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All the Grief

Rebecca Luttrell & Andrea Giron Mathernallthegrief.buzzsprout.com

A  podcast for everyone touched by grief - which, as our hosts figure, is all the humans. 

Hosted by Rebecca and Andrea, a therapist and a social scientist whose friendship deepened when they were connected by each having lost their father. Through the shared bond of being in “the club no one wants to be in,” they explored death, connection, mortality, and life. As they watched grief be bottled up around them they decided to bring grief to light and continue to explore all the ways that we, all the humans, experience it. They hope to inspire honest dialogue, create connections, and obliterate the loneliness that can come from the societal pressure to hold it alone. 

We hope you’ll join the conversation.



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Episodes

From Mourning to Medium with Carolyn Flyer

Rebecca and Andrea talk with Carolyn Flyer who was succeeding as “Corporate Carolyn” before she knew world shattering grief was told by not one, but two, psychics that she would be of service to others in grief as a psychic medium herself. When her baby girl, Delaney, was born still everything changed. Now she helps others connect to love ones across the veil. Find Carolyn Online at: https://www.carolynflyer.com/ In Instagram: @cflyerintuitive On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@carolynflyer7054?si...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 1 min

What My Brother Knew: A Chat with Author, Kristina Amelong

In this episode, Andrea and Rebecca are joined by author Kristina Amelong who shares about her new memoir, What My Bother Knew, a fascinating story about Kristina's younger brother, Jay, and his prediction of his own tragic death. Kristina shares her eye-opening journey, recounting how searching for answers to Jay's death became an integral part of her healing from abuse to her spiritual awakening. Book available now wherever you get your books. Find Kristina: https://www.kristinaamelong.com/ on...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 2 min

Bones, Bugs, and Grief Art: A Conversation with Cera of CC Oddities

In this episode, we chat with Cera Marquez, creator of CC Oddities by Cera. Cera channels her grief into art using ethically sourced bugs, bones, and natural elements—pieces that speak to both the fragility and resilience of life. With a deep respect for the cycles of life and death, Cera reminds us how even in endings, there is profound beauty to be found. Find Cera In Instagram @ccodditiesbycera Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ccodditiesbycera On her Website shopccodditiesbycera.com Podcast ...

May 20, 202554 min

Coming through Addiction and Facing Grief with Jonathan Niziol

Jonathan Niziol, model, athlete, trainer, and speaker joins Andrea and Rebecca for a conversation about how addiction was a distraction from grief. He shares how a series of losses put him on a self-destructive path until forgiveness, acceptance, and sharing his truth set him free. Find Jonathan https://www.jonathanniziolofficial.com/ On Instagram @jonathanniziol Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Jonathan-Niziol-Official/ TikTok @jonathanniziol YouTube www.youtube.com/@jonathanniziol...

May 06, 20251 hr 3 min

Planet Grief: A Conversation about Grief, Inspiration, and Enduring Love

Rebecca and Andrea talk with Aurena Green and Brianna Rose, sisters and co-creators of the incredible and beautiful card Deck - Planet Grief. Both trauma therapists, yoga instructors, and fellow grievers. They lost their bright, vibrant, vivacious mom after an 8-month battle with uterine carcinosarcoma. Her loss catalyzed an achingly profound and transformational grief journey for both of them. leading them on a path of unity, deeper connection, and creation. Planet Grief was released this year ...

Apr 21, 202559 min

Love, Loss, and Legacy: A Conversation with LifeBooks’ Co-founder, Matt Jacobson

In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Matt Jacobson, the Co-Founder and CEO of LifeBooks, a powerful platform that helps families preserve the stories, voices, and legacies of loved ones who have died. Matt shares how the loss of his own father sparked a deep desire to create something lasting—something that would allow future generations to truly know the people they’ve lost. From that grief, LifeBooks was born. We explore how creating a LifeBook can be both a healing ritual and a meaningf...

