Grief Observed Podcast

My guest today is Wesley Cullen Davidson, a journalist, author, and grief survivor whose son, Graham, died from an overdose at the age of 33 after struggling with substance use for more than two decades. Wesley's story is one of relentless love, impossible decisions, unanswered questions, and the lifelong grief that follows addiction.   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Faceboo...

My guest today is Dr. Alan R. Cohen.  He is a pediatric neurosurgeon with more than four decades of experience treating critically ill children at institutions including Boston Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins. He is here today to discuss his memoir Comfort Always: Healing in the Age of Technology.

My guest today is Kristen from LyfeRelease.  She is a life coach and here to speak about the loss of her fiancé as well as the loss of a friend.  She also speaks about her business LyfeRelease.   Website: https://lyferelease.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lyferelease Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyferelease/   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.fac...

My guest today is Marie Crews, a certified health and wellness coach, retreat facilitator, and best-selling author.    Website: www.mariecrews.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marieeurecrews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowermentandgriefguide   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpo...

My guest today is Cait Medugno from The Growing Up Grieving Podcast.  She discusses grief and losing her parents.    Website: https://www.growingupgrieving.com   Growing Up Grieving Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-grieving-podcast/id1757881598     If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email...

My guest today is Natalie Lobartolo.  She speaks on the loss of her boyfriend 9 years ago.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattylob/ Email: natalie.lobartolo@gmail.com   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com .  I will have the email in the show description.    Advertisem...

My guest today is Kate Stampanato. She is a funeral director and embalmer. Kate tells her story of how she started her career and speaks about the funeral industry. ___________________________________________________________________ If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com .  I wi...

My guest today is Carissa, otherwise known as the Graveyard Guru on TikTok.   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graveyard_guru Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraveyardGuru Cemetery Supplies: www.gravestonecleaner.com Affiliate Code: guru10   ______________________________________________________________________________   Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke a...

My guest today is Sarah who is a Holistic Grief & Trauma Coach.  She speaks about the loss of her bother and making meaning of his loss through her role as a coach.   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahgrieftraumacoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRR8MlcDYn1/     If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast , https://www.tiktok.com/@g...

My guest today is Ksenia Merck.  She is an artist, architect, and creative storyteller. Her latest creative endeavor, Ghost Flower, is a genre-blending science fiction novel written by her late husband, William F. Merck II.  She has also created artwork and the companion guide to this story.    Website: www.merckiipress.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com › merck2press   ___________________...

My guest today is Sydney from TikTok.  She wanted to come on the podcast to speak about grief and death from a biblical perspective.    TikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@sydlovesbas     Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLICK HERE  http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c...

My guest today is Amanda Miller, a grief and bereavement specialist and end of life doula.  She was also on Episode 96 but wants to speak about something a little different today.  We discuss how children deal with grief.  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guidinghanddoula Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558409677493   _____________________________________________________________...

My guest today is Kelly Platinum. She speaks about the loss of her mother.   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelly_platinum   __________________________________________________________________________   Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLICK HERE  http://llsa...

My guest today is Louna Kadoch. She is a clinical social worker who specializes in grief, perinatal loss.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/out.of.order.podcast/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louna.kadoch   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44g5vVPUknAd4z7gb9DPYG   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Order-Child-Lori-Posluns/dp/B0FJ5QRPYQ   _________________________________________...

My guest today is Brandi Stoldt.  She speaks about the loss of her husband, Kevin.    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@journey.with.grace2013 ______________________________________________________________________________   Advertisement Considerations for this Episode: LIFE LINE SCREENING Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease does NOT go away. Are you at risk of a Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease? CLIC...

Today’s guest is Dr. Willough Jenkins who is a child psychiatrist in San Diego. If you missed Episode 61, I encourage you to go back and listen.  On that episode, you will hear her talk about children and grief, TikTok, and mental health myths. Today, though, we meet on more personal ground and speak about the loss of her mother as well as one of her best friends.    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

My guest today is Sam Jensen.  She speaks about her daughter’s tragic death from a hit and run incident.   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samjensen44 ______________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at: www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast...

My guest today is Dolly.  She is an autopsy tech and can be found on TikTok.   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yurlocalgothgurl ______________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:   www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Advertisement Conside...

My guest today is Megan Croizer.  She speaks about the loss of her boyfriend. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megxcro ______________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:   www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpodcast Advertisement Considerations fo...

My guest today is Lara Krawchuk.  Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  She is the owner and Clinical Director of Healing Concepts.  She is also faculty for the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition.  She also leads grief retreats.  On this episode, she speaks about Internal Family Systems and Grief. email: lara.healingpersepectives@gmail.com Website: www.yourhealingperspectives.com ___...

My guest today is Holly Kane. Go back and check out Episode 12/9/23 to hear her Holly’s first episode with me discussing the loss of her father.  She has always been  one of my favorite episodes and heart-touching stories. I wanted her to come back and help me celebrate EPISODE 100 with some life updates.  If her story touches you as much as it does me, send her an email of encouragement or connec...

My guest today Dr. Jerry Woodbridge is a Christian author, grief advocate, and lifelong educator with a heart for those navigating loss. She is the author of Joy Overcame Sorrow, a faith-based children’s book told from a 10-year-old’s point of view, Joy’s Journal, a companion guided journal for kids aged 9–12 and Trading My Sorrows for the Joy of the Lord, a heartfelt exploration of widowhood thro...

My guest today is Elise, the Makeup Mortician.  She speaks about the funeral industry as well as how grief became personal.     TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themakeupmortician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisekimberly1/   If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:   www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@griefobservedpo...

My guest today is Emily Tanner. She is certified as a life coach from the accredited Faith-Based Coaching Academy and as a grief recovery specialist from the Grief Recovery Method Institute.  Emily is also the founder of Brave Widow.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravewidow/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravewidow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brave_widow/ TikTok: https:...

My guest today is Amanda Miller, a grief and bereavement specialist and end of life doula.  Amanda speaks about the loss of both parents.   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guidinghanddoula Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558409677493 ______________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:   www.faceb...