Mary M. McCambridge is a Grief and Bereavement Specialist, Award-Winning Author, Personal Confidante to Bereaved Men, who established Grief Authority, The Mary Mac Show Podcast and the Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. Mary Mac shares her over 35 years' experience with those who are grieving the death of a loved one. The Mary Mac Show is heard weekly in over 85 countries, ranked in the top 10 Grief and Bereavement Podcasts, and among the top 5% of podcasts globally.
Before her 27th birthday, she would lose two friends to drunk driving deaths, two to inoperable cancers, her grandfather to illness and her 11 year-old stepdaughter to murder, which would remain unsolved for 18 years. Later in life she would survive the near death experience of flying off the back of a motorcycle, a traumatic brain injury and nearly two years to recover her ability to walk again.
She is the author of several books in her field including her signature work “Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death” and “How to Help a Grieving Child After a Loved One’s Death,” and her award-winning directories “The National Directory of Bereavement Support Groups and Services” which catalogued support groups around the country long before the internet was born. Nearly twenty years ago, she created The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., the first national non-profit public charity to benefit organizations which help bereaved children, teens, young adults and their families regardless of manner of death.
She has appeared in print, television, radio, web and podcast media to spread the word as to how to deal with the death of a significant person in our lives and received several awards for her work. As a nationally known crime victim rights advocate, she lobbied and wrote legislation with New York State legislators for better laws for crime victims and assisted homicide detectives and district attorneys in helping families whose cases were highly sensitive, as well as attending more murder trials to support and guide families than she can remember. She is outspoken on the imbalance of how perpetrators vs. families of homicide victims are treated in society and throughout the criminal justice system as well as the steep jump in crime rates in the United States today. Her numerous awards include New York State Legislative Resolution for her work on behalf of survivors of homicide victims, The Caring Hand Award for her over twenty years work on behalf of grieving children, "Best New Directory, First Edition" from the Directory Publishers Association, and The Frank O’Hara Award, the highest award bestowed on distinguished alumni from her alma mater.
#christmas #gowhereyouretreatedbest #griefIn Episode 274, we discuss making wise choices with whom you spend the holidays with this season.-------------------------------------------------Please consi…
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#christmas #gowhereyouretreatedbest #griefIn Episode 274, we discuss making wise choices with whom you spend the holidays with this season.-------------------------------------------------Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., the organization I began over 22 years ago, to benefit children, teens and families after a loved one's death.You are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection can be found at https://www.Books.b…
#Dying #death #griefIn Episode 273, we learn how to comfort and speak with those who are dying as well as celebrate the 6th anniversary of my podcast. Please share with those who could benefit from th…
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#dying #death #griefIn Episode 273, we learn how to comfort and speak with those who are dying as well as celebrate the 6th anniversary of my podcast. Please share with those who could benefit from these episodes.-------------------------------------------------You are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection can be found at https://www.Books.by/MaryMacMy eBooks can be found at https://www.GriefAuthority.comIf my work has blessed you, perhaps you'd like to buy me a coff…
#milestonebirthday #grief #deathIn Episode 272, I share my father's milestone birthday and also how you can best prepare and memorialize your loved one's birthday or anniversary.Visit www.marymac.info…
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#milestonebirthday #grief #deathIn Episode 272, I share my father's milestone birthday and also how you can best prepare and memorialize your loved one's birthday or anniversary.Visit www.marymac.info/mack/ if you'd like to learn more about my father.-------------------------------------------------You are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection for yourself or as a gift for a bereaved relative or friend, can be found at https://www.Books.by/MaryMacMy eBooks can be fou…
#prayer #christianity #strugglingIn Episode 271, we learn how to pray for others who need our comfort and grace.-------------------------------------------------You are welcome to pick up my free eboo…
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#prayer #christianity #strugglingIn Episode 271, we learn how to pray for others who need our comfort and grace.-------------------------------------------------You are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection can be found at https://www.Books.by/MaryMacMy eBooks can be found at https://www.GriefAuthority.comIf my work has blessed you, perhaps you'd like to buy me a coffee as a thank you - https://buymeacoffee.com/marymacTo receive Christ as your Savior, please visit my…
#holidays #grief #deathIn Episode 270, we speak about how the Economy has shifted our ability to have the same kind of festivities we enjoyed in the past, and consider alternative ways to create new m…
