men in expressing their grief. The conversation emphasizes the transformation that can occur through grief, the significance of maintaining connections with loved ones, and the moments of joy that can emerge amidst the pain. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:36

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Dr. Mark Sinyor

11/26/2025
This week, Alexandra talks to Dr. Mark Sinyor is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Staff Psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and lead of Sunnybrook’s Suicide Prevention Research Collaborative. He has developed a mental health program using Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban for middle schoolers to learn distress management and healthy coping skills. Connect with Dr. Mark Sinyor: mark.sinyor@sunnybrook.ca Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:53

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Prepping for the Holidays

11/19/2025
This week, Alexandra discusses navigating the holiday season while dealing with grief. She emphasizes the importance of creating new traditions, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Alexandra shares personal experiences and offers practical advice for managing emotions during this challenging time, encouraging listeners to find moments of joy amidst their grief. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:06

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Mushroom Mamasita Bijoulea Finney

11/12/2025
In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Bijou Finney explore the transformative power of psychedelics in healing, particularly through microdosing. Bijou shares her journey from biohacking to becoming a psychedelic facilitator, emphasizing the importance of integrating various healing modalities. They discuss the significance of addressing grief and trauma, the necessity of personalized approaches to healing, and the empowerment that comes from trusting oneself. The conversation highlights the need for safe spaces in healing and the importance of integration after psychedelic experiences.Connect with Bijou: Instagram:@mushroommamasita Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:48

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Chat with Kacy Howell

11/5/2025
In this enlightening conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Kacy delve into the transformative power of astrology and its role in personal growth and self-discovery. Kacy shares her journey into astrology, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's natal chart as a roadmap for navigating life's challenges. The discussion covers the significance of planetary shifts, the twelve zodiac signs, and practical applications of astrology in everyday life. They explore the concept of surrendering to the process of change and the collective energy that influences us all. Ultimately, the conversation highlights astrology as a valuable tool for healing and understanding oneself.Connect with Kacy:Instagram: @kacylhowell Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:32

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Accepting

10/29/2025
This week, Alexandra delves into the complex journey of acceptance following the loss of a loved one. Drawing inspiration from Mary Frances O'Connor's book, The Grieving Body, Alexandra shares her personal struggles and insights on how acceptance is not a linear process but a fluid journey. She explores the emotional roller coaster of grief, the pressure of societal expectations, and the importance of embracing each moment as it comes. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:33

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Bob’s Story

10/21/2025
In this episode, Alexandra Wyman interviews her brother-in-law Bob, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and healing through chronic pain, addiction, and recovery. Bob discusses his experiences with multiple surgeries, the impact of chronic pain on his mental health, and the importance of therapy and support systems. He emphasizes the need for connection, purpose, and community in overcoming life's challenges, and offers encouragement to those struggling with similar issues. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:41

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The Stories We Create

10/15/2025
In this episode, Alexandra explores the complex relationship between grief and the stories we tell ourselves. She emphasizes the importance of understanding different perceptions and the role of empathy in navigating grief. Alexandra encourages listeners to reach out and connect with others, highlighting that we often project our own narratives onto others' experiences. The conversation serves as a reminder to be mindful of our perceptions and to foster open communication in times of hardship. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:08

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Diving into Ketamine with Heather Aberg and Dr. Dana Lerman

10/8/2025
In this episode, Dr. Deanna Lerman and Heather Aberg discuss the transformative potential of ketamine-assisted therapy. They share their personal journeys into this field, the mechanisms by which ketamine operates in the brain, and the importance of integrating therapeutic practices with the use of ketamine. The conversation delves into the significance of individualized treatment approaches, the concept of ego death, and the precautions necessary for those considering this therapy. They also explore the accessibility of ketamine therapy for various age groups and the profound impact it can have on healing from trauma and grief. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:57:44

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Disenfranchised Grief

10/1/2025
I discuss the concept of disenfranchised grief—when our losses aren’t openly acknowledged or supported by our communities. Drawing from my own experiences after my husband’s death, I share how isolating it can feel when you can’t grieve with those you wish could support you. I offer tips for navigating this kind of grief, such as creating personal rituals, finding new communities, and sharing positive memories. I emphasize the importance of naming and acknowledging our grief, even when it feels unfair, and remind listeners that they are not alone on this journey. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:17:40

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Laylani’s Story

9/24/2025
This week, Alexandra chats with Laylani Colibri Jack. Laylani Colibri Jack (lay-la-nee - co-lee-bree) is a transformational speaker, Compassionate Transition Coach, and best-selling author of The Compassion Code. Through her LIGHT Method™, she helps individuals and organizations navigate change, grief, and burnout—while equipping everyday people to become a “Middle Class of Care” capable of showing up with compassion, clarity, and confidence in life’s hardest moments. Ways to connect with Laylanilaylanicolibri.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@laylanicolibrihttps://www.instagram.com/lovenotesfromyourmom Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:46

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Quote of the Month

9/16/2025
Quote this month is “Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow.” Credit given to both Oprah Winfrey and Albert Einstein. So often we are raised not to trust ourselves and to have to rely on others or habits outside of ourselves to be able to function. Resilience is about looking inward and finding our own inner strength that exists to overcome what life hands us. We can do it. It is not easy, but we can do it. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:10:15

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Financial Guidance with Phil Weiss

9/10/2025
This week, Alexandra chats with Phil Weiss. Phil is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Registered Life Planner (RLP®). He is passionate about empowering women through financial independence, providing the necessary tools and knowledge. Having seen his mother struggle with stage 4 breast cancer and his father’s inability to handle finances, Phil managed the situation by taking over the family's financial responsibilities, including negotiating with creditors, paying overdue bills, and ensuring his mother's medical expenses were covered. Through this hands-on experience, he gained a deep understanding of the challenges women face during new beginnings, driving his mission to prevent other women from facing such financial instability. Ways to connect with Phil:Website: https://apprisewealth.com/Instagram: phweiss11Facebook: AppriseWealth Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:54:26