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On Good Grief we explore the losses that define our lives. Each week, we talk with people who have transformed themselves through the profound act of grieving. Why settle for surviving? Say yes to the many experiences that embody loss! Grief can teach you where your strengths are and ignite your courage. It can heighten your awareness of what is important to you and help you let go of what is not.... more

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When dementia comes for someone we love, how do we maintain connection and relationship? For Suzanne Finnamore it takes accepting that her mother, in her final stage of dementia, lives in another country; Suzanne has needed to learn the customs and a... more

What does it take to prepare ourselves to do the work of anti-racism? At this time when there is an outcry against racism and oppression, many white Americans are confronting the hard truth that we benefit from the system that oppresses others. How d... more

Aimee DuFresne lost her father and young husband within a year of each other. Devastated by the loss, she had to choose how to continue living her life. Ultimately, she found the courage not just to live but to create a life beyond what she had imagi... more

Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek have literally written the book on supporting yourself through anxiety and panic attacks. And of course, they tried it ALL to deal with their own anxiety, because experience is the best teacher! Join us to talk abou... more

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Recent Guests

Suzanne Finnamore
Author of My Disappearing Mother and a writer who shares her experiences with her mother's dementia.
Episode: Disappearing Mother
Kate Schatz
New York Times bestselling author, writer, activist, public speaker, and educator
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Episode: A Rad American
Aimee DuFresne
Healthy Living Coach and author who lost her father and husband within six months
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Episode: Keep Going
Maggie Sarachek
Counselor in a NYC high school, expert in community strength.
Anxiety Sisters
Episode: Anxiety
Abbe Greenberg
Professor and author with extensive experience in communication.
Anxiety Sisters
Episode: Anxiety
Francis Weller
Psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist, author of The Wild Edge of Sorrow
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Episode: Wild Edge of Sorrow
Shakti Butler
Founder and creative director of World Trust, a non-profit focused on racial equity.
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Episode: Irresistible Justice
Tembi Locke
Actor, author, advocate who wrote a memoir about loss and resilience.
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Episode: Saro
Melanie DeMore
An outstanding singer and vocal activist who brings social and political change through music.
Episode: Song, The Ground Beneath You

Host

Cheryl Jones
Cheryl Jones is the Host of the show, known for guiding heartfelt conversations that explore the many facets of grief and healing. She brings warmth, empathy, and insightful perspectives to dialogues with her guests, fostering an environment where profound truths about loss and resilience can be shared.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Such a helpful podcast. Thank you Cheryl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leigh de Broize
    Australia3 months ago
  • bad breathing

    Unfortunately, I had to stop listening once the female guest on the show spoke due to feedback.

    Audible
    2
    Anonymous User
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Cheryl is warm, prepared and so knowledgeable. Thank you for your important work in helping us all learn from loss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RSB5
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Host!

    Cheryl is a great host! She's very welcoming, engaging, and knows how to get the flow going. I had a great time being interviewed on her beautiful Good Grief show. Way to go, Cheryl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Richman Author
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful Host & Show

    Cheryl is an amazing and engaging host! She made me feel at ease during the interview and I had a wonderful sharing my story, lessons learned, and strategies to help others move through their seasons of trauma, grief, and growth. Thanks Cheryl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabine Gedeon
    United States4 years ago

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Many value the insights shared by various guests, often feeling a sense of connection and understanding through the discussions.
The heartfelt approach to sensitive topics is frequently highlighted, with listeners finding the narratives both relatable and enlightening.
Listeners appreciate the host's warmth and knowledge, making the conversations feel engaging and safe.

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Talking Points

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Anxiety
Q: What brought you to kind of a reckoning with anxiety?
Maggie and Abbe discuss their lifelong struggles with anxiety and how they became each other's support during their experiences.
My Bright Eyes
Q: Can you talk about your husband and how you were able to gain trust?
Bridey discusses how her husband is similar to her father, providing her a calmness and grounding despite her tumultuous past, and how he offered her a safe environment to heal.
My Bright Eyes
Q: Can you share about your childhood and how you began to work your way forward from that?
Bridey recounts her extremely unstable childhood marked by frequent moves and her mother's poor choices, leading her to feel compelled to take care of her mother and younger sister.
Wild Edge of Sorrow
Q: How can someone reconnect with their inner sense of what they need when grieving?
Weller advises that deep listening and paying attention to one's own needs, whether for solitude or community, is crucial, as is granting permission to explore those needs.
Wild Edge of Sorrow
Q: What are the five gates of grief?
Weller explains that they include grieving personal losses, parts of ourselves that have never received love, sorrows of the world, expectations not met, and ancestral grief.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Grief

What is Good Grief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations on loss and grief form the center of this show, where each episode typically features guests who share their personal experiences related to transformative grief and healing. A wide range of topics is covered, including mental health, the role of art in processing grief, and societal issues surrounding loss. The format often includes deep and heartfelt discussions that emphasize vulnerability, resilience, and the potential for personal growth through grief. The host engages with the themes of love, identity, and the power of community support in the face of adversity, making these dialogues not only relatable but also insightful for listeners navigating their own grief journeys.

A noteworthy aspect is the focus on diverse pe... more

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Recent guests on Good Grief include:

1. Suzanne Finnamore
2. Kate Schatz
3. Aimee DuFresne
4. Maggie Sarachek
5. Abbe Greenberg
6. Francis Weller
7. Shakti Butler
8. Tembi Locke

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