We had such an amazing conversation, with ⁠⁠author and therapist, Meghan Riordan Jarvis⁠⁠, and we wanted to share it all. This is part 2 of a two-part conversation about her new book ⁠End of the Hour, Mental Health, and the FX show The Bear.

Meghan also hosts the ⁠Grief is My Side Hustle⁠ podcast.

The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries.

This is the first of a two-part conversation with author and therapist, Meghan Riordan Jarvis about her new book End of the Hour, a memoir about her grief that led to her own mental health crisis. The book is a raw, heartfelt look at loss. Meghan also hosts the Grief is My Side Hustle podcast.

The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries.

A conversation with Ann Jacobus, young adult author and suicide prevention advocate, about her latest book, The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent. The book tells the story of a young person recovering from their own mental health challenges, only to be thrown into caregiving for an aunt with a terminal cancer diagnosis. We talk about suicide prevention, mental health, and grief.

The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries.

A conversation with Faith & Grief co-founder Fran Shelton about her latest book, The Spirituality of Grief; Ten Practices for Those Who Remain. The Spirituality of Grief honors the complex nature of grief and offers simple comfort: that we are not alone, and there is no one right way to grieve.  Learn about her upcoming spiritual practice workshops at https://www.frantiltonshelton.com/.

A conversation with Fran Shelton, Author, Faith & Grief Co-Founder, and Spiritual Director, about her latest book The Spirituality of Grief. We talk about the spiritual practices highlighted in the book and how her grief journey helped to create these tools for those who grieve.

The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries.

We talk with Jody La Voie, founder of Widows in the Workplace. We discuss her rapid transformation after the murder of her husband, becoming a widow, parenting grieving kids, and becoming CEO of their technology company. We discuss the need for more awareness from employers of the effect of grief on their employees and the bottom line.

The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries.

A conversation with Lisa Price & Christine Boehm, co-founders of bereavedtogether.org, about their BRAVE Moms Retreat for Bereaved Mother's Day, May of 2023. We discuss their grief stories, the importance of grieving together through grief support programs, and how they created this Bereaved Mothers' Day event. We also discussed the upcoming fundraising race they are hosting.

The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries.

We talk with author Dina Gachman about her grief journey after the death of her mom and younger sister, which she writes beautifully about in her new book, So Sorry for Your Loss. Her book analyzes grief through humorous stories and shares her real-life pain and emotions. Dina gives us thoughts on how to remember our loved ones, process our grief, and where to find healing in the process.

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In conversation with Vince Montague, whose new book, Cracked Pot, tells his story of finding meaning after the death of his wife in a tragic car accident. After weeks of loneliness and despair, Vince begins to explore his wife's pottery studio in the wild hills of Northern California, teaching himself to mix clay, throw a pot, fire a kiln, trim, and glaze. Just as his grief is ebbing and his future in clay looks bright, a wildfire advances upon his studio and threatens to destroy everything he has created. We talk about loss, kintsugi, and making art support healing.

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We talk with author, photographer, and philanthropist, Jo Hopper. We talk about her extraordinary story of grief, loss, and the probate nightmare she experience after the death of her beloved husband Max. Max died without a will and Jo was left to pick up the pieces. Since Max’s children from his first marriage are inheriting his estate, Jo allows JPMorgan Chase Bank into what’s left of her life. As one of the world’s largest banks, the bank promises Jo they are experienced pros—trustworthy fiduciaries—who won’t even charge her a cent. What could go wrong with big money at stake? We talk about what goes wrong and her book, Rest in Peace; Robbed in Probate which tells the story of her incredible journey.

The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries.