Getting Real with Grief

Randi of Realness Rising
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Welcome to Getting Real with Grief, the podcast that provides tools and tips for supporting yourself and others through hard times. GRWG also normalizes sharing our stories of loss while showcasing the ways that grief can become a catalyst for creating positive change in the world. Join Randi Cutler Hall on this journey as we navigate the challenges and the beauty that accompany the grieving experience.

  1. Jun 4

    Grief and Sexuality: A Conversation with Patricia Rich

    How does loss shape our experience of intimacy? Randi sits down with IFS (Internal Family Systems) & sexuality expert Patricia Rich to explore the often unspoken ways grief can affect desire, touch, relationships, and connections to ourselves. Together, they discuss sex and intimacy after the loss of a partner, changes in bodily function or sensation, and how to navigate periods when connection feels difficult or out of reach. Tune into this thoughtful conversation about finding your way through loss while remaining open to connection. Patricia Rich, LCSW, CST-S (she/her) is a Certified IFS Therapist and Approved Consultant, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and originator of a unique integrative model for Self-Led Sexuality. She offers training internationally, provides consultation to professionals and hosts “Self-Led in Bed: An IFS & Sexuality Podcast. Listen to Self-Led in Bed: An iFS & Sexuality Podcast Follow Patricia on Instagram Join the Self-Led Sexuality Free Facebook Community: Sign up for Patricia’s email list and get the free The Six S's of Sexual Self-Energy Infographic

    1h 13m

  2. May 6

    For the Motherless Mothers: An Interview with Susanna Gilbertson

    In this heartfelt episode, Randi opens up about a topic close to her heart: navigating motherhood while living with the absence of your own mom. She’s joined by grief coach Susanna Gilbertson, who specializes in supporting others through this exact journey. Together, they share personal stories, practical coping strategies, and compassionate insights to help you move through significant moments like Mother's Day, the day you live beyond your. mother, and the days your children are the same age you were when she died. If you are mothering without your mother, even if she's still alive, or if you love someone who is, this episode is for you. For more information about Susanna Gilbertson, or to connect with her about her work, you can find her at... https://www.susannagilbertson.com IG: motherlessmomsgriefcoach

    1h 23m

  3. Apr 2

    Why Setting The Space Matters: The Jules in Space Story

    On this episode Randi interviews Julia Walden of Jules in Space about the importance of the environment that a ritual is held in and how aesthetic beauty can set the tone for deeper more meaningful ritual. They also delve into themes of the essential nature of community and connection in grief work, as well as explore the lost art of mothering and communing together, and ways that Julia is working to reignite this spark through her project- The Sanctuary Home. Finally- they discuss an upcoming event- reimagining the celebration of Mother’s Day, coming this Mother’s Day weekend 2026 You can connect with Julia on Instagram at @julesinspace or @thesanctuaryhome

    1h 11m

  4. Mar 5

    A New Way to Divorce

    On today’s episode, Randi sits down with Joe Dillon of Equitable Mediation Services. Alongside his wife, Cheryl, Joe helps couples navigate divorce through a peaceful, fair, and personalized mediation process. Joe shares how experiencing his own parents’ divorce as a child inspired his mission to help families do things differently, especially when children are involved. His work focuses on reducing conflict, preserving dignity, and breaking cycles of generational trauma. https://www.equitablemediation.com/

    1h 2m

  5. Feb 10

    Help! Valentine's Day for those with Multiple Partners

    On this episode, Randi sits down with Kate Manser of Polyamory Therapy to explore the complexities of non-monogamous relationships, especially around charged moments like Valentine’s Day and other meaningful occasions. These days often ask us to “pick” one person, but Randi and Kate unpack ways to thoughtfully attune to each partnership’s needs and values, while also holding clear boundaries and making tender, sometimes tricky choices rooted in what truly matters to you. Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, this conversation offers grounded tools, reflections, and ideas for showing care across multiple relationships in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.

    1h 9m

  6. Jan 15

    A New Year Without You

    Sometimes New Year celebrations can be painful. It's a marker of time passing and life moving forward. After loss, this can feel like salt in the wounds. On this episode, Randi reflect son meaningful and practical ways we can honor what we've lost while moving forward in 2026.

    12 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Holiday Grief Toolkit

    The holidays can amplify grief in ways that feel tender, isolating, and overwhelming. In this episode, Randi explores the layered realities of holiday grief, including the invisible weight many of us are carrying, the expectations we’re navigating, and the ache of moving through traditions that no longer feel the same. Alongside honest reflection, she offers grounding tools, gentle practices, and permission-based tips to help you tend to your grief with care and compassion throughout this complex season.

    15 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Help! My Family Won't Change! (An Interview with Kat Glick)

    On this episode, Randi and Kat Glick, M. Ed, LPC, LCADC, ACS, SAP get into the grief that comes from having living family members who can't or won't change. They get into the different ways family members are unable to make changes- addiction, health related improvements, acceptance of sexual orientations, gender identities, differing political view and more. They also outline how to show up differently in ways that preserve mental well being, as well as provide tips for how to handle the holiday season when it comes to visiting stressful family members and dynamics.

    56 min
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Welcome to Getting Real with Grief, the podcast that provides tools and tips for supporting yourself and others through hard times. GRWG also normalizes sharing our stories of loss while showcasing the ways that grief can become a catalyst for creating positive change in the world. Join Randi Cutler Hall on this journey as we navigate the challenges and the beauty that accompany the grieving experience.

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  • Creator
    Randi of Realness Rising
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Randi of Realness Rising
  • Show Website
    Getting Real with Grief