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Grief Uncensored PodcastS 3 Ep 7: Answering Your Grief Questions! (Q + A)For this episode, we had the you submit topics, questions, advice, or anything else you wanted us to talk about pertaining grief. We answered all your questions & talked about various topics including how to deal with self isolation after a loss, going back to work, accepting the rippling effects of grief including shifting relationship dynamics and other secondary losses, struggles in dating, and grief dreams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2024-03-281h 10

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 3 Ep 6: Giving Condolences Is Still So Hard (Minisode)In this minisode, we talk about the pressure that we feel as grievers to have grief all figured out. People look to us to help them understand grief in general, and, specifically, we have this responsibility to help others understand our complex feelings surrounding our own grief. This is so much, and we don't always know the answers because we're still struggling to figure it out for ourselves! We still struggle to place our emotions and express them correctly. We struggle to know what we need sometimes, and how to communicate something we don't even know ourselves. When another loss...2024-02-2912 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 3 Ep 5: Your Grief is Your Own & Grieving on Social MediaJoin us this week on Grief Uncensored as we dive into the meaning of the phrase we always say in the beginning of our episodes - your grief is your own. We'll also dive into the complex world of social media and its impact throughout all the stages of the grieving process. Social media and it’s endless stream of information, people, interactions, proves to be one of our biggest triggers, but also our best resource. No two grief stories are ever the same, even when grieving the same person within the...2024-02-1554 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 3 Ep 4: Closure: Redefining Acceptance and "Moving On" (Minisode)In this minisode of Grief Uncensored, we talk about the concept of closure. As always, we’re skipping the clichés and diving right into the bleak realities of finding closure after loss: a process with no fixed destination. When we talk about closure, it doesn't just mean with the person we lost. We also talk about finding closure with everything we experienced: the loss, the guilt, the anger, the trauma, and all the other unresolved feelings. Do we need to accept our realities to find closure? What if we didn’t get to say goodbye, or be with them in th...2024-02-0116 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 3 Ep 3: Navigating Grief in Your 20’s (Minisode)In this week's minisode, we confront the whirlwind of existential thoughts and questions that come with being in your 20 somethings. As 20-somethings, we are trying on so many different hats, exploring new paths, and choosing & changing our minds a million times. How scary of a thought is it to realize you have to power to make decisions that will impact your life? And how do we deal with the impact of situations that were out of our control? Trying to figure out your identity and place in this world is hard enough, then adding grief & loss on top of...2024-02-0124 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 3 Ep 2: New Year, Same Grief (Minisode)In this episode, we dive headfirst into the unfiltered emotions surrounding the holidays. We share our personal experiences with no holding back when it comes to acknowledging that, yeah, the holidays can downright suck when faced with the empty chair at the table and the missing laughter of a loved one. As we approach the New Year, the passage of time hits differently for grievers. We discuss the bittersweet reality of bidding farewell to one year and bracing for the unknowns of the next. New Year's has become a painful reminder of the relentless p...2024-01-0425 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 3 Ep 1: Third Year of GriefWelcome back to Season 3 of Grief Uncensored, the podcast where we navigate the uncharted waters of loss, pain, and healing. Your hosts, Julia Gallegos and Yako Shirasuna, are back after a much-needed hiatus. During our break, we took the time to reflect, recharge, and analyze how this year will bring a different perspective to both our personal grief journeys and the podcast itself. Join us in this candid catch-up session as we share our experiences, the lessons we've learned, and how the landscape of grief has evolved in our lives. Year 3 of grief has brought...2023-12-2146 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastHow to Listen & Welcome!Thank you for joining us! Follow us on Instagram @griefuncensoredpodcast & check out our YouTube for the video version of this podcast. We're so glad you are here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2023-08-1602 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 12: “Happy” Thanksgiving! (Grief Edition Minisode)In this minisode, we can only offer validation and understanding for whatever you may be going through because we know damn well how it feels. Gratitude doesn’t come naturally to us especially after our life has been ripped apart, so a whole holiday dedicated to that feels especially painful. We’re right here alongside you today, and you’re not alone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2022-11-2407 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 11: Grief Math, Grief Dreams & Using Imagination to Cope w/ Zane LandinThis week we met with Zane Landin, journalist and mental health advocate, to talk about his experience losing his mom suddenly in January 2021. Together we talk about doing “grief math”, and speculate on the afterlife and what “heaven” means for us grievers who have our favorite people on the other side. We discuss dreams, mediumship, and signs we get from our loved ones from the other side. Zane also opens up about different coping mechanisms he uses including using his imagination & daydreaming to conceptualize new memories with his mom. Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. Want to be a gue...2022-11-1758 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 10: The Worst Time of The Year (Grief Edition Minisode)With summer over and the days getting shorter, the worst time of the year for us grievers is approaching. Holiday season is just around the corner along with its endless parade of reminders of our dead loved ones. It’s possible to feel joy, but it often feels bittersweet. This bittersweet feeling is experienced all the time with grief especially during holidays and big ceremonious events like weddings. On top of that, seasonal depression is real and we’re definitely feeling it. This week we’re talking about mentally preparing for this time and what we’re expecting. This is one of o...2022-11-1028 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 9: The Sh*t No One Talks About w/ Maddisen BrockmeyerIn this episode, our guest Madison Brockmeyer lays it all out of the table. Grief changes a lot of components in your life including your friends, family, self, work, and dating… we’re talking ALL of that today. We dive into some of the secondary losses she experienced including losing her friends and a relationship with her father as she once knew it. The rippling effects of grief also were felt in her work and dating life as well, as often people perceive grievers as “unstable” or “too much baggage.” Even the closest people to you don’t get it sometimes, and...2022-11-031h 06

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 8: Coping with Multiple Losses (Cumulative Grief) w/ Hanna NormandeauCompounded or cumulative grief is when a person experiences several losses in a short period of time. It when when the grief and loss in ones life seems to pile-on, causing bereavement overload. It could mean losing several loved ones, or losing a loved one, then a relationship, then a pet, etc. No matter where your losses are coming from, it is a grief overload that is hard to deal with. Our guest this week, Hanna Normandeau, experienced the loss of her Dad, grandmother, and grandfather, all within an 8-month period. Hanna lays out her experience losing her dad tragically an...2022-11-0359 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 7: Medical Aid in Dying, Death Doulas, & Green Burials w/ Sophia BylsmaThis week, we're joined by Sophia Bylsma as she shares her story about losing her mom to a neurodegenerative illness similar to ALS. She had a very unique experience where her mom chose to partake in the medical aid in dying process (formally known as physician-assisted suicide), which is only legal in a handful of states here in the U.S. This option allows those diagnosed with a terminal illness to have a say in the way they die, allowing them to take back some control in an uncontrollable situation. Also discussed in this episode are death doulas and...2022-10-1359 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 6: Depression, Anxiety & Suicidal Thoughts (Grief-Induced)World Mental Health Day is October 10th according to the World Health Organization. In honor of that, we dedicated this week's episode to mental health struggles through the lens of grief. For those of us who experience mental health struggles, we know how it feels to live in an unequal world. There is often a stigma and shame when it comes to mental illnesses. This episode is our attempt to normalize talking about the hard stuff. In this episode, we cover how grief changed our journey with mental health, how COVID-19 impacted mental health, derealization & depersonalization, and struggling with...2022-10-0652 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 5: Grieving With A Significant Other w/ Carson DrainBeing in a committed relationship while grieving isn’t for the weak. There are countless struggles couples have to endure. It’s possible that grief has affected your connection in a negative way, causing conflict. Or, it can bring a couple closer through trust. For the griever, feelings of guilt often rise from feeling depressed too often, trauma dumping, asking “too much” from their partner, etc. This week, we’re here to break down these ideas with none other than the amazing Carson Drain (@carryonwithcarson on Instagram and TikTok). Alongside Carson, we share details about our experiences being in c...2022-09-2954 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 4: Going Back to "Normal"How the f*** are we supposed to “go back to normal” after we have just experienced a life-changing loss? Our world stops yet, time keeps ticking away. The world keeps going on without us as we watch from the sidelines. Grievers are asked TOO often to put on a mask for the outside world and pretend everything is ok. Know that it’s normal to feel like a zombie or to numb-out on auto-pilot. In this episode, we layout all the difficulties of having to go back to normal after the initial loss and provide 5 different tools to add...2022-09-2245 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 3: Anticipatory Grief w/ Michelle CaravellaThis week, we had the pleasure of talking with soul-led RD and co-host of her own podcast (the Michelle and Lucy Show), Michelle Caravella. Having lost her dad to cancer, together we talked about anticipatory grief and the difficulties behind having to grieve someone while they're still alive. Anticipatory grief is grief that occurs before the death or loss, and it's just as complicated and confusing as you would think. It's often referred to as the "in-between place" as you face this reality of losing your loved one while trying to find the balance between holding on to hope...2022-09-151h 01

