Silent Grief Podcast

Jimmy and Clara Hinton
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

Those of us who have lost children and loved ones are grieving in silence. The average time off for bereavment is only three days. Life is expected to go on as if nothing happened. There is an expectation to move on and not bring up our dead child's name. This podcast offers comfort for people who have lost children. We will break the silence and share our difficulties with living without our beloved children. But we don't just share difficulties, our stories are also bound up in hope!

  1. Sep 22

    Episode 82 | “How Many Kids Do You Have?”: Answering the Hardest Question After Child Loss

    It is one of the most common, casual questions in everyday life: "So, do you have children? How many do you have?" But for a parent who has lost a child, those few words can stop time.Do you count the child who is no longer here and risk an awkward, painful silence? Or do you only name your living children to spare the stranger's discomfort, only to walk away feeling a wave of guilt for leaving your child out?In this episode of the Silent Grief Podcast, co-hosts Jimmy Hinton and Clara Hinton dive deep into "the dreaded question." Together, they unpack the emotional tug-of-war between honoring your child and protecting your emotional energy, sharing a practical 3-tier framework to help you navigate casual conversations without guilt.In this episode, we discuss:Why the "how many kids" question triggers such acute anxiety and guiltBreaking free from the belief that protecting your peace means erasing your childA practical 3-Tier Response Guide: What to say to strangers, acquaintances, and close friendsHow spouses can align on their answers before walking into social gatheringsFinding daily anchors of stillness and self-compassion when social interaction drains youFeatured Sponsor: Special thanks to our sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters. Start your morning with warmth, comfort, and mindful reflection. Explore their handcrafted single-origin roasts and blends at WrightFarmCoffeeRoasters.com.Connect with the Silent Grief Community: Website & Support: silentgriefsupport.com Listen on Spotify: Silent Grief Podcast Remember: You are always a parent to every one of your children.

  2. Sep 15

    Episode 81 | Grieving milestones they never reached: Hope for bereaved parents

    September brings a quiet ache that catches so many bereaved parents off guard. Between social media flooded with first-day-of-school photos, yellow buses rolling down our streets, and the haunting thought of what grade your child would be entering this year, "back-to-school" season can feel like an emotional battlefield.In this episode of the Silent Grief Podcast, we sit down to talk openly about navigating milestone grief, managing the sudden triggers of the school season, and how to gently protect your heart when the rest of the world seems to be moving on. In this episode, we explore:Why September triggers such profound milestone grief for parents who have lost a childPractical boundaries for social media during back-to-school weekHow to honor and remember your child during milestone seasonsFinding daily anchors of quiet and comfort when grief feels overwhelmingFeatured Sponsor: Special thanks to our sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters. Discover fresh, small-batch roasted specialty coffee crafted for quiet morning reflection at WrightFarmCoffeeRoasters.com.Use code SilentGrief for 10% off your first purchase Connect with the Silent Grief Community: Website & Support: silentgriefsupport.com Listen on Spotify: Silent Grief Podcast Share your story and remember: You are not alone in your grief.

  3. Jul 21

    Episode 80 | There is no magic eraser for grief

    Don't you wish you could just erase grief with a magic eraser? There's not a parent alive who, if given the option, wouldn't just erase the grief and wish their child back to life. But there is no magic eraser. We all know that grief is a daily part of life. Our children aren't coming back. So how do we move forward with grief?  It takes a tremendous amount of love, acceptance, and raw emotion to keep moving forward. In this heart-felt episode, we offer compassion for everyone who is struggling. We hope our words offer comfort to everyone who is struggling. Much love to all of you.  Thank you to our newest sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters! Please help support this podcast by trying some delicious coffee at https://www.wrightfarmcoffeeroasters.com/  Use the code SilentGrief for 10% off your first purchase.  Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

  4. Jul 14

    Episode 79 | Loss rewrites the future

    Once our child passes away, life will never be the same. The second they are gone, the future is completely different. Grief rewrites our future. It's a harsh reality that all of us grieving parents must cope with.  But we have the ability to rewrite part of that future as well. Sure, it will look completely different. Nothing will ever be the same as it was before. Yet we have the ability to make decisions to better ourselves. Grief is a complicated journey. Let this episode offer you some encouragement.  Thank you to our newest sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters! Please help support this podcast by trying some delicious coffee at https://www.wrightfarmcoffeeroasters.com/  Use the code SilentGrief for 10% off your first purchase.  Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

  5. Jun 23

    Episode 78 | Should those who believe in Heaven grieve?

    Christians often are attacked for grieving. We are told that our faith is weak, that we are bitter, or that God had some marvelous plan for our child and somehow we are supposed to be excited about the fact that our child is no longer with us. Here's an important point: It's okay to grieve!  We will shout it from the rooftop: "It's okay to grieve." It's absurd to expect people to not grieve just because they believe in heaven. It's unfair to ask grieving parents to park their sadness and pretend like they are happy after the trauma of child loss.  There is no timeline for grief. If parents are still grieving decades after losing their child, that's OK. Grief is something that helps us to process the tremendous loss. Being a Christian doesn't magically take away the sadness.  Check out my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

  6. Jun 9

    Episode 77 | Rest in Heaven my dear child

    The thought of not having our baby with us anymore on Earth is devastating. However, many people find comfort in the thought of the afterlife when we can meet again. People who aren't believers of God can find comfort in different ways too.  We believe that we're all walking this Earth together in this fragile thing we call life. We are here to support one another, encourage each other, and help our neighbors along their journey of grief. In this episode, we offer comforting words to the wounded.  If you want to read the full chapter, "Rest In Heaven My Dear Child," see my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

  7. Jun 2

    Episode 76 | Working hard to find hope

    Finding hope in the midst of grief can seem like an impossibility. When our child dies, our world comes crashing down on us. Accomplishing routine tasks feels mundane at best. Life loses its spark.  Finding hope takes time and commitment to move forward little-by-little. The good news is that it IS possible. We can learn to live in that delicate balance between deep loss and hope for what lies ahead. Join us for this important discussion.  If you want to read the full chapter, "Working Hard to Find Hope," see my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

  8. Apr 28

    Episode 75 | Is there anything that will help my grief?

    Is there anything that will help my grief? We've all be there. In fact, you might be there now. Things seem like they will never get better. Grief does that to us. Those of us who are no strangers to it know that it takes a LONG (very long!) time to rebuild our lives and start pulling ourselves out of the funk.  The good news is that there is a lot we can be doing to help restore our weary souls. Tune in to hear some of the things that have worked for me. After nearly 11 years, I can finally say that I'm in a much better place emotionally. You will get there.  If you want to learn more about "Is there anythig that can help my grief?", see my book, Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope: https://amzn.to/49E3tP6 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport And Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarahinton

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Those of us who have lost children and loved ones are grieving in silence. The average time off for bereavment is only three days. Life is expected to go on as if nothing happened. There is an expectation to move on and not bring up our dead child's name. This podcast offers comfort for people who have lost children. We will break the silence and share our difficulties with living without our beloved children. But we don't just share difficulties, our stories are also bound up in hope!

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  • Creator
    Jimmy and Clara Hinton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jimmy and Clara Hinton
  • Show Website
    Silent Grief Podcast

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