The Day After | Where grief stories connect us

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this week’s episode of The Day After, we chat with Mary who lost her Mom to glioblastoma. Mary shares her experience with grief after losing her mom five years ago — she had just begun her nursing career, and struggled to give herself grace as she navigated the loss.  Join us for this conversation that reminds us to show ourselves kindness,...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode, we sit down with Nicole, who lost her cousin at age 9.  Nicole discusses the guilt that has colored her grief, her path to processing the loss, and how the experience shapes her relationships today.   Nicole’s story reminds us to accept our grief as valid and to always say “I love you” before hanging up the phone.  A personal...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today’s episode, we sit down with Christopher, who lost his father as a teen.  Christopher shares how his grief manifested in those early years, how the loss has influenced his relationship with his own children and the quiet ways he continues to honor his father.  Join us for this emotional conversation about growth, awareness, and the imp...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. This week we sit down with Ashley, who lost her Mom at 12 — a loss she didn’t truly grieve until her 30s. We deep dive into the definition of grief and how to process grief many years later. We also talk about the importance (for some) of keeping your loved one’s memory alive.  Don’t miss this touching episode.  A personal note from the hosts:...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today’s episode, we sit down with Laura, who lost her husband in 2020.  Laura shares the trials and tribulations of her husband’s 7-year battle with ewing sarcoma. From chemotherapy, radiation, and vaccine trials to multiple hopes of NED (No Evidence of Disease), Laura never stopped searching for answers.  Laura’s episode is a testament to...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode, we chat with Ian, who lost his parents. He shares how he coped with his grief and the impact of losing his dad at a young age. As the eldest, Ian felt pressured to be the "man" in the house. He also shares his unique way of dealing with his emotions - raking leaves. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilie...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today 's episode, we ‘sit down’ with Stacey Steinmiller , a psychotherapist turned transformational coach. She also happens to be CJ’s former therapist.  CJ & Stacey dive into identity, navigating life post-death, and handling relationships with your loved one. You can learn more about Stacey at https://www.radicallifecoach.com/ or...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Bonus episode! In today’s bonus episode, CJ and Ashley reflect on the last few weeks since launching the day after. From the thoughtful messages to our first few guests, they share how amazing it has been to see the impact the podcast already has (and as usual, CJ shared his less optimistic view).  Dead mom jokes. Ashley’s plans for the off-se...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back! In Episode 3, we talk with Kelly, who lost her parents after graduating college.  As an adopted child, Kelly felt her parents truly saved her. Frustrated, angry, and sad that they couldn’t be there to see her through her formative years, meet their grandchildren, and more - Kelly lost her sense of self and battled with addiction....

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome to Episode 1 of "The Day After." In this episode, we sit down with Dino.  Listen as Dino shares his incredible journey of how he learned to move forward after losing the love of his life to cancer and becoming a single widowed dad to three young kids.  Dino's bravery and resilience move you as he recounts the difficultie...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Join us for Episode 2 of "The Day After" as we sit down with Carl, a man who has faced tragedy and loss from a young age. At a very young age, Carl lost his dad and has since carried the weight of that loss throughout his life. In this powerful episode, Carl opens up about the impact losing his father had on him as a child and how it...

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome to The Day After! This is our intro episode and teaser into what you can expect from CJ and Ashley as they discuss their intention for starting this podcast.  A personal note from the hosts: After much reflection, we've decided that this season of "The Day After" will be our final one. It has been a profound honor to sha...