Episode 25 - Joy and Grief Can Sit Together

For this episode, Jen and Vit talk about something many grieving people struggle with: the idea that joy and grief can exist at the same time. After a significant loss, moments of happiness can bring unexpected guilt, as if laughing, celebrating, or moving forward means leaving our loved one behind.We discuss why grief doesn't disappear when joy shows up, and why experiencing joy doesn't mean you're grieving any less. Both emotions can share the same space. You can miss someone deeply while still finding reasons to smile. You can carry heartbreak and gratitude, sadness and hope, grief and joy—all at once.Join us as we explore the complicated, messy, and surprisingly beautiful reality of learning to hold both.  The Therapist & The Wildcard is a mental health podcast hosted by The Wildcard, alongside The Therapist, where real conversations meet professional insight—and nothing is off-limits. Together, they dive into therapy, grief, healing, relationships, emotional chaos, and the moments that make you laugh, cry, or ask, “Is this normal?”Some episodes go deep. Some go sideways. Most do both. The Wildcard brings the unfiltered conversation, lived experience, and humor people areusually afraid to say out loud, while The Therapist grounds the conversation with clinical knowledge, compassion, and perspective—without killing the vibe.This podcast isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about talking through the mess, naming the hard stuff, and finding meaning (and humor) along the way. If you’ve ever laughed through pain, questioned your own reactions, or wanted therapy talk without the therapy voice—welcome. You’re in the right place.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581431292635 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapistandthewildcard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapistnthewildcard