“We need to stay open to this very natural response to how we experience the big losses changes in our lives. And if we can do that — it doesn’t come at once, it doesn’t come in big ahas — but there there is transformation, and there’s healing and wisdom and creative inspiration and new perspectives. There’s so much that we have access to that we may never be moved by or never encounter if we avoid or shut down our grief.”

~ Naila Francis

In this farewell episode, Sarah and Naila revisit the emotionally rich journey of their podcast, celebrating the support and community that has been built. They share poignant clips from past episodes, including conversations with guests like Benjamin Gunning, Lennon Flowers, and Naila Francis, reflecting on themes of grief, resilience, and creativity. As they pass the torch to new potential host Julia Mark, they discuss their future creative endeavors and express deep gratitude to their listeners. The episode emphasizes the importance of allowing grief to be a shared, evolving conversation.

Show notes

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 2: Never Alone with Benjamin Gunning

Episode 13: The Space to Be Messy with Lennon Flowers

Naila’s first appearance on the podcast, interviewed by Deborah Szeto

Episode 77: Honoring the Full Range of Grief with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Episode 82: Surfer Dan Fischer is Shaping an Active Grief Memorial through One Last Wave Project

Episode 84: Love is the Mother of Grief with Nnenna Freelon

Episode 68: The Possibility of Pleasure with Oceana Sawyer

Season 2 Trailer: What is Healing?

Season 3 Trailer: What is Joy?

Throwing the Bones with Dr. JoAnne Dodgson

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