GRIEF AND MEDIA

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss graduating, turning 30, the biggest lessons I learned in my 20s, 13 Going on 30, and answer the following advice questions:★ What do i do if my friend is in a bad relationship and they’re the one making it a bad relationship?★ How do you work hard on something you’re passionate about if you’re tired?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s this week’s playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dGUCQBfWQ6NQkla9EwnEK?si=Hybx8umYSiKxMU0BTNMzWQIntroduction/research segmentMusic break [Headlines, 5 O’Clock]Advice segment 1Music break [Kiss]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week we had a very special guest: Bella Mayer! She is a disability and media studies scholar, media archivist, and one of my good friends. We discuss physical media and its importance, Survivor 50, grad school, mental health, and more.If you need advice, ask questions for a future episode anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s this week’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zcKtww5vD1yf9A9XXUhMJ?si=s8WFalWZTmKs4waPk4XeXAIntroduction segmentMusic break [The WhatsApp Shakespeare., Otaku Hot Girl, Let’s Stay Together, PINKY UP]Research segmentOutroMusic break [bye]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss defending my thesis (spoiler: I passed!!!!), graduating from my master’s degree, teen dramas (again LMAO), and answer the following advice question:★ I moved out of my home region for some years and recently moved back. At times it feels like I moved back too soon or that I’m missing out on more places to live and travel. I know this isn’t fully true as I’ve grown a lot and appreciate living back in my home region. How do I cope with these feelings?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s this week’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2W6fnG3BZo19N2gVsa6dBR?si=LiDDhaDdQ7q4jxAxQbH-8QIntroduction segmentMusic break [Goodbye Henry., My Favorite Part]Research segmentMusic break [It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over, Right There]Advice segment and outroMusic break [How Deep Is Your Love]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week we had a very special guest: husband of GRIEF AND MEDIA Jack Molmud! We discuss our anniversary (on 4/20), Netflix’s Something Very Bad is Going to Happen and its themes of relationship dynamics and mortality, and answer the following advice questions:★ I’m feeling really torn about marriage and kids. The more books I read written by women the more it’s clear that basically most women throughout history regret getting married and having kids (even if they won’t say the words “I regret it” everything always gets way harder on the woman). Also you lose both your first and last name (“mom”, traditionally taking man’s last name) so like how can anyone agree to losing your whole identity when millions of women that came before us are a testament to the fact that it is most often a permanent downgrade in quality of life? But that being said I love kids I think they’re fantastic and I’d love to have some of my own and I love my boyfriend and I do see “forever” with him. So I’m losing it!!!!!!!!!!!! HelpAsk your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s this week’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cGSVLluH6tRvZYVOO8scY?si=HPyfAtmlTQmqJTym5pW8kwIntroduction segmentMusic break [Late Night Talking]Something Very Bad is Going to Happen segmentMusic break [drop dead, My Place]Advice segment and outroMusic break [Surf]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss my presentation at the Popular Culture Association conference, Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance, rejecting the concepts of “content” and “consumption,” what grief literacy is, and answer the following advice questions:★ Hello Grief and Media! This is Justin from The Reading Podcast 😎 Like you, I love reality tv competitions like Survivor, Big Brother (RIP BBCanada 😭), Drag Race, etc. Since Survivor is so friendly now (Jeff Probst when I catch you…), I wanted to ask you what you think makes a good reality tv fight? (Bonus points if this is formatted in a very academic way but no worries)★ How do you keep negative thoughts away when something really good is happening to you like a good job?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s this week’s playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qlSSsfqaobkI48nqF932M?si=YlNAcpcPSs2HXWoxNu5SLAIntroduction segmentMusic break [Cherry]Research segmentMusic break [Last Week in H Tx]Advice segment 1Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Tints, Me Against the Music]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss the Ciara-Amanda-West Summer House scandal, our use of celebrity culture to make sense of our value systems, using teen dramas to interpret grief in real life, and answer the following advice questions:★ Is it ever okay to date a friend’s ex?★ my bf lost his mom in high school. he went through a lot of trauma related to this and the time after she passed but we haven’t talked about it much. we’ve been seeing each other for about 10 months now, i’ve been trying to be patient about letting him tell me things as he’s ready, not pushing or trying to force anything but I do want him to know he can talk to me about this heavy things, without forcing it, if that makes sense??Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s this week’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26JBDH5BRjAVtfG827IGs0?si=JiI3yRg6SwikVSyk3F0MEgIntroduction segmentMusic break [#GETITRIGHT, All For You]Research segmentMusic break [Señorita]Advice segment 1Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [What You Playin’ For, Lace and Leather]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss the misogyny on Survivor 50, my thesis update, watching teen dramas in emerging adulthood, and answer the following advice questions:★ Would you ever invite an ex to wedding or is that just asking for drama?★ Boyfriend casually mentioned on our third date that his dad passed away when he was in high school. A few dates later I told him I’d love to hear about his dad sometime if he wants to talk about him and he said he’d like that but we haven’t yet. It’s been three months and I don’t know how his dad passed, and we haven’t talked about it much at all.Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s this week’s playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WdcfV7ir0B6RZPLCRHUmf?si=cRgJMvHPSl2nDaVX-TYP7wListen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss bringing back the flip flop (it’s Spring after all!), Age of Attraction and why I will not be watching that shit, my thesis update, the appeal of teen dramas, and answer the following advice questions:★ What’s the best way I can show up for a partner who just lost a parent?★ Previous question asker. I told my boss I’m leaving the company but now feel sad I’m leaving the job i once hated. How do i mentally cleanse myself from this job and prepare for the new one.Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7784uQqvYgHuiHaCnvWEIw?si=7rpCYzKBRUeAa-bS0OTKkwIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [16 CARRIAGES, Easier Said Than Done]Research segment Music break [Fast Times]Advice segment 1 Music break [Don’t Mess With My Man]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [More Than A Woman]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss the power that comes with a 7:30 p.m. sunset, my thesis update and why fans understand grief through a character’s perspective (team Conrad stand UP!), Pet Sematary and the avoidance of death, and answer the following advice questions:★ hiiiii i have a small college crush for the first time on my classmate but he is really busy and i def don’t want to ruin our friendship. i don’t want to read into things too much but also i love love and miss being flirty!!★ mourning what could've been the outcome of the relationship vs mourning the actual relationship, and why the could've been evokes more emotion.Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0XCupDANWxT5RA3aGc3uuJ?si=9HzOl592RTuf6yRf9M0-LwIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [Jet Black, Big Drank]Research segment Music break [Met Him Last Night]Advice segment 1 Music break [Ungodly Hour]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Lapdance]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss combatting social anxiety, Survivor 50, the latest on my thesis, thoughts on the portrayal of grief + emotions in young adult books, and answer the following advice questions:★ Why does being pursued romantically feel like being hunted for sport? Also why does pursuing someone romantically feel like hunting for sport. Why can't we just frolic in the field? [AND] Why pursuing someone feels like letting your intestines drag behind you unraveling inch by inch?★ as i have become older and wiser i realize some of my longtime friends have friends I don’t like. I’ve tolerated these aqaintances for a long time but life is too short. I hear you become more of yourself as you age so maybe that’s why i dont like these friends of friends anymore… or am i obligated to like them at all?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FzzOG255wM0E1tbZQmbHf?si=h-W_VUAXT1ai2CG2XWKzUgIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [Perfect Places, Spin, Dance With Me]Research segment Music break [someone like u, Plastic Box]Advice segment 1 Music break [30°C]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Frontin’]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss feeling misunderstood in my grief, needing $8 Chipotle right about now, the Survivor season 50 premiere, and answer the following advice questions:★ I’ve finally become exclusive with somebody after like 5 years of failed talking stages and situationships. How do I not mess this up?★ I’m about to leave a job that I’ve hated for the last two years but I’m getting cold feet about telling my boss that i’m leaving. How should I go about this and convince myself that it’s strictly business?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YlBtnJ8SnBPRrD5oybv2m?si=Xfz59LkBTwaY7cq192ImjgIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [8 (feat. FLO), Brave New Girl]Research segment Music break [Headlines]Advice segment 1 Music break [don’t wanna break up again]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Cutie Pie, The Way You Move]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss my BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!, the Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model documentary, share research updates, and answer the following advice questions:★ I met a guy through mutual acquaintances and thought he was cool. We followed each other on Instagram then I started to notice he was liking a bunch of reels of models and other women. What do you think about men publicly liking these types of posts?★ How to deal with the death of a loved one when other loved ones don’t talk about themAsk your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wAaKV42Y8xha2U8dOdL39?si=2cAvbtlSRie81d7ZtsVNFAIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [San Francisco (You’ve Got Me), The Game of Love]Research segment Music break [Funkytown]Advice segment 1 Music break [Choices (Yup)]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Lose My Wife]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss Valentine’s Day being for friends and family, the book No Death, No Fear, The Summer I Turned Pretty and the symbol of the wave, and answer the following advice questions:★ Should I kiss on the first date? Or when is it acceptable to do anything of the sort★ How do you deal with the dating landscape when people weaponize or misuse therapy talk like avoidant, gaslight etc.? I don’t feel like many of these men are actually in therapy just that they know the right buzzwordsAsk your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27a42HeCOV9uT17SnwKExW?si=veRCyIL3RJawZEnqaW-8rwIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Tití Me Preguntó]Research segment Music break [sweetener]Advice segment 1 Music break [Talk Remix, Mine]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Hold Up]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss feeling in ~the unknown~, missing my mom, immortality projects, my thesis update (good!), and answer the following advice questions:★ How do you have a roster while dating and move in the most considerate way? I haven’t had this many people wanting to take me on dates in a while and it feels greedy★ How do I stay cordial with a classmate who lies about everything?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Tl6H8IVQeOouXGV35Rbbx?si=mMR061E3RsikCjQnaJY_DwIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [Moody Girl, Yuck]Research segment Music break [Next To You, Roaring 20s]Advice segment 1 Music break [Rule The World]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Trampoline]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss my mom’s death ‘anniversary’ this week, taking a class on death and dying, my new barrel pants (why is my ankle showing), The Traitors, and answer the following advice questions:★ Honestly, I don’t even want a romantic partner right now. What I really want is a best friend. How do you find someone like this as an adult? I find this to be especially difficult given that everyone is busy with work, personal projects and their romantic relationships.★ How do I support a parent who’s relying on alcohol because he lost a brother and a close cousin all in one month?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ipnWMPhVBgKzwE1xF7lVX?si=RvubZ0l0RlqD6x13fFvEHgIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [Lose Control, Tornado Warnings]Research segment Music break [Show Me]Advice segment 1 Music break [In My Room]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [in my head, Midnight Sun]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss 2026, the importance of physical media, how The Traitors normalizes conversations about death, and answer the following advice questions:★ My boyfriend of two months recently broke things off because his ex from 1.5 years ago (who lives in another country but was like the love of his life) broke no contact and said everything he wanted to hear back when they broke up. He said he loves me (said for first time during the breakup…) and wants to stay with me but he’s too emotionally confused now and needs time to sort out his feelings on his own, so it might just be a temporary break depending on how that goes. I get he needs space to sort out his feelings and I think he handled things honestly and maturely considering the situation, but I’m struggling a lot with the uncertainty and if taking him back after all this would be a good idea. The relationship was 10/10 before this. Any wisdom is appreciated!★ Supporting a partner in grief, specifically for holidays/times of the year that are harder for them ! Would you suggest trying to start new traditions? Do spontaneous things ? How can I include/ support his mom ? Excited for your thoughts and ideas!Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UWW9UtobiGpYhccqLZY4Y?si=xXJOaBT3QAGKQ2Pe9vFqjwIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [I Just Might, Kitty Kat]Research segment Music break [Flip Flop, Knew Better / Forever Boy]Advice segment 1 Music break [Got to Get You Into My Life]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Body Favors]Listen live next time on Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.Happy birthday to my mom! This week I discuss the impact Sex and the City and other women-centered stories had on me, why Love Island made me delete Instagram, and answer the following advice questions:★ Recently discovered some friends or even situationships were actually undercover ops and moving in ways where they were jealous of me and rooting for my downfall. How do I avoid these people in the future especially when they seem nice and a real friend at first?★ Do you believe in being friends with exes? Is it actually healthier or not worth it? This ex I have to see pretty regularly because of work and while I’d rather just be no contact completely, I can’t be.Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2E41uVrLCFdHv35AFXTfrz?si=ol5Nn5LXSDCZL9CqqLhCigIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [is it new years yet?, Dreamcheater]Research segment Music break [December]Advice segment 1 Music break [LoveStoned / I Think She Knows Interlude]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Resentment]Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss grieving (and healing?) during the holidays, the portrayal of grief on Survivor, and answer the following advice questions:★ How do you tell your classmates they are not a vibe when you’re stuck with them for the next 2 years??★ My partner went through something traumatic and since then he has been very distant from me. I have offered to help him but he barely speaks to me and he seems extremely guilty. I don’t know if it’s him that doesn’t want to be around me or his family doesn’t want him around me. I am sad. Please help. I miss his cat.Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UXqW6MsQWDHrSU0neVF7w?si=VVZSWqXTS4eA0mO-652R-gIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [Church]Research segment Music break [Ensalada]Advice segment 1 Music break [Drummer Boy]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Right There]Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss defending my thesis proposal and the griefy teen dramas that got me here, applying for PhD programs, and answer the following advice questions:★ How to not be annoyed with slow texters when communication and vibes are good in person and on the phone with somebody I’m dating ?★ Sometimes it feels weird to just “move on” with my life after losing my grandparents. They raised me as much as my own parents did (lived with me my whole lives). I know living my life is what they would’ve wanted but I want to honor them more often in my day to day life. Any suggestions?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oyUdQ6UFj6SyAsb3Wx5pl?si=4xNAjNCMRlu6c0Nn9bxX1QIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [blazed, Right Round]Research segmentMusic break [NISSAN ALTIMA]Advice segment 1Music break [At Least I’m Hot]Advice segment 2 and outroMusic break [Heebiejeebies]Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.I’m back from Rome with a special Italia + holiday show! This week I discuss my honeymoon in Italy (and all the guanciale I ate), a thesis update (finally a good one!!), the incredible Moonstruck, and answer the following advice questions:★ Where do 20 somethings meet in-person now-a-days? It’s hard to make friends or relationships happen outside of school or work★ How to not let trauma from past toxic relationships ruin good potential new ones? I don’t want to scare this new person im talking to because they feel like they could be end game material★ How can I address my past traumas as a child if the parent who caused them denies it today?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XLwH4RnyFb12zskbRFppv?si=c-y4aDqvSfSmkfwhTHPuwQIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [That’s Amore, Ladies Night, Cadillac Song]Research segment Music break [Volare, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, When You’re Smiling]Advice segment 1 Music break Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, The Tide Is High]Advice segment 2 Music break [On An Evening In Roma, Merry Christmas, Baby]Advice segment 3 and outroMusic break [Can’t Help Falling In Love, Santa Can’t You Hear Me]Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss taking my honeymoon in Italia (finally!!), the new Colleen Hoover book-to-film adaptation called Regretting You and why it sucks at representing grief, and answer the following advice questions:★ How do you let go of a romantic relationship you know won’t ever work?★ I’m moving across the country and am struggling with what feels like grieving the inevitable friends and people in my life being either in my life less or not at all. Some of these people are truly the best I’ve ever known and while I know phone calls/text/FaceTime can help, I can’t help feeling like I’m losing people that I love. Thoughts/advice?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mYdaapCpgKCGjNxDxH0y5?si=bL8KFJPuQq2JQd3mvNX3LwIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [Balloon (feat. Doechii)]Research segment Music break [MONOPOLY (with Victoria Monét)]Advice segment 1 Music break [Bigger In Texas]Advice segment 2 and outroListen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss missing my mom, the concept of being friends with exes, earnestly dating, and answer the following advice questions:★ Can you please give advice on how to navigate this situation with my friend? I am at a loss of what to do at this point. My dad died 10 months ago, and it was really unexpected. During the week after he died, I had a friend offer to bring over dinner. Her dad had passed the year prior and I was grateful to have someone to lean on who gets it, especially because most of my close friends/family aren’t nearby. She ended up saying there was too much traffic and said I should come over to her house the next week (which I absolutely did not have the energy to do). I was so deep in my grief (and just shock) at that time that I didn’t realize how hurtful it was until I had a moment to process it later. I thought maybe it was too much for her but she has historically only done what was convenient for her in our friendship. She started to randomly text me - a hug and heart emoji on Father’s Day and “just wanted to say I’m thinking of you” texts every few months. She text me “thinking of you” again this week but she’s never asked how I’m doing beyond these texts. I don’t know what to do at this point because it just feels so surface level. Would love your advice!★ How do I help my friend who really self sabotages themself. They are going through a tough time 24/7 it seems and I feel as though I’m watching them hurt themselves (ex: self deprecating comments, substance abuse, no impulse control).Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3efDjcUXOyj7MAgDx9GufC?si=imzDCtZ6SOiVp1qu_EUesgIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [running out of time, main thing]Research segment Music break [You Don’t Know My Name]Advice segment 1 Music break [Boy’s a liar Pt. 2]Advice segment 2 and outroListen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss my Saturn return (help LMAO), the importance of telling stories about grief in media, and answer the following advice questions:★ How do you react to past situationships trying to slide back into your life after being on and off for a year? Our latest no contact was a month. This feels like disrespect when they keep trying to spin the block on me.★ We’re coming up on the 1 year anniversary of my Abuelita’s passing. My mom has started to go through her belongings to clean out her space but it has been a tough and emotional process for her as she finds candy/little trinkets in her pockets and even remnants of her hair that were left on her sweaters. She also feels as though she’s giving up a piece of her by doing this and that my Abuelita would be upset at her for cleaning out her belongings. What advice do you have for someone who is starting to clean out their loved one’s belongings after their passing and feelings of guilt start to rise throughout the process?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5twpKNBrSXlQXuPtiut0xT?si=ts5gpNdqQZS_thiRA1B67wIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [Only 1, Only You]Research segment Music break [Hell N Back]Advice segment 1 Music break [What Was That]Advice segment 2 and outroListen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss being creative while emotional, an aesthetic analysis of the portrayal of grief in Never Have I Ever and The Summer I Turned Pretty, and answer the following advice questions:★ How to find people who want to commit to me, not just people who want casual flings★ My sibling is struggling with their mental health and not seeking any help for it. I’m worried about their well-being in the long term. How do I support them but not let it consume me?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OY5J5AJJkT0YvsFv0gP8d?si=Hcr_nWA3QZCmMbmPFupGNwIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:Introduction segmentMusic break [House Tour, Cards]Research segment Music break [six thirty]Advice segment 1 Music break [Mardy Bum]Advice segment 2 and outroListen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I discuss seeing images in your mind (which I can’t btw), discuss the latest on my thesis exploring grief in teen television fandoms, talk Desperate Housewives and how it portrays death, and answer the following advice questions:★ How do I get my partner to communicate with me better? He lied to me about moving out and told me three days after because he thought I would be mad. I’m unsure why he’d think that as I told him I would’ve celebrated this moment which we did after the fact but I am still sad he didn’t feel like he could open up to me.★ Do you have any advice on how you can support a partner or family member who is struggling with what feels like extra grief during the holiday season?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ye9IaUhuixjLfnxR0pO3U?si=nVTWqrF5Rr2CLWpy7NauIAIf you want to play the music alongside the audio:* Introduction segment* Music break [intro (end of the world), Nosebleeds]* Research segment* Music break [Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me), I Want to Be Your Man]* Advice segment 1* Music break [Don’t Remind Me]* Advice segment 2 and outro* Music break [Dance To This]Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.This week I introduce myself and my background in audio, discuss my thesis topic on coming-of-age television, grief, and fandoms, talk The Summer I Turned Pretty (team Conrad, obviously), and answer the following advice questions:★ I have a lot of childhood friends from grade school. We’ve all done great keeping up with each other and staying friends through college and now adulthood. Lately one of these friends has started to pull away. How do you know when to stop trying to keep the friendship?★ How do you handle the loss of a loved one who you didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to?Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadviceHere’s the music I played this week: If you want to play the music alongside the audio:* Introduction segment* Music break [Plastic Box, Wild Horses, TYRANT]* Research segment * Music break [RUNNING OUT OF TIME, Anxiety]* Advice segment 1 * Music break [Hampstead]* Advice segment 2 and outro* Music break [My Man on Willpower]Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

The only things certain in life are death and Bravo reality TV shows. Welcome to the season finale of the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by the host of Bravo Therapy, Lo. Her podcast is all about the intersection of Bravo and mental health. They discuss Lo’s personal experience with grief, how Bravo has evolved, why we crave drama, Scheana Shay being in her own world (lucky her) and more.You can find Lo’s podcast Bravo Therapy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.If you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!We’ll be taking a little break after this season. In the meantime, for our media database, newsletter, essays, media deep dives and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com.Instagram: instagram.com/griefandmediaMusic: https://www.purple-planet.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by Tommy O’Neil—Senior Product Manager at The Dinner Party, licensed social worker and therapist. In his work as a therapist, Tommy sees primarily male clients, creating a space for the intersection of grief, mental health and masculinity to fully be explored. They discuss that intersection, Tommy’s personal experience with grief, loss of a parent at a young age, The Dinner Party and more.Read more about The Dinner Party and its mission on its website, thedinnerparty.org. You can support the important work that The Dinner Party is doing through Tommy’s fundraising campaign: tdp2024.funraise.org/fundraiser/tommy-o'neilIf you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!For our media database, newsletter, essays, media deep dives and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com.Instagram: instagram.com/griefandmediaMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by Nina Purewal—founder of Pure Minds, author of Let That Sh*t Go and executive grief ambassador of The Seasons Centre for Grieving Children. They discuss Nina’s experience with grief, all things Let That Sh*t Go, mindfulness, the importance of grief spaces and more.You can find Nina and her work at pureminds.ca.Here’s a link to the poem by Henry Van Dyke referenced in this episode: Gone From My SightIf you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!For our media database, newsletter, essays and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com.Instagram: instagram.com/griefandmediaMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by Dr. Nate Rodriguez, Associate Professor and Associate Director at San Diego State’s School of Journalism and Media Studies. They discuss all things AI—from its impacts in grieving to media and society as a whole—as well as comedy, anticipatory grief, grieving multiple loved ones and more.We often reference an article from AP News; here’s the link: AI is imitating the dead and dying, raising new questions about grievingIf you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!For our media database, newsletter, essays and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com.Instagram: instagram.com/griefandmediaMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by Tae Greene, who lost his grandma six years ago. They discuss losing the person who brings family together, the best scary movies for processing grief and why horror as a genre is something we as grievers have turned to over any other type of media.If you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!For our media database, newsletter, essays and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com.Instagram: instagram.com/griefandmediaMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by Alex Jenks, who lost her mom in November. They discuss losing their moms, what girlhood means without them and finding comfort in coming-of-age shows showcasing mother-daughter relationships like "Gilmore Girls."If you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!For our media database, newsletter, essays and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com.Instagram: instagram.com/griefandmediaMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome back to the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by fellow Ariana Grande fan (arianator, if you will) Mikey Levitt. They discuss Ariana Grande’s music and how it’s shaped through her experiences with grief—from the Manchester bombing to Mac Miller’s death, as well as her divorce. They also talk about the impact Ariana’s music has had on their experiences with both growing up and grief.If you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!For our media database, newsletter, essays and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

Welcome to the GRIEF AND MEDIA podcast! In this episode, host Alex Piscatelli is joined by husband of GRIEF AND MEDIA PROJECT Jack Molmud. They introduce the podcast, discuss their experiences with grief and dive into a discussion about grieving through music—how it’s a helpful tool in both healing and as a way to time travel to memories with loved ones who have passed.If you like this episode, please follow us on your podcast app and leave a review!For our media database, newsletter, essays and more, join the conversation at griefandmedia.com. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com

This is GRIEF AND MEDIA, a podcast for laughing, crying, feeling seen in your grief and everything in between. Hosted by Alex Piscatelli, this podcast deep dives into pieces of media and pop culture that discuss grief, and how they impact ourselves and the world around us.The podcast is coming spring 2024.Join the conversation at griefandmedia.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit griefandmedia.com