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The Living Loss | Navigating Invisible Grief & Identity

Daiana Bernard, LMHC & Cassandra Harris-Towner, LMHC
Ambiguous Loss
Disenfranchised Grief
Anticipatory Grief
Non-Death Grief
Grief
Identity
Pet Loss
Collective Grief
Cumulative Grief
Eating Disorders
Friendship
Identity Loss
How Much Could a Clementine Weigh
Complicated Grief
Alzheimer's Disease
Caregiving
Domestic Violence
Nathaniel
Alopecia
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Welcome to The Living Loss Podcast!

Hosted by Licensed Mental Health Counselors Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris-Towner, this podcast shines a light on navigating invisible grief and major life transitions.

What happens when you are grieving something other than a physical death? We focus on non-death grief and the profound, often unacknowledged losses we all face, the fading of a dream, a dif... more

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Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris Towner, both licensed mental health counselors, talk with Andy Ellwood about quiet grief, identity shifts, and what it looks like to rebuild after multiple losses at once. Andy shares how religious expectations, fr... more

Daiana Bernard and Cassandra Harris-Towner open with a candid conversation before moving into the heart of the episode: how cumulative grief, secondary loss, identity loss, and estrangement can pile up when life falls apart. They also prepare listene... more

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When life goes completely off script, how do you navigate the avalanche of multi-layered sorrow? In this episode, Daiana and Cassandra reflect on their powerful conversation with Kristy Halverson (Episode 3). They break down the reality of cumulative... more

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Licensed Mental Health Counselors Cassandra and Daiana sit down with author and nomadic traveler Kristy Halvorsen to explore the quiet, layered grief that follows caregiving, major life changes, and profound identity shifts.

When loss is invisible ... more

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Kristy Halvorsen
Nomadic world traveler, mentor, certified coach, author
Author of Perfect Unfolding
Episode: Living with the hidden grief of multiple losses & letting go of timelines w/Kristy Halvorsen S2|Ep3
Joel Asencio
Licensed clinical mental health counselor and author of How Much Could a Clementine Weigh?
Author, How Much Could a Clementine Weigh?
Episode: RP | Living with the Hidden Grief of Loving Someone with Depression guest Joel Asencio
Heidi Dunstan
Certified grief educator, bestselling author and international speaker
Episode: 23 | Living with Hidden Grief: What to Say and Not to Say to Someone Grieving w/ Heidi Dunstan
Vanessa Branch
Advocate for the hard of hearing community; founder of National Hard of Hearing Forum
National Hard of Hearing Forum
Episode: 22 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Hearing Loss with Vanessa Branch
Melissa Issa
Speaker and advocate focused on domestic violence healing and life after abusive relationships
Independent advocate/educator
Episode: 20 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Mid-Life Relationship Trauma w/ Melissa Issa
Suzy McNamara
Author, poet, mother, fundraiser, lawyer, widow
Author of The Silkworm, The Magician, and The Sister Tree
Episode: 19 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Caregiving: Early-Onset Alzheimer’s with Author Suzy McNamara
Lee Horton-Carter
Retired psychotherapist with extensive work after debriefing first responders following 9-11
Episode: 12 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Family Estrangement with Lee Horton-Carter
Adam Greenbaum
Founder focused on pet care and pet-loss resources; founder of Love Baxter
Love Baxter / Baxter's story
Episode: 17 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Pet Loss with Adam Greenbaum
Shruti Trivedi
Certified life and pregnancy loss coach; founder of Tulsi Heals Life Coaching
Tulsi Heals Life Coaching
Episode: 16 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Miscarriage with Shruti Trivedi

Hosts

Cassandra Harris-Towner
Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Co-Host of The Living Loss Podcast
Daiana Bernard
Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Host of The Living Loss Podcast; Advocate for grief support

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Grounded & Relevant

    Wow! This podcast speaks to a form of grief that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. I appreciate the perspective and lived wisdom Cassandra and Daiana share - it feels honest without being overbearing or heavy-handed.

    After four episodes, I can already say they are insightful, funny, and appropriately vulnerable. If grief has been part of your story, this will resonate.

    I recommend The Living Loss Podcast to anyone navigating ambiguous or complicated grief - or to those wanting a de... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bethalow
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it!

    A warm, cozy podcast with friendly hosts who make talking about grief feel gentle and approachable. It’s easy to listen to, comforting, and makes you feel less alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willtheyrespondtothis?
    United States8 months ago
  • Lived experience

    I could listen to you two all day long! As an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse, have a LOT of ambiguous loss and grief that society doesn’t know how to acknowledge, understand or validate. Hell, society doesn’t know how to acknowledge regular grief let alone the complicated grief. I look forward to listening to you regularly. Lee - Canada

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YogaLeeski
    Canada8 months ago

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Warm, comforting host duo that makes grief feel less isolating.
Listeners appreciate the lived-experience perspectives and practical coping tips.
Thoughtful, research-informed conversations with real-world applicability.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

06 | Living with Sibling Disability: Unlearning Our Roles Suyapa Ulloa, LCSW
Q: How have you moved forward with the unlearning process?
Suyapa describes unlearning as a gradual, ongoing process rooted in adulthood, therapy, and reflection, including recognizing that prioritizing oneself is not selfish, learning to ask for help, and redefining expectations of self and others. She highlights the role of divorce as a catalyst and emphasizes radical acceptance and boundary-setting as key to progress.
08 | Living with Alopecia: Navigating the Hidden Grief with Bridgid
Q: I'm curious if you find that people often make assumptions about it?
Brigid explains that many people assume cancer or other serious illnesses when they see someone bald; she highlights the need for public awareness and personal storytelling to desensitize and educate others.
12 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Family Estrangement with Lee Horton-Carter
Q: Why is telling the truth so dangerous in a dysfunctional family?
Telling the truth is framed as potentially destabilizing because the family system uses fear and loyalty as a control mechanism, making honesty feel like a betrayal within that context.
12 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Family Estrangement with Lee Horton-Carter
Q: So where did it all start for you?
Lee describes beginning her journey during her training in how to support sexual abuse survivors, and the lack of guidance on how to address family confrontation, which set the stage for later estrangement.
17 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Pet Loss with Adam Greenbaum
Q: What do you think the best way to support someone would be?
Check in, offer concrete help, mention the pet by name, and avoid minimizing the loss; small, consistent gestures like bringing lunch or sharing photos go a long way.

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What is The Living Loss about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on non-death grief and the hidden losses people carry, from identity shifts and disenfranchised grief to everyday transitions and even pet losses. Across episodes, listeners hear thoughtful conversations with licensed mental health professionals, survivors, and advocates who share practical coping strategies, psychoeducation, and real-world stories to validate experiences and foster community. A standout pattern is the blend of clinical insight with personal narrative, plus a strong emphasis on practical how-tos, compassionate presence, and building supportive networks for healing. The show is likely especially valuable for people navigating ambiguous losses, caregivers, and professionals seeking relatable, evidence-info... more

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1. Kristy Halvorsen
2. Joel Asencio
3. Heidi Dunstan
4. Vanessa Branch
5. Melissa Issa
6. Suzy McNamara
7. Lee Horton-Carter
8. Adam Greenbaum

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