The Mourning Coffee Podcast

On this episode of the Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Liz Quinn—writer, grief advocate, and host of the Healing Hearts Podcast—for an honest conversation about pregnancy loss, infant loss, and grief that doesn’t “move on.”

Liz shares the story of her daughter Alivia, the complicated reality of pregnancy after loss, and what it means to parent living children while still mothering the child you lost. We also talk about identity loss in grief, why miscarriage and infant loss still feel taboo, and how to find people who can truly hold space -- without platitudes, fixing, or pressure.

Liz’s book Held in Our Hearts offers reflections and support for pregnancy and infant loss, including stories, grounding practices, and resources.

Connect with Liz: @LizQuinnHeals | LizQuinnHeals.com | Healing Hearts Podcast

If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going:

BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz

MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock
Channel Memberships available through YouTube and Super Thanks and Donations on livestreams.

To read about Libby or make a donation/buy Live Like Libby merch (funds scholarships for dancers), visit livelikelibby.org

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources


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This week on The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with Jaclyn Michelle Smith, author of the unforgettable grief memoir I’m Sorry I Cremated You.

Jaclyn and I will be talk about life, loss, anxiety, complicated family relationships, and why humor -- especially improv comedy -- can be a lifeline in grief. We’ll explore how laughing doesn’t mean you’re avoiding the pain, but sometimes creates just enough space to breathe when everything feels overwhelming.

We also dig into what it’s like for Gen X and Millennials to lose parents while still managing careers, relationships, and the pressure to “keep it together,” and how grief shows up in ways we don’t always expect.

This episode is for anyone who has ever laughed in the middle of grief and immediately wondered, Am I allowed to do that?

Jaclyn's. Book: https://amzn.to/4aboU8T

If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going:

BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz

MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock

To read about Libby or make a donation/buy Live Like Libby merch (funds scholarships for dancers), visit livelikelibby.org

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sat down with author Kristina Amelong to talk about grief, loss, and the mystery surrounding the death of her brother Jay, who predicted his own passing years before it happened.

Kristina shared how losing her brother at thirteen shaped her grief journey, led her through addiction and healing, and ultimately inspired her memoir What My Brother Knew.

Kristina approaches grief from a more spiritual lens than I do, but whether you’re spiritual, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this conversation will spark curiosity, compassion, and honest dialogue.

Find out more about Kristina: https://www.kristinaamelong.com/
Buy her book: https://amzn.to/3LWytRb

If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going:

BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz

MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock
Channel Memberships available through YouTube and Super Thanks and Donations on livestreams.

To read about Libby or make a donation/buy Live Like Libby merch (funds scholarships for dancers), visit livelikelibby.org

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

Things I talk about:
#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing

In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Larry Carlat, author of A Space in the Heart, a powerful guide for grieving parents. Larry speaks candidly about the loss of a child to suicide, why there’s no such thing as “closure,” and how grief isn’t something you overcome, but something you learn to live with.

About Larry: https://www.griefforguys.com/about

Larry's book: https://amzn.to/4pQh2Q3

If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going:

BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz

MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock

Channel Memberships available through YouTube and Super Thanks and Donations on livestreams.

To read about Libby or make a donation/buy Live Like Libby merch (funds scholarships for dancers), visit livelikelibby.org

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.

🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.

📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.

🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.

In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I’m joined by Becky Aste, a somatic relationship coach who shares how unresolved loss and trauma live in the body and impact connection, trust, and intimacy. We talk about grief, nervous system survival, trauma bonding, and what real healing can look like inside long-term relationships.

If grief has ever made your relationship feel harder, heavier, or more complicated, this conversation is for you!

Becky's information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becky_aste

Podcast: Your Breakthrough Blueprint: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-breakthrough-blueprint-with-becky-aste-for-the/id1676348200

I Do Breakthrough: https://www.idobreakthrough.com/

If this channel helps you and you’d like to support it, here are ways to keep it going:

BUY MY BOOK: Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To) visit: https://a.co/d/iFy7sLz

MAKE A DONATION: buymeacoffee.com/brookecarlock

Channel Memberships available through YouTube and Super Thanks and Donations on livestreams.

To read about Libby or make a donation/buy Live Like Libby merch (funds scholarships for dancers), visit livelikelibby.org

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.

🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.

📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.

🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.

Things I talk about:

#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing.

In this powerful episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with Dawn Simmons and Katie DeRouen of Simmons3, a nonprofit born from unimaginable tragedy. On December 17, 2021, Dawn’s three youngest children — Lindy, Christopher, and Kamryn — were killed in a horrific crash caused by a drunk driver. Dawn survived with critical injuries, and Katie, her oldest daughter, was left to navigate the heartbreaking aftermath.

