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Grief Out Loud

The Dougy Center
Grief
Mental Health
Loss
Community Support
Dougy Center
Healthcare Inequality
Widowhood
Becoming Grief-Informed
Family Dynamics
Grief Support
Economic Disparities
Parenting
Friendship
Loss Of a Spouse
Transracial Adoption
Black Grief
Children's Grief
Support For Grieving Individuals
Grief Education
The Grief House

Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Grie... more

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When Tyler Feder was 19, her mom died of cancer, an experience she captured years later in her bestselling graphic memoir Dancing at the Pity Party. In the years since, Tyler has described herself as a “dead mom person” - reflecting just how much of ... more

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In 1986, when Kristine S. Ervin was eight years old, her mother was abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered in Oklahoma. Decades later, Kristine tells her story in Rabbit Heart - A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story, a memoir weaves together her ... more

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When someone dies, the story is often one of sadness, longing, and loss. But what happens when the person who died was also someone who caused great harm? For Kathy, who was sexually and emotionally abused by her father, his death when she was 11 bro... more

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How do we move from seeing grief as something to fix or overcome, to understanding it as a lifelong companion and guide? In this conversation with Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy CT, CTP - educator, death doula, founder of Thoughtful Transitions, and creative f... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Feder
Author of 'Dancing at the Pity Party', graphic memoir about grief
Episode: Now I’m An Adult Orphan: Tyler Feder On Dancing At The Pity Party, Again
Kristine Ervin
Author of the memoir ''Rabbit Heart, A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story''
Episode: Rabbit Heart - A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story
Dr. Jamie Eaddy
Thanatologist, theologian, healer, author, and innovative educator
Thoughtful Transitions
Episode: Befriending Grief: Why She's Your Guide, Not Your Enemy – Dr. Jamie Eaddy
Danielle LaRock
Podcaster and co-host of National Park After Dark
National Park After Dark
Episode: It Opened Me Up To Love - Danielle LaRock
Kari Lyons-Price
Social worker and grief advocate, experienced caregiver to her parents
Episode: How They Died Matters, A Daughter's Story - Kari Lyons-Price, MSW
Mark Chesnut
Author and speaker who discusses grief and end-of-life topics, brother of Glynn Chesnut who chose medical aid in dying.
Episode: When Death Is Scheduled – Mark Chesnut On Grieving His Sister
Nev Faull
A queer and trans disabled writer, photographer, and grief tender based in Portland.
Episode: Closer In Grief - Building A Relationship After Someone Dies
Daria Burke
Author and well-being advocate
Author of Of My Own Making
Episode: The Grief We Bury: Daria Burke on Childhood Loss, Collective Grief, & Estrangement
Erin Nelson
Founding executive director of Jessica's House
Jessica's House
Episode: When Grief Comes Home - Parenting & Grief

Host

Jana DeCristofaro
Host of a podcast focused on grief, with a compassionate approach to discussing loss and support for bereaved individuals and families.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 438 ratings
  • Thank you

    Thank you so much for the 57 Fridays episode. Meeting Havi and hearing her mom’s faith and grief helped me feel less lonely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BB girl 20
    United States6 months ago
  • Comforting

    The episodes are insightful, relatable and include various ways we navigate grief in our lives. Much gratitude for your platform and reassurance of this natural human emotions we all go through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ridge red
    United States8 months ago
  • The Ultimate Grief Resource

    Whenever I feel alone or lost in my grief, I come back to this podcast. There is a such a wide span of grief experiences, yet somehow every single one helps me to feel more connected. Jana has a way with people that leads to such beautiful and honest conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lindst6
    United Statesa year ago
  • Simply the best

    Although I have yet to listen to every episode, I can say that each episode of filled with new insights as well I am often finding connections to my own grief story or how to better support those who are grieving. There is no expert in grief, but if there was one, Jana would be one. She sure knows how to asks the right questions at the right time.

    Highly recommend this podcast for those who are grieving or professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monkeypotatotaco
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Show!

    Love the variety of experiences and topics Jana brings to the show and her ease with which she connects to the guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fellow griever
    United Statesa year ago

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The variety of personal stories shared by guests resonates with many, helping listeners feel less isolated in their grief.
The host is praised for her empathetic interviewing style, making deep conversations about difficult topics approachable and relatable.
Many find practical advice and tips on supporting grieving individuals and families valuable and applicable in their own lives.
Overall, there is a strong positive consensus about the importance and relevance of the topics covered in the podcast.
Listeners appreciate the compassionate and insightful discussions on grief, providing both comfort and understanding.

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Befriending Grief: Why She's Your Guide, Not Your Enemy – Dr. Jamie Eaddy
Q: Is there an example of a way you've seen a community that you work with try to fit into that model of acceptable grieving?
I've seen folks forced to disconnect from their emotions and suppress their grief because society expects them to keep it together and not show any outward signs of sadness.
Befriending Grief: Why She's Your Guide, Not Your Enemy – Dr. Jamie Eaddy
Q: How do you describe and define grief?
Grief is our natural response to loss, change, transition, unmet expectations, unrealized dreams, and shattered assumptions.
Grieving The Death Of A Child - Susie And Nick Shaw’s Story
Q: What was it like to be in Montana when William died?
They felt the need to escape Montana immediately after the accident as it felt haunted by their loss, yet they later found peace in returning to honor William.
Grieving The Death Of A Child - Susie And Nick Shaw’s Story
Q: What did it mean to each of you to become a parent to William?
Parenting William was overwhelming yet the best thing they could have ever done, shaping their understanding of love and responsibility.
It Opened Me Up To Love - Danielle LaRock
Q: What did 19-year-old Danielle know about grief when your dad died?
Little to nothing; my first real introduction to grief came with the passing of my first pet.

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The content centers around conversations about grief, delving into personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice for navigating loss. It aims to normalize discussions about grief, bringing light to its complexities through the experiences of individuals who have faced various forms of loss. Unique features include a focus on how to support children and families in the grieving process, fostering community connections, and encouraging open dialogue on a subject often surrounded by silence. This resource serves as a compassionate guide for those grappling with grief and those wishing to understand it better.

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Recent guests on Grief Out Loud include:

1. Tyler Feder
2. Kristine Ervin
3. Dr. Jamie Eaddy
4. Danielle LaRock
5. Kari Lyons-Price
6. Mark Chesnut
7. Nev Faull
8. Daria Burke

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