Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This

About Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This

Grief is tough—but so are we. "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This," is a space for real, raw, and sometimes even humorous conversations about navigating loss, healing, and faith. Hosted by Shaleka Smith, this podcast explores the many faces of grief—not just losing loved ones but also the loss of relationships, identity, dreams, and expectations. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll keep it real as we unpack the messy emotions that come with grief. Through personal stories, faith-based encouragement, and maybe even a few awkward moments (because grief can be weird), "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This" reminds you that you're not alone. With scripture, expert insights, and a little lightheartedness, we’ll walk this journey together—one step, one story, and one deep breath at a time. Subscribe now for honest conversations, hope-filled encouragement, and the occasional grief-related chuckle. Because even in the hardest moments, joy still finds a way in.

Publisher

Shaleka

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Feb 2025

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Stop Avoiding the Hard Stuff

   Send us Fan Mail What are you avoiding? The conversation you've been putting off. The grief you've been trying not to feel. The paperwork is sitting on the table. The doctor's appointment you keep rescheduling. The forgiveness you've been withholding. The plans you've been afraid to make. In this episode of Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This, we're talking about why we avoid the hard things in life, and how avoidance often makes our grief heavier instead of lighter. Together, we'll explore the ...

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   The Weight of Disappointing Everyone

   Send us Fan Mail Grief isn't always about losing someone you love. Sometimes it's about carrying the overwhelming belief that you've let everyone down. In this episode of Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This, we're exploring the often-unspoken grief that comes from feeling like you've disappointed your family, your friends, your community, your church, or even God. Whether you're navigating divorce, job loss, illness, financial hardship, addiction, or simply a life that didn't unfold the way you ...

3. 

   27 May 2026

   What Is an End-of-Life Doula? Understanding the Support You Didn’t Know Existed

   Send us Fan Mail In this deeply informative and compassionate episode of Grief, I Didn’t Sign Up for This, host Shaleka Smith explores the often-misunderstood roles of End-of-Life Doulas and Grief Doulas, support professionals who help individuals and families navigate one of life’s most difficult transitions. What does an End-of-Life Doula actually do? How can a Grief Doula support families after loss? And why are more people seeking holistic, emotional, spiritual, and practical support duri...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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