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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 33 MIN

Stories That Heal: Grief, Change, and Finding Strength

from The Listening Well · host Shania

In this solo episode, the host dives into powerful Reddit stories that reflect the raw realities of life and loss—while offering guidance through a therapeutic lens. The first story comes from a mother navigating the unimaginable grief of losing her 3-year-old son, and the struggle of feeling misunderstood by loved ones as she steps back from work to heal. The second story follows a young woman in her mid-twenties whose once vibrant social circle has disappeared, leaving her alone during a pivotal moment in her life. With empathy and insight, this episode explores grief, isolation, resilience, and the ways we can rebuild connection when it feels like everything has changed.Join us on the pod by emailing [email protected] OR by filling out this form: ⁠https://forms.gle/fDTXcNSDXYLJ4Xz18⁠ Check our our list of books recommended on the pod: https://linktr.ee/shaniak 

In this solo episode, the host dives into powerful Reddit stories that reflect the raw realities of life and loss—while offering guidance through a therapeutic lens. The first story comes from a mother navigating the unimaginable grief of losing her 3-year-old son, and the struggle of feeling misunderstood by loved ones as she steps back from work to heal. The second story follows a young woman in her mid-twenties whose once vibrant social circle has disappeared, leaving her alone during a pivotal moment in her life. With empathy and insight, this episode explores grief, isolation, resilience, and the ways we can rebuild connection when it feels like everything has changed.Join us on the pod by emailing [email protected] OR by filling out this form: ⁠https://forms.gle/fDTXcNSDXYLJ4Xz18⁠ Check our our list of books recommended on the pod: https://linktr.ee/shaniak

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