It feels like a different world every time we talk. As things change, topics change and last minute we decided to discuss something we’ve all felt or are currently feeling - grief. We want to really make ourselves human and open up about our experiences with grief and help others to realize that it’s ok to grieve, no matter how big or how small. Pain is pain ... Show More
Yesterday
You know him, you love him, Billy Shakes - The MacB*th Curse
Be advised that this episode is heavy on the tangents. If you're here for some lore and/or history- you'll need to skip ahead about 40 minutes. Give us a break, our name isn't Ladies & Topics for this reason. The topic you ask? Is that the question? After name dropping a certain ... Show More
1h 29m
Jan 13
Congratulations, you’ve been pooped on - Superstitions
This episode is a funny ha ha, definitely not serious ep about quirky little sayings that have transcended time. Are you more than a little sticious? This episode is for you. And to our OCD baddies- please remember that before you adopt one of these as a new intrusive thought, no ... Show More
1h 24m
May 2023
How to Navigate Grief: Our Stories of Love and Loss (Part 1) with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust
In this special two-part episode of Something to Normalize, Ginny and Brandi each share their stories of losing someone central to their lives and the grief that followed. Grief can be a complex, unpredictable, overwhelming, and isolating experience. And there are so many misconc ... Show More
57m 42s
Nov 2023
Ep. 055 - Dealing With Grief
Most have probably experienced grief, and it never is easy. However, there are some things we can always rest in as we grieve — God is near to the broken hearted, and He makes all things new. Kenny and Tammie talk about how they handle grief, join them now for episode 55.
28m 48s
Mar 2024
Guided Meditation for Dealing with Grief and Loss
Dealing with grief and loss is a deeply personal journey, one that often leaves us feeling isolated and alone. Whether we've lost a loved one, a job, a relationship, or something else significant, the pain can be overwhelming. It's essential to recognize that everyone copes with ... Show More
11m 38s
Dec 2021
Michael Cholbi, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide" (Princeton UP, 2022)
We think of grief as a normal response to the death of a loved one. We’re familiar with the so-called “five stages” of grief. Grief seems as an emotional episode that befalls us along life’s way, something to be endured and then gotten over. But grief isn’t as straightforward as ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2023
The Christian Response to Grief
Grief is a human emotion and and affects each of us at one time or another.
The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in the rite of Christian burial:
"Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns t ... Show More
6m 49s