Grief Talk Podcast

Nov 01 2023 18 ep. 41 mins 45

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Our mission is to comfort those who are brokenhearted from loss, to equip those with a grieving loved one, and to cultivate an intentional community by allowing ourselves the freedom to grieve.

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Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Part 2

Nov 01 2023 65 mins

Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are particularly difficult losses to navigate. These losses can leave many loved ones wondering how to help. In the second part of this series, Sara interviews Chelsey Hedglin, hospital chaplain and bereavement coordinator, about how family members and friends can help their loved ones during pregnancy and infant losses.They discuss what to

Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Part 1

Oct 24 2023 61 mins

Pregnancy and infant losses can often feel like a grief that so many parents carry silently. In our first ever interview, Sara sits down with Chelsey Hedglin, a chaplain and bereavement coordinator at a local hospital in Nashville. Chelsey serves as the perinatal chaplain and provides support to parents who have experienced a prenatal loss, infant loss, or adverse diagnosis during

The Anatomy of Early Grief: Emotional Grief

May 01 2023 47 mins

There are more emotions in grief than just sadness. What if you don’t identify with the normal feelings people talk about or the idea of the “stages of grief”? You’re in the right place. In this episode, we dive into a variety of emotions we feel after losing someone: shock, numbness, panic, hostility, relief, and more. We speak from our personal experience as we share the

The Anatomy of Early Grief: Mental Grief

Mar 29 2023 29 mins

In the second episode of our mini series - “The Anatomy of Early Grief” - we cover common mental side effects “early” grief can cause. From confusion to dissociation, we talk through our own lived experiences and how our mental health was impacted through our loss. Sara also explains the difference between acute stress disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. As a n

The Anatomy of Early Grief: Physical Grief

Mar 01 2023 44 mins

Grief might be most commonly thought of as an emotional experience but it can also be an intense physical experience. In the first episode of our mini series - “The Anatomy of Early Grief” - we talk about the physical effects that grief can bring.Sara breaks down the different nervous systems that our bodies have and their important functions. Susanna covers common physical sid

The Problem with True Crime Entertainment

Dec 20 2022 46 mins

True crime entertainment is more popular than ever - and more problematic than ever. In this episode we discuss four key reasons why true crime entertainment hurts grieving people. If you have been a consumer of true crime media, know that we have been there too! After much consideration and experiencing the tragedy of traumatic loss, we made a decision to find entertainment elsewh

Grief Comparison

Nov 28 2022 47 mins

Comparing types of grief and loss is unfortunately all too common in our culture. In a desperate attempt to relate to others, comparing losses can feel insensitive and competitive. In this episode, we cover what grief comparison and competition are, how they don't help grieving people, and what to do instead. We also talk about how all types of loss are valid, but not all losses ar

Welcome to Season Two

Oct 24 2022 26 mins

Season two of Grief Talk is here! After taking a quick break, we are back and ready for another season of deep dives into the world of grief and loss. We talk about how we are doing as we approach the anniversary of our brother’s death. We also discuss our plans for the upcoming season. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode, we send our love to al

Our Favorite Memories

Mar 08 2022 41 mins

We wrap up the first season of Grief Talk with some of our favorite memories of our older brother, Leland, who passed away 5 years ago. Memories of live music, trying new foods, and childhood mischief warm our hearts as we remember the years we had with Leland. This lighter-hearted episode reflects how our grief can grow from painful trauma to warm memories. Memories and photos o

Grief Support 101

Feb 22 2022 35 mins

The support person role is integral to a griever. It is natural to want to care for a grieving loved one or friend. Where do you start? How do you use your gifts to tend to a grieving person? When do you offer your help? In this episode we talk about some conventional and unconventional ways that we were cared for in our early grief. We also touch on how to check your expectati