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Onc Nurse on CallDifferentiating Denial From Coping Mechanisms in Oncology
Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desrosiers, DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN, delivering maximum impact in minimum time.This week Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, FAAGC, FT, shares advice for oncology nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) dealing with grief at the end of patients’ lives. Grosklags, founder of Conversations With Kelly, explained that patients perceived as being in “denial” of their prognosis are often in need of someone to listen to them, or they are perceived that way as a result...
2026-02-0420 minOnc Nurse on CallThe Responsibility to Be Honest With Patients With Cancer
Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desrosiers (formerly Jackson), DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN, delivering maximum impact in minimum time.This week, social worker Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, FAAGC, FT, founder of Conversations With Kelly, shared advice for dealing with difficult conversations and false hope in the care of patients with cancer.The inspiration for her work, Grosklags said, comes from losing her mother when she was 11. While her mother, in her thirties at the time, suffered from...
2026-01-2118 min
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Grief Therapist's Guide to Holidays After LossThe holidays can bring joy and connection — but they can also deepen grief and heartache. Whether you're navigating the loss of a loved one yourself or trying to support someone who is, this episode offers honest, compassionate, and practical guidance for getting through the season. Grief therapist and clinical psychotherapist Kelly Grosklags shares how to handle holiday gatherings after loss, what to say (and not say) to those who are grieving, why "time heals all" misses the mark, and how to create space for both sorrow and meaning during the holidays. Learn more abo...
2025-12-0621 min
Breastcancer.org PodcastAlready Aware: Dealing With Feelings About Breast Cancer Awareness MonthMany people feel supported by Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities and pink merchandise. Others feel the month focuses on people who’ve been cured and leaves out people with metastatic disease. Some men with breast cancer feel the overwhelming pinkness of the month silences their experience. And others feel the pink labels on products linked to higher breast cancer risk, such as alcohol and cosmetics with ingredients like triclosan, are hypocritical.
This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Community Meetup featuring guest moderator Kelly Grosklags.
Listen to the episode to hear:
what peo...
2025-10-0752 min
Breastcancer.org PodcastManaging the Emotions of Metastatic Breast Cancer When You’re YoungThis podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Support Group featuring guest moderator Kelly Grosklags.
Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly and Community members discuss:
why you might not want to share tough emotions with the people in your life
how to tell someone you need them to listen, not fix things
how different members of the group shared their diagnosis with family and friends
2025-07-1159 min
This Side of the GrassThe Emotions of the Holidays: A Conversation with Tara PaulHappy Holidays! If you are listening in real time, this bonus episode is being released as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. For many people, today marks the start of the holiday season, and is a painful reminder of those who are no longer with us.My guest today is Tara Paul, who is no stranger to loss. We met through our sons, but I felt drawn to her as I read her honest and vulnerable posts on social media. Her mother died tragically in a car accident 15 years ago, and she lost her husband, Vrydon...
2024-11-2826 minThis Side of the GrassReflections on Season 2Wow – we’ve reached the end of another season! I’m so proud of this show, and love hearing from you about how these topics and episodes are helping to drive discussions, make decisions, and think about end of life to more purposefully live each and every day!You may recall that Season 1 had the threads of “Finding Meaning” (be sure to check out David Kessler’s book if you haven’t yet! Finding Meaning, the Sixth Stage of Grief) and having conversations before it’s too late. This season has really been about “Connections.” On today’s show, I reflect on ho...
2024-10-2416 min
We're Not FineThe Dying Teach Us How to Live featuring Kelly Grosklags, LICSW; live at the Rogue Buddha GalleryNothing makes our intentions to grow and change, to start a good habit, stop a bad one, feel more poignant and urgent than sitting at the bedside of the dying. We think we have problems? We probably don't even notice the petty things we complain about, the ways we feel sorry for ourselves, or the things we take for granted. In this live recorded episode, Dr Talia and Doug have the honor of speaking with Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, Grief Therapist, Podcaster (See My Grief) and author of "A Comforted Heart" and "When Love Meets Grief" about her 30 years of...
2024-10-151h 33
Breastcancer.org PodcastTransitioning to a Different Normal After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisA breast cancer diagnosis is a trauma, both physically and emotionally. You may find yourself wondering why no one is calling you one day and wishing you could just be left alone the next. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Community Meetup featuring guest moderator Kelly Grosklags.Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly and Community members discuss:
navigating through both fear and hope
how to stay grounded in what exists today
giving yourself grace for living a different life
2024-10-1156 min
See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Seasons of LifeIn this episode, Kelly has a casual conversation with Bryan Piatt, MA, about how the changing
seasons can activate deeper feelings in grief and/or mental health. We explore the connection
between the literal seasons (weather) and the metaphorical seasons of life, and how these
transitions can influence emotional well-being. Awareness of these changes is important for
processing emotions.
A big thank you to Bryan for joining me for this beautiful discussion. Bryan is the host of the
“Take What Serves, Leave The Rest” Podcast. You can check out his podcast here...
2024-10-0925 min
Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.Maneuvering The Change of Seasons with Kelly GrosklagsHere we are in the change of seasons. No doubt that this time of the year holds great beauty. It can also feel tender for some of us when it comes to our mental and emotional health.
