Best Shelby Forsythia Grief Coach And Author Podcasts (2025)

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E20: How to Keep a Loved One’s Memory Alive Using a Signs + Symbols Library 28:16

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How do you keep a loved one’s memory alive after they die? In this episode, I share how to use a Signs + Symbols Library—a powerful tool that helps you feel connected to someone you’ve lost through your five senses. Whether you believe in signs from the afterlife or just want intentional ways to remember your person, this episode is for you. You’ll…

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E19: Grief in the Mirror: Looking Like Someone Who Died with Cara Belvin of Empower 48:53

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What do you do when your own face reminds you—or others—of someone who died? In this conversation with Empower founder Cara Belvin, we talk about the surreal experience of resembling someone you’ve lost and how it shapes identity, memory, and the grief we carry. Together we explore: Why looking like someone who died can feel comforting—or complicat…

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E18: Not Sure How to "Let Go" of Grief? These 2 Lists Will Help You Get Started. 32:57

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Can you really let go of grief without letting go of love? These two powerful lists can help you release the pain of what can no longer be—while making space for what remains… and how you’d like to move forward. You’ll learn: Why “letting go” doesn’t mean forgetting How to grieve the person you used to be How to grieve you thought you’d have Simple…

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E17: THIS is the #1 Thing You Need to Do After A Loss or Death 22:11

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If you’ve been wondering what to actually do after a loss or death, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the most important—and most overlooked—first step in grief. Before joining a support group, before reading the books, before trying to “process” the pain… you need this. You’ll discover: Why grief can feel so disorienting, even when you’re “doin…

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E16: Are You Ready for Grief Coaching? 3 Questions to Ask Before You Start 27:54

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Thinking about grief coaching but not sure if you’re ready? In this episode, I’ll walk you through three important questions to help you figure out if coaching is the right next step for you and your grief. You'll hear: Why feeling “stuck” might be a sign you’re ready What feedback and support really look like in grief coaching How to know if you h…

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E15: Ask Shelby: Am I “Selfish” or “Self-Centered” for Grieving? 28:44

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When loss hits, it can feel like your whole world shrinks down to your own pain. And then someone says you’re being “selfish” or “self-centered” for grieving! In this episode, I unpack where those accusations come from—and why turning inward after loss isn’t shameful. In fact, it might be necessary for your healing. You’ll learn: Why grief feels so…

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E14: When Every Month Is Griefy: Navigating Multiple Losses and Anxiety with Illustrator Tyler Feder 52:37

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Grieving more than one loss can make the calendar feel like a minefield. Illustrator and author Tyler Feder joins me to talk about cumulative grief, anxiety, and how art can become a companion when no part of the year feels safe. In this episode, we cover: Why no month feels emotionally “safe” after multiple losses How to create and use a grief cal…

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E13: Grief Is Political: Taking Action When You're Heartbroken and Exhausted 38:18

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Grief doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it happens in a political system. In this episode, we explore how grief is political and what that means for grieving people who want to start or stay engaged in activism. You'll learn: How politics shape your grief Questions to ask before participating in activism 6 low-energy ways to take meaningful action How you…

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E12: Grieving on Your Wedding Day: Ideas for Rituals, Memorials, and Meaning 37:26

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Planning a wedding after the death of a loved one is bittersweet. In this episode, I share how to honor grief, make space for absence, and infuse your celebration with memory, meaning, and love—without losing yourself in the overwhelm. You’ll learn: How to choose a wedding format that supports your grief Ideas for clothing, flowers, and rituals tha…

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E11: 15 Grief Affirmations That Ground You WITHOUT Toxic Positivity 27:27

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If you’ve ever felt broken, lost, or completely alone in your grief, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 15 short, nonreligious affirmations that have brought me comfort and a sense of stability in grief’s hardest moments—along with insights from my students inside Life After Loss Academy. These aren’t fluffy or sugarcoated. They’re honest, ground…

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E10: Stop Saying “I Can’t Imagine What You’re Going Through” to Grievers—Here’s Why 29:14

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You’ve probably heard it—or maybe even said it: “I can’t imagine what you’re going through.” It sounds compassionate on the surface, but it often creates emotional distance instead of connection. In this episode, I explain why this common sympathy phrase misses the mark for many grievers and what to say that’s actually comforting. You'll learn: Why…

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E9: Mother’s Day, Grief, and the Healing Power of Poetry with William Bortz 44:58

