Welcome to ”Grief & Grit,” the podcast that turns the tables on traditional grief talks with a fresh, sassy spin. We dive into the messy, the awkward, and the downright hilarious aspects of dealing with loss because sometimes the best way to cope is with a little laughter and a lot of grit.
In each episode, we tackle the untold truths and unexpected turns of grief with humor and heart. Whether it’s the emotional rollercoaster of changing seasons, the absurdities of social media during tough times, or the bizarre cultural quirks around death that no one warns you about, we’re here to share it all with a smile and a wink. Ever wonder how Groundhog Day might relate to your grieving process? We’ve got you covered.
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Welcome to ”Grief & Grit,” the podcast that turns the tables on traditional grief talks with a fresh, sassy spin. We dive into the messy, the awkward, and the downright hilarious aspects of dealing with loss because sometimes the best way to cope is with a little laughter and a lot of grit.
In each episode, we tackle the untold truths and unexpected turns of grief with humor and heart. Whether it’s the emotional rollercoaster of changing seasons, the absurdities of social media during tough times, or the bizarre cultural quirks around death that no one warns you about, we’re here to share it all with a smile and a wink. Ever wonder how Groundhog Day might relate to your grieving process? We’ve got you covered.
Living After Suicide: Mitch Cohen on Love, Loss, and Healing After His Wife’s Death
Grief & Grit
58 minutes
1 month ago
Living After Suicide: Mitch Cohen on Love, Loss, and Healing After His Wife’s Death
Simonie and Greer sit down with Mitch Cohen, widower, rabbi, grief counselor, and co-author of Men in Grief: Stories of Growth Through Struggles with Trauma and Loss, for an intimate and vulnerable conversation about losing his wife, Suzette, by suicide.
Mitch reflects on Suzette’s life, the challenges she faced as the child of Holocaust survivors, and the ways mental health, menopause, and silence around suicide shaped their family’s journey. He shares candidly about the guilt and questions that follow a suicide loss, the importance of therapy and support groups, and how he found new purpose by helping others as a facilitator for suicide survivor groups.
This episode shines a light on the realities of suicide, grief, and resilience — while offering hope and community for anyone who has faced similar loss.
If you or someone you love is struggling, please call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Show Notes
Guest: Mitch Cohen, widower, rabbi, grief counselor, and author of Men in Grief: Stories of Growth Through Struggles with Trauma and Loss
Resources mentioned:
Mourning & Mitzvah by Anne Brener
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
The Link Counseling Center – National Resource Center for Suicide Aftercare
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Mitch's Book: Men in Grief: Stories of Growth Through Struggles with Trauma and Loss
Mitch’s work at Compassionate Presence
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Grief & Grit
Welcome to ”Grief & Grit,” the podcast that turns the tables on traditional grief talks with a fresh, sassy spin. We dive into the messy, the awkward, and the downright hilarious aspects of dealing with loss because sometimes the best way to cope is with a little laughter and a lot of grit.
In each episode, we tackle the untold truths and unexpected turns of grief with humor and heart. Whether it’s the emotional rollercoaster of changing seasons, the absurdities of social media during tough times, or the bizarre cultural quirks around death that no one warns you about, we’re here to share it all with a smile and a wink. Ever wonder how Groundhog Day might relate to your grieving process? We’ve got you covered.
