Sorry For Your Loss Sorry for Your Loss Podcast

In this episode of Sorry For Your Loss, I talk with my dear friend Erin. And I have just one short thing to acknowledge which is: Yes, this is a long episode. I know. But it’s good. And it’s long because Erin was never out of things to talk about. I think it’s fascinating to … Continue reading "Thanks for the Chance to Remember My Mom Today — An Interview with Erin | Talking about Grief with Friends"

This is a follow-up to Episode 7, where I spoke with my friend Amanda, who talked about her grief following the deaths of her mother and father. If you haven’t heard that episode, hop back to get to know Amanda and her experiences. In this episode, Amanda is filling the gaps in my grief knowledge. … Continue reading "There is piles more to the story — A Follow-Up Interview with Amanda | Talking About Grief with Friends"

Hello! Or perhaps welcome back 🙂 I had a bit of an unintended hiatus — life just needs those sometimes — but I’m excited to be back with a few more episodes. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of them! How has listening or sharing this podcast helped or affected you? It … Continue reading "There Are Lots of Ways to Show Up for People — An Interview with Amanda | Talking About Grief with Friends"

Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicide. (Trigger warning for any Royals fans, this episode references Game 7 of the 2014 World Series.) This episdoe is the one that is nearest and dearest to my heart.  I sat down to talk with my mom, Susan, and my Aunt Linda (her sister) about the deaths of their … Continue reading "It’s a Joy to Tell These Stories — An Interview with My Mom & My Aunt | Talking with Friends About Grief"

For this interview I spoke with one of my besties, Kate, and (so far) it’s the only interview I’ve done in-person. Like actually in the same room, not staring across an internet screen.  The difference is obvious to me. You can really hear how much emotion is tied to the subject, and how difficult it … Continue reading "Just Be Big and Brave — An Interview with Kate | Talking About Grief with Friends"

This episode is a break from the normal peer-to-peer interviews I’ve done previously. Today I’m talking with Christy Hansen, a grief counsellor at KC Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. She sees people who are grieving literally every day, and graciously agreed to talk with me about grief!  I think this interview is especially helpful to … Continue reading "This Is Hard Because You Loved Them – An Interview with Christy, a Grief Counselor | Talking About Grief with Friends"