Grief Is My Side Hustle

This episode features an interview with grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith about her new book 'Conscious Grieving' and explores fresh perspectives on processing loss.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews Dr.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews comedian and writer Alison Larkin about her profound personal story of love and loss, leading to an emotional and transformative conversation.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis introduces Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden, discussing her role as an educator on death and dying, and promoting her upcoming appearance at Grieftastic with a new workbook.

The host interviews Lisa Keefauver about her book 'Grief is a Sneaky Bitch', discussing her journey through writing while undergoing cancer treatment and the support from friends.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews her friend Elena Brower about her book 'Hold Nothing' and explores themes of grief, letting go, and learning to receive.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews author Dorothy Roberts about her new book, discussing grief and trauma while sharing a personal connection over technical difficulties.

This episode features an interview with pediatric hospice nurse Katie Leonard, exploring the unique aspects of providing end-of-life care for children and finding hope in grief.

This episode features an interview with grief specialist Barri Leiner Grant discussing the specific grief associated with divorce, drawing from her personal and professional experiences.

Host Megan Reardon Jarvis introduces an interview with activist Rachel Cargle about navigating multiple losses while being a public figure and building supportive community.

Host Megan Reardon-Darvis interviews psychotherapist and author Helen Marie about their mutual connection through social media and Helen's upcoming book.

This episode features an interview with poet Sarah Ryan, exploring how her poetry and artwork help transform grief from a noun into a verb for emotional processing and healing.

This episode features an interview with Ronald Simpson-Bey, who shares his story of wrongful incarceration and loss, transforming it into a narrative of hope and personal growth.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews Kim Long about her personal and professional journey with grief and loss, exploring how grief shapes identity.

Host Megan Reardon-Darvis interviews author and singer-songwriter Lindsay Kane Leaverton about her book 'Not Another Self-Help Book' and her personal experiences with grief and loss.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis introduces an interview with Timothy Frie about the connection between nutrition, neuroscience, and grief.

This episode features an interview with Jonathan Fleece, President and CEO of Empath Health, discussing end-of-life care, organizational structures in healthcare, and the broader context of death and dying, including references to the Terri Schiavo case.

This episode features an interview with Jaycee Gossett, a founding teacher of The Class, discussing how trauma-related exercise can help transform grief by moving energy through the body.

This episode features an interview with Tamsen Fadal about combating misinformation around menopause and hormone replacement therapy through advocacy and cultural change.

This episode features an interview with Jessica Turner about her memoir on surviving marriage loss through honest storytelling and grief transformation.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews author June Clark about her new book 'As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve' and explores how she entered the world of grief and loss.

The host interviews David Ferrugio, host of Dead Talks, about his personal journey into grief work following the loss of his father on September 11th when he was 12 years old.

This episode features an interview with Kelly Holloway about her journey through grief after losing her mother, her work in the grief and loss field, and her podcast exploring grief in the Black community.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews Ryan Bowles about integrating spiritual practice into grief and loss experiences.

Host Megan Reardon Jarvis introduces an interview with author Daria Burke about her personal book on grief and loss, promoting an upcoming event.

This episode features a sneak peek conversation with Jennifer Pastiloff about her new book 'Proof of Life' and her retreats, including a scholarship initiative to help a grieving mother attend one in Italy.

This episode features an interview with Barry Hoffner, who traveled the world to process his grief, exploring how profound loss can lead to transformation and growth.

This episode features a conversation with John Onwuchekwa about using spirituality and grief fluency to cope with sibling loss, exploring hard questions about death and legacy.

Host Megan Reardon-Darvis interviews Novelette Munroe about her experiences with grief and loss, particularly focusing on how living with chronic illness creates unique forms of pain and mourning beyond traditional bereavement.

This episode features a conversation with Jason Roeder about using humor and laughter as tools to process grief, based on his parody book 'Grief Strike'.

This episode features an interview with author Casey Mulligan Walsh about her award-winning book 'The Full Catastrophe,' which explores grief, loss, and finding hope through personal experience.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews Kristina Amelong about her book 'What My Brother Knew,' which explores her brother's detailed prediction of his own death and the spiritual discomfort it raises.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews author Rhaina Cohen about her book 'The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center,' exploring themes of grief, deep relationships, and the anticipation of sharing personal stories.

This episode features an interview with John Palfrey, head of the MacArthur Foundation, discussing his leadership role and the foundation's philanthropic work, including its famous Genius Grants.

Host Megan Mirden-Jarvis interviews grief expert Shelby Forsythia about her personal journey into grief work, starting with childhood experiences of loss and emotional barriers.

Host Megan Mirren-Garvis interviews author Anne Gudger about her book 'The Fifth Chamber,' exploring grief, loss, and embodied writing through Gudger's personal experience of being widowed at 28 while pregnant.

This episode features reporter Jason Nark discussing his personal experience with grief after a friend's suicide and how his journalism background intersects with processing loss.

This episode features an interview with Emmy-nominated death doula Darnell Lamont Walker about his book 'Never Can Say Goodbye' and his work in grief and end-of-life care.

Trauma therapist Megan Reardon-Jarvis introduces an interview with Dave Manheim of the Dopey Podcast, exploring how grief and addiction intersect in compelling personal stories.

A grieving mother and author discusses the sudden loss of her 12-year-old son and how it transformed her life, as part of a podcast focused on grief and loss.

Host Megan Reardon-Jarvis interviews Jill Yesko about her documentary 'Erased,' which explores Jill's personal grief story and her mother's truth.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

Host Megan Baird Jarvis interviews author Jessica Fein about her memoir 'Breath Taking,' which explores grief, family, and the loss of her daughter Dahlia.

This episode features an interview with Nicole Sachs, a clinician who shares her method of using structured journaling to help people survive and heal from chronic pain and grief.

This episode features an interview with hospice nurse Penny Hawkins-Smith about surviving end-of-life caregiving through palliative care and her new book.

This episode features a conversation with Myra Sack about using movement and connection to survive the death of a child, offering wisdom and hope for transforming grief.

Host Meghan interviews author and therapist Amy Morin about her books on mental strength, exploring how these concepts intersect with grief education and personal growth.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

Host Meghan interviews author Jane Rosen about her book On Fire Island, discussing how it explores grief through community losses like death, breakups, and aging.

This episode features Julianne Manske-Rolfson hosting The Art of Losing podcast, where she interviews Juliette Haas about the personal and professional impacts of sibling loss, exploring grief beyond traditional expressions.

Trauma therapist Meghan interviews author Marty Ross Dolan about her book on grief and the legacy of loss across generations.

A podcast exploring grief and loss through personal stories and expert insights, with a special episode featuring a comedy about loss.

The host introduces a guest episode about the grief that can accompany parenthood and partnership, featuring author Molly Millwood.

Host Julianne Manske-Rollison interviews Laurel Brademan about her memoir on loss and the universal experience of grief.

Host Meghan interviews her assistant Julianne about their serendipitous meeting and collaboration on grief education.

Host Meghan interviews author Dena Gatchman about her memoir on learning to live with grief.

Host Meghan interviews author Katie Joy Duke about her memoir and experiences with stillbirth and stage four cancer.

Host Meghan interviews author Kelly S.

Host Meghan interviews illustrator Alessandra Alano about using art as a grief response after losing her mother.

Host Meghan interviews Natasha Sizzlow about her book 'All Signs Point to Paris' and how grief over her father's death led her on a transformative journey.