In this special episode on the 11th Anniversary of my father, Henry Brasil's passing by suicide,  my dear friend, Chris Caron, and I invite you to share a poignant journey with us, as we navigate the complex terrains of grief and memories, particularly the heartache and growth we've experienced since our fathers passed away. We hope our candid conversation of getting to know each other's fathers illuminates the diverse faces of grief, extending beyond the common association with funerals, and serving as a comforting echo for those who find themselves walking a parallel path. Our reminisc ..read more

Have you ever found solace in music during times of heartbreak and grief? Jenifer Merifield returns to the show and starts by sharing the song that helps her honour her grief. This episode sees is all  about navigating the emotional landscapes of non death related grief, loss and heartbreak.  Delving into the intricacies of relationship and dating grief, we tackle the unique perspectives of the one grieving and the one initiating the break-up, a topic seldom explored with such depth. This conversation presents a roadmap of the heart, taking us through strategies to cope with inundat ..read more

Navigating grief is a journey we all must face, but it doesn't always have to be a solemn path. Amie Enriquez joins us and in this deep conversation, we explore how we can turn our utmost vulnerabilities into a source of strength, laughter, and connection. Starting with a heartfelt introspection of our own emotional, mental, and physical states, we reveal our personal interactions with grief and the powerful role comedy has played in our healing. Comedy is not just about drawing a curtain over our grief; it's about embracing it, living with it, and channeling it into a tangible form of cathar ..read more

When we least expect it, grief and trauma can completely upend our lives. Join me for a raw and powerful conversation with Litsa Williams, a compassionate guide in the grief community, as she shares her own grief journey and the importance of understanding trauma and grief. We explore how Lisa's childhood losses shaped her, the impact of her father's death when she was 18, and how grieving her sister's heroin addiction taught her that one can grieve someone who is still alive. Lisa offers her valuable insights on the differences between traditional grief support and trauma-specific support, a ..read more

Do you ever feel like a "grief Olympian," constantly facing the challenges of loss and heartache? Join us as we welcome Laurel Brateman, author of What Looks Like Bravery, to share her profound insights on navigating the complex terrain of grief. Our conversation explores the importance of understanding our motivations behind overachievement and how it may be a hidden form of self-harm. Laurel also shares her story of growing up with a dying father and the lessons she's learned along the way. As fellow 'grief Olympians', we recognize the value of asking children for their own definition of gr ..read more

What's the difference between thoughts and feelings? How many thoughts do we have a day? How do you stop over thinking after loss? What are some helpful ways to process emotions and feelings? How do I know what I'm feeling? How can I calm down and quiet my thoughts? In this week's episode, one of our most beloved (and fun) guests, Rachel Kaplan (M.A., M.F.T, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost two decades) returns to talk out the difference between thoughts and feelings. This episode is one to share with all as it is not grief specific but will serve ..read more

Why do I have so many dreams since I lost a loved one? What do my dreams mean? Why do I have recurring dreams about someone who's died? Is there a doctor who studies dreams? Can you gain meaning from dreams? What are ways to process dreams for healing?  This week we dive into a conversation about life, loss, grief and grief dreams with one of the leading academic researchers on the topic, Dr. Joshua Black along. This epsiode inspired by Week 15 in First Year of Grief Club.  If you want to learn more about sleep specifically, check out our earlier episode with The Sleep Doctor, Dr. M ..read more

Why is bargaining one the stages of grief?  What is IFS therapy or coaching? What is internal family systems therapy and how can it help with grief? How does internal family systems therapy address the different parts of myself that are grieving? How do I know if internal family systems therapy is right for me when dealing with grief? What are some techniques used in internal family systems therapy for working through grief? How do I show up to all my parts? On this week's episode we have friend and guest expert Dr. Erin Baker, Author of Joy-Full, to talk about bargaining in grief. Erin ..read more

This is a Check-In Episode and so we are checking in on some highlights from this season on Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison Brasil. A powerful look at navigating grief with insights from experts in manageable bites, that have become some of my favorite new grief quotes. Mary Frances O'Connor (The Grieving Brain) talks grief vs. grieving. Ashley Olivia Nelson (Learning About Grief) talks about nuances and getting specific about grief feelings. Jason Henderson talks about what fatherhood has taught him about beginning to talk to your inner child about grief. Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Do ..read more

How do you navigate life's transitions? What is a modern elder? What wisdom do you get from grief and loss? How do I get through the messy middle? What is a mentor/mentee relationship like in grief? How can I tap more into my purpose while grieving? This week we have the privilege to spend some time with my mentor and friend, Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Chip Conley. Chip is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), where a new roadmap for midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and forthcoming campuses ..read more