Sara Rian — Grief Poet on Suicide Loss and the Art of Grieving Openly

In Episode 13, Zach talks with poet and therapist Sara Rian, whose work beautifully captures the complex emotions surrounding grief and loss. Sara openly shares her experience following the suicide of her mom in 2018, discussing how writing poetry became an essential part of her healing process.Throughout the episode, Sara and Zach explore:The profound impact poetry can have in expressing and processing grief.Personal anxieties around death and strategies for coping.How conversations about loss can reduce feelings of isolation and foster connections.Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and traumatic loss. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek support from mental health professionals or trusted individuals. You're not alone.Special Giveaway: We're giving away signed copies of Sara Rian's powerful poetry books! To enter, head over to  Substack or Instagram for all the details.Connect with Sara:Website: https://www.sararianbooks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_rian_books/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553870953082Amori - Your Mortality CompanionVisit amori.life and use code WHENWEDIE50 to get 50% off your download.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.About When We Die Talks: When We Die Talks is a podcast built around anonymous conversations about death, loss, and how contemplating mortality shapes the way we live. If you’re new here, start with the Episode Guide. It’s designed to help you find conversations that match where you’re at—curiosity, grief, hesitation, or openness.Stay Connected🌐 Website: whenwedietalks.com📰 Substack: When We Die Talks📸 Instagram: @whenwedietalks▶️ YouTube: When We Die Talks✉️ Email: [email protected] to share your thoughts? Leave a voicemail at 971-328-0864 and share what you believe happens when we die. Messages may be featured in a future episode. If you’d like to have a full conversation, you can apply to be an anonymous caller at whenwedietalks.com.