Grief and Life - as we know it!

Ever caught yourself thinking, “my week was the worst”… only to hear what someone else is going through? Welcome to The Grief Olympics! In our latest episode, we dive into the strange, very human habit of ranking pain — from the absurd (yes… even a broken dishwasher ) to the unimaginable (like losing someone you love). It might sound silly on the surface, but it opens up a deeper conversation: Why...

We admire the “strong” ones — the people who go back to work, keep running, keep functioning after life falls apart. But what if the strength we praise is sometimes just a quiet shutdown? In this episode of Grief and Life as We Know It, we explore numbing — why we do it, how it protects us in the short term, and what it can cost us in the long run. From alcohol and overworking to running, cleaning...

In this episode, we continue the conversation about identity, grief, and what happens after life changes us. We question the idea that “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” — not as a cliché, but as a real, lived experience. Together, we explore discomfort, resilience, grief beyond death, the role of community, and how strength is built over time through connection, choice, and gratitude. Thi...

As a new year begins, we reflect on identity - how it shifts, stretches, and sometimes quietly slips away as life unfolds. From moving countries and motherhood to career pauses, illness, grief and the weight of labels like "tradwife', this episode explores what happens when the life you're living doesn't look like the one you imagined. This is not about shaming choices or lifestyl...

How many thoughts run through your mind every single day? And how many of them do you quietly accept as truth—without ever stopping to question them? In this episode, we welcome our very first guest: a cognitive therapist—and one of Nina’s closest friends—for a deeply honest and meaningful conversation about the mind, grief, and the power of awareness. We talk about how our thoughts, emotions, and...

What really makes us happy? Drawing on research, personal stories, and lived experience with grief, Nina and Katrine explore how happiness shifts over time — and why connection, presence, and awe may be the most powerful sources of joy.

In this milestone episode, we answer the thoughtful, funny, and deeply personal questions sent in by our listeners. We talk about everything from whether you can truly prepare for grief, to how loss shapes relationships, to who actually listens to our podcast (spoiler: it’s not just family!). We also open up about recording across continents, why we chose to do the podcast in English, and whether...

In this heartfelt conversation, Nina and Katrine explore the meaning of family, belonging, and finding your people — even when life doesn’t quite turn out the way you imagined. They reflect on what a safe home truly means, why some have to walk away from their families to find peace, and how resilience can be built through love, care, and community. With warmth, honesty, and personal stories from...

In this episode, Nina and Katrine reflect on family, aging, and what it means when someone who’s always been your anchor suddenly needs your care. Through stories about their 91 year-old grandmother, they explore love across distance, coping with change, and finding gratitude — even in life’s most fragile moments.

In this heartfelt and hopeful episode, Nina and Katrine explore how pets — especially dogs — can bring comfort, healing, and even save lives after loss. They talk about the science behind the human–animal bond, how petting a dog can lower blood pressure and stress, and how animals can sense when something’s wrong — emotionally and physically. With warmth, laughter, and personal stories, the sister...

In this episode called, "The Stories We Carry", we talk about how grief shows up in unexpected places—from car dealerships to conversations with kids—and how sharing our truths creates connection, compassion, and light in the heaviness

Loneliness  is something most of us know intimately — yet it’s still one of the hardest things to say out loud. You can feel lonely in a crowd, in a relationship, after a big life change, or while building a life far away from the people you love. In this episode, sisters  Nina and Katrine  talk openly about loneliness as a natural part of being human — and the quiet grief that often lives inside...

When grief hits , some friends disappear - and others become lifelines. Join us as we explore Aristotle's three types of friendships and what they mean when you're grieving.

In this episode Nina and Katrine explore how grief reshapes the brain and body - bringing fog, memory loss and survival mode. With Nina's personal story and practical tools, they shed light on the hidden side of grief, trauma, and healing.

In this episode we explore the different ways we experience and live with loss - from the pain of divorce to the challenges of single motherhood and beyond.

Social media has become a modern space for mourning—where pain meets pixels. For some, it's a lifeline: A place to share memories. Connect with support. Put words to what feels unspeakable. But for others, it can feel like: Pressure to grieve publicly. Fear of judgment, or even silence from people you expected support from. In this episode, we talk about the complex relationship between grief...

In this episode Nina and Katrine explore the fine lines between honoring grief and being consumed by it. Through personal stories, cultural reflections and moments from a TV show, they ask: Are we carrying grief - or is it carrying us?

In this episode we dive into the emotional reality of illness - what it means to be seen, heard and treated with dignity, both as a patient and as next of kin. With honesty and heart we share personal stories from hospital rooms, exploring the power of empathy, presence and human connection in healthcare.

New Beginnings – Choosing Love After Loss. What happens when you start to feel happy again after deep loss? In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like to move forward—about grief that lingers, love that returns, and the surprising weight of other people’s expectations. Some people cheer you on. Others question your choices. And sometimes, Janteloven creeps in, whispering that you shouldn...

In this episode, Nina and Katrine step into the spiritual landscape of grief — the quiet, mysterious space that often opens when someone we love is no longer physically here. We share personal stories of unexplained moments, subtle signs, and experiences that are hard to categorize but impossible to ignore. From sudden sensations of presence to meaningful coincidences that arrive at just the right...

In this episode, Nina and Katrine explore how gratitude can coexist with deep loss. Nina shares how, after losing her husband and facing cancer, gratitude became a lifeline—a quiet strength that helped her begin to live again. From small moments like morning coffee and birdsong to the deep presence of love and support, they discuss how grief can heighten appreciation for life’s simplest joys. The...

What do you actually say to someone who's grieving? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? In this episode, we explore the role of communication in grief - what helps, what hurts and why words matter. Nina shares personal experiences, both positive and negative, shedding light on how meaningful (or awkward) interactions can shape the grieving process.

In this episode , Nina and Katrine discuss the complex layers of grief experienced from both near and far. Katrine reflects on the struggles of being separated by distance during multiple family losses, while Nina opens up about the overwhelming shock of losing loved ones in quick succession. The conversation touches on the challenges of grief when you’re far away, the bittersweet nature of reunio...

In this episode Nina shares the raw reality of losing her husband, from the scream she doesn't remember to the quiet weight of grief. We dive into how feeling everything - pain, love and even gratitude - can become a path to healing.

In this episode, Nina opens up about her husband's final days - grief, rage, love and the need for normalcy amidst chaos. They also talk about how trauma shapes us, how grief manifests in unexpected ways, and the power of being truly seen in our darkest moments.