15 Nov 2024
Listener Letters + Holiday Workshop
Welcome back, Keep Grief Weirdos! In this special mid-break episode, Tracy and MC dive into heartfelt listener letters, share big announcements, and explore the often-overlooked layers of grief—from sibling loss and parental relationships to the challenges of coping during the holiday season. One listener writes in about navigating sibling loss and the emotional complexities of carrying a BRCA1 mutation, sparking a candid discussion about health anxiety, generational grief, and the resilience required to move forward. Another wrote reflecting on the loss of a dream as his daughter builds a life across the country — a poignant reminder that grief isn’t always about death but often about the changes in relationships and expectations. Another letter gives us a deeply moving story of finding peace and healing through a serendipitous connection with someone who bridges the divide between life and the afterlife—proof that sometimes the universe works in mysterious ways. A final letter wrote about how hard it can be to let go of the stuff left behind when life circumstances don't allow us to keep them.At the end of the episode, Tracy & MC have a couple of announcements!
Upcoming LIVE Events:
Holiday Survival Workshop: Join us on December 14th for a live, interactive online workshop to create a customized holiday toolkit and learn practical strategies to approach the season with balance and intention.
2025 Intention Setting Workshops: Set your sights on the new year with our in-person workshop on January 4th and a virtual session on January 11th. We’ll help you craft a roadmap for manifesting your goals and staying grounded
Join the Hope Circuit!
We have a vibrant and supportive online community for you! It is the perfect space to connect with others navigating grief, loneliness, or life transitions. From weekly accountability calls to journaling sessions and bi-weekly movie nights, there’s something for everyone seeking support, connection, and a little holiday cheer.
Sign up here: https://hopecircuit.circle.so/checkout/all-access (https://hopecircuit.circle.so/checkout/all-access)
Have a woo-woo story or a topic you’d love us to cover in Season 2? Send us an email at keepgriefweird@gmail.com (mailto:keepgriefweird@gmail.com), drop us a voicemail on Spotify, or reach out via social media. Let’s keep grief weird together!
Stay tuned, stay weird, and don’t forget to mark your calendars!
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Music kindly provided by Tom Rosenthal (http://tomrosenthal.co.uk/). The song excerpted at the beginning and end of each episode is "Have We Met Before? feat. Fenne Lily" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoUf7cP61gY) from the album Z-Sides (https://open.spotify.com/album/6wOJyevNYXevqTZCn6Xk5T?si=c_2H64_VSgmcE05ZAc_w0A&nd=1&dlsi=d8cd228310ea4db4), released in 2018.
MC McDonald and Tracy Benjamin host Keep Grief Weird, produced by Tracy Benjamin. For questions, stories, or comments, please reach out via DM on Instagram (@keepgriefweird (https://www.instagram.com/keepgriefweird/)) or email at keepgriefweird@gmail.com.
