What's Your Grief Podcast

Eleanor Haley & Litsa Williams

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In this podcast Eleanor Haley, MS and Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C, the mental health professionals behind the website and book 'What's Your Grief', leave no stone unturned in demystifying the complicated and messy world of living life after loss. One digestible topic at a time, Haley and Williams distill topics ranging from grief theory to coping. Grievers and grief professionals alike will find their approach practical, relatable, informative and engaging. Grief is sad and confusing, but your grief support doesn't have to be.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    How Do You Categorize Grief?

    ·36m
  2. 2

    The Practicalities of Handling Grief Triggers

    ·44m
  3. 3

    Is There a Right Way to Grieve?

    This episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast features hosts Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams discussing personal experiences with grief and stress, including Litsa's difficult birthday week due to illness, while exploring candid conversations about living with loss.

    ·47m
  4. 4

    Saying Goodbye to a Home

    The hosts discuss the emotional process of saying goodbye to their office space, connecting it to broader themes of grief and transition after loss.

    ·40m
  5. 5

    Grieving An Adult Child

    ·46m
  6. 6

    Grief Passed Down

    ·37m
  7. 7

    Grief Groups: Your Honest Insights

    ·51m
  8. 8

    Grieving Through the Lens of Attachment

    ·52m
  9. 9

    Grieving When the Relationship was Complicated

    ·42m
  10. 10

    Grief and Getting Sober

    ·43m
  11. 11

    Grief Grown Up: The Adult Impact of Childhood Bereavement

    ·49m
  12. 12

    When Grief Meets Anxiety

    This episode explores how subtle environmental factors like weather and sleep can unconsciously impact grief and anxiety, using personal anecdotes to illustrate the importance of self-awareness in mental health.

    ·47m
  13. 13

    Decades On, Grief Still Surprises Us

    The hosts discuss how pet sitting experiences relate to grief and loneliness, exploring personal anecdotes about cats, dogs, and allergies.

    ·27m
  14. 14

    The Ebbs and Flows of Grief Over Time

    ·43m
  15. 15

    The Grief of Overdose and Substance-Related Deaths

    This episode of the What's Your Grief podcast introduces a discussion on the grief associated with overdose and substance-related deaths, while also touching on personal experiences with breakups and family support.

    ·51m
  16. 16

    Pet Loss: The Complexities of Saying Goodbye to Our Animals

    ·44m
  17. 17

    Mother's Day & Father's Day Grief

    ·37m
  18. 18

    Special Announcement: WYG's Grief-Informed Practice Intensive

    The podcast hosts announce their upcoming two-day virtual intensive workshop on grief-informed practice for professionals working with grievers.

    ·6m
  19. 19

    The Confusion of Grieving Without Tears

    ·41m
  20. 20

    When Grief Upends Your Basic Needs

    This episode introduces the What's Your Grief podcast, where hosts Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams discuss grief candidly, starting with a lighthearted conversation about Litsa's unique name.

    ·46m
  21. 21

    Understanding Your Grief Coping Style

    This episode introduces a webinar exploring the differences and overlaps between grief and trauma, addressing common questions about symptoms and support.

    ·53m
  22. 22

    New Year, Same Me

    The hosts discuss their struggles with returning to normalcy after the holidays, including dealing with illness, emotional breakdowns, and resisting New Year's resolutions.

    ·28m
  23. 23

    When Grief Feels Fresh Again: Breaking the Regression Myth

    This episode explores the common fear of regression in grief, challenging the idea of linear progress and discussing how emotional cycles and mixed feelings are normal parts of the grieving process.

    ·30m
  24. 24

    Grief Ritual for the Reluctant

    ·44m
  25. 25

    What's Your Grief Question: How Important is Grief Journaling?

    ·33m
  26. 26

    Between Presence and Absence: A Conversation on Ambiguous Grief

    ·43m
  27. 27

    Sadness Without Shame

    ·33m
  28. 28

    Grief Across the Multiverse

    ·39m
  29. 29

    What's In and Out for WYG this Year

    ·50m
  30. 30

    Grieving the Past, Present, and Future

    Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams discuss the frustrations of losing written text due to technology failures, using this relatable experience as a metaphor to explore themes of impermanence and grief in daily life.

    ·42m·4 clips
  31. 31

    Holiday Musings on Family & Impermanence

    Eleanor and Litsa discuss the complexities of grief during the holidays, focusing on Thanksgiving as a case study.

    ·28m·2 clips
  32. 32

    Feeling Relief in Grief

    Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams discuss the challenges of managing grief during busy holiday seasons and reveal they often forget to promote their free grief support newsletter on the podcast.

    ·19m·1 clip
  33. 33

    The Many Complicated Feelings Around Final Goodbyes

    ·45m
  34. 34

    The Griefy-est Time of the Year

    This episode discusses how the holiday season amplifies grief due to the deep values associated with traditions, family, and faith, creating a mix of joy and sadness.

    ·31m
  35. 35

    Revisiting the Continuing Bonds Theory of Grief

    ·56m
  36. 36

    Relief in Grief

    ·36m
  37. 37

    The Grief of Anticipated-Sudden Deaths

    ·34m
  38. 38

    Exploring the Grief of Estrangement

    ·35m
  39. 39

    Grieving a Friend

    ·42m
  40. 40

    Building Walls to Avoid Further Loss

    ·32m
  41. 41

    Grief Comfort and Grief Criticism on Social Media

    ·42m
  42. 42

    Befriending Grief

    ·59m
  43. 43

    From Grief Literacy to Grief Humility

    ·58m
  44. 44

    Moving Forward Challenges (in the New Year and Beyond)

    ·39m
  45. 45

    What Are You Doing Here?

    The hosts discuss their uncertainty about what listeners want from their grief podcast and reflect on their past approaches to content.

    ·23m
  46. 46

    Ask Me Anything (about Grief)

    This solo episode of the What's Your Grief podcast features host Litsa answering listener-submitted questions about grief, starting with how to support someone who hasn't fully acknowledged their loss.

    ·31m
  47. 47

    Winter of Our Disconnection

    The hosts discuss their personal feelings of confusion and uncertainty during the holiday season, relating it to grief and mental health.

    ·46m
  48. 48

    Navigating Grief with Self-Compassion

    ·48m
  49. 49

    Musings on Holidays and Friendships After Loss

    ·46m
  50. 50

    Grief Meets Existential Dread

    The hosts discuss their personal weeks, including yoga and Memorial Day weekend, before transitioning into a conversation about the upcoming Succession finale and its themes of grief and existential dread.

    ·40m
  51. 51

    When Families Grieve Differently

    Nov 1, 2022·29m
  52. 52

    Nonfinite Grief (grieving the life you expected)

    Oct 25, 2022·31m
  53. 53

    When Grief Feels Ugly, Mean & Messy

    Oct 17, 2022·30m
  54. 54

    What's Your (Grief) Question

    Oct 11, 2022·37m
  55. 55

    Do We Recover From Grief?

    Oct 1, 2022·37m
  56. 56

    Lists to Help You Through Any Loss

    Sep 9, 2022·37m
  57. 57

    Everybody's Grieving for the Weekend

    Sep 2, 2022·38m
  58. 58

    All About Anger in Grief

    Aug 26, 2022·43m
  59. 59

    Announcement: We're Back!

    Aug 19, 2022·9m
  60. 60

    Grief and the Passage of Time

    Aug 19, 2022·40m
  61. 61

    Grief Hindsight

    Sep 18, 2020·33m
  62. 62

    Grief Expectations

    Sep 1, 2020·34m
  63. 63

    Is Grief Ever 'On Hold'?

    Jun 30, 2020·33m
  64. 64

    Grief Math and Other Musings

    Jun 24, 2020·33m
  65. 65

    Positive Psychology, Grief, and PERMA

    Jun 6, 2020·53m
  66. 66

    A Lesson in Avoiding Avoidance

    May 20, 2020·45m
  67. 67

    In Grief, Is It Ever Too Late?

    May 14, 2020·41m
  68. 68

    7 Types of Grief and Loss to Know Right Now

    May 8, 2020·41m
  69. 69

    Is It Okay To Talk To My Kids About My Dead Mom?

    May 5, 2020·37m
  70. 70

    Binge-Worthy Grief Movie and Television

    May 1, 2020·47m
  71. 71

    What's Your Grief Question?

