Death and money are two of the most taboo topics in our society yet they are inevitable for all of us. So why don’t we talk about death and money more? The fact is, we’re all going to have to face our mortality and the mortality of the people we love. During the toughest times in our life, we will also be faced with an overwhelming amount of financial and logistical decisions. These decisions have the power to bring people together or tear families apart. That’s why our mission is so important!
Here on The Currency of Grief, we bring death and money to the forefront of the conversation. We’ll feature real life stories from real life people who have navigated the intersection of grief and money. Our guests are not celebrities, they are normal people just like you and me.
My name is Justin Weidenfeld, and I’m going to serve as your Grief Financial Officer on the journey that is The Currency of Grief Podcast. My purpose for this podcast is to normalize conversations around death and money, inspire you to have deeper conversations with your loved ones (while you can), act as a resource for people currently navigating a grief and money journey, and encourage listeners to approach their own legacy head on.
Whether you’re in the midst of your own grief and money journey or need a reality check about planning for the inevitable, this podcast is for you. Each episode provides heartfelt insights, logistical nuances and practical advice that will help you navigate financial and emotional adversity WHEN you are faced with loss.
The Currency of Grief Podcast will air biweekly on Fridays and can be listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I am grateful that you’ve decided to join me on this journey!
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Death and money are two of the most taboo topics in our society yet they are inevitable for all of us. So why don’t we talk about death and money more? The fact is, we’re all going to have to face our mortality and the mortality of the people we love. During the toughest times in our life, we will also be faced with an overwhelming amount of financial and logistical decisions. These decisions have the power to bring people together or tear families apart. That’s why our mission is so important!
Here on The Currency of Grief, we bring death and money to the forefront of the conversation. We’ll feature real life stories from real life people who have navigated the intersection of grief and money. Our guests are not celebrities, they are normal people just like you and me.
My name is Justin Weidenfeld, and I’m going to serve as your Grief Financial Officer on the journey that is The Currency of Grief Podcast. My purpose for this podcast is to normalize conversations around death and money, inspire you to have deeper conversations with your loved ones (while you can), act as a resource for people currently navigating a grief and money journey, and encourage listeners to approach their own legacy head on.
Whether you’re in the midst of your own grief and money journey or need a reality check about planning for the inevitable, this podcast is for you. Each episode provides heartfelt insights, logistical nuances and practical advice that will help you navigate financial and emotional adversity WHEN you are faced with loss.
The Currency of Grief Podcast will air biweekly on Fridays and can be listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I am grateful that you’ve decided to join me on this journey!
EP03: Sarah Grifferty: The Lessons of Living Learned from Her Parents Dying
The Currency of Grief
1 hour 39 minutes
8 months ago
EP03: Sarah Grifferty: The Lessons of Living Learned from Her Parents Dying
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and when it collides with financial and legal logistics, the weight of it can feel impossible to carry alone.
Justin Weidenfeld sits down with Sarah Grifferty, the founder of LooseEnds and a partner at BUILD Coalition, to talk about the intersection of loss, money, and the unseen burdens that come with both. After losing her father at 19 and her mother at 23, Sarah found herself not only grieving but also navigating the overwhelming task of settling an estate. How do you handle endless paperwork, hold times, and financial decisions while carrying the emotional weight of loss? And why does support often vanish just when grief feels the heaviest?
Sarah shares how she made sense of the chaos, why she believes grief isn’t something to “move on” from, and what she’s doing to make this process easier for others. She introduces the idea of a “grief team” and explains how having the right people around can make a difficult road more manageable. She also challenges the way society treats grief, urging more open conversations about death, legacy, and financial planning before the need becomes urgent.
This episode reminds us that grief and financial matters are deeply intertwined, and that navigating both with openness and support can make all the difference.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
03:12 Personal Grief Experiences: Losing Parents
05:46 Integrating Grief into Life and Work
07:03 The Practical Challenges of Managing an Estate
09:54 The Importance of Grieving and the Distractions
16:47 The Grief Cliff: Support Fades Over Time
18:59 The Role of Friends and Community in Grief
21:19 The Importance of Togetherness in Grief
25:51 Lessons on Living Through Dying
27:29 Building a Grief Support Team
31:49 Transitioning to Adulthood Without Parents
35:12 The Value of Sharing Grief Stories
38:10 Discussing Money and Logistics in Childhood
42:43 The Role of Executor and Co-Executor
52:48 The Taboo Topics: Death, Money, Religion, and Taxes
Links
Connect with Sarah Grifferty:
https://www.looseends.co/
https://www.instagram.com/looseendsinc/
https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahatlooseends
https://www.linkedin.com/company/looseendsinc/
https://www.thebuildcoalition.org/
https://instagram.com/buildcoalition
Connect with Justin Weidenfeld:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-weidenfeld/
Website: https://www.ironbridgewc.com/team/justin-weidenfeld
Instagram: @thecurrencyofgrief_podcast
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The Currency of Grief
Death and money are two of the most taboo topics in our society yet they are inevitable for all of us. So why don’t we talk about death and money more? The fact is, we’re all going to have to face our mortality and the mortality of the people we love. During the toughest times in our life, we will also be faced with an overwhelming amount of financial and logistical decisions. These decisions have the power to bring people together or tear families apart. That’s why our mission is so important!
Here on The Currency of Grief, we bring death and money to the forefront of the conversation. We’ll feature real life stories from real life people who have navigated the intersection of grief and money. Our guests are not celebrities, they are normal people just like you and me.
My name is Justin Weidenfeld, and I’m going to serve as your Grief Financial Officer on the journey that is The Currency of Grief Podcast. My purpose for this podcast is to normalize conversations around death and money, inspire you to have deeper conversations with your loved ones (while you can), act as a resource for people currently navigating a grief and money journey, and encourage listeners to approach their own legacy head on.
Whether you’re in the midst of your own grief and money journey or need a reality check about planning for the inevitable, this podcast is for you. Each episode provides heartfelt insights, logistical nuances and practical advice that will help you navigate financial and emotional adversity WHEN you are faced with loss.
The Currency of Grief Podcast will air biweekly on Fridays and can be listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I am grateful that you’ve decided to join me on this journey!
