The Mourning Coffee Podcast

Mar 16 2025 35 ep. 51 mins 3

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Welcome to "Mourning Coffee," my weekly livestream where we chat about all things grief. It's a place where I share my own stories of dealing with loss, and trust me, I've got plenty. We’ll also have some amazing guests drop by. So, grab your favorite mug and join me for a casual, honest, and sometimes even uplifting chat about navigating the tricky waters of grief.

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Episode 35: Shelby Forsythia on Grief, Growth & Her New Podcast

Mar 16 2025 55 mins

Grief changes everything—including our relationships. In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with grief coach, author, and podcaster Shelby Forsythia to discuss how grief impacts friendships and family dynamics, how it can reveal our deepest values, and why leaning into loss can help us grow. We also talk about Shelby’s podcast journey, from Grief Seeds to h

Episode 34: How We Can Do Grief Better with Meghan Riordan Jarvis

Mar 02 2025 52 mins

Grief is messy. It’s weird. And let’s be real—it’s something our culture still struggles to talk about. But today on The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sat down with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, LCSW—therapist, author, TEDx speaker, and all-around grief expert—to unpack why we’re so bad at dealing with loss and how we can do better.We talked about:💔 The connection between gr

Episode 33: Grief and Your Finances with Donna Kendrick

Feb 16 2025 44 mins

After the sudden loss of her first husband in 2013, Donna Kendrick navigated the complexities of widowhood while raising three young children. That experience inspired her to pursue a career in financial planning, dedicated to supporting families through major life transitions. Donna is now a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, founder of Sephton Financial, and author of t

Episode 32: Three Years After Losing Our Daughter

Feb 09 2025 68 mins

In this special episode, Brooke and David sit down on the three-year anniversary of their daughter Libby's death to discuss how they're coping. To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources💬 HelpTexts offers a full year of

Episode 31: Finding the Words with Colin Campbell

Jan 26 2025 50 mins

n this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with Colin Campbell, author of Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose, to discuss the raw reality of child loss and the complex journey of grief. Colin opens up about losing his two teenage children, Ruby and Hart, and shares how he’s found ways to honor their memory while navigating pain. W

Episode 30: Reframing "Positivity" with Lisa Keefauver

Jan 12 2025 54 mins

I'm thrilled to welcome Lisa Keefauver to the Mourning Coffee Podcast. Lisa is a grief activist, author, and the host of the acclaimed podcast Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Lisa has spent nearly two decades helping people navigate life's challenges, informed not just by her professional expertise, but also her deeply personal experiences, including the loss of her husband and he

Episode 29: Sibling Grief with Annie Sklaver Orenstein

Nov 17 2024 45 mins

Annie lost her brother Ben to a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. Her new book ALWAYS A SIBLING supports mourners through the unique experience of sibling loss. You can find out more about Annie here: https://www.annieorenstein.com/To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief:

Episode 28: Teen Grief with Clarissa Moll

Nov 03 2024 35 mins

Clarissa Moll is an award-winning writer and podcaster who helps bereaved people find flourishing after loss. Her new book, Hurt, Help, Hope, helps teens navigate their grief. Find her at https://clarissamoll.com. To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.br

Episode 27: Jessica Fein on Embracing Joy

Oct 20 2024 41 mins

Jessica Fein is an author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, as well as an advocate, speaker, and podcast host. Jessica is a working mother and a relentless warrior in the memory of her dynamic daughter, whom she lost to a rare disease in 2022. You can find more about Jessica here: https://www.jessicafeinstories.com/aboutTo purchase my book, Grief Sucks

Episode 26: Rebecca Feinglos on Workplace Grief

Sep 22 2024 57 mins

Rebecca Feinglos, founder of Grieve Leave. She lost both parents and went through a divorce by age 31. She took a bold step by taking a year-long sabbatical to focus on her grief, which has now grown into a community of 30,000. Rebecca is passionate about promoting grief-healthy support in the workplace. Find Rebecca at: https://grieveleave.comTo purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But