    Apr 22, 2020·35m
  72. 72

    Grief in the Time of COVID-19

    Apr 17, 2020·38m
  73. 73

    Navigating Social Media While Grieving

    Mar 30, 2018·36m
  74. 74

    Grief Themes in Pixar's Coco

    Mar 20, 2018·31m
  75. 75

    Grief in TV, Movies, and Pop-Culture

    Mar 13, 2018·20m
  76. 76

    Coping with Identity Changes After a Loss

    Nov 2, 2017·34m
  77. 77

    Grief and Defense Mechanisms

    Jun 5, 2017·32m
  78. 78

    Returning to Work After the Death of a Loved One

    Apr 27, 2017·36m
  79. 79

    The Conflicting Emotions of Grief

    Mar 9, 2017·40m
  80. 80

    Grieving the Loss of a Home

    Feb 15, 2017·36m
  81. 81

    Grief in 'This is Us'

    Jan 13, 2017·39m
  82. 82

    How to Handle Holiday Tradition After a Death

    Dec 22, 2016·31m
  83. 83

    Managing Expectation at the Holidays and Other Topics

    Dec 8, 2016·36m
  84. 84

    Grief in 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'

    Nov 30, 2016·33m
  85. 85

    Dating a Widower and Other Topics

    Nov 21, 2016·33m
  86. 86

    Grief in Six Words and Other Topics

    Oct 3, 2016·33m
  87. 87

    Loneliness in Grief and Other Topics

    Sep 8, 2016·30m
  88. 88

    How Attitudes About Death Impact Grief

    Jun 8, 2016·21m
  89. 89

    Understanding the Difference Between Support and Comfort

    Apr 25, 2016
  90. 90

    Reconnecting with Life After Loss

    Mar 31, 2016·34m
  91. 91

    Parenting While Grieving

    Mar 9, 2016·45m
  92. 92

    Dealing With Valentine's Day After a Death

    Feb 10, 2016·32m
  93. 93

    Expanding Our Understanding of Loss

    Jan 21, 2016·22m
  94. 94

    Thinking About New Year's Resolutions

    Dec 28, 2015·31m
  95. 95

    Your Questions About Holiday Grief Answered

    Dec 9, 2015·27m
  96. 96

    The Guilt of Feeling Better and Living Life After a Loss

    Nov 10, 2015·23m
  97. 97

    The Continuum of Negative Coping

    Sep 30, 2015·27m
  98. 98

    Going Back to School After a Death

    Aug 31, 2015·26m
  99. 99

    Grief Raves and Faves

    Aug 20, 2015·28m
  100. 100

    Getting Married After a Death

    Jul 23, 2015·31m
  101. 101

    Milestones and Weddings After a Death

    Jul 23, 2015·28m
  102. 102

    Locating Grief Support Locally and Beyond

    Jul 6, 2015·30m
  103. 103

    Maintaining Relationships After a Death

    Jun 29, 2015·29m
  104. 104

    Guilt and Regret in Grief

    Jun 8, 2015·33m
  105. 105

    Supporting a Grieving Teenager

    Jun 1, 2015·36m
  106. 106

    Dealing With Your Loved One's Belongings

    May 13, 2015·30m
  107. 107

    12 Ways Grief Makes You Feel Crazy

    May 4, 2015·39m
  108. 108

    All About Grief Friends

    Apr 18, 2015·26m
  109. 109

    Continuing Bonds With Deceased Loved Ones

    Apr 7, 2015·34m
  110. 110

    Grief and Special Days

    Mar 23, 2015·32m
  111. 111

    Getting Realistic About Gratitude

    Mar 16, 2015·21m
  112. 112

    Understanding Secondary Loss

    Mar 9, 2015·29m
  113. 113

    Using Your Support System Effectively

    Feb 27, 2015·34m
  114. 114

    Mastering Grief Triggers

    Feb 18, 2015·35m
  115. 115

    Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

    Feb 9, 2015·23m
  116. 116

    Ten Types of Grief

    Jan 26, 2015·20m
  117. 117

    Extroverts and Grief

    Jan 20, 2015·28m
  118. 118

    Introverts and Grief

    Jan 20, 2015·28m
  119. 119

    Identifying Your Grief Coping Style

    Jan 11, 2015·37m
  120. 120

    Surviving the Grief of an Overdose

    Dec 17, 2014·29m
  121. 121

    A Grief-Movie Review: Wild

    Dec 15, 2014·28m
  122. 122

    When Condolences Go Wrong: What Not to Say to a Griever

    Dec 6, 2014·13m
  123. 123

    Misconceptions About Grief

    Dec 6, 2014·20m
  124. 124

    Grief and the Holidays

    Nov 30, 2014·21m