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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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Artwork for Good Grief

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Meghan Riordan Jarvis was a therapist specializing in grief and trauma. So maybe she and her highly trained friends and colleagues recognized just a little sooner that she was in trouble. After the loss of her father then her mother, she developed se... more

Roshni Kavate and Rebecca Servoss noticed in their own grieving the lack of services to support grief, especially for people across all identities. They committed to creating a new paradigm for grief support, built on hope, joy, and the strength of t... more

Faced with numerous losses and feeling deep grief, Jamie Thrower could not find grief services that understood how to support a queer griever. Struggling through the feelings and inevitable difficulty of their own grief, they became intent on doing t... more

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

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Roshni Kavate
Co-founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Marigolde
Marigolde
Episode: Revolutionary Grief
Rebecca Servoss
Co-founder and COO of Marigolde
Marigolde
Episode: Revolutionary Grief
Jamie Thrower
Queer Death Doula, Community Grief Worker, founder of Queer Grief Club
Queer Grief Club
Episode: Queer Grief
Joél Simone Anthony
Licensed funeral director, insurance agent, and sacred grief practitioner
Grave Woman / thegravewoman.com
Episode: Grave Woman
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

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Cheryl Jones
Host of Good Grief; multiple affiliations across platforms; focuses on compassionate exploration of grief and end-of-life topics.

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
    Australia9 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 States4 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 note the conversations feel safe and deeply respectful of grief nuances.
Listeners describe the host as warm and prepared, creating a welcoming interview environment.
Audiences appreciate practical guidance and authentic storytelling from varied experts.

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Queer Grief
Q: How has community and culture shaped the way you approach grief care for LGBTQ+ people?
She discusses the importance of visibility, language, and tailored care, noting that heteronormative systems often exclude queer experiences. She emphasizes listening, avoiding unsolicited advice, and creating safe, interactive spaces where people can grieve together without having to hide.
Queer Grief
Q: Let's start with your personal story, how you came to create Queer Grief Club and do the types of loss work that you're doing.
Jamie explains that grief work was a constant through her life, intensified by personal losses including the death of parents and a later stillbirth. She describes using photography and art to express grief and how experiences as a queer couple navigating healthcare and social support highlighted the need for inclusive, community-based grief spaces.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Grief

What is Good Grief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Good Grief presents thoughtful, human-centered conversations about loss, grief, and healing. Episodes feature a diverse slate of guests—funeral professionals, hospice advocates, authors, poets, actors, clergy, and grief educators—who share practical guidance, personal storytelling, and cultural perspectives on end-of-life rituals, forgiveness, and transforming sorrow into meaning. Listeners can expect compassionate, candid discussions that normalize difficult emotions, with an emphasis on community, empathy, and creative or spiritual approaches to navigating grief. A notable thread across episodes is the integration of grief into daily life and identity, from therapy and caregiving to performance and art, making it a meaningful resource for... more

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1. Roshni Kavate
2. Rebecca Servoss
3. Jamie Thrower
4. Joél Simone Anthony
5. Larry Patten
6. Ann Randolph
7. Phyllis Shacter
8. Emily McDowell

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