In this week’s episode we’re talking about it.
Bryan and Kelly Grosklags talk about meeting ourselves gently as we ride the many seasons of our life. They discuss why the season change can sometimes be difficult - and ways to nurture yourself through it. Also, how different seasons may hold deep tenderness when it comes to grief...
2024-10-0730 minThis Side of the GrassWhen Love Meets Grief: A Conversation with Kelly GrosklagsIt was my absolute honor to spend time with Kelly Grosklags on today’s episode. Kelly shares her thoughts, experiences and learnings from nearly 30 years in and around the fields of grief and end-of-life care. Our conversation makes its way to the importance of signs from those who have died, the magnitude of speaking the names of our loved ones who are gone, and how their relationships to us and our love for them did not die with them. Love and grief are connected, and it is so important to be gentle with ourselves in the grief spa...
2024-10-0339 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Insights From My First Eight Months of Being A TherapistIt's been about eight months since Bryan has been working as a mental health therapist. In this episode, he shares some of what he's learned along the way that may help you if you're in therapy - or interested in exploring the process.
Bryan is interviewed by Kelly Grosklags about what the past eight months have been like for him. They talk about finding a therapist that is a good fit, the safe space that is often cultivated in a therapy session, naming when imposter syndrome shows up, cultivating a root system to weather the ebbs and fl...
2024-09-2341 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyDeep Grief After Child LossIn this episode, Kelly interviews Hyedi Nelson about her love and grief over the last ten years for her son Charlie who was born and died on July 3rd. We know significant loss takes a lifetime to integrate. Hyedi beautifully shares her authentic and transparent experience as a mother who has experienced child loss. She also discusses the complex grief that can be experienced when one gets pregnant after loss. I appreciate that Hyedi speaks to the ebb and flow of grief over the years. It is evident that love and grief co-exist in the same space.
2024-06-1234 min
Breastcancer.org PodcastEmbracing What Matters Most After a Metastatic Breast Cancer DiagnosisLiving with metastatic breast cancer can bring many changes, including to what you find important. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Community Meetup featuring guest moderator Kelly Grosklags.Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly and Community members discuss:how to live in the “right now”acknowledging and accepting feelings, but not justifying themthe importance of being true to yourself and letting go of things that don’t make you feel goodcelebrating what brings you joy
2024-03-011h 12See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyDeeply Grieving: Pet LossIn this episode, Kelly sits down with her guest Karen, who recently lost her dog, Luna. Luna died suddenly, and unexpectedly, which made dealing with the grief very difficult at first. Karen beautifully shares how her deep love for Luna has also contributed to her profound grief. Animals are the most unconditional beings and they love us regardless. There is a special bond that is unique between the human and animal. To lose them creates a deep void and pain that can last a very long time. We will always miss them. It is important to find people in your...
2024-02-0826 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Grief, Celebrating Average & Being Honest About Our Pain with Colleen LindstromIn a world that is constantly telling us we need to be perfect, Colleen Lindstrom is on a mission to help us all celebrate the beauty in the average of life.
In this episode, Colleen joins Bryan and Kelly Grosklags of the "See My Grief" podcast. Colleen is a former radio host in the Twin Cities, creator of The Bronze Medal Life and host of The Bronze Medal Life podcast.
Colleen shares more about The Bronze Medal Life and her relationship with grief after the loss of her three month old daughter. Colleen, Kelly and Br...
2024-01-1559 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyAverage Grieving? Honor However You AreIn this episode, Bryan Piatt https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/take-what-serves-leave-the-rest/id1591101308 and I sat down with Colleen Lindstrom https://www.thebronzemedallife.com/ from The Bronze Medal Life. Colleen shares her belief about being average is amazing enough. We also talk about grief, and how society wants us to be high performers even in our sorrow. She courageously shares how she and her husband navigated the loss of their daughter Brady. Trauma changes us always. How we show up in life is enough. Thank you for listening. As always, we see your grief.
2024-01-0958 minWe're Not FineTwo Parts! Dr Talia on Boosting Emotional Intelligence & Doug's Complicated Familial GriefIn Part One of our Two Part Guest Spot episode, Dr Talia shares her Summit from the Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential podcast with Billy Ivanova, and breaks down how to foster an emotionally intelligent home. Dr Talia also gives practical tips about boosting your own emotional intelligence and that of your children.In Part Two of this episode, Doug shares his amazing conversation with Kelly Grosklags on her podcast, See My Grief. Doug opens up about his experience of complicated grief when his mother passed. We hope you find both of these episodes to be in...
2023-12-121h 21
Breastcancer.org PodcastThe Losses We Feel After a Metastatic Breast Cancer DiagnosisLiving with metastatic breast cancer can bring many losses: not being able to ride bike, missing events, losing friends, just to name a few. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Community Meetup featuring guest moderator Kelly Grosklags.Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly and Community members discuss:
how to move away from the “what if” to the “what is”
what to say to friends that don’t understand your involvement in metastatic support groups
how they learned to live with metastatic disease
2023-12-011h 05See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyLove Is MedicineIn this episode, Kelly speaks about the violence we are experiencing all over the world. This
episode is in response to the multiple messages and notes she received from families feeling
overwhelmed in their own traumas from the mass shooting in Maine. Kelly advocates for us to
come back to love as our way of interacting with one another. We are living in a major divide in
the human collective right now. Regardless of political or religious beliefs, may we be able to
connect and heal through loving. In this episode you will hear...
