Good Grief, Jessi
"Good Grief, Jessi" is a heartfelt podcast where I, Jessi, share my personal journey through profound loss, including the unimaginable experience of losing my entire immediate family by the age of 25. Through candid discussions, I explore the complexities of grief, mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and the resilience required to rebuild life after tragedy. By infusing humor and authenticity, I aim to create a supportive space for listeners navigating their own grief journeys, offering insights and coping strategies to find hope and healing amidst the darkness. Join me as we confront the realities of loss and discover the strength to move forward together. For more information and to listen to episodes, visit goodgriefjessi.com.
Episodes
In this heartfelt episode, I delve into the complex relationship between grief and love, sharing my journey of navigating loss and its impact on my relationships. I reflect on the importance of self-love, the complexities of emotional labor, and the necessity of setting boundaries. Through my experiences, I want to emphasize that grief is not just a burden but can also lead to joy and a deeper understanding of oneself. I conclude w...
In this episode of Good Grief Jessi, I’m diving into the reality of working while grieving—the unexpected struggles, the emotional toll, and how loss impacts daily work life. After recently losing a friend, I found myself facing a fresh wave of grief, just as my mother’s anniversary approached. It made me reflect on the early days of my grief journey—when I had to show up to work, hold it together, and keep going, even when everyth...
In this comeback episode of Good Grief Jessi, we reconnect after a hiatus and dive into what's new. Discover the inspiration behind the new branding and our vision for the future. We'll also give you a sneak peek into upcoming topics like navigating a career, relationships, and starting anew while grieving. Join us as we embrace this fresh start together!
Do you find yourself having bad days? Days where you don't want to get out of bed or talk to friends or family, and then you feel guilty?? Just great, right? This episode will illustrate what a bad day looks like for me. I will also share some tips on how to make your bad days easier!
Season 2 has been so amazing. In this episode, we take a look at some of the interviews that took place and reflect on being the best we can be while grieving. Thank you for all your support, and Season 3 is already in the making! Www.goodgriefjessi.com
Katharine Manning is the President of Blackbird DC, which provides training and coaching on empathy at work, particularly in challenging times when it matters most. She is the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years.
Dr. Joshua Black is one of the world's leading academic experts on bereavement dreams, known as grief dreams. He has focused all of his MA and PhD research (in psychology) on investigating grief dreams and continuing bonds from many types of loss (including prenatal loss and pet loss). His academic research and publications have focused on dreaming of the deceased.
April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I brought in the crew of Touchy Subjects Podcast to talk about the things that no one wants to discuss. We learn what domestic violence is and how we can start the conversation! Meet Shawn and Amanda! Shawn has a Master's degree in Public Health and has worked in domestic and sexual violence prevention for over 5 years. He has presented to middle and high schoolers, college stu...
Meet Brooke Bushnell!I am the Customer Experience Supervisor at Eterneva. I was led here after losing my dad to AIDS and hating the options that were available for his ashes. He has become the driving force in everything I have done since he left. I've made him proud by not taking no for an answer and going for my dreams. https://eterneva.com
Meet Jordyn Hakes, the Horny Housewife! I'm Jordyn, the host of The Horny Housewife podcast. Excited to open up and share my journey with grief, how it affects our interpersonal relationships, sex drive... you get the rest!
Valerie is a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Dating & Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people love and be loved! There is so much about being in a relationship that no one teaches us. Where are we supposed to learn this stuff? Valerie is a master at using humor, wild stories, and practical tools to help people feel empowered to step into all the love that they want in their lives.
Let's Chat! Thank you all for an amazing launch of Season 2! I have some awesome ideas and giveaways in this episode so give it a listen! I mean... it's only 12 minutes...
Did you miss me? I told you I would be back! Welcome, all, to Season 2 of Good Grief, Jessi! For my first-time listeners, this is a great place to start!
At a very young age, Marsha Lynn practiced astral traveling and could describe people by the color of light that was emitting from them. She was always aware that the spirit was with her and found comfort in the knowledge of their presence. She also realized she had the ability to communicate with animals and nature. It has always been one of her favorite gifts. Marsha Lynn equally finds great joy in serving as a channel to spirit...
Join me on my brother's birthday to talk about sibling loss and share some music and memories of him!
Welcome to the first episode of our segment, "Good Grief, Keenan"!Keenan is a soulmate of mine and always makes me laugh. I am excited to share his humor and comfort with my Grievers. You all wrote in some great and challenging questions that he asked me about my journey. We talked about my struggles with addiction and my brother's journey, as well as spoke about what it was like being there for my mom's final moments.
One of the longest, most agonizing feelings you'll have when dealing with grief is guilt. It's easier said than done when you want to move forward with guilt, but that's why I am here! Let's take a journey with guilt while I share my stories of my brother and my mother to allow you an inside look at my trip with guilt, too.
Meet Hayley! Hayley is one of the brightest lights in the room! You'll be able to tell as soon as you start this episode. Not only is she pretty great, but she has also been such a great friend through this journey. You're in for a treat, so you're welcome!
Meet Rachel! Our first official guest is someone who I could not survive without. She has stood tall next to me through every trouble and trial I have ever encountered in this life. Here is a little insight into what it is like for a friend to go through these losses with you. “I’m blessed to say I get to be a full-time mom to a wonderful baby boy. Before becoming a mother, I did work in the corporate world as a product support qua...
My favorite quote from the SpongeBob Movie is titled for this episode. Depression sucks, but why don't we talk about this stuff more? Ugh! How infuriating! Take an inside look at what I have to say about depression with a slice of grief.
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