Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life podcast

July 29, 2026 I Lost 14 People By Age 30. Here Is What Grief Actually Taught Me.

Many people view grief as a monster to be avoided, but it can actually be one of life’s most profound sources of wisdom. In this episode, Irene Weinberg welcomes grief coach and author Kat Farace to explore how Grief, The Teacher can guide us toward healing and rebirth. Kat shares her raw, personal journey of losing 14 loved ones by age 30 and her decades of professional hospice experience, offering a compassionate, practical framework for navigating loss. She introduces her new book and her platform, Balance in Grief, as essential resources for those seeking steady, grounded support. Together, they discuss the importance of honesty with children about death, the power of recognizing signs from our departed loved ones, and how shifting our perspective can transform sorrow into a doorway for deep personal growth.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

How Kat’s early experience of losing 14 loved ones by age 30 shaped her journey of avoiding—and eventually embracing—grief.
Why viewing grief as a "teacher" rather than a "monster" can shift your perspective and lead to profound healing and rebirth.
The "five prospects" of grief—Shock, Detachment, Anger, Perspective, and Connection—and how they offer a more realistic, non-linear alternative to traditional clinical stages.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lq33CnbjdY4?list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh

📘 Get Your FREE 'Grief the Teacher' Companion Workbook!

Kat is gifting our listeners a free, fillable/printable PDF of her companion workbook, plus access to her monthly Balance in Grief Newsletter.

Here is how to get yours:

Via Email: Shoot a quick message to offer@balanceingrief.com and we’ll slide the workbook straight into your inbox.

Via Instagram: Head over to @balanceingrief, follow the page, and drop the comment "Irene promo" on any post!

📖 Grab Your Copy of 'Grief the Teacher' Today!

Ready to transform how you view loss, healing, and life? Grab Kat’s powerful new memoir, Grief the Teacher: The Teacher We Never Wanted with the Lessons Only Love and Loss Can Teach, and discover the profound insights that can help you find your steadiness again.

Order your copy now through your preferred bookseller:

Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4oJHfRm

Buy on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9798995273103

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