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About Our Podcast

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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June 26th, 2015
Episode 17

Grieving A Suicide Death

Jana talks with Erin Shuster about the death of her brother from suicide. A former young adult group participant and volunteer, Erin talks openly about the unique aspects of grief when someone dies of read more...

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June 12th, 2015
Episode 16

Grief & Father's Day

Jana and Joan Schweizer Hoff talk about navigating Father’s Day while grieving. Joan, a long-time staff member at The Dougy Center, shares both personal and professional experiences in constructing ne read more...

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May 29th, 2015
Episode 15

Language, Suicide, And Stigma (Part 2 of 3)

Jana and Donna Schuurman discuss terms to avoid, and what to say instead, when talking about suicide. read more...

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May 29th, 2015
Episode 15

Language, Suicide, And Stigma (Part 2)

Jana and Donna Schuurman discuss terms to avoid, and what to say instead, when talking about suicide. 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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Grief Out Loud® is supported in part by the Chester Stephan Endowment Fund in loving memory by the estate of Theodore R. Stephan.