Nothing Was The Same Grief Podcast

In this week’s episode, Kimberly returns from a minor hiatus after sitting with her grief after her grandmother’s passing. Jocelyn sits down with Kimberly in this very vulnerable conversation, where Kimberly opens up about the discomfort of grief she has been experiencing and what the last month has been like for her.  Kimberly talks about what it’s been like moving from long-anticipated grief to actual grief. It's a relatable and moving episode that you don’t want to need. 

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Ted delve into his experiences as a therapist, exploring the profound lessons his work has imparted about therapy and the complexities of grief. Ted shares his personal journey through loss, including the suicide of his best friend and the estrangement from his mother and brother. This heartfelt conversation provides valuable insights for anyone navigating grief in complicated relationships.

A song from Ted that might be helpful as you navigate through the field of grieving: https://youtu.be/tFGs7HP15d4

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In this intimate episode, Jocelyn and her cousin Lizzie share their poignant experiences of losing their mothers unexpectedly five years apart, which also led to the unraveling of their close-knit family unit. Lizzie recounts the sudden loss of her mother at just 13 years old due to complications from Crohn's disease. The conversation dives deeply into the emotional aftermath of such losses, exploring the profound effects on family dynamics and the bittersweet memories of family time that are forever altered. This heartfelt discussion sheds light on the challenges of navigating grief and the impact it has on maintaining connections with extended family members.

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide and grief, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

In this heartfelt episode, Jocelyn and Shannon share their deeply personal stories of loss and the bond they formed in college. Jocelyn was grieving when they first met, and by their junior year, Shannon faced the devastating loss of her father to suicide. Together, they discuss how their friendship was a lifeline through their darkest times, the ways they supported each other through grief, and how families cope after losing a loved one to suicide.

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In this week's episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly sit down with Najla Butts, a stay-at-home mom of four in Los Angeles, to discuss the often hidden grief of miscarriage. Najla's story echoes the silent struggles of countless women and motherhood. By sharing her personal experience, she hopes to empower more women to openly discuss miscarriage and what true healing looks like—reminding them they're not alone.

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In this week’s episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly have an open and vulnerable conversation about real-time grief and anticipatory grief in their lives. As they both have found themselves in a tough week, supporting loved ones in the face of devastating loss, Jocelyn and Kimberly contemplate how people who have experienced grief can still struggle to support others. 

They offer real insight into what it is like when the grievers are grieving, as well as exploring the topic of what it’s like to lose someone you love without warning versus when you have time to prepare for their loss - and the bottom line is - no death is ever easy to face, the stories and trauma are just different.

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly share their personal experiences with grief, discussing what support has—and hasn’t—looked like throughout their journeys. They share valuable insights and lessons learned, offering practical advice for those who may not have firsthand experience with grief on how to provide meaningful support. 

The episode highlights the profound impact of thoughtful and genuine actions from loved ones, emphasizing how these gestures can make all the difference in a grieving person's experience.

The article referenced in this episode: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/ways-to-support-someone-who-is-grieving

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In episode eight, Jocelyn and Kimberly speak with Sara Lovestyle (@saralovestyle), venture capitalist, angel investor, content creator, podcast host (@influencetoequity), and mom, who shares her very intimate story with us about how she has experienced variations of immense grief throughout her life - from suddenly losing her best friend in 2022 to learning, grieving, and accepting her son's autism diagnosis. 

Sara sheds light on the feelings of isolation that grief can cause and how she has reclaimed peace in her life while still giving herself permission to grieve. Sara’s story is candid and reminds us that no two grief experiences are the same.

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly invite their very first guest to share his grief journey with all of us. Carl Foreman Jr., an actor and comedian, bravely talks about the devastating losses he endured back to back and what life has been like since losing two of the people he leaned on and related to most. Carl’s story of grief is raw and unfiltered, heartbreakingly inspiring, yet he still finds a way to make us laugh even through the tears.

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In episode six, Jocelyn and Kimberly discuss what it’s like to grieve during birthdays and anniversary dates of their lost loved ones and why these specific days feel so heavy to move through more so than others. They each share personal stories of their grief journeys and how they attempt to create positive experiences during otherwise hard days to help ease the heaviness.

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