2023-10-3019 min
Breastcancer.org PodcastTalking to Children About Metastatic Breast CancerFinding the words to talk to children about metastatic breast cancer can be very difficult. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Community Meetup featuring guest moderator Kelly Grosklags.Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly explain:
why it’s important to use words like “cancer” and “medicine” when talking to children
what children of different ages need to know and hear
how to discuss death with children and how to reassure them that they’ll be taken care of
2023-09-081h 22
CancerTalks PodcastFinding Solace throughout Your Cancer Journey with Oncology Social Worker Lisa Petgrave-NelsonOur guest today is Lisa Nelson. Lisa was born in Jamaica and raised in Queens, New York. She has worked for many years as an oncology social worker and is also an end-of-life doula. Lisa has a podcast of her own called Diary of a Black Social Worker where she shares diverse narratives of social work practice: Personal triumphs, challenges, education and reflections about the day to day life of an oncology social worker of color. Lisa’s Resource List Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey Couched in Color Podc...
2023-08-0452 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyNo Timelines in GrievingIn this episode, Kelly talks about timelines in grief and essentially how there are none. We live in a society, however, that has set up rules and judgments about grief. There are many factors to consider that are gently addressed in this episode. Kelly speaks of the importance of allowing space for the grief to breathe an be held. It is important to note that if you are thinking of hurting yourself or another person, you will need immediate medical attention prior to “doing the grief work.” You can start by texting 988 or going to the nearest ER. Remember, your...
2023-07-1820 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyI’M Not Losing ITIn this episode, Kelly and Bryan Piatt speak about the way in which we shame ourselves for having natural human emotions to something that is difficult. People often refer to themselves as “losing it” when they have intense emotions. We want to try and be gentle and speak more about “being in touch with it.” We get to have ALL of our emotions.
You can follow Kelly on:
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/seemygrief/?hl=bg
FB-https://www.facebook.com/CWKHEALS/
Website. www.Conversationswithkelly.com
And Bryan Piatt on...
2023-05-0927 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.”Getting In Touch” With Our Pain with Kelly GrosklagsTruly feeling the emotions that are present within our body can feel deeply scary at times. It can feel like we are "losing it" and out of control.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Kelly Grosklags about the process of "getting in touch" with our pain. Meeting ourselves gently as we lean into what we're feeling.
Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Conversations with Kelly. She's also the author of A Comforted Heart, and the host of the See My Grief podcast.
As always, take what serves you - a...
2023-05-0833 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Letting The Present Moment Surprise You With Kelly GrosklagsOur minds love to jump into the future and try to figure out what things are going to be like there. Often creating really scary stories about what might be ahead of us. Instead of trying to figure out what the future is going to feel like, what if we give the present moment an opportunity to surprise us?
That's the topic of this week's episode. Bryan is joined by Kelly Grosklags for a conversation about creating space for "what is" in the present, and ways to anchor a little more into "the now".
Kelly i...
2023-05-0134 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyComplicated and Disenfranchised GriefIn this episode, Kelly is joined by esteemed psychotherapist, Douglas Jensen, LICSW, BCD as they talk about complicated and disenfranchised grief.There are so many expectations placed on us around grief. We are often judged for how we grieve. We either don’t grieve enough or too much, according to society. Doug so authentically shares his grief around his mother’s recent death. He is transparent in the way he expresses that it was not necessarily the death that makes him grieve, rather the loss is correlated to his mother’s mental illness and their complicated relationship. It was such a...
2023-03-2336 min
Our MBC LifeS06 E02 LBBC: Silent Voices No LongerSend us a textOur guest today is Jean Sachs, Chief Executive Officer of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, who’s overseen and grown the impact of LBBC for nearly three decades. She joined LBBC in 1996 as its first Executive Director and was named CEO in 2008. During that time, LBBC has become a national force in breast cancer patient support and action. Jean’s focus on inclusivity, whether by race, age, geographic location, gender, has meant that LBBC is among the most welcoming patient-focused nonprofit organizations in the United States.And for people living with metastatic brea...
2023-03-1550 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Dying Teach Us How To Live with Kelly GrosklagsThere is sacred wisdom through the lens of someone at the end of their life.
In this episode, Kelly Grosklags talks about how the dying teach us how to live. How they teach us to be more present for our lives right now, and notice what matters most.
For the second week, the "Take What Serves. Leave the Rest" podcast is joining hands with Kelly's podcast titled, "See My Grief".
Kelly a licensed clinical social worker who’s worked for over 25 years in the field of oncology, palliative care and hospice. This includes ru...
2023-02-2332 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Dying Teach Us How To LiveThe Dying Teach Us How To Live
2023-02-2328 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Talking To Your Inner Child with Kelly GrosklagsLearning to nurture that inner child that lives inside of you is deeply sacred work.
In this episode, the "Take What Serves. Leave the Rest" podcasts joins hands with the "See My Grief" podcast to talk about talking to your inner child.
The "See My Grief" podcast is hosted by Kelly Grosklags, who's a licensed clinical social worker who’s worked for over 25 years in the field of oncology, palliative care and hospice. This includes running her own private therapy practice for over 15 years.
Kelly is also the Founder of “Conversations with Kelly”, and autho...
2023-02-1438 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with Kelly“You are Safe:” Messages to Our Younger SelvesKelly sits down with Bryan Piatt, breathwork facilitator, mental health advocate and graduate student in Mental Health Counseling, as they discuss Bryan’s panic attack as a twelve year old and a lifelong of healing and learning. We discuss things that we would tell our younger selves that we have learned through our years of healing and evolving. As Bryan shares his vulnerable experiences, he also talks about ways to be more gentle with ourselves. If we would only speak to ourselves as adults as we do to a child, life would feel more gentle. One of the most te...
2023-02-1333 min
That Foreign FeelingTalking Grief with Kelly GrosklagsAnna sits down with Kelly Grosklags from Conversations with Kelly to talk about grief and therapy. Kelly is the founder and CEO of “Conversations with Kelly, executive producer of the documentary, “Dying is Not Giving Up,” Podcast Host, Author, International Public Speaker, and a End of Life and Grief Therapist.Visit Kelly's Website: https://conversationswithkelly.com/For more resources visit thatforeignfeeling.com. Follow Us!The Butterfly PathInstagram: @The_ButterfyPathFacebook: The B...
2023-01-0554 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Widowed Dancer: Experiencing All Emotions After LossIn this episode, Kelly interviews Bryan Martin aka Sealionbryan on social media. Bryan became a widower several years ago after his partner Clayton died from liver failure. Bryan does a beautiful job of speaking from his perspective about grief. Men in this society need more space to allow their grief to breathe and be acknowledged. Bryan is the widowed dancer on social media and finds gratitude daily amongst the grief. Is love possible after loss? Tune in to hear his experience with this. He is a beautiful writer and recently published a heartfelt book of his daily blogs. You...
2022-12-0130 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyChildren and GriefIn this episode, sponsored by Brighter Days Family Grief Center, www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org, Kelly interviews Dr. Donna Shuurman, Ed.D, F.T. from Dougy Center www.dougy.org. Dr. Shuurman shares beautiful ways to speak to children/teens about death and grief. She has a wonderful, soft approach to speaking with younger grieving hearts. We know children feel grief, regardless of age. Many concerned adults have asked us over the years how to help grieving children, we hope this episode helps! Thank you, Dr. Shuurman for the incredible work you and your colleagues do everyday at the center.
2022-11-0927 minWe're Not FineGood Grief! How We Grieve For Those We Love And Hate - Guest Kelly GrosklagsToday Kelly Grosklags joins podcast! Today, Kelly joins the podcast to discuss how to handle the many facets of grief in our lives and how we all define and live through grief differently.
2022-09-2045 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Power of VulnerabilityIn this Episode, Kelly talks with Bryan Piatt, Mental Health Advocate and Podcast Host of “Take What Serves, Leave The Rest.” They have a heartfelt and real discussion about being Vulnerable and the power it has to help us heal. Kelly and Bryan share ways to open up. Bryan beautifully discussing his newer relationship with allowing others in. As Bryan poignantly expressed, “When one person has the courage to say life is hard and things are intense-and is really honest about the human experience, It gives everyone around them an opportunity to exhale.” We hope this episode helps you feel les...
2022-09-1329 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyALL Grief MattersIn this episode Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, your podcast host, introduces the new format for season 4 episode 1. Kelly talks about how all grief matters and that if you feel a reaction to a loss, no matter how big or small, it is valid. Society tries to lay down the rules for who can and how long one should grieve. Listen to this episode as Kelly validates us all on our own experiences. As always, your grief is seen and held.
2022-08-0719 min
Jearlyn SteeleHighlight: Giving Comfort to Those Still Suffering from COVIDWhile many people are done with anything related to COVID-19, there are others that continue to be effected by the pandemic. Grief expert, speaker, and author Kelly Grosklags explains how she is helping those that lost loved ones to Coronavirus.
2022-06-1313 min
Jearlyn SteeleHearing from Congress and Consoling COVID PainJearlyn gives her thoughts on the now-ongoing hearings from Congress' January 6th Committee. While many people are done with anything related to COVID-19, there are others that continue to be effected by the pandemic. Grief expert, speaker, and author Kelly Grosklags explains how she is helping those that lost loved ones to Coronavirus.
2022-06-1332 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Navigating Grief During the HolidaysIn this episode, Bryan invites grief therapist Kelly Grosklags on the podcast to talk about navigating grief during the holidays.
While the holidays can be a time of abundant joy, it can also be a very heavy, challenging time of the year for those experiencing grief.
Kelly talks about being mindful of our expectations as we step into the holidays, ways to honor the loved ones we’ve lost, and how the pandemic may be adding an extra layer to our grief.
Kelly Grosklags is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in grief and loss...
