Grief Support Group

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

Happy birthday to my mom! This week I discuss the impact Sex and the City and other women-centered stories had on me, why Love Island made me delete Instagram, and answer the following advice questions:

★ Recently discovered some friends or even situationships were actually undercover ops and moving in ways where they were jealous of me and rooting for my downfall. How do I avoid these people in the future especially when they seem nice and a real friend at first?

★ Do you believe in being friends with exes? Is it actually healthier or not worth it? This ex I have to see pretty regularly because of work and while I’d rather just be no contact completely, I can’t be.

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2E41uVrLCFdHv35AFXTfrz?si=ol5Nn5LXSDCZL9CqqLhCig

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [is it new years yet?, Dreamcheater]

Research segment

Music break [December]

Advice segment 1

Music break [LoveStoned / I Think She Knows Interlude]

Advice segment 2 and outro

Music break [Resentment]

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I discuss grieving (and healing?) during the holidays, the portrayal of grief on Survivor, and answer the following advice questions:

★ How do you tell your classmates they are not a vibe when you’re stuck with them for the next 2 years??

★ My partner went through something traumatic and since then he has been very distant from me. I have offered to help him but he barely speaks to me and he seems extremely guilty. I don’t know if it’s him that doesn’t want to be around me or his family doesn’t want him around me. I am sad. Please help. I miss his cat.

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UXqW6MsQWDHrSU0neVF7w?si=VVZSWqXTS4eA0mO-652R-g

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [Church]

Research segment

Music break [Ensalada]

Advice segment 1

Music break [Drummer Boy]

Advice segment 2 and outro

Music break [Right There]

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I discuss defending my thesis proposal and the griefy teen dramas that got me here, applying for PhD programs, and answer the following advice questions:

★ How to not be annoyed with slow texters when communication and vibes are good in person and on the phone with somebody I’m dating ?

★ Sometimes it feels weird to just “move on” with my life after losing my grandparents. They raised me as much as my own parents did (lived with me my whole lives). I know living my life is what they would’ve wanted but I want to honor them more often in my day to day life. Any suggestions?

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oyUdQ6UFj6SyAsb3Wx5pl?si=4xNAjNCMRlu6c0Nn9bxX1Q

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [blazed, Right Round]

Research segment

Music break [NISSAN ALTIMA]

Advice segment 1

Music break [At Least I’m Hot]

Advice segment 2 and outro

Music break [Heebiejeebies]

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

I’m back from Rome with a special Italia + holiday show! This week I discuss my honeymoon in Italy (and all the guanciale I ate), a thesis update (finally a good one!!), the incredible Moonstruck, and answer the following advice questions:

★ Where do 20 somethings meet in-person now-a-days? It’s hard to make friends or relationships happen outside of school or work

★ How to not let trauma from past toxic relationships ruin good potential new ones? I don’t want to scare this new person im talking to because they feel like they could be end game material

★ How can I address my past traumas as a child if the parent who caused them denies it today?

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XLwH4RnyFb12zskbRFppv?si=c-y4aDqvSfSmkfwhTHPuwQ

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [That’s Amore, Ladies Night, Cadillac Song]

Research segment

Music break [Volare, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, When You’re Smiling]

Advice segment 1

Music break Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, The Tide Is High]

Advice segment 2

Music break [On An Evening In Roma, Merry Christmas, Baby]

Advice segment 3 and outro

Music break [Can’t Help Falling In Love, Santa Can’t You Hear Me]

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I discuss taking my honeymoon in Italia (finally!!), the new Colleen Hoover book-to-film adaptation called Regretting You and why it sucks at representing grief, and answer the following advice questions:

★ How do you let go of a romantic relationship you know won’t ever work?

★ I’m moving across the country and am struggling with what feels like grieving the inevitable friends and people in my life being either in my life less or not at all. Some of these people are truly the best I’ve ever known and while I know phone calls/text/FaceTime can help, I can’t help feeling like I’m losing people that I love. Thoughts/advice?

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mYdaapCpgKCGjNxDxH0y5?si=bL8KFJPuQq2JQd3mvNX3Lw

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [Balloon (feat. Doechii)]

Research segment

Music break [MONOPOLY (with Victoria Monét)]

Advice segment 1

Music break [Bigger In Texas]

Advice segment 2 and outro

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I discuss missing my mom, the concept of being friends with exes, earnestly dating, and answer the following advice questions:

★ Can you please give advice on how to navigate this situation with my friend? I am at a loss of what to do at this point. My dad died 10 months ago, and it was really unexpected. During the week after he died, I had a friend offer to bring over dinner. Her dad had passed the year prior and I was grateful to have someone to lean on who gets it, especially because most of my close friends/family aren’t nearby. She ended up saying there was too much traffic and said I should come over to her house the next week (which I absolutely did not have the energy to do). I was so deep in my grief (and just shock) at that time that I didn’t realize how hurtful it was until I had a moment to process it later. I thought maybe it was too much for her but she has historically only done what was convenient for her in our friendship. She started to randomly text me - a hug and heart emoji on Father’s Day and “just wanted to say I’m thinking of you” texts every few months. She text me “thinking of you” again this week but she’s never asked how I’m doing beyond these texts. I don’t know what to do at this point because it just feels so surface level. Would love your advice!

