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Where's The Grief? episodes
- Storyteller and Podcaster Gina Harris
In this episode I talk to singer/songwriter Gina Harris! After the death of her parents, Gina began writing songs to help her process the emotions. Eventually the songs themselves began to take on their own form, telling Gina, "we're a one-person show now." Her show, which then became a podcast, "The Magic of Ordinary Things" is a 7 part audio drama that weaves together stories and songs that have helped Gina own her own story in a way that is relatable and inviting.
Follow all things Gina, including the podcast at http://GinaHarris.com
1 hr 17 min - Comedian Jason Salmon
In this episode I got to talk to comedian Jason Salmon about his experience taking care of his dad after 10 years of living with Alzheimers disease. As our parents get older, we often find ourselves in the Care-giver role that they played for us for so long. We talk about how important communication is, as well as the ability to enjoy a cupcake even on our hardest days.
Follow all things Jason at https://jason-salmon.com
Follow him on IG @JSalmonComedy
1 hr 5 min - Brennan Wood, Executive Director of The Dougy Center
Here's my conversation with Brennan Wood, executive director of The Dougy Center, an org that provides grief peer support to children and families dealing with loss and illness.
Brennan walked through the doors of Dougy Center for the first time in 1987 at the age of 12 just three days after her mother died. At 14, she was a featured speaker at many Dougy Center events, and was so inspired by the then executive director, dr. Donna Schuurman, that she dreamed of becoming ED herself one day.
Brennan continues the mission of Dougy Center and would love to connect with you anytime about how you can support children and families who are grieving.
Follow Dougy.org to find support in your area!
Get "A Kids Book About Grief" Here!
1 hr 4 min - Comedian Leighann Lord
In this episode I got to talk to my good friend and comedian Leighann Lord, who found herself to be the primary care taker for both of her parents prior to their deaths. We talk about the difficulty of watching our parents deteriorate in front of us, and how it can feel like we end up losing them twice. We also talk about how acknowledging our feelings and letting our emotions out when they strike can help us keep it together when we are falling apart.
Follow all things Leighann at http://www.veryfunnylady.com
Make sure you check her out on Showtime's "Even More Women Of A Certain Age," now streaming!
1 hr 23 min - The Grief Kitchen's Alexandra Locker
After becoming an "adult orphan" in her formative years, Alexandra Locker channeled her grief into cooking, going on to create The Grief Kitchen as a way to bring people together in times of isolation and loss. Her Instagram and FB pages provide a grief-positive community to share memories and recipes with others struggling with life after loss. We talk about how much food plays a factor in every stage of the grieving process, and the ways in which the kitchen itself can be a haven from the world.
Follow @TheGriefKitchen on IG and on Facebook!
Email me at [email protected] to let me know what you think!
1 hr 5 min - Comedian Shawn Hitchins
In this episode, I talk with Comedian Shawn Hitchins about his new book, "The Light Streamed Beneath It" - a memoir of grief and celebration of the two loves of his life after they both died unexpectedly within a short period of time. We talk about the importance of having a community to hold us up, finding humor in the darkest parts of our lives, and the power of gratitude in the face of devastating loss.
Follow all things Shawn at https://shawnhitchins.com
Get the Book On Amazon!
1 hr 12 min - Hip-Hop Artist Kursive
In this episode, I got to talk to Hip-Hop Artist Kursive, who has dealt with a fair amount of loss all while battling his own demons as well. Having lost his brother as well as a number of friends to addiction and other mental health issues, Kursive has used these tragedy's to propel himself forward. We talk about the importance of gratitude, and the value of being present and truly listening.
Follow Kursive on IG @KURSIVE
Check out "Reminds Me Of You" on Soundcloud
55 min - Addison Brasil
In this episode, I talk with men's mental heath advocate, Addison Brasil! After a string of devastating losses, including his brother to cancer, his father to suicide and a friend in a car accident, Addison struggled with his own mental health, and found that men in general are not always encouraged to be as open with their feelings as he needed. He has gone on to create Tethr, a mobile app focused on peer-enabled emotional fitness and wellbeing for men.
Follow Addison on IG @AddisonBrasil
Learn more about Tethr and get involved at https://www.tethr.men
1 hr 18 min - Comedian Mark Anthony Ramirez
In this episode I talk with my good friend and comedian Mark Anthony Ramirez about a wide range of topics, including the death of both his parents, and the ways in which he has coped with life and death after the fact. We talk about the importance of leaning into your grief, and how cathartic it can be to process some of the hard feelings through humor with an audience that really gets it.
Follow Mark on Twitter and IG @MarkARamirez
1 hr 19 min - Author David Richman
In this episode I talk with author David Richman, about his new book "Cycle of Lives," an incredible look at 15 different stories of dealing with cancer, interwoven with David's own literal journey across the country to connect with his interviewees. We talk about just how powerful and healing it can be to show our vulnerabilities and actively listen to those whose paths we cross.
Find out more and get the book at http://CycleOfLives.org
1 hr 10 min
About Where's The Grief?
From the publisher's feed
Where's the Grief is a weekly podcast about loss and grief in everyday life that somehow manages to be consistently funny, surprisingly insightful and easily absorbed. It's a show that isn't afraid to face some of the most difficult questions of what it ultimately means to be human, while finding the ever-present comedy in our day-to-day truths, and some of the things we all fear.
In each episode, host Jordon Ferber interviews comedians, actors, writers, and others who have experienced tragic loss—not just of loved ones, but of jobs, homes, security and familiarity—and are making their way through to the other side. Ferber himself is no stranger to grief, having lost his younger brother to a car accident at the age of 21. Drawing on his own experience, as well as his 20+ years of work as a standup comedian in NYC—which can be tragic, in and of itself—Ferber brings insight, pathos and humor to his role as host. All the while, exhibiting camaraderie with his guests, putting them at ease and making the show surprisingly enjoyable for listeners.