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 2: Grief Catch-UpAnother life talk with your hosts, Julia and Yako. In this episode, we’re just catching up about all that’s happened since Season 1. We talk about the ever-changing nature of being in your 20’s while simultaneously dealing with the crushing weight of grief. Julia talks about moving to a new city and starting a new life, and Yako talks about visiting home and transitioning into adulthood. Also, we dive into how to deal with disappointment when people in your life fail to show up for you. Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTu...2022-09-0849 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 2 Ep 1: Childhood Grief & Grief Over Time w/ Tessa ThompsonWelcome to Season 2 of Grief Uncensored! We’re back with more tears, more laughs, and some amazing new guests! This week, we’re with our friend, Tessa Thompson, who shares her story about losing her dad to cancer at the age of 12. Join us as we talk with her about grieving at such a young age and how grief changes over time. Stay tuned for more and the rest of Season 2! https://linktr.ee/griefuncensoredpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2022-09-0154 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 14: Laughing at the Funeral?Funerals are the worst. They’re awkward, traumatic, and exhausting. Is there really any way to mentally prepare for one, especially one for your parent? *TRIGGER WARNING*: Today’s episode dives deep into certain details about our funeral experiences. Please don’t listen to this episode if this is a triggering topic for you. Additionally, as seen evidently in this episode and throughout our whole podcast, we use humor to cope with trauma so please do not think we are taking this topic lightly. https://linktr.ee/griefuncensoredpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcas...2022-08-1846 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 13: GuiltThis episode we’re talking about feeling guilt after a loss. For us, this might’ve been the hardest episode to get through because this feeling has a huge impact on both of our lives. There’s so many different reasons one might feel guilt, so it’s hard to discuss them all because everyone’s loss and lives are vastly unique. However, no matter how the death occurred, as grievers, somehow we end up turning it back on ourselves and find reasons to blame ourselves. REMEMBER, guilt is a normal part of the grieving process. No one is perfect, w...2022-08-1843 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 12: The Waves of GriefPeople often say that grief comes in waves. Sometimes the water is calm, and at other times, it is overwhelming. Some days you learn to float, and on other days, you are fighting not to drown. Today, we talk about how the waves of grief look in our own lives. Join us for another vulnerable conversation where we discuss this duality in grief, the highs and lows and everything in between. https://linktr.ee/griefuncensoredpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2022-08-1843 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 11: Holidays, Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Other “Big” DaysThis week, we talk about how it feels on the “big” days without our person including holidays (e.g. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother’s/Father’s Day), birthdays, death anniversaries, and more. The first holiday season is always horrible, but that’s not to say that their absence ever goes away. Other days like death anniversaries, birthdays, and New Years force us to acknowledge how much time has passed which is extremely painful too. Overall, people assume grief is the worst on these stand out days, however, grief lives in the everyday and sometimes the smaller, more normal days hurt the most.2022-08-1830 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 10: Anger and ResentmentWhile we have discussed feelings of extreme sadness and isolation associated with grief in past episodes, accompanying anger and resentment are feelings that are more often overlooked. Today, we talk about how normal it is to feel anger after a loss: angry at the world for taking your person away, angry at the people around you for not understanding, and angry at yourself for not being able to do things you normally would before the loss. https://linktr.ee/griefuncensoredpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2022-08-1852 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 9: Listen to This if the Loss Is FreshThis episode, we're having a heart to heart directly with you: the ones who have been profoundly impacted by loss. These are the words we wish were said to us in the early days of our grief... words that we would've wanted to hear. When we say "early", please know that there is no specific time frame for how a loss feels to you. Whether that's years, months, or days is completely up to you. If you resonate with this title or description, please listen to this because this episode was meant for you. h...2022-08-1848 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 8: Life Beyond the Physical DimensionIn this episode, we take a deep dive into life after death. We speculate how concepts created by religion and spirituality are seen through the lens of grief. It can bring up A LOT of complicated feelings. We want to believe our loved ones are still “alive” somewhere. They talk to us through our dreams and even send signs to earth for us. Ultimately, we don’t have answers to life’s big questions. No one does. When we talk about having existential crisis… this is what we mean. Topics discussed: What are the differences between spirituality and religio...2022-08-1845 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 7: Answering Your Grief Questions! (Q+A)We wanted to do things a little differently this week and take this opportunity as a chance for you guys to get to know us a little better. In this episode, we answer some questions from viewers submitted through Instagram and our Google Form, and just sit and talk to you guys about our grief journey, our friendship, and our opinion on certain grief-related topics. https://linktr.ee/griefuncensoredpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2022-04-1954 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 6: Grief Brain & Finishing CollegeGrief Brain is like severe brain fog, but it’s caused by emotional trauma: you’re confused, forgetful, having memory loss, can’t access certain words or names, etc. In this episode, we explore WHY grief brain happens and how your brain reacts to the loss. Using facts and figures from authors and doctors Mary-Frances O'Connor and Lisa Shulmann, we explain that after a loss, the brain is fundamentally altered. Since the brain is interconnected, like a web, the rerouting or destruction of brain connections that occurs after a loss, makes it harder to access information or perform simple tasks...2022-02-2448 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 5: Grief-Induced Anxiety and TriggersWe’re back after a much needed mental break. This week we’re diving into one of the most difficult topics: Grief-induced anxiety and potential triggers. Prominent losses in our lives create big changes in a short amount of time, creating a surge in our feelings of chaos and fear. When big life changes come out of no where, we feel like we aren’t safe or in control, bringing forth a fear of the unknown and uncontrollable. We often ask ourselves who we might lose next, will this be the last goodbye, or will I have to accept the sa...2022-02-1749 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 4: How to ACTUALLY Help A Grieving FriendAre you willing to have the uncomfortable, dark, and sometimes awkward conversation that comes with confronting grief? In this week’s episode, we’re here to discuss some of the ways you can help your grieving friend. This means going beyond the clichéd post-loss lines like “don’t hesitate to reach out” or “I can only imagine what you’re going through.” Not only do we debunk these common phrases and talk about what not to do, we follow up with important ways you can actually support your grieving friend after a loss. https://linktr.ee...2022-02-0358 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 3: The Storm Continues (Secondary Loss Pt. 2)We're back this week to talk more in depth about some of the other secondary losses that are less physical. In Pt. 2, we focus on the loss of what once was and what will never be. Some examples of this include things like the loss of all future possibilities with our loved ones, grieving our past selves, the loss of our identity, loss of motivation, and loss of confidence. https://linktr.ee/griefuncensoredpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2022-01-2729 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 2: When It Rains, It Pours (Secondary Loss Pt. 1)In this episode, we will be talking more about what happens after the initial loss: the domino effect of subsequent losses called secondary loss. These types of losses include loss of identity, support system, financial security, faith, self, confidence, and finally, the one we will be focusing on during the first part of this episode, the loss of friendships and relationships. In this two part series, we will touch on how death does not just create a single hole in someone’s life. Instead, it impacts many areas of one’s life creating multiple losses in a rippling effect. https://link...2022-01-2038 min

Grief Uncensored PodcastS 1 Ep 1: What the F*ck HappenedGet to know your hosts, Julia Gallegos and Yako Shirasuna. In this episode, we share our stories and reveal everything that has led us to this point. Julia reveals the intricacies of losing her mom suddenly in a car accident. Yako dives deep into the story of losing her dad to cancer. Deaths like these occur everyday, yet, we never hear about it. We talk about what the f*ck happened, and how we’ve carried on including all the things that came after and all the thoughts we battle. This episode is the basis of what’s to come. ...2022-01-131h 16

Grief Uncensored PodcastWelcome to Grief Uncensored!Thank you for joining us! Follow us on Instagram @griefuncensoredpodcast & check out YouTube for the video version of this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grief-uncensored-podcast/support 2022-01-1301 min