Artifacts of Grief

Grief is a fundamental part of being human. Not an easy one, but an inevitable one. Artifacts of Grief is an intentional space of grief sharing. The objects around us are imbued with grief stories. They are tangible vessels of grief. Each episode begins with an object—an artifact of grief—that serves as a conduit to the grief story being shared. By bringing the artifact into the physical space, grief becomes visible, something that can be felt, observed, held, both corporeally and emotionally. In sharing individual griefs, we honour both the singularity and shared threads of grief. We welcome the reality of this messy, complex, ongoing process through an invitation to witness. In sharing our stories of the griefs we live with, and the artifacts that represent them, we challenge the individualization of grief; instead, we understand grief as an experience that reveals the beauty and necessity of connection. Each artifact and each story weaves its thread into the collective grief gallery cultivated by Artifacts of Grief. Hosted by Kylie Burton and Elliott Kuss. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago

    Finding Empathy For A Younger Self

    Kyle shares the story of a young self with big ambitions and the grief of the dreams that did not come true. He shares the story of his time on Big Brother Canada—what he hoped to accomplish and what happened in reality—and offers an example of how to approach a past version of self with curiosity and kindness, rather than judgment and shame. Kyle Moore (he/him) is a Halifax-based mental health advocate, podcaster, and Head of Mental Health Programming for the League of Innovators, where he builds systems of mental health support and high-performance betterment for the country's most influential young innovators. In 2019, as a third-year university student, he launched Life's a Wreck, a podcast celebrating the good, the bad and the ugly of mental health. With more than 7 years behind the microphone and a growing slate of keynote engagements, Kyle has earned a reputation for handling tough subjects with warmth, candour, and a storyteller's instinct. His work refuses the polished version of wellness, and his insistence on acknowledging and celebrating authentic lived experience has positioned him as one of the most compelling voices shaping the future of mental health in Canada. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI.  Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Bio provided by guest Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Finding Empathy For A Younger Self
  2. Oct 22

    How To Sit In the Stickiness Of Sorrow

    Nadine shares the story of grieving her changing relationship with her son. Nadine became a mom at a young age and this shifted her identity and priorities. For much of her life, it was her and her son against the world. Now, as an adult with his own independent identity and life, Nadine reflects on the sadness she feels at what has changed, even as she loves who he is and what they have together now. Nadine offers space to consider what it means to sit in the sticky discomfort of grief over shifting relationships and identities, as well as how to get curious about our own feelings and ways of processing grief. Storytelling has always been important to Nadine Hunt (she/her). She started out writing for only herself and not sharing with the public. From there she started doing stand up and sharing all the funny sides to her stories. Once that no longer felt like enough for Nadine, she began telling the other side of her stories (the more complete side) at the Edmonton Story Slam. It was only a matter of time before she wanted to put visuals to her words and that's when Nadine started dabbling in film. Nadine is very new to this medium, but she is very excited to see what she comes up with next. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI.  Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Bio provided by guest Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How To Sit In the Stickiness Of Sorrow

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Grief is a fundamental part of being human. Not an easy one, but an inevitable one. Artifacts of Grief is an intentional space of grief sharing. The objects around us are imbued with grief stories. They are tangible vessels of grief. Each episode begins with an object—an artifact of grief—that serves as a conduit to the grief story being shared. By bringing the artifact into the physical space, grief becomes visible, something that can be felt, observed, held, both corporeally and emotionally. In sharing individual griefs, we honour both the singularity and shared threads of grief. We welcome the reality of this messy, complex, ongoing process through an invitation to witness. In sharing our stories of the griefs we live with, and the artifacts that represent them, we challenge the individualization of grief; instead, we understand grief as an experience that reveals the beauty and necessity of connection. Each artifact and each story weaves its thread into the collective grief gallery cultivated by Artifacts of Grief. Hosted by Kylie Burton and Elliott Kuss. Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott Kuss Writing by Kylie Burton Follow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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