Life With Grief Podcast

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In this heartfelt minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, Tara explores how to gently open the heart chakra—our emotional center of love, compassion, and grief—while navigating the pain of loss.

When we grieve, the heart chakra can feel blocked or shut down, leaving us disconnected, heavy, and guarded. But healing doesn’t mean bypassing the pain—it means making space for both love and loss to coexist.

Tara shares s...

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In this powerful episode of the Life With Grief podcast, I’m sitting down with Emmy-nominated children’s television writer and death doula, Darnell Lamont Walker, for a deeply moving conversation about death, grief, and what it means to truly live.

Darnell shares how his grandmother’s gentle, intuitive caregiving led him to his purpose as a death doula, guiding others through the end-of-life process with dignity and co...

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Parenting is hard enough on its own, but parenting while grieving? That’s an entirely different level of emotional weight that no one really prepares you for.

In this heartfelt minisode of Mourning Sips and Soul Shifts, I share simple but powerful daily practices and rituals that have helped me—and grievers I coach—navigate the unpredictable waves of grief while still showing up as a present and compassionate parent.

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In this powerful episode of Life with Grief, grief coach, author, and speaker Clare Clark shares her deeply personal story of navigating infant loss and multiple profound grief experiences—including the deaths of her infant son, brother, and grandfather.

Clare opens up about the raw and early days of grief, how each loss uniquely impacted her, and the transformational journey that ultimately led her to her purpose as a...

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In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, we dig into how dreaming and desiring more from life can coexist with grief. 

We explore the complexities of balancing grief with dreams of joy, purpose, growth, and abundance, and the emotions of guilt and fear that often accompany this journey.
 
 We also talk about:

• Honoring lost loved ones while moving forward.
• The transformative power of grief
• The coura...

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In this deeply moving episode of Life With Grief, I sit down with Reshma Kearny, a widow, mother, and fierce advocate for mental health, as she bravely shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband, Sean, to suicide.

Reshma opens up about Sean’s battle with depression, the shock and devastation of his death, and the complicated, often isolating journey of grief that followed. Together, we explore what it means t...

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Today I’m opening up and sharing my experience navigating the five-year anniversary of my father's death—his "Angel Day”, as I like to call it.

I’m sharing thoughts about the emotional journey of grieving a parent, the ongoing healing process, and the truly soul-shifting and life-altering lessons I’ve learned while living with loss.

I’m going beyond just talking about my relationship with my dad. I’m spilling ...

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In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Linda Henderson—a retired nurse, author, and grieving mother—who vulnerably shares her journey through the devastating loss of her daughter, Andrea.

We explore:

• Linda’s experience with prolonged and complicated grief
• The emotional and physical toll of losing a child
• How she found her way forward using her AAA method: Acknowledgement, Action, and Appreciation
• The ...

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We’re digging into an emotionally charged topic: the deep pain and emotional weight of experiencing “firsts” and major milestones after the loss of a loved one—even beyond the first year of grief.

Whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or other significant dates, these moments often serve as powerful reminders of what’s missing. Grief can feel especially raw and heavy during these times, and you're not a...

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In this powerful episode of Life With Grief, we’re joined by Sara Jaswal—Grief Educator, Coach, Facilitator, and Counsellor—who opens up about her deeply personal journey with vision loss caused by a chronic health condition.

Sara shares how her experience with non-death losses (like the loss of independence, identity, and lifestyle) led her to redefine her purpose and navigate grief in nontraditional ways.

Together, we...

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In this minisode, we’re talking about the importance of rest and relaxation in the grieving process. 

We’ll dive into: 

✨ How grief impacts the body and mind

✨ How rest is an essential, non-negotiable part of healing

✨ Practical advice on how to embrace rest without guilt

✨ How to redefine success during grief

✨ Avoiding the comparison game

✨ Incorporating micro-resting moments into daily life

✨ Creating sacred rest rituals, ...

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I’m beyond thrilled and honored to welcome Lindsey Simcik from the Almost 30 Podcast to Life With Grief!

When this opportunity came my way, I knew there were SO many things I wanted to chat with her about. The work she and Krista does—and the incredible community they have built—is beyond inspiring. This soulful, in-depth conversation is so beautiful and multi-dimensional—just like Lindsey herself!

We’re talking all abo...

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We’re delving into the emotional impact of invalidating and insensitive comments we often receive during grief. Think: “at least they had a long life”, “just be grateful for what you have”, “at least they’re in a better place”… the list goes on.

Let’s talk about why people make remarks like this, and effective ways to cope and set boundaries.

This episode is here to offer you practical strategies like a mental filter pr...

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In this heartfelt episode of Life With Grief, we’re diving into the profound, complex, and often overlooked grief that comes with losing a beloved pet. 

Inspired by my own experience grieving my sweet 19-year-old Bichon Frise, Princess, this conversation explores why pet loss affects us so deeply, the emotional impact of losing an animal companion, and the unique bond we share with them.

You’ll discover practical and so...

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In this special minisode of Morning Sips and Soul Shifts, we’re taking a few minutes to honor Father’s Day.

I want this to be an opportunity for us to acknowledge the complicated emotions so many of us experience on Father’s Day and beyond. The episode is all about providing you some much needed comfort and support for grieving your dad or father figure.

I’m also offering up some gentle, grounding ways to take care of y...

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Today we’re welcoming Kelsey Mora, a Child Life Specialist and Therapist, to chat all about the intricacies of navigating grief with children.

The conversation covers Kelsey's personal and professional journey, starting from her teenage years when she lost a friend to leukemia, to her current role in private practice. We explore the balance between honesty and hope when discussing serious health issues and death w...

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In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, we’re exploring the complex emotions us grievers face when we begin to experience joy after a significant loss. And, how difficult it can be to tap into and relearn what joy even is and means now.

We chat about the guilt often associated with feeling happiness post-loss, and I serve you practical advice on integrating joy into a grief-stricken life. This episode is h...

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Today we’re welcoming Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss as she so vulnerably and thoughtfully shares her experience with infertility, miscarriages, and failed adoptions—and how she’s redefining motherhood.

The episode delves into how these experiences impacted her marriage, self-worth, and what it means to not have the motherhood experience she had always dreamed of. And, how she’s navigating this now.

She also offers incredibly he...

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In this minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts we’re digging into the sudden and overwhelming waves of grief that can strike during everyday activities. Doing laundry, scrolling on social media, at the grocery store, a TV show… it feels like anything could be a trigger.

So, let’s take a few minutes to talk about why these grief waves occur, how they affect our nervous system, and I’m also offering up practical adv...