Episode 236: Grief & Feeling Out of Control

Recently, Gwen and I have been starting to struggle to find new topics to discuss on our Livestream episodes. Eric suggested doing an episode about how bereaved people can feel like life is out of control, especially early in grief. After Andy died, I felt like our...

Episode 235: Jake’s Mom

We as grieving people often feel as if we are being judged by others. If I laugh or smile, will people think I am ‘over’ Andy’s death? Will they think I don’t care or think about him anymore? If people see me sad and crying, will they think...

Episode 234: Chad’s Mom

When Susan’s 19-year-old son, Chad, died in September 2020 during the pandemic, it was an extremely isolating time, but she and her family were also completely exposed. Chad was a healthy, young athlete who died from an extremely rare neurological disease called...

Episode 232: Luella’s Mom

Today’s guest, Carrie, and her husband Ben attended their first retreat for bereaved parents only two months after their toddler, Luella, died from bacterial pneumonia. They drove 10 hours from their home in central Illinois to Faith’s Lodge in northern...

Episode 230: Grieving in Community

As the new year began, I was asked a question. ‘What is your goal for the podcast this year?’ I thought for a minute and then answered, ‘I want to help create more of a community of grievers.’ I know that many people tune in to listen to me...