Invisible Loss

When the waters recede, the real story often begins. In this special edition of Invisible Loss, Barbara and Jenn sit with the emotional aftermath of flooding and natural disasters—exploring the quiet, often unseen losses that linger long after the crisis passes. From the disruption of identity and routine to the grief of damaged spaces, displaced memories, and shaken sense of safety, this conversation makes space for what doesn’t always get named. Together, they unpack how non-death loss shows up in these moments and what it means to begin making sense of life after the waters pull back. 

 Military deployment is often framed around service, sacrifice, and reunion, but what’s talked about far less is the quiet, ongoing loss that lives in between those moments; in this episode, Barbara and Jenn are joined by guest Claudia, a military spouse with 30 plus years of experience, to explore the invisible grief that can come with deployment—the missing everyday moments, the shifting roles at home, and the emotional distance that can grow even when love remains steady. Together, they talk about what it means to live in that “in-between” space where someone is both here and not here, how that ambiguity impacts identity and connection for both families and service members, and how we can begin to name and navigate this experience with more awareness, language, and compassion. 

In this heartfelt episode of The Invisible Loss Podcast, we explore divorce through the lens of non-death loss—the kind of grief that isn’t always recognized, but deeply felt. Joined by Cortney and Kent, we engage in an open, honest, and vulnerable conversation about what it means to lose a marriage while both people are still living.Together, we unpack the layered losses that come with divorce: the loss of identity, shared dreams, family structure, and the future once imagined. We also talk about the emotional complexity of grieving someone who is still present, and how that ambiguity can make healing even more challenging.By sharing our stories and reflections, this episode creates space to acknowledge and validate the often invisible grief of divorce. If you’ve experienced this kind of loss—or are supporting someone who has—this conversation offers understanding, connection, and a reminder that your grief is real, even if others don’t always see it.

Join Jenn and Barbara as they explore infertility as a deeply personal form of non-death grief - one that reshapes identity, relationships, and the way people move through the world.  Together, a thanatologist and a therapist unpack the heartbreak of imagined children, the loss of bodily trust, the cycle of hope and disappointment, and the isolation that comes when this grief is minimized or misunderstood.  This conversation offers validation, compassion, and language for a loss that often goes unnamed - reminding listeners that their grief is real, meaningful, and worthy of care. 

Invisible loss is grief no one prepares you for.  In this introductory episode, we share why this podcast exists and how our own experiences with infertility, relationship loss, identity shift, and unmet expectations taught us that grief isn't only about death.  We talk honestly about what it's like to carry losses that aren't acknowledged, supported, or understood - and why naming them changes everything.  If you've ever felt like your pain didn't "count," this space was created for you.