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Losing a Child: Always Andy's Mom

Marcy Larson, MD
Grief
Child Loss
Mental Health
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Loss Of a Child
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When pediatrician mom of three, Marcy Larson's 14 yo son, Andy, was killed in a car accident in 2018, she felt like her life was over. In many ways, that life was over, and a new one forced to begin in its place. Come alongside her as she works through this journey of healing. She discusses grief and child loss with other grieving parents and those who work to help them in their grief. This podcas... more

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Broken isn't bad.

That is what Joann told me, plainly and without apology. She said she is broken, that she is part of a group she never asked to join, and that broken isn't bad. I told her I am eight years out from losing Andy and that the same is... more

This was meant to be.

Allison was Martha's second of three daughters. Smart, compassionate, and funny, a friend to everyone she had not yet met. She moved to Boston, became an underwriter, and excelled in her career in ways that surprised even her ... more

Holly was on this podcast 120 episodes ago, in Episode 251, just over two years into her grief. She said herself that she was still living in the land of complete oblivion back then. Still running on the fumes of shock and adrenaline. Still not fully... more

For six years, Deborah carried this alone.

Not entirely by choice. Just by circumstance, by distance, by the particular kind of grief that comes when your child dies as an adult with his own family, his own home, his own life four hundred miles awa... more

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Recent Guests

Martha Wormuth
Mother of Allison and traffic safety advocate with Families for Safe Streets.
Families for Safe Streets
Episode: Episode 372: Mighty Movements – Allison's Mom
Erin Bleckman
Max's mom, grief educator, author
Self-employed / Grief educator and author
Episode: Episode 369: Get Into the Pit - Max's Mom
Erin Maggie's Mom
Maggie's mom, guest on episode
Episode: Episode 367: Leaning In - Maggie's Mama
Kristen and Andy
Juniper's mom and dad, sponsors
Episode: Episode 364: They May Never Know Her Name - Angelina's Mom
Heather O's Mom
Mother of Owen (O), invited guest
Episode: Episode 363: Grieve Out Loud - O's Mom
Jackie Baker
Sebastian's mom, author of Messy Mourning
Episode: Episode 359: A Season of Tears - Sebastian's Mom
Caryn Byrd
Josh's mom, discussing her grief journey, hypnosis work, and retreats
Hypnotherapist; advocate for bereaved parents
Episode: Episode 353: What Keeps Them Close - Josh's Mom
Andrea (Adrienne's sister)
Adrienne's sister, legal guardian, and founder of Blue Faery
Blue Faery / Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association
Episode: Episode 347: Love Becomes Purpose - Adrienne's Sissy
Matthew Evert
Noah's dad who authored a book and founded a support foundation
Even Though We Will Foundation
Episode: Episode 344: Even Though, We Will - Noah's Dad

Hosts

Marcy Larson
Host of the show, pediatrician and mother; founder/creative lead; central interviewer and guide through grief narratives
Gwen
Co-host, contributor in episodes focusing on grief, seasonality, and caregiving

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 213 ratings
  • Lifeline

    Marcy’s podcast has been a lifeline for me. In a world where nothing makes sense, where every breath hurts, these women and their strength have given me hope. Every episode is a gentle reminder that I am not alone. There is an army out there- surviving the unsurvivable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamie Casley
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • A Tender, Honest Space for Grieving Parents

    This podcast is such a heartfelt and compassionate space for navigating the unimaginable loss of a child. Marcy shares her journey with such honesty and courage, creating a sense of connection and understanding for grieving parents. I appreciate how the conversations offer both comfort and support, reminding listeners they are not alone in their grief.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Kwong
    United States8 months ago
  • Insightful and Compassionate interviewer

    Marcy is a gifted interviewer and skilled at bringing out the most important aspects of her guests’ stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmardent
    United Statesa year ago
  • So grateful for this podcast

    As a bereaved parent, this has been the most helpful podcast for me as I navigate my grief journey. There are things that Marcy shares that immediately make me think that those words could have come right out of my mouth! I am also grateful that Marcy provided a safe space for me to share my story as I grieve my daughter. Thank you! 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🤍Danielle
    United States2 years ago
  • So Thankful

    I don’t think finding this podcast was an accident. It’s been such a blessing to hear from others that understand such a deep grief! I lost my beautiful 21 year old one on December 17, 2018.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Baldridge
    United States2 years ago

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Episode 373: Broken Isn't Bad - Philippe's Mom
Q: What are you doing now, because this is the thing I kind of found the most interesting in your email?
Joann says she began taking a stand-up comedy class and now performs material that includes Philippe's death, funeral comments, her husband's illness, and spiritual experiences.
Episode 373: Broken Isn't Bad - Philippe's Mom
Q: Do you want to talk about now what happened with Philip?
Joann recounts learning that Philippe had been killed in a collision in Brooklyn. She describes her initial shock and how she focused on getting the dangerous street changed, eventually securing its closure and a traffic light.
Episode 372: Mighty Movements – Allison's Mom
Q: So do you want to talk about now what happened?
Martha explains that Allison was riding her motor scooter to brunch when a distracted duck boat driver crept forward at a light and struck her. Her family then worked with safety advocates and state legislators to secure requirements for separate tour guides, sensors and cameras.
Episode 372: Mighty Movements – Allison's Mom
Q: Well, given that preamble, why don't you tell us all about your daughter Allison?
Martha describes Allison as smart, compassionate, funny and hardworking. Allison volunteered at a women's shelter, excelled as an insurance underwriter in Boston and was preparing for a promotion and move to Chicago.
Episode 370: Ready - Matthew's Mom
Q: Do you want to talk now a little bit about what happened to Matthew?
Deborah recounts Matthew's fatal ATV collision in July 2020, the difficulty of getting information and seeing him, and the isolation she felt during funeral arrangements.

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A deeply compassionate show centered on bereaved families, with intimate conversations that blend personal memoirs, practical grief strategies, and community-based healing. Episodes often feature parents sharing their child's life, the arc of their loss, and how they transform heartbreak into advocacy, storytelling, or support networks. A notable strength is the host's mix of clinical insight as a pediatrician and lived experience, which helps normalize conversations around grief while spotlighting actionable resources and rituals that sustain families over time. The format tends to balance raw, emotional storytelling with concrete guidance on memory preservation, therapy, and community impact, making it a compelling listen for grieving par... more

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2. Erin Bleckman
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4. Kristen and Andy
5. Heather O's Mom
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