This Too Shall Suck Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Grief

On the final episode of season 5, I discuss the quiet moments in grief. The "quiet" comes shortly after you experience a loss and you feel like everyone has left and you are now left to grieve alone. I share my personal experience with navigating the quiet and tips on how you can navigate it as well. In this episode we discuss:+ How grief can be loud and quiet at the same time + How to navigate when you feel alone in your grieving journey + Tips on how to navigate the quiet moments of grief + Why it is necessary to have those quiet moments in grief This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at: https://betterhelp.com/thistooshallsuckTo get $100 your Podboxx:https://bit.ly/PodboxxCode: LWPBOXXTo get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/Connect with Loryn Denise:* Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com*YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast* Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast* Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Kevin Buford, owner of LRPflimz, to discuss the grief of not having a backup plan... especially as someone in the creative space.In this episode we discuss:+ The grief that comes with not having a contingency plan+ The items you should think about including in your backup plan as a creative+ How grief can affect your creativity Kevin's Information:Instagram: @LRPflimz, @KuttinKevFacebook: www.Facebook.com/LRPflimzThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at: https://betterhelp.com/thistooshallsuckTo get $100 your Podboxx:https://bit.ly/PodboxxCode: LWPBOXXTo get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/Connect with Loryn Denise:* Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com*YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast* Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast* Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcasAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Elizabeth Karansky of Farewelling to discuss her journey on becoming a Death Doula and how they can help you in your grieving journey. In this episode we discuss: + What is a Death Doula+ How a Death Doula Can Help You in Your Grieving Journey+ Why you should embrace your grief + What it really means to have an end of life celebrationLiz's Information:Website: Www.myFarewelling.comInstagram: @myfarewelling To get $100 your Podboxx: https://bit.ly/Podboxx Code: LWPBOXX Links mentioned in this episode:Liz's Blog Post: https://www.myfarewelling.com/blog/talking-about-death-with-mom-did-not-kill-either-of-usPlanning Your Funeral Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-pre-planning-your-funeral-can-ease-your-familys-grief/id1510472427?i=1000528191307Estate Planning Episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-planning-your-estate-can-ease-your-grief/id1510472427?i=1000524905667To get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I sit down with David Richman to discuss Grief and Finding Your Purpose. David is a two time author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. On this episode, we discuss the grief of finding your purpose AND how grief can propel you to find your purpose. In this episode we discuss:+ The grief in not knowing & trying to find your purpose+ How grief can affect your purpose+ Ways to really connect with your purpose+ Overcoming grief and trauma to fine your purpose** Join the Giveaway**1. Follow @thistooshallsuckpodcast & @davidrichman_cycleoflives on Instagram 2. Tag someone who you think needs the book (or yourself)3. Extra entry for sharing to your story!David's Information:Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidrichman_cycleoflivesFacebook: www.facebook.com/cycleoflivesWebsite: www.cycleoflives.orgBuy the Book: https://david-richman.com/cycle-of-lives/To get $100 your Podboxx:https://bit.ly/PodboxxCode: LWPBOXXTo get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/Connect with Loryn Denise:*YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast* Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com* Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast* Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of having a conversation with my friend and industry leading copy and messaging coach for expert coaches and consultants, Cierra Seay. We sit down to discuss the grief of carrying it all as a mother & lessons she has learned by raising 2 kings after the loss of her own mother.In this episode we discuss:+ The grief of raising children without your mother+ The grief of the "supermom" or the superwoman complex+ Why there is so much weight on mother's carrying it all+ What you can do as a mother to avoid the grief of carrying it allCierra's Information:Instagram: @CierraseayMillion Dollar Messaging Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-messaging/id1615115596Links Mentioned in the episode:How Planning Your Estate Can Ease Your Grief: https://youtu.be/jZqwcbs3ePwTo get $100 your Podboxx:https://bit.ly/PodboxxCode: LWPBOXXTo get your free Profitable Podcast Playbook: http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/Connect with Loryn Denise:* Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com*YouTube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast* Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com* Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast* Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I have been so blessed to be able to have this amazing platform and create a community of grievers who want to redefine what grief looks like to them and be our best selves. That's why it is important for me to take the necessary break to recharge, process my own grief, and come back better than ever. I'm excited to see what the new year brings and excited to see what more we can do on this journey together. I'll be back in 2022 but please take care of yourself in your grief, check out past episodes, and know you are not alone and I am sending you all the love Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Profitable Podcast Playbook* http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On part 1 of this 2 part episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with my brother from another mother Marquel Russell about how his grief has helped him building a multi-millionaire dollar business. We discuss how your experiences in grief can actually aid you in building a business and aiding him in becoming the "King of Client Attraction." In this episode we discuss: + How grief can show up in your business + How grief can actually positively impact your business + Ways to get out of your own way when grief is holding you back from starting a business Marquel's Information: Website: paidadplaybook.com Instagram: @MarquelRussell Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Profitable Podcast Playbook* http://profitablepodcastplaybook.