The Wisdom of Grief Podcast

In this deeply meaningful episode, I sit down with my dear friend Sarah Hamlin to explore the profound terrain of losing a parent . Sarah shares the intimate story of her mother’s decision to pursue medical aid in dying - and what it asked of her to remain present through a consciously chosen ending, as both a daughter and a mother to her own children. Together, we reflect on twhat it means to bec...

There are some relationships that shape us in ways we’re still discovering long after they’re gone. In this episode, we step into a deeply honest and expansive conversation about mother loss, mother wounds, and the complexity of grieving imperfect relationships. Together with author, fellow mother griever, and Substack writer Amy Scott Rooker, we explore how grief can become a powerful force for p...

Grief can reshape your nervous system—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Tune in to this episode of  Wisdom of Grief Podcast  where trauma expert  Linnea Butler ✨  and I cover everything from soundbaths to psychedelics as we expand our understanding of grief and trauma, explore innovative approaches to healing, and dive into restorative practices to reclaim wholeness. Get full access to Wisdom...

This episode of the Wisdom of Grief Podcast is for any man- or anyone who loves a man- who is grieving. We cover the inner work of grief, including the thoughtwork of grief; how optimism can be learned; and how Stoic principles and reframing can be applied as steadying supports in grief. We also dive into Male Grief: the Lone Wolf Syndrome, the antipathy toward men crying, and the way men are wire...

Here is a beautiful interview with Cali Bird on Living Grief and what it’s like to lose someone before you’ve lost them. Anyone who has experienced living grief know what its like to be in a room with someone who is in the living body of your beloved, but with a personality you no longer recognize. In 2023, Cali’s husband sustained a serious traumatic brain injury resulting in severe cognitive and...

REPLAY OF OUR MAGICAL LIVE! GRIEF & NAVIGATING THE HOLIDAYS with poet @👉🏻jonathan_foster and @Dina Bell-Laroche Great things always happen when we get the three of us in a room together- and you won’t want to miss it- especially the end- offering beautiful avenues for hope, love, and deep connection this holiday season ✨ Sending love, hope, and grace to anyone navigating loss this year. 🤍 ✨Be...

✨ Love doesn’t end with loss—it transforms into memory, presence, and quiet strength. This intimate story is one of those beautiful reminders that even in grief, love continues to guide us. 📆 Join me LIVE on September 25th at 12pm ET for a special Q&A on Intimate Partner Loss and the Widow Rebuild Approach. This is your chance to:💬 Ask questions🤝 Get clarity on whether the cohort is right for...

💭 Feelings aren’t meant to be locked inside. Imagine your heart as a house with an open door—emotions can enter, be acknowledged, and then leave when it’s time. This simple metaphor can shift the way you relate to grief, stress, and life’s hardest emotions. 📆 Join me LIVE on September 25th at 12pm ET for a special Q&A on Intimate Partner Loss and the Widow Rebuild Approach. This is your chance t...

In this heartfelt conversation, Leslie Hunt Palumbo (Wisdom of Grief) sits down with Jane Duncan Rogers , founder of Before I Go Solutions and author of Gifted by Grief . Together, they explore the tender realities of partner loss, the importance of preparing for death, and how grief can be both a teacher and a doorway into deeper living. Jane shares her personal journey after losing her husband,...

In this episode of the Wisdom of Grief Podcast, renowned Feng Shui expert Dorena Kohrs joins us to explore the intersection of our homes and grief, discussing how our living spaces can become powerful allies in the grieving process. We delve into how to create a grief sanctuary in your home, sorting with purpose in grief, and how to shift the energy in your space to shift the energy in your life....

Grieving and surviving the loss of a child is a sorrow few can imagine- and none can prepare for. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I speak with author and therapist Sally McQuillen about her memoir, Reaching for Beautiful , written in the wake of her son Christopher’s tragic death in a boating accident. Sally shares her raw, courageous, and inspirational journey through the darkest terr...

Episode 6: Grief is not one-size-fits-all. Your personal history, relationships, and coping mechanisms create a distinctive path through loss. In this powerful 11 minute episode, we discuss 3 Grieving Styles and unveil the concept of your “Grief Blueprint”- a personalized map that transforms the chaotic wilderness of mourning into navigable terrain. Imagine waking up during grief and actually havi...

Your worst enemy in Grief is GUILT. Guilt can keep us stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected in grief. And it can be disguised in sneaky ways. But the good news is, we we recognize guilt and understand its role, we can reset it. Tune in for the Guilt Reset :) Get full access to Wisdom of Grief at lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe

This is rarely talked about, but Goalsetting is SO important in Grief and here’s why: even though it may seem counterintuitive to have goals for extremely difficult experiences, in the upending experience of grief, goals and aspirations oriented you and remind your grieving self where you are headed. They provide a framework of meaning moving through it, and a purpose for moving forward……and here’...

In our @10 minutes with grief today, we’re exploring Loss as a wound and grief as the recovery process. Just like a physical wound requires protection and care to heal, so does loss. I’ll share practical ways to create an ideal healing environment, including the ONE powerful guideline that can help you navigate every decision and interaction during this time. The goal? To safeguard your healing an...

In this episode we talk about THE HOLIDAY EFFECT- the amplification of emotions intensified at this time of year, and how we get through these difficult days! We discuss controlling what we can through mindset management: adjusting expectations, finding connection, and granting permission for enjoyment. The upside is that while sadness is amplified during holidays, so are more positive emotions, a...