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A glimpse into part 3 in our series on grief.

Today's episode delves into the profound themes of mental health, grief, and the heartbreaking realities surrounding suicide. Our guests, Beth and Angie, share what grief can look like after losing a loved one to suicide: the guilt that shows up, how love and grief can coexist, and why showing up matters more than saying the perfect thing.

If you or a loved one need support, help is always available through the Family Crisis Response Helpline at 1-833-441-2240 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Survivors of Suicide, meaning family and friends who are left behind to pick up the pieces after a loved one passes to suicide, can find support at Find a support group | AFSP

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Trailer for episode 26 on grief, losing a loved on to a terminal illness, with Rachel Gayer and Erica Allen

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Grief is, unfortunately, something that we will all experience at some point. It often feels overwhelming, especially when faced with the loss of a loved one to a terminal illness like cancer. In this heartfelt episode, we have the privilege of hearing the personal stories of two of our gal pals, Rachel Gayer and Erica Allen, who share their profound experiences of losing their loved ones to cancer. From the initial diagnosis to the moments that changed everything, both of their stories are a beautiful testament to love, loss, and resilience.

As part of her cancer journey, Erica's mother, Kelly Mize, wrote a book called Preparing for Metamorphosis: Life after the Worst Diagnosis in which she shares her personal insight on life and death. In this episode, the Gal Pals share some of the most meaningful and touching parts of the book and discuss how both Kelly and Danielle's journeys have left a lasting impact that goes beyond just family and friends.

This conversation is a continuation of the last episode, emphasizing that grief is a personal journey, unique to each individual, yet we share the common thread of love and loss.

Let’s navigate this together, because no one should have to walk this path alone.

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/hometown

Trailer for episode 25 on grief, losing a loved one way too soon, with Lezlee Brigham

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Have you ever faced a loss that changed everything? 💔 In part 1 of 3 in our series of grief, Kelsey, Sasha, and Kelsey's cousin, Lezlee, dive deep into their experiences with grief, exploring how sudden losses shape our lives and relationships.

This conversation is a reminder that grief is a personal journey, unique to each individual, yet we share the common thread of love and loss.

Let’s navigate this together, because no one should have to walk this path alone.

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/hometown

Today we welcome our friend, Cassi, to share how her experiences with international travel have allowed her to experience the world in ways most of us never imagined possible.

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The gal pals are not actually MIA...life has just gotten a little busy! Kelsey and Sasha take a little time to share life updates and jump back into the world of podcasting.

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Blended families are more common than ever, but can be difficult to navigate, especially through the holidays. Join us for an enlightening and inspirational conversation with our friend, Chrystal McDowell, as she shares how she and the other adults in her children's lives have learned to overcome their differences in order to foster positive relationships and well-being for all involved.

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/hometown

Join the gal pals for an enlightening conversation about how making responsible decisions with our money now can make life easier later. Allyson Hanson, a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual (and an old friend of Kelsey's) shares some great tips and tricks for how we can shift our behaviors and thinking about money in order to live a more fulfilled life.

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/hometown