I sit down with Rev. Kate J. Meyer, LPC—an ordained minister, licensed professional counselor, hospice professional, and acclaimed author—whose life's work is dedicated to bringing grief out of the shadows and helping people move through loss with honesty, compassion, and faith.
Drawing from decades of experience in hospice care, private practice, and spiritual counseling, Kate offers deeply grounded insights into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological realities of grief. She shares why so many grievers feel unseen or misunderstood within their faith communities, how spirituality can be both a comfort and a complication after loss, and why honoring your grief—not rushing or minimizing it—is essential for true healing.
Together, Kate and I explore:
What healthy grief really looks like
Why faith doesn't erase pain—and why it shouldn't be expected to
The difference between distraction and avoidance
How grief evolves over time and becomes a lifelong companion
Spiritual signs, continued bonds, and the unseen ways our loved ones remain close
The deeply human experience of grief through the lens of hospice work
How to navigate guilt, loneliness, overwhelming emotions, and those "grief waves" that resurface years later
The importance of choosing carefully who you share your grief with—and who you don't
This conversation is filled with wisdom, spiritual reflection, emotional validation, and practical tools for anyone walking through loss—whether you're in the early days of grief or decades into your healing journey.
If you've ever wondered, "Am I grieving wrong?" or "Why does this still hurt so much?"—this episode is a gentle reminder that grief doesn't disappear. It changes shape, it grows with us, and healing is never about forgetting… it's about learning how to carry love forward.
Episode Highlights
Rev. Kate J. Meyer
grief and faith
Christian grief counseling
spiritual grief healing
healthy grieving process
grief and spirituality
hospice grief insights
navigating grief and loss
emotional healing after loss
Christian counselor grief
complicated grief support
understanding grief waves
lifelong grief journey
grief validation and support
mental health and grief
faith-based grief support
grief and emotional wellness
spiritual signs after death
continued bonds in grief
grief conversations 2025
Know Rev. Kate J Meyer, LPC
Faith Doesn't Erase Grief , The Red Couch, and The Yellow Dress are available at bookshop.org and wherever books are sold
Subscribe at: www.katejmeyer.com
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