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All There Is with Anderson Cooper

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Grief
Mental Health
Loss
Suicide
Love
Andrea Gibson
Death
Family Dynamics
Cancer
Mental Illness
Music
Parenting
Memory
Trauma
AIDS
Country Music
Death Of A Parent
Pet Loss
David Sedaris
Amy Sedaris

Grief can feel so lonely but talking about it and listening to others share their experiences helps. In all new episodes of this award-winning podcast, Anderson Cooper continues his deeply personal exploration of grief in all its complexities. In moving and honest discussions, he learns from others who have faced life-altering losses. Join the community to share your story and watch Anderson's wee... more

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Singer-songwriter Alex Warren was nine when his dad died of cancer. His mom, who struggled with alcohol addiction and was abusive, died when Alex was 21. Alex and Anderson talk about getting to know their fathers through the things they left behind, ... more

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Wynonna Judd is a country music superstar who got her first record contract at 18 singing with her mother Naomi. In this moving conversation, she talks with Anderson Cooper about her mother's suicide in 2022, grieving the father she never knew about ... more

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When Sheryl Sandberg’s husband, Dave Goldberg, died suddenly in 2015 at 47, she believed she would not find love or “pure joy” again, but she has. She talks with Anderson about her experiences and about an open letter she has written to adult childre... more

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Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of “The Breakfast Club,” talks with Anderson about grief and his experiences with anxiety and depression. He reflects on the death of his close friend Jas Waters, healing from childhood trauma and why grief is something “... more

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Wynonna Judd
Country music singer who began recording with her mother, Naomi Judd, at 18
Episode: Wynonna Judd: ‘Broken and Blessed’ with Grief
Sheryl Sandberg
Tech executive, philanthropist and author
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Episode: Sheryl Sandberg On Finding Love And A Deeper Joy, After Loss
Charlamagne Tha God
Bestselling author, television host, co-host of The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club / Various media
Episode: Charlamagne Tha God: Feelings Are The Hardest Thing To Acknowledge
Gary Sinise
Award-winning actor and philanthropist; founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation
Gary Sinise Foundation
Episode: Gary Sinise: ‘The Hole In The Heart Is Always There’
Kurt Busch
NASCAR champion and Hall of Famer, brother of Kyle Busch
NASCAR / Kyle Busch Motorsports
Episode: NASCAR's Kurt Busch Remembers His Brother Kyle
Travis Barker
Legendary drummer, Blink-182, subject of Louder Than Fear
Blink-182, Louder Than Fear
Episode: Travis Barker: The ‘Wound That Almost Never Heals’
David Frum
Staff writer at The Atlantic; journalist and writer; father of Miranda
The Atlantic
Episode: Grief Is Not A Problem To Be Solved
Danielle Crittenden
Journalist and writer; mother of Miranda
Author of Dispatches from Grief
Episode: Grief Is Not A Problem To Be Solved
Nicole Avant
Producer, former diplomat, author
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Episode: Nicole Avant on ‘Standing in Faith’ After Mom's Murder

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Anderson Cooper
CNN anchor and host of the program focused on grief, memory, and healing through storytelling and shared experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16.6k ratings
  • Beautiful

    I found this podcast shortly after my Sister was killed in a hit and run pedestrian accident in April of 2026. It’s not a “How To” for overcoming grief, but rather a voice to walk beside anyone who is grieving. Anderson always says that he’s “happy that you’re here” and it seems heartfelt and pure. He comes across as being kind and incredibly genuine. This podcast is beautiful and very well done. To confront a topic like this with the raw emotion that it displays is a true act of bravery.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darren B 67
    United States25 days ago
  • A Safe Space

    I found this podcast not long after I lost my oldest sister to breast cancer when she was only 51. Before she passed we had endless conversations about the role I needed to play in my tween nephews’ lives. In 2016, I lost my best friend, to kidney cancer. In 2019, brother-in-law passed (husband to my other sister) at 44 from an aneurysm. My grief compounded. I can cry in therapy. I can cry with family; however, sometimes I need to be alone in my grief. This podcast allows me to process without i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BooBooVan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Barry Gibb would be a great guest!

    He lost all of his brothers and is the last one standing.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddddsde
    United Statesa month ago
  • Navigating grief

    I love have listening to these interviews I have been on a grief journey for the last 6 years with the loss of my husband I have followed so many grief sites but these interviews brought up things I hadn’t thought about It is always important to here from people who have had profound loss They are the only ones who understand fully

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grief stricken
    United States2 months ago
  • A Long time Listener

    Instead of dividing people, this show brings people together. I have learned about my grieving process by listening to the people on this show. My heart goes out to all the people who have shared their experiences.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H20011
    United States2 months ago

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Audience appreciation for practical takeaways and real stories that normalize grief across life stages.
Listeners note the host's vulnerability as a strength that deepens connections with guests.
Listener feedback consistently highlights the show's empathetic tone and safe space for discussing grief.

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Wynonna Judd: ‘Broken and Blessed’ with Grief
Q: Is there something you've learned in grief that would be helpful for others?
Wynonna recommends embracing grief rather than being ashamed of it. She sometimes sets aside a day to visit the lake on her mother's farm, and uses grief in her art and songwriting.
Wynonna Judd: ‘Broken and Blessed’ with Grief
Q: Was it a shock to you that your mom died by suicide?
Wynonna says it was not a shock because her mother had spoken about suicide repeatedly, including telling her she did not want to be alive. Wynonna recalls going to stay with her mother when she called in distress.
NASCAR's Kurt Busch Remembers His Brother Kyle
Q: What's it like to see Brexton racing?
Kurt talks about Brexton's talent and Kyle's influence, describing Brexton as highly engaged, confident with data, and on a fast track in racing, potentially surpassing Kyle's early momentum.
NASCAR's Kurt Busch Remembers His Brother Kyle
Q: In 2001, you had won a race, and I think you said something to the effect of like, I think I'm good, will you see my younger brother?
Kurt reflects on trying to leave a bridge for Kyle to advance, acknowledging the sibling dynamic and the effort to clear a path while managing rivalry.
NASCAR's Kurt Busch Remembers His Brother Kyle
Q: What are Legend Car races?
Kurt describes Legend Cars as motorcycle-powered cars used as a training ground to learn racing fundamentals before advancing to higher levels.

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A deep, empathetic conversation series centered on grief, resilience, and healing through personal storytelling. Episodes feature high-profile guests sharing intimate experiences with loss—ranging from family tragedies and illness to accidents and public reckonings—while exploring coping strategies, memory-keeping, therapy, faith, and community support. The format tends to blend candid honesty with practical insights, offering listeners a sense of belonging and actionable ideas for navigating grief in daily life. A standout element is the host's willingness to share his own journey, creating a safe space for vulnerable discussion and connection across backgrounds and experiences.

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Recent guests on All There Is include:

1. Wynonna Judd
2. Sheryl Sandberg
3. Charlamagne Tha God
4. Gary Sinise
5. Kurt Busch
6. Travis Barker
7. David Frum
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