Beyond the Loss with Shari Dworkin-Smith

The loss of a pet is a profound kind of grief—one that is often minimized or misunderstood by others. In this deeply personal episode, Shari talks about losing her cherished cat Susie, “the CatDog,” and reflects on the enormous place our animal companions hold in our homes, our routines, and our hearts. She talks honestly about the pain of saying goodbye, the quiet reminders that remain, and why p...

The loss of a pet is a profound kind of grief—one that is often minimized or misunderstood by others. In this deeply personal episode, Shari talks about losing her cherished cat Susie, “the CatDog,” and reflects on the enormous place our animal companions hold in our homes, our routines, and our hearts. She talks honestly about the pain of saying goodbye, the quiet reminders that remain, and why p...

What does it take to find the strength to get through—and eventually begin again? In this episode of Beyond The Loss, I sit down with my dear friend Elias Patras, a life coach, speaker, retreat leader, and medium, for a conversation about grief, resilience, and trusting yourself enough to take the next step. Adopted by older parents, Elias experienced the deaths of both his mother and father just...

When my nephew Fletcher Dworkin-McDaniel lost his father to alcoholism, he chose to remember the father he knew before addiction changed everything.  Together, we talk about childhood, family, grief, and the importance of holding on to the good memories, even when the ending is painful. We also explore what it means to carry grief while navigating college, living away from home, and continuin...

Grief isn't just about death. It can follow divorce, illness, relocation, retirement, the loss of a job, a change in identity, or any significant life transition—even those that seem happy on the surface. In this episode, I explore the many faces of grief and how simply understanding what we're experiencing can change the way we begin to heal. Visit my website: ⁠sharidworkinsmith.com⁠ Learn more a...

After the death of her son, Kandy Russell wasn't sure she wanted to keep living. In this deeply honest conversation, she shares how grief education and coaching helped her better understand her grief, find hope again, and slowly begin building a life she never thought would be possible. If you've ever wondered what this kind of support looks like, her story offers a powerful and heartfelt perspect...

After losing her son to addiction and then her daughter to cancer, medium Mona Kuchta made the conscious decision to publicly share her grief. Through social media, she honors their lives, speaks openly and honestly about loss, and reminds others that they don't have to grieve alone. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about love, resilience, and finding strength in sharing our stories. Learn mor...

After the death of her mother, Sarah Baldwin found herself wishing there was one trusted place she could send anyone who was grieving. When she couldn't find it, she built it. "I want Restfully to be the place I can send any friend or loved one who is in this stage of grief, and they can find what they need." Today, Restfullycare.com is becoming a valuable resource for people navigating grief, ant...

We don’t talk about grief. We’re not taught about it or how to handle it and too many people are blindsided when it comes into their lives. It’s time to bring this out into the open. Grief is not something to be fixed or a problem to be solved. It is something we can learn to walk with, if we’re willing to talk about it. That’s why I’m here. On this episode of Beyond The Loss, we’re starting the c...

Shari Dworkin-Smith — a certified grief educator and hypnotherapist — explores the many forms grief can take and the ways people learn to live with loss. Each episode offers perspective, understanding, and gentle guidance as you navigate the waves of loss and begin to find peace and meaning that can lie Beyond the Loss.