Have you ever found yourself staring at your work and wondering, “What’s the point?” after losing someone important?

In this episode, I respond to a listener who recently lost a dear friend and finds that their “give-a-toss-ometer” is utterly broken. They’re wondering whether it’s okay to just stop for a while—and the answer might surprise you.

We explore how grief recalibrates our values, why traditional career drive can fade in times of emotional upheaval, and what a season of sense-making might look like instead of rushing into change. This one’s a gentle, human conversation about the hidden impact of grief on our working lives—and why it’s perfectly okay not to have it all figured out yet.

🎧 We cover:

• Why grief can make previously fulfilling work feel flat
• How loss reshapes our relationship with time
• Tiny first steps when you don’t know what’s next
• My favourite tools and podcast recommendations for grieving professionals

👉 Mentioned in this episode:

• Article: How a health scare, bereavement or grief impacts career change
• Book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
• Podcast: Griefcast
• Joy At Work Episode with Dipti Tait
• Join the Midlife Unstuck Community

❤️ If this episode resonates, give yourself permission to slow down. Grief isn’t something to fix—it’s something to honour.