Grieving in Color

Grieving in Color

Are you in the midst of a grief journey? Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, the loss of opportunities, or in the midst of life’s transitions, your feelings are valid, your loss is significant, and you are not alone. On the Grieving in Color Podcast, we invite you to experience all of the sides of grief as we delve into real stories of resilience, featuring guests who have found strength in sorrow, love in loss, and walked through the dualities of finding joy in the midst of their pain. I’m your host, Dr. Chinasa Elue, a professor, speaker, and grief coach and I believe each person grieves in their own unique way. This podcast will explore the many shades of grief, and how we navigate loss while finding courage to celebrate life’s vibrancy. We embrace grief not as a one dimensional experience of sadness that is black and white, but as a spectrum of emotions, a palette of feelings that colors our lives even in the face of loss. Join us, as we break the silence around grief and paint our mourning in more than just black and white, as we give ourselves permission to grieve, in color.

Episodes

Season 2 Recap

August 6, 2024 • 13 mins
As we wrap up this season, I took a moment in this episode to reflect on the incredible stories, insights, and moments of healing that we've shared together. 'Grieving in Color' began as a vision, a space where we could explore the many facets of grief, from the depths of sorrow to the heights of hope. And what a journey it's been.

This episode is a moment of appreciation and reflection on our shared journey, highlighting the import...
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Supporting Youth Who Have Lost Their Mother with Mary Torrence Williams

July 30, 2024 • 26 mins
In this episode of the Grieving in Color podcast, I sat down with Mary Torrance Williams, the inspiring founder and executive director of Students Without Mothers, Inc. This nonprofit organization has been making a significant impact by supporting youth who have lost their mothers through scholarships, life coaching, and grief counseling for the past 20 years.

Mary's journey into founding the organization began with a personal story...
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Exploring the Grief Experiences of Black Women in Higher Education with Dr Sakeena Everett

July 23, 2024 • 42 mins
Welcome to another episode of Grieving in Color. This week, we have the privilege of diving deep into the unique grief experiences of Black women in higher education with this week’s guest, Dr. Sakeena Everett.

An assistant professor and grief researcher, Dr. Everett shared her personal grief journey and how it inspired her to create the intersectional grief literacies framework. This innovative tool is specifically tailored to help...
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Spirituality and Grief

July 16, 2024 • 30 mins
We're going to dive into a topic that I have been wanting to talk about for some time; the intersection of spirituality and grief. Drawing from my personal journey as a Christian navigating the loss of my mother, we’ll delve into the initial shock of her stage four cancer diagnosis (while I was pregnant with my second child), to the eventual loss and grieving process that followed.

Through poignant reflections and intimate anecdotes...
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Grief after Divorce with Chiso Uko

July 9, 2024 • 40 mins
Divorce often signifies the conclusion of a significant chapter, evoking a myriad of emotions akin to grief. In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Chiso Ori Uko, a remarkably resilient individual who generously shares her profound journey through the turbulent storm of divorce.

Born and raised in Nigeria along with her parents and five siblings, Chiso moved to the United States in 2006 at the age of 17 for college. ...
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Reintegrating Into Work After Loss (Strategies and Tips)

July 2, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode, we're delving into the complexities of reintegrating into work after experiencing a significant loss. Grieving doesn't operate on a set timeline, and the prospect of resuming work responsibilities can be intimidating. I'll be sharing personal reflections and suggesting strategies to help you navigate this tough journey, underscoring the importance of communication, support systems, and self-care in the workplace.

Re...
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Grieving the Loss of Motherhood Possibilities/Infertility with Alisha J.

June 25, 2024 • 36 mins
Hey there! Welcome to another episode of the Grieving in Color podcast. We're diving deep into a conversation about navigating grief around infertility, and we have the wonderful Alisha J sharing her story with us.

Alisha is not only an entrepreneur, but also an author and fertility advocate. On top of that, she is a mentor specializing in purpose, confidence, and transformation. She's got a lot more cool stuff going on, like hostin...
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Navigating Death Anniversaries and Milestones

June 18, 2024 • 25 mins
Hey good people! Welcome to Season 2 of the Grieving in Color podcast. In this episode, we delve into the nuanced experience of death anniversaries. What are they, and how do they impact our lives? Join me as I explore the emotions, memories, and coping strategies surrounding a significant milestone in my grief journey in anticipation of the 5th anniversary of my mother's passing.

This upcoming milestone, coinciding with what would ...
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Season 2 Trailer

June 11, 2024 • 1 min
Welcome to Season Two of the Grieving in Color Podcast.

In season one, we delved into real stories of resilience, featuring guests who found strength in sorrow, love in loss, and walked through the dualities of finding joy even in the midst of their pain.

This season,  we will explore the profound intersections of grief and spirituality. Our guests will dive in deeper on topics such as grieving divorce, infertility, and losing collea...
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Reflections, Insights, and Continuing the Grief Journey

December 12, 2023 • 26 mins
Hello dear listeners! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to the final episode of Grieving in Color. As we wrap up this first season, I want to take time to reflect on the incredible stories, insights, and moments of healing that we’ve shared together. This podcast began as a vision of a space where we could explore the many facets of grief, from the depths of sorrow to the heights of hope. I am so grateful that you followed along ...
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Living in the Dualities of Grief and Joy with Dr. Pamela Larde

December 5, 2023 • 45 mins
Hello good people! Welcome back to this episode of Grieving in Color! Today I am excited to talk with Dr. Pamela Larde about living in the dualities of grief and joy. Dr. Larde is a professor, coach, author, business owner, and Director of Education for the Institute of Coaching. She is committed to engaging in the work of advancing the reach and commitment of the coaching profession to serve and build up heart-centered leaders aro...
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Navigating Anticipatory Grief and Caretaking with Dr. Kamesha Spates

November 28, 2023 • 54 mins
Hello good people! Welcome back to this episode of Grieving in Color! I am so excited to talk with Dr. Kamesha Spates about navigating caretaking and anticipatory grief. Dr. Kamesha Spates is an Endowed Chair, Speaker, Award Winning Mental Health Equity Researcher, and Suicidologist. Kamesha has 20 years of community-based research experience in her areas of specialization including race and gender-based stressors, the African-Amer...
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Emotions and Grief When it’s Time to Sunset a Business with AdeOla Fadumiye

November 21, 2023 • 43 mins
Hello good people! Welcome to the newest episode of Grieving in Color. We will be discussing a different type of grief that we experience in career transitions as entrepreneurs. It’s the grief and emotions we experience when we make the decision to shut our businesses down. In order to have this dialogue I have a phenomenal guest, AdeOla Fademiye. She is the Founder and Director of Production at Cyrs & Tiana, a full-service str...
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Grieving in the Midst of Career Transitions

November 14, 2023 • 24 mins
Hello good people! Thank you for tuning in to the Grieving in Color podcast! When we think about grief, we often think of the loss of a loved one, but grief can happen in other areas of our lives as well. Today we will discuss the grief that occurs when we are in the midst of a career transition. This could be a voluntary, and even joyful, change or it could be an involuntary change due to a variety of situations. By discussing thi...
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Grieving Friendship with Kristen “KB” Newton

November 7, 2023 • 52 mins
Grief is deeply personal and oftentimes a complex experience. When we have a friendship that ends, there can be so many unresolved issues and most especially, grief. Today we will discuss the grief we experience when a friendship ends with our guest Kristen “KB” Newton. With more and more adults struggling to have deep, meaningful connections in their relationships, KB has made it her mission to champion deep, meaningful connection...
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Navigating Grief as an Ada with Ekene Onu

October 31, 2023 • 70 mins
Hello good people! On today’s episode of Grieving in Color, we will be exploring the grief that the Ada of the family navigates with the loss of a parent or loved one. An Ada is the first born daughter in a Nigerian family who carries a pivotal leadership role in the family and stewards and breaks forth a pathway for those who are following behind her. The cultural nuances and expectations are especially unique in the context of gr...
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Coping Strategies for Grief

October 24, 2023 • 27 mins
Welcome to the very first episode of Grieving in Color, a podcast that explores the various ways we navigate our experiences with grief and find the courage to heal. Today I share my own story of loss, and the colors that have emerged from it. My hope is that by sharing my experience, it will help others walk through their own grief journey. Coping with the loss of my mom wasn’t easy, it still isn’t. However, I’ve found a few strat...
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Grieving in Color Podcast Trailer

October 6, 2023 • 1 min
In a world where conversations on grief are often perceived as being taboo, we invite you to experience all of the sides of grief. Welcome to the Grieving in Color Podcast with your host, Dr. Chinasa Elue, professor, speaker, and grief coach.

Grieving in Color is a podcast journey that explores the many shades of grief and how we navigate loss while finding the courage to celebrate life's vibrancy. Here, we embrace grief not as a on...
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