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wygpodcast · 6 months ago
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When Grief Upends Your Basic Needs
In this episode, we discuss how grief disrupts not just emotions but also basic needs like safety, security, and stability. We explore how adjusting to practical changes—such as financial strain, job insecurity, and shifting family roles—can deeply impact emotional processing and coping and the importance of acknowledging these challenges and seeking support that considers both emotional and practical aspects of grief.
Interested in the Finding Your Way course? Join the waitlist. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
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wygpodcast · 6 months ago
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Saying Goodbye to a Home
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked grief of losing places and spaces—whether it’s a childhood home, a family gathering place, or a space tied to memories of a loved one. We discuss how spaces hold deep emotional significance, especially when tied to memories of those we've lost, and how losing them—whether due to life transitions, financial hardship, or circumstances beyond our control—can feel profoundly destabilizing. For those struggling with this kind of loss, we share insights, practical strategies, and resources to help navigate the experience with understanding and self-compassion.
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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wygpodcast · 7 months ago
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Understanding Your Grief Coping Style
In this episode of we explore the many factors that impact the ways people cope with grief, from introversion and extroversion to optimism, pessimism, and the differences between instrumental grievers and intuitive grievers. As mental health professionals, we break down how these styles shape our grief experiences—not just for ourselves but within our families and communities. Understanding these differences helps us navigate loss with more self-awareness and compassion, both for ourselves and others.
Upcoming February 12th free webinar on understanding trauma within grief. 
Upcoming March 12th free webinar on the impact of when societal systems fail. 
This week's CE workshop on attachment and continuing bonds. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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wygpodcast · 8 months ago
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When Grief Feels Fresh Again: Breaking the Regression Myth
In this episode, we talk about the common fear when things feel especially hard that you’ve regressed or gone backward in your grief. We explore why grief isn’t linear but instead moves in cycles, with moments where it feels closer to the surface. By understanding this natural ebb and flow, we can reframe what it means to revisit grief and approach it with self-compassion.
Sign up for the Finding Your Way 12 Week Course, which starts January 26th ($60 for non-Hub Members). 
Gift yourself or a grieving friend our Here For You care package to kick off tending to your grief in a new year!
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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wygpodcast · 8 months ago
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What's In and Out for WYG this Year
This episode is just what it sounds like - we're talking about what is in and out for us in 2025.
Join us for Finding Your Way: A 12-Week Course to Restore & Rebuild After Loss, which starts January 26, 2025.
Gift yourself or a grieving friend our Here For You care package to kick off tending to your grief in a new year!
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Feeling holiday grief dread? https://whatsyourgrief.com/product/rewriting-the-holidays-after-loss-eworkbook/
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
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wygpodcast · 9 months ago
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Musings on Holidays and Friendships After Loss
  Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Feeling holiday grief dread? https://whatsyourgrief.com/product/rewriting-the-holidays-after-loss-eworkbook/
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 9 months ago
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Grieving An Adult Child
Typically we steer clear of breaking down grief by type of relationship, but today we're making an exception. In this episode we talk about the experience of grieving the death of an adult child. This is a topic that has been requested on many occasions, both because it is pervasive and also often overlooked. If you've experienced this personally or love someone who has, we hope this episode offers some insights and ideas for how we as a society can be better equipped to understand this unique type of loss.
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Feeling holiday grief dread? https://whatsyourgrief.com/product/rewriting-the-holidays-after-loss-eworkbook/
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Books A Million
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 10 months ago
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Grief Passed Down
What's your earliest memory of grief in you family of origin? In this episode we talk about the way that grief passes down through generations, through the culture grief that is created in our families. We consider the ways that the grief of our parents and caregivers has an impact on us, just as the grief of their parents and caregivers had an impact on them. We talk a little bit about our own family grief histories, and offer some food for thought when reflecting on your own intergenerational grief.
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Books A Million
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 10 months ago
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Grief Groups: Your Honest Insights
In this episode, we dive into the results of our recent survey, where over 500 of you shared your thoughts on finding and participating in grief groups. From the challenges of connecting with the right group to the value of group support, we explore what makes grief groups work—and where they sometimes fall short.
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Amazon
Books A Million
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 11 months ago
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Is There a Right Way to Grieve?
In this episode we talk about a common social media quip - "there is no right way to grieve". For those of us who look back on some of our grief coping as not the healthiest, that statement can feel both true and untrue. We share our thoughts and talk about Charles Corr's 2023 Omega article, "Is it True That “There are no Right or Wrong Ways to Grieve”?"
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 11 months ago
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Grief Ritual for the Reluctant
In this episode, we explore the research surrounding grief and ritual, challenging the idea that rituals are always what you might imagine. For those who shy away from traditional ceremonies, we discuss how rituals can be deeply personal, flexible, and self-created to reflect the individual needs of the griever. We talk about how rituals can provide comfort and meaning in unexpected ways, tailored to who you are and what resonates with you. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 11 months ago
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Grieving Through the Lens of Attachment
In this episode, we provide a quick introduction to attachment theory and explore how attachment styles can influence the way we grieve. From how we receive support to how we maintain continued bonds, our attachment style can have a greater impact than we might realize
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Barnes & Noble
Amazon
Books A Million
IndieBound
Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 1 year ago
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What's Your Grief Question: How Important is Grief Journaling?
In this episode we answer a question from a listener who has always been a journaler, but doesn't feel interested or able to journal about grief. We also talk about the risks of comparison in grief and coping. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Amazon
Books A Million
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 1 year ago
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Between Presence and Absence: A Conversation on Ambiguous Grief
Today we're revisiting ambiguous grief (aka grieving someone who is still alive). This can happen for so many reasons, ranging from addictions and dementia to divorce, incarceration, the foster system, and countless others. We're talking about what ambiguous grief is, why it is particularly challenging, and a few ideas for coping. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Amazon
Books A Million
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 1 year ago
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Grief Grown Up: The Adult Impact of Childhood Bereavement
There are a lot of resources out there about childhood bereavement, but many leave off at the end of childhood. In this episode, we tackle some of the ways childhood losses leave imprints well into adulthood. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss.
If you like the podcast, we think you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub. It's our online membership community that brings grievers together for learning, creativity, and support. You don’t have to navigate grief alone - participate in grief conversation sessions and groups, a discussion forum, grief support webinars, creativity projects, community writing sessions, and more. You can learn more here and join. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Amazon
Books A Million
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 1 year ago
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Sadness Without Shame
In this episode we responde to a listener question about managing the shame that often comes with continuing to feel sadness as the months and years pass. Plus, some chat on childhood bereavement, grief and video games, and creativity at funerals. 
If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here and join. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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Books A Million
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Check out this episode!
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wygpodcast · 1 year ago
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Grief Across the Multiverse
We've been on a summer break, but we'll be back soon with our regular schedule. In the meantime, we're here to discuss one of our favorite topics—grief in television and films. Specifically, we explore the multiverse, which has appearing frequently in recent media and often intersects with grief.  From Wandavision to Dark Matter, we'll delve into why some of these portrayals can offer an unexpected comfort in grief, however fictionalized. 
If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here and join. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
Bookshop.org
Barnes & Noble
Amazon
Books A Million
IndieBound
Check out this episode!
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