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Good Grief, JessiBalancing Work and Grief: The Struggle No One Talks AboutIn this episode of Good Grief Jessi, I’m diving into the reality of working while grieving—the unexpected struggles, the emotional toll, and how loss impacts daily work life. After recently losing a friend, I found myself facing a fresh wave of grief, just as my mother’s anniversary approached. It made me reflect on the early days of my grief journey—when I had to show up to work, hold it together, and keep going, even when everything inside me felt broken.How do you focus when grief clouds your mind? How do you manage work res...2025-03-0537 minGood Grief, JessiNew Beginnings: Picking Up the Mic AgainIn this comeback episode of Good Grief Jessi, we reconnect after a hiatus and dive into what's new. Discover the inspiration behind the new branding and our vision for the future. We'll also give you a sneak peek into upcoming topics like navigating a career, relationships, and starting anew while grieving. Join us as we embrace this fresh start together!2025-02-0531 minGood Grief, JessiBad DaysDo you find yourself having bad days? Days where you don't want to get out of bed or talk to friends or family, and then you feel guilty?? Just great, right? This episode will illustrate what a bad day looks like for me. I will also share some tips on how to make your bad days easier!
2025-01-1430 min
Your Morning DriveA Story About Dating With Grief & Losing Your Family w/ Jessi LestelleWelcome to Episode 374 of Your Morning Drive, a Hammerhead Creations original show.This show is brought to you by Fireworks Coworking in Marietta, GA. Use code DRIVE when booking them and you will get a free day pass. Jessi Lestelle is my guest today. She is the epitome of resilience. Her journey began at 19 when she lost her father to cancer, followed by the accidental fentanyl overdose of her only sibling a year and a half later. In the span of a few years, she also endured the losses of her uncle to suicide, her grandmother, and her mother to a rare cancer. Despite these p...2024-09-031h 37
Loving Life after Loss#UpspiralGrief with Jessi LestelleI am so excited to have this legend of a lady back for an interview. When I asked Jessi to send me an updated bio, I got this beautiful message:"After taking 1.5 years off from work, I was able to start trying to live the life that I wanted for myself. I started back my career in the music & entertainment business, and made a very hard decision to put my podcast, "Good Grief, Jessi" on pause.I wanted to focus on starting to practice what I preached. This will be my first time coming back into the...2023-03-2152 min
Good Grief, Jessi20. Bad DaysDo you find yourself having bad days? Days where you dont want to get out of bed or talk to friends or family, and then you feel guilty?? Just great, right? This episode will illustrate what a bad day looks like for me. I will also share some tips on how to make your bad days easier!Support the show2022-09-3030 min
Good Grief, Jessi19. I Need You!UPDATE: These interviews will be part of season four!Want to be a part of Season Three? Listen to find out more!Support the show2022-08-1214 minGood Grief, Jessi19. I Need You!UPDATE: These interviews will be part of season four!Want to be a part of Season Three? Listen to find out more!Support the show2022-08-1214 min
The Beautiful Side of GriefLosing My Entire Family - Now What? | Jessi LestelleDo you want to understand what it is like to lose an entire family? Or how to deal with grief? Or what you can learn from grief? Then listen up as Jessi Lestelle shares how she has found joy again after losing all of her immediate family. "I took a deep breath one day and was like, what am I doing? What am I doing to fulfill my purpose in life? And I realized that my purpose in life was to tell my story and to help other people." Jessi Lestelle sh...2022-07-271h 06
Good Grief, Jessi18. That's A Wrap!Season 2 has been so amazing. In this episode, we take a look at some of the interviews that took place and reflect on being the best we can be while grieving. Thank you for all your support and Season 3 is already in the making!Www.goodgriefjessi.comSupport the show2022-06-1036 min
Good Grief, JessiThat's A Wrap!Season 2 has been so amazing. In this episode, we take a look at some of the interviews that took place and reflect on being the best we can be while grieving. Thank you for all your support, and Season 3 is already in the making! Www.goodgriefjessi.com
2022-06-1036 min
Good Grief, JessiMeet Katharine ManningKatharine Manning is the President of Blackbird DC, which provides training and coaching on empathy at work, particularly in challenging times when it matters most. She is the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years.2022-05-1852 min
Good Grief, Jessi17. Meet Katharine ManningKatharine Manning is the President of Blackbird DC, which provides training and coaching on empathy at work, particularly in challenging times when it matters most. She is the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years.Support the show2022-05-1854 min
Good Grief, JessiMeet Dr. Joshua BlackDr. Joshua Black is one of the world's leading academic experts on bereavement dreams, known as grief dreams. He has focused all of his MA and PhD research (in psychology) on investigating grief dreams and continuing bonds from many types of loss (including prenatal loss and pet loss). His academic research and publications have focused on dreaming of the deceased.