Apr 07, 202553 min

Part II of: Death Doula and Children's Television Writer an Interview with Darnell Lamont Walker

This beautiful conversation with Darnell Lamont Walker continues in Part II. Darnell shares more about the life of a writer for children's TV and the importance of exploring death even with young audiences. He also shares his (many) other creative endeavors, his love of travel, and reminds that thinking of our death...actually makes us happier, today. Find Darnell online https://darnellwalker.com On InstaGram @hello.darnell On FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/writeous/ On LinkedIn https://www.l...

Mar 25, 202540 min

Death Doula and Children's Television Writer: Interview with Darnell Lamont Walker

Andrea and Rebecca sit down with the incredible Darnell Lamont Walker for an expansive interview about death, life, community, and connection. Spanning continents, topics, and genres there was little these three did not cover from Darnell's earliest days facilitating grief circles on the playground with friends remembering their friend who died suddenly, to his relationship with his grandparents, to traveling and the importance of his work as a writer for children's shows. Darnell shares his hea...

Mar 10, 202533 min

Grief and Suicide: A Daughter's Brave Story with Erin Mitchell

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses death by suicide. This can be triggering and overwhelming for any listener but particularly for those impacted by mental illness or suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text 988 for support, call your county crisis line, or for immediate help, dial 911. In this episode Rebecca and Andrea talk with Erin Mitchell, co-founder of Counseling for Couples and co-author of Too Tired to Fight, about growing up with a father who struggled...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 8 min

Good Creatures, Re-enchanting Life with Sy Montgomery

In this episode Rebecca and Andrea talk with Sy Montgomery, award winning author, adventurer, and naturalist. Sy shares how her love of nature and its many creatures has time and again re-enchanted her with the beauty and wonder that life has to offer. Through stories of her own beloved animals and those she has met along the way she captured our hearts and reminded us how feeling our grief helps us be good creatures. Mentioned in this episode, Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death, by Su...

Feb 10, 202558 min

The Grief of Stillbirth with Elizabeth O'Donnell

In this episode Andrea & Rebecca talk with Elizabeth (Liz) O'Donnell whose daughter, Aaliyah, was tragically stillborn. Liz faced not only this devastating loss, but also a system that denied her right to paid family leave. In the wake of tragedy, Liz created Aaliyah in Action a nonprofit that works to comfort & provide birthing people who have experienced baby loss with self-care items to help navigate life after loss. Their team focuses on immediately assisting families who have experi...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 1 min

The War At Home: Becky Ellis Daughter of a WWII Vet

In this episode Andrea and Rebecca chat with Becky Ellis, author of Little Avalanches, a memoir about her childhood as the daughter of a decorated World War II Combat Sergeant. Becky shares the fear, unpredictability, and chaos of a war fought at home. She also shares her journey to understand her father and her persistence to get his story and understand how his time in the war forever altered his life - and hers. It is a story of trauma, survival, understanding, and love. Find Becky www.beckye...

Jan 13, 202555 min

Loss as a Teenager: The Lasting Impact with Author Lindsay Bomstein

In this episode Andrea + Rebecca chat with author, life coach, and facilitator Lindsay Bomstein. As a teen Lindsay's father was killed suddenly in a head-on collision with a truck. Her life has been shaped in the shadow of this loss and she joins All the Grief to chat about grief, love, legacy, and humor. Find Lindsay online: www.sitandsmile.com On Instagram: @lboms Buy Lindsay's book All I Feel is Love: https://www.amazon.com/All-Feel-Love-Lindsay-Bomstein/dp/1662953313...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 6 min

A Daughter's Terminal Diagnosis, A Mother's Love

In this episode Andrea and Rebecca talk to Jessica Fein author of Breath Taking a beautiful memoir about family, a terminal illness, death, and life. It is a touching conversation about navigating the medical system, a degenerative disease, and an ending no one wants. But it is also a beautiful conversation about a family coming together, a little girl who at her heart is just a charming wonderful little girl, and the experiences and memories that will bind us all. Find Jessica On Instagram @fei...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 3 min

