How often do you cry? Are you someone who holds it in? Someone who cries only when pushed to the furthest edge? Or a multi-opportunity cryer who cries when happy, joyful, sad or even during commercials? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about the therapeutic cleansing of crying. Morrie was a self-proclaimed cryer. He believed in its deep healing powers and was never one to shy away from shedding a tear or two. We share Morrie's thoughts on this subject - in his own words - as well as stories from Mitch and Producer Lisa about what drives them each to tears. 

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What kind of person are you when it comes to bad news? Are you the kind of person who wants to know right away? Or do you choose to delay it? When you hear the news, how do you deal with it? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with stories from his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz - discusses how to handle bad news when it lands on your doorstep. No one is exempt from getting that late night or very early morning phone call, or that dreaded call into the boss's office. But you can prepare yourself by following some of today's tips and advice to lessen the impact when bad news comes your way.

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What happens when you lose a long time partner? Someone who has been a part of your life for so long, that it's almost impossible to imagine life without them? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom offers observations he has witnessed over time to help ease the transition into this new stage of life.

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How do you write about loss? What do you choose to say? What do you learn from writing about grief? How can writing about a lost loved one heal you? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich talk about the therapeutic healing that can come from writing through loss. Mitch discusses the techniques he's used to write his bestselling memoirs, and Lisa discusses her new book, "I Wonder...: A Guided Grief Journal." Whether you are a daily journal keeper, or you have a memoir idea that you'd like to see come to fruition, this show will guide you on your path as you put pen to paper.

For more information on Lisa's new book, visit her website: guidedgriefjournal.com.

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The word, "friends," is as varied as the word family. Friendships can take on many forms. When we really get down to the nuts and bolts of our friendships, we'll see the pool gets smaller and smaller as life events reveal who our real friends are. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the different levels of friendships and how to accept each for what it brings to your personal relationships.

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What is dignity about? Where do you find your dignity? Where does the issue of dignity come from? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the source of dignity and - along with commentary from Morrie Schwartz whose dignity was challenged in his final days - how you can learn to embrace whatever your challenges are, keep your pride in check, and not let your dignity take a hit.

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If you want a relationship to go on when you're gone, you have to invest in it while you're here. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, we discuss the "stuff" our loved ones leave behind. If you have an opportunity to go through someone's possessions after they've gone, don't fear it, embrace it. Perhaps Morrie said it best: "Death ends a life, not a relationship." Relationships can live on forever through those items that help us to remember.

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With COVID numbers decreasing, and vaccines becoming more accessible, we are about to reenter a time of connectivity with those we haven't seen in well over a year. While we are hardly out of the woods yet, reunions with our loved ones are on the horizon. This reconnection isn't as easy as it seems. While some people have been eager to get back into the world, others may find this process more of a challenge. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses these impending reunions, while touching upon memories of his greatest reunion of all - that with his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz.

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Sensitivity is a gift. And on today's episode we are joined by Anita Moorjani, the author of the new book, "Sensitive is the New Strong: The Power of Empaths in an Increasingly Harsh World." Host Mitch Albom will discuss Anita's fascinating story of a near-death experience, how her empathic personality played into her healing, and how you can make empathy work for you. Morrie - a self-proclaimed sensitive soul - proves that having the unique ability to feel what others are feeling, allows empaths to do important work toward helping others. For more information on Anita's latest book, visit her website at www.anitamoorjani.com.

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On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about the universality of losing one's mother. Our worlds are divided into two eras: the era while your mother was here, and life after your mother has gone. Whether you had a close relationship with your mother during your life, the loss is still felt in many ways that can affect you on a daily basis. As was evidenced by Morrie's loss of his mother so early on in his life, we see what a profound impact this loss can have on an individual, right up until their own death.

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