Resting Grief Face

Today we're talking about disenfranchised grief, a kind of grief that often gets overlooked not because it hurts less, but because the world doesn't always recognize it as grief. It sounds like a fancy counseling term, but it simply means grief that isn't acknowledged, validated, or supported by the people around us. We explore the grief that often goes unseen, why we minimize certa...

Today we're busting one of the biggest myths about grief which is that healing should move in a straight line. Most people discover pretty quickly that grief doesn't work that way. One day you feel like yourself again, and the next you're crying in the grocery store because you walked past your loved one's favorite cereal. And that's usually the moment people think, "...

Today we're talking about how to show up with compassion without carrying someone else's grief as your own. Because empathy is a beautiful gift, but it isn't meant to come at the expense of your own well-being. We explore compassion fatigue, healthy boundaries, and why taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's actually what allows you to keep showing up. www.rgfpod.com In...

We kick off season 2 with an episode about one of the most common phrases you'll hear after someone experiences loss: "There's no wrong way to grieve." We discuss the difference between honoring your grief and avoiding it, giving yourself grace without giving yourself permission to stay trapped, and what healthy grieving actually looks like. www.rgfpod.com Instagram: www.instag...

In this episode of Resting Grief Face , we tackle one of the questions grieving people hear most often and one of the things supporters fear most: "What do I say?" Through real stories submitted by members of our community, we explore the comments that brought comfort, the comments that completely missed the mark, and why grief support is rarely about finding the perfect words. It's...

In part two of this conversation on Resting Grief Face , Sarah continues exploring the layered reality of pet loss and the deeper themes that often surface alongside it. Through honest conversations this episode gently navigates the complexities of comparing grief, particularly the differences and overlaps between pet loss and child loss. With compassion and care, this episode honors the reality t...

In this deeply personal episode of Resting Grief Face , Sarah explores the often overlooked grief of losing a beloved pet. Through her own recent losses and conversations with veterinary professionals from Colorado State University, this episode gently unpacks the profound bond between humans and animals and the heartbreak that follows when we have to say goodbye. Together, they explore the emotio...

Grief isn’t just an emotion it’s a full-body experience. In this episode of Resting Grief Face , we explore how loss shows up physically, from the knots in our stomachs to the ache in our chests, and how our bodies can become powerful allies in healing. Yoga instructor Mariah Bailey shares how movement and breath helped her navigate identity loss and how understanding the body’s physiological resp...

Grief is heavy but sometimes, laughter sneaks in. In this first episode of Resting Grief Face , I share a raw story from the day my son died and how unexpected humor gave us a moment to breathe. Joined by my daughter Abi, we explore the messy, awkward, and healing role of humor in grief from “Dead Brother Jokes” to the ripple effects of grieving our own way. It’s raw, it’s real, and yes… it’s funn...