Supporting Grievers After the Funeral: The Timely Presence with Kelly Edmondson
When the immediate support after a child’s death fades, bereaved parents are often left navigating a changed world alone. Kelly Edmondson shares her journey of losing her son, Darius, and the importance of remembering, intentional presence, and finding ways to walk forward without leaving our children behind.
“I Don’t Fit In Anymore”: Feeling Like a Stranger After Child Loss
After losing a child, you may still show up in familiar rooms—but feel like a completely different person inside. Explore why grief can change belonging, relationships, and the way you experience everyday life.
The Hidden Side of Parental Grief: Debunking the 5 Stages of Loss
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Grief Leadership: How Loss Shapes Leaders, Teams, and Families with Mindy Corporon
What happens when grief shows up at work? Mindy Corporon shares her story of devastating loss and explains why leaders need presence, compassion, and practical tools to support grieving employees.
“What If I Forget?” Navigating the Fear of Losing Memories After Child Loss
When Remembering Hurts: Navigating the Fear of Forgetting After Child Loss After the death of a child, parents carry a quiet, unspoken dread: What if the details begin to fade? We worry about losing the precise sound of their laugh, the way they walked into a room, or...
Is It Okay to Smile Again? Overcoming “Joy Guilt” After Loss with Lisa Boehm
Can you experience joy without leaving your child behind? In this moving episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with grief educator Lisa Boehm about child loss, healing, guilt, therapy, and learning to carry grief and joy together.
Grieving Your Old Bandwidth: Why You Can’t “Get Back to Normal” After Loss
In this episode, I explore one of the most unsettling, quiet shifts after child loss: the shift in our personal capacity. After a child dies, many parents notice something they don't always have immediate language for. It isn't just that life feels different - it’s...
Why We Blame Ourselves: Navigating the “What-Ifs” of Parental Child Loss
Many grieving parents silently carry guilt long after the loss of a child. In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano explores the important difference between guilt, shame, and self-blame—and why understanding these emotions can help lighten the burden of grief.
When Caregiving Ends: What to Do with Love That Has Nowhere to Go
When a child battles a long-term illness, disability, mental health struggle, or addiction crisis, a parent’s love takes on a highly structured shape. It maps itself directly onto daily schedules, symptom checking, and constant advocacy. For years, caregiving dictates...