The Mourning Coffee Podcast

Brooke Carlock
  • 3.7 (3)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to "Mourning Coffee," my weekly livestream where we chat about all things grief. It's a place where I share my own stories of dealing with loss, and trust me, I've got plenty. We’ll also have some amazing guests drop by. So, grab your favorite mug and join me for a casual, honest, and sometimes even uplifting chat about navigating the tricky waters of grief.

  1. May 17

    Episode 50: Trauma and Addiction with Richard Lynch Jr.

    On this week’s episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sat down with Richard Lynch Jr. for a raw and honest conversation about grief, trauma, addiction, men’s mental health, incarceration, and rebuilding a life after rock bottom. Richard shares his personal story of losing his father to suicide, struggling with addiction, serving prison time, and ultimately finding purpose helping others through recovery and grief work. We also talk about emotional suppression in men, trauma responses, healing, and why “lean on your people” became such an important message in his life. Follow Richard on social media at #leanonyourpeople If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Find out more about Brooke: https://brookecarlock.org To read about Libby and help our nonprofit, visit livelikelibby.org.

    57 min

  2. May 17

    Episode 49: Other Types of Grief with Dawn Michele Jackson

    This Sunday on The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m sitting down with Dawn Michele Jackson, Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, registered nurse of 30+ years, speaker, and author -- and this conversation goes beyond what we usually think of as “grief.” We’re talking about the kinds of grief that don’t always get acknowledged… like divorce, trauma, addiction in families, empty nesting, and even pet loss. The losses that don’t come with casseroles or sympathy cards, but still completely shake your world. To find out more about Dawn, visit: https://www.dawnmichelejackson.com/ If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Find out more about Brooke: https://brookecarlock.org To read about Libby and help our nonprofit, visit livelikelibby.org.

    31 min

  3. May 3

    Episode 48: Trauma Uncensored with Brooke Scherer

    In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Brooke Shearer, creator of Trauma Uncensored, for a raw and honest conversation about child loss, trauma, and what healing actually looks like. Brooke shares the story of losing her son Logan to a distracted driver, the long road to justice, and how she’s learning to live, heal, and even thrive after unimaginable loss. We also talk about suicidal thoughts in grief, nervous system overload, and why doing the real work matters. Find Brooke at https://www.instagram.com/superscherizmo/ If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Find out more about Brooke: https://brookecarlock.org To read about Libby and help our nonprofit, visit livelikelibby.org.

    55 min

  4. Apr 27

    Episode 47: Suicide Loss with A.S. King

    In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m talking with bestselling author and teen mental health advocate A.S. King, but this conversation is also deeply personal. Amy’s daughter, Gracie, was my student. Gracie died by suicide in 2018, and I'm excited to talk with Amy about what it’s like to live in that reality while continuing to advocate for the very teens she writes for and fights for every day. For more information about Amy, visit: https://www.as-king.com/ For more information about Gracie's House, visit: gracieshouse.com If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Find out more about Brooke: https://brookecarlock.org To read about Libby and help our nonprofit, visit livelikelibby.org.

    58 min

  5. Apr 12

    Episode 46: Identity after Loss with Ashley Olivia Nelson

    In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m talking with Ashley Olivia Nelson, grief and identity specialist and author of The Identity Reset -- and wow, this conversation hit. We’re getting into something that not enough people talk about in grief: not just losing someone you love, but losing the version of yourself you used to be. Ashley is a multiple-loss survivor and twice widowed, and she shares her story along with some incredibly helpful ways to understand identity loss, those “invisible losses” (like the life you thought you’d have), and why everything can feel so disorienting after loss. You can find Ashley and her book The Identity Reset wherever books are sold, or at this link: https://amzn.to/4clQCkq Learn more here: learningaboutgrief.com. If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Find out more about Brooke: https://brookecarlock.org To read about Libby and help our nonprofit, visit livelikelibby.org.

    44 min

  6. Mar 15

    Episode 45: Resilience with Blair Kaplan Venables

    This week on The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Blair Kaplan Venables. Blair is a grief and resilience expert, motivational speaker, and the founder of The Global Resilience Project. After experiencing multiple losses in a short period of time, including a miscarriage and the deaths of both of her parents, Blair developed what she calls the Navigating Grief Framework to help people learn how to live with loss while rebuilding a meaningful life. Her work has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global, and she is the author of the bestselling Resilient A.F. book series. We’re talking about resilience, her Navigating Grief Framework, and her newest book, Resilient A.F.: Stories of Resilience Volume 3. To find out more about Blair, visit https://blairkaplan.ca/ This week on The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Blair Kaplan Venables. Blair is a grief and resilience expert, motivational speaker, and the founder of The Global Resilience Project. After experiencing multiple losses in a short period of time, including a miscarriage and the deaths of both of her parents, Blair developed what she calls the Navigating Grief Framework to help people learn how to live with loss while rebuilding a meaningful life. Her work has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global, and she is the author of the bestselling Resilient A.F. book series. We’re talking about resilience, her Navigating Grief Framework, and her newest book, Resilient A.F.: Stories of Resilience Volume 3. To find out more about Blair, visit https://blairkaplan.ca/ On this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Jason Tuttle, a bereaved father and caregiver whose life was shaped by years of intensive parenting, medical advocacy, and loss. Jason spent more than a decade as a stay-at-home dad caring for two children with complex medical needs, navigating hospital stays, therapies, and the invisible labor that comes with full-time caregiving. After the loss of his son in 2022, Jason began sharing his grief openly -- especially with men who often feel pressured to grieve quietly or alone. Today we’re talking about caregiving, identity, grief after child loss, and what it means to grieve as a man. Find out more about Jason at https://letterstozachary.com. If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Channel Memberships available through YouTube and Super Thanks and Donations on livestreams. To read about Libby and help our nonprofit, visit livelikelibby.org.

    38 min

  7. Mar 1

    Episode 44: Caregiving and Loss with Jason Tuttle

    On this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Jason Tuttle, a bereaved father and caregiver whose life was shaped by years of intensive parenting, medical advocacy, and loss. Jason spent more than a decade as a stay-at-home dad caring for two children with complex medical needs, navigating hospital stays, therapies, and the invisible labor that comes with full-time caregiving. After the loss of his son in 2022, Jason began sharing his grief openly -- especially with men who often feel pressured to grieve quietly or alone. Today we’re talking about caregiving, identity, grief after child loss, and what it means to show up for others when life breaks you open. Find out more about Jason at https://letterstozachary.com. If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Channel Memberships available through YouTube and Super Thanks and Donations on livestreams. To read about Libby or make a donation/buy Live Like Libby merch (funds scholarships for dancers), visit livelikelibby.org 📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

    47 min

  8. Feb 22

    Episode 43: Infant and Parent Loss with Liz Quinn

    On this episode of the Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Liz Quinn—writer, grief advocate, and host of the Healing Hearts Podcast—for an honest conversation about pregnancy loss, infant loss, and grief that doesn’t “move on.” Liz shares the story of her daughter Alivia, the complicated reality of pregnancy after loss, and what it means to parent living children while still mothering the child you lost. We also talk about identity loss in grief, why miscarriage and infant loss still feel taboo, and how to find people who can truly hold space -- without platitudes, fixing, or pressure. Liz’s book Held in Our Hearts offers reflections and support for pregnancy and infant loss, including stories, grounding practices, and resources. Connect with Liz: @LizQuinnHeals | LizQuinnHeals.com | Healing Hearts Podcast If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going: BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock Channel Memberships available through YouTube and Super Thanks and Donations on livestreams. To read about Libby or make a donation/buy Live Like Libby merch (funds scholarships for dancers), visit livelikelibby.org 📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources pregnancy loss, infant loss, miscarriage support, stillbirth, child loss, grief podcast, grieving a baby, pregnancy after loss, grief support, grief and identity, holding space, how to support someone grieving, what not to say to someone grieving, grief and healing, grief resilience, bereaved mother, Mourning Coffee Podcast, Brooke Carlock, Liz Quinn, Healing Hearts Podcast, Held in Our Hearts book, parenting after loss, complicated grief, loss of parents, grief community

    42 min
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About

Welcome to "Mourning Coffee," my weekly livestream where we chat about all things grief. It's a place where I share my own stories of dealing with loss, and trust me, I've got plenty. We’ll also have some amazing guests drop by. So, grab your favorite mug and join me for a casual, honest, and sometimes even uplifting chat about navigating the tricky waters of grief.

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  • Creator
    Brooke Carlock
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brooke Carlock
  • Show Website
    The Mourning Coffee Podcast

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