Moving Our Grief: Understanding Grief in Our Bodies

Rebecca and Andrea interview Hannah Kinderlehrer founder and teacher Trainer of Awaken The Dance, and a holistic coach through Rise in Thrive coaching. Together we explore how grief manifests in our body and the power we have to honor and move it. Not move it out - just move with it, move through it. Hannah shares stories, insights, and movement tips for integrating dance or movement as you care for yourself in grief. https://www.riseandthrive.care/ Resources: https://anniemurphypaul.com/books/t...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 8 min

Pet Loss: A Legacy of Love

In this episode Andrea & Rebecca chat with Christine Passo about the significance of pet loss. Christine is a life coach, host of the podcast Unconscious Evolution, and proud fur mom. She shares with us the devastation after the loss of her sweet Maya Ray and how this loss has helped her to hold her heart open for all grief. If you have a pet, have lost a pet, or know people who have experienced this type of loss, this is a beautiful and insightful episode. Find Christine: www.christinepasso...

Nov 22, 202459 min

Sal & Im from Good Mourning Podcast Celebrate our 1 Year!

In this episode Andrea & Rebecca chat with the Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn (Sal & Im) co-founders of Good Mourning a podcast, online community, and the title of their first book! The four talk about their grief origins, the power of finding someone who gets you in grief, and their collective mission to support grievers so no one has to feel so alone. It's hard to believe its been a year and these two were on Andrea & Rebecca's wishlist for interview guests, it was a dream come true...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 2 min

Early Onset Alzheimer's: A poet's journey through grief

In this episode Andrea & Rebecca talk with poet and author Reese Zahner whose debut poetry album "Moving With" under the pen name, Cleo Childs explores her raw experiences of losing her mother. Reese joins us to talk about her mother's diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's at just 66 and Reese only 21. A touching and informative episode about the impacts of an early onset Alzheimers diagnosis on a daughter. Find Reese's album and other writings at: https://cleochilds.com/...

Oct 21, 202459 min

Grieve Leave with Rebecca Feinglos

In this episode Andrea and Rebecca interview Rebecca Feinglos. In December 2021, Rebecca quit her job to take a sabbatical year to grieve after the sudden death of her father. It became so much more as she faced the grief of her father's death and the grief she had buried after her mother's passing when she was just 13. She documented her thoughts on her blog and social media - it was her "Grieve Leave." Through sharing knowledge, advice and tangible resources, and creating a space for others to...

Oct 04, 20241 hr

Chat with the Author: Annie Sklaver Orenstein, Always a Sibling

Andrea and Rebecca interview author, Annie Sklaver Orenstein about her recently released her book Always a Sibling , published by Hachette Go. After her brother was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, Annie was heartbroken. Standing in the grief section of her local bookstore, she searched for guides on how to work through her grief as a mourning sibling—and found nothing. More than 4 million American adults each year will lose a sibling, yet there isn't a modern resource guide available ...

Sep 20, 20241 hr

Grief on the Screen: Banshees of Inisherin

On this episode Andrea and Rebecca take another look at grief on the screen by watching and discussing The Banshees of Inisherin. The film, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson was released in 2022 and follows two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their friendship. SPOILER ALERT of course, but this episode can be listened to before or after seeing this incredible film. Oh, and did we mention there is a miniature donkey? Becasue there is....