2021-12-2228 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyWhen Grief Is ComplicatedIn this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly have a candid conversation about the grief that doesn’t often get talked about. What do we do if we are relieved the person no longer is living because they hurt us so much? Or if we are estranged? There are types of losses that have multiple layers of grief attached. It’s important to acknowledge and honor this unique and deep pain as well. As always, thank you for listening. Peace.
2021-12-1822 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Power of ”Both/And” ThinkingIn this episode, Bryan interviews licensed psychotherapist Kelly Grosklags about the healing power of “both/and” thinking.
They discuss this simple, yet profound way of looking at our lives that can help us gently hold space for - and honor - what’s present for us in any given moment. The “both/and” can be a very powerful tool to move us away from “either/or” thinking, which often leads to anxiety, worry and overwhelm.
Kelly Grosklags is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in grief and loss. She is the founder of “Conversations with Kelly”, which is an online p...
2021-11-1825 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellySibling Loss: The Forgotten GrieversIn this episode Kelly and Jeffrey are joined by Jordan Kilber and Jess Paschke, who lost their sister Jenna suddenly to a brain tumor. It is beautiful how they talk so lovingly about Jenna. They give us helpful and practical suggestions on how to support someone who has lost a sibling.
We know that often this type of loss isn’t honored as it should be. We are releasing this episode in November as it is Sibling Grief Awareness Month. Jordan and Jess welcome listeners to email them if they'd like to talk about sibling loss and ot...
2021-11-1531 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyAnticipatory GriefIn this episode, Jeffrey & Kelly talk about the important opportunities that are present when we know the loss of someone we love is inevitable. We are invited to care for our loved one and ourselves with compassion during terminal illness and throughout the dying process itself.
We can use healing mantras to provide solace and support. Learn about Dr. Ira Byock’s work and the Hawaiian healing prayer, Hoʻoponopono -- and how focusing on what matters most can ease our suffering in times of grief and loss.
2021-10-2420 min
Breast Friends RadioThe Art of Compassion – Difficult Conversations in Patient CareKelly Grosklags is here to discuss "Dying Is Not Giving Up,” an award-winning documentary changing how we have difficult conversations in patient care. In this 35-minute film, a woman shares her experience from her terminal diagnosis to her final days, revealing simple and impactful opportunities for providers to add compassion and empathy to their practice. This poignant documentary features the story of Judy Erdahl, a 57-year old woman dying of breast cancer. Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www...
2021-09-2354 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyOur Loved One‘s BelongingsIn this episode Jeffrey and Kelly have a non-threatening, honest conversation about how to handle the possessions of our loved ones after a death. These are tender times that require us to assess each situation case-by-case. There are no hard and fast rules about timelines and what precisely to do. As often is the case, there are many things, emotions and feelings to consider. Nevertheless, taking time to evaluate how you feel will help empower you to make the best decision to honor your needs and the life of your loved one. Take a listen!
2021-09-1524 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyDating After LossIn this episode Jeffrey and Kelly talk about what to consider when dating after a loss such as a death, divorce or breakup.
There is not necessarily a right or wrong way to date -- or a timeline for deciding when to start dating again. Kelly shares her years of stories from others who have taken the risk to date.
For those who are widowed, groups like Soaring Spirits International may offer some needed support, especially in times of isolation.
Thank you all for joining us for this important conversation!
2021-07-3126 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyCommunicating with Our Loved Ones at the EndIn this episode Kelly and Jeffrey have a beautiful conversation about ways to connect and communicate when our loved ones are dying and very near the end of life. Letting go can be a very sad and scary time for many people. We hope that this episode offers suggestions to help ease the discomfort of saying goodbye.
2021-06-2424 min
Breast Cancer Conversations#109 Toxic Positivity with Kelly GrosklagsLove the episode? Send us a text!Toxic positivity as “the excessive and ineffective overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state across all situations. The process of toxic positivity results in the denial, minimization, and the invalidation of the authentic human emotional experience" according to The Psychology Group. In this episode we provide examples of how toxic positivity bubbles up day to day and offer tools for how to flip the switch and let people know that sometimes these comments hurt, are dismissive, and do not serve us. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL⟡ Website: https://www.survivingbr...
2021-05-2318 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyA Space to GrieveIn this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey speak about the importance of have a designated space to BE with our grief. Cemeteries are not for everyone. Listen to hear ways to honor yourself and your loved one who has died. Today, we have so many options for creating this loving space.There is no wrong way to do this.
2021-05-2221 minBreast Cancer Conversations#108. What is Grief & Giving Yourself Permission | Kelly GrosklagsLove the episode? Send us a text!Understanding grief. Understanding the difference between grief and loss. Understanding toxic positivity. These are just some of the topics we touch upon in today's episode with Kelly Grosklag. Kelly created Conversations with Kelly (CWK) for a powerful purpose: to alleviate the suffering of those experiencing deep loss. Kelly’s childhood encounter with trauma and grief, coupled with a life-long passion for building communities of healing, motivates her to help others discover their inner strength.♡ RESOURCES MENTIONED⟡ Kellys Book: A Comforted Heart ⟡ Advanced B...
2021-05-0926 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyIs What I'm Doing Enough?In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly talk about how profound moments of perspective and gratitude are for our happiness. Kelly shares a beautiful story about a woman she worked with that sheds light on what it means to truly be in the now. We often pressure ourselves to do more before ever appreciating what we have already done.
2021-04-1027 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyCompassion Through StruggleJeffrey and Kelly welcome Bryan Piatt back for the second time to continue a conversation on how important it is to have compassion for ourselves. All too often we shame ourselves for the natural experience of being human. We must allow for grace in difficult periods and speak in a loving manner to ourselves as we would to a child. Bryan shares ways he practices self compassion and why these rituals are essential to quality of life.
If you like what you've heard today, please subscribe to Conversations with Kelly wherever you get your podcasts...and share t...
2021-03-0431 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyExploring TherapyIn today’s episode, Kelly and Jeffrey talk about mental health with Josh Ward, creative designer, writer and founder of the YupItsJosh Podcast. Over the past several months, the world has experienced a greater need for telemedicine to provide mental health therapy amid a global pandemic. Josh shares his experience finding and working with a therapist in a virtual setting, and Kelly discusses some important considerations for making therapy decisions wherever the venue. We are grateful to Josh for taking the time to share his story!
2021-01-2235 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyWords to Live ByA perfect way to start off the new year of 2021! In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly talk about the importance of the words we speak to ourselves and others. A mantra is a word or set of words that serve as reminders of what matters -- to help keep you centered and create a sense of peace. We encourage you to practice using a mantra as a grounding tool in your life.
Please keep our community growing by liking and sharing this episode. As always, thank you for joining the CWK community and Happy New Year!
2021-01-0418 min
See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Ritual of GoodbyeIn this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey chat with Mike O’Connell, Licensed Funeral Director & owner of O’Connell Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services in Hudson, Wisconsin. We discuss the importance of the goodbye ritual. Mike shares his experiences with families as he walks with them after a death occurs.
We are grateful to Mike for taking time to have this important conversation with us -- and hope this episode inspires you to plan for yourself and others for when it's time to say goodbye.
For more information, visit https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/
2020-12-2124 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyBrighter DaysThis episode highlights the importance of reaching out for and accepting support after the death of a loved one. Jeffrey and Kelly interviewed Carolyn Kinzel, executive director of Brighter Days Grief Center in Eden Prairie, MInnesota. Brighter Days exists to support all members of the family throughout their bereavement experience.
Since our interview, the center has acquired the Youth Grief Services from Fairview Health Services. Please check out their website as they offer extensive services. Grief is not meant to be experienced alone. We are grateful for this beautiful resource!
www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org
2020-12-1619 minBreast Friends RadioConversations with Kelly ®You just received the news that changes your life forever. It doesn’t matter if it came unexpectedly or you intuitively knew…hearing a life-altering diagnosis or experiencing a death can shatter our foundation. When faced with a potentially devastating situation involving your health or loss, it’s crucial to have a place to turn while navigating disbelief, fear, confusion, anger, sadness, worry, and grief. Listen in as we have Conversations with Kelly ® with our guest Kelly GrosklagsBreast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part...
2020-12-0453 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyConnection During a Covid ThanksgivingA special edition of the CWK podcast for these unusual times with Covid amid Thanksgiving and the holidays. These days can be extremely isolating. While we may be physically apart, we can still find ways to connect psychologically and socially. We are meant to connect as humans. It only takes one person to change our day for the better.
We wish all of our listeners the best of the season, filled with gratitude and love for you and your loved ones.
2020-11-2620 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Physical Experience of GriefIn this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly discuss the way grief can manifest in our physical body. Grief can surface as physical symptoms such as pain, muscle aches and discomfort. It is always important to be seen by your medical provider to rule out disease, however. Hear Kelly share how her grief often manifests in her chest and heart which is common given her mom died from a heart attack.
As always, thank you for listening. Please share this Conversations with Kelly podcast with all who may need to hear our healing message.
2020-10-2728 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyWishing for More TimeIn this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly have a conversation about the gift of time beyond it being a cliché. From years of working in end of life care, Kelly shares some of her insights to instill within us that each moment is what we have. No matter the length of our life, these moments are meaningful. It is beautiful to realize how truly profound even the simplest experiences can be.
2020-09-2924 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyAfter Death: Our Loved Ones' WishesIn this episode Jeffrey and Kelly talk about the conversations Kelly has had with hundreds of dying people at the end of their lives. Because so many common themes have been presented by the dying, we feel they can apply to the majority of situations whether an expected or unexpected death occurred. We are each worthy of our grief...and even moments of joy. Our loved ones want us to continue living in their honor.
A note on our production: We mentioned our new podcast recording equipment, so here it is -- the RodeCaster Pro. Here's Jeffrey...
2020-08-2724 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyAll Emotions MatterIn this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly have a conversation about the way to healing is to travel through and with all emotions. It is common that we judge ourselves for emotions we have, even the positive ones. Rather than judge, we encourage you to drop into your heart space and feel. What if we embraced our emotions like we do a small child who is hurting? In our individual worlds we are allowed to feel what we feel. Our emotions guide us into the space that calls us for healing. Each of us deserves this healing. Peace to all...
