Life With Grief Podcast

072. Navigating Father Loss & Preserving a Loved One’s Legacy with Matt Jacobson of Lifebooks

Today we’re chatting with Matt Jacobson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Lifebooks. In this vulnerable episode, Matt shares his personal journey with grief following the loss of his father to esophageal cancer when he was just 21. Something I resonate with deeply, as I lost my mom to this type of cancer, too.In honor of his father, Matt launched Lifebooks—an innovative legacy book that allows families and friends to create hardbound memorial books through a collaborative online platform.These memorial books are designed to last for generations with contributions from various family members and friends, offering a personal and meaningful way to preserve your loved ones’s legacy.Here we dive into Matt's background, his experience with coping with grief, the highs and lows of developing Lifebooks, and finding purpose amidst our grief and staying active as a means of healing.
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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

071. Delayed Grief Explained: Causes & How to Cope

Buckle up, grievers! Today’s focus is understanding and coping with delayed grief. In other words, a VERY important type of grief that so many suffer from.I’m so excited to dig into this topic and offer insights and personal experiences on SUCH an underrated type of grief.We’ll delve into various causes of delayed grief, such as prior trauma, suppressed emotions, denial, and avoidance, as well as societal and cultural pressures. We’ll also touch on the physical and emotional manifestations of delayed grief, including headaches, insomnia, emotional outbursts, and numbness.Throughout the episode, I’ll offer up tangible coping strategies to help you navigate your grief journey with patience and compassion.
Work with me:- 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief- Explore my Life With Grief Membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membership- Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara
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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

070. Mom Loss, Cancer Journeys, and Navigating the Chaos of Grief with Meghan Reese

Today we’re chatting with Meghan Reese—grieving daughter, mental health counseling student, and writer.Meghan opens up about her emotional and challenging journey following her mother's death from ovarian and breast cancer. Together we dive into topics such as anticipatory grief, the impacts on relationships and parenting, how to navigate such a profound loss like a parent, and the therapeutic use of dark humor and writing. And, so much in between that you won't want to miss.I have no doubt this episode will provide you an empowering perspective on expressing emotions, creating rituals, and finding your own personal path to healing and finding peace in your grief.Connect with Meghan:Instagram: https://glitterfreegrief.com/Website: https://www.instagram.com/glitter_free_grief/
Work with me:
14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefExplore my Intentional Life After Loss membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membershipWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara
Connect with me!
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069. Seven Months of Motherhood Without My Parents & How I’m Navigating It

In this vulnerable episode, I’m sharing all about navigating motherhood without both of my parents.I talk about the profound impact of losing my mom and dad, grieving these deaths both in and out of parenthood, the complexities of parenthood intertwined with navigating this grief, and the unique challenges that arise when facing major life milestones without them.I also open up about my pregnancy journey and the birth of our daughter, and navigating this without my parents. And, the ongoing task of balancing the joy of parenthood with the anguish of loss. Lastly, I share some coping mechanisms that have helped me through this, and the significance of honoring the memories of loved ones—especially when bringing a child into the world.My goal with this episode is to provide comfort, support, and understanding for anyone here listening enduring parenthood without one or more of your parents, and to let you know you aren’t alone in this journey.
Work with me:14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge:https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefExplore my Intentional Life After Loss membership:https://lossesbecomegains.com/membershipWork with me one-on-one:https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me!Instagram: 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://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

068. Grieving Gently with Libby Mitchell: Parent & Sibling Loss and Navigating Our Transformation

Libby Mitchell of Grieving Gently has such a profound experience with not only loss of loved ones (her mother and a sibling), but a deeply touching story of loss of health and sense of self & identity—and the healing journey that has come along with all of this!Libby is a trainee counselor and published academic author with research experience in psychology and health. She specializes in grief and loss, and is passionate about helping people feel heard and less alone within their grief experience—much like myself. This is why I resonate with her and her work so much, and why I wanted to share her story and expertise!Grieving Gently welcomes all forms of grief and loss, and offers 1:1 holistic grief support. She has such a calming presence that I know you’re going to feel from wherever you’re listening today!You’ll see exactly how fabulous and knowledgeable she is in this episode, and I'm so excited to share it with you. I hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation!
Connect with Libby:Instagram: @grievinggentlyEmail: libby@grievinggently.comWebsite: https://msha.ke/grievinggentlyWork with me:14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge:https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefExplore my Intentional Life After Loss membership:https://lossesbecomegains.com/membershipWork with me one-on-one:https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me!Instagram: 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://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Life With Grief Podcast Trailer

Welcome to the Life With Grief Podcast! Here we talk about and normalize the complexities of grief, how to navigate life after loss and all this entails, and so much more. I'm here to remind you that grief isn't a journey with a destination. It's as unique as you are, and it's all about giving it the time, attention, and love it deserves.I want you to think of this podcast as a safe space where I'm a friendly face and you can drop in, relax with your favorite beverage and feel seen, heard, and supported.We’re all here and in this together just trying to figure out how to live life with our grief in tow. I'm your host, Tara Accardo. I'm a Grief and Transformational Life Coach and fellow griever just like you. I lost both of my parents to cancer within six months of each other, followed by my 19-year-old fur baby less than a year later.My grieving experience continues, but since they died, I can confidently say I’ve unlocked SO many coping tools, methods for healing, and ways to navigate life with loss. Now, I want to share all of that and more with you so you can do the same.Through a mixture of solo and amazing guest episodes, I’m here to serve you guidance and support as a coach, action-based coping tools, inspiration, and some laughs along the way to help you cultivate a more meaningful, intentional, and beautiful life.Grieving or not, we're getting into countless topics here on the podcast. We're talking how to cope with loss to self-development to some massive perspective-changing topics, and so much more. I'm so grateful you're here!Find more resources, my Losses Become Gains Daily Journal, ways to work with me, and more: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Drop me a voice note to be answered and featured on an episode here! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithGrief

067. Understanding Ruminating Thoughts: Why They Happen and 12 Ways to Cope

Let’s talk ruminating thoughts! And, how exhausting they are... am I right?In this episode, my goal is to give you a safe space to explore and understand the origins of repetitive, negative, and distressing ruminating thoughts. We’ll also chat about 12 high-level coping tools to help manage and reduce the impact of ruminating thoughts on your daily life, ultimately aiming to cultivate a more peaceful, balanced, and meaningful existence.This episode also touches on a variety of triggers and underlying causes for these thoughts, including unresolved grief, stress, perfectionism, and trauma, to name a few. I’m here to help you tap into self-compassion, self-awareness, and setting realistic expectations to handle ruminative thinking effectively.
 
Episodes referenced:
Episode 15: Grief Triggers: What They Are and How to Cope
Episode 65: Coping with Unmet Expectations (Especially in Grief!)
 
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066. Partner Death and Discovering Your Purpose After Loss with Emily Bingham

Today we are talking with Emily Bingham! Emily is a certified Grief Educator and Spiritual Life Coach and published author. After her 32-year-old husband's death in 2019, Emily started her company moveTHRU to empower grievers to rebuild their lives after loss, and to live fully again through transformative coaching and retreats. Emily and I were connected through Instagram in the early days of Losses Become Gains, and were again reunited as we went through the same certification to become a Soul Purpose and Spiritual Life Coach through the Highest Self Institute.Emily's content and experience of loss has always really spoken to me, and the way she speaks about grief and life after loss is truly so aligned with mine. There impactful “aha” moments and things that Emily says here in this episode that I know is going to shift the way you view and feel your grieving experience. You’ll feel so empowered and uplifted coming out of this conversation!Website: movethrugrief.comEmail: emily@movethrugrief.comIG: @emilypbinghamTiktok: @emilypbinghamFB: @coachemilybingham
 
Work with me:14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefExplore my Intentional Life After Loss membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membershipWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

065. Coping with Unmet Expectations (Especially in Grief!)

This topic has definitely come up on the podcast before, but I thought it was important to dig into this one a little more!Let’s talk about coping with unmet expectations. There can be grief around having certain expectations on things both in and out of our grieving experience.Because of that, I wanted to address unmet expectations and talk about some tools and mindset shifts that we can use to be realistic with our expectations.And, how to cope with unmet expectations so you can process your loss(es) in a healthy way and mitigate any disappointment or hurt from those around you.Episodes referenced:
Episode 6: 4 Tips on Where to Start HealingEpisode 9: Grief, Loss, and Strain on Relationships (feat. my husband!)Episode 44: Understanding and Coping with Emotions as we GrieveEpisode 58: Raising Frequency and Vibrational Levels During GriefWork with me:14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefExplore my Intentional Life After Loss membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membershipWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraConnect with me!Instagram: 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://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

064. Navigating Grief, Healing, and Connection with Evidential Psychic Medium Abbie Kwong Pilon

In this episode we welcome Abbie Kwong Pilon, Evidential Psychic Medium. Abbie shares her background with us as we chat about her gift as a medium, discuss her journey as a healer, and how Tai Chi and energy work contribute positively to our well-being and healing our grief.Our conversation dives into the nuances of mediumship, how spirits communicate differently, and the importance of evidential support in the healing process. Abbie also addresses skepticism (rightfully so!), the significance of personalized experiences in mediumship, and offers valuable advice on opening up to the healing journey after loss.
Work with me:- 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief- Explore my Intentional Life After Loss membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membership- Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara
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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

063. Grieving and Growing: Reflecting on 4 Years Since My Dad’s Death

The angel day of my dad, Greg Jordan, is coming up on July 13th, so I’m reflecting on the last four years since his death.I wanted to have an open, vulnerable conversation and share some thoughts and feelings that I'm having around approaching this (unfortunate) milestone. I did this last year with my mom on her for your angel day as well, and I think it's so important to take a moment to process and reflect on days like these.So, I’m sharing what I'm feeling and thinking with this day approaching, but also some things I'm reflecting on and things I've learned in the last several years.My goal is for really anyone here listening to glean something from this episode, and take something away from this conversation that you can apply to your grieving and healing journey.Work with me:- 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief- Explore my Intentional Life After Loss membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membership- Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara
Connect with me further:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gains- Website: https://lossesbecomegains.com/- Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journal
By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

062. How to Cope with a Loss of Identity as we Grieve

“Wife”
“Mother”
“Father”
“Sibling”
“Friend”
“Cousin”
“Boyfriend”
“Girlfriend”
“Partner”
“Dog mom” or “dog dad”
 
… the list goes on.
 
How do you identify?
 
What identity do you feel has changed since you’ve suffered your loss? Has it evolved? Do you still identify as whatever your “title” is? Perhaps not sure yet and trying to figure it out? Maybe figuring out what this new shift in your reality actually means for you now?
 
So relatable, my friend.
 
When we suffer a loss, we’re left to wonder… where does this leave us? What now? For many, sadly, they find themselves asking if they deserve these titles still. In this episode this week, we're digging into that!
 
We'll talk about how to understand the complexities of coping with feeling a loss of identity after you’ve been through a loss, and how this affects the grieving process.
 
Read the blog post: https://lossesbecomegains.com/coping-with-lost-identity/
 
Work with me:14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-griefExplore my Intentional Life After Loss membership: https://lossesbecomegains.com/membershipWork with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara
Connect with me further:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including—without limitation—reproduction, retransmission or editing of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Tara Accardo, which may be requested by contacting hello@lossesbecomegains.com.This podcast is for educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any necessary therapy or counseling to address deeper, past-focused traumas. We don’t attempt to give answers, fix, diagnose, or treat grief. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.