Resting Grief Face

In this episode of Resting Grief Face , we tackle one of the questions grieving people hear most often and one of the things supporters fear most: "What do I say?" Through real stories submitted by members of our community, we explore the comments that brought comfort, the comments that completely missed the mark, and why grief support is rarely about finding the perfect words. It's...

In part two of this conversation on Resting Grief Face , Sarah continues exploring the layered reality of pet loss and the deeper themes that often surface alongside it. Through honest conversations this episode gently navigates the complexities of comparing grief, particularly the differences and overlaps between pet loss and child loss. With compassion and care, this episode honors the reality t...

In this deeply personal episode of Resting Grief Face , Sarah explores the often overlooked grief of losing a beloved pet. Through her own recent losses and conversations with veterinary professionals from Colorado State University, this episode gently unpacks the profound bond between humans and animals and the heartbreak that follows when we have to say goodbye. Together, they explore the emotio...

Grief isn’t just an emotion it’s a full-body experience. In this episode of Resting Grief Face , we explore how loss shows up physically, from the knots in our stomachs to the ache in our chests, and how our bodies can become powerful allies in healing. Yoga instructor Mariah Bailey shares how movement and breath helped her navigate identity loss and how understanding the body’s physiological resp...

Grief is heavy but sometimes, laughter sneaks in. In this first episode of Resting Grief Face , I share a raw story from the day my son died and how unexpected humor gave us a moment to breathe. Joined by my daughter Abi, we explore the messy, awkward, and healing role of humor in grief from “Dead Brother Jokes” to the ripple effects of grieving our own way. It’s raw, it’s real, and yes… it’s funn...