About this episode

In this episode, Shoshana discusses grief and loss with Alexandra Breckenridge and Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal.

In the final episode of Season 2, Shoshana sits down with her friend Alexandra Breckenridge — known to many as Mel Monroe from the hit Netflix series Virgin River . Alex has experienced many losses, on and off the screen, and she shares her experience as a way of letting others know that they’re not alone in their grief.  Shoshana also speaks with Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping people navigate loss. Wendy doesn’t view grief as something you “move past,” but as something you learn to live alongside — something that shifts, reshapes, and evolves as you do. Join us on Instagram  @beforewegopodcast  for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying. Thank you to our Sponsors: Quince: Visit  www.quince.com  for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to  www.uncommongoods.com Storyworth: Save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to  www.storyworth.com/beforewego Air Doctor: Head to  www.AirDoctorPro.com  and use promo code BEFOREWEGO to get UP TO $300 off your purchase. This podcast is brought to…

People in this episode

Host: Shoshana

Guest: Alexandra Breckenridge

Topics covered

• grief
• loss
• mental health
• psychology
• personal stories
• support

Keywords

• grief
• loss
• Alexandra Breckenridge
• mental health
• psychology
• support
• Virgin River

Sponsors

Quince, Uncommon Goods, Storyworth, Air Doctor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Podcast Nation

Books & works: Virgin River

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