Grief Observed Podcast

Grief Observed Podcast

Grief Observed Podcast is a series where real people in different stages of life share their personal experiences with grief. The host, Brad Morrell, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in grief counseling. He guides heartfelt conversations, offering listeners a window into the diverse ways individuals process and navigate the complexities of loss. Through these stories, the podcast aims to provide comfort, solace, and a sense of shared understanding for those grappling with their own grief.

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April 1, 2026 52 mins

My guest today is Kristen from LyfeRelease.  She is a life coach and here to speak about the loss of her fiancé as well as the loss of a friend.  She also speaks about her business LyfeRelease.

 

Website: https://lyferelease.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lyferelease

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyferelease/

 

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My guest today is Marie Crews, a certified health and wellness coach, retreat facilitator, and best-selling author. 

 

Website: www.mariecrews.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marieeurecrews

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowermentandgriefguide

 

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My guest today is Cait Medugno from The Growing Up Grieving Podcast.  She discusses grief and losing her parents. 

 

Website: https://www.growingupgrieving.com

 

Growing Up Grieving Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-grieving-podcast/id1757881598

 

 

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My guest today is Natalie Lobartolo.  She speaks on the loss of her boyfriend 9 years ago.

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattylob/

Email: natalie.lobartolo@gmail.com

 

If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com.  I will have the email in the show description. 

 

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My guest today is Kate Stampanato. She is a funeral director and embalmer. Kate tells her story of how she started her career and speaks about the funeral industry.

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My guest today is Carissa, otherwise known as the Graveyard Guru on TikTok.

 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graveyard_guru

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraveyardGuru

Cemetery Supplies: www.gravestonecleaner.com

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My guest today is Sarah who is a Holistic Grief & Trauma Coach.  She speaks about the loss of her bother and making meaning of his loss through her role as a coach.

 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahgrieftraumacoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRR8MlcDYn1/

 

 

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My guest today is Ksenia Merck.  She is an artist, architect, and creative storyteller. Her latest creative endeavor, Ghost Flower, is a genre-blending science fiction novel written by her late husband, William F. Merck II.  She has also created artwork and the companion guide to this story. 

 

Website: www.merckiipress.com

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com › merck2press

 

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My guest today is Sydney from TikTok.  She wanted to come on the podcast to speak about grief and death from a biblical perspective. 

 

TikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@sydlovesbas

 

 

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My guest today is Amanda Miller, a grief and bereavement specialist and end of life doula.  She was also on Episode 96 but wants to speak about something a little different today.  We discuss how children deal with grief. 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guidinghanddoula

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558409677493

 

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November 13, 2025 62 mins

My guest today is Kelly Platinum. She speaks about the loss of her mother.

 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelly_platinum

 

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My guest today is Louna Kadoch. She is a clinical social worker who specializes in grief, perinatal loss.

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/out.of.order.podcast/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louna.kadoch

 

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My guest today is Brandi Stoldt.  She speaks about the loss of her husband, Kevin. 

 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@journey.with.grace2013

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Today’s guest is Dr. Willough Jenkins who is a child psychiatrist in San Diego. If you missed Episode 61, I encourage you to go back and listen.  On that episode, you will hear her talk about children and grief, TikTok, and mental health myths. Today, though, we meet on more personal ground and speak about the loss of her mother as well as one of her best friends. 

 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drwilloughjenkins

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October 16, 2025 52 mins

My guest today is Sam Jensen.  She speaks about her daughter’s tragic death from a hit and run incident.

 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samjensen44

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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:

www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast

griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast

 

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September 18, 2025 59 mins

My guest today is Dolly.  She is an autopsy tech and can be found on TikTok.

 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yurlocalgothgurl

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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:

 www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast

griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast

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September 13, 2025 61 mins

My guest today is Megan Croizer.  She speaks about the loss of her boyfriend.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megxcro

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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:

 www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast

griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast

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My guest today is Lara Krawchuk.  Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  She is the owner and Clinical Director of Healing Concepts.  She is also faculty for the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition.  She also leads grief retreats.  On this episode, she speaks about Internal Family Systems and Grief.

email: lara.healingpersepectives@gmail.com

Website: www.yourhealingperspectives.com

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September 5, 2025 48 mins

My guest today is Holly Kane. Go back and check out Episode 12/9/23 to hear her Holly’s first episode with me discussing the loss of her father.  She has always been  one of my favorite episodes and heart-touching stories. I wanted her to come back and help me celebrate EPISODE 100 with some life updates.  If her story touches you as much as it does me, send her an email of encouragement or connection!

 

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My guest today Dr. Jerry Woodbridge is a Christian author, grief advocate, and lifelong educator with a heart for those navigating loss. She is the author of Joy Overcame Sorrow, a faith-based children’s book told from a 10-year-old’s point of view, Joy’s Journal, a companion guided journal for kids aged 9–12 and Trading My Sorrows for the Joy of the Lord, a heartfelt exploration of widowhood through a spiritual lens.  She is also ...

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