EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 1H 11M
How We Grieve Loss, Life, and the Living
from Let's Talk Mental Health · host Jamie Hairston
In this episode, our panel gets real about something we all face but rarely know how to talk about: grief in all its forms.We begin with a raw and honest conversation after a member of our panel experienced a recent loss. From there, we open the door to the many ways grief shows up—grieving someone who passed, grieving someone who’s still alive, and grieving the version of a relationship we wish we had.Key Topics We Explore:What to say instead of the usual “my condolences” when words feel awkwardHow to offer unconditional support without clichés or pressureWhy grieving the living—because of boundaries, change, or distance—hits just as hardWhat words actually bring comfort (and which ones don’t)Why grief can make us angry, numb, or unrecognizable to ourselvesJamie opens up about the anger she carried after losing her fatherBritt talks about the heartbreak of letting go of people who are still hereOver 21 shares her perspective on grief and what it’s teaching her nowHow grief can throw your whole life out of balance—and how to find your footing againThis is a powerful conversation about loss, love, boundaries, identity, and the messy human truth that grief doesn’t follow rules. If you’re grieving anything or anyone—past or present—you’re not alone.
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