★ How do I help my friend who really self sabotages themself. They are going through a tough time 24/7 it seems and I feel as though I’m watching them hurt themselves (ex: self deprecating comments, substance abuse, no impulse control).

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3efDjcUXOyj7MAgDx9GufC?si=imzDCtZ6SOiVp1qu_EUesg

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [running out of time, main thing]

Research segment

Music break [You Don’t Know My Name]

Advice segment 1

Music break [Boy’s a liar Pt. 2]

Advice segment 2 and outro

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I discuss my Saturn return (help LMAO), the importance of telling stories about grief in media, and answer the following advice questions:

★ How do you react to past situationships trying to slide back into your life after being on and off for a year? Our latest no contact was a month. This feels like disrespect when they keep trying to spin the block on me.

★ We’re coming up on the 1 year anniversary of my Abuelita’s passing. My mom has started to go through her belongings to clean out her space but it has been a tough and emotional process for her as she finds candy/little trinkets in her pockets and even remnants of her hair that were left on her sweaters. She also feels as though she’s giving up a piece of her by doing this and that my Abuelita would be upset at her for cleaning out her belongings. What advice do you have for someone who is starting to clean out their loved one’s belongings after their passing and feelings of guilt start to rise throughout the process?

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5twpKNBrSXlQXuPtiut0xT?si=ts5gpNdqQZS_thiRA1B67w

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [Only 1, Only You]

Research segment

Music break [Hell N Back]

Advice segment 1

Music break [What Was That]

Advice segment 2 and outro

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I discuss being creative while emotional, an aesthetic analysis of the portrayal of grief in Never Have I Ever and The Summer I Turned Pretty, and answer the following advice questions:

★ How to find people who want to commit to me, not just people who want casual flings

★ My sibling is struggling with their mental health and not seeking any help for it. I’m worried about their well-being in the long term. How do I support them but not let it consume me?

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OY5J5AJJkT0YvsFv0gP8d?si=Hcr_nWA3QZCmMbmPFupGNw

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

Introduction segment

Music break [House Tour, Cards]

Research segment

Music break [six thirty]

Advice segment 1

Music break [Mardy Bum]

Advice segment 2 and outro

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I discuss seeing images in your mind (which I can’t btw), discuss the latest on my thesis exploring grief in teen television fandoms, talk Desperate Housewives and how it portrays death, and answer the following advice questions:

★ How do I get my partner to communicate with me better? He lied to me about moving out and told me three days after because he thought I would be mad. I’m unsure why he’d think that as I told him I would’ve celebrated this moment which we did after the fact but I am still sad he didn’t feel like he could open up to me.

★ Do you have any advice on how you can support a partner or family member who is struggling with what feels like extra grief during the holiday season?

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ye9IaUhuixjLfnxR0pO3U?si=nVTWqrF5Rr2CLWpy7NauIA

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

* Introduction segment

* Music break [intro (end of the world), Nosebleeds]

* Research segment

* Music break [Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me), I Want to Be Your Man]

* Advice segment 1

* Music break [Don’t Remind Me]

* Advice segment 2 and outro

* Music break [Dance To This]

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!

Welcome to the 💌💗GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP🪩🍒‼️. This is my radio show on KSFS Radio at San Francisco State where I talk all things pop culture, my research on grief and media, and answer your advice questions.

This week I introduce myself and my background in audio, discuss my thesis topic on coming-of-age television, grief, and fandoms, talk The Summer I Turned Pretty (team Conrad, obviously), and answer the following advice questions:

★ I have a lot of childhood friends from grade school. We’ve all done great keeping up with each other and staying friends through college and now adulthood. Lately one of these friends has started to pull away. How do you know when to stop trying to keep the friendship?

★ How do you handle the loss of a loved one who you didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to?

Ask your advice questions anonymously here: bit.ly/ksfsadvice

Here’s the music I played this week:

If you want to play the music alongside the audio:

* Introduction segment

* Music break [Plastic Box, Wild Horses, TYRANT]

* Research segment

* Music break [RUNNING OUT OF TIME, Anxiety]

* Advice segment 1

* Music break [Hampstead]

* Advice segment 2 and outro

* Music break [My Man on Willpower]

Listen live next time on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. PST at ksfsmedia.net or by downloading the KSFS radio app. 🪩 See you there!