Sep 05, 20241 hr 5 min

End of Life Planning - Don't Get Buried in the Work

In this episode Rebecca & Andrea chat with Adam Zuckerman, founder of Buried in Work. After the death of his father and managing that estate for his family Adam, a lawyer and MBA, decided to simplify estate planning and end-of-life tasks. He shares with us the Buried in Work origin story and has A TON of tips for us all! Get tons of free and paid resources at www.buriedinwork.com Find Adam and his incredible team at: https://www.facebook.com/buriedinwork https://www.youtube.com/@buriedinwork...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 9 min

A Chat with the Author: Jessica Waite and A Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards

Andrea and Rebecca interview author, Jessica Waite about her debut memoir - A Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards. She shares with us how, in the wake of her husband’s sudden death, she uncovered secrets that undermined everything she’d trusted about the man she loved and their extraordinary life together. Then, amidst the chaos and confusion of her new reality as a widowed single mom, strange, inexplicable coincidences forced Jessica to consider whether her husband might be reaching back from beyond...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 3 min

Ancestral Grief - How trauma, resilience, and healing shape us all.

In this episode Andrea and Rebecca welcome Dr. Ramona Beltrán to talk about ancestral grief and the ways that we carry the trauma - and the love and strength - of those who came before us. Dr. Beltrán reminds us to invite complexity, be open to shifting in the ways we see ourselves and others, and to get moving.

Jul 11, 20241 hr 10 min

Medically Complex Kiddo: An Unexpected Motherhood Journey

In this episode we chat with Kate Trombley, mother of a child with medical complexities. Kate's uncharted journey into this version of motherhood started in 2020 right as the US was entering lockdown due to Covid. We hope you enjoy this vulnerable and tender-hearted conversation of love, grief, frustration, acceptance, and resilience. You can follow Kate on instagram at @kt.and.myboys and @advokate.like.a.mother

Jun 28, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 16

A Chat with the Author: Warren Kozak

In this episode Andrea and Rebecca chat with author, Warren Kozak about his new book Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss. He speaks with is about a book he never imagined having to write - a journey through the life altering loss of his love, his wife, Lisa. With humor, connection, and tenderness Warren invites us to know him, Lisa, and their daughter Claire. We are so grateful for Warren's openness in his writing and in this episode. Find Warren at www.warrenkozak.com Instagram @writerkozak And on ...

Jun 13, 202458 min

Andrea Gibson: Grief, Chaos, Love & Poetry

In this episode Andrea and Rebecca welcome poet and spoken word artist, Andrea Gibson to talk about love, mortality, embracing the chaos and when fear turned into grief, which became awe. Andrea shares their "stage 4 wisdom" and the three wind through hyperbaric chambers and the cosmos with laughter, insights, and of course, poetry. You can find Andrea Gibson at www.andreagibson.org on Instagram @andreagibson Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetry/ More About Andrea: Andrea Gibson ...

May 29, 20241 hr 5 min

An Adoption Story: Uncovering the Love and Grief

Every story is unique and in this episode Tia Houston shares her adoption story and the threads of love that bind her and the grief that can ebb and flow as an adoptee. In the end, it as a story of love and family and an ending any mom could hope for. Follow Tia @1rock1heart on Instagram

May 16, 202457 min

The Nature of our Grief: The power of Earth to hold and heal us

In this episode Andrea and Rebecca talk with Cheryl Slover-Linett, co-founder of Lead Feather - an organization that provides immersive, supportive wilderness journeys that empower a connection with your true nature. This beautiful conversation reflects on the healing power of nature, the ways that Mother Earth can hold us in our grief, and how deepening this connection to the lands around us can heal us and our planet. Find out more about Lead Feather, Cheryl, and their team at: Www.leadfeather...

May 02, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 12

A Chat with the Author: Alma McKinley

In this episode Rebecca & Andrea chat with Alma McKinley, author of the new memoir The Shape of Me. Through laughter and tears the three discuss how Alma's memoir about her breast cancer odyssey took them on a journey of love, friendship, grief, renewal, and into liberation. Take a listen and then click on the link below to order your copy! To purchase The Shape of Me: https://a.co/d/bQAZCEO Find Alma at: https://almamckinley.com/ and on IG: @AlmamcKinley_author https://www.instagram.com/alm...

Apr 04, 20241 hrEp. 11
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