This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss

By Lori PetersHealth & Fitness Mental Health

This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss episodes

December 16, 2022 Grief & The Holidays: How I Coped
In this episode, I get real personal and talk about how I coped during the holiday season after a few of my losses. I also talk about how my coping strategies changed with each loss and what the holidays look like for me now.
TW: Pregnancy Loss
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23 min
December 09, 2022 Grief & The Holidays: Sadness Intensified
In this episode, I talk about how sadness can intensify during the holidays as it relates to grief. I also talk about what has helped me navigate sadness. Maybe my strategies can help you.
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12 min
December 02, 2022 Grief & The Holidays: Guilt & Managing Others' Expectations
In the next episode of this series on grief and the holidays, I take a look at ways in which guilt can spring up and how others' expectations can impact you. I also give a suggestion about how to avoid additional holiday stress.
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7 min
November 25, 2022 Grief & The Holidays: Tis Not the Season
I continue the miniseries on grief and the holidays by discussing ways you can celebrate or not celebrate the holidays when you're grieving. Expect short episodes each Friday through December 30.
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6 min
November 18, 2022 Grief & The Holidays: Do I Have to Do This?
Today is the start of a series of shorter episodes on grief and the holidays. Running through December 30, this series will take a look at what particular feelings may come up during this time, how to handle holiday celebrations, how to manage others' expectations and more. I will also be sharing some of my personal experiences.
Contact: [email protected].
7 min
November 11, 2022 Busting Myths about Grief - Part 5
Today I tackle the last two myths about grief to conclude this five-part miniseries. I also share something special I'll be doing to help you navigate grief during the upcoming holiday season.
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14 min
October 28, 2022 Busting Myths about Grief - Part 4
I share a little tough love in this episode as I continue to debunk myths about grief. In Part 4 of this series, I talk about feelings in grief and ways to help someone who is in the bereavement process.
Care to offer some feedback or have questions? Please send an email to [email protected].
9 min
October 14, 2022 Busting Myths about Grief - Part 3
This is the third of a 5-part series on busting myths about grief. In this episode, I talk about the myths of "There's only one way to grieve," and "You can't grieve a stranger."
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14 min
October 04, 2022 Bonus Episode: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month in the United States, and October 15 is International Wave of Light Day commemorating all the babies who've died. This type of loss is one that isn't talked about much, so I wanted to do this bonus episode highlighting it.
To register for my pregnancy loss support group in Southcentral Pennsylvania, email me at [email protected].

6 min
September 23, 2022 Busting Myths about Grief - Part 2
I continue dismantling some common myths about grief in an effort to reduce stigma about the grief process. Today, I take on two more myths in the second of a multi-part series.
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6 min

About This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss

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If you're looking for gentle yet frank and authentic conversations about the ins and outs of grief, loss and life in the aftermath, then this is your place. I'm Lori Peters, a veteran griever and…