Advice-cast: The Worst Thing to Say When Someone’s Grieving, Feeling like a Loser at Work, and Trying to Love Your Body When No One Else Loves Theirs

About this episode

This episode focuses on listener struggles and advice regarding grief, work challenges, and body image issues.

Thanks for Asking is a group project – we could not make this show without you. You’re not just a listener. You’re a participant. We want to make a show about what matters to you. That’s why we have our inboxes always open, with our operator (Nora) standing by to take your calls and texts. So that’s what today’s episode is about: your struggles, your vents, your anxieties. If you need to vent, ask for advice, share a grudge, or just want to get something off your chest, call or text us at ‪☎️ (612) 568-4441‬. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Our Sponsors: ❤️ Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there’s never been a better time to…

People in this episode

Host: Feelings & Co.

Topics covered

• grief
• work anxiety
• body positivity
• listener advice
• mental health

Keywords

• grieving
• loser at work
• love your body
• advice
• anxiety

Sponsors

Quince, SKIMS, MasterClass

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Geoffrey’s album

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