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Good Grief, Jessi16. Meet Dr. Joshua BlackDr. Joshua Black is one of the world'sleading academic experts on dreams inbereavement, which are known as griefdreams. He has focused all of his MA andPhD research (in psychology) oninvestigating grief dreams and continuingbonds from many types of loss (includingprenatal loss and pet loss). Most of hisacademic research and publications havespecifically been on dreaming of thedeceased.Due to the lack of academic research inthis field, Dr. Black has focused his effortson raising awareness on grief...2022-05-041h 07
Good Grief, JessiMeet Shawn and Amanda from Touchy Subjects PodcastApril is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I brought in the crew of Touchy Subjects Podcast to talk about the things that no one wants to discuss. We learn what domestic violence is and how we can start the conversation! Meet Shawn and Amanda! Shawn has a Master's degree in Public Health and has worked in domestic and sexual violence prevention for over 5 years. He has presented to middle and high schoolers, college students, healthcare professionals, and bar staff
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Good Grief, Jessi15. Meet Shawn and Amanda from Touchy Subjects PodcastApril is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I brought in the crew of Touchy Subjects Podcast to talk about the things that no one wants to talk about. We learn what domestic violence is and how we can start the conversation! Meet Shawn and Amanda!Shawn has a Master's degree in Public Health and has worked in domestic and sexual violence prevention for over 5 years. He has presented to middle and high schoolers, college students, health care professionals, bar staff, politicians, and businesses on topics ranging from consent, healthy relationships, human trafficking, warning signs of...2022-04-201h 05
Good Grief, JessiMeet Brooke BushnellMeet Brooke Bushnell!I am the Customer Experience Supervisor at Eterneva. I was led here after losing my dad to AIDS and hating the options that were available for his ashes. He has become the driving force in everything I have done since he left. I've made him proud by not taking no for an answer and going for my dreams. https://eterneva.com
2022-04-0658 min
Good Grief, Jessi14. Meet Brooke BushnellMeet Brooke Bushnell!I am the Customer Experience Supervisor at Eterneva. I was led here after losing my dad to AIDS and hating the options that were available for his ashes. He has become the driving force in everything I have done since he left. I've made him proud by not taking no for an answer and going for my dreams. https://eterneva.com/Support the show2022-04-0658 min
Good Grief, JessiMeet the Horny House WifeMeet Jordyn Hakes, the Horny Housewife! I'm Jordyn, the host of The Horny Housewife podcast. Excited to open up and share my journey with grief, how it affects our interpersonal relationships, sex drive... you get the rest!2022-03-231h 04
Good Grief, Jessi13. Meet the Horny House WifeMeet Jordyn Hakes, the Horny Housewife! I'm Jordyn, the host of The Horny Housewife podcast. Excited to open up and share my journey with grief, how it affects our interpersonal relationships, sex drive, etc...Support the show2022-03-231h 04
Good Grief, Jessi12. Meet Valerie DiLuggoValerie is a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Dating & Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people love and be loved! There is so much about being in a relationship that no one teaches us. Where are we supposed to learn this stuff? Valerie is a master at using humor, wild stories, and practical tools to help people feel empowered to step into all the love that they want in their lives.Support the show2022-03-1649 min
Good Grief, JessiMeet Valerie DiLuggoValerie is a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Dating & Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people love and be loved! There is so much about being in a relationship that no one teaches us. Where are we supposed to learn this stuff? Valerie is a master at using humor, wild stories, and practical tools to help people feel empowered to step into all the love that they want in their lives.
