Grief Does Not End But It Can Soften, with Patti Comeau-Simonson

Send us Fan Mail The hardest part of grief is often what comes after the funeral: when the casseroles stop, the messages slow down, and life quietly expects you to be fine. We sit down with Patti Comeau-Simonson, a grief specialist and bereavement professional who has lived through profound loss herself, to talk about what people rarely say out loud and what actually helps when the house is quiet and the ache is loud. We dig into the biggest misconception about the grieving process: the idea that grief has a timeline. Patti explains why loss never fully disappears, how memories can become treasures rather than landmines, and why checking in months later can matter more than checking in during the first wave. We also unpack isolation, the pressure to perform “okay,” and one deceptively simple practice that can make someone feel less alone: say their name. From there, we get practical about coping with loss in real everyday life, especially when you still have to work, parent, and function. Patti shares concrete self-care tools, including building a small “survival kit” of comforting items, and ways to find meaning again through volunteering and purpose. If you’re looking for grief support, bereavement guidance, or language for how to help a grieving friend, you’ll leave with ideas you can use today. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with someone walking through grief, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. What is one small kind act you can do today for the love you’re still carrying? Connect With the Guest: Website: patticomeausimonson.com Instagram: instagram.com/pattisim1 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patti-comeau-simonson-6b465035 Friending, Inc Offer: 15% off our coffee as stated above | Code: Podcast10 Find friends in real-life in a verified Towards Wellness Coaching Offer: 25% off | Code: POD2026. Available internationally in paperback and eBook formats. Emotional Musings Offer: Mention this ad listing & receive $15 off your 1st session | Code: Healthy mind/Healthy life The Kloaked Signal Select for pre-order discount 10% | Code: podfans10 Our Protector Development Offer: $100 OFF ENROLLMENT | Code: ENROLL100 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 👉  DM me on PodMatch  💬 Want to come on the show? Be a Guest  🌐 Explore the full network  | 📨 Newsletter | 👥 LinkedIn Community This isn't self-help. It's self-honesty. 💼 Sponsor Our Show | 🎬 Check Our Services 📌 Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Guest views are personal and do not represent the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify or endorse guest statements. Nothing here is medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional. Engage critically. Third-party content referenced under fair use. Guests are responsible for their own statements. Concerns? Contact us | Full disclaimer. By listening, you accept this disclaimer in full.