Grief Grower

Shelby Forsythia
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Don't "get over" grief—grow through it! Join grief coach and author Shelby Forsythia as she shares practical tools and comforting guidance to navigate life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major transitions. Through solo episodes and heartfelt conversations with experts, you'll learn new ways to tend to your grief, regain hope, and grow through loss. New episodes every Thursday.

  1. E56: BONUS: Unboxing My New Grief Book: What to Say to Someone Grieving (+ Reading an Excerpt!)

    MAR 27

    E56: BONUS: Unboxing My New Grief Book: What to Say to Someone Grieving (+ Reading an Excerpt!)

    In this unedited, in-the-moment episode of Grief Grower, I'm unboxing my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now and sharing what it's about, who it's for, and why words matter so much in grief. You'll also hear a short excerpt from the introduction. You'll hear: Why this book isn't a memoir—but a practical guide for what to say to someone grieving The three phrases at the heart of the book: "of course," "I'm here," and "right now" Why words are one of the most powerful (and free) grief support tools we have A live reading from the introduction of the book Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    21 min
  2. E55: Supporting Someone #8: What to Say to Someone Grieving—And Why Words Matter More Than You Think

    MAR 26

    E55: Supporting Someone #8: What to Say to Someone Grieving—And Why Words Matter More Than You Think

    If you've ever wondered what to say to someone grieving—or worried about saying the wrong thing—this episode will help you understand why words matter more than you think, get helpful scripts to say after any kind of loss, and learn how to use words to support someone with care and confidence. You'll learn: Why "I don't know what to say" is such a common response to grief What happens when grief is met with silence or clichés Why words don't fix grief—but instead help people carry it Simple, grounding phrases you can use right away Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    23 min
  3. E54: Growing Through Grief: Micro-Steps to Rebuild Your Life After Loss with Alex Mammadyarov

    MAR 19

    E54: Growing Through Grief: Micro-Steps to Rebuild Your Life After Loss with Alex Mammadyarov

    Grief doesn't come with built-in reason or purpose, and it definitely doesn't follow a straight line! In this conversation with therapist and author Alex Mammadyarov, we explore what it actually looks like to grow through grief in real life—not in theory. Together, we explore: Why "everything happens for a reason" can feel invalidating—and what to focus on instead Why it's actually a good sign when grief waves appear (even years later) The difference between "staying busy" and truly re-entering the world after loss Why taking micro-steps like changing clothes, checking the mail, or taking a short walk can help you return to life again Alex's simple, honest rhythm for growth: live, grieve, rest, repeat Learn more about Alex and get your copy of Growing Through Grief: https://alexmammadyarov.com/ Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    37 min
  4. E53: Supporting Someone #7: 6 Ways Words Can Comfort Someone in Grief

    MAR 12

    E53: Supporting Someone #7: 6 Ways Words Can Comfort Someone in Grief

    Learn six powerful ways your words can support someone who is grieving using the SCRABL structure from my new book Of Course I'm Here Right Now. If you've ever worried about saying the wrong thing, you'll gain a deeper understanding of why words matter—plus simple, meaningful scripts you can use right away. You'll learn: The six roles words play in supporting someone who is grieving (SCRABL) Why words matter more than "doing the right thing" after a loss Simple, compassionate scripts you can use immediately How to feel more confident showing up for grieving friends, family members, coworkers, and even strangers Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    20 min
  5. E52: Ask Shelby: When Does Grief Get Easier? 5 Ways to Know You'll Be Okay

    MAR 5

    E52: Ask Shelby: When Does Grief Get Easier? 5 Ways to Know You'll Be Okay

    Grief rarely gets better all at once, but there are quiet, meaningful signs that it's shifting. This "Ask Shelby" episode answers a question many grieving people carry: How will I know I'm going to be okay? You'll hear five real-life indicators of healing, plus reflection questions to help you see your own growth. You'll hear: How to recognize signs you're healing from grief What "being okay" actually looks like after loss How to carry your loss while rebuilding life after loss Reflection questions to help you assess where you are now Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    29 min
  6. E51: Why Closure Is an Unhelpful Goal in Grief—And How to Find Healing Without It

    FEB 26

    E51: Why Closure Is an Unhelpful Goal in Grief—And How to Find Healing Without It

    If you've been told to "find closure" after a loss, you're not alone—but that advice may be doing you more harm than good. Closure in grief is often treated as the ultimate goal of healing, yet many grieving people find it impossible—or even undesirable. I agree with them! You'll learn: Why closure is an unhelpful goal in grief What "closure after death" really implies—and why it falls short of what many grievers want The psychology behind continuing bonds and integration How to heal without leaving a loved one, a relationship, or a part of yourself behind What to seek instead of closure when rebuilding life after loss Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    29 min
  7. E50: Supporting Someone #6: How to Comfort Someone Grieving—Take the Free Quiz to Discover Your Grief Supporter Strength

    FEB 19

    E50: Supporting Someone #6: How to Comfort Someone Grieving—Take the Free Quiz to Discover Your Grief Supporter Strength

    Wondering how to comfort someone who's grieving? Learn three powerful strategies—validation, consistent presence, and gentle perspective—that support a grieving friend without fixing or forcing hope. Plus, discover your unique Grief Supporter Strength with my free quiz. You'll discover: How to validate a grieving person's emotions without being a therapist What it means to show up after everyone else disappears How to offer perspective without minimizing pain Which grief supporter strength is naturally yours Take my free What's Your Grief Supporter Strength? quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6946987575f866001543c0b1 Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    25 min
  8. E49: Grief in the Body: Mourning a Physical Self That Has Changed After Loss with Lisa Keefauver, Author of Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch

    FEB 12

    E49: Grief in the Body: Mourning a Physical Self That Has Changed After Loss with Lisa Keefauver, Author of Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch

    How do you grieve when your body is the site of loss? Lisa Keefauver, author of Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch, joins me to talk about something we don't discuss nearly enough: grief in the body. From cancer treatment to identity shifts to looking in the mirror and not recognizing yourself, we explore what it means to experience embodied grief—and how to cope when your body is the loss you're grieving. You'll hear: What "body grief" and "embodied grief" actually mean—and why so many people experience them How illness, trauma, and medical betrayal can change your relationship with your body The hidden identity grief that comes with physical changes Practical tools for coping when your body no longer feels like home How to hold both gratitude and grief at the same time Learn more about Lisa, read (or listen to!) Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch, and subscribe to her Substack: https://lisakeefauver.com/ Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club: https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

    56 min
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Don't "get over" grief—grow through it! Join grief coach and author Shelby Forsythia as she shares practical tools and comforting guidance to navigate life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major transitions. Through solo episodes and heartfelt conversations with experts, you'll learn new ways to tend to your grief, regain hope, and grow through loss. New episodes every Thursday.

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  • Creator
    Shelby Forsythia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Grief Grower

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