The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief Journey

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A podcast that takes you through my grief journey, while providing healing and support for both the grievers and their friends and family.

Tae‘Lor Landa


    • May 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    The Grief Journal Presents: Bigger Than Bereavement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 14:19


    Bigger Than Bereavement is a collection of poems surrounding the topic of grief. From yearning to celebrate loved ones to finding strength in our grief and everything in between, this episode serves as a reminder that all feelings surrounding grief - whether they be anger or contentment - are all valid and normal.

    Tae'Lor, What Are You Doing This Weekend?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 11:44


    In this mini episode, I take you through what the week leading to Mother's Day was like for me, and provide encouragement on how to celebrate Mother's Day as someone going through grief!

    Happy Grieving Part 1: I Know What You're Going Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 6:22


    In this episode, I talk about God being empathetic to our grief journey because He is our Creator and experienced grief Himself.

    Episode 53: Broken Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 15:26


    On this episode, I talk about the grief of having a distorted image of myself and a helpful trick that I've used to overcome it.

    Episode 52: Acceptance Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 20:14


    In this episode, I discuss winning an award for Best Podcast, the week leading up to the award show, and my feelings throughout the whole process!

    Episode 51: Daddy Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 33:36


    Father's Day can be hard for many people. Sit down and listen to the struggles Isaac Freeman and Jonathan M. Jackson faced growing up without having their fathers present and how they persevered through their “Daddy Issues” and became the men they are today!

    Episode 50: Hold On, Sis!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 23:03


    Join Guest Hosts: Calandra Sumpter and Arlesia Fortson as they dive into the nuances of grieving thy former self!

    Episode 49: A Mile In My Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 17:02


    “WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES!” This week we welcome back Monique Hardman! She's speaks on how personal experience shaped her and made her who she is today!

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    Episode 48: FYI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 16:54


    Join Tae'Lor Landa and Jonathan Jackson as they dive into talking about the happy times they cherish. Join them in traveling back down memory lane.

    Episode 47: Silence is Golden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 18:49


    On this episode, I pass the pen to guest host Elder Monique Hardman as speaks on how she moved forward and navigated herself through healing.

    Episode 46: We Need To Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 23:00


    On this week's episode, I pass the pen to guest hosts Jonathan Jackson and Isaac Freeman as they discuss the almost demise of their friendship. *Episode does include some background noise due to the nature of the recording.*

    Episode 45: Closed for Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 17:38


    On this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Alesha Bowman as she discusses the grief of closing her business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 44: Grandpa's Lap Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 15:30


    On this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Vaughan Harrison as he reminisces on the memories that he had with his grandfather and offers his unique perspective on his grief journey.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 43: Meet the Grief Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 15:58


    In this episode, I take a step back from discussing my most recent losses and sit in the interviewee's chair, answering the audience's burning questions.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 42: Now What Do I Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 31:18


    On the season finale, I talk about the best way to cope with your grief as you go through the painful yet rewarding grief journey.

    Episode 41: The Grief Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 26:44


    On this episode, I'm reclaiming my pen and talking about the grief of being the host of The Grief Journal. 

    Episode 40: Parents as Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 34:17


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Jordon Crusoe as he discusses his time in various roles in the education system, building relationships with students, and the pain of losing students that he helped motivate.

    Episode 39: Best Friends Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 23:19


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Katherine Leal. Katherine pens her grief journey after the death of her friend and tells us the unique roles that friends can play in our lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 38: Twinning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 47:18


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Daejah Kelly as she describes the relationship that she had with her twin. She discusses life without her twin and her unique perspective on her loss.

    Episode 37: My First Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 28:15


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Vincentia Simmons who recounts the death of her brother. She describes her process of coming to terms with her loss and the significance of losing a sibling that was close to her. *Episode does contain background noise due to the nature of the recording. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 36: Interdependent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 72:11


    On this episode, I pass the pen to three women: Lori Scoby, Sylvia Harrell, and BJ Thomas-Wilson. Lori talks about how not having her mother impacts her readiness to face future milestones and the rest of her adult years while Sylvia and BJ discuss supporting one another through the loss of each of their children to suicide and how they used their grief to help others.

    Episode 35: Daddy's Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 62:16


    On this episode, I pass the pen to Keisha Brooks who talks about the loss of her father and the impact that a father daughter relationship has on a woman's life.

    Episode 34: Funcle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 28:41


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Chelawnta Lewis, who describes the relationship that she had with her uncle and how much she meant to her. She goes on to discuss the impact of her uncle's life and death had on her today.

    Episode 33: Grandpa's Lap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 84:43


    On this two part episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to my guest speakers - Joy Foster and Jasmine Morgan - as they tells us about their grief journeys after losing each of their grandfathers. Joy tells us what it is like to lose a grandfather while also processing her feelings about her grief while Jasmine recounts her grief journey from her teenage years to today.

    Episode 32: Men Don't Cry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 23:45


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to my guest speaker - Jonathan Jackson - as he tells us his perspective on men expressing their emotions and takes us through his grief journey. Together, we discuss the expectations put on men in terms of grieving and expressing their emotions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 31: Grief Stylist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 21:37


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about the stages of grief and why that doesn't necessarily apply to those that have experienced loss. I will go over the two different styles of grieving - intuitive and instrumental - while providing tips for each grieving style. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 30: What's Your Grief Level?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 21:52


    On this episode, I talk about how having a positive outlook on the death of your loved one can impact your grief journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 29: Undecided

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 34:14


    On this episode, I talk about how my grief impacted my faith in God and caused me to distance myself from Him. I also offer tips as to how you can return back to God after the death of your loved one.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 28: Crickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 23:47


    On this episode, I discuss talking about my grief process with other people and how uncomfortable it could be for both sides. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 27: Sit by Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 12:19


    In this episode, I discuss how spending time with my mom's friends and first cousins impacted my grief journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 26: Not Guilty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 16:14


    On this episode, I talk about blaming yourself for the death of your loved one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 25: Shoulda Coulda Woulda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 34:38


    My guest speaker and I discuss the regrets we had during our times with our loved ones before they transitioned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 24: I Said What I Said

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 16:28


    On this episode, I talk about dealing with the various relationships and opinions people had about my loved one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 23: Swipe Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 47:54


    On this episode, my guest speakers and I talk about the pros and cons of dating while grieving.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 22: Small Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 26:12


    On this episode, I talk about forming new connections with other people after the death of my mother. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 21: I Am My Mother‘s Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 23:18


     On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about losing the parent I had a closer relationship with and rebuilding the relationship with my surviving parent. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 20: I‘ll Let You K(NO)W

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 47:53


    I'm talking about not having the motivation to do basic life activities after the loss of my loved ones. Special Guest; Amber Wesley. This version of the episode includes the recording of the interview.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 19: Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 42:46


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, me and my guest speaker talk about how losing multiple people in a short amount of time can impact the grief journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 18: Triggered

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 28:25


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about how going to our loved ones' favorite places and specific dates on the calendar can trigger our grief. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 17: Remember Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 30:58


    I talk about the importance of videos and pictures to remember my loved ones while my guest speaker talks about using his talent to bring people's loved ones to life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 16: I.C.U

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 43:28


    Two of my guest speakers and I talk about the emotional support the hospital staff provides patients and their families while the patient is in the hospital. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 15: I Got the Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 20:24


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about my experience being the power of attorney for my loved ones affairs.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 14: Cut the Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 41:11


    On this week's episode, I talk about the importance of having a life insurance policy. I also interview a funeral home director and an insurance agent to get their perspective on life insurance policies as it pertains to their businesses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 13: The Big One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 39:29


    On this episode of The Grief Journal, I'll be talking about the first twelve months without my mom, how I celebrated the one year anniversary of her passing, and the milestones and other big firsts that I had without her.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 1: Many Mansions, Many Tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 42:34


    In this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about the event surrounding my mother's death, funeral and offer some encouragement to those who've experienced loss.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 12: Following In Your Footsteps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 25:13


    I discuss being my mother's legacy and allowing her name to live on through me.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 11: Kickin‘ It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 37:13


    Me and my guest speaker talk about living our best lives and growth after the death of our loved ones.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 10: New Loss, New Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 35:46


    My guest speaker and I discuss our new normals after the death of our loved ones.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 9: Irreplaceable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 35:18


    I'm discussing filling the void of the loss of a loved one and healthy and unhealthy coping skills.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 8: Non-Materialistic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 59:51


    My guest speakers and I discuss the process of going through our loved ones belongings and attachment to those belongings.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Grief Journal Episode 6: Gimme A Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 29:55


    Recorded from my Instagram Life, my guest speaker and I discuss taking time off from work to grieve.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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