Laugh, Cry, Scream: Life with Grief & Estrangement

Chris Workman
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Laugh Cry Scream is a raw, honest, and deeply human podcast about life with grief and estrangement. Hosted by Chris Workman, the show dives into the messy, complicated, and often unspoken parts of loss, family pain, healing, and survival. With real conversations, dark humor, hard truths, and zero fake positivity, this podcast creates space for people who are carrying the weight of grief while trying to keep going. Some days you laugh. Some days you cry. Some days you scream. Here, all of it is welcome.

  1. 1d ago

    The Person Keeping You Stuck Isn't Who You Think

    What if the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn't another person... What if it's a story you've been telling yourself without even realizing it? In this episode, we're talking about the invisible scripts we inherit, repeat, and protect—stories about who the villain is, who's beyond hope, and why nothing will ever change. These narratives don't just shape our thoughts—they shape our relationships, our emotions, and the way we experience the world. We'll explore:  Why our minds create emotional scripts  How social media reinforces our beliefs through echo chambers  Why outrage feels validating but rarely leads to healing  How to recognize when you're trapped in a story instead of reality  The first step toward breaking free without abandoning your values This conversation isn't about politics. It isn't about choosing sides. It's about understanding ourselves. If you've ever felt emotionally stuck, unable to move forward, or exhausted by the same thoughts playing on repeat, this episode is for you. If this resonates with you, subscribe for more conversations about emotional patterns, relationships, and the Julia Effect. #JuliaEffect #EmotionalHealing #SelfAwareness #Mindset #Relationships

    The Person Keeping You Stuck Isn't Who You Think

  2. Jul 9

    "You've Changed." And That's A Good Thing

    What happens when people start saying, "You've changed"? Sometimes it's criticism. Sometimes it's grief. But sometimes it's the first sign you're finally becoming who you were always meant to be.  For a long time, I thought that was something to fear. I thought changing meant I'd somehow become less of who I was. But what if those words are actually evidence that you're finally becoming yourself? In this episode of Laugh, Cry, Scream, I'm sharing the unexpected journey that led me to stop performing, stop chasing approval, and finally give myself permission to grow. We'll talk about:  Why people notice your growth before you do.  The discomfort that often comes with becoming more authentic.  Why healing can change your relationships.  How to embrace the version of yourself you've been afraid to become. If you've ever been told, "You've changed," and wondered whether that was a compliment or a criticism, this conversation is for you. ☀️ JOIN THE COMMUNITY  Join our private Facebook community for real, judgment-free support.  Read my book, Estranged, Not Erased, for a deeper look at navigating estrangement and healing.  Subscribe to Laugh, Cry, Scream wherever you listen to podcasts. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that growth isn't something to apologize for.

  3. Jun 18

    HOW MANY ESTRANGED PARENTS HAVE TO DIE?

    How many estranged parents have to die before we start paying attention? In this episode of Laugh.Cry.Scream, Chris tackles one of the most difficult conversations in the estrangement community: hopelessness, despair, and suicide among estranged parents. Why are so many parents reporting feelings of hopelessness? Why are warning signs being ignored? And why do so many people seem more interested in deciding who deserves compassion than recognizing that another human being is suffering? This episode explores family estrangement, online dehumanization, emotional abuse, public shaming, identity loss, and the very real mental health impact that prolonged estrangement can have on parents and grandparents. This is not a conversation about blame. It's a conversation about humanity.  WEBSITE:www.griefandhealingwithchris.com JOIN THE LAUGH.CRY.SCREAM COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughcryscreampodcast JOIN THE GRIEF, LOSS & LIFE COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/grieflossandlife FOLLOW THE PODCAST:New episodes every week covering grief, estrangement, healing, family relationships, and life after loss. IMPORTANT:This podcast is based on lived experience and personal opinion and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please contact a trusted friend, mental health professional, or crisis resource in your area immediately. #EstrangedParents #FamilyEstrangement #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentChildEstrangement #HealingAfterLoss

    HOW MANY ESTRANGED PARENTS HAVE TO DIE?

  4. Jun 11

    The Things People Get Wrong About Me

    Today we're doing something different. For years I've talked about grief, estrangement, healing, boundaries, and how to survive some of life's hardest experiences. But many people only know me through social media clips, posts, and short videos. In this episode, Hurricane Melissa turns the tables and puts me in the hot seat. We talk about child loss, estrangement, assumptions, social media, criticism, healing, and the things people often get wrong about my story. This isn't about choosing sides. It's about understanding that every story is more complicated than it looks from the outside. If you've ever felt misunderstood, judged, or defined by someone else's version of your story, this conversation is for you. 💜 CONNECT WITH CHRIS Website:https://www.griefandhealingwithchris.com Laugh. Cry. Scream. Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughcryscreampodcast 💜 Laugh. Cry. Scream.Honest conversations about grief, healing, estrangement, and life after loss.

    The Things People Get Wrong About Me

  5. Jun 4

    Why Nothing Changes

    What happens when being right becomes more important than being connected? In this episode of Laugh Cry Scream, we tackle one of the biggest challenges in grief, estrangement, and relationships: the need to prove our point at all costs. Whether it's family conflict, marriage struggles, friendships falling apart, or estrangement between parents and adult children, many people find themselves trapped in a cycle where winning the argument matters more than understanding the person standing in front of them. We discuss: • Why validation feels so powerful • How conflict turns into identity • The difference between facts, feelings, and perceptions • Why some relationships never heal • What happens when nobody is willing to be curious • How grief and loss can make people cling even harder to being "right" • What real communication actually looks like This conversation isn't about assigning blame. It's about understanding why so many people become stuck and what it costs when connection is replaced by certainty. If you've ever found yourself thinking: "Why can't they just see my side?" This episode is for you. Website: www.griefandhealingwithchris.com Subscribe for more conversations about grief, estrangement, healing, family dynamics, and life after loss. #Grief #FamilyEstrangement #ParentChildEstrangement #Relationships #Communication #HealingAfterLoss #LaughCryScream #LifeAfterLoss

    Why Nothing Changes

  6. Jun 2

    They Were All There At First

    After a major loss, many grieving people experience a second heartbreak nobody warns them about: People disappear. Friends stop calling. Family gets uncomfortable. Support fades. And suddenly you're grieving both the person you lost and the relationships that changed afterward. In this episode of the Laugh Cry Scream Podcast, Chris Workman explores the loneliness that often follows grief, why people pull away, and what grieving people wish others understood. If you've ever wondered: • Where did everyone go? • Why did support disappear? • Why do people stop checking in? • Is this normal after loss? This episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe for conversations about grief, child loss, estrangement, healing, and life after devastating loss. 🌐 Resources: www.griefandhealingwithchris.com TAGS

    They Were All There At First

  7. May 28

    The Grandkids Grew Up Without Me

    Some grandparents are grieving children and grandchildren who are still alive. And almost nobody talks honestly about what that kind of grief actually does to people over time. In this episode, we talk about:  grandparent estrangement  grief without closure  watching grandchildren grow up from far away  social media grief  emotional waiting  missed years and milestones  unresolved family pain  attachment and memory  and how people survive when life does not turn out the way they imagined. This is not a therapy lecture. This is an honest conversation about the human side of estrangement and the silent grief many grandparents carry privately for years. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with somebody who may need to hear they are not alone. 💜 Resources, support, podcast episodes, and community: 🌐 griefandhealingwithchris.com #GrandparentEstrangement #Estrangement #FamilyEstrangement #GriefSupport #Grandparents #EmotionalGrief #ChildLoss #MentalHealth #FamilyConflict #GriefPodcast

    The Grandkids Grew Up Without Me

  8. May 26

    Suicide Doesn’t Just Kill One Person

    In this deeply emotional episode of Laugh. Cry. Scream., Chris sits down with Jennifer to talk about the devastating ripple effects of suicide loss. This conversation explores: • the shock after suicide • guilt and unanswered questions • the silence survivors often face • how suicide grief impacts entire families • what support actually helps after this kind of loss This episode is raw, honest, and intended to help suicide loss survivors feel less alone. FREE RESOURCE: “Suicide Doesn’t Just Kill One Person: A Practical Survival Guide” https://stan.store/griefandhealingwithchris/p/suicide-doesnt-just-kill-one-person If you are struggling or in crisis: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US & Canada) Call or text 988 More grief resources: https://www.griefandhealingwithchris.com

    Suicide Doesn’t Just Kill One Person
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Laugh Cry Scream is a raw, honest, and deeply human podcast about life with grief and estrangement. Hosted by Chris Workman, the show dives into the messy, complicated, and often unspoken parts of loss, family pain, healing, and survival. With real conversations, dark humor, hard truths, and zero fake positivity, this podcast creates space for people who are carrying the weight of grief while trying to keep going. Some days you laugh. Some days you cry. Some days you scream. Here, all of it is welcome.

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