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Grief Is My Side Hustle
by meghanrjarvis
After the death of her parents within 2 years of each other, trauma therapist, writer and podcast host Meghan found herself on the receiving end of the same treatments she used with her own clients. In concert with her writing on the popular blog ”Grief Is My Side Hustle,” Meghan and her guests discuss how little education and support has historically been given to grief education and explore the question she hears most often in her office, ”Aside from crying, what does it mean to grieve?’
Episodes
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pg. 190: Danielle Crittenden--A Grieving Mother Writes Through Grief
Danielle Crittenden is a journal who's world was cleaved in two: into the life before her daughter Miranda was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment, and the life after. In this luminous memoir, Crittenden maps the territory of profound loss with the clarity of a foreign correspondent filing…
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ep.189 Paolo Presta: Passion, Purpose and Remembering Love
Today Meghan sits down with the extraordinary Paolo Presta to talk about how honoring his beloved mother's life and death informs the passion and purpose he and his husband, Patrick pursue daily. Paolo has always been a big dreamer. Growing up in a large Italian family in Chicago, his dream was...
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ep188: Kate Doerge: Reading the Signs With a Grieving Mother
Helping People and Organizations Navigate Change with Resilience, Connection & Purpose Kate Doerge is a USA TODAY bestselling author, motivational speaker, certified grief coach, and founder of Penny’s Flight Foundation. Through heartfelt storytelling, research-backed insights, and practical...
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ep.187: Ellen Kelsay--Work Health & Grief in the Workplace
Today Meghan Talks talk Work Health with Ellen Kelsay. Ellen is president and CEO of Business Group on Health. She is a sought-after speaker and expert on health and well-being issues. Kelsay hosts the Business Group on Health podcast and has authored various industry publications appearing in...
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Ep. 186: Grief & Longing with Amanda McCracken
Amanda McCracken dated over 100 men by her late thirties, certain she was doing everything right to find lasting love. She wasn't. At 39, her therapist handed her the word that finally made sense of it all: limerence — an obsessive, addictive longing that feels like love but runs on fantasy…
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ep. 185: Marisa Renee Lee Chronic Illness & Grief
Marisa Renee Lee is the award-winning, bestselling author of Grief is Love: Living with Loss and the newly released Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty. Her work on grief and healing has been featured on Good Morning America, NPR, Fox & Friends, in Vogue, and in The Atlantic, among other...
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Ep. 184 The Power of Ritual with Tracee Stanley
Grief Is My Side Hustle — Tracee Stanley on Ritual, Rest, and What We Do With What We've Lost My guest this week is Tracee Stanley — author of Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self, and someone who has spent over twenty years teaching yoga nidra, meditation, and ancestor reverence. Her new book,...
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Ep. 183 Mental Strength in Grief with Amy Morin, LICSW
Grief Is My Side Hustle — with Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin knows more about mental strength than almost anyone on the planet — and she'll tell you the hard-won secret behind it: it started with loss. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and international bestselling author of...
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Ep. 182: The Power of Breaking Plates with Artist Rob Strati
Join me this week as I FINALLY get to sit down with one of my favorite artists, (and fellow griever) Rob Strati. Together, we explore how art can serve as a powerful healing tool for grief and loss. We also discuss the emotional depth behind his extraordinary plate series and how brokenness can...
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Ep. 181: Marty Ross-Dolen Illuminates a Legacy of Grief in "Always There, Always Gone."
Marty Ross-Dolen is truly magnificent, and I am so grateful to have had an hour of her time this week. Not only does she hold degrees from Wellesley College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she is a gorgeous, incredibly insightful author. Marty's writing delves into grief, memory, and the...
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Ep. 180: Darnell Lamont Walker, Emmy-Nominated Death Doula, on the "Art of a Peaceful End"
In the latest episode of "Grief Is My Side Hustle," I'm joined by author and death doula Darnell Lamont Walker to explore the intricacies of grief, loss, and the importance of open conversations about death. Our heartfelt discussion delves into personal experiences and cultural perspectives,...
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179: Dave Manheim on How Grief Shaped His Career--and Formed a "Dopey Nation"
Dave Manheim (host of the Dopey Podcast) is the kind of interview where you totally forget to stick to any sort of parameters and just jump right in...because once he starts a story, you just strap in and go along for the (often hilarious) ride. Beyond Dave's warm demeanor and mischevious...
