Grief & Loss
Grief is a deeply personal journey that can affect every aspect of life, often bringing emotions, challenges, and questions that don't have easy answers. This collection of articles offers guidance, encouragement, and practical insights for coping with the loss of a loved one, navigating life after loss, supporting others through difficult times, and finding ways to heal while honoring cherished memories.
Inspired by meaningful conversations, personal stories, and powerful lessons shared on the Hey Woman Podcast, these resources preserve wisdom we felt was too valuable to be heard only once, offering comfort and perspective for anyone walking through grief or supporting someone who is.
Second Year Grief: What No One Tells You About Coping With Loss
By: Hey Woman Podcast | Episode 32: Second Year Grief What Happens When Grief Doesn’t Get Easier? Many people hear the same message after losing someone they love: “The first year is the hardest.” But what happens when the second year arrives and you don’t feel better? What happens when the holidays have passed, the…
Healing Through the Holidays: Caregiving, Grief, Traditions, and Letting Go
By: Hey Woman Podcast | Episode 17: Healing Through the Holidays When the Holidays Feel Different The holidays are often filled with traditions, memories, and family gatherings. But when you’ve recently lost someone you love, those same traditions can feel completely different. In Episode 17 of the Hey Woman Podcast, Julie and Cortney reflect on…
Honoring Loved Ones Through Weddings, Milestones, and New Traditions
By: Hey Woman Podcast | Episode 9: Honoring Love and Loss When Life Keeps Moving After Loss One of the hardest realities of grief is that life doesn’t stop. Weddings still happen. Birthdays still arrive. Holidays remain on the calendar. Children grow up. Families celebrate milestones. And sometimes those moments can feel bittersweet when someone…
The Firsts After Loss: Holidays, Birthdays, and Everyday Grief
By: Hey Woman Podcast | Episode 4: Navigating Grief and Life’s Milestones When Grief Shows Up in Ordinary Moments Many people expect grief to feel hardest during major milestones. The funeral. The anniversary. The birthday. The holiday. But grief often arrives in much quieter moments. The first drive home. An empty chair at dinner. A…