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7 episodes with so sorry for your loss
7 episodes with so sorry for your loss
Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister. For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family members and how the rest of the family came together for support. Listen as we talk about: Navigating your way through multiple losses Anticipating grief and the challenges of supporting a sister battling addiction Supporting parents through grief Humor as a source for healing How grief has become a part go her life and her work Dina Bachman: Website: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgachman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinagachman Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/
We're talking about SBS' hit survival show Alone Australia, because season two has just kicked off, with 10 Aussies dropped into the wilderness of Te Waipounamu, the South Island of Aotearoa/New Zealand.This ep's guest critic is comedian, actor and broadcaster Annie Louey, who's sharing how her stint working in the funeral industry led to comedic inspiration for her ABC Fresh Blood web series, I'm So Sorry For Your Loss; her appreciation for ripped Korean torsos on Netflix's Physical 100; and the special name bond she shares with her sister.
Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister. For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family members and how the rest of the family came together for support. Listen as we talk about: Navigating your way through multiple losses Anticipating grief and the challenges of supporting a sister battling addiction Supporting parents through grief Humor as a source for healing How grief has become a part go her life and her work Dina Bachman: Website: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgachman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinagachman Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/
Dina Gachman joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about ambiguous loss, taking risks on the page, writing about family, connecting with and pursuing editors, her approach to building bylines and writing book proposals, pushing past our fear of judgment in service of our stories, and her new memoir So Sorry for Your Loss. Also in this episode: -her work as a ghostwriter -narrative reporting in memoir -pushing past fear Books mentioned in this episode: Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing by Lauren Hough I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron Here For It by R. Eric Thomas Dina Gachman is a Pulitzer Center Grantee, an award winning journalist, and a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Vox, Texas Monthly, Teen Vogue and more. She also writes a monthly movie column for The New York Times. She's a bestselling ghostwriter, and her first book, BROKENOMICS, was published by Hachette/Seal Press. Her new book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, was published April 2023 by Union Square & Co. She spent three years as head copywriter on Clio award winning content for UPROXX Studios. She has appeared on ABC's 20/20, CBS We are Austin, Chicago's WGN and Texas Standard. She's written two comic books for Bluewater Comics, about legendary superheroes Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. She lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and son. Connect with Dina: Website: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgachman/ X: https://twitter.com/dinagachman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-gachman-10abb018/ Get SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS: https://www.unionsquareandco.com/9781454947608/so-sorry-for-your-loss-by-dina-gachman/ – Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/ Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers
Have you ever pondered the profound impact that writing can have on the processing of grief? Join me as I walk through this journey with award-winning journalist and best-selling ghostwriter, Dina Gachman. Her captivating journey from a horse-loving child writer to an influential scribe is a riveting one. We touch on the fuels of her creativity, and delve into her new book of essays, So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns, which is a deep dive into the varied manifestations of grief.Did you know the loss of a pet could be a child's first encounter with grief? This episode also explores the universal experience of grief as Dina and I share personal anecdotes like the one about Adrian the toad, and how such experiences often serve as poignant life lessons. We also traverse the emotional landscape of grief, the importance of acknowledging it, and the collective guilt that a family may endure due to substance abuse. Tune in to this beautiful conversation that is as heartwarming as it is healing.Dina GachmanSo Sorry for Your Loss, Dina GachmanDavid Poses Interview on The Bookshop PodcastThe Weight of Air, David PosesMargaret Renkl BooksR. Eric Thomas BooksSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links
This week kicks off a five part series highlighting stories and topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Kacie and Gianna hope to bring new awareness and light to these tough subjects to help those who have gone through it, or are currently going through it, feel less alone. This episode in particular is an interview coming from Gianna's former podcast, So Sorry For Your Loss, and highlights grief coach Jen Morrow's personal experience with stillbirth and miscarriage. Jen discusses how she has turned her pain into power by helping others process grief & life after loss, sharing tips to help heal & thrive after devastating pain. She bravely details the moment a doctor reached across the desk and told her to prepare for miscarriage or stillbirth. A few weeks short of full term, she delivered her son Matthew and held him until he passed away only hours later. She went on to experience another miscarriage before welcoming her rainbow baby girl (and a second one since this episode first aired in 2021)! We discuss: Jen's story of losing her son Matthew Early warning signs Tangible tips for handling common situations after miscarriage (social media, going back to the OBGYN, baby showers and more) Why life after loss doesn't equate to failure Her rainbow baby, Sienna Maintaining a bond with your partner when going through loss Processing grief in a sustainable and healthy way Returning to intimacy And more Connect with Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_morrow_/ https://courses.strengthforallseasons.com/ Connect with Kacie & Gianna: www.motheruppod.com www.instagram.com/motheruppod https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com Great offers for you from our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: https://betterhelp.com/motherup. Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP. Check it out here: https://glnk.io/5w2qk/motheruppod
Dina Gachman shares about the complicated feelings she had watching her elderly father date after her mom died. This essay originally appeared in the New York Times and is part of her book So Sorry For Your Loss. “It's Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. – “It's Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that's helping to simplify employee benefits by making them more personal and easier to understand. The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Jordan Turgeon, Megan Palmer, Claire McInerny and Marcel Malekebu. – The transcript for this episode can be found here. Find all our shows and our store at www.feelingsand.co.
My world turned upside down when my father had a heart attack in May of 2017. We spent five days fighting, praying, and hoping he would make a miraculous recovery, but it never came. My family and I said goodbye to him on May 22nd. The unexpected submersion into grief was by far the most difficult time of my life. Common thoughts included: Why are people saying “it never gets better”?! How am I ever supposed to function again? My life is over, right? During that time, I understood more of myself, I understood more of the world of grief, and I realized that there is a need for a greater understanding of loss for everyone. *Enter awkward stories of people who had no idea what to do or say around me after his death.* The best grief advice I ever got was “Face it now. Don't wait til later.” And that's just what I did. I found a great therapist who I saw weekly (though the first few sessions were just sobs), a psychiatrist who helped me appropriately medicate, and I started journaling about my grief. I know those few sentences make it seem so short and sweet– but it wasn't. It was a lot of work. But I can confidently say I'm in the place where I am today because of the work I put in on myself. I went to a storytelling competition in July of 2017… and WON! It was the first time I felt blood pumping through my veins again. I tried to figure out how to recapture that feeling and turned to podcasting. I knew nothing about the craft at the time, other than a microphone was involved and that I was comfortable in front of one. I also wanted to create a store for modern sympathy gifts. After lots of late nights and Google rabbit holes, I eventually created the So Sorry For Your Loss podcast and blog and opened an ecommerce store called All The Skies. I have other resources too, like a Grief Resource Guide, Community, YouTube and social media accounts. Connect with Gianna: Website: Gianna DeMedio | Grief Expert Instagram: Gianna DeMedio Simon (@sosorrywithgianna) • Instagram photos and videos Shop: All The Skies (shopalltheskies.com) In this episode we explore: You have to feel it to heal it Heart healing through connecting with others How the simplest things mean the most All the oceans, and all the skies How becoming a mother filled a void Signs and messages from the other side Time can't erase the love Moving on from loss and creating a life that is beautiful And, so much more! You can learn more or schedule a session with Shauna at www.livealifeyoulove.org or email shauna@livealifeyoulove.org The Growing Up in Heaven Program is now available at www.livealifeyoulove.org where you'll learn a proven, step-by-step process to connect with, and experience your child as they grow up in Heaven. With love, Shauna xo ©2023 Shauna Domalain
I'm joined by Jessica Roomberg to discuss one of the more challenging conversations around grief– child loss. Jessica and her husband Dan suffered the loss of their 17-month-old daughter Mila Gray Roomberg to a rare manifestation of NF1. After she passed away, they channeled their overwhelming grief and brainstormed a way to honor her brief but magical life. Through the Magical Mila Foundation, they are hoping to change the way blood pressure is monitored in children under the age of three. Jessica shares how life changed for her and her husband after the death of their daughter and advice they have for other parents going through the same type of grief. Episode Highlights:Jessica's very personal experience with child lossHow her and her husband differ in their grief and understanding that even experiencing the exact same loss or grief type is different for everyoneMoving on versus moving forwardHer advice for someone grieving a childTheir incredible work through the Magical Mila FoundationHow she dealt with loss while working in the mediaTriggering phrases for someone experiencing lossThings that Jessica found comforting as she navigated loss early onConnect with Jessica & Learn More About MMF:www.magicalmilafoundation.orgwww.instagram.com/magicalmilafoundationhttps://m.facebook.com/MagicalMilaFoundation/https://twitter.com/magicalmilaorgOrder the GG x SSFYL Collab: Not Your Average Grief BoxSign up for our newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com and be the first to receive updates, new episode drops, and all things So Sorry For Your Loss!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
Who knew that you could meet some of your best guests in an elevator in LA? That's what happened here when I met the hosts of Famous and Gravy. Michael and Amit told me their show was about analyzing the lives of dead celebrities. Death and pop culture? Yes sir. We love that here at SSFYL. Michael Osborne is with us today! He is a climate scientist (yes, he answers whether we are doomed or not) but also a bit of a podcast connoisseur.Celebrities give us the gift of a fairly visible life, which comes with a trove of publicly available information that allows us to look at their life as a full picture. Supplied with all that data, Michael and Amit use Famous and Gravy to look at the more holistic life of a dead celebrity, beyond just their fame, and determine what excites, drives, or disappoints them - as the hosts and as beings. This podcast is not just about celebrities and their lives but rather the choices we make as human beings. Episode Highlights:How Michael got into podcast and audio producing and how Famous & Gravy came to beAnalyzing and learning from a celebrities journey and what we can take away from themFame bias and celebrity narrativesThe admire and desire factorThe criteria Michael and Amit have for analyzing celebrities on Famous & Gravy and how that can be applied to our livesFun Famous & Gravy games and segmentsMentioned in this episode:Don't Say You 'Can't Imagine' the Grief of Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones. Ask Them to Tell You Their Stories (article)Connect with Michael:https://www.famousandgravy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-c-osborne/https://twitter.com/famousandgravyhttps://www.facebook.com/famousandgravyTune in to Famous & Gravy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcastsOrder the GG x SSFYL Collab: Not Your Average Grief BoxSign up for our newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com and be the first to receive updates, new episode drops, and all things So Sorry For Your Loss!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
This week I'm coming to your speakers solo to answer a handful of questions that I received from you. Missed your chance to submit a question? I'll do another episode like this soon so DM me at @sosorrywighgianna. I'm also sharing a few grief news headlines and sharing a ton of really great resources from articles to books and podcasts. And of course, keeping you updated on all things So Sorry For Your Loss and the Grief Boutique!I answer questions like what to do when you have dreams of lost loved ones and what to do with the belongings of your lost loved one. I share my advice on how you can open up and engage with someone about their grief and loss of a loved one. There's something in this episode for everyone so be sure to tune in, share with a friend, and leave a review! Mentioned in this episode:Grief, Everywhere (One Million Covid Deaths Article)Melissa Rivers on finding laughter again after mom Joan Rivers' death: ‘Grief is a universal emotion'Tips to Organize your Life During Grief From Professional Organizers (SSFYL Episode)Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome. by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle BirknerOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam GrantGrief Is Love: Living with Loss by Marisa Renee LeeFamous & Gravy PodcastDying Kindness PodcastOrder the GG x SSFYL Collab: Not Your Average Grief BoxSign up for our newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com and be the first to receive updates, new episode drops, and all things So Sorry For Your Loss!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
This week I'm chatting with author Becca Piastrelli. Becca is a storyteller, deep and present listener, and gatherer of community as well as a mother, podcast host, and more. Becca's book called, Root & Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community & the Self was written to support you in reconnecting to a more meaningful life in this fast-paced, isolating time for humans on earth and includes rituals, recipes, ancestral wisdom, and other pathways back to connection.In true So Sorry For Your Loss fashion, Becca also enjoys making fun of herself and the world of spirituality, and feels that irreverence is essential in building our resilience. She likes to decompress by watching reality television and almost always maps it back to systems of oppression and our collective need for community which we discuss in the episode. Episode Highlights:How Becca connected with her own roots, lineage, and ancestors to figure out how to approach her own lifeThe co-existence of both grief and joy that came from becoming a parent during the pandemicThe age of loneliness and how we can look closer to the ways our ancestors lived in order to feel a deeper sense of connection and belongingUnderstanding why we are death-phobic as a society and ways in which we can change thatThe physical effects of grief and why it's important to implement practices that allow your trapped emotions and grief to get out of the bodyHow unprocessed grief gets passed down and contributes to sickness, disease, and generational traumaHow she really practices communityReality TV: The Real Housewives and why we actually can relate to many of the stories and fightsOrder Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self by Becca PiastrelliMentioned in the episode:Sixty-Three BlogConnect with and learn more about Becca:https://beccapiastrelli.com/https://www.instagram.com/beccapiastrelli/Belonging with Becca Piastrelli**This episode is sponsored by Softies. Visit www.softiespjs.com and get 10% off.**Be sure to follow @griefbotique on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com or griefboutique.com and be the first to receive updates!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
