All the Grief

Rebecca Luttrell & Andrea Giron Mathern
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A  podcast for everyone touched by grief - which, as our hosts figure, is all the humans.  Hosted by Rebecca and Andrea, a therapist and a social scientist whose friendship deepened when they were connected by each having lost their father. Through the shared bond of being in “the club no one wants to be in,” they explored death, connection, mortality, and life. As they watched grief be bottled up around them they decided to bring grief to light and continue to explore all the ways that we, all the humans, experience it. They hope to inspire honest dialogue, create connections, and obliterate the loneliness that can come from the societal pressure to hold it alone.  We hope you’ll join the conversation.

  1. 3d ago

    Science Fiction, Enduring Love, and co-publishing Ghost Flower with Ksenia Merck

    Ksenia Merck shares her profound journey through grief, her creative process in illustrating her husband's science fiction novel Ghost Flower, and how art and love serve as healing forces. This episode explores themes of love, loss, legacy, and the transformative power of creative expression. Connect with Ksenia https://www.merckiipress.com/ Instagram: @merck2press LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/merck-ii-press Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merck2press key topics Ksenia Merck’s grief origin story and her journey through lossThe creative process behind illustrating Ghost FlowerThemes of love, sacrifice, and legacy in the novelThe role of art in healing and connecting with loved onesThe importance of self-compassion and taking time to grieveThe collaboration with her late husband’s work and their shared visionTravel and its influence on artistic and spiritual journeysThe significance of love stories and enduring connectionstakeaways Art and creativity can serve as powerful tools for healing grief.Love and legacy can transcend physical absence and continue to influence us.Taking time to grieve and honoring your own process is essential.Creative collaboration with loved ones’ work can deepen connection and understanding.Travel and exploration can inspire and deepen spiritual journeys.keywordsgrief, love, art, science fiction, healing, legacy, Ghost Flower, Ksenia Merck, Bill Merck, spiritual journey

  2. Sep 2

    The Long Game of Grief with our Friends Aurena Green and Brianna Rose

    In this episode, Andrea and Rebecca, welcome back sisters Aurena Green and Brianna Rose to explore the multifaceted nature of grief, transition, and the importance of trust and spaciousness in healing. They share personal stories, insights on navigating loss, and the power of supportive relationships. key topics The experience of moving through grief and transitionThe importance of trust and spaciousness in healingPersonal stories of loss and resilienceThe role of supportive relationships in griefInsights on emotional regulation and nervous system hacksThe impact of family dynamics and individuationThe significance of owning one's contribution to life changes The relationship between grief and joy and how to hold bothThe importance of authenticity and self-love in healingNavigating estranged relationships and acceptance of limitationsThe concept of dancing with no hope and embracing uncertaintyThe role of tears of futility in processing griefThe impact of family dynamics and generational differencesThe importance of boundaries and self-care in relationshipsThe process of letting go of control and surrendering to life’s flowkeywordsgrief, transition, healing, sisterhood, trust, spaciousness, loss, therapy, emotional resilience grief, joy, relationships, hope, acceptance, authenticity, healing, emotional resilience, personal growth

  3. Aug 19

    Navigating Divorce and Financial Identity With Lindy Yoshida

    In this heartfelt episode, Lindy Yoshida, a certified financial planner and grief educator, shares her profound insights on how grief impacts financial identity and decision-making, especially during divorce. She offers practical tools and compassionate guidance to help women navigate financial and emotional upheavals with confidence and grace. key topics The link between grief and financial identityPractical tools for managing money during emotional upheavalThe importance of community and support in grief and divorce Connect with Lindy Yoshida https://lindyyoshida.com/Download her Financial Reset Guide: https://lindyyoshida.myflodesk.com/financialresetchecklistConnect on Instagram @lindyyoshidacoaching

  4. Aug 4

    Empathy, Masculinity and Finding Our Way Through Global Grief with Carl Manlan

    Andrea and Rebecca interview Carl Manlan about his debut book of poetry, I Can Breathe. Together they delve into the profound ways grief impacts our lives, identity, and relationships, featuring intimate stories, poetic reflections, and expert insights. Join us as we explore how grief is a universal, shared experience that can foster empathy, healing, and connection. In this episode: Andrea shares her experience of physical grief after her father's passingCarl Manlan introduces his poetry collection "I Can Breathe" and discusses grief as a journey of renewalExperts discuss grief in different cultural and personal contextsReflection on the significance of language and storytelling in grief processingPractical insights on how showing up for others in grief strengthens our collective humanityThe importance of patience and emotional acceptance in long-term grief managementHow current global conflicts deepen collective grief and empathyResources & Links: I Can Breathe by Carl Mandlin (Link to purchase or more info)https://www.youtube.com/@InsideTheBluePrintPodcastConnect with Carl Manlan: Instagram @carlmanlanofficial https://ke.linkedin.com/in/carlmanlan

