Invisible Loss is a space for the grief that doesn't always have a name. Hosted by a thanatologist and therapist, this podcast shines light on non-death losses and offers understanding, language, and compassion for what you're carrying.
Every person's story matters, yet many LGBTQ+ experiences of loss go unseen. In this episode, Jenn and Barbara welcome guests Desi and Gina to share their personal journeys of identity, acceptance, relationships, belonging, and resilience. Together they discuss the invisible losses that can accompany living authentically - from family rejection and societal expectations to discovering community and self-acceptance. It's an honest, hopeful conversation about what it means to ...
28 Apr 2026
When the Flood Water Recedes: Loss During Natural Disasters
When the waters recede, the real story often begins. In this special edition of Invisible Loss, Barbara and Jenn sit with the emotional aftermath of flooding and natural disasters—exploring the quiet, often unseen losses that linger long after the crisis passes. From the disruption of identity and routine to the grief of damaged spaces, displaced memories, and shaken sense of safety, this conversation makes space for what doesn’t always get named. Together, they unpack how non-death loss show...
23 Apr 2026
Military Life & Deployment
Military deployment is often framed around service, sacrifice, and reunion, but what’s talked about far less is the quiet, ongoing loss that lives in between those moments; in this episode, Barbara and Jenn are joined by guest Claudia, a military spouse with 30 plus years of experience, to explore the invisible grief that can come with deployment—the missing everyday moments, the shifting roles at home, and the emotional distance that can grow even when love remains steady. Together, th...
27 Mar 2026
Divorce
In this heartfelt episode of The Invisible Loss Podcast, we explore divorce through the lens of non-death loss—the kind of grief that isn’t always recognized, but deeply felt. Joined by Cortney and Kent, we engage in an open, honest, and vulnerable conversation about what it means to lose a marriage while both people are still living. Together, we unpack the layered losses that come with divorce: the loss of identity, shared dreams, family structure, and the future once imagined. We also talk...
11 Jan 2026
The Invisible Loss of Infertility
Join Jenn and Barbara as they explore infertility as a deeply personal form of non-death grief - one that reshapes identity, relationships, and the way people move through the world. Together, a thanatologist and a therapist unpack the heartbreak of imagined children, the loss of bodily trust, the cycle of hope and disappointment, and the isolation that comes when this grief is minimized or misunderstood. This conversation offers validation, compassion, and language for a loss tha...
11 Jan 2026
Invisible Loss Starts Here
Invisible loss is grief no one prepares you for. In this introductory episode, we share why this podcast exists and how our own experiences with infertility, relationship loss, identity shift, and unmet expectations taught us that grief isn't only about death. We talk honestly about what it's like to carry losses that aren't acknowledged, supported, or understood - and why naming them changes everything. If you've ever felt like your pain didn't "count," this space was creat...
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