Good Grief, People! Podcast

The theme for today’s episode is all about gratitude and the biggest thing we are grateful for today is this podcast. We are so grateful to sit down with each other and all of you to talk through the good, the bad, and everything in between. Thank you for continuing to join us each week!

While gratitude will certainly help you find the good in your grief and help with your loss, it is not just for those who are grieving. Gratitude can help anyone live a more full and joyful life. It is proven that you attract what you put out so if you start your day with gratitude and appreciation, that is what you will get back. If you put out negativity, that is what you get back. So what do you want?

We want to challenge you to start some sort of gratitude journal to get into a daily habit of focusing on the good in your life. No matter what you are going through we know you can find some good and something to be grateful for- no matter how big or small. If you have never done this before, it can feel awkward or weird at first but once you begin, you will start to see your life change for the better.

In this episode, you will hear:
-How and why gratitude can change your perspective
-How to start your day off in a positive way
-A challenge for all of us to make gratitude a daily habit

Do you have a gratitude journal or are you going to be starting one? Come over and let us know on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We would love to connect with you!

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them.

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

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Thank you for listening!

Today’s episode is all about helping you release any guilt you may have with how you are dealing with your grief. Whether you are living and breathing it every day OR just the opposite- you are living your life each day and not thinking about your grief. Either way, you should not feel guilty.

When you first suffer a loss, it is so heavy and so much a part of every minute of every day that when you have a day where you are busy or have a lot going on and you realize that you didn’t think about your loss, you may feel guilty. Don’t! This means you are living and that is exactly what you need to be doing. There should be no guilt associated with you actually living your life!

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why you should not feel guilty no matter what your grief looks like
-How and why being busy doesn’t make your grief go away but it means you are living life
-Encouragement to find strength to live your fullest life

Are you in a constant state of grief or are you going through days when you don’t think about your loss? Let us know on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We would love to connect with you!

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them.

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

Before we dive into today’s episode, we want to invite you all to check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We are going to be providing more content and resources there and it is a great way for us to connect! We would love to hear about you and what is helping you, what resonates, or what you would love to hear on the show. You can also check out our profile to print out an e-book with helpful tips for dealing with your grief. Can’t wait to connect with you!

In today’s episode, we are talking all about the fact that there is no timeline for grief. Even if you know someone who has had a similar loss or dealt with a situation like yours, we all grieve differently. Do not put the pressure on yourself to try to propel your healing at a faster rate or try to be somewhere that you are not. We cannot compare our grief to someone else's. It is not fair and it is not healthy. Listen in to get permission to grieve on your own timeline, not someone else’s.

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why there is no timeline for grief
-Why your grief doesn’t look like anyone else’s
-How to cope with your grief in your own time

You don’t have to grieve alone. Come connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We would love to connect with you!

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them.

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

2021 is here and with it brings hope for a better day, a better time, a better year. After 2020, we are all ready for that! But just because a new year has been ushered in, that does not mean our grief is any less. What can we do daily to set ourselves up for success when dealing with our grief?

In today’s episode, we are talking about the importance of building daily healthy habits so you can be prepared to deal with the good and bad days of grief. We are sharing what works for us and has helped us take control of the things we can control. Always remember though, that what works for us may not work for you. We want you to find healthy habits that you can do daily that will set yourself up for success and control your grief better.

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why it is important to build daily healthy habits and control the things you can
-What healthy habits we have that help us each day
-Why we never truly want our grief to diminish or go away

Do you have some healthy habits or things you do to help you get through your days with grief? Come share with us over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We would love to connect with you!

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them.

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Episode 7! This is the first episode that we are recording since our podcast launched and WOW! We just have to say THANK YOU! Thank you for the amazing feedback and support you have given us and this podcast. Based on such positive feedback and the download numbers that have been out of this world, it truly solidifies our decision to start this podcast and it is a testament to how many people need to hear and start to normalize the word grief.

In today’s episode, we are talking about the jealousy that you will feel after a loss. When you lose something, whether it is a relationship, a pet, or a person, whatever it is, when you see someone else that has it, you may feel jealous or angry. We want you to know that that is totally normal and okay. What is not okay, is to stay there. We are talking today about the best way to get through these very normal feelings so you can get to the other side. As Lori says, “You’ve got to flip the switch!”

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why jealousy and anger can creep in after a loss
-Why it is absolutely okay and normal to feel this way but not okay to stay there
-How you can deal with these feelings and get to the other side

Have you experienced jealousy and anger after a loss or major life change? Come share with us over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We would love to connect with you!

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them.

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

We cannot believe we are on Episode 6 of this podcast! We are so grateful that you are tuning in and listening! It truly is an honor to share with you all the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of grief.