This week I'm sharing two big life updates! I'm beyond excited about what this means for the So Sorry For Your Loss community. As I continue to find myself more and more with each episode and within life itself, I figured it's time to make some big changes that have been in the works for a while and now I'm ready to share more with you. Episode Highlights: Career path changes The significance of the age of 63 How my grief plays a factor into the way I've lived my life since 2017 Big things in store to change the world of grief Mentioned in this episode: Intro to My Grief The Grief of Unmet Expectations and the Surprise of Postpartum Depression Sixty-Three Blog Be sure to follow @griefbotique on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com or griefboutique.com and be the first to receive updates! Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend! Website | www.ssfylpodcast.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgianna Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcast YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
Gianna DeMedio is the host of the So Sorry For Your Loss podcast and aims to make death and grief a more approachable topic, a topic she dove into after the loss of her father. She was a finalist for best storyteller in Philadelphia in 2017, has worked with outlets like Good Morning America, the New York Times, and The Ellen Show in her corporate job where she also hosts a podcast. Most proudly she is the mom of a 14 month old baby girl. ...And she's Italian and she's fucking awesome. IG: @sosorrywithgianna Website: ssfylpodcast.com Podcast: https://pod.link/1476549002 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewrongadvicepod/support
Dealing with the loss of a pet can be a huge grief trigger. It's complicated because people may not understand the bond you shared with your furry friend. Well here at So Sorry For Your Loss, your grief is valid and I've brought in an expert to help you through! Dr. Lisa Lippman, one of the most influential veterinarians out there, gives us the lowdown on combating the stigma of pet loss, how to keep your senior dog comfortable and help them get the most out of their life, and the options pet owners have for a pet's end of life. Plus, she shares stories about some of Hollywood's four-legged friends! Episode Highlights: Assessing Quality of Life for Your Companion Animal and Making End-of-Life Decisions, a helpful scale from Ohio State University She recommends Rainbow Raina as an account that helps those grieving a pet Her segment on the Dr. Oz Show She co-founded Pet Loss Community to support suffering from the loss of their best pals Connect with Jonathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisalippman/ **This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/SSFYL for 10% off your first month of therapy** Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend! Website | www.ssfylpodcast.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgianna Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcast
Dealing with the loss of a pet can be a huge grief trigger. It's complicated because people may not understand the bond you shared with your furry friend. Well here at So Sorry For Your Loss, your grief is valid and I've brought in an expert to help you through! Dr. Lisa Lippman, one of the most influential veterinarians out there, gives us the lowdown on combating the stigma of pet loss, how to keep your senior dog comfortable and help them get the most out of their life, and the options pet owners have for a pet's end of life. Plus, she shares stories about some of Hollywood's four-legged friends! Episode Highlights: Assessing Quality of Life for Your Companion Animal and Making End-of-Life Decisions, a helpful scale from Ohio State University She recommends Rainbow Raina as an account that helps those grieving a pet Her segment on the Dr. Oz Show She co-founded Pet Loss Community to support suffering from the loss of their best pals Connect with Jonathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisalippman/ **This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/SSFYL for 10% off your first month of therapy** Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend! Website | www.ssfylpodcast.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgianna Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcast
Managing grief can be such a taboo topic, many run away from the topic unless they're sitting in front of a therapist. But, in today's episode, Gianna and I talk about it all!! Gianna DeMedio knows pain and regrowth all too well. She lost her dad unexpectedly at the age of 27. She started a blog and podcast fittingly called So Sorry For Your Loss to normalize the way society looks at grief and to create a community for millennials going through a significant loss. She was crowned one of the best storytellers in Philadelphia in 2017, has contributed articles to various media outlets, and provides humor and helpful resources on her Instagram by following @sosorrywithgianna. Check out her podcast at ssfylpodcast.com.Join Our Community of AMAZING WOMEN! FOLLOW The UNZIPPED PODCAST - www.instagram.com/theunzippedpodcast FOLLOW GIANNA DEMEDIO - www.instagram.com/ sosorrywithgianna
Managing grief can be such a taboo topic, many run away from the topic unless they're sitting in front of a therapist. But, in today's episode, Gianna and I talk about it all!! Gianna DeMedio knows pain and regrowth all too well. She lost her dad unexpectedly at the age of 27. She started a blog and podcast fittingly called So Sorry For Your Loss to normalize the way society looks at grief and to create a community for millennials going through a significant loss. She was crowned one of the best storytellers in Philadelphia in 2017, has contributed articles to various media outlets, and provides humor and helpful resources on her Instagram by following @sosorrywithgianna. Check out her podcast at ssfylpodcast.com. Join Our Community of AMAZING WOMEN! FOLLOW The UNZIPPED PODCAST - www.instagram.com/theunzippedpodcast FOLLOW GIANNA DEMEDIO - www.instagram.com/ sosorrywithgianna
It's been way too long, but I'm back on the podcast. A few updates about my life, and what you can expect in this new season of So Sorry For Your Loss... hint, a lot of great stuff!
It's been way too long, but I'm back on the podcast. A few updates about my life, and what you can expect in this new season of So Sorry For Your Loss... hint, a lot of great stuff!
I'm joined by Jessica Roomberg to discuss one of the more challenging conversations around grief– child loss. Jessica and her husband Dan suffered the loss of their 17-month-old daughter Mila Gray Roomberg to a rare manifestation of NF1. After she passed away, they channeled their overwhelming grief and brainstormed a way to honor her brief but magical life. Through the Magical Mila Foundation, they are hoping to change the way blood pressure is monitored in children under the age of three. Jessica shares how life changed for her and her husband after the death of their daughter and advice they have for other parents going through the same type of grief. Episode Highlights:Jessica's very personal experience with child lossHow her and her husband differ in their grief and understanding that even experiencing the exact same loss or grief type is different for everyoneMoving on versus moving forwardHer advice for someone grieving a childTheir incredible work through the Magical Mila FoundationHow she dealt with loss while working in the mediaTriggering phrases for someone experiencing lossThings that Jessica found comforting as she navigated loss early onConnect with Jessica & Learn More About MMF:www.magicalmilafoundation.orgwww.instagram.com/magicalmilafoundationhttps://m.facebook.com/MagicalMilaFoundation/https://twitter.com/magicalmilaorgOrder the GG x SSFYL Collab: Not Your Average Grief BoxSign up for our newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com and be the first to receive updates, new episode drops, and all things So Sorry For Your Loss!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
Who knew that you could meet some of your best guests in an elevator in LA? That's what happened here when I met the hosts of Famous and Gravy. Michael and Amit told me their show was about analyzing the lives of dead celebrities. Death and pop culture? Yes sir. We love that here at SSFYL. Michael Osbourne is with us today! He is a climate scientist (yes, he answers whether we are doomed or not) but also a bit of a podcast connoisseur.Celebrities give us the gift of a fairly visible life, which comes with a trove of publicly available information that allows us to look at their life as a full picture. Supplied with all that data, Michael and Amit use Famous and Gravy to look at the more holistic life of a dead celebrity, beyond just their fame, and determine what excites, drives, or disappoints them - as the hosts and as beings. This podcast is not just about celebrities and their lives but rather the choices we make as human beings. Episode Highlights:How Michael got into podcast and audio producing and how Famous & Gravy came to beAnalyzing and learning from a celebrities journey and what we can take away from themFame bias and celebrity narrativesThe admire and desire factorThe criteria Michael and Amit have for analyzing celebrities on Famous & Gravy and how that can be applied to our livesFun Famous & Gravy games and segmentsMentioned in this episode:Don't Say You 'Can't Imagine' the Grief of Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones. Ask Them to Tell You Their Stories (article)Connect with Michael:https://www.famousandgravy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-c-osborne/https://twitter.com/famousandgravyhttps://www.facebook.com/famousandgravyTune in to Famous & Gravy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcastsOrder the GG x SSFYL Collab: Not Your Average Grief BoxSign up for our newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com and be the first to receive updates, new episode drops, and all things So Sorry For Your Loss!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
