
Real Talk with Life After Grief Chris
"Helping those in grief (and the advisors who support them) navigate financial matters."In 2008, at the peak of the recession, I lost my mother to cancer in August and my father to a broken heart in November. In 2010, my grandmother passed away after a stroke. Then a heart wrenching experience in 2012 of losing my oldest child.I became a financial planner in 2003 during the process of helping my parents in their declining health. In 2011, three years after my parents passed, I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ to better help families in need. In 2021, I became a Certified Financial Transitionist® to complete my personal and professional experience with formal education and scientific theory. My personal experiences and knowledge of grief and loss of loved ones helps me to understand and assist families enduring similar situations. I’ve helped over 400 families navigate many financial issues and life circumstances such as grieving loss of loved ones.
Episodes
103 episodes
Unraveling Family Secrets
Family secrets can shatter our perception of loved ones and force us to reevaluate our entire history when they come to light after death. We explore the devastating discovery of a father's 40-year affair and second family, revealed on the same...
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21:25

When Life Breaks You Open: A Financial Planner's Grief Story
What happens when grief becomes not just an event but a lifelong journey that shapes your entire mission? Chris opens his heart in this deeply personal episode, revealing the profound losses that have defined his path.From the moment hi...
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19:33

From Advisor to Advocate: The Unexpected Side of Client Care
What happens when financial planning unexpectedly transforms into caregiving? This deeply personal episode explores the real-life experience of navigating the sandwich generation from a financial advisor's perspective.When my 20-year cl...
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15:27

Navigating Legal Mediation: A Financial Perspective
Ever received a legal threat and felt that knot in your stomach? Mediation might be the solution you never knew you needed.Drawing from three distinct experiences with legal mediation over two decades, I pull back the curtain on what re...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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11:44

Smart Money Moves You Should Make as a Teenager
When my 15-year-old godson Luka started peppering me with financial questions at a family gathering, I knew we had the makings of something special. What followed was an authentic, unfiltered conversation that captures the financial curiosity o...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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56:36

From ICU Nurse to Grief Coach: When Pain Becomes Your Purpose
Grief transforms us in ways we never anticipate - sometimes leading us directly into our life's purpose. Lisa McFarland joins Chris to share her extraordinary journey through child loss and how she discovered unexpected meaning on the other sid...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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43:45

Legacy of Mentorship: Paying It Forward
Gratitude radiates throughout this season finale as we reflect on the unexpected journey that took a local grief and finances podcast to global impact. What began as a challenging undertaking has evolved into a meaningful platform connecting gr...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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9:37

Financial Questions with PreMed Student Sophia Donovan
I was super excited for an inspiring chat with PreMed Student, Sophia Donovan. Sophia also happens to be my Goddaughter. We talk about things like....What makes sense financially...traveling abroad or staying stateside f...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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35:40

Widows Mentoring Widows: The Super Survivor Journey
Ever wondered what separates those who merely survive trauma from those who transform it into a force for change? Carolyn Moore, founder of Modern Widows Club, returns to the podcast to introduce us to the concept of the "super survivor" – indi...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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25:05

Money Matters When Life Breaks Apart
What happens when two financial planners who've experienced profound personal loss meet? They forge a friendship that transforms both their personal healing journeys and professional approaches to helping others through grief.In this vu...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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30:33

Rebuilding After Financial Collapse: One Woman's Journey
What does the path from financial despair to freedom actually look like? In this deeply personal conversation, Certified Master Financial Coach Elizabeth Ramos reveals her remarkable journey from accumulating $300,000 in debt as a single mother...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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27:01

The Guardian Angel: How Heidi Burnett Prevents Grief One Swim Lesson at a Time
A child drowns every day in America. The silence that follows devastates families, communities, and changes lives forever. But what if these tragedies could be prevented?Meet Heidi Burnett, founder of Swim Sprout and a woman on a profou...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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42:11
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Finding Light in Darkness
Chris pulls back the curtain on his deeply personal grief journey in this powerful inaugural episode that sets the foundation for what listeners can expect from "Real Talk with Life After Grief Chris." With remarkable candor, Chris reveal...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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18:57

The Ripple Effects of Grief: Financial Planning in Uncharted Waters
The unexpected turns our lives take often reveal the true nature of our work and purpose. As we launch Season 8 of Real Talk with Life After Grief, we're taking a reflective journey through our most impactful conversations while sharing how gri...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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5:33

The Two Faces of Grief
Grief doesn't come with a roadmap, but understanding your natural grieving style can help you navigate the journey. In this revealing episode, host Chris Dale breaks down the two primary approaches to grief: analytical and intuitive.Ana...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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10:56

Navigating Life Transitions: Reflections from a Financial Planner
In this final episode of the season for 'Real Talk with Life After Grief,' I reflect on a recent conference for certified financial planners specializing in life transitions. I share moving stories from two speakers, Toby and Alexi, who disc...
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15:08

Lost loved ones and don't know how to celebrate this holiday season?
Facing Holidays Without Loved OnesHolidays can stir a mix of joy and melancholy, especially when facing them without loved ones. As shared in the podcast, the first Thanksgiving and Christmas after personal losses were overwhel...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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14:43

How I Reclaimed My Identity: A Tale of Trust and Persistence
Ever had your personal data compromised? I did, and it was a lesson I never saw coming. Hear the full story on how I navigated this nightmare. Understanding the Breach: A Personal Account
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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10:16

The Grief Train with Marinda Freeman
In today's episode I interview Marinda Freeman. Marinda is an awe-inspiring widow, whom I met by chance while speaking at a conference earlier this year. We talk about her journey through widowhood. Marinda's inspiration has come through a book...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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26:51

Ultimate Financial Hacks for Young Adults and Families
Ultimate Financial Hacks for Young Adults and Families In this episode of Real Talk with Life After Grief Chris, I share valuable financial hacks suitable for young adults, young parents, and anyone looking to make prudent...
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27:54

Answering Kids' Financial Questions
In this week's episode, I answer financial questions for middle school students.1. "Does everyone need a budget?".... Everyone needs a budget to make sure you have more money coming in versus going out.2. "How do I make ...
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19:15

Teaching Kids About Money
This week's episode is all about teaching kids good money habits. In this episode, I use personal examples of things I have learned and implemented with my own boys to build good money habits. I also explain many ways to teach kids about money....
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15:30

Dynamic Conversation with Aspiring Financial Planner, Grief Survivor and College Student Adam Delisle
Today I had an awe-inspiring conversation with college student, Adam Delisle. Adam lost his father at the age of sixteen. He also witnessed his mother and family picking up the pieces during his formative years. The financial impact made a last...
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28:08

Repartee with Naval Captain (Aspiring) Maddox D
Today's podcast is with SuperStar US Naval Academy Student, Maddox D. Maddox challenges me with real life questions facing college students aspiring to transition to careers after college. He also asks great questions pertaining to any yo...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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40:36

Fireside Chat with Student/Athlete Luka D
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing High School Student/Athlete Luka D. Luka is also known as my godson and nephew. Luka came to me about a year ago and asked why I have not interviewed any young folks on the podcast about their ques...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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56:36
