Good Grief

It’s a fact: death is inevitable, and so is grief. It can stop us in our tracks, regardless of the amount of time that's passed. Good Grief is a six-part, sixty-minute binge of true, short stories that immerse us in the grieving process, find healthy (and avoid unhealthy) ways to cope, and even share a few laughs. Comfort, community, and catharsis guide this audio portrait of love and loss.

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Jun 28, 2025•37 min

Isadora — “What I've tried to do is surrender to grief.”

Isadora Kosofsky is no stranger to grief – as a photojournalist, she’s spent years documenting individuals in hospice care. But when her own father passed away in a hospital overloaded with COVID-19 patients, she was reminded that you can never be prepared to lose someone you love. Find Isadora on Instagram and Twitter @isadorakosofsky Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear advice. Join our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/goodgrie...

Apr 19, 2022•11 min

Barry — “My voice had been a bridge for him.”

With the first wave of COVID-19 surging, an iPad became Barry Joseph’s lifeline for communicating with his dad, Paul Joseph, in the hospital. Guided by the poems of Billy Collins, Barry stayed by his dad’s side – virtually – until it was time to let go. Find Barry on Instagram and TikTok at @fridayistomorrow and on Facebook at the Friday is Tomorrow Book Club . You can find his book about grief during the COVID-19 Pandemic at his website: fridayistomorrow.com Comfort and community are key compon...

Apr 12, 2022•10 min

Last Day Preview: Everyone Out Here is Armed

In episode 1, our team travels to Montana, where cowboy culture reigns supreme, everyone is armed, and 86% of firearm deaths are suicides. There, we meet a couple that represents all the contradictions at the root of America’s gun debate: One is a suicide prevention advocate, and the other is the most adamant Second Amendment supporter we’ve ever met. Plus, our team tries out shooting some big-ass guns. To hear the rest of this episode of Last Day, search for Last Day wherever you are listening ...

Apr 06, 2022•23 min

Sabila — “We watched his burial on our phones.”

Publishing executive Sabila Khan was stunned by her father Shafqat’s sudden death due to COVID-19 in early 2020. After having to forgo the traditional Muslim rituals tied to his passing, Sabila struggled with the pandemic’s overall effect on her attempt to return to normalcy. Find Sabila on Twitter at @SabilaKhan20, and visit her COVID Loss Support group on Facebook or on Twitter at @covid_loss. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear ...

Mar 31, 2022•14 min

From Bad to Worse: COVID’s Toll on a Top Child Care Center

We are excited to share another Lemonada Media show you will love. It's called No One Is Coming to Save Us and it tackles the American child care crisis. No One Is Coming to Save Us has new episodes out every Thursday. Gloria is back and ready to tackle America’s child care crisis head-on. To kick off season 2, she calls up Lauren Cook, CEO of Ellis Early Learning in Boston. We met Lauren back in season 1, where she walked us through the nitty gritty of how much it costs to operate a child care ...

Mar 24, 2022•39 min

Paula — “The center of our universe is gone.”

Paula Edgar has spent the past 20 years conflicted about her grief -- does she take part in our country’s collective grieving on September 11th? Or does she simply mourn her beloved mother Joan in private, who she thinks of fondly whenever she hears a Broadway tune? Find Paula on Twitter at @PaulaEdgar and on Instagram at @thepaulaedgar. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear advice. Join our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/goodgr...

Sep 07, 2021•12 min

Introducing Last Day Revisited: The Opioid Crisis with Stephanie Wittels Wachs & Jackie Danziger

Opioids are killing more people than ever. In 2020, overdose deaths in the U.S. spiked nearly 30% to a record high -- the sharpest annual increase in 30 years. Fentanyl sold on the street and the ongoing toll of the pandemic are the primary drivers. With so many of us affected, there’s a dire need for solutions. That’s why we’re re-releasing episodes 2-12 from season one with new updates from previous guests and fans of the show. Last Day Revisited: The Opioid Crisis is a binge listen that offer...

Aug 30, 2021•20 min

Claire — “We welcome people into the world; we should also see them out.”

Renowned grief therapist and ‘New Day’ host Claire Bidwell Smith was forced to confront her parents’ cancer deaths by the age of 25. Her quest to find meaning in the “nothingness” afterward led her down a healing path that she now explores with clients facing similar loss. Find Claire on Twitter at @clairebidwell and on Instagram at @clairebidwellsmith. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear advice. Join our Facebook Group: facebook.c...

Aug 03, 2021•14 min

Meghan — “The curtains were pulled, and it was quiet.”

Meghan Britton-Gross finds it hard to believe it’s been nearly 30 years since she lost her little brother, Andrew, in a car accident. He was 7. She was 12. Meghan still vividly remembers the dark and lonely aftermath of his loss, particularly as a junior high student processing the pain of being treated as a “forgotten griever.” Find Meghan on Instagram at @megegross, on Facebook at @MegGrossBlog, and on Twitter at @meggyb_to_the_g. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. ...

Aug 03, 2021•13 min

Julie — “I wanted to crawl out of my own skin.”

Latinx comedian Julie Piñero was swept up by her partner Jose’s adventurous spirit almost immediately. To make sense of his murder just weeks later, she threw herself into performance, ultimately developing a one-woman Zoom show centering on the intersection of love and loss. Find Julie on Twitter at @shmooolie and on Instagram at @shmoooolie. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear advice. Join our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/...

Aug 03, 2021•13 min

Jennie — “I don’t want to go back to who I was before grief.”

Jennie Burke wants you to know a single fact about her: her brother Matt died. After challenging him for several years to confront his addiction, she’s now reached the point where she can say she’s proud of him for fighting as best he could. Find Jennie on Twitter at @jennieburke and on Instagram at @jennieburkewriter. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear advice. Join our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/goodgriefpod . Stay up to...

Aug 03, 2021•11 min

Sabila — “We watched his burial on our phones.”

Publishing executive Sabila Khan is still stunned by her father Shafqat’s sudden death due to COVID-19. After having to forgo the traditional Muslim rituals tied to his passing, Sabila is also struggling with the pandemic’s overall effect on her attempt to return to normalcy. Find Sabila on Twitter at @SabilaKhan20, and visit her COVID Loss Support group on Facebook or on Twitter at @covid_loss. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear ...

Aug 03, 2021•13 min

Jayson — “The universe seemed malevolent; how could it do this to us?"

Author Jayson Greene never got a chance to buy his 2-year-old daughter Greta the family dog she wanted. After a tragic and extremely public event cut her life incredibly short, Jayson wrote extensively about his pain and is now working hard to make sure Greta’s brother grows up with her memory. Find Jayson on Twitter at @Jayson_Greene and on Instagram at @greenejayson. Comfort and community are key components in coping with grief. Participate in conversations and hear advice. Join our Facebook G...

Aug 03, 2021•14 min

Introducing: Good Grief

An immersive, six-part series from Lemonada Media offering a rare opportunity to enter one’s personal grief world. Delivered with a new approach that evokes emotions and promotes healing. Premieres August 3rd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2021•3 min

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