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Our special guest Dr. Alexandra McGlashan is a Mom, Educator and Psychologist.

She is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Bilingual School Psychologist. Dr. McGlashan received a doctoral degree in School/Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University. A native New Yorker, she is also proud to remain connected to her roots as a daughter of Haitian immigrants. She has worked for over 20 years as a K-12 School Psychologist in both New York City and Long Island working directly with students to help improve learning, behavior, and emotional health. She consults with teachers and school staff, and conducts numerous fun and informative workshops for corporate organizations, parents and children on various topics including Mental health and Digital Media, Mindfulness, Immigrants and Mental Health, Understanding Learning Disabilities and Stress Management.

Outside of the schools, Dr. McGlashan works as an adjunct professor helping to train the next generation of School/Clinical Psychologists. Dr. McGlashan has a small private-practice on Long Island. She prides herself on delivering culturally competent, professional service with a warm and caring touch.

We explore grief as a whole‑person experience, challenge the linear “stages” myth, and share tools that honor culture, family needs, and personal timelines. Practical resources include 988, community groups, EAP options, and rituals that turn memory into meaning.

• defining grief as loss across death, divorce, work and routine
• cultural expressions of mourning and avoiding judgment
• accepting feelings rather than the loss itself
• honest language for children and modeling emotion safely
• signs of complicated grief and when to seek help
• 988 Lifeline and the limits of AI for counseling
• coping skills including music, rituals and community
• hospice, low‑cost resources and EAP access
• giving yourself grace while staying connected to support

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Dr. McGlashan can be reached at www.onmywaycounseling.com

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Grief doesn’t just break a heart; it rewrites a life. We sit with Roseanne as she shares the day her husband died by suicide, the instant plunge into darkness, and the long, imperfect climb back to light. Her story is raw and steady at once—part survival, part surrender—and it opens a wider conversation about black grief, gendered expectations, and why therapy remains taboo in so many families.

We talk candidly about shock, denial, and the relentless to-do list that follows a sudden loss: children to care for, businesses to close, homes to manage, and unfinished plans that won’t wait. Roseanne explains how “strong black woman” armor keeps you moving but can also keep you from feeling, and how allowing collapse—crying in the quiet, resting when the body demands—became a turning point. She describes the early months as steps from minutes to days, when distraction helped her function, and reflection helped her heal.

Support becomes a lifeline in this conversation: friends who flew across borders, family who moved in, check-ins that made grief bearable. We explore the hidden nature of trauma, how joyful masks can hide deep pain, and why de-stigmatizing therapy is not a slogan but a safety measure. Roseanne also shares the strange grace of dreams and symbols—a hummingbird in the window, a voice in the night—that helped her shape meaning from loss. Over time, she learned to move lighter, manage stress, and reimagine work and life with her values at the center.

If you’re walking through your own valley, you’ll find practical hope here: take time with yourself, ask for help, try therapy, and accept that healing is less about going back and more about learning to carry love differently. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find their way to this conversation. Your story might be the light someone else is looking for.

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What if boosting your mood and energy levels this winter is just a matter of getting the right vitamins? This Wellness Wednesday, Nurse Jax is here to break it all down for you on the Not Just a Nurse podcast. With an election looming, we also emphasize the critical importance of voting—so make sure you're registered and ready to make your voice heard. But first, let's tackle that mid-week slump with some health tips that can keep you energized and resilient during flu season.

This episode spotlights two vital nutrients: Vitamin D and Vitamin B12. Nurse Jaxx dives into the science behind these powerhouse vitamins, explaining how Vitamin D, aptly dubbed the "sunshine vitamin," is essential for bone strength and mood regulation. Meanwhile, Vitamin B12 is your go-to for sustained energy and immune support. Whether you get these from foods like fatty fish and egg yolks or opt for supplements, understanding their importance can be a game-changer in maintaining your well-being this winter. Tune in to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to stay healthy and vibrant.

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