Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison Brasil
Inspired by his bestselling book, First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It, Addison Brasil uses the experiments and offerings as a launching point for deeper conversations with friends and experts. Equal parts "honour the journey" and "find the funny," this is for real people navigating real-life grief. You in? Stay tuned for all things mental health, resilience, comedy, mindset, and life after-loss ideas. (mygriefclub.com)
This podcast is for you if you if you have ever searched: How to deal with grief? Where can I get grief support? What are the 5 stages of grief and are they real? How does grief affect mental health?How do I cope with grief and loss? What are some common myths about grief and how can I debunk them? How long does it take to recover from grief What are some healthy ways to deal with grief? How can I support someone who is grieving? What is complicated grief and how is it different from normal grief? What are the physical symptoms of grief and how can I manage them? How can I find a grief support group or counselor? Why does grief hurt so bad?
Episodes
40 episodes
Lets Talk About Our (Dead) Dads: How to Honor Lost Loved Ones with Chris Caron
In this special episode on the 11th Anniversary of my father, Henry Brasil's passing by suicide, my dear friend, Chris Caron, and I invite you to share a poignant journey with us, as we navigate the complex terrains of grief and memories,...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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55:19
Non-Death Related Grief, Relationships and Mindset Mastery with Jenifer Merifield
Have you ever found solace in music during times of heartbreak and grief? Jenifer Merifield returns to the show and starts by sharing the song that helps her honour her grief. This episode sees is all about navigating the emotional landsc...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:09:43
Finding The Funny: Navigating Loss through Comedy and Connection with Amie Enriquez
Navigating grief is a journey we all must face, but it doesn't always have to be a solemn path. Amie Enriquez joins us and in this deep conversation, we explore how we can turn our utmost vulnerabilities into a source of strength, laughter, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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51:40
Finding Community to Unravel the Complexities of Grief and Trauma with Whats Your Grief (Litsa Williams)
When we least expect it, grief and trauma can completely upend our lives. Join me for a raw and powerful conversation with Litsa Williams, a compassionate guide in the grief community, as she shares her own grief journey and the importance of u...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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49:16
The Grief Olympics: Love and Loss with Laurel Braitman
Do you ever feel like a "grief Olympian," constantly facing the challenges of loss and heartache? Join us as we welcome Laurel BraItman, author of What Looks Like Bravery, to share her profound insights on navigating the complex terrain of grie...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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48:23
Navigating Trauma, Resilience, and The Past With Perspective in Grief with Karen Goldfinger Baker
How do I know if my grief was traumatic? What is traumatic loss? How can tell my story of grief in a way that feels good for me? What do I do when all I can think about is the past? What are some tools to come back to the present moment when I ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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57:36
Learning To Trust Your Inner Voice with Grammy Nominee Justin Michael Williams
What is your inner voice? How can I find more clarity? How do I learn to trust my intuition? How can I learn from grief and loss? How can I reconnect with my own inner voice? How do I know what I really want? This week we have the...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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46:01
What's the Difference Between Thoughts and Feelings? Grief Club Asks Therapist Rachel Kaplan
What's the difference between thoughts and feelings? How many thoughts do we have a day? How do you stop over thinking after loss? What are some helpful ways to process emotions and feelings? How do I know what I'm feeling? How can I calm down ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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50:37
Feeding Your Hope Monster & Keeping Hope Alive After Loss with Catherine Hammond
What is hope? Can you run out of hope? How do I find hope again after loss? Why do I feel so hopeless? Does grief kill hope? How can I make hope a part of my daily life and business?In this week's episode, we have Catherine Hammond, coac...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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41:58
Setting Boundaries, and Supporting Employees Through Grief with Meghan Riordan Jarvis - A Must-Listen Episode for HR Professionals and Leaders
What are boundaries? How do you set boundaries to help with grief? What do I say when someone says something unsupportive of my healing? What is the difference between grief and complicated grief? How do I become emotionally fluent? How do we k...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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51:43
Making Room For Your Authentic Self to Show Up After Loss with Mark J. Silverman
Do you feel like a human doing rather than a human being? How do I manage the overwhelming emotions that come with grief and loss? How can I show up as my authentic self? How can I be less fearful of big changes and life transitions? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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42:18
Finding Clarity, Understanding Grief and Resilience Tools with Shelley Paxton & Ashley Reed
How can I get more clarity? Can you cleanse your mind? What is dopamine? Can you be addicted to dopamine? How does dopamine affect the brain? How can I create more dopamine when grieving? What is one way to feel more clear? How to g...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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55:17
Understanding Grief Triggers and Being Addicted to Drama with Dr. Scott Lyons
What do I do when I feel triggered? What is an emotional trigger? What is the best way to deal with grief triggers? Can you be addicted to drama? How can I have less drama in my life? Can you use somatic therapy for grief? What happens to the b...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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57:34
Finding Grief Support: When to Seek Professional Help & When to Turn to Peers with Mark Shelvock
What is the difference between peer support and professional mental health services for grief? Can peer support and professional mental health services be used together? What is bereavement therapy? When should I talk to a friend, and whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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54:51
Talking to a Therapist About Art, Music & Grief with Drew Newkirk
How can I honor the memory of a loved one? Can music and art help heal my grief? What does a psychotherapist say about grief? How can I find more ways to express myself? Why does music trigger my grief? What can we learn from grief and dealing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:03:05
Notice and Nurture: How to Take Care of Yourself During Times of Grief with Joey Thurman
How do I take care of myself during grief? How can I make sure I am getting proper nutrition while dealing with grief? When should I start working out again after taking a mental health break? How come when I hear about a new death, I feel like...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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44:45
Trying To Sleep After Loss of a Loved One: Making Meaning of Grief Dreams with Dr. Joshua Black
Why do I have so many dreams since I lost a loved one? What do my dreams mean? Why do I have recurring dreams about someone who's died? Is there a doctor who studies dreams? Can you gain meaning from dreams? What are ways to process dreams for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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41:21
Grief Bargaining and Internal Family Systems Coaching: Exploring the Healing Process with Dr. Erin M. Baker
Why is bargaining one the stages of grief? What is IFS therapy or coaching? What is internal family systems therapy and how can it help with grief? How does internal family systems therapy address the different parts of myself that are gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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53:31
Transforming Grief and Rage into Purpose: A New Perspective with Kay Scorah
Is it normal to feel rage after a loss? How do I channel my grief and anger into something positive? Are the 5 Stages of grief real? Why do I have road rage? How can I create purpose from my grief? What does Andrew Huberman say about grief? Wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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37:36
Honouring Loss: A Compilation of Grief Quotes & Expert Advice on Checking in
This is a Check-In Episode and so we are checking in on some highlights from this season on Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison Brasil. A powerful look at navigating grief with insights from experts in manageable bites, that have become some o...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:08:46
The Swirl of Grief and Mastering Life Transitions with Modern Elder Chip Conley
How do you navigate life's transitions? What is a modern elder? What wisdom do you get from grief and loss? How do I get through the messy middle? What is a mentor/mentee relationship like in grief? How can I tap more into my purpose while grie...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:52
Celebrating "First Year of Grief Club" with Story Alchemist Patti M. Hall
The Happy 1st Birthday Book Baby Episode is here! ChatGPT is at capacity right now... so you are stuck with two real people for this special birthday episode celebrating the One Year of Frist Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:17:59
Grief and Anger: Emotional Potty Training with Rachel Kaplan M.F.T.
Is it normal to feel angry with grief? What are healthy and safe ways to deal with anger? Why am I so mad since my loved one died? Is being angry all the time normal? Why do I want to yell at my loved ones? What is emotional potty training? Why...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:01:43
Free 15 Minute Guided Grief & Loss Meditation with Author Addison Brasil (Bonus Episode)
Join us for this week's BONUS episode of the grief and mental wellness podcast, as we're joined by author and grief lived experience expert Addison Brasil. In this episode, Addison will guide you through a grief meditation to help you find peac...
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15:17
Choosing Adventure After Unchosen Grief Adventures with Charlotte Fowles
What is that voice in my head telling me I'm not good enough? How can I silence my inner critic? Why do we compare our grief? Is it helpful to compare your grief to someone else's? Is loss relative? Why should I stay open when grief makes me wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:11:24