This week I'm coming to your speakers solo to answer a handful of questions that I received from you. Missed your chance to submit a question? I'll do another episode like this soon so DM me at @sosorrywighgianna. I'm also sharing a few grief news headlines and sharing a ton of really great resources from articles to books and podcasts. And of course, keeping you updated on all things So Sorry For Your Loss and the Grief Boutique!I answer questions like what to do when you have dreams of lost loved ones and what to do with the belongings of your lost loved one. I share my advice on how you can open up and engage with someone about their grief and loss of a loved one. There's something in this episode for everyone so be sure to tune in, share with a friend, and leave a review! Mentioned in this episode:Grief, Everywhere (One Million Covid Deaths Article)Melissa Rivers on finding laughter again after mom Joan Rivers' death: ‘Grief is a universal emotion'Tips to Organize your Life During Grief From Professional Organizers (SSFYL Episode)Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome. by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle BirknerOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam GrantGrief Is Love: Living with Loss by Marisa Renee LeeFamous & Gravy PodcastDying Kindness PodcastOrder the GG x SSFYL Collab: Not Your Average Grief BoxSign up for our newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com and be the first to receive updates, new episode drops, and all things So Sorry For Your Loss!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
This week I'm chatting with author Becca Piastrelli. Becca is a storyteller, deep and present listener, and gatherer of community as well as a mother, podcast host, and more. Becca's book called, Root & Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community & the Self was written to support you in reconnecting to a more meaningful life in this fast-paced, isolating time for humans on earth and includes rituals, recipes, ancestral wisdom, and other pathways back to connection.In true So Sorry For Your Loss fashion, Becca also enjoys making fun of herself and the world of spirituality, and feels that irreverence is essential in building our resilience. She likes to decompress by watching reality television and almost always maps it back to systems of oppression and our collective need for community which we discuss in the episode. Episode Highlights:How Becca connected with her own roots, lineage, and ancestors to figure out how to approach her own lifeThe co-existence of both grief and joy that came from becoming a parent during the pandemicThe age of loneliness and how we can look closer to the ways our ancestors lived in order to feel a deeper sense of connection and belongingUnderstanding why we are death-phobic as a society and ways in which we can change thatThe physical effects of grief and why it's important to implement practices that allow your trapped emotions and grief to get out of the bodyHow unprocessed grief gets passed down and contributes to sickness, disease, and generational traumaHow she really practices communityReality TV: The Real Housewives and why we actually can relate to many of the stories and fightsOrder Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self by Becca PiastrelliMentioned in the episode:Sixty-Three BlogConnect with and learn more about Becca:https://beccapiastrelli.com/https://www.instagram.com/beccapiastrelli/Belonging with Becca Piastrelli**This episode is sponsored by Softies. Visit www.softiespjs.com and get 10% off.**Be sure to follow @griefbotique on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com or griefboutique.com and be the first to receive updates!Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!Website | www.ssfylpodcast.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgiannaFacebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcastYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
This week I'm sharing two big life updates! I'm beyond excited about what this means for the So Sorry For Your Loss community. As I continue to find myself more and more with each episode and within life itself, I figured it's time to make some big changes that have been in the works for a while and now I'm ready to share more with you. Episode Highlights: Career path changes The significance of the age of 63 How my grief plays a factor into the way I've lived my life since 2017 Big things in store to change the world of grief Mentioned in this episode: Intro to My Grief The Grief of Unmet Expectations and the Surprise of Postpartum Depression Sixty-Three Blog Be sure to follow @griefbotique on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter on SSFYLpodcast.com or griefboutique.com and be the first to receive updates! Enjoying #SSFYL? Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend! Website | www.ssfylpodcast.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sosorrywithgianna Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssfylpodcast YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoo17xXVkpLD0WiTbqsh8w
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