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this special rewind episode, I take you back to season 2 where I discuss how to overcome seasonal grief. I know this holiday can be hard when grieving so I wanted to share to support you in your journey. In this episode we discuss: + What is seasonal grief + Different types of grief that can happen during the holidays + Tips to navigate the holiday season while grieving + Understanding your grief triggers during the holiday season Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Youtube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Curtis Jasper, author, speaker, educator, Human Behavior Specialist, and Relationship expert about the grief of a living parent. We discussed grieving a living parent from so many different angles including having an estranged relationship with them or being their long time caregiver. We even dove into the difference between coping vs managing your grief. Grab your pens and paper (and your edges because he snatches them) because he drops so may gems! In this episode we discuss: + Different ways you can grieve your living parents + How to try and mend a relationship with estranged parents + Ways you can grieve who your parents were before an illness + Ways you can grieve a parent being their longtime caregiver + The difference between coping vs managing your grief Dr. Curt's Information: Email: iamdrcurt@gmail.com Instagram: @Iamdr.curt Facebook: @DrCurtisDJasper Youtube: @DrCurtisDJasper Twitter: @DrCurtisDJasper Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Email: Hello@Thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast *Get Your Free Purposeful Podcast Playbook* Purposefulpodcastplaybook.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with a close friend Bianca who lost her spouse at a young age. We discuss the grief that comes with losing a spouse, especially at a young age, and how she has been navigating through her grief and rediscovering who she is outside of being a wife. In this episode we discuss: + The grief that comes with losing a spouse + Dating after losing a spouse + How to redefine yourself after losing a spouse Bianca's Information: Instagram: @Bianca.Pearson Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back for Season 4! On this episode I share the things NOT to say to someone when they are grieving. Let's be honest, we all wonder what we should say to someone when they have a loss and sometimes we don't hit the mark. So, I'm here to share some of the most common things people say and give you some better questions or comments to replace them with! In this episode we discuss: + What things you shouldn't say to someone grieving + How some of the questions or comments you make can make someone feel while grieving + Better examples of how to make comments or ask questions to someone grieving + How to support someone in their grief journey Links mentioned in this episode: S2: How to Overcome Seasonal Grief Donate to #SpiritofGW Fundraiser - Donate Here Connect with Loryn Denise: * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Youtube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast *Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’m in the studio ya’ll! In my first (definitely not the last) in person recording, I have the pleasure of having an open and candid conversation with two of my closest friends Fred & Ebonie aka Ebo about the grief in dating. I’ve had so many people request this episode, but you know I had to go deeper with it. Ebo discusses the grief of dating after breaking off an engagement & dating within the LGBTQ+ community. Fred discusses the grief of dating after a divorce & being in an interracial relationship. We get to the grief that comes with each stage in life and how to get through the “woes” of dating. In this episode we discuss: + How to navigate dating after a long-term relationship + Ways to pull yourself out of the “woes” of a break-up + What submission is and why it is such a bad word Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Youtube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thistooshallsuck/support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On part 2 of this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Ayanna Abrams. Dr. Abrams is the CEO/Founder of Ascension Behavioral Health and co-founder of Not So Strong, an initiative to improve the mental health and relationship functioning of Black women through use of vulnerable storytelling. Her specialties include racism based trauma, mood disorder treatment, burnout prevention and helping people create and recreate healthy romantic, career and familial relationships. She has extensive clinical and research experience working with Black people across the Diaspora and has been featured as a speaker or contributing writer in the New York Times, Essence, WeWork, Vice and Allure magazines, Therapy for Black Girls and Silence the Shame. She is also a contributing author to the forthcoming book, Emotionally Focused Therapy for African American Couples: Love Heals, to be published by Routledge in Fall 2021. In this episode we discuss: + The “strong black woman” narrative + What grief can manifest in your romantic relationship + Why it is important to go to therapy before you are in crisis + How therapy can help in your grieving process Dr. Ayanna Abrams Information: Instagram: @Dr_Ayanna_A Facebook: @AscensionBehavioralHealth Practice Website: www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com/ Booking Website: https://www.drabramsabh.com/ Connect with Loryn Denise: * Website: www.thistooshallsuckpodcast.com * Instagram: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Facebook: @ThisTooShallSuckPodcast * Youtube: This Too Shall Suck Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thistooshallsuck/support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy