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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100. 10 (Unique!) Ways to Cope with Anxiety as You're Grieving + Our 100th Episode!
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42:18Send us a text We’re reached 100 EPISODES of the Life With Grief Podcast!! In this milestone 100th episode—in addition to expressing my very deep gratitude for each and every one of you—I wanted to do a couple of things… One, make a VERY exciting announcement about the future of Losses Become Gains and the direction of the podcast. Two, to give you…
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099. Reimagining Grief Support & a Culture of Care with Jordan Arogeti of SupportNow
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54:40Send us a text Today we’re welcoming Jordan Arogeti to the podcast! Jordan is the CEO and co-founder of SupportNow, and we’re digging into Jordan’s journey to creating a platform designed to offer comprehensive and compassionate support during major life events. We not only talk about the truly wonderful and unique functionalities of SupportNow tha…
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098. Parent Loss, Non-Traditional Loss and Grief as Our Guide with Travel Expert & TV Host, Kathy McCabe
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1:21:45Send us a text I’m so thrilled to welcome travel expert, host, and executive producer of Dream of Italy and Dream of Europe on PBS, Kathy McCabe. Kathy is so incredibly talented, and when you’re watching one of her shows, you’d never know some of the trials and tribulations she’s endured. I think this is such a beautiful example of never really kno…
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097. How Travel & Exploration Can Help Us Grieve, Grow, and Transform
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39:51Send us a text In case you didn’t already hear, I co-host another podcast called Taste Toast Travel with my husband, John, and I'm so excited to bring you an episode that bridges grief and travel in the most beautiful way. We're digging into healing through travel, and how the act of travel and exploration can help us grieve, heal, and transform. N…
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096. Empowering Your Legacy and Simplifying Estate & End-of-Life Planning with Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work
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57:11Send us a text Today we’re chatting with Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work, an incredible resource that simplifies estate planning, end-of-life tasks, and estate transitions. Might not sound like the sexiest topic in the world, right? I totally get it. But this is IMPORTANT stuff here. I speak from my own experience of going through a three year pro…
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095. Meditation on Awakening Your Intuition (Especially Through Grief!)
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15:28Send us a text Welcome to your Meditation on Awakening Your Intuition! In case you missed it in last week's episode (episode 94: 10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch with Your Intuition), I mentioned that I was going to be popping on with a very special episode, and that day has arrived! This is a special meditation on awakening your intuition, particularl…
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094. 10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch with Your Intuition
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33:14Send us a text We’re diving into a topic that’s as powerful as it is deeply personal: intuition. We’re going to unpack what intuition is, why it’s so important to get in touch with and trust it, and I’ll be sharing 10 simple ways you can start strengthening your connection to this inner compass. Whether you’re navigating a major life decision or ju…
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093. Pet Loss, Finding Fulfillment and Transformational Growth with Christine Passo
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1:10:14Send 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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36:43Send 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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1:16:31Send 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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1:04:12Send 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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47:47Send 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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46:48Send 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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39:18Send 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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15:08Send 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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45:08Send 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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47:12Send 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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56:05Send 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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14:43Send 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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29:11Send 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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20:18Send 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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18:50Send 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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10:16Send 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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30:00Send 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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15:28Send 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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29:24Send 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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1:14:03Send 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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