In this episode, we open a compassionate map of loss—naming uncomplicated and prolonged grief, the heaviness of anticipatory grief, and the quiet ache of delayed or disenfranchised grief that so often goes unseen. Along the way, we talk about cumulative losses that stack before you can catch your breath, the sideways signals of masked grief like anger or illness, and the fog of ambiguous loss when there’s no closure, as with dementia or a missing loved one.

Together, we explore how collective grief moves through communities and why non-death losses—divorce, job changes, illness, infertility—deserve the same care we give after a funeral. 

We share gentle practices for “grieving out loud”: speaking names, asking for help without apology, and creating small rituals that hold big feelings. You’ll hear why there’s no timeline, no rules, and no moral ranking—only the ongoing work of being kind to yourself and present for others.

If you’ve ever wondered whether what you feel “counts,” this conversation gives you language, validation, and practical ways to support both your heart and your people. From simple pauses each day, we draw a path toward healing that doesn’t rush or compare.

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