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Poet William Bortz joins me to talk about grief, poetry, and finding appreciation after loss. We explore how poetry can companion us through devastating experiences—and how William has begun reshaping Mother's Day into something gentler after decades of isolation and anger. In this episode, we discuss: Why poetry is uniquely helpful for grieving mi…

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E8: Grief Makes You "Weird": 5 Coping Strategies That Actually Work 33:42

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Ever find yourself doing something a little odd after loss—like wearing the same outfit for weeks or talking to your dead person’s photo—and wonder, “Is this normal?” In this episode, I’m sharing five coping strategies that might seem weird from the outside but actually help you navigate life after loss in grounded, helpful ways. You’ll hear about:…

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E7: Ask Shelby: How Do I Announce a Death on Facebook or Instagram? 33:14

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When someone dies, social media can feel like the last thing on your mind. But often times, posting online the best way to update lots of friends and family at once. In this episode, I'll give you a clear, step-by-step framework for announcing a death on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media platforms with heart, compassion, and care. You'll l…

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E6: Grief Is NOT "Just Love With No Place to Go." Here's What It Really Is. 19:59

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The quote: “Grief is just love with no place to go” is everywhere, but it doesn’t tell the whole story of life after loss. In this episode, explore what grief really is, especially when love isn’t the defining emotion. You’ll learn: Why “grief is love” doesn’t work for everyone How grief shows up after painful or distant relationships What grief in…

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E5: Loss, Grief, Mourning & Bereavement: What’s the Difference? 28:23

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You’ve heard the words loss, grief, mourning, and bereavement—but what do they really mean? In this episode, we explore how language shapes your healing and why getting clear on these terms can help you feel more grounded in your grief. You'll learn: What “loss” actually refers to How the word “grief” holds both “bereavement” and “mourning” Why lan…

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Introducing ‘Grief Grower,’ my NEW podcast full of helpful tools and hopeful conversations for life after loss 2:24

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Let’s keep growing through grief on my new show, Grief Grower, a weekly podcast full of practical tips, comforting guidance, and insightful interviews for navigating life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major losses. Because grief isn’t something to “get over”—it’s something to grow through! New episodes are released every Thursday. List…

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E4: Marking 5 Years of COVID Loss: What Grievers Still Need with Rebecca Soffer 55:44

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Five years since the world first shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, grievers are still asking: Where is the acknowledgment? In this powerful conversation with Modern Loss founder Rebecca Soffer, we talk about: Why COVID grief is still so raw for so many How good leadership supports—instead of minimizes—grieving people Our fantasy grief rituals…

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E3: Staring at a Blank Page? 7 Journaling Prompts for Grief That Actually Help 41:10

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Journaling for grief can feel impossible when you're overwhelmed by loss. In this episode, I’m sharing seven compassionate journaling prompts to help you approach the blank page and begin writing—whether you're grieving a death, divorce, diagnosis, or identity shift. You’ll learn: Why the blank page feels so intimidating when you're grieving How me…

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E2: Growing Through Grief: What Does It Mean to Be a "Grief Grower"? 26:34

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Grief isn’t something to “get over”—it’s something we grow with. In this episode, we explore what it means to be what I call a "grief grower" and how to grow through grief instead of "getting over it." You'll learn: Why society gets grief wrong (and what to do instead) How to build a lifelong relationship with grief The truth about growing around g…

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E1: Trailer 1:52

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Welcome to Grief Grower, your home base for tools and conversations to navigate life after loss. Hosted by grief coach and author Shelby Forsythia, this podcast offers support for all types of loss—death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Each week, gain practical tools & compassionate wisdom to grow through grief. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.…

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E56: FINALE: I’m dreading the new year 16:57

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As the new year approaches, a listener's grief for her dad is louder than ever. She's wondering if it's normal for grief to resurface, even though time has passed. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/fr…

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E55: I’m mourning the loss of a dream 18:50

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A letter-writer is grieving the loss of a lifelong goal. After years of battling this unfulfilled longing, they feel stuck in a cycle of hope and frustration. How do you mourn a dream that isn’t entirely dead but feels out of reach? … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeli…

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E54: I'm scared I'm moving on too soon 10:03

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After having an emotional dream about his dog who died, a grieving pet owner is wondering whether or not he's rushing into getting a new dog. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit you…

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E53: I’m grieving my husband’s death and betrayal 17:43

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A grieving wife who discovered her husband's affair after his death questions her self-worth and grapples with how to mourn a relationship that is muddled with betrayal. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.…

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E52: I’m relieved that my loved one died, and I feel like a bad person 25:42

