griefsense with Mimi Gonzalez

Send us Fan Mail In this griefsense episode, I’m joined by multi-hyphenate creator and caregiver Chris Punsalan , known by millions for his viral videos caring for his grandmother, Anicia Manipon. For nearly 8 years, Chris showed the world what love looked like in real time - through routines, folded napkins, shared meals, and the small sacred acts of caregiving. Some of you may know him from TikT...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of griefsense, Kara Roselle, storyteller, DJ, and activist, joins Mimi to share what it means to be the living embodiment of legacy. Kara opens up about the loss of her mother, Alma Gordon, Chief and Historian of the Chappaquiddick Wampanoag Tribe, and how #grief became a portal for reclaiming land, voice, and joy. From the fight for Indigenous #landback t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I hold space to honor the bold and beautiful legacies of my best friend, Meghan Victoria Leroy, and my grandmother, Wela Sefa—two women who shaped me long before I had the words for who I was becoming. Their birthdays are this month, and this is my offering to them. Meghan taught me what it means to live presently and loudly —to be bold, to dance, to wear bright c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I hold space to honor the incredible legacy of my aunt, Gethzayda Cruz —Titi Tundra, aka Red T. Her love, intention, and community-centered spirit shaped me and so many others, and I reflect on how her legacy continues to inspire my own. We dive into the difference between building a brand —curated and immediate—and cultivating a legacy —the stories and impact tha...

Send us Fan Mail hey y'all... it's been a minute but I'm here now. I had tragic back to back loss last year. i'll update you on that soon. for now, here's a letter to those of us impacted by the wildfires in LA. consider it an invitation of grief. for all of us.  sending love & light.  Visit griefsense.com Follow @griefsense on Youtube, TikTok, LinkedIn, or Instagram F...

Send us Fan Mail Hey griefsense familia! It's Mimi Gonzalez here, your host and the Zillennial Griever. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana Banks, a young widow who’s been finding her way through grief while raising her kids and falling in love again.  Tatiana will share with us how she keeps the memory of her late husband alive, the day-to-day of dealing with grief, and how she’s conne...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you just want to give up? Well, don't because we need you. Your breakthrough is right around the corner! Hey griefsense fam! Today, it’s just me sharing some big updates and life changes, and I’d love your thoughts. After wrestling with mental health challenges and nearly giving up, I’ve just won a startup pitch competition, which is a huge boost for o...

Send us Fan Mail what's up griefsense familia? Come chill with me and motivational speaker, mental health advocate, combat sports athlete, and mindset and performance coach Na Eun "Jiggy" Yoon as we explore the deep connections between grief, identity, and resilience. Today, Jiggy opens up about her role as a leading voice in the LGBTQ+ community and the youth mental health space, s...

Send us Fan Mail Step into a space where grief meets creativity in this enlightening conversation with Kat Primeau, aka the Good Grief Doula. Host Mimi Gonzalez and Kat dive into what it means to be death positive and how embracing grief can unlock creative expression and personal growth. Kat opens up about growing up in hospice and how her own experiences with loss not only shaped her as an artis...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Serge Nkusi, a young stand-up comedian from Rwanda, discusses how he channels his grief into creativity. Serge opens up about the loss of his brother Steve, a renowned track athlete, and how this tragedy has shaped his approach to life and mental health. He shares his journey of dealing with grief through humor, the role of authenticity in his work, and the practices th...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into this inspiring episode where Mimi Gonzalez sits down with Gabrielle Perez, Senior Partnerships Manager at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, often described as the Oscars of the advertising and media world. This conversation explores the deep impact of experiencing serial grief at a young age and how it intertwines with pursuing creative careers. Gabr...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever felt like the "Death of the Party" because grief is part of your story, then this episode is for you. I had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Wilson, the founder of Death of the Party, a community where the conversation on creating spaces for those touched by loss—especially within the LGBTQ+ community and those in solidarity—can transform the expe...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to think about how the content you post or your online interactions, are the sum of your digital legacy? What will your friends, family members, and followers remember about the legacy you leave behind? Is it all the likes or followers you got, or will it be the impact you had on them? Kheyra and I, drawing from our backgrounds as creatives and content creato...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of International Women's Day, join us for a conversation with Anabel Vizcarra , an embodiment mentor,  womb Shaman, and Curandera. She centers grief and The Divine Feminine in her work so that women can embody this as women in leadership, women in the home and overall, women in the world. Her core mission and belief is that when women heal, they are able to overflow...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with being true to yourself in a society that often misunderstands mental health issues? Do you feel alone in your struggle with mental health and searching for a community that understands? Today Mimi sits down with Jae Thomas, known on socials as itsrainingbpd. Jae is a 20-year-old content creator dedicated to shedding light on Borderline Personality Disorder (BP...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Pierce Freelon, a Grammy-nominated artist whose work is as impactful as it is inspired. With Pierce, we dive into the profound legacy of his father, Phil Freelon , an architect whose brilliance has left an indelible mark on the world and deeply influenced Pierce's life and art. Pierce takes us through the journey behind hi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by Antonio Morales, the visionary founder of The Liberated Self, who invites us on a transformative journey exploring the concepts of the oppressed and liberated self. Antonio delves deep into how embracing our liberated self inspires us to live with purpose, foster deeper connections, and build a sense of community. Antonio opens up about the pr...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to create a space for grief? Today, Liezel De La Cruz takes us through the intimate journey of losing her father, the waves of sorrow that followed, and the unexpected lessons she’s learned in transforming her pain into purpose. In a heartfelt conversation, Liezel opens up about the stark reality of grieving in a world that waits for no one. She speaks to the sou...

Send us Fan Mail Hey griefsense familia! It's your host, Mimi Gonzalez, and today we're embarking on a transformative journey into the heart of death, grief, and rebirth. Settle in and join us as we explore these profound themes with the magical Adriana Michelle, known to many as @thedeathalchemist on Instagram. 🌌 Adriana Michelle, a storyteller, cinephile, Bruja, and guide, has been he...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a candid #griefsense conversation with Dr. Tiana Woolridge, a dedicated pediatrician and sports medicine doctor based in Los Angeles.    In this episode, we explore the significant themes of legacy and honoring those who have passed. Tiana also shares the raw moment she learned of her father's passing while away in Costa Rica for a medical clinic in college. Tiana...

Send us Fan Mail Hey #griefsense familia! Tune in to an intimate heart-to-heart with Pabel Martinez, a proud Dominicano, New Yorker, and the soon-to-be tech founder behind Plurawl's upcoming app. But that's not all—Pabel’s a powerhouse: the creative genius behind the top 2% podcast, "Quien Tu Eres?". In this episode, Pabel opens up about his mission to redefine professionalism,...

Send us Fan Mail Hey griefsense familia, Meet Hady Mendez, founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking. With a diverse background that includes serving as the Head of Equality for a major tech firm and numerous roles in high tech and financial sectors, Hady has always been at the forefront of fostering inclusive spaces. Her additional advocacy work, like her association with Room to Grow and Pan Peru USA,...

Send us Fan Mail Dive deep into this episode featuring Dr. Erica Xavier-Beauvoir, a Psychic Medium, Natural Burial Artivist, Multi-hyphenated Healer and Eco-Spiritualist. This episode explores the intersection of grief, spirituality, and ancestral recognition. Dr. Erica X-B's profound connection with her late grandmother, Emma Kate, and uncle, Andrew, brought forth an awakening that would for...

Send us Fan Mail Hey #griefsense fam! In this deeply personal episode, join us as Kourtney Rincon shares her story of experiencing the unimaginable—the tragic loss and murder of her mother, her father's incarceration, and the recent loss of her grandmother, who recently lost her battle to cancer. We dive into the impacts that come with loved ones departing— whether through death or the comple...

Send us Fan Mail Hi #griefsense familia! In this heartfelt episode of #griefsense, host Mimi Gonzalez sits down with her good friend, Shereen Sater, Founder of The Curve Collective and a dedicated advocate for revolutionizing the modern-day workplace. Shereen shares her deeply personal journey through grief, following the sudden and traumatic loss of her beloved Aunt Shereen, her namesake, at a yo...