Are you, or someone you know, dealing with grief? In this podcast, Shari Dworkin-Smith — a certified grief educator and hypnotherapist — explores the many forms grief can take and the ways people learn to live with loss. Through honest conversations, thoughtful interviews, and practical insights, she looks at the emotional landscape of grief and how we move through it. Each episode offers perspective, understanding, and gentle guidance as you navigate the waves of loss and begin to find peace and meaning that can lie Beyond the Loss.
When Taylor Vonderheide lost her father suddenly at 38 years old, she found herself navigating her first experience with profound grief. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares what surprised her most about loss, the
reality that so many of us are never given the tools to navigate grief, and how she came to discover that beauty and grief can exist side by side.
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15 Oct 2026
The Grief of Losing Susie, the CatDog with Shari Dworkin-Smith
The loss of a pet is a profound kind of grief—one that is often
minimized or misunderstood by others.
In this deeply personal episode, Shari talks about losing
her cherished cat Susie, “the CatDog,” and reflects on the enormous place our animal companions hold in our homes, our routines, and our hearts.
She talks honestly about the pain of saying goodbye, the quiet reminders that remain, and why pet loss deserves to be acknowledged and honored.
If you have ever loved and lost an animal companion, this episode is a
gentle reminder that your grief is real, your bond mattered, and you do not
have to move through the grief of pet loss according to anyone else’s timeline.
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15 Oct 2026
The Grief of Losing Susie, the CatDog
The loss of a pet is a profound kind of grief—one that is often minimized or misunderstood by others.
In this deeply personal episode, Shari talks about losing her cherished cat Susie, “the CatDog,” and reflects on the enormous place our animal companions hold in our homes, our routines, and our hearts.
She talks honestly about the pain of saying goodbye, the quiet reminders that remain, and why pet loss deserves to be acknowledged and honored. If you have ever loved and lost an animal companion, this episode is a gentle reminder that your grief is real, your bond mattered, and you do not
have to move through the grief of pet loss according to anyone else’s timeline.
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1 Oct 2026
Finding The Strength to Get Through with Elias Patras
What does it take to find the strength to get through—and
eventually begin again?
In this episode of Beyond The Loss, I sit down with my dear friend Elias Patras, a life coach, speaker, retreat leader, and medium, for a conversation about grief, resilience, and trusting yourself enough to
take the next step.
Adopted by older parents, Elias experienced the deaths of both his mother and father just a year apart while still in his mid-30s. He shares how he navigated those profound losses and found the strength to keep
moving forward.
Then, during COVID, Elias made another life-changing decision: he packed up his life in Chicago and moved across the country to Washington State—with no job, no home waiting for him, and no certainty about what would come next.
Within six months, he met the man who would become his husband, and today he has created a beautiful, thriving life. This is a conversation about grief, courage, starting over, and discovering that sometimes finding the strength to get through can lead us somewhere we never could have imagined.
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15 Sept 2026
Holding on to the Good with Fletcher Dworkin-McDaniel
When my nephew Fletcher Dworkin-McDaniel lost his father to
alcoholism, he chose to remember the father he knew before addiction changed everything. Together, we talk about childhood, family, grief, and the importance of holding on to the good memories, even when the ending is painful. We also explore what it means to carry grief while navigating college, living away from home, and continuing to build a future.
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1 Sept 2026
Grief Isn't Just About Death with Shari Dworkin-Smith
Grief isn't just about death. It can follow divorce, illness, relocation, retirement, the loss of a job, a change in identity, or any significant life transition—even those that seem happy on the surface.
In this episode, I explore the many faces of grief and how simply understanding what we're experiencing can change the way we begin to heal.
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15 Aug 2026
Support Changes Everything with Kandy Russell
After the death of her son, Kandy Russell wasn't sure she wanted to keep living. In this deeply honest conversation, she shares how grief education and coaching helped her better understand her grief, find hope again,
and slowly begin building a life she never thought would be possible.
If you've ever wondered what this kind of support looks like, her story offers a powerful and heartfelt perspective.
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1 Aug 2026
Leading With Love After Loss with Twice-Bereaved Parent Mona Kuchta
After losing her son to addiction and then her daughter to
cancer, medium Mona Kuchta made the conscious decision to publicly share her grief. Through social media, she honors their lives, speaks openly and honestly about loss, and reminds others that they don't have to grieve alone.
Join us for a heartfelt conversation about love, resilience, and finding strength in sharing our stories.
Learn more about Mona Kuchta or book a mediumship reading
at: monathemedium.com
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15 Jul 2026
One Stop Grief Resources with Restfully Care CEO Sarah Baldwin
After the death of her mother, Sarah Baldwin found herself
wishing there was one trusted place she could send anyone who was grieving.
When she couldn't find it, she built it.
"I want Restfully to be the place I can send any friend
or loved one who is in this stage of grief, and they can find what they
need."
Today, Restfullycare.com is becoming a valuable resource for
people navigating grief, anticipating loss, and anyone who wants to better
support the grieving people in their lives.
Learn more at restfullycare.com
Email Sarah at sarah@restfullycare.com
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1 Jul 2026
It's Time To Talk About Grief with Shari Dworkin-Smith
We don’t talk about grief. We’re not taught about it or how to handle it and too many people are blindsided when it comes into their lives. It’s time to bring this out into the open.
Grief is not something to be fixed or a problem to be solved. It is something we can learn to walk with, if we’re willing to talk about it. That’s why I’m here. On this episode of Beyond The Loss, we’re starting the conversation. It’s time to talk about grief.
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30 Jun 2026
Talking About Grief - Beyond the Loss with Shari Dworkin-Smith
Shari Dworkin-Smith — a certified grief educator and hypnotherapist — explores the many forms grief can take and the ways people learn to live with loss. Each episode offers perspective, understanding, and gentle guidance as you navigate the waves of loss and begin to find peace and meaning that can lie Beyond the Loss.
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