By: Maryse Eubank, M.Ed
Podcasts are a great alternative to reading when you are hoping to learn new information. The beauty of a podcast is that you can listen while doing other tasks like walking, folding laundry, or even working on a puzzle. The number of podcast discussing grief and loss are overwhelming, so I scoured the podcast library in hopes of pulling together some worthwhile options. The next time you have a moment, check these out.
The Grief Girl, with Kristi Hugstad, fitness guru turned Certified Grief Recovery Specialist hosts conversations with others about grief and loss.
Episodes to check out:
The Right Way to Grieve: stillbirth, male perspective, pregnancy after loss.
Life After Loss – Navigating Grief & Returning to Joy: touches on the loss of her husband, shares what has helped her find joy through gratitude.
Unlocking Us with Brene Brown, with Brene Brown, a research professor with a focus on courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Episode to check out:
Grief and Finding Meaning: Brene has an important conversation with David Kessler, an expert on grief and loss.
What’s Your Grief: Litsa Williams and Eleanor Haley, two mental health professionals, explore grief in a relaxed manner and in layman’s terms.
Episodes to check out:
How to Handle Holiday Tradition After A Death: skip ahead to 5:45, where the podcast will focus on rituals and traditions.
Guilt and Regret in Grief: Defining, exploring, normalizing and validating guilt and regret.
Grief Out Loud: Hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families.
Episodes to check out:
Episode 119: grief & parenting – infancy & toddlers: Focus on caring for young children while grieving.
Episode 126: when a child dies by suicide – Anne Moss Rogers: Discussion about grief related to mental health difficulty, subtance abuse, and suicide.
Mindfulness & Grief Podcast: Heather Stang, MA, C-IAYT, shares tips to live in an engaging way after loss through mindfulness.
Episode to check out:
Coping with Sibling Loss with Heidi Horsley: Often unacknowledged, sibling loss is discussed.
Pet Loss & Grief with David Roberts, LMSW: How pets are comforting after loss and how their deaths can affect us.
Grief & Rebirth – Finding the Joy in Life: with Irene Weinberg, who connects with various specialists to share inspiring conversations about grief and trauma.
Episode to check out:
Season 5, Episode 12 – Men & Grief: Ron Glenn Kelly speaks of losing his teenage son.
Grief, Guts and Green Smoothies: with Melissa Dlugolecki, bereaved mother, who offers support through conversation.
Episode to check out:
Episode 47: Let Go of Guilt – An Interview with Lisa Price: Lisa, the founder of Better, Not Bitter, joins Melissa as they discuss how bereaved mothers can shift their energy by reaching higher.
Where’s The Grief: with Jordon Ferber, comedian. Jordon shares candid discussions with various peers about their loss.
Episode to check out:
Episode 94 – Emily Carrus: Dealing with the death of her husband by suicide.
Grief Gratitude & Greatness: with Sarah Shaoul, who attempts to provide inspiration through discussions.
Episode to check out:
Carol Marie Downing Writes About her First Year As A Widow: A look at journaling and writing after loss.
