Life With Grief Podcast | Grief Support Podcast

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of the Life With Grief Podcast I'm sitting down with Brendan Shaw, a creator whose raw and heartfelt videos about grief have touched millions. Brendan shares the devastating story of losing his brother in a tragic and senseless act of violence in April 2022, and how he continues to navigate the overwhelming grief and complex emotions while awaiting trial.He opens up about how his grief journey led him to start creating content on TikTok as a form of therapy and connection. What began as a way to process his pain has now grown into a supportive online grief community where countless others find comfort and solidarity.Throughout the conversation, Brendan speaks candidly about:✨ Living with sibling loss and the ongoing impact of violent loss✨ The role of acceptance and coping mechanisms in the grieving process✨ How sharing his story online has created connection and community in grief✨ The importance of purpose, resilience, and healing while living with unimaginable lossThis episode is a moving reminder that grief is not something we “get over,” but something we learn to live with. Brendan’s story offers hope, validation, and connection for anyone coping with grief, loss, or trauma—proving that even in the darkest moments, healing and meaning can still be found.Connect with Brendan:IG: @brendanshawgriefTikTok: @brendanshawgriefClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!We’ve all heard of the “five stages of grief”—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. They’ve become one of the most popular frameworks for understanding grief. But here’s the truth: they’re also one of the most misunderstood.In this minisode, I’m unpacking what the stages of grief were actually created for, the myths that often leave grievers feeling like they’re “doing it wrong,” and why grief doesn’t really follow a step-by-step process.Instead, I’ll share a more honest picture of what grief looks like—messy, cyclical, and often wave-like—and how you can support yourself in your own unique grieving process.What you’ll learn in this episode:✨ The real history behind the five stages of grief✨ Why grief is not linear (and why that’s actually okay)✨ The biggest myths that keep grievers stuck and second-guessing their process✨ Why the “grief wave” is a much more realistic way to understand what you’re experiencing✨ How to give yourself permission to grieve your way—without timelines or rulesIf you’ve ever felt like your grief doesn’t fit into the five stages, this episode is your reminder that you’re not broken—you’re a human having a very human experience.Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Jessica Boarman, a heartfelt advocate for journaling and self-compassion, shares her profound journey through the loss of her brother, mother, and father. She discusses the emotional complexities of caregiving and how grief reshapes one's path. Jessica explores the therapeutic power of journaling as a means to confront suppressed emotions and highlights the importance of community support. Most importantly, she redefines resilience, emphasizing that true strength lies in embracing softness and taking small steps toward healing.

Sorting through a loved one’s belongings can be an overwhelming part of grief. The conversation offers gentle guidance on deciding what to keep, donate, or let go. It emphasizes the significance of honoring emotional attachments without being buried by them. Breaking the process into manageable steps makes it feel less burdensome. The hosts encourage practicing self-compassion and patience, inspiring listeners that while objects hold memories, the love shared can never be lost.