2022-03-1649 min
Loving Life after Loss#UpspiralGrief with Jessi LestelleThe moment Jessi opened up about her story, she touched my heart - not only due to what she has overcome, but by her amazing presence & mindset.Her story needs to be heard. Her strength will blow you away. I feel beyond blessed that our paths have crossed - and I can't wait to share her with you.
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In only 7 years, Jessi ended up losing five beloved family members, including her entire immediate family.At only 25, Jessi knew that she had a bigger purpose here in this world and decided to...2022-03-1538 min
Good Grief, Jessi11. Let's Chat!Let's Chat! Thank you all for an amazing launch of Season 2! I have some awesome ideas and giveaways in this episode so give it a listen! I mean... its only 12 minutes...Support the show2022-03-1115 min
Good Grief, JessiLet's Chat!Let's Chat! Thank you all for an amazing launch of Season 2! I have some awesome ideas and giveaways in this episode so give it a listen! I mean... it's only 12 minutes...
2022-03-1115 min
Touchy Subjects PodcastLet's Talk About Grief ft. Good Grief, JessiSend us a textConversations on grief can be difficult, so we brought in Grief Connoisseur, Jessi Lestelle of Good Grief, Jessi LLC to share her expertise! Join us as we laugh and cry discussing grief and healing! To follow Jessi and listen to her podcast, check out her website, Goodgriefjessi.com, and find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.If you...2022-03-1149 min
Good Grief, Jessi10. Meet Marsha LynnAt a very young age, Marsha Lynn practiced astral traveling and could describe people by the color of light that was emitting from them. She was always aware that spirit was with her and found comfort in the knowledge of their presence. She also realized she had the ability to communicate with animals and nature. It has always been one of her favorite gifts. Marsha Lynn equally finds great joy in serving as a channel to spirit for those who have lost loved ones and are looking for the healing that comes from knowing that they are not gone. They...2022-03-0258 min
Good Grief, Jessi9. Guess Who's Back?Did you miss me? I told you I would be back! Welcome, all to Season 2 of Good Grief, Jessi! For my first-time listeners, this is a great place to start!Support the show2022-03-0218 min
Good Grief, JessiMeet Marsha LynnAt a very young age, Marsha Lynn practiced astral traveling and could describe people by the color of light that was emitting from them. She was always aware that the spirit was with her and found comfort in the knowledge of their presence. She also realized she had the ability to communicate with animals and nature. It has always been one of her favorite gifts. Marsha Lynn equally finds great joy in serving as a channel to spirit for those who have lost loved ones and are looking...
2022-03-0258 min
Good Grief, JessiGuess Who's Back?Did you miss me? I told you I would be back! Welcome, all, to Season 2 of Good Grief, Jessi! For my first-time listeners, this is a great place to start!
2022-03-0218 min
Good Grief, Jessi8. "I love Jessi's Brother" A tribute to FrankJoin me on my brother's birthday to talk about sibling loss and share some music and memories of him!Support the show2021-10-0128 min
Good Grief, Jessi"I love Jessi's Brother" A tribute to FrankJoin me on my brother's birthday to talk about sibling loss and share some music and memories of him!
2021-10-0128 min
Good Grief, JessiGood Grief, KeenanWelcome to the first episode of our segment, "Good Grief, Keenan"!Keenan is a soulmate of mine and always makes me laugh. I am excited to share his humor and comfort with my Grievers. You all wrote in some great and challenging questions that he asked me about my journey. We talked about my struggles with addiction and my brother's journey, as well as spoke about what it was like being there for my mom's final moments.
