The host shares a personal experience of coping with sudden loss and how it changes your perception of life.
The attention in a family often goes to the parents after the loss of a sibling, leaving the bereaved sibling feeling overlooked and confused. Coping with grief can be especially difficult in these cases, and it is important to find ways to express love and support to the bereaved sibling.
Janet, the matriarch of the Rawiri family, was struggling with grief after the loss of a family member, causing concern among the rest of the family who gathered at the house to offer support and compassion.
The singer Stormzy shares his raw emotions about the loss of his cousin, Cadet, who was a rising musician and an important person in his life. He also reflects on the importance of cherishing time with loved ones before it's too late.
The hosts discuss the insensitivity of some workplaces when dealing with grief and personal tragedies, using the example of a character in a TV show who is expected to work despite his father's recent death.
The speaker reflects on how the death of someone close made him reassess the people in his life and his own pursuit of validation through jokes and applause.
The speaker describes the emotional rollercoaster of losing a loved one and how it consumed his life for a long time.
The speaker reflects on the guilt and regret they felt over not spending enough time with their dying mother, and how facing that guilt has led to personal growth and a desire to make up for lost time with their surviving father.
The speaker discusses coping with grief by staying busy and reflecting on childhood hobbies and activities.
A person discusses their experience with someone who has been fixated on visiting a cemetery since a young age as a means of coping with grief, and how they have tried to steer them away from this approach.
This podcast looks at how our psychological and biological states can impact our grief process and whether it ends up being complicated or non-complicated. It also provides scientific information and tools for navigating through grief, no matter the intensity, and provides recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.
The speaker reflects on a friend's experience of losing his wife and regrets not taking his concerns seriously while also considering how strangers can offer support during times of grief.
The speaker discusses the idea of receiving a visit from a lost loved one and acknowledges the difficulty in grieving, highlighting the importance of finding ways to cope.
The speaker highlights the importance of being able to laugh at oneself and have others make fun of them even after their death. They provide personal anecdotes to show that grieving is a process and that everyone should be able to cope with it in their own unique way.
The episode discusses ways to cope with grief, such as seeking support from colleagues and loved ones and using humor, and talks about a family's experience with losing their loved one to suicide.
The podcast explores the phases of grief and how certain events can trigger mania in people who are grieving. The speaker discusses how it is important to find ways to cope with grief without attempting to erase the memory of the departed loved one.
Pauline Boss, an emeritus professor of family social science, has released a book titled The Myth of Closure, Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change, in which she discusses helping people cope with grief over things like missing bodies or divorces. Her research has broadened her attention from family and societal bereavement and beyond.
Two friends try to find answers in a phone after one of their loved ones passes away. Later, a paid-for state senator attorney convinces the court that his client, who had moved out of his parents' home, needed to move back for emotional stress reasons.
Taylor's brother reports animal activity to his landlord after feeling a presence following the passing of his brother.
The speaker details the various errands and tasks they had to oversee in the aftermath of a loved one's death, including purchasing locks, reporting an odd package to the police, and arranging for burial and custody of a child.
The host discusses the pangs of grief and how they now serve as a comforting reminder of the love and support they have. They share an experience of finding solace in a walking stick bug that possibly represented their late father.
The speaker shares how reaching out to people and doing positive things can help in overcoming the pain of grief and loss, and how it can inspire others to do the same.
The host shares a personal story about the loss of a friend in Spain and discusses coping with grief when a loved one dies while traveling or living abroad.
The speaker recalls the day his/her mother passed away and how having a culprit to blame would at least provide some relief. The speaker also mentions their dislike towards Bobby.
Loss and death of a loved one can provoke anger, guilt, bargaining, fear, and anxiety in people. Recognizing these feelings in oneself or others can help deal with grief in a healthy way rather than reacting with hostility or bitterness.
The speaker expresses his interest in tackling the topic of grief, and the types of tools that can help prevent it. The conversation will explore diagnostic and preventative tools that can help in coping with grief.
The podcast discusses making insensitive and offensive jokes during grief and how it affects those around you.
Many people don't want to talk about the death of a loved one with the bereaved because they fear it will bring up bad feelings, but often, it's the opposite. In this episode, the host and her guest discuss why it's important to talk about grief and how it can actually help with the healing process.