2020-07-2029 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellySuffer Alone No More: A Conversation About Mental Health with Bryan PiattIn this episode Jeffrey and Kelly speak with their guest, Bryan Piatt, co-founder of Refresh Network, about his mental health story and what he encourages us all to to consider when opening up about our struggles. Because we are more alike than different, likely someone in your life can identify with your story. We are meant to be connected as humans in our struggles and our joys. Thank you for this insightful conversation, Bryan!
Refresh Network is a space for real conversations about mental health. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/refreshnetworktv/. Learn more about Br...
2020-06-1430 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyEvery Loss Matters: A Conversation About Cumulative GriefIn this episode Jeffrey and Kelly talk about how loss upon loss impacts us. With COVID-19 and the unrest in our country, we are all experiencing grief overload. We come into these times with our own stories and losses. These must be honored as well. We are wishing each person the chance to be heard and validated.
Wishing you safety and peace, always.
2020-06-0726 min
Good GriefChildhood grief, children & grievingDifferent types of loss and grief children and adolescents may experience and how we can help guide them.
Joining us, we have our friend and colleague, grief therapist Kelly Grosklags, who will be sharing several tips to help us guide our children throughout these painful times.
Resources:
Kelly's website - https://bit.ly/Kelly_Grosklags
Brighter Days Grief Center - https://bit.ly/Brighter_Days_Center
2020-06-051h 00See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyPart 2: The Unexpected Journey: Caring During and Beyond the CrisisIn this follow-up episode about caregiving in times of crisis, Kelly and Jeffrey invite Dan back to the studio to hear how time has helped shape his perspectives. Whatever our situation during challenge or loss, we become aware that our emotions are fluid and ever-changing. We realize we are different today than we were before. Our response to being a caregiver can surprise us and those we love, in powerful and meaningful ways.
If you haven't done so already, listen to part 1 which was originally published in April 2020.
2020-05-1026 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Unexpected Journey: Caring During and Beyond the CrisisThis episode was recorded as the coronavirus was emerging as a worldwide threat. As we strive to cope with the present reality of COVID-19, we hope you find this content timely and relatable.
Today Jeffrey and Kelly welcome their guest, Dan, to the studio. Dan shares his experience caregiving for his father who became seriously ill while out of the country. The uncertainty, fear, anger and guilt that accompanied Dan as a caregiver may be very relatable to how many of us are feeling right now.
As we allow our emotions to surface, we can...
2020-04-0636 minGood GriefGrief resources during COVID-19.You can’t push pause on grief.
COVID-19 has brought much distress to families all over the country and changed our daily lives tremendously. In these trying times, it's much harder to deal with the already stressful situations that affect us all, such as grieving the loss of a loved one.
In today's podcast episode, we talk about how we can deal with grief in these COVID-19 times and how our company is adapting our procedures to help everyone stay safe.
We'll also be sharing useful tips from our friend and colleague, grief th...
2020-04-0327 minBreastcancer.org PodcastFacing the End of LifeFor nearly 25 years, Kelly Grosklags has dedicated her practice to minimizing suffering through her work in oncology, palliative care and hospice. An experienced therapist, Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker and a board-certified diplomat in clinical social work. She also earned a fellowship in grief counseling from the American Academy of Health Care Professionals. Kelly speaks frequently about end-of-life issues, including care, grief and loss, both in person and on her website, Conversations With Kelly. Her passionate and supportive demeanor helps patients, caregivers and health professionals connect with the wisdom of making life more meaningful, coping with depression...
2020-03-2034 minBreastcancer.org PodcastManaging the Emotions of Metastatic Breast CancerFor nearly 25 years, Kelly Grosklags has dedicated her practice to minimizing suffering through her work in oncology, palliative care and hospice. An experienced therapist, Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker and a board-certified diplomat in clinical social work. She also earned a fellowship in grief counseling from the American Academy of Health Care Professionals. Kelly speaks frequently about end-of-life issues, including care, grief and loss, both in person and on her website, Conversations With Kelly. Her passionate and supportive demeanor helps patients, caregivers and health professionals connect with the wisdom of making life more meaningful, coping with depression...
2020-03-2046 minBreastcancer.org PodcastPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Cancer DiagnosisFor nearly 25 years, Kelly Grosklags has dedicated her practice to minimizing suffering through her work in oncology, palliative care and hospice. An experienced therapist, Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker and a board-certified diplomat in clinical social work. She also earned a fellowship in grief counseling from the American Academy of Health Care Professionals and is the author of A Comforted Heart: An Oncology Psychotherapist Perspective on Finding Meaning and Hope During Illness and Loss. Kelly speaks frequently about end-of-life issues, including care, grief and loss, both in person and on her website, Conversations With Kelly. Her passionate...
2020-03-2039 minBreastcancer.org PodcastManaging Loneliness and Anxiety During This Time of Social DistancingKelly Grosklags is an experienced therapist who dedicated her practice to minimizing suffering through her work in oncology, palliative care, and hospice. Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker, a board-certified diplomate in clinical social work, and a fellow of the American Academy of Grief Counseling. Kelly now teaches and speaks frequently about end-of-life issues, including care, grief and loss, both in person, on her website, Conversations With Kelly, and on her Conversations With Kelly Facebook page. Her support has helped patients, caregivers, and health professionals cope with depression and anxiety and transform fear into hope.Listen to...
2020-03-1948 min
See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyBeing Present to Others' IllnessIn this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey explore what it means to be present as a caregiver when someone is ill. Jeffrey shares a personal story about his own chronic illness -- and his experience with the caregivers who showed up at the time of diagnosis.
When you are called upon to be a caregiver, there isn't a guide on how to do it. Will you say the right thing? What exactly should you do? How can you help? Communication is key. Listen to understand what your friend or family member needs. It is only by being present t...
2020-01-2722 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Grief We Don't Talk AboutIn this episode Kelly and Jeffrey have a meaningful discussion about the elements of loss often left unsaid. As an individual in this society we are conditioned about how and what is legitimate to grieve -- and what we should share with others. Kelly walks us through all grief reactions. Sometimes when we lose someone, we are not grieving for a beautiful connection, rather a connection we never had. All loss has a grief associated it, and grief has many faces. As you listen, take comfort in knowing we honor ALL of your feelings related to loss. The complexity...
2019-12-2222 min
Real MenEpisode 13 - Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, Fellow, American Academy of Grief CounselingKelly is an oncology psychotherapist with a fellowship in grief counseling, a keynote speaker, and an accomplished author who’s been in the clinical field of palliative care and hospice for 25 years. She’s witnessed hundreds of deaths, including her own mother’s when she was 11 years old. Her mom had collapsed from a massive heart attack as they shopped for groceries, she helplessly watched as CPR was administered. They spent 3 months in the ICU before her mom ultimately died in the hospital as a result. She was even teased at school because her mom died! These experiences built her resili...
2019-12-1249 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyHonoring Those Who Have DiedIn this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly discuss some ideas on how we can honor those who have died. Our love shows up in many ways as we travel through the weeks, months and years trying to navigate life without our loved ones.
Kelly shares how saying the name of the one you miss is a powerful way to honor them. Our loved ones both want us to always remember them and continue living our lives. Grief is a profound experience and honoring the deceased has a beautiful way of keeping us connected.
2019-11-1217 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Dying Teach Us How to LiveIn this episode Kelly and Jeffrey have a meaningful discussion about the many poignant lessons Kelly has learned from many years working with people who are terminally ill. There are many beautiful ways to look at life when your lens is more focused on what matters the most. We get to choose how we spend our energy each day. Find your simple joys each day.
2019-09-1922 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Courage to Be YouIn this episode Kelly talks with Jeffrey about his experiences visiting two different people who were at the end of their life. We know this is a sacred time in someone’s life, therefore, we can pressure ourselves to act or be a certain way. Jeffrey and Kelly discuss some beautiful ways that may help in finding a more comfortable approach to the visit. Hear Jeffrey transparently share his fears and ways he allowed for it all -- and how he changed in the process.
To all who are saying goodbye, or visiting a loved one at the...
2019-09-1023 min
See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Heart of GratitudeIn this episode Jeffrey starts off reading a beautiful passage on gratitude written by a dear friend of CWK, Judy E. Judy wrote this for Kelly’s book, A Comforted Heart.
In this podcast we learn that moments change with gratitude. Although we are not expected to be grateful all the time, we can each have moments in our days that, if present, we can appreciate. Kelly discusses a practice that can allow us to step into more gratitude daily.
Thank you for listening! It is our hope you will be inspired throughout this episode reg...
2019-08-1423 min
Living Healthy and Aging Well“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – August 10, 2019Kelly Grosklags oncology psychotherapist, social worker, healer, and author of “A Comforted Heart” on the lessons learned from the dying.
2019-08-1052 min
See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyThe Courage to HopeIn this episode we learn hope is something available to all of us regardless of where we are in life. We discuss how hope can be thought of a something that is unattainable and not realistic. Rather, hope is a mental break from negativity and fear. It is available to each of us until the end of life.----more----Hope changes over time; it does not end. We all have access to hope even in the darkest of times. Allow yourself to entertain moments of hope each day. There is no hope too small.
Publication referenced: Coping with...
2019-07-0619 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyLoving Deeply Is Grieving DeeplyIn this episode of Conversations with Kelly you will discover that when we invest intensely in a relationship we will naturally grieve deeply when the relationship changes or is lost. Grief is a reaction to a loss while the loss is the event itself. This is an important distinction because when we view grief as an event, we naturally expect it to have a beginning, a middle and an end. Grief, however, does not know these markers; it is a lifetime reaction to a loss. Grief hurts our body physically and our soul emotionally. Listen in to learn and af...
2019-06-0824 minSee My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellyCuring vs. HealingIn this, our inaugural episode of the Conversations with Kelly podcast, you will learn how healing is possible for all of us no matter what struggles we are experiencing or what stage of life we are in. Healing comes in the form of forgiveness of self and of others, gratitude, apologies and love. Love is an antidote for much of what we suffer from. Forgiveness is not about condoning the hurt of another or self; it is about setting oneself free from the agony of holding onto the pain. The love is for self. Loving yourself is enough to su...
2019-06-0822 min