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The Grief Lounge

The Grief Lounge

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 A rollercoaster of emotions as we unravel personal tales of grief — no polished scripts, just raw, unfiltered experiences. Sadie opens up about the isolating journey of loss, the weight of emotional struggles, and the unexpected guilt that creeps into the grieving heart. She also talks about the importance of community and connections in the grief journey.The Grief Coach_UK Sciences sociales
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  • Why does this grief feel so big? Is this normal.....

    Why does this grief feel so big? Is this normal.....
    Apr 7 2026

    In this episode, I’m reflecting on something that’s been sitting with me since my conversation with Katie Rizzo, in my last episode… the way grief doesn’t just belong to the closest relationships.

    We often think grief is reserved for partners, parents or children, but the truth is it reaches so much further than that. It ripples out into friendships, past connections, and even people we may never have met in person.

    I share my own experience of grieving someone I had never met face to face, and how that left me trying to make sense of what that kind of grief is. The kind that comes through connection, through shared moments, through being part of someone’s life in a way that doesn’t always fit into neat boxes.

    We explore the impact people have on us, often without even realising it, and how those connections can carry real loss when someone dies. I also touch on disenfranchised grief, and what I describe as vicarious grief… the grief we feel through others, through their stories, and through the relationships we build in ways that aren’t always visible.

    If you’ve ever found yourself grieving someone and questioning whether you have the right to feel that way, this episode is for you.

    Your grief matters. Your connection matters.

    This is a space for honest conversations about grief, loss and what it really feels like to live with it.


    If you would like to connect with me you can find me through my website www.thegriefcoachuk.com or on instagram @the_grief_coach_uk


    If you are looking for a space where you will be supported by others navigating their grief journey join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegrieflounge/
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    25 min
  • A Mother’s Grief: Love, Loss and Addiction with Katie Rizzo

    A Mother’s Grief: Love, Loss and Addiction with Katie Rizzo
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode, Katie Rizzo shares the story of losing her son Nicholas to addiction.What unfolds between us is a conversation about grief, love and loss that feels deeply familiar, even through very different experiences.In this episode of The Grief Lounge I sit down with Katie for a really honest and heartfelt conversation about grief, addiction and loss.Katie shares the story of her son Nicholas, his addiction, and the devastating reality of losing him. We talk about the complexities of addiction, the stigma that surrounds it, and how it impacts not just the person but the whole family.This conversation goes deeper than loss. We speak about community, connection, the importance of saying their names, and the ways we stay connected to the people we love. We also talk about signs from loved ones, support groups, and how sharing stories can help us feel less alone.We touch on the systems around addiction and mental health, both in the UK and the US, and the reality that they don’t always support families in the way they should.Katie also shares the inspiration behind her book The Trimesters of Grief, a deeply personal reflection on carrying her son, losing him, and carrying him again through grief. The book is beautifully written and includes personal poems that capture moments, memories and emotions in a way that words alone often cannot.This is a conversation about a mother’s grief, but also about the shared experience of love, loss and learning how to carry it.Katie's memoir The Trimesters of Grief will be released on October 6 by Koehler Books, with Blackstone Publishing handling the audiobook.Her second book None of Them Are You, a collection of poems, will be released on October 31 on Dia de los Muertos.PLEASE SHARE THE EPISODE TO SOMEONE WHO IT MAY SUPPORT AND HELPABOUT KATIEKatie Rizzo is an author, educator and speaker based in Arizona.For the past fifteen years she has taught Anatomy and Biology at both community college and public high school level. She holds two master’s degrees, one from Yale University and another from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.Her writing has been published in literary journals including Prosetrics and The Literary Magazine, and in anthologies such as the HG Wells Short Story Competition. She has also earned places in the juried Aspen Words Conference.She lives in Arizona with her husband and their two dogs.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to grief and this conversation02:15 Katie’s journey from medical background to motherhood06:03 The impact of addiction on family life09:45 Understanding the stigma around addiction11:52 Grief, identity and loss24:59 The Trimesters of Grief and Katie’s book34:26 Addiction and grief explored more deeply37:12 How addiction affects the whole family39:19 Addiction as a disease42:08 The broken system of addiction treatment49:51 The challenges within rehabilitation55:04 The importance of community in grief01:06:30 Differences in grief support between the UK and US01:07:55 Intentional grieving and self investment01:09:02 The power of connection01:11:39 Signs and synchronicities01:16:21 Navigating insensitive comments and identity loss01:17:56 Keeping memories alive01:22:53 Community and emotional support01:25:39 The physical impact of grief01:28:09 Showing up authentically in grief01:33:13 Sharing stories and honouring loved onesIf you would like to connect with Katie you can do so using the links below:-Website https://katierizzo.comInstagram @katierizzo007LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-rizzo-098978280Vimeo https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1174477105If you would like to connect with me you can find me here:www.thegriefcoachuk.com@the_grief_coach_uk
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    1 h et 35 min
  • The Grief No One Talks About: Disenfranchised Grief & Feeling Invisible in Loss

    The Grief No One Talks About: Disenfranchised Grief & Feeling Invisible in Loss
    Mar 24 2026

    In this episode of The Grief Lounge, I’m talking about a type of grief that so many of us experience, but rarely have the words for… disenfranchised grief.

    Have you ever felt like you were grieving something deeply, but couldn’t really talk about it? Like it mattered so much to you, but didn’t seem to matter to anyone else? Maybe you’ve felt unseen, dismissed, or even questioned yourself and wondered if you’re overreacting.

    I’ve been there.

    In this episode, I’m sharing some of my own experiences of grief beyond death. Things like divorce, infertility, IVF, the loss of friendships, pet loss, and even the impact of the pandemic. These are all real losses, but they’re often not recognised in the way that grief “should” be, which can leave you feeling like you have to carry it quietly on your own.

    I talk about how grief isn’t just emotional, it lives in the body too. When we push it down or minimise it, it doesn’t just disappear. It stays with us. It builds. And over time, it can come out in ways we don’t always expect.

    This episode is about giving you language for those invisible losses. It’s about helping you understand that your grief is valid, whether it’s connected to love, relationships, identity, missed milestones, or a life that didn’t turn out the way you thought it would.

    I also touch on why this kind of grief can feel so isolating, how society can unintentionally minimise certain losses, and why having safe spaces to talk, process and be seen is so important.

    If you’re carrying something that feels heavy but hard to explain, I want you to know this…

    You’re not too much.
    You’re not overreacting.
    And you’re not alone.

    Not all grief is visible, and not all loss is understood. But that doesn’t make it any less real.

    If this resonates with you, you’ll always have a space here.


    If you would like to connect you can contact me via my website www.thegriefcoachuk.com or via instagram @the_grief_coach_uk


    Please join our grief community on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegrieflounge/

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    22 min
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