Not sure what to say to someone grieving during the holidays? These 12 simple text messages are a powerful way to show care, even when you're not sure what to say.

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.

What do you do with the dreams that come after loss? In this conversation with grief dreams expert Dr. Joshua Black, we talk about why grief shows up while we’re sleeping, what these dreams might be trying to tell us, and how they can offer connection, clarity, and even comfort in the wake of death.

“I’m sorry for your loss” is one of the most common phrases people say to grievers after a loss—but does it really help? I explore why it often falls flat and share what grieving people actually want to hear.

Have you ever felt like you're grieving not just a loss, but grieving grief itself? In this episode, I introduce the term “meta grief”—the invisible sorrow that comes from being tired of grieving, worn down by ongoing tragedy, or overwhelmed by the endlessness of loss. If you’ve felt grief fatigue or wondered how long this will last, this episode is for you.

Sometimes grief is too big for plain language. I’m sharing six powerful grief metaphors—from the “Ball in the Box” to “grief butter” to my own “dressing room”—that give shape and words to what life after loss feels like. These images can help you explain your grief, validate your experience, and feel a little more understood.

You don’t need to be a therapist to support someone grieving. In this episode, discover why presence matters more than credentials and how to show up with confidence, even when you feel unqualified.