logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2025
16m 34s

We don't "move on" from grief. We move f...

TED
About this episode

In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully, she encourages us to shift how we approach grief. "A grieving person is going to laugh again and smile again," she says. "They're going to move forward. But that doesn't mean that they've moved on."


This episode originally aired on December 25, 2019.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Today
The missing half of music history | Gabriella Di Laccio
Who decides which voices survive? It's a question classical singer Gabriella Di Laccio never thought to ask until she found an encyclopedia listing thousands of women composers from across history ... and knew almost none of them. Her journey to rediscover these brilliant musicia ... Show More
10m 29s
Yesterday
How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, spiritual leader Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares three steps to help you accept the ebb and flow of your emotions an ... Show More
12m 53s
Sep 1
The 60 seconds that make or break a conversation | Chris Fenning
What's your point? Communication expert Chris Fenning reveals how the first 60 seconds can make or break a workplace conversation — and shares a three-step framework to help you get it right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
13m 13s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2022
We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it | Nora McInerny
In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully, she en ... Show More
19m 50s
Nov 2021
Listen Again: Nora McInerny: Life's Rough Edges
When experiencing grief or hardship, how can we move forward? This hour, writer Nora McInerny shares ideas on navigating the most difficult parts of life... and living life fully in the face of loss. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat ... Show More
50m 11s
Dec 2023
157. Keep Moving Forward
When we’re grieving, we sometimes find messages from the universe or dead loved ones in the most surprising places. Nora tells us about a time she found that in the Minneapolis airport. You can watch Nora’s TED Talk about moving forward through grief here. _ “It’s Going To Be OK” ... Show More
11m 42s
Dec 2021
Coping with grief during the holidays
As we inch toward the holidays, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith shares how she's processing grief, a subject at the center of much of her work. (This episode originally aired in December 2020.)See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal ... Show More
21m 59s
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
Mar 2022
What Sets You Apart Makes You a Part
In our season finale, Eve and Aditi bring all of the lessons and discussions of this season full circle to discuss what it means to live an “active legacy” – how we spend this one precious life we have to live, why we choose to spend our time the way we do and how it shapes the w ... Show More
39m 18s
Jul 2025
58. Giving you grief, loss, and expensive mistakes
GOOD GRIEF! It’s the grief episode. Oh, you wanted laughs this season? Well, you’ll still get that, but with a side of tears. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer your questions on grief and all its different phases. They also discuss expensive pool mistakes and Jon using ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2025
You Don’t Have to “Move On” From Grief
Grief doesn’t follow timelines, and healing isn’t about “moving on.” In this episode, Dora reflects on losing her stepmom and the pressure to get over loss, offering mindful reminders that grief softens with time and becomes something we carry with love — not something we erase. ... Show More
4m 40s