The 9 Most-Loved Episodes of the Grief Seeds Podcast
When I launched Grief Seeds in March 2021, the world was still deep in the uncertainty and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grievers everywhere were carrying compounding losses—of loved ones, of routines, of connection, of the lives they thought they’d be living. I created Grief Seeds to meet that moment. Not with quick fixes or overly polished advice, but with thoughtful, grounded reflections on grief.
Each episode was rooted in personal truth, emotional honesty, and the hope that naming what hurts—and applying an interesting metaphor or a clever tool—can help us heal.
Some episodes were short and tender. Others stretched nearly an hour as I explored bigger questions and deeper truths with grievers in real-time through live coaching on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Over its run, the show gathered more than 19,000 downloads, resonating with listeners who told me, again and again: “This was exactly what I needed.”
Though Grief Seeds is now retired, its impact continues to grow. Below, I’m sharing the nine episodes that struck the deepest chords—the ones that offered the most comfort, sparked the most conversations, and helped grieving hearts feel a little more anchored in a world turned upside down.
Whether you're tuning in for the first time or returning for another listen, I hope these episodes help you feel witnessed, supported, and just a bit more at peace in your grief.
E2: Call Yourself a Student of Grief
Sometimes simply referring to yourself as a “student of grief” can help you see grief differently. Suddenly, grief becomes less of a temporary oppressor and more of a lifetime teacher.
E35: Grief… Eight Years Later
This reflection on life eight year’s after my mom’s death is helpful for fresh and seasoned grievers alike. I share what grief feels like and how my life has changed since my mother died in December 2013.
E3: “Too Much”
More grievers than I can count have told me that their friends and family make them feel like they are “too much” for grieving. This bite-sized episode is a reframe of that concept—and a helpful consideration if you’re worried that your emotions are too overwhelming or too uncertain for others to handle.
E11: The Venn Diagram of Friendship
When grief pushes you out of one circle of friends… where does that leave you? This visualization is a listener-favorite for grieving friendships after loss, especially if you feel like an outsider in your own life.
E28: 10 Responses to “How Are You?”
Ah, the dreaded, “How are you?” question. When someone asks you how you’re doing after loss, it can be hard to know how to respond. These ten clear, concise scripts can help you speak what’s on your heart without feeling like you’re oversharing—and without feeling like you’re “faking a smile” with a broken heart.
E4: Isolation vs. Protection
I once had a client who felt guilty for “hiding away from the world” to deal with her grief. But after some discussion, we realized she wasn’t isolating; she was protecting herself from further pain during a very painful time! This episode of Grief Seeds asks you to consider whether your isolation is a negative coping mechanism or your mind and body’s effort at protecting your grieving heart.
E12: Are You Feeling Stuck?
The number one emotion grievers who follow me and my work report is not “sad” or even “angry;” it’s “stuck!” Learn what it means to actually be “stuck” in grief and some ways to shift that stuck feeling so you can keep moving forward.
E6: The Myth of “Back to Normal”
You might know this already, but there’s no such thing as going “back to normal” after loss—whether that’s a death, divorce, diagnosis, or other major loss. Life is permanently split into “before” and “after.” This episode offers alternatives for going “back to normal” and validation that if you can’t get back to your life “before;” it’s not your fault. It’s how grief works!
E14: “I Believe You”
Sometimes the kindest words you can hear when you’re grieving is “I believe you.” Learn why this phrase is so powerful and why it’s worth saying to the other grievers in your life.
Enjoy Grief Seeds? The Conversations Continue with Grief Grower
Revisiting these episodes reminded me why I started Grief Seeds in the first place—to plant small, meaningful ideas that could take root in your heart and help you navigate life after loss. Even years later, these seeds offer truth, tenderness, and a place to land when the world feels too heavy.
If you found comfort or clarity in Grief Seeds, consider listening to my newest podcast: Grief Grower. It picks up where Grief Seeds left off, expanding on similar themes with longer, richer conversations, practical Q&A episodes, and real-life tools for living with grief every day—no matter what type of you’re facing or how long it’s been since your loss.
Subscribe to Grief Grower wherever you get your podcasts. I’d be honored to continue to be the “grief guide in your ears,” tending to both what’s broken and what’s blooming in your life after loss.
Because even through grief, we are growing. 🌱
