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Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? 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!

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May 12th, 2021
Episode 195

When Grief Goes To Camp - Brie Overton

Grief might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to summer camp, but there are thousands of children and teens who take their grief with them as they get to know bunkmates, play soccer, a read more...

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April 29th, 2021
Episode 194

Widowed By COVID-19

Sandra McGowan-Watts is a mother, a physician, and a widow. Her husband Steven died of COVID-19 on May 8th, 2020. She and their daughter have spent the past year trying to figure out how to live witho read more...

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April 21st, 2021
Episode 193

Superhero Grief - Dr. Jill A. Harrington

Dr. Jill A. Harrington grew up surrounded by superheroes. As a parent and a professional, she turned to superheroes as a way to connect with her children and clients around loss, grief, and transforma read more...

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April 12th, 2021
Episode 192

I Had A Brother Once - Adam Mansbach

Just weeks before Adam Mansbach's wildly popular book, Go The F**K To Sleep, was published, his brother David died of suicide. In interview after interview promoting the book, Adam worried that someon read more...

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"The best podcast out there for grievers and those interested in death and dying or working in that field. The host is so compassionate and asks the perfect questions. The guests are always very mindful and knowledgeable. I get something new out of every episode I listen to. Would highly recommend to anyone grieving as a tool towards resiliency through a really tough time."

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