Catholic Grief Coach

The Fourth of July can bring unexpected waves of grief. Barbecues, fireworks, family gatherings, empty chairs, and traditions can all remind you of the person you love. Instead of hoping you'll "get through it," what if you went into the holiday with a plan? In this episode, I share why having a grief plan can lower anxiety, help you feel more in control, and give yourself permission to change cou...

Have you ever stared at a simple decision and felt completely frozen? What should I do with their belongings? Should I go to the family gathering? Do I stay busy or rest? Do I say yes or no? When you're grieving, even everyday decisions can feel exhausting. Your brain is already carrying the weight of loss, and if you're someone who tends to put other people's needs ahead of your own, decision-mak...

Miscarriage is more than a physical loss. It can bring a flood of emotions that feel confusing, contradictory, and overwhelming. You may be wondering if you should tell people about your loss. You may feel guilty because you weren't excited when you first found out you were pregnant. You may be struggling with comments from others like, "You can always try again" or "At least you know you can get...

Miscarriage affects far more than a woman's heart—it affects her entire body. In this episode, we explore the science behind miscarriage, what happens to pregnancy hormones after a loss, why emotions can feel overwhelming, and what physical symptoms women may experience in the weeks that follow. If you've ever wondered why you still felt pregnant, exhausted, anxious, or emotionally raw after a mis...

Have you ever snapped at someone, avoided a difficult conversation, shut down completely, people-pleased to keep the peace, or tried to fix everyone's problems while carrying your own grief? These aren't character flaws—they may be nervous system responses. In this episode, we're talking about the five common survival responses that often show up during grief: fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and fix....

Grief can uncover deep wounds — not only from loss itself, but from the people who hurt, abandoned, judged, or failed us during our darkest moments. And sometimes the hardest person to forgive is ourselves. In this episode, we talk honestly about forgiveness in grief: the resentment we carry, the guilt we replay, and the exhaustion that comes from holding onto anger. Forgiveness does not mean pret...

Some days grief already feels unbearable — and then your cycle hits, and everything feels heavier. In this episode, we talk about the emotional collision of grief, hormones, exhaustion, irritability, sadness, numbness, and feeling out of control during your period. For grieving women, hormonal changes can intensify emotions and make old wounds feel fresh again. This episode offers practical encour...

Grief can feel incredibly lonely. Even when surrounded by people, there can still be a deep ache of feeling unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected from the world around you. In this episode, we talk honestly about the loneliness that often comes with grief — the friendships that change, the silence from others, the feeling that life keeps moving while your heart is still carrying loss. We also tal...

Guilt is one of the heaviest emotions grief can bring. The replaying. The second-guessing. The "I should have…" thoughts that keep circling long after someone we love is gone. In this episode, we talk honestly about grief guilt and shame — the regrets, unanswered questions, missed moments, and impossible standards we place on ourselves after loss. We also explore how faith changes the way we carry...

Grief is heavy on its own—but it often deepens when we're faced with the unknown. The unanswered questions, the "what now," and the fear of what's ahead can keep us stuck and overwhelmed. In this episode, we talk about how uncertainty can prolong our grief, and how gently turning back to God—even without clear answers—can bring peace in the middle of it. If you're struggling with the unknown, this...

For many grieving people, nighttime is when everything feels heavier—lonelier, louder, and harder to manage. In this episode, we talk about why grief intensifies at night and how to create small moments of support during the hardest part of the day. If nights have been especially difficult, you can schedule a free grief consult here .

Grief can be triggered by the smallest, most unexpected things—a song, a place, or a memory. In this episode, we talk about why triggers happen, how your body responds, and how to move through those moments with more understanding and less fear. If you'd like support navigating triggers in your grief, you can schedule a free grief consult here .  

Many people are surprised when grief feels heavier months after the loss instead of lighter. In this episode, we talk about why grief can intensify over time, what happens when shock wears off, and why this stage is more common than people realize. If you're navigating this season of grief, you can schedule a free grief consult here.

If you've ever felt like you were starting to "do better" in your grief—only to feel like you've taken steps back—you're not alone. In this episode, we talk about why grief is not linear, what's actually happening when emotions resurface, and why this doesn't mean you're failing or starting over. If you're grieving and want support, you can schedule a free grief consult here .

One of the most confusing parts of grief is when you think you're starting to feel better — and then suddenly the grief comes rushing back. In this episode, we talk about why grief often comes in waves, what triggers those emotional surges, and why experiencing them does not mean you're moving backward in your healing. Understanding the natural rhythm of grief can help you respond to these waves w...

If you've been grieving and feel like you can't think clearly, forget things easily, or feel like a different person, you're not alone. Grief doesn't just affect your emotions — it affects your brain and nervous system. In this episode, we talk about what is actually happening in your body and mind after loss, and why many of the things that feel alarming are actually normal responses to grief. Un...

Grief often brings shame---about emotions, anger, numbness, or doubt. This episode reassures grieving hearts of God's tenderness and presence, even in messiness. Book your free grief consult call here .

If prayer feels empty, painful, or impossible, you are not alone. This episode offers permission to stop striving and introduces gentle, Catholic ways of staying connected to God when words are gone. Book a free grief consult call here . 

Forget advice that tells you to "be strong." This episode focuses on what truly supports grieving hearts in the early days- emotionally, physically, and spiritually.  Book a free grief consult here . 

Grief can feel like a physical weight in your chest, shoulders, and body. This episode explains grief fatigue, emotional heaviness, and why rest - not effort- is often the most faithful response. Join Lent grief group here . Grab your complimentary consult call here .

This episode addresses one of the most painful beliefs grieving Catholics carry: that suffering means weak faith. We gently dismantle this lie and explore what trust actually looks like when everything hurts. www.catholicgriefcoach.com

Many grieving people say mornings are the hardest part of the day. We explore why grief hits so intensely upon waking and offer gentle ways to be in reality without forcing positivity or prayer you don't have energy for yet. Get hope again, book a free 30 minute consult call- https://www.catholicgriefcoach.com

Sudden and unexpected loss brings shock, trauma, and deep disorientation. This episode explains why your body stays on high alert after loss, why disbelief lingers, and how faith can feel shaken - not because it's gone, but because everything familiar has changed. Get help at www.catholicgriefcoach.com

Grief doesn't just affect your heart—it changes how your brain and body function. In this episode, we talk about why grief causes brain fog, overwhelm, emotional swings, and exhaustion, and why none of this means you're weak or failing God. You'll learn what's happening in your nervous system and how to meet yourself with compassion in the earliest days of loss. Need someone to talk to? www.cathol...

In moments of overwhelm, anxiety, despair, and disorientation, grief can make the world feel completely upside down. This can lead us to assume: If I trusted God more, I wouldn't feel this way.  This episode I explain the science behind what is happening in your body during grief. I also give an example of how we can know that grieving is not distrust in God. Grab my grief guide at www.catholicgri...