Coming Back: Conversations on life after loss
What does life look like after the funeral? After the divorce is final? After the diagnosis? Whether your loss is a person, a relationship, a job, a pet, or a dream, loss shapes who you are and how you choose to live in the world. Join Shelby Forsythia, Intuitive Grief Guide as she explores the ideas, resources, and stories that help us "come back" to life after death, divorce, illness and more.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 169
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
In the Meantime: Sarah Nannen Prioritizes Being Human
What if we were just humans doing the human thing? Sarah Nannen and I are talking about listening and being present.
Sarah Nannen's book, podcast, and work: https://www.sarahnannen.com/meditation
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In the Meantime: Rachel Whalen and I Talk About Comparing Griefs
You’re not supposed to compare your griefs with the griefs of others. But can you compare your griefs to each other? Rachel Whalen and I say YES.
Rachel Whalen's work: https://unexpectedfamilyouting.…
E100: SEASON 7 FINALE: Introducing Life After Loss Academy
Join me January 1, 2020 for a 12-week online course that will help you feel safe in the world again, say goodbye to “the perfect griever,” and love the person loss has forced you to become.
Enroll no…
E99: Creativity for the Bereaved with Joanne Fink
Artist Joanne Fink lost her husband suddenly to a heart attack in 2011. Of course, he was more than just her husband; Andy was her business partner, IT director, and the person who held down the fort…
E98: Winning the Worst Kind of Lottery with Rachel Reichblum
In just three years, Rachel Reichblum lost both of her parents to the SAME TYPE OF BRAIN CANCER. Really… what are the odds? Today we’re talking about living in survival mode vs. thriving mode, why it…
E97: From Heartbreak to Wholeness with Kristine Carlson
Thirteen years ago, Kristine Carlson’s husband was on a routine business trip when he died on a flight. The author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Dr. Richard Carlson was—and still is—remembered in v…
E96: When a "Do-aholic" Grieves with Kristen Meinzer
One year ago, Kristen Meinzer suddenly lost her job. She was left with questions, grief, and the inevitable identity struggle that job loss produces. Today, we're talking about what to DO in the afte…
E95: You Can't Break Up with Grief! with Emily Washcovick
Her first manic episode and hospitalization in October 2018 absolutely changed the way Emily Washcovick saw herself. Today, she's launching Bipolar Brought Balance to slay the stigma surrounding ment…
E94: I Met God at the Sunrise with Miami Knight
In eight years, Miami Knight lost her dad, her sister, and her son. A serendipitous vision board party plus a continued conversation with god brought her to a place where she actively chose and decid…
E93: Motherless Daughters with Hope Edelman
"Soldier on" was Hope Edelman's coping method for the sudden death of her mother until seven years later, a broken engagement brought her mother's death roaring to the surface. Hope started writing h…
E92: Making Space for Grace with Alua Arthur
Colorful death doula Alua Arthur is helping people die better. She founded Going with Grace to educate and hold space for people facing their own deaths... or the death of someone they love. Today, w…
E91: There's More Than Surviving with Sarah Nannen
Sarah Nannen got the worst news of her life on a sunny day in 2014: her husband, Reid, had been killed in a military aviation accident. With four kids in tow, Sarah began walking the unexpected road …
E90: Parenting a Dead Child with Rachel Whalen
Writer and kindergarten teacher Rachel Whalen is a mother to many, but has just one living child. After two miscarriages and the unexpected stillbirth of her daughter, Dorothy, Rachel conceived and d…
E89: Second Firsts with Christina Rasmussen
Christina Rasmussen had a master's degree in counseling and psychology, but nothing prepared her for the death of her 35-year-old husband in 2006. One snowy day, after running after the mailman to cl…
In the Meantime: Human Is Better Than Perfect for Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner of Modern Loss
As we get older (and our griefs get older), self-compassion is the greatest way to honor our humanity according to Rebecca Soffer and Gabi Birkner of Modern Loss.
Modern Loss's work: https://modernlo…
In the Meantime: Marlie Rowell Knew Hopelessness Was Not an Option
After her husband took his own life, Marlie Rowell somehow knew that should would come out the other side.
Marlie Rowell's work: http://www.suicidewidowetiquette.com
Season 7 of Coming Back premieres…
In the Meantime: Richard Pryor Takes Things One Second at a Time
Time itself doesn't heal all, but Richard Pryor believes time made the grief of losing his son easier.
Richie Pryor's work: https://richiepryor.com/
Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 201…
In the Meantime: R. Glenn Kelly's Coworkers Stopped Visiting His Office
After R. Glenn Kelly's son died, his managers and direct reports stopped coming by his office to chat.
R. Glenn Kelly's work: https://rglennkelly.com/
Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2…
In the Meantime: J Mase III Reads the Grieving Bill of Rights
Black trans queer poet J Mase III reads his poem, "Grieving Bill of Rights."
J Mase III's work: https://jmaseiii.com/
Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019!
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In the Meantime: Neil Davis Discusses Music As Nonverbal Grief Support
Musician Neil Davis talks about how music is like "meditation for your brain!"
Neil Davis' work: http://www.neildavismusic.com/music
Season 7 of Coming Back premieres September 4, 2019!
In the meanti…