Curating Grief

How do we choose what to keep after a loved one dies? It's a question that many grievers struggle with. Certified grief coach and founder of The Grief Gallery Charlene Lam has an uncommon answer: Curating and exhibitions. In this grief podcast with a twist, you'll hear stories about the stuff, find out how curated objects can help us stay connected to our loved ones, and learn how the lens of curating can help us to make hard choices and even find beauty after bereavement.

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"I don't want to leave them behind" How the The Dash Between can help grieving people

“I don’t want to move on without them …” Have you ever thought this after losing a loved one? The idea of leaving a loved one behind can be very painful. In this episode of the Curating Grief podcast, certified grief coach Charlene Lam explores the idea of the "dash between" - that stretch between date of birth and date of death - and how we can carry our loved ones forward with us into the future. Register for the free monthly gathering of The Grief Gallery: https://www.charlenelam.com/gatherin...

Feb 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 4

It's a Hard Time of Year for Me. How About You? (Postcard from Portugal)

The start of the year can be a hard time for many people – how about you? I'm Charlene Lam, certified grief coach and curator of The Grief Gallery. In this episode of the Curating Grief show, I check in with my own grief and I have to admit, “This time of year is hard for me.” As I walk and talk from the streets of Lisbon, we explore the concept of 'seasons of grief', tying it to significant dates and times of the year that can trigger feelings of loss. I talk about the loss of my grief colleagu...

Jan 31, 2024•9 min•Ep. 3

Holiday Grief: How I Cope AND Celebrate

Grief and the Holidays: This time of year can bring up a lot for grieving people. It will be my 11th winter holidays since my mother died. I'm Charlene Lam, certified grief coach and curator of The Grief Gallery. In this episode, I share how I cope with and celebrate during the holidays, despite the disruption to cultural traditions and seasonal rituals. Register for the free monthly gathering of The Grief Gallery: https://www.charlenelam.com/gathering Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram....

Dec 11, 2023•7 min•Ep. 2

Curating Grief - How It Started

Why "curate" grief? What does it mean to "curate" anyway? In this episode, certified grief coach Charlene Lam shares the origin story of The Grief Gallery and why she believes we are ALL curators after a loved one dies. It starts with the soy sauce ... Links mentioned: Connect with me on Instagram @Curating_Grief RSVP for The Grief Gallery's free monthly gathering on Zoom https://charlenelam.com/gathering Book a complimentary call if you're interested in getting more grief support with 1:1 grief...

Aug 01, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1

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Welcome to the Curating Grief podcast. How do we choose what to keep after a loved one dies? It's a question that many grievers struggle with. Certified grief coach and founder of The Grief Gallery Charlene Lam has an uncommon answer: Curating and exhibitions. Learn more at www.charlenelam.com

Mar 29, 2023•5 min

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