The Grief Gurus

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Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. The anniversary of a loved one's death can bring a wide range of emotions—sadness, gratitude, love, anxiety, reflection, or even unexpected peace. There is no right way to experience these milestone days, and what feels meaningful can change from year to year. In this conversation, Carol reflects on the eighth anniversary of her husband&ap...

Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. One of the most disorienting parts of grief is realizing that the world keeps moving… even when your own world has completely changed. People go back to work. Conversations continue. Events happen. Ordinary life carries on. And meanwhile, you may still be trying to understand how someone so important can suddenly be gone. In this conversation,...

Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. Many people are surprised — and sometimes frightened — when grief suddenly returns years after a loss. A wedding. A song. A milestone. A quiet moment. And suddenly, the sadness feels present all over again. In this conversation, we explore why grief can resurface long after we think we’ve “moved on,” how unresolved emotions and meaningful life...

Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. Many grieving people are surprised to discover that feeling better can bring its own kind of pain. A moment of laughter… a sense of relief… even glimpses of joy… can suddenly trigger guilt, fear, or the feeling that you’re somehow leaving your loved one behind. In this conversation, we explore why healing can feel emotionally complicated after...

Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. There’s a profound shift that happens when you move from being a companion to becoming a caregiver. The relationship changes. The roles change. And often, so does the emotional landscape. In this chat, we talk about what it’s like when someone you love begins to rely on you for care — how it can affect connection, identity, and the way you show...

Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. “Are you over your grief yet?” It’s a question many grieving people hear — directly or indirectly — and it can carry so much pressure, shame, and misunderstanding. In this conversation, we explore why grief is not something you simply “get over,” how healing differs from forgetting, and what it can look like to build a meaningful life while sti...

Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. People love to say: “Just wait until the second year…” But what if that message creates more fear than comfort? In this video, we explore why telling grieving people “the second year is harder” can feel discouraging—and why grief is too personal to predict. Your grief is your own. Not a script someone else hands you. 👉 Follow for tools to navi...

This episode contains curse words. So many of us were taught to ignore, suppress, minimize, or “push through” our feelings. But healing often begins the moment we stop telling our emotions to “F” off and start getting honest about what’s really happening inside us. In this guided meditation, we gently practice noticing our emotions without judgment, fixing, or forcing them away. This is an invitat...

Grief is part of your story, but not the whole story. When someone you love is seriously ill or nearing the end of life, it’s common to experience anticipatory grief—grieving before the loss has happened. But many people begin living through imagined future pain now, trying to predict how devastating it will feel. The truth is: you don’t fully know what the experience will be like until it happens...

Grief is part of your story. But not the whole story. In this conversation, Lisa and Carol share what the Grief Gurus community is all about — a supportive space for women navigating grief, loss, and life after profound change. We talk about the heart behind the community, the kinds of conversations and support we offer, and why feeling seen, understood, and less alone can make such a difference i...

Grief is part of your story, but not the whole story. Is asking for help in grief a sign of weakness? It can feel that way sometimes. Grief often comes with an unspoken pressure to “be strong,” to handle things on your own, or to not burden others. You might find yourself wondering if you should be doing better by now—or if needing support means something is wrong. In this episode, we explore why...

Sadness can feel heavy — and our instinct is often to brace against it, push it away, or try to “fix” it. But what if allowing sadness, instead of resisting it, actually softens its intensity? In this 15-minute guided meditation, you’ll be gently invited to notice, allow, and make space for sadness as it arises — without judgment, without urgency, and without needing it to go away. This practice o...

In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions people ask after loss: “Am I grieving the right way?” The short answer is no—because there isn’t one right way to grieve. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, a checklist, or a set of rules. And comparing your experience to someone else’s can quietly add pressure, self-doubt, and even shame to an already difficult process. In this conversati...

In this guided meditation, we explore the idea of “putting ourselves in the way of beauty”—intentionally allowing ourselves to notice, receive, and be moved by what we find beautiful in the world around us. Whether it’s nature, art, music, or the quiet presence of another person, beauty has a way of softening us, grounding us, and reconnecting us to something deeper. But what we often forget is th...

Being told “You’re so strong” is often meant as a compliment—but in grief, it can feel isolating, dismissive, or like you might be grieving "too well" In this episode, we explore why this common phrase doesn’t always land the way it’s intended, and what people who are grieving may actually need instead. We talk about the importance of feeling seen, supported, and discuss ways to respond....

In this guided meditation, we gently explore what it means to ask for help, receive support, and recognize that our needs matter too. Many of us have learned to care for others while ignoring ourselves. We may struggle to ask for help, question whether we are worthy of care, or believe healing should happen alone. But healing often begins when we pause, notice what we truly need, and respond with...

Grief is often treated like something to fix—but what if that approach is actually making it harder? In this episode, we explore a different way of understanding grief: not as a problem to solve, but as an experience to be met with curiosity, compassion, and care. When we stop trying to “fix” grief, we can begin to listen to it, learn from it, and gently integrate it into our lives. If you’ve ever...

When you’re grieving, everything can feel heavy, flat, or far away. But what if there was a way to shift your brain chemistry—without forcing positivity or “moving on”? In this 20-minute guided practice, we explore how small acts of generosity can:  Give your brain a natural boost of oxytocin and serotonin   Ease isolation (even just a little)   Help you reconnect—at your own pace  No big gestures...

“Time heals all wounds” is something many grieving people hear— but for most, it doesn’t feel true. In this episode, we talk about why grief doesn’t simply fade with time, and why that phrase can feel frustrating, dismissive, or even painful to hear. Because grief isn’t something that disappears. It’s something your relationship to changes. We explore what actually helps when you’re living with lo...

What happens when you gently invite your mind to look for something good? In this 18-minute reflection, we explore a simple shift—guiding your attention toward something positive and noticing what that feels like. This isn’t about ignoring grief or forcing yourself to feel better. It’s about creating a little space… and allowing your mind to experience something different, even briefly. Because wh...

What do you do when a difficult emotion shows up—especially when it feels like too much? In this episode, we talk about a simple but powerful practice called the RAIN technique, developed by Tara Brach. It’s a four-step approach—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture—that can help you respond to emotions with more awareness, rather than getting pulled under by them. But more than just explaini...

There are moments that stay with us— words that were said, or left unsaid, that continue to echo long after they’ve passed. In this guided meditation, we create a quiet space to gently reflect on one small thing that brought you pain—something heavy that still lingers. This isn’t about forcing forgiveness or letting go all at once. It’s about softening your hold on what’s been carried… and allowin...

In this episode, you’ll meet Carol Banens —co-host of Grief Gurus and co-creator of our community. This conversation comes from one of our Guest Guru Live Sessions inside the Grief Gurus community, where we have more personal, in-depth conversations about grief and life after loss. Carol is a grief and loss counsellor, certified grief educator, coach, and published author who supports people navig...

This episode marks a new chapter. The Healing Path is evolving into The Grief Gurus —a space that goes beyond understanding grief, and into not having to carry it alone. If you’ve been listening quietly, this is for you. In this episode, I share what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and why this next step matters—especially for those who have been navigating grief on their own. Because while lis...