Together, Dawn and Katie share their family’s journey through grief, resilience, and purpose. We talk about the night that changed everything, the birth of Simmons3, and their mission to save lives and honor their loved ones. This conversation is raw, real, and deeply inspiring.

Learn more about Simmons3 and support their mission at:

🌎 https://www.simmons3.org

To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

💬 HelpTexts offers a full year of personalized grief support direct to your phone! Sign up using my link to save 10%! https://helptexts.com/brookecarlock

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✏️ Take a quiz:

What's Your Grief Personality? https://ivlv.me/WuC3A

How Well Are You Balancing Life and Grief? https://ivlv.me/aYpqV

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.

🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.

📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.

🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.

Things I talk about:

#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing.

In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with Chelsea Ohlemiller—grief author, speaker, and the beautifully honest voice behind the blog Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities. Chelsea lost her mom in 2017 and has since made it her mission to write the words so many grieving hearts need to hear—especially those navigating the deep, often overlooked ache of mother loss.

We talk about raising kids while grieving your own mom, the legacy we carry after loss, why she started writing, and what it means to keep showing up for life even when your heart is shattered. Chelsea’s warmth, wit, and wisdom shine through every part of this conversation.

If you’ve lost your mom—or someone you love deeply—you’ll find comfort and connection here.

🕊️ Learn more about Chelsea and read her blog:

https://hopeandharshrealities.com/

📘 Grab her book, Now That She’s Gone:

https://amzn.to/3G8ExCL

If this episode resonates with you, please give it a like, leave a comment, or share it with someone who needs to know they’re not alone.

☕ Let's keep the conversation going.

#griefpodcast #motherloss #chelseaohlemiller #themourningcoffee #griefsupport #griefjourney #griefandhealing

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To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

💬 HelpTexts offers a full year of personalized grief support direct to your phone! Sign up using my link to save 10%! https://helptexts.com/brookecarlock

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✏️ Take a quiz:

What's Your Grief Personality? https://ivlv.me/WuC3A

How Well Are You Balancing Life and Grief? https://ivlv.me/aYpqV

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.

🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.

📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.

🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.

Things I talk about:

#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing.

In this heartfelt episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Cervantes—award-winning writer, speaker, and author of the Inchstones blog and the books Normal Broken and upcoming book The Luckiest. Kelly opens up about the loss of her medically complex daughter, Adelaide, the emotional complexities of child loss, and the shifting identities of grief—from caregiver to advocate to what comes next.

You can find out more about Kelly at www.kellycervantes.com

To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

💬 HelpTexts offers a full year of personalized grief support direct to your phone! Sign up using my link to save 10%! https://helptexts.com/brookecarlock

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✏️ Take a quiz:

What's Your Grief Personality? https://ivlv.me/WuC3A

How Well Are You Balancing Life and Grief? https://ivlv.me/aYpqV

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.

🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.

📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.

🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.

Things I talk about:

#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing.

Grief changes everything—including our relationships. In this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with grief coach, author, and podcaster Shelby Forsythia to discuss how grief impacts friendships and family dynamics, how it can reveal our deepest values, and why leaning into loss can help us grow. We also talk about Shelby’s podcast journey, from Grief Seeds to her upcoming show, Grief Grower.

If you’ve ever struggled with unsupportive friends or family after a loss, or if you’re searching for meaning in your grief, this conversation is for you.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about grief, healing, and mental health.

📌 Find Shelby Forsythia:

https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

💬 HelpTexts offers a full year of personalized grief support direct to your phone! Sign up using my link to save 10%! https://helptexts.com/brookecarlock

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✏️ Take a quiz:

What's Your Grief Personality? https://ivlv.me/WuC3A

How Well Are You Balancing Life and Grief? https://ivlv.me/aYpqV

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.

🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.

📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.

🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.

Things I talk about:

#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing.

Grief is messy. It’s weird. And let’s be real—it’s something our culture still struggles to talk about. But today on The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sat down with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, LCSW—therapist, author, TEDx speaker, and all-around grief expert—to unpack why we’re so bad at dealing with loss and how we can do better.

We talked about:

💔 The connection between grief & PTSD (yep, it’s a thing)

🏢 How workplaces should handle grief (spoiler: they usually don’t)

📖 Meghan's new book, Can Anyone Tell Me?

You can find Meghan at https://meghanriordanjarvis.com

To purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh

📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources

💬 HelpTexts offers a full year of personalized grief support direct to your phone! Sign up using my link to save 10%! https://helptexts.com/brookecarlock

🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.

❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.

✏️ Take a quiz:

What's Your Grief Personality? https://ivlv.me/WuC3A

How Well Are You Balancing Life and Grief? https://ivlv.me/aYpqV

✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter

💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.

🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.

📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.

🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.

Things I talk about:

#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing.