Grief, Regret, and the Things You Wish You Did Sooner [Ep 12]

In this episode of Unclenched, Lina and Julie continue the conversation on grief… but go deeper into the parts that don’t always get said out loud.They talk about regret, guilt, missed moments, and the emotional weight that can come after losing someone… especially when you wish you had shown up differently.This isn’t just about loss… it’s about how we live before loss happens.From being present with the people you love to having the conversations most of us avoid, this episode is a reminder that time isn’t guaranteed… and the little moments matter more than we think.This episode is your reminder that:👉 regret and guilt often come from the things we didn’t do👉 being present now matters more than being perfect later👉 and the relationships in your life deserve your attention while they’re hereIf you’ve ever lost someone… or want to live with less regret… this one’s for you.Topics We Cover• Grief, loss, and the emotional aftermath• Regret and guilt after losing someone• Being present with the people you love• Why we take time and relationships for granted• Avoiding difficult conversations… and why they matter• Family dynamics, healing, and perspective shifts• How loss changes the way you live• Letting grief shape you in meaningful waysKey Moments• “It’s not just the loss… it’s what you wish you did differently”• Regret can hit harder than the grief itself• Why being present now actually matters• The conversations we avoid… until it’s too late• How loss shifts your entire perspective• Don’t wait to show up for the people you loveAbout This PodcastUnclenched is a space for honest, grounded conversations about letting go, seeing ourselves more clearly, and living with more intention.Hosted by Lina and Julie, the show explores friendship, identity, burnout, relationships, reinvention, and the pressure to always be strong.No fixing. No pretending. Just real talk.Join the ConversationWe want this to be a shared space.Have you ever experienced regret after losing someone?Is there something you wish you had said… or done differently?If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear from you.Share your story or what you’re navigating.Follow Unclenched on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation.You can also join the conversation on Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587038466621⁠CreditsHosted by: Lina Bader & Julie C ButlerProduced by: Unclenched