Surthrival Podcast with Stacia

About Surthrival Podcast with Stacia

Welcome to Surthrival, a place to befriend grief for healthy healing. This podcast is for those experiencing grief and for those who know someone who is experiencing loss. My goal is to provide principles to help you navigate through the complicated and painful world of grief.

Publisher

Stacia Gaines

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Feb 2025

Latest episode

21 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Surthrival after Human Trafficking

   Warning: This episode contains information about sexual abuse and human trafficking and may not be appropriate for younger audiences. This episode of “SURTHRIVAL: Grief of Being Single” is around a difficult topic – Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse. This podcast explores healing from loss of all kinds and does not shy away from difficult subjects. My guest, LeAnn Walters, is a Case Manager at NAHT Coalition https://www.nahtcoalition.org/ (https://www.nahtcoalition.org/), working with women who have escaped the bondage of human trafficking. She is a graduate of the Well House https://www.the-wellhouse.org/ (https://www.the-wellhouse.org/). Together we explore the grief and loss experienced due to substance addiction and human trafficking. If you or someone you know needs help contact https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en) or call 1-888-373-7888 (tel://18883737888) TTY: 711 Text* 233733 (sms://233733)

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Divorce SURTHRIVAL - Death without a Casserole with Dr. Erica Jewell

   Divorce is a type of special kind of grief. In the death of a marriage, there can be feelings of shame, anger, disappointment and betrayal. Unlike loss by death, others don’t often attribute the divorce as grief and rarely help the person who is left alone in their sadness. Erica Jewell shares with vulnerability about her grief experience regarding her divorce. She reveals some of her deep feelings of loss and embarrassment. More importantly Erica shares how she worked through her mourning: - Hiking with friends – grief shows in your body, nature heals - Finding community – fellow hikers - Warnings about reverting back to the self you thought you’d left behind - Examining rejection - Guarding your emotions - not looking for attention and validation in dating again Erica’s journey through her divorce will resonate with singles who are experiencing grief. Her story may also help married people be more empathetic and intentional when someone you know experiences divorce.

3. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Where Do I Start Grieving? - Surthrival 101

   Surthrival 101 Keys to befriending grief, leaning into loss for healthy healing Grieving is hard work, and for that reason many put it off. Unfortunately, the only way through grief is to face the darkness head-on. Surthrival principles help those dealing with loss begin their journey or assist them when they get stuck in the process. This is a list of the basic principles with definitions. There are episodes that correlate to the principles, but this quick list is a good start to this difficult journey. Take a step. The way is rocky, but these tools can help you navigate your way. Feel the Feels All humans feel – there’s no escaping feelings. Feelings are natural – it’s what makes us human. Feelings are neutral – neither good nor bad. It is imperative to allow yourself to feel all emotions, though not all emotions feel pleasant. Failure to feel the feels will block your grief journey. Identify/Label the Feels Specifically labeling the exact feeling allows you to get in touch with where you are in your grief journey. This may require some soul-searching and use of a list of feelings, but the result is an examination that helps you understand yourself better. Express the Feels Appropriate expression of feelings allows you to deal with emotions in healthy ways. This looks different depending on what that emotion is (see Identify the Feels). Anger often requires a physical (even violent) act. Creative expression (drawing, singing, dancing, painting, poetry) is especially helpful, as it uses different parts of the brain, often bypassing the rational which allows for deeper healing. Nature Heals Taking a walk in nature is key to healing. It boosts your immune system, lowers cortisol levels, reduces blood pressure and promotes relaxation. Being surrounded by nature improves your mood, reducing anxiety and depression. It also alters brain activity in your prefrontal cortex, the part that regulates emotions. Practice Gratitude Counting your blessings is a healthy way to keep your emotional state balanced. It’s not a Pollyanna approach, but simply a practice of realizing that no matter how dire your circumstances or how deep your grief, you have things/people to be grateful for. Speaking or writing these shifts your perspective. Reframe The practice of looking at circumstances from a different perspective provides a way out of unhealthy thinking traps. Though the facts of what you’re going through don’t change, your thoughts about those unpleasant things can make it bearable. Community It is nearly impossible to heal alone. When you’re grieving, you need people to be present for you and with you. There are times you’ll desire to be alone with your grief; just don’t get stuck there. Time with others you trust reminds you that you are not alone, that you are loved. One of the best healing methods is to find a way to serve others.

Who has been a guest on Surthrival Podcast with Stacia

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Robert Hill
• Beth Miller
• Shaun King
• Milton Brasher-Cunningham
• Charlotte Cushing Clearey

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

57

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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

Quality

20

Social presence

0

YouTube

65

Engagement

51

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