At a Glance Grief can leave you with feelings that are hard to put into words, even with people you trust. Music can give you another way to express what you're feeling. You don’t need to play an instrument, write songs, or sing well to use music while you’re grieving. Listening to a meaningful song, singing along, or writing something of your own can help you connect with feelings that are harder to reach through conversation alone. Music can give difficult emotions another

Years ago, after my hysterectomy, I found myself grieving. The surgery was the right decision for me, and I never questioned it. I had never planned to have children, so I wasn't prepared for the sadness that followed. But there was something about losing the option that felt significant. Even though I had made the choice, there was still a sense of loss that caught me off guard. Around that time, I felt a strong need to create something with my hands, so I learned to knit. W

Why Grief Feels Lonely Grief can make the world feel smaller. People often tell me they don’t want to bother anyone or worry that their feelings are too much. They try to keep everything inside, and over time, that silence makes them feel even more alone. Timing is another challenge. Grief moves slowly and doesn’t keep pace with everyday life. Someone may still be struggling months later, while people around them think they should be doing better. When support fades, but gr

I talk about death for a living. I’ve had conversations with clients, colleagues, and guests on over a hundred podcast episodes. But my own parents? They won’t touch the topic. They’re in their 80s. They don’t have an advance directive. My mom once told me, “It’s too depressing,” and shut the conversation down. She’s even apologized for not listening to my podcast because it feels too close to home. And I get it. I really do. But I also know how important it is to talk about

When I was a hospice volunteer, I often walked into patient homes that were utterly silent. No music, no TV, no one reading aloud. Just a loved one who was just staring at the wall. It always struck me how quiet and disconnected those moments felt. Now, in my work with people nearing the end of life, one of the first things I ask is, “What music would you like to hear during your final days?” Their answer is usually immediate and full of joy. And the music ranges from favorit

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Join us for a conversation with therapist and author Bradie Hansen to explore how art can transform the grieving process. Bradie, a...