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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 31 MIN

Ep. 7 Grief: The Kind of Love That Hurts

from Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most · host Jen Funk

In this deeply personal episode, Jen shares the story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia and what she’s learned about love, loss, and healing in the four years since. Joined by grief coach Ellyn Villar, they talk about how grief shows up differently for everyone, how to support your partner, children, or friends through loss, and how to carry grief with more love than pain.This conversation will help you:Understand why everyone grieves differently (and that’s okay)Learn how to support others without needing to “fix” their painFind healing rituals that help your love live onDiscover what it means to move forward with love still at the centerWhether your loss is fresh or years behind you, this episode offers comfort, connection, and the reminder that you’re not alone.If you'd like to connect with Ellyn or follow her for more grief tips and education, you can find her on Instagram at EllynVCoaching.If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleSteps to Improve Your Relationship Today, andsign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

In this deeply personal episode, Jen shares the story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia and what she’s learned about love, loss, and healing in the four years since. Joined by grief coach Ellyn Villar, they talk about how grief shows up differently for everyone, how to support your partner, children, or friends through loss, and how to carry grief with more love than pain.This conversation will help you:Understand why everyone grieves differently (and that’s okay)Learn how to support others without needing to “fix” their painFind healing rituals that help your love live onDiscover what it means to move forward with love still at the centerWhether your loss is fresh or years behind you, this episode offers comfort, connection, and the reminder that you’re not alone.If you'd like to connect with Ellyn or follow her for more grief tips and education, you can find her on Instagram at EllynVCoaching.If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleSteps to Improve Your Relationship Today, andsign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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In this deeply personal episode, Jen shares the story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia and what she’s learned about love, loss, and healing in the four years since. Joined by grief coach Ellyn Villar, they talk about how grief shows up...

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