2021-09-2459 min
Good Grief, Jessi7. Good Grief, KeenanWelcome to the first episode of our segment, "Good Grief, Keenan"!Keenan is a soulmate of mine and always makes me laugh. I am excited to share his humor and comfort with my Grievers. You all wrote in some great and challenging questions that he asked me about my journey. We talked about my struggles with addiction, my brother's journey, as well as, spoke about what it was like being there for my mom's final moments.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/goodgriefjessi)Support the show2021-09-2459 min
Good Grief, JessiGuilt Trippin'One of the longest, most agonizing feelings you'll have when dealing with grief is guilt. It's easier said than done when you want to move forward with guilt, but that's why I am here! Let's take a journey with guilt while I share my stories of my brother and my mother to allow you an inside look at my trip with guilt, too.
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Good Grief, Jessi6. Guilt Trippin'One of the longest, most agonizing feelings you'll have when dealing with grief is guilt. It's easier said than done when you want to move forward with guilt, but that's why I am here! Let's take a journey with guilt while I share my stories of my brother and my mother to allow you an inside look at my trip with guilt, too.Support the show2021-09-0336 min
Good Grief, JessiMeet HayleyMeet Hayley! Hayley is one of the brightest lights in the room! You'll be able to tell as soon as you start this episode. Not only is she pretty great, but she has also been such a great friend through this journey. You're in for a treat, so you're welcome!2021-08-2034 min
Good Grief, Jessi5. Meet HayleyMeet Hayley!Hayley is one of the brightest lights in the room! You'll be able to tell as soon as you start this episode. Not only is she pretty great, but she has also been such a great friend through this journey. You're in for a treat, so you're welcome!"Hi everyone, I’m Hayley! Well-organized, put-together, calm, and collected are all ways that I would not describe myself. I’m a wife, mom, and comedian (to my 11-month-old.) On a serious note, I’ve been friends with Jessi since we were 16 and have had the privilege of growing with her in...2021-08-2034 min
Good Grief, JessiMeet RachelMeet Rachel! Our first official guest is someone who I could not survive without. She has stood tall next to me through every trouble and trial I have ever encountered in this life. Here is a little insight into what it is like for a friend to go through these losses with you. “I’m blessed to say I get to be a full-time mom to a wonderful baby boy. Before becoming a mother, I did work in the corporate world as a product support quality analyst. I loved my job, but nothing compares...
2021-08-1339 min
Good Grief, Jessi4. Meet RachelMeet Rachel!Our first official guest is someone who I could not survive without. She has stood tall next to me through every trouble and trial I have ever encountered in this life. Here is a little insight into what it is like for a friend to go through these losses with you. “I’m blessed to say I get to be a full-time mom to a wonderful baby boy. Before becoming a mother, I did work in the corporate world as a product support quality analyst. I loved my job, but nothing compares to being a mom. When Jessi’s moth...2021-08-1339 min
Good Grief, Jessi3. I'm Ready...Depression...My favorite quote from the SpongeBob Movie is titled for this episode. Depression sucks, but why don't we talk about this stuff more? Ugh! How infuriating! Take an inside look at what I have to say about depression with a slice of grief. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/goodgriefjessi)Support the show2021-08-0632 min
Good Grief, JessiI'm Ready...Depression...My favorite quote from the SpongeBob Movie is titled for this episode. Depression sucks, but why don't we talk about this stuff more? Ugh! How infuriating! Take an inside look at what I have to say about depression with a slice of grief.
2021-08-0632 min
Good Grief, Jessi2. Our Special Guest...ANXIETYJoining us live in the studio, our very own ANXIETY! Grief is already hard on us, but why not add a little anxiety to spice things up. Oh, the irony....Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/goodgriefjessi)Support the show2021-07-3034 min
Good Grief, JessiOur Special Guest...ANXIETYJoining us live in the studio, our very own ANXIETY! Grief is already hard on us, but why not add a little anxiety to spice things up? Oh, the irony
2021-07-3034 min
Good Grief, Jessi1. Good Grief, JessiCome one, come all to an all-access insight into my life. Let's face it... life kinda sucks right now, but we are still alive and kickin it! Well, except for my family... Welcome to Good Grief, Jessi!Support the show2021-07-3031 min
Good Grief, JessiGood Grief, JessiCome one, come all to an all-access insight into my life. Let's face it... life kinda sucks right now, but we are still alive and kickin it! Well, except for my family... Welcome to Good Grief, Jessi!
2021-07-3031 min