The Mindfulness & Grief Podcast

Grief can make even ordinary things feel hard. You might be lying awake at night, replaying what happened, struggling to concentrate at work, or wondering who you are now that someone you love has died. And just when you think you're doing okay, a song, a birthday, or an ordinary Tuesday can bring it all back. The Mindfulness & Grief Podcast helps you understand what grief is doing to your mind, body, and relationships, and what you can do to care for yourself along the way. Join Heather Stang, author, thanatologist, and mindfulness teacher, and Amanda Palermo, yoga teacher and Certified Mindfulness & Grief Coach, for honest conversations about grief, loss, and learning to live with the death of someone you love. Together, they share personal experiences, research-informed insights, and practical ways to work with the difficult moments that come with grief. You'll hear about the things people don't always know how to talk about: the exhaustion, anxiety, guilt, anger, loneliness, and racing thoughts. The way grief can change your friendships, your confidence, and your sense of who you are. And how you can miss someone terribly while still finding moments of laughter, connection, and joy. Heather and Amanda draw on grief psychology, mindfulness, yoga, and contemplative practices to help you make sense of what you're experiencing. You'll learn ways to calm your body when you're overwhelmed, work with difficult thoughts and emotions, practice self-compassion, and stay connected to the person who died while continuing to live your own life. You'll also learn about Heather's Mindfulness & Grief System, an eight-step framework that offers practical tools for living with loss. There are no stages to complete or deadlines for feeling better. You can return to the practices whenever you need them, whether your loss happened last month or many years ago. Some episodes offer guided practices, including mindfulness meditation, journaling, and movement. Others are conversations about continuing bonds, relationships, identity, meaning, and the everyday realities of grief. Grief doesn't follow a straight line, and there's no single right way to live with it. You can learn what helps you, keep what works, and return to those practices as life changes. Follow the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast for honest conversations, practical tools, and a little more understanding of what it means to live with grief while continuing to love the person who died.