EP184: The Myth of Closure: Why Grief Isn’t Something to Finish
We often hear that finding “closure” means we’ve healed — that one day, grief will neatly wrap itself up and let us move on. But grief doesn’t end; it transforms. In this episode, we’ll explore why th...
16 Des 202512min
EP183 Not Moving On — Moving Through: Living Beside Grief With What Remains
We often hear people talk about “moving on” after loss — but what if that idea is completely wrong? In this episode, I explore what it truly means to move through grief instead. Because grief isn’t so...
9 Des 202511min
EP182: When Grief Meets Hope — Stories of Meaning Found in the Aftermath
Hope in grief doesn’t come quickly — and it never replaces the love or the loss. But over time, meaning can begin to emerge in unexpected ways: through advocacy, creativity, or simply a quiet shift in...
2 Des 202516min
EP181 - Carrying Love Forward: Rituals That Evolve with Us
Rituals can connect us to the people we loved and lost, and they can also evolve as we do. In this intimate conversation, we explore how to create simple rituals that support early grief, how to adapt...
25 Nov 202523min
EP180 - Grief and Identity: Who Am I Now Without Them?
Loss doesn’t just change our world — it changes who we are. In this episode, we’ll explore one of the most unsettling questions after loss: Who am I now without them? When a spouse, partner, parent, o...
18 Nov 202511min
EP179 - The “Secondary Losses” No One Talks About
When we lose someone we love, it’s not just their absence we grieve. Friendships shift. Traditions unravel. Financial strain. Roles we once filled suddenly disappear. These are the secondary losses — ...
11 Nov 202516min
EP178 - Grief in the Everyday: When Ordinary Moments Trigger Extraordinary Pain
Grief doesn’t just show up on anniversaries or holidays — it can sneak into the grocery store, the car ride home, or a favorite recipe. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the most ordinary moments ...
4 Nov 202511min
EP177 - Words Matter: Supporting Someone Through Loss
When someone you love is grieving, it’s hard to know what to say—or what not to say. In this episode of Journey to Grateful, I explore the power of words during times of loss and how our intentions, t...
28 Okt 202517min
