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Artwork for Good Grief
Grief
Mental Health
Loss
Community Support
Family Dynamics
Mental Illness
Trauma
Personal Transformation
Poetry
Parenting
Resilience
Healing
Abortion
American Harvest
Death
End-Of-Life Care
Disabilities
Generational Trauma
Anxiety
Joy

On Good Grief we explore the losses that define our lives. Each week, we talk with people who have transformed themselves through the profound act of grieving. Why settle for surviving? Say yes to the many experiences that embody loss! Grief can teach you where your strengths are and ignite your courage. It can heighten your awareness of what is important to you and help you let go of what is not.... more

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The funeral industry does not always respond to the unique traditions and practices of their clients. What is important to the grieving person? Can the industry support grievers as they navigate their losses? Joél Simone Anthony brings her well culti... more

In light of the recent added restrictions on reproductive health access, we are sharing an episode with Kassi Underwood, whose book is a thoughtful memoir on the subject.

The war between so-called pro-choice and pro-life forces in America seem divi... more

When hospice is the best possible choice, families are often lost in a sea of confusion, not even sure what hospice is. At the same time, reading long descriptions of the services and goals is sometimes beyond them. After years of work in chaplaincy ... more

When playwright and actor Ann Randolph faced difficulties and losses, she applied her art to them and created comedy. Being able to laugh at what we cry about is a soothing balm for our difficulties and griefs. Creating characters that touch everyone... more

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Joél Simone Anthony
Licensed funeral director, insurance agent, and sacred grief practitioner
Grave Woman / thegravewoman.com
Episode: Grave Woman
Kassi Underwood
Author of May Cause Love
Author; Harvard Divinity School student
Episode: May Cause Love
Larry Patten
Retired United Methodist pastor, hospice chaplain, author of A Companion for the Hospice Journey
Hospice
Episode: Companion on the Hospice Journey
Ann Randolph
Actor, comedian, and writer known for Loveland and the play Love Land
Ann Randolph (artist)
Episode: Going to Loveland
Phyllis Shacter
Author of Choosing to Die; educator and speaker on end-of-life options
Phyllis Shacter (phyllisshacter.com)
Episode: Dying By Choice
Emily McDowell
Creator of empathy cards; cancer survivor; author
Emily McDowell Studio / book co-author
Episode: No Good Card for This
Naomi Shihab Nye
Poet and author of Transfer, a collection about her father and grief
BOA Editions, Ltd.
Episode: Transfer
Anita Sanchez
Author of The Four Sacred Gifts, Transformational Leadership Consultant, Speaker, Coach
The Four Sacred Gifts / Forsacredgifts.com
Episode: Sacred Gifts
Darnell Lamont Walker
Emmy-nominated children's television writer and death doula
PBS Kids, Netflix, Nickelodeon
Episode: The Grief and the Joy

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Cheryl Jones
Host of Good Grief

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • A Thoughtful Space for the Many Faces of Grief

    Good Grief offers such a compassionate and meaningful exploration of loss and the ways it shapes us. The conversations are honest, reflective, and deeply human, reminding us that grief isn’t just something to survive, but something that can transform us. I appreciate how the show honors both the pain and the growth that can emerge through grieving. It’s a powerful reminder that within loss, there can also be courage, clarity, and profound healing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Kwong
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Such a helpful podcast. Thank you Cheryl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leigh de Broize
    Australia8 months ago
  • bad breathing

    Unfortunately, I had to stop listening once the female guest on the show spoke due to feedback.

    Audible
    2
    Anonymous User
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Cheryl is warm, prepared and so knowledgeable. Thank you for your important work in helping us all learn from loss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RSB5
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Host!

    Cheryl is a great host! She's very welcoming, engaging, and knows how to get the flow going. I had a great time being interviewed on her beautiful Good Grief show. Way to go, Cheryl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Richman Author
    United States4 years ago

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Guests appreciate the welcoming interview style that helps them share personal stories.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and preparedness and note the conversations feel honest and life-affirming.
Audience finds the discussions deeply human and useful for navigating grief and growth.

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Sacred Gifts
Q: How can individuals cultivate unity in a world full of division, and what daily practices support that transformation?
Unity arises from being in right relationship, practicing gratitude daily, and recognizing we are all related; the practice includes quiet reflection, compassion, and active contribution to collective well-being.
Sacred Gifts
Q: Anita, before the break, we were talking about the first of those gifts, the power to forgive the unforgivable. Could you expand on how this differs from simple forgiveness and why it matters in leadership and community?
Forgiveness is not forgetting or surrendering justice; it is releasing the grip of past hurt so that you are not imprisoned by it and can move toward healing and right relationship with others and self.
The Grief and the Joy
Q: How do you think that trusting your intuition affected your work?
I've always trusted myself due to the freedom my family gave me, which helped me become more intuitive over time.
The Grief and the Joy
Q: Do you have any experience writing about death and grieving for kids?
Sadly, I don't get to put that in there, but I am determined to create more content for children around death this year.
The Grief and the Joy
Q: Can you talk about all the different things you do, including your children's writing and death doula work?
Yes, there is an intersection where all my life's work meets, focused on helping people find happiness and joy.

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Good Grief explores the personal and communal transformations that arise through loss, with guests ranging from authors and therapists to activists and caregivers. Conversations emphasize practical strategies for coping with grief, ritual, and meaning-making, often touching on parenting, social justice, and community resilience. The show frequently blends intimate memoir with broader discussions about healing, racial equity, and spirituality, making it valuable for listeners seeking depth on grief, resilience, and personal growth. A notable strength is the host's warm, thoughtful interviewing style that helps guests share vulnerable stories while extracting usable takeaways for listeners and potential guest sponsorships.

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Recent guests on Good Grief include:

1. Joél Simone Anthony
2. Kassi Underwood
3. Larry Patten
4. Ann Randolph
5. Phyllis Shacter
6. Emily McDowell
7. Naomi Shihab Nye
8. Anita Sanchez

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