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A grieving mom is ashamed that she feels relief after her daughter's death. She wonders if it's okay to miss her daughter and be grateful that she's no longer suffering. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.…

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E51: I'm consumed with rage 18:32

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A listener grieving the sudden, traumatic death of their brother is overwhelmed by anger. In the wake of this loss, will they set fire to every relationship in their life? … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythi…

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E50: I'm dealing with survivor's guilt 20:07

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A cancer survivor reckons with the aftermath of cancer treatment, including survivor's guilt. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Grief Guide: https:/…

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E49: I'm grieving my secret affair partner 11:11

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A woman whose her affair partner died wonders whether she, as "the other woman," has the right to feel grief surrounding this secret loss. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your a…

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E48: I'm mourning back-to-back breakups 16:56

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In the fallout of two consecutive breakups, a letter-writer is also grieving her home, her belief in love, and her hope for the future. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anon…

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E47: I feel like there's no room for my grief in my family 16:13

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Within her dysfunctional family, a grieving woman feels like there's no space for her grief, especially in her relationship with her alcoholic mom. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Subm…

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E46: I'm afraid I won't ever feel whole again 15:46

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After his wife's death by suicide, a grieving husband knows that there's no way to replace her presence in his life. But he wonders if and when he'll ever feel whole again. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsyth…

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E45: I'm worried the holidays won't feel magical 16:17

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A grieving wife and mother is wondering how to make the holidays feel special for her three kids after her husband's death earlier this year. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit you…

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E44: I don't know if this feeling will ever end 18:55

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A nursing school student who recently lost her grandmother still feels swallowed up by the pain of grief. She's wondering if or when this feeling will ever go away. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/f…

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E43: I want to support someone on a grief anniversary 14:16

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A thoughtful husband is curious about how to best support his wife on her sister's upcoming death anniversary. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Gri…

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E42: I'm angry at everyone who gets to grow old 15:09

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A grieving son is resentful of everyone who appears to be his mother's age or other, angry that she didn't get the privilege of a long, happy life. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Subm…

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E41: My loss is impacting my dating life 12:03

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A young woman in the dating pool doesn't know how to talk about her brother's death with prospective partners. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Gri…

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E40: I feel like an alien 14:34

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A young fatherless daughter feels like grief has made her an alien, and is wondering how to navigate living on "Planet Grief." … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous let…

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E39: I'm grieving repeat abandonment 10:25

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Overwhelmed by multiple, heart-shattering losses including childhood abuse, estrangement, and abandonment, a listener wonders where to begin the process of grieving. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/…

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E38: I'm jealous of grievers with supportive friends 12:50

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After three consecutive losses, a fed up letter-writer is angry her friends aren't more supportive. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Grief Guide: h…

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E37: I never grieved my loss 11:38

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Despite having lost both her sister and her mother, a listener feels as if she still hasn't grieved their deaths. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear …

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E36: I get no signs from my loved one 16:07

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A grieving daughter is the only person in her circle of friends and family who hasn't received a sign from her dead mom. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter fo…

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E35: My friend shamed me for grieving 11:40

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An outraged letter-writer was recently insulted by a friend for taking time to tend to her grief over her father. When someone shames you for grieving, how do you respond? … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythi…

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E34: I miss having sex 16:37

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A grieving husband misses the physical intimacy he shared with his wife, who recently died from cancer. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Grief Guid…

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E33: I can't move on from my best friend's death 15:47

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A listener is convinced they'll never have another friend like the one they lost. How do you keep living after your confidant and safety net dies? … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submi…

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E32: My loss made me lose all motivation to work 13:28

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A "working stiff" feels uninterested in his job after several major losses in his life. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Grief Guide: https://www.s…

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E31: I keep having awful grief dreams 14:18

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Since her father's death from cancer, a grieving woman is tortured by recurring nightmares of his final days. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Grie…

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E30: My friend keeps comparing their loss to mine 13:15

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A letter-writer is bothered by their friend's unsupportive actions and comments after the death of their cat. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop Submit your anonymous letter for Dear Grie…

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E29: I expected grief to feel different 19:28

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A recently bereaved father thought he would feel more after the death of his young son. Is he an emotionless monster? Or is something deeper going on? … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/free-workshop S…

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E28: My heart breaks for my grieving loved one 15:48

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After the sudden deaths of her cousin and uncle, a grieving niece wonders how she can bring her 70-something aunt happiness and joy in the final years of her life. … Ready to find your way after devastating loss? Check out my FREE workshop: Grow Through Grief: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/fr…