Life With Grief Podcast | Grief Support Podcast

Drop me a message or voice note!Surprise! I'm popping in with a bonus episode, and I am SO excited about it! 🥹Today I'm officially introducing you to something I've been quietly working on for months and cannot wait to get into your mailbox. It's called Letters of Light, and it's a monthly letter set created specifically for grievers. And in this quick bonus episode, I'm walking you through everything. The story behind it, the why, and exactly what you'll find inside every single envelope.This idea was born from so many places. From years of coaching grievers and noticing how much we all crave to truly feel seen. From finding old letters my dad wrote to my grandparents when he was in the Army in his early 20s. From being a millennial who grew up watching the internet come to life and now finds herself deeply craving something slower, more intentional, and more human. And, from becoming a mom and realizing how desperately I want to slow down time.In a world that is noisier and more digital than ever—and where AI seems to be everywhere—I wanted to create something that was the complete opposite of all of that. Something real, tangible, and that shows up for you every single month in your actual mailbox, from an actual human who has genuinely been there.✨ The personal story behind Letters of Light✨ Why I believe the grief space has been missing something really important (and why Letters of Light fills that)✨ A full walkthrough of everything inside your Letters of Light envelope✨ The letter: written entirely by me, handwritten first, then printed on beautiful linen cardstock, and signed personally by me with a note just for you✨ The reflection card: a gentle monthly prompt to sit with, centered around that month's theme✨ The affirmation card: printed on linen cardstock with a seasonal photo on one side, and a detailed affirmation on the other✨ Why every single detail was chosen with complete intention✨ How my background as a grief and soul purpose coach is woven into every pieceVisit https://lossesbecomegains.com/letters for more information and to join us 💌✨ Support the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Sally's mum Rose died suddenly in November 2019 from a prolonged seizure. No warning, no goodbye, just a 6am phone call that flipped her world upside down. She and her now co-host, Imogen, met at a support group for motherless daughters and turned their shared grief into Good Mourning, a podcast built on honesty, humor, and refusing to make grief feel taboo.In this episode, we get into:✨ Sally's story of sudden loss and how she and Imogen built Good Mourning from the ground up✨ Grieving styles—the difference between "instrumental" (doing) grievers and "intuitive" (feeling) grievers, and why neither is wrong✨ The physical side of grief nobody warns you about: exhaustion, brain fog, immune changes, and more✨ How COVID complicated (and in some ways deepened) both of our grief journeys✨ The special kind of hell that is "deadmin"—settling an estate while your heart is in pieces (plus a story involving a cake tin that will make you laugh out loud)✨ The mind-body connection, breathwork, and one simple technique you can use anywhere to calm your nervous system✨ Why the second (or third!) year of grief can hit harder than the first, and why that doesn't mean you're going backwards✨ Sally's best advice for anyone in the thick of it right nowSally is proof that you can build a full, joyful life alongside your grief, not after it. I know this one's going to make you feel so seen.Connect with Sally:https://www.instagram.com/sallydouglasgrief/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever been deep in grief and wondered: why does my chest actually hurt? Why can't I sleep no matter how exhausted I am? Why do I feel like I'm getting sick all the time? If that's you, this episode is for you.In this episode, I'm breaking down how grief shows up physically in the body and, more importantly, why it happens. Drawing from Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor's book The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing, I walk you through some of the most common physical symptoms grievers experience, the science behind them, and a few gentle ways to take care of yourself while your body is doing some of the hardest work of your life.Here's what we cover:✨ Why grief is not just an emotional experience✨ The role of attachment theory and how our loved ones were actually regulating our nervous systems while they were alive✨ The difference between heartache and heartbreak✨ How cortisol and stress hormones stay elevated long after a loss✨ Why sleep becomes such a difficulty during grief✨ How grief suppresses your immune system✨ The gut-brain connection and how grief shows up at the dinner table✨ Crying, including why it happens, what it does for our brains, and why I am a huge proponent of letting it out✨ Five gentle, doable ways to support your body while it's grievingWhether you're in the thick of early grief, years out from a loss and still noticing physical effects, or supporting someone who is grieving, this episode is for you.📖 The Grieving Body by Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor → https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063338904📖 The Grieving Brain by Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor → https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Brain-Surprising-Science-Learn-ebook/dp/B093ZZ7HZY🎙️ Episode 213: Grief Brain / Brain Fog → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/213-grief-brain-why-youre-so-forgetful-and-foggy-after-loss/id1688812587?i=1000763788105Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!What happens after the heaviest part of grief begins to lift and how do you actually start to feel alive again without feeling guilty about it?In this special episode, I had the honor of joining four incredible women for a Reimagine roundtable panel on life beyond deep grief. Together, we explored what it really looks like to move from surviving loss to slowly, imperfectly re-engaging with life—not by "moving on," but by holding both the sorrow and the joy at the same time.In this episode, you'll hear from:✨ Nina Rodriguez, who lost her brother in 2019 and now integrates his legacy through her grief work with Grief and Light✨ Kera Sanchez, who lost her mom in 2022 and recently lost her father-in-law, and channels grief alongside gratitude through Get Griefy Magazine✨ Imogen ("Im"), co-founder of Good Mourning, who lost her mother to suicide in 2020 and is a powerful voice for somatic healing in grief✨ Blair Kaplan, our host who brings her Navigating Grief Framework, the Global Resilience Project, and her own experience with multiple losses including separation✨ And me, Tara Accardo, Grief and Soul Purpose Coach, founder of Losses Become Gains, and someone who has lost both of my parents and my beloved fur babyWe dive deep into:✨ The "both/and" of grief—holding sadness and joy without toxic positivity or pressure to "move on"✨ What post-traumatic growth actually looks and feels like (including the friendships you lose along the way and the boundaries you find)✨ Continued bonds with our loved ones—signs, mediums, and the ways they stay present✨ Non-death losses and why they deserve just as much space (yes, including divorce and separation)✨ The role of time, community, and nervous system regulation in grief healing✨ Meaning-making and how we begin to find purpose after lossWe also opened it up to the audience for real-time takeaways. If you've ever wondered whether it's okay to feel joy again, whether you're "healing right," or whether life can still hold beauty after devastating loss, this episode is for you.🔗 https://letsreimagine.org/ 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/getgriefymagazine/ 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/griefandlight/ 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/ 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/healwithim/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!I'm sitting down with Grief Educator Heidi Dunstan, who lost her husband Mike unexpectedly to a heart attack in 2018—the day before her 40th birthday, after she performed CPR trying to save him. We talk about what early grief actually feels like (numbness, brain fog, trauma) and what it took to feel steady again.In this episode, we cover:✨ Why the first 3-4 months are often the hardest, and what shifted for Heidi around the 18-month mark✨ The brain fog of grief, and why it's a real, physical response, not "losing it"✨ How she chose grief-specialized counseling and why that mattered✨ Why she traveled to Mexico to avoid the triggers of home, and what that taught her✨ The shift from saying "I miss you" to "I love you" and how that changed her healing✨ What friends and family get wrong when someone's grieving, and what to say insteadIf you've ever felt like no one knows what to say to you—or you're the one who doesn't know what to say to someone else—this episode is for you.Connect with Heidi:www.heididunstan.cahttps://www.instagram.com/leanintogrief/www.facebook.com/leanintogriefhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-dunstan/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!If you're past the early, gut-punch stage of grief but nowhere near "healed", you might be living in what I call the messy middle. And it's one of the most disorienting, confusing, and misunderstood seasons of the entire grief journey.Let's talk about that in-between season where the shock has worn off, you're functioning, you're showing up, but something still feels off and you're not quite sure who you are anymore. It's confusing, it's uncomfortable, and not enough people are talking about it.I'm getting real about why the messy middle is one of the most disorienting—and also very important—seasons of the grief journey. Because here's what I truly believe: healing is not a destination. It's a continuous process, and this in-between place? It's not a detour, it's the work.We dig into:✨ What the messy middle actually looks and feels like, and why it's more valid than you think✨ Why this phase is doing something really important in you, even when it doesn't feel that way✨ The truth about healing that nobody tells grievers in this season✨ Three mindset shifts to help you stop fighting the in-between and start working with it✨ A simple grounding tool to come back to when the confusion gets loud✨ Why curiosity about what's next isn't a betrayal of your griefIf you've been feeling lost in the in-between, I hope this episode feels like a deep exhale. You're in one of the most quietly powerful seasons of your entire healing journey.