Grief Circle with Sammy
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Welcome to Grief Circle. My name is Sammy and when I was 12 years old my dad died of terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I understand that grieving can be tough, I am here to speak about my experience and the grieving journey of a close loved one, to better help you come through the process of grieving with a helping hand. I will meet with doctors, and therapists, as well as other kids who have gone through the same experience. Being a teenager or kid and trying to handle loss while being in school and dealing with family life, because trust...
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A raw college-season grief story that treats absence as part of everyday life.
Sammy sets grief against the ordinary pressure of college planning, and that contrast gives the piece its shape. A classroom talk about schools becomes a way of asking how a future gets chosen when a father is already gone.
Jonquilyn Hill chases one listener question per episode to the experts who can answer it.
Three hosts and psychologist Dr Emily talk vulnerability, therapy, and imperfection with guests.
Fearne Cotton interviews guests like Boy George and Bryony Gordon about mental health and identity.
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford pairs therapy insight with Black TV recaps, maternal health, and history.
This episode features Dr.
This episode features siblings Brady and Casey discussing their experience of losing their father to cancer and their involvement with the Our House NYC grief support nonprofit.
This episode features an interview with Esme H., who shares her personal story about her father's diagnosis with rare bile duct cancer and his death, exploring themes of grief and family support.
The host reflects on a previous episode about the grieving process and introduces an upcoming episode inspired by therapy with Dr.
This episode features Jessica Correnti, a certified child life specialist and bereaved mom, discussing how she supports children and families through grief and difficult life events.
The host discusses the importance of addressing grief related to the lives lost on October 7th, emphasizing the emotional impact beyond political sides.
The host reflects on reaching episode 30 of the Grief Circle podcast, sharing personal feelings about commitment and the unexpected impact it has had on helping listeners.
This episode explores the concept of 'how old is too old' in the context of grief, particularly focusing on forgotten grievers like siblings and children.
This episode explores sibling grief with author Annie Sklaver Orenstein, discussing her book on forgotten mourners and the lack of resources for those who lose siblings.
This episode features an interview with Liam, who shares his personal story of losing his father in a car accident and how he channeled his grief into writing for a blog focused on drug and alcohol recovery.
This episode explores how children's grief affects their school performance and the importance of having supportive opinions from parents or others to help them cope.
This episode features staff from Emma's Place, a grief center on Staten Island, discussing their work supporting children and families dealing with loss through arts, activities, and community bonding.
Host Sammy discusses recent episodes on grief-related topics and interviews grief therapist Jill Cohen about her work with children, adults, and families.
A high school student discusses the unique challenges of writing college essays while grieving the loss of a parent and reflecting on personal experiences.
The host apologizes for a delayed solo episode reflecting on Father's Day and recent distractions from starting a lab job.
The host Sammy interviews Tori about how her father's death from lung cancer during her senior year of high school impacted her life and led her to become an English teacher in Japan.
The host discusses how people often make death about themselves and shares their experience with the IB program's requirement for personal engagement in internal assessments, using death as a topic to illustrate authentic storytelling.
Host Sammy interviews Dr.
The host reflects on how observing strangers while walking alone reveals that everyone has their own hidden struggles, challenging the human tendency to compare grief and assume one's own suffering is the worst.
A high school junior shares her experience of losing her mother to a sudden stroke five years ago and discusses how it has shaped her relationships and worldview.
This episode features an interview with Chloé Richards, an NYU journalism student researching childhood grief, discussing her personal experience with loss and her academic work on the topic.
Sammy interviews her former school counselor, Ms.
This episode features an interview with Dr.
The host reflects on previous interviews about grief and loss, particularly focusing on how grief changes one's perspective on life's small annoyances.
This episode features a conversation between two teens who lost their fathers, exploring how parental death has affected their lives and creating a virtual meeting ground for young people dealing with similar grief.
This episode of Grief Circle features an interview with psychiatrist Dr.
This episode explores how individuals who have lost a parent or sibling can maintain relationships with their loved one's friends and connections as a way to honor their memory.
This episode features an interview with therapist Kate Mohan about her work at Cope with School NYC, focusing on helping children and young adults cope with grief, school-related issues, and other mental health challenges.
This episode features an interview with children's book author Matthew Burgess about his book 'Sylvester's Letter' and explores grief through metaphors like an ice cream sundae.
This episode features an interview with Anne and Carly from Camp Cope, discussing the organization's origins from a grassroots grief circle to a formal support program for families dealing with loss.
This episode explores how digital archiving helps preserve memories and connect with ancestors as a tool for processing grief, featuring an interview with archivist Haleh Shoa.
This episode features life coach Shruti Trivedi discussing her personal experience with pregnancy loss and the 11-year journey to accept therapy and address grief.
This episode explores grief from a philosophical perspective with guest Michael Cholbi, a professor of philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, following the host's personal experiences with cancer-related grief through Camp Kesem.
This episode features an interview with Diane Namm, author of the picture book 'What Happens After,' discussing grief and loss in young children.
Host Sammy interviews Sabrina, a college student who shared a viral TikTok about receiving devastating news at her dorm door, exploring themes of grief and unexpected connections through social media.
This episode explores the emotional and social challenges children face when a parent dies, focusing on family dynamics and the search for community support in grief.
The host shares a personal update about getting into college and attending the University of Pennsylvania for biochemistry, while reflecting on the previous episode's interview about grief and loss.
Host Sammy interviews Dylan Zaslow about losing her best friend Laurel Griggs at age 13, discussing Laurel's life as a talented child actress and their personal memories.
The host Sammy interviews Emma, a coworker who shares a connection through the loss of their fathers, exploring her personal experience with grief and its impact on her life.
This episode addresses how parents can practically support their children in navigating grief, moving beyond general advice to offer actionable guidance.
The host discusses how the loss of her father at age 12 shaped her emotional frame of reference, affecting her reactions to others' problems compared to her friends.
Sammy interviews her sister Isabel about her experience losing their father to cancer when she was eight years old and how she navigated the grief and overwhelming social dynamics.
The host reflects on a conversation at a bat mitzvah where a family friend shared insights about grief, emphasizing that it's not about the individual but about the shared human experience.
The host reflects on how starting a podcast about grief has unexpectedly helped them process their own emotions and understand their motivations for helping others.
The host discusses the overwhelming question of where to start with grief, particularly for children and teenagers, sharing a personal story about anticipating her father's death from pancreatic cancer.
This episode features an interview with Jessica Fein, author of a memoir about navigating profound grief after her adopted daughter's death from a rare degenerative disease and other family losses.
Sammy hosts his first guest, Zach, who shares his experience of losing his mother to cancer as a teenager, exploring themes of friendship and grief support.
Sammy introduces Grief Circle, a podcast where she shares her experience of losing her father to cancer at age 12, aiming to provide support and community for children and teens who are often overlooked in the grieving process.
Sammy shares his personal grief journey years after losing his father at age 12, discussing delayed emotional responses, memory loss, and how milestones like college and COVID intensified his feelings.