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Sorry For Your Loss

by Jamie Wilcox & Sam DiSalvo

The podcast that gives space to grieve everything from small inconveniences to life-changing tragedy. Hosted by Sam DiSalvo & Jamie Wilcox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Dreams

    This week, Sam and Jamie discuss how weird, comforting, uncomfortable, downright awful, and wonderful it can be to dream about someone who's dead. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Bridget Murray: The Fall of the Mall

    This week, we lighten things up a bit with a nostalgic trip to what used to be the pinnacle of capitalism before the interrnet ruined it, the mall. Join Sam, Jamie, and today's guest, Bridget Murray, as they relive those happy, relaxed, and Orange Julius-fueled days of yore. Follow us: Instagram...

  3. Ellen Hatch: Stories of Pregnancy Loss & Traumatic Birth

    This week, Jamie's little sister Ellen joins us to discuss things that happen far too often and that we don't talk about enough: her experiences with early pregnancy loss and then the traumatic birth of her and her husband's first child she was able to carry to term. Follow us: Instagram...

  4. Barry

    We discuss Barry, Sam's lovable, yet crotchety dog who passed away in January. Sam talks about getting Barry, his best qualities, quirks, the gift he left her on the way out and everything he meant to her. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See...

  5. Kathy Einhorn: Deciding to Survive and Thrive After I Lost My Husband

    Today, Sam and Jamie talk to Kathy Einhorn who lost her husband suddenly the day before a highly anticipated new phase of their lives was set to begin. Kathy talks to us about being forced to change course and to choose to keep active and adventurous for herself. Kathy has used her life's work in...

  6. Rachel Stone: The Myth of the "Good Death"

    On this episode Sam and Jamie welcome guest Rachel Stone. Through the loss of her stepfather and her mother a few years later, Rachel talks to us about the difference between a "good death" and "death with dignity," and the expectations they set for the ones we lose and for ourselves during the...

  7. Amy King: I Lost My Dad at 11

    Sam and Jamie welcome guest Amy King. Amy lost her dad suddenly at the age of 11, and didn't have a place to discuss her feelings and share her grief until she was in college. She shares how it felt to lose someone so important at a young age, the confusion of her grief when it wasn't invited to…

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  8. Logan Fuson: Sports

    On the final episode of this season, Sam and Jamie talk to Logan Fuson about the grief of being a sports fan (specifically of the Indiana Pacers). From losing seasons to major upsets just when things are finally looking up, Logan discusses how the sports losses actually taught him a lot about...

  9. Art as Therapy

    On this episode we follow up the on our therapy episode with our experiences using art as therapy. From creating naturally as children to consciously avoiding it as adults, even when we know it would do as good. Art is a wonderful healer, and it doesn't even have to be good! Follow us: Instagram...

  10. Friend Breakups

    Sam and Jamie discuss their experiences of the very real pain, confusion, and sometimes relief of ending a friendship. Whether it drifts towards its end naturally or it ends with a head-on "I'm breaking up with you," these endings are important to acknowledge and grieve. Follow us: Instagram...

  11. Therapy

    We talk about different forms of talk therapy, how they’ve helped our grieving process and why everyone should really give it a go. Follow us on: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

  12. Sal

    More pet grief this week as Jamie talks about saying goodbye to her little guy Sal. From finding out "it's time" to the immense sadness but profound privilege of loving and comforting a beloved pet as they cross the rainbow bridge. But it's not all sad! We also hear the magical story of how Jamie...

  13. Crista M. - What I Wish I Knew About Pet Loss

    Crista M. talks about the sudden loss of her cat, Jerry, and how the veterinary industrial complex can make a terrible situation even worse. Listen for her advice on what to do when your pet is ill and how to prepare yourself for this devastating loss. Jerry's bracelet designer Jerry's stained...

  14. Jessica Payne: I Helped Extend My Mom’s Life, Then Lost Her

    On this episode, Jessica Payne, thoughtfully talks to us about her and her mom’s incredible and multi-faceted story. After her mom was diagnosed with a terminal illness, then liver cancer, Jessica donated part of her liver to her. This bought her some time, but her mom died three years later.…

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  15. Ash Spreading

    Spreading ashes for a loved one can be a really beautiful experience, and it can also be a very awkward one. Hear us (mostly Sam) detail ash spreading experiences, the ins and outs of having ashes in your home and how difficult it is to say "ash spreading." Follow us on: Instagram...

  16. Tattoos

    We talk about our memorial tattoos and all the ups, downs, cringe, love, respect and questionable heritage those pieces of art bring up. Love the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See...

  17. John Kammer: How AI Helped Me Navigate Grief

    On this episode, we welcome our first guest, John Kammer, who discusses the loss of three close friends, the challenges of grief as a man and how all of this led him to create an AI tool to reconnect with those who have passed. Check out John's website at https://guardianaingels.ai/grief-support...

  18. Celebrity Deaths

    We talk feelings about celebrity deaths, who we miss most and examine why celebrity deaths hit our culture hard, but not necessarily the two of us. It's also the end of our first season! We'll be back soon, but in the meantime, share the podcast and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram...

  19. Can You Talk to the Dead?

    Sam talks about all the times she's heard of people talking to her dead family members while Jamie listens in disbelief. They also talk about when "signs" of the deceased go too far. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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  20. Death Ceremonies

    Jamie and Sam discuss funerals, celebrations of life, open caskets and how they'd like to be remembered. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. Stages of Grief

    Jamie and Sam talk Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief and how they're—spoiler—not supposed to be used the way we use them. We also talk other stages that researchers and writers have put forward and add our own spin. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Show...

  22. Where Were You When You Found Out? (Pt. 2)

    In this part two episode, Jamie & Sam continue to answer the question, where were you when you found out a person you love has died. Sam talks about the last times she spent with her brother, Dean, and how she found out he had died. Jamie talks about when she found out her best friend, Ryan, had...

  23. Dead Air: Dying for Sex

    Sam & Jamie discuss the new FX series, Dying for Sex; delving into what they thought about it, and how it relates to their own experience and grief. Content warning: this episode has frank discussions of sexual assault. Please take care when listening. Follow us: Instagram…

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  24. Where Were You When You Found Out? (Pt. 1)

    You remember the moment you find out about someone's death and how you felt forever. Jamie talks about where she was when she found out her boyfriend, Eric, died, and Sam discusses being there when her mom passed away. Content warning: this episode has frank discussions of suicide. Please take…

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  25. What to Say

    Sam and Jamie give pointers on the most helpful things to say to a person experiencing grief. TL;DL: keep it short, sweet, and sincere. Follow us! Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. What Not to Say

    This week, Sam and Jamie discuss what not to say to a person who is grieving. Spolier alert: we've all said them. Follow us on Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast and Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. Introducing Sorry For Your Loss

    Welcome to Sorry For Your Loss: the podcast that gives space to talk about all kinds of grief. Hosts Sam DiSalvo and Jamie Wilcox discuss everything from what not to say to grieving person to celebrity deaths. Follow us on Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast and Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The podcast that gives space to grieve everything from small inconveniences to life-changing tragedy. Hosted by Sam DiSalvo & Jamie Wilcox.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jamie Wilcox & Sam DiSalvo

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The podcast that gives space to grieve everything from small inconveniences to life-changing tragedy. Hosted by Sam DiSalvo & Jamie Wilcox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sorry For Your Loss is created and hosted by Jamie Wilcox & Sam DiSalvo.
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