Sorry For Your Loss

This week, we lighten things up a bit with a nostalgic trip to what used to be the pinnacle of capitalism before the interrnet ruined it, the mall. Join Sam, Jamie, and today's guest, Bridget Murray, as they relive those happy, relaxed, and Orange Julius-fueled days of yore. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

This week, Jamie's little sister Ellen joins us to discuss things that happen far too often and that we don't talk about enough: her experiences with early pregnancy loss and then the traumatic birth of her and her husband's first child she was able to carry to term. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

We discuss Barry, Sam's lovable, yet crotchety dog who passed away in January. Sam talks about getting Barry, his best qualities, quirks, the gift he left her on the way out and everything he meant to her. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Sam and Jamie talk to Kathy Einhorn who lost her husband suddenly the day before a highly anticipated new phase of their lives was set to begin. Kathy talks to us about being forced to change course and to choose to keep active and adventurous for herself. Kathy has used her life's work in education to explore her grief and share what she's learned through writing. Check out Kathy's books:...

On this episode Sam and Jamie welcome guest Rachel Stone. Through the loss of her stepfather and her mother a few years later, Rachel talks to us about the difference between a "good death" and "death with dignity," and the expectations they set for the ones we lose and for ourselves during the process and the grief we experience afterwards. Follow us on Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast and Face...

Sam and Jamie welcome guest Amy King. Amy lost her dad suddenly at the age of 11, and didn't have a place to discuss her feelings and share her grief until she was in college. She shares how it felt to lose someone so important at a young age, the confusion of her grief when it wasn't invited to be shared in her house, and wonderful resources for helping a kid through their own grief. Links mentio...

On the final episode of this season, Sam and Jamie talk to Logan Fuson about the grief of being a sports fan (specifically of the Indiana Pacers). From losing seasons to major upsets just when things are finally looking up, Logan discusses how the sports losses actually taught him a lot about grief. Reach out to us about topics for our next season and leave us a review! Instagram @sorryforyourloss...

On this episode we follow up the on our therapy episode with our experiences using art as therapy. From creating naturally as children to consciously avoiding it as adults, even when we know it would do as good. Art is a wonderful healer, and it doesn't even have to be good! Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! H...

Sam and Jamie discuss their experiences of the very real pain, confusion, and sometimes relief of ending a friendship. Whether it drifts towards its end naturally or it ends with a head-on "I'm breaking up with you," these endings are important to acknowledge and grieve.  Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Host...

We talk about different forms of talk therapy, how they’ve helped our grieving process and why everyone should really give it a go. Follow us on: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More pet grief this week as Jamie talks about saying goodbye to her little guy Sal. From finding out "it's time" to the immense sadness but profound privilege of loving and comforting a beloved pet as they cross the rainbow bridge. But it's not all sad! We also hear the magical story of how Jamie and her daughter met their little star and about their awesome life together. Follow us on: Insta...

Crista M. talks about the sudden loss of her cat, Jerry, and how the veterinary industrial complex can make a terrible situation even worse. Listen for her advice on what to do when your pet is ill and how to prepare yourself for this devastating loss.  Jerry's bracelet designer Jerry's stained glass designer Follow us on: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Rate and...

On this episode, Jessica Payne, thoughtfully talks to us about her and her mom’s incredible and multi-faceted story. After her mom was diagnosed with a terminal illness,  then  liver cancer, Jessica donated part of her liver to her. This bought her some time, but her mom died three years later. From pre-grief to full-on loss, Jessica’s story resonates with the love and self-discovery Los...

Spreading ashes for a loved one can be a really beautiful experience, and it can also be a very awkward one. Hear us (mostly Sam) detail ash spreading experiences, the ins and outs of having ashes in your home and how difficult it is to say "ash spreading." Follow us on: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Hosted on Acast. See...

We talk about our memorial tattoos and all the ups, downs, cringe, love, respect and questionable heritage those pieces of art bring up. Love the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we welcome our first guest, John Kammer, who discusses the loss of three close friends, the challenges of grief as a man and how all of this led him to create an AI tool to reconnect with those who have passed. Check out John's website at https://guardianaingels.ai/grief-support Follow us on Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast We'd love if you'd rate and revie...

We talk feelings about celebrity deaths, who we miss most and examine why celebrity deaths hit our culture hard, but not necessarily the two of us. It's also the end of our first season! We'll be back soon, but in the meantime, share the podcast and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast and Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Sam talks about all the times she's heard of people talking to her dead family members while Jamie listens in disbelief. They also talk about when "signs" of the deceased go too far. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie and Sam discuss funerals, celebrations of life, open caskets and how they'd like to be remembered. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie and Sam talk Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief and how they're—spoiler—not supposed to be used the way we use them. We also talk other stages that researchers and writers have put forward and add our own spin. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Show Notes: James McBride's memoir "The Color of Water" https://www.jamesmcbride.com/the-color-of-water/ Ione...

In this part two episode, Jamie & Sam continue to answer the question, where were you when you found out a person you love has died. Sam talks about the last times she spent with her brother, Dean, and how she found out he had died. Jamie talks about when she found out her best friend, Ryan, had died. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Show Notes: For the...

Sam & Jamie discuss the new FX series, Dying for Sex; delving into what they thought about it, and how it relates to their own experience and grief. Content warning: this episode has frank discussions of sexual assault. Please take care when listening. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You remember the moment you find out about someone's death and how you felt forever. Jamie talks about where she was when she found out her boyfriend, Eric, died, and Sam discusses being there when her mom passed away. Content warning: this episode has frank discussions of suicide. Please take care when listening. Follow us: Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast  Hosted on...

Sam and Jamie give pointers on the most helpful things to say to a person experiencing grief. TL;DL: keep it short, sweet, and sincere. Follow us! Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sam and Jamie discuss what not to say to a person who is grieving. Spolier alert: we've all said them. Follow us on Instagram @sorryforyourlosspodcast and Facebook @SFYLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.