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Where's The Grief?

Jordon Ferber
Grief
Loss
Mental Health
Sibling Grief
Family
Community Support
Humor In Grief
Death Of a Child
Boundaries
Romantic Comedy
Parenting
Suicide Awareness Month
Kissing Girls On Shabbat
Memory
Fertility Treatments
Comedy
Jewish Community
Siblings
Dementia
ALS

Where's the Grief is a weekly podcast about loss and grief in everyday life that somehow manages to be consistently funny, surprisingly insightful and easily absorbed. It's a show that isn't afraid to face some of the most difficult questions of what it ultimately means to be human, while finding the ever-present comedy in our day-to-day truths, and some of the things we all fear. In each episode,... more

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In this episode I got to talk with author and death doula Jule Wright Halbert. Formerly a lawyer and national education attorney, after the death of her husband Jim she found that she needed to shift her focus and began a new chapter with a different... more

In this episode I talk with fellow grief expert Kyle Kittleson. After the death of his mother, Kyle found that talking about his loss to be among the few things that was truly helpful, and began a new career path that put him directly in touch with o... more

In this episode I talk with actor and author Jody Gelb about her book, "She may be lying down but she may be very happy," a memoir about the loss of her daughter Lueza. Born with cerebral palsey, Lueza had many struggles in her too short life, but de... more

In this episode, I sat down to talk with Bobbi Schlager Milne! I met Bobbi 20 years ago at my first Compassionatte Friends grief conference, and she has continued to be a constant source of love and support in the grief community, and among the few b... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Wright Halbert
Death doula, transformational soul coach, author
Rising Phoenix Life / Going With Grace
Episode: Death Doula Julie Wright Halbert
Kyle Kittleson
Grief expert, host of MedCircle
MedCircle
Episode: Grief Speaker Kyle Kittleson
Jody Gelb
Author of micro memoir She may be lying down, but she may be very happy
Author and Performer
Episode: Author Jody Gelb - "She may be lying down but she may be happy"
Bobbi Schlager Milne
Author of Not My Andrew
Episode: Bobbi Schlager Milne - Author of "Not My Andrew"
Ingrid Hu Dahl
Author of Sun Shining On Morning Snow
Author
Episode: Author Ingrid Hu Dahl - "Sun Shining On Morning Snow"
Louise Ells
Author of 'Lies I Told My Sister', which covers themes of loss and familial relationships.
Episode: Author Louise Ells - "Lies I Told My Sister"
Keith Chase
Comedian and podcast guest sharing experiences of grief and loss.
Episode: Comedian Keith Chase
Earla Dawn Legault
Author, fellow bereaved sibling and advocate for sibling grief awareness.
Episode: Author Earla Dawn Legault - "Living With Sibling Grief - Imagining A Way Forward."
Chris Cochran
Author of What's Good About Today? and advocate for positivity and healing through grief.
Episode: Author Chris Cochran - "What's Good About Today?"

Host

Jordon Ferber
Host of Where's The Grief?; grief interviewer with 20+ years in stand-up and personal experience with loss

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Great approach to grief

    Thank you for talking like real people. It’s not phony or gentle or saccharine - just real. And thank you for making it ok to laugh even while grieving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dafyfields
    United States9 months ago
  • Approachable and Compassionate

    This long-running podcast on grief touches on all kinds of loss of loved ones, but thankfully, it has an important insight into sibling loss – a kind of grief that is largely ignored, poorly understood by those who haven’t suffered it, and enormously under resourced. Where you can often find support groups for parents who have lost children or spouses have lost their partner, there are very few sibling loss support groups. And yet, siblinghood is one of the most fundamental relationships of our... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C. J. Wolf
    Canada2 years ago
  • A funny take in grief

    I've known Jordon and have been listening to his podcast for years. They never disappoint!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abby M. 29
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    I posted a review but I didn’t see that it posted

    Check out this podcast it’s great

    all losses

    like I said before it’s a lonely road to be on but it’s

    Helpful to hear others on this journey thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WitchOf ranch
    United States2 years ago
  • Jordon is Incredible!!

    The topic of grief- the one thing no one seems to want to talk about and yet, episode after episode Jordon finds (mostly) new people to discuss this topic in an open, humorous way and I’m grateful to have a place this is discussed so well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coleyogi
    United States2 years ago

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Fans value the candid conversations and practical coping takeaways for real-life loss.
Many comments note the host's interviewing skill and ability to balance humor with sensitivity.
Listeners praise the show for its compassionate, non-sugary approach to grief with humor that feels authentic.

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Grief Speaker Kyle Kittleson
Q: What sparked your interest in grief and bereavement work?
Kyle describes how entering mental health led him to grief work and how practical tools and community changed his perspective from seeing grief as a singular event to a process that can be managed with knowledge and support.
Author Louise Ells - "Lies I Told My Sister"
Q: How did you handle emotional moments while writing your book?
Ells mentions that crying while writing is a good sign, as she feels it indicates that her writing resonates emotionally.
Author Louise Ells - "Lies I Told My Sister"
Q: What was it like when you finally had a younger sister?
Ells describes her younger sister, Caroline, as perfect and reflects on how the dynamics of her relationship with Caroline differ from her relationship with Margie, her deceased sister.
Author Louise Ells - "Lies I Told My Sister"
Q: What led to writing the book?
Ells describes a conversation with friends that involved discussing deep fears, particularly the fear of losing her last remaining sister, which became the inspiration for her novel.
Author Annie Sklaver Orenstein - "Always A Siblling"
Q: What do you do to remember your brother on significant dates?
I usually engage in activities he loved and try to honor his memory.

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What is Where's The Grief? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers grief as a universal experience, pairing candid conversations with comedians, authors, and professionals who have faced loss in varied forms—death, jobs, homes, or security. Episodes mix personal storytelling, practical coping strategies, ritual and community support, with a distinctive blend of warmth, humor, and tenderness that helps normalize tough topics. A notable throughline is how guests translate grief into resilience, meaning, and even creativity, whether through memoir, advocacy, or therapeutic approaches.

What stands out is the host's rare ability to balance empathy with levity, inviting guests to share painful moments honestly while weaving in humor that lightens heavy moments. The show often foregrounds sup... more

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1. Julie Wright Halbert
2. Kyle Kittleson
3. Jody Gelb
4. Bobbi Schlager Milne
5. Ingrid Hu Dahl
6. Louise Ells
7. Keith Chase
8. Earla Dawn Legault

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