Where I Am

In this episode, Grant sits down with classically trained soprano and musical theater performer Elise Walters, whose remarkable voice effortlessly bridges the worlds of soaring operatic singing and powerful Broadway belting.Grant and Elise first shared the stage in The Wizard of Oz, where Elise played Dorothy opposite Grant's Cowardly Lion. Together, they look back on their theater experiences, discuss the unique challenges and joys of performing, and explore what it means to tell stories through music.The conversation also takes a deeper turn as they talk about grief, resilience, and the profound ways music can help us process emotions, connect with others, and find healing during life's most difficult moments.Whether you're a theater lover, a music enthusiast, or someone navigating loss and searching for hope, this heartfelt conversation offers insight, laughter, and a reminder of the transformative power of song.https://www.instagram.com/elisewaltersx/Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

This is my first solo episode of Where I Am. I talk about meeting people where they are—including myself. I think about a sad clown painting that’s stayed with me, the pressure of a new year, and what it’s like to grieve who you used to be. If this season feels heavy, unchanged, or quieter than expected, you’re not doing it wrong. This episode isn’t about fixing anything. It’s about honesty—and making space for where we actually are.Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

In 2015, Hannah's best friend, Lauren, passed away suddenly. She was one of the closest friends Hannah ever had. Hannah wanted to create a supportive space for others, so in 2023, Hannah started Friends Missing Friends. It’s a podcast, but it’s also so much more than that. It’s a community. It’s a place where we can come together, and lean our head on each other’s shoulders. https://www.friendsmissingfriends.com/https://www.friendsmissingfriends.com/listenWatch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

James Tolbert is an actor, singer, dancer, director and choreographer who probably needs some sleep! He, most notably, is a longtime collaborator with the viral online sensation, Starkid Productions, as well as being featured in various theatre and tv productions including Nickelodeon’s “Danger Force” and FX’s “Better Things.”He’s an avid gamer and graphic novel enthusiast who is currently learning how to lift weights and not throw his back out! Always on the search for creative challenges, he is also teaching himself how to play the guitar and conceiving three projects at the same time. In this episode James and Grant discuss theatre, grief, and mental health. https://www.instagram.com/jwtolb/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheethttps://linktr.ee/jwtolb?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaczlTRmcM7xLY4vkaCigLvYkwngVtJlq0LKHyaQofdv4EP04faF-p2FJMQxeg_aem_46q5Ee6nubE-0dKI3AQrLgWatch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Recorded live at Reimagine.org, Giving Grief a Voice brings together five grief-focused podcast hosts for an honest, heart-level conversation on loss, love, and connection. Hear how sharing our stories can challenge cultural silence, deepen understanding, and help us feel less alone.GIVING GRIEF A VOICE PANELISTS Grant Garry – Award-winning filmmaker, actor, singer, and Certified Grief Educator. Director of the documentary Meet Me Where I Am and host of the Where I Am podcast, Grant blends storytelling and performance to honor the realities of loss.Lisa Keefauver, MSW – Social worker, widow, cancer survivor, and author of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. She hosts a top-rated podcast of the same name, reimagining how we approach loss through curiosity and storytelling.Instagram: LisakeefauvermswPodcast: Grief is a Sneaky Bitch (Podcast on Apple) Available on all platforms.Nina Rodriguez – Grief guide, podcast host, and founder of Grief and Light, born from the sudden loss of her only sibling. She offers circles, coaching, and resources for a grief-informed, hopeful world.Podcast: GRIEF AND LIGHT. Available on all platforms.Social Media: @griefandlightTara Accardo – Grief and Soul Purpose Coach, host of Life With Grief Podcast, and creator of Losses Become Gains. She guides others through loss with compassion and practical tools.Podcast: LIFE WITH GRIEF PODCASTInstagram: @lifewithgriefpodcast + @lossesbecomegainsMatt Gilhooly – Host of The Life Shift Podcast, Matt explores the pivotal moments that shape us, often rooted in personal experiences with grief, resilience, and transformation.Website: thelifeshiftpodcast.comInstagram: @thelifeshiftpodcast + @themattgilhoolyThis Panel Discussion Is For You If:You’ve found comfort in grief-focused podcasts, or are curious about how they might support your own healing.You want to feel seen and understood without needing to explain your story.You crave meaningful, non-performative connection in a culture that often asks grievers to smile through it.You wonder how others are living with the after of loss, and want to hear their truths.You’re a podcast listener who’s been moved by grief stories and want to connect with the voices behind the mic.You’ve considered sharing your own story, perhaps even launching a podcast, and want insight into how others are doing it with care, depth, and intention.Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Kera Sanchez is a High School Dean of Students in the Chicagoland area, a mom of 2, the wife of a Naval Officer and founder of Get Griefy Magazine. Through a blend of heartfelt narratives, expert advice, and uplifting content, Get Griefy aims to inspire readers to not only survive but to thrive in the face of loss.https://www.instagram.com/getgriefymagazine?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.getgriefymagazine.com/homeBlair Kaplan Venables, Founder + CEO of Blair Kaplan Communications and Founder of The Global Resilience Project, became a badass social media marketing expert before the world dubbed social media marketing a “thing.”https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://blairkaplan.ca/Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Comedian Ryan Sickler joins Where I Am to discuss growing up, grief, and Honda civics with original rims.​Website Bio: As the acclaimed host of The HoneyDew Podcast, Ryan skillfully guides stand-ups and storytellers through humorous explorations of life’s Lowlights. In 2018, Ryan achieved a significant milestone, securing a #1 spot on the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts with his album Get a Hold of Yourself. ​Notably, Ryan showcased his diverse talents in the comedy domain by directing and self-producing his 2023 standup special, Lefty’s Son.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXGHgyr2MNAhttps://www.ryansickler.com/https://www.instagram.com/ryansickler/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-honeydew-with-ryan-sickler/id527446250https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wayback-with-ryan-sickler/id1721601479Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Gina Moffa, LCSW, MA, is a licensed psychotherapist, mental health educator, and media consultant in New York City. Gina is the author of the book Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go.https://ginamoffa.com/    https://www.instagram.com/ginamoffalcsw/?hl=enBuy Gina's Bookhttps://a.co/d/hgXTIyqWatch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

In December 2021, Rebecca Feinglos quit her job to take a sabbatical year to grieve. She called her journey "Grieve leave," and documented her thoughts on her blog and social media. Through sharing knowledge, advice and tangible resources, and creating a space for others to grieve it has since grown into a community of thousands. Rebecca is also a writer, speaker, and certified grief educator, and host of the Greif’d Up Podcast.https://www.grieveleave.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/griefd-up/id1759459228https://www.instagram.com/grieveleavehttps://www.instagram.com/rfeinglos/Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Barri Leiner is the founder of The Memory Circle. The Memory Circle offers online grief support for various aspects of grief. She is a Certified Grief Specialist, author, and speaker. https://thememorycircle.com/abouthttps://www.instagram.com/thememorycircle?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Todd Glass is a stand up comedian. In this episode Todd opens up about the loss of his mom, coming out publicly, and his experience having a heart attack on stage. https://www.instagram.com/thetoddglassshow/https://www.tiktok.com/@thetoddglassshowhttps://x.com/ToddGlassWatch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Tara Accardo is a Grief, Soul Purpose, and Transformational Life Coach. She is the founder of Losses Become Gains and host of the podcast Life with Grief. Today, Tara opens up about losing both parents, her dog, and what ultimately led her into creating the platform Losses Become Gains. Losses Become Gains: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Colin Campbell is a writer and director for theater and film. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Seraglio, a short film he wrote and directed with his lovely and talented wife, Gail Lerner. He has taught Theater and/or Filmmaking at Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, Cal Poly Pomona University, and to incarcerated youth through The Unusual Suspects. His one person show titled, Grief: A One Man ShitShow, premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival where it won a Best of Broadwater Award. He lives in Los Angeles and sometimes Joshua Tree.https://colincampbellauthor.com/colin/Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

In this episode Grant talks to filmmaker James Slaven. They discuss what it was like making Meet Me Where I Am, its challenges, and what they learned along the way.Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

This episode's guest is Natalie Kazarian. Natalie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an emphasis in trauma. Natalie is also featured in the new documentary - Meet Me Where I Am. Now available on multiple streaming platforms including Apple TV, Amazon Prime video and others. Links are in the show notes to watch the film. http://Nataliekazarianmft.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nataliekazarianmft/Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

In this episode Grant talks to renowned grief specialist and acclaimed author David Kessler. David has written many books including  Finding Meaning: The 6th Stage of Grief. He is the host of the Spotify podcast Healing where he has in depth discussions on grief with people like Ashley Judd, William Shatner, Craig Melvin and more. David is featured in the new documentary Meet Me Where I Am directed by Grant Garry. Now available on multiple streaming platforms including Apple TV, Amazon Prime video and others. Link below to watch the film. Disclaimer - This episode features discussions about child loss as well as pet loss. Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

Grant talks to Dr. Julie Shaw about her experience with grief and the loss of her sister, her platform "Hello I'm Grieving," what it was like to be in Grant's documentary MEET ME WHERE I AM, and much more. Website: https://helloimgrieving.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloimgrieving?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/

In this episode Grant's guest is actor John Farley (The Wrong Missy Netflix, Bench Warmers, Joe Dirt). John is the brother of famous actor Chris Farley who tragically passed away at the age of 33. Chris was best known for such films as Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, and being a cast member of Saturday Night Live. We discuss what it was like growing up with Chris, acting, and what it was like to lose him. John is featured in the documentary Meet Me Where I Am out now!Disclaimer - This episode contains discussions about alcohol, drug addiction, sibling and child loss.Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM : https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/