In the sixth episode of season two of Guide Through Grief, join host Tom Van Ness and guest Katy Krieg Obrien, as she shares her story of loss as well as new beginnings. Katy is a teacher, mother of two, and a recent newlywed as of 2025. However, in September of 2021, tragedy struck when Katy and her late husband, Casey, both fell ill with Covid-19. Katy was able to recover, whereas Casey's sickness took a turn for the worse, leading to his passing on September 17th, 2021. In this episode, Katy shares about what life is like remarrying after loss, and the challenges of motherhood while grieving.

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About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the second season of Guide Through Grief explores others' grief journeys and the different realities of losing a loved one. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower #grieftraps #griefjourney #widowed #trigger #griefambush #trauma #widow

In the fifth episode of season two of Guide Through Grief, host Tom Van Ness is joined by guest Brynne Behringer, a mother, an author, and a widow of three years. Brynne brings an incredible point of view to the Guide Through Grief podcast, filled with experience, wisdom, and compassion. She shares how the loss of her husband, Mike, impacted her and her 3 children's lives, and how, as a mother, she has approached the topic of grief with her family and community. Brynne encourages honesty and transparency, especially in supporting her own children through their grief journeys, eventually taking her and her family's experience and writing her book, "The Stars That Stay," an important story about how we can continue to connect with those we have lost.

Check out Brynne's book, "The Stars That Stay," HERE

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About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the second season of Guide Through Grief explores others' grief journeys and the different realities of losing a loved one. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower #grieftraps #griefjourney #widowed #trigger #griefambush #trauma #widow

In the fourth episode of season two of Guide Through Grief, host Tom Van Ness is joined by guest Harold (Hal) B. Oakley, who specializes in Trust & Wealth Preservation, to discuss the difficult topic of the inevitable, how to prepare for a loss in the family. The conversation is a tough one to start, but it is absolutely crucial to the strength and preparedness of one's family. When navigating profound loss, there are so many things to address and questions to answer, so sitting down with your spouse and having these difficult conversations is intermingled with how we cope with such big life changes. These topics can relate to power of attorney, litigation, life insurance, and important documentation. As well as the more mundane topics like passwords, daily finances, and social media accounts. All are equally important to discuss and plan for. In this episode, Tom and Hal hope to stress the importance of estate planning and ideally, inspire others to have these crucial discussions.

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About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the second season of Guide Through Grief explores others' grief journeys and the different realities of losing a loved one. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower #grieftraps #griefjourney #widowed #trigger #griefambush #trauma #widow #estateplanning

In the third episode of season two of Guide Through Grief, Tom Van Ness and guest Tracy Schlepphorst discuss how important it is to support children through their grief. At the age of 6, Tracy lost her father to cancer. This tragedy affected her greatly, and in her later years, made her keenly aware of the importance of helping children process their grief, not internalize it. Throughout her life, Tracy has experienced great loss with the passing of her mother and, later, her brother. Her grief journey has inspired her to create tools for families experiencing loss in the form of stories. Her books, "Eden and Her Happy" and "My Emotional Belly," aim to support children through their own grief journeys.

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Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the second season of Guide Through Grief explores others' grief journeys and the different realities of losing a loved one. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower #grieftraps #griefjourney #widowed #trigger #griefambush #trauma #widow

In the second episode of Season 2 of "Guide Through Grief," Tom Van Ness and Season 1 guest Dr Ryan Stivers return to discuss where Tom's grief journey stands today. Grief traps or "grief ambushes" are a constant reality for those grieving loved ones. It can be something as ordinary as a closet full of their clothes, or even their car, but the grief can come on strong and fast. Learning how to identify and react to grief traps has been an important part of Tom's grief journey. Through this discussion with Dr Stivers, Tom will share how holidays, celebrations, and even anticipated plans take on different and multifaceted meanings when living with grief.

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About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the second season of Guide Through Grief explores others' grief journeys and the different realities of losing a loved one. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower #grieftraps #griefjourney #widowed #trigger #griefambush #trauma

Welcome back to "Guide Through Grief". In this season, we will be joined by a host of guests, all letting us in on their own walk through grief.

In the second season of the podcast, we are making room for our community to open up as they discuss their personal stories. Through hearing how others have processed their grief, we hope to reinforce the message that you are not alone, no matter how lonely the road may feel.

The goal for this podcast has always been to create a safe place for people who are navigating their own grief journey to lean on one another and share their experiences. That is the purpose of this upcoming chapter.

In the tenth episode of Guide Through Grief, Tom and his guests, Mike and Shane, continue to discuss their challenges, experiences, and milestones in each of their own unique grief journeys. These discussions give insight into each guests experience with loss, and what it means for each of their families, especially their children. Changing dynamics, distractions and faith are all discussed in the final episode of Guide Through Grief Season 1.

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 About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the first season of Guide Through Grief follows his personal grief journey after the loss of his wife. Along the way, listeners will meet others who have also faced grief, co-hosts and guides who bring their own stories and insights. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower

In the ninth episode of Guide Through Grief, Tom and his guests, Mike and Shane, discuss their challenges, experiences, and milestones in each of their own unique grief journeys. Although no two grief journeys are the same, the value of sharing perspectives holds fast. This episode is not about comparing each others personal experiences but observing and respecting all aspects of another persons loss. These discussions give insight into each guests experience with loss, and what it means for each of their families, especially their children. Changing dynamics, distractions and faith are all discussed in this powerful episode of Guide Through Grief Season 1.

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 About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the first season of Guide Through Grief follows his personal grief journey after the loss of his wife. Along the way, listeners will meet others who have also faced grief, co-hosts and guides who bring their own stories and insights. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower

In the eighth episode of Guide Through Grief, Tom Van Ness and Dr. Ryan Stivers discuss the importance of asking for help in difficult times of grieving. In Tom's personal grief journey there where many moments of struggle and heartbreak. These moments materialized in many ways, some expected and some unexpected. By having conversations and vulnerability with Ryan, as well as others close to him, Tom was able to face some incredibly difficult challenges, and begin to heal. There is not often a clear path when journeying through grief, and things are bound to be difficult, but with vulnerability and the strength to ask for help, there is always a way forward.

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 About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the first season of Guide Through Grief follows his personal grief journey after the loss of his wife. Along the way, listeners will meet others who have also faced grief, co-hosts and guides who bring their own stories and insights. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower