The Puzzle of Grief (Rebroadcast)| Listen on Anghami

Oct 7

Why Rest Feels So Hard When You Need It Most

Ever notice that the more tired you are, the harder it is to actually rest?That’s because rest isn’t just physical. It’s emotional too. And it takes trust. Trust that things can wait, trust that you can stop for a moment. In this episode, we’ll look at the quiet beliefs that make ... Show More

10m 6s

Oct 6

Everything Feels Urgent When You're Overwhelmed

A Monday reality check on the difference between true urgency and anxiety-driven rushing.

2m 40s

Sep 30

When You Outgrow Your Coping Mechanisms

That thing that once helped you get through might now be quietly holding you back. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to outgrow old coping strategies and how to let them go with compassion instead of shame. Sometimes growth means thanking the armor that kept you s ... Show More

12m 59s

Aug 28

276. The Healing Power of Grief

As a culture, we don’t know how to grieve. We’re expected to keep it together, stay strong, and move on, even though grief is one of the most universal human experiences. The truth is, when no one models how to grieve, it’s easy to feel lost, broken, or like you’re “doing it wron ... Show More

25m 32s

Dec 2023

Ep. 281 Grief & Letting Go

In this episode, Lacy, Jessica, and Dr. Tara delve into the profound landscapes of grief, unveiling how it intertwines with blind spots, manifestation, and healing. Grief and loss come in all forms: from experiencing a loved one passing on, to the end of an era in your life, to t ... Show More

1h 3m

May 2025

Grieving what never was

This episode is about a kind of grief most people never talk about — the grief you feel when life doesn’t go the way you hoped. When you’ve always been the strong one, the caretaker, the one who keeps it all together… and then you realize, deep down, you’re sad about what you nev ... Show More

36m 23s

Oct 2019

Grief & Bereavement

DREAM WITH US, and we’ll teach you how to interpret them!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The death of a loved one is a loss that is part of the human condition and is universal. The Stranger -- mortality -- confronts us with a new need to accept the reality of our loss and pain, a process that can include ... Show More

1h 10m

Nov 2024

64. How Can I Navigate Grief During the Holidays and Honor Past Memories While Making New Ones?

The holidays bring joy, but for many of us, they can also feel heavy with memories of loved ones who aren’t here anymore. In this episode, I open up about navigating grief during the holiday season and a lesson from my therapist that changed how I approach this time of year. We’l ... Show More

20m 22s

Aug 13

Grief and Joy Can Coexist

Dora reflects on the healing power of shared laughter, even in moments of pain. Whether during heartbreak or grief, laughter reminds us that we’re still human and still capable of joy. In this deeply personal episode, she explores how joy doesn’t erase sorrow but helps carry it, ... Show More

5m 16s

Sep 2024

Beri Marusic on Grief and other Expiring Emotions (Katie Elliott, JP)

Why is that when a loved one dies, grief seems inescapable--and then diminishes? The brilliant Edinburgh philosopher Berislav Marusic's "Do Reasons Expire? An Essay on Grief" begins with his grief for the unexpected and early loss of his mother: "I stopped grieving or at least th ... Show More

1h 5m

Jun 2025

How to Cope with Grief and Loss

Grief is universal—but it rarely feels that way when you’re in it.On this episode, Haesue sits down with writer and podcaster Misty Stinnett to unpack what grief really looks like: messy, unpredictable, and often very lonely. Misty shares the story of losing her father suddenly i ... Show More

44m 34s

Jul 2024

Healing Affirmation, Day 2: "Navigating Loss and Healing" meditation series

Acknowledge Your Feelings: It’s important to recognize and accept your emotions, whether it's sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion. Grieving is a natural process, and there’s no “right” way to feel. Repeating an affirmation is a powerful therapeutic way to manage grief. Be guided ... Show More

11m 2s

Sep 19

What Are You Still Carrying? Learning to Release What No Longer Serves You

We often carry stress long after a moment has passed. In this episode, Rosie reflects on a Zen parable and her own experience of holding on to tension, reminding us that we can choose to put down what no longer serves us, protect our energy, and create space for what truly matter ... Show More

6m 41s