Podcast 60 - Why Flowers are So Important in the Grief Process!!
Airdate - October 12, 2026

Today on Behind the Bloom- RJ and I are discussing why Flowers are so very important in the Grief Process- and why they are essential for everyone that experiences grief. I want to share a personal story- and how it evolved- and how the “In Lieu of Flowers” concept is detrimental to our own self healing, health and wellness when it comes to grieving… …- This is a challenging topic- we’ll share the proven research about flowers and their function in the grief process… I hope you’ll listen along with me and RJ today as we discuss- amazing power of flowers when we are experiencing grief - today on Behind the Bloom!

American Floral Alliance- Commercial: Flowers help us in so many ways… even when it comes to grieving the loss of someone special. Flowers help us say what words cannot… and when you add in the health and wellness benefits of flowers- it’s even more impactful. We all have a choice when it comes to sharing our feelings- and we hope you choose flowers whenever you are able- the American Floral Alliance is a proud sponsor of “Behind the Bloom” Podcast- and Life in Bloom- two places where flowers and wellness go hand in hand!

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An American Grown Original - with Mel Schwanke
https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/an-american-grown-origina
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Health and Wellness Benefits of Flowers in the Grief Process
Here’s the Link - for your benefit- and research

Health and Wellness Benefits of Flowers-
www.uBloom.com/Research

American Floral Endowment
https://endowment.org/about/about-us