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of the Life With Grief podcast we welcome Blair Kaplan Venables, a grief and resilience expert, to share her powerful story of overcoming profound loss and adversity.Blair opens up about navigating her father’s addiction, multiple family deaths, miscarriage, and her husband’s health crisis—and how she transformed these experiences into a mission of healing and empowerment.Together, we explore:✨ The role of forgiveness in grief and resilience✨ Practical tools for coping with grief and trauma✨ The neuroscience of resilience and emotional healing✨ What being “resilient A.F.” really means✨ How the Global Resilience Project was born to support others in their darkest times✨ Why community is essential when rebuilding life after lossThis conversation is a moving reminder that while grief reshapes us, it can also awaken resilience, purpose, and strength we didn’t know we had.Whether you’re looking for hope, healing, or real-life strategies for navigating grief, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and Resilient AF.Click here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!We’re shaking it up for today’s episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts today, y’all! What happens when five grief-focused podcast hosts come together to speak grief out loud? You’ll see in this episode!This is a special recording of Giving Grief a Voice, a live panel hosted by Reimagine. In this heartfelt and honest conversation, five fellow hosts and myself share how telling and hearing stories of loss can bring comfort, connection, and hope. Together, we explore the cultural power of naming grief out loud and the practical ways podcasts can hold space for those navigating life after loss.You’ll hear about:✨How grief storytelling creates community and helps us feel less alone✨The ways podcasts can challenge cultural silence and expand grief literacy✨ What it takes to share your own grief story with care, integrity, and purposeWhether you’re a griever, a listener, or someone curious about starting your own grief-focused show, this episode offers compassion, practical insight, and the reminder that you are not alone.If you’ve ever tuned into a podcast and thought, “Finally, someone gets it,” this event is for you.Link to the full event: https://letsreimagine.org/76768/giving-grief-a-voiceGuest Bios:Tara Accardo – Grief and Soul Purpose Coach, host of Life With Grief Podcast, and creator of Losses Become Gains. She guides others through loss with compassion and practical tools.Grant Garry – Award-winning filmmaker, actor, singer, and Certified Grief Educator. Director of the documentary Meet Me Where I Am and host of the Where I Am podcast, Grant blends storytelling and performance to honor the realities of loss.Lisa Keefauver, MSW – Social worker, widow, cancer survivor, and author of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. She hosts a top-rated podcast of the same name, reimagining how we approach loss through curiosity and storytelling.Nina Rodriguez – Grief guide, podcast host, and founder of Grief and Light, born froSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of the Life with Grief podcast, I’m welcoming Sundari Malcolm—grief expert, birth, grief, and death doula, author, and founder of the Healing Doula Academy.Sundari opens up about her deeply personal grief journey after losing both parents to cancer in her twenties and early thirties. Raised between New York City and a yoga ashram in Virginia, she shares how spiritual practices like yoga, breathwork, rituals, and more have shaped her healing path.Together, we explore:✨ The importance of fully embracing grief rather than avoiding it.✨ How indigenous and ancient healing practices can support the grieving process.✨ Grounding techniques for grievers using yoga, breathwork, and ceremony.✨Practical ways to weave holistic grief tools into your daily life.If you’re seeking holistic grief support or want to learn how spiritual and ancestral practices can transform your healing, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable guidance you won’t want to miss.Listen now to discover how you can honor your grief, reconnect with your body, and find peace through sacred, grounding rituals.Connect with Sundari:https://www.instagram.com/sundaribliss/https://ahealingdoula.com/info@ahealingdoula.comClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Mourning Sips and Soul Shifts on the Life With Grief podcast, I’m exploring the emotional paradox many grievers face—deep heartache over losing a loved one, yet relief that they are no longer in pain.I’m unpacking this tender balance of love, loss, and peace, offering a safe space to acknowledge conflicting emotions like guilt, sadness, and comfort. I’m breaking down compassionate insights and practical strategies to help you:✨ Understand the coexistence of grief and relief✨ Release guilt around feeling peace after a loved one’s passing✨ Honor your loss while embracing moments of healingIf you’ve ever struggled with the bittersweet reality of wanting your loved one here yet knowing it was their time, this episode will help you navigate that emotional terrain with compassion and clarity.Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!Today I’m sitting down with Rachel Hart-Phillips, a deeply courageous griever and founder of Love, Loss, and Disco Balls, which offers heartfelt sympathy cards for those grieving and supporting others through grief.In this episode, Rachel shares her powerful story of surviving multiple devastating losses, and how she has found healing, hope, and love again.She opens up about losing both her parents to cancer in her early adulthood, and the life-altering experience of losing her husband to suicide while she was pregnant with their son. With raw honesty, she reflects on navigating anger, shock, and loneliness in the aftermath of traumatic grief, all while preparing to become a mother.Now remarried and raising her five-year-old son with her partner, Warren, Rachel shares how she’s created a new life rooted in resilience, joy, and community. She also talks about building her grief-inspired business, Love, Loss, and Disco Balls.This episode is a moving conversation about grief after suicide, parental loss, motherhood through grief, and what it really looks like to heal and rebuild. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for inspiration through the darkness, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and not so alone.Connect with Rachel:https://www.lovelossdiscoballs.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/lovelossdiscoballsClick here to join me in my 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Experience and begin feeling lighter, at peace, and more grounded today. Just $39! https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief  If you're ready to create real transformation in your life and shift from just surviving to truly thriving, join me now for just $47: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationSupport the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...

Drop me a message or voice note!In this heartfelt minisode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, Tara explores how to gently open the heart chakra—our emotional center of love, compassion, and grief—while navigating the pain of loss.When we grieve, the heart chakra can feel blocked or shut down, leaving us disconnected, heavy, and guarded. But healing doesn’t mean bypassing the pain—it means making space for both love and loss to coexist.Tara shares soul-nourishing ways to begin opening this sacred energy center, including breathwork, mindful movement, journaling prompts, affirmations, and heart-healing rituals to reconnect with your emotional self.Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, this episode offers a safe, loving space to soften, release, and feel your way back to yourself.You’ll learn:✨ What the heart chakra is and how it relates to grief✨ Signs your heart chakra might be closed or blocked✨ Simple, somatic practices to gently reopen this energy center✨ Affirmations and journaling prompts to support heart healingThis is your invitation to breathe, feel, and open—one tiny moment at a time. You are worthy of love, even in your deepest grief.Support the showSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Work with me:Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me further:Leave a voice note: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429466/fan_mail/newInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomeg...