Covid changed everything. One of the things it changed is where people looked for support in grief. The podcast community grew - and yes, community is a good word for it. Listening to a podcast is like sneaking into the back row of a grief group, but with a search filter for the topic you want, and without leaving your home, or car, or interrupting the walk with your dog around the lake. Around the best of the podcasts, websites grew, with articles and then group chats and blogs. Soon there were classes and books written and collaborative art projects. Traditional grief support groups still exist, yes of course, it can be so good and helpful to talk. Highly recommended. But there is also the online support world, listen to other’s experiences, maybe you’ll learn some things, maybe it will help.

Podcasts

  • Kate Bowler

    Life isn’t always bright and shiny, as Kate Bowler knows. Kate is a young mother, writer and professor who, at age 35, was suddenly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. In warm, insightful, often funny conversations, Kate talks with people about what they’ve learned in difficult times.

    Our review: Just about everything she does is good. Check out her website, where you can find her books, videos, etc. Her blessings are especially nice. And she’s funny.

  • Anderson Cooper

    Anderson Cooper takes us on a deeply personal exploration of loss and grief. Cooper begins a series of emotional and moving conversations about the people we lose, the things they leave behind, and how to live on - with loss, with laughter, and with love.

    Our review: Each of these interviews is moving, insightful, and helpful, but the Colbert one is especially worth a listen.

  • Megan Devine, author of "It's OK that You're Not OK" Podcast

    Megan Devine’s podcast is called Refuge in Grief. With new episodes each Monday, it’s time we start talking about grief. Also. once a month, Megan hosts an open grief clinic for patrons.

  • What's Your Grief Podcast

    What's Your Grief Podcast—otherwise known as 'gabbing about grief,' 'chatting about coping,' and 'gossiping with the grief gals.' Click here for their website, which is so very good, so many articles and resources, excellent.

  • Secret Lives of Black Women: Confronting Grief, Creating Support Networks

    Black women are constantly exposed to death in our private lives and in the media, but we rarely talk about the process of grieving. Licensed grief counselor Keisha Wells talks about ways to manage the various manifestations of grief, and Espy Thomas on “Where Do Black Women Go to Grieve?”. Episodes 30 and 31

    Our review: Much is packed into these two excellent episodes with these two remarkable guests.

  • Grief Out Loud

    Hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by Dougy Center, Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise!