The Intrepid Soul

Grieving during the Holidays with Jennifer Landon, M.Ed.


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The holiday season can stir joy, memory, longing, and grief all at once — especially when you’re missing someone or navigating a loss that reshaped your life.

In this conversation, I’m joined by my dear friend and grief educator, Jennifer Landon, M.Ed., for a tender, honest exploration of what it means to grieve during a time of year that often expects us to “be merry.” 

Whether you’re grieving someone you love, supporting someone who is, or simply feeling the weight of this season in a new way, this episode offers compassion, grounding, and space feel held in whatever this season is bringing up for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why the holidays can intensify grief and emotional overwhelm

How to honor your needs without guilt or pressure to “perform” joy

The role of community, compassion, and ritual during tender seasons

How grief shows up at work, in relationships, and in daily life

The comfort of signs from loved ones who’ve passed

Practical and soulful ways to navigate this season with gentleness

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Connect with guest, Jennifer Landon, M.Ed.:

Website → YGM Consulting https://ygmconsulting.org/

Facebook group → Your Grief Matters https://www.facebook.com/groups/866256221464175

LinkedIn → Jennifer L. Landon, M.Ed. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferllandon/

Connect with Katie:

Join The Intrepid Soul Collective for exclusive content & support → ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheIntrepidSoul⁠⁠

Website → https://katiebenway.com/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/intrepid_eleven/

Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/IntrepidEleven

Grab Katie’s book Ignite Your Intrepid Soul → https://katiebenway.com/book/

Download the free guide 4 Guideposts for Meeting Moments of Change from Your Soul → https://katiebenway.com/free-guide-4-guidepost/

Production: Trevor Eisley

Support: Anna Schild

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