Episode Overview
In this deeply personal Sanity Check, Aileen opens up about the long, layered experience of grief - particularly after losing both her parents. Together, we reflect on why grief makes people uncomfortable, how loss reshapes us, and why healing has no timeline. This one’s for anyone carrying the weight of grief, old or new.

In this episode:

• Why losing a parent hits differently no matter your age
• The grief that comes from change: countries, relationships, roles
• How to support someone grieving when there’s nothing to fix

Listener Takeaways:

• Grief doesn’t have an expiry date
• You’re not broken if you’re still sad. You're human.
• Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is just sit with someone in their pain

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Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy

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Disclaimer:

Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.