In this special episode on the 11th Anniversary of my father, Henry Brasil's passing by suicide, my dear friend, Chris Caron, and I invite you to share a poignant journey with us, as we navigate the complex terrains of grief and memories, particularly the heartache and growth we've experienced since our fathers passed away. We hope our candid conversation of getting to know each other's fathers illuminates the diverse faces of grief, extending beyond the common association with funerals...

Have you ever found solace in music during times of heartbreak and grief? Jenifer Merifield returns to the show and starts by sharing the song that helps her honour her grief. This episode sees is all about navigating the emotional landscapes of non death related grief, loss and heartbreak. Delving into the intricacies of relationship and dating grief, we tackle the unique perspectives of the one grieving and the one initiating the break-up, a topic seldom explored with such dep...

Navigating grief is a journey we all must face, but it doesn't always have to be a solemn path. Amie Enriquez joins us and in this deep conversation, we explore how we can turn our utmost vulnerabilities into a source of strength, laughter, and connection. Starting with a heartfelt introspection of our own emotional, mental, and physical states, we reveal our personal interactions with grief and the powerful role comedy has played in our healing. Comedy is not just about drawing a curtain ov...

When we least expect it, grief and trauma can completely upend our lives. Join me for a raw and powerful conversation with Litsa Williams, a compassionate guide in the grief community, as she shares her own grief journey and the importance of understanding trauma and grief. We explore how Litsa's childhood losses shaped her, the impact of her father's death when she was 18, and how grieving her sister's heroin addiction taught her that one can grieve someone who is still alive. Litsa offers ...

Do you ever feel like a "grief Olympian," constantly facing the challenges of loss and heartache? Join us as we welcome Laurel BraItman, author of What Looks Like Bravery, to share her profound insights on navigating the complex terrain of grief. Our conversation explores the importance of understanding our motivations behind overachievement and how it may be a hidden form of self-harm. Laurel also shares her story of growing up with a dying father and the lessons she's learned along the way....

How do I know if my grief was traumatic? What is traumatic loss? How can tell my story of grief in a way that feels good for me? What do I do when all I can think about is the past? What are some tools to come back to the present moment when I get triggered by my trauma? What's funny about grief and loss? Reflecting After Loss can feel therapeutic to some and paralyzing for others. In this week's episode we speak with Karen Goldfinger Baker, coach and host of The Traumahiders Podcast, about...

What is your inner voice? How can I find more clarity? How do I learn to trust my intuition? How can I learn from grief and loss? How can I reconnect with my own inner voice? How do I know what I really want? This week we have the one and only Justin Michael Williams- Author and Grammy Nominated Musician. We discuss the importance of connecting with our inner voice for vitality, healing, and being able to communicate what we really need and want in our grief journeys. This episode is ...

What's the difference between thoughts and feelings? How many thoughts do we have a day? How do you stop over thinking after loss? What are some helpful ways to process emotions and feelings? How do I know what I'm feeling? How can I calm down and quiet my thoughts? In this week's episode, one of our most beloved (and fun) guests, Rachel Kaplan (M.A., M.F.T, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost two decades) returns to talk out the difference between...

What is hope? Can you run out of hope? How do I find hope again after loss? Why do I feel so hopeless? Does grief kill hope? How can I make hope a part of my daily life and business? In this week's episode, we have Catherine Hammond, coach and author of Hope(less). Catherine shares with us that studies show the single best predictor of a life well-lived is hope. Hope gets us through the pain, and helps us deal with the realities of life. It can also get us out of bed in the morning, empower u...

What are boundaries? How do you set boundaries to help with grief? What do I say when someone says something unsupportive of my healing? What is the difference between grief and complicated grief? How do I become emotionally fluent? How do we know when to stop talking about grief and loss? How can businesses support people grieving? What can HR do to help employees with grief and loss? What is an executor of an estate? How long is bereavement leave? Thriving After Loss: Navigating Grief, Se...

Do you feel like a human doing rather than a human being? How do I manage the overwhelming emotions that come with grief and loss? How can I show up as my authentic self? How can I be less fearful of big changes and life transitions? This week, Executive Coach and Author Mark J. Silverman joins us for a radically honest conversation about making room for your authentic self to show up while navigating grief and loss. This chat invites us all to noticing where in life we are hidi...

How can I get more clarity? Can you cleanse your mind? What is dopamine? Can you be addicted to dopamine? How does dopamine affect the brain? How can I create more dopamine when grieving? What is one way to feel more clear? How to get clarity when making big decisions after loss? In today's episode, past guests Shelley Paxton (Author and Keynote Speaker) and Ashley Reed (Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker) return to help us define clarity and build a clarity cleanse that will he...

What do I do when I feel triggered? What is an emotional trigger? What is the best way to deal with grief triggers? Can you be addicted to drama? How can I have less drama in my life? Can you use somatic therapy for grief? What happens to the body and mind during grief? How can I heal my triggers from trauma? Why am I addicted to reality TV? Is watching Real Housewives for hours healthy? This week we have Dr. Scott Lyons to chat about navigating and supporting yourself through grief triggers...

What is the difference between peer support and professional mental health services for grief? Can peer support and professional mental health services be used together? What is bereavement therapy? When should I talk to a friend, and when should I talk to a therapist or doctor? What would it be like to go to therapy for grief? Is grief therapy effective? Whats the best thing to say to a friend who's grieving? In this episode, we will explore the different types of support available to ...

How can I honor the memory of a loved one? Can music and art help heal my grief? What does a psychotherapist say about grief? How can I find more ways to express myself? Why does music trigger my grief? What can we learn from grief and dealing with death? This week we have Drew Newkirk, NYC psychotherapist, and trusted voice, to discuss grief, remembering our loved ones in meaningful ways, and the power of music and art in healing. We talk about how grief is tricky even for adults to naviga...

How do I take care of myself during grief? How can I make sure I am getting proper nutrition while dealing with grief? When should I start working out again after taking a mental health break? How come when I hear about a new death, I feel like I know nothing about loss? How can I build better nutrition during my healing journey? Im tired; what's the minimum I can do to feel better? Today's episode begins with an open and honest check-in from host Addison Brasil, after returning from an int...

Why do I have so many dreams since I lost a loved one? What do my dreams mean? Why do I have recurring dreams about someone who's died? Is there a doctor who studies dreams? Can you gain meaning from dreams? What are ways to process dreams for healing? This week we dive into a conversation about life, loss, grief and grief dreams with one of the leading academic researchers on the topic, Dr. Joshua Black along. This epsiode inspired by Week 15 in First Year of Grief Club. If you ...

Why is bargaining one the stages of grief? What is IFS therapy or coaching? What is internal family systems therapy and how can it help with grief? How does internal family systems therapy address the different parts of myself that are grieving? How do I know if internal family systems therapy is right for me when dealing with grief? What are some techniques used in internal family systems therapy for working through grief? How do I show up to all my parts? On this week's episode we h...

Is it normal to feel rage after a loss? How do I channel my grief and anger into something positive? Are the 5 Stages of grief real? Why do I have road rage? How can I create purpose from my grief? What does Andrew Huberman say about grief? What is the science of grief? How can I think about grief in a new way? How can I get really clear on the cause of my feelings? How can I focus my rage to have an impact? This week episode kicks off with a question from Grief Club about the 5 Stage...

This is a Check-In Episode and so we are checking in on some highlights from this season on Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison Brasil. A powerful look at navigating grief with insights from experts in manageable bites, that have become some of my favorite new grief quotes. Mary Frances O'Connor (The Grieving Brain) talks grief vs. grieving. Ashley Olivia Nelson (Learning About Grief) talks about nuances and getting specific about grief feelings. Jason Henderson talks about what fatherhood ...