Good Grief Believer

In this heartfelt episode of the Good Grief Believer podcast, host Chris Frazier sits down with Kass and Mick Tomany to discuss the profound impact of grief when losing a child. Together, they share their personal journey with their son Brigham, who faced severe health challenges and ultimately passed away. Kass and Mick open up about the complexities of anticipatory grief—the emotional weight of...

In this week's highlight episode, host Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Susan Schuler. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who h...

In this new episode of the Good Grief Believer podcast, host Julie Craig sits down with her dear friend Susan Schuler to discuss a unique aspect of grief: mourning for loved ones who are still alive. Susan shares her personal experiences as a mother and her insights into supporting family members dealing with mental health challenges. Together, they explore the emotional complexities of grieving f...

In this week's highlight episode, host Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Dr. Camelia Clarke. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals...

In this heartfelt episode of the Good Grief Believer podcast, host Julie Craig welcomes Dr. Camelia Clarke, a seasoned funeral professional with nearly 30 years of experience and a NFDA spokespeople. Together, they explore the sensitive topic of grief and the evolving role of social media in how we process and share our experiences surrounding death. Dr. Clarke emphasizes the importance of privacy...

In this week's highlight episode, host Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Leanne White. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom.  Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who h...

In this heartwarming episode of the Good Grief Believer podcast, host Julie Craig sits down with Leanne White, a compassionate advocate for those overcoming addiction and hardship. Leanne shares her journey from her roots in Alabama to her impactful work at the Union Gospel Mission in Spokane, Washington. With a background in communications and theological studies, Leanne emphasizes the importance...

In this week's highlight episode, host Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Walker Posey. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who ha...

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig sits down with her niece, Sarah Nicholes, to explore the unique challenges and insights that come from growing up in a family with special needs. Sarah shares her journey of finding hope and positivity despite the complexities of her upbringing, including having a legally blind mother and brothers with disabilities. The conversatio...

In this week's highlight episode, host Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Walker Posey. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who ha...

In this episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig meets with Walker Posey, a fourth-generation funeral director, to explore the profound journey of memorializing loved ones and a NFDA spokespeople. As we celebrated National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th, this conversation highlights the importance of honoring each person's life story through individualized ceremonies. Walker shares...

In this week's highlight episode, host Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Dr. Cynthia Pan. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who...

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Cynthia Pan, an expert in hospice and palliative care. Dr. Pan shares her unique insights on navigating end-of-life conversations and the importance of embracing our mortality with compassion and understanding. With decades of experience, she emphasizes that end-of-life care is a vital pa...

In this week's highlight episode, host Chris Frazier has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Kevin & Heather Daines. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or in...

In this moving episode of the Good Grief Believer podcast, host Chris Frazier sits down with Kevin and Heather Daines, who bravely share their deeply personal journey of love, loss, and faith after the passing of their beloved granddaughter, Esther. The Daines candidly discuss the challenges of watching their granddaughter battle a catastrophic form of epilepsy, requiring frequent hospitalizations...

In this week's highlight episode, Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Clarissa Moll. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have d...

In this touching episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig sits down with bestselling author Clarissa Moll to discuss her powerful book, Hope Comes to Stay. Clarissa shares her journey as a young widow and a mother of four, navigating the complexities of grief while helping children understand loss. Check out Clarissa’s Book: Hope Comes to Stay: A Gentle Story about Grief, Loss, and the Lov...

In this week's highlight episode, Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Jessica and Aric Albrecht. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individual...

In this insightful episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig speaks with Jessica and Aric Albrecht about their journey through grief and healing. Together, they explore the themes of generational trauma, the importance of faith in overcoming life's challenges, and the unique experiences of parenting a child with a complex background. Jessica shares the powerful stories of her mother and...

Host Julie Craig shares her personal journey through grief and the powerful connections formed during her experiences. She reflects on a recent visit to the statue park, where she encountered a fellow widow, and the meaningful conversations that emerged. This episode highlights the importance of reaching out for support and how acts of kindness can illuminate the path through grief. Julie encourag...

In this week's highlight episode, I've grabbed a vignette from episode 44 with Tia Smith. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom.  Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well,...

In this week's highlight episode, Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Stacey Johnson. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you’ll find comfort in our collective wisdom. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have...

What happens when a trained clinical therapist is thrown into her own storm of loss and heartbreak? In this tender episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig welcomes Stacey Johnson, a Christian grief coach, women’s empowerment therapist, and mother who knows firsthand the weight of grief. After losing both her stepfather and husband in the span of three weeks—amidst the chaos of the COVID-1...

In this week's highlight episode, Julie Craig has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Theo Boyd and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but where you...

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig sits down with author Theo Boyd to explore the complexities of grief. Theo shares her personal journey after losing both her parents, detailing the profound challenges and unexpected moments of joy that followed. Her book, My Grief is Not Like Yours, provides a unique perspective on how different losses affect individuals and empha...