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!If you're past the early, gut-punch stage of grief but nowhere near "healed", you might be living in what I call the messy middle. And it's one of the most disorienting, confusing, and misunderstood seasons of the entire grief journey.Let's talk about that in-between season where the shock has worn off, you're functioning, you're showing up, but something still feels off and you're not quite sure who you are anymore. It's confusing, it's uncomfortable, and not enough people are talking about it.I'm getting real about why the messy middle is one of the most disorienting—and also very important—seasons of the grief journey. Because here's what I truly believe: healing is not a destination. It's a continuous process, and this in-between place? It's not a detour, it's the work.We dig into:✨ What the messy middle actually looks and feels like, and why it's more valid than you think✨ Why this phase is doing something really important in you, even when it doesn't feel that way✨ The truth about healing that nobody tells grievers in this season✨ Three mindset shifts to help you stop fighting the in-between and start working with it✨ A simple grounding tool to come back to when the confusion gets loud✨ Why curiosity about what's next isn't a betrayal of your griefIf you've been feeling lost in the in-between, I hope this episode feels like a deep exhale. You're in one of the most quietly powerful seasons of your entire healing journey.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Losing a dad changes everything, and no one talks about the full picture of what that actually looks like. In this special episode in honor of Father's Dat, I'm joined by two incredible women who get it: Liz Quinn, host of the Healing Hearts podcast, and Nicci Scimone, certified grief coach. Together, we open up about losing our dads, the ripple effects that followed, and what it really means to rebuild your life after father loss—especially when you're also navigating motherhood.Liz lost her dad Edward to stage IV esophageal cancer in 2018, right as she was also supporting her mom through Alzheimer's and her eventual passing. Nicci lost her dad Donny 13 years ago to complications from a stem cell transplant following leukemia remission, and I share my own story of losing my dad Greg to prostate cancer just six months after losing my mom.We go deep on the things people don't say out loud: the paperwork, the funeral decisions, the vulnerability, the rebuilding, the continuing bonds, and how we're passing our dads' legacies on to our own children.In this episode, we dig into:✨ The full, unfiltered reality of losing a dad and what the "after" actually looks like✨ How father loss disrupts your identity, motivation, and sense of home✨ Navigating layered grief and multiple losses in a short window of time✨ The grief brain fog no one warns you about✨ The unspoken logistics of loss: paperwork, funeral decisions, and estate overwhelm✨ Continuing bonds and keeping your dad's presence alive even now✨ Sharing your dad's legacy with your children✨ Finding community, grace, and joy while still carrying griefThis episode is for anyone carrying father loss, fresh or long-standing.Connect with Liz and Nicci:https://lizquinnheals.com/https://www.instagram.com/lizquinnheals/https://www.nicolescimone.com/https://www.instagram.com/nicciscimone_/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!What happens when the person who holds space for the dying suddenly becomes the one who needs to be held?I sat down with J.S. Park, hospital chaplain of 11 years at a Level 1 trauma center, for one of the most profound conversations I've ever had on this podcast. And before we even hit record, life had already handed us a plot twist: our original recording date had to be pushed because J.S.'s own mother was struck by a drunk driver and became a trauma patient at the very type of hospital where he works. Just sit with that for a moment.What followed was a conversation I'll never forget, and one I know you won't either.We talk about:✨ What it's really like to be a chaplain in a Level 1 trauma center✨ What J.S. learned about grief from suddenly being "on the other side" when his mom became a patient✨ How he processes the emotional residue of caregiving✨ The concept of being a "mid-road companion"✨ Asynchronous grief in families and why everyone grieves on a different timeline✨ Why rituals and storytelling at the bedside matter more than most people realize✨ The grief literacy gap✨ End-of-life lessons: what people actually regret, and how J.S. is living differently because of it✨ His book, As Long As You NeedWhether you're a grieving person, a caregiver, or someone who loves someone who is hurting, this episode is going to meet you exactly where you are.Connect with J.S.:https://www.instagram.com/jspark3000/https://substack.com/@jsparkhttps://www.threads.com/@jspark3000Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever grieved someone who's still alive? Or lost yourself so completely inside a relationship that when it ended, you didn't even know who you were anymore?In this episode, I'm sitting down with the incredible Jess Prudhomme—podcaster and host of The Great Detour—to talk about one of the most misunderstood forms of grief out there: divorce grief and identity loss.Jess married her high school sweetheart at 17. By 35, her marriage was over—and so was the version of herself she'd built around it. What followed was a deeply honest reckoning with grief, self-worth, and what it actually means to come home to yourself.In this episode, we get into:✨ What disenfranchised grief is and why divorce grief is so often dismissed✨ Grieving a living person , and the unique pain of losing someone who's still here✨ Losing your identity, your future plans, and the life you thought you'd have✨ How therapy, journaling, and solitude became part of Jess's healing✨ Leaving a 10-year career to take a sabbatical and rebuild from the inside out✨ Solo travel as a tool for healing✨ How a trip abroad sparked the creation of The Great Detour podcast✨ Finding alignment in friendships, career, and self after major loss✨ Why the losses that break us open can also bring us home to ourselvesWhether you're navigating a divorce, the end of a relationship, a career loss, or any kind of identity shift, this episode is going to make you feel deeply seen.🔗 www.thegreatdetour.com🔗 https://www.instagram.com/thegreatdetour/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever woken up and panicked because you couldn't quite remember the sound of your loved one's voice, or the exact way they laughed? That quiet, creeping fear of forgetting is one of the most common and least talked-about experiences in grief. And if you've felt it, you are so not alone... and you are absolutely not failing them. Six years out from losing both of my parents I'm still navigating this fear myself, and today I'm sitting with you in it, breaking down why it happens, what it actually means, and what you can gently do about it.In this episode, we explore:✨  Why the fear of forgetting your loved one is so common in grief✨ The shame spiral that tends to come with it ✨ The neuroscience of grief and memory✨ What neuroscientist and author Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor says about how the brain works✨ Why the feeling of someone stays encoded in you even when the specific details start to fade✨ The continuing bonds framework✨  Gentle, low-pressure ideas for preserving memories and staying connected to your personWhether you're newly grieving or years out from your loss like me, my hope is that this episode leaves you feeling seen, validated, and a little more at peace with the perfectly imperfect way your brain holds onto the people you love.Resources mentioned:📖 The Grieving Brain by Dr. Mary-Frances O'ConnorLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!What happens when grief keeps finding you in different forms, at different stages of life? In this episode, I'm joined by Robin Ducharme, author and founder of Real Love Ready, for a truly honest and vulnerable conversation.Robin shares the story of losing her twin brother Reese suddenly to a heart attack in 2012, and the profound, beautiful experience she had with his spirit that same night. She also opens up about losing her father just weeks after closing Reese's estate (after serving as executor twice in two years, something so few people talk about), navigating separation and divorce, and ultimately surviving a toxic second marriage. Through all of it, she found her way to forgiveness, relational literacy, and love as the through-line of everything.We dig into:✨ The sudden loss of her twin brother Reese and the incredible experience she had with his spirit the night he passed✨ Planning a funeral with your brother's guidance, including why shot glasses were the perfect send-off✨ What it actually means to be executor of an estate, and doing it twice, back-to-back✨ Losing her father shortly after closing Reese's estate, and how grief compounded on grief✨ Why divorce is a legitimate grief process, and why no relationship should ever be called a failure✨ What relational literacy is and the skills Robin teaches through Real Love Ready✨ Forgiveness as non-attachment: not condoning, not forgetting, but releasing✨ Self-forgiveness and why Robin believes it's often the hardest kindThis one goes deep, and I think it's going to hit home for many of you.Connect with Robin:https://realloveready.com/https://www.instagram.com/realloveready/https://www.instagram.com/robinducharmeofficial/https://geni.us/RealLoveReadyBookLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!What happens when the grief you're carrying is the kind most people don't know how to talk about? Toni Filipone knows, and she's here to walk you through it.I'm sitting down with Toni Filipone, an international, multi-certified grief expert, author, speaker, and the founder of MasterGrief, a global platform helping people heal after loss all over the world. With over 30 years of experience in personal development alongside leaders like Tony Robbins, Toni has dedicated her life to helping people understand grief, master their emotions, and rebuild a life they actually want to live. She's also the author of In the Trenches: A Coach's Walk Through Grief, which shares her own raw and honest story of loss and the tools that helped her move forward.Toni's expertise isn't just professional. It's deeply personal. Three and a half years ago, she lost her partner Terri to suicide. That loss cracked her open, reshaped her work, and gave her an entirely new lens for what it means to truly grieve.In this conversation, we get into ALL of it:✨ What makes suicide grief uniquely traumatic and complicated✨ The shock, denial, and self-blame that so many suicide loss survivors experience✨ The concept of "causation bias"✨ A powerful mindset shift: moving from "what if" to "even if"✨ Why you can't go back to the life you had before loss, and what it looks like to build a new one✨ Honest thoughts on grief groups, including what to look for and what to walk away from✨ The difference between grief and mental illness✨ Finding daily "pockets of joy" and what that actually meansWhether you're navigating suicide loss, supporting someone who is, or just trying to understand what healthy grief can actually look like, this episode will leave you feeling seen, equipped, and a little less alone.Connect with Toni:https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktoktoni75https://www.instagram.com/mastergrief_thttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mastergrief/https://www.youtube.com/@MasterGriefThttps://www.facebook.com/people/MasterGrief/61576327545212/ https://mastergrief.com/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode, I'm diving into one of my favorite topics—grieving styles—and why understanding yours can be such a powerful part of your healing journey. Because here's what I want you to know before we even get started: there is no right way to grieve. There is only your way.I'm pulling from real research here, specifically the work of psychologists Terry Martin and Kenneth Doka, who identified a spectrum of grieving styles that explains so much about why we all move through loss so differently.Here's what we cover:✨ The difference between intuitive and instrumental grieving, and why both are completely valid✨ The five griever types: The Feeler, The Doer, The Blender, The Bottler, and The Spiraler, and how to identify which one you are✨ How attachment theory connects to the way you experience and express grief✨ Why some people bottle their grief inward, and how it can quietly show up in the body instead✨ What's happening for the Spiraler, and why feeling stuck or consumed by grief doesn't mean you're failing✨ How to use your grief style as a map, not a box, so you can start giving yourself exactly what you need✨ A Soul Shift prompt to close the episode and carry into your weekIf you've ever looked at someone else's grief and thought how are they doing that?—or looked at your own and thought what is wrong with me?—this episode is for you.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!When grief becomes the very thing that leads you to help others heal, that's when loss truly starts to become a gain.In this episode, I'm sitting down with Erin Blechman—mom, certified grief educator, and suicide loss survivor—for a conversation that is raw, real, and so deeply needed. Erin shares the story of her son Max, a wildly creative, deeply sensitive, and brilliantly funny young man who lived with medication-resistant depression and epilepsy, and who she lost to suicide in June 2020, right in the thick of COVID.Here's what we dig into:✨ The early grief fog: numbness, depression, yearning, and an anger that surprised even her ✨ How journaling became a lifeline and eventually evolved into a book✨ The coping tools that helped her survive: creating a memorial garden and finding her people in a suicide loss support group✨ Her path to becoming a certified grief educator who now leads online grief groups and speaks publicly about suicide loss✨ The cultural problem of grief illiteracy✨ Parental guilt, the brutal "what ifs," and how Erin learned to reframe them into "even ifs"✨ Why healing in community isn't just helpful, it's transformativeIf you've ever lost someone to suicide, loved someone who struggled, or just needed a reminder that your grief doesn't have to look a certain way to be valid, this one's for you.Connect with Erinhttps://www.instagram.com/erin.blechman/https://erinblechman.com/https://www.facebook.com/erin.blechmanauthorLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Mother's Day can be one of the most painful days of the year when you're missing your mom. And if you're dreading it, this episode is for you.In this special panel episode of the Life With Grief Podcast, I'm joined by three incredible women—Liz Quinn, Sara Rian, and Chelsea Ohlemiller—for an honest, heartfelt conversation about what it's really like to grieve your mother, navigate Mother's Day without her, and find your way forward without losing the love you carry for her.Each of us shares our own story of loss:💔 Tara's mom, Lori, passed away from esophageal cancer in 2019💔 Sara's mom, Susan, died by suicide in 2018💔 Chelsea's mom, Rita, passed away in 2017💔 Liz's mom, Colleen, died in 2020 following an Alzheimer's diagnosisFour different losses, four different journeys, one shared truth: grief doesn't follow a timeline, and you don't have to face Mother's Day alone.In this episode, we cover:✨ The early days of grief: silence, trauma, confusion, and those overwhelming "never again" thoughts✨ How grief shifts over time: identity changes, finding community, writing as healing, and reaching new life milestones without her✨ Experiencing motherhood without your own mom by your side✨ The duality of joy and grief, holding happiness and heartache at the same time✨ Practical ways to approach Mother's Day that actually help✨ Why grief is deeply personal, and why every loss, every relationship, and every timeline is validWhether you lost your mom recently or years ago, whether this is your first Mother's Day without her or your tenth, this conversation will remind you that what you're feeling makes complete sense, and that you are not alone in it.🎙️ Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it this Mother's Day.Connect with each of us through our websites:https://lossesbecomegains.com/https://lizquinnheals.com/https://www.sararianbooks.com/https://hopeandharshrealities.com/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever found yourself doing all the things, showing up, checking the boxes, keeping the pace, but quietly wondering if something needs to give? If you've been feeling that pull to pause, pivot, or finally make room for the thing that's been calling to you... this episode is for you.This week, I'm getting really real with you. I'm sharing a personal update about Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts—and more importantly, the why behind it. Because the honest truth is, this decision didn't come from nowhere. It came from a lot of self-reflection, some really vulnerable conversations with myself, and the three key reasons I made this decision and how I got here that I think you're going to deeply relate to—grief journey or not.Here's what we're getting into:✨ The announcement: what's changing with this podcast and why✨ Burnout in grief: what it actually looks like (hint: it's not always a breakdown)✨ The pressure to keep producing, and why consistent output means nothing when you're running on empty✨ Embracing slowness in a culture that glorifies busy. and what grief has taught me about truly living vs. just moving through life✨ Fear disguised as logic: how many of us stay stuck in things that no longer serve us because change feels scary✨ The exciting things I'm making room for, including a book I am no longer putting off✨ A gentle invitation for you to ask yourself: do you need to take a sacred pause somewhere in your life, too? Where does your energy need to be reallocated? This episode is for the person who has been going, going, going... not because they love the pace, but because slowing down feels terrifying. The one who has been holding on tight to everything they can control after loss took so much from them. The one who knows something needs to shift, but hasn't quite given themselves permission yet. If you see yourself in this, I know you'll get so much from this episode.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever felt like loss cracked something open in you, like it changed not just your heart, but the way you see the world? You're not imagining it. I'm sitting down with Jessica Rachel, spiritual medium and intuitive coach, to talk about exactly that. Because here's what I'm learning more and more: grief has a way of awakening us. And your intuition? It's been there all along, just waiting for you to tune in.In this episode, Jessica and I dig into:✨ Why loss so often triggers a spiritual awakening, and why that's actually more common than you think✨ What intuition really is (hint: it's a muscle, and you can strengthen it)✨ The "clairs" : clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, claircognizance, and even rarer senses like smell and taste, and how to figure out which one is yours✨ How to tell the difference between intuitive guidance and anxious thoughts (this one is a game-changer)✨ A simple, body-based practice for actually receiving guidance: breath, movement, meditation, and calling in your guides or loved ones out loud✨ How to ask questions and request physical confirmation so you know when you're being answered✨ Signs, timing, and surrendering control (aka the hard part)✨ Using your body as a yes/no compass✨ The difference between spirit guides and guardian angels✨ Soul purpose as service, and how your repeating life patterns and past-life lessons might be pointing you exactly where you're meant to goIf you've been feeling called to explore the spiritual side of your grief journey, or if you've been sensing something but don't quite know what to do with it, this episode is for you.Connect with Jessica:🔗 https://www.jessicarachel.co/🔗 https://www.instagram.com/iamjessicarachelLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you been forgetting things more than usual since your loss? Walking into rooms and blanking. Missing appointments. Re-reading the same sentence five times. Feeling like your brain just isn't working the way it used to?You're not irresponsible. You're not "losing it." You're experiencing something called grief brain, and it's more common than anyone talks about.In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening inside your brain when you're grieving, why the fog and forgetfulness make complete sense, and how to gently support yourself through it.Here's what we're getting into:✨ What grief brain is and why so many grievers quietly struggle with it✨ What's actually happening in your brain and nervous system during loss✨ The shame that comes with feeling "slower" than you used to be — and the reframe you need✨ 6 gentle ways to support yourself through the fog✨ A closing reflection to help you offer yourself a little more grace this weekThis episode is for the griever who has been silently criticizing themselves for not keeping up, not remembering, not functioning the way they used to. The one who wonders if something is wrong with them. The one who just needs someone to say: this is normal, and it won't be like this forever.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn't always look like loss of a person. Sometimes, it looks like losing a dream. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Clay Brigance, an Infertility Counseling Expert, professional counselor, researcher, and host of the Love and Infertility podcast, for one of the most powerful conversations I've had on this show. We're talking about infertility and pregnancy loss as a grief experience. The kind that so often goes unnamed, unseen, and completely unsupported.Dr. Clay brings both the clinical expertise and the deeply personal experience to this conversation. He and his wife navigated male-factor infertility, IVF, a traumatic birth, and a hysterectomy—and came out the other side with a whole lot of wisdom, purpose, and a marriage that's stronger for it. Here's what we dig into:✨ Why infertility is a grief experience, and why so few people recognize it as one✨ The "reproductive story" we all start building around age 2 or 3, and what happens when it gets torn apart✨ Dr. Clay's four pillars of connection, and why some couples grow closer through infertility while others fall apart✨ The "crescendo effect" that builds stress in relationships and what to do when your amygdala takes over✨ Well-intended chivalry, and why trying to rescue your partner from their pain actually makes things worse✨ Two practical tools: reverse engineering your conversations and the boardroom method for getting in touch with your emotions✨ How to navigate the painful "at least" comments from well-meaning family and friends✨ The grief that comes with relationships, learning who can truly hold space for you, and letting go of those who can'tWhether you're in the thick of an infertility journey, have experienced pregnancy loss, or love someone who has, this conversation is for you.Connect with Clay:https://www.drclaybrigance.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_claybrigance/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Shiloh-Counseling-LLC-100090955350701/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-brigance-phd-lpc-99a4381a4Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you ever wished someone would just tell you the truth about what it's like to lose a parent, and what to actually do while they're still here?That's exactly what this Ask Tara episode is. I'm answering two questions from a listener who has already lost one parent and is now watching the other navigate a serious illness. These are the questions I wish I had been asked when I was in the thick of it... and the answers I wish someone had given me.Here's what I'm getting into:✨ Why being genuinely, fully present with your sick parent is one of the most important things you can do, and what that actually looks like✨ Why it's okay—and necessary—to take guilt-free breaks, even when it feels wrong✨ How to capture more than just photos: the sensory memories you'll be grateful you held onto✨ How to have meaningful conversations with your parent without it feeling like a race against time✨ Why anticipatory grief, as painful as it is, gives you something sudden loss doesn't✨ What I wish I had known about the emptiness, the isolation, and losing your footing after both parents are gone✨ Why grief is non-linear, and why the "firsts" will hit harder than you expect✨ How survival mode quietly limits your emotional capacity, and why grace is the only right response✨ Why your identity, your relationships, and your sense of self may all shift, and what's possible on the other sideThis episode is for the griever who is still in the middle of it. The one caring for a parent while quietly bracing for the loss that's coming. The one who has already said goodbye to one parent and is terrified of saying goodbye to another. The one who wants someone to just be honest with them about what this is really like... and what to do with it.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!If you've ever watched someone you love slowly slip away—or wondered if your grief response was "normal"—this one's for you.I'm sitting down with Grief Coach Nicole Scimone, who lost her father Donny at just 24 years old after a nearly decade-long battle with leukemia. But this isn't just a story about loss. It's about the messy, non-linear, deeply human journey of learning to carry grief... and still choose joy.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Watching her dad Donny fight leukemia for nine years and surviving a stem cell transplant, only to later face a lung infection that took him at just 55 years old✨ What anticipatory grief actually feels like from the inside✨ Why anger became her go-to grief response for years, and how avoidance and drinking crept in as ways to survive triggering moments✨ The rock-bottom moment that led her to a 13-week grief support group and how that changed everything✨ Finding unexpected outlets like kickboxing that helped her move grief through her body✨ How motherhood added a whole new layer of grief, including the complicated feelings of jealousy around grandparents✨ Keeping her dad's memory alive for her kids✨ Her journey from grief blogger to grief coach, and why she felt called to walk alongside others in their lossWhether you're in the thick of anticipatory grief, years out from a loss and still trying to find your footing, or somewhere in between, Nicole's story is a reminder that grief doesn't have an expiration date, and healing doesn't have to look perfect.Connect with Nicole:www.nicolescimone.com@nicolescimone_ [email protected] Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you tried returning to something you used to love after loss, and felt absolutely nothing? Maybe it's the hobby you looked forward to every week. The music that used to move you. The routine that once made you feel like yourself. And now it feels flat, heavy, or just... different.If that's been your experience, this episode is for you. In this Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts conversation, I'm diving into one of the most quietly disorienting parts of grief: losing your sense of joy, passion, and identity through the things you used to love.Here's what we'll cover:✨ Why your nervous system makes hobbies and interests feel muted after loss✨ How grief shifts your identity, and why the old version of you may not fit anymore✨ The role of memory in avoiding activities tied to your person✨ Why the "lost spark" feeling doesn't mean joy is gone forever✨ How to move from "I feel nothing" toward curiosity, one small step at a time✨ Practical, gentle ways to begin reigniting your sense of alivenessI also share one of my favorite gentle reframes: instead of asking "What am I passionate about?" right now, try asking "What feels even five percent interesting today?"—because that's often exactly where the spark begins again.This episode is for the griever who feels lost inside their own life. The one who misses feeling like themselves. The one who wonders if joy will ever feel real again.If this episode resonates with you, I'd appreciate it if you left a positive review and share it with someone who needs it!Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Some losses are so profound they don't fit inside any framework we have for grief. Collin Farias's story is one of those, and his willingness to share it with the world is an act of extraordinary love.In May 2024, Collin's wife Camry was diagnosed with colon cancer that quickly progressed to stage four. Choosing a holistic path instead of chemotherapy, Camry was navigating her illness while also navigating a pregnancy—holding two enormous, beautiful, terrifying things at once. At 23 weeks, her water broke. On July 3rd, their son Chance was born prematurely. That same day, Camry died.Nine days later, Chance followed his mother.In this episode, Collin walks us through all of it—with honesty, with tenderness, and with a kind of clarity that can only come from someone who has sat in the deepest depths of loss and chosen, over and over, to keep going. From making funeral decisions to returning to the hospital, from leaning on community to posting on Instagram as an unexpected lifeline.In this episode, we dig into:✨ Camry's stage four colon cancer diagnosis and her choice of a holistic treatment path✨ The devastating and intertwined loss of both his wife and premature son Chance within nine days✨ The raw, practical reality of funeral decisions while you're still in shock✨ Returning to the hospital, and what that experience held✨ How sharing on Instagram became an unexpected coping outlet, and resonated with thousands✨ Raising awareness about colon cancer through grief✨ Living with urgency and choosing love over fear every single dayAs I mention at the beginning of the episode, too, be sure to submit any questions you have for Collin or I (or both of us) for our part 2 conversation!Connect with Collin: https://www.instagram.com/collinfarias/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!If you've ever watched a family member or close friend seem to "bounce back" from a loss while you're still deep in the thick of grief—and also wondered, "what is wrong with me?"—this episode is for you.Spoiler: nothing is wrong with you. And I want you to feel that not just in your head, but in your bones.In this episode, I'm digging into one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in grief: feeling like you're falling behind while everyone around you seems to be moving forward. We talk about why it happens, what it actually means, and how to stop measuring your healing against someone else's timeline.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Why your grief timeline is completely unique to you, and the real reasons it looks different from everyone else's✨ How the way you were raised to handle emotions shapes the way you grieve today✨ The sneaky trap of feeling like you're "doing grief wrong"✨ Five tangible tools and mindset shifts to help you find your footing againThis episode is for you if:✨ You feel like everyone around you has moved on while you're still in it✨ You've wondered if you're grieving "too long" or "too much"✨ You feel unseen or misunderstood by the people closest to you✨ You're ready to stop comparing and start honoring your own journeyResearch consistently shows that grief is a deeply individual process shaped by the relationship we had with the person we lost, the way we were taught to cope with emotions growing up, and how deeply that person was woven into the fabric of our daily lives. If the people around you seem to be moving forward faster, it doesn't mean you're broken. It means your love was YOURS.And your grief—at its own pace, in its own time—is yours, too. This episode will remind you that your timeline isn't a measure of your weakness, but a measure of your love.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn't always come just once, and for some of us, it comes in waves that feel impossible to survive. In this episode, I sit down with grief advocate and host of The Healing Hearts Podcast Liz Quinn, who has walked through some of the most profound losses a person can experience: the death of her firstborn daughter, and both of her parents.Liz's story is one of raw honesty, deep love, and the kind of grace that only comes from truly living with grief. Whether you're navigating the loss of a child, a parent, or multiple losses at once, this conversation will make you feel less alone and remind you that carrying your loved ones forward is one of the most beautiful things you can do.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Liz's early experiences with grief after losing her grandmother and how that shaped her relationship with loss✨ The heartbreaking loss of her firstborn daughter, Alivia✨ The rituals and visits that helped Liz honor her daughter's life✨ How Liz and her husband grieved differently after losing Alivia✨ Losing her father in 2018 to stage-four esophageal cancer while navigating her mother's Alzheimer's decline✨ The loss of her mother✨ What it means to continue bonds with those we've lost✨ Parenting without your own parents, and how to find your footing when your biggest support system is gone✨ Giving yourself grace in grief, and why taking it one day at a time isn't just a cliché... it's survivalConnect with Liz:💻  https://lizquinnheals.com/📱 https://www.instagram.com/lizquinnheals/🎙️ The Healing Hearts Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/08PxtTeYYuaL31Ks1P2IYXLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!If you’ve been craving a shift in your grief but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you.In today’s Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts minisode, I’m giving you a free, behind-the-scenes look at Day 1 of my Micro Moments for Transformation program—a 30-day experience designed to help you move through grief in a way that feels supportive, doable, and actually sustainable.Because here’s the truth: transformation doesn’t come from doing everything perfectly. It comes from small, intentional moments that meet you exactly where you are.This program was created for anyone navigating loss—whether that’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life transition, or any kind of identity shift—and who wants to reconnect with themselves, their sense of purpose, and even moments of joy again.Today, I’m guiding you through Day 1: Setting Your Intention. I’ll walk you through a simple yet powerful practice you can do in five minutes or less:✨ A grounding breath to help you arrive in the present moment✨ Three reflective prompts to help you define what transformation looks and feels like for you✨ A gentle way to anchor into your “why”✨ How to create a meaningful intention to guide your next 30 daysYou can listen on the go, but if you’re able to carve out a few quiet minutes for yourself and journal through this, it can deepen the experience in a really beautiful way.This is just the beginning, too! If this resonates, the full Micro Moments for Transformation program will guide you through 30 days of supportive, 5-15 minute practices to help you feel more grounded, connected, and like you again—even in the midst of grief. All for just $47.🎧 Ready to begin? Press play and take your first micro step.If you're ready to dig into all 30 days, I'd love for you to join me: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Ben Forman to talk about a kind of grief that often goes unseen—losing a sibling, and what it means to navigate life as the “forgotten griever.”Ben shares the story of losing his younger brother, Sam, in a sudden skiing accident at just 25 years old, and how that loss reshaped his identity, his family, and the way he moves through the world.We talk about the quiet complexities of sibling grief, the guilt and dark thought patterns that can surface, and the tension between surviving loss and growing through it. We explore:✨ What it feels like to lose your only sibling and become part of a “family of three”✨ The identity shift that comes with sibling loss✨ The “forgotten griever” experience and why sibling grief is often overlooked✨ Navigating guilt, intrusive thoughts, and emotional spirals after loss✨ The difference between post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth✨ Finding connection through community✨ Coping tools and using physical/tactile reminders✨ How grief can shape the choices you make in your life moving forward✨ Ben’s documentary Higher Calling and the healing journey behind it✨ Riding motorcycles through the Himalayas as a way to honor loss and seek meaningThis episode is for anyone navigating sibling loss, complicated grief, or the quiet, often unspoken layers of life after losing someone deeply woven into your identity.Connect with Ben:https://www.instagram.com/thebenforman/https://www.instagram.com/highercallingmoviehttps://www.highercallingmovie.com/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!If your grief has been feeling especially heavy lately, I wanted to give you something real to hold onto this week.In today’s episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts on Life With Grief, I’m sharing Day 1 of my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience—completely free—so you can gently step into what it feels like to be supported, grounded, and guided through your grief in a more intentional way.This isn’t about fixing your grief or rushing your healing. It’s about creating small, consistent moments where you can come back to yourself… even when everything feels overwhelming.Inside this episode, I walk you through one of the most important starting points in grief work: your “why.” Your why becomes your anchor: the thing you return to when emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger, or longing start to take over.Together, we explore:✨ How to identify your personal “why” for moving through grief✨ Simple ways to stay accountable and supported in your healing✨ How to build a sustainable 5–10 minute daily grief practice✨ Creating intentional space for your emotions (without feeling consumed by them)✨ A powerful stress + grief check-in to understand where you are todayI also guide you through a gentle meditation for grief relief, where you’ll:💛 Focus on your breath and body awareness💛 Allow emotions to move through you like waves💛 Soften resistance and create space for release💛 Connect with spiritual support—whether that’s your loved one, guides, or something bigger than youIf you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward… this is your invitation to start small.And if this resonates with