In this special "Supporting Someone" episode, you'll hear the live recording of my author talk from the Of Course I'm Here Right Now book launch party in Chicago—a practical, story-driven breakdown of three phrases that help supporters show up for grieving people with confidence and care.

“Time heals all” is one of the most commonly repeated phrases in grief support—but is it actually helpful? Discover the history behind this platitude, why it often causes more harm than good, and what actually supports healing after loss.

Making a major choice after loss can feel impossible. Grief scrambles your brain and makes every option feel like the wrong one. I’ll share some grounded tools to help you weigh options, consider best- and worst-case scenarios, and make compassionate choices you can trust.

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 therapy, before reading the books, before trying to “process” the pain… you need this.

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.

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.