Grieving Gracefully with Kelly Podcast

About Grieving Gracefully with Kelly Podcast

Welcome to the Grieving Gracefully with Kelly Podcast, your compassionate companion on the journey through the loss of a loved one. Each episode offers a sanctuary of understanding and solace as we explore the complex emotions and challenges that accompany grief. Through personal stories, expert interviews, and practical advice, we provide a supportive space for you to navigate your unique path of mourning. Whether you’re seeking comfort, connection, or coping strategies, our mission is to help you find grace, resilience, and hope amidst the sorrow. Subscribe now and let us walk beside you, offering empathy and insight as you honor the memory of those you’ve lost.

Publisher

Kelly Sammon

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Aug 2024

Latest episode

5 May 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 May 2025

   Honouring Mother's Day: A Journey Through Grief and Healing

   In this heartfelt episode of the Grieving Gracefully with Kelly podcast, host Kelly, a certified grief educator, explores the profound impact of mother-daughter relationships and how grief reshapes them. Joined by Chelsea Ohlemiller, a writer, speaker, and grief advocate, they discuss Chelsea's personal journey of loss after her mother passed away from cancer at age 57. Chelsea shares her transition from teaching to writing, informed by her mother's encouragement, which culminated in her book, 'Now That She's Gone.' The conversation delves into the challenges of grieving a mother, the importance of embracing vulnerability, and finding ways to honour and carry forward a mother's legacy. Chelsea emphasizes the value of patience, self-love, and the continuous journey of healing. The episode offers insights, practical advice, and a sense of community for anyone navigating their grief. 00:00 Introduction to Grieving Gracefully 00:43 Exploring Mother-Daughter Bonds 01:34 Chels' Personal Journey with Grief 04:57 The Impact of a Mother's Legacy 08:15 Navigating Grief and Motherhood 11:42 Honoring and Remembering Loved Ones 22:06 The Emotional Complexity of Grief 26:02 Closing Thoughts and ResourcesJoin the Grieving Gracefully Circle:If you’re looking for a supportive community where you can share your grief journey and connect with others who truly understand, join The Grieving Gracefully Circle!✨ Encouragement, resources, and real connection await you.👉 Join here: Grieving Gracefully Circle Resources & Links: 🌍 Get a copy of her book!📲 Facebook: Connect with Chelsea on Facebook📲 Instagram: Connect with Chelsea on Instagram📲 Tiktok: Connect with Chelsea on Tiktok Let’s Stay Connected! 📲 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully📲 Facebook: Grieving Gracefully Community📲 LinkedIn: Kelly Sammon

2. 

   29 Apr 2025

   Healing Through Connection: Reshma's Journey of Grief, Mindfulness, and Resilience

   In this episode of Grieving Gracefully with Kelly, host Kelly Sammon, a certified grief educator, discusses the powerful role that connection plays in healing after loss. Guest Reshma Kearney shares her courageous story of losing her husband to suicide, becoming a solo parent, and rebuilding her life through mindfulness, community, and compassion. Together, Kelly and Reshma explore how grief reshapes identity, the necessity of self-care, and practical, accessible steps to find healing after heartbreak. This inspiring conversation highlights different ways to practice mindfulness, the transformative power of gratitude journaling, and the deep emotional shifts that occur when we walk through grief instead of around it. Reshma reminds us that grief never truly leaves—but it transforms, teaching us invaluable lessons about resilience, presence, and unconditional love. 🎧 Tune in to learn: How connection fosters healing during grief Mindfulness practices that support emotional recovery The emotional shifts that come with deep loss How gratitude and journaling can anchor you in resilience Practical steps for embracing connection and community after loss Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Grieving Gracefully00:43 Healing Through Connection01:16 Reshma’s Story of Loss and Resilience06:46 Mindfulness and Self-Care in Grief16:54 The Power of Community Support22:16 Practical Steps for Embracing Connection25:03 Gratitude and Journaling in Healing28:31 Lessons Learned from Grief30:20 Conclusion and Resources----more----Join the Grieving Gracefully Circle:If you’re looking for a supportive community where you can share your grief journey and connect with others who truly understand, join The Grieving Gracefully Circle!✨ Encouragement, resources, and real connection await you.👉 Join here: Grieving Gracefully Circle----more---- About Reshma: Reshma Kearney is a Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Healing Guide who helps individuals navigate grief and mental health challenges through mindfulness and connection. After losing her husband to suicide, she found herself rebuilding life as a widow and solo parent while supporting her children’s healing. Through her journey, Reshma discovered the transformative power of mindfulness and community in processing grief and building resilience. Today, she shares these tools through mentorship, mindfulness circles, and workshops, creating safe spaces for healing. She is passionate about mental health awareness, grief support, and reminding others that healing isn’t about moving on—it’s about moving forward with love. Resources & Links: 🌍 Reshma Kearney Website📲 Instagram: Connect with Reshma on Instagram Let’s Stay Connected! 📲 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully📲 Facebook: Grieving Gracefully Community📲 LinkedIn: Kelly Sammon

3. 

   22 Apr 2025

   The Grief No One Talks About: Breaking the Silence Around Loss, Love, and Healing

   Title:The Grief No One Talks About: Breaking the Silence Around Loss, Love, and Healing Description:Why do people avoid talking about grief—and what happens when we finally do? In this episode, Kelly is joined by grief and trauma psychologist Dr. Heather Taylor for a powerful and compassionate conversation about the silence and stigma around grief. Together, they explore how grief impacts identity, the myths behind the "five stages," and the importance of allowing grief to take up space. Whether you're grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insights, encouragement, and real talk about navigating loss and finding yourself again. 🎧 Tune in to learn: Why grief feels so isolating How to move from surviving to truly living after loss Simple mindset shifts that support healing What Dr. Taylor’s personal journey taught her about love, loss, and purpose Join the Grieving Gracefully Circle If you’re looking for a supportive community where you can share your grief journey and connect with others who understand, join The Grieving Gracefully Circle! This space offers encouragement, resources, and a place to heal together. 👉 Join here: Grieving Gracefully Circle About Heather: Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in Washington state, grief specialist, and unapologetic truth-teller when it comes to loss, healing, and what it really means to move forward. As the host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast and founder of Grief is the New Normal Psychological Services, Dr. Heather is on a mission to help people stop whispering about grief—and start owning it, honoring it, and healing through it. With a powerful mix of clinical expertise, lived wisdom, and let’s-get-real energy, she helps people understand that grief isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a process to feel. Through her newest venture, the Professional Grief Collective, she’s also shaking up the mental health space by empowering clinicians, healers and coaches to better support the grieving clients they serve. Resources & Links: 🌍 Grief is the New Normal Website🌍 Get a copy of Authentically Unapologetic: A Grief Journal📲 Instagram: Connect with Heather on Instagram📲 LinkedIn: Connect with Heather on LinkedIn📲 YouTube: Connect with Heather on YouTube Let’s Stay Connected! 📲 Instagram: @GrievingGracefully📲 Facebook: Grieving Gracefully Community📲 LinkedIn: Kelly Sammon

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

62

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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