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#holidays #grief #deathIn Episode 270, we speak about how the economy has shifted our ability to have the same kind of festivities we enjoyed in the past, and consider alternative ways to create new memories.-------------------------------------------------For those grieving Charlie Kirk's death or another significant individual in your life, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection can be found at https://www.Books.by/MaryMacMy eBooks can be found at https://ww…
#christianity #grief #deathIn Episode 269, we speak about the importance of knowing Jesus and being at peace because of our relationship with Him so when unexpected things occur in our lives, we feel …
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#christianity #grief #deathIn Episode 269, we speak about the importance of knowing Jesus and being at peace because of our relationship with Him so when unexpected things occur in our lives, we feel consoled and comforted.-------------------------------------------------For those grieving Charlie Kirk's death or another significant individual in your life, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection can be found at https://www.Books.by/MaryMacMy eBooks can be foun…
#gratitude #prayer #christianityIn Episode 268, we look at the Power of Gratitude and how helping others and being thankful for what we do have can elevate our spirits.--------------------------------…
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#gratitude #prayer #christianityIn Episode 268, we look at the Power of Gratitude and how helping others and being thankful for what we do have can elevate our spirits.-------------------------------------------------For those grieving Charlie Kirk's death or another significant individual in your life, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection can be found at https://www.Books.by/MaryMacMy eBooks can be found at https://www.GriefAuthority.comIf my work has bless…
#grief #charliekirk #firstmonthanniversaryIn Ep 267, we speak about the pain we feel on the first month anniversary of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how we can help ourselves.The Charlie Kirk …
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#grief #charliekirk #firstmonthanniversaryIn Ep 267, we speak about the pain we feel on the first month anniversary of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how we can help ourselves.The Charlie Kirk Show — Glenn Beck’s Tribute: “Charlie Surpassed Rush by Miles” - honoring him with Rush's Golden EIB Microphone-------------------------------------------------For those grieving Charlie Kirk's death or another significant individual in your life, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperbac…
#prayer #christianity #peaceIn Episode 266, we speak about finding the Lord's still small voice to protect us as we move throughout our day. The world is getting crazier; attacks on Christians are inc…
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#prayer #christianity #peaceIn Episode 266, we speak about finding the Lord's still small voice to protect us as we move throughout our day. The world is getting crazier; attacks on Christians are increasing. Learn how to walk close to God. -------------------------------------------------It's very important to me that you visit https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com and sign up for my private newsletter so we can stay in touch. For those grieving Charlie Kirk's death or another significant individual in your life, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Pr…
#prayer #spiritualwarfare #askmarymac #charliekirkIn Episode 265, I discuss how Psalm 91 is used to protect God's people. With all the evil we are seeing throughout the world, especially Charlie Kirk'…
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#prayer #spiritualwarfare #askmarymac #charliekirkIn Episode 265, I discuss how Psalm 91 is used to protect God's people. With all the evil we are seeing throughout the world, especially Charlie Kirk's assassination, this psalm can bring calm and comfort when you feel unsafe and afraid.-------------------------------------------------For those grieving Charlie Kirk's death or another significant individual in your life, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process" to help you at https://marymac.kit.com/My paperback books and journal collection c…
#prayer #charliekirk #salvationIn Episode 264, I help you better understand the power of prayer and how to invite Jesus Christ into your life as your Lord and Savior.Charlie Kirk's assassination has b…
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#prayer #charliekirk #salvationIn Episode 264, I help you better understand the power of prayer and how to invite Jesus Christ into your life as your Lord and Savior.Charlie Kirk's assassination has brought about revival all over the world. Millions of people are taking his Wisdom and faith to heart and asking God to save them.Pray with me as we honor Charlie's life, work, faith and now his Legacy.-------------------------------------------------For those grieving Charlie's death or another significant individual, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Gri…
#prayer #charliekirk #salvationIn Episode 264, I help you better understand the power of prayer and how to invite Jesus Christ into your life as your Lord and Savior.Charlie Kirk's assassination has b…
#prayer #charliekirk…
#prayer #charliekirk #salvationIn Episode 264, I help you better understand the power of prayer and how to invite Jesus Christ into your life as your Lord and Savior.Charlie Kirk's assassination has brought about revival all over the world. Millions of people are taking his wisdom and faith to heart and asking God to save them.Pray with me as we honor Charlie's life, work, faith and now his legacy.-------------------------------------------------For those grieving Charlie's death or another significant individual, you are welcome to pick up my free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Gri…
Mary Mac
December 24, 2025