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. May 14

    E63: Life Will Never Be "Back to Normal" After Loss. How to Feel Grounded When the World No Longer Feels Safe

    There's no such thing as getting "back to normal" after loss, and the world may never feel fully safe again. In this episode, I'm unpacking why grounding in grief isn't about making the world predictable again. It's about learning to trust yourself as the one steady, constant presence in your own life, no matter what keeps shifting around you. You'll learn: Why loss permanently changes your worldview—and why you're not crazy for grieving an old version of "life before" Why "getting back to normal" is never a realistic goal for grievers Why the world was never as safe as you believed it to be, and what that means now How to locate safety and stability within yourself instead of the world around you Simple ways to start practicing grounding, even when everything else feels unpredictable Watch my free Grow Through Grief workshop to see if Life After Loss Academy is right for you: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Get 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 ... 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

    E63: Life Will Never Be "Back to Normal" After Loss. How to Feel Grounded When the World No Longer Feels Safe

  2. May 7

    E62: Supporting Someone #10: The 7 Worst Things to Say to Someone Grieving—and What to Say Instead

    Lots of people say hurtful things to grievers—not out of cruelty, because they don't know what to say. While their intentions are helpful, their impact can be incredibly painful. I'm breaking down the seven worst phrases people say to grievers, why they miss the mark, and what to say instead using the Of Course I'm Here Right Now framework from my new book of the same name. You'll learn: Why meaning-making statements like "Everything happens for a reason" feel dismissive and oppresive How vague phrases like "Sorry for your loss" leave grievers feeling unseen Why toxic positivity and "at least" statements bury grief instead of honoring it How silence—saying nothing at all—is often the most painful response of all Simple, adaptable scripts you can use right now for any type of loss Get 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 ... 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

    E62: Supporting Someone #10: The 7 Worst Things to Say to Someone Grieving—and What to Say Instead

  3. Apr 30

    E61: Ask Shelby: How Do I Come Back to Life After Loss? 5 Steps to Rebuilding Through Grief

    If you've ever asked, "Is it even possible to come back to life after loss?"—this episode is for you. You'll get an honest answer to one of grief's most common and urgent questions, plus a practical 5-step framework for rebuilding after any devastating loss, regardless of what you've lost or how long ago it happened. You'll learn: Why coming back to life after loss isn't a shiny comeback story—and what rebuilding actually looks like How to feel stable and safe again when grief makes everything feel uncertain and untethered Why giving grief a place to go—through ritual and intentional release—creates relief and space to heal How to carry your loss forward into the future without leaving it behind How to set grief-honoring boundaries and identify the people who can actually support you How to find glimpses of peace and joy again while living with grief long-term Take my free quiz to find out if Life After Loss Academy is right for you: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/66d9d6ed60643d001527c51a Get 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 ... 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

    E61: Ask Shelby: How Do I Come Back to Life After Loss? 5 Steps to Rebuilding Through Grief

  4. Apr 23

    E60: When You Can't Fix It: Caregiving, Grief, and Masculinity with Therapist Gordon Brewer

    When you love someone through a long illness, grief comes long before death does. Today, therapist and widower Gordon Brewer shares what 13 years of caregiving, anticipatory grief, and loss taught him—including why men often struggle most with the parts of caregiving they can never fix. You'll learn: Why caregiving can feel like continual surrender—especially for men socialized to protect and fix What anticipatory grief actually looks like from inside a long-term illness How being a grief professional doesn't protect you from the pain of personal loss How faith, spirituality, and your relationship with god can change with grief What to do when grief unexpectedly pops up—and how to "ride the waves" Learn more about Gordon and listen to his podcast The Practice of Therapy: https://practiceoftherapy.com/ Get 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 ... 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

    E60: When You Can't Fix It: Caregiving, Grief, and Masculinity with Therapist Gordon Brewer

  5. Apr 16

    E59: Supporting Someone #9: 3 Phrases to Help Someone Grieving (LIVE Book Party Talk Replay!)

    In this special "Supporting Someone" episode, you'll hear the live recording of my author talk from the Of Course I'm Here Right Now book launch party in Chicago—a practical, story-driven breakdown of three phrases that help supporters show up for grieving people with confidence and care. You'll learn: Why grieving people tell themselves three core stories—"I'm crazy," "I'm alone," and "My life will be like this forever"—and how those stories shape their relationships and sense of self Why words are the most powerful free grief support tool available to anyone, regardless of money, time, or emotional bandwidth How three simple phrases—"Of course," "I'm here," and "Right now"—each interrupt one of those painful stories How to use these phrases across any type of loss, any time frame, and any medium—from sympathy cards to text messages sent years after the loss Watch the launch party on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YU3Yg1ON2Ik Get 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 RSVP to upcoming online events in April: 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

    E59: Supporting Someone #9: 3 Phrases to Help Someone Grieving (LIVE Book Party Talk Replay!)

  6. Apr 9

    E58: What Are Secondary Losses? Examples, Types, and a 3-Part Framework for Processing Them

    Secondary losses are the ripple effects that follow a major loss—and naming them can be one of the most validating things you do for yourself in grief. I'm breaking down what secondary losses are, sharing real examples, and walking you through a simple three-part framework for identifying and processing yours. You'll learn: The difference between a primary loss and a secondary loss—and why both deserve to be grieved How to identify your own secondary losses using my Immediate, Gradual, and Surprise framework Why secondary losses are a sign of significance—not excessive grief Four practical ways to grieve your secondary losses with compassion and intention Get 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 RSVP to upcoming online events in April: 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

    E58: What Are Secondary Losses? Examples, Types, and a 3-Part Framework for Processing Them

  7. Apr 2

    E57: 7 Practical, Gentle Ways to Ask for Help After Loss (Even When Your Energy Is Low)

    Getting support is important after loss, but it can feel hard to ask for it. Today, I'm sharing seven practical, gentle ways to ask for help after loss—especially when your energy is low and even naming what you need feels overwhelming. I'll talk about how to get support with both the logistics of daily life and the emotional weight of grief. You'll learn: The difference between needing help living vs. help grieving—and why it matters How to ask for specific, tangible support without overexplaining yourself Simple ways to invite others into remembering and honoring your person or loss How to make asking for help feel more doable on low-energy days Where to go for more hands-on support if you're in crisis Get 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 RSVP to upcoming online events in April: 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

    E57: 7 Practical, Gentle Ways to Ask for Help After Loss (Even When Your Energy Is Low)

  8. 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

    E56: BONUS: Unboxing My New Grief Book: What to Say to Someone Grieving (+ Reading an Excerpt!)
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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
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Grief Grower

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