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Ep. 178: Barry Hoffner Travels the World with His Grief
My guest this week is recent Grieftastic Book Club author Barry Hoffner. In 2017, Barry faced unimaginable loss when his wife, Jackie, tragically passed away in an accident in Botswana. After a deep period of soul-searching,Barry turned to travel—not just for exploration, but for healing. His...
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Ep. 177: Jill Yesko Will Not Allow Her Grief- Or Her Mother's Truth- To Be Erased
This week, I am honored to have journalist, documentarian and seasoned NPR contributor Jill Yesko joining the show. Jill shares her personal journey of losing her mother to COVID and the complexities of navigating grief during a time of social isolation. We discuss the impact of family dynamics…
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Ep. 176: Dorothy Roberts on the Mixed Marriage Project
Dorothy Roberts and I really earned this conversation today, folks. After navigating some technical difficulty in the beginning, we were able to dive into a really powerful and beautiful conversation surrounding her book, "The Mixed Marriage Project." Her beautiful memoir explores the themes of...
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Ep. 175: Dr. Alexandra Sowa Brings a New Perspective to Weight Management and Grief
I am so, so grateful to welcome the extraordinary Dr. Alexandra Sowa to our space this week. You may be wondering, "Meghan, what the heck does a doctor who works closely with GLP1s have to do with grief?" Turns out, quite a lot. Anyone who has experienced a significant weight loss or gain and has...
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Ep. 174: Elena Brower on How to Let Go- and "Hold Nothing"
Elena Brower is a bestselling author, artist, podcast host, teacher, mentor and chaplaincy student. Her debut book, Art of Attention, was published in 2012, and her bestselling journals Practice You and Being You, along with her courses, classes, and talks, explore stages of studentship…
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Ep. 173: Ronald Simpson-Bey on the Wrongful Conviction that Changed Everything
Ronald Simpson-Bey would call his grief a proponent of his survival. While he was incarcerated (for a crime he didn’t commit) during the early 2000s, his young adult son was fatally shot. Ronald’s conviction was finally overturned in 2012, and he would return to mainstream society as a grieving...
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Ep. 172: Thanksgiving BONUS! Kim Long of Dochas Psychological Services
Kim Long is a psychologist based in Alberta, Canada. She and her team created the incredible resource hub, Dochas Psychological services, where they offer the groundbreaking Lifejacket app, as well as the Dochas compass, a short quiz that can help guide you toward the therapist and goals that…
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Ep. 171: Katie Leonard On Being a Pediatric Hospice Nurse
We need more people like Katie Leonard in the world, truly. When I heard about Katie's work, I knew I needed to sit down with her for this podcast. Katie is a pediatric hospice nurse. And while I've had a few wonderful conversations with hospice nurses on Grief is My Side Hustle, this one hit a…
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Ep. 170: Casey Mulligan Walsh Embraces The Full Catastrophe
Casey Mulligan Walsh is a gorgeous writer and her book now has two major awards to prove it! I'm so excited to bring you all this conversation with my sweet, sweet friend, who found herself pondering what kind of legacy she'd leave the world of grief and loss- and ended up writing this gorgeous...
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Ep. 169: Alison Larkin Loses her Love, Finds Her Funny, and Sings us into Sobs
Alison Larkin is such a gift. She is an English-American, having been born here in the states and then adopted by British parents who raised her across the pond. These days, she is a comedian, novelist, actress, and audiobook narrator. Her novel, "The English American," sprang from her...
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Ep. 168: Kristina Amelong on Learning to Live with the Aftermath of What Her Brother Knew
Kristina Amelong's brother, Jay, knew from an extremely young age that he was going to die. Not only that, but he predicted how it would happen, and that he would not live to be an adult. Kristina's gripping and gorgeous memoir, "What My Brother Knew," tells the heartbreaking story of a tragedy...
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Ep. 167: Timothy Frie Talks Nutrition & Grief
I think you all are used to me saying this by now, but I found Timothy Frie online- and stalked him into talking to me. He is fascinating, as is his work, and I think once you listen to this episode you’ll agree. Timothy Frie is a neuronutrition educator, nutritional psychology researcher…
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Ep. 166: Hospice Nurse Julie Talks End-Of-Life Expectations Vs. Reality
Hospice Nurse Julie (AKA Julie McFadden) is one of my favorite recurring guests. She is an RN/BSN nurse with a passion for education- she believes that people should know about the dying process BEFORE they're actually going through it with a loved one or themselves. We have a beautiful, funny…
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Ep. 165: John Palfrey, Defender of the Arts (Brought to you by the MacArthur Foundation).
As Meghan always says, "Art may not solve all your problems, but it CAN save your life." There's definitely a few champions of this philosophy in the world, of course- certainly artists themselves. Today, however, we are lucky enough to be hosting the remarkable John Palfrey, President of the...
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Ep. 164: Sara Rian is the Siren of Griefy Poetry
Sara Rian writes poems whenever a thought strikes her while washing the dishes, or folding laundry. However, her words, her profound understanding of the human spirit and what it is to grieve, will make you feel as though she wrote each poem for YOU. She's in your head, your heart- you'll feel…
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Ep. 163.: Ryan Bowles Helps Us Find Our Faith
As their own website states, Ryan and his wife Calie Bowles started the Good Grief HQ community because they know what it's like to go through grief. They've lost parents, friends, pets, and had a miscarriage. They understand the deep ache that grief causes - the sleepless nights, confusion, and...
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Ep. 162: Daria Burke is a Woman Of Her Own Making
Daria Burke is, according to her own website, an "Author, speaker and possibility pusher. An accomplished business leader and investor-turned-author, Daria is a multiplier of ideas and people, helping them expand to their highest potential, in business and in life." Indeed, Daria is a teacher.…
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Ep. 161: Jennifer Pastiloff is Giving Us Proof of Life!
Hello, fellow grievers! This week I have a special BONUS episode for you, while we work HARD to continue to bring you quality content for our new season coming this fall. My sweet friend Jennifer Pastiloff joins us just before the release of her new book, "Proof of Life" (available NOW at your...
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Ep.160. John Onwuchekwa: How to Survive Sibling Loss Using Spirituality and Grief Fluency
It's the season finale already- and I know how to leave a lasting impression! John Onwuchekwa, (a.k.a. "John O.") is a preacher, a writer, a husband, father, and brother. According to his own website, "Everything in John Onwuchekwa’s life hinges on the power of words, both spoken and written...in...
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Ep. 159. Jessica Zucker: How to Normalize Reproductive Health
Dr. Jessica Zucker, author of "Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives" is my guest this week...and man, is she someone who tells the truth. About everything. Jessica is a L.A.-based psychologist who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health.…
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Ep. 158. Nichole Sachs: How to Survive Chronic Pain Using Structured Journaling
My guest this week is the incomparable Nichole Sachs. Nichole was diagnosed with a degenrative spinal condition at age 19. Doctors warned her that her entire life would affected; her comfort, growth, ability to have biological children. The news was devastating, of course. According to her own...
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Ep. 157. Nurse Penny: How to Survive End-of-Life Caregiving Using Palliative Care
If you've been following me for a while, you know how much I love hospice nurses. This season I am so grateful to sit down with "Hospice Nurse Penny," AKA Penny Smith. Nurse Penny entered the world of grief with the death of her dad, who passed about five years into her career. She is a…
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Ep. 156. Myra Sack: How to Survive the Death of Your Child Using Movement and Connection
My guest this week is the incredibly soulful and inspiring Myra Sack. Myra’s life changed when her first daughter, Havi Lev Goldstein, was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a terminal neurodegenerative disorder, on December 17, 2019. Havi passed away on January 20, 2021. In 2021, Myra and her husband…
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Ep. 155. Jason Roeder: How to Survive the Death of Your Mother by Being Funny
My guest this week is the INCREDIBLY witty writer and griever, Jason Roeder. Jason is a former senior editor and senior writer at The Onion as well as a contributor to The New Yorker and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. His books have landed on best-of humor lists twice and have been praised by the...
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Ep. 154. Rachel Cargle: How to Survive Multiple Losses in the Public Eye
I'm so honored to host the remarkable Rachel Cargle this week, of all weeks. With Mother's Day approaching- you are absolutely going to want to hear what she has to say. As a young girl, Rachel felt isolated in her grief experience after losing her father. Two years ago, in one calendar year, she...
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Ep. 153. Jaycee Gossett: Trauma-Related Exercise
One of my biggest tenets is that "Grief is the energy created in the body on account of loss." In this episode, I am so lucky to be sitting with the extraordinary Jaycee Gossett, one of the founding leaders of "The Class." Jaycee talks in an incredibly eloquent manner about this exercise…
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Ep. 152. Jessica Turner: How to Survive When Your Marriage Ends Using Honest Storytelling
This week, I am so thrilled to sit down with the lovely Jessica Turner! You may know Jessica from her incredible platform, The Mom Creative, or one of her many, many media appearances. Jessica is not just A content creator; she is one of THE content creators and a "tastemaker for busy moms…
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Ep. 151. Tamsen Fadal: How to Survive Menopause Using a Cultural Change Campaign
Welcome back to Grief is My Side Hustle! In this episode, veteran journalist, writer and advocate Tamsen Fadal and host Meghan Riordan Jarvis explore how grief and menopause are intertwined. They discuss their personal experiences, cultural perspectives, and the importance of education around...
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Ep. 150. The Art of Losing: Barri Leiner Grant on The Grief of Divorce
The grief that results from losing relationships is profound, but it can feel especially isolating due to the guilt and shame often tied to it. Barri Leiner Grant has experienced the grief of divorce from many perspectives -- as a child whose parents split up, as a spouse whose marriage ended…
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Ep. 149. The Art of Losing: Kelli Holloway on Following Where Grief Leads
After Kelli Holloway's mom died, she heard a very clear message from God: Build, Go, Rest. Her trust in this guidance not only shaped the way she grieved but also changed the entire trajectory of her life. Kelli Holloway is a Raleigh, North Carolina native with a passion for community…
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Ep. 147. Shelby Forsythia: Transforming Loss through Learning
Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief coach, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions. Following her mother’s...
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Ep. 146. Dr. Edith Shiro : Author of the Unexpected Gift of Trauma
Trauma specialist and psychotherapist Edith Shiro sits down with Meghan to discuss loss, traumatic growth and the role of hope in healing. Focused on healing trauma and facilitating Posttraumatic Growth, Dr. Edith Shiro holds space for patients, communities, and individuals to achieve greater...
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Ep. 145. Helen Marie: Psychotherapist, author and podcast host
Uk based therapist Helen Marie is the author of Choose You: Gentle Words to Help You Heal and Grow. She sits down with Meghan to talk, grief, loss, healing and hope in this special episode. Learn more about Helen on her website: https://www.helenmariepsychotherapy.com/book
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Ep. 144. When a Friend Dies by Suicide: Reporter & griever Jason Nark
Jason Nark is a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and a freelance writer. He lives in New Jersey with his kids and a dog named Wanda and has written about grief and loss including about his own best friend's death by suicide. More here: https://jasonnark.com/about-me/
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Ep. 143. Novelette Munroe: Living with Chronic Illness
Novelette is 38 year old woman, living with a life limiting illness, called Epidermolysis Bullosa. I have the Recessive Dystrophic form of Epidermolysis Bullosa, RDEB. I live in Canada. I have a specialist in philosophy from the University of Toronto. Since 2018, I have been a trained hospice and...
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Ep. 142. Jessica Fein: Author of Breath Taking
At the age of five Jessica Fein’s daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease that would claim her life at 17. Before that moment came, and inspired by Dalia’s own irrepressible spirit, Fein and her family would discover how to live in the present when the future can’t be fixed....
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Ep. 141. Lisa Keefauver: Grief is a Sneaky Bitch
Lisa Keefauver--Tedx speaker, consulatant, grief educator and host of the Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast has written a book of the same name. Written in the tone of your "wise best friend" this book will keep you company, teach you, and support you as you navigate loss. Be sure to follow her...
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Ep. 140. Jonathan Fleece: President and CEO of Empath Health
Jonathan Fleece is the president and CEO of Empath Health Empath Health is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health systems delivering non-acute care and services through its skilled, medical and holistic programs to individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses and those...
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After the death of her parents within 2 years of each other, trauma therapist, writer and podcast host Meghan found herself on the receiving end of the same treatments she used with her own clients. In concert with her writing on the popular blog ”Grief Is My Side Hustle,” Meghan and her guests discuss how little education and support has historically been given to grief education and explore the question she hears most often in her office, ”Aside from crying, what does it mean to grieve?’
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