Grief is a word that should be considered sacred and not used carelessly and casually. Suzanne and Amanda both have experienced the deep loss of a parent and know first-hand what constitutes the true meaning of grief. They cover everything from the stages of grief, how to speak and help those who are in its grasp, how those around them treated their own sadness, as well as many other personal topics. Does grief ever really end? Is the word used too often? Are there situations when it should never be used? Is it, in fact, offensive to use this word in certain cases? Suzanne and Amanda go deep, without censoring their feelings. For anyone who has experienced grief, is experiencing a deep loss, or is looking for words and ways to help those who are suffering, we know that you will find comfort and camaraderie in this episode.
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Meet Amanda:
New Yorker Amanda Pearl Brotman originally hails from Seattle, trained and danced with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, and worked at prestigious fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs and Erin Fetherstone before launching her own luxury accessories company, Amanda Pearl, of which she is also the designer. Her sustainable, made-in-NYC jewelry and meticulously handmade-in-Italy evening bags have graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Us Weekly, People, and many other publications. She is a go-to for celebrity events and award shows, and regularly and passionately donates to a number of causes close to her heart. We are lucky to have her on this week’s episode, “Grief.”
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