See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with Kelly Kelly Grosklags, LICSW

In this episode, Kelly sits down with her guest Karen, who recently lost her dog, Luna. Luna died suddenly, and unexpectedly, which made dealing with the grief very difficult at first. Karen beautifully shares how her deep love for Luna has also contributed to her profound grief. Animals are the most unconditional beings and they love us regardless. There is a special bond that is unique between the human and animal. To lose them creates a deep void and pain that can last a very long time. We will always miss them. It is important to find people in your life who will create a space for this grief that is extremely valid and not diminish or judge you. We are so grateful to Karen for sharing her beautiful love story with us. As always my friends, we see your grief.
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In this episode, Bryan Piatt https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/take-what-serves-leave-the-rest/id1591101308 and I sat down with Colleen Lindstrom https://www.thebronzemedallife.com/ from The Bronze Medal Life. Colleen shares her belief about being average is amazing enough. We also talk about grief, and how society wants us to be high performers even in our sorrow. She courageously shares how she and her husband navigated the loss of their daughter Brady. Trauma changes us always. How we show up in life is enough. Thank you for listening. As always, we see your grief.

In this episode, Kelly speaks about the violence we are experiencing all over the world. Thisepisode is in response to the multiple messages and notes she received from families feelingoverwhelmed in their own traumas from the mass shooting in Maine. Kelly advocates for us tocome back to love as our way of interacting with one another. We are living in a major divide inthe human collective right now. Regardless of political or religious beliefs, may we be able toconnect and heal through loving. In this episode you will hear ways to comfort and supportyourself through these difficult times. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Kelly talks about timelines in grief and essentially how there are none. We live in a society, however, that has set up rules and judgments about grief. There are many factors to consider that are gently addressed in this episode. Kelly speaks of the importance of allowing space for the grief to breathe an be held. It is important to note that if you are thinking of hurting yourself or another person, you will need immediate medical attention prior to “doing the grief work.” You can start by texting 988 or going to the nearest ER. Remember, your grief is your love story for the one you miss so much. Much peace my friends.

In this episode, Kelly and Bryan Piatt speak about the way in which we shame ourselves for having natural human emotions to something that is difficult. People often refer to themselves as “losing it” when they have intense emotions. We want to try and be gentle and speak more about “being in touch with it.” We get to have ALL of our emotions.
 
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Please be very gentle with yourself and others.

In this episode, Kelly is joined by esteemed psychotherapist, Douglas Jensen, LICSW, BCD as they talk about complicated and disenfranchised grief.There are so many expectations placed on us around grief. We are often judged for how we grieve. We either don’t grieve enough or too much, according to society. Doug so authentically shares his grief around his mother’s recent death. He is transparent in the way he expresses that it was not necessarily the death that makes him grieve, rather the loss is correlated to his mother’s mental illness and their complicated relationship. It was such a gift to hold this space with Doug. Thank you for your time and absolutely beautiful shares. Visit Doug and Talia’s podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-not-fine/id1638990740
 
As always, I see your grief. Be gentle, dear community.