Faith & Grief Podcast

We talk with Jen Simonic & Masey Kaplan, co-founders of the Loose Ends Project . They took an idea about how to help loved ones finish fiber art projects left behind by their deceased loved ones and started a movement. Over 20,000 knitters, crafters, and makers have joined their cause as "finishers". And now with a new collaboration with Joann Fabric and Craft Stores even more good w...

We talk with Lauren Flake , artist, author, and creator of @LoveofDixie on Instagram , where she shares her experience caring for and grieving her mother, Dixie, who died due to Alzheimer's. Lauren has written three books, including two children's books, Where Did My Sweet Grandma Go ? and Where Did My Sweet Grandpa Go ? The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of...

We sit down with Melissa Lunardini, Head of Clinical at Help Texts . We discuss their platform for supporting grief and how technology can be a supportive tool when grieving. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organizations' views. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this p...

A conversation with Randi Pearlman Wolfson , founder/writer at  Grief & Grits on Facebook  and her channel on  Instagram . We talk about her children's book, Eddie's Brave Journey , and how her own experiences with grief as a child influenced her work. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associat...

Jenny Lisk , author & podcast host, joins us again to discuss her book Widowed Parents Unite and her new venture, the Widowed Parent Institute . For this book, Jenny enlisted 48 contributors to share heart-felt wisdom with others who have become widowed parents. The ⁠Widowed Parent Institute⁠ provides a platform for resources and support through this book. Jenny hosts the Widowed Parent Podcas...

A conversation with the https://dallasvoice.com/ columnist, David Taffet, about his grief journey after the death of his beloved husband. We talk about his career and his advocacy work. And we discuss the importance of finding grief support that speaks to your experience. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other asso...

We had such an amazing conversation, with ⁠⁠author and therapist, Meghan Riordan Jarvis⁠⁠ , and we wanted to share it all. This is part 2 of a two-part conversation about her new book ⁠ End of the Hour , Mental Health, and the FX show The Bear . Meghan also hosts the ⁠Grief is My Side Hustle⁠ podcast. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not re...

This is the first of a two-part conversation with author and therapist, Meghan Riordan Jarvis about her new book End of the Hour , a memoir about her grief that led to her own mental health crisis. The book is a raw, heartfelt look at loss. Meghan also hosts the Grief is My Side Hustle podcast. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect t...

A conversation with Ann Jacobus, young adult author and suicide prevention advocate, about her latest book, The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent . The book tells the story of a young person recovering from their own mental health challenges, only to be thrown into caregiving for an aunt with a terminal cancer diagnosis. We talk about suicide prevention, mental health, and grief. The guest's opinion...

A conversation with Fran Shelton, Author, Faith & Grief Co-Founder, and Spiritual Director, about her latest book The Spirituality of Grief . We talk about the spiritual practices highlighted in the book and how her grief journey helped to create these tools for those who grieve. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employ...

We talk with Jody La Voie, founder of Widows in the Workplace . We discuss her rapid transformation after the murder of her husband, becoming a widow, parenting grieving kids, and becoming CEO of their technology company. We discuss the need for more awareness from employers of the effect of grief on their employees and the bottom line. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely...

A conversation with Lisa Price & Christine Boehm, co-founders of bereavedtogether.org, about their BRAVE Moms Retreat for Bereaved Mother's Day , May of 2023. We discuss their grief stories, the importance of grieving together through grief support programs, and how they created this Bereaved Mothers' Day event. We also discussed the upcoming fundraising race they are hosting. The gues...

We talk with author Dina Gachman about her grief journey after the death of her mom and younger sister, which she writes beautifully about in her new book, So Sorry for Your Loss. Her book analyzes grief through humorous stories and shares her real-life pain and emotions. Dina gives us thoughts on how to remember our loved ones, process our grief, and where to find healing in the process. The gues...

In conversation with Vince Montague , whose new book, Cracked Pot, tells his story of finding meaning after the death of his wife in a tragic car accident. After weeks of loneliness and despair, Vince begins to explore his wife's pottery studio in the wild hills of Northern California, teaching himself to mix clay, throw a pot, fire a kiln, trim, and glaze. Just as his grief is ebbing and his...

We talk with author, photographer, and philanthropist, Jo Hopper. We talk about her extraordinary story of grief, loss, and the probate nightmare she experience after the death of her beloved husband Max. Max died without a will and Jo was left to pick up the pieces. Since Max’s children from his first marriage are inheriting his estate, Jo allows JPMorgan Chase Bank into what’s left of her life....

Lisa McNair has witnessed how tragedy and grief affect a family and a community growing up in Birmingham, AL. Lisa's new memoir, Dear Denise: Letters to the Sister I Never Knew, tells the story of growing up after the death of sister Denise. Denise was murdered, along with Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Addie Mae Collins, in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963. Lisa&#3...

We sit down and talk with Kate J. Meyer about her work as a counselor, pastor, and author. We discuss her latest book; Faith Doesn't Erase Grief . In the book, Kate blends up-to-date grief psychology, biblical accounts, and everyday experience. She introduces easily understandable phases of Early Grief, Middle Grief, and Lasting Grief and provides a framework for grievers to build a personaliz...

We talk with Erica Michelle, founder, and CEO of Sisters in Loss . Erica started this company after her own experience with pregnancy loss and seeing there weren't really spaces or resources for women, especially women of color, to support them as they grieve and recover. She loves encouraging those who have experienced a Miscarriage, Infant Loss, or Infertility. Providing support through stor...

Join us for our conversation with author Rochelle Weinstein about her book, When We Let Go . The book tells the story of an unlikely relationship that develops after loss and through grief. Rochelle shares her grief journey as she has grieved her mother and how it has influenced her writing. She began writing after a successful entertainment promotion career.  The guest's opinions expressed in...

We talk with Joi Renique about the Celebrate Legacy, their upcoming virtual retreat Gone Too Soon , September 19th - 23rd, and the importance of capturing our stories in grief.  Celebrate Legacy is a network that encourages documenting your life's story in a fun & interactive way, with all the support you need to be successful. From participating in a writing challenge to full-blown writin...

We talk with Dean Lambert, Executive Manager of the Love Always Project , and Jon Lefrandt of the Domani Group about this new movement launched by Homestead Life. The Love Always Project is a grassroots movement created to encourage people to preplan and pay for their funeral as the ultimate act of love for those they will leave behind.  The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely...

With school starting for many right now, we would look at books to help adults talk to children and teens about death and grief. First up, we talk with Sherrie Barch , author, speaker, and CEO of two Forbes’ ranked top executive search firms and a leadership consulting company. She wrote  Heaven’s Bell  to create a safe space for families to have a conversation about death and dying naturally and...

Samantha Ruth experienced the death of her husband, which sent her on a journey to find healing in grief. She realized her grief was her own, and she would need to make it her own. She is a psychologist and a writer and created her Griefhab program, a concierge service for those who are grieving. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect...

We talk with Marisa Renee Lee about her new book, Grief is Love: Living with Loss which tells her story grief story after the death of her mother as a young adult and pregnancy loss. Marisa Renee Lee is a new mom, CEO of Beacon Advisors , co-founder of Supportal , and founder of The Pink Agenda committed to raising money for breast cancer research and care and awareness of the disease among young...

We talk with Gallup Clifton Strengths Consultant and author, Rosanne Liesveld about her grief journey after the death of her husband, Curt, and how an honest Facebook Post about becoming a widow led to the book The Collision of Grief and Gratitude .  The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organ...