the after: grief and life after loss in your 20s/30s

How do we navigate a mother’s day that feels true to us? There are so many different reasons someone might feel a deep sense of grief on this day. If that's you, this special episode is for you. In this conversation, Vera and Chia talk about the unexpectedly comforting origin of Mother’s Day and share their own candid experiences. They also discuss how people in this community are approaching the...

Even after our person leaves this physical world, the "getting to know you" phase isn't necessarily over. We often find ourselves meeting new versions or uncovering hidden sides of them. It might happen through a dusty box of photos, a story from an old friend, or simply by reaching the same life stage they once navigated. In this conversation, Vera and Chia delve into the unfolding understanding...

Taking a moment to acknowledge all those quiet, yet significant, things we lost when our person passed isn’t about wallowing. It’s about understanding what we are ACTUALLY experiencing. When we name those losses, we may find a little more self-compassion and a lot less confusion. In this conversation, Vera and Chia explore the “secondary losses” that ripple out after a death. They discuss the shif...

What if our grief doesn’t only have one shape, but many? Shapes that change. Shapes that can exist all at once. In this conversation, Vera and Chia explore the different shapes grief can take beyond tears. We talk about the numbness that tries to protect you, the physical ways grief shows up when you can’t cry, and the way loss leads us to ponder those big philosophical questions. Hopefully, in ex...

Is there something you do in your daily life that is secretly meaningful to you and your person? In this conversation, Vera and Chia share the beautiful, subtle (and major) ways our community honors the relationships that never end. From holding onto tangible memories to carrying forward their wisdom, we explore the lifelong mission of keeping their love alive. Listen in. You might just find a new...

Hey, if you’ve ever felt that unique, "sophisticated loneliness" that comes with grief—the kind that persists even when you're not technically alone—this one is for you. In this conversation, Vera and Chia explore the specific brand of isolation that hits in your 20s and 30s. We dive into the societal pressure to "get better," the inherent messiness of post-loss social lives, and how to balance yo...

This conversation explores how profound loss can impact us, especially in your 20s, 30s, or any stage where you’re actively building your life. Vera and Chia draw from conversations with dozens of others, alongside reflections from their own experiences. Together, they unpack how loss reshapes empathy, boundaries, priorities, intentionality, awareness, and the way we relate to who we’re becoming....

You'll come out of this little pilot episode knowing what "the after" is about and why we're doing this. Thanks for considering hitting play :) ig: @wetheafterpeople email: theafterpeople@gmail.com