Episode 49 - Grief in the workplace

Episode 49 - Grief in the workplace

From Deadly Serious Conversations by Fiona Garrivan

March 9, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of grief in the workplace and the stigma surrounding it.

At some point in our lives, every single one of us will experience grief. None of us are immune to it. Grief is the price we pay for love. If we love, we grieve. That’s the deal. And yet, even though death is something every one of us will encounter, we rarely talk about it openly. That silence creates stigma and it can leave people feeling incredibly alone at a time they need the most support. This is especially true in the workplace, a place where many of us...

People in this episode

Host: Fiona Garrivan

Topics covered

  • grief
  • workplace
  • mental health
  • support
  • stigma

Keywords

  • grief
  • workplace support
  • mental health
  • stigma
  • loss

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