  5. Jul 21

    Embracing Grief & Hope with Cheryl Slover-Linett

    In this episode, Andrea and Rebecca are joined by poet Cheryl Slover-Linett for a deeply moving conversation about grief, trauma, motherhood, land, and the healing power of poetry. Cheryl shares how her life experiences shaped her work, including the long arc of writing The Seduction of the Daughter in 15 Pieces and the emotional care required to tell a traumatic story without overwhelming herself or the reader. In this episode, we talk about:The strange emotional tension of Colorado spring: beauty, heat, fire risk, and uneaseCheryl’s grief origin story and the moments that shaped her early lifeHow trauma, memory, and grief show up in poetic formWriting about sexual violence with care, specificity, and boundariesThe role of nature in holding difficult creative workMother wounds, protection, and the grief of not being fully protectedLand, colonization, ancestry, and the grief embedded in placeHope, recovery, and what it means to keep living with unresolved painThe embodied power of poetry and why form mattersFeatured guestCheryl Slover-Linett Poet based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her work has appeared in multiple literary journals, and she also leads wilderness retreats through Lead Feather, the nature-based nonprofit she founded in 2008. Poems featured in the episodeGlastonbury GuzzleMistletoe Connect with Cheryl: Get her book of poetry: https://dulcetshop.myshopify.com/products/the-seduction-of-the-daughter-in-fifteen-pieces-cheryl-slover-linett-copy Lead Feather Wilderness Retreat

  6. Jul 8

    Terrible Losses Met With Extraordinary Resilience with Rebecca Faye Smith Galli

    In this conversation, Andrea and Rebecca talk with Becky Galli who shares how a life of unexpected losses shaped her perspective and how writing became a way to process, reflect, and stay connected to what matters most. Key momentsBecky opens up about the recent hospitalization and what it felt like to recover afterward.She shares the origin of her grief story: the sudden death of her 17-year-old brother.The conversation explores how each family member grieved differently and how they stayed connected.Becky reflects on raising children with special needs, divorce, and paralysis.She explains how writing columns, books, and daily reflections helped her navigate life.The episode closes with a discussion about when people feel least alone in grief.Keywordsgrief, loss, healing, resilience, journaling, uncertainty, family, support, special needs, paralysis, storytelling, recovery, honesty, emotions, love, connection About Becky GalliBecky Galli is an author and columnist who writes about love, loss, and healing. She is the author of Rethinking Possible and Morning Fuel, and writes the weekly column Thoughtful Thursdays. Find her online at https://rebeccafayesmithgalli.com/ On Instagram @chairwriter

  7. Jun 25

    Releasing the Shame of Abuse: with Sarah Hanson

    Andrea and Rebecca welcome poet Sarah Hanson to explore her journey through an abusive relationship, leaving, and truth telling as a tool to reduce shame. They discuss the power of storytelling, the nuances of relationships, and finding respite in the places that nurture our souls. Discover how her poetry offers a space for healing, understanding, and embracing imperfection. TOPICS The role of honesty, storytelling, and emotional truth in healingUnderstanding grief’s origins and its impact on identity and relationshipsThe significance of nature, water, and stillness as sources of respite KEYWORDS grief, poetry, healing, honesty, self-compassion, trauma, relationships, mental health, storytelling, vulnerability RESOURCES Conjuring the Hurricane | Sarah Hanson Book | Memoir-in-Verse CONNECT with Sarah Hanson: Instagram | Website

  8. Jun 10

    HeirLight: Merging Legacy and Connection with Jermaine Ee

    In this episode, Jermaine Ee shares how grief, legacy, and intentional living intersect through his work with HeirLight—a tool designed to make estate planning and leaving an emotional legacy accessible. Tune in for inspiring stories about the invisible inheritance of values and the importance of living in a way that honors our loved ones and ourselves. Key Topics: The profound impact of grief and how it shapes our understanding of legacyThe origins of HeirLight and its mission to make estate planning more accessiblePersonal stories of loss, including Jermaine’s experience with his mother’s passingHow shared family traditions and conversations deepen our connectionsRethinking independence and community in aging and life planningThe transformative power of storytelling for healing and legacy-buildingLessons learned from cultural perspectives on love, obligation, and materialismPractical approaches to designing a life centered around connection rather than possessions Connect with Jermaine Ee: HeirLight - Jermaine’s innovative estate planning toolwww.eejermaine.com Instagram: @eejermaine www.linkedin.com/in/eejermaine 50% off HeirLight: https://heirlight.com/en/podcast

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A  podcast for everyone touched by grief - which, as our hosts figure, is all the humans.  Hosted by Rebecca and Andrea, a therapist and a social scientist whose friendship deepened when they were connected by each having lost their father. Through the shared bond of being in “the club no one wants to be in,” they explored death, connection, mortality, and life. As they watched grief be bottled up around them they decided to bring grief to light and continue to explore all the ways that we, all the humans, experience it. They hope to inspire honest dialogue, create connections, and obliterate the loneliness that can come from the societal pressure to hold it alone.  We hope you’ll join the conversation.

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Luttrell & Andrea Giron Mathern
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rebecca Luttrell & Andrea Giron Mathern
  • Show Website
    All the Grief

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