you, the full 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience is there to support you more deeply: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Life With Grief, I’m joined by Psychologist, bestselling author, and globally recognized speaker Dr. Jody Carrington for an honest, raw (and funny!) conversation about grief, loneliness, and the healing power of community. Dr. Jody sheds light on a powerful distinction between grief and mourning—two experiences that often get lumped together but play very different roles in our healing. She shares several deeply personal losses that have shaped her own understanding of grief, including the death of her best friend, the recent passing of her father after living with vascular dementia, and the emotional complexities of caregiving and legacy at the end of life. She also shares the remarkable story of discovering at age 36 that she had a sister who had been placed for adoption. We dig into: ✨ The difference between grief and mourning ✨ Why grief can feel more isolating in today’s world ✨ How loneliness and overwhelm intensify the grief experience ✨ Why community is essential to healing after loss ✨ Moving beyond “I’m sorry for your loss” ✨ How to support someone who is grieving ✨ The impact of caregiving and end-of-life experiences ✨ Nervous system regulation and resilience in grief ✨ Why storytelling keeps our loved ones present If you’ve ever felt isolated in your grief, struggled to support someone you love, or wondered why loss can feel so disorienting in today’s world, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone in your grief.Connect with Jody:🔗 https://www.drjodycarrington.com/🔗 IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=en🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjodycarrington🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-carrington/?originalSubdomain=ca🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjodycarrington?lang=enLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Watching someone you love go through cancer is one of the most painful and powerless experiences a person can face. You want to take their pain away, you want to fix it, but cancer is one of those moments in life where love doesn’t give you control... and that helplessness can feel overwhelming.In this special episode of Life With Grief, I’m participating in Podcasthon, a global initiative where thousands of podcasts dedicate one episode to highlighting a charity that matters to them.For this episode, I’m supporting Stand Up To Cancer, an organization funding groundbreaking research to accelerate cancer treatments and improve outcomes for patients and families around the world.Cancer has touched my own family deeply, and I know many of you listening are navigating this reality right now. So today, we’re talking about the emotional side of supporting someone with cancer.Because while the person diagnosed rightfully receives the most attention, the people who love them are often carrying a tremendous emotional weight behind the scenes.In this episode, we explore:✨ What it’s like to watch someone you love go through cancer✨ The helplessness and emotional whiplash that often comes with treatments and test results✨ Why anticipatory grief often begins long before a loss occurs✨ The invisible emotional labor of caregivers and supporters✨ Gentle ways to cope while supporting someone with cancer✨ Why caring for your own nervous system matters during this timeIf you’re currently supporting someone through cancer—or you’ve walked this road before—this episode is for you.Stand Up To Cancer: https://standuptocancer.org/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this milestone episode of Life With Grief, I’m reflecting on what 200 conversations about grief and loss have truly taught me about healing, identity, resilience, purpose, and what it really means to live a full life after loss.When I recorded episode one, I thought I understood grief because I had lived it. What I didn’t know was how much listening to hundreds of stories—from widows, grieving parents, adult children, partners, and survivors of complicated loss—would deepen, stretch, and transform that understanding.In this episode, I share:✨ Why grief is far more nuanced than the five stages✨ How loss reshapes identity, relationships, careers, and purpose✨ The “whispered” parts of grief we rarely talk about (anger, relief, jealousy, numbness, resentment)✨ Why grief and joy are not opposites✨ What holding space for 200 grieving humans has taught me about resilience and guilt✨ How my own grief has evolved alongside this podcast✨ The truths I now know about healing after lossWe talk about grief integration, life after loss, emotional resilience, identity shifts after death, and what it really means to grow through grief without minimizing it.And whether you’ve listened to one episode or all 200, you are part of this community. These conversations are only deepening 🩷🎧 Listen now and reflect on who you are becoming in the wake of your grief.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief is often met with the same advice: practice self-care. Take a bath. Go for a walk. Journal. Rest. And while those things can support your nervous system, they don’t always touch the deeper layers of loss.In this episode of Life With Grief, let's explore the powerful difference between self-care and soul-care—especially in the context of grief, identity shifts, and life after loss. Because grief isn’t just stress, it’s a transformation. And that requires something deeper than surface-level coping tools.Let's dig into:✨ What traditional self-care actually supports in grief✨ Why self-care can sometimes feel hollow or minimizing✨ The difference between emotional regulation and soul alignment✨ What soul-care really looks like after loss✨ How grief reshapes your identity (whether you’re ready or not)✨ Simple, practical ways to practice soul-care in your everyday lifeIf you’ve been doing all the “right” self-care things but still feel unsettled, disconnected, or changed in ways you can’t quite explain, this conversation will meet you where you are.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Have you been struggling to focus since your loss? Perhaps you find yourself reading the same paragraph over and over, forgetting simple words, or feeling mentally slower than you used to. Maybe you're wondering, “What is wrong with me?”In this episode, we’re talking about the fog of grief. The very real cognitive and neurological effects of loss that can make concentration feel nearly impossible.Grief affects your nervous system, your memory, your decision-making, and your ability to think clearly. When someone you love dies, your brain shifts into survival mode, stress hormones increase, and your system reallocates energy toward stabilization and away from higher-level thinking.That foggy, scattered, overwhelmed feeling? It’s not laziness, it’s a protective response.Inside this episode, we explore:✨ Why loss is registered as threat in the brain✨ How stress impacts the prefrontal cortex (your thinking brain)✨ Why your brain is working overtime to “rewrite” your internal map of the world✨Why pushing yourself harder often makes the fog worse✨ Gentle ways to support your nervous system while you healIf you’ve been quietly scared by how foggy your mind feels, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Life With Grief, Barri Leiner Grant shares her experience of losing her mother suddenly to a brain aneurysm at age 27, and what it meant to grieve at a time when grief was rarely spoken about. She opens up about becoming a motherless mother, seeking therapy during pregnancy, and learning how to carry loss without silencing it.We explore spiritual and intuitive healing, including working with a shaman and medium, and how those experiences led her to create The Memory Circle, a space centered on continuing bonds and conscious grieving.The conversation also turns to the long goodbye of dementia. Barri reflects on caring for her father, Neil, through years of memory loss alongside her siblings, the differences between sudden loss and cognitive decline, and how anticipatory grief shapes the caregiving journey.This episode touches on:✨ Sudden loss and brain aneurysm grief✨ Becoming a mother after losing your own mother✨ Continuing bonds and conscious grieving✨ Spiritual healing and grief support✨ Dementia, caregiving, and anticipatory grief✨ Navigating mortality without living in fearIf you’re grieving a parent, navigating caregiving, or learning how to live fully while carrying loss, this conversation offers insight, validation, and practical ways to stay connected to those you love.Connect with Barri:https://www.instagram.com/thememorycirclehttps://thememorycircle.comPermission Granted https://open.substack.com/pub/barriLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Life With Grief, let's dig into the quiet desire many grievers feel after loss: the pull to completely reinvent themselves.When someone we love dies, it doesn’t just change our circumstances... it changes our identity. Our priorities shift, our tolerance lowers, and what once felt meaningful may no longer fit. And wanting something new can bring guilt, confusion, and even pushback from others.Let's explore why reinvention after grief is a deeply human response to loss, not a betrayal. I talk about the identity shifts that happen after loss, why friends and family may struggle with the “new you,” and how to navigate the guilt that can come with craving more alignment, depth, and intention in your life.I also share gentle ways to begin this process without pressure: starting with curiosity, honoring your desires, and allowing change to unfold at your own pace.If you’ve felt called toward a different version of yourself after loss, this conversation will remind you that you’re not wrong for evolving.Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/191-5-life-changing-lessons-at-35-grief-growth-and/id1688812587?i=1000747688577Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Life With Grief, I sit down with Nina Rodriguez to talk about sibling grief after the sudden death of her only brother, Yosef, who died from fentanyl poisoning on September 11, 2019—just one day after his 32nd birthday.Nina shares what it means to grieve as a sibling, why bereaved siblings are often the “forgotten mourners,” and how the loss of a brother or sister can deeply impact identity, birth order, and family dynamics.Together, we explore the complex layers of grief after addiction-related death, including stigma, shame, anger, and the painful reality of intrusive questions about cause of death. We talk about:✨ Sibling grief and the experience of being a “forgotten mourner”✨ Losing an only sibling and the identity shift that follows✨ Addiction, recovery, and fentanyl poisoning✨ Navigating stigma and intrusive questions after a drug-related death✨ Supporting grieving parents while grieving yourself✨ Parentification and complicated family roles✨ Grieving legacy and the end of a family line✨ Continuing bonds and staying connected after loss✨ Spiritual curiosity, near-death experiences, and meaning-making after grief✨ Finding purpose after loss and redefining what it means to “walk each other home”If you’re grieving the death of a sibling, navigating loss due to addiction, or trying to make sense of who you are after loss, this conversation will remind you that your grief matters—and you are not alone.Connect with Nina:https://www.griefandlight.com/https://griefandlight.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/griefandlightLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief and life transitions often bring emotions that feel confusing, complicated, and sometimes even contradictory. One of the most common experiences people face after loss is feeling genuinely happy for someone they love, while simultaneously feeling sadness, longing, or grief for themselves. Can you relate to this?If you’ve ever celebrated someone else’s milestone while quietly mourning what feels missing in your own life, you are not alone.Let's talk about:✨ Why it’s normal to feel happy for others while feeling sad for yourself✨ How grief increases emotional complexity and depth✨ The role of comparison, timeline grief, and unmet expectations✨ Why mixed emotions don't make you selfish, ungrateful, or unsupportive✨ Gentle tools for processing emotional duality in a healthy way✨ How to practice self-compassion while supporting others✨ Ways to stay connected to your own healing and life pathYou’ll learn how grief can expand emotional depth, why comparison and timeline grief can show up around other people’s milestones, and gentle ways to support yourself when happiness and heartbreak coexist.This episode is for anyone who has struggled to celebrate others while navigating their own grief, loss, or life circumstances that feel tender or uncertain.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Life With Grief I sit down with Dr. Heather Taylor, a Licensed Psychologist and Grief Educator, for an honest and deeply human conversation about grief, sibling loss, and living with chronic illness.Dr. Heather shares her personal story of losing her younger brother and navigating the often-overlooked experience of sibling grief. She opens up about her own struggles to find effective grief therapy, and how those gaps ultimately led her to pursue a career in psychology so she could offer the kind of grief-informed care she once needed herself.We also talk about: ✨ Her diagnosis of postpartum cardiomyopathy.✨ What it’s like to live with heart failure.✨ An unexpected genetic discovery that deeply impacted her health and her family. ✨ The emotional, physical, and psychological layers of grief when it’s intertwined with chronic illness.Throughout the episode she shares practical coping strategies for grief, including her STAY acronym, a grounding framework designed to help you stay present with grief rather than pushing it away or trying to “fix” it.If you’re grieving a sibling, living with chronic illness, or searching for more compassionate and nuanced approaches to grief support, this conversation offers validation, insight, and gentle guidance for integrating grief into everyday life.Connect with Dr. Taylor:www.griefisthenewnormal.comFollow on IG: @grief_is_the_new_normalEmail: [email protected]://linktr.ee/griefisthenewnormalLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn’t just change how you feel, it often changes your relationships, too. After losing someone you love (or after any loss, really), friendships, family dynamics, and romantic relationships can start to shift. You may feel misunderstood, unsupported, or emotionally unsafe sharing your grief. And for many grievers, this can feel like a secondary loss layered on top of the first.Join me in talking about the very real experience of outgrowing relationships after loss, why it happens, and how to navigate the complicated emotions that can come with relationship changes during grief.We chat about:✨ Why grief naturally changes identity, emotional needs, and connection✨ How loss can shift friendships, family relationships, and partnerships✨ Signs you may be outgrowing a relationship after losing a loved one✨ Why some people struggle to show up for grief in meaningful ways✨ How to set compassionate, healthy boundaries while grieving✨ Navigating the grief of losing or redefining relationships✨ Finding safe, supportive connections while learning to live with lossThis episode is for you if:💛 You feel misunderstood or unsupported in your grief💛 Your relationships have changed after a loss💛 You feel guilt or confusion about needing different support💛 You’re navigating loneliness or identity shifts after loss💛 You’re craving deeper, more emotionally safe connectionsIf you’ve ever felt alone in your grief, struggled with friends who don’t understand, or wondered why certain relationships feel different after loss, this conversation will help you feel seen and supported.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn’t just break your heart, it literally changes who you are.In this heartfelt 5-Minute Grief Talk (in honor of my 35th birthday!), I’m sharing a truth that so many grievers quietly wrestle with: the way loss reshapes your identity. The moment you realize you don’t feel like the same person anymore. The disorientation of trying to understand who you are now after everything you’ve lost.We talk about:❤️‍🩹 How grief changes your sense of self❤️‍🩹Why wanting to “go back” is so common (and so painful)❤️‍🩹 Grieving the person you were before loss❤️‍🩹 The identity shift that happens after loving and losing deeply❤️‍🩹 How to gently rebuild who you are—without rushing clarityIf you’ve been feeling disconnected from your old self, pressured to return to who you used to be, or stuck in that in-between space of becoming… this episode is for you.Remember: grief didn’t erase you, it expanded you ✨ 🎧 Listen, breathe, and let yourself meet the version of you that’s still unfolding. Be sure you're subscribed on YouTube so you don't miss more conversations like this!Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this birthday episode of Life With Grief, I’m sharing five life lessons I’m still actively practicing as I turn 35! Lessons grief, age, motherhood, and lived experience have etched into me over time. These are things rooted in identity shifts, discernment, presence, and learning how to live a full life while carrying loss.I’ve realized that I’ve gone through many deaths and rebirths in my life—once when my parents died, again when I became a mother, and in quieter ways as I continue to evolve into the truest version of myself.We'll dig into:✨ Reflections on grief, identity shifts, and personal growth✨ What it means to build a legacy beyond achievements✨ How loss reshapes our relationship with time, presence, and purpose✨ Why slowing down can be one of the most powerful choices we makeThis episode is also an invitation to reflect on the footprint you’re leaving behind—not based on what you do, but how you do it.I also share a special birthday announcement: the launch of my new Substack, Life Beyond Grief! It's a space for the life that continues after everything changes. Not life without grief, but a life that keeps unfolding anyway.📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/If you’re navigating grief, parenthood, identity shifts, or a season of becoming, this episode is for you!Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this heartfelt episode of Life With Grief I’m joined by Dominic Simpson, who shares his experience of losing his older brother, Paul, at the age of nine—and how that early loss quietly shaped his life in ways he’s still uncovering today.We talk about sibling loss as a deeply under-acknowledged form of grief, especially when it happens in childhood, and how bereaved siblings often learn to carry their pain silently. Dominic opens up about grief, masculinity, and the pressure many boys and men feel to “stay strong,” as well as the tools and communities that have helped him process his loss over time.Dominic also shares his connection to Winston’s Wish, a UK-based charity supporting bereaved children, and why grief-informed spaces are so vital for long-term healing.We explore:✨ What it means to grow up as a bereaved sibling✨ The lasting impact of childhood loss into adulthood✨ Why sibling grief is often minimized or misunderstood✨ Grief, masculinity, and emotional expression✨ Finding grounding through movement, music, and communityThis conversation offers honesty, validation, and a reminder that grief doesn’t disappear with time... it asks to be witnessed.Connect with Dominic:https://www.instagram.com/domontherunforwinstonswish/https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/dominic-simpsonLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode I’m reflecting on what living a “soft life” really means—especially after loss. As I approach my 35th birthday, especially, I’ve been thinking deeply about how grief reshaped my priorities, my energy, and the way I move through my days.This isn’t about perfection, productivity, or avoiding hard emotions. It’s about creating gentle, supportive rhythms inside a very real life. One that includes grief, responsibilities, and limited capacity.I’m sharing six soft life habits that genuinely changed me and helped me feel more grounded, present, and connected to myself again. These practices have supported my nervous system, helped me trust my intuition, and brought more ease into my daily life without pressure to “fix” or rush my healing.In this episode, I talk about:✨ How creating soothing, decluttered surroundings impacts emotional wellbeing✨ The role of scent, rituals, and comfort in regulating the nervous system✨ Mindful movement through workouts, walks, and time in nature✨ Daily journaling and weekly reflection as anchors in grief✨ Energy check-ins, breathwork, and listening to my body✨ Acts of self-kindness that soften life without guilt✨ Curating media and social input to reduce comparison and overwhelmThis episode is for anyone navigating grief, emotional exhaustion, burnout, or a season of life where slowing down feels necessary, but also complicated. If you’re craving a gentler way of living without abandoning your real life, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this deeply honest episode of the Life With Grief Podcast, I sit down with artist and spoken word poet Tiriq Rashad to talk about grief, loss, and the role creativity can play in healing.Tiriq shares his experience navigating multiple profound losses, including the sudden death of his mother in a car accident and the loss of a child. We explore how these losses shaped his emotional world, his identity, and his relationship with art.We also dig into:✨ Navigating the multiple layers of grief.✨ The inspiration behind his spoken word album, Kiss My Art, and how art became an outlet for processing grief✨ Creativity as a powerful tool for emotional expression when words feel difficult or insufficient✨ The importance of community and support in grief and why isolation can deepen pain✨ Therapy, vulnerability, and emotional honesty, especially in spaces where grief is often minimized✨ Healthy ways to release overwhelming emotions like anger, sadness, and longingThis conversation is for anyone grieving a loved one, searching for meaningful ways to express their emotions, or looking for permission to feel deeply without fixing or rushing their grief.It’s a reminder that grief changes us, but creativity, connection, and compassion can help us carry it.Connect with Tiriq:https://tiriqrashad.com/https://www.instagram.com/tiriq_rashadLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn’t just change your life, it reveals YOU. In this episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts let's explore what I like to call the "mirror effect" of grief. The way loss acts as a mirror that reflects our unacknowledged strengths, emotional patterns, and capacity for renewal.We dig into:✨ Why grief acts as a mirror rather than something to “get over”✨ How loss reveals strength you didn’t know you had✨ The emotional and behavioral patterns grief brings to the surface, and why they’re not flaws✨ How grief can quietly reshape your priorities, relationships, and sense of identity✨ What it means to live with grief in a more intentional, compassionate wayThis conversation is for you if you don't recognize yourself after a loss, or if you've been surprised by both how deeply grief has undone aspects of your life, and how resilient you've been at the same time. Together, we explore why grief removes distractions and brings our inner world into sharper focus.This episode offers a grounded, validating perspective for anyone navigating life after the death a loved one, and for those learning how to live with grief rather than trying to fix or bypass it.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Life With Grief, I sit down with author Theo Boyd for a deeply honest and heart-opening conversation about navigating layered loss and finding hope after profound grief.Theo is the author of "My Grief Is Not Like Yours"and "Hope All the Way", and she shares openly about the many losses that have shaped her life. Together, we explore what it truly means to live with grief when loss keeps stacking, and how healing and purpose can still exist alongside heartbreak.We dig into:✨ The accidental death of Theo’s mother and how that loss reshaped her world✨ Losing her long-time counselor and the grief of losing a trusted support system✨ Discovering her husband’s infidelity, navigating divorce, and grieving the life she thought she had✨ Finding her father after he died by suicide and the complexity of suicide loss✨ What it means to stay present with grief instead of rushing to “move on”✨ Personal outlets for grief and ways to release what the body is carrying✨ How hope and healing can show up in unexpected and spiritual ways✨ Wisdom inspired by her deaf mother’s life and how it continues to guide her✨ Gentle, grounding practices to help regulate the nervous systemThis episode is a reminder that grief is deeply personal and never one-size-fits-all. Even in the midst of unimaginable loss, it’s possible to move toward purposeful living—without minimizing the pain or rushing the healing.If you’re navigating multiple losses, complicated grief, or trying to hold onto hope after everything has changed, I hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone—and that your grief is allowed to look exactly the way it does.Connect with Theo:https://thinktheo.com/Instagram: @think_theoFacebook: @THINKTHEOLinkedIn: @Thelizabeth YouTube: @thinktheo3573Threads:  @think_theoLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!Grief doesn’t just affect how we feel, it impacts how we think, plan, and make decisions. If you’ve been avoiding decisions lately or feeling frozen and overwhelmed by even small choices, you’re not alone (and you’re not broken).Let's explore why decision-making feels so difficult in grief, how the nervous system and brain are affected by loss, and why decision avoidance is often a form of self-protection. I'm also sharing how new year pressure can intensify this struggle when clarity feels out of reach.I'm also introducing you to the GENTLE Decision Path, a compassionate, grief-informed framework designed to help you move from decision avoidance to decision empowerment—without forcing certainty or rushing yourself.Let dig into:✨ Why grief makes decision-making harder from a brain and nervous system perspective✨ Why avoiding decisions doesn’t mean you’re stuck—it means you’re protecting yourself✨ How new year energy can create pressure when grief needs gentleness✨ A simple framework for making empowered, grief-informed choicesThis episode is for anyone navigating life after loss and looking for a gentler, more aligned way to make decisions again.Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this deeply moving episode of Life With Grief we welcome Danny Lesslie, who shares the intimate and transformative story of losing his wife, Raffi, to vulvar cancer and navigating life, fatherhood, and grief in the aftermath.Danny opens up about the raw realities of anticipatory grief, caregiving through cancer, and what it meant to walk alongside Raffi during her battle. He reflects on the strength found in vulnerability, the evolving grief journey he shares with his daughters, and why open conversations around male grief are so deeply needed.We also explore Danny’s book, Thank You, Cancer, a powerful collection of personal writings from both Danny and Raffi that offers a rare dual perspective on love, loss, resilience, and hope in the face of terminal illness. Their words illuminate not only the darkness of cancer and grief, but also the unexpected moments of connection, meaning, and light that can emerge even in life’s most painful chapters.This episode is an honest, emotional conversation about grief after cancer, widowerhood, parenting after loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.Connect with Danny:https://dannylesslie.co/https://www.instagram.com/momentumwithdanny/Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...

Drop me a message or voice note!After loss, many people find themselves asking a quiet but heavy question: What do I even want anymore?Let's explore how grief reshapes our goals, dreams, and vision for the future—and why that doesn’t mean anything has gone wrong. Loss changes us. It changes what feels meaningful, what feels safe to hope for, and how we imagine our lives moving forward.This episode is an invitation to gently revisit your goals through a new lens. One shaped by lived experience, loss, and deeper self-awareness. Rather than forcing clarity or rushing to “dream big again,” we talk about honoring the pause, releasing misaligned dreams, and redefining success in a way that feels supportive in this season of grief.If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your old ambitions, unsure of what’s next, or pressured to have it all figured out after loss, this conversation is for you.Inside this episode, we talk about:✨ Why goals and dreams often feel different after experiencing loss✨ How grief shifts values, priorities, and our relationship with the future✨ Letting go of old dreams without guilt or shame✨ Redefining success after loss in a more compassionate, sustainable way✨ Giving yourself permission to move forward without a timelineYou don’t need to be who you were before, you’re allowed to evolve—and to dream differently now.If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow Life With Grief so you don’t miss future conversations that meet you where you are. And if you know someone navigating loss who might need this reminder, feel free to share this episode with them!Learn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...