Today’s episode is all about how, when you go through a loss, you have less capacity to put up with BS, especially in the very beginning. It’s like if someone is complaining about something that you feel like is not a big deal, because let’s face it, it probably isn’t compared to what you are going through, you may not have the capacity to listen and tolerate it. The best thing to do in this situation is get out of it. Since your tolerance level will change depending on how you are feeling, you need to figure out how you’re feeling and be ready to pivot to get out of situations that you don’t have the tolerance to deal with. It’s totally normal and okay to feel this way but you have to realize that it’s on you, it’s not on them. It is not their fault, it is not their grief.

We have definitely gotten to a place where we are less tolerant of the little things because life is too short. And we know this because we have lived it- we know we are not guaranteed tomorrow because our tomorrow was taken from us. But not everyone knows this and we can’t expect them to. We hope this episode gives you permission to catch your breath because so many things with grief can take your breath away.

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why we can become less tolerant for BS when it comes to grief
-Why it is absolutely okay and normal to feel this way
-How you can deal with these feelings and allow yourself to pivot and breathe

How are you tolerating BS? Come share with us over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We would love to connect with you!

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them.

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

Do you believe in signs from above? Have you ever experienced a sign from a loss that let you know everything is going to be okay?

We think signs are a very important aspect of your grief journey but you have to be in a good place with your grief, so that you are open and willing to see signs. In today’s episode, we are exploring signs and what they can mean for your grief. We are sharing the signs we have personally experienced and how they have helped us as we grieve the loss of our loved ones.

When you get to a place where you are ready to see these signs, it truly is pure magic. It’s not scary or sad, but it actually feels like a hug and a sign from above that they are still here and that we will see them again. Some may think signs are crazy or just a coincidence but if it makes us feel better and if it makes you feel better, then we say, go with it! We hope this episode allows you and gives you permission to be open to seeing signs if and when you are ready.

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why signs can be magical, comforting, and helpful when you are grieving
-Some of the signs that we have experienced
-How it can take time to be ready to see signs but it will come if you are open to it

Have you experienced signs from your loss? If so, share them with us over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. We would love to connect with you!

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them.

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

When you suffer a loss, you are basically handed an empty toolbox of how to deal with grief. In this episode, we are giving you permission to start putting your own tools in your toolbox. We discuss just a few of the tools that have helped us (and some that didn’t) BUT here’s a disclaimer- not every tool is going to work for every person. For instance, a tool that works for Lori may not work for Missy and vice versa. We want you to find what works best for you so that they can help you when you have those hard days.

Wherever you are in your grief journey, if you have been grappling with it for years or if this is something more recent, and your toolbox is empty, that’s okay. It can take awhile to fill it up but know that there are things you can do to help you get through the difficult times associated with grief.

In this episode, you will hear:
-Why having tools in your toolbox will help you in your grief journey
-Some tools that have helped Lori and Missy (and some that haven’t)
-Why it can take some time to start finding tools that can help

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them. You can also find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. Please reach out, we would love to connect with you!

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

When this episode releases, it will be December, which is holiday time and tends to be one of the hardest times for anyone who has suffered any sort of loss. In a time of celebration and cheer, sometimes that is the very last thing you feel like doing. It is important that you honor that and remember that there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is just your way.

Over the years, we have learned some strategies and ways to not only deal with the hard in the holidays, but to thrive in them. When it comes to grieving, you have to find the good in your grief. We share how we found ours with the hope that we spark something to allow you to go find yours.

In this episode, you will hear:
-Our first hard in our holidays and how we got through them
-Some things that have helped us and hope will help you
-Advice to those who haven’t personally gone through a loss but knows someone who has

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them. You can also find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. Please reach out, we would love to connect with you!

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!

If you have listened to the Trailer or Episode 1, then you know that Missy is a mom who lost her child and Lori is a child who lost both of her parents. In this episode, we are sharing our stories of how we both suffered unexpected, tremendous losses and earned our badge to this undesirable, but very real, grief club. This is all from our hearts today as we get raw and share why we are here and the grief we experienced and have to deal with every day. Not going to lie, you will need your tissues (there will be laughter too!). But we want you to know what we’ve been through and think it is important so you can see how we are living now and provide you with some hope.

This podcast and this platform is our way of reaching out and helping those who are grieving to find their good in their grief and to help them heal. We know that we all grieve differently and there is no timeline in grief so it is not going to look the same. But that is why we are here- to give you the permission slip to grieve your way.

In this episode, you will hear:
-The tremendous and unexpected losses we both suffered
-Why it’s important that we share our stories
-What we hope you will gain from listening

Tune in to Episode 3 as we talk about how we get through “the hard” in the holidays and the year of firsts.

If you know someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them. You can also find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/. Please reach out, we would love to connect with you!

Sign up to subscribe to our newsletter https://bit.ly/GoodGriefPeopleNewsletter. And as a thank you, you will receive a complimentary copy of our little eBook, “Tips to Allow Yourself to Grieve".

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode! While you are there, give us some stars and leave a review so we can reach and help more and more people.

Thank you for listening!