Welcome to the Life With Grief Podcast! Host Tara Accardo, a Grief & Transformational Life Coach, created this podcast and community to normalize the complexities of grief, navigate life after loss and all this entails, and so much more. Each week, consider this your safe space where we work together and dig deep to live a full life with our grief in tow.Tap into the world of healing with Tara and guests and discover guidance, support, tangible coping tools, inspiration, and some laughs alon ...
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"Helping those in grief (and the advisors who support them) navigate financial matters."In 2008, at the peak of the recession, I lost my mother to cancer in August and my father to a broken heart in November. In 2010, my grandmother passed away after a stroke. Then a heart wrenching experience in 2012 of losing my oldest child.I became a financial planner in 2003 during the process of helping my parents in their declining health. In 2011, three years after my parents passed, I became a CERTI ...
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093. Pet Loss, Finding Fulfillment and Transformational Growth with Christine Passo
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Send us a text Join me in welcoming Christine Passo to the podcast, who is certified in Life Purpose Coaching, Life Transformation Coaching, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Today we’re sharing her really powerful journey through various forms of grief and loss. From coping with death to financial loss, to relationship loss and the devastating loss …
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092. Los Angeles Fires & Natural Disaster Loss and Grief
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Send us a text In light of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, I couldn’t help but acknowledge this with special episode of the Life With Grief Podcast. As a Northern Californian who’s no stranger to fires and other natural disasters, this episode is not only about acknowledging the tragedy that continues unfolding and showing love to the thousan…
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091. Creating Purpose from Pain & Loss with Zachariah Thompson of The Scatter Joy Project
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Send us a text Frieds, I’m beyond honored and excited to share the story of Zachariah Thompson of The Scatter Joy Project with you today. Without giving away too much of his story, Zach's first experience with grief was when he lost his beloved uncle, Joe, when he was in 7th grade. That, and a very frightening health scare with his mom when he was …
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090. How to Approach a New Year Without Your Loved One
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Send us a text It’s the first episode of 2025—get excited, y’all! Today, we’re focusing on entering the new year while still navigating the challenges and emotions of grief, because they didn’t miraculously go away at the strike of midnight on December 31st, right? This chat centers on the difficulties us grievers face day in and day out, but espec…
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089. Determining Your Word for the New Year (and How to Do It!)
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Send us a text Let’s close out 2024 on a high note! In this episode we’ll chat about the importance of determining a “word of the year” as a tool for personal development, growth, and bringing in all the good vibes and energy into a new year. I’ll walk you through a detailed process of how to reflect on the past year, how to identify your core valu…
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088. Listener Angel Card Readings: Messages from the Universe for 2025!
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Send us a text Are you ready for some BEAUTIFUL and powerful messages from the angels today?! I’m doing something I’ve never done on the podcast before—pulling and reading angel cards and giving a message to three wonderful Life With Grief Podcast listeners, plus one card for all of the podcast listeners as a collective. Trust me, these are message…
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087. Set Intentions Over Resolutions: Here's Why and How To Do It!
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Send us a text Let’s dig into the importance of setting intentions versus resolutions as we approach the new year—the big ol’ 2025! We’ll talk about the significance of understanding the “why” behind our intentions, allowing for a more flexible, heart and soul-centered approach to personal growth. Through the lens of grief and loss (although this a…
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Navigating Life Transitions: Reflections from a Financial Planner
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Send us a text In this final episode of the season for 'Real Talk with Life After Grief,' I reflect on a recent conference for certified financial planners specializing in life transitions. I share moving stories from two speakers, Toby and Alexi, who discussed their personal experiences with IVF and child loss. These stories highlight the profound…
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086. Navigating Social Media & Our Mental Health as We're Grieving
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Send us a text Let’s talk about the complexities and nuances of social media and grief. Particularly during the ever-emotionally charged holiday season, social media can be both a place of inspiration, comfort, and support, but also a place where we can run into imposter syndrome, comparison, isolation, and a whole lot of emotional triggers. We’ll …
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085. Why Grief Has No Timeline and Reflecting on 5 Years Without My Mom
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Send us a text I wasn’t planning on doing this episode this year, but frankly, I’m feeling griefy… so here we are! The more I reflect on it being five years since my mom died, the more I realized how much my grief has truly changed in that time, how the loss of my mom was affected me short and long term, and why I’m more convinced than ever there i…
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084. Happiness, Hope, and Harsh Realities of Mother Loss with Chelsea Ohlemiller
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Send us a text Chelsea Ohlemiller is a wife and mother of three, a grief educator, and author who writes to encourage and comfort those who are grieving. Her mother passed away suddenly in 2017 at the age of 57 from cancer, and it was after her mom’s death that she suddenly felt the urge to write and make her proud. Now, she uses her story to help …
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Lost loved ones and don't know how to celebrate this holiday season?
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Send us a text Facing Holidays Without Loved Ones Holidays can stir a mix of joy and melancholy, especially when facing them without loved ones. As shared in the podcast, the first Thanksgiving and Christmas after personal losses were overwhelming. Traditions that once brought comfort felt hollow. Chris recounts the emotional toll and the necessity…
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083. Coping with Seasonal Depression: Tools for Navigating the Darker Days
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Send us a text The days are growing shorter and daylight is lessening, which means seasonal depression—also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—can affect so many of us. Especially for those grieving during the holiday season.Let’s talk about the difficulties associated with the holidays and this overall darker season of life—literally and e…
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082. Day 5 of Holiday Grief: Grief & Gratitude Around the Holidays... Can They Coexist?
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Send us a text Day 5 of the 5 days of holiday grief is here!For the last episode of this mini-series, I want to talk about the balance of grief and gratitude around the holidays. And, explore the question of whether these two things can even co-exist.So many of us struggle with these contradictory emotions of grief and gratitude during the holiday …
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081. Day 4 of Holiday Grief: Reimagining the Holidays & How to Move Forward
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Send us a text Day 4 of the 5 days of holiday grief is here!Today we’re digging into re-imagining the holidays after we go through a loss, and talking about how to even begin moving forward—which I know can feel so impossible sometimes.The holidays, an anniversary, a birthday, or any other day that holds special meaning can feel like everyone aroun…
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How I Reclaimed My Identity: A Tale of Trust and Persistence
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Send us a text Ever had your personal data compromised? I did, and it was a lesson I never saw coming. Hear the full story on how I navigated this nightmare. Understanding the Breach: A Personal Account In today's digital age, the amount of personal information that's vulnerable to breaches is overwhelming. I recently experienced a security breach …
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080. Day 3 of Holiday Grief: How to Handle Grief Triggers and Anxiety Around the Holidays
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Send us a text Day 3 of the 5 days of holiday grief is here!Today we’re digging into how to handle grief triggers and anxiety around the holidays.I’m here to give you some tips and guidance on how to be able to cope with this, because the holiday season can feel like you’re walking through a minefield of memories, traditions, and—subsequently—trigg…
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079. Day 2 of Holiday Grief: Coping with the Pressure to ”Be Merry” As You’re Grieving
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Send us a text Day 2 of the 5 days of holiday grief is here!Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s especially challenging this time of year: the pressure to "be merry." The holiday season is often painted as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, laughter, and celebration. But what if, instead of feeling joyful, you find yourself st…
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078. Day 1 of Holiday Grief: Navigating the Holiday Season After Loss
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Send us a text Day 1 of the 5 days of holiday grief is here!I’m so excited to introduce this special five-day miniseries that focuses on coping with grief during the holidays.In day 1 I’m offering up insight on how to mentally and emotionally prepare for the holiday season after a loss. Whether it’s a first holiday season without a loved one or you…
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077. Parent Loss, Divorce, and Embracing Transformation with Rebecca Feinglos
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Send us a text Welcome Rebecca Feinglos to the Life With Grief Podcast, y’all! She’s the Founder of Grieve Leave and host of the Grief’d Up Podcast. And if you know Rebecca, you know how powerful and hilarious this conversation is going to be! Seriously, for a podcast that talks about death, grief, and loss we have entirely too much fun here...As b…
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The Grief Train with Marinda Freeman
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Send us a text In today's episode I interview Marinda Freeman. Marinda is an awe-inspiring widow, whom I met by chance while speaking at a conference earlier this year. We talk about her journey through widowhood. Marinda's inspiration has come through a book which she authored called "The Grief Train". She ties in her experiences as a widow to tho…
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076. Minisode: The ONE Thing No One Says About Grieving
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Send us a text In this minisode, we’re tackling one of the most—if not THE most—overlooked aspects of grieving that I see as a Grief Coach and Educator. I can’t give it away here… you’ll just have to listen in to see what it is!But, I CAN say we’ll dig into an aspect of societal misconceptions about grieving, and of course I’ll offer up some practi…
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Ultimate Financial Hacks for Young Adults and Families
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Send us a text Ultimate Financial Hacks for Young Adults and Families In this episode of Real Talk with Life After Grief Chris, I share valuable financial hacks suitable for young adults, young parents, and anyone looking to make prudent financial decisions. I provide practical tips on buying and selling vehicles, understanding the car loan process…
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075. How to Cope with Insomnia and Poor Sleep (Especially While Grieving!)
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Send us a text One of the biggest struggles we may have to navigate as we’re grieving is insomnia and poor sleep, so let’s talk about it! In this episode, we’re digging into biological impacts of stress and grief on sleep, highlighting the importance of natural sleep solutions, and even zeitgebers. If you don’t know what those are, you will be the …
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Send us a text In this week's episode, I answer financial questions for middle school students. 1. "Does everyone need a budget?".... Everyone needs a budget to make sure you have more money coming in versus going out. 2. "How do I make money now?".... Odd jobs, tutoring, mowing lawns, dog walking, car washer, yard work, assistant, etc. 3. "What le…
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Send us a text This week's episode is all about teaching kids good money habits. In this episode, I use personal examples of things I have learned and implemented with my own boys to build good money habits. I also explain many ways to teach kids about money. --- Pay Yourself First --- Count Your Money --- Stuff Costs Money --- Talk About Money ---…
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074. Husband Loss, Motherhood, and Rediscovering Love After Death with Whitney Lyn Allen
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Send us a text Today’s guest is such a force of nature and an inspirational voice in the grief space—I’m truly so excited to share this episode with you all today because if you know her content even just from social media or in her books, you know how vulnerable and honest she is which we always need more of when we’re coping with grief.Whitney Ly…
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073. Minisode: My Top 3 Wellness Tips You NEED If You’re Grieving
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Send us a text I'm SO excited to introduce something new I’m trying on the Life With Grief Podcast… minisodes!These are here to provide quick and impactful episodes for managing and navigating your grief, but we’re also going above and beyond grief here (as always, with this podcast).These minisodes are a great way for us to dig deeper and tap into…
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Dynamic Conversation with Aspiring Financial Planner, Grief Survivor and College Student Adam Delisle
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Send us a text Today I had an awe-inspiring conversation with college student, Adam Delisle. Adam lost his father at the age of sixteen. He also witnessed his mother and family picking up the pieces during his formative years. The financial impact made a lasting impression on Adam. Adam approached me due to the unique nature of my firm. He is very …
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