EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 50 MIN
Episode 267 | Love, Loss, and Living Grief with Jackie Disch
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with author Jackie Disch about grieving the death of a spouse. We discuss her memoir Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief, which is an account of her experiences surrounding the death of her wife Katy. We discuss things Jackie wishes people knew or understood better when it comes to grief surrounding the death of a spouse, as well as some challenges, differences, and unique experiences that LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to grief related to the death of a spouse. Jackie discusses ripple grief when it comes to experiencing grief and having a chosen family, in addition to what good care and support look like when honoring pronouns, relationship language, and community context. We discuss the many ways in which LGBTQ+ marriages can be validated or erased, at individual, institutional, and systems levels and how validation and visibility change the grief experience. Jackie shares how can one keep showing up and living each day after the death of a spouse and provides words of encouragement for anyone currently struggling with the death of their partner or spouse.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Jackie:Website: www.jackieldisch.comBooksConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with author Jackie Disch about grieving the death of a spouse. We discuss her memoir Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief, which is an account of her experiences surrounding the death of her wife Katy. We discuss things Jackie wishes people knew or understood better when it comes to grief surrounding the death of a spouse, as well as some challenges, differences, and unique experiences that LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to grief related to the death of a spouse. Jackie discusses ripple grief when it comes to experiencing grief and having a chosen family, in addition to what good care and support look like when honoring pronouns, relationship language, and community context. We discuss the many ways in which LGBTQ+ marriages can be validated or erased, at individual, institutional, and systems levels and how validation and visibility change the grief experience. Jackie shares how can one keep showing up and living each day after the death of a spouse and provides words of encouragement for anyone currently struggling with the death of their partner or spouse.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Jackie:Website: www.jackieldisch.comBooksConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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