In this episode, we interview Judith's friend Rochel about the complexities of grief, particularly the loss of her niece Sophie. Rochel shares how she continues to build on her relationship with Sophie even after her death, and the ways in which she continues to celebrate her life.

You may remember Rochel from a post we shared on our stories a few weeks ago, part of which is shared below with Rochel's permission:

"Every year, I throw a party for my niece's birthday.

Tomorrow, Sophie would have been 11.

My sister once told me that with time and work, grief eventually moves from a constant heart-stabbing cry for what you've lost to an intermittent glow of gratitude for what you were blessed to have.

It has taken years for me to be able to access the embodied knowledge that Sophie's transition from this physical plan, was just that -

Her death was a shape-shifting..."

Listen to the episode to hear the rest.

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If you are interested in working with Rochel, you can